The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (13:17-21) George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church rethren, obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, 1250 Oakdale Avenue, West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118 as men who will have to give account. Let them do this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would B be of no advantage to you. Parish Website: http://www.saintgeorge-church.org Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all Church Phone: 651-457-0854 things. I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner. Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great The Most Reverend Metropolitan , Archbishop of New York, shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that Metropolitan of all North America you may do His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to Right Reverend ANTHONY, Auxiliary Bishop Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest Right Reverend John Mangels, Pastor GOSPEL: Reverend Father John Chagnon, attached Very Reverend Archpriest Paul Hodge, attached The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (17:12-19) t that time, , as Jesus entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and Reverend Deacon John Mikhail, attached lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When He saw them He Very Reverend Archpriest Thomas Begley, retired Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Duane Pederson, retired A said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Reverend Father Simon, retired Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; Reader Begley, Music Director and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving Him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus said, Pastor’s email: [email protected] Pastor’s Cell: 303-520-0981 “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God Signing up for services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0444A8AC23ABF85-stgeorge except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well. ” Sunday, January 17, 2021 HOLY BREAD Venerable and God-Fearing Father & Holy Bread is offered for the health and welfare of Subdeacon Joseph & Rita, John, Madeleine & family, Mike, Nancy & family, and all Covid victims, their families and all St. George parishioners. Twelfth Sunday of Luke In loving memory of Sarkis, Osana and Stefan Donayan and all departed members of St. George Tone 7 Eothinon 10 Parish. Commemorations; Anthony the New, ascetic of Berrea in Macedonia; New-martyr George of Ioannina ELCOME to all our guests and visitors. We are delighted to have you visiting and wor- shipping with us this morning and hope that you return soon. We invite you to participate THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM W in the Divine Liturgy, but, sadly, due to the divisions in Christianity, only bap- tized/chrismated members of the Orthodox Church who have made their Confession RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE SEVEN before an Orthodox priest and prepared themselves by fasting may receive Holy Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross, Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the Communion. Please come forward after Liturgy to venerate the Cross and partake of the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, Antidoron-Holy Bread. Please turn off your cell phones and all electronic devices. that Thou hast risen O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

APOLYTIKION OF ST ANTHONY THE GREAT IN TONE FOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS Thou didst become like the zealous Elijah in his condition, and followed in his PRAY FOR THE SICK upright ways, becoming a dweller in the wilderness and an establisher of the universe by thy prayer, Please pray for Pat Burbank, Aurelia Peterson, George Droubie, Jeffrey Brown, Helen Katsampes, O Father Anthony. Wherefore, intercede thou with Christ God to save our souls. James Awada Sr., Lowell Colliander, Elizabeth Swanson, Nick Dragich, Ethen Leff, Elizabeth

Now sing the apolytikion of the patron saint Henry, Boulos Bitar, James and Emily, Corrie Fox, Lauretta Villareal, Genevieve Lehnen, Jim Etoll, Michael Etoll, Dwight Johnson, George & Ellie Saba, Anna Windsor, Peter Hafiz, Fr. Duane, KONTAKION OF THE PRESENTATIONOF CHRIST IN TONE ONE John and John Etoll, Wally, Maria, Allen, Nick, Jackson & Hunter Golden, Yasmin Kakish, Carol Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst Haddad, Camille Goll, Kh. Vergin Khoury, Margaret Boalbey, Norm Holmes, Phyllis Hodge, bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them Lamese McDowell, Edgard Siouffy, Berhane Haliemichael, Fr. Dan & Eileen Simon, Joseph whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind. Kammeyer, Marilyn Perry, Nancy Maker, Alan & Mary Poulsen, Natalie Mozey, Sarah Vanler- berghe, Mervat & Abigail Lotfalla, Samira Shehata. EPISTLE: If you are ill or having surgery and wish to be remembered in the Liturgy and daily prayers Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His . of the priest, please contact Fr. Mangels. What shall I render to the Lord for all that He has given me? BULLETIN & NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURE HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED ANY announcement in the weekly bulletin and Newsletter is subject to approval by Fr. Man- If anyone, particularly our older or shut-in parishioners needs help with anything, please call either gels/and the Council. It is important to notify Brigitte by e-mail ([email protected]) or Fr. John or George/Brigitte Khoury. We have a number of parishioners who are willing to help phone with all your bulletin information by NOON Wednesday of the week before you offer the with bringing food or supplies to you. It is important that we follow the guidelines that have been given us but in an emergency or time of need, don’t hesitate to call. Holy Bread in order to print the bulletin in a timely manner. Deadline for February news- letter: 1/21/2021. From the Holy Fathers: Passions are brought either by images or by sensations devoid of images and by memory, which at first is unaccompanied by passionate movements or thoughts, but which Think About It: Shun the praise of men and love the one, who in fear of the Lord, reprimands later produces excitation." One way to deal with these passions, continued St. : " . . . their you. St. Pachomius the Great (+348) thought must become attached to nothing except their own soul." St. Isaac the Syrian (+700)

