Sunday of the Forefathers

(Ancestors) of Christ

December 16, 2018

2 Saints of the Day:

Prophet Haggai; Theophania the empress;

Modestos, archbishop of Jerusalem

RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FOUR

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the

angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental

condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples,

saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the

world Great Mercy.

APOLYTIKION OF THE FOREFATHERS IN TONE TWO

Thou hast justified by faith the ancient Forefathers, and through

them Thou hast gone before and betrothed unto Thyself the Church

of the Gentiles. Let the saints, therefore, take pride in glory; for from

their seed sprouted forth a noble fruit, and it was she who gave birth

to Thee without seed. Wherefore, by their pleadings, O Christ God,

save our souls.

TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE IN TONE FOUR

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 OF PREPARATION OF CHRIST’S NATIVITY

IN TONE THREE

Today the Virgin comes, comes unto the cave to give birth to the

Word, who was born before all ages, begotten in a manner that

defies description. Rejoice, therefore, O universe, if you should

hear, and glorify with the angels and the shepherds. Glorify Him,

who by His will shall become a newborn babe, and who is our God

before all ages.

3 THE EPISTLE (For the Holy Forefathers)

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.

For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us.

Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians (3:4-11)

Brethren, when Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also

will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly

in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness,

which is idolatry. On account of these, the wrath of God is coming

upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you

lived in them. But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice,

slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another,

seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and

have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge

after the image of its Creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew,

circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free

man, but Christ is all, and in all.

THE GOSPEL (For the Holy Forefathers)

Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke (14:16-24)

The Lord spoke this parable: “A man once gave a great

banquet, and invited many; and at the time for the banquet he sent

his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for all is

now ready.’ But, one by one, they all began to make excuses. The

first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it;

I pray you, have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have bought five

yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them; I pray you, have me

excused.’ And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I

cannot come.’ So the servant came and reported this to his master.

Then the householder in anger said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to

the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed

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and blind and lame.’ And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you

commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ And the

master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges,

and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I

tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my

banquet.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

PARISH UPDATES

Holy Oblation and Coffee (Fellowship) Hour Hosting:

Contact the Church Office for more information and to sign-up for

this crucial aspect of participation in the Life of the Church.

We strongly encourage those hosting Coffee (Fellowship) Hour to

offer a meal so that our parishioners will have the opportunity to

interact more often in fellowship. Sign-up NOW for 2019!

Nativity Paraklesis, “Ask Abouna,” & Potluck Dinner:

Join us on Wednesday, December 19 at 6:00p as we offer prayers

in preparation for the Birth of our Lord. After service, we will

gather for a discussion on Advent & Christmas, and enjoy a

Potluck dinner together (please bring a Lenten dish to share).

There will be NO classes during the Christmas break (December

23 & 30, & January 6) for our Church School program.

Liturgical Schedule for Christmas— Monday, December 24

Royal Hours—10:00a Festal Matins—8:00p Festal Liturgy—9:00p

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St. George Parish Bookstore—

SHOP LOCAL Brighten your Christmas & Home

with gifts & stocking stuffers

Icons of Saints & Feasts of the Church

Orthodox Study Bible Children’s Books

Greetings Cards Book of Psalms

Scented items from an Orthodox Monastery—

candles, lotions, soaps, & lip balms

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SUMMARY—DECEMBER 9, 2018

WEEKLY INCOME

Pledges & Assessments $ 1,162.00

Candles/Cash $ 154.00

Donations $ .00

Christmas Flowers $ 75.00

Bookstore $ 143.00

Total $ 1,534.00

Divine Liturgy Attendance: 80

HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

GEORGE STRAUB 19TH

ARIA WATTS 19TH

MARY LOU SAIKLEY 20TH

GIANA WHITE 21ST

BILL KASSIS 21ST

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Wednesday, December 19 Nativity Paraklesis, 6:00p

“Ask Abouna,” & Potluck

Saturday. December 22 Great Vespers 6:00p

Sunday, December 23 Matins 9:00a

Divine Liturgy 10:00a

HOLY OBLATION

TODAY

Offered by Gary & Adelle Watts, for the health and well-

being of their family and on the occasion of Aria’s birthday.

December 23

Offered by Daniel & Paula Powell on behalf of the church.

December 24

Offered by Pdn. Elias Corey & Family, for the health and well-

being of his family.

December 30

Offered by Tony Tanoos, for the health and well-being of his

family and on the occasion of Gabriella’s birthday.

January 6

Offered by Mary Ann Tanoos, for the health and well-being of

her family and on the occasion of the December & January

birthdays of members of her family.

COFFEE (FELLOWSHIP) HOUR TODAY — Hosted by Gary & Adelle Watts

December 23 — Hosted by Daniel & Paula Powell

December 24 — Hosted by the Parish Community

December 30 — Hosted by Tony Tanoos

January 6 — Hosted by Mary Ann Tanoos

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Parish Council

Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Secretary Kal Ellis Tony Tanoos Michael Tom Jim Tanoos

Esther Simbol

Ray Azar Sandy Kassis Jason Lake Jeremiah Turner

Parish Organizations & Ministries

Ladies’ Society Society of St. George Maintenance Maria David Zack Kassis Jason Lake

Choir Teen SOYO Stewardship Jaimie Ellis Jillian Turner, President Michael C. Ellis Joanna Dailey Jennifer Turner, Advisor Zack Kassis

Social Center Coordinator

Michael C. Ellis

Church School Teachers

Pre-K & K 1st & 2nd 3rd-5th Maria Straub Paula Powell Gina White

Adrian Polit Sandy Kassis Tricia Tanoos

Middle School High School Stacey Bocard Christy Ellis

Adam Azar

St. George Orthodox Church 1900 South 4th Street Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 232-5244 † stgeorgeocth@gmail.com

www.stgeorgeterrehaute.com

Rev. Fr. Paul Fuller, Pastor † Rev. Pdn. Elias Corey (502) 592-9981 † frpaul.fuller@gmail.com