CHRIST THE SAVIOUR ORTHODOX CHURCH A PARISH OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA (OCA) · DIOCESE OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 5501 OLD LOCUST LANE , HARRISBURG , PENNSYLVANIA 17109 OFFICE : 717-652-1825 ● HALL : 717-652-5877 ● FAX : 717-652-0446 WEB : WWW .CTSHBG .ORG ● EMAIL : CTSOCAHBG @AOL .COM
HIS GRACE BISHOP MELCHISEDEK , Locum Tenens HIS GRACE BISHOP MARK , ADMINISTRATOR REV . STEPHEN VERNAK , PASTOR ([email protected] ) V. REV . DANIEL D. RESSETAR , PASTOR EMERITUS
“Lord increase our faith” Luke 17:5 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2013 20th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone III. Apostles of the Seventy: Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertius. Martyr Orestes of Cappadocia. Hieromartyr Milles, Bishop in Persia, and two disciples. Ven. Theocteristus, Abbot of Symbola on Mt. Olympus. Martyr Constantine, Prince of Georgia.
Epistle : Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
UUUPCOMING SSSERVICES AND EEEVENTS ::: Nov 10, Sun: APOSTLES OF THE SEVENTY . Adult Ed -8:30am; Divine Liturgy -9:30am; Church School -11am; Annual Parish Meeting 11:15am; Fellowship -11:15am Readers: 3 rd Hour: Bill Kuchta · 6th Hour: Scott Staller · Epistle: Chet Lubecki Nov 12, Tue: Vespers - 5:15pm & Liturgy - 6pm @ St. John’s, York; “O” Club Meeting -7pm nd Nov 13, Wed: ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM . Bible Study (33 N 2 St) –noon; Vespers -6:30pm; Bible Study - 7pm; Choir Rehearsal -7:30pm Nov 14, Thu: HOLY APOSTLE PHILIP . Nov 15, Fri: BEGINNING OF NATIVITY FAST . Third in the Burg @ Agia Sophia -5pm to 9pm Nov 16, Sat: HOLY APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST MATTHEW. Vespers & Confession -4pm Nov 17, Sun: St. Gregory. Adult Ed -8:30am; Divine Liturgy -9:30am; Church School -11am; Fellowship -11:15am; Orthodoxy 101 –noon Readers: 3 rd Hour: Manny Lopez · 6th Hour: Leavitt Keener · Epistle: Vladimir Kellachow
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WWWELCOME TO OUR VVVISITORS !!! Please join us for fellowship in the church hall following the service. If you are interested in becoming a part of our community please ask to speak to Fr. Stephen Vernak. Please note : Only those faithful who are Orthodox Christians and have properly prepared themselves by fasting (from all food and drink), prayer, and recent confession; and who were present for the reading of the Epistle and Gospel, should approach to receive the Holy Eucharist.
PARISH PRAYER LIST : Please remember the following persons during your daily morning and evening prayers. Names will be listed for 2 weeks unless requested. Submit names to the office by Wednesday for inclusion.
AILING : PARISHIONERS : Frank Skirpan ; Gloria Maliniak ; FAMILY & FRIENDS : James Zawacki ; Donald Jorden (Moe’s brother-in-law); Thomas Iwancio, Sr. ; Dr. C. Vargheese & K.C. Mariamna (Jacob Keecheril’s family); Mary & Frank Tonart, (parents of Sophia Kellachow); Joan & Michael Sysak, Julia, Marie, & Mary (family of the Sysak’s); Louise Quinn (family of Dotty Fedetz); Michalene Scheponik (Rapso) (cousin of Mat. Theodora); Mary Anne Wolfe (Martin family friend); Andrea Faber (cousin of Jean Dotsey); Nancy Scheaffer (sister of John R. Barns); Diane Chambers & Helen Lanwehr (daughter & sister of Anna Doray); Carrie Faust, Becky Kenderdine & Ellen Collins (friends of Jerry & Ann Cole); Theodore Demopolous (Sam’s father); Jamie Krempasky & Irene Pagel (George's great-niece, daughter and friend); Keturah Faust (J. Barns and L. Shuga’s friend); Matthew Kocsis , John & Robert Fatich (Janet Kuzupas’ family); Joseph & Steven Demchak, (Suzanne’s brothers);
