October 8, 2017 Tone 1 / Eothinon 7

18th Sunday after Pentecost3rd Sunday of Luke

On this day we commemorate:Righteous Mother Pelagia the penitent of Antioch

Marytr Pelagia the Virgin of Antioch; Venerable Thaïs of EgyptNew-martyr Ignatius of Prodromou Skete on AthosVenerable Philotheos, patriarch of Constantinople

Martyr Ignatius the monk of Bulgaria

Divine Liturgy

Pastor The Very Rev. Anthony G. SabbaghAssistant Pastor Rev. Joseph LandinoDeacon Thomas UnderwoodSub-Deacon Peter AttarAltar Boy Captain George KhalloufAdministrative Committee The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh, Chairman Rev. Joseph Landino Elias Gharzouzi, Vice Chairman Albert Bitar, Treasurer George Nassoor, Secretary Fred Davis Robert Mimari Nasser Sabbagh Dave DavisOffice Administrator Donna BeckerCustodian Adnan SabbaghBuilding/Planning The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh, Pastor Rev. Joseph Landino, Ass’t. Pastor Dave Davis, Chair George Nassoor, Co-ChairChoir Gail Ortner, Director Members: Khouria Minerva Sabbagh Khouria Mary Landino Delores Edwards Christina Attar Jouhayna Al-Amm David T. Davis Amjad Khalil George Nassoor Marwan Sabbagh Chanters Marwan Sabbagh Hanna SayeghLadies Altar Society Lamia Younes, President Hind Azar, Vice President Kathy Miller, Treasurer Souha Hadeed, Corresponding Secretary Hanna Achkar, Secretary

Children’s Relief Fund Khouria Minerva SabbaghSunday School Sharon Barber-Lui, Director Teachers: Maggie Abboud Khouria Mary Landino Abe Assad Rita Mamari Christina Attar Julia Marques Peter Attar Hope Sabbagh Rula Elian Jaklin SabbaghTeen SOYO The Very Rev. Anthony G. Sabbagh, Pastor Rev. Joseph Landino, Spiritual Advisor Khouria Mary Landino, Head Lay Advisor Khalil Yacoub, Ass’t. Lay Advisor Reem Tannous, Ass’t. Lay Advisor Jessica Youwakim, Junior Advisor Christian Nemeh, President Giovanna Nema, Vice President Mary Yacoub, Treasurer Gabriella Landino, Recording Secretary Jackie Barakat, Corresponding Secretary Fadi Tabschi, Media Secretary/Historian Jayson Barakat, Media Secretary/HistorianThe Fellowship of St. John the Divine Sawsan Khalouf, Chair Kh. Mary Landino,Co-Chair Ghazal Stity, Treasurer Amjad KhalilHomeless Dinner Ministry Naife Khalouf, Coordinator Members of Teen SOYOSt. George Bookstore Kh. Minerva SabbaghWebsite Elie Jabbour George IssaFacebook Hope SabbaghCharitable MinistriesPastoral Discretionary Fund The Very Rev. Anthony G. SabbaghNewcomer & Refugee Committee Marwan Sabbagh George Khalouf Nasser Sabbagh Hope Sabbagh

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THE EPISTLE(For the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost)

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)

BRETHREN, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righ-teousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Holy BreadThe Holy Bread is sponsored by:

The Parish of St. George Churchin loving memory of

Bishop Antoun (9 Day Memorial)

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Eman Kassisin loving memory of

Ziad Kassis (3 Day Memorial)

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Emad & Hala Nakhoulin loving memory of

Hanna Nakhoul (9 Day Memorial)

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The Family of Zaki Hamouiin loving memory of

Zaki Hamoui (40 Day Memorial)

The Holy Bread of Oblation is offered before the Altar of Godv For Good Health, Well Being and Blessings v

Archbishop Paul Yazigi and Archbishop Youhanna Ibrahim; Metropolitan Jo-seph; Fr. Anthony, Kh. Minerva, Hope Sabbagh; Milad and Jaklin Tabshi; Mary Nehme; Moutiaa Nehme; Bechara and wife; Rahmeh Tabchi; Nidal Tabchi; Eman Kassis; Emad & Hala Nakhoul;; Family of Zaki Hamoui; Patrick and Cecelia McCarthy; Anthony, Adam and Zachary Youwakim; George and Hi-yam Tabchi; Simon, Melissa and Yasmin Tabchi; Rehab, Leo, Naomi Martin; Neph and Resam Andujar; Ziad Hanna; Eyad, Jennifer, Eyan and Zayn Alraei; Ziad Alraei; Afifeh Skaf; Zakieh Hanna; Naziha Assad; Faisal and Nadia Daher; Bashar Hanna and Family; Rahmeh Hanna, children, grandchildren; Saba Fam-ily; Victor, Dima, Victoria, Gabriella, Anthony and Alexandria Hanna; Layal

THE GOSPEL(For the Third Sunday of Luke)

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (7:11-16)

AT THAT TIME, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him. As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people!”

Thought for the Day“He who does not know the truth cannot truly have faith; for by nature knowl-edge precedes faith. What is said in Scripture is said not solely for us to under-stand, but also for us to act upon.” -- St. Hesychios the Priest

7-Day Candle Sponsors

Kh. Minerva & Hope Sabbaghfor the good health of

Fr. Anthony•

George & Hiyam Tabchifor the good health of

Simon, Melissa, YasminRehab, Leo, Naomi

Resam, NephZiad Hanna

Sponsor the Eternal Light or a Seven-Day CandleLooking for a tnagible way to remember a departed loved one or pray for the good health of a friend or relative, or recognize a special occasion? Consider a one-week sponsorship of the Eternal Light or a Seven-Day Candle that will burn continuously in the House of God asking Him to make your prayers acceptable to his holy Majesty, that His love, mercy and peace will surround and sustain those whom you are praying for in this life and the life to come.• Sponsor’snameandwhoistobementionedandprayedforwillalsobe printed in this bulletin for the week selected.• Sponsorsareaskedtoconsideradonationof$10ormoreperweekto accompany their request.• PleaseseeHiyamTabchiafterChurchservicestosponsoraweekorcall thechurchofficeweekdaysat(610)439-1232.

Hanna and Family; Mona, Wail, Heather, Mitchell, Mallory, Abeer, Elyssa and Eyanna; Albert, Shadia, Christian, Michael and Alexia Bitar; George and Mary Makdesi; Georges Bitar and Family.

v In Loving Memory vMetropolitan Philip; Bishop Antoun; Fr. George; Ziad Kassis, Hanna Nakhoul; Zaki Hamoui; Nouh and Mariam Salloum; Brahim, Resmeh, Nawal, Janet, Zahieh, Mtanios, Milia, Maria Hanna; Sulieman and Hanna Tabchi; Jamil, Diaff, Besam, Nabil, Amira, Ramza, Jamal, Salim, George, Hasib, Philip, Sami, Deas; Elias Salloum; Jerji; Aziza Salloum; Tannous, Watfa Shalhoub; Faraj Al Haddad; Jamileh and Issa Sabbagh; Rafaat Alraei; Zaki Skaf; Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa; Fouad, Ethman Assad; Jamileh Abboud, Hanna, Georg-es and Summer Daher; Wajih Hanna, Elias and Raid Khouly; Azeezee Khouly; Antonios and Nadeema Hanna; Elias Saba; Michel and Badih Bitar; Alfred Hanna; Steven Makdesi; Bassam, Khalil, Nizha Bitar.

Memorial ServiceA Memorial Service is held for the rest of the souls of the servants of God:

Bishop AntounZiad Kassis

Hanna Nakhoul Zaki Hamoui

May the Lord grant rest to His servants and remember themin His kingdom, now and forever.

Special donations to the ChurchWe acknowledge families and friends who have honored dear ones with mone-tary gifts given in the spirit of loving kindness.$ Mary Nehme to the Church with thankfulness to God for blessings and good health of Moutiaa Nehme.$ Milad and Jaklin Tabshi to the Church and Charity Fund in honor of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary!$ Anonymous to the Church for the good health of Bechara and wife.$ Rahmeh Tabchi to the Church for the good health of Nidal Tabchi; in loving memory of Nouh, Mariam Salloum.$ Patrick & Cecelia McCarthy to the Church on the occasion of the birthdays of Adam and Zachary Youwakim; for the good health of Anthony Youwakim.$ Eyad Alraei and Family to Sunday School for the good health of Ziad Alraei; in loving memory of Rafaat Alraei.$ Afifeh Skaf to the Church in loving memory of Zaki Skaf.$ Zakieh Hanna to the Church in loving memory of Georges, Tony Hanna; Ateya Moussa.$ Naziha Assad & Family to the Church in loving memory of Fouad, Ethman Assad.$ Faisal and Nadia Daher to Syrian Orphanages for the good health of Faisal and Nadia Daher; in loving memory of Jamileh Abboud, Hanna Daher, Georges Daher; Sommer Daher.$ Bashar Hanna to the Church for the good health of Bashar Hanna and Family; Rahmeh Hanna, children and grandchildren; in loving memory of Wajih Hanna, Elias and Raid Khouly; Azeezee Khouly; Antonios and Nadeema Hanna.$ George & Mary Makdesi to the Church in loving memory of Steven Makdesi.$ The Saba Family to the Church in loving memory of Elias Saba.$ Victor and Dima Hanna to the Church for the good health of Victor, Dima, Victoria, Gabriella, Anthony and Alexandria.$ Georges Bitar and Family to the Church in loving memory of Bassam, Khalil, Nizha Bitar; Elias Saba.$ The Bitar Family to the Church for the good health of Mona, Wail, Heather, Mitchell, Mallory, Abeer, Elyssa and Eyanna; Albert, Shadia, Christian, Michael and Alexia Bitar; in loving memory of Michael and Badih Bitar.

