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= = = Scriptural Readings for the Week = = =
Monday 1 John 2:18-3:10
Mark 11:1-11
Tuesday 1 John 3:11-20
Mark 14:10-42
Wednesday 1 John 3:21-4:6
Mark 14:43-15:1
Thursday 1 John 4:20-5:21
Mark 15:1-15
Friday
2 John 1:1-13
Mark 15:22-25, 33-41
Saturday 1 Cor. 10:23-28
Luke 21:8-9, 25-27, 33-36
Sunday
1 Cor. 8:8-9:2
Matt. 25:31-36
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THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES/EVENTS
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Sunday of The Prodigal Son
The Hours – 9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
Church School in the Parish Fellowship Hall following Divine Liturgy.
Coffee Hour Fellowship in Parish Fellowship Hall following Divine Liturgy.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2015
Little Compline – 6:00 PM
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Moleben Prayer Service to St. George – 9:30 AM
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2015
Memorial Saturday
Panahyda Service – 9:30 AM
Great Vespers – 3:30 PM
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Sunday of the Last Judgment/Meatfare Sunday
The Hours – 9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
Church School in the Parish Fellowship Hall following Divine Liturgy.
Adult Education Class in Parish Fellowship Hall following Divine Liturgy.
PARISH MEATFARE SUNDAY POT-LUCK LUNCHEON
IN PARISH FELLOWSHIP HALL FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY
St. George Orthodox Catholic Church
2 Nottingham Terrace - Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 875-4222
www.stgeorgebuffalo.com
NO.79 FEBRUARY 8, 2015 ________________________FEBRUARY 8, 2015 NO. 79
* * * * * PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANCE * * * * *
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER
Published weekly in the interest of the parishioners and friends
of Saint George Orthodox Church, Buffalo, NY
a parish of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey
and The Orthodox Church in America
ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX CATHOLIC CHURCH
2 Nottingham Terrace
716-873-9106
Buffalo, NY 14216
(hall rentals)
Rev. Jason Vansuch, Parish Priest
2 Nottingham Terrace
716-875-4222
Buffalo, NY 14216
Cell Phone: 609-851-3811
Email: jvansuch@hotmail.com
Deacon Mark Hoeplinger, Attached
Reader John Kirwan, Choir Director
Mrs. Annette Andrews, Parish Council President
SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON — Tone 2. Afterfeast of the
Meeting. Greatmartyr Theodore Stratelates (“the General”—319). Prophet
Zachariah (ca. 520 B.C.). St. Sava II, Archbishop of Serbia.
EPISTLE:
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
GOSPEL:
Luke 15:11-32
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GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER!
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W E L C O M E!
We welcome all of you to the Divine Liturgy this morning, especially
those who are visiting with us at St. George Orthodox Catholic Church. Everyone
is invited to the Parish Fellowship Hall following the Divine Liturgy for Christian
Fellowship. It is our prayer that your experience this morning was spiritually
uplifting and you will return very soon to pray with our parish family.
May the Lord bless you with many years of good health and happiness.
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PARISH THEME FOR 2015: Orthodox Christian Stewardship
Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability,
reverence, and responsibility before God. A primary goal of Stewardship is to promote spiritual
growth and strengthen faith. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we
give our love, loyalty and trust and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every
aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer
back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed. During this year, let us
come together as a parish family and recommit ourselves to both spiritual growth of our Life in
Christ as well as through Christian Stewardship: Time, Talents, and Treasures.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS
FOR THE HEALTH OF THY SERVANTS:
HIERARCHS
Metropolitan THEODOSIUS
Metropolitan HERMAN
CLERGY
Archpriest Herman, Matushka Cynthia and George {Schick}
Dn. Mark and Mat. Christine
Archpriest Ratsko and Popadia Vicki
Archpriest Timmothy/Mat. Michelle (Holowatch)
Archpriest Vincent and Mat. Patricia (Severeno)
Archpriest Alexey and Matushka Anastasia (Karlgut)
Priest Vladimir and Matushka Jeanne Priest Peter and Matushka Mary
MATUSHKI
Mat. Dorothy (Timko)
Matushka Paraskeva (Vansuch)
Matushka Joanna (Bohush)
Family/Friends/Parishioners of St. George Orthodox Catholic Church
Catherine
Ivan/Marina
Bonnie (Dan)
Zaeb and Remnant(Fr. Peter)
Serena
Edwina
John (Tony)
Karen
Lumya
Sarah
Irene
Catherine (Tony)
Reader Victor Carol
Lilian
Ann
Carol (Frank’s friend) June
Helen (Fadell)
Evelyn (Friend of Julie)
Billy (William – Mat. Christine’s cousin) Frank
Andrew (Wytick)
Mary (Massey)
Jeanne (Mat. Christine Friend)
Ramona Jason (Relatives of Dn. Mark)
Helen (Ebling)
Tita
Steven (relative of Reader John and Susan) Robert (Rdr. John’s Brother)
Saba and Sada (relatives of Fr. Peter/Mat. Mary) Holly (Tita’s relative)
Nancy (family friend of Fr. Jason/Mat. Katia)
Jeremy Stewart (nephew of Bill George)
Barbara (Tita/George’s Cousin)
Diocesan Prayer List
Archpriest Igor (Burdekoff) Archpriest John (Udics) Archpriest Stephen (Mack)
Archpriest Paul (Kucynda) Archpriest Michael (Koblosh) Archpriest Thomas (Hopko)
Mothers
Expectant Mothers
Nebiat and the child of God, Faven, born of her
Nadine (Fr. Jason’s cousin)
Renee (Orr)
Those Serving in The Armed Forces
Kenneth, Nadine, Jason, Robert, Andrew, Justin, Joseph
Those Celebrating their birthdays/anniversaries
FOR THY DEPARTED SERVANTS OF GOD:
All of the pastors and parishioners of This Holy House who have departed this life.
