St. George Orthodox Church

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1 St. George Orthodox Church V. Rev. Father Joseph M. Abud, Pastor 5191 Lennon Road Flint, MI (810) Protodeacon Michael Bassett Web Site: saintgeorgeflint.org May 28, TH SUNDAY OF PASCHA: SUNDAY AFTER OUR LORD S ASCENSION INTO HEAVEN ON THE 40 TH DAY AFTER PASCHA AND THE HOLY FATHERS OF THE FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL Tone 6 10 th Matins Gospel {John 21:1-14} Altar Servers: EVERYONE {Shane Gantos, captain} Confessions Matins p.44 Divine Liturgy p.91 Memorial Service 8:30-9:30am 8:50am 10:00am Trisagion p.183 Welcome to St. George! Every Sunday we remember the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The word Liturgy means work of the people that means everyone participates through singing, praying, hearing the teaching, and opening our hearts to allow God s grace to enter. We believe Holy Communion to be a sign that in Christ we have all things in common, share an identical faith, and are united fully to the Orthodox Church. Anyone interested in learning more about our faith are encouraged to speak with one of our clergy. Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting (no food or drink from midnight the night before), the Sacrament of Confession (7 years and older) within the last 2 months, being at peace with others, and attending the Divine Liturgy regularly. Please know everyone is invited to venerate the Holy Cross, receive Holy Bread at the end of Liturgy, and all are welcome to Coffee Fellowship in the hall. In the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom {The Golden-Mouth}, we sing these special hymns: First Antiphon (verses from Psalm 46) Verse 1 Clap your hands, all ye nations; shout unto God with a voice of rejoicing. Refrain: Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us. Verse 2 For the Lord Most High is terrible, a great King over all the earth. Refrain Verse 3 He hath subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. Refrain Verse 4 God is gone up in jubilation, the Lord with the voice of the trumpet. Refrain Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Refrain Second Antiphon (verses from Psalm 47) Verse 1 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in His holy mountains. Refrain: O Son of God who didst ascend in glory from us to Heaven, save us who sing to Thee: Alleluia. Verse 2 The mountains of Sion on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. Refrain Verse 3 God is known in her towers, when He cometh to help her. Refrain Verse 4 For lo, the kings of the earth were assembled; they came together. Refrain Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. O only-begotten Son... Third Antiphon (verses from Psalm 48) Verse 1 Hear this, all ye nations; give ear, all ye that inhabit the world.

2 Verse 2 My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. Verse 3 I will incline mine ear unto a parable, I will unfold my problem on the psaltery. Refrain: Troparion of our Lord s Ascension into Heaven Tone 4 O Christ God, Thou hast ascended in glory, granting joy to Thy disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit! Through the blessing, they were assured that Thou art the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world! لقد صعدت بمجد ا يها المسيح الهنا, وفر حت تلاميذك بموعد الروح القدس, وثب تهم بالبركة, لا نك ابن الله منقذ العالم Hymns after the Entrance with the Gospel Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 6 When Mary stood at Thy grave looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and was not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world. O Thou who art risen from the dead, O Lord glory to Thee. ا ن القوات الملاي كية ظهروا على قبر ك ال م و ق ر. والحراس صاروا كالا موات. ومريم وقفت عند القبر طالبة جسد ك الطاه ر. فسبيت الجحيم ولم تج رب منها وصاد ف ت البتول مان حا الحياة. فيا من قام من بين الا موات يا ر ب المجد ل ك. Troparion of our Lord s Ascension into Heaven Tone 4 O Christ God, Thou hast ascended in glory, granting joy to Thy disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit! Through the blessing, they were assured that Thou art the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world! لقد صعدت بمجد ا يها المسيح الهنا, وفر حت تلاميذك بموعد الروح القدس, وثب تهم بالبركة, لا نك ابن الله منقذ العالم Troparion of the Holy Fathers Tone 8 Most glorified art thou, O Christ our God, who hast established our holy Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to thee. ا ن ت ا ي ها ال مسيح ا له نا الفاي ق الت سبيح يا م ن ا س س ت ا باء نا ال قد يسي ن على الا رض كوا كب لا معة وب ه م هد يت نا جميعا ا لى الا يمان ال حقيق ي يا ج زيل ال ر ح م ة الم جد ل ك. Troparion for 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 our souls salvation. بما ا نك للما سورين محرر ومعتق وللفقراء والمساكين عاضد وناصر وللمرضى طبيب وشاف وعن المو منين مكافح ومحارب ا يها العظيم في الشهداء جاورجيوس اللابس الظفر تشفع ا لى المسيح الا له في خلاص نفوسنا. Kontakion of our Lord s Ascension into Heaven Tone 6 When Thou did fulfill the dispensation for our sake, and unite earth to heaven: Thou did ascend in glory, O Christ our God, not being parted from those who love Thee, but remaining with them and crying: I am with you and no one will be against you! لم ا ا كملت التدبير الذي من ا جلنا,ووح دت الا رضيات والسماويات, صعدت بمجد ا يها المسيح الهنا, دون ا ن تبرح مكانا",بل لابثا" غير منفصل وهاتفا" بمحب يك: ا نا معكم, وليس ا حد عليكم Epistle Reading: Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, {7 th Sunday of Pascha} Gospel Reading: John 17:1-13 {7 th Sunday of Pascha} Holy Bread Offerings Lucy AbuAita and Family for the health of husband Khader and son Raed on the occasion of their birthdays -- May God grant them many years!, Essa, Tamer, and all of her family.

