WWEEKLY BULLETINSunday, February 9, 2020

THE SUNDAY OF THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN

The Weekly Bulletin is an official publication of Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, Illinois.A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

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brOTHerHOOd OF THe nObLe JOSePH:V. Rev. Fr. Fouad Saba, PASTOR

V. Rev. Fr. Mark Sahady, ASST PASTOR

Sdn. Mazen KhalifehSdn. Steven BynumSdn. David RayahinSdn. Michael KhouriSdn. Joseph AlfakhoriProtopsaltis Jameel Haddad, CHANTER

Chadi Karam, CHANTER

Trevor Lenhart, CHOIR DIRECTOR

Adel Alfakhori, HEAD USHER

All Choir Members, Ushers, & Acolytes To Be AnnouncedCHurCH OFFICe:Samar Rihani, OFFICE SECRETARY

Holly Goljic, OFFICE ASSISTANT

1220 South 60th CourtCicero, Illinois 60804PHONE: (708) 656-2927FAX: (708) 656-1166EMAIL: office@stgeorgecicero.orgWEBSITE: www.stgeorgechi.org

OFFICe HOurS:Tuesday–Friday: 10 am–4 pmSaturday-Monday: ClosedWeeKLy SerVICeS SCHeduLe:Saturdays: Great Vespers as announcedSundays: 9:15am Orthros (Matins) and10:20am Great Doxology and Divine LiturgyConfession by Appointment

2020 ParISH COunCIL:V. Rev. Fr. Fouad Saba, PRESIDING OFFICER

Michael Moukheiber, CHAIRMAN

Raed Sweiss, VICE-CHAIRMAN

Mina Rantisi, SECRETARY

Suhail Qumri, TREASURER

Bryan Zarou, FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Elias Akkari, MEMBER

Adel Alfakhori, MEMBER

Michael Barbari, MEMBER

Azzam Barhoumeh, MEMBER

Steve Bynum, MEMBER

Johnny Massih, MEMBER

Mais Rihani, MEMBER

Mazen Rihani, MEMBER

Mariana Saba, MEMBER

Rammy Zanayed, MEMBER

eX-OFFICIO MeMberS:Reem Sweiss, ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN

Lina Zabaneh, YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP (YAF)Michelle Rihani, SOYO

Darlene N. Haddad, ARCHDIOCESE TRUSTEE

Elie Haig, ARCHDIOCESE TRUSTEE

Mansour Rayan, ARCHDIOCESE TRUSTEE /HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBER

eX-OFFICIO nOn-VOTInG MeMberS:V. Rev. Fr. Mark Sahady, CLERGY

Karen Nawas, SUNDAY SCHOOL

Omar Rihani, THE ORDER OF SAINT IGNATIUS

Johnny Araj, ANTIOCHIAN MEN (A-MEN)Eid Swais, HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBER

Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Churchكنيســة القديــس جاورجيــوس االنطاكيــة االرثوذكســية

The Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPHJOSEPH, PrimatePrimateAntiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

The Right Reverend Bishop ANTHONYANTHONY, Auxiliary BishopAuxiliary BishopDiocese of Toledo and the Midwest

The Very Reverend Father Fouad SabaFouad Saba, PastorPastor

“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts 11:26

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Sunday SCHOOL STaFF:Karen Nawas, PRINCIPAL

Tammi Karam, VICE PRINCIPAL

Mina Rantisi, SECRETARY

Diane Moukheiber, TREASURER

Nicole Sweiss, PUBLIC RELATIONS

Lillian Rihani, PRE-K TEACHER

Rawan Mraibie, PRE-K ASSISTANT

Hanan Sous, PRE-K ASSISTANT

Sana Jdaidany, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Jamie Lenhart, KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT

Olga Karam, 1ST-2ND GRADE TEACHER

Danielle Habash, 1ST-2ND GRADE ASSISTANT

Tammi Karam, 3RD-4TH GRADE TEACHER

Caroline Zayed, 3RD-4TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Mirna Imseih, 3RD-4TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Anna Kurian, 5TH-6TH GRADE TEACHER

Jeanette Habash, 7TH-8TH GRADE TEACHER

Mary Selim, 7TH-8TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Joseph Homsy, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

Michael Khouri, HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT

Yola Haddad Ladao, ROTATING ASSISTANT

Amany Bousheh, ROTATING ASSISTANT

Yara Abawi, CURRICULUM ASSISTANT

Michael Lagatolla, BUILDING MONITOR

Tanya Hinnawi, SNACK TEAM COORDINATOR

Yola Haddad Ladao, SNACK TEAM ASSISTANT

Olga Karam, YOUTH CHOIR COORDINATOR

Anoulla Ryan, CONFESSION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Natalie Salamy, CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL COORDINATOR

