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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

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 September 9, 2018 Sunday Before the Elevation of the Holy Cross & After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos 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 September 9 th in the Holy Orthodox Church, we continue to celebrate the Nativity of the Theotokos, and we celebrate the Synaxis of the righteous Joachim and Anna. Verses Let Joachim rejoice together with his yoke-mate, who gave birth to spiritual joy for creation. The ninth found the Synaxis of the begetters of God s Mother. Joachim, the son of Barpathir, was of the tribe of Judah and a descendant of King David, to whom God had revealed that the Savior of the world would be born from his seed. Anna was the daughter of Matthan the priest of the tribe of Levi; her family came from Bethlehem. The couple lived at Nazareth in Galilee. They were childless into their old age and all their life they grieved over this; but they fervently prayed to God for a child, humbly trusting in Him. One day, after great humiliation, each prayed separately to God to grant them a child; He answered their prayers. An angel told them that a daughter would be born to them, who would be blessed above all other women. He also told them that she would remain a virgin, would be dedicated to the Lord and live in the Temple, and would give birth to the Savior. Obeying the instructions of the heavenly messenger, Joachim and Anna met at the Golden Gate in Jerusalem. Then, as God promised, a daughter was born to them and they named her Mary. Joachim died a few years later at the age of 80, after his daughter went to live in the Temple. Anna died at the age of 70, two years after her husband. Couples trying to have children invoke this holy couple for intercession. On this day, we also commemorate the Great-martyr Severian of Sebastia; and the Holy Fathers of the Third Ecumenical Council. By the intercessions of Thy Saints, O Christ God, have mercy upon us. Amen. 2

3 O Lord, remember David and all his meekness. Lo, we heard of it at Ephrata; we found it in the fields of the wood. Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God shall help her, and that right early. (Refrain) Glory Both now (Refrain) The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; and He will not turn from it. Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia. There will I make the horn of David to bud; I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. (Refrain) For the Lord hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for His habitation. (Refrain) Glory Both now O, only begotten Son and Word of God (Refrain) TODAY S LITURGY INSERTS THE FIRST ANTIPHON ك ي ف ح ل ف ل لر ب ك ل د ع ت ه و أ ذ ك ر ي ا ر ب د او د و ج د ن اه ف ي و و ن ذ ر ل ه. ه ا إ ن ا س م ع ن ا ب ه ف ي إ ف ر اث ا و ب ق اع الغ اب. )الالزمة( ب ش فاعات والدة اإلله يا مخل ص خل صنا. س ط ها و ف يك ق يل ت الم ف اخ ر ي ا م د ين ة هللا. أهلل في ول ذل ك ل ن ت ت ز عز ع. أهلل ي ع ي ن ها عند ان ب الج الص ب ح. )الالزمة( THE SECOND ANTIPHON ألمجد اآلن )الالزمة( ال ي خ ل ف. إ ن ي م ن ث م ر ة ح ل ف الر ب ل د او د بالحق و ب ط ن ك أ ج ل س ع ل ى ك ر س ي ك. خ ل صنا يا اب ن هللا يا م ن قام م ن بين )الالزمة( األ م وات إذ ن ر ت ل ل ك. ه ل لوييا. ه ن اك أ ن ب ت ل د او د ق ر ن ا ه ي أ ت ل م س يح ي س ر اج ا. )الالزمة( ار ت ض اه ا ل ه م س ك ن ا. ه ي و ن و أل ن الر ب اخ ت ار ص )الالزمة( ألمجد اآلن )الالزمة( THE THIRD ANTIPHON Here will I dwell, for I have desired it. The أ س ك ن أل ن ي إ ي اه ا ه ذ ه ه ي ر اح ت ي إ ل ى األ ب د ه ا ه ن ا Most High hath sanctified His tabernacle. اص ط ف ي ت. أ لع ل ي ق د س م س ك ن ه. ق د وس ه و ه ي ك ل ك Holy is Thy temple, and wonderful in righteousness. ع ج يب أ ن ت ف ي ع د ال ت ك. و TROPARION OF THE NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS (TONE 4) Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed ال د ة اإل ل ه ب ش ر ب الف ر ح ك ل الم س ك ون ة. م يالد ك ي ا و joy to the whole world; for from thee hath أل ن ه م ن ك أ ش ر ق ش م س الع د ل الم س يح إ ل ه ن ا ف ح ل 3

