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Weekly Bulletin – December 21, 2014

Published by Saint Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church

CHRIST IS AMONG US! HE IS AND SHALL BE!
WE WELCOME ALL TO JOIN US FOR OUR DIVINE SERVICES.
PDF of St Athanasius bulletin 21.12.14 28th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS has interesting articles (What is Paraclis or Supplicatory Canon?; Walking in the Midst of Fire; What is Compline?) and many announcements in addition to the liturgical schedule.

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 21, 2014
SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
SUNDAY OF THE HOLY ANCESTORS.
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy Martyr Juliana of Nicomedia.

SAT. DEC. 20
7:00 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
8:00 PM MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE [CONFESSION]
SUN. DEC. 21
 9:00 AM FESTAL MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy For the People
11:30 AM PARISH SOCIAL LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL

MON. DEC. 22 Pre-Festive Day of Christmas.
The Holy Great Martyr Anastasia.
NO DIVINE SERVICES ~ FATHER’S DAY OFF

TUE. DEC. 23 Pre-Festive Day of Christmas.
The Holy Ten Martyrs of Crete.
Commemoration of the Dedication of the Great Church of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR

WED. DEC. 24 Vigil of Christmas. The Holy Martyr Eugenia
9 AM THE ROYAL HOURS
6 PM THE HOLY NIGHT SUPPER
8 PM GREAT COMPLINE

THU. DEC. 25 CHRISTMAS, NATIVITY OF OUR LORD.
9 AM FESTAL MORNING PRAYER
10 AM Divine Liturgy FOR THE PEOPLE

FRI. DEC. 26 SYNAXIS OF THE THETOKOS. The Holy
Martyr Euthymius, Bishop of Sardis.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM +Ralph Cooper by Sheila Cooper

SAT.DEC. 27 THE HOLY APOSTLE, FIRST MARTYR AND ARCHDEACON STEPHEN.
Our Ven. Fr. & Conf. Theodore, Brother of Theophane the Hymnographer.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM Divine Liturgy +James Turner by Sheila Cooper
7 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER

SUN. DEC. 28 SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS,
OF THE HOLY & JUST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY;
OF DAVID, PROPHET AND KING;
AND OF THE HOLY APOSTLE JAMES, BROTHER OF OUR LORD.
The Holy 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia.
The Blessed Martyr Gregory Khomyshyn, Bishop of Stanislaviv[1945].
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON
NO ECF CLASSES TODAY!
Note: Baked goods (including Christmas cookies) are available for purchase in St. Mary’s Hall from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday December 22nd and 23rd. Then again on Wednesday December 24th from 5:15 p.m. until 8 p.m. Call the church, 317-632-4157, to reserve your baked goods before they’re gone.

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Weekly Bulletin – November 23, 2014

Published by Saint Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church

CHRIST IS AMONG US! HE IS AND SHALL BE!
WE WELCOME ALL TO JOIN US FOR OUR DIVINE SERVICES.
PDF of St Athanasius bulletinPDF 23.11.14 24th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST has interesting articles (From Tabernacle to Living Temple; Great-martyr Catherine of Alexandria) and many announcements in addition to the liturgical schedule.

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23, 2014
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
POSTFESTIVE OF THE ENTRANCE.
Our Holy Fathers Amphilochius, Bishop of Iconium & Gregory, Bishop of Agrigento.

SAT. NOV. 22
5:00 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
6:00 PM MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE
SUN. NOV. 23
9:00 AM FESTAL MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY WITH DEACON ORDINATION OF JOHN RUSSELL – Axios!
For the People
11:30 AM PARISH SOCIAL LUNCHEON
MON. NOV. 24 Post-Festive Day of the Entrance. The Holy Great-Martyr Catherine.
The Holy Great Martyr Mercury.
NO DIVINE SERVICES
TUE. NOV. 25 Leave-taking of the Entrance.
Our Holy Fathers and Martyrs Clement, Pope of Rome and Peter, Patriarch of Alexandria.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
WED. NOV.26 Our Ven. Fr. Alypius the Stylite.
Commemoration of the Dedication of the Church of the Holy Great Martyr George in Kyyv.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
THU. NOV. 27 The Holy Martyr James the Persian. Our Ven. Fr. Palladius.
The Holy Icon of the Theotokos, called “The Sign”.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
FRI. NOV. 28 The Holy Venerable Martyr Stephen the Younger. The Holy Martyr Irenarchus.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
SAT. NOV. 29 The Holy Martyr Paramon. The Holy Martyr Philemon.
Our Ven. Fr. Acacius mentioned in “The Ladder of Divine Ascent”.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
7 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
8 PM MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE
SUN. NOV. 30 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy and Glorious Apostle Andrew the First-Called.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON

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Weekly Bulletin – November 16, 2014

Published by Saint Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2014
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
THE HOLY APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST MATTHEW.

CHRIST IS AMONG US! HE IS AND SHALL BE!
WE WELCOME ALL TO JOIN US FOR OUR DIVINE SERVICES.
PDF of St Athanasius bulletinPDF 16.11.14 23rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST has interesting articles (From the Writings of the Church Fathers – Sit at the Lord’s Feet and Two Wings Hold Teaching Aloft;  ST. PHILIP’S FAST;  St. Gregory Thaumaturgus;  Of Hierarchs and Prophets;  Bringing Christ to the Nations;  St. Josaphat; Holy Bishop  Josaphat Joseph Kotsylovsky;  Metropolitan Archbishop Andriy Sheptytsky) and many announcements in addition to the liturgical schedule.
SAT. NOV. 15
5:00 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
6:00 PM MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE

SUN. NOV. 16
9:00 AM FESTAL MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM RECEPTION INTO THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND CHRISMATION OF ANDREW CHANDLER
For the People
11:30 AM PARISH SOCIAL LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL

MON. NOV. 17 Our Holy Father Gregory the Wonder-worker, Bishop of Neocaesarea.
The Passing of the Blessed New Martyr Josaphat Kocylovskyj, Bishop of Peremyshal [1947].
NO DIVINE SERVICES
TUE. NOV. 18 The Holy Martyrs Plato and Roman.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM +Chris Hodakowitz by Phil Hernon
WED. NOV. 19 The Holy Prophet Obadiah. The Holy Martyr Barlaam.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM +Fr. Andrew Kolitsos [40th day]
7 PM INEXHAUSTIBLE CUP AKATHIST

THU. NOV. 20 Pre-Festive Day of the Entrance of the Theotokos.
Our Ven. Fr. Gregory the Decapolite. Our Holy Father Proclus, Patriarch of Constantinople.
Our Blessed Mother Josaphata Hordashevska.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
7 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER

FRI. NOV. 21 FEAST OF THE ENTRANCE OF THE THEOTOKOS INTO THE TEMPLE [SOLEMN HOLY DAY].
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM +Chris Jalali [40th Day]

SAT. NOV. 22 Post-Festive Day of the Entrance of the Theotokos.
The Holy Apostle Philemon and his Companions.
The Holy Martyrs Cecelia, Valerian, Tiburtius and Maximus.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
5 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
6 PM MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE

SUN. NOV. 23 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
Post-Festive Day of the Entrance of the Theotokos.
Our Holy Fathers Amphilochius, Bishop of Iconium & Gregory, Bishop of Agrigento.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM DEACON ORDINATION OF JOHN RUSSELL
FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON

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Weekly Bulletin – November 2, 2014

Published by Saint Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church

CHRIST IS AMONG US! HE IS AND SHALL BE!
WE WELCOME ALL TO JOIN US FOR OUR DIVINE SERVICES.
PDF of St Athanasius bulletin 2.11.14 21st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST has interesting articles (Bishop Gregory Lakota;  St. Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople;  33 Holy Martyrs of Melitene; The Church of Saint George) and many announcements in addition to the liturgical schedule.

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2014
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy  Martyrs Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphthonius, Elidiphor, and Anempodistus.

SAT. NOV. 1
5 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
NO MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE (CONFESSION)
SUN. NOV 2
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL
MON. NOV. 3 The Holy Martyr Acepsimas the Bishop, the Presbyter Joseph, & the Deacon Aeithalas.
Foundation of  the Church of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydia, where his relics are kept.
NO DIVINE SERVICES
TUE. NOV. 4 Our Ven. Fr. Joannicus the Great.
The Holy Martyr Neonila, Bishop of Myra.
The Presbyter Hermas.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
WED. NOV. 5 The Holy Martyrs Galaction and Episteme.
The Passing of Blessed Bishop Martyr Gregory Lakota, Auxiliary of Peremyshl [1950].
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
THU. NOV. 6 Our Holy Father Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinope.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
FRI. NOV. 7 The Holy Thirty-Three Martyrs of Melitene.
Our Ven. Fr. Lazarus, the Wonder-worker, who fasted in the Hills of Galilee.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR.
7 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
SAT. NOV. 8 SYNAXIS OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELIC POWERS [SOLEMN HOLY DAY].
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM Intention of Andrew Basil Dietz
5 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
SUN. NOV 9 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
Our Venerable Mother Matrona.
The Venerable Thectista of Lesbos.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL

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Weekly Bulletin – October 26, 2014

Published by Saint Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church

CHRIST IS AMONG US! HE IS AND SHALL BE!
WE WELCOME ALL TO JOIN US AT OUR DIVINE SERVICES.

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2014
TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy and Glorious Great Martyr Demetrius.
Commemoration of the Great and Fearful Earthquake [Constantinopole, 740].

