August 26, th Sunday after Pentecost & 13 th Sunday of Matthew

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A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America August 26, 2018 13 th Sunday after Pentecost & 13 th Sunday of Matthew FOR NON-ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS We welcome all people

However, it is an unfortunate consequence that there are divisions in Christianity, and therefore, we cannot extend to you a general invitation to receive the Eucharist (Holy Communion).

1 A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America August 26, th Sunday after Pentecost & 13 th Sunday of Matthew FOR NON-ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS We welcome all people across all religions to pray with us. However, it is an unfortunate consequence that there are divisions in Christianity, and therefore, we cannot extend to you a general invitation to receive the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is an action of the celebrating community, signifying a oneness in faith, life, and worship. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with the Orthodox Church would imply a oneness, which does not yet exist, and for which we must all pray. We invite you to receive the blessed and holy bread that is given out to all at the end of the service, and are thrilled that you have joined us this morning! Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be!

2 THE SYNAXARION On August 26 th in the Holy Orthodox Church we commemorate the holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie, who were husband and wife. Verses The hands of evil men, whose feet run to murder, the hands and feet of Adrian now do sever. In life, Natalie was Adrian s yoke-fellow, and in Heaven, she is his fellowdweller. On the twenty-sixth Adrian s hands and feet were severed. Adrian was the head of the Praetorium and a pagan, and Natalie was secretly a Christian. Both were young and lived together in marriage for only thirteen months until martyrdom. When the nefarious Emperor Maximian visited Nicomedia, he ordered that Christians be seized and tortured. In a cave near the city, 23 Christians were hidden. Someone reported them to the authorities and they were cruelly flogged with oxen whips and rods and then cast into prison. Adrian observed these people, tortured but patient. He asked them what they expected from God for so many tortures endured. They spoke to him concerning the blessedness of the righteous in the Kingdom of God. Hearing this and, again observing these people, Adrian, at once, turned to the scribe and said to him: Write down my name with these saints; I also am a Christian. Learning of this, Natalie greatly rejoiced and when Adrian, with the others, sat chained in prison, she came and administered to all of them. When they flogged and tortured her husband, Natalie encouraged him to endure to the end. After lengthy tortures and imprisonment, Adrian, with the 23 honorable men, gave up the spirit in martyrdom. A few days later, Adrian appeared to Natalie in light and beauty and called her to come to God, and she peacefully gave up her spirit. On this day, we also commemorate the Venerable Joasaph, prince of India; and Venerable Adrian of Ondrutsov. By the intercessions of Thy Saints, O Christ God, have mercy upon us. Amen. 2

3 TODAY S LITURGY INSERTS RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION (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. إن ت لميذات الر ب ت ع ل م ن م ن الم الك الك ر ز بالقيام ة الب ه ج وط ر ح ن الق ضاء الج د ي وخاط ب ن الر س ل م ف ت خ ارت وقائ الت : س ب ي الم و ت وقام الم سيح اإلله وم ن ح العال م الر ح م ة الع ظ مى. TROPARION OF SS. ADRIAN AND NATALIE (TONE 3) **Thy confession** Thou didst deem that Faith which hath salvation * to be riches never lost or plundered. * Thou forsookest thy fathers impiety, * and thou didst follow thy Master, becoming rich * in His divine gifts, O glorious Adrian. * With the godly-minded Natalie, who emboldened thee, * entreat Christ God, O Martyr, that our souls be saved. ي س ل ب أي ها ل ق د ح س ب ت اإليمان الخ الص ي ك ن از ال الم ث ل ث الغ ب ط ة. ف ه ج ر ت الك ف ر األ ب و ي وت ت ب ع ت آثار الس ي د واغ ت ن ي ت بالم واه ب اإلل ه ي ة يا أ د ريانوس الم جيد. ف اب ت ه ل إلى الم سيح اإلله في خ الص ن فوس نا. TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR (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 our souls salvation. بما أن ك للمأس ورين م ح رر وم عت ق وللف ق ارء والم س اكين عاض د ون اص ر وللم رض ى طبيب وش اف وعن المؤم نين م كاف ح وم ح ار ب أيها العظيم في الش هداء جاورجيوس الآلب س الظ ف ر ت ش ف ع إلى المسيح اإلله في خ الص ن ف وس نا. KONTAKION OF THE NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS (TONE 4) By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life. ح و اء آد م و ح ن ة م ن ع ار الع ق ر أ ط ل ق ا و اك يم و إ ن ي و ب م و ل د ك الم ق د س ي ا ط اه ر ة أ ع ت ق ا. م ن ف س اد الم وت ص م ة الز ال ت ف ل ه ي ع ي د ش ع ب ك وق د ت خ ل ص م ن و ال د ة اإل ل ه الم غ ذ ي ة ح ي ات ن ا. ن ح و ك : ألع اق ر ت ل د و صار خ ا 3