Ever-Memorable Archpriest Eugene Vansuch Ever-Memorable Archpriest George Timko
Ever-Memorable Priest Johnn Bohush
William (relative of Anthony DelNuovo)
Safraz(relative of Fr. Peter/Mat. Mary)
Hermine (Gergoff)
Mary (Abraham)
*If anyone would like to have their loved ones added to the prayer list for remembrance
during the Divine Liturgy, please see or contact Fr. Jason.*
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 –PARISH FAMILY NIGHT – FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27
As a friendly reminder, we will be holding our Monthly Parish Family Night of
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 beginning at 6:00 PM with the celebration of Moleben Prayer
Service to St. Theodore (as this is the Eve of the First Saturday of Great Lent – St.
Theodre). Following the Moleben Service, we will gather in the Parish Fellowship Hall
for an evening of fun, food, and Christian Fellowship!!
With that in mind, if anyone would like to bring something to share with
everyone: popcorn, snacks, dessert, soda, water, juice, etc please let myself or
Matushka know as soon as possible. We express our sincere and heartfelt thanks and
appreciation to everyone who has donated towards our Parish Family Night.
Let us come together as a parish family and enjoy the fellowship with one another.
Spread the Word!! Bring yourselves!!
Bring your family!! Bring a Friend!!
Come and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship with your parish family!!
HYMNS FOR THE DIVINE LITURGY
Troparion for Resurrection – Tone 2
When Thou didst descend to death, O Life immortal,
Thou didst slay hell with the splendor of Thy Godhead.
And when from the depths Thou didst raise the dead,
all the powers of heaven cried out://
“O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to Thee!”
Troparion for Feast of The Meeting of Our Lord – Tone 1
6:30 PM – Monday February 16, 2015 – 6:30 PM
Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, Full of Grace! From thee shone
the Sun of Righteousness, ^Christ our God,
enlightening those who sat in darkness. Rejoice and be glad,
O righteous Elder, thou didst accept in thine arms the
^Redeemer of our souls,// Who grants us the Resurrection!
All are welcome to join us in prayer and fellowship!
Refreshments and Discussion following service!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
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HEALING PRAYER SERVICE
Akathist Hymn of Praise: ‘Glory to God for All Things’
This Healing Prayer Service is open to EVERYONE! Please share the information with your families,
friends, neighbors and invite them to come join us in prayer and fellowship on February 16 as we
come together asking God's Blessings upon us as well as giving thanks to Him for those mercies seen
and unseen. Following the Prayer Service, we will have refreshments and discussion in our parish
fellowship hall. As we will be serving this service on the 2nd Monday of each month, we look forward
to a great turnout on February 16!! If anyone has any questions or would like to help out with the
refreshments, please do not hesitate to let Fr. Jason know.
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**FLOWERS FOR THIS WEEK**
In front of the Icon of Our Lord, In front of the Icon of The Theotokos,
and on the Center Icon Table are donated by
Tita and George Abraham In Loving Memory of their beloved daughter, Mary.
May her memory be eternal.
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Altar Candles are offered by Anthony DelNuevo
In Loving Memory of Thy Servant of God: William
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TODAY’S WEEKLY MESSENGER IS SPONSORED BY:
St. George Orthodox Church
Kontakion for Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord – Tone 1
By Thy Nativity Thou didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb
and didst bless Simeon’s hands, ^O Christ God.
Now Thou hast come and saved us through love.
Grant peace to all Orthodox Christians, //
O only Lover of Man!
Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Kontakion for Lenten Triodion – Tone 3
I have recklessly forgotten Thy glory, O Father; and among
sinners I have scattered the riches which Thou gavest me.
And now I cry to thee as the Prodigal: I have sinned before
Thee, O merciful Father; receive me as a penitent, // and
make me as one of Thy hired servants!
PROKEIMENON
The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my
salvation.
v: The Lord has chastened me sorely, but He has not given me over to death.
ALLELUIA VERSES
May the Lord hear thee in the day of trouble! May the name of the
God of Jacob protect thee!
But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. Flee sexual
immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual
immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is the
temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not
your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in
your spirit, which are God's.
GOSPEL LESSON FOR TODAY
LUKE 15:11-32 {SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON}
Save the King, O Lord, and hear us on the day we call!
Let us Attend!
THE HYMN TO THE THEOTOKOS
Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to
his father, 'Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.' So he divided to
them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together,
journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living. But
when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be
in want. Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him
into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the
pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.
But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired
servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 'I will arise and
go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before
you, and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired
servants. ' And he arose and came to his father.
But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had
compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said to him,
'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to
be called your son.' But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and
put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. 'And bring the fatted
calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; 'for this my son was dead and is alive
again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry. Now his older son was
in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. And he said to
him, 'Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your
father has killed the fatted calf.' But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his
father came out and pleaded with him. So he answered and said to his father, 'Lo,
these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment
at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with
my friends. 'But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood
with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him.' And he said to him, 'Son, you are
always with me, and all that I have is yours. 'It was right that we should make merry
and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.' "
It is truly meet to bless You, O Theotokos, ever blessed and
most pure and the Mother of our God. More honorable than
the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the
Seraphim. Without defilement, You gave birth to God the
Word, true Theotokos, we magnify You!
COMMUNION HYMN
Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
EPISTLE LESSON FOR TODAY
1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20
BRETHREN:
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are
lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both
it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord
for the body. And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the
members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! Or do you not
know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For "the two," He says,
"shall become one flesh."