God is known in Judaea. His Name is great in Israel. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (9:11-14) 1250 Oakdale Avenue, West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118 rethren, when Christ appeared as a High Priest of the good things that have come, then Parish Website: http://www.saintgeorge-church.org through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) Church Phone: 651-457-0854 B He entered once and for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the The Most Reverend Metropolitan , Archbishop of New York, blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, Metropolitan of all North America how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without Right Reverend ANTHONY, Auxiliary blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest GOSPEL: Right Reverend Archimandrite John Mangels, Pastor The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (10:32-45) Reverend Father John Chagnon, attached Very Reverend Archpriest Paul Hodge, attached t that time, Jesus took His twelve Disciples, and began to tell them what was to happen to Reverend Deacon John Mikhail, attached Him, saying, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of man will be delivered Very Reverend Archpriest Thomas Begley, retired Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Duane Pederson, retired A to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to Reverend Father Simon, retired the Gentiles. And they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit upon Him, and kill Him; and Reader Begley, Music Director after three days He will rise.” Pastor’s email: [email protected] Pastor’s Cell: 303-520-0981 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Him, and said to Him, “Teacher, Signing up for services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0444A8AC23ABF85-stgeorge we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire” And Jesus said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And they said to Him, “Grant us to sit, one at Thy right hand and Sunday, April 18, 2021 one at Thy left, in Thy glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” Fifth Sunday of Great Lent And they said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; Commemoration of Our Righteous Mother and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized. But to sit at My right hand or at My left is not Mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” And when the Tone 4 Eothinon 1 ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to Him and said Commemorations: Venerable John, of Gregory of Decapolis; Venerable Euthymios and Athana- to them, “You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and sios of Aegina; Cosmas the Confessor, bishop of Chalcedon their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be servant THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FOUR Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the HOLY BREAD Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, Holy Bread is offered for the health and welfare of the Heuer, Acker, Apman and Burbank families, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy. all Covid victims, their families and all St. George parishioners.

