Transfer of the Commemoration ofThe Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter and Paul

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Welcome to the Way of the Warrior Saint where we unleash great by living a crucifixional life.

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SAINT GEORGEANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Parish of the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West of The Antiochian Archdiocese

of New York and North America

4530 E. Gold Dust AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85028 Offi ce 602.953.1921

www.stgeorgeaz.org offi ce@stgeorgeaz.org

His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America

V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Christopher Salamy, PastorV. Rev. Fr. Elias Ziton, Emeritus

Dr. Gregory Abdalah, Pastoral Assistant Valerie Haddad, Director of Ministry Growth & Development

Tisha Rose, Executive Assistant to the Pastor

Rev. Dn. Raphael AbrahamsRev. Dn. Serafim GroveRev. Dn. Basil RitchieMark Sultani, Parish Intern

RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION (TONE 2)When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless andimmortal 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.

APOLYTIKION OF SS. PETER AND PAUL (TONE 4)O foremost in the ranks of Apostles, and teachers of the world,

Peter and Paul, interceede with the Master of allto grant peace unto the world, and to our souls the Great Mercy.

APOLYTIKION 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 souls’ salvation.

ORDINARY KONTAKION (TONE 2)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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Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church June 28, 2019

PROKEIMENON: Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth. The heavens show forth the glory of God.

THE EPISTLEThe Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:21-12:9)Brethren, whatever any one dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boastof that. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants ofAbraham? So am I. Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one—I am talking like amadman— with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death. Five times I have received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times I have been beaten with rods; once I was stoned. Three times I have been shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been adrift at sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brethren; in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all thechurches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant?If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard thingsthat cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is madeperfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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Message from FATHER

THE GOSPELThe Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (16:13-19)

At that time, when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked HisDisciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them,

“But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and

blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father Who is in Heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall

be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.”

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Those to Remember in Prayer

To include an oblation in the bulletin, submit text to Tisha at office@stgeorgeaz.org before Wednesdays at noon. All oblations received in the office after the deadline will be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin. Church office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm.

LIVING: Romy, Gloria, Don, Mary, Joshua, Peter, Richard,Moira, Mac, George, Michael, Gary, Ray, Pam, Aziz, Esa

LITURGICAL OFFERINGS: George Gebran and family offer Holy Oblation in loving memory of Abeer Gebranon the 2nd year of her passing. May her memory be eternal. For the health ofGeorge, Talia, Zaina, George, Abeer’s mother Najla Saliba, Assad and Ilham Gebran,Mike Gibran, Vera Gibran and family, George Gibran and family, Mario Gibran andfamily, Gibran and family and all of Abeer’s family in Lebanon and the States.May God grant them many years.

Ray and RoseMarie Toronto offer Holy Oblation in memory of our beloved parents,Anne and George Hamway, Clara and Salvatore Toronto, brother Joe and sister-in-law Nancy. And for the health of children Robin, Renay, Ryan and Romy and all theirfamilies. God grant them many years.

Souheil and Raoud Alhaddad offer Holy Oblation in memory of Hind, Mary, Gergi, Nakhle, Shereen and all the departed of Alhaddad, Kallass, Alassali, Alabdulah, Alhaj, Samore and Rizk families. May their memories be eternal. And for the good health and salvation of Noura, Souheil, Raoud, Peter, Nora, Sam, Aliaa, Jude and all of the Alhaddad, Kallass, Alassali, Goodwin, Alhaj, Alabdulah, Samore and Rizk families. May God grant them many years.

Congratulations and God’s blessings to Phillip and Krystle Sanchez for beingChrismated into the Orthodox Faith and for the baptism of their childrenKina Rose and Theodore Kiyoshi. As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ!

Congratulations and God’s blessings to Kamal and Angela Saliba on the baptismof their son John Anthony. As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ!

Hello Ladies of St. George, all activities and projects are on hold at this time.

The Ladies are asking for help in forming a phone andaddress list for times like this so we can check in on people and make sure they’re okay. Please contact Val via email at wumpachic@gmail.com or call 602-354-1376.

Messages from THE LADIES

Message from THE OFFICE

Liturgical Offering/Holy Oblation Explained...

The Liturgical Offering section of the bulletin includes commemorations of both the living and the departed as well as celebration of Churchings, Uncrownings and other special occasions. The wording for the Holy Oblation is submitted via the designated form available in the Narthex or emailed to Tisha at office@stgeorgeaz.org. A donation of $25 or whatever you can afford shows yourappreciation for the love and prayers our ladies put into baking the Holy Bread. The donation for the Wheat & Memorial Bread is $125. Checks are madepayable to “St. George Ladies Auxiliary”. Thank you!

Please note that Churchings, Uncrownings and Trisagions are scheduled through the church office with approval from Fr. Chris.