Kh. Diana Saba, GODPARENTS’ SUNDAY COORDINATOR

Yara Abawi, FIELD TRIPS COORDINATOR

Anna Kurian, SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR

JOy TeaM:Dima Qumri, COORDINATOR

Mirna ImseihSanaa JdaidanyJenna Mseih

Teen SOyO OFFICerS:Michelle Rihani, PRESIDENT

Samantha Issa, VICE PRESIDENT

Anthony Jdaidany, SECRETARY

Michael Nawas, TREASURER

Demiana Kahoush, PUBLIC RELATIONS

Teen SOyO adVISOry TeaM:Donna Haddad Conopeotis, LEAD ADVISOR

Azzam BarhoumehJoseph HomsySanaa JdaidanyJeries KahoushDima Qumri

yOunG aduLT FeLLOWSHIP (yaF) OFFICerS:Lina Zabaneh, PRESIDENT

Joseph Alfakhori, VICE PRESIDENT

Audrey McDaniel-Karam, SECRETARY

Andrew Sweiss, TREASURER

Lisa Rayan, PUBLIC RELATIONS

anTIOCHIan WOMen OFFICerS:Reem Sweiss, PRESIDENT

Hania Kahoush, VICE PRESIDENT

Mariana Saba, SECRETARY

Mary Imseih Petrelli, TREASURER

Linda Bynum, PUBLIC RELATIONS

THe Order OF SaInT IGnaTIuS

STeerInG COMMITTee:Omar Rihani, CHAIRMAN

Dena FashsehElie HaigHania KahoushAnna KurianDr. Thomas KurianKaren NawasHani Rihani, HIP

Eddy Shaheen

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anTIOCHIan Men (“a-Men”)STeerInG COMMITTee:Johnny Araj, A-MEN CHAIRMAN AND BOOKSTORE

Jacob AwwadFares BannourahSam BarbariSteve BynumJeries KahoushFInanCe COMMITTee:Joe Rihani, CHAIRPERSON

Michael BarbariAzzam BarhoumehDarlene HaddadFahad HaddadMichael HaddadElie HaigMichael MoukheiberSuhail QumriMazen RihaniRaed SweissRammy ZanayedMeMberSHIP COMMITTee:Tammi Karam, CHAIRLADY

Selma BarhoumehSteve BynumDarlene HaddadChristina KhouriYola LadaoSuhail QumriMariana RayanKristen SweissRammy ZanayedTeCHnOLOGy COMMITTee:Sami Imseih, CHAIRMAN

Suhail Qumri, WEBMASTER

Rammy ZanayedannuaL SaInT GeOrGe baLL COMMITTee:To Be DeterminedLeGaL COMMITTee:Akram Zanayed, CHAIRMAN

Members To Be Announced

MInISTry COOrdInaTIOn COMMITTee:Trevor Lenhart, CHAIRMAN

Yara AbawiMiriam HaddadDr. Thomas KurianDr. Sammy NawasMina RantisiDr. Aida Zabaneh

PrOPerTy uSaGe COMMITTee:Michael MufarrehMansour RayanMais Rihani

PrOPerTy ManaGeMenT COMMITTee:Mansour Rayan, CHAIRMAN

Elias AkkariFares BannourahYoussef Selim

PubLIC reLaTIOnS COMMITTee:Rammy Zanayed, CHAIRMAN

Members To Be AnnouncedVISIOn and deVeLOPMenT COMMITTee:Michael Moukheiber, CHAIRMAN

Jacob AwwadMirna ImseihAwni SwaisMoreMore Members To Be AnnouncedGOLF OuTInG COMMITTee:Mazen Zanayed, CHAIRMAN

Michael BarbariAzzam BarhoumehDarlene HaddadHania KahoushTammi KaramKareem KhouryMichael MoukheiberFadi MseihMike RayanRaed SweissRammy Zanayed

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Beloved Brothers and Sisters of Saint George Church –

I’m writing today in this space, as I will occasionally, to share with you, thoughts from the Parish Council, and our mission and vision, as you’ve entrusted us to do. You deserve to hear from us. I will also use this space to communicate important decisions we’ve made and continue with the spirit of transparency for all.

First, I’d like you to know that the Parish Council, in unison with Father Fouad Saba, take our responsibilities as stewards of this wonderful parish very seriously. I’d also like you to know that everything we do will be done with love and positive intent. I’m quite confi dent we will be successful a majority of the time. However, there will be times we make decisions that don’t turn out the way we intended. Hopefully those are not frequent, but when they do occur, know that we entered into those decisions with a loving heart and good intentions, that as needed, we will also move as quickly as we can to correct them.

Our vision for the Church is forward-looking. We are putting together a 3/5/10 year plan. We will actively reach out to everyone, whether you’re currently attending Saint George Church or not. We look forward to everyone being actively engaged in the parish life. It will take the entire parish to make our long-term plans successful. You all belong! Saint George Church is your Church. The Parish Council members are your elected and appointed representatives to work with Father Saba to not only make sure we are addressing the current needs of the Church, but also focusing on a visionary path to long-term growth which will continue to sustain Saint George Church for generations to come.

With that, I ask that you pray for the entire Parish Council every Sunday, that we may be steadfast and successful in our positive pursuit for the well-being and best interests of this God-fi lled parish.

Yours in Christ,

Michael MoukheiberMichael MoukheiberParish Council Chairman

Mr. Michael Moukheiber, Parish Council Chairman

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TODAY’S LITURGY INSERTSFIRST ANTIPHON

فاض قلبي كلمة صالحة. أقول أنا أعمالي للملك. لساني قلم كاتب سريع الكتابة.

