Parish Informa on (Protec on of the Theotokos) 61 Canada Road Painted Post New York 14870 A Parish of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of North America, Ecumenical Patriarchate Welcome to all our visitors and guests who par cipate in our celebra on of the Divine Liturgy today. We are glad you are here. While Holy Communion may only be received by prepared Orthodox Chris ans, our guests are welcome to join us in venera ng the cross and receiving blessed bread at the conclusion of the Liturgy. We also hope you will join us for the Coffee Social a erward. Sunday February 11, 2018 9:30am Divine Liturgy Feast of the Three Hierarchs Panachida mem of +Michael Mahler offered by Father & Pani on the 25th Anniversary of his falling asleep in the Lord Coffee Social Wednesday February 14, 2018 5:00pm Saturday February 17, 2018 4:00pm Vesperal Liturgy Meeting the Lord in the Temple Great Vespers Sunday February 18, 2018 9:30am 12:NOON Monday February 19, 2018 5:00pm Tuesday February 20, 2018 5:00pm Divine Liturgy Forgiveness Sunday, Cheesefare Sunday Forgiveness Vespers GREAT LENT BEGINS Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete Wednesday February 21, 2018 5:00pm Thursday February 22, 2018 5:00pm Friday February 23, 2018 5:00pm Saturday February 24, 2018 4:00pm Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts Vespers/Confessions Services: Sunday Divine Liturgy: 9:30am Weekday/Holy Day Liturgy: 9:00am Saturday/Holy Day Vespers: 5:00pm Winter Vespers: 4:00pm Contact: Rev. Father Daniel Mahler Presiding Priest Rectory: 607-962-5285 Father s Cell: 607-377-0587 Canada Road 607-936-0689 Chuck Coons Parish President/Cantor Home: 607-962-0904 CONTACT US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Church Website: Saintmarysorthodoxchurchcorning.org Follow our Diocese On-Line Diocesan Website acrod.org Camp Nazareth campnazareth.org Facebook: facebook.comacroddiocese Twi er: twi er.com/acrodnews YouTube youtube.com/archdiocese 1
EPISTLE READING The Reading is from Saint Paul to the Hebrews 13:7-16 Brethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their lives, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and for ever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go forth to him outside the camp and bear the abuse he endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city which is to come. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. The Reading is from Saint Paul s First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2 Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother s falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall. 2
GOSPEL READINGS Feast of the Three Hierarch: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, & John Chrysostom Let us attend, The Reading is from St. Matthew 5:14-19 The Lord said to his disciples, You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Let us attend, Judgment Sunday Meatfare Sunday The Reading is from St. Matthew 25:31-46 The Lord said, When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcome me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? And the King will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me. Then he will say to those at his left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me. Then they also will answer, Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you? Then he will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me. And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. 3
Judgment Sunday (Mea are Sunday) The foregoing two parables especially that of the Prodigal Son have presented to us God s extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, pu ng their confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the me given them to work out their salva on, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this day s feast commemora ng Christ s impar al Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge. Who recompenses to each according to his deeds. It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam s exile from the Paradise of delight which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now it is clear that today s is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the day of judgment, truly, everything of this world will come to an end. All foods, except meat and meat products are allowed during the week that follows this Sunday. Feast of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, & John Chrysostom This common feast of these three teachers was ins tuted a li le before the year 1100, during the reign of the Emperor Alexis I Comnenus, because of a dispute and strife that arose among the notable and virtuous men of that me. Some of them preferred Basil, while others preferred Gregory, and yet others preferred John Chrysostom,. Quarreling among themselves over which of the tree was the greatest. Furthermore, each party, in order to dis nguish itself from the others, assumed the name of its preferred Saint; hence, they called themselves Basilians, Gregorians, or Johannites. Desiring to bring an end to the conten on, the three Saints appeared together to the saintly John Mavropous, a monk who had been ordained Bishop of Euchaita, a city of Asia Minor, they revealed to him that the glory they have at the throne of God is equal, and told him to compose a common service for the three of them, which he did with skill and beauty. Saint John of Euchaita (celebrated Oct 5/18) is also the composer of the Canon to the Guardian Angel, the Protector of Man s Life. In his old age, he re red from his Episcopal See and again took up the monas c life in a monastery in Constan nople. He reposed during the reign of the aforemen oned Emperor Alexis Comnenus (1081-1118). 4
