The Faith
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church A Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
March 14th, 2010 Volume: 11
4th Sunday of Lent The Commemoration of our Righteous Father John the Ladder of Virtues
Tone:7 Eothinon: 7 Epistle: Hebrew 6:13-20
Gospel: Mark 9:17-30
Sunday Servers For Sunday, March 14th.
March Is Ladies’ Month!
Epistle Readers:
Arabic: Lamia Saoud
English: Sue Rafidi
Tray Collection:
1. Wardeh & Abla Bateh
2. Asma & Suad Salameh
Ushers:
Easa Mousa and Elais Kishek
Altar Servers:
Sbdn. Eric Bateh, Sbdn. Nadeem Tannous, Sbdn. Jarrod Mousa, Brian Bateh, Alex Hanania, Daniel Hanna, George Awwad, Sam Awwad, Hanna Bateh, Fuad Batteh, Raji Hakim, Ramzi Jalouk, Albert Kishek and John Sousou
Holy Bread of Oblation for Sunday, March 14th.
1. In Loving Memory of George Chahid Atallah (9 day Obs.) offered by Saada Deeb Atallah, her children and grandchildren. May his memory be eternal
2. For the health and spiritual welfare of Sammy and Ghada Batteh and their
Children, offered by Sammy and Ghada Batteh.
3. For the health and spiritual welfare of Abla Bateh, and her children, offered
by Abla Bateh.
4. For the health and spiritual welfare of Atalla and Helen Tannous and their
children, offered by Atalla and Helen Tannous.
5. For the health and spiritual welfare of Nasim and Munira Salameh and their children, offered by
Nasim and Munira Salameh.
6. For the health and spiritual welfare of Jamal, Naeemeh and Susan Hanania and their family, offered by Jamal and Naeemeh Hanania
7. For the health and spiritual welfare of Sam and Hanan Hanania, their children and their new grandson Jackson, offered by Sam and Hanan Hanania.
Fellowship Host for March 14th
In observance of the Great Lent, we kindly ask you to bring Fruit, or Vegetable, or
Zeit W-Zaatar or Hilbeh, etc...
1.Doris Samaan 2. Sue Rafidi
3. Shereen Bateh 4.Suad Akel 5. Lamia Saoud
Each family listeve should contribute $10.00 to offset the cost of coffee, sugar, and cream. Please give your contribution to Mrs. Hiyam Odeh or Mrs. Lamis Anki .
Announcements
2010 Archdiocese Dues: It is time again for our Archdiocese dues. Please use your Blue Envelope dated February 14th. Its is Mandatory to pay your Archdiocese Dues. ( It is $35 per baptized soul in your household).
Saturday March 13th, 2010: Women's Retreat March 13th @ St. Justin the Martyr Church,The theme of the retreat will be communication with God, our children, spouses and parents and will be conducted by Khourieh Roxanne Louh who is well sought after Christian Counselor.
Thursday March 11th : Ladies Auxiliary Meeting @ 6:30 PM.
Sunday March 14th: Don’t forget to turn your clock ONE HOUR ahead.
Thursday March 18th : Parish Council Meeting @ 7 PM.
Wednesday March 24th : Matins & Divine Liturgy for the feast of the Annunciation of
the Theotokos @ 6 PM.
Friday March 26th: Making The Palm Crosses-6:30 PM
Saturday March 27th: Lazarus Saturday– Divine Liturgy @ 9AM
Holy Week begins Sunday Evening March 28th, thru Holy Saturday, April 3rd.
Sunday School: There will be NO Sunday school classes for Sunday March 28th and April 4th in observance of Palm Sunday and Easter (Pascha). Classes resume on Sunday April 11th.
SAVE THIS DATE:
Saturday April 3d, 2010- Annual Sunday School Easter Celebration and EGG HUNT. All Sunday school students and families are requested to attend..
Holy Saturday Service—9:00AM
Easter breakfast—10:30AM
Egg Hunt– 11:30 AM
Parish Life conference Ad Book
Attention Parishioners, Friends and supporters of St. George
This year our church is hosting the Parish Life conference (June 16-20), and in order not to burden our parishioners and friends with two fundraising events, the Parish Council decided to cancel the $100 Fundraiser for 2010. However, we are counting on the generosity, support and help of our beloved community, and ask and encourage all of you to participate in the Souvenir Journal by placing an Ad for your business or a family message, or in loving memory of departed ones. It is a great opportunity to promote your business and show your love for your church. Your participation will ensure the success of your St. George Church. We thank you in Advance for your continuous support.
Ad forms are available in the Church Hall. Or May contact the following:
~Mr. Sam Kalil; Ad Book Chairman.
~Mrs. Freida Kalil and Abla Bateh; Ad Book Co- Chairladies.
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