And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which means Doreas/Gazelle). She 1250 Oakdale Avenue, West Saint , Minnesota 55118 was full of good works and of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had Parish Website: http://www.saintgeorge-church.org washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Church Phone: 651-457-0854 Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him: “Come to us without delay!” So Peter arose and went with them. And when he came, they took him into the upper room. All the widows stood The Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPH, of New York, by him weeping, showing the tunics and other garments which Doreas made while she was with Metropolitan of all North America them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body, he said: Right Reverend Bishop ANTHONY, Auxiliary “Tabitha, arise!” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest his hand, and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows and presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Right Reverend Archimandrite John Mangels, Pastor Reverend Father John Chagnon, attached Very Reverend Archpriest Paul Hodge, attached GOSPEL: Reverend John Mikhail The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (5:1-15) Very Reverend Archpriest Thomas Begley, retired Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Duane Pederson, retired t that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, Reverend Father Daniel Simon, retired in Hebrew called Bethesda, which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, Reader Michael Begley, Music Director A blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel of the Lord went Pastor’s email: [email protected] Pastor’s Cell: 303-520-0981 down at certain seasons into the pool and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first, after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been Sunday, May 23, 2021 ill for 38 years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into Fourth Sunday of Pascha the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me.” Jesus Sunday of the Paralytic said to him, “Rise, take up your pallet, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up Tone 3 Eothinon 5 his pallet and walked. Now that day was the Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, “It is the Sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet.” But he answered them, “The man who healed me said Commemorations: Michael the Confessor, bishop of Synnada; Myrrh-bearer Mary, wife of Cleopas; trans- to me, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk.’” They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take lation of the relics of Leontios the wonderworker, bishop of Rostov; Euphrosinia of Polotsk up your pallet, and walk’?” Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and THE OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befalls you.” The man went away RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE THREE and told the Jews that it was Jesus Who had healed him. Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath HOLY BREAD delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy. Holy Bread is offered for the health and welfare of Sandra, John and George Damian and their families, all Covid victims, their families and all St. George parishioners. Now sing the Apolytikion of Saint George. In loving memory of Charlotte and George Damian, all deceased members of the Damian and KONTAKION OF PASCHA IN TONE EIGHT Ablan families, all Covid victims and departed members of St. George Parish. Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and MEMORIAL giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen. ere will be a 40 day memorial service for the repose of the soul of Charlotte Damian. May her memory be Eternal! EPISTLE: Sing praises to our God, sing praises. ELCOME to all our guests and visitors. We are delighted to have you visiting and wor- Clap your hands, all you nations. shipping with us this morning and hope that you return soon. We invite you to participate W in the Divine Liturgy, but, sadly, due to the divisions in Christianity, only bap- The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (9:32-42) tized/chrismated members of the Orthodox Church who have made their Confession n those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that before an Orthodox priest and prepared themselves by fasting may receive Holy lived at Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who was bedridden for eight years Communion. Please come forward after Liturgy to venerate the Cross and partake of the I and paralyzed. And Peter said to him: “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” Antidoron-Holy Bread. Please turn off your cell phones and all electronic devices. THE LIFTING OF COVID RESTRICTIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS Metropolitan Joseph, following the directives from the CDC and in consort with the Governor of PRAY FOR THE SICK Minnesota has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are no longer required in Church and the Please pray for Deb Korluka, Lorraine Hartwig, Shawn Moore, Tatiana Cronk, Mikhail & Nikolai social distancing protocols have ended. We will continue, for a time, to stream the Services into Lehnen, Mark Bchara, Judy Mock, Niko Newell, Jeffrey Brown, Ibrahim, George Droubie, Helen the Parish Hall for those who are not comfortable with crowds in Church and who want to wear Katsampes, James Awada Sr., Lowell Colliander, Elizabeth Swanson, Ethen Leff, Elizabeth Henry, masks and social distance. Anyone who wants to wear a mask is perfectly free to do so at any time. James and Emily, Corrie Fox, Lauretta Villareal, Genevieve Lehnen, Jim Etoll, Michael Etoll, But according to the letter from our Metropolitan which I sent out on Friday, May 14, we are re- Dwight Johnson, George & Ellie Saba, Anna Windsor, Peter Hafiz, Fr. Duane, John and John Etoll, turned to full and normal Parish Life! There is no longer any need to sign up for Services. Wally, Maria, Allen, Nick, Jackson & Hunter Golden, Yasmin Kakish, Carol Haddad, Camille Goll, Kh. Vergin Khoury, Margaret Boalbey, Norm Holmes, Phyllis Hodge, Lamese McDowell, ST GEORGE BOOKSTORE is online! Our bookstore offers an array of quality Ortho- Edgard Siouffy, Berhane Haliemichael, Fr. Dan & Eileen Simon, Joseph Kammeyer, Marilyn dox Christian books, icons, jewelry, music, and gifts. Visit our store online and discover the rich- Perry, Nancy Maker, Dawn Tillbury, Joshua & Richard Lang, Eva Etoll, Alan & Mary Poulsen, ness and beauty of our Orthodox faith. Go to https://bit.ly/2UHrUno and start shopping! Contact Natalie Mozey, Mervat & Abigail Lotfalla, Samira Shehata. Deb Korluka at 612-889-5868 for pricing and to place your order. Arrangements will be made for If you are ill or having surgery and wish to be remembered in the Liturgy and daily prayers payment and pickup at St. George Church. Quantities are limited. Your support of our bookstore of the priest, please contact Fr. Mangels. is greatly appreciated.