HEALTH & WELL BEING : Suffering Christians throughout the world , especially , Metropolitan Paul & Archbishop John of Aleppo (held hostage by Syrian Terrorists); PARISHIONERS : Effie Spaseff; Evelyn Krempasky ; Harry & Dottie Sysak ; Kristen Seitz ; Jerry Cole ; Sue Wolfe ; Saba Ghebresalassie ; Ghebremichael Habtegheorghis ; Daniel Bretz ; Robin Kuzupas HOME BOUND & IN CARE FACILITIES : Betty Danko ; Nicholas Essis ; Ann Pusey ; Agnes Risser ; Millicent Russell ; Shirley Sass ; Salwa Shunnara ; EXPECTANT MOTHERS : Misty Hofmann ; Christina Yerke ; Kyra Lentz and the children to be born of them; COLLEGE STUDENTS : David Ambartsumian , Jessica Drebot , Matthew Hadginske , Paige & Skye Hisiro , Shreya Jacob , Zachary Koss , Alex Pankiw , DJ Pawlush , Sophia Ressetar , Mariah Schware , Jessica Shingara , Michael & Sarah Somple , Shane Staller , Jessica Taleff, MaryAnn Wood. MILITARY : Jeremy Fetsko ; Steven Heberle ; Patrick Hofmann; Stephanie King ; Nathaniel Lubliner ; Jim Mitnik ; Matthew Pylypciw ; Thomas Shingara ; FAMILY & FRIENDS : Fr. Alexander Atty ; Fr. John Onofrey ; Fr. Theodore Jurewicz ; Michael Ridenour (son of Suzanne Mioff); Michael Demchak & his wife Louise, Andrew Issacs (friend of John R. Barns) & his family at death of their mother; Ben Morgan (Sally Marasco's son); Gary DiClemente (Lorie’s husband); Gladys I. Barns, Noah Hinds (mother & friend of John R. Barns); Marie Cini (Bob’s mother); Christine Kihm, Charles Klein, Margaret & Cecilia Hunt (Larry Smith’s aunt & cousin); Mattie Martin ; Diane Broskey ; Willard Brown
NEWLY DEPARTED : Seyoum Araya – Nov 4; Madeline Drake (Samantha Lopez’s aunt) – Oct 31; Kathryn Jane Hutton (cousin of Suzanne Mioff) –Oct 27; David Cain (son of Douglas & Barbara) – Oct 26; Gregory Sulich – Oct 24; Pauline Fetsko – Oct 17; Dr. James Kipp (friend of Jerry & Ann Cole) –Oct 7; 300 Eritreans Who Perished in a Boat Accident – Oct 3;
th ANNIVERSARIES OF DEPARTED : Kateryna J. Birula, Nov 10 -35 ; Stephen Sanders, Anna Doray’s grandson- in-law, Nov 10 -4th ; All Veterans, especially those who gave their life in defense of freedom throughout the world ; George Dimza, Nov 11 -45 th ; Angelo A. Branoff , Nov 12 -11 th ; Anna Russian, mother of Joseph, Nov 12 -16 th ; Myles Cameron, grandfather of Marina, Nov 12 -12 th ; Alexander Burcz, Barbara Cain’s brother, Nov 13 -46 th ; Ira Lee Shenk, Alice Mallick’s brother, Nov 14 – 5 th ; Hubert C. Broskey, brother-in-law of Elizabeth Hancher, Nov 16 – 30 th ;
CANDLE OFFERINGS : To purchase commemoration candles, please go to the candle desk or speak with one of the vestrymen. Please note: offerings must be in the office by Wednesday for inclusion. * Seven Day Votive is offered in Memory of Anna Russian, mother of Joseph * Two Decorated Candles (on Center table) are offered in Memory of Hagos Tesfazion on the 3 rd year of departing this life, father of Yorusalem * Seven on Altar Candles are offered in Memory of Lettezh, mother of Yohannes Desfei * One Decorated Candle (in front of Iconostas) is offered for the Health & Salvation of Effie Spaseff, from the St. Mary’s Altar Guild
MANY YEARS : Please submit to [email protected] by the preceding Wednesday. ANNIVERSARIES : Scott & Robbin Staller – Nov 10 BIRTHDAYS : Frederick Womer – Nov 11; Dottie Dimoff –Nov 12; Sophia Ressetar – Nov 12 ; Benjamin Zart– Nov 13; Fissehaye Arefe – Nov 15
PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS : Annual Parish Meeting : TODAY Sunday, November 10 th following Divine Liturgy. Reports are in the vestibule, please take one per family.