3 Baptism/Chrismation Days The Church School offers the Holy Bread for their teachers and/or students who are celebrating their New Birth {Baptism and/or Chrismation} into the Church this coming week: Shane Gantos May 28 th Jennifer and Victor Zarour June 1 st Lukas Cooper June 3 rd May our children be children of the Light and heirs of eternal good things. {Baptismal Service} We pray for the servants of God who have fallen asleep in the Lord: Nichola Abu-Aitah (April 25 th, brother-in-law of Salwa Abu-Aitah), Joyce Naimy-Loria (+May 8 th, relative of the Farah Family), Khristo Abuaita (+May 11 th, brother of Hanna and Suad), Emile Farah (+May 21 st, brother of Gisele Farah), and Faouzi Ghantous (+May 22 nd, brother of Aida Raffoul and Jamil). Prayers are offered for our parishioners who are ill, recovering, or in need, especially His servants: Metropolitan Paul and Archbishop John who are in captivity, Sahar Abdallah, Androlla Abu Aita, Hanna Abuaita, Janett Abuaita, Shafiqa Abuaitah, Jane Abueita, Abla Abufarha, Ceasar Banna, Emil Bathish, Vera Farah, Mariam Ghanim (Manal s mother), Phyllis Good, Carol Haddad, Roland & Ronald Haddad, Daisy Isaac, Daniel Isaac, John Isaac, Nawal Iseid, Sally Joseph, John & Nakhleh Khoury, Nicola Khoury, Saliba Musleh (father of Julianna Abuaita), Laura Nassar, George and Renee Nassif, Elaine Shaheen, Mary Salim, Michael Silpoch, William Sophiea Jr.; Amal Miltenberger (daughter of Nasri and Carol Haddad), and newborn Kru Alexander (May 11 th ); John Elias & Mariah Schlis and Rakan Bayouk & Renae Rishmawi who are to be united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. We also pray for those who are with child: Chrissy Abueita, Walaa Alqassis, Haneen Burbar, Andrea Ferris (former parishioner), Lameese Porada (daughter of Jiries and Sharon Abu-Aitah) and Jenny Salsa (daughter of Anwar and Janet Abueita). Communion Hymn (for the Lord s Day) (Refrain) Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise Him in the highest. (Verse) Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His hosts! (Refrain) (Verse) Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars! (Refrain) (Verse) Praise Him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! (Refrain) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Reception of Holy Communion Please remember only ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS who have PREPARED themselves may partake of Holy Communion. Since Church School is not in session, our children and their parents can receive Holy Communion together! Everyone should wait in their pew until an usher comes to dismiss them for Holy Communion. Instead of singing, We have seen the True Light..., we sing the Troparion of the Ascension (see above) ANNOUNCEMENTS COFFEE FELLOWSHIP is hosted by Khader and Lucy AbuAita. COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOSTS Available dates: June 11 th and 18 th ~ sign-up poster and hosting information is in the Lounge and includes: bringing whatever you wish to serve and cleaning up

4 afterwards. St. George provides coffee, cups, cream, and sugar at a charge to the host of $25. For more information, please see Manal Abuaita. During the St. Peter and St. Paul Apostles Fast (this year from June 12 th to 28 th ), no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, or their by-products are to be served. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS... EVERYONE who worked, baked, and supported the Ladies Auxiliary Middle Eastern Community Lunch and Bake Sale ~ it was extremely successful because of YOU! Our Spring Gala Committee (Raghad Farah, Rania AbuAita, John Farah, Jeanette Nassif, and Aida Nassar). All of their time, energy, and hours of hard work made a profit of $12,783! Thank you also to all of our sponsors and all those who bought tickets! ST. GEORGE GOLF CLASSIC is Saturday, June 10 th at Flushing Valley Golf Club. This Golf Classic is to have fun and raise money for our church. Hole Sponsorships are needed which is great publicity for businesses for only $100 (see flier in the Lounge). If you are interested or need more information, see the fliers in the Lounge or contact our committee: Khaled Abuaita, John Farah, Fadi Rishmawi, or Bill Sophiea. OUT-OF-TOWN Fr. Joe and Leslee will be attending the ordination of Joseph Olas to the Holy Diaconate at St. George-Indianapolis, IN on Friday and Saturday. For emergencies while Fr. Joe is away, please call Fr. Angelo Maggos (Assumption, ), Fr. Gabriel Bilas (St. Mary Magdalene, ), or Fr. Matthew Butrie (St. Nicholas, ). Please pray for their safe travels. WEEKLY OFFERINGS Our average weekly offerings need to be $4,710 to meet our 2017 Budget. On May 21 st, our offerings were $2,319, so we were short $2,391 God bless our Church School students who offered $119 in May! If you haven t already, please fill out your 2017 Offering Form and support God s work at St. George! COMING EVENTS This Week The traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine, oil and their by-products) is observed on all Wednesday and Friday. Monday OFFICE Closed for Memorial Day Wednesday Arabic/English Bible Study: Gospel of St. Mark 12:30-2pm Friday OCF/YAF at St. Mary Magdalene in Fenton 7pm Saturday No Great Vespers If you have an item that you would like to place in the Weekly Bulletin, please call the church office by 12 Noon of the Wednesday before. If you would like to host Coffee Fellowship in memory of a loved one, the occasion of a birthday or anniversary, or in thanksgiving to God, sign up on the poster in the Lounge or speak with Manal Abuaita. If you know of a parishioner who has given birth, fallen ill, or admitted to the hospital, please call the church office or let Father Joe know.

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