July 14th, 2019 compelled to leave. They settled in Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Parish Hall Project Corinth. A short while later, the holy SUNDAY, 7/14 9:00 am Divine Liturgy (English) for all parishioners Please continue to pray for our Parish Hall Project. Apostle Paul arrived there from 10:30 am Divine Liturgy (Ukrainian) for special intention At the same time Thank you all who support this Athens preaching the Gospel. Having MONDAY, 7/15 8:30 am Divine Liturgy for special intention project by your prayers and donations. made the acquaintance of Aquila, he TUESDAY, 7/16 No Divine Liturgy At this time Overall Total - $1317 began to live at his house and labored WEDNESDAY, 7/17 8:30 am Divine Liturgy for special intention together with him, making tents. Having received Baptism from the THURSDAY, 7/18 8:30 am Divine Liturgy for ♰ Juarez’s deceased relatives Apostle Paul, Aquila and Priscilla bacame his devoted and zealous disciples. They FRIDAY, 7/19 8:30 am Divine Liturgy ♰ Juarez’s deceased relatives accompanied the apostle to Ephesus. The Apostle Paul instructed them to continue the preaching of the Gospel at Ephesus, and he himself went to Jerusalem, in order to be present SATURDAY, 7/20 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy ♰ Juarez’s deceased relatives for the feast of Pentecost. At Ephesus, Aquila and Priscilla heard the bold preaching of a SUNDAY, 7/21 9:00 am Divine Liturgy (English) for all parishioners newcomer from Alexandria, the Jew Apollos. He had been instructed in the fundamentals of 10:30 am Divine Liturgy (Ukrainian) for special intention the Faith, but knew only the baptism of John the Forerunner. They called him over and Quotes from Thomas Kempis explained more precisely about the way of the Lord. After the death of the emperor Claudius, Jews were permitted to return to Italy, and Aquila 13-Avoiding Rash Judgment and Priscilla then returned to Rome. The Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans recalls his Turn your attention upon yourself and beware of judging Upcoming Events faithful disciples, “Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my coworkers in Christ Jesus, who put forth the deeds of other men, for in judging others a man labors in Parish & Eparchy their heads for my soul, whom I do not alone thank, but also all the Church of the Gentiles vainly, often makes mistakes, and easily sins; whereas, in July 15th – St.Voloodymyr the and the church of their household” (Rom. 16: 3-4). Saint Aquila did not long dwell in Rome: judging and taking stock of himself he does something Great the Apostle Paul made him a bishop in Asia. Saint Aquila zealously labored at preaching the that is always profitable. July 28th – Mothers in Prayer Gospel in Asia, Achaia and Heraklia. He converted pagans to Christ, he confirmed newly- We frequently judge that things are as we wish them to be, July 28th – St.Elijah converted Christians in the faith, he established presbyters and destroyed idols. Saint Priscilla for through personal feeling true perspective is easily lost. constantly assisted him in the apostolic work. Saint Aquila ended his life a martyr: pagans If God were the sole object of our desire, we should not be disturbed so easily by opposition murdered him. According to the Tradition of the Church, Saint Priscilla was killed together to our opinions. But often something lurks within or happens from without to draw us along with him. with it. Many, unawares, seek themselves in the things they do. They seem even to enjoy peace of mind when things happen according to their wish and liking, but if otherwise than they desire, they are soon disturbed and saddened. Differences of feeling and opinion often divide friends and acquaintances, even those who are religious and devout. An old habit is hard to break, and no one is willing to be led farther than he can see. If you rely more upon your intelligence or industry than upon the virtue of submission to Jesus Christ, you will hardly, and in any case slowly, become an enlightened man. God wants us to be completely subject to Him and, through ardent love, to rise above all human wisdom. Let us know Saints Saint Apostle Aquila of the Seventy (commemorated on July 14th) Saint Aquila, Apostle of the 70: It is possible that he was a disciple of the Apostle Paul, a THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY native of Pontus and a Jew, living in the city of Rome with his wife Priscilla (they are Sunday collections for the weekend of 7/7/19, including envelope offerings - $500, donations - commemorated on February 13 on the Greek Calendar). During the reign of the emperor $344.46, candles - $25 Claudius (41-54) all the Jews were banished from Rome, so Saint Aquilla and his wife were Weekly budget: $1250, Income $869.46

Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church Byzantine Rite 2880 Highway 138 NE Conyers, GA 30013

Father Volodymyr Petrytsya

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Confession before or after Divine Liturgy. Confession is recommended as a regular monthly practice. The graces received from confession are an excellent way to help us become closer to Jesus.

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