SUNDAY AFTER THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

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1 V. Rev. Father Nabil L. Hanna, Pastor (317) E. 116th Street Fishers, Indiana (317) Rev. James A. Childs, Deacon (317) A Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest TONE 4 SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 EOTHINON 2 SUNDAY AFTER THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS EUMENIOS THE WONDERWORKER, BISHOP OF GORTYNA MARTYR ARIADNE OF PHRYGIA 1 ST ANTIPHON (PSALM LXX) My God, my God, look upon me; why hast Thou forsaken me? Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us. The words of my transgressions are far from my salvation. Refrain O my God, I cry in the daytime, but Thou hearest not. Refrain But Thou, the Praise of Israel, dwellest in the sanctuary. Refrain Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Refrain Schedule of Regular Weekly Services Sundays: Matins, 8:50 AM Divine Liturgy, 10 AM Wednesdays: Vespers, 6:30 PM Saturdays: Confession: After Saturday Vespers During Sunday Matins Or by Appointment Great Vespers, 5 PM Remember to turn cell phones off! See Calendar for Feast Days and Other Weekday Services Scheduled Order for Holy Communion A Warm Welcome to Our Guests Members of the Orthodox Church age seven and above must prepare for Holy Communion with a recent confession, prayer, fasting from all food and drink from midnight (unless medical condition preclude it), being in church before the Epistle and Gospel readings, and being at peace with everyone. We are glad you are worshipping with us. Please note that Holy Communion is limited to members of the Orthodox Church in good standing, who have prepared with prayer, fasting and confession. As there are NO CHURCH SCHOOL classes today, children should sit with their parents and come to Communion with them. An usher will dismiss your row from the center aisle. Then return to your place by a side aisle for the prayers of thanksgiving and the final blessing and dismissal. Please let choir members pass when they come down for Communion. For all others though we cannot share Communion with you, since it is an expression of membership and full unity in faith you are welcome to come forward after the dismissal, receive a blessing and partake of the blessed bread (in the large bowls). Please also sign our guest book, and introduce yourself to Fr. Nabil during the coffee hour. You may inquire with him how you can become a member.

2 O God, why hast Thou cast us off forever? 2 ND ANTIPHON (PSALM 73.1, 2, 12 LXX) Refrain: O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh, save us, who sing unto Thee: Alleluia. Remember Thy congregation, which Thou hast purchased of old. Refrain This is Mount Zion wherein Thou hast dwelt. Refrain God is our King of before the ages: working salvation in the midst of the earth. 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 and Word of God. 3 RD ANTIPHON: APOLYTIKION OF THE FEAST AS REFRAIN (PSALM LXX; TONE 1) The Lord reigneth, let the people rage; He sitteth upon the cherubim, let the earth be moved. Refrain: O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all adversaries, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thine Estate. The Lord is great in Zion; and He is high above all the people. Refrain Let them give thanks to Thy great Name, for it is holy. Refrain ENTRANCE HYMN (TONE 2) Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, save us, who sing unto Thee: Alleluia. APOLYTIKIA AFTER THE ENTRANCE 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 Troparion of the Resurrection (Tone 4) broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy. O Lord, save Thy people. Troparion of the Cross (Tone 1) As Deliverer of captives and Defender of the poor, Healer of the infirm, Champion of kings, victorious Troparion St. George (Tone 4, Russian) Great-Martyr George, intercede with Christ, our God, for our souls salvation. Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will wast lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that Kontakion for the Cross (Tone 4) with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

3 SCRIPTURE LESSONS Prokeimenon (Tone 7; Psalm 98.5, 1 LXX) How magnified are Thy works, O LORD! In Wisdom hast Thou made them all. Verse: Bless the LORD, O my soul! Epistle of Saint Paul to the Galatians ( ; Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross) 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, be-cause by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a 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. Gospel According to St. Mark ( ; Sunday after the Elevation of the Cross) THE LORD SAID, If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel s will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels. And He said to them, Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power. HOLY OBLATIONS AND PRAYER REQUESTS By Daniela Barb, for the health of Lorena, Elena and Selena, and in memory of Dumitru. By Roye M. Gaha, eternal flowers for Loretta Wilson and Venice Apap. By Ludmila Woodward, for the health of Victoria Mesalam, Natalie Ashanin, Aristotle Nicolaides, Patrica Beauchamp, Stephen Baranyk, Vasil, Nicol, Norfalie, Vada, Viorica, Nicholie, Nichita, and in memory of Gerardo Reyes, Maria, Simeon, Jon and Marioara By Janet and Edin Wahl, for the health of Duane Wahl on the occasion of his 70th birthday, and eternal flowers for Richard Arbuckle. By Oussama, Liza and Gabriella Nahas, for the health of Christina Cataldo, Liza s aunt/godmother. By Milo and Marylou Chelovitz, for the health of Victoria Mesalam. By Imad and Haya Bannourah, for the health of Haya s mother, Leila Baboul. A sign-up sheet for baking and offering the prosphora (altar bread) is posted on the bulletin board, next to the elevator. You can also contact Thelma Hoover at (317) A N N O U N CEMENTS PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP AFTER THE LITURGY Coffee hour is hosted today by the Festival Committee.

