SAINT MARY ORTHODOX CHURCH The Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” (Acts 11:26) 6330 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Phone : (708) 239-0004, Fax : (708) 221-6449 www.stmaryoc.org ([email protected]) Church Office Hours : Monday - Friday 10:00am-3:00pm

St. Mary Parish Clergy st V. Rev. Fr. Mousa Haddad, Pastor October 1 2017 V. Rev. Fr. Malek Rihani Rev. Fr. Danial Doss (OCA) Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost & Second Sunday of Luke Rev. Archdeacon Saed Rihani Subdn. John Andoun, Youth Director Apostle Ananias of the Seventy, First Bishop of Damascus Parish Council Luai Sweiss - Chairman & Righteous Father Romanos the Melodist Isa Riadi - Vice Chairman Fadi Abu Manneh - Treasurer Scott Abdo - Financial Secretary John Eannace - Secretary Magida Abudayyeh Nidal Al-Farah Jason Haddad Natalie Salman Rashid Sweis

Parish Ministries Sunday School - Philip Riske SOYO - Jehan Tadros YAM - Marram Salman Antiochian Women - Nihad Sweis Fundraising - Rashid Sweis Humanitarian - Shireen Salman OCLife - Nancy Cannon Fishers of Men - John Eannace Athletics - Nidal Haddad Choir - Michael Rascia Chanters - Khaled Salman, Faris Samawi and Danny Haddad Webmaster - Sana Sweis Ushers - Jamal Swais, Louis Sweiss

Office May Sweis [email protected]

Church Hall Rental Call the church office or email our Office Administrator Weekly Schedule of Services: Saturday Great Vespers 5:00pm (Confessions heard after Great Vespers) Sunday Orthros 8:45am followed by Divine Liturgy 10:00am Wednesday Morning Prayers followed by Arabic Bible Study 10:00am Check our website for feast day services and all other services

Welcome to St. Mary Orthodox Church! We extend our warmest and heartfelt greetings to you and your family. If this is your first time with us, we pray that you feel at home. After all, we are gathered together in our Father's house. For more information, please see one of the ushers at the end of the service for a “Welcome Packet.” May God bless you and give you many healthy years in His service. Changes in the Liturgy Entrance Hymn O Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God, who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia!

Troparion of the Resurrection (Tone Eight) From the heights, thou didst descend, O compassionate one, and thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that thou might deliver us from passion, thou art our life and our resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Troparion of St. Ananias (Tone Three) O holy Apostle Ananias, intercede with our merciful God to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Troparion of St. Romanos (Tone Eight) Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O father Romanos; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.

Troparion of the Dormition (Tone One) In thy birth giving O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Kontakion of the Theotokos (Tone Two) O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

2 Epistle for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Make your vows to the Lord our God, and perform them! God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel! The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians (6:16-7:1). Brethren, we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. There- fore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Gospel for the Second Sunday of St. Luke

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (6:31-36) The Lord said: “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”

REMINDER

In an effort to eliminate distractions, collection baskets will not be passed during the Divine Liturgy. Instead, we kindly ask you to make your donation or pledge before or after service by placing it in the donation box at the entrance of the church. Envelopes are available on both sides of the donation box. Please keep this in mind since we depend on your contributions. Thank you for your generosity!

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Honoring your loved ones: Please consider 5 Year Memorial signing up for one or more Sundays to Nizar Alnaser provide Holy Bread and Coffee hour. Memory Eternal! It’s this gift of Holy Bread that we use to pre- pare communion and to share with our parishioners at the end of the service. What better way to honor 11 Year Memorial your loved ones on their birthday, anniversary, Hanna Ibrahim Sweis graduation or memorial. It takes minimal effort, and it encourages fellowship among our community. Memory Eternal! Holy Bread and Coffee Hour Baptism Liam 10/1: Jamal and Kholoud Swais & Family Parents: Randy & Meghan Sweiss Congratulations! 10/8: Munther and Shireen Salman & Family Epistle Reading 10/15: Refqa Sweis & Family 10/1: Jehan Tadros & Joleat Samawi 10/8: Jaisingh Riske & Norma Tadros Nachos Sale

October 1, 2017 immediately after Liturgy Sponsored by Teen SOYO

Sat Sept 30 10:00am Pan-Orthodox Divine Liturgy Lane Tech High School 2501 W. Addison St Chicago, IL 60618 10:45am Arabic School 5:00pm Great Vespers (followed by confession) 6:00pm Marching Band Practice Sun Oct 1 8:45am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am College Sunday School Wed Oct 4 10:00am Morning Prayers 10:30am Arabic Bible Study 6:30pm SOYO Night 7:00pm Adult Christian Education Class - Source of Christian Doctrine 8:30pm Small Compline

