2019 St. George Church Staff and Organizations February 17, 2019 Tone 5 / Eothinon 5 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 David T. 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: Jouhayna Al-Amm Soraya Greene Kate Assad George Nassoor Christina Attar Marwan Sabbagh chanter Karsten Boyer chanter Kh. Minerva Sabbagh Anthony Davis Naoumy Sabbagh David T. Davis Nour Salloum Delores Edwards Hanna Sayegh chanter Ladies Altar Society Gina Mamari, President Wafat Makhoul, Vice President Hiyam Tabchi, Treasurer Souha Hadeed, Corresponding Secretar Ebtisam Moussa, Recording Secretary Children s Relief Fund Kh. Minerva Sabbagh Sunday School Sharon Barber-Lui, Director Teachers: Maggie Abboud Kh. Mary Landino Abe Assad Rita Mamari Christina Attar Julia Marques Dima Hanna Zaneh Khuzam Jaklin Sabbagh Rehab Martin 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 Safwan Saba, Ass t. Lay Advisor Takla Zagtiti, Ass t. Lay Advisor Meriam Deeb, Ass t Lay Advisor Mary Yacoub, President Giovanna Nema, Vice President Gabriella Landino, Treasurer Chelsea Shetayh, Recording Secretary Joy Sabbagh, Corresponding Secretary Katerina Landino, Historian 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 The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh Nasser Sabbagh, Naife Khalouf Bachar Issa, Hala Atiyeh, Fouad Salloum Nour Salloum, Dima Botros Newcomer & Refugee Committee Marwan Sabbagh George Khalouf Nasser Sabbagh Hope Sabbagh Sunday of the Pharisee and the Publican Today we commemorate: The Holy Great-Martyr Theodore the Soldier ( Tyro ); Emperor Marcian & Empress Pulcheria of Constantinople Divine Liturgy 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. Now sing the apolytikion of the patron saint or feast of the temple. KONTAKION FOR THE PHARISEE & PUBLICAN IN TONE FOUR (**On this day Thou hast appeared**) Let us flee the Pharisee s * conceited vaunting; * let us learn the Publican s * humility, and cry with groans * unto the Savior: Thou Who alone * art swiftly reconciled, be gracious unto us. THE EPISTLE (For Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican) Make vows to the Lord thy God, and perform them. In Judah God is known; His Name is great in Israel. The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy. (3:10-15)
Timothy my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, and my sufferings; and what befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra. What persecutions I endured; yet from them all, the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. THE GOSPEL (For Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican) The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:10-14) The Lord spoke this parable: Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank Thee that I am not like other men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get. But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to Heaven, but beat his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me a sinner! I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted. The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom continues as usual. THE DISMISSAL Holy Bread The Holy Bread is sponsored by: Silva, Diala and Malek Hanna in loving memory of Zaki Hanna (One-Year Memorial) The Holy Bread of Oblation is offered before the Altar of God For Good Health, Well Being and Blessings Archbishop Paul Yazigi and Archbishop Youhanna Ibrahim; Metropolitan Joseph; Silva, Diala and Malek Hanna; Haitham, Iklas, Mark and Matthew Zaiter; Georgette, Jason, Kensey, Joann, Janice Awad; Eyad, Jennifer, Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Halim and Family; Georges Saba and Family; Silva, Issa, Reine Saba; Adele Alraei and Family; George, Hiyam, Simon, Melissa, Yasmin and Baby-to-be Tabchi; Leo, Rehab, Naomi and Baby-to-be Martin; Neph, Resam and Nephtali Andujar; Marcel Sara; Eyad, Jennifer, Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Ziad Alraei; Abed and Jaklin Makhoul; Elias, Tabitha, Sabah Makhoul; Bill, Maryann, Bowie Lohr; Asmat Hanna and Family; Zakieh Hanna; Faisal and Nadia Daher; Bashar Hanna and Family; Afeef and Naify Hanna; Layal Hanna and Family; Mona, Wail, Heather, Mitchell, Mallory, Abeer, Elyssa and Eyanna; Albert, Shadia, Christian, Michael and Alexia Bitar; Georges Bitar and Family; Anonymous. In Loving Memory Metropolitan Philip; Bishop Antoun; Fr. George Khouli; Zaki Hanna; Fadel, Najla, Georges Zaiter; Brahim, Rasmeh, Nawal, Janet Hanna; Elias Awad; Nakhle Awad; Issa, Bedra and Sameer Saba; Abraham, Adla and Mary Awad; Georges Daher; Elias Saba; Brahim, Resmeh, Nawal, Janet, Hanna; George Georges; Maria Hanna; Sulieman and Hanna Tabchi; Brahim Salloum; Thomas Makhoul; Naji Milan; Michael Awad; Tanous Sara; Kamal, Najoum Hanna; Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa; Rafaat Alraei; Jamileh Abboud, Hanna, Georges and Samar Daher; Rahmeh, Wajih Hanna; Michael, Badih Bitar; Alfred Hanna; Bassam, Khalil, Nizha Bitar.
