2018 St. George Church Staff and Organizations October 21, 2018 Tone 4 / Eothinon 10 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 Karsten Boyer Hanna Sayegh Marwan Sabbagh Ladies Altar Society Rosina Azar, President Hind Azar, Vice President Hiyam Tabchi, Treasurer Fay Moses, Recording Secretary Mouna Safi, Corresponding 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 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 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 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 Habeeb Newcomer & Refugee Committee Marwan Sabbagh George Khalouf Nasser Sabbagh Hope Sabbagh 21 st Sunday after Pentecost Sixth Sunday of Luke Today we commemorate: Venerable Hilarion the Great of Palestine Christodoulos of Patmos the wonderworker; Martyrs Socrates and Theodota at Ancyra; Venerable-confessors Vissarion & Sophronios of Ciorara, Martyr Oprea of Salistie in Romania Divine Liturgy RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FOUR Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy. APOLYTIKION OF ST. HILARION THE GREAT IN TONE EIGHT The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile with the streams of thy tears; and by thy deep sighing thou hast given fruit through thy struggles a hundred-fold. Accordingly, thou hast become a star for the universe, sparkling with miracles. Therefore, O righteous Father Hilarion, intercede with Christ God to save our souls. Now sing the apolytikion of the patron saint or feast of the temple. ORDINARY KONTAKION 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. THE EPISTLE (For the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost) O Lord, how magnified are Thy works. In wisdom hast Thou made them all. Bless the Lord, O my soul. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (2:16-20) Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ. Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the Law, because by works of the Law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the Law died to the Law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me. THE GOSPEL (For the Sixth Sunday of Luke) The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39) At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech Thee, do not torment me. For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.] Jesus then asked him, What is your name? And he said, Legion ; for many demons had entered him. And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these. So He gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you. And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him. The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom continues as usual. THE DISMISSAL Thought for the Day We must not approach Christ out of fear of how we will die and of what will become of us. Rather, we must open our hearts to Him, as when we tug at a window curtain and the sun immediately shines in. In this way Christ will come to us, that we might truly love Him. This is the best way. Elder Porphysios Vesper Service every Saturday at 5 pm Please join us at St. George Church every Saturday at 5 pm for a Vesper Service.
Holy Bread The Holy Bread is sponsored by: Salwa Khoury in loving memory of Gabriel Michael Zwaiki Elias Sattouf & Family in loving memory of Nidal Elias Sattouf (40-Day Memorial) Georgette Salloum in loving memory of Joseph Salloum Rand Yazji in loving memory of Rashed Yazji (Nine-Day Memorial) The Family of Anis A. Atiyeh in loving memory of Anis A. Atiyeh (Nine-Day 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; Salwa Khoury; Elias Sattouf and Family; Rand Yaziji; The Family of Anis A. Atiyeh; Saba and Hanan Allan, their children and grandchildren; Georgette, Tony, Wassim, Aziza Salloum and their Families; Joey, Rounette and twins; Gina and Natalie; Milad, Jackie, Ryan, Sam, Sebastian Tabshi; Elias and Seham Nanoah, their children and grandchildren; John, Manwella, Michael, Mishleen, Mark, Angie Dergham; Asmat Hanna; Elias, 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 Tabchi; Leo, Rehab, Naomi Martin; Neph, Resam and Nephtali Andujar; Zakieh Hanna; Naziha Assad and Family; Abed and Jaklin Makhoul; Eyad, Jennifer, Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Ziad Alraei; Elias Awad; George and Jessie Nakkoul; Emad and Hala Nakkoul and Family; Faisal and Nadia Daher; Bashar Hanna and Family; Saba 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. In Loving Memory Metropolitan Philip; Bishop Antoun; Fr. George Khouli; Gabriel Michael Zwaiki; Nidal Elias Sattouf; Rashed Yazji; Anis and Rahme Atiyeh; Elias, Waheeba, Adnan, Jennifer Allan; Joseph Salloum; Gerji Assad Salloum; Aziza, Nadir Makhoul; Elias Salloum; Makhoul Makhoul; Nasri, Lamia, John Babayon; Najim Hanna; George Georges; Brahim, Resmeh, Nawal, Janet, Zahih,
Mtanios, Milia, Maria Hanna; Sulieman and Hanna Tabchi; Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa; Fouad, Ethman, Mikhael and Naemeh Assad; Nakhle Awad; Issa, Bedra and Sameer Saba; Abraham, Adla and Mary Awad; Georges Daher; Michael Awad; Thomas Makhoul; Rafaat Alraei; Rahmeh Hanna, Jamileh Abboud, Hanna, Georges and Samar Daher; Wajih Hanna, Elias and Raid Khouly; Azeezee Khouly; Antonios and Nadeema Hanna; Rafaat Alraei; Hanna Nakkoul; Laila Antar; Elias Saba; Michel and 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: Gabriel Michael Zwaiki Nidal Elias Sattouf Joseph Salloum Rashed Yazji Anis A. Atiyeh May the Lord grant rest to His servants and remember them in His kingdom, now and forever. Coffee Hour Please join us after Divine Liturgy for Coffee Hour. Thank you to our sponsors: Salwa Khoury Elias Sattouf & 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. $ Salwa Khoury to the Church in loving memory of Gabriel Michael Zwaiki. $ Elias Sattouf and Family to the Church in loving memory of Nidal Elias Sattouf. $ Rand Yazji to the Church in loving memory of Rashed Yazji. $ Saba and Hanan Allan to the Church in loving memory of Anis and Rahme Atiyeh; Elias, Waheeba, Adnan and Jennifer Allan; for the good health of children and grandchildren. $ Georgette, Tony, Wassim, Aziza Salloum to the Church in loving memory of Joseph Salloum; Gerji Assad Salloum; Aziza, Nadir Makhoul; Elias Salloum; Makhoul Makhoul; for the good health of Georgette, Tony, Wassim, Aziza Salloum and their Families. $ Gina Mamari to the Church in loving memory of Nasri, Lamia, John Babayon; for the good health of Joey, Rounett and twins; Gina and Natalie. $ Ryan Tabshi to the Church for the good health of Milad, Jackie, Ryan, Sam, Sebastian Tabshi. $ Elias and Seham Nanoah to the Church for the good health of Elias and Seham Nanoah, children and grandchildren. $ John and Manwella Dergham to the Church for the good health of Michael, Mishleen, Mark, Angie Dergham. $ Asmat Hanna to the Church in loving memory of Najim Hanna. $ George and Hiyam Tabchi to the Church in loving memory of Fr. George; George Georges; Brahim, Resmeh, Nawal, Janet, Zahih, Mtanios, Milia, Maria Hanna; Sulieman and Hanna Tabchi; for the good health of Simon, Melissa, Yasmin Tabchi; Leo, Rehab, Naomi Martin; Neph, Resam and Nephtali Andujar. $ Zakieh Hanna to the Church in loving memory of Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa. $ Naziha Assad and Family to the Church in loving memory of Fouad, Ethman, Mikhael and Naemeh Assad.