4 dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting. 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. 4 ENTRANCE HYMN OF ORDINARY SUNDAYS Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia. هلم وا لن سج د ونرك ع للمسيح ملك نا وإله نا. خلصنا يا ابن هللا يا من قام م ن بين األموات. إذ نرتل لك هللويا. RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION (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 wast 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. إن الق و ات الم الئك ي ة ظ ه روا على ق ب ر ك ال م و ق ر والح ر اس صاروا كاألموات وم ر ي م و ق ف ت ع ن د الق ب ر طال ب ة ج س د ك الطاه ر ف س ب ي ت الج حيم ول م ت ج ر ب م ن ها وصاد ف ت البتول مان حا الحياة. فيا م ن قام م ن بين األموات يا رب الم ج د ل ك. TROPARION OF THE NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS (TONE 4) Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting. ال د ة اإل ل ه ب ش ر ب الف ر ح ك ل الم س ك ون ة. م يالد ك ي ا و أل ن ه م ن ك أ ش ر ق ش م س الع د ل الم س يح إ ل ه ن ا ف ح ل أ ع ط ان ا ح ي اة أ ب ط ل الم وت و ه ب الب ر ك ة و و الل ع ن ة و أ ب د ي ة. TROPARION OF S. JOACHIM AND ANNA (TONE 2) As we celebrate the remembrance of Thy righteous Ancestors, O Lord our God, through them we beseech Thee to save our souls. أ ع ط ان ا ح ي اة أ ب ط ل الم وت و ه ب الب ر ك ة و و الل ع ن ة و أ ب د ي ة. إن نا م ع ي دون ل ت ذ كار ج د ي ك الص د يقي ن ف ب واس ط ت ه ما ن ب ت ه ل إليك يا ر ب أن ت خل ص ن فوس نا. 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.

5 KONTAKION OF THE NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS (TONE 4) Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness, and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death, O immaculate one, by thy holy Nativity, which thy people, redeemed from the guilt of offenses, celebrate by crying to thee: The barren woman giveth birth to the Theotokos, the nourisher of 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 ن ح و ك :»ألع اق ر ت ل د و صار خ ا ح ي ات ن ا«. 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 Sunday Before the Elevation of the Holy Cross) O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. To Thee, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (6:11-18) Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the Law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. For neither circumcision خل ص يا رب شعب ك وبار ك مي ارث ك إليك يا رب أصرخ الهي. ف ص ل م ن ر سال ة الق د يس بول س الر سول إلى أ ه ل غ الط ي ة. )6:11-18( ة ان ظ روا ما أ ع ظ م الكتابات التي ك ت ب ت ها يا إخ و إليك م ب ي دي* إن كل الذين ي ريدون أ ن ي ر ض وا الج سد ي ل ز م ون ك م أ ن ت خ ت ت ن وا وإن ما ذل ك ب ح سب صليب الم سيح * ألن ل ئ ال ي ض ط ه دوا م ن أجل الذين ي خت ت نون ه م أنف سه م ال ي حف ظ ون الناموس ب ل إن ما ي ريدون أن ت خت ت ن وا ل ي ف ت خ روا ب أ ج ساد ك م * أم ا أنا ف حاشى لي أ ن أف ت خ ر إال ب صليب ر ب ن ا يسوع ص ل ب ت ب ه ص ل ب العال م لي وأنا المسيح الذي ل ل عال م * ألن ه في المسيح ي سوع ل ي س الخ تان ب ش ي ء 5