Memorial Service A Memorial Service is held for the rest of the souls of the servants of God: Zaki Hanna 7-Day Candle Sponsor Haitham & Iklas Zaiter for the good health of Mark & Matthew Zaiter 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. The 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. 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. $ Haitham and Iklas Zaiter to the Church for the good health of Mark and Matthew Zaiter; in loving memory of Fadel, Najla, Georges Zaiter; Brahim, Rasmeh, Nawal, Janet Hanna. $ Georgette Awad to the Church for the good health of Georgette, Jason, Kensey, Joann, Janice Awad; Eyad, Jennifer, Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Halim and Family; Georges Saba and Family; Silva, Issa, Reine Saba; Adele Alraei and Family; in loving memory of Elias Awad; Nakhle Awad; Issa, Bedra and Sameer Saba; Abraham, Adla and Mary Awad; Georges Daher; Elias Saba. $ George and Hiyam Tabchi to the Church in loving memory of Fr. George; George Georges; Brahim, Resmeh, Nawal, Janet, Zahieh, Mtanios, Milia, Maria, George Hanna; Sulieman and Hanna Tabchi; Thomas Makhoul; Brahim Salloum; for the good health of Simon, Melissa, Yasmin Tabchi; Leo, Rehab, Naomi Martin; Neph, Resam and Nephtali Andujar. $ Abed and Jaklin Makhoul to the Church in loving memory of Thomas Makhoul; Naji Milan; Michael Awad; for the good health of Elias, Tabitha, Sabah Makhoul; Bill; Maryann, Bowie Lohr. $ Marcel Sara to the Church in loving memory of Tanous Sara. $ Asmat Hanna and Family to the Church in loving memory of Kamal, Najoum Hanna. $ Zakieh Hanna to the Church in loving memory of Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa. $ Eyad Alraei and Family to Sunday School for the good health of Ziad Alraei; in loving memory of Elias Awad; Rafaat Alraei. $ Faisal and Nadia Daher; Bashar Hanna and Family to the Church for the good health of Faisal and Nadia Daher; Bashar Hanna and Family; in loving memory of Jamileh Abboud; Hanna, George, Samar Daher; Rahmeh, Wajih Hanna. $ Georges Bitar and Family to the Church in loving memory of Bassam, Khalil, Nizha Bitar; Elias Saba. $ Afeef and Naify Hanna to the Church in loving memory of Alfred Hanna. $ Layal Hanna and Family to the Church in loving memory of Alfred Hanna. $ 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. $ Anonymous to the Church for the good health of anonymous.
