ST. ORTHODOX CHURCH PO Box 12635 • 5400 Annie Oakley Drive • Las Vegas, NV • 89112-0635 702.898.4800 • www.lasvegasorthodox.com Weekly Bulletin for the week of May 17-23, 2021

CHRIST IS RISEN! TODAY’S SCRIPTURES INDEED HE IS RISEN! : - In those days: when the number of the disciples - THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the He brews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglect TODAY: THIRD SUNDAY ed in the daily distribution. Then the twelve summoned the- OF PASCHA — Tone 2. multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that Myrrhbearing Women. we should leave the word of God and serve tables. There Ven. Theodore the Sanc- fore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good- reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves con tinually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” tified, of Ven. And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they Pachomius the Great. chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Translation of the Relics Philip, , Nicanor, Timon, , and Nicolas, a of Ven. Ephraim, Abbot from Antioch, whom they set before the apostles; of Perekop, Ven. Cassian and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them. Then the word of God spread, and(Acts the number 6:1-7) of the and Lavrentii, Abbots disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of of Konel’. St. , theGOSPEL: priests were obedient to the faith. of Jerusalem. - At that time: , a prominent Martyrs Vitus, Modestus, council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of and Crescentia, at Luca God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked nia. Bl. Child Musa of Rome. St. George, Bishop of for the body of . Pilate marveled that He was already Mitylene. New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovo. Saint dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him if He had Brendan the Navigator.COFFEE HOUR been dead for some time. So when he found out from the Greeter: Hayden centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. Then he bought fine linen, took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen. And he laid Him in a tomb which TUESDAY, May 18: had been hewn out of the rock, and rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. And and Mary the mother FATHER JOHN OUTParish OF Council TOWN, 6:30MAY pm 19-26 of observed where He was laid. Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and bought spices, that SATURDAY, May 22: they might come and anoint Him. Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the SUNDAY, May 23: Divine Great Liturgy, , 9:00 5:00 am pm; sun had risen. And they said among themselves, “Who will FOURTH SUNDAY OF PASCHA — Tone 3. Para- roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had lytic. been rolled away – for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe St. the Confessor, Bishop of Synnada. sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said Synaxis of the Saints of Rostov—’. Ven. to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who Euphrosyne, Abbess of Polótsk. Ven. Paísii, Abbot was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where of Galich. Martyr Michael “the Black-robed” of St. they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples – and Peter – that He is going before you into ; there you will see Him, as He Savva Monastery. COFFEE HOUR Greeter: Osburn said to you.” So they went out quickly(Mark and fled 15:43-16:8) from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. PARISH CLERGY Very Rev. John J. Dresko, Rector Christine (Sechrist) Alexander (Flansburg) 860.833.4921 mobile Peter (Jolevski) Daniel (Geralt) fatherjohn (at) lasvegasorthodox (dot) com Adrian (Geralt) Kathryn (Kessler) David (Poe) Michael (Metzler) W. Andrew Demko Anita (Maresca) George (Papamoros) 702.813.3541 Stephen (Osburn, Sr.) Kristina (Ashchian) Genet (Bokre) (Reining) ANNOUNCEMENTS Martin (Rizov) Elizabeth (Santos) HOLYAlla (Jascolt) MYRRHBEARERS Child Monika NEW DIRECTIVES

- The CDC has issued new guidelines which state that anyone The -bearing women are those women who followed fully vaccinated against COVID is now released from any the Lord, along with His Mother. They remained with her dur mask and/or social distancing restrictions. Governor Sisolak ing the time of the saving Passion, and anointed the Lord’s has stated that Nevada will follow the new guidelines. His body was with myrrh. Joseph and Nikodemos asked for and EminenceEffectively has informed immediately, all the parishes masks and in our social diocese distanc that- received the Lord’s body from Pilate. They took it down from ingthey are are no free longer to follow required local guidelines. in our parish for those who the Cross,wrapped it in linen cloths and spices, then they are fully vaccinated laid it in a tomb, and then they placed a great stone over the entrance of the tomb. (I know personally that is the majority According to the Evangelist Matthew (27:57-61) Mary of our parish). Everyone in our parish is on the honor system Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joses (Mark as far as your own personal choice in masking. We will not be 15:40) were there sitting opposite the sepulchre, and they asking for proof of vaccination. Please be considerate of your saw where He had been laid. This other Mary was the Mother neighbors both ways — do not “judge” someone not wearing of God. Not only were these present, but also many other a mask, and do not “judge” someone who chooses to wear a women, as Saint Luke says (24:10). mask. Let’s be a Christian community supporting each other, Today the Church honors Saints Mary Magdalene (July FATHERno matter theAWAY personal circumstances of an individual. 22), Mary the wife of (May 23), Joanna (June 27), Salome, mother of the sons of (August 3), and Mary, sisters of Lazarus (June 4), and the Most Holy Father John will be back east on vacation May 19-26. Fr. Peter Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, who was the stepmother Carmichael will be here, serving next weekend (May 22-23). of her husband Joseph’s sons James (October 23) and Joses Please welcome him warmly. As usual, Father John will be (October 30). Today we also also remember of available by cell phone, email, and text during his absence. If Arimathea (July 31), who was a secret disciple (John 19:38), you have a pastoral need or emergency, contact him and an and Saint Nikodemos, who was a disciple by night (John 3:3; CHURCHappropriate LIFE local responseNOTES will be arranged. 19:38). If you are sick, please stay home The holy right-believing Queen Tamara of Georgia (oca.org)is honored twice during the year: on May 1, the day of her and takerefrain appropriate from com - repose, and also on the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women. ingmedical to the action. church If you until suspect cleared or .have confirmed a diagnosis of COVID, please inform Father John and ALL SERVICES WILL STILL BE LIVE-STREAMED at DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS May 17: Acts 6:8-7:5, 47-60 John 4:46-54 May 18: Acts 8:5-17 John 6:27-33 https://www.facebook.com/lasvegasorthodoxchurch/ STEWARDSHIP May 19: Acts 8:18-25 John 6:35-39 We are not taking a collection during the service - May 20: Acts 8:26-39 John 6:40-44 There is a “Donate” button May 21: Acts 8:40-9:19 John 6:48-54 . The col on the front page of our website for remote donations. May 22: Acts 9:20-31 John 15:17-16:2 lection plate is in the vestibule. checks only to If you prefer mail, please send your : STEWARDSHIP 2021 Stewardship 5/9-5/15: $ 6,453.00 St. Paul Orthodox Church PO Box 12635 Total Income 5/9-5/15: $ 6,800.00 For the sick and suffering...Las Vegas, NV 89112 Weekly income needed: $ 4,177.00 2020 INC GOAL (19 wks): $ 79,363.00 Archbishop Benjamin Janet (Culton) 2020 INC ACTUAL: $ 95,565.79 James (Parker) Kidan (Desta) Percentage of Budgeted Income: 120.4% Marteen (Moore) Ian (Haskins) Michelle (Chong) Kimberly (Wolfgang)