SUNDAY , J ULY 19, 2015

7th Sunday after Pentecost

Commemorating Venerable Sisoes the Great, Venerable Sisoes the Schemamonk of the Kiev Far Caves, Uncovering of the Relics of the Virgin Juliana Princess of Olshansk, the Holy Martyrs Marinus, Martha, Audifax, , Cyrenus, Valentinus the Presbyter, Asterius and those with them in Rome, Holy Martyrs Isaurius the Deacon , Innocent, Felix, Hermias, Basil, Peregrinus, Rufus, and Rufinus of Apollonia in Macedonia, Martyr Quintus of Phrygia, Martyrs Lucy, Rexius, Antoninus, Lucian, Isidore, Dion, Diodorus, Cutonius, Arnosus, Capicus and Satyrus at Rome, and Synaxis of the of Radonezh OUR VISION : To be a strong and vibrant community enabling parishioners to live the fullness of the Orthodox Faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ, "as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God." (I Cor. 4:1)

OUR MISSION : To teach, assist, and provide the environment for stewards to live the message of our Lord Jesus Christ in their daily lives through worship, witness, outreach, stewardship, service, education and fellowship.

Special Hymns RESURRECTION TROPARION—TONE 6: The angelic powers were at Your tomb; the guards became as dead men. Mary stood by Your grave, seeking Your most pure body. You took captive hell, not being tempted by it. You came to the Virgin, granting life. O Lord, Who rose from the dead, glory to You.

HOLY FATHER NICHOLAS TROPARION—TONE 4 In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. Hierarch Father Nicholas, entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

HOLY VENERABLE SISOES TROPARION—TONE 1: Dweller of the desert and angel in the body, you were shown to be a wonder-worker, our God- bearing Father Sisoes. You received heavenly gifts through fasting, vigil, and prayer: healing the sick and the souls of those drawn to you by faith. Glory to Him who gave you strength! Glory to Him who granted you a crown! Glory to Him who through you grants healing to all!

RESURRECTION KONTAKION—TONE 6 When Christ God the Giver of Life, raised all of the dead from the valleys of misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed resurrection on the human race. He is the Savior of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the God of all.

HYMN TO THE Steadfast Protectress of Christians and constant Advocate before the Creator; despise not the cry of us sinners, but come speedily to help those who call on You in faith. Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for You always protect those who honor You!

Holy Scripture Readiings Epistle: Romans 15:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 9:27-35

Communion Hymn Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise Him in the highest!

Altar Servers TODAY: TEAM 4—Captain: Philip Werner, Marek Mierski, Brendan Bowers, Stefan Nikolic, Luis Antonio Radanovic, Kyle Barber, Next Week: TEAM 1—Captain: Bojan Lazarevic, Maxim Reznichenko, Stefan Stojanovic, Savo Stojanovic, Ognjen Pejanovic —T, Theodore Sukernik —T ALL SERVERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SERVE DURING THE SUMMER. In Our Prayers Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Archpriest George Gligich, Archpriest Rastko Trbuhovich, Archpriest Srboljub and Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Archpriest & Panni Anna Marie Slovesko, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Metodija and his parents Milan and Mira Damljanovic, Tatiana Maran and Sebastian newly born of her; the newborn child Henry Paul, Hayley Book and the child to be born of her, Samantha Stefan and the child to be born of her, Slavka Miljevic, Natja & Paul Kessler, Peter Mrgich, Alex Filepas, Lou Yandric, Anthony Nikoloff, Susan Jacobs, Lou and Helen Vasity, Carole Healy, Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Georgianne Herigan, Peter Lalic, Annabelle McLaughlin, Orlando Donato, Michael and Jasmina Dillon, Jarrod Jonovich, Nancy Jonovich Horn, Bozidar (Bob) Mrgich, Nenad & Barbara Pantelich, Scott James Kendall, Margaret Radanovich, Robert Webb, Margarita Carrillo, Marija Miljkovic, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Jack McFall, Jayden Wight, Leroy Tepsich, Jr., Rosemay Roysden, Kitty Paone, Mary Helmsen, Vicki Gesford, Lori Grant, Dick Shoemaker, Joyce Wherley, Richie, Michelle, Penny MacDonald, Craig Nation, Tyler Jonovich, Mara Spilker, Linda Wolf, Talan Wolstenholme, Michael Radosinovich, Christian Geib, Michelle Groh, Robbie Groh, Dean Stefan, Milan Starcevich, Millie Christ, Mira Frommel, Cedo Lukic

Those Curretnly Deployed Collin Gruin

Those Who Need Special Care THE JEWISH HOME OF GREATER HARRISBURG: George Rupich, R:209 ; ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY: Ann Lubic, Amy Filepas Bldg. 1 Room 3 , June Taleff, Sophie Papandrea; HOMELAND CENTER: Mary Yanich; MASONIC HOME ELIZABETHTOWN: Jim Mihailoff, 600 Freemason Dr, Elizabethtown, PA 17022; CEDAR HAVEN, South 5th Ave, Lebanon PA 17042: Branko Pantelich; Catherine Shank, 8019 California Ave SW, Seattle WA 98136, phone 206-765-6809

Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ’s sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Kenya, Nigeria, Libya, Pakistan, Egypt, the Sudan, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering from the results of the flood, for all of those suffering in the civil strife in the Ukraine, for all our men and women who are serving in the Middle East and around the world, and for those who work at the Orthodox Coffee House, Agia Sophia. LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!

Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones: Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, Presbyter Matthew Baker, Sylvia Mravich, William G. Slade, Karen Lambrix, Vera Radanovic, Danica Vujasinovich, Slobodanka Rosic

PLEASE SEND ALL BULLETIN REQUESTS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE AT [email protected]. This includes all pomens, parastos requests, flowers, vigils, and other information to be included. You may also call at (717) 939-3872. DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY AT 6PM

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am until noon. You may call the office during these hours at (717) 939-3872 or come by the office in person. Office hours will be adjusted when services are occurring during those hours. Pomen Offered VJECHNAJA PAMJAT ! M EMORY ETERNAL ! † MILAN BAZDAR, JR Offered by the Hernjak family with love and in remembrance (July 21st—7 years) of our beloved Kum. Memory Eternal! Vjecnaja Pamjat! Vigil Lamps Offered Today ANNABELLE MCLAUGHLIN Offered for Annabelle (Arlene’s mom) who is waging a second battle in her life. May God, in His infinite mercy, spare Annabelle and return her to good health. With love and prayers, offered by Betty. Bulletin Board FIRST AID, CPR & AED CERTIFICATIONS The Emergency Planning Committee is putting together a list of individuals to assist for medical emergencies. If you have First Aid, CPR and AED Certifications, please consider signing Did you know? up. This is NOT a committee for meetings and emergency planning, it is a list of who can assist in an emergency. Contact It is only possible to receive Dave Milletics email: [email protected] or call 717-561-8452 the Holy Eucharist (Holy DIOCESAN DAY — SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015 Communion) when one is This year’s Annual Diocesan Day will occur on the second present to hear the Word of Sunday in August at the Holy Dormition of the Mother of God God proclaimed through Monastery and St. Sava Camp in Shadeland, PA. His Grace, hearing the Holy Gospel and MITROPHAN, invites us all to ONE table to receive the Holy Body and Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. the homily afterward? We To facilitate this, he directs that all parishes be closed and that should not approach the Holy transportation be provided so that all parishioners may attend Chalice if we come after the this joyful event. Epistle and Gospel reading. DIOCESAN DAY BUS This is just another reason to We will not be chartering a bus as there were not enough come to Church on time! interested parties signed up. If anyone is planning on driving up and will have extra space in there car, let father know if you would like to offer someone a ride. KSS MEETING TODAY The third annual KSS/Circle of Serbian Sisters meeting will be held today immediately following Divine Liturgy. All Sisters are encouraged to attend as we have a lot of subjects to discuss. LAWN CARE VOLUNTEERS Due to recent developments, we are asking for volunteers to serve as back-up or substitute lawn mowers, using the Church’s equipment. Please contact Dean Stefan, 2nd VP, if able to assist in this ministry. SPECIAL THANKS TO GOD A “Heartfelt Thank You” to the St Nicholas Seniors and to those who have sent me cards, made calls and offered prayers as I recover from my surgery. May God Bless you all! Joyce Bodlovich OFFICE CLOSED FOR 2 DAYS The office will be closed on Friday, July 24 and Monday, July 27. But will resume normal hours (Monday through Friday) after that. BAKING WORKSHOPS Once again we will be having baking workshops, this time to prepare desserts for the club picnic. Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23, Cherry or Apple Strudel, 9am to noon Saturday, July 25, Lemon Pita, 10 a.m. to noon Please call (561-1590) or see Terry Govelovich if you are able to help. CLUB PICNIC SIGN UP Our Serbian-American Club picnic is next Sunday, July 26 and we are still in need of help in the kitchen and bake shoppe. Sign up sheets have been placed in the lobby and in the social hall. If you have any questions please call Paula at 433-4158 or via email at [email protected] . Thank you for all your help! “2015 Matching Gift Program”

From now until September 1, 2015 , if you make a donation to OCCGH our benefactor will match you “dollar for dollar”! And your gift will directly support our outreach mission - Agia Sophia Coffeehouse and Bookstore

Mail your tax deductible donation to: Orthodox Christian Charities of Greater Harrisburg (OCCGH) 5501 Old Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109

In addition, please consider offering your time and talents as a volunteer for the summer months! Great opportunity for high school & college students, teachers, and retirees…training will be provided. All you need is a smile and the will to serve others.