APOLYTIKION OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT IN TONE EIGHT In loving memory of Robert and Sandra Heuer, Dick and Helen Acker, Bill Isaacs, Gwen Thomp- son, all Covid victims and all departed members of St. George Parish. Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Mary; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it MEMORIAL is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice ere will be a memorial service for the repose of the soul of Sandi Heuer (1yr). May her memory with the angels. be eternal! Now sing the apolytikion of ELCOME to all our guests and visitors. We are delighted to have you visiting and wor- KONTAKION FOR SUNDAYS IN GREAT LENT IN TONE TWO shipping with us this morning and hope that you return soon. We invite you to participate O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, in the Divine Liturgy, but, sadly, due to the divisions in Christianity, only bap- O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to W come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make tized/chrismated members of the Orthodox Church who have made their Confession supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O , them that honor thee. before an Orthodox priest and prepared themselves by fasting may receive Holy Communion. Please come forward after Liturgy to venerate the Cross and partake of the EPISTLE: Antidoron-Holy Bread. Please turn off your cell phones and all electronic devices. Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. before they go to their classrooms from 9 - 10am. We appreciate your support! So wonderful to ANNOUNCEMENTS be back together again on a regular basis. PRAY FOR THE SICK 2021 LENTEN PAN-ORTHODOX VESPERS SCHEDULE Please pray for Niko Newell, Jeffrey Brown, Ibrahim, George Droubie, Helen Katsampes, James 4/18 St. Mary of Egypt at Twelve Holy Apostles (Duluth) GOC 4:00pm Awada Sr., Lowell Colliander, Elizabeth Swanson, Ethen Leff, Elizabeth Henry, James and Emily, Streaming on YouTube Corrie Fox, Lauretta Villareal, Genevieve Lehnen, Jim Etoll, Michael Etoll, Dwight Johnson, 4/25 Bridegroom Matins at St. Herman of Alaska, OCA 4:00pm George & Ellie Saba, Anna Windsor, Peter Hafiz, Fr. Duane, John and John Etoll, Wally, Maria, Allen, Nick, Jackson & Hunter Golden, Yasmin Kakish, Carol Haddad, Camille Goll, Kh. Vergin HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Khoury, Margaret Boalbey, Norm Holmes, Phyllis Hodge, Lamese McDowell, Edgard Siouffy, There is a Schedule for Holy Week on the Candle table. Please pick up a copy and plan your coming Berhane Haliemichael, Fr. Dan & Eileen Simon, Joseph Kammeyer, Marilyn Perry, Nancy Maker, to the Services. We are still under restrictions for attendance. 50 in the Church and 50 in the Hall Dawn Tillbury, Joshua & Richard Lang, Eva Etoll, Alan & Mary Poulsen, Natalie Mozey, Mervat are what is permitted. PLEASE USE THE SIGN UP GENIUS! We do not want to be put in a & Abigail Lotfalla, Samira Shehata. position where we have to turn people away. If you sign up and find you can’t come, please RE- If you are ill or having surgery and wish to be remembered in the Liturgy and daily prayers MOVE your name so someone else may come. of the priest, please contact Fr. Mangels. ST GEORGE BOOKSTORE is online! Our bookstore offers an array of quality Ortho- BULLETIN & NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURE dox Christian books, icons, jewelry, music, and gifts. Visit our store online and discover the rich- ANY announcement in the weekly bulletin and Newsletter is subject to approval by Fr. Man- ness and beauty of our Orthodox faith. Go to https://bit.ly/2UHrUno and start shopping! Contact gels/and the Council. It is important to notify Brigitte by e-mail ([email protected]) or Deb Korluka at 612-889-5868 for pricing and to place your order. Arrangements will be made for phone with all your bulletin information by NOON Wednesday of the week before you offer the payment and pickup at St. George Church. Quantities are limited. Your support of our bookstore Holy Bread in order to print the bulletin in a timely manner. Deadline for MAY newsletter: is greatly appreciated. 4/22/2021. Wisdom from the Church Fathers: Do not trust the mindset of secular people. Decide what you want most: the sympathy of the world or a return near to God. St. Paisios the Athonite (+1994) HOLY BREAD LIST April 24, Tina Rudquist Lazarus Saturday Young Adults/Relationship Sundays April 25, Jubran/Ferraro Palm Sunday We have moved our one hour zoom gathering to 2:30pm so as not to conflict with Pan-Orthodox April 29, Joan Alevizos Holy ursday Vespers. If you have not joined us, but would like to, contact Cindy or Paul Karos at 612.701.7320 May 01, Rudquist Vesperal Divine Liturgy or [email protected]. May 02 Kakish Paschal Liturgy May 09, Men’s Club Mother’s Day SOYO BIBLE STUDY May 16, Bumgarner Family 40 Day Memorial for Garrett Bumgarner Every Sunday night at 6:15, SOYO meets for bible study on Zoom. It is a time for fellowship, May 23, Damian 40 Day memorial for Charlotte Damian spiritual nourishment, and connection among the youth at St. George. Right now, we are making May 30, Starling Foster our way through the Gospels, starting with Matthew. Anyone 8th Grade and up is welcome and To schedule Holy Bread and/or memorial, contact Joan Alevizos (651-453-1894). It is completely encouraged to join… We would love to have you with us! We start each meeting with a prayer, proper to offer more than one memorial or Holy Bread on the same Sunday. Coffee hour, due to then read/discuss together, and close with prayer. Contact Joseph Karos at josephka- the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been suspended in the Parish Hall. [email protected] or 612-500-327 if you are interested!

