Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Seventh Sunday of Matthew Baptism

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Seventh Sunday of Matthew Baptism Icon of Saint Mary Magdalene -- July 22nd Eastern Christian Bulletin Service -- PO Box 3909 -- Fairfax, VA 22038-3909 www.ecbulletin.com Ph: 703-691-8862 Fax: 703-691-0513

St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church A Parish of the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese (antiochian.org) and The Diocese of Charleston, Oakland & The Mid-Atlantic (antiochian.org/east) ( the Disciples were called Christians first in Antioch! Acts 11:26) 111 Alberta Avenue Johnstown, PA 15905-3002 stmaryaocc.org // office@stmaryaocc.org Most Rev. Metropolitan PHILIP Archbishop & Primate Right Rev. Bishop THOMAS Bishop of Charleston / Oakland and Asst. to the Metropolitan Very Rev. Fr. Donald E. Shadid, D.Min. Archpriest & Pastor Helene Stiffler Parish Council Chairperson Fr. Don Home: 814-255-4077 frdon@stmaryaocc.org Office: 814-255-2148 + THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST + July 29, 2012 Martyrs KALLINIKOS of Gangra in Asia Minor & THEODOTA of Bithynia; THEODOSIOS the Pious Emperor; CONSTANTINE, Patriarch of Constantinople and LUPOS the Confessor, Bishop of Troyes. Glory be to Jesus Christ! Glory be to Him Forever! A WARM WELCOME TO ALL! We welcome all of you, our Faithful and our visitors, to St. Mary Orthodox Church! It is a pleasure to have you with us as we glorify and praise the Name of our God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Please sing along with our Choir during the Liturgy. Please note that the Sacrament of Holy Communion can only be given to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves by prayer, fasting, regular Confession (at least twice per year 7 Yrs. old & up), who attend Liturgy regularly & on time and are at peace with all people. When receiving Holy Communion, please fold your arms over your chest, open your mouth wide, tip your head back slightly and allow the priest to place the elements in your mouth. For our non-orthodox brethren, we welcome you to sing and pray with us, venerate the Cross and receive the Holy Bread at the end of the Divine Liturgy. Please join us again soon. May God Bless You Always!

HOLY OBLATION: Offered by (1) Dr. Nahla Makhoul for the health of all within the Makhoul & Rahhal Families in Syria; and in beloved memory of Saliem Makhoul and (2) Anthony Abraham for the health of Dr. Anthony W. Salem & Family, John Salem & Marcia (Salem) Nowakowski. PASCHAL CANDLES: Offered (1) for the health of and blessings for son & brother, Jonathan Thomas, as he celebrates his 21 st Birthday this month, by Bob, Pam & Robert Audey and (2) in beloved memory of father, Robert, by the Josephine (Saloom) Colbert Family. PROSKAMEDIA CANDLE: Offered for the health of Henry Nehemiah Leftwich by Sandi Joseph. PRAYERS OF LITURGICAL REMEMBRANCE: Offered (1) for the health of (a) Ann Matthews & Ethel Gertz by Marjorie Hamaty & Family and Lottie & Larry Bertino and (b) William Shadid (father of Fr. Don Peoria, IL) by Marjorie Hamaty & Family, Lottie & Larry Bertino and Butch & Renee D Ettorre and (2) in beloved memory of Duane Holder (husband of Renee s cousin, Charlene [Atty] Holder [Lancaster, PA]) by Marjorie Hamaty & Family, Lottie & Larry Bertino and Butch & Renee D Ettorre. For The Living God Grant Them Many Years! and For The Departed May Their Memory Be Ever Eternal! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - VARIATIONS & NOTES ON THE LITURGY - THIRD ANTIPHON: (Troparion During The Little Entrance - Tone Seven) See Troparion of the Resurrection Below. AFTER THE LITTLE ENTRANCE: TROPARION OF THE RESURRECTION: (Tone Seven) Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment bearing women into joy, and didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the world the great mercy. TROPARION OF THE DORMITION OF THE HOLY THEOTOKOS: (Feast Day Tone One) In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world for thou wast translated in-

to life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death. KONTAKION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD: (Tone Seven) Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, and Thy disciples beheld Thy glory as far as they could bear it; so that when they would behold Thee crucified, they would understand that Thy passion was voluntary and would proclaim to the world that Thou art truly the Radiance of the Father. EPISTLE: Romans 15:1 7 (Eighth Sunday after Pentecost) HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 9:27 35 (Eighth Sunday of Matthew) Concerning the Kiss of Peace : Prior to the Nicene Creed, we encourage you to greet those around you with a handshake, saying: Christ is in our Midst! the response being: He is and Always Shall Be! In this way, we express: our Joy that God has acted to restore our Communion with Him and our Hope in the Resurrection from the Dead that is offered to us by our Lord s own trampling down death by death! God is With Us ( Emmanuel )! KOINONIKON (Communion Hymn Tone Eight): Refrain: Praise ye the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the highest. Alleluia! (Note: The Alleluia! is done at the end of the Refrain only after the last Verse has been sung.) Verse: Praise Him, all ye His angels; praise Him, all ye His hosts. (Refrain) Verse: Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all ye stars and light. (Refrain) Verse: Praise Him, ye heavens of heavens, and thou water that art above the heavens. (Refrain) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - THIS WEEK S EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS (Church Office: Tues. Fri. 9 AM 1 PM) DUE TO FR. DON SERVING AS A SESSION PRIEST AT THE ANTIOCHIAN VILLAGE, ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX CHURCH (427 1 ST St. / Conemaugh 539-8613) SEE SCHEDULE BELOW THANK YOU & GOD BLESS!

