EPISTLE: Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church O Lord, how magnificent are Your works. You have made all things in wisdom. 1250 Oakdale Avenue, West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118 Bless the Lord, O my soul Parish Website: http://www.saintgeorge-church.org The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (2:16-20) Church Phone: 651-457-0854 rethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and The Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPH, Archbishop of New York, B not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our Metropolitan of all North America endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of Right Reverend Bishop ANTHONY, Auxiliary Bishop, sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest transgressor. For I through the Law died to the Law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified Right Reverend Archimandrite John Mangels, Pastor with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me Reverend Father John Chagnon, attached Very Reverend Archpriest Paul Hodge, attached . Reverend Deacon John Mikhail, attached GOSPEL: Very Reverend Archpriest Thomas Begley, retired Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Duane Pederson, retired The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1) Reverend Father Daniel Simon, retired he Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross Pastor’s email: [email protected] Pastor’s Cell: 303- and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for 520-0981 T My sake and the Gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me Sunday, September 15, 2019 and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be Sunday After the Elevation of the Holy Cross ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” And He said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Tone 4 Eothinon 2 Kingdom of God come with power.” Commemorations: Great-martyr Nikitas the Goth and those with him; Martyr Porphyrios the Mime; Vissarion, bishop of Larisa; New-martyr John of Crete; Joseph the new of Partosh HOLY BREAD Holy Bread is offered for the health and welfare of the Robert and Helen Olson families, the Kor- luka and Emmanoulakis families, LOMCP and all the parishioners of St. George. THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM The Divine Liturgy begins on pg. 14 of the new Divine Liturgy Book In loving memory of Robert and Helen Olson, all departed souls of the Olson, Korluka and Em- manoulakis families and all departed parishioners of St. George. RESURRECTIONAL APOLITIKION IN TONE FOUR Pg. 96 COFFEE HOUR Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Coffee Hour is hosted by LOMCP! Please join us for this period of fellowship! Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy. ELCOME to all our guests and visitors. We are delighted to have you visiting and worshipping with us this morning and hope that you return soon. We invite you to APOLYTIKION OF THE ELEVATION OF THE CROSS IN TONE ONE chanters W participate in the Divine Liturgy, but, sadly, due to the divisions in Christianity, O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their only baptized/chrismated members of the Orthodox Church who have made their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth. Confession before an Orthodox priest and prepared themselves by fasting may re- Now sing the apolitikon of St. George Pg. 26 ceive Holy Communion. Please come forward after Liturgy to venerate the Cross and partake of the Antidoron-Holy Bread. Join us in the Parish Hall for Coffee Hour after the Liturgy. Please turn off your cell phones and all electronic devices. KONTAKION OF NTHE ELEVATION OF THE CROSS IN TONE FOUR chanters Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow ANNOUNCEMENTS Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those PRAY FOR THE SICK who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Please pray for Peter Karos, Lauretta Villareal, George & Ellie Saba, Landen Hoffman, Anna Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible. Windsor, Peter Hafiz, Mariah, Nicholas Peter Andrews, Fr. Duane, John and John Etoll, Wally & Maria, Allen, Nick, Jackson & Hunter Golden, Yasmin Kakish, Carol Haddad, Camille Goll, Kh. Vergin Khoury, Margaret Boalbey, Norm Holmes, Phyllis Hodge, Sarah Vanlerberghe, Joe Etoll, HOLY BREAD LIST COFFEE HOUR LIST Lamese McDowell, Edgard Siouffy, Magdalen Ng, Berhane Haliemichael, Rosa Neimy, Fr. Dan Sept. 22, (OPEN) & Eileen Simon, Anna Simon, Joseph Kammeyer, Deb Korluka, Alexander Emmanoulakis, Mari- lyn Perry, Nancy Maker, Mike & Sandy Brown, Judy Wyllie, Natalie MoZey, Alan and Mary Sept. 29, Brikti/Kakish (memorial) SAME Poulsen. If you are ill or having surgery and wish to be remembered in the Liturgy and daily prayers To schedule Holy Bread and/or memorial, contact Joannie AleviZos. It is completely proper of the priest, please contact Fr. Mangels. to have more than one memorial or Holy Bread on a Sunday. When signing up for Holy Bread, please indicate “yes” or “no” if you will also be providing coffee hour. Coffee hour does not need BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS PROCEDURE to be an elaborate meal. If you have any questions, contact Sanaa Jubran. It is important to notify If you would like to have ANY announcement published in the weekly bulletin or to submit the Brigitte by e-mail ([email protected]) or phone with all your bulletin information by Wednesday the week before your coffee hour, in order to print the bulletin in a timely man- names for holy bread, you must submit the information to Brigitte @ [email protected] ner. Thank you for your cooperation! by Wednesday NOON before the Sunday you desire to have it in the bulletin. MEDICAL CRISIS PROGRAM MCP is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that seeks to support families who are suffering THIS WEEK from a medical crisis. They do so by providing grants to help lessen financial burdens from rising LOMCP medical costs. Will hold its annual fundraiser at St. George TODAY, Sept. 15, 2019. The Gala event at the Stillwa- The organization was founded by Debra Korluka of our parish in honor of her mother, Lyn ter Library rooftop will also take place this Sunday, September 15.You can buy your tickets for the Olson. Gala with Deb Korluka or on the LOMCP website at WWW.LOMCP.COM. George/Brigitte The Medical Crisis Program was started in honor of Lyn Olson who passed away in Khoury will have tickets for the Gala in the Parish Hall this morning. 2012. She was a loyal wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. She exhibited a depth of com- passion resulting from her deep love of piety in her Eastern Orthodox Christian faith. She always COUNCIL MEETING prayed for the needs of others. Her family and friends live her legacy through the creation of a The Council Meeting will be held this week Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00pm. All are wel- non-profit that reflects her values of loyalty, compassion and kindness. come to attend. All department heads should have their reports turned in to the council secretary (John Windsor) by the end of September. CONSIDER BEING A CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHER, COME TO THE VESPERS We will serve Vespers on Saturday, September 21 at 5:00pm. WORKSHOP ON SEPTEMBER 21 Our Church School is in need of more wonderful teachers to educate our precious students in the ALTAR BOY TEAM 1 WILL SERVE SUNDAY, September 22, 2019. faith. To better achieve this goal, St. George and our Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese are hosting an Orthodox Church School Teacher Development Workshop on Saturday, September UPCOMING EVENTS 21, 2019. We are honored to have Carole A. Buleza, Director of the Department of Christian Edu- cation for the Archdiocese, serve as our presenter. The workshop will take place in our Great Hall from 8:30am – 4:00pm. Please reach out to Christina Worrall for details (worrall.chris- MARK YOUR CALENDAR [email protected])571-334-2306). • LOMCP Gala at Stillwater Library, Sunday Sept. 15, 2019 See Bulletin board • September Council Meeting, September 17, 2019 at 6:00pm SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE • Re-scheduled TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP with Carole BuletZa, Saturday, September It’s back-to-school time already, and this year our Church School is again sponsoring a school 21 from 8:30am-4:00pm supply drive for low-income children at a local area school.