St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church Fax REV. FATHER JOSEPH ABOUID, PASTOR

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1 St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church Fax REV. FATHER JOSEPH ABOUID, PASTOR And the Disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26 The Very Reverend Father Jehad T. Michael, Pastor Emeritus AUGUST 13, 2017 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost & Tenth Sunday of Matthew Leave-taking of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ Tone 1 Eothinon 10 Saturday Service: Vespers 5:00P.M. Sunday Service: Orthros (Matins) 9:20 AM, Followed by the Divine Liturgy Epistle: Nabil Shaheen Ushers: Upon Availability. Altar Boys: All are welcome to serve. RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE ONE 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. APOLYTIKION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION IN TONE SEVEN When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee. APOLYTIKION FOR ST. GEORGE THE GREAT-MARTYR (TONE FOUR) Since thou art a liberator and deliverer of captives, a help and support of the poor and needy, a healing physician of the sick, a contender and fighter for kings, O great among Martyrs, the victory-clad George; intercede with Christ God for the salvation of our souls. KONTAKION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION IN TONE SEVEN Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father. Holy Bread will be offered by: Edwina Youngblood: For Phillip's speedy recovery and on occasion of their Wedding Anniversary; for the Good Health of their Children and Grandchildren.

2 THE EPISTLE For the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous. The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (4:9-16) Brethren, God has exhibited us Apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour, we hunger and thirst, we are ill clad and buffeted and homeless; and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me. THE GOSPEL For the Tenth Sunday of Matthew The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (17:14-23) At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before Him said, Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not heal him. And Jesus answered, O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me. And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, Why could we not cast it out? Jesus said to them, Because you have no faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. This kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting. As they were traveling together through Galilee, Jesus said to them, The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and He will rise on the third day. DONATIONS Joseph & Melissa Isaac: For the health of the Joudi family Salah & Nada Al-Hanna: For the health of the Al-Hanna family Allen & Patricia Borschow: For the health of Natalia Borschow on her 1 st birthday For the good health of Fr. Michael & Kh. Salwa For the good health of Fr. Joseph & Kh. Carol In memory of Barbara Maluff and Tackla Massouh

3 The Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos will be served on: 7:00 p.m. THE DORMITION FAST began on Tuesday, August 1st and continues through Monday, August 14th. During the Dormition Fast we encourage all faithful to observe the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine, and olive oil) Monday through Friday, yet wine and olive oil are allowed on Saturdays and Sundays (also for fish on Sunday, August 6th, the feast of the Transfiguration). An Evening Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos will be celebrated on Monday August 6:30 p.m. Thought for the Day "By bringing the Light of our Lord, Jesus Christ, to the suffering people of this land, we transfigure the entire world. We bring God s grace and healing to the suffering by the preaching of the Gospel not only with words, but rather with Christian virtues and actions." -- His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH

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5 All ladies and St. George ladies friends are invited for the baby shower.

6 *********************************************************************************************** Annual St. George Parish vs Teens Soccer game! Date: Wednesday, august 16 6:30 pm Location: Mission hills park (3800 Okeefe Dr) We will have hamburgers, hot dogs, and many snacks, so bring your appetite and be ready to play! ************************************************************************************************ Congratulations to the following women of our Parish who were elected to serve on the Executive Board of the Antiochian Women of the Diocese of Wichita & Mid America for the term: Jacky Al-Hanna Ferris, President Laila Ferris, Vice President Jamie Isaac, Treasurer Zayna Shaheen Heredia, Public Relations (Print & Social media) May God bless them & grant them fruitful service to their Lord, Their faith and the Antiochian women. REMINDER: Please send your checks for the Festival Tickets to close your outstanding balance. Thank you, Jamie Isaac, Treasurer Deadline for Holy Bread Offering and any Bulletin Announcement should be in the Church office NO LATER THAN NOON on Thursday of every week in order to have it placed in the following week s bulletin. PLEASE SEND ANY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT TO: cedarfam4@aol.com, or call or text my cell phone, Thank you, Jamie Isaac

7 CONTACT INFORMATION For Pastoral needs and/or Emergencies contact Fr. Joseph Abouid at: Office: Cell phone: In case Fr. Joseph is not available please notify V. Rev. Fr. Michael at or his cell phone at OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hospital & Pastoral Visits (During the morning or evenings Please contact Fr. Joseph to schedule the visits or in case of any emergency at any time). Confessions: Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (or during the week by appointment).

8 11 th Annual Speaker: George Katrib

9 DOWAMA SOYO Basketball Tournament & Retreat October 6-8, 2017 Parent Authorization and Medical Consent My son/daughter, (full name), has my permission to participate in DOWAMA SOYO Basketball Tournament & Retreat. I understand that reasonable precautions will be taken to safeguard his/her health and safety, and that I will be notified as soon as possible in any emergency. Also, I will not hold liable any Orthodox Church, its clergy, Council members, staff, volunteers, the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, nor any individual lending or giving his/her private property to be used in connection with this event, for any illness or accident. If I am unable to be reached, and the occasion demands, I further authorize any treatment and hospital care advisable under the supervision of licensed medical physician. Such treatment may include x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical, dental or surgical diagnosis. Date Signature (Parent or Legal Guardian) Print name signed above: HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIER: NAME POLICY IS UNDER: POLICY # / PLAN #: NAME: AGE: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: HOME PHONE #: ADDRESS: CELL PHONE #: PARENT CELL PHONE# HOME CHURCH: ADULT ADVISOR ACCOMPANYING TEEN (REQUIRED): Send all forms and $35 registration fees by September 29 th to: St. Elijah Church Attn: Jacob Corbin N. May Ave Oklahoma City, OK Please make checks payable to DOWAMA SOYO Hotel rooms can be booked before Sept. 25 at The Comfort Inn and Suites N. Highland Park Blvd., OKC, OK Call (405) and ask for the DOWAMA SOYO rate

10 11 th Annual DOWAMA Basketball Tournament Roster Sheet & Team Registration Form Parish: City: At least 4 people per team, and at least 1 girl. Uniforms aren t required but are encouraged. The team must all be registered for and participate in the retreat to eligible. Male Female 1: (Team Captain) 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: Team Captain Team Captain Cell: Parish Priest Signature: *The cost per team is $50 Please make checks payable to DOWAMA SOYO