HOLY BREAD LIST AOWNA NEWS Jan. 17, Subdeacon Joe Khoury Family • January Book Club: Toolkit For Spiritual Growth: A Practical guide to Prayer, Jan. 24, (open) Fasting, and Almsgiving by Fr. Evan Armatas. Jan. 31, Joan Alevizos (memorial Tsegezeab Teclehaimamot) The St George Ladies will be hosting a Virtual book club for our parish on January 21 at 7:00pm via zoom. All St. George members are welcome to attend! A small, concise book, this To schedule Holy Bread and/or memorial, contact Joan Alevizos (651-453-1894). It is completely will be a great one to read during the Lenten season. And, as we are getting ready to start a new proper to offer more than one memorial or Holy Bread on the same Sunday. Coffee hour, due to year, hopefully there will be new ideas for your New Year’s resolutions. Anyone who is interested the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been suspended in the Parish Hall. in joining us Contact Lisa Hartwig at [email protected] or Cindy Karos at cindyzka-

[email protected]. The book is available in the bookstore.

THANK YOU! The Speak: But men are not always willing to let marriage serve its purpose. For marriage is the desire for the procreation of children, and not disorderly sexual conduct, which is I want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and to thank you for the as much outside the laws as it is foreign to reason. Universal life would proceed according to nature kind gifts at Christmas time and throughout the year. I so appreciate your kindness and generosity. if we would practice continence from the beginning instead of destroying, through immoral and May the Lord richly bless you and your families now and throughout the New Year! pernicious acts, human beings who are given birth by Divine Providence. Those who use abortifa- cient medicines to hide their fornication are causing the outright destruction, together with the fetus, Christ is born! Glorify Him! of the whole human race. (The Tutor, 2:10.) St. (+216) Right Reverend Archimandrite John Mangels, pastor RIGHT TO LIFE VIRTUAL MARCH Jan. 22nd is the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade - the Supreme Court decision that eliminated laws THIS WEEK AT ST. GEORGE protecting unborn children nationwide. Each year Minnesotans mark this anniversary participating with MN Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) March for Life at the state Capitol in St. Paul. This UPCOMING SERVICES year will be a "Virtual March" - everyone is invited to view the Virtual March for Life at noon on • Saturday, January 23, Great Vespers at 5:00pm Jan. 22 by logging onto www.mccl.org/march, Also, consider getting to know OCLife (Orthodox • Sunday, January 24, Orthros at 9:00am Christians for Life) that was revived late last year after nearly two decades of dormancy - • Sunday, January 24, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am visit oclife.org to learn more!

ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING CHURCH SERVICES, ETC. MEOCCA WINTER-SPRING 2021 CATECHISM Governor Waltz issued an Emergency Executive Order regarding the use of face masks in Church. The Minnesota Eastern Orthodox Clergy Association will begin its round of Co-operative Cate- From now until we hear otherwise, Face Masks shall be used in Church. Please refer to the Up- chism Classes for the Winter-Spring Season of 2021 on Monday, January 11 at 7:00pm. The date, sent out on Friday, July 24 for more information. As the Governor said, if someone is not classes will be via ZOOM unless it is possible to have in-person classes in which case they will be wearing a mask we must assume they have a reason and not make a scene and certainly not shame held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church on Summit Ave. in St. Paul. The classes are free and people. is is the House of God. sponsored by MEOCCA. Please register at www.meocca.org If you are interested in learning more about the Holy Orthodox Faith or know someone who is, please let them know and With the new directives from Metropolitan Joseph and the Emergency Executive Order 20- sign up! Also, if you are already Orthodox and are looking for a refresher in your Faith, 62 of Governor Waltz, we have been allowed to increase the number of people attending Divine this is the place to go! Services to 25% of capacity with people wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Please go online to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0444A8AC23ABF85-stgeorge to sign up for Wisdom from the Church Fathers: Maladies in our eyes only appear painful, unpleasant and terri- ble. It is seldom that any one of us during the time of sickness represents to himself the profit which his illness brings to his soul; but in God’s all wise and most merciful Providence, not a single malady remains without some profit to our soul. Sicknesses in the hands of Providence are the same as bitter medicines for our soul, curing its passions, its bad habits and inclinations. Not a single the Services. We have 50 slots available for each Service. Look on the signup sheet early on Sun- malady went to us shall return void. Therefore, we must keep in view the utility of sicknesses, in day morning and if there is room, then you can sign up again. e Services continue to be available order that we may bear them more easily and more calmly. St. John of Kronstadt (+1908) via Livestreaming on YouTube thanks to the efforts of Heath Nelson, Mike Varian and James Baker! CHURCH SCHOOL ose who might be afraid to come back to Church in a larger setting can sign up to receive Church School resumes January 17 Holy Communion after all Services. We are able to have small gatherings at the Church as long as Happy and healthy new year. Hope everyone had a relaxing Nativity season. Please see the news- masks are used and social distancing is observed. We still do not have permission to use the Parish letter for our updated January through May calendar and contact Christina Worrall with ques- Hall for Coffee Hours, etc. If you have any questions, concerns, or needs, please contact Father tions. Our first virtual lesson of 2021 is January 17th and our first in person lesson is February John Mangels at 303-520-0981 or [email protected]. 7th. Details will follow in an email to church school families. MISSIONS & EVANGELISM: “How to invite someone to Church?” Think About It: Let us love the Light, long to understand it and thirst after it so that, led by it, we On Sunday, January 24th, we are hosting a FREE webinar on "How To Invite Someone To come to it, and there live forever. St. Augustine of Hippo Church." Here's the agenda: ICON ART STUDIOS Problems & Obstacles, Navigating Conversations, Fr. John Finley, The Pragmatic Invitation, Dn. Icon Art Studios is offering Virtual Icon classes hosted by Wet Paint, www.wetpaintart.com. Click Adam Roberts. The Second Visit, Fr. Joseph Huneycutt, What's Next? the link and go to “events & classes” for further information or send an inquiry to Deb Register https://mailchi.mp/199a611ddc3d/x3wl1akpog to receive updates and free bonus mate- at [email protected] to obtain detailed information about session 1, 2 and 3. Virtual classes will rials. take place Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 starting January 13th, session1, starting February 10th session 2, and starting March 20th, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, session 3. Our St. George Bookstore is online! Our bookstore offers an array of quality Orthodox Christian books, icons, jewelry, music, and gifts. Visit our store online and discover the richness and beauty CHURCH SUPPORT DURING THIS TIME of our Orthodox faith. Go to https://bit.ly/2UHrUno and start shopping! Contact Deb Korluka at ank you so much for your continued support of your parish during this time! We are very much 612-889-5868 for pricing and to place your order. Arrangements will be made for payment and aware of what a hardship this crisis is putting on people throughout the country. If you are able, pickup at St. George Church. Quantities are limited. Your support of our bookstore is greatly please continue to financially support your Church during this time. appreciated. e Parish Council has approved numerous ways to donate to St. George. We are so grateful to Deb Korluka, Vicky Michaels and Brigitte Khoury for all of their 1. Venmo is a free secure app that can be downloaded and installed on a mobile phone. Donors work and effort in this special ministry of our bookstore! that install the Venmo app can directly transfer money from their bank account to St. George's Old National Bank account with no fees incurred. However, if a credit card transaction is used ST GEORGE CALENDARS by the donor, the donor will incur a 3% fee. Venmo your donation to @stgeorgeaoc. e We would like to thank Icon Art Studios for once again providing us with calendars for the New church is automatically emailed a notification of your donation. Year, 2021. They are located on the table by the coke machine. Please help yourself! 2. From your online bank account, do an External Transfer directly to the church's Old National Bank account. Info you will need: Routing Number 086300012 Account Num- STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES ber 322042. Please send an email to [email protected] so that our Financial Your Stewardship envelopes are available on the table by the coke machine. Please take yours! Secretary can properly record your donation. 3. From your online bank account, schedule Bill Pay and a paper check will be written to the THE WORD MAGAZINE church. The Word is the official news magazine of the Antiochian Archdiocese. Published monthly (with 4. A paper check can be written and mailed to the church. the exception of July and August) the magazine circulates to the households of all members of the 5. When you come to Church, the collection tray will not be passed. Please leave your offering Antiochian Archdiocese and other subscribers including libraries and seminaries. The magazine in the plate on the Candle Table before or after Services. was founded in 1905 in the Arabic language by St. of Brooklyn, and later was turned into PROFOUND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! an English language publication by Metropolitan Antony Bashir in 1957. While content is primarily intended to keep readers informed of Orthodox news, it also educates and inspires with articles on GRAB & GO AT ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL faith and practice. The Word is a member of The Associated Press, Ecumenical News International, St. Mary's O Club sponsored a Grab and Go Spaghetti Dinner in November and because it was so and the Orthodox Press Service. well received by many people, we are sponsoring another one on February 21, 2021! Online order- If you are a member of an Antiochian Parish, you are entitled to receive a subscription to ing only at: https://stmarysoclub.square.site/ the Word Magazine for free. Please go to this link (https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/380) Payment by debit or credit card. If cash or check is preferred, contact Alice Woog at 612- and you will be able to sign up. If you are not a member of the Antiochian Archdiocese, you can 237-6706. Dinner includes: Spaghetti, Meatball, Salad, Bread, Dessert. Cost: $12 Adults: $7 buy a subscription as well. Youth 6-12; 5 and under $1. Additional meatball cost: $3, 1 qt sauce with 3 meatballs: $20 Online ordering starts February 1 and ends on February 17. No orders will be taken on February 21. Think about it: Correct faith does not benefit in anything when life is corrupted. St. John Chrys- ostom (+407

