Thomas Sunday. Icon of Saint Thomas and the Lord

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1 Thomas Sunday Icon of Saint Thomas and the Lord

2 Vigil Vesper/Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom for Thomas Sunday Saturday, April 7, 2018 Vigil Vesper/Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Begins on Pg. 104 in Green Book After Blessed is the kingdom Christ is risen Pg 164 Psalm 140 Tone 1 Pg 1 Handout (Music) Psalm 140 Pg 114 Green Book Vesper Hymns Beginning with #3 Because with Tone 1 Pg 1 Handout (Music) Prokimenon (Thomas Sunday) Tone 3 Pg 4 Handout (Music) Alleluia (Thomas Sunday) Tone 8 Pg 4 Handout (Music) Magnification The Angel Exclaimed Pg 4 Handout (Music) Paschal Our Father Pg 5 Handout (Music) Communion Hymn Version D Pg 6 Handout (Music) Christ is risen Once in place of Blessed is He who comes & We have seen the true light... Christ is risen Three times in place of May our mouth be filled & Blessed be the name Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom for Thomas Sunday Sunday, April 8, 2018 After Blessed is the kingdom Christ is risen Pg 164 Hymn of the Incarnation Version A Pg 18 Third Antiphon Pg 22 Entrance Hymn Pg 25 Troparion (Thomas Sunday) Tone 7 Pg 175 Kontakion (Thomas Sunday) Tone 8 Pg 176 Holy God Version A Pg 27 Prokimenon (Thomas Sunday) Tone 3 Pg 176 Alleluia (Thomas Sunday) Tone 8 Pg 176 Let us Who Mystically Version A Pg 42 Nicene Creed Version A Pg 51 Magnification The Angel Exclaimed Pg 167 Paschal Our Father Pg 167 Communion Hymn (Pascha) Version A Pg 177 Instead of Blessed is He who comes Christ is risen (Once) Pg 170 Instead of We have seen the True Light Christ is risen (Once) Pg 170 Instead of May our mouth be filled Christ is risen (3 Times) Pg 170 Instead of Blessed Be the Name Christ is risen (3 Times) Pg 170 Instead of Glory to the Father Christ is risen & Lord have mercy Pg 90 After the Dismissal- Priest sings Christ is risen Once People Respond And to us He granted Pg 170

3 Sun 4/8 4:00 pm 9:00 am Mon 4/9 8:00 am This weeks Liturgical Schedules Thomas Sunday Dominic by Carol D Alessio Intention of Parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral Breaking of Artos Bread The Holy Martyr Eupsychius +John Sarsany by Debbie Richardson Festal Tone Fr. Joe Fr. Diodoro Fr. Joe Tues 4/10 8:00 am Wed 4/11 8:00 am Thurs 4/12 Fri 4/13 9:00 am Sat 4/14 The Holy Martyrs Terence, Pompey and their Companions +John Sarsany by Debbie Richardson The Holy Martyr Antipas, Bishop of Pergamum in Asia Confessor Basil, Bishop of Parium No Morning Divine Liturgy The Holy Priest-Martyr Artemon and His Companions +John Sarsany by Debbie Richardson Our Holy Father Martin, Pope of Rom No Morning Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Myrrh Bearing Woman Dominic by Carol D Alessio Intention of Parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral Fr. Joe Msgr. Kevin Fr. Joe Festal Tone Fr. Joe Fr. David Special Intentions: Erwin Armada, Barbara Dugan, Joanie Mahar, Helen Furka, Vincent Rice, McCarthy Family, Marti Lopez, Kathleen Linkowsky, Betty Geletey, Richard Gable, Robert King, Ann Ryan, Chris Faix, Robyn Foy and Elaine Browne, Mark Chapa, Mike Chapa and Iliana Villegas.

