FOR NON-ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS We welcome all people across all religions to pray with us. However, it is an unfortunate consequence that there are divisions in Christianity, and therefore, we cannot extend to you a general invitation to receive the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is an action of the celebrating community, signifying a oneness in faith, life, and worship. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with the Orthodox Church would imply a oneness, which does not yet exist, and for which we must all pray. We invite you to receive the blessed and holy bread that is given out to all at the end of the service, and are thrilled that you have joined us this morning! Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be! August 12, 2018 11 th Sunday after Pentecost & 11 th Sunday of Matthew A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
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FOR NON-ORTHODOX CHRISTIANSWe welcome all people across all religions to pray with us. However, it is an unfortunate consequence that there are divisions in Christianity, and therefore, we cannot extend to you a general invitation to receive the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is an action of the celebrating community, signifying a oneness in faith, life, and worship. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with the Orthodox Church would imply a oneness, which does not yet exist, and for which we must all pray. We invite you to receive the blessed and holy bread that is given out to all at the end of the service, and are thrilled that you have joined us this morning!
Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be!
August 12, 2018 11th Sunday after Pentecost& 11th Sunday of Matthew
A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
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THE SYNAXARIONOn August 12th in the Holy Orthodox Church we continue to celebrate the Transfiguration of Christ; and we commemorate the holy martyrs Photios and Anikytos of Nicomedia.
VersesFire burneth Anikytos and Photios together,
Whom a house of light beareth as mighty and unconquered.On the twelfth fire killed Photios and Anikytos.
Emperor Diocletian once came to Nicomedia with the evil intention to completely exterminate the Christians. But Anikytos, one of the high ranking officials of the city, boldly confessed before the emperor his faith in Christ the Lord, God incarnate in the flesh for our salvation. The emperor ordered his tongue to be severed but Anikytos, by the power of God, continued to speak. They then released a lion against him but the lion cuddled around him. At that moment the temple of Hercules collapsed. Photios, a kinsman of Anikytos, seeing the miracles and endurance of Anikytos, kissed him, declared himself a Christian and cried out to the emperor: “O idolater, be ashamed, your gods are nothingness!” Eventually, Photios and Anikytos went to their glorious deaths, and scores of men, women and children went with them. They all suffered about the year 305. Anikytos and Photios are invoked in the prayers in the Sacrament of Anointing with Oil (Holy Unction) and in the Blessing of Water. By the intercessions of Thy Saints, O Christ God, have mercy
upon us. Amen.
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TODAY’S LITURGY INSERTSTHE FIRST ANTIPHON
إلهنا في مدينة عظيم هو الرب ومسبح جدا في ته، ٱلمتنطق بٱلقدرة. جبل قدسه. ٱلمثبت ٱلجبال بقو
بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا. ام وجه مثل الثوب.الجبال ستهلل قد الالبس النور
الرب ألنه آت. إنه آت ليدين األرض.بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.
المجد… اآلن وكل أوان… آمين.بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in His holy mountain. Who settest fast the mountains by Thy strength, Who art girded about with power.
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment. The mountains shall rejoice at the presence of the Lord, for He cometh; yea, He is come to judge the earth.
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.Glory… Both now…
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.
THE SECOND ANTIPHON
أبواب يحب الرب أساساتها. سة المقد الجبال في صهيون أكثر من جميع مساكن يعقوب.
خلصنا يا ابن هللا، يا من تجلى على طور ثابور، إذ نرتل لك. هللوييا.
فيك قيلت المفاخر يا مدينة هللا. خلصنا يا ابن هللا، يا من تجلى على طور ثابور،
إذ نرتل لك. هللوييا. اإلنسان يقول إن أمي هي صهيون، وإن اإلنسان
سها. ولد فيها. وإن العلي نفسه هو الذي أسخلصنا يا ابن هللا، يا من تجلى على طور ثابور…
هللوييا.المجد… اآلن وكل أوان… آمين. يا كلمة هللا اإلبن
الوحيد…
His foundations are in the holy mountains. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.
Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.Zion is our mother, a man shall say, and such a man was born in her; and the Most High Himself hath established her.