الالزمة: بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.انسكبت النعمة على شفتيك، لذلك باركك هللا إلى

األبد.

الالزمة: بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.المجد لآلب واإلبن والروح القدس. اآلن وكل أوان

وإلى دهر الداهرين، آمين.

الالزمة: بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.

My heart hath poured forth a good word; I speak of my works to the king. My tongue is the pen of a swiftly writing scribe.Refrain:Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.Grace is poured into thy lips: therefore, God hath blessed thee forever.Refrain:Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.Refrain:Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.

SECOND ANTIPHONبحسنك القدير، أيها فخذك، على سيفك تقلد

د وانجح واملك. تشد وجمالك. على حمل من يا هللا، ابن يا خلصنا الالزمة:

هللوييا. لك. لنرتل يق، ذراعي سمعان الصدأعداء قلوب في القدير، أيها مسنونة، نبالك

يسقطون. تحتك عوب والش الملك. على حمل من يا هللا، ابن يا خلصنا الالزمة:

هللوييا. لك. لنرتل يق، ذراعي سمعان الصداستقامة. ملكك عصا عصا

على حمل من يا هللا، ابن يا خلصنا الالزمة: هللوييا. لك. لنرتل يق، ذراعي سمعان الصد

وكل اآلن القدس، والروح واإلبن لآلب المجد أوان والى دهر الدآهرين. آمين.

يا كلمة هللا اإلبن الوحيد…

Gird Thy sword upon Thy thigh, O mighty One, in Thy comeliness and Thy beauty. Bend Thy bow, and proceed prosperously, and be king.Refrain:Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.Thine arrows are sharp, O mighty One, in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the peoples fall under Thee.Refrain:Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Thy kingdom.Refrain:Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. O, only begotten Son and Word of God…

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TROPARION OF FEAST OF PRESENTATION OF CHRIST (TONE 1)نعمة، ألن الممتلئة العذراء، اإلله والدة يا إفرحي منك أشرق شمس العدل المسيح إلهنا، منيرا للذين يق، يخ الصد في الظالم. سر وابتهج أنت أيها الشلنا والمانح نفوسنا، المعتق ذراعيك على حامال

القيامة.

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us Resurrection.

ENTRANCE HYMNكشف األمم جميع وأمام خالصه، الرب عرف

عدله.بين األموات، من قام من ابن هللا، يا يا خلصنا

لنرتل لك. هللوييا.

The Lord hath made known His salvation; He hath revealed His justice in the sight of the Gentiles.Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the Who art risen from the deaddead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION (TONE 1)إن الحجر لما ختم من اليهود، وجسدك الطاهر حفظ المخلص، أيها الثالث اليوم في قمت الجند، من هتفوا ماوات، الس قوات لذلك الحياة. العالم مانحا إليك يا واهب الحياة: المجد لقيامتك أيها المسيح، البشر محب يا لتدبيرك، المجد لملكك، المجد

وحدك.

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

THIRD ANTIPHONوانسي أذنك، وأميلي وانظري، بنت، يا إسمعي، عب. شعبك وبيت أبيك. لوجهك يتضرع أغنياء الش

سأذكر اسمك في كل جيل وجيل.

Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house. Even the rich among the people shall entreat thy countenance. I shall commemorate thy name in every generation.

TROPARION OF FEAST OF PRESENTATION OF CHRIST (TONE 1)نعمة، ألن الممتلئة العذراء، اإلله والدة يا إفرحي منك أشرق شمس العدل المسيح إلهنا، منيرا للذين يق، يخ الصد في الظالم. سر وابتهج أنت أيها الشلنا والمانح نفوسنا، المعتق ذراعيك على حامال

القيامة.

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us Resurrection.

TODAY’S LITURGY INSERTS

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EPISTLE READERSTodayToday • Mina Rantisi, English مينا رنتيسي

• Chadi Karam, Arabic شادي كرم Feb 16Feb 16thth • Rosalie Hoffman, English روزالي هوفمان

• Jameel Haddad, Arabic جميل حداد Feb 23Feb 23rdrd • Mary Homsy, English ماري حمصي

• Chadi Karam, Arabic شادي كرم

KONTAKION FOR THE MIRACULOUS WEEPING ICON (TONE 8)Only at Saint George Church in Cicero

إني أنا عبدك يا والدة اإلله* اكتب لك رايات الغلبة من كمنقذة الشكر لك وأقدم محامية* جندية يا تحارب* ال التي العزة لك أن بما لكن دائد* الشإليك أصرخ حتى الشدائد* صنوف من اعتقيني

إفرحي يا عروسا ال عروس لها.

To thee the champion leader, I thy city offer thanks of victory. * O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror. * But as thou hast that power which is invincible. * From all dangers set me free and deliver me, * That I may cry unto thee: * Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.

KONTAKION OF FEAST OF PRESENTATION OF CHRIST (TONE 1)س المستودع أيها المسيح اإلله، يا من بمولده قدوأدركنا الق، كما سمعان يدي وبارك البتولي، اآلن وخلصنا. إحفظ رعيتك بسالم في الحروب، وأيد الملوك الذين أحببتهم، بما أنك وحدك محب

للبشر.

