Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
Commemoration of our
Righteous Mother Mary of Egypt
APRIL 2, 2017
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Venerable Titus the Wonderworker;
Virgin-martyr Theodora of Palestine;
Martyrs Amphianos and Aidesios of Lydia
**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**
RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION (TONE 8)
From the heights Thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and
Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might
deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O
Lord, glory to Thee.
APOLYTIKION OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT (TONE 8)
Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O
mother Mary; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By
example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body,
because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the
undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.
TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE (TONE 4)
As deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the
infirm and champion of kings, victorious Great-martyr George,
intercede with Christ our God that our souls may be saved.
KONTAKION FOR ORDINARY SUNDAYS (TONE 8)
O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation
unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices
of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come
unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession,
and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect,
O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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THE EPISTLE
Make your vows to the Lord our God, and perform them.
God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul
to the Hebrews (9:11-14)
Brethren, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the
good things that have come, then through the greater and more
perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation),
He entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood
of goats and calves but His own blood, thus securing an eternal
redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the
blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies
for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood
of Christ, Who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself with-
out blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to
serve the living God?
THE GOSPEL
The Reading from the Holy Gospel
according to St. Mark (10:32-45)
At that time, Jesus took His twelve Disciples, and began to
tell them what was to happen to Him, saying, “Behold, we are
going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of man will be delivered to
the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn Him to
death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles. And they will mock
Him, and scourge Him, and spit upon Him, and kill Him; and
after three days He will rise.” And James and John, the sons of
Zebedee, came forward to Him, and said to Him, “Teacher, we
would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire”
And Jesus said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
And they said to Him, “Grant us to sit, one at Thy right hand
and one at Thy left, in Thy glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You
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Upcoming Events & Activities
Documentary Movie Viewing & Luncheon (Tuesday, April
4): We invite our parishioners to join us at 11:00a in our Social
Center for a documentary viewing and luncheon. We will be
watching the fourth episode of "Ancient Roads from Christ to
Constantine," a PBS production hosted by Dr. Jonathan Phillips
of University of London. Following the viewing, we will have a
luncheon and discussion.
Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon (April 9): This meal is hosted by
our Ladies Society after Liturgy. Please stay and enjoy a
delicious meal with our parish community!
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do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup
that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am
baptized?” And they said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said
to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the
baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized. But to
sit at My right hand or at My left is not Mine to grant, but it is
for those for whom it has been prepared.” And when the ten
heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And
Jesus called them to Him and said to them, “You know that
those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over
them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it
shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among
you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among
you must be servant of all. For the Son of man also came not to
be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for
many.”
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Holy Week Schedule
Sunday, April 9, Palm Sunday, Matins - 9:00a
Divine Liturgy - 10:00a
Bridegroom Matins - 6:00p
Holy Monday, April 10, Bridegroom Matins - 6:00p
Holy Tuesday, April 11, Bridegroom Matins - 6:00p
Holy Wednesday, April 12, Unction Service - 6:00p
Holy Thursday, April 13, Liturgy - Institution of the
Eucharist - 10:00a
Passion Gospels - 6:00p
Holy Friday, April 14, Royal Hours - 10:00a
Un-nailing Vespers - 3:00p
Lamentations - 7:00p
Holy Saturday, April 15, Vesperal Liturgy - 10:00a
Matins & Paschal Liturgy - 9:00p
PASCHA, April 16, Agape Vespers - 11:00a
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Summary, March 26, 2017
WEEKLY INCOME
Pledges/Assessments $ 722.00
Cash & Candles 124.00
Donations 25.00
Pascha Flowers 47.00
Food for Hungry People 5.00
Insurance Dividend 7.50
Total $ 930.50
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HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAYS
MARY HELEN ELLIS 6TH
ERIC C. COOK 8TH
Church School begins after Holy Communion for our
youth; classes should be meeting for approx. 30
minutes. We ask our parents to please ensure that their
children are attending!
Pardon our Mess...but the NEW
LOOK will Impress: We have a
variety of constructions going on to
update and upgrade our parish
facilities; these will continue over the
next several weeks. Again, please be
careful around the facilities and
pardon our mess as we continue to
improve and upgrade!
The new carpet has been
installed! Pews are not yet
secured in the floor; please be
careful!
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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
TONIGHT - Pan-Orthodox Vespers & Fellowship - 5:00p @ St.
Stephen (Indy)
Monday, April 3 - Great Compline - 6:00p
Wednesday, April 5 - Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00p followed by
Potluck Dinner (Please bring a Lenten dish to share)
Saturday, April 8 - Lazarus Saturday Divine Liturgy - 10:00a
Great Vespers - 6:00p
Sunday, April 9 - Matins & Blessing of Palms - 9:00a
Divine Liturgy - 10:00a
Bridegroom Matins - 6:00p
HOLY OBLATION
TODAY
Offered by Zack & Denise Kassis, for the health and well-being of
their family and on the occasion of Zack’s 59th birthday.
April 9
Offered by the Ladies Society, for the health of the parishioners of
St. George.
PASCHA
Offered by the parishioners of St. George for their health and well-
being.
April 23
Offered by John & Jaimie Ellis, for the health and well-being of
their family and on the occasion of Jaimie’s birthday.
. COFFEE (FELLOWSHIP) HOUR
April 2 - Hosted by Zack & Denise Kassis
April 9 - Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon
PASCHA - Reception following Paschal Liturgy
April 23 - Hosted by Church School - Children’s Egg Hunt
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Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary
Kal Ellis Tony Tanoos Michael Tom Jim Tanoos
Esther Simbol
Parish Council
Members Ray Azar Sandy Kassis Jason Lake Jeremiah Turner
Parish Organizations
Ladies Society Society of St. George Maintenance Maria David Zack Kassis Jason Lake
Teen SOYO
Jennifer Turner, Advisor Cache` Ellis, Advisor
Jillian Turner, President
Choir
Jaimie Ellis Joanna Dailey
Stewardship
Michael C. Ellis Zack Kassis
Church School Christy Ellis, Director
Teachers
St. George Orthodox Church 1900 South 4th Street Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 232-5244 † [email protected]
www.stgeorgeterrehaute.com
Rev. Fr. Paul Fuller, Pastor † Rev. Dn. Elias Corey (502) 592-9981 † [email protected]
PreK:-K: 1st-3rd:
Karah Ellis Paula Powell & Gina White
4th-6th: Middle School: High School: Jim & Tricia Tanoos Maria David Daniel Powell
Social Center Coordinator Michael C. Ellis