February 17, 2008 Church Bulletin
Sunday, February 17, 2008
SUNDAY OF THE PHARISEE & PUBLICAN
Today’s Celebrants: V. Rev. Fr. Timothy Ferguson; Rt. Rev. Fr. Constantine Yanney; Rev. Dn. Nicholas Belcher; Subdeacon Douglas Howdy; Subdeacon Khalil Samara; Subdeacon Chadi Saad; Subdeacon James Irving
VARIATION IN TODAY’S DIVINE LITURGY
At the entrance (Service Book page 97):
1) TROPARION OF THE RESURRECTION – Tone 5: Let all us believers give praise and worship to the Word, of one essence with the Father and with the Spirit and who is eternal. Who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. For He did willingly ascend in the flesh to be hung from the Cross and to suffer pain and death, and to lift up the dead by His glorious Resurrection.
2) THE ENTRANCE HYMN: O Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. O son of God, who art risen from the dead save us who sing unto thee: Alleluia.
3) Repeat #1 above.
4) TROPARION OF ST. THEODORE – Tone 2: Great are the accomplishments of faith, for the Holy Martyr Theodore rejoiced in the flames as though at the waters of rest, offering himself as sweet bread to the Trinity. So by his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls!
5) 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.
6) KONTAKION OF THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN – Tone 4: Let us flee the pharisee's high and mighty words, and learn the majesty of the publican's lowly prayer: Let us beg the savior of the world to spare us, his sinful servants.
Prokeimenon: Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
EPISTLE: The reading is from Saint Paul's Second Letter to Timothy.
(Chapter 3:10-15.)TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at Iconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE (Chapter 18:10-14.)
The Lord spoke this parable: "Two men went up into the Temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a Publican, (a tax collector). The Pharisee stood and prayed thus within himself, 'God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this Publican. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I possess.' But the Publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Special note: Except for those who are elderly and/or disabled, please remain standing during Holy Communion. NEXT WEEK’S HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: II Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 15:11-32.
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Maria Khoury and her husband David Khoury are with us today.Maria is the author of eight children’s Orthodox books. During Coffee Hour today Maria will have a book signing for her new book Coloring with Christina. This unique coloring book is based on the original Christina Goes to the Holy Land but developed to encourage the very young to one day make the journey of a life-time that every believer hopes to undertake by coloring the holy places. Spiritually enriched with quotes from the Bible. Education for all but created for the very young. Makes a great Orthodox gift for Pascha!David is Mayor of the city of Taybeh, Palestine. David is a graduate of Hellenic College in Brookline. Today David will speak to us about life in Palestine.A warm welcome to both of them.
¥ALL SAINTS MISSION CAN DRIVE: Just a reminder that we are still collecting empty, clean soda cans or if you have cashed them in, the money to send to All Saints Mission in Weymouth. There will be a jar for the money and a black bag for the cans at the Bookstore each week.
As a result of the election at our Annual Parish Meeting last Sunday congratulations go to newly- elected members of our Parish Council, Dr. Fadi Metri and Ghassan Moussa, re elected members, Elias Abi-Elias and Jamie Cortas, and to re-appointed member, Wahib Saliba. Our thanks to outgoing members, Douglas Howdy and Faris Saba. May God bless you all!
FOOTLAMPS LECTURE SERIES – Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. George, Lowell, MA, with Dr. Timothy Patitsas, A Year in the Company of Angels. Open to everyone. Vesper Service begins at 5PM followed by lecture and light refreshments. Suggested Donation $5. For more info and to RSVP please contact Ghada Khouri, 781.275.7244 or go online: nerfellowship@yahoo.com, www.antiochian.org/footlamps.
ST. PHOTIOS THE GREAT 2008 FAITH & LEARNING RETREAT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS – Calling all Orthodox Christian college students to come and explore your vocation at this 3rd Annual Retreat on Saturday, March 1st beginning at 10:30AM and concluding at 4:30PM at the Reading Room located in the Archbishop Iakovos Library & Learning Center of Hellenic College/Holy Cross, Brookline, MA. Featured speaker, Bishop Sava of Troas, Chancellor of the GOA. Workshops include, Orthodoxy as paradoxy – facing ethical and moral dilemmas in campus life and Christ-like humility in a competitive world. To register or to receive further info, contact Dn. Nicholas Belcher, 617.850.1309, nbelcher@hchc.edu.
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS – Take the challenge of your life! CrossRoad is a ten-day Orthodox Christian summer program where you focus on Christ and His calling for your life. As a CrossRoad participant, you’ll explore your vocation with: mini-classes taught by Orthodox Christian professors, visits to Orthodox Churches in the Boston area, community outreach projects, field trips exploring the Boston area and spiritual reflection. Application deadline is March 1, 2008, so if you are interested download your application from the CrossRoad Website: www.crossroad.hchc.edu or call 617.850.1309 for more information. Two sessions available: June 21-July 1 and July 5-15.
THE SECOND ANNUAL FAMILY EVENT TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE’S KIDS – Sunday, March 30, 2008, 2-6PM at Lantana’s in Randolph, MA. Have a great time with your family while raising money for the families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Food, D.J., dancing, games, raffle prizes and live entertainment, (featuring Teen Time – D.J. and entertainment for young adults.) Tickets, $20 per person; Teens only 4-6PM, $10 each. For tickets call Marilyn Ganame, 781.769.1766.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE – Once again the Syrian-Lebanese Women’s Club of Greater Boston is making available scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 to young women of Arab-American origin, residing in Massachusetts within a 50-mile radius of Boston, who plan to pursue a four-year college education. The awards are made on the basis of financial need, outstanding academic achievement and good character. Financial need will take precedence in the decision. Each applicant must be in good academic standing in her school and possess those personal attributes which best serve the community. Applications may be obtained by reaching Reem Elias Ozone, Esq. at 781.702.5890 or by email at Reem@Ozonelaw.com or by contacting Laurice Kurker at 781.643.7991. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2008.