6 counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all, who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. THE GOSPEL (For the Sunday Before the Elevation of the Holy Cross) The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (3:13-17) The Lord said, No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. اإلن جيل ي ف ص ل ش ريف م ن ب شار ة الق د يس يوح ن ا الب شير والت لميذ الطاه ر. )3:13-17( قال الر ب : ل م ي ص ع د أ ح د إلى الس ماء إال الذي ه و في الس ماء * ن ز ل م ن الس ماء ابن الب ش ر الذي وكما ر ف ع موسى الح ي ة في الب ر ي ة ه ك ذا ي ن ب غي أ ن ي رف ع اب ن الب ش ر * ل ك ي ال ي هل ك ك ل م ن ي ؤم ن ب ه ب ل ت ك ون له الحياة األب د ي ة * ألن ه ه ك ذا أ ح ب حيد ل ك ي ال ي هل ك ك ل هللا العال م ح ت ى ب ذ ل اب ن ه الو ل م م ن ي ؤم ن به ب ل تكون ل ه الحياة األبدي ة * فإن ه ي ر س ل هللا ابن ه الوحيد إلى العال م لي دي ن العال م ب ل ل ي خ ل ص ب ه العال م. Service Schedule وال الق ل ف ب ل الخ ليق ة الجديد ة * وك ل الذين ي س ل ك ون ب ح سب هذا القانون ف ع ليه م سالم ور ح م ة وعلى إس ارئيل هللا * ف ال ي ج ل ب ع ل ي أ ح د أت عابا فيما ب ع د ج سدي س مات الر ب ي سوع* ن ع م ة فإن ي حام ل في ة. آمين. ر ب نا يسوع الم سيح م ع روح ك م أي ها اإلخ و Wed, Sep 12 Paraklesis 7pm Thu, Sep 13 Matins Liturgy for the Holy Cross 6pm 7pm Wed, Sep 26 Paraklesis 7pm Wed, Oct 10 Paraklesis 7pm Wed, Oct 24 Paraklesis 7pm 6

7 HOLY BREAD مازن وسو ازن ريحاني والعائلة. family. Today Mazen & Souzan Rihani and سناء صويص والعائلة. family. Sept 16 th Sana Sweis and إتحاد وسمر ريحاني وعائالتهم. families. Sept 23 rd Etihad & Samar Rihani and COFFEE HOST مازن وسو ازن ريحاني والعائلة. family. Today Mazen & Souzan Rihani and سناء صويص والعائلة. family. Sept 16 th Sana Sweis and إتحاد وسمر ريحاني وعائالتهم. families. Sept 23 rd Etihad & Samar Rihani and CHURCHING Sept 2 nd Churching of Dominic Romeo Fiore, son of Frank & Crystal Fiore. مربوك! الزيارة األولى للطفل دومنك روميو فيوري ابن ف ارنك وكريستال فيوري. Sept 23 rd Churching of Elias Torres, son of Jesse & Deala Torres. BAPTISMS Christyan, son of Linda Raman & Edison Mister. الزيارة أولى للطفل الياس تور س ابن جيسي ودياال تور س. مربوك! كرستيان ابن ليندا رومان وأديسون مستر. Tue, Sep 11: Sat, Sep 15: Sun, Sep 16: Sun, Sep 23: Sat, Sep 29: Sun, Oct 7: Tue, Oct 9: Sat, Oct 13: Sat, Oct 20: Calendar of Events Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm St. George Men s Group Gathering (see ad) Sunday School Teachers Workshop 6pm First Day of Sunday School Choir Rehearsal 1pm (share your talent by joining the choir) Konevets Quartet (Russian) Liturgy Respondents (see flyer) IOCC 5k Walk/Run (see flyer) Adult Education after Liturgy Parish Council Meeting 7:30pm Navy Pier Odyssey Lunch Outing Noon-3pm (see ad) Feed My Starving Children 7-9pm (save the date) 7