Saturday, August 4 NO GREAT VESPERS; Sunday, August 5 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST & FOREFEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD Vigil for Feast St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church (427 1 st St. / Conemaugh 539-8613) 6 PM; Monday, August 6 FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD Divine Liturgy with Blessing of Fruits & Vegetables St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church (427 1 st St. / Conemaugh 539-8613) 9 AM; Tuesday, August 7 CHOIR PRACTICE 7 PM; Saturday, August 11 GREAT VESPERS 5 PM Presided over by His Grace, The Right Reverend Bishop THOMAS; Sunday, August 12 Matins 8:15 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with His Grace, The Right Reverend Bishop THOMAS 9:30 AM Followed By Fellowship Brunch in our Social Hall. Tuesday, August 14 DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE FEAST OF THE DORMITION OF THE HOLY THEOTOKOS Great Vespers 6 PM & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with His Graces, The Right Reverend Bishops THOMAS & JOHN (Khouria Janet s brother) 7 PM Followed by Fellowship Dinner in Social Hall with our Parish Family & Guests! and Wednesday, August 15 FEAST OF THE DORMITION OF THE HOLY THEOTOKOS HAPPY FEAST DAY TO OUR ST. MARY PARISH FAMILY! + + + C O N F E S S I O N S C H E D U L E + + + Before All Weekday & Saturday Services and By Appointment. Due to Fr. s Commitment to Matins, Confession Will Not Be Offered On Sunday Mornings. THOSE IN SPECIAL NEED OF OUR PRAYERS: CONEMAUGH HOSPITAL (Main Campus): Linda George (#A-706) // Good Samaritan Campus: Elias Ghantous (#4403) & Henry Nehemiah Leftwich (#4422) and // Lee Campus: Robert Audi (Crichton Ctr. #448); HARMONY HOUSE MANOR: Vivian Salem (#11 // 601 Lamberd Ave. // 15904); LAUREL VIEW VILLAGE: George Heider (#210 // 2000 Cambridge Dr. // Davidsville 15928); WILLIAMSPORT RETIREMENT VILLAGE: Edward Joseph (#223-B // 154 N. Artizan St. // Williamsport, MD 21795) and IN TREATMENT, RECOVERING AND /

OR SHUT-IN AT HOME: Becky Azar; Mitchell Azar; Becky Bidelman; Vivian (Saleeba) Curry; Renee D Ettorre; Kevin, Theresa & Newborn, Noah Joseph Emeigh; Jill Jaber; Virginia Jaber; Genevieve Milkie; May Petimezas; Samuel Shahade and Greg & Mary Evelyn (Finley) Smith and their new-born baby, Simeon Lee. May God Be With All of Them & All From Our Parish Family Who are Sick and / or In Need! CHRISTOPHER SHADID ORDAINED SUB-DEACON!: After receiving a Blessing from His Eminence, Metropolitan PHILIP, our own Christopher Shadid was ordained as a Sub-Deacon at the Antiochian Village (St. Ignatius Chapel) on Wednesday, July 18 by his uncle, His Grace, Bishop JOHN (Abdalah). Chris Family, a number of our Parishioners, Clergy friends from the Clergy Symposium, and over 300 Camp Staff & Campers were present to exclaim He is Worthy! as we entered into the Worship of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom! Thanks be to God! it was a beautiful Day and we pray that God will grant His Strength & Grace to Christopher as he begins his Ordained Ministry in the Vineyard (Church) of our Lord Jesus Christ! May God Grant Christopher Many, Many Years! Financial Snapshot As of June 30, 2012 June 2012 Year to Date (YTD) Parishioner Giving (Income) $ 7,359.00 $ 56,675.00 Expenses Paid $ 12,526.00 $ 66,803.00 Parishioner Giving vs. Expenses Paid $ (5,167.00) $ (10,128.00) FOOD FOR HUNGRY PEOPLE PROGRAM (FFHP): Amanda (Paxton) Dorich, our FFHP Coordinator, is pleased to announce that our St. Mary Parish Family has sent in a donation to FFHP in the amount of $ 2,142.00. This reflects our Collections & FFHP Envelopes throughout the last year. As Christian Stewards, we are honored to offer that which was given to us by the Lord to those who are in need. Thank You & God Bless! FR. DON SERVING AS FOURTH SESSION PRIEST AT CAMP!: His Eminence, Metropolitan PHILIP has assigned Fr. Don to serve as a Session Priest for the Fourth & Last Session of this year s Camping Season at the Antiochian Village. Hence, Fr. D. will be at the Camp from today, July 29 until Friday, August 10. If there is an Emergency, please call Fr. Don s Home at 255-4077 for further instructions. Thank You & God Bless!