Contact Joanne Wevodau – 717-580-4833 or [email protected]

July Charity Monastery Marcha On July 26, Monastery Marcha celebrates its Slava, the Synaxis of the Holy Archangel , so it is fitting that the monastery is our Charity Sunday recipient this month. It is the first monastery established for Serbi- an Orthodox in the United Sates and was begun in 1975 by His Grace, the late Bishop Dr. Sava. Its inspiration was the original 17th century Monastery Marcha of Serbia, destroyed by war twice in the 20th century. From modest beginnings, Monastery Marcha has grown. In addition to the new monastery church erected in 2001, there is a residence and lodgings for visiting monastics. The weekly Divine Liturgy is cele- brated by nearby clergy. Mother Anna was the first American-born Serbian Orthodox who took resi- dence at Monastery Marcha, and we, at St. Nicholas Church, count Mother Anna as our dear friend. We have been blessed to have her visit with us. Monastery Marcha’s main income is derived from the sale of candles, prayer ropes and other religious articles. If you travel to the Cleveland, Ohio area, plan to visit Monastery Marcha in nearby Richfield. It is a beautiful and uplifting spiritual site and visitors are welcomed with great warmth and hospitality. You can send an email to the Monastery at monas- [email protected] Monastery Marcha, 5095 Broadview Road, Richfield, OH 44286, (330) 659-3809 Stewardship Reflection Seventh Sunday of Pentecost July 19, 2015

Reflection from a parishioner...

I recently read my morning Scriptures and reflected on an article discussing aspects of worship. In the Orthodox faith, we attend the Divine Liturgy on a weekly basis as a community and are expected to worship God privately each and every day of our lives. This includes our daily prayers, thanksgiving, almsgiving, gratitude - many ways we can praise and thank God for all that He has provided.

This then led to a reflection on my life as a Steward - this isn't a commitment that is completed weekly, or when a collection tray is passed or once a year at a festival we volunteer for. This is a commitment that must be exercised daily as well. When we thank God for all that He provides us, His only expectation is that we be good and faithful Stewards with what He has entrusted to us. Each function of our daily life should focus on our Time, Talents and Treasures and how we are using them.

Старатељска порука Седма недеља по Духовима

Разматрање парохијана

Недавно сам читао Свето Писмо и замислих се на чланку који разматра аспекте Богослужења . У православној вери , ми идемо на Свету Литургију сваке Недеље као заједица и од нас се очекије да се молимо Богу код куће сваки дан током нашег живота. Ово укључује свакодневну молитву, захвалност, помагање сиротима много начина ми можемо захвалити Богу за све што нам Је дао.

То ме је навело да се замислим о моме животу као Старатељ ово није обавеза која се испињава седмично , или када се тас пронесе кроз Цркву или када једном годишње волонтирамо за Црквени Фестивал. Ово нас обавезујемо да радимо сваки дан . Када се ми захваљујемо Богу за све што нам је дао , једино што Он очекује је да будемо верни Старатељи са оним што нам је Он дао . Све што радимо током дана треба да се фокусирамо на наше Време , Таленте и Новце и како да их употребимо Weekly Offering

Date Candles Collections Attendance 7/12/2015 $198.00 $2,620.00 127 Average Weekly Expenses $6,948.35 VENERABLE SISOES THE GREAT

Saint Sisoes the Great (+ 429) was a solitary , pursuing in the Egyptian desert in a cave sanctified by the prayerful labors of his predecessor, St (January 17). For his sixty years of labor in the desert, St Sisoes attained to sublime spiritual purity and he was granted the gift of wonderworking, so that by his prayers he once restored a dead child back to life.

Extremely strict with himself, Abba Sisoes was very merciful and compassionate to others, and he received everyone with love. To those who visited him, the first of all always taught humility. When one of the asked how he might attain to a constant remembrance of God, St Sisoes remarked, “That is no great thing, my son, but it is a great thing to regard yourself as inferior to everyone else. This leads to the acquisition of humility.” Asked by the monks whether one year is sufficient for repentance if a brother sins, Abba Sisoes said, “I trust in the mercy of God that if such a man repents with all his heart, then God will accept his repentance in three days.”

When St Sisoes lay upon his deathbed, the disciples surrounding the Elder saw that his face shone like the sun. They asked the dying man what he saw. Abba Sisoes replied that he saw St Anthony, the prophets, and the apostles. His face increased in brightness, and he spoke with someone. The monks asked, “With whom are you speaking, Father?” He said that angels had come for his soul, and he was entreating them to give him a little more time for repentance. The monks said, “You have no need for repentance, Father” St Sisoes said with great humility, “I do not think that I have even begun to repent.”

After these words the face of the holy abba shone so brightly that the brethren were not able to look upon him. St Sisoes told them that he saw the Lord Himself. Then there was a flash like lightning, and a fragrant odor, and Abba Sisoes departed to the Heavenly Kingdom.