St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian

Church237 Long Hill Rd, Little Falls, NJ

07424

Matins 8:45 AMDivine Liturgy 10:00 AM

Parish Office - (973)256 8961Pastor Office -

(973)256-9475Church Website: www.stgeorgenj.com

Church office Email: jsalotti@stgeorgenj.com

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The Most Reverend Metropolitan

JOSEPH

V. Rev. Father Dimitri DarwichRev. Dn. Jeremiah

Phillips

Sub-deacon Chris Dillon

Parish Council Officers

Amin Amireh(Chairman)Elie Saade

(Vice Chairman)Michael Nafash

(Treasurer)Donna Starke

(Secretary)

BULLETIN, November 19, 2017

Tone 7

Twenty- fourth Sunday after Pentecost & Ninth Sunday of

Luke

Eothinon 2

Altar Servers Tareq Abawi, Peter Batarseh, Andrew Louis, Anthony Louis, Antonio Nasri, Mark Tarazi.

RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE SEVENThou didst shatter death by Thy Cross, Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

السابع اللحن على القيامة طروبارية أمرت و, الطيب حامالت نوح حولت و, الفردوس للص فتحت و الموت بصليبك حطمت اإلله المسيح أيها قمت قد بأنك يكرزوا أن رسلك .العظمى الرحمة العالم مانحا

TROPARION OF SAINT GEORGE IN TONE 4 As deliverer of captives, as defender of the poor, healer of the infirm, champion of kings, Victorious, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ our Lord, intercede for the soul’s salvation.

طروبارية القديس جاورجيوس الالبس الظفر (باللحن الرابع)ر ومعتق، وللفقراء والمساكين عاضد وناصر، وللمرضى طبيب ك للمأسورين محر بما أنها العظيم في الشهداء جاورجيوس المظفر. وشاف، وعن المؤمنين مكافح ومحارب. أي

تشفع إلى المسيح اإلله في خالص نفوسنا.KONTAKION OF ENTRANCE OF THE THEOTOKOS IN TONE FOUR

The all-pure temple of the Savior, the most precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the treasure-house of the glory of God, today enters the Temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace which is in the divine Spirit: whom also the angels of God do celebrate in song; for she is the heavenly tabernacle.

الرابع اللحن على الدخول قنداق2

The Most Reverend Metropolitan

JOSEPH

V. Rev. Father Dimitri DarwichRev. Dn. Jeremiah

Phillips

Sub-deacon Chris Dillon

Parish Council Officers

Amin Amireh(Chairman)Elie Saade

(Vice Chairman)Michael Nafash

(Treasurer)Donna Starke

(Secretary)

الي�وم, الله لمج�د الطاهر والكنز, الثمن الجزيل الخدر البتول, المخلص هيكل, النقاوة الكلي الهيكل إن��دخل, ال��رب بيت إلى ت��دخل المظل��ة هي ألنها, الله مالئك��ة فلتس��بحها, اإللهي ال��روح نعم��ة معها وت

.السماوية

EPISTLEThe Lord will give strength to His people. Ascribe to the Lord,

O sons of God, ascribe to the Lord honor and glory.The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians.

(2:14-22)Brethren, Christ is our peace, Who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the Cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And He came and preached peace to you, who were far off, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

الرسالةالرب يؤتي العزة لشعبه, قدموا للرب, يا أبناء الله مجدا وعزا.

فصل من رسالة القديس بولس الرسول إلى أهل أفسس. يا أخوة, المسيح نفسه هو سالمنا, جعل بجسده الجماعتين شعبا واحدا, وهدم       

الحاجز الذي يفصل بينهما, أي العداوة, وألغى الشريعة وأحكامها, ليخلق في شخصه من هاتين الجماعتين, بعدما أحل السالم بينهما, إنسانا جديدا, ويصلح بينهما وبين الله, فقضى

على العداوة وجعلهما جسدا واحدا. جاء وبشركم بالسالم أنتم الذين كنتم بعيدين, كما بشر بالسالم الذين كانوا قريبين, ألن لنا به جميعا سبيال إلى الله في الروح الواحد. فما أنتم بعد

اليوم غرباء أو ضيوفا, بل أنتم مع القديسين رعية واحدة ومن أهل بيت الله, بنيتم على أساس الرسل واألنبياء وحجر الزاوية هو يسوع المسيح نفسه, ألن به يتماسك البناء كله

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ويرتفع ليكون هيكال مقدسا في الرب, وبه أنتم أيضا تبنون معا لتصيروا مسكنا لله في.الروح.