+ + + VOLUNTEER MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES + + + Do you enjoy helping people? Looking for a way to give of yourself in a positive way? You can serve our Lord by serving others! Community Nursing Hospice Care Home Care Volunteers Provide socialization by visiting with the patient & respite for the Caregiver. Bereavement Volunteers Follow up with the primary caregiver after the patient dies through phone calls, cards, letters or a visit once a month. Spiritual Care Volunteers Provide spiritual support with prayer, offering Communion or Bible Reading and are involved in our Annual Memorial Services. This group consists of Pastors, as well as lay people. Reference & Criminal Background Checks and Training Required For more Information 855-254-4116. Home Nursing Agency Hospice Volunteers show compassion, are emotionally present and listen, write letters, read, talk or listen, provide administrative support, work as part of the Hospice Team, are responsible & dependable, etc. Healing Patch offers a soft place to fall for children & their families who have lost a loved one here they can discover they are not alone in their grief by interacting with others who have encountered similar losses some of a volunteer s qualities: compassion, empathy, acceptance of others, flexibility, dedication & commitment must be at least 21 years of age volunteers do not fix what has happened they bring Hope & Healing back into the life of a child! For more Information 800-445-6262 (ext. 4119 Patty or 4110 Melody). A Spiritual Gem (compiled by Fr. Noah Bushelli St. Philip Antiochian Orthodox Church Souderton, PA) Master, Fathers, Mothers, Brothers & Sisters, Bless! This is the day which the Lord has made! I hope you are encouraged in your generosity and charity by the following paragraph by St. Theophan (_Thoughts for Each Day of the Year, 2010, St. Herman of Alaska Press, Platina, CA, 157-158) about our Lord s words to the Apostles you give them something to eat, that we are reading today, the Eighth Sunday of Matthew. Before the miraculous feeding of the Five Thousand, the Lord s disciples wanted the people to be sent away, but the Lord said to them, they need not depart, give ye them to eat. Let us learn this saying, and each time the enemy suggests to us to refuse someone who asks for something, let us say on behalf of the Lord, they need not depart, give ye them to eat, and let us give them whatever we find at hand. The enemy destroys the desire to offer charity, and suggests that perhaps the asker is not worthy of alms. But the Lord did not investigate the worthiness of those who were sitting there. He served everyone equally, while, of course, not everyone was equally devoted to Him. Perhaps even those who later cried, Crucify Him! were there. Such is God s overall Providence of us: He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Grateful to be yours in Christ, + Fr. Noah

Epistle Priest: Let us attend. Reader: The Lord will give strength unto His People. Verse: Bring unto the Lord, ye sons of God; bring unto the Lord glory and honor! Priest: Wisdom. Reader: The Reading is taken from The Holy Apostle Paul s First Epistle to the Corinthians (1:10 17) Priest: Let us attend. BRETHREN, I beseech you, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no schisms among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same resolve. For it has been indicated to me concerning you, my brethren, by those who are of the household of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. Now what I mean is this; that each one of you says, I am for Paul, or I am for Apollos, or I am for Cephas, or I am for Christ ; is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaios; lest anyone should say that you were baptized into my name. And I baptized also the household of Stephanas; other than that, I do not know whether I baptized any other. For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in wisdom of words, lest the Cross of Christ should be made void. + + + Over + + +

Holy Gospel The reading is taken from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew (14:14 22) AT THAT TIME, when Jesus went ashore He saw a great throng; and He had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves. Jesus said, They need not go away; you give them something to eat. They said to Him, We have only five loaves here and two fish. And He said, Bring them here to Me. Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish He looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. May God Be With You!

+ + ARCHPASTORAL VISIT BY OUR BISHOP & OUR FEAST DAY CELEBRATION + + Fr. Don and our St. Mary Parish Council are most pleased to announce the Schedule for this year s Annual Parish Visit by His Grace, Bishop THOMAS Saturday, August 11 Great Vespers 5 PM followed by a brief Meet & Greet; Sunday, August 12 Matins 8:15 AM // Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM followed by a Fellowship Brunch in Social Hall with our Parish Family & Guests; Monday, August 13 Dinner with Parish Council & Spouses 6 PM and Tuesday, August 14 Great Vespers (6 PM) & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy (7 PM) for our Patronal Feast Day, the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos (August 15), with His Graces, the Right Reverend Bishops THOMAS & JOHN (brother of our Khouria Janet) and our Antiochian Seminarians from throughout the Archdiocese followed by Dinner in our Social Hall. Please mark your calendars and be with us as we gather around our Fathers in Christ for Where the Bishop is, there let the people gather; just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Church. (St. Ignatius of Antioch 35-108 AD) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +