St. George Orthodox Cathedral Bulletin - March 1, 2017 Published Weekly St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA 01604 Saint George Orthodox Cathedral Rev. Fr. Milad Selim, Dean Rev. Archdn. Seraphim Solof Rev. Dn. Anthony Payne We are happy to welcome visitors to the Orthodox Church. We are blessed by your presence. Because the Orthodox Church understands communion to be the union of its membership, only those Orthodox Christians who have prepared properly should approach the chalice for communion. Those who belong to other communions, but would like to come into the Orthodox Church, should speak to one of our clergy to begin preparation. Thank you for your respect and understanding. Office 30 Anna Street Worcester, MA 01604 Telephone: (508) 752-9150 Fax: (508) 753-5623 E-mail: office@stgeorgeworcester.org Web page: www.stgeorgeworcester.org Pastor s Contact fr.milad.selim@gmail.com Hall Rental Information The Hall at St. George: 508-752-9150 TONE: 4 EOTHINON: 4 VESPERS: 5 PM CHURCH SCHOOL: 9 AM MATINS: 9 AM CONFESSION: DIVINE LITURGY: 9:15-9:45 AM 10 AM Sunday March 5, 2017 ALTAR SERVERS -St. Matthew: Captain: Justin Wehbe, Matthew Bechara, Justin Whelan, George Ouweijan, Sean- Patrick Houssan, Zachary Aster, Joseph Houssan, Lucas Gammal Please dress appropriately including dress shoes and tie. Please also note that you may not serve if you did not attend Church School or arrive after the start of Liturgy.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews (11:24-26,32-40) Hebrews. (11:24-26, 32-40) Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh s daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets; who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, and put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated of whom the world was not worthy wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (1:43-51) At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And He found Philip and said to him, Follow Me. Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, We have found Him of Whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael said to Jesus, How do you know me? Jesus answered him, Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you. Nathanael answered Him, Rabbi, Thou art the Son of God! Thou art the King of Israel! Jesus answered him, Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these. And Jesus said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. 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 FIRST SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT IN TONE TWO Thy pure image do we venerate, O good One, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ our God; for by Thine own will Thou didst ascend the Cross in Thy body, to save Thy creatures from the bondage of the enemy. Thou hast verily filled all with joy, since Thou didst come, O our Savior, to save the world. KONTAKION FOR THE ANNUNCIATION (AND GREAT LENT) IN TONE EIGHT To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom. Schedule of upcoming services: * All services are at St. George Orthodox Cathedral unless indicated elsewhere Wednesday March 1st at 6 pm Presanctified Liturgy- St. Nicholas Church in Shrewsbury Thursday March 2nd at 6:30 pm Cannon of St. Andrew Friday March 3rd at 6:30 Akathist and Potluck Dinner/Spiritual Reflection Saturday March 4th at 5:00 Great Vespers Monday March 6th at 6:30 pm Great Compline Wednesday March 8th at 6pm Presanctified Liturgy at St. George Orthodox Cathedral Friday March 10th at 6:30 Akathist followed by Potluck Dinner/Spiritual Reflection Monday March 13th at 6:30 pm Great Compline Wednesday March 15th at 6pm Presanctified Liturgy at St. Mary Church Friday March 17th at 6:30 Akathist followed by Potluck Dinner/Spiritual Reflection St. Nicholas Gift Shop We are accepting Credit Cards and Debit Cards with the purchase of $15.00 or MORE. We have Gift Certificates Available. Be sure to visit our gift shop! We have the Holy Week Books Limited Supply $35 each. We also have Children s Games, Children s Books, Children s Coloring Books, Cook Books, Cards, Jewelry, Rings, Faberge Style Pendants, Crystal and Enamel Brooch, Sacramental Gifts, Icons, Guided Icons, Oil Lamps, Home Censers, Incense, Wicks, Night Lights, Sun Catcher, Icon Magnets, Music CD s, Ceramics, DVD S, Wall Crosses, Books, Wind Chimes, Russian Wood Churches, Tapestries large and small, and MUCH MORE AT REASONABLE PRICES!!!
