2017 St. George Church Staff and Organizations November 5, 2017 Tone 5 / Eothinon 11 Pastor The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh Assistant Pastor Rev. Joseph Landino Deacon Thomas Underwood Sub-Deacon Peter Attar Altar Boy Captain George Khallouf Administrative Committee The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh, Chairman Rev. Joseph Landino Elias Gharzouzi, Vice Chairman Albert Bitar, Treasurer George Nassoor, Secretary Fred Davis Robert Mimari Nasser Sabbagh Dave Davis Office Administrator Donna Becker Custodian Adnan Sabbagh Building/Planning The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh, Pastor Rev. Joseph Landino, Ass t. Pastor Dave Davis, Chair George Nassoor, Co-Chair Choir Gail Ortner, Director Members: Khouria Minerva Sabbagh Khouria Mary Landino Delores Edwards Christina Attar Jouhayna Al-Amm David T. Davis Amjad Khalil George Nassoor Marwan Sabbagh Chanters Marwan Sabbagh Hanna Sayegh Ladies Altar Society Lamia Younes, President Hind Azar, Vice President Kathy Miller, Treasurer Souha Hadeed, Corresponding Secretary Hanna Achkar, Secretary Children s Relief Fund Khouria Minerva Sabbagh Sunday School Sharon Barber-Lui, Director Teachers: Maggie Abboud Khouria Mary Landino Abe Assad Rita Mamari Christina Attar Julia Marques Peter Attar Hope Sabbagh Rula Elian Jaklin Sabbagh Teen SOYO The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh, Pastor Rev. Joseph Landino, Spiritual Advisor Khouria Mary Landino, Head Lay Advisor Khalil Yacoub, Ass t. Lay Advisor Reem Tannous, Ass t. Lay Advisor Jessica Youwakim, Junior Advisor Christian Nemeh, President Giovanna Nema, Vice President Mary Yacoub, Treasurer Gabriella Landino, Recording Secretary Jackie Barakat, Corresponding Secretary Fadi Tabschi, Media Secretary/Historian Jayson Barakat, Media Secretary/Historian The Fellowship of St. John the Divine Sawsan Khalouf, Chair Kh. Mary Landino,Co-Chair Ghazal Stity, Treasurer Amjad Khalil Homeless Dinner Ministry Naife Khalouf, Coordinator Members of Teen SOYO St. George Bookstore Kh. Minerva Sabbagh Website Elie Jabbour George Issa Facebook Hope Sabbagh Charitable Ministries Pastoral Discretionary Fund The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh Newcomer & Refugee Committee Marwan Sabbagh George Khalouf Nasser Sabbagh Hope Sabbagh 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 5th Sunday of Luke On this day we commemorate: Apostles Hermas, Linus, Gaius, Patrobas and Philologos of the Seventy; Jonah the wonderworker, archbishop of Novgorod Divine Liturgy THE EPISTLE (For the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost) Thou, O Lord, shalt preserve us and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man hath disappeared. 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 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 Fifth Sunday of Luke) The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (16:19-31) THE LORD SAID, There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man s table; moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom. And he called out, Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us. And he said, Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment. But Abraham said, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent. He said to him, If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead. Thought for the Day He who does not know the truth cannot truly have faith; for by nature knowledge precedes faith. What is said in Scripture is said not solely for us to understand, but also for us to act upon. St. Hesychios the Priest Holy Bread The Holy Bread is sponsored by: Riad Memari, Youssef Memari, Elias Berro George Mallouhi, Tahan & Chatas Families in loving memory of Chafik Memari (One-Year Memorial) Seham Zughaib & Family in loving memory of Michael Zughaib (40-Day Memorial) Daad Moussa & Family in loving memory of Ateya Moussa (40-Day Memorial) The Holy Bread of Oblation is offered before the Altar of God v For Good Health, Well Being and Blessings v Archbishop Paul Yazigi and Archbishop Youhanna Ibrahim; Metropolitan Joseph; Fr. Anthony, Kh. Minerva, Hope Sabbagh; Riad Memari; Youssef Memari; Elias Berro; George Mallouhi; Tahan and Chatas Families; George and Hiyam Tabchi, Leo, Rehab and Naomi Martin; Simon, Melissa and Yasmin Tabchi; Neph and Resam Andujar; Inez Hanna; Seham Zughaib and Family; Daad Moussa and Family; Jouzfin Malouhi; Fadi Malouhi; Naziha Assad;
