2019 St. George Church Staff and Organizations 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 February 24, 2019 Tone 6 / Eothinon 6 First and Second Discoveries of the Forerunner s Honorable Head Sunday of the Prodigal Son Divine Liturgy RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE SIX 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. APOLYTIKION FOR ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST IN TONE FOUR (**Be quick to anticipate**) The Forerunner s sacred head, having dawned forth from the earth, * doth send incorruption s rays unto the faithful, whereby they find healings of their ills. * From on high he gathereth the choirs of the Angels * and on earth he summoneth the whole race of mankind, * that they with one voice might send up glory to Christ our God. Now sing the apolytikion of the patron saint or feast of the temple. KONTAKION FOR THE PRODIGAL SON IN TONE THREE (**On this day the Virgin**) Foolishly I sprang away * from Thy great fatherly glory, * and dispersed in wicked deeds * the riches that Thou didst give me. * With the Prodigal I therefore * cry unto Thee now: * I have sinned against Thee, O compassionate Father. * But receive me in repentance; * make me as one of * Thy hired servants, O Lord.
THE EPISTLE (For the Discovery of the Forerunner s Honorable Head) The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. O God, hear my voice. The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (4:6-15) Brethren, it is the God Who said, Let light shine out of darkness, Who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. While we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, I believed, and so I spoke, we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that He Who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into His presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. THE GOSPEL (For Sunday of the Prodigal Son) The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (15:11-32) The Lord spoke this parable: There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the share of property that falls to me. And he divided his living between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, How many of my father s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants. And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his servants, Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound. But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf! And he said to him, Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found. The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom continues as usual. THE DISMISSAL
Holy Bread The Holy Bread is sponsored by: Katya, Nazar, Fadi, Jihad Saleet in loving memory of Juhaina (Georgette) Saleet (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; Katya, Nazar, Fadi and Jihad Saleet; Oumayma Jerjous; Albert and Antonette Richie; Soraya and Adina Rami and Family; Zaneh and Family; Christine Richie, Arielle Jarrah; David Moses; Naim and Fadwa Dergham, their children and their grandchildren, Mazin, Bashir, Elias, Alexander, Vivian, Oscar; Elias and Seham Nanouh 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; Badiha Daher; Georgette Awad; Abed and Jaklin Makhoul; Elias, Tabitha, Sabah Makhoul; Bill, Maryann, Bowie Lohr; Victor, Dima, Victoria, Gabriella, Anthony and Alexandria Hanna; Hala Sabbagh; George and Jessie Nakkoul; 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; Jouhaina (Georgette) Saleet; Nouri, Issa Sabini; Nicholas, Rafca, Abraham, Najat, Atiyeh, Angelina; Yousef, Faredh, Mikhael, Nazira, Fayez, Sami, Hanna, Sabah, Hani, Zakieh, Jozafeen; Thomas Makhoul; Naji Milan; Michael Awad; Tanous Sara; Kamal, Najoum Hanna; Hanna Nakkoul; Laila Antar; Emeline Bastali; 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 soul of the servant of God: Juhaina (Georgette) Saleet 7-Day Candle Sponsors Anonymous for the good health of Albert & Antoinette Richie Soraya & Adina Rami & Family Zaneh & Family Christine Richie, Arielle Jarrah, David Moses Naim & Fadwa Dergham for the good health of Naim & Fadwa Dergham & Children Grandchildren: Mazin, Bashir, Elias, Alexander, Vivian, Oscar
Eternal Candle Sponsor George & Hiyam Tabchi for the good health of Simon, Melissa, Yasmin, baby-to-be Tabchi Leo, Rehab, Naomi, baby-to-be Martin Neph, Resam, Nephtali Andujar 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. $ Katya, Nazar, Fadi and Jihad Saleet to the Church in loving memory of Juhaina (Georgette) Saleet. $ Oumayma Jerjous to the Church in loving memory of Georgette Saleet; Nouri Sabini; Issa Sabini. $ Naim and Fadwa Dergham to Sunday School in loving memory of Nicholas, Rafca, Abraham, Najat, Atiyeh, Angelina. $ Elias and Seham Nanouh to the Church for the good health of Elias, Seham Nanouh and Family; in loving memory of Yousef, Faredh, Mikhael, Nazira, Fayez, Sami, Hanna, Sabah, Hani, Zakieh, Jozafeen. $ 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. $ Victor and Dima Hanna to the Church for the good health of Victor, Dima, Victoria, Gabriella, Anthony, Alexandria Hanna. $ Hala Sabbagh to the Church for the good health of George and Jessie Nakkoul; in loving memory of Hanna Nakkoul, Laila Antar, Emeline Bastali. $ Zakieh Hanna to the Church in loving memory of Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa. $ Eyad and Jennifer Alraei and Family to Sunday School for the good health of Badiha Daher, Georgette Awad; 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.
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 Parenting Retreat to be held on March 9 On March 9, Dr. Philip Mamalakis will lead a parenting retreat on Orthodox Christian Parenting at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem. Registration and information are at www.stnicholas.org/parenting. 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. 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. Your valued membership allows 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 are not a member and 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.
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 2/24 Zaneh Khuzam 2/28 Tahany Assad Valerie Dib Feras Nameh 2/25 Adnan Sabbagh 3/1 Fairouz Awad Elias Daher Najwa Azar Lisa Moses Jouhayna Al-Amm Fay Moses John Metri Salim Shahoud Ashley Abraham Afaf Nassar Farouk Mrich Mariam Rabih Carmen Azar 2/26 Gaby Safi 3/1 Charbel Doumat Paul Nassoor Michael Hadeed Happy Anniversary 2/27 Feda Abboud 2/25/1990 2/28 John Yurconic Samir & Marcelle Sankari Nemat Kamhia 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.