SAT. OCT. 25
5:00 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
Panachida: +Marjorie Lucille Sullivan (40th Day)
6:00 PM Mystery of Holy Repentance
SUN. OCT. 26
9:00 AM FESTAL MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM For the People
11:30 AM PARISH SOCIAL LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL
MON. OCT. 27 The Holy Martyr Nestor.
The Holy Martyr Capitolina and His Servant Erotheides.
NO SERVICES ~ FATHER’S DAY OFF
TUE. OCT. 28 The Holy Martyrs Terence and Neonila.
Our Holy Father Stephen the Sabbaite and Hymnographer.
The Holy Martyr Paraskevia of Iconium.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
WED. OCT. 29 The Holy Venerable Martyr Anastasia.
Our Ven. Fr. Abraham the Hermit.
The Passing of our Ven. Fr. Abraham of Rostov, Archimandrite and Wonder-worker.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
THU. OCT. 30 The Holy Martyr Zenobius and his sister Zenobia.
The Passing of the Holy Presbyter and Martyr Olessiy Zarytski [1963].
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
FRI. OCT. 31 The Blessed Bishop and New Martyr Theodore Romzha of Mukachevo [Uzhorod].
The Holy Apostles Stachys, Amplius and Their Companions.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR.
SAT. NOV. 1 The Holy Unmercenary Physicians and Wonder-workers Cosmas and Damian.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
5 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
6 PM MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE (CONFESSION)
SUN. NOV 2 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy  Martyrs Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphthonius, Elidiphor, and Anempodistus.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL

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Weekly Bulletin – October 19, 2014

Published by Saint Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church

CHRIST IS AMONG US! HE IS AND SHALL BE!
WE WELCOME ALL TO JOIN US TO WORSHIP GOD.

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2014
NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy Prophet Joel The Holy Martyr Varus.
Our Ven. Fr.John of Rila.

SAT. OCT. 18
3:00 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
SUN. OCT. 19
9:00 AM FESTAL MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM For the People
11:30 AM PARISH SOCIAL LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL
MON. OCT. 20 The Holy Great Martyr Artemius.
NO SERVICES ~ FATHER’S DAY OFF
TUE. OCT. 21 Our Ven. Fr. Hilary the Great.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
WED. OCT. 22 The Holy Bishop Abercius, Equal-to-the-Apostles.
The Seven Holy Children of Ephesus.
Our Holy Father John Paul II, Pope of Rome.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
THU. OCT. 23 The Holy Apostle James, the Brother of God.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
FRI. OCT. 24 The Holy Prophet Hosea.
The Holy Ven. Martyr Andrew of Crete.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM Int. of Dennis Swit Jr.
SAT. OCT. 25 Saints Marcian and Martyrius.
5 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
Panachida: +Marjorie Lucille Sullivan (40th Day)
6 PM MYSTERY OF HOLY REPENTANCE (CONFESSION)
SUN. OCT. 19 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy and Glorious Great Martyr Demetrius.
Commemoration of the Great and Fearful Earthquake [Constantinople 740 AD}.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL
Parish Council Meeting immediately following classes

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Weekly Bulletin – October 12, 2014

Published by Saint Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church

CHRIST IS AMONG US! HE IS AND SHALL BE!
WE WELCOME ALL TO JOIN US TO WORSHIP GOD, OUR CREATOR.
PDF of St Athanasius bulletin 12.10.14 18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEVENTH COUNCIL FATHERS has interesting articles (Fathers of the 7th Council; A True Temple of God) and many announcements in addition to the liturgical schedule.

SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2014
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
MEMORY OF THE FATHERS AT THE SEVENTH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL.
The Holy Martyrs Probus, Tarachus, and Andronicus.
Our Ven. Fr. Cosmas, Bishop of Maium, the Hymnographer.
Our Holy Martin, Bishop of Tours.

SAT. OCT. 11
5:00 AM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
SUN. OCT. 12
9:00 AM FESTAL MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM For the People Int. of Joseph Laurenzano
11:30 AM PARISH SOCIAL LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL
MON. OCT. 13 The Holy Martyrs Carpus, Papilus, and Agathonica.
NO SERVICES ~ FATHER’S DAY OFF
TUE. OCT. 14 The Holy Martyrs Nazarus, Gervase, Protasius and Celsus.
Our Ven. Mother Paraskevia of Trnovo.
The Passing of the Blessed Priest and New Martyr Roman Lysko [1949].
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
WED. OCT. 15 Our Ven. Fr. Euthymius the Younger.
The Ven. Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of the Great Church of Antioch.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
7 PM AKATHIST TO THE THEOTOKOS THE INEXHAUSTIBLE CUP
THU. OCT. 16 The Holy Longinus the Centurion.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
9 AM Int. of Wasim Elias Said
FRI. OCT. 17 The Holy Prophet Hosea.
The Holy Ven. Martyr Andrew of Crete.
7 AM THE FIRST HOUR
NOTE SPECIAL TIME 7 PM +Levis “Skeete” Nalley by Andrea Wolsifer
SAT. OCT. 18 The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke.
NOTE SPECIAL TIME 3 PM FESTAL EVENING PRAYER
NO CONFESIONS FOLLOWING VESPERS
SUN. OCT. 19 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Holy Prophet Joel. The Holy Martyr Varus. Our Ven. Fr. John of Rila.
9:00 AM MORNING PRAYER
10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE
11:30 AM PARISH LUNCHEON
12 NOON ECF CLASSES FOR ALL

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