2018 DONATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS ITEM PROPOSED COST ($) SPONSOR(S) TIMING COMMENTS Vestibule Etched, Glass Doors 15,000 Tetrapod/New Altar* 10,000 Andy Kerrick Memorial Tomb* 2,000 Chandeliers 3,000 Dome/Cross 25,000 Helen Coons Small Domes and Crosses on Dormers 8,000 each Altar Linens Tetrapod Linens TBD TBD Cantor Stand 500 Iconastas 15,000 Altar Society Audio System 2,000 $200 donated by June and Marion Kulik Shrubs/Landscaping 5,000 Front Patio Construction 15,000 Electronic Entrance Sign 6,000 Items to be taken & used: Bell Pews (until new ones needed) Outside Shrine Restoration Carole & Gary Herrlich *Items made from natural wood If you have an interest in donating please fill in the information (or use the Nancy Gabel. Thank you. or contributing to back) with your pref any of erence the above iems, and return to 5
Bulle n & Eternal Light Sponsorship This week s Bulle n & Eternal Light is sponsored by CAROLE HERRLICH In honor of husband GARY HERRLICH On his birthday od grant your servant good health, happiness and salva on for many blessed years! MILDRED SOSONKA In memory of husband WALTER SOSONKA May his memory be Eternal! Vichnaja jemu Pamjat! SOUP-ER BOWL SUNDAY UPDATE! The count is in for our Soup-er Bowl Sunday drive and we collected 134 cans of soup to present to the Corning Community Food Pantry. A special Thank You to everyone who supported us and helped make this year s drive our most successful yet! Let us all come together to honor with hymns and songs the three great luminaries of the Holy Trinity, the Sun enlightening the universe with the beams of their divine doctrine, flowing with honey-like rivers of wisdom, refreshing deserts with streams of God-knowledge: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John the famous speaker, the Golden-mouthed. Let us sing in hymns our love for their teachings, for they are constantly interceding for us before the Holy Trinity. 6
Annual Mee ng Business Discussion Annual Mee ng Business Discussion There was not a quorum of the parish at last week s Annual Mee ng. Therefore, as has been done in previous years, the mee ng was duly held and a two week comment period is now in effect. Any person wishing to comment on the business ac on taken may do so not later than February 18th. There were two pieces of business undertaken and unanimously approved by those in a endance. They are: 1. Approval of the 2018 Budget. Mo on from the Finance Commi ee to approve the proposed 2018 budget, second by Nancy Gabel. All in Favor. 2. Appointment by the Council President of Dan and Katerina Hulme as Auditors for the 2018 fiscal year. There were no objec ons to this appointment. ELECTIONS Chuck Coons, Rodney Kerrick and Carol Telehany agreed to remain as president, treasurer and secretary respec vely. All in favor. Chuck, Rodney and Carol abstained from vo ng. Jill Mertus was elected as a Trustee. Since there were no other nominees for the second vacant trustee posi on, Chuck asked Nancy Gabel to stay on the Council for another term. She agreed. There were no objec ons to this appointment. If you have any comments or objec ons to any or all of the ac ons taken, please submit your comments in wri ng not later than the conclusion of Liturgy on February 18th. If you have any ques ons, please contact the parish president. In Christ, Chuck Coons 7
Want to feel a bit lighter! Relieve your pocket of All your spare change AND Support your Church at the same time! JUG LOCATED IN VESTIBULE! A Note From Father Vesperal Liturgy: We will institute a Vesperal Liturgy for some of our Feast Days beginning with the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 14, 2018. This services combines the Vespers for the Feast with the Divine Liturgy. Holy Eucharist (Communion) will be distributed to those who wish to receive. This service is being implemented with the hope of allowing those who would like to attend the Holy Day Divine Liturgy but are unable to do so on the morning of the Feast to come and participate. Fasting rules for receiving Holy Communion of at least 3 hours before Vesperal Liturgy (same as for Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts) apply. UP-COMING EVENTS February 19 Great Lenten Fast Begins February 25 informa on coming soon. Sunday of Orthodox Vespers Saint Mary s Church Endico, NY Further March 11 Deanery Lenten Mission for Cross Venera on Sunday OUR Church Month of February PANI JOAN CHURCH CLEANING SCHEDULE Month of March GLORIA EWSUK The following month is s ll available: SEPTEMBER 8
