EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SECOND SUNDAY OF LUKE

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1 10748 E. 116 th Street Fishers, Indiana (317) V. Rev. Father Nabil L. Hanna, Pastor (317) Rev. James A. Childs, Deacon (317) Rev. Joseph S. Olas, Deacon (317) A Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America His Grace Bishop ANTHONY, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo TONE 1 SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 EOTHINON 7 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SECOND SUNDAY OF LUKE HIEROMARTYR GREGORY, ENLIGHTENER OF GREATER ARMENIA MARTYRS RHIPSIME AND GAIANA AND THOSE MARTYRED WITH THEM IN ARMENIA MICHAEL THE WONDERWORKER, FIRST METROPOLITAN OF KIEV

2 L I T U RGY VA R I AT I O N S 3 RD ANTIPHON (TROPARION OF THE RESURRECTION, TONE 1) While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world, for which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O Giver of life: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ; glory to Thy kingdom; glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the Lover of mankind. Schedule of Regular Weekly Services Sundays: Matins, 8:50 AM Divine Liturgy, 10 AM Wednesdays: Vespers, 6:30 PM Saturdays: Great Vespers, 5 PM Confession: See Calendar for Feast Days and Other Weekday Services Scheduled Order for Holy Communion Members of the Orthodox Church age seven and above must prepare for Holy Communion with a recent confession, prayer, fasting from all food and drink from midnight (unless medical condition preclude it), being in church before the Epistle and Gospel readings, and being at peace with everyone. CHILDREN going to church school and their teachers should come down the center aisle first. (Small children may need to be assisted by their parents.) ALL OTHERS should wait until an usher dismisses your row from the center aisle. Then return to your place by a side aisle for the prayers of thanksgiving and the final blessing and dismissal. Please let choir members pass when they come down for Communion. After Saturday Vespers During Sunday Matins Or by Appointment Remember to turn cell phones off! A Warm Welcome to Our Guests We are glad you are worshipping with us. Please note that participation in Holy Communion is limited to members of the Orthodox Church in good standing, who have prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. For all others: though we cannot share Communion with you since it is an expression of membership and full unity in faith you are welcome to come forward after the dismissal, receive a blessing and partake of the blessed bread (from the large bowls). Please also sign our guest book, and introduce yourself to Fr. Nabil during the coffee hour. You may inquire with him how you can become a member.

3 APOLYTIKIA AFTER THE ENTRANCE While the stone was sealed by the Jews. Troparion of the Resurrection (Tone 1) Troparion for St. Gregory the Illuminator of Armenia (Tone 4) By sharing in the ways of the Apostles, you became a successor to their throne. Through the practice of virtue, you found the way to divine contemplation, O inspired one of God; by teaching the word of truth without error, you defended the Faith even to the shedding of your blood. Hieromartyr Gregory, entreat Christ God to save our souls. As Deliverer of captives and Defender of the poor, Healer of the infirm, Champion of kings, victorious Great-Martyr George, O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us with Troparion St. George (Tone 4, Russian) Kontakion of the Theotokos (Tone 2) intercede with Christ, our God, for our souls salvation. aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee. SCRIPTURE LESSONS Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Prokeimenon (Tone 1; Psalm 75.11, 1 LXX) 2 nd Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians (9.6-11; 18 th Sunday) BRETHREN, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, He scatters abroad, He gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the

4 harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. Gospel According to St. Luke ( ; 2 nd Sunday of Luke) THE LORD SAID: As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. HOLY OBLATIONS AND PRAYER REQUESTS By the parish of St. George, for the repose of Bishop Antoun (1-year memorial). By Imad and Haya Bannourah and family, for the repose of Haya s mother, Leila Baboul (40-day memorial). By Elias Doug Fadel, for the health of Andrew, Basil, Amanda, Helen (Emma), Basil, Christa, Sean, Raegan, Sean Jr., Ethan, Venise, Joseph, Jennifer, Dawn, Julia, Sophia, Nicholas, Don Stepp, all members of the Fadel, Mokhiber, Jacobs, Najour, Kousaie and Shaheen families, and in memory of Helen (Janice), newly-departed Nickolas Shaheen, Robert, Anourine, Rosa, Michael, Farris, Rachel, Malakie, Simon, all departed members of the Fadel, Mokhiber, Jacobs, Najour and Kousaie families. A sign-up sheet for baking and offering the prosphora (altar bread) is posted on the bulletin board, next to the elevator. You can also contact Thelma Hoover at (317) LITURGY SATURDAY FOR ST. INNOCENT This Saturday morning, October 6, we celebrate the memory of St. Innocent, the Enlightener of America and Metropolitan of Moscow. Join us at 10 am, as we remember this most illustrious man, a great model of love, hard work, a scientist and theologian.