4 May the Lord rest His healing hand on His servants and hear their requests: Mary Rabayda, Jane Walsh, Steve Durkit, Dorothy Dumnich, Richard Reese, Chris Balsz, Sr. Christopher OSBM, Dorothy Bezeredi, Carlene Eneroth, Fred Way, Sharon White, Nancy Sandrock, Marlene Rolling, Bob Dugan, Cathy Milko, Michael Dougherty, Widad Butty, Clementina Mendoza, Nicholas Stefaniak Sr., Mary Popovich, Dan Palaschak, Michael Sherwood, Christina Toth, Liz Kol, Evelyn Sopiak, Deacon Craig Anderson, Nicholas Toth, Michelle Montalvo, Nicholas Oprendek, Dennis Milko, Karen Kol, Gabriel Papke, Audrey Bacha, Kathleen Wursta, Fr. Andriy Chriovsky, Kari Hill ANNOUNCEMENTS 2018 BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY BISHOP S APPEAL The assessed household goal is $ If you have not made your pledge yet, we encourage you to do so. Your pledge is an expression of your solidarity with the Eparchy of Phoenix. The funds are used to support the spiritual and financial administrative needs of the Eparchy. Remember that you can use your credit card to make payments for your pledge. Please remember to make your check to the Eparchy of Phoenix. Thank you! ONLINE GIVING IS HERE! Please go to our website. and press the donate button. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10) Here are reasons to sign up for Electronic Giving: 1) No need to write checks or bring cash to church. 2) More secure than checks. 3) All contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement with date of settlement. 4) IT COSTS YOU NOTHING. Online Giving is offered for Both St Stephens Byzantine Cathedral & the Eparchy of Phoenix. FROZEN FOOD FOR SALE- There is frozen food which was extra inventory for the Lenten Fish Fry Dinners. Here is the list of available products: $2.50 for 8 oz. Cod per piece, $18 for Breaded Shrimp In 3 lb. box, $17 for Boston Clam Chowder in 8 lb. bag and $6.00 for 5 lb. bag of Seasoned Fries. For more information/purchases see Dolores Sugent or call her at ADVERTISING & GREETINGS IN PARISH 50TH JUBILEE BOOKLET- We are in the process of preparing the 50th Jubilee Booklet. There will be the opportunity for businesses, churches and parishioners to sponsor an ad or greeting in the booklet. The donation for a full page will be $200.00, $ for a half page, $50.00 for a quarter page and $25.00 for listing of names under the heading patrons. EVANGELIZATION SEMINAR FOLLOW-UP: Several parishioners made a request that we have another session on evangelization. Their observations about the last one were viable, they said they enjoyed the session but thought it was a bit rushed and would like to get some preparation material a week or so before the session. So we will have the follow-up on Sunday, May 20 during the coffee social after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy.

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Cont d ByzanTeen Rally The ByzanTeen Rally will be on Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8 at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Forms are available from Fr. Diodoro or Fr. Joe. The registration fee is $310 per person early-bird registration received before May 1, 2018 and $335 per person for registration received May 1 through June 16, REGISTRATION DEADLINE Friday, June 15, 10 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time The NON-REFUNDABLE payment is to be included in FULL with the Registration Form, the Confidential Medical History and Authorization Form, the Travel Info Form, and other required information. Please make check payable to ByzanTEEN Youth Rally Mail forms and Payment to: ByzanTEEN Youth Rally 2018 Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh 66 Riverview Ave Pittsburgh, PA SMALL MEN S GROUP FELLOWSHIP- St. Stephen s is forming a Small Men s Group Fellowship. All men 18 and over are invited to join us. We will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 7:00 am until 8:30 am in the Church. Besides studying the scripture, these men share their faith and challenges as they look to Jesus for strength. The group will begin meeting in May. For more information contact Fr. Diodoro by phone at UPCOMING EPARCHIAL SPECIAL COLLECTION: Catholic Home Mission Appeal This special eparchial collection will take place on Sat/Sun. April 28/ Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses/eparchies. The Subcommittee on the Catholic Home Missions funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry within ethnic groups. Grant funds are available to dioceses and eparchies for these purposes on an annual application basis. Proceeds: 100 % to the Office of National Collections Catholic Home Missions Appeal

6 This Week s Candle Intention Eternal Lamp- Parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral Resurrection: Infirmed of our Parish Our Weekly Gifts to the Lord May the Lord bless your kindness and generosity! Holy Thursday/62 Good Friday/100 Easter Vigil/70 Easter Sunday/180 Tithes: $1, Candles: $72.00 Easter Flowers: $50.00 Holydays: $ Bishop s Appeal: $ Holy Land Collection: $ Easter Offering: $2, Catholic Home Missions Collection: $5.00 Total: $5, Coming Events Mark Your Calendars Sunday, April 8- GCU Meeting after the 9:00 Divine Liturgy Sunday, April 15- Parish 50th Jubilee Meeting after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Sunday, April 15-Photos of Parishioners for 50th Jubilee Book & Pictorial Directory In the Foyer of the Parish Hall after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Saturday, April 21- Photos of Parishioners for 50th Jubilee Book & Pictorial Directory In Chapel below the Main Church Building after the 4:00 PM Vigil Vesper/Liturgy Sunday, April 22- Photos of Parishioners for 50th Jubilee Book & Pictorial Directory In the Foyer of the Parish Hall after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Sunday, April 28- Parishioners April Birthday & Anniversaries Pot Luck & Cake Social Sunday, May 6- ECF Graduations & ECF Picnic after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy (All Parishioners are Encouraged & Cordially Invited to Attend) Sunday, May 13- GCU Mother s Day Breakfast after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Sunday, May 20- Evangelization Seminar Follow-Up Session (At the Request of Parishioners) In Parish Hall after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Friday, June 22- Sunday, June 24- Myrrh-Bearers Retreat: Theotokos: Model of Grace