4 TROPARION FOR OUR LADY OF CICERO (TONE 8) Only at St. George in Cicero To thee the champion leader, I thy city ascribe thank-offerings of victory. For thou hast delivered me from terrors O Theotokos. But as thou hast that power which is invincible. From all dangers set me free that I may cry out unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom. إني أنا عبد ك يا والدة اإلله اكت ب لك اريات الغلبة يا جندي ة م حامية وأ قدم لك الش كر ك م نقذة من الش دائد لكن بما أن لك الع ز ة التي ال ت ح ار ب اعتق يني من صنوف الشدائد حتى أصر خ إليك إفرحي يا عروسا ال عروس لها. THE EPISTLE FOR THE 13 TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST O Lord, how marvelous are Thy works. In wisdom hast Thou made them all. Bless the Lord, O my soul! The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (16:13-24) Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, and be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. ب ح ك م ة ص ن ع ت. ما أعظ م أعمال ك يا ر ب ك ل ها بار كي يا نفسي الر ب. فصل م ن رسالة القديس بول س الرسول األولى إلى أهل كورنثوس )16:13-24( إسه ر وا أ ث ب ت وا ع ل ى اإليم ا ن ك ون وا يا إخوة و ل ت ك ن أ م ور ك م ك ل ه ا ب ال م ح ب ة.* ر ج اال ت ش د د وا.* ة تعر ف ون أن إستفاناس وأطل ب إ ل ي ك م أي ه ا اإلخ و وف ر ت نات س وأكائك س ه م ب اك ور ة أخائ ي ة و ق د خ ص ص و ا أن ت م أنف س ه م ل خدم ة الق د يس ي ن. فعل ي ك م أ ن ت خ ض ع وا أي ض ا ل م ث ل هؤالء ول ك ل م ن ي ع او ن وي ت ع ب.* إن ي أ خ ائ ك وس ف ر ح ب ح ض ور إست فاناس وف ر تانوس و ف ق د قام وا م ق ام ك م في غ ياب ك م * فأ ر اح وا ر وح ي اح ك م. ف ق د ر وا أمث ال ه م.* ت سل م عل ي ك م ك ن ائ س أ ر و و ي سل م ع ل ي ك م ف ي الر ب ك ث ير ا أ ك يال وبر س ك ل ة آس ي ة. ي سل م ع ل ي ك م ج م ي ع والك ن يسة ال ت ي ف ي ب ي ت ه ما* سل م وا ب ع ض ك م ع ل ى ب ع ض ب ق ب ل ة م ق د سة. * ة. اإل خ و ال سال م ب ي د ي أن ا ب ول س.* إ ن ك ان أ ح د ال ي ح ب ي س وع الم س يح ف ل ي ك ن م ف ر و ز ا. م ار ان أ ث ا.* ن ع م ة ر ب نا يس وع الم سي ح م ع ك م * م ح ب ت ي ل ك م ج م يع ا ف ي رب ن ا الم س يح ي سوع آم ين. 4

5 THE GOSPEL FOR THE 13 TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (21:33-42) The Lord spoke this parable: There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying, They will respect my son. But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance. And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants? They said to him, He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons. Jesus said to them, Have you never read in the Scriptures: The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? اإلن جيل ي فصل شريف م ن ب شارة القد يس م ت ى الب شير والتل ميذ الطاه ر )21:33-42( قال الر ب هذا الم ث ل: إن سان ر ب ب ي ت غ ر س ك ر ما ح و ط ه ب س ياج وح ف ر فيه م ع صر ة وبنى ب ر جا و وسل م ه إلى ع م ل ة وساف ر* ف ل م ا ق ر ب أوان الث م ر أرس ل عبيد ه إلى الع م ل ة ل يأ خ ذ وا ث م ر ه * فأ خ ذ الع م ل ة عبيد ه وج ل د وا بعضا وقت ل وا بعضا ور ج م وا بعضا * ف ص ن ع وا فأرسل ع بيدا آخ رين أ ك ث ر م ن األ و لين أر سل إليه م اب ن ه قائال ب ه م ك ذل ك * وفي اآلخ ر سي ه اب ون اب ني * فل م ا أرى الع م ل ة االب ن قالوا فيما ت و ل ي على ون س ه و الوار ث. ه ل م نقت ل ه بين ه م : هذا مي ارث ه.* فأ خذ وه وأ خ ر جوه خار ج الك ر م وق ت ل وه * فم ت ى جاء ر ب الك ر م ف ماذا يف ع ل بأولئ ك العم ل ة * فقال وا له : إن ه ي هل ك أولئ ك األ ر د ياء أر د أ ه الك وي سل م الك ر م إلى ع م ل ة آخ رين ي ؤ د ون ل ه الث م ر في أ وان ه * فقال ل ه م يسوع : أ م ا ق ر أ ت م ق ط في الك ت ب إ ن الح ج ر الذي ر ذ ل ه البناء ون هو صار أر سا ل ل ازوية. م ن ق ب ل الر ب كان ذل ك وهو ع جيب في أ عي ن ن ا 5