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

TROPARION OF SAINT GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR (TONE 4)بما أنك للمأسورين محرر ومعتق، وللفقراء والمساكين وعن وشاف طبيب وللمرضى وناصر عاضد المؤمنين مكافح ومحارب أيها العظيم في الشهداء جاورجيوس الآلبس الظفر تشفع إلى المسيح اإلله

في خالص نفوسنا.

Since thou art a liberator and deliverer of captives, a help and support of the poor and needy, a healing physician of the sick, a contender and fighter for kings, O great among Martyrs, the victory clad George; intercede with Christ God for the salvation of our souls.

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EPISTLEMy soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit

hath rejoiced in God my Savior.For He hath regarded the humility of His servant.The Reading from the Second Epistle of Saint The Reading from the Second Epistle of Saint

Paul to Saint Timothy (3:10-15)Paul to Saint Timothy (3:10-15)Timothy my son, you have observed my

teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, and my sufferings; and what befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra. What persecutions I endured; yet from them all, the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

تعظم نفسي الرب وتبتهج روحي باهلل مخلصي.ألنه نظر إلى تواضع أمته.

فصــل مــن رســالة القديــس بولــس الرســول إلــى )3:10-15( تيموثــاوس

يــا ولــدي تيموثــاوس، إنــك قــد اســتقريت تعليمــي، ومحبتــي، وأناتــي، وإيمانــي، وقصــدي، وســيرتي، وصبــري* واضطهاداتــي، وآالمــي، ومــا أصابنــي فــي أنطاكية وأيقونية ولســترة. وأية اضطهادات احتملت، وقد أنقذني الرب من جميعها* وجميع الذين يريدون أن يعيشــوا بالتقــوى فــي المســيح يســوع يضطهــدون* شــرا فيــزدادون النــاس مــن والمغــوون األشــرار ــا أممضليــن ومضليــن* فاســتمر أنــت علــى مــا تعلمتــه ــن تعلمــت* وأنــك منــذ الطفوليــة وأيقنــت بــه، عالمــا ممــرك حكيمــا ســة القــادرة أن تصي تعــرف الكتــب المقد

للخــالص باإليمــان بالمســيح يســوع*

GOSPELThe Reading of the Holy Gospel according toThe Reading of the Holy Gospel according to

Saint Luke (18:10-14)Saint Luke (18:10-14)The Lord spoke this parable: “Two men went

up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank Thee that I am not like other men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to Heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

فصــل شــريف مــن بشــارة القديــس لوقــا البشــير )18:10-14( الطاهــر التلميــذ

إلــى صعــدا إنســانان المثــل: هــذا الــرب قــال ــار* يســي واآلخــر عش الهيــكل ليصليــا، أحدهمــا فرفــكان الفريســي واقفــا يصلــي فــي نفســه هكــذا “اللهــم إنــي أشــكرك ألنــي لســت كســائر النــاس الخطفــة، ــار* فإنــي الظالميــن، الفاســقين، وال مثــل هــذا العشهــو مــا كل ــر وأعش تيــن، مر األســبوع فــي أصــوم يــرد أن ــار فوقــف عــن بعــد، ولــم ــا العش لــي”* أميرفــع عينيــه إلــى الســماء، بــل كان يقــرع صــدره قائــال “اللهــم ارحمنــي أنــا الخاطــئ”* أقــول لكــم، إن هــذا را دون ذاك. ألن كل مــن رفــع نــزل إلــى بيتــه مبــر

نفســه اتضــع، ومــن وضــع نفســه ارتفــع*

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MEGALYNARION OF FEAST OF PRESENTATION OF CHRIST (TONE 3)أذى من المؤمنين، رجاء يا اإلله، أم إحفظي

الواثقين. طالبيك الحياة، هذي اآلب كلمة البكر االبن المؤمنون، أيها م لنعظقد إذ رجال، تعرف لم ألم بكرا المولود األزلي، وهو رسما، والكتاب الناموس ظل في شاهدنا

وسا هلل. قد يدعى مستودعا، يفتح ذكر أن كل

O Theotokos, * thou hope of all Christians; * keep and shelter and preserve * them that set their hope in thee.In the shadow and letter of the Law, let us the faithful contemplate a prefiguring: Every male child that openeth the womb is holy unto God. Therefore, do we magnify the first-born Word, the Son of the Father Who is without beginning, the first-born Child of a Mother who hath not known wedlock.

COMMUNION HYMN OF FEAST OF PRESENTATION OF CHRIST (TONE 8)ب أدعو. هللوييا. I will receive the cup of salvation, and callكأس الخالص أقبل، وباسم الر

upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

THE SYNAXARIONOn February 9th in the Holy Orthodox Church, we take leave of the celebration of the Meeting (Presentation)

of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple. On this day, we commemorate the Martyr Nikephoros of Antioch; Hieromartyrs Markellos, bishop of Sicily, Pankratios, bishop of Taormina, Philagrios, bishop of Cyprus; and the translation of the relics of Innocent, first bishop of Irkutsk.

On the Sunday which falls during the After-feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord, we commemorate the Holy and Righteous Mothers of the Three Hierarchs: Emmelia (Basil the Great), Nona (Gregory the Theologian) and Anthousa (John Chrysostom).

