Icon of Saints Nikitas, Bessarion and Philotheos -- September 15h

Sunday after theExaltation of the Holy Cross

Vesper Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom September 14, 2019

Begins on Pg. 104 in Green Book: Psalm 140 Tone 5 p. 143 Vespers Hymns Tone 5 pp. 143-144 Doxasticon - “Glory & Now and ever” Tone 5 p. 145 Instead of Trisagion, “We bow to your cross . . .” pp. 32-33 Prokeimenon of the Sunday after the Cross Tone 7 p. 260 Alleluia of the Sunday after the Cross Tone 1 p. 260 “Holy, holy, holy ...” A p. 56 Amen p. 58 “We praise you .... “ p. 58 Instead of “It is truly proper,” Magnification of the Cross p. 256 Communion Hymn of Sunday pp.78-81 Communion Hymn of the Cross p. 258

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom September 15, 2019

First Antiphon of the Cross p. 253 Second Antiphon of the Cross p. 254 Third Antiphon, Post-festive of the Cross p. 259 Entrance Hymn, Post-festive of the Cross p. 259 Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5 p. 146 Troparion of the Cross Tone 1 p. 254 Kontakion of the Crosss Tone 4 p. 255 Instead of Trisagion, “We bow to your cross . . .” pp. 32-33 Prokeimenon of the Sunday after the Cross Tone 7 p. 260 Alleluia of the Sunday after the Cross Tone 1 p. 260 “Holy, holy, holy ...” A p. 56 Amen p. 58 “We praise you .... “ p. 58 Instead of “It is truly proper,” Magnification of the Cross p. 256 Communion Hymn of Sunday pp.78-81 Communion Hymn of the Cross p. 258

+ + + Upcoming Events + + + MEN’S GROUP: . Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 8:00 AM – We will meet in the Rectory (8141). WOMEN’S GROUP (note new meeting location): . Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM – We will meet in the Rectory (8141).

Sunday, October 27, 2019: A Retirement Dinner for Fr. Joe will take place folowing the morning Divine Liturgy in the Parish Hall. Please come join us and thank Fr. Joe for all his many years of service in our eparchy.

Still a few Date-nut and Apricot Rolls left:

Only $8.00 each while they last – we need to clear out our freezers

ATTENDANCE and COLLECTIONS ANALYSIS – Weekend of September 7th & 8th, 2019

Sat. 4:00 PM: 35 + Sun. 9:00 AM: 89 = a Total Weekend Attendance of: 124

Adult Tithes via Collection: $2,178.53 - Adult Tithes via Online Credit Card: $460.00 Adult Tithes via Postal Mail: $240.00 - Total Weekend Collection: $2,878.53

ADDITIONAL INCOME: Bake Sale: $8.00 - Candles: $61.75 - Sunday Social: $35.00 - Gift Shop: $10.00 Building Fund: $35.00

“But while we confess that the enjoyment of God is the end for which alone we were created, and that every soul that does not attain divine union and the purity of its creation in this life can only be saved as by fire, how strange it is that we should dread and avoid the process; as if that could be the cause of evil and imperfection in the present life which is to produce the perfection of glory in the life to come.”

- Anon.

Prayer intentions for this week . . .

Special Intentions: Erwin Armada, Barbara Dugan, Helen Furka, Vincent Rice, McCarthy family, Marti Lopez, Kathleen Linkowsky, Richard Gable, Robert King, Ann Ryan, Chris Faix, Robyn Foy, Elaine Browne, Mark Chapa, Michael Chapa, Baby Micah Lombardi, Dalton, Tatum & Christy.

May the Lord rest His healing hand on His servants and hear their requests: Michael White, Ted Bronson, Mike Chapa, Vincent Schile, Sandra Meyer, Mark Chapa, Nicholas Lemak, Jose Mendoza, Herbert Simmons, Teresa Blanc, Daniel Andrews, Gabriella Reagan, Ana Ruiz, Jane Walsh, Dorothy Dumnich, Richard Reese, Chris Balsz, Carlene Eneroth, Bob Dugan, Cathy Milko, Clementina Mendoza, Dan Palaschak, Michael Sherwood, Nicholas Toth, Nicholas Oprendek, Dennis Milko, Karen Kol, Rita Chokan, Rebecca Braskie & Albina Tesoniero.

LOOK: GOD WITH US ONLINE is offering five (free of charge) live webinars – the subject matter and dates for these webinars are as follows:

The Face of God – An Introduction to the Byzantine Faith and Spirituality

September 18 @ 5:00 – 6:30 pm PT.

Making Disciples – The Art of Bringing Others to Christ October 9, 16, and 23 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT.

Unlocking the Mystery – An Introduction to Eastern Christian Bible Study

November 6 and 13 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT.

The Gift of God – Preparing for the Feast of the Nativity December 16 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT.

Baptized into Christ – The Mystery of the Initiation & Identity of the People of God

January 8, 15 and 22 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT.

For more information and to register for free, visit: EasternCatholic.org/Events

ADVERTISE HERE and be one of our SPECIAL SPONSORS: Please see Fr. Diodoro if you are interested in placing an ad for your business or ministry in our weekly bulletin.

Liturgical Schedule – Come Pray with Us!

Sat. 9/14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross – pp: 253-258 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – Intentions / Parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral Funeral Divine Liturgy Bishop John11:00 AM Funeral Divine Liturgy – + Betty Gelety Fr. Diodoro3:00 PM Confessions heard4:00 PM - Vigil Vesper Divine Liturgy – Intentions / Parishioners of Saint Stephen Cathedral Fr. DavidSun. 9/15 Sunday After the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – pp. 258-2608:00 AM Festal Matins Fr. Diodoro8:30 AM Confessions heard 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – + Ryan Winn, by Bert & Loretta Winn Fr. David

Mon. 9/16 Euphemia, Great Martyr – pp. 366-368 No Divine Liturgy Scheduled this day.