6 The parishioners of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Cicero offer their sincerest condolences to Suhair, Khalid and Walid Gammoh and their families, on the loss of their beloved father, the servant of God Jamal Gammoh, who passed into eternal life this past week. May our Lord be with the families and grant rest to the soul of His servant! Condolences and Memorials كهنة وأبناء كنيسة القديس جاورجيوس يتقدمون بأحر التعازي اىل سهري خالد ووليد قموة وعائالتهم عىل وفاة والدهم املرحوم جامل قموة الذي انتقل إىل األخدار الساموية يوم الخميس املايض. كام ونخص بالتعازي )أنسبائهم( ستيف وعامد ضيف الله ريحاين وعائالتهم. له الرحمة اإللهية ولعائلته الصرب والسلوان! HOLY BREAD إيليا وريم غانم والعائلة. family. Today Elia & Reem Ghanem and George & Ibtisam Imreibe and Sept 2 nd family. Youssef & Mary Selim and family. جورج وإبتسام مريبع والعائلة. يوسف وماري سليم والعائلة. مازن وسو ازن ريحاني والعائلة. family. Sept 9 th Mazen & Souzan Rihani and Sept 16 th Young Adult Ministry. Sana Sweis and family. جمعية الشبيبة. سناء صويص والعائلة. Sept 23 rd families. Etihad & Samar Rihani and إتحاد وسمر ريحاني وعائالتهم. COFFEE HOST Today family. Elia & Reem Ghanem and إيليا وريم غانم والعائلة. Sept 2 nd family. George & Ibtisam Imreibe and جورج وإبتسام مريبع والعائلة. Sept 9 th family. Mazen & Souzan Rihani and مازن وسو ازن ريحاني والعائلة. Sept 16 th Young Adult Ministry. Sana Sweis and family. جمعية الشبيبة. سناء صويص والعائلة. إتحاد وسمر ريحاني وعائالتهم. families. Sept 23 rd Etihad & Samar Rihani and 6

Today Sept 2 nd Sept 8 th Sept 2 nd Sept 8 th BAPTISMS Isaac Lewis, son of Anthony & Gina Massih. Natalie, daughter of Anthony & Huda Kandah. Abdullah, son of Ghanem & Zeina Zureikat.

7 Today Sept 2 nd Sept 8 th Sept 2 nd Sept 8 th BAPTISMS Isaac Lewis, son of Anthony & Gina Massih. Natalie, daughter of Anthony & Huda Kandah. Abdullah, son of Ghanem & Zeina Zureikat. Michael Nabil Jr., son of Michael Nabil & Orib Nakhleh. WEDDINGS Wedding of Michael Mashni and Jackie Rayyan. Wedding of Stephen, son of David & Katie Berry, and Nisrine, daughter of Jamal & Yusra Karmi. مربوك! إسحاق لويس ابن انثوني وجينا إمسيح. ناتالي ابنة انثوني وهدى قندح. عبدهللا ابن غانم وزينا زريقات. مايكل نبيل جونيور ابن مايكل نبيل نبيل وعريب نخلة. مربوك! زواج مايكل مشني على اآلنسة جاكي ريان. زواج ستيفن إبن ديفيد وكيتي ب ر ي على اآلنسة نسرين ابنة جمال ويسرى كارمي. Sunday School Registration has begun REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN TODAY. We look forward to seeing all your sons and daughters in Sunday School. The first day is SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 TH! 7

Calendar of Events Fri-Sun, Aug 31-Sep 2: Family Synaxis Labor Day Weekend Retreat (www.gocfamilysynaxis.

George Men s Group Gathering (see ad) Sunday School Teachers Workshop 6pm Sun, Sep 16: First Day of Sunday School Choir Rehearsal 1pm (share your talent by joining the choir) Sun, Sep 23: Konevets

GEORGE Men s Group Starts: Saturday, September 15 th, 8am Tiffany s Restaurant 2179 W.