On this day, we make remembrance of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, which occurs in the Holy Gospel according to Luke the Evangelist.

If you resemble the Pharisee, run far away from the Temple;For inside is Christ before Whom only the humble are acceptable.

O Creator of everything heavenly and earthly, receive Thou from the Angels a Trinitarian song,And from us men a noble and reverent Triodion.

In our Savior’s parable, Jesus uses a Pharisee, a leader of the synagogue, who was regarded in public opinion as virtuous; and a publican, a tax collector, who was regarded as oppressive, greedy and a sinner. In their prayers to God, we discover the real hearts of these two men. We thus learn of the harm that comes from pride and the good that comes from humility. The divine Church Fathers sought to alert prepare the Christ-loving clergy and laity for the upcoming period of the Great Fast. Therefore, on this Sunday we are reminded that humility is the greatest weapon against pride, as we imitate the humility of the publican to ascend to the divine heights.

Through the intercessions of the wonderworking Saints, O Christ our God, have mercy upon us and save us. Amen.

POST-COMMUNION HYMN: “We have seen the true light.”

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SEASON OF EPIPHANYSEASON OF EPIPHANYTraditi onally, at the feast of the Lord’s Epiphany

(Bapti sm) on January 6th, the Great Blessing of the waters takes place and then is used to sancti fy the homes of all the faithful. In bringing the blessed water to the homes, and sprinkling it in each room, we rid our house of any evil infl uence, and rededicate it to God in a special way.

As we were once renewed by the waters of our own bapti sm into Christ, so too our home, and our enti re lives, are re-dedicated and renewed unto Christ our God each year at this ti me.

HOME BLESSINGSHOME BLESSINGSPlease contact the Church Offi ce at (708) 656-2927 or offi ce@stgeorgecicero.org to schedule your Home Blessing:

The following should be prepared for the Home Blessing:• All members of family must

be present• Bible • Icon

• Lit Candle• Burning Incense

(Opti onal)• Small Table (or dining room table)

The visit by Father Saba or Father Mark should be approximately 45 minutes. Several visits will be scheduled on a given day in order to reach and bless all families and homes this season.

Once the Home Blessing Season is mostly over, Father Saba and Father Mark will conti nue regular Pastoral Visits, during which Father Saba and Father Mark will spend ample ti me with each family.

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COFFEE HOUR SPONSORED BYTodayToday Michael & Sandra Barbari and Family مايكل وساندرا بربري والعائلةFeb 16Feb 16thth Dr. George & Samar Alamir and Family الدكتور جورج وسمر األمير والعائلة

HOLY BREAD OFFERED BYTodayToday Michael & Sandra Barbari and Family مايكل وساندرا بربري والعائلةFeb 16Feb 16thth Dr. George & Samar Alamir and Family الدكتور جورج وسمر األمير والعائلة

MEMORIALSFeb 16Feb 16thth 6-month Memorial for †Widad Ghawi†Widad Ghawi,

offered by the Ghawi family.المرحومة نفس عن السنة نصف جناز

†وداد غاوي، مقدم من عائلة غاوي.Feb 23Feb 23rdrd 1-year Memorial for †George Khoury†George Khoury,

offered by Joanna Khoury and family.†جورج المرحوم نفس عن السنة جناز خوري جوآنا زوجته من مقدم خوري،

وعائلتها.

CHURCHINGSLast Last SundaySunday

Julian JamalJulian Jamal, son of Rafael & Georgina (Akel) Mancera

إليان جمال، ابن روفائيل وجوجينا)عقل( مانسيرة.

CONDOLENCESThe parishioners of Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Cicero offer their sincerest condolences to:

سيسرو جاورجيوس القديس كنيسة وأبناء كهنة يتقدمون بأحر التعازي إلى عائالت كل من:

• Huda Zayed and the entire Zayed family on the loss of her beloved brother †Samir Zayed†Samir Zayed, last week in Michigan.

هدى زايد وعموم عائلة الزايد على وفاة اخيها الماضي في †سمير زايد، األسبوع المرحوم

متشيغن.• Robert Sweiss and the entire Sweiss

family on the loss of his beloved brother †Steve Sweiss†Steve Sweiss, last week in Chicago.

الصويص عائلة وعموم صويص روبرت صويص، †ستيف المرحوم اخيه وفاة على

األسبوع الماضي في شيكاغوا.COMMEMORATIONS

TodayToday †Dr. Zaid Alamir†Dr. Zaid Alamir, offered by his son Dr. George & Samar Alamir and family.