Tue. 9/17 Sophia and Others, Martyrs – pp. 381-3839:00 AM Divine Liturgy – John & Audrey Bacha (wedding anniversary) ,by Fr. Diodoro Fr. Diodoro

Wed. 9/18 Eumenius, Bishop – pp. 372-3749:00 AM Divine Liturgy – + John & Ana Rudo, by Joseph Rudo Fr. Diodoro Noon Sixth Hour Fr. Diodoro

Thu. 9/19 Trophimus and Others, Martyrs – pp. 381-3839:00 AM Divine Liturgy Msgr. Kevin

Fri. 9/20 Eustace and Others, Martyrs – pp. 381-3839:00 AM Divine Liturgy - + Julie Trutza, by Diane herring Bp. John

Sat. 9/21 Leave-taking of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Saturday After the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – pp. 149-153 3:00 PM Confessions heard4:00 PM Vigil Vesper Divine Liturgy - Intentions / Parishioners of Saint Stephen Cathedral Msgr. Kevin

Sun. 9/22 8:00 AM Confessions heard8:30 AM Festal Matins9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – Jack & Kathleen Wursta (Anniversary) Fr. David

We have begun praying Festal Matins on Sundays at 8:00 AM. Come and pray with us!

Sunday After the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Readings taken from the web page of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org)

EPISTLE (Galatians 2:16-20)

Know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we who have believed in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. But if, in seeking to be justified in Christ, we ourselves are found to be sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin? Of course not! But if I am building up again those things that I tore down, then I show myself to be a transgressor. For through the law I died to the law, that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me.

GOSPEL (Mark 8:34-9:1)

He summoned the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? What could one give in exchange for his life? Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this faithless and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” He also said to them, “Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the kingdom of God has come in power.”

Our Main Candles are lit this week for: Eternal Lamp: Michael White (living) Resurrection: Rebecca Roberts (living)

Our Tetrapod Candles are lit this week for: Theotokos Icon Side: Carol Bistrek (living) Christ Icon Side: Sr. Vasa Larin (living)

From the Rector’s Office:

. Beginning this September, Fr. Diodoro’s weekly day off will now be Monday instead of Thursday. The Parish Office and the Office for the Pastoral Center, however, are open each weekday during regular office hours as usual. Also, please note: Related to the Rector’s day off having now being

changed to Monday, the general daily liturgical schedule for 9:00 AM weekday liturgies will now have services scheduled Tuesday – Friday, with Monday becoming the weekday when liturgies are not generally scheduled.

Birthdays and Anniversaries this Month . . . . Birthdays: Michelle Klinger (2nd), Jennifer Ball (11th), Rebecca Roberts (13th), Mary Jo Pazak (15th), Daniel McBurney (15th), John Patrick Grimes (15th), Joyanna Lowe (17th), Clara Kardos (19th), Dcn. John Montalvo (22nd), Katherine Flonch (23rd), Marybeth Foster (24th), Guinivere Burns (26th).

Anniversaries: Jack & Kathleen Wursta (19th), John & Audrey Bacha (21st).

St. Nicholas is Looking (to Thank!) Folks w/ Time, Talent & Treasure!

Many thanks to all of you who have signed up to help make this year’s upcoming St. Nicholas Day Dinner and Celebration another enjoyable event: Peyton Becktold, Thomas Hetrick, Miles Hill, Alice Johnson, Amanda Lowe, Kathy Richard, Kathy Slonka and Ann Zlamal.

Our First Planning Meeting is TODAY, in the Parish Hall,

following the Coffee Social.

Donations Sought for the St. Stephen Food Pantry:

.Jesus asks us to “clothe the naked, harbor the homeless; to feed the hungry” etc., for as much as we have done this for another in need we have done it for him. We are in need of non-perishable shelf-stable foodstuffs to replenish our food pantry. Please remember those less fortunate when you are out doing your grocery shopping this week - you may leave your donations for our food pantry in the basket beneath the St. Nicholas icon.

Exalting the Cross

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SUNDAY AFTER THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS – September 15, 2019Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory to Him Forever!Welcome to Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral. We are delighted that you have come to pray with us. Our Church follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospels, and passed on to us through the teachings of the Holy Apostles and Holy Tradition. We are in communion with His Holiness, Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome.

Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral Sunday Divine Liturgy: Weekday Services:8141 North 16th Street, Front Saturday: 4:00 (See bulletin)Phoenix, Arizona 85020-3950 Sunday: 9:00 AMOffice: (602) 943-5379 Fax (602) 997-4093 Confessions: Sat. 3:00 - 3:45 PM Websitewww.stsbcc.org & Sun. 8:00 - 8:45 AMServed by: His Grace, Most Rev. John S. Pazak, C.Ss.R., Bishop His Grace, Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, S.E.O.D., Bishop Emeritus Very Rev. Diodoro Mendoza, Rector

Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe, in Residence - Archimandrite Leandro Galvez, in ResidenceVery Rev. Archpriest David M. Petras, Retired

Deacon John Montalvo - Deacon James Danovich - Deacon Adam Lowe Subdeacon Paul F. Kilroy

Parish Advisory Council Served by: Parish Finance Council Served by:Peyton Becktold Jennifer Hetrick Mary Beth Foster Julie Pete Karen Ratliff Nicholas Stefaniak IIIJessica Kostyun Joanie Mahar Basil Rabayda Ann Zlamal Dolores Sugent John Surmay