$ Elias and Georgette Awad to the Church for the good health of Elias, 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 Nakhle Awad; Issa, Bedra and Sameer Saba; Abraham, Adla and Mary Awad; Georges Daher; Elias Saba. $ Abed and Jaklin Makhoul to the Church in loving memory of Michael Awad; Thomas Makhoul. $ Eyad Alraei and Family to Sunday School for the good health of Ziad Alraei; Elias Awad; in loving memory of Rafaat Alraei. $ Faisal and Nadia Daher to Syrian Orphanages for the good health of Faisal and Nadia Daher; in loving memory of Rahmeh Hanna; Jamileh Abboud; Hanna Daher; Georges Daher; Samar Daher. $ Bashar Hanna to the Church for the good health of Bashar Hanna and Family; in loving memory of Rahmeh Hanna; Wajih Hanna; Elias and Raid Khouly; Azeezee Khouly; Antonios and Nadeema Hanna. $ The Saba Family to the Church in loving memory of Elias Saba. $ 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. 7-Day Candle Sponsor Simon & Melissa Tabchi for the good health of Yasmin Tabchi 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. October is Youth Month Worship, witness, Service and Fellowship these are the themes for which Teen SOYO stands. October is Youth Month and members of our Teen SOYO will be actively practicing these themes throughout our parish. Our Teen SOYO is an active and philanthropic group which focuses on church and community events. The good works of our young members show dedication and commitment to their Church and the Lehigh Valley community. They are involved in monthly Homeless Dinners at the Salvation Army, Special Olympics. fundraisers, Heritage Festival, Bible Bowl, Oratorical Festival and more. Your support of their endeavors is appreciated. During October the teens are involved in reading the Epistle and donation collection. If you know any teens that would like to join Teen SOYO or would like more information on activities of this ministry, call Teen SOYO Advisor, Kh. Mary Landino, at (408) 219-8644.
Fall Bazaar St. GeorGe ChurCh 1011 Catasauqua Ave. Allentown, PA 18102 November 2-3, 2018 Friday 5-9 pm Saturday 3-8 pm Crafters/ Vendors Wanted The Ladies Altar Society is seeking crafters and vendors for the annual Fall Bazaar. Table provided: $15. Info: (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 Happy Anniversary 10/21 Danny Ihab Khalouf 10/21/16 Eli & Felecia Mamari 10/24 Seham Sabbagh 10/22/17 Nasser & Odette Sabbagh Delores Edwards 10/25/96 Frank & Mayssaa Barakat Ghana Saliby 10/26/85 Jamal & Venice Salibi 10/25 Seham Nanoah 10/26 Zakieh Khouli 10/27 Jimmy Jarrah Racha Dergham
The highest priority in life is to know God The highest priority in life is to know God in Christ, to trust Him, and to walk the narrow path with Him. It is taking whatever life brings with serene trust and confidence in Christ. It is taking the bitter and letting God make it better. It is taking the right fork in the road, where Jesus wants you to go, instead of all the other forks that often look so atractive but always turn out to be dead ends, disappointing, and ultimately destructive. What keeps us from prioritizing Jesus in life is not only the many distractions already mentioned, but also our divided loyalties. Someone said, The tragedy of the world is that people have given firstclass loyalty to second-class causes, and these causes have betrayed them. Often it is over-concern about second-class causes that puts wrinkles on our foreheads and weights on our hearts. It is our concern about all these other things, says Jesus, that casts us into the quagmire of anxiety. For after all these things do the pagans seek, and furthermore, your heavenly Father knows your needs. (Matt. 6:32), said Jesus. We are overly concerned about our health and the well-being of our loved ones. We are overly concerned about financial matters; we are overly concerned about our reputations and what others say and think abous us; we are overly concerned about success in what we re doing to mention just a few of our anxieties. And right there, says Jesus, lies the root of our trouble. These things are not of supreme importance. Something infinitely greater must occupy the center of our lives. We are to get God s kingdom into our daily thinkng and living. Then only shall we get our lives into spiritual focus and see things in their true perspective. Then we shall stop making mountains out of molehills and molehills into mountains. Then we will stop complaining about how big our problems are and start telling our problems how big our God is. Excerpt from Life s Supreme Priority by Anthony M. Coniaris