Parish and Ladies Altar Society Announcements. GO RED FOR WOMEN Heart disease is the No. 1killer of women causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That s approximately one woman every minute! Studies show that healthy choices have resulted in 330 fewer women dying from heart disease per day. On Sunday February 18, all parishioners are encouraged to wear red in support of Heart Disease educa on. Please bring a hearthealthy dish to pass for our monthly potluck. Remember those at the Food Pantry and bring a heart-healthy food item such as tuna fish or peanut bu er, as well. 9
If you would like to meet with Father, please call him @607-962-5285 to arrange a time and place which is convenient for you. Emergency Sick Calls: Father is available for emergencies at any time. Please call him @ 607-962-5285 or on his cell phone @ 607-377-0587. Our Mailing Address is: 7 Chatfield Place East Painted Post, NY 14870 Confessions are heard after Vespers on Saturday, after any weekday or Lenten service or by calling Father for an appointment. Marriages are solemnized on Saturdays. Consult Father at least six months in advance and before plans have been made for the wedding reception. Marriages cannot be celebrated during the fasting seasons of the Church. Baptisms are normally scheduled on Saturday or Sunday. Consult Father for scheduling. Two God-parents are required, at least one of whom must be Orthodox by faith and the other a practicing Christian. Church Funerals are provided for practicing Orthodox Christians who are current in their Spiritual and Financial obligations to the parish otherwise burial is from the funeral home. If you would like to schedule a Panachida for your loved one please call Father at 962-5285 The Church does not permit Cremation. His Grace, Bishop GREGORY; Protopresbyter Frank Miloro; Protopresbyter John Duranko; Protopresbyter Jim Dutko; Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly; Protopresbyter Lawrence Barriger; Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky; V. Rev. Thomas Kadlek; V. Rev. Michael Kleban; V. Rev. Michael Psenechnuk; Rev. James Gleason; V. Rev. Jason Kappanadze; Father James Worthington and Family Deacon Charles Ellis; Deacon Donald Koch; Mother Ralphaela; Pani Joan; Pani Kathleen Dutko; Pani Patricia Duranko; Matka Julia Romanchak; Sally Ellis; Judy Koch; Michael Banik; Helen Verno; Eleanor Adzima; Stan Lewek; Michael & Delores Kundrat; Vasyl & Lyudmyla Hayova; Helen Coons; Anna Soraparu; Mary Benyo; Anna Chudanic; Paul Rodrigues; George Officer; Michael Matzkevich; Marlene Wheet; Mae Mary Shonak; Helen Molson; Donna Blazosky; Tom Serdula; Art Gallant; Karen Kluchonic; Nancy Murphy-Teed; Joyce Nissen; Chelsea Roman; Gloria Ewsuk; Andrew Chudanic; Kathleen Zarek; Tammy Pierson; Jeanne Zimmer To Jonathan Share who is serving in the United States Navy; Tyler Colburn serving in the United States Army; Douglas Linsey serving in the United States Army and to all of our men and women who are serving and protec ng our country both at home and abroad. 10
Register Now for 2018 Diocesan Lenten Retreats! The Diocesan Chancery is pleased to announce the schedule of the annual Diocesan Lenten Retreats, which are sponsored by the ACRY for the upcoming Lenten Season. These retreats are open to everyone and contain special programing for youth and adults of all ages. Bishop Gregory, along with other talented clergy will offer insightful and inspiring presentations designed to encourage and challenge the faithful to stay focused on the Spiritual life as they continue their Lenten Journey to Pascha. Download Diocesan Retreats Informational Flier (PDF Format) Central Region: Saturday March 17, 2018 at St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, PA from 9:00am-5:00pm. The Adult Retreat Master, Bishop Gregory, will speak on the topic Our Calling as Disciples and Evangelists and Fr. David Urban, youth presenter, will lead an interactive discussion on the topic Windows to Heaven-Icons and The Feasts of the Church. Registration is required and must be made by March 10, 2018. Cathy Pawlik is in charge of registration. Download Registration Form. PDF Format. Eastern Region: Saturday March 24, 2018 at St. Francis Center For Renewal, Bethlehem, PA. from 9:00am-6:00pm (EST). This year, the retreat is also being cosponsored by the Ukrainian Orthodox League of the USA. Bishop Gregory and Frs. Anthony Perkins will lead the adults and adolescents in a discussion of the topic: Our Calling as Disciples and Evangelists. Fr. Matthew Stagon and Subdeacon Andrew Wythe will serve as retreat masters for children ages 7-12 and will speak on the topic: A Day In The Footsteps of St. Herman. Download Eastern Regional Retreat Informational Flier (PDF Format) Registration is required and must be made by March 14, 2018-after March 10 late fees of $20-adults and $10-adolescents will be added. Mr. Oleh Bilynsky is in charge of registration. Download Registration Form (PDF Format). Western Region: Saturday March 24, 2018 at 2:00pm (CST) at Descent of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church 545 East 77th Avenue Schererville, IN 46375-2538. The day s events will include: Moleben to the Holy Cross 11
