St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church 915-584-9100 www.stgeorge-elpaso.org office@stgeorge-elpaso.org Fax. 915-760-5547 REV. FATHER JOSEPH ABOUID, PASTOR The Very Reverend Father Jehad T. Michael, Pastor Emeritus And the Disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26 SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross Martyrs Sophia and her daughters Faith, Love and Hope; Martyr Agathokleia; Hieromartyrs Heracleides and Myron, Bishops of Tamasus in Cyprus; Venerable Anastasios Peristeron of Cyprus; Euxiphios of Cyprus, the bishop Tone 6 Eothinon 4 Saturday Service: Great Vespers 5:00P.M. Sunday Service: Orthros (Matins) 9:20 AM, Followed by the Divine Liturgy Epistle: Jameelie Dayoub Ushers: Upon Availability. Altar Boys: All are welcome to serve. 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 OF THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS IN TONE ONE O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth. APOLYTIKION FOR ST. GEORGE THE GREAT-MARTYR (TONE TWO) Since thou art a liberator and deliverer of captives, a help and support of the poor and needy, a healing physician of the sick, a contender and fighter for kings, O great among Martyrs, the victory-clad George; intercede with Christ God for the salvation of our souls. KONTAKION OF THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS IN TONE FOUR Thou Who wast raised up Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible. Holy Bread will be offered by: ANNONYMOUS
THE EPISTLE For Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross O Lord, how manifold 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 Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1) The Lord said, If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel s will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels. And He said to them, Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.
Beloved St. George Parishioners, We are currently working on a project to create a proper Church Directory through a new church management software called Breeze Church touch with you. Please fill out the following form with the information required, which is very important in order to organize our directory. Name Spouse Name Children Address City, State, Zip code Phone # (H) (C) Email Address /Spouse(optional) BIRTHDATES (optional) /Spouse PLEASE CHECK THE CORRECT BOXES: Pledging Member General Attender (Non-Pledged) Visitor 1 ST TIME Visitor PLEASE CHECK THE ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO OR WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF: TEEN SOYO (13-18) YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (19-35) LADIES SOCIETY CHURCH SCHOOL PARISH COUNCIL ST IGNATIUS HOLY FAMILY MINISTRY (Married couples 25-45) CHOIR BIRTHDATE (optional)
Message from Fr. Joseph and Kh. Carol to the St. George Ladies Society: Dear St. George Ladies Society and parishioners, My beloved wife and I would like to thank all the Ladies from the bottom of our hearts, and the whole entire community of St. George - El Paso, for the wonderful baby shower that they put together for baby Aidan and my wife. Our transition to this wonderful community could not have been any smoother, and we owe it all to ever single one of you, who in one way or another, have allowed this transition to be one of many blessings for both my family and I, as well as for the good of the St. George community. We would like to thank you all for your unconditional support, and we promise to do our best to convey the message of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his love and mercy to all. May God bless you and grant our Church peace and unity! In Christ, Fr. Joseph-Hector & Kh. Carol
DONATIONS Blanca Anaipakos: In MEMORY of PABLO PAPAGEORGE. Jamie Isaac: For the health of James John, Rylee, J.J. and Nia Isaac and Irma Victims. LUNCHEON There will be a Luncheon immediately after DIVINE LITURGY, Sept. 17 th, sponsored by Blanca Anipakos, to honor the ALTAR BOYS. Everyone is welcome. Thought for the Day After cruel tortures, the governor Fronton cried out to Menodora, who was wounded and bloody: "Offer sacrifice to the gods!'' To this the holy martyr replied: "Do you not see that I am offering my entire self as a sacrifice to my God?'' ST. GEORGE CHURCH SCHOOL The St. George Sunday School will open this year's session on Sunday, September 17, 217. Please make sure that you have registered your children/teens for this year's session, either through the St. George information form which has been in the bulletin or through the Sunday School registration form which will be in the Narthex of the Church. Please ensure that your children/teens are present by 9:25 a.m., every Sunday, for opening prayer with Fr. Joseph. We look forward to another blessed and successful year with our students and parents. Laila Ferris REMINDER: PLEASE send your checks for the Festival Tickets to close your outstanding balance. Thanks to all who have cleared their accounts. Approximately 45 tickets, $900 remains to be paid. Thank you, Jamie Isaac Deadline for Holy Bread Offering and any Bulletin Announcement is NO LATER THAN NOON on Thursday of every week in order to have it in the following week s bulletin. Please send any Bulletin Announcement to cedarfam4@aol.com, or my cell phone, 915 276 3436. Thank you, Jamie Isaac
CONTACT INFORMATION For Pastoral needs and/or Emergencies contact Fr. Joseph Abouid at: Office: 915-584-9100 Cell phone: 708-415-7050 Email: habouid@gmail.com In case Fr. Joseph is not available please notify V. Rev. Fr. Michael at 915-544-4001 or his cell phone at 915-203-2831 OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hospital & Pastoral Visits (During the morning or evenings Please contact Fr. Joseph to schedule the visits or in case of any emergency at any time). Confessions: Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (or during the week by appointment).