Glory to the Father… Both now and ever… O, only begotten Son and Word of God…
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THE THIRD ANTIPHON
ماوات تعترف لمراحمك يا رب أسبح الى الدهر. السيسين. القد جماعة في وبأمانتك ، رب يا بعجائبك بنور رب يا التهليل. يعرف الذي للشعب طوبى
وجهك يبتهجون وباسمك يتهللون النهار كله.
Of Thy mercies, O Lord, will I sing forever. The heavens shall confess Thy wonders, O Lord, and Thy truth in the congregation of saints. Blessed is the people that knoweth jubilation. O Lord, in the light of Thy countenance shall they walk, and in Thy Name shall they rejoice all the day long.
TROPARION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION (TONE 7)
أظهرت الجبل، في اإلله المسيح أيها تجليت لما مجدك للتالميذ حسبما استطاعوا، فأشرق لنا نحن الخطأة نورك األزلي، بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مانح
النور، المجد لك.
When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.
ENTRANCE HYMN OF ORDINARY SUNDAYS
هلموا لنسجد ونركع للمسيح، ملكنا وإلهنا. خلصنا نرتل إذ بين األموات، من قام من يا ابن هللا، يا
لك. هللوييا.
Come, let us worship, and fall down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.
RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION (TONE 2)
ال الذي الحياة أيها الموت، إلى انحدرت عندما ببرق الهوتك. وعندما يموت، حينئذ أمت الجحيم أقمت األموات من تحت الثرى، صرخ نحوك جميع معطي اإلله، المسيح أيها ماويين: الس القوات
الحياة، المجد لك.
When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.
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TROPARION FOR “OUR LADY OF CICERO” (TONE 8)Only at St. George in Cicero
إني أنا عبدك يا والدة اإلله اكتب لك رايات الغلبة يا دائد جندية محامية وأقدم لك الشكر كمنقذة من الشلكن بما أن لك العزة التي ال تحارب اعتقيني من صنوف الشدائد حتى أصرخ إليك إفرحي يا عروسا
ال عروس لها.
To thee the champion leader, I thy city ascribe thank-offerings of victory. For thou hast delivered me from terrors O Theotokos. But as thou hast that power which is invincible. From all dangers set me free that I may cry out unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.
TROPARION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION (TONE 7)
أظهرت الجبل، في اإلله المسيح أيها تجليت لما مجدك للتالميذ حسبما استطاعوا، فأشرق لنا نحن الخطأة نورك األزلي، بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مانح
النور، المجد لك.
When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.
TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR (TONE 4)والمساكين وللفقراء ومعتق، محرر للمأسورين أنك بما المؤمنين وعن وشاف طبيب وللمرضى وناصر عاضد جاورجيوس الشهداء في العظيم أيها ومحارب مكافح الآلبس الظفر تشفع إلى المسيح اإلله في خالص نفوسنا.
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 souls’ salvation.
KONTAKION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION (TONE 7)
وحسبما الجبل، على اإلله المسيح أيها تجليت وسع تالميذك شاهدوا مجدك، حتى عندما يعاينوك مصلوبا، يفطنوا أن آالمك طوعا باختيارك، ويكرزوا
للعالم أنك أنت بالحقيقة شعاع اآلب.
Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.
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THE EPISTLE FOR THE 11TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTThe Lord is my strength and my song. The
Lord has chastened me severely.The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul
to the Corinthians. (9:2-12)Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the Gospel of Christ.
THE GOSPEL FOR THE 11TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEWThe Reading from the Holy Gospel according
to St. Matthew. (18:23-35) The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also My heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”
Today Hani Rihani and family. هاني ريحاني والعائلة.
August 19th Jiries & Kathy Kahoush and family. جريس وكاثي قاحوش والعائلة.
August 26th Elia & Reem Ghanem and family. إيليا وريم غانم والعائلة.
COFFEE HOST
Today Hani Rihani and family. هاني ريحاني والعائلة.
August 19th Jiries & Kathy Kahoush and family. جريس وكاثي قاحوش والعائلة.
