237 Long Hill Road, Little Falls, New Jersey Matins 9:00 am Confession.. 9:00 9:45 am. Divine Liturgy.. 10:00 am Sunday School..

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1 PAGE 12 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church 237 Long Hill Road, Little Falls, New Jersey Sunday, March 13, 2011 Matins 9:00 am Confession.. 9:00 9:45 am Divine Liturgy.. 10:00 am Sunday School.. 9:30 am Very Reverend Father Elias Bitar Deacon Michael Ibrahim Office: (973) Rectory: (973) Kitchen: (973) Fax: (973) Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Internet Web Site: Office jsalotti@stgeorgenj.com

2 PAGE 2 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 PAGE 11 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT: SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY Tone 1 Eothinon 9 The Epistle Prokeimenon: Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. Stichos: For thou art just in all that thou hast done to us. Section from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews 11:24 26; 32 to end. Ye brethren: By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward. And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. If you like to worship with us, please fill in the information below and give to the priest or any parish member!

3 PAGE 10 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 PAGE 3 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 The Gospel The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John 1:43 51 At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Beth-sa'ida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathan'a-el, and said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathan'a-el said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathan'a-el coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathan'a-el said to Jesus, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathan'a-el answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And Jesus said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."

4 PAGE 4 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 Altar Boys are: Paul Sabbagh, Timothy Sabbagh, Andrew Hannah, Rami Saliby, Christopher Hanna. BREAD OF THE HOLY OBLIATION In memory of George Affsa, Mary Ahto, Henry Shehade, John Homod, Gatos Nakash, Richard Penhaker, Mary Kabbash, Agnes DeRosa, Albert White, Mealia Jorwa, David Jorwa, Albert Jorwa, Sophie Cattiny, Anton Homsey, Sr. Ameen Homsey, Shamsa Saikaly. PAGE 9 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 To become a member of our Teen SOYO, please contact Grace Sabbagh, Lucy Chalet, Jennifer Zabaneh or Hend Kevorkian at Hendk99@optonline.net. Please visit the Teen website at: Any children that are 12 years of age and older are welcome to join Teen SOYO. Today, meeting after Liturgy. Teen SOYO Sunday, March 27th, Visit to Bays Orphanage. Memory Eternal. THANK YOU FOR THE DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH, LADIES SOCIETY, CHOIR & CHARITY FUND Kathleen Simon in memory of Fr. Assaad Ibrahim. George & Mouna Beyjoun in memory Wafik Khalil. Olivia Kabbash in memory of Lily Ann Ruff. Sabah Kalyoussef in memory of Fr. Assaad Ibrahim & Sayed Kaado. Edward & Lillian Mamary for the good health of Virginia Contrino, Mary Fadil, Jim Nabba. Michael & Lisa Nafash for the good health of Joanne Bitar & Virginia Contrino. George & Peggy Nahass for the good health of Mary Fadil & Virginia Contrino. George Beyjoun for the good health of his family. Edward & Mary Ellen Saba for the good health of Ragheda Saba. Nicholas & Joyce Andalft and family for the good health of Michelle Iuele. Charity Committee The charity outreach committee is a group of people within the church who undertake fundraising activities, which specifically benefit local charitable causes. For more information on how to become involved, please call Julie Abboud at or at immalbert@aol.com Saturday, March 19, at 12:00 noon, Annunciation Luncheon. There will be many vendors. Chinese Raffle with great prizes. All proceeds go towards meeting the needs of those we serve. Please see Jullie Abboud, Michelle Handal, Yola Shehady or Narmin Kurzum for tickets. Donation Adults $ Children 5-12 years $ Annual Taste of New York Charity Dinner, Saturday, May 14, Choir St. George's choir is made up of volunteer members of our parish, the choir has been gracing our liturgy with angelic music for many years. The choir is open to all members of the parish. For more information on how to become a choir member, please see Christine Lynch.

