St. George Orthodox Cathedral Bulletin - July 12, 2017 Published Weekly St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA 01604 Saint George Orthodox Cathedral Rev. Fr. Milad Selim, Dean Rev. Archdn. Seraphim Solof Rev. Dn. Anthony Payne We are happy to welcome visitors to the Orthodox Church. We are blessed by your presence. Because the Orthodox Church understands communion to be the union of its membership, only those Orthodox Christians who have prepared properly should approach the chalice for communion. Those who belong to other communions, but would like to come into the Orthodox Church, should speak to one of our clergy to begin preparation. Thank you for your respect and understanding. Office 30 Anna Street Worcester, MA 01604 Telephone: (508) 752-9150 Fax: (508) 753-5623 E-mail: office@stgeorgeworcester.org Web page: www.stgeorgeworcester.org Pastor s Contact fr.milad.selim@gmail.com Hall Rental Information The Hall at St. George: 508-752-9150 TONE: 5 EOTHINON: 6 VESPERS: CHURCH SCHOOL: MATINS: CONFESSION: DIVINE LITURGY: 5 PM SUMMER BREAK 9 AM 9:15-9:45 AM 10 AM Sunday July 16, 2017 ALTAR SERVERS: All boys are eligible to serve during the summer months. Come to the Altar NO LATER than 10:00AM for the start of Liturgy and see Dr. Wood. Please dress appropriately including dress shoes and tie.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus (3:8-15) Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew (5:14-19) The Lord said to His Disciples: You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FIVE Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection. APOLYTIKION OF THE HOLY FATHERS IN TONE EIGHT Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee. KONTAKION FOR ORDINARY SUNDAYS IN TONE TWO O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Announcements Golf Tournament Update: The golf tournament is rescheduled for August 31st at the same time. Dinner will follow the tournament at the Cathedral as previously scheduled. We have a couple more spots available for golfers, contact Mike Dowd or Cathedral Office: 508-752-9150. From Fr. Milad: - If you would like your home or business blessed, please contact me directly and I ll be more than happy to arrange a time that works with your family. - If you or a loved one are ill and would like a pastoral visit, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Book Club: On summer break and will reconvene in September. Holy Trinity's Annual Fundraiser 11th Annual Food and Wine Fest, Thursday, October 19, 2017 5:30-8:30pm at St. George Orthodox Cathedral. Watch for details to follow! Check out Holy Trinity's Spring Newsletter at htnr.net/blog Save the Date: Aita Al Fokhar Reunion Foundation National Convention of 2017 will be held in Charleston, West Virginia September 1-3. Please contact office at (508) 752-9150 for more information. Men s Club: Our next meeting is Thursday July 27, 2017. More information to follow. The Cathedral Office s summer hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm and will be closed on Fridays June 30 th - August 25 th. If you need to contact someone in the office, please email stgeorgeworc@gmail.com, or call (508) 752-9150 Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm for the summer. You can always leave a message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you and I wish you all a happy and healthy summer. All my best, Jaime
St. Nicholas Gift Shop We are accepting Credit Cards and Debit Cards. We have Gift Certificates Available. Be sure to visit our gift shop! If you are looking for a great book for your summer reading, we have over 60 new books in stock for all ages. Also new merchandise has arrived great gifts for all occasions. We have Children s Games, Children s Books, Children s Coloring Books, Cook Books, Cards, Jewelry, Rings, Faberge Style Pendants, Crystal and Enamel Brooch, Sacramental Gifts, Icons, Guided Icons, Sacramental Candles, Oil Lamps, Home Censers, Incense, Wicks, Night Lights, Sun Catcher, Icon Magnets, Music CD s, Ceramics, DVD S, Wall Crosses, Books, Wind Chimes, Russian Wood Churches, Tapestries large and small, and MUCH MORE AT REASONABLE PRICES!!!
You can support our FMSC event by buying a raffle ticket! 100% of these proceeds go directly to our event! Contact the Cathedral Office at (508) 752 9150 or stgeorgeworc@gmail.com We are more than 50% to our goal, please donate today!
TRISAGION PRAYERS AND HOLY KURBAN IN LOVING MEMORY OF: - Chahine Kassis (7 years), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, always in our hearts and minds from the Kassis family PRAYERS OF OBLATION IN LOVING MEMORY OF: - Our beloved grandfather, grandmother and uncles, Mikhayel, Noura, Nicola, and George Kassis, may their memory be eternal from the Kassis family - Margaret George from Marjorie and Alfred Haddad - Vart Kes Mendilian from Serge Mendilian and family - Azzy Wood and all the deceased members of the Wood family from Patricia, Dr. George, Lynn, Matthew and Andrew Wood PRAYERS OF OBLATION FOR THE HEALTH OF: - Fr. Milad and Kh. Nichole and family, George Farrah, on his 92nd birthday, Michael and Joan Bernert and family, Bill and Mary Ann Abodeely and family, Philip and Gulay Saliba and family, Assaad and Leslie Nasr and family from Najib and Elaine Saliba - Andrew and Ann Ansara and family and Susan Ansara from Elias, Lee, Bella, and Lily Daher - Catherine Abdelmaseh Delnore and Rachel Abdelmaseh Mahassel on their May and July birthdays from Mary Ellen Swydan Coffee Hour is sponsored in loving memory of Chahine Kassis by the Kassis Family. Join us on August 12, 2017 to pack 100,000 meals! Registration for this event is open!! Register through the link on our website stgeorgeworcester.org Shifts are filling up fast, so please sign up for your preferred shift as soon as possible! Shifts available: 8-10 am (8 spots left!) 11am-1pm (43 spots open) 1:30-3:30pm (101 spots open)