ذكرانية عن نفس المرحوم الدكتور †زيد وسمر الدكتور جورج من مقدم األمير،

األمير والعائلة.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSTodayToday • A-Men General Meeting (see pg. 19)

• Pan-Orthodox Choir Rehearsal for Sunday of OrthodoxyAfter Liturgy

3:00 pmTue, Feb 11Tue, Feb 11thth Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm

Thu, Feb 13Thu, Feb 13thth OCMC Mission Team Chicago Benefit Dinner 6:30 pm

Sat, Feb 15Sat, Feb 15thth Vespers and Antiochian Women Bible Study (see pg. 22) 6:30 pm

Sun, Feb 16Sun, Feb 16thth Pan-Orthodox Choir Rehearsal for Sunday of Orthodoxy 3:00 pm

Fri, Feb 22Fri, Feb 22ndnd Saint George Church Family Night co-hosted by Antiochian Women and Antiochian Men (A-Men) (see pg. 20)

6:00 pm

Thu-Sun, Feb Thu-Sun, Feb 2020thth-23-23rdrd

Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest Spring Gathering 2020 (see pg. 25)

Sun, Feb 23Sun, Feb 23rdrd Pan-Orthodox Choir Rehearsal for Sunday of Orthodoxy 3:00 pm

Sat, Feb 29Sat, Feb 29thth J.O.Y. Social Outing (see pg. 21) TBA

Sun, Mar 1Sun, Mar 1stst • Antiochian Women General Meeting• Pan-Orthodox Choir Rehearsal for Sunday of Orthodoxy

After Liturgy3:00 pm

Mon, Mar 2Mon, Mar 2ndnd Great Lent Begins

Sat, Mar 7Sat, Mar 7thth YAF Lenten Retreat (see pg. 18) 4:30 pm

Sun, Mar 8Sun, Mar 8thth • Sunday of Orthodoxy Pan-Orthodox Vespers (see pg. 23)• Reception hosted by Antiochian Women

6:00 pm7:00 pm

Tue, Mar 10Tue, Mar 10thth Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm

Sat, Mar 21Sat, Mar 21stst Antiochian Women Lenten Retreat 9:00 am

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Thank you for considering off ering the Holy Bread. These guidelines were approved by both Father Saba and the Anti ochian Women.

The Holy Bread Ministry is designed for the purpose of Off ering that which becomes the Body and Blood in the Divine Liturgy. Christ Himself, who unites us, is the center of our off ering! Giving Holy Bread to be used in the Liturgy is an Off ering of oneself to God.

• Holy Bread (10 loaves minimum) needs to be at the Church a day or two before the Liturgy at which the Holy Bread is used. Bring on Saturday night or at least two hours before Liturgy begins (8:30 am on Sundays).

• Names to be remembered during the preparati on of the bread in the Altar before Liturgy are to be emailed to the Church Offi ce by the Wednesday before the Sunday Liturgy.

• Family should be present at the Divine Liturgy when off ering Holy Bread to worship God and off er prayers on behalf of their loved ones.

• A small porti on of Holy Bread will be given back to the family to share together. Please pick up in the Altar a� er Divine Liturgy.

BAKING OPTIONS:

1. Bake Bread yourself and bring to Church. A special “Seal” or “Stamp” is needed to be impressed into the top of the Holy Bread and prayers to be said during its preparati on (one of the Prayers and one possible Recipe on reverse side). Stamp may be purchased in the Jerusalem Bookstore or from the Internet.

2. Ask a family member or someone else to bake the bread for you. If a member of the Anti ochian Women or Anti ochian Men bake the bread for you, as a suggested guideline, kindly make a $50 donati on to Saint George Church to off er the Holy Bread.

Again, thank you for your generosity. Should you have any questi ons regarding these guidelines, please contact Father Saba at the Church Offi ce at (708) 656-2927. Thank you!

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Ingredients:

• 4 pkg. fast-rising acti ve dry yeast

• 35 cups all-purpose fl our (10lbs.)

• 14 cups warm water

Direc� ons:

In preparing the Prosphora, one fi rst begins with fasti ng and prayer:

O Lord Jesus Christ, only-bego� en Son of the Eternal Father: You have said with your holy lips: “Without me you can do nothing.” My Lord, I embrace your words with my heart and soul, and bow before your goodness and say: Help me, your unworthy servant, to prepare the bread of off ering, that the works of my hands may be acceptable at the Holy Table and may become through the works of Your Holy Spirit, the communion of Your Most Pure Body for me and all Your people, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

• Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of the water and 4 tbsp. fl our (15 minutes)

• Put fl our in mixing bowl with a well in the center

• Pour dissolved yeast into well

• Mix fl our, and add remaining water while kneading

• Cover and leave in warm place for at least one hour

• Punch down center of dough and knead lightly

• Make dough into ten (10) balls, put on a fl oured surface, and cover

• Let set for 15 minutes

• Fla� en dough balls with palm of hand, working bubbles from center out—should be thicker in center

• Cover loaves, and let stand for 15 minutes

• Place bread in cake pans

• Stamp bread, and allow to stand at least one hour before baking

• Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes. Remove bread and wrap in clean, slightly damp cloth or towel unti l cooled so crust will so� en. While the bread is baking make two (2) list names to be remembered during the Liturgy – One list for the Living and one list for the departed. Include these lists in the bags containing the bread for bringing to the church.

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Thank you for considering sponsoring Saint George Church Coff ee Hour. Your generosity is truly appreciated. These guidelines were approved by both Father Saba and the Anti ochian Women.

The Coff ee Hour Ministry is designed for the purpose of camaraderie a� er the Divine Liturgy. Christ Himself, who unites us, is the center of Coff ee Hour – not the snack selecti ons! Simplicity is the rule. At every Coff ee Hour, a theme will be distributed to all the tables for all to discuss.