BULLETIN & NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURE THE SPEAK—The nature of water is soft, that of stone is hard; but if a bottle is hung above the stone, allowing the water to fall drop by drop, it wears away the stone. So ANY announcement in the weekly bulletin and Newsletter is subject to approval by Fr. Man- it is with the Word of God; it is soft and our heart is hard, but the man who hears the Word of God gels/and the Council. It is important to notify Brigitte by e-mail ([email protected]) or often, opens his heart to the fear of God. Abba Poemen, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers. phone with all your bulletin information by NOON Wednesday of the week before you offer the Holy Bread in order to print the bulletin in a timely manner. If you would like to host a Coffee Hour, please let Joannie know SOYO BIBLE STUDY Every Sunday night at 6:15, SOYO meets for bible study on Zoom. It is a time for fellowship, HOLY BREAD LIST spiritual nourishment, and connection among the youth at St. George. Right now, we are making our way through the Gospels, starting with Matthew. Anyone 8th Grade and up is welcome and May 30, Starling Foster Memorial for Joe Etoll encouraged to join… We would love to have you with us! We start each meeting with a prayer, June 6, Sandy Brown Memorial for Mike Brown then read/discuss together, and close with prayer. Contact Joseph Karos at josephka- June 9, (OPEN) Ascension [email protected] or 612-500-327 if you are interested! June 13, (OPEN) June 20, Ladies Pentecost (Father’s Day) CHURCH SUPPORT DURING THIS TIME June 27, (OPEN) ank you so much for your continued support of your parish during this time! We are very much aware June 28, (OPEN) Apostles Peter & Paul of what a hardship this crisis is putting on people throughout the country. If you are able, please continue To schedule Holy Bread and/or memorial, contact Joan Alevizos (651-453-1894). It is to financially support your Church during this time. completely proper to offer more than one memorial or Holy Bread on the same Sunday. Coffee e Parish Council has approved numerous ways to donate to St. George. hour can now be resumed either in the Parish Hall or in the Pavillion 1. Venmo is a free secure app that can be downloaded and installed on a mobile phone. Donors that THIS WEEK AT ST. GEORGE install the Venmo app can directly transfer money from their bank account to St. George's Old Na- tional Bank account with no fees incurred. However, if a credit card transaction is used by the donor, Saturday, May 29, Vespers at 5:00pm the donor will incur a 3% fee. Venmo your donation to @stgeorgeaoc. e church is automatically Sunday, May 30, Matins & Divine Liturgy at 9:00am emailed a notification of your donation. 2. From your online bank account, do an External Transfer directly to the church's Old National MANY THANKS! Bank account. Info you will need: Routing Number 086300012 Account Number 322042. Please Christ is risen! send an email to [email protected] so that our Financial Secretary can properly record your donation. would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your kind gifts, cards and good 3. From your online bank account, schedule Bill Pay and a paper check will be written to the church. wishes at Holy Pascha! It is so kind of you to remember me and I so appreciate it. I want to 4. A paper check can be written and mailed to the church. I thank also, my brother Clergy who served so faithfully with me during Holy Week and 5. When you come to Church, the collection tray will not be passed. Please leave your offering in the Pascha, to our Subdeacon Joseph, and all of our servers. A special thanks to Michael Begley, our plate on the Candle Table before or after Services. Music Director and the chanters and choir for the magnificent music during these great day. All PROFOUND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! of you who cooked and cleaned and prepared for these great days as well as those of you who donated to the flower and candle fund. THE CHURCH FATHERS SPEAK—Strive in all things to live according to the divine com- Right Reverend John A. Mangels mandments and remember that the Lord is present and sees the disposition of your heart. While fulfilling an obedience, consider that it has been given by the Lord through a person; and that your Christ! For more information, go to https://stmaryscamp.com/camp-2021-camp-is-back/ There are salvation depends on your zeal in fulfilling it. St Ambrose of Optina some scholarships available for St. George Parishioners. Please see Father John if you are in need. FOCUS FESTIVAL BAKE SALE • WEBSITE HELP Starting immediately, FOCUS Minnesota is requesting 2-3 hours per Preparations are underway for our “Festival Bake Sale” to be held in July. The success of these month from someone able to update, refresh, and maintain our Squarespace website. If events is only achieved through your help and hard work. Thanks for the help this week. Chicken you have the technical expertise to add photos, change copy, and the like, please contact pot pie prep on Thursday (June 3) & Friday (June 4) at 9:00am and assembly on Saturday (June 5) Vera. at 9am. • SUMMER INTERN This summer, we would like to launch a laundry program similar to one we offered at our Lake Street location. We are looking for a volunteer summer intern PATRISTIC WISDOM— Be extremely careful with your imagination. Do not accept any image, to design and develop this worthwhile ministry by reaching out to six local laundromats, because it will become an idol that you will worship. A wandering mind paints the most grotesque designing the program, writing copy, and so on. This person will be provided guidance and images; it attempts to enter into the depths of our neighbor’s conscience and depict secret and materials from the previous program as a starting point. Please let Vera know if you're hidden things. Immediately destroy the image with prayer as soon as it begins to form. The more interested! Start date is June 14, 2021. you delay, the more you will toil and suffer later. Elder Ephraim of the Holy Mountain Thank you for all you do to help us serve those in need in our neighborhood. Please contact Vera or Judy if you have any questions. In Christ, Judy Purman, Administrative Coordinator 651-222- THE SECOND OFFERING is for Patriarch John, X of Antioch. We read the letter from Met- 0712. ropolitan Joseph requesting our yearly support of the . We will be receiving this second offering throughout the month of May. Thank you for your kind offerings for His Beatitude the UPCOMING FEAST DAYS Patriarch, and his works of mercy. Next Sunday will be the close off for the patriarchal Collection. The Feast of the Ascension is June 10. We will celebrate the Feast on Wednesday, June 9 with Evening Divine Liturgy at 6:30pm. FOOD FOR HUNGRY PEOPLE The Great Feast of Pentecost is Sunday, June 20. We will celebrate the Feast with Great Vespers Please bring your alms boxes or checks today for the FFHP drive 2021. Thanks to everyone who on Saturday, June 19 at 5pm and with Matins & Divine Liturgy followed by the Kneeling Prayers participated in this annual drive for the needy throughout the world. at 9:00am The Feast of Ss Peter & Paul will be celebrated with Evening Divine Liturgy on Monday, June 18 ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN at 6:30pm. There will be a Ladies MEETING right after church. All ladies are invited to attend. • Book Club Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Thirty Steps To Heaven -The Ladder of Divine Ascent for All Walks of Life Al Maseeh Qam! Haqan Qam! By Vassilios Papavassiliou. We would love to have you join us on May 27 at 7:00 for our next meeting. We will be covering steps 18 - 23. Books available at the church bookstore. Kristos Anesti! Alithos Anesti! Contact Lisa Hartwig at [email protected] or Cindy Karos at [email protected] Kristi Unjhal! Vertet Unjhal! • June Graduates We will be honoring the graduates on Sunday, June 13. Please give the names of your High School and College and whatever graduates to Beverly Kristos a Inviat! Adeverat a Inviat! Zaine [email protected] • Father's Day is around the corner. Where would we be without our men from St. George Kristos Voskresey! Voyistino Voskresey Church? The Ladies Circle's assigned for Father's Day on June 20th, are as follows. (Cooking - Coco and Patty B.) (Serving/Set Up - Patty Percy, which is Katrina’s former circle, and (Clean up - Vicky.) Please let your Circle Leader know if you are able to help out to serve on this very Special Father’s Day! The St. George Ladies Circle list is posted in the kitchen on the wall. Thank you! arthex located on the bulletin board. Hope to see you in person! Your sister in Christ, Katy Price