4 The sign-up sheet for hosting coffee hour is on the bulletin board next to the elevator. We need people to sign up for the regular coffee hour as well as for the Church School snack. (Something simple is all that s expected, though you re welcome to do more for a special occasion.) REMEMBERING ST. THEKLA The women of our parish invite everyone to join in celebrating the memory of their Patron, the First Woman Martyr and Equal to the Apostles. The Ladies will also offer Dinner after Liturgy next Sunday: pork loin, rice, green beans salad, dessert. Free-will offerings are appreciated. LITURGY SATURDAY, SEP. 24, 10 AM: ST. THEKLA السبت 24 سبتمبر \ ايلول القد اس باللغة العربية: القديسة مار ثقال 10 صباحا One Saturday a month we offer the Liturgy in Arabic Liturgy as a ministry to some of our recent immigrants. ADULT EDUCATION IS CRUCIAL TO OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE We will resume our parish adult education classes September 28, after the Festival, on Wednesdays. Two classes to choose from: Introduction to the Orthodox Faith Class specifically focusing on how we understand the Bible and use it. Taught by Fr. Nabil Hanna Study of the Book of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. Taught by Dn. James Childs We will begin with Vespers at 6:30 pm. Classes will run from 7:00-8:30. LET S WRAP UP OUR FESTIVAL ASAP We know everyone wants to have accurate results on our festival as soon as possible. To make that happen: Return to Vicki Mesalam unused festival coupons and the money from what you sold. Turn in bills for items you may have paid ASAP. We will not honor them after October 10. METROPOLITAN JOSEPH TO MAKE FIRST VISIT TO OUR PARISH Along with our own Bishop Anthony, they will help us mark our Parish 90 th Anniversary. Saturday, October 8: Lunch meeting with the Knights of St. George Meeting with Teen SOYO, 3 pm Meeting with Church School, 4 pm Great Vespers, 5 pm Parish 90 th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Sunday, October 9: Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Anniversary Brunch Dinner with member of the Order of St. Ignatius

5 PARISH PRAYER LIST Please include in your daily prayers the following those struggling with acute illness and those newly departed this life from our parishioners and those for whom they have requested our prayers. (Names are kept for 40 days, the date indicated after the name, and may be renewed upon request of the patient/family.) LIVING Metropolitan Paul and Archbishop John Fr. Philip Lashbrook, Kokomo, 10/5 Kenneth Hanna, Clearvista Rehab., 10/28 Timothy Ott, 10/23 Natalie Ashanin, Marquette Manor Health Center, 10/1 Victoria Mesalam, 9/21 Stephen Baranyk, 9/16 Thomas Ward, John s brother, 10/9 Tyra Montgomery, friend of Rick Gann, 10/8 Kh. Carole Hackney, Evansville, 10/8 Kh. Charlotte Smith, hospitalized in Michigan, 10/6 Olga Illyn and Julia Preis, friends of Natalie Ashanin, 10/6 Presbytera Zoe Denas, friend of Kh. Elaine, 9/29 Matthew Cooper and Dawn Michaelis, friends of Claire Dickinson, 9/29 Roger Dickinson, Brian s father, 9/29 Edwin Jankura Sr., Barbara Mitchell s father, 9/28 Billie Sheppard, friend of Rick Gann, 9/27 Donald Moffitt, cousin of Tony and Wanda Nasser, 9/23 Messai Belayneh, on medical mission in Ivory Coast Persecuted Christians and All people suffering violence, captivity, flooding or homelessness throughout the world DEPARTED Fr. Matthew Gilbert, friend of Kh. Elaine, 10/17 Kh. Loretta Wilson, 10/5 Sister Emilia, Will Earl s grandmother, 10/2 Venice Apap, Roye Gaha s sister, 10/2 Tank Hale, friend of Issa and Sharon Mustaklem, 9/23 Khalid Jabara, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 9/21 All victims of violence in Syria and everywhere ST. GEORGE PARISH CALENDAR Sun. 18 Mon. 19 Tue. 20 Wed. 21 Thu. 22 Sat. 24 Sun. 25 Tue. 27 Wed. 28 Thu. 29 September 2016 Brunch Teardown Church School staff, 7 pm Parish Council, 7 pm Choir practice, 6:30 pm FOCUS Breakfast, 9:30 am at St. John Church Divine Liturgy in Arabic, 10 am Great Vespers and Confession, 5 pm Choir practice, 9 am Church School St. Thekla Dinner BSU OCF Campus ministry meeting and dinner, 6:30 pm at Campus Christian House, Muncie Adult Christian Studies, 7 pm Intro to the Orthodox Faith The Epistle to the Hebrews Choir practice, 6:30 pm October 2016 God Bless Chairman, Riyad Bannourah, Assistant Chairman, Scott Arbuckle All the Booth Chairmen and all Who Worked at the Festival this weekend and for months in preparation! We appreciate you and ask God to Grant You Many Years! Sat. 1 Sun. 2 Wed. 5 Great Vespers and Confession, 5 pm Choir practice, 9 am Church School Ladies of St. George meeting Adult Christian Studies, 7 pm Intro to the Orthodox Faith The Epistle to the Hebrews See the full calendar and the latest additions and updates at