Emad, Hala, George and Jessie Nakkoul; Eyad, Jennifer, Elias, Georgette, Jason, Joann, Janice Awad; Eyad, Jennifer, Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Halim and Family; Georges Saba and Family; Silva, Issa, Reine Saba Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Ziad Alraei; Afifeh Skaf; Zakieh Hanna; Faisal and Nadia Daher; Bashar Hanna and Family; Rahmeh Hanna, children, grandchildren; Saba Family; Victor, Dima, Victoria, Gabriella, Anthony and Alexandria Hanna; Layal Hanna and Family; Mona, Wail, Heather, Mitchell, Mallory, Abeer, Elyssa and Eyanna; Albert, Shadia, Christian, Michael and Alexia Bitar; George and Mary Makdesi; Georges Bitar and Family. v In Loving Memory v Metropolitan Philip; Bishop Antoun; Fr. George Rados; Fr. George Khouli; Chafik Memari; Michael Zughaib; Ateya Moussa; Georges, Tony Hanna; Fouad, Ethman Assad; Hanna Nakkoul; Nakhle Awad; Issa, Bedra and Sameer Saba; Abraham, Adla and Mary Awad; Jamileh Abboud, Hanna, Georges and Summer Daher; Wajih Hanna, Elias and Raid Khouly; Azeezee Khouly; Antonios and Nadeema Hanna; Elias Saba; Michel and Badih Bitar; Alfred Hanna; Steven Makdesi; Bassam, Khalil, Nizha Bitar. Memorial Service A Memorial Service is held for the rest of the souls of the servants of God: Chafik Memari Michael Zughaib Ateya Moussa May the Lord grant rest to His servants and remember them in His kingdom, now and forever. Coffee Hour We thank the following for Coffee Hour sponsorship: Seham Zughaib & Family Daad Moussa & Family Special donations to the Church We acknowledge families and friends who have honored dear ones with monetary gifts given in the spirit of loving kindness. $ Daad Moussa and Family to the Church in loving memory of Ateya Moussa. $ Riad Memari, Youssef Memari to the Church in loving memory of Chafik Memari. $ Jouzfin Malouhi to the Church for the good health of Fadi Malouhi. $ Naziha Assad and Family to the Church in loving memory of Fouad and Ethman Assad. $ Elias and Georgette Awad to the Church for the good health of Elias, Georgette, Jason, Joann, Janice Awad; Eyad, Jennifer, Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Halim and Family; Georges Saba and Family; Silva, Issa, Reine Saba; in loving memory of Nakhle Awad; Issa, Bedra and Sameer Saba; Abraham, Adla and Mary Awad; Georges Daher; Elias Saba. $ Eyad Alraei and Family to Sunday School for the good health of Ziad Alraei; in loving memory of Rafaat Alraei. $ Afifeh Skaf to the Church in loving memory of Zaki Skaf. $ Zakieh Hanna to the Church in loving memory of Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa. $ Emad and Hala Nakkoul to the Church for the good health of George and Jessie Nakkoul; in loving memory of Hanna Nakkoul. $ Faisal and Nadia Daher to Syrian Orphanages for the good health of Faisal and Nadia Daher; in loving memory of Jamileh Abboud, Hanna Daher, Georges Daher; Sommer Daher. $ Bashar Hanna to the Church for the good health of Bashar Hanna and Family; Rahmeh Hanna, children and grandchildren; in loving memory of Wajih Hanna, Elias and Raid Khouly; Azeezee Khouly; Antonios and Nadeema Hanna. $ George & Mary Makdesi to the Church in loving memory of Steven Makdesi. $ The Saba Family to the Church in loving memory of Elias Saba. $ Victor and Dima Hanna to the Church for the good health of Victor, Dima, Victoria, Gabriella, Anthony and Alexandria.