The Coff ee Hour Ministry TEAM will do the following:

1. Purchase simple snacks to be served during Coff ee Hour.

2. Ensure that Coff ee Hour supplies are stocked and available in the storage room/cabinets (coff ee, sugar, cream, plasti c utensils, plates, coff ee cups, napkins & trash bags).

3. Setup before the Divine Liturgy.

4. Ensure that Hall and Kitchen are clean a� er Coff ee Hour.

Snacks will be simple and light, and not a brunch or lunch; just a li� le something to fuel the conversati on among members, friends, guests and newcomers – the true purpose of Coff ee Hour.

In additi on to regular coff ee, please choose one of the following refreshments:

o Orange Juice o Apple Juice o Iced Tea o Lemonade

Please choose one of the following snack items:

o Cookies o Pastry similar to Cookies o Bananas & Apples

• During fasti ng seasons / Lent, only non-dairy snacks and creamer will be served during Coff ee Hour.

• For birthdays and anniversaries, a cake may be brought in, by the family, and served at 1pm (a� er Sunday School).

Please submit names of living and departed loved ones by Wednesday of that week to Church offi ce (offi ce@stgeorgecicero.org) to be included on the prayer list by Father Saba on that Sunday.

As a guideline, kindly make a $100 donati on to sponsor the Coff ee Hour.

If you would like to be included in the yearly charitable contribu� on, please make your check for a total of $125, and $25 will be given to charity by the Anti ochian Women. P����� ���� ���� ����� ������� �� S���� G����� A��������� W���� ��� ���� �� ��� C����� H��� M������� C����������.

Again, thank you for your generosity. To sign up to sponsor Coff ee Hour or should you have any questi ons regarding these guidelines, please contact the Coordinator of the Coff ee Hour Ministry, Reem Sweiss at (708) 772-7336. Thank you!

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OUR JOURNEY TO PASCHA! 2020SUNDAYS THEMES / GOSPEL READING HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Fast - Free Week

FEBRUARY 9FEBRUARY 9thth

TRIODION WEEKSPublican and the PhariseeReading: 2 Timothy 3: 10-15Gospel: Luke 18: 10-14

Trust in God, not yourself!Ask for His help before every task this

week!

Meatfare

FEBRUARY 23FEBRUARY 23rdrd

The Last JudgmentReading: 1 Corinthians 8: 8-9: 2Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46

Pray facing East this week.Christ is returning from the East and we

wait for Him! Use up/freeze dairy this week.

4th Sunday of Lent

MARCH 29MARCH 29thth

SAINT JOHN of the LADDERReading: Hebrews: 6:13-20Gospel: Mark 9: 17-31

Every time you climb stairs this week ask Saint John to help you reach

Paradise with the sign of the cross!

2nd Sunday of Lent

MARCH 15MARCH 15thth

SAINT GREGORY PALAMASReading: Hebrews 1:10-2:3Gospel: Mark 2: 1-12

Bring a prayer rope to be blessed today!

Use it and pray the Jesus Prayer each day this week.

Feast of Feasts!

APRIL 19APRIL 19ththNO FASTING!

BRIGHT WEEKHOLY PASCHA! (CHRIST IS RISEN!)Epistle: Acts 1: 1-8Gospel: John 1: 1-17

Greet everyone with“CHRIST IS RISEN!”

and say it beforegood morning and goodnight!

3rd Sunday of Lent

MARCH 22MARCH 22ndnd

VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSSHALF WAY TO PASCHA!Reading: Hebrews 4: 14-5: 6Gospel: Mark 8:34-9: 1

Wear your cross to church and kiss the cross each morning with a bow!

PALM SUNDAY!

APRIL 12APRIL 12ththGREAT WEEK BEGINS

GREAT and HOLY WEEKENTRY OF OUR LORD INTO JERUSALEMReading: Philippians 4: 4-9Gospel: John 12: 1-18

Place your palm branches and pussywillows behind an icon at home

and in your car!

5th Sunday of Lent

APRIL 5APRIL 5thth

SAINT MARY of EGYPTReading: Hebrews 9: 11-14Gospel: Mark 10: 32-45

Ask the Theotokos to offer you and the world pure thoughts and ideas

this week.

Cheesefare

MARCH 1MARCH 1stst

Adam and Eve are cast from Paradise!FORGIVENESS SUNDAYReading: Romans 13: 11-14:4Gospel: Matthew 6: 14-21

Ask each other for forgiveness each evening this week before bed.

1st Sunday of Lent

MARCH 8MARCH 8thth

GREAT FAST BEGINS with FORGIVENESS VESPERSSUNDAY of ORTHODOXY Reading: Hebrews 11: 24-26, 32-12:2Gospel: John 1: 43-51

Bring an icon to churchfor a procession.

GREAT AND HOLY FRIDAY

APRIL 17APRIL 17thth

GREAT and HOLY FRIDAYJESUS DIES ON THE CROSSCHECK WITH YOUR PARISH FOR ROYAL HOURS AND VESPERS SCHEDULE

Refrain from TV, Internet, and Phones to honor Christ’s Death.

