Still the Only Solution to the World s Problems Part Eight of Ten by Dennis Prager -

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1 Still the Only Solution to the World s Problems Part Eight of Ten by Dennis Prager - There is only one solution to the world s problems, only one prescription for producing a near-heaven on earth. It is 3,000 years old. And it is known as the Ten Commandments. Properly understood and applied, the Ten Commandments are really all humanity needs to make a beautiful world. While modern men and women, in their hubris, believe that they can and must come up with new ideas in order to make a good world, the truth is there is almost nothing new to say. If people and countries lived by the Ten Commandments, all the great moral problems would disappear. Or, to put it another way, all the great evils involve the violation of one or more of the Ten Commandments. St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church A Parish of the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Diocese of the West 2098 Benson Avenue Upland, CA stgeorgeofupland@ymail.com Website: Very Reverend Father George Manneh- Parish Priest Elisha Khoury- Sub-Deacon WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Sunday Orthros (Matins) 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School after Holy Communion Here is the case in brief for the Ten Commandments (using the Jewish enumeration, which differs slightly from the Protestant and Catholic) 8. Do not steal. This commandment prohibits the stealing of people, the stealing of property, and the stealing of anything that belongs to another. The first prohibition alone, if obeyed, would have rendered the slave trade impossible. Protecting the sanctity of private property makes moral civilization possible. That is why the recent riots in London should frighten every citizen of the U.K. and the West generally. Just as the burning of books leads to the burning of people, so, too, the smashing of windows and the looting of property leads eventually to the smashing of heads. The rampant violation of this commandment by the governments of Africa is the primary reason for African poverty. Corruption, not Western imperialism, is the root of Africa s backwardness. Epistle: Titus 3:8-15 November 6, st Sunday after Pentecost TONE 4 ~ Eothinon 10 Holy Gospel: Luke 8:41-56

2 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Page 2 Page 15 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Troparion of the Resurrection- Tone 4 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! Lord, You are the physician of our souls and body. We pray You grant the following parishioners good health and blessings: Charbel Kabbouche Nicholas Kokkinias Um-Ibrahim Zarour Abla Farraj Troparion of St. Paul the Confessor- Tone 4 Mouin Farraj Thou hast become like the Apostles in their states, a successor to their throne, finding indeed the intelligential ladder, O thou God-inspired. Therefore, thou hast followed the Word of God in righteousness, and striven unto blood for the Faith. O Martyr among Priests Paul, intercede with Christ God to save our souls. the holy bread of oblation was offered today by mrs. odette rafidy in loving memory of the departed from the rafidy, marzuca, ennabe, and kawar families AND FOR THE HEALTH OF HER FAMILY may their memory be eternal the holy bread of oblation was offered today by the nino family in loving memory of david nino. may his memory be eternal

3 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Page 14 Page 3 Sunday, November 6, 2011 got news you would like to share? If you would like to submit names for our church bulletin, please the church: stgeorgeofupland@ymail.com or Suzann Fakhoury: suefakhoury@earthlink.net or (909) Please remember that this section is reserved for : Troparion of St. George- Tone 4 As deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm, champion of kings, victorious Great Martyr George intercede with Christ our God for the salvation of our souls. Births Churching Baptisms Holy Oblations Prayer Requests Memorials Graduations Weddings Birthdays Celebrations November Birthdays May God Bless all of you with good health and happiness for Many, Many Years!!! Liana Fakhoury-Issa 11-2 Samer Farraj 11-7 Nora Hourani The deadline to submit names: Wednesday by NOON Buy SCRIP every Sunday- Your church gets money and you shop where you usually do your shopping. It s easy & your church benefits. Just fill out the SCRIP form and TURN INTO FEIRUZ AYOUB! THANK YOU! Kontakion of The Theotokos O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, the mediatrix unrejected by the Creator, turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us in time, who cry to thee in faith, with assistance; for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions O Theotokos, who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee. Fr. George Manneh Jordan Qatami Tony Sayegh 11-28

4 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Page 4 The Epistle How great are thy works, O Lord! Thou hast made all things in wisdom. Bless the Lord, O my soul. The reading is from St. Paul s Letter to Titus(3:8-15) BRETHREN, 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 not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our Page 13 Sunday, November 6, 2011 St. George s Giving Tree NEWS november 12th san francisco LA FOOD BANK retreat 1734 E. 41st january 14-16th street deadline to rsvp is los angeles, ca november 13th. must be 13 & older to attend! please see facebook must wear closed toed shoes! for more a fun way to give back to others & be thankful for what we have. endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be rsvp on facebook please to ensure we sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up have enough transportation. again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a if you cannot attend, please donate transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified 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. information. your canned goods. we will be collecting every sunday until then. November 19th: We will be having a Car Wash as our youth Fundraiser to help for our next Church retreat! Presale tickets are $5 which we will be selling every Sunday after the service. If you show up without a ticket, it will be $7. Car wash is from 9 am- 2 pm. We will be starting monthly youth meetings for the youth who are in high school and up. First meeting is Thursday, December 1st from 6-8pm. We will be having discussions; we will talk about anything going on in their lives, around the world, about our faith, etc. It will be a great way to help our youth come together as a whole and have deep conversations, become more comfortable, open up, and learn more about their faith, and ask any questions that they have. Hope to see you all there!

5 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Page 12 Page 5 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Looking for a Good orthodox christian book to read? an icon to add to your home? Possibly even a gift? our icon/bookstore is here!!! come visit the store every other sunday after the divine liturgy. Pa!" News COFFEE HOUR Would you like to sponsor a coffee hour or luncheon? You can offer it in memory of a loved one, in celebration of an event, or in support of a church ministry. Contact: Feiruz Ayoub (909) Jacob Hilo (909) ************************* Coffee Hour was donated today by Sameer & Samira Deeb in Memory of the Deeb & Samoue families and for the health of their family.

6 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Page 6 Page 11 Sunday, November 6, 2011 The Gospel The Reading of the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke (8:41-56) At that time: There came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by any one, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened. KIDS CLUB COMING SOON!! A FUN PLACE FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR ORTHODOX FAITH WHILE DOING CRAFTS! STAY POSTED!! we now have a day care that is available during the divine liturgy! please see hanadi bandak for more information!!! pan-orthodox youth bible bowl will be held at our church saturday, december 3, 2011 FROM 10AM TO 2:30PM please see ONE OF OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVISORS FOR MORE INFORMATION

7 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Page10 St. George s Annual Assembly of its voting membership (paid pledge members) is scheduled for Sunday, November 20 th, immediately after the Divine Liturgy. Hope to see you all there. English & Arabic Choir & Chanters practices will be taking place every sunday after divine liturgy, with Gabriel Malouf.

8 Thanksgiving Dinner/ Dance Saturday, November 19th, 2011 Donation $60/person At Layaleena Restaurant, 1276 W 7th St, Upland 7pm cocktails, 8pm dinner Featuring #1 DJ in So. California Join us for great Music, Appetizers, Delicious Dinner, Open Bar. Opportunity to win $3000 Grand Prize Raffle, $1000 Jewelry item & more For information and Reservation call George Khoury (909) Building Fund Raffle 2011 Grand Prize $3000 in Cash Second Prize -$1000 Jewelry item & many more great prizes Donation $5/ticket Sold in books of $50/book, Please support our Church Annual Fundraiser. Drawing will be on Sat., Nov. 19th, 2011 at our Thanksgiving Dinner-Dance. Winner will be notified. Must be 18 years of age or older to win. For tickets please ask any board Member or call George Khoury 909)