$ Georges Bitar and Family to the Church in loving memory of Bassam, Khalil, Nizha Bitar; Elias Saba. $ The Bitar Family to the Church for the good health of Mona, Wail, Heather, Mitchell, Mallory, Abeer, Elyssa and Eyanna; Albert, Shadia, Christian, Michael and Alexia Bitar; in loving memory of Michael and Badih Bitar. 7-Day Candle Sponsor Kh. Minerva & Hope Sabbagh for the good health of Father Anthony Eternal Candle Sponsor George & Hiyam Tabchi for the good health of Simon, Melissa, Yasmin Tabchi Leo, Rehab, Naomi Martin Neph and Resam Andujar, Inez Hanna Sponsor the Eternal Light or a Seven-Day Candle Looking for a tnagible way to remember a departed loved one or pray for the good health of a friend or relative, or recognize a special occasion? Consider a one-week sponsorship of the Eternal Light or a Seven-Day Candle that will burn continuously in the House of God asking Him to make your prayers acceptable to his holy Majesty, that His love, mercy and peace will surround and sustain those whom you are praying for in this life and the life to come. Sponsor s name and who is to be mentioned and prayed for will also be printed in this bulletin for the week selected. Sponsors are asked to consider a donation of $10 or more per week to accompany their request. Please see Hiyam Tabchi after Church services to sponsor a week or call the church office weekdays at (610) 439-1232. Fall 2017 Bazaar ST. GEORGE CHURCH 1011 Catasauqua Ave. Allentown, PA 18102 November 17-18 Friday 5-9 pm Saturday 3-8 pm Middle Eastern Food American Food Baked Goods/Desserts Basket Raffle More info (610) 439-9972 www.stgeorgeallentown.com
Join us for the Sunday School Fundraiser Cheese Steak & Chicken Fingers Next Sunday, Nov. 12 Your support is greatly appreciated! Iconography workshops St George Antiochian Orthodox Church 1011 Catasauqua Ave, Allentown, PA 18102 Sundays, Sundays 4-7 pm 4-7 beginning Pm, Oct. November 8 Dec. 10, 19, 2017 2017 Annual Fall Bazaar set for Nov. 17-18 The Ladies Altar Society announces the annual Fall Bazaar which will be held for two days, Friday, Nov. 17, 5-9 pm and Saturday, Nov. 18, 3-8 pm. Join us for great food and a Basket Raffle. For more information call Lamia Younes (610) 837-9498. How you can help Volunteer on Friday or Saturday, Nov. 17/18. Bake for our Dessert Table (cookies, breads, cakes, cupcakes, desserts). Baked goods can be brought to the Church one day before or the day of the Bazaar. More information: Hiyam Tabchi (610) 434-2948. Invite your friends and family. The Fall Bazaar flyer is available on our website: www.stgeorgeallentown.com. We offer Sunday School for children and Bible Study for teens every Sunday after Communion Children from Kindergarten through 8th Grade are welcome to join us for Sunday School which is held immediately after Communion. Also, teens are offered Bible study at this time, taught by Seminarian, Yazen Fakhouri. An introduction to the practice of Byzantine iconography in acrylic medium, led by iconographer Karsten Boyer Open to teens and adults, no experience required Hands-on instruction toward the completion of the icon of our parish patron, St George Non-refundable cost of $60 covers materials. Instruction is free. Financial assistance may be available. Contact: Kh. Mary Landino (408) 219-8644 Karsten Boyer (610) 248-1355
Pick up your 2018 contribution envlopes today Please pick up your 2018 contribution envelopes in the church hall. Contribution envelopes are arranged by number, so if you know your envelope number, it will help you find your box. If you do not know your number, there is an alphabetical listing of member s names with corresponding envelope number located on the table by the boxes. Contribution envelopes are labeled with your name and address. Please check this label to make sure you have the correct box. Help the church avoid the high cost of postage by not mailing your envelopes. Thank you for your contribution to St. George Church It is by offering our blessings back to God that He will be able to continue His forgiving, healing, empowering, transfiguring, loving ministry through the Church. For God, infinite though He be, has chosen to work through us, through our gifts, to continue His saving work in the world today. Stewardship is our response to God s grace and moves us from grace to gratitude. Just as we love because God first loved us (1 John 4:14), we give because God first gave to us. The questiion of the Psalmist: What shall I give to the Lord in return for all His benefits towards me? (Ps 116:2), is answered in every liturgy when the celebrant calls us to offer ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God. Are you a member? We are truly thankful for you and your family here at St. George Church. You