5 PAGE 8 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 St. John The Divine Fellowship PAGE 5 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 Parish News, Activities & Announcements For more information on how to join our fellowship, please contact Elias Chalet at elia64@aol.com Bible Study beginning Wednesday, March 9th, following Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. We will be focusing on Paul s Epistles to the Galatians, Ephesians and Thessalonians. Lenten Educational Series. Friday, March 18th, After Akathist Service, Dr. Paul Meyendorff, will speak on the topic of The Roles of Men & Women in the Divine Liturgy. Friday, April 8th, Fr. Paul Kucinda, will speak on the topic of Experiencing the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Fr. Anthony Michaels will be joining St. George the Weekend of March and will meet with the Followship, Saturday evening, March 26th. Ladies Society General Information Please remember to notify the church office of any address or telephone changes. If anyone has any announcements that they would like to include on the bulletin or any dates to be added to the church calendar, please the office at jsalotti@stgeorgenj.com or leave a note in the church office. Thank you! Sacraments: All baptism and marriage forms are available through the church office and should be completed and returned to the office one week prior to the event Confession: Confession will be given on Sunday Morning 9:00am to 9:45am and after Liturgy. The Ladies Society is considered the foundation organization involved in many spiritual and fundraising activities for the benefit of the church. The society is open to all women who are members of the parish. For more information on how to help, please contact Fadia Juzdan. Vespers: Every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Home Visiting: Fr. Elias will be available to visit homes on Thursday s, if you would like a visit, please give your name to Fadia Juzdan. TODAY, Meeting after Liturgy in conference room. Thursday, March 17th, Work Day, Spinach Pies, 6:00 pm. Sunday, March 27th, Communion Breakfast and Retreat. Friday, April 1st, Lenten Dinner. We are now taking orders for Spinach Pies, please give your orders to Jackie or any Ladies Society Member. Pick-up date is Sunday, March 20th. Thank you! PTA Home Blessing: If you would like your home blessed, please call Fr. Elias at Building Fund: The Fund Raising Committee for the new property has sent out letters to each church member and to many friends of our church requesting their participation. Please fill out the pledge form and send it with your check to the church office. Make the check payable to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, and indicate in memo New Property Funds. One of the Committee members will follow up on each letter by getting in touch with you personally, either by or by phone call. Your prompt and positive response will make their job easier. For more information, please contact Fr. Elias Bitar or Souhel Shehady. We need the support of all parents of Sunday School children. Please volunteer to help to make our events successful. To assist our PTA, please see Marlene Ayoub. Fr. George Kevorkian will be elevated to Archpriest on Sunday, May 1, in Florida, NY. More info to follow.

6 PAGE 6 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 PAGE 7 SAINT GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MARCH 13, 2011 Champion: The Champion will be published on a bi-monthly basis. If any one wishes to submit an article, please to Michelle Handal at michellehandal@aol.com. All ads for the champion must be submitted to Salim Saykali, Parish Council The next Parish Council meeting is Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 pm. The meetings of the Parish Council are open to all parishioners. If you are interested, you are welcome to attend them. Walks of Prayers: The campaign for our commemorative walk continues. Forms are available in the hall after Liturgy. Our next brick order is ready to be sent to the engraver, so if you have not already placed your order for your Personalized Memorial Brick, please fill your form and give it to Edward or Narmin Kurzum or leave it at the church office. Book Store: Now available for sale in the St. George Bookstore the longawaited, complete Orthodox Study Bible including both the Old and New Testaments. This new publication features an original translation by Orthodox Scholars of the Old Testament from the Septuagint. It also includes insightful commentary drawn from the Christian writers of the first ten centuries; full-color Icons and helpful notes relating Scripture to seasons of Christian feasting and fasting. Please pay a visit to the bookstore to see for yourself the beauty of this new Bible, which might become a family treasure. The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. Church Fundraiser: Please support your Church through a fundraiser that benefits you and the Church, sign up for the energy savings program that will save you 10-15% on your electric bill, and make $2-$10 per customer to the church, nothing will change for your billing and you may cancel anytime. Go to the following Website and entroll, you only need to copy PoD Id your third page on electric bill. You can bring your electric bill this Sunday to Church and either Hal or Ziad Shehady will enroll you. Stewardship: John 15: 1, 5, 8 I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples. Sunday School To enroll your children in the Sunday School, please see Brian Nafash. The Sunday school is open to all children of our church members. If you are a parent of a Sunday School child and you are not receiving s, please see Brian Nafash after Liturgy. We are starting a young Antiochian choir for children ages 9 through 17. The choir will be directed by Ashley Lear, a student at Saint Vladimir s seminary. The first practice will be on Sunday, January 23, The choir will be taught the Divine Liturgy that is followed at the camp. March Birthday s 01 Natalie Walasidis 02 Ashley Marie Nafash 02 Steven Ayoub 09 Robert Matkiwsky 10 George Abuissa , 21 23, Mary Salim Antonios Al Shahda, Andre Dibi Joseph Kiilyk, Rawad Mamary Melissa Maskal, Brianna Disteso James Alain 11 Mouna Wehbeh 12 Albert Samaan Alexander Saykali Rimoun Malki