Announcements Book Club: We are reading The Lenten Spring by Fr. Thomas Hopko this Sunday. Our group is led by Thomas Gosse, Page and Robert Coleman. The goal of this new ministry is to enrich the spiritual life of our parishioners through the reading of various spiritual books. 9 AM on Sundays. Women s Club: DINNER MEETING Tuesday March 7 at 6pm. Our guest speaker is Megan Wadden, Event Coordinator for 'The Hall at St George'. Reservations requested by March 5. Dinner ($10). Call 508-769-8338 or pms@townisp.com. LENTEN DINNER: Sunday March 12. Baked Haddock or Cheese Pizza. Reservations also needed by March 5. The Women's Club and IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) have teamed together in 2017 to help disaster victims in the US and abroad by sending them fully supplied health kits as we have done in the past. Your donation of $5 or more will provide individuals who are in need due to a natural disaster, a fully packed health kit. No need for shopping; we'll take care of that! There will a box at coffee hour for the collection of your donations of $5 or more. Remember $5 will help an individual in need. $10 will help a needy couple. $25 will help a needy family. THANK YOU FOR DONATING! You can also mail your donation to the cathedral in care of the Women's Club. Men s Club: Thank you all for attending the Men's Club meeting and a special thanks to the kitchen and bar crew. Our next Men's Club meeting will be on March 30, 2017, more information to follow. The Men's Club would like to wish all of you a blessed Lenten journey. Vladimir S. Swydan Scholarship Foundation: The 2017 Vladimir S. Swydan Scholarship applications are available for all church school attendees in the 12 th grade. The applications are available from: Paul V. Swydan, 508-523-2234 or paul.v.swydan@gmail.com, Church School office and Cathedral office 508-752-9150. The deadline for submitting the filled out application is Sunday, April 20, 2017. The filled out applications are to be submitted to Paul V. Swydan, 7 Tavern Street Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Teen Retreat Bishop JOHN and the Teen SOYO of New England invite all our teens to the 2017 SOYO Lenten Retreat. It is March 31-April 2 at the St Methodios Center in Contoocook, NH. Erin Ghatta, Youth Director from the Diocese of Wichita will be our speaker. Her topic is "Packing My Lenten Lunchbox". Registration forms are now available and MUST be returned by March 17th. The Diocesan Mission Council will be making van transportation available from select locations in the region so that everyone can get to the retreat. Scholarships are available, contact your Fr. Milad, Father Joseph Kimmett (StGeorgeNorwood@gmail.com) or John Abud (AbudJohn@gmail.com). We look forward to seeing all of you there.
PRAYERS OF OBLATION IN LOVING MEMORY OF: - Kenneth Eid from Pauline Kouri Nicholas - Kenneth Eid from Anna and Andrew Ansara and family - Kenneth Eid from Sharon Eid and family - Kenneth Eid from Violet Massad - Kenneth Eid from George and Diane Bourisk and family - Kenneth Eid from Bob and Yola Beliveau and family - Kenneth Eid from Grace and Lois Hyder - Kenneth Eid from Larry and Paula Salem - Kenneth Eid from Dick and Joan Eid PRAYERS OF OBLATION FOR THE HEALTH OF: - My church school teacher, Mr. Houssan, from Alexa - Darlene Sundburg on your birthday with love from your daughters - Heather Schmidt from Mom - James, Maggie, Jack and Lily Casey from Tracy/Mom - Joyce Iandoli with love from your sister and family Coffee Hour is sponsored today in loving memory of Deborah Gosse and David Mason from Tom Gosse. Private Arabic Lessons Nagham Abdulky has a Bachelor s Degree in Arabic language and literature and twenty years of experience teaching Arabic language for students five years old and above. She will focus on increasing skills in reading, writing and the correct use of grammar. Note: Students are required to have some simple speaking skills in Arabic. Contact Nagham at (508) 847-6638 We are happy to announce this year's Parish Life Conference, hosted by our Cathedral. To learn more and register your family: antiochianevents.com/ worcester.html