Thurs Oct 5 7:00pm Open Gym - Volleyball Fri Oct 6 9:00am Orthros for St. Thomas the Apostle 10:00am Liturgy for St. Thomas the Apostle Sat Oct 7 8:00am Annual IOCC Walk St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago IL 60660 10:45am Arabic School 5:00pm Great Vespers (followed by confession) 6:00pm Marching Band Practice 6:00pm St. Mary’s Annual Gala Silver Lake Country Club 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462

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6 Saint Mary’s ALTAR SERVERS’ MINISTRY “UPON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH

October 1 Team A: Murad Salman, David Sweiss, Michael Sweiss, Kyse Dahdal, Joseph Haddad, Rami Sweis, Saleem Swaiss, Samer Sweis, Christian Sweis, Charlie Sayeg, Malik Tadros, Ameer Tadros, Faris Makhamreh, Issa Khoury, Philip Haddad, Yazen Swaiss, Yanal Swaiss, Joseph Fallouh, Joseph Sweis, Abdallah Sweis, Jordan Haddad.

October 8 Team B: Sharbel Samawi, Anthony Haddad, Hashem Tadros, Yousef A. Tadros, Jacob Tadros, Yousef R. Tadros, Faris Tadros, Basil Tadros, David Alnemri, Daniel Alnemri, Jaisingh Riske, Sharbel Alafnan, Michael Galuszynski, Nicholas Abu-Manneh, Sleman Shaheen, Gus Bousheh, Nicholas Bousheh, Abraham Sweis, Ryan Alhourani, Adrian Alhourani, Nicholas Alsweis, Mark Salman, Michael Salman.

John 12:26 If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

ATTENTION ALL ALTAR SERVERS and PARENTS of ALTAR SERVERS PARENTS PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE BELOW, AND INFORM YOUR CHILDREN WHO ARE SERVING (NOTE the new entrance to the Holy Altar, and arrival time)

ENTERING THE HOLY ALTAR: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE When entering the Holy Altar, no one is allowed to enter through the curtains of the Icono- stas. You MUST enter through the walkway BEHIND the Chanters/Choir to the far left of the church. No one is allowed to enter through the Curtains of the Iconostas. ARRIVAL TIME: The Divine Liturgy begins at 10am; All Altar Boys MUST be in the Altar BEFORE 10am; if you arrive late, you will be sent back to sit with your family. TEAMS: Effective with Sunday April 23rd, All Altar boys must follow the schedule of their Team. So, Sunday April 23rd is for Team A; Sunday April 30th is Team B. Please only serve on those designated dates for your Team. DRESSING for the Altar: Gym/Running shoes are not appropriate for the Holy Altar. You must wear dress/casual shoes. Also, no shorts or T-shirts are allowed.

Any questions or concerns please see Sub deacons Matthew or Amir.

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St. Mary’s Invites you to Celebrate

Godparents’ Sunday

Sunday, October 22 @ 10:00 a.m.

Why? Because Godparents are a huge part of their Godchildrens’ spiritual upbringing, we would like to honor them for their dedication. Please be in church on time with your Godchild. If you wish to receive Communion, please be prepared to do so with your Godchild.

We hope to see you all. God bless you!

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St. Mary Orthodox Church of Palos Heights

Adult Christian Education Series

Fall 2017 and Spring 2018

“KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!” Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them” -Matt 13:12

Everyone age 18 and older is invited to enrich their faith and knowledge of the Orthodox Church. Class begins promptly at 7:00pm and will conclude at 8:30pm.

THE CLASSES ARE FREE. Materials will be provided to all attendees. See schedule below.

Please sign-up for Fall Session I by September 19th.

Session and dates (Wed. evenings) Topic

Fall Session I: Sep. 20 through Oct. 25 Sources of Christian Doctrine

Fall Session II: Nov. 8 through Dec.13 The Symbol of Faith: Nicaean Creed

Spring Session I: Jan. 10 through Feb. 14 The Holy Trinity / Salvation History

Spring Session II: April 18 through May 23 The Bible: Old & New Testaments

If you have any questions please email Fr. Mousa at [email protected]. Register at https://form.jotformpro.com/72574628845974

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We are asking parishioners to help Hurricane Harvey Victims by making up Emergency Clean-Up Buckets. If you would like to make an Emergency Clean-Up Bucket you will find a list of items that go inside and the address of where to mail it out to.

What Goes in an Emergency Clean-Up Bucket Please carefully follow instructions below (download packing list): 1. Purchase a 5-gallon bucket with resealable lid. All liquids should be in plastic bottles and all items should be new and unopened. Each of the following items should be included inside the bucket list:  Five scouring pads  Seven sponges, assorted sizes  One scrub brush  Eighteen cleaning towels (reusable, like Easy Wipes ®)  One 50-78 oz. box dry laundry detergent  One 12 oz. bottle of liquid concentrated household cleaner (like Lysol ®)  One 25 oz. bottle liquid disinfectant dish soap (like Dawn ®)  Fifty clothes pins  Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.  Five dust masks  Two pairs latex gloves  One pair work gloves  One 22-27 count box heavy-duty trash bags (33-45 gallon)  One 6-14 oz. bottle of insect repellent (drops or lotion, not aerosol)

2. Secure each bucket and bring to the church office Mon. - Fri., 10-3pm.

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Divine Liturgy at 10:00am Location: Lane Tech High School Auditorium 2501 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618

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Winter Food Drive 2017

October 15th - January 1st

Remember...42 lbs of food will feed a family of 4 for 3 days!

