August 14, 2005

ST. 
ANTHONY 
ANTIOCHIAN 
ORTHODOX 
CHURCH

                                           August 14, 2005

PARISH

PHONE:    (201) 568-8840        V. Rev. Joseph Allen,  Pastor

FAX:          (201) 568-6933       Dn. Peter Boulukos, Assistant

         St. Anthony’s web page: http://www.stanthonysorthodox.org

Antiochian Archdiocese web page: http://www.antiochian.org

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Epistle:  I Corinthians 1:10-17                                                            The Prophet Micah

Gospel:  Matthew 14:14-22

Tone:  Seven

Prokeimenon:  The Lord will give strength to his people.

                           Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from
Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians.

BRETHREN. I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissentions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the same of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest anyone should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

THE EUCHARISTIC OFFERINGS

The Holy Oblations are offered at the Offertory of the Great Entrance today for the health and welfare of those living members, and for those departed this life in Christ, of the Deraney, Jockel, and Diamond Families.

The Coffee and Reception Hour in the Church Hall is offered today by the Bogris Family. NOTE: Please do not wait to sign up for offering the Coffee Reception held every Sunday after Liturgy. The chart is posted in the hall, as well as the list of responsibilities and items needed.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.      Today there will be a MEMORIAL SERVICE for the late Servant of God +FLORENCE KATEN (One year). MEMORY ETERNAL!

2.      Today we will also “Church” the newly born CAILYN GRACE GIBBON. MANY YEARS!

3.      After Liturgy, the Baptism of ZAIN HESHMITE will be celebrated. MANY YEARS!

4.      SUMMER AND FALL SCHEDULE

1. AUGUST 21^st: Regular Liturgy followed by Memorial Service for the late Servant of God +GEORGE MARGE.
   

2. AUGUST 28^th and SEPTEMBER 4^th: Regular Divine Liturgies.
   

3. SEPTEMBER 11^th: Regular Liturgy, Opening of
   Church 
   School and Procession of Life-Giving Cross. Divine Liturgy will be followed by a One Year Memorial for +SELMA HAJJAR.
   

4. SEPTEMBER 13^th: Vesperal Liturgy for the Feast Day of the Cross, followed by the Parish Council Meeting for September.
   

5. SEPTEMBER 18^th:  Regular Liturgy followed by One Year Memorial Service for the late Servant of God +JULIA ELIOPOULOS, mother of our parishioner Chris Eliopoulos.
   

6. SEPTEMBER 25^th: Regular Liturgy
   

7. OCTOBER  2^nd: Regular Liturgy
   

8. OCTOBER  9^th: Liturgy followed by AWARDS SUNDAY, Memorial Service for +EFFIE AVAKIAN (One Year) and +AGNES SAAD (7 Years). Liturgy will also be followed by the Baptism of KEVIN SPIRO NASSERI.
   

9. OCTOBER 16^th: Regular Liturgy, followed by the Baptism of MARINA KOULIKOURDIS WONG.
   

10. OCTOBER 23^rd: The 30^th Anniversary Celebration of Father Elias Bitar, pastor of our sister parish, St. George of Little Falls, and Vicar General of our Archdiocese.
    

5.      AT THE
ANTIOCHIAN 
VILLAGE

1. August 29 – September 9: Antiochian House of Studies RESIDENCY PROGRAM
   

2. September 2-5:
   Mission and Evangelism Conference
   

3. September 30-October 2:
   St. Thekla Pilgrimage
   

4. November 9 – 13: Women Graduates of Orthodox Theology
   

6.      We are also asked to note the following “specials:”

1. October 2 -5: Family Legacy Weekend
   

2. October 7 – 8^: Preparing for Retirement
   

3. November 3 – 6: Orthodox Institute for Laity
   

If you are interested in any of these programs, please call (724) 238-3677, the Antiochian Village Heritage and
Learning 
Center.

7.      DO NOT FORGET THAT OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE WILL SOON BE UPON US – 2006. Although it seems far away, it is NOT! We will begin our GOLDEN JUBILEE in September of 2006 and culminate at “Jubilee Weekend,” June 2-4, 2007. Please RESERVE THAT WEEKEND AND DO NOT PLAN ANYTHING ELSE! PLEASE!

8.      Our Web Site in now back on line. Sorry for any problems this might have caused.

“He who prays with understanding patiently accepts circumstances, whereas he who resents them has not yet attain pure prayer.” Saint Mark the Ascetic