Register Now for 2018 Diocesan Lenten Retreats! Homily by Father Gregory Allard Presentation by Pani Marianna Bannon on Pratical Preparations for the Spiritual Preparatory Seasons Pani Marianna is the author of the book Fasting for the Feasts; A Starter Book Lenten Confessions Fellowship For more information contact Father Sam Sherry, Dean of the Chicago at FrSam@juno.com Birthdays Feb 15 Gary Herrlich; Feb 18 Lee Havalchak; Feb 18 Anna Chudanic; Feb 19 Greg Kerrick; Feb 19 Denise Topichak; Feb 20 Nicholas Tostanoski; Feb 24 Lyudmyla Hayova; od grant your servants good health, happiness and salva on for many blessed years! Ques ons on The Orthodox Church KINGDOM ON EARTH Q: Isn t it true that God, through Jesus Christ, has already established His Kingodom on earth and His Second Coming will be the consuma on? A:Yes, indeed. The Father does all in this created world through His Son Jesus Christ. In Christ the Kingdom of God has been established. The kingdom is realized there where God is acknowledged as Lord, where His people share in the divine life, and where His will is obeyed. The most obvious place where the kingdom is realized is in the Church. But this realiza on is always in process. That is why Christ taught us to pray Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. The kingdom is here. In the last judgment, when Christ will return, the kingdom will be established in its fullness and glory. As the Creed says, He (Jesus Christ) shall come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.... 12 The Orthodox Church 455 Ques ons & Answers
CAMP NAZARETH SUMMER CAMP 2018 The time for Summer Camp is Rapidly Approaching!!! The clock is ticking!! REGISTER ONLINE STARTING MAR. 1, 2018!!! ========================================================= Dates for the Summer Camping Program Week 1 -- July 15-21, 2018 New England, NY, NJ, Florida and Canada Deaneries Week 2 -- July 22 - July 28, 2018 Johnstown, Pocono, Southern Tier, Youngstown and Chicago Deaneries Week 3 -- July 29 - August 4, 2018 Pittsburgh, Mid-Atlantic, Tri-State and Washington D.C. Deaneries ========================================================= Register Online Starting March 1, 2018 Register at campnazareth.org From the Home Page, From the 2018 Summer Camp Icon, or From the Diocesan Summer Camp Tab found under the Summer Camp Tab and look for Camper Registration. If you are Clergy or a Volunteer go to the 2018 Summer Camp Icon on the Home Page or the Diocesan Summer Camp Tab found under the Summer Camp Tab and look for the paper forms under Clergy/Volunteers. ========================================================== $20 Early Bird Discount Per Child!!!! (one-time only, not per week) Register & pay by May 15, 2018!!!! Online Registration MUST be complete AND payment must be submitted by May 15 in order to qualify for the Early Bird Discount. Registrations after June 15 will incur an additional $20 late fee. When you register online please note that you will still need to submit a paper copy of the Medical Examination Form (i.e. Camper Physical) which must be filled out and signed by a licensed medical professional (licensed physician or physician s assistant). This form will be emailed to you after you complete the online registration process. Payment by check, money order, or credit card is accepted. Checks and Money Orders are to be made payable to Camp Nazareth and sent to Camp Nazareth at 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137. 13
Please note that schedule is always subject to change due to schedule conflicts or inclement weather. Please call Church Office 962-5285 with any ques ons. Sunday Monday February 2018 Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4:00pm Vespers 4 Prodigal Son 9:30am DL Coffee Social Annual Meeting 11 Last Judgment 9:30am DL 3 Hierarch Coffee Social 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 5pm Vesperal Liturgy Meeting Lord in Temple 15 16 17 9am All Souls 4pm Vesper/ Lit 3 Hierarchs 4pm Vespers 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Forgiveness Sunday Cheesefare Sunday 9:30am DL Go Red for Women Potluck Coffee Social Great Lenten Fast Begins 4pm Canon Andrew of Crete Listings for March Due 4pm Canon Andrew of Crete 4pm Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts 4pm Canon Andrew of Crete 4pm Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts 4pm Vespers Forgiveness Vespers 25 26 27 28 SundayofOrthodoxy 9:30am DL Procession of Icons 4pm Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts Vespers Endicott 14