Happy 25th Wedding AnniversaryCongratulations and Best Wishes to

Milad & Jaklin Tabshion their 25th Wedding Anniversary!

May God bless you and give you many more wonderful years together.

Within the ChurchWe wish each parishioner and friend of St. George Church a Happy Birthday or Anniversary. May God’s blessings shine down upon them throughout the coming year. Keep the Church Office informed of birthdays, anniversaries and special events. Call (610) 439-1232. Happy Birthday 10/6 Zachary Youwakim 10/12 Christina Attar10/8 Mario Mokbel Enseran Leyos Jonathan Saliby 10/14 Rosalia Landino 10/9 Nasma Shahda Rami Khoury10/10 Leila Maalouf Happy Anniversary Najat Sayegh 10/10/15 Natalie Rose Issa Ghassan & Suha Ibrahim Rhonda Daher 10/11 Michael Andrew Samaan Jabra Mamary Maha Kastoun

Choir Practice is back in sessionIt’s that time of year again! Choir practice will be held Sundays at 9 a.m. We will end practice at 9:45 am. Please join your fellow choir members in refining our repetoire, learning new music and praising God with our voices. Everyone is important and each part of the choir is essential. Without your voices we don’t have a choir. Your commitment to practice and worship supports the min-istry of our parish. May God bless us and grant us tenacity to His work.

Welcome the Holy-Myrrh-Bearing Iveron Icon of the Most Holy Lady Theotokos of HawaiiIt is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you to join us during Vespers on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5 pm as we welcome the Myrrh-bearing Iveron Icon of the Holy Theotokos to our Church. A Farewell Banquet for Bishop Nicholas follows. Please see article below.

You are invited to a “Farewell Banquet” onOct. 14, 6:30 pm to honor Bishop NicholasThere will be a “Farewell Banquet” to honor Bishop Nicholas at St. George Church, Allentown, on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 pm, preceded by Vespers at 5 pm. This will be the final visit of Bishop Nicholas to our Parish. It behooves us to have this Farewell Banquet in appreciation of his ministry to St. George Church. Tickets will be available beginning this Sunday and also through the church office and Fr. Anthony. Deadline to purchase tickets is October 8. Tick-et costs: Adults ($50); Teens ($30); Children, 6-12 ($20) and children 5 and under (free). The banquet will be catered. The menu includes:Dinner New York Strip Steak w/Marsala sauce; Chicken Cordon Bleu; Green Beans Almondine; Roasted Red Potatoes; Salad; Chicken Fingers; French Fries; Dinner Rolls, Pita BreadH’ordeuvres Hummus/pita bread; Shrimp Cocktail; Vegetables w/Ranch dipDessert Cheesecake and fruitBeverage Coffee, tea, soda, water; wine station.There will be a slide presentation and speakers. If you have any questions, please call Fr. Anthony at (610) 653-6405 (cell). Bishop Nicholas will also officiate at Divine Liturgy on Sunday, Oct. 15.

Myrrh-StreaMing iveron

icon of the MoSt holy

lady theotokoS of hawaii will visit

Saint george church

allentown, PaSaturday, october 14, 5 PM

during veSPerS

Sunday, October 29th at the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge

333 Adams Street in Brooklyn Reception at 2:00pm and Luncheon at 3:00pm

Tickets are $200.00 each with all proceeds from the event going to support the victims and relief efforts of the ongoing war in Syria. Sponsorships are available.

To make reservations or for sponsorship information, please contact Father Thomas Zain at 917.771.4120 or email him at stnickcathedral2@aol.com or John Abi-Habib at 917.607.4586. Payment by Visa or MasterCard is available. Deadline for tickets is Tuesday, October 24th.