Normal Fast Week

FEBRUARY 16FEBRUARY 16thth

The Prodigal Son Returns!Reading: 1 Corinthians 6: 12-20Gospel: Luke 15: 11-32

Schedule a Confession.Use up/freeze meats this week.

أحد الفريســي والعشار

األعياد عيد

الجمعة العظيمة والمقدســة

أحد الشــعانين

الخامس األحد

األحد رابع

الثالث األحد

الثاني األحد

األحد األول

أحــد مرفع الجبن

أحــد مرفع اللحم

أحد االبن الشــاطر

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Antiochian Men (A-MEN)

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FAMILY FAMILY NIGHTNIGHT

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Saturday, February 22, 2020 Saturday, February 22, 2020 6:00pm6:00pm

Dinner IncludedDinner Included

RSVP Required by February 15 to:any AW or A-Men Officerany AW or A-Men Officer

TicketsTickets(must be purchased by February 15th):

$15/Adult (13+)$15/Adult (13+)$5/Child (2-12)$5/Child (2-12)

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St. Mary Church 6330 W. 127th St.

Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708)239-0004

www.stmaryoc.org

Early bird registration fee is $35. Early bird rate ends January 10th! After January 10th the registration fee goes to $40. This includes dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, Saturday evening event and a farewell lunch on Sunday!

Register online here or copy and paste the link in your browser: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/1089606

Questions? Contact us: SpringGathering@stmaryoc.org

The DoubleTree by Hilton is conveniently located just over a mile from St. Mary’s and 15 minutes from the In-diana border: 5000 W. 127th St. Alsip, IL 60803

Reserve your room by January 23rd to receive the special rate of $109/night. To reserve online, visit: www.alsipdoubletree.com (use group code SAI) or call 1-800-222-8733

Schedule Overview

Friday night SOYO & YAM talk

with Bishop Anthony Antiochian Women

Tea Party with Dr. Rossi

Saturday Divine Liturgy Kid’s Club (all day!) Business Meetings Keynote speaker

Dr. Rossi to address SOYO & Yam

Service project Great Vespers Evening Events:

Hollywood Park (SOYO), Portillo’s with Sayidna (YAM)

Sunday Hierarchical Divine

Liturgy Farewell Lunch

Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest

SPRING GATHERING 2020 Hosted by St. Mary Orthodox Church of Palos Heights, IL

February 20th – 23rd 2020

Bishop ANTHONY Michaels

Hotel Information

Registration Information

Dr. Albert Rossi - Keynote Speaker

February 20 –21: Clergy Retreat with keynote speaker Dr. Albert Rossi February 21-23: Spring Gathering of YAM, SOYO & Antiochian Women

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Now a Ministry of the Newly Established

ANTIOCHIAN MEN (A-MEN)

For Information, please contact Antiochian Men President,

Johnny Araj

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1220 South 60th Court, Cicero, IL 60804 • PHONE (708) 656-2927 • FAX (708) 656-1166 • office@StGeorgeChi.org • www.StGeorgeChi.org

2020 Membership

Commitment Form

Step 1: Membership Information

Family Last Name: __________________________ Membership Number: _________

Step 2: Be a Steward! Share your Time and Talent by volunteering for a ministry! - See Coordinator

Step 3: Be a Steward! Share your Treasure by making your 2020 Membership Commitment TODAY!

Step 4: Please see Membership Coordinator to complete payment options

Step 5: Please sign below

Please note: For the General Assembly voting privilege in 2021, this form must be completed and 2020 commitment fulfilled.

CONFIDENTIAL: Saint George Church takes your privacy seriously. This information is strictly used by authorized personnel only.

For office use only Received by: ___________________________ Date entered: ___/___/_____

Email Address Please PRINT legibly

Cell Phone (Area + Number)

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Relationship (spouse child, self, etc.)

First Name Please PRINT legibly

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ ________________________ _____________ Street (include Apt#) City/State Zip

Home Phone number: ( ) __________________________________ If married, Marriage Date: ___/___/_____

Please consider “prayerfully and sincerely” your 2020 Membership Commitment.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 In gratitude for God’s blessings, I/we offer the following 2020 ‘WEEKLY’ Membership Commitment. Please Select:

$25/Week $50/Week $100/Week $200/Week Other $_____ /Week

By signing this form, I commit myself / family as a Member of Saint George Church.

Signature: ____________________________ Print Name: ____________________ Date:___/___/_____

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 4:15

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F.A.Q.sF.A.Q.s1. Why should I register as a Member of Saint George Church in Cicero?

Your Membership lists you and your family among the members of the Church. It not only helps the Church keep in touch with you, but it provides you with full membership benefi ts and privileges.

2. What does it mean to be a Member of Saint George Church in Cicero?Membership provides the ability to vote in the Annual General Assembly meeti ng; the ability to run for Parish Council and other leadership positi ons; discounted pricing for Church Hall rental and special events; fee waivers for youth and adult ministries; and all communicati ons and mailings related to liturgical and fellowship events.

3. How do I register as a Member of Saint George Church in Cicero?

Complete a Membership Registrati on Form (see previous page of the Church Bulleti n) and return to Membership Commi� ee Chairlady, Mrs. Tammi Karam. Forms may also be completed electronically at www.stgeorgechi.org/membership.