Calendar Update: The 'O' Club meeting date will be on Tuesday, November 12th at 7 p.m .
Youth Choir & Workshop: We welcome Nina Radonovich and the St. Sava Youth Choir from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Steelton! Following fellowship (concurrent with our annual meeting) there will be a youth choir workshop with our special guests. All parish youth are encouraged to come over to the sanctuary for this special singing workshop. Nora Lubecki will also be recruiting children for CTS Children's Choir, and the Three Holy Youth Choir.
Note of Gratitude: Thank you for all the prayers, cards, and hugs during these sad days, Doug & Barbara.
Icon Painting "In Progress" : Fr. Theodore arrived this past Monday and has begun working on our newest phase of iconography. He is staying in the church basement, so please try to allow him as much privacy as possible (with the exceptions of needing to use the restrooms during scheduled services, Wednesday choir rehearsal, and use for Church School on Sunday), Thank you! Please note that over the next three weeks we will have some scaffolding in the sanctuary; please take caution, especially with children.
IOCC Sunday ~ A Day of Sharing: On Sunday, Nov 24 th a special offering will take place for the IOCC charities. Since 1992, the IOCC has provided $438 million in services to some of the world’s most vulnerable people in more than 50 counties. “ If anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” (1 John 3:16) For more information please visit IOCC.org.
Thanksgiving Food Baskets for the Needy: We are once again collecting food items (dry goods, turkeys, and Giant gift cards) to be distributed to our neighbors in need this coming season. Please place non-perishable items (please check the expiration dates) in the vestibule, and perishable items in the refrigerators or freezers in the hall basement by Sunday, November 24th. Gift Cards should be given to vestryperson in the parish office. Thank you for your generosity!
Gertrude Hawk Christmas Candy : Orders for your Christmas treats are due on NEXT Sunday, Nov 17 th , if you have any questions please see Dave Martin.
SAVE THE DATE: “God is With Us” Community Christmas Concert , hosted by our parish on Sunday December 15 th at 5pm. Please invite family, friends and neighbors! Contact Fr. Stephen if you would like to serve on the organization committee.
St. Mary’s Altar Guild Fellowship Hour Schedule : Parishioners are asked to help by bringing at least 48 servings of items, such as: soup, fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bagels or bread, baked goods and to serve them during their assigned fellowship hour. If you are unable to be at church on your scheduled date contact Nadzia Schilling at 652-2759. Nov 10: Jr. “O” Club Nov 17: Sandy Wood Marianne Wood Jean Dotsey Nov 24: Anna Doray Donna Bretz Dave Martin
LAST SATURDAY VESPERS: 26 ● LAST SUNDAY LITURGY: 140
EVENTS AROUND OUR ORTHODOX COMMUNITY
St. Nicholas Event at Agia Sophia : On Friday, December 6th there will be a special event for children K 4th at Agia Sophia. Activities include a special reading of "Colin's Christmas Candle", a "visit" from St. Nicholas, as well as a small present for all the children who attend. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Please RSVP to Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge ([email protected] ) by Monday, Nov 25th.
Advent Spiritual Retreat: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, PA is hosting an Advent Retreat on Saturday, Dec 7 th from 9am to 1pm. The featured speaker is acclaimed Author of Mountain of Silence, Gifts of the Desert, and Inner River. Kyriakos C. Markides will speak on “ Rediscovering Orthodox Spirituality in the Modern World” . The cost is $10.00 per person & includes lunch & $15.00 at the door. RSVPs are due Dec 1 st . For more information please see the flyer in the candle stand.
FREE United States Army Field Band Concerts: On Sunday, Nov 10 th at 3pm the US Army Field Band will be playing at Central Dauphin High School (437 Piketown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17112), For FREE ticket info or to see where else they are playing, please visit www.armyfieldband.com or see the flyers in the candle stand.
Looking for Volunteers: Agia Sophia Coffee House & Bookstore is seeking parishioners to volunteer. Please see Joanne Wevodau at [email protected] with any inquiries.
To learn more about Agia Sophia check out our web page at www.agiasophiaharrisburg.com