Please note the schedule of services for that morning as follows:

A Reception and Luncheon with our Patriarchs His Beatitude John X, Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch & all the East His Eminence and Beatitude, Patriarch Bechara Peter Cardinal Rai,

Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and all the East

ÒBlessed is he who comes in the name of the LordÓ ¥، مبارك اآلتي باسم الرب

Divine Liturgy at 11:30am with Patriarch Rai at Our Lady of Lebanon

Maronite Cathedral113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY

Orthros at 9:45am and Divine Liturgy at 11:00am with Patriarch JOHN X at

St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 355 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

Iconography workshops St George Antiochian Orthodox Church

1011 Catasauqua Ave, Allentown, PA 18102

Sundays 4-7 Pm, Oct. 8 – Dec. 10, 2017

An introduction to the practice of Byzantine iconography in acrylic medium, led by iconographer Karsten Boyer

Open to teens and adults, no experience required Hands-on instruction toward the completion of the icon of our parish patron, St George

Registration Deadline: Sept. 24, 2017 Non-refundable Cost of $60 covers materials

Instruction is free Financial assistance may be available

Contact: Kh. Mary Landino

408-219-8644 Karsten Boyer 610-248-1355

Iconography workshops St George Antiochian Orthodox Church

1011 Catasauqua Ave, Allentown, PA 18102

Sundays 4-7 Pm, Oct. 8 – Dec. 10, 2017

An introduction to the practice of Byzantine iconography in acrylic medium, led by iconographer Karsten Boyer

Open to teens and adults, no experience required Hands-on instruction toward the completion of the icon of our parish patron, St George

Registration Deadline: Sept. 24, 2017 Non-refundable Cost of $60 covers materials

Instruction is free Financial assistance may be available

Contact: Kh. Mary Landino

408-219-8644 Karsten Boyer 610-248-1355

Zaatar Bread Fundraiser on Sunday, October 15Sponsored by the Ladies Altar Society

•Kibbee Fundraiser on Saturday, October 21

Sponsored by the Ladies Altar Society$40/dozen.

Orders taken by calling:Lamia Younes (610) 837-9498 • Fay Moses (610) 437-3337

Hind Azar (610) 264-4925

Ladies Altar Society meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10All women are cordially invited to attend the Ladies Altar Society meeting on Tuessday, Oct. 10 at 7 pm. Join us for refreshments and planning events and fundraisers. Hope to see you there. For more information: Lamia (610) 837-9498.

Annual Fall Bazaar set for Nov. 10-11The Ladies Altar Society announces the annual Fall Bazaar which will be held for two days, Friday, Nov. 10, 5-9 pm and Saturday, Nov. 11, 3-8 pm. Join us for great food. For more information call Lamia Younes (610) 837-9498.

Sunday School has begunChildren from Kindergarten through 8th Grade are welcome to join us for Sun-day School which is held immediately after Communion. Come and register your children. Our Sunday School staff looks forward to meeting you.

Canned Food Drive: October - DecemberWorld Food Day, Oct. 16, is sponsored by the Food & Agriculture Organi-zation of the United States and designed to heighten awareness of food and hunger issues. The Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America is one of the sponsoring organizations for the National Committee for World Food Day. We join 458 voluntary organizations throughout the US and 163 coun-tries around the world observing World Food Day. Last year 110 of our parishes reported participating in this program, with 40 parishes participating all year. For 33 years we have pledged our support to our local food banks and again are asking you to support our Canned Food Drive. Please bring your canned goods to Church between Oct. 9 through Jan. 1.

Winter Family Camp at Antiochian VillageWinter Family Camp is a program that is the same as our summer Family Camp – except it’s during the winter! It is an opportunity for your family to get away from everyday life and take a weekend as a family to grow closer to Christ, in the beautiful setting of the Antiochian Village Camp. At Winter Family Camp, eating a meal together as a family is the norm, not the exception. Not your typical vacation, Winter Family Camp offers a mini-vacation with-out maps, lines for popcorn, or decisions over where to eat. Our flexible sched-ule gives you the choice of “doing it all” from snowtubing to sledding, or just taking it easy sitting around our fireplace. Because you’re at the Village, the day is measured not so much by hours, but by prayer; the day is bookmarked with Matins and Vespers in beautiful St. Ig-natius Church, with services sung by everyone present. Family Builder sessions offer practical, down-to-earth resources for keeping our families strong. Some of our families come to meet up with families of far-away friends; oth-ers have come and made friends and come back to reunite. Either way, in addi-tion to family time, our moms, dads and kids also enjoy meeting and spending time together. For more information, please check the following website:https://avcamp.org/other-programs/winter-family-camp/

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