THIS WEEK AT ST. GEORGE Wisdom from the Church Fathers Let us strive to enter by the narrow gate. Just as the trees, if they have not survived the winter’s cold cannot bear fruit, so it is with us. This present age is a storm UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS and it is only through many trials and temptations that we can obtain an inheritance in the kingdom • Wednesday, April 21, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy at 6:30pm of heaven. Amma Theodora of Alexandria (+491) • Friday, April 23, Little Compline & the Canon of St. Lazarus at 7:00pm • Saturday, April 24, Divine Liturgy for Lazarus Saturday 9:00am CHURCH SUPPORT DURING THIS TIME • Saturday, April 24, Great Vespers at 5:00pm ank you so much for your continued support of your parish during this time! We are very much • Sunday, April 25, Palm Sunday Orthros at 9:00am & Divine Liturgy at 10:00am aware of what a hardship this crisis is putting on people throughout the country. If you are able, please continue to financially support your Church during this time. CHURCH SCHOOL e Parish Council has approved numerous ways to donate to St. George. CHURCH SCHOOL HAS RESUMED WEEKLY and IN PERSON - Thanks for signing up and 1. Venmo is a free secure app that can be downloaded and installed on a mobile phone. Donors joining us for Church School. Families were emailed the new weekly, in person schedule for the that install the Venmo app can directly transfer money from their bank account to St. George's rest of the school year and reminders about masks and sanitization. Please bring the children to the Old National Bank account with no fees incurred. However, if a credit card transaction is used Church at 8:45am so that we can say our morning prayer together and Father can greet the students by the donor, the donor will incur a 3% fee. Venmo your donation to @stgeorgeaoc. e church is automatically emailed a notification of your donation. 2. From your online bank account, do an External Transfer directly to the church's Old National since you were to Confession, NOW IS THE TIME to receive this great Sacrament of the Church Bank account. Info you will need: Routing Number 086300012 Account Num- and to truly celebrate the Paschal Feast. If you are coming during Holy Week, we would ask that ber 322042. Please send an email to [email protected] so that our Financial you please plan on coming before or after the Services on Monday-Wednesday of Holy Week. Secretary can properly record your donation. There are so many preparations and the length of the Services makes it impractical for the priests 3. From your online bank account, schedule Bill Pay and a paper check will be written to the to hear Confession on the last days of Holy Week. Please plan ahead and let Fr. Joh know when church. you can come and receive Holy Confession. 4. A paper check can be written and mailed to the church. 5. When you come to Church, the collection tray will not be passed. Please leave your offering WHAT A SERENE EXPEREINCE: to arrive early for the Divine Services, spend some time to in the plate on the Candle Table before or after Services. recollect yourself, say your prayers, light your candles and get yourself ready to be transported to PROFOUND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! the Heavenly Regions to participate in the Eternal Liturgy where we join the choirs of angels who continually sing: “Holy, Holy, Holy…” Think About It: If you cultivate prayer, be ready for the attacks of the demons and endure them resolutely. St. Nicodemos the Hagorite (+1809) LAZARUS SATURDAY, PALM SUNDAY, AND PASCHAL

ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Palm Sunday… the Ladies will be hosting a Coffee Hour in the Church Pavilion and Covid re- strictions are still in place. Be mindful and respectful of those restrictions. Hand washing, wearing ALL FOOD WILL BE SERVED ACCORDING TO STATE GUIDELINES masks after your finished eating and social distancing. Ladies, please check with your Circle Leaders if you are able to help. The Circle List is in SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKING WILL CONFORM TO STATE GUIDELINES the kitchen taped on the wall if you forgot what circle you are assigned. Plus we have copies in the Ladies Mail Box in the Office. The Assigned Tasks: Set Up/Serve-Vicky Michaels and Joannie 1. LAZARUS SATURDAY, April 24: Alevizos, Clean Up- Coco Bombini and Patty Burbank, lastly Cooking - Katrina’s Circle which Fried dough will be served after Liturgy. Mervat Lotfalla will lead temporarily for this meal. We want to thank Katrina Begley for her years Palms for Palm Sunday will be prepared in the social hall. of dedication and service to the role of Circle Leader. 2. PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 25: Think About It: Repentance is the beginning, middle and end of the Christian way of life. Thus, it Takeout lunch will be served. is sought and required before, during and after Holy Baptism. St. Gregory Palamas (+1359) (You may sit at the Pavilion with your family if you prefer--weather permitting.)

HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED 3. PASCHAL SERVICE, SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 1-2 If anyone, particularly our older or shut-in parishioners needs help with anything, please call either Takeout pizza and chicken will be served in the social hall. Fr. John or George/Brigitte Khoury. We have a number of parishioners who are willing to help PLEASE NOTE: with bringing food or supplies to you. It is important that we follow the guidelines that have been Everyone is asked to bring chicken prepared before the service to your liking. given us but in an emergency or time of need, don’t hesitate to call. Please deliver the chicken to the kitchen before the Liturgy.