1 out of 6 families are strug- gling with hunger

Food Drive Grocery List: Beans, Chili, Cereal, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Rice, Shelf Stable Milk, Soup, Tuna, Stew, Canned Vegetables Canned Fruit, Mac & Cheese.

Remember to bring items for the Food Drive this Sunday. Each Sunday School class will compete to raise the most food.

The winning class will receive a Pizza Party!

Sunday School Students should drop off their food items in one of the carts just outside of the Sunday School’s main entrance (in the large hall way). Each cart will be labeled by grade.

Remembering the words of St. John Chrysostom: “It is a better thing to feed the hungry than to raise the dead.”

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St. Mary’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Hosted by Our Antiochian Women Saturday, November 11th, 2017

St. Mary Orthodox Church 6330 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463

Join us for music, food, and lots of fun! Music

Ticket: Adults - $40 Children (6-12yrs) - $20 Doors open at 6:00pm

Please contact Rita Sweis 773-510-4303 or Muna Salman 708-769-5105 for tickets.

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR A REQUIRED SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF TRAINING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lunch included

-TOPIC- “CONFESSION: THE FORGOTTEN

MEDICINE”

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!

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Join us Thanksgiving morning for some fun competition!

- Thursday, November 23, 2017 - Time and location TBD

All are welcome ages 16 and up.

Contacts us at [email protected] with any questions.

22 St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church—Palos Heights, IL 12th ANNUAL SOYO CHRISTMAS RETREAT - 2017

“They continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship , in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

ALL SOYO MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO OUR TWELFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS RETREAT!

Join us for inspiring sessions with our very own Father Mousa Haddad, Deacon Saed Rihani and SubDeacon John Andoun

Who: All SOYO members* When: Thursday, December 28th to Saturday, December 30th Cost: $150 per teen For Information Contact: Elaine Riadi (630)-542-7848

For Scholarships or Financial Assistance, Please Contact Fr. Mousa Haddad Directly

Registration Starts: October 15, 2017 DEADLINE: December 17, 2017

$50 DEPOSIT REQUIRED by November 19th Space is Limited

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Basketball League

When: Every Saturday (January 28 - March 11, 2018)

Where: St. Mary’s Gym

Time: 1:30 - 3:30

Cost: $50/per person

Ages: 8 -14 years old

Registration will begin December 17, 2017.

If you have any questions please contact Subdn. John Abdoun at [email protected] or Nidal Haddad at [email protected].

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Weekly Synaxarion

On October 1 in the Holy Orthodox Church we commemorate the holy Apostle Ananias of the Seventy, first bishop of Damascus. “Ananias” is the Greek form of Hananiah, which is Hebrew for “Yahweh [God] is gracious.” In accordance with to God’s revelation (Acts 9:10- 17), he baptized Saul (the Apostle Paul). Because of his courageous preaching of the Gospel, Ananias was stoned to death in the town of Eleutheropolis. His holy relics were taken to Damascus and later to Constantinople. Ananias’ famous house still exists today, located about one mile from the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos (al-Mariamiyeh) and the headquarters of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch in Damascus, Syria. The house is now the Chapel of Saint Ananias, located on the “Street Called Straight,” resting 16 feet below ground at the level of the Roman street in the first century. On this day, we also commemorate our Righteous Father Romanos the Melodist, born in Homs (Emesa), Syria. He was, at first, a deacon in Beirut, and later served in the cathedral of Constantinople in the time of Patriarch Euthymios (490-504). Romanos was not well educated and was untrained in chanting, for which the more educated clergy ridiculed him. Romanos tearfully prayed to the Most-holy Theotokos, and she appeared to him in a dream, gave him a scroll, and told him to swallow it. The following day was the Feast of the Christ’s Nativity. Romanos took his place as a chanter at the ambo, and with an angelic voice sang the hymn “Today the Virgin,” the Kontakion of the Feast. All were amazed at both the content of this hymn and at the magnificent singing of the chanter. Having received the poetic gift from the Theotokos, Romanos composed over one thousand Kontakia. He joined the angelic choirs in the year 510. On October 1, we also commemorate the Martyr Domninos of Thessalo- nica; Venerable John Koukouzelis and Gregory the Domestikos of the Great Lavra on Athos; and Venerable Sabbas of Vishera of Russia. By their intercessions, O Christ God, have mercy upon us. Amen.

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