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
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Epistle: I Corinthians 3:9-17 The Apostle Thaddeus of the Seventy
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-54
Tone: Eight
THE EPISTLE
Prokeimenon: Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
God is known in
The reading is from
BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.
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 Marge and Pantel Families.
The Coffee and Reception Hour in the Church Hall is offered today by the Salloum and Saliba Families. 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 +GEORGE MARGE. For many years, George, husband of our parishioner Joanna Marge, was very active at St. Anthony’s especially in the Choir and musical productions of our parish. He fell asleep in the Lord twenty years ago. MEMORY ETERNAL!
2. After the Liturgy today, we will baptize the newly born child, John Christopher Menetian. Many God grant John and his parents MANY YEARS!
3. HOW TO RECEIVE THE HOLY EUCHARIST! If you desire to receive Holy Communion, first prepare yourself through fasting (abstaining – at least NO BREAKFAST!) and prayer. Then when the Chalice is brought forth from the Altar, approach it quietly (NO TALKING!) as you enter the center aisle, FOLD YOUR ARMS, right over left and remain quiet. As you approach the Chalice, SAY your Baptized Name, OPEN YOUR MOUTH WIDE, and TILT YOUR HEAD BACK (only a slight tilt is necessary). It is recommended that you NOT bend your knees; Father Joseph and Deacon Peter are standing on the
4. Parents: Do not wait to register your children for
5. The Antiochian House of Studies Residency Program will be held this year, August 29th -September 9th, at the Antiochian Heritage and
6. SUMMER AND FALL SCHEDULE
A. AUGUST 28th and SEPTEMBER 4th: Regular Divine Liturgies.
B. SEPTEMBER 11th: Regular Liturgy, Opening of
C. SEPTEMBER 13th: Vesperal Liturgy for the Feast Day of the Cross, followed by the Parish Council Meeting for September.
D. SEPTEMBER 18th: Regular Liturgy followed by One Year Memorial Service for the late Servant of God +JULIA ELIOPOULOS, mother of our parishioner Chris Eliopoulos.
E. SEPTEMBER 25th: Regular Liturgy
F. OCTOBER 2nd: Regular Liturgy
G. OCTOBER 9th: 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.
H. OCTOBER 16th: Regular Liturgy, followed by the Baptism of MARINA KOULIKOURDIS WONG.
I. OCTOBER 23rd: The 30th Anniversary Celebration of Father Elias Bitar, pastor of our sister parish, St. George of Little Falls, and Vicar General of our Archdiocese.
7. AT THE
A. August 29 – September 9: Antiochian House of Studies RESIDENCY PROGRAM
B. September 2-5:
C. September 30-October 2:
D. November 9 – 13: Women Graduates of Orthodox Theology
8. We are also asked to note the following “specials:”
A. October 2 -5: Family Legacy Weekend
B. October 7 – 8: Preparing for Retirement
C. 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
9. St. Anthony’s GOLDEN JUBILEE: September 2006 to June 2007! “Jubilee Weekend” is scheduled for