Sunday of the Forefathers (Ancestors) of Christ

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1 Sunday of the Forefathers (Ancestors) of Christ December 16, 2018

2 2 Saints of the Day: Prophet Haggai; Theophania the empress; Modestos, archbishop of Jerusalem RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FOUR Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the 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. APOLYTIKION OF THE FOREFATHERS IN TONE TWO Thou hast justified by faith the ancient Forefathers, and through them Thou hast gone before and betrothed unto Thyself the Church of the Gentiles. Let the saints, therefore, take pride in glory; for from their seed sprouted forth a noble fruit, and it was she who gave birth to Thee without seed. Wherefore, by their pleadings, O Christ God, save our souls. TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE IN TONE FOUR As deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm and champion of kings, victorious Great-martyr George, intercede with Christ our God that our souls may be saved. KONTAKION OF PREPARATION OF CHRIST S NATIVITY IN TONE THREE Today the Virgin comes, comes unto the cave to give birth to the Word, who was born before all ages, begotten in a manner that defies description. Rejoice, therefore, O universe, if you should hear, and glorify with the angels and the shepherds. Glorify Him, who by His will shall become a newborn babe, and who is our God before all ages.

3 3 THE EPISTLE (For the Holy Forefathers) Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us. Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians (3:4-11) Brethren, when Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these, the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all. THE GOSPEL (For the Holy Forefathers) Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke (14:16-24) The Lord spoke this parable: A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, Come; for all is now ready. But, one by one, they all began to make excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed (continued on page 4)

4 4 (continued from page 3) and blind and lame. And the servant said, Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room. And the master said to the servant, Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen. PARISH UPDATES Holy Oblation and Coffee (Fellowship) Hour Hosting: Contact the Church Office for more information and to sign-up for this crucial aspect of participation in the Life of the Church. We strongly encourage those hosting Coffee (Fellowship) Hour to offer a meal so that our parishioners will have the opportunity to interact more often in fellowship. Sign-up NOW for 2019! Nativity Paraklesis, Ask Abouna, & Potluck Dinner: Join us on Wednesday, December 19 at 6:00p as we offer prayers in preparation for the Birth of our Lord. After service, we will gather for a discussion on Advent & Christmas, and enjoy a Potluck dinner together (please bring a Lenten dish to share). There will be NO classes during the Christmas break (December 23 & 30, & January 6) for our Church School program. Liturgical Schedule for Christmas Monday, December 24 Royal Hours 10:00a Festal Matins 8:00p Festal Liturgy 9:00p

5 5 St. George Parish Bookstore SHOP LOCAL Brighten your Christmas & Home with gifts & stocking stuffers Icons of Saints & Feasts of the Church Orthodox Study Bible Children s Books Greetings Cards Book of Psalms Scented items from an Orthodox Monastery candles, lotions, soaps, & lip balms

6 6 HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS GEORGE STRAUB ARIA WATTS MARY LOU SAIKLEY GIANA WHITE BILL KASSIS 19TH 19TH 20TH 21ST 21ST SUMMARY DECEMBER 9, 2018 WEEKLY INCOME Pledges & Assessments $ 1, Candles/Cash $ Donations $.00 Christmas Flowers $ Bookstore $ Total $ 1, Divine Liturgy Attendance: 80

7 7 HOLY OBLATION TODAY Offered by Gary & Adelle Watts, for the health and wellbeing of their family and on the occasion of Aria s birthday. December 23 Offered by Daniel & Paula Powell on behalf of the church. December 24 Offered by Pdn. Elias Corey & Family, for the health and wellbeing of his family. December 30 Offered by Tony Tanoos, for the health and well-being of his family and on the occasion of Gabriella s birthday. January 6 Offered by Mary Ann Tanoos, for the health and well-being of her family and on the occasion of the December & January birthdays of members of her family. COFFEE (FELLOWSHIP) HOUR TODAY Hosted by Gary & Adelle Watts December 23 Hosted by Daniel & Paula Powell December 24 Hosted by the Parish Community December 30 Hosted by Tony Tanoos January 6 Hosted by Mary Ann Tanoos LITURGICAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK Wednesday, December 19 Nativity Paraklesis, 6:00p Ask Abouna, & Potluck Saturday. December 22 Great Vespers 6:00p Sunday, December 23 Matins 9:00a Divine Liturgy 10:00a

8 8 St. George Orthodox Church 1900 South 4 th Street Terre Haute, IN (812) stgeorgeocth@gmail.com Rev. Fr. Paul Fuller, Pastor Rev. Pdn. Elias Corey (502) frpaul.fuller@gmail.com Parish Council Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Secretary Kal Ellis Tony Tanoos Michael Tom Jim Tanoos Esther Simbol Ray Azar Sandy Kassis Jason Lake Jeremiah Turner Parish Organizations & Ministries Ladies Society Society of St. George Maintenance Maria David Zack Kassis Jason Lake Choir Teen SOYO Stewardship Jaimie Ellis Jillian Turner, President Michael C. Ellis Joanna Dailey Jennifer Turner, Advisor Zack Kassis Social Center Coordinator Michael C. Ellis Church School Teachers Pre-K & K 1 st & 2 nd 3 rd -5 th Maria Straub Paula Powell Gina White Adrian Polit Sandy Kassis Tricia Tanoos Middle School Stacey Bocard Adam Azar High School Christy Ellis