August 26th Elia & Reem Ghanem and family. إيليا وريم غانم والعائلة.
Calendar of EventsSun, Aug 19: Creative Arts Festival Awards Ceremony – after Liturgy (see ad) Sunday School Teachers’ Workshop – after LiturgySat, Aug 25: St. George Church 17th Annual Golf Outing (see flyer)Fri-Sun, Aug 31-Sep 2: Family Synaxis Labor Day Weekend Retreat (www.gocfamilysynaxis.org)Sat-Sun, Sep 8-9: Family Camp at Saint Iakovos Center – WI (see flyer)Sat, Sep 15: St. George Men’s Group Gathering (see ad) Sunday School Teachers’ Workshop – 10am-1pmSun, Sep 16: First Day of Sunday SchoolSat, Oct 20: Feed My Starving Children – 7-9pm (save the date)
BAPTISMS
August 18th John & Samer children of Eddie & Betty Natour.
جون وسامر، اوالد إدي وبتي ناطور.
August 19th Allan, son of Ziad & Lama Ibrahim. ألن، ابن زياد ولمى إبراهيم.
August 26th
• Isaac Lewis, son of Anthony & Gina Massih.
• Natalie, daughter of Anthony & Huda Kandah.
وجينا انثوني ابن لويس، اسحاق امسيح.
ناتالي، ابنة انثوني وهدى قندح.
مربوك!
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August Service ScheduleMon, Aug 13 Paraklesis in Nadi Chapel البراكليسي 6pm
Tue, Aug 14 Matins, Lamentations, & Liturgy in Nadi Chapel for the Dormition Feast قــاد القــداس اإللــ�ي لعيــد الر 6pm
Sat, Aug 18 Vespers in Nadi Chapel 5pm
Wed, Aug 22 Paraklesis in Nadi Chapel البراكليسي 6pm
Sat, Aug 25 Vespers Canceled for Golf Outing
Tue, Aug 28 Matins & Liturgy in Nadi Chapel 6pm
St. GEORGE Men’s GroupStarts: Saturday, September 15th, 8am
Tiffany’s Restaurant • 2179 W. Touhy, DesPlaines, IL 60018
Then 1 Saturday per month at 8am – date & location TBD
Gather for Food, Fellowship and to discuss the most important issues for our Parish, Families, Marriages, and individual spiritual lives. Elements will include:
• Prayer• Breakfast• Scripture study
• Discussion on our Ministry as men and leaders in the Church
• And more!
Contact Fr. Mark Sahady (724) 557-5311 or Steve Bynum (773) 972-1471 for more info.
Please NOTE…all announcements for inclusion in theSt. George Weekly Bulletin must be submitted directly via
email to [email protected] or call (708) 656-2927no later than Wednesday by 4pm. Thank you!
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The Basketball Clinic is OVER for this Summer!
THANK YOU!Coach Michael Dahdal & Coach Rammy Zanayed
THANK YOU!to St. George Parish Counsel for renting the gym
THANK YOU!to All who participated
Looking forward to seeing all of you participate again next year…and bring your friends!
Sunday School Registrationhas begun
REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN TODAY.
We look forward to seeing all your sons and daughters in Sunday School. The first day is…SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH!
Creative Arts Festival
following LiturgyAUGUST 19TH
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It’s been a long and winding road thus far, paved with many glorious blessings!
CONGRATULATIONS
Father Nicholas Dahdalon your
41st AnniversAry of your
OrdinAtiOn tO PriesthOOd onJuly 14, 1977
God Bless You and Grant You Many More Years!
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SPONSOR DESCRIPTIONSHOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR – $5,000 (Includes registration for 8 golfers)
• EXCLUSIVE advertising at a single hole including distribution of company promotional material.• Advertisement in all parish emails during the month of August.• Advertising on all golf course GPS systems placed in golf carts.• Registration of 8 golfers.• Listing as a major sponsor in pre-conference literature (if you sign up early).• Corporate Specialty Plaque / Hole Sponsor Sign.• Acknowledgements during greeting and closing of the event.• Acknowledgements during banquet.• Church bulletin name insert from date of registration until August 26, 2018.
