MARCH 19, 2017 since we have a High Priest, Who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable

Third Sunday of Great Lent

Veneration of the Precious

and Life-Giving Cross

MARCH 19, 2017

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Martyrs Chrysanthos, Daria, and those with them of Rome; Martyr

Pancharios of Nicomedia; New-martyr Demetrios the joiner of

Constantinople; Venerable Innocent of Komel

**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**

After the Little Entrance (Eisodos), sing these Apolytikia

in the following order.

RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE SIX

When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, an-

gelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb; and the soldiers who

were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive

and wast not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the

Virgin and didst give life to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from

the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

APOLYTIKION FOR THE HOLY CROSS IN TONE ONE

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to

Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy

Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.

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 THE ANNUNCIATION (AND GREAT LENT)

IN TONE EIGHT

To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O

Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou

that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me

free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may

cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.

THE ANTI-TRISAGION HYMN

Before Thy Cross we bow down in worship, Master, and we glorify

Thy Holy Resurrection. (THRICE)

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both

now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

And we glorify Thy Holy Resurrection.

Dynamis!

Before Thy Cross we bow down in worship, Master, and we

glorify Thy Holy Resurrection.

THE EPISTLE

(For the Third Sunday of Great Lent)

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.

To Thee, O Lord, have I cried, O my God.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews.

(4:14-5:6)

Brethren, since we have a High Priest, Who has passed

through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our

confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to

sympathize with our weaknesses, but One Who in every

respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then

with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may

receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every

high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on

behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for

sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he

himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to

offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the

people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is

called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt

Himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by Him

Who said to Him, “Thou art My Son, today I have begotten

Thee”; as He says also in another place, “Thou art a priest

forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

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Upcoming Events & Activities

TODAY—Ladies’ Society Meeting after Liturgy.

Friday, March 24 - Festal Liturgy for Annunciation &

4th Akathist Hymn at 6:00p.

Sunday, March 26—We will be hosting the Sunday

Lenten Vespers series of Central Indiana at 5:00p

followed by a presentation on “Eastern Orthodoxy in

the West” and a Lenten Fellowship Dinner (provided

by our parish community).

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THE GOSPEL

(For the Third Sunday of Great Lent)

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according

to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)

The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him

deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever

would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My

sake and the Gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man,

to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a

man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me

and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him

will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the

glory of His Father with the holy angels.” And Jesus said to

them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who

will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come

with power.”

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Great Lent Schedule

Mondays (March 20, March 27, April 3) 6:00p Great Compline

Wednesdays (March 22, April 5) 6:00p Presanctified Liturgy & Potluck Dinner

Friday (March 24*, March 31) 6:00p Akathist (Madayeh)

*Friday, March 24, 6:00p Festal Liturgy for Annunciation

with Akathist (Madayeh)

Wednesday, March 29, 6:00p Little Compline with the Reading of the Life of St. Mary of Egypt

Thursday, March 30, 6:00p Presanctified Liturgy & Potluck Dinner

Electronic Information

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Please make our NEW parish website as your

homepage in order to get more “traffic” and make the

website better known.

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If not, please contact the Church Office.

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Summary, March 12, 2017

WEEKLY INCOME

Pledges/Assessments $ 782

Cash & Candles 182

Donations 310

Total $ 1,274

Divine Liturgy Attendance 96

March 12, 2017

HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS

ROSEMARY (GEORGE) KASSIS) 19

CHRISTOPHER ELLIS 21

NOBLE COREY 23

ALEC TANOOS 24

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 5:00 PM Pan-Orthodox Vespers &

Fellowship @ St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church (Indy)

Monday, March 20 6:00 PM Great Compline

Wednesday, March 22 6:00 PM Presanctified Liturgy

Potluck Dinner

Friday, March 24 6:00 PM Festal Liturgy for

Annunciation & Akathist

Saturday, March 25 6:00 PM Great Vespers

Sunday, March 26 9:00 AM Matins

10:00 AM Divine Liturgy

5:00 PM Pan-Orthodox Vespers &

Fellowship (HOSTED BY US)

HOLY OBLATION

TODAY

Offered by Mary Ann Tanoos, for the health and well-being of her

family and in memory of her husband, Tommy. There will be a one-year

memorial for Tommy.

March 26

Offered by Mike & Nancy Ellis, for the health and well-being of their

family.

April 2

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.

COFFEE (FELLOWSHIP) HOUR March 19th - Hosted by Mary Ann Tanoos

March 26th - Hosted by Mike & Nancy Ellis

April 2nd - Hosted by Zack & Denise Kassis

April 9th - Hosted by the Ladies Society

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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 † [email protected]

www.stgeorgeterrehaute.com

Rev. Fr. Paul Fuller, Pastor † Rev. Dn. Elias Corey (502) 592-9981 † [email protected]

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