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The Sunday of the Paralytic

HE FOURTH SUNDAY of Holy Pascha is observed by the Orthodox Church as the Sunday of the Paralytic. The day commemorates the miracle of Christ healing a man T who had been paralyzed for thirty-eight years. The biblical story of the event is found in the Gospel of John 5:1-15.

Close to the Sheep's Gate in Jerusalem, there was a pool, which was called the Sheep's Pool. It had five porches, that is, five sets of pillars supporting a domed roof. Under this roof there lay very many sick people with various maladies awaiting the moving of the water. The first person to step in after the troubling of the water was healed immediately of whatever malady he had.

It was there that the paralytic of today's Gospel was lying, tormented by his infir- mity of thirty-eight years. When Christ beheld him, He asked him, "Will you be made whole?" And he answered with a quiet and meek voice, "Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool." The Lord said unto him, "Rise, take up your bed, and walk." And straightaway the man was made whole and took up his bed. Walking in the presence of all, he departed rejoicing to his own house. According to the expounders of the Gospels, the Lord Jesus healed this paralytic during the days of the Passover, when He had gone to Jerusalem for the Feast, and dwelt there teaching and working miracles. According to Saint John the Evangelist, this miracle took place on the Sabbath.

Icon of the Sunday of the Paralytic The icon of the Sunday of the Paralytic depicts the biblical story of the Christ heal- ing the paralytic. Our Lord, accompanied by His disciples, is shown blessing the paralytic. The man has risen and taken up his bed as commanded by Christ. The paralytic is bowing toward the Lord in reverence and in gratitude for the great miracle that has been done. In the background of the icon is the pool where the infirmed came for healing.

Sunday, May 23, 2021 The Fourth Sunday of Pascha The Healing of the Paralytic