8 Calendar of Events Fri-Sun, Aug 31-Sep 2: Family Synaxis Labor Day Weekend Retreat ( Sat-Sun, Sep 8-9: Family Camp at Saint Iakovos Center WI (see flyer) Tue, Sep 11: Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm Sat, Sep 15: St. George Men s Group Gathering (see ad) Sunday School Teachers Workshop 6pm Sun, Sep 16: First Day of Sunday School Choir Rehearsal 1pm (share your talent by joining the choir) Sun, Sep 23: Konevets Quartet (Russian) Liturgy Respondents (see flyer) Sat, Sep 29: IOCC 5k Walk/Run (see flyer) Sat, Oct 20: Feed My Starving Children 7-9pm (save the date) St. GEORGE Men s Group Starts: Saturday, September 15 th, 8am Tiffany s Restaurant 2179 W. Touhy, DesPlaines, IL Then 1 Saturday per month at 8am date & location TBD Gather for Food, Fellowship and to discuss the most important issues for our Parish, Families, Marriages, and individual spiritual lives. Elements will include: Prayer Discussion on our Ministry as men Breakfast and leaders in the Church Scripture study And more! Contact Fr. Mark Sahady (724) or Steve Bynum (773) for more info. Tue, Aug 28 August/September Service Schedule Matins Liturgy for St. John the Baptist 6pm 7pm 8 Fri, Sep 7 Matins Liturgy for the Birth of the Theotokos 6pm 7pm Wed, Sep 12 Paraklesis 7pm Thu, Sep 13 Matins Liturgy for the Holy Cross 6pm 7pm Wed, Sep 26 Paraklesis 7pm

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12TH ANNUAL Walk The Walk for IOCC Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 Join us for our 5K Walk/Run to support IOCC s global humanitarian relief programs! St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Rd.

13 12TH ANNUAL Walk The Walk for IOCC Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 Join us for our 5K Walk/Run to support IOCC s global humanitarian relief programs! St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL Registration: 8:00 AM Walk/Run Begins: 9:00 AM Breakfast following the race $ Registration before 9/14 $ Registration after 9/14 $ Children under 12 Register online at iocc.org/chicago For more information, ioccchicago5k@gmail.com I N T E R N A T I O N A L O R T H O D O X C H R I S T I A N C H A R I T I E S 13

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15 CONTACT INFORMATION HIERARCHS: His Eminence, Metropolitan Joseph Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America His Grace, The Right Reverend Anthony Auxiliary Bishop of Toledo and the Midwest CLERGY: The Very Reverend Economos Fr. Nicholas Dahdal, Pastor (630) (cell) Very Rev. Fr. Mark Sahady, Assistant Pastor (724) (cell) Subdeacon Mazen Khalifeh (708) (cell) Subdeacon David Rayahin (847) (cell) CHANTERS: Protopsaltis Jameel Haddad, Chadi Karam, Sara Kurian CHOIR DIRECTOR: Trevor Lenhart HEAD USHER: Adel Alfakhori WEBMASTER: Suhail Qumri BOOKSTORE: Robert Sweiss stgeorgecicero.org PARISH COUNCIL: CHAIRWOMAN: Darlene N. Haddad VICE-CHAIR: Rammy Zanayed SECRETARY: Mina Rantisi TREASURER: Suhail Qumri FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Mazen Rihani MEMBERS: Adel Alfakhori, Steve Bynum, Maher Eseed, Joseph Homsy, Hania Kahoush, Trevor Lenhart, Michael Mufarreh, Hani Rihani, Mariana Saba, Yousef Selim COUNCIL HONORARY MEMBERS: Mansour Rayan, Eid Swais LADIES GUILD: Samar Rihani (President) YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Lauren Rihani (President) SOYO: Michael Nawas (President) SUNDAY SCHOOL: Karen Nawas (Principal) CHURCH OFFICE: SECRETARY: Samar Rihani OFFICE HOURS: Tue Fri 10am 5pm TELEPHONE: FAX: WEBSITE: Address: 1220 S. 60th Ct, Cicero, IL, WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULE: Saturday Great Vespers: 5:00pm Sunday Orthros (Matins): 9:15am Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10:30am 15

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September 9, Sunday Before the Elevation of the Holy Cross & After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

September 9, Sunday Before the Elevation of the Holy Cross & After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America September 9, 2018 Sunday Before the Elevation of the Holy Cross & After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos FOR NON-ORTHODOX