THE GOSPELThe Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke.

(12:16-21)The Lord spoke this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” As He said this, Jesus called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

االنجيللوقا فصل القديس بشارة من شريف

ه ق��ائال: ليس لي          قال الرب هذا المثل: رجل غني أخصبت أرضه, ففكر في نفس�� أعم��ل ه��ذا: أه��دم مخ��ازني واب��ني أك��بر مكان أخزن فيه غاللي, فماذا أعمل؟ ثم ق��ال:

منها, فأجمع فيها كل غاللي وخيراتي. وأقول لنفسي: يا نفس, لك خيرات كث��يرة تكفي��ك سنين كثيرة, فاستريحي وكلي واشربي وتنعمي! فقال له الله: يا غ��بي, في ه��ذه الليل��ةه, ��دخر لنفس�� تطلب نفسك منك. فهذا الذي أعددته لمن يكون؟ هكذا يكون مص��ير من ي

فليسمع.وال يغنى بالله, ولما قال هذا نادى: من كان له أذنان تسمعان

Today’s Thoughts "Christians, above all men, are forbidden to correct the

stumblings of sinners by force...it is necessary to make a man better not by force but by persuasion. God gives the crown to those who are kept from evil, not by force, but by choice." -- St. John Chrysostom

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“If you desire nobility, seek it not in blood, but in virtues, for this is true nobility." -- St. John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria

"The wondrous love of God toward man is recognized when man is in misfortunes that are destroying his hope. Here God manifests His power for man’s salvation. For man never recognizes the power of God in tranquility and freedom." -- St. Isaac the Syrian

"If but ten among us lead a holy life, we shall kindle a fire which shall light up the entire city." -- St. John Chrysostom

Parish NewsHoly Bread

The Holy Bread is being offered today in memory of Joseph Dollari offered by his wife Julia, her children and their families.

Memorial ServiceMemorial Service will be offered today for the servant of God fallen asleep in the Lord Joseph Dollari, offered by his wife, Julia, his sons, Elie Dollari, Rabih Dollari & their families. May the memory of Joseph be eternal and may the Lord grant the Dollari family many healthy years to come.

DonationsLucy Chalet and family in memory of Khalil Khalil. Victoria Makhlouf in memory of George Antoun.

The Spirits of the Righteous Made PerfectRev. Theodore Yanni, Mariam Sedawie, Naom Betar, Mary Andalft, Anthony Andalft, Skeya Andalft, John Tahmoosh, Rogina Attas, Diba Cocja, Alice Habib, Mary Ballan. May the Lord God rest their souls in peace and grant comfort to their families.

There will be no evening services this week.

Parish Council Meeting5

Parish Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at 7:30 pm. The meeting is open to all our beloved parishioners.

CHURCH SCHOOLSunday, November 26th, Teachers’ and Parents meeting will be held in church from 12:00 to 12:25 pm.Tuesday, December 5th, at 7:00 pm. Vespers for St. Nicholas Feast Day.Sunday, December 10th, a Nativity pageant will be presented in church immediately after Liturgy.BREAKFAST with SANTA, Sunday, December 17th, at 12:30 pm. Come join us for a buffet breakfast, DJ and welcome our special quest Santa himself. Tickets are $10 per person, children under 5 are $5. Tickets can be reserved after Liturgy in the church hall or via email maryesaba1@gmail.com or calling (862)228-0386.

Ladies SocietyPastry Pick-up TODAY, after Litrugy.Ladies Christmas Party, Thursday, December 7th, at 6:30 pm. Donation: $25.00. All the women in our parish are invited. Please see Lynn Saddikni or any Ladies Society member for reservations and more details.

Teen SOYOThe Teens took a trip to Newark yesterday to serve the needy. We want to give a special thank you to Samir Alain for donating the sandwiches for us to distribute.Please join us after Liturgy for a Falafel Sale! We are very thankful for Iriny & Peter Dorkham for their generosity and help with this event. May God grant many years to those who support our works!

St. George’s Organizations

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Ladies SocietyIkhlas Munayyer973-228-1927

Teen SOYODonna Starke

(609) 426 0429

PTAMary Ellen Saba862-228 0386

Suzy Kukutanov

Charity CommitteeJulie Abboud

immalbert@aol.com

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Ladies SocietyIkhlas Munayyer973-228-1927

Teen SOYODonna Starke

(609) 426 0429

PTAMary Ellen Saba862-228 0386

Suzy Kukutanov

Charity CommitteeJulie Abboud

immalbert@aol.com

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