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 † stgeorgeocth@gmail.com

www.stgeorgeterrehaute.com

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

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