5 TODAY S STUDY TOPIC: LESSON III.12B THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM All church school classes from age 5 up will learn today about: Jesus at the Home of Mary and Martha (Luke , p. 423 in The Golden Children s Bible) Lazarus Is Raised from the Dead (John , pp in The Golden Children s Bible) Jesus' Enemies Plot to Kill Him (John , pp. 425 in The Golden Children s Bible) The Supper at Bethany (John , pp. 426 in The Golden Children s Bible) As each of these Gospel passages is read on a Sunday and preached on each year, we will not have a separate adult lesson on them today. WORDS OF WISDOM We must not be exasperated, angry, and proud, as is habitual to our corrupt nature, against those who are angry, envious, or proud towards us, but we must pity them as overcome by the flames of hell, and by spiritual death- we must pray to God for them from the depths of our hearts. St. John of Kronstadt If you want to be spiritually tranquil, never part from someone while feeling agitated, but try in every way to forgive everyone in your soul and to make peace as much as possible. In so doing, you will part from others with a calm spirit, and you will enjoy serenity of the soul. St. Moses Do not judge others, for this alone will intercede for us during any judgement before God. St. Macarius of Optina Keep a careful watch on yourself. Do not allow yourself to be swept away by external obsessions. The tumultuous movements of the soul, in particular, can be rendered quiet by stillness. But if you keep encouraging and stimulating them, they will start to terrorize you and can disorder your whole life. Once they are in control, it is hard to heal them as it is to soothe a sore that we can't stop scratching. Abba Philemon Please Join Us for Fellowship after the Liturgy The ushers will hand you the announcements bulletin as you exit via the north (side) doors of the nave, following the dismissal and verbal announcements.

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8 PARISH PRAYER LIST Please include in your daily prayers the following those struggling with acute illness and those newly departed this life from our parishioners and those for whom they have requested our prayers. (Names are kept for 40 days, the date indicated after the name, and may be renewed upon request.) LIVING Metropolitan Paul and Archbishop John Bishop Alexander of Ottawa Fr. Stephen Rhudy, 10/4 Riyad Bannourah, 11/6 Fouad Fred Musleh, Copper Trace Rehab., 11/6 Infant Sebastian Albany, 10/24 Mark Poulos, 10/11 C. Edward Edge, 10/7 George Sankey, Jeff s father, 10/30 Will Chance, friend of Tommy Kiritsis, 10/28 Neil and Themia Sandven, cousins of Kh. Elaine Hanna, 10/28 Liana Fedor and Christine Cataldo, Liza Nahas sister and aunt, 10/7 Alexandru, friend of Jeff Beck, 10/3 Trenton Wesley, deployed in Afghanistan Those displaced by Hurricane Florence and by fires in Massachusetts All those suffering from illness, violence or want throughout the world DEPARTED Kh. Ann Charlotte Smith, 10/9 William Bischoff, cousin of George Freije and Elaine Eckhart, 10/24 Leila Baboul, mother of Haya Bannourah and Anwar Baboul, 10/4 James Ward, John s uncle, 10/4 Frances Koers, Patrick s aunt, 10/2 Michael Huser, friend of John Ward, 9/30 The victims of violence throughout the world ST. GEORGE PARISH CALENDAR Sun. 30 Mon. 1 Wed. 3 Thu. 4 Sat. 6 Sun. 7 Wed. 7 Thu. 8 Sat. 13 September 2018 Matins, 8:50 am Choir practice, 9 am Divine Liturgy, 10 am Church School classes October 2018 St. George Day at Portillo s, 5-8 pm at 9201 E. 116 th Street Church School staff meeting, 7 pm Vespers, 6:30 pm Dinner Basics of Orthodox Christianity Where in the World? class BSU OCF, Christian Campus House Feast of St. Innocent of Alaska Divine Liturgy, 10 am Great Vespers, 5 pm Confessions heard afterwards Observance of St. Thekla Matins, 8:50 am Choir practice, 9 am Divine Liturgy, 10 am Vespers, 6:30 pm Dinner Basics of Orthodox Christianity Where in the World? class BSU OCF, Christian Campus House Great Vespers, 5 pm Confessions heard afterwards See the full calendar and the latest additions and updates at