THE CHURCH FATHERS SPEAK—Do you fast? Give me proof of it by your works. If you 4. AGAPE SERVICE, SUNDAY, MAY 2 see a poor man, take pity on him. If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let Annual Easter basket hunt after the service. only your mouth fast, but also the eye and the ear and the feet and the hands and all the members Annual Paschal celebration meal will follow Easter basket hunt. of your body. Let the hands fast by being free of avarice (love of wealth). Let the feet fast by ceasing MENU: to run after sin. Let the eyes fast by disciplining them not to glare at that which is sinful. Let the Lamb ear fast by not listening to evil talk and gossip. Let the mouth fast from foul words and unjust Hashway (rice with meat) criticism. For what good is it if we abstain from birds and fishes but bite and devour our brothers Chicken kabob and sisters? May He who came to the world to save sinners and strengthen us to complete the fast Flat bread with humility, have mercy on us and save us. St. John Chrysostom Garlic sauce Hot dogs GOOD FRIDAY & PASCHA FLOWER & CANDLE FUND Salad It has been our custom for many years to receive an offering to help offset the cost of flowers and Food will be served in takeout containers. candles to adorn the Kouvouklion and Church for Good Friday & Pascha. Please mark your check Feel free to sit in the pavilion--weather permitting. “flowers and candles” and leave it in the offering plate or use one of the apps. Many thanks!

EASTER CONFESSIONS As we prepare to celebrate the Great Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we con- template how we should be ready, spiritually, to celebrate the Great Feast. If it has been a while The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Sunday of St. mary of Egypt

On this day, the fifth Sunday of Great Lent, we celebrate the memory of our holy and venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt. The recorder of the life of this wonderful saint is St. Sophronius, of Jerusalem. A hieromonk, the elder Zossima, had gone off at one time during the Great Fast on a twenty-days' walk into the wilderness across the Jordan. He suddenly caught sight of a human being with a withered and naked body and with hair as white as snow, who fled in its nakedness from Zossima's sight. The elder ran a long way, until this figure stopped at a stream and called, "Father Zossima, forgive me for the Lord's sake. I cannot turn around to you, for I am a naked woman." Then Zossima threw her his outer cloak, and she wrapped herself in it and turned around to him. The elder was amazed at hearing his name from the lips of this unknown woman. After considerable pressure on his part, she told him the story of her life. She had been born in Egypt and had lived as a prostitute in Alexandria from the age of twelve, spending seventeen years in this way of life. Urged by the lustful fire of the flesh, she one day boarded a ship that was sailing for Jerusalem. Arriving at the Holy City, she attempted to go into one of the churches to venerate the Precious Cross, but some unseen power prevented her from entering. In great fear, she turned to an icon of the Mother of God that was in the entrance and begged her to let her go in and venerate the Cross, confessing her sin and impurity and promising that she would then go wherever the Most Pure One led her. She was then allowed to enter the church. After venerating the Cross, she went out again to the entrance and, standing in front of the icon, thanked the Mother of God. Then she heard a voice saying, "If you cross the Jordan, you will find true peace." She immediately bought three loaves of bread and set off for the Jordan, arriving there the same evening. She received Holy Communion the following morning in the of St. , and then crossed the river. She spent the next forty-eight years in the wilderness in the greatest torments, in terror, in struggles with passionate thoughts like gigantic beasts, feeding only on plants. Later, when she was standing in prayer, Zossima saw her lifted up in the air. She begged him to bring her Holy Communion the next year on the bank of the Jordan, and she would come to receive it. The following year, Zossima came with the Holy Gifts to the bank of the Jordan in the evening and stood in amazement as he saw her cross the river. He saw her coming in the moonlight and, arriving on the further bank, make the sign of the Cross over the river. She then walked across it as though it were dry land. When she had received Holy Communion, she begged him to come again the following year to the same stream by which they had first met. The next year Zossima went and found her dead body there on that spot. Above her head in the sand was written: "Abba Zossima, bury in this place the body of the humble Mary. Give dust to dust. I passed away on April 1, on the very night of Christ's Passion, after Communion of the Divine Mysteries." For the first time, Zossima learned her name and also the awe-inspiring marvel that she had arrived at that stream the previous year on the night of the same day on which she had received Holy Communion - a place that he had taken twenty days to reach. And thus Zossima buried the body of the wonderful saint, Mary of Egypt. When he returned to the monastery, he recounted the whole story of her life and the wonders to which he had been an eyewitness. Thus the Lord glorifies repentant sinners. She entered into rest in about the year 530. St. Mary is remembered today, as we reach the end of the Great Fast, to arouse the energy of the slothful and to urge sinners to repentance, imitating her example. She is also commemorated on April 1. The Righteous Zossima, who buried St. Mary, is commemorated on April 4.

O Christ our God, through the intercessions of our venerable Mother Mary of Egypt, have mercy Sunday, April 18, 2021 on us and save us. Amen. Fifth Sunday of Great Lent Commemoration of Our Righteous Mother Mary of Egypt