August 26, 2007 - The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

ST. ANTHONY ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

385 Ivy Lane,
Bergenfield, NJ 07621

August 26,
2007

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


THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Epistle: l Corinthians
16:13-24 The Martyrs Adrian and Natalia
of Nicodemia

Gospel: Matthew
21:33-42

Tone: Four


THE EPISTLE

Prokeimenon: O Lord, how magnificent are your works. You
have made all things in

wisdom. Bless the
Lord, O my soul.

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

BRETHREN, be watchful,
stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done
in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first
converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of he
saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and
laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos,
because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as
well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia
send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house,
send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet
one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If
anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace
of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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 DeBellis
and Chamberlain Families.

The Coffee and Reception
Hour in the Church Hall this morning is offered by the Jim and Claudia Bogris
Family. PLEASE TAKE YOUR TURN IN OFFERING THIS VERY IMPORTANT ASPECT OF OUR
ACOMMUNITY LIFE! It is a beautiful sign that we offer this “family” time in our
parish – and also another way to honor our loved ones, both living and departed
this life.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Immediately
after Liturgy this morning, Father Joseph will be traveling (along with Father
Elias Bitar of Little Falls and Deacon Peter, Registrar) for the Antiochian
House of Studies Residency Program. Every year the Residency Program is offered
at the Heritage and Learning Center in Ligonier, PA, and is
directed by Father Joseph. The program begins on Monday, August 27th,
and ends on Friday, September 7th. The students from the various
academic programs within the House of Studies (St. Stephens Diploma Program,
the Masters Degree Program and the Doctor of Ministry Program) gather to
further their work, education and ministry. Father Joseph will stop in the
church Hall this morning, but will have to shortly leave thereafter.

2. Mission and
Evangelism Conference will also be meeting, August 30- September 2nd
at the Heritage and Learning Center.

3. There will be
the regular Divine Liturgy here next Sunday, September 2nd, followed
by a MEMORIAL SERVICE for the late servant of God +CATHERINE GLINES.

4. We remind all
parishioners not to deposit at the church Storage Room the items they no longer
want in their homes. We are renovating our Storage Room and it is to be used
ONLY for storing materials relative to our parish.

5. WOMEN’S GUILD

  1. On Thursday, September 13th,
    there will be a Women’s Guild Meeting with election of officers. The names
    sent you were asked to accept a nomination by the Nominating Committee,
    but there will also be nominations from the floor, according to the
    constitution, and anyone nominated must be present that evening to accept
    the nomination. Light refreshments will be served. It will begin at     7:30 PM.
  2. On September 16th (Sunday),
    the Women’s Guild will sponsor a “Welcome Back” breakfast for the start of
    the     Church School year.
  3. The Women’s Guild 50/50 Raffle will then be
    drawn. Please help our Women’s Guild in their mission to St. Anthony’s.
  4. The Women’s Guild will hold its belated holiday
    dinner on Thursday, September 27th. More information will
    follow.

6. The Jubilee
Archival Museum will be reopened today and next Sunday, before the
materials are placed back into the Archives Room. Please do not enter the
Museum with any food or drinks!

7. Thursday, September 6th, there will be a Church School Faculty and Staff
meeting beginning at 8:00 PM.

8. We remind students in the 8th Grade - and
especially their parents – that this year we will offer a new 8th
Grade Class taught by Jim Tweel. Please register today.

9. Sunday, September 9th, Regular Liturgy with the hymns and prayers for the
Feast Day of the Nativity of Our Lady
(September 8th).

10. The Next Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 11th, at 8:00 PM. All members should be present.

11. Sunday, September 16th, CHURCH SCHOOL BEGINS at 10:00 AM. We will
also celebrate the Procession of the Life-Giving Cross, and say a special
prayer for the for the students, teachers and parents of our Church School. This will be followed by a Women’s Guild Communion Breakfast at which
we will celebrate the recent marriage of our Youth Advisor, Daniel Bethancourt
and his wife, Maria.

12. Friday, September 21st, our Fall JUBILEE REUNION. ALL parishioners are invited. Bring down any
pictures you have. Also please bring a “meatless” covered dish, salad, or
entrée.” We will view the video tape movie, the photographs and Power Point
production of our Jubilee Celebration last June. For particular information
please see Anne and George Shagoury. DON’T MISS THIS!

13. Sunday, September 23rd Regular Liturgy. Auditions for teens and church
school students from grade 4 and up for this year’s Christmas program, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. St.
Stephen the Protomartyr, our sister parish of South Plainfield, will be dedicating their new Church addition
(expansion) and new Social Hall. All are invited to attend the Luncheon at 1:00 PM on that day

14. Sunday, September 30th Regular Liturgy and AWARDS SUNDAY, when we will
present the awards to our Festival contest winners. Church School begins at 10 AM.