n those days, many signs and wonders were done among the people By the hands of the apostles; Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church and they were all together in Solomon’s portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people I held them in high honor. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both 1250 Oakdale Avenue, West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118 of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds Parish Website: http://www.saintgeorge-church.org and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also Church Phone: 651-457-0854 gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spir- its, and they were all healed. The Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPH, Archbishop of New York, But the chief priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and Metropolitan of all North America filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an Right Reverend Bishop ANTHONY, Auxiliary angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said: “Go and stand in the Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” Right Reverend Archimandrite John Mangels, Pastor GOSPEL: Reverend Father John Chagnon, attached Very Reverend Archpriest Paul Hodge, attached The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (20:19-31) Reverend Deacon John Mikhail, attached n the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors Being shut where the disciples Very Reverend Archpriest Thomas Begley, retired Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Duane Pederson, retired were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be Reverend Father Daniel Simon, retired O to you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples Reader Michael Begley, Music Director were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace Be to you. As the Father has Pastor’s email: [email protected] Pastor’s Cell: 303-520-0981 sent me, even so I send you.” And when He had said this, He Breathed on them, and said to them, Signing up for services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0444A8AC23ABF85-stgeorge “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Sunday, May 9, 2021 Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands New Sunday or Anti-Pascha the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I Sunday of Thomas the Apostle, called “The Twin” will not Believe.” Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors Commemoration; Prophet Isaiah; Martyr Christopher of Lycia; were shut, But Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace Be to you.” Then He said to Translation to Bari of the Relics of Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM him, “Thomas, you have believed because you have seen Me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” EISODIKON Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia. believing you may have life in His Name. APOLYTIKION FOR THOMAS SUNDAY IN TONE SEVEN HOLY BREAD While the tomB was sealed, Thou didst shine forth from it, O Life. While the doors were closed, Holy Bread is offered by Khouriyah Vergin for the health and welfare of all the Ladies of St. Thou didst come in to Thy Disciples, O Christ God, Resurrection of all, renewing in us through them George, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, all members of the Khoury, Mardini, an upright spirit, according to the greatness of Thy mercy. Bismargi families, all Covid victims, their families and all St. George parishioners. KONTAKION OF PASCHA IN TONE EIGHT In loving memory of all the departed Ladies of our Parish, Archpriest John Khoury, ZuZu, Danny, all deceased of the Khoury, Mardini, Bismargi families, all Covid victims and all departed mem- Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of bers of St. George Parish. Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen. 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 EPISTLE: W in the Divine Liturgy, but, sadly, due to the divisions in Christianity, only bap- Great is our Lord, and great is His power. tized/chrismated members of the Orthodox Church who have made their Confession Praise you the Lord, for the Lord is good. 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 The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (5:12-20) Antidoron-Holy Bread. Please turn off your cell phones and all electronic devices. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS To all of our mothers, grandmothers and God-mothers, we wish a very happy Mother’s Day! PRAY FOR THE SICK Please pray for DeB Korluka, Tatiana Cronk, Mikhail & Nikolai Lehnen, Mark Bchara, Judy Mock, ST GEORGE BOOKSTORE is online! Our Bookstore offers an array of quality Ortho- Niko Newell, Jeffrey Brown, Ibrahim, George DrouBie, Helen Katsampes, James Awada Sr., Low- dox Christian books, icons, jewelry, music, and gifts. Visit our store online and discover the rich- ell Colliander, ElizaBeth Swanson, Ethen Leff, ElizaBeth Henry, James and Emily, Corrie Fox, ness and beauty of our Orthodox faith. Go to https://bit.ly/2UHrUno and start shopping! Contact Lauretta Villareal, Genevieve Lehnen, Jim Etoll, Michael Etoll, Dwight Johnson, George & Ellie DeB Korluka at 612-889-5868 for pricing and to place your order. Arrangements will Be made for Saba, Anna Windsor, Peter Hafiz, Fr. Duane, John and John Etoll, Wally, Maria, Allen, Nick, Jack- payment and pickup at St. George Church. Quantities are limited. Your support of our Bookstore is greatly appreciated. son & Hunter Golden, Yasmin Kakish, Carol Haddad, Camille Goll, Kh. Vergin Khoury, Margaret BoalBey, Norm Holmes, Phyllis Hodge, Lamese McDowell, Edgard Siouffy, Berhane Haliemi- Wisdom from the Church Fathers: Before the Resurrection of Christ death was the second nature chael, Fr. Dan & Eileen Simon, Joseph Kammeyer, Marilyn Perry, Nancy Maker, Dawn TillBury, of mankind, life being first. But by His Resurrection the Lord has changed everything: immortality Joshua & Richard Lang, Eva Etoll, Alan & Mary Poulsen, Natalie Mozey, Mervat & ABigail Lot- has become the second nature of mankind. St. Justin Popovich (+1979) falla, Samira Shehata. If you are ill or having surgery and wish to Be rememBered in the Liturgy and daily prayers SOYO BIBLE STUDY of the priest, please contact Fr. Mangels. Every Sunday night at 6:15, SOYO meets for BiBle study on Zoom. It is a time for fellowship, spiritual nourishment, and connection among the youth at St. George. Right now, we are making BULLETIN & NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURE our way through the Gospels, starting with Matthew. Anyone 8th Grade and up is welcome and ANY announcement in the weekly Bulletin and Newsletter is suBject to approval By Fr. Man- encouraged to join… We would love to have you with us! We start each meeting with a prayer, gels/and the Council. It is important to notify Brigitte by e-mail ([email protected]) or then read/discuss together, and close with prayer. Contact Joseph Karos at josephka- phone with all your bulletin information by NOON Wednesday of the week before you offer the [email protected] or 612-500-327 if you are interested! Holy Bread in order to print the bulletin in a timely manner. Think About It: If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical HOLY BREAD LIST explanation is that I was made for another world. C. S. Lewis May 16, Bumgarner Family 40 Day Memorial for Garrett Bumgarner May 23, Damian 40 Day Memorial for Charlotte Damian CHURCH SUPPORT DURING THIS TIME May 30, Starling Foster Memorial for Joe Etoll ank you so much for your continued support of your parish during this time! We are very much To schedule Holy Bread and/or memorial, contact Joan Alevizos (651-453-1894). It is aware of what a hardship this crisis is putting on people throughout the country.