July 22, 2018 SUNDAY OF MARY MAGDALENE, MYRRH-BEARER AND EQUAL-TO-THE-APOSTLES

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1 HOLY TRANSFIGURATION ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH 28 W 770 Warrenville Road, Warrenville, Illinois a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest Church Office phone: Fr. Wilbur s office phone: Metropolitan JOSEPH +Bishop ANTHONY Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth Dn. Jeremy Finzel In the saints that are in His earth has the Lord been wondrous. He delights in them. You will fill me with gladness in your presence; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. from Psalm 15 July 22, 2018 SUNDAY OF MARY MAGDALENE, MYRRH-BEARER AND EQUAL-TO-THE-APOSTLES 9:00 AM ORTHROS Resurrectional Theotokian 1 Doxology 1 Troparion 2 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY Troparion of St. Mary Magdalene: When Christ God had been born for our sakes from the Virgin, thou didst faithfully follow Him, keeping His statutes and heeding His sacred laws, O august Mary Madgalene. Hence, as we today observe thy holy remembrance, we receive the loosing of our sins and transgressions through thy holy prayers for us. Homily classes are offered in the parish house for children ages 3 7. Mothers of infants and toddlers are invited to make use of either the great room or the baby room in the back of the nave where they will be able to see the service through the large window and hear the service by means of a speaker that has been installed.

2 11:45 AM Agape Meal Throughout the month of July we are depending on those whose last names begin with A J to bring the food and help clean up the great room. THANK YOU, EVERYONE. Tuesday, 7:00 PM Thursday, 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Friday, 6:30 PM Wheaton Saturday, 5 7 PM Saturday, 5:00 PM Great Vespers THIS WEEK Parish Council in the great room Work Morning Choir and Chanters Dinner and Rehearsal at the Ellsworths, 1462 Huntleigh Court, Annual Community Block Party providing Back to School supplies in the community 6:00 PM Confession Providing the Holy Bread today: Kh. Jean next Sunday: Les and Jill Wolf FOR PRAYER: For Natasha Lewis undergoing medical tests For Barb Nassif and Gus Karantzis dealing with advanced cancer For Mary Cuceu For Mariana Cuceu For Beverly Meyer Our college students: Paul Cline, Katrina Lackey, Maria Lewis and Melanie Nassif DEACONESS This week we celebrate these special days in our parish: Peter and Lana Kokayeff 42 nd Anniversary on Wednesday Brad Nassif Birthday on Wednesday Sbdn Joseph Birthday on Wednesday Bonnie Parisek Name Day today, MARY MAGDALENE Magdalena Taggart Name Day today, MARY MAGDALENE Pia Wolf Name Day on Wednesday, OLYMPIA THE

3 THE THEOTOKOS Anna Alcott Name Day on Wednesday, ANNA, MOTHER OF GOD GRANT YOU MANY YEARS! It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that we announce the newest member of our parish: ARSENY JULIAN SMITH was born on Friday, July 13 to Nick and Johanna Smith joining his sister, Mariam The family s new address is: 5385 Burr Oak Road, Lisle IL Please keep Nick and Johanna in your daily prayers as they bring up their children in the love and wisdom of the Lord, making their home a little Church, as St. John Chrysostom said. MINISTRY BEYOND OUR PARISH Our parish supports the following ministries through our tithes and offerings: Missionaries in Albania, Nathan and Gabriela Hoppe Aurora Lifespring Shelter for Women and Children Antiochian Archdiocese of North America Annual Community Back-to-School Party Warrenville Youth and Family Services Food for Hungry People Campaign Midwest Antiochian Diocese Ancient Faith Radio Jesus will say, Inasmuch as you did it for one of the least of these My brethren, you did it for Me. Matthew 25:40

4 LOOKING FORWARD Sunday, July 29 FEAST OF THE PROCESSION OF THE HOLY CROSS Annual Church Picnic at the Alcotts (non-fasting) 4:00 PM Gathering 5:00 PM Food is served 7:00 PM Report by Casey Clardy on her recent mission in Guatemala 7:30 PM Compline Again this year the Alcotts have generously offered to provided meats (brats, hot dogs, hamburgers), buns and condiments. Each family is asked to bring one item from this list: *a large salad (green, coleslaw, pasta, potato, etc.) *baked beans *veggie tray *fruit tray Singles are asked to bring a 2 liter beverage and a large bag of chips. Ice cream and toppings will be provided for making your own sundaes. Tuesday, July 31, 7:00 PM MID-WEEK FELLOWSHIP REPORT FROM RECENT STUDIES IN ISRAEL, MELANIE NASSIF Children s Bible Hour, Compline, Refreshments (non-fasting) Sat. and Sun., August 4 and 5 FEAST OF THE HOLY TRANSFIGURATION with +Bishop ANTHONY Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 PM FEAST OF THE DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS Agape Meal follows (fasting) Tuesday, August 21, 7:00 PM MID-WEEK FELLOWSHIP MISSION IN ALBANIA, ROGER AND CRYS CROCKER Children s Bible Hour, Compline, Refreshments (non-fasting)

5 Tuesday, August 28, 6:30 PM FEAST OF THE PROPHET AND BAPTIST JOHN Agape Meal follows (non-fasting) Thurs. Sat., October TOUCHSTONE CONFERENCE: FATHERHOOD AND THE RESTORATION OF CULTURE at Trinity International University, Deerfield