CORPORATE SPONSOR – $2,500 (Includes registration for 4 golfers)• EXCLUSIVE advertising at a single hole including distribution of company promotional material.• Advertising on all golf course GPS systems placed in golf carts.• Registration of 4 golfers.• Listing as a major sponsor in pre-conference literature (if you sign up early).• Corporate Specialty Plaque / Hole Sponsor Sign.• Acknowledgements during greeting and closing of the event.• Acknowledgements during banquet.• Church bulletin name insert from date of registration until August 26, 2018.
BANQUET SPONSOR – $1,500 ($2,000 Includes registration for 4 golfers)• Advertising on all golf course GPS systems placed in golf carts.• Listing as a major sponsor in pre-conference literature (if you sign up early).• Specialty Plaque / Hole Sponsor Sign.• Acknowledgements during greeting and closing of the event.• Acknowledgements during banquet.• Church bulletin name insert from date of registration until August 26, 2018.
PLATINUM SPONSOR – $1,000 ($1,500 includes registration for 4 golfers)• Hole Prize sponsorship (longest drive, closest to the pin, etc.).• Advertising on all golf course GPS systems placed in golf carts.• Platinum Specialty Plaque /Hole Sponsor Sign.• Advertisement on a tee box.• Acknowledgements during greeting and closing of the event.• Acknowledgements during banquet.• Church bulletin name insert from date of registration until August 26, 2018.
GOLD SPONSOR – $500 ($1,000 includes registration for 4 golfers)• Gold Specialty Plaque / Hole Sponsor Sign.• Advertisement on a tee box.• Acknowledgements during banquet.• Church bulletin name insert from date of registration until August 26, 2018.
SILVER SPONSOR – $300 ($800 includes registration for 4 golfers)• Silver Specialty Plaque / Hole Sponsor Sign.• Advertisement on a tee box.• Acknowledgements during banquet.• Church bulletin name insert from date of registration until August 26, 2018.
GOODIE BAG SPONSOR – Donate 100 items with your logo + $250 Sponsor Fee ($750 includes registration for 4 golfers)
• Sponsor bags will be placed in each golf cart with goodies stuffed inside. We are seeking golf tees, ball repair markers, golf towels, small ball washers, ball markers, or golf hats. See sponsor registration page for shipping instructions. Items must fit into a bag that is approx 9’’ x 9”.
• Appreciation Plaque.• Acknowledgements during banquet.• Church bulletin name insert from date of registration until August 26, 2018.
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HIERARCHS:His Eminence, Metropolitan JosephArchbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America
His Grace, The Right Reverend AnthonyAuxiliary Bishop of Toledo and the Midwest
CLERGY:The Very Reverend Economos Fr. Nicholas Dahdal, Pastor(630) 606-9542 (cell)[email protected]
Very Rev. Fr. Mark Sahady, Assistant Pastor(724) 557-5311 (cell)[email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATIONPARISH COUNCIL:CHAIRWOMAN: Darlene N. HaddadVICE-CHAIR: Rammy ZanayedSECRETARY: Mina RantisiTREASURER: Suhail QumriFINANCIAL SECRETARY: Mazen Rihani
MEMBERS:Adel Alfakhori, Steve Bynum, Maher Eseed, Joseph Homsy, Hania Kahoush, Trevor Lenhart, Michael Mufarreh, Hani Rihani, Mariana Saba, Yousef Selim
COUNCIL HONORARY MEMBERS:Mansour Rayan, Eid Swais
LADIES’ GUILD: Samar Rihani (President)
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Lauren Rihani (President)
SOYO: Michael Nawas (President)
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Karen Nawas (Principal)
CHURCH OFFICE:SECRETARY: Samar RihaniOFFICE HOURS: Tue–Fri 10am–5pmTELEPHONE: 708-656-2927FAX: 708-656-1166WEBSITE: www.stgeorgecicero.orgEMAIL: [email protected]: 1220 S. 60th Ct, Cicero, IL, 60804