OCLIFE MOVEMENT

HILE ALL ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS are, by definition, pro-life, the mem- bers of ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS FOR LIFE endeavor to raise awareness of the abor- W tion industry and related affronts to the sanctity of human life. The scourge of abortion is the greatest genocide to have darkened the history of man. OCLife hopes to educate Orthodox Christians about the many good efforts of the Pro- Life Movement, encouraging greater involvement and zeal in them. This is one facet of how the Church can more effectively serve as leaven within society, thus cultivating the healing, love, chastity, and family stability that can help men and women grow into the fullness of the stature of Christ Jesus. Friday, January 22, 2021 marks the 48th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States, on which Orthodox Christians from across the country gathered in the US Capital for the annual March for Life or participate in similar regional gatherings. (This year, virtually) Orthodox Christian hierarchs, students from Orthodox seminaries, and clergy and faithful from around the country in the annual March, which concludes with prayers on the steps of the US Supreme Court building for the victims of abortion. If the Church Fathers saw abortion in any way as a “choice,” they saw it as the culmination of a series of bad choices. St. John Chrysostom, for one, places abortion at the pinnacle of “choices” that begin with self-indulgence (“drunkenness”), promiscuity, adultery, and finally the abortion of an unwanted child. Sunday, January 17, 2021

Venerable and God-Fearing Father Anthony the Great &

Twelfth Sunday of Luke