Weekly Bulletin

During the Paschal Season until the Ascension, June 5th, there is NO FASTING (except prior to communion) as we continue the festive celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection.

• CHRIST IS RISEN!  TRULY HE IS RISEN!
• AL MASSEH QAM!  HAQAN QAM!
• CHRISTOS ANESTI! ALITHOS ANESTI!
• CHRISTOS VOSKRESE! VO ISTINU VOSKRESE!

“Blessed Is He who Comes In The Name of the Lord”

We are honored to welcome, His Grace, The Right Reverend Bishop ANTOUN, to preside over our annual Patronal Feast.  We are inspired and blessed by his presence and offer our prayers of thanksgiving for his pastoral ministry to our community.

We pray God bless him with good health and many years.

We are thankful for the Clergy assisting at today’s Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, Archimandrite Constantine Yanney, V. Rev. Timothy Ferguson, V. Rev. John Teebagy, V. Rev. Joseph Purpura, Newly Ordained Rev. Paul (Toufic) Matar, Archdeacon Hans El Hayek. Deacon. Nicholas Belcher, Subdeacon Douglas Howdy, Subdeacon Khalil Samara, Subdeacon Chadi Saad, Subdeacon James Irving

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DURING THE LITTLE ENTRANCE, SING:  Christ is risen from the dead; trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.

1)    ENTRANCE HYMN FOR PASCHA:  In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord from the springs of Israel. O Son of God, who didst rise from the dead, save us, who sing unto Thee.  Alleluia.

2)    TROPARION OF ST. THOMAS – Tone 7:  While the tomb was sealed, thou didst shine forth from it, O Llight.  While the doors were closed, thou didst come into thy Disciples, O Christ God, Resurrection of all renewing in us through them an upright spirit, according to the greatness of thy mercy.

3)    TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE – Tone 4:  As deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm, champion of kings, victorious, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ our God for our soul’s salvation.

4)    KONTAKION OF PASCHA – Tone 8  Down to the grave though thou wentest immortal Lord; yet didst thou there hurl down death by thy throne of might.  And art risen with victory crowned, O Christ our true God; and hast hailed with glad greeting the women that came with myrrh; and unto thine apostles hast graciously sent thy peace, O Lord, that grantest the fallen to rise with thee.

Prokeimenon:  Great is our Lord, and great is his power.

            Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

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EPISTLE:  The reading is from the Acts of the Apostles.  (Chapter 5:12-20.)

    In those days, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles.  And they were all together in Solomon's Portico.  None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high honor.  And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them.  The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.

    But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison.  But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said, "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of his Life."

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THE HOLY GOSPEL LESSON ACCORDING TO SAINT JOHN.  (Chapter 20:19 to end.)

    Now on the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.  Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.  Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.  As the Father has sent me, even so I send you."  And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.  If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

    Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.  So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord."  But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe."

    Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them.  The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you."  Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing."  Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!"  Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me?  Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."

    Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

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Join the Choir in lifting up your voices to the Lord:

Christ is risen from the dead; trampling down death by death, and to those in the tombs bestowing life.

Al Maseeh qam min bain il amwat, wa wati al mawt bil mawt, wa wahabal hiyat lil la dhina fil qoobur.

Christos anesti ek nekron thanato thanaton patisas, kai tis en tis mnimasi zoin, charisamenos.

Special note:  Except for those who are elderly and/or disabled, please remain standing during Holy Communion.

NEXT WEEK’S HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:  Acts 6:1-7; Mark 15:43-16:8.

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Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch

We are Honored that the following parishioners are being inducted into the ‘Order’ at today’s Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.  May God grant them many years.

Alissar Audi   Dr. Roula Fayad   Susan Saliba Choueiri   Diana Michael   George R. Michael

    Their decision to enter the ‘Order’ is a great honor for the Parish of St. George and we are proud that they have selected to serve the Church in such a fitting manner.  The Order of St. Ignatius is the service arm of the Antiochian Orthodox Church in North America and because of the loyal support of her members our Archdiocese is able to accomplish her many and noble goals.  Their service to the ‘Order’ will benefit both the Archdiocese and our parish of St. George, and we are most grateful.  We now have sixty-five [65] parishioners of St. George who are members of the Order of St. Ignatius.

    All parish members are strongly encouraged to seek membership in the ‘Order’.  For complete information and application please speak with Fr. Timothy or a member of the ‘Order’. 

NEW DONATIONS & PLEDGES ENVELOPES ARE NOW AVAILABLE

A special mailing with a letter explaining the purpose of our new Donations & Pledges envelope has been sent out to every parishioner.  Also included is a sample envelope.  Additional envelopes can be found at the Maridha or can be mailed to you.  We hope this envelope provides a convenient way for individuals to make their offerings to the parish.  We look forward to your continued support as we develop our parish and its programs.  –The Parish Council

 AN INVITATION FROM THE SYRIAN LEBANESE WOMEN’S CLUB – The Syrian Lebanese Women’s club cordially invite everyone to attend their Annual Scholarship Award program to be held at St. John of Damascus Church Hall, Dedham, MA, on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:00PM.  Come and help us celebrate as 10 deserving young recipients from our community receive their scholarships.  Guest speaker will be Ghada Massabni, D.M.D., D.D.S.

THE BOOKSTORE WILL RE-OPEN NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 11TH.

A NOTE FROM THE THEOPHANY SCHOOL TO SAVE THE DATE – The Theophany School Family asks that you set aside the evening of Sunday, May 18th to attend a special event to honor the memory of Sonia Daly Belcher; to celebrate her life and honor her vision.  Theophany School, which began as a dream in Sonia’s heart, is now in its eleventh year due to her faithful leadership.  Sonia’s last wish for the School was to build a permanent home for Theophay; a goal that she intended to announce at this year’s Spring Fundraiser.  Event details will be made available soon.  Everyone is welcome to attend this event as we carry out her wishes and take the next steps toward fulfilling her dream.  Please watch for further details.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE –. Each year, the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America award scholarships, $500 each, to help women continue their education in order to improve their circumstances and those of their families.  The scholarships will be awarded in July at the Summer Meetings at the Antiochian Village.  The applicant must be a female over 25 years of age; a member in good standing of a parish of the Antiochian Archdiocese; actively involved in her parish; applying for or registered in an academic or trade program of study and demonstrate financial need.  If interested, applications are in the Church Office.  Deadline for application is June 1, 2008.  Any questions please feel free to call Kh. Helene Hajal 613.738.0476 or Cindy Nimey 315.796.7910.

  High School Seniors visit www.antiochian.org, click on Youth Ministry and Scholarships for a listing of current Scholarships being offered and to download applications and instructions.

N.G. BERAM VETERANS SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE.  PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE IF INTERESTED OR DOWNLOAD YOUR APPLICATION FROM www.stjohnd.org/ngberam.

  DEADLINE DATE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 1, 2008

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