Committee members needed Date Change: Heritage Festival will be held July 11-14 Mark your calendar for the 2019 festival to be held Thursday to Sunday, July 11-14. Throughout the years, our annual Heritage Festival would not have been possible without the love, support and encouragement of our parishioners. One of the most important roles of our festival is the work of a committee and we are looking for enthusiastic people to help plan and oversee this fourday event. If you are interested, or would like more information, please talk to Fr. Anthony (610) 653-6405; Fr. Joseph ((408) 219-2871; or call the church office (610) 439-1232. Within the Church We wish God s blessings to our parishioners and friends of St. George Church on their special day. Please keep your church office informed of birthdays, anniversaries and special family events (610) 439-1232. Best wishes for a wonderful Birthday/Anniversary and a year filled with good health and happiness. Happy Birthday 2/17 Maggie Abboud 2/22 Amina Abboud Sobhi Nehme Adele Sayegh Nahla Hanna Tony Makhoul 2/18 George Issa Joseph Nuben Laila Mrich Samira Karam 2/19 Kathy Ibrahim 2/23 Caroline Nehme 2/20 Mary Zaghtiti Alesan Abo Afash Sana Bitar Antoinette Issa Happy Anniversary Rateba Saliby 2/21/82 Shehda & Jouhayna Al-Amm 2/21 Lina Bitar 2/21/99 Ihab & Sawsan Khalouf Frank Barakat 2/22/61 Michael & Sharon Saby Information on Choir participation by Gail Ortner, Choir Director The St. George Church Choir has started working on music for a special service for Deacon Thomas, who will be ordained a priest and Sub-Deacon Peter Attar, will be ordinated a deacon. This Ordination service will be held Sunday, March 3. Participation in our Choir at the Ordination will be dependent on several factors: First, knowledge and competence of the music in coordination with the choir. I may do things differently then how someone else has done it in the past or at another church, so therefore just knowing the music will not be adequate. You will need to know how we are singing the music. This means that if someone shows up to sing and has never rehearsed with us they will be asked to not sing. This is done so that we will have beautiful music as Fr. Anthony has asked. It is done so that there isn t chaos during the Liturgy. If you have friends that may be interested in singing please let them know that they must talk with me and they will need to attend rehearsals. Secondly, if there is a problem with attending rehearsals please speak with me. We may be able to work out another time to meet. I may even be able to meet individually with someone if there are extenuating circumstances that merit it. Gail Ortner Phone: (610) 349-6948 Email: gortner1@me.com We will continue with Sunday rehearsals. I would like to add in every Monday night between now and March 3, 2019 so that we have adequate time to prepare and perfect our music. Thank you so much for your prayers, practice, and support in our ministry at church.
Saturday March 2 2019 Banquet The event CenTer at Shepherd hills 1600 S. KroCKS rd., WeSCoSville, pa 18106 dinner, 6 pm TickeTs: $45/adulT $15/child (ages 4-10) No charge for children age 3 and younger deadline To purchase TickeTs: february 22 Sunday March 3 2019 Ordination We Invite you to participate in the Elevation of our spiritual son Deacon Thomas Underwood to the Holy Priesthood Through the apostolic tradition of the Laying on of Hands and Sub-Deacon Peter Attar to the Holy Diaconate Matins: 9 am Hierarchal Divine Liturgy: 10 am St. George Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown, PA Celebration Luncheon: 1:30 pm His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH, Presiding Hierarch of the Antiochian Archdiocese of the Orthodox Church in North America The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh, Pastor Rev. Joseph Landino, Assistant Pastor St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown, PA 18102 (610) 439-1232
All welcome Fridays 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Saturdays 5 p.m. Vespers Annual pastoral visitation and blessing of homes now offered Father Joseph is available to visit with you and bless your home for the new year. Call the Church office to arrange a convenient time (610) 439-1232. Scholarship applications available for graduating high school seniors We are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2019 Eastern Dioceses Scholarships. This year, up to four awards for graduating high school seniors are available in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Interested applicants can download the application on the St. George Church website: www.stgeorgeallentown.com; call or pick up a copy in the church office. Applicants should be active members of a parish of either The Diocese of New York and Washingdon D.C. or The Diocese of Charleston, Oakland and the Mid-Atlantic of the Antiochian Orthodox Archiocese of North America (Eastern Dioceses). For more information, contact Mary Elizabeth Asencio, Scholarship Coordinator at (201) 327-0667 or maryecross@optonline.net. Please don t leave this bulletin in the pew Our weekly church bulletin is an important piece of Christian literature published specifically for members and friends of St. George Church. Our pages include inspirational articles, loving remembrances, birthdays and anniversary announcements and more. It is also providing a history of St. George Church. At the close of each year, the 52 weeks of bulletins are sent to a bookbinder who assembles them into two books. Take this bulletin home and share it with your family and friends. You never know when someone s life may be touched by reading an article in this bulletin. Do you want to work as a full-time parish youth director? Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America has several parishes looking to hire full-time Parish Youth Directors Minimum Requirements 1. A Bachelors Degree 2. Master Degree work in Theology would be very helpful, not required 3. Orthodox Seminary graduates welcome to apply 4. At least twenty-five (25) years old 5. Love Christ 6. Love the Orthodox Church 7. Love working with children, teens, young adults and adults 8. A member in good standing in an Orthodox Church 9. Background check required 10. Letter of Recommendation from your Pastor and your Bishop Positions are available both in the United States and in Canada In the United States you must be a U.S. Citizen or have working papers In Canada must be a Canadian Citizen or obtain working papers For positions In Eastern Canada it is necessary to speak either Arabic or French, as well as English (French is the official language of the Province of Quebec) Email resume (cv) and where you are willing to work to: frjoseph@orthodoxyouth.com