7 EPISTLE READING ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 5:12-20 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon s Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed. Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. Go, stand in the temple courts, he said, and tell the people all about this new life. Antipascha: St Thomas Sunday THOMAS SUNDAY GOSPEL READING JOHN 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you! After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you. And with that he breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven. Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the dis-

8 ciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord! But he said to them, Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe. A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you! Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe. Thomas said to him, My Lord and my God! Then Jesus told him, Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Some icons depicting this event are inscribed The Doubting Thomas. This is incorrect. In Greek, the inscription reads, The Touching of Thomas. The Slavonic inscription is, The Belief of Thomas. When Saint Thomas touched the Life-giving side of the Lord, he no longer had any doubts. This day is also known as Antipascha. This does not mean opposed to Pascha, but in place of Pascha. Beginning with this first Sunday after Pascha, the Church dedicates every Sunday of the year to the Lord s Resurrection. Sunday is called Resurrection in Russian, and the Lord s Day in Greek. Significance of Artos Bread The significance of the artos is that it serves to remind all Christians of the events connected with the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. While still living on earth, the Lord called Himself the Bread of Life, saying: I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and He who believes in Me shall never thirst (John 6:35). After His Resurrection, more than once Jesus appeared to His disciples, ate before them and blessed their own food. For example, as evening fell on the first day of His Resurrection, He was recognized in Emmaus by two of His disciples as He blessed and broke bread (Luke 24:13-35). On the 40th day after His Resurrection, the Lord ascended into heaven, and His disciples and followers found comfort in their memories of the Lord: they recalled His every word, His every step and His every action. When they met for common prayer, they would partake of the Body and Blood of Christ, remembering the Last Supper. When they sat down to an ordinary meal, they would leave a place at the head of the table empty for the invisibly present Lord and would lay bread on that place. Remembering this custom of the Apostles, the Fathers of the Church made it their custom to put out the Artos at the Paschal Feast in memory of the appearances of the Risen Lord to His disciples, and also in memory of the fact that the Lord Who suffered and was resurrected for our justification has made Himself the true Bread of Life and is invisibly present in His church always, to the close of the age (Matthew 28:20). Whereas special Paschal breads, called kulichi are broken and eaten on the first day of Pascha, the Artos is kept whole throughout the whole of Bright Week as a reminder of the presence of the Risen Savior in the midst of those who believe in Him and is only divided and distributed on Saturday. In this way Bright Week begins and ends with the eating of especially baked and blessed bread. The Artos may also be compared to the unleavened bread of the Old Testament, of which ancient Israel, delivered from their captivity in the land of Egypt, ate during the week of the Passover (Ex. 12:15-20). As Cyril, Bishop of Turov, who lived during the 12th Century in Russia, said in a sermon for the Sunday after Pascha:

9 Even as the Jews bore the unleavened bread upon their heads out of Egypt through the desert (Exodus 12:34) until they had crossed the Red Sea, after which they dedicated the bread to God, divided it amongst all their host, and having all eaten thereof, became...terrible to their enemies, even so do we, saved by our Resurrected Lord from the captivity of that Pharaoh of the mind, the Devil, bear forth the blessed bread the Artos from the day of the Resurrection of Christ and, finally, having dedicated this bread to God, we eat of it and preserve it to the health of body and soul. It is a custom among Russian Orthodox Christians to this day to keep a portion of the artos throughout the year and with due reverence and faith to eat of it in time of illness or distress. This is eaten, often together with a drink of Holy Water, which had been blessed at the Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord.

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11 Thomas Sunday April 8, 2018 Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen! Welcome to Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral. We are delighted you have come to pray with us. Our Church follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospel and passed on to us through the teachings of the Holy Apostles and Holy Tradition. Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral 8141 North 16th Street, Front Sunday Divine Liturgy Phoenix, Arizona Saturday 4:00 PM Office: Fax Sunday 9:00 AM Website Weekday Services See Bulletin Served by: Most Rev. John S. Pazak, C.Ss.R., Bishop Most Reverend Gerald N. Dino, Bishop Emeritus Very Rev. Diodoro Mendoza, Rector Rev. Joseph Hutsko, Vice-Rector Very Rev. Archpriest David M. Petras, Retired Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe, In Residence Deacon John Montalvo - Deacon James Danovich - Deacon Adam Lowe Parish Advisory Council Served by: Parish Finance Council Served by: Mary Beth Foster Sean Grimes Peyton Becktold John Surmay Dolores Sugent Jessica Kostyun Joanie Mahar Basil Rabayda Nicholas Stefaniak III Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe Incorruptible but Touchable Eastern Christian Bulletin Service -- PO Box Fairfax, VA Ph: Fax: