Preview - Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
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Preview - Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
St. Ge o rge An tio ch ian Orth o d o x Ch ris tian Ch u rch Explusion of Adam from Paradise Cheese Fare Sunday S e rvin g th e O rth o d o x Ch ris tian Co m m u n ity o f Gre ate r Cle ve lan d St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church 2587 West 14th Street Cleveland, OH 44113-4408 216-781-9020 [email protected] Metropolitan Arch-Bishop PHILIP SALIBA, Primate His Grace, Bishop MARK, Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest Very Rev. Fr. John Ojaimi, Pastor Home: (440) 846-1590 Cellular: (440) 665 6724 [email protected] Rev. Archdeacon Yarid Sahley Sub-Deacons: Sam Elias, & Labib El-Bardawil Website: stgeorgecleveland.com Sunday, March 1, 2009 Cheese Fare Sunday On this day we commemorate: Venerable-martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis; Venerable Domnina of Syria; Martyrs Markellos & Anthony of Pamphylia; Venerable Agapios of Vatopedi monastery on Athos; Venerable David of Wales, bishop of Menevia. We welcome our visitors and guests! Please let us know who you are! While only Orthodox Christians prepared through confession & fasting may come for Holy Communion, everyone is welcome to partake of the Holy Bread after Liturgy. Bread of Oblation and Coffee Hour are offered for the repose of the soul and in memory of Yousef Salloum) by The Salloum family. Bread of Oblation is also offered for the repose of the soul and in memory of Doris Kashou (10 years) by her parents, Samir & Magida Kashou & family. Prayers for the Health & Spiritual Welfare of: Houda Abdelkarim, Melissa Blank Aboid, Tommy Amato, Mary Assad, Naissef & Rita Courey, George & Mary Dawed, Dee DeGeorge, Ann Deeb, Emilie Easa, James Eassey, Helena Elias, Sarah Elias, Vera Elias, Norman Fadil, Peter Farage, AnneMarie, Dave & Altair Gann, Minerva Gantose, Leo & Christine George, Peter George, George Haddad, Pauline Hanna, Ava Harb, Samia Harb, Yasmine Harb, Lauren Ameen Hayek, George Karim, Marwan Karim, Hanadi Khouri, Helen Lambert, Eleanor McKibben, Joyce & Marie Nader, Kaukab Nader, Virginia Nader, Mary Namy, Nijmeh Rafeedie, Paul Saba, Jennie Sadallah, Christopher Fadel-Samuel, George Sarkes, Betty Selby, Alice Shiekh, Alvera Shiekh, Linda Simon, Helen Thomas, Georgine Trombetto, & Asma Zaboura. Mabrouk! Carly Elisabeth Kramer, daughter of Charles & Victoria Kramer and granddaughter of Gerald and Janice Humphrey was Baptized on February 22nd. God grant them many years! Candles are offered for the Health, Safety & Spiritual Welfare of: My family by Ragda Harb George Haddad by Tony & Mireille Abdulkarim Abdallah Harb (Livonia, Michigan) by John & Nareen Harb Tawfik, Marian & Jonathan Kashou by Samir & Magida Kashou Candles offered for the Repose of the Servants of God: Christopher Harb by his parents, Harb & Delores Harb & family Laila Nader by her children and grandchildren Edward Fadel by his wife, Rita & family Wadia Ameen by his wife Mary & family Mounir Nader by Hani & Marie Nader & family Maggie, Edma & Elias Aboumrad by George & Nayla Aboumrad & family Richard Simon, Sr. by Linda & family UPCOMING DIVINE SERVICE Sunday, March 1, Forgiveness Vespers Service @ 5:30pm Monday, March 2 Beginning of Lent. English Great Compline @ 6:30pm Tuesday, March 3 Arabic Great Compline @ 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00pm Wednesday, March 4 Presanctified Liturgy @ 6:30pm Friday, March 6 Akathist Service (Madayeh) @ 6:30pm Saturday, March 7 Vespers Service @ 5:30pm Sunday, March 8, 2009 Matins @ 9:30AM Divine Liturgy @ 10:30AM During Lent confessions will be heard before evening services though Holy Friday evening, or Sunday Morning before Liturgy starts and by appointment. Liturgical Page for Sunday, March 1, 2009 Little Entrance TROPARION Tone 4 Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women Disciples cast from them their parental condemnation, and proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying, Death hath been spoiled. Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy. . The Entrance Hymn(Eisodikon): O come let us worship and fall down before Christ, O Son of God, who art risen from the dead, save us who sing unto thee: Alleluia After the Entrance we chant: TROPARION Tone 4 Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women Disciples cast from them their parental condemnation, and proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying, Death hath been spoiled. Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy. . Troparion of St. George Tone 4 As deliver of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm, champion of kings, victorius great martyr George, intercede with Christ our God, for our souls’ salvation Kontakion of the Theotokos for Cheesefare Sunday Tone 6 O Thou who guidest to wisdom, and givest understanding and intelligence, the Instructor of the ignorant, and Helper of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it understanding, O Master. Give me word, O Word of the Father; for behold, I shall not refrain my lips from crying to thee, O merciful One, have mercy upon me who am fallen. . The Trisagion Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal one, have mercy on us Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal one, have mercy on us Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal one, have mercy on us Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Holy Immortal one, have mercy on us. Dynamis! (With Strength) Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal one, have mercy on us. The Megalynarion: It is truly meet to call thee Blessed, Lady Theotokos; Lady ever greatly blessed, and most perfect in innocence, and the Mother of our God. Lady more precious than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond all measure than the Seraphim. That without corruption gavest birth to God the Word, and art truly Theotokos. We magnify thee. The Koinonikon Praise ye the Lord from the Heavens; praise ye Him in the highest. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Post-Communion We have seen the true light; we have received the heavenly Spirit. We have found the true Faith. Worshipping the undivided Trinity; for he hath saved us. Great Dismissal The Life of the Saints Explusion of Adam from Paradise As we begin the Great Fast, the Church reminds us of Adam's expulsion from Paradise. God commanded Adam to fast (Gen. 2:16), but he did not obey. Because of their disobedience, Adam and Eve were cast out of Eden and lost the life of blessedness, knowledge of God, and communion with Him, for which they were created. Both they and their descendents became heirs of death and corruption. Let us consider the benefits of fasting, the consequences of disobedience, and recall our fallen state. Today we are invited to cleanse ourselves of evil through fasting and obedience to God. Our fasting should not be a negative thing, a mere abstention from certain foods. It is an opportunity to free ourselves from the sinful desires and urges of our fallen nature, and to nourish our souls with prayer, repentance, to participate in church services, and partake of the life-giving Mysteries of Christ. At Forgiveness Vespers we sing: "Let us begin the time of fasting in light, preparing ourselves for spiritual efforts. Let us purify our soul, let us purify our body. As we abstain from food, let us abstain from all passion and enjoy the virtues of the spirit…." On this day we commemorate: Venerable-martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis; Venerable Domnina of Syria; Martyrs Markellos & Anthony of Pamphylia; Venerable Agapios of Vatopedi monastery on Athos; Venerable David of Wales, bishop of Menevia. Epistle Romans 13:11-14:4 (Cheesefare Sunday) Sing praises to our God, sing ye: sing praises to our king, sing ye. O clap your hands, all ye nations. The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans BRETHREN, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinion. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand. Gospel Matthew 6:14-21 (Cheesefare Sunday) The Reading of the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who sees in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Romans 13:11-14:4 (Cheesefare Sunday) 11 12 . . . 13 : 14 . 2 1 . 3 . . . 4 . Matthew 6:14-21 (Cheesefare Sunday) 15 14 . . »16 17 . : . 18 . . »19 20 . 21 . Worship and Children How can parents make participation in the Liturgy and other services meaningful for younger children, who often fuss and distract others? Sit up front. Help your children see what’s going on by taking a seat in the front pews near the aisle; don’t expect children to sit still, and don’t be afraid to “take a break” if your children need one. Read along with children. Use the liturgy books provided in the pews, or better yet a children’s liturgy book filled with pictures and responses. Find the epistle and gospel readings in your Bulletin and follow the reading with them. Sing with your children. If your children are young, encourage them to sing simple responses, like the Alleluias or Amen. If they are older, point to the words (and music if your liturgy book provides) and encourage them to sing along, even if they’re off-key. Help them notice what’s going on. Call your children’s attention to the priest, icons and seasonal colors. Point out the Little- and Great Entrance, the Consecration, and other key parts of the service. Help children participate. Help them to memorize common responses at home, like the litany and the Lord’s Prayer so they can be part of the service, too. PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE Enter into His sanctuary with thanksgiving and into His Courts with praise…(Psalm 100) We respectfully request that there be no unnecessary talking or noise during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. This is the House of God and it is incumbent upon every one of us to show all due respect to the One we have gathered to worship and for whom the Church exists. Please make an effort to clean up after yourselves following Divine Liturgy. Do not leave bulletins and bread in your seat or on the floor. There are certain times during the Divine Liturgy when one should refrain from entering the Church out of respect for God and the worship of His people. They are: During the Trisagion Hymn During the Epistle and Gospel readings During the Cherubic Hymn and Great Entrance During the Creed During The Anaphora—(“Let us stand aright” through “Especially our all-holy Lady.”) During Holy Communion one should remain standing throughout the distribution of the gifts. If you have already received Holy Communion, please avail yourself of the “Prayers of Thanksgiving” which begin on Page 128 of the red prayer book while you wait for everyone else to receive. Thank you for your cooperation and may God bless you richly during our liturgical celebration today and throughout the year. THE LENTEN SEASON Once again, we are about to start our journey through Lent, on the Road to the heavenly gates of the Kingdom, in the Feast of Feasts: PASCHA! It is a journey that only you can take for yourself, for the reward you receive is based solely on the effort you put into it. Therefore, we encourage you to make the following a part of your daily and weekly experience as we continue through this Lenten season: DAILY PRAYER: Please remember your morning and evening prayers, including prayers for our bishops, our clergy and their families, your Parish Council and all parishioners, the sick and suffering, those who hate us and those who love, us, those who are kind to us and minister to us, and all those in need of God's mercy; and especially St. Ephraim's Prayer. THE WORD OF GOD: When you come to pray, take 10 more minutes and read the Word of the Lord. You can start with a few chapters each day from the Gospel according to READ IT, and ask questions on those areas you find difficult.(see next page) THE WEEKDAY SERVICES: GOD'S GIFT OF LIFE TO YOU! 1) Great Compline, Monday evenings, 6:30PM; Arabic Great Compline, Tuesday evenings, 6:30PM, a uniquely peaceful time of prayers. 2) Pre-sanctified Liturgy, Wednesday evenings, 6:30PM for strength at mid-week (Fasting begins after the noon meal). 3) Akathist (Madayeh), Friday evenings, 6:30PM supplication to the Virgin Mary, followed by our Lenten Supper. 4) Great Vespers, Saturday evening, 5:30PM, in preparation for 5) Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, Sunday morning, 10:30AM. 6) For other Services and the Holy Week Services (Please see schedule on the Church Calendar). THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION: Repentance is the door to salvation. Without it, we remain a lost sheep, and lose all hope of tasting the Fountain of Life; but with it we find the Door of Paradise, and the angels and the saints at the eternal Banquet Feast of the Lord. During Lent confessions will be heard before evening services though Holy Friday evening, or Sunday Morning before Liturgy starts and by appointment. CHARITY AND GOOD WORKS: Basically, this is LOVING one another, with the same kind of Love Jesus showed us. (Read 1 Corinthians 13, James and 1John.) As part of our Lenten offerings, let us please be generous to the Food for Hungry People Program. Boxes should be returned to the church by Palm Sunday, April 12th. FASTING: a necessary ingredient to this season. Please try to abstain this season from at least any meat and more desirable any dairy products, and gain control over your earthly passions. Then, share what you didn't eat with those who have nothing. Remember to "feed" your Food for Hungry Box each day with your children, and teach them how to care for the poor. When ……. You are sad, phone John 14 You have sinned, phone Psalm 51 You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91 People have failed you, phone Psalm 27 Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11 You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23 You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34 You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13 You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39 You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30 You are leaving home for a trip, phone Psalm 121 You are depressive, phone Psalm 27 Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37 To get along with other people, phone Romans 12 It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15 You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126 You want to carry fruit, phone John 15 With big opportunity/discovery, phone Isaiah 55 You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13 Paul’s secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17 You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18 You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30 You feel the world is small compared to you, phone Psalm 19 You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1 It feels as t it feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone Psalm 90 Though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139 Inflation’s and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31 ALTERNATE NUMBERS For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47 For assurance, call Mark 8:35 For security, call Psalm 121:3 For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18 Our Calendar from March 1st to April 19th Sunday, March 1 Cheesefair Sunday 5:30pm Forgiveness Vespers Service Monday, March 2 Beginning of Lent 6:30pm English Great Compline Tuesday, March 3 6:30pm Arabic Great Compline 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, March 4 6:30pm Presanctified Liturgy Friday, March 6 6:30pm Akathist Service (Madayeh) Saturday, March 7 5:30pm Vespers Service Sunday, March 8 Sunday of Orthodoxy 9:30am Matins Service 10:30am Divine Liturgy 6:00 Pm Vespers @ St. Saba Church Monday, March 9 6:30pm English Great Compline Tuesday, March 10 6:30pm Arabic Great Compline 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, March 11 6:30pm Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm Presanctified Liturgy Thursday, March 12 Antiochian Women Meeting Friday, March 13 6:30pm Akathist Service (Madayeh) Saturday, March 14 12:00pm S.S 2nd grade first confession and luncheon 5:30pm Vespers Service Sunday, March 15 St. Gregory Palamas 9:30am Matins Service 10:30am Divine Liturgy 12:00pm Keep Cleveland Warm Program Monday, March 16 6:30pm English Great Compline Tuesday, March 17 6:30pm Arabic Great Compline 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, March 18 6:30pm Presanctified Liturgy Friday, March 20 6:30pm Akathist Service (Madayeh) Saturday, March 21 5:30pm Vespers Service Sunday, March 22 Sunday of the Holy Cross 9:30am Matins Service 10:30am Divine Liturgy Monday, March 23 6:30pm English Great Compline Tuesday, March 24 6:30pm Evening Divine Liturgy Wednesday, March 25 Annunciation of the Theotokos 6:30pm Presanctified Liturgy Friday, March 27@ 6:30pm Akathist Service Saturday, March 28 5:30pm Vespers Service Sunday, March 29 St. John Climacus 9:30am Matins Service 10:30am Divine Liturgy Monday, March 30 6:30pm English Great Compline Tuesday, March 31 6:30pm Arabic Great Compline 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, April 1 6:30pm Presanctified Liturgy Friday, April 3 6:30pm Akathist Service (Madayeh) Saturday, April 4 5:30pm Vespers Service Sunday, April 5 9:30am Matins Service 10:30am Divine Litury Monday, April 6 6:30pm English Great Compline Tuesday, April 7 6:30pm Arabic Great Compline 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, April 8 6:30pm Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm Presanctified Liturgy Thursday, April 9 Antiochian Women Meeting Friday, April 10 6:30pm Sunday, April 19 Akathist Service for Lazarus(Madayeh) Saturday, April 11 Lazarus Saturday 10:30am Divine Liturgy 5:30pm Vespers Service Sunday, April 12 PALM SUNDAY 9:30am Matins Service 10:30am Divine Liturgy Church School Procession with Banners 7:00pm Bridegroom Service Monday, April 13 7:00pm Holy Monday Service Tuesday, April 14 7:00pm Holy Tuesday Service Wednesday, April 15 7:00pm Holy Unction Service Thursday, April 16 11:30am Vesperal Divine Liturgy 6:30pm Washing of the feet play 7:00pm Holy Thursday (12 Gospels) Service Friday, April 17 Holy Friday 11:00am The Royal Hours/ Vespers 7:00pm The Lamentation Service 10:00pm Vigil over the Tomb of Christ Saturday, April 18 Holy Saturday 10:30am Divine Liturgy 10:30pm The Rush Service/ Ressurection Holy Pasha12:00pm Agape Service Antiochian Women’s Month Address to be given on the First Sunday of March 2009 to the Parish Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With the Blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP, March has been designated as Antiochian Women’s Month. During the month you will have the opportunity to see the women in more active roles in the Church, such as greeting, reading the Epistle, taking the collection, speaking to you about how our organization began, and the role of Antiochian Women in our parish, diocese and Archdiocese, and about as our new project, Children with Special Needs. In 1972, Metropolitan PHILIP stated that, “Women have a definite ministry in the life of the church. Very often we have the tendency to confine women’s role to the kitchen. Both the Old and New Testament testify beyond doubt to the important role which women played in the history of salvation. Time does not permit me to speak in detail about Ruth, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, the Virgin Mary, the Ointment Bearers, the Deaconesses and many others who ministered to the Church and Christ. I propose, therefore, that a National Sisterhood of Charity be organized in the Archdiocese.” The need for a “National Sisterhood” of Women in the Antiochian Archdiocese was explored and in 1973 the foundation of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America, now known as Antiochian Women, was formed. Like other organizations of the Antiochian Archdiocese, the Antiochian Women have member chapters at the local parish level. Diocesan leaders are elected by delegates from the local member chapters, and leaders on the North American Board (NAB), are elected by diocesan delegates at the Antiochian Women’s meeting, which coincides with the Archdiocese Convention. At both the diocesan level and the North American Board, there are Religious, Membership, Humanitarian, and Project Coordinators who are appointed by the newly elected President. Antiochian Women have committed themselves to serve Christ through serving others, especially to those who are in need of our help and support. The strength of our