are a vital part of our church community and we stand ready to serve you. Through your valued membership, you allow our Church to continue to enhance the spiritual growth of the Orthodox Christians entrusted to our care. Please contact the Church Office at (610) 439-1232 if you would like to receive a membership application or if you have any questions concerning your membership status. We thank you for your generosity and partnership in St. George Orthodox Church. Please donate to our annual Canned Food Drive Please place your donations in marked boxes by the Bookstore. We support our local food banks and again are asking you for your canned goods donations now through January 1. Please check expiration date. Last year 98 parishes with the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese reported participating in this program, with 40 parishes participating all year. Thank you for your consideration to this worthwhile cause. Within the Church We wish each parishioner and friend of St. George Church a Happy Birthday or Anniversary. May God s blessings shine down upon them throughout the coming year. Keep the Church Office informed of birthdays, anniversaries and special events. Call (610) 439-1232. Happy Birthday l1/5 Jennifer Alraei 11/11 Diab J. Hadeed Daniella Azar Deema Hadid 11/6 Sarah Ghanam 11/7 Christopher Yazigi Happy Anniversary 11/8 Hanady Berou 11/8/86 Robert Edwards Tony & Nahla Hanna 11/9 Nicole Wehbe Louana Al-Amm 11/10/12 Ramone Mamary Youssef & Rihab Fastkji Sami Azar Teo Al Haddad 11/11/91 Khalil Alassali Farouk & Georgette Hamoui 11/10 Hassan Moussa A;ex Koury 11/11/12 Roula Makhoul Samih & Kinda Salibi Rami Mamari
Teen SOYO thanks you for your support as they continue to raise funds for a new church van We wish to acknowledge the fine efforts of our Teen SOYO, who for the past few years, has been raising funds for a new church van. Through raffles and fundraisers, the teens have attained so far a total of $7,500. This is a start for the $40,000-$50,000 needed to purchase a new vehicle. Of considerable note, we are pleased to announce that an anonymous matching donor has stepped forward to partner with the Teen SOYO in this endeavor. The current 18-year-old van is a 1999 Ford. A new van is needed for delivering homeless dinners to the Salvation Army; carpooling to youth and church-related events; camps, retreats, and other mission-based activities in our community. A new and reliable vehicle would be exceedingly helpful. Our Teen SOYO is committed to being a blessing to the community we serve. Watch for their upcoming fundraisers and raffles your support will assist them to achieve their goal of a new church van. Thank you for considering supporting the teens through both your prayer and giving. Celebrate Holy Easter in the Holy Land April 4-14, 2018 with Fr. Anthony Through Good Shepherd Travel, a trip to Celebrate Holy Easter in the Holy Land is offered April 4-14, 2018. Package price is $3,290 per person and includes roundtrip airfare; all nights accommodations in double occupancy luxury hotels; breakfast and dinner daily; nine days of sightseeing in modern air-conditioned private bus; English-speaking government-licensed Christian tour guide on duty; and much more. Sites and cities include Tel Aviv, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Mt. Olive, Mt. Zion, Holy Cross Monastery; Jericho, Dead Sea, Jordan River, Jacob s Well, Mt. Tabor, Samaria, Nablus, Sea of Galilee, Mt. Beatitudes, Nazareth, Cana and more. For more information call tour coordinator, Ms. Rula Khoury at 1-724- 799-1820 or Good Shepherd Travel (toll-free) at 1-844-659-5263 or visit www. goodshepherdtravel.com. Simon G. Tabchi, DPM 175 South 21st Street 2nd Floor Easton, PA 18042 451 Chew Street Suite 404 Allentown, PA 18102 Call today to schedule your appointment 610-330-9740 Medicare Required Diabetic Screenings Diabetic Foot Care Orthotics Ankle Pain Arch Pain Arthritis Calluses ***Most insurances accepted*** Corns Heel Pain Ingrown Toe Nails Neuropathy Tendonitis Warts Ulcer Care Wound Care Help Wanted Nurse/Medical Assistant (full-time) Sami Moussa, MD/Whitehall Primary Care is looking for a full-time nurse/medical assistant, competitive salary, full benefits. Please fax your C.V./Resume to (610) 264-3391 or (610) 443-2314. $$$ for your parish and grow the Clergy Retirement Fund with the Rewards Program Shop online and in stores at over 4,000 of your favorite retailers. Save and take advantage of discounts and free shipping. Support: Earn $$$ for your church and clergy on every dollar you spend at no additional cost to you. Register at antiochian.org/rewardsprogram. Select our parish. Remember to install the Support Button.
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