8 CONDOLENCES AND MEMORIALS Today The parishioners of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Cicero offer their sincerest condolences to wife Aniseh Hinnawi; children Hanna (Tanya), Emad (Rania) and Nadir (Jessica) Hinnawi; grandchildren Nabeel, Elisia, Lawrence, Elias, Liliana, Mila, Sofia, Evelina, and Anthony Hinnawi; and the extended family on the falling asleep in the Lord of their husband/father/grandfather Nabil H. Hinnawi on August 30, May our Lord be with the family and grant rest to the soul of His servant! Memory Eternal! كهنة وأبناء كنيسة القديس جاورجيوس سيسرو يتقدمون بالتعازي الحارة للسيدة أنيسة زوجة المرحوم نبيل حناوي وأوالدها حنا )تانيا( عماد ( ارنيا( نادر )جاسيكا( وأوالدهم على وفاة زوجها ووالدهم نبيل حناوي. تعازينا إلى عموم آل حناوي. له الرحمة اإللهية ولعائلته الصبر والسلوان! فلي ك ن ذ ك ر ه مؤب دا! Sunday School Starts NEXT WEEK 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! 8

Join us Sunday, September 16 th after Sunday School for the Sunday School Kick-Off BBQ!

Touhy, DesPlaines, IL 60018 Then 1 Saturday per month at 8am date & location TBD Gather for Food,

9 Join us Sunday, September 16 th after Sunday School for the Sunday School Kick-Off BBQ! Sunday School Students eat complimentary. 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 Breakfast men and leaders in the Church Scripture study And more! Contact Fr. Mark Sahady (724) or Steve Bynum (773) for more info. Please NOTE all announcements for inclusion in the St. George Weekly Bulletin must be submitted directly via to office@stgeorgecicero.org or call (708) no later than Wednesday by 4pm. Thank you! 9

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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.

11 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 11

ENGAGING ORTHODOXY 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE What Does it Mean to be Human?

discuss the mystery of the human person formed in the image of God, and

12:30 P.M., Chicago, IL North Park University, Anderson Chapel 3225 W.

Bradley Nassif at bnassif@northpark.edu or (773) 244-6213 RESPONDENTS Dr.

Mary of the Lake Seminary KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 9:35 A.M. 10:05 A.M. Bishop Anthony Michaels Antiochian Orthodox Church 10:35 A.

Perry Hamalis Professor of Religious Studies, North Central College 11:35 A.M.

12 ENGAGING ORTHODOXY 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE What Does it Mean to be Human? A panel of leading Eastern Orthodox theologians and ethicists will gather to discuss the mystery of the human person formed in the image of God, and contemporary challenges facing the Church Saturday, October 6, :30 A.M. 12:30 P.M., Chicago, IL North Park University, Anderson Chapel 3225 W. Foster Ave. MODERATOR Dr. Bradley Nassif North Park University Contact Dr. Bradley Nassif at bnassif@northpark.edu or (773) RESPONDENTS Dr. William Abraham Southern Methodist University Dr. Matthew Levering St. Mary of the Lake Seminary KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 9:35 A.M. 10:05 A.M. Bishop Anthony Michaels Antiochian Orthodox Church 10:35 A.M. 11:05 A.M. Dr. Perry Hamalis Professor of Religious Studies, North Central College 11:35 A.M. 12:05 P.M. Dr. Nicole Roccas Professor of Orthodox Studies, Trinity College (Toronto) Please Join Us! Free Admission 12

13 Navy Pier Odyssey Lunch Outing $100/person Payment due by Sunday, September 9 th For Reservations, contact Linda Bynum (773) Saturday, October 13, noon 3pm Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago) 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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January 13, The Sunday after the Theophany of Christ

January 13, The Sunday after the Theophany of Christ January 13, 2019 The Sunday after the Theophany of Christ As the World celebrates the New Year, we Orthodox Christians also celebrate the Baptism of Christ, the Appearance of God, the Great Blessing of