organization begins at the parish level. The local chapters of the Antiochian Women are the backbone to the success of all of our projects which have been undertaken. The parishes of our Archdiocese are comprised of seven dioceses, which come together to work under the direction of the North American Board. Each year, the Antiochian Women are given a challenge to raise funds for our project. This is spearheaded by the NAB Project Coordinator and her Committee. Over two million, two hundred thousand dollars have been raised to date in support of these special projects, such as Antiochian Village, Married Seminarians, St. George Hospital in Beirut, Missions, Orphanages, Retired Clergy Housing Fund, and many others. This year, our Project “Children with Special Needs” deserves our undivided attention. We have all been touched by a child with special needs, whether within our own families, our church family, our friends or in the community in which we live. Children born with disabilities, such as: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, to name only a few, need our help. Their needs are many. We see first hand the effect on the child’s loved ones; the patience and hard work required, the countless hours spent, filled with love, in caring and supporting their special needs child. This year, Metropolitan PHILIP has asked that our Project proceeds go to Al Kafaat in Beirut, Lebanon, a non-governmental organization that provides medical and rehabilitation services to children and adults with disabilities, and vocational, educational, and employment services to youth and adults with social and financial challenges. The organization delivers its services to a daily population of 4,500 beneficiaries in seven different centers in Lebanon. Founded in 1957, Al-Kafaat is acknowledged by law as an “institution of Public Welfare”. The non-profit organization reaches out to those with severe disabilities who, are otherwise secluded and alienated from society. Unfortunately, government funding in Lebanon is nearly non-existent. Please join Antiochian Women in supporting this worthy cause and continue to pray for the beautiful children of God with special needs. With faith and love in your hearts, and a determination to reach our goal of $150,000, please help give these children a better life. Food f or Hungry People 2009 35th Anniversary Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MARCH 2 How many clocks do you have in your home? Deposit .05 for each in your Food for Hungry People Box because "time" is running out for those who are starving. 3 "Put a little love in your heart," get FFHP off to a good start. Put in a penny for all the "loves" in your life. 4 Count the number of Bibles in your home and deposit .10 for each, because Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave me food." 5 Count the number of soda cans or water bottles in your home. Put in .03 each, because Jesus said, "I was thirsty and you gave me drink." 6 How many radios do you own? Deposit .15 each. Radios are a means of communication. Let's communicate our love for the hungry. 7 Count the number of steps (inside and outside) of your home. Pay .05 for each step. Help the hungry "step" into a new future. 8 How many mirrors are in your home? Pay .10 for each. Let your "mirror" reflect the image of one who cares. 9 10 Count the locks in your home. Pay .05 for each lock. Let's "unlock" the door that gives hope to the hungry. How many rings do you have? Deposit .10 per ring. This will help us b"ring" food to the hungry! 11 How many eggs are in your refrigerator? Pay .05 for each. Hungry people have to "scramble" for their food. 12 How many doors does your home have? Pay .05 for each. Help open a "door" to a better future for the world's hungry. 13 Have everyone in the family deposit all the pennies they have in their pockets or purses. It makes "cents" to help the hungry 14 How many electrical outlets are in your kitchen and living room? Pay .05 each. You'll get a "charge" out of feeding the hungry. 15 "Button up your overcoat" - so simple to do. They are not only hungry but very cold too. Deposit .05 for each coat in your home. 16 For every cellphone in your home, pay .10. It is "long distance" to hungry areas in most parts of the world. Let's make it a toll free number 17 How many extension cords do you have in your home? Pay .10 for each. Let's "extend" a helping hand to those who need it. 18 For each pie or cake in your home, deposit .15. We should never "dessert" the hungry. 19 How many Ipod’s do you own? For every one deposit .10. Let’s never “tune out” the hungry. 20 For every salt and pepper shaker, pay .05. Let's all "sprinkle" their lives with a little seasoning. 21 For every TV show that was watched today pay .10. TV helps us see around the world, this money will help us feed the hungry around the world. 22 How many computers do you own? Pay .25 for each. Let’s take a “byte” out of hunger! 23 How many pictures do you have on your walls? Just "picture" yourself without food & deposit .02 for each picture 24 Pay .20 for each pair of contacts or eyeglasses you have. This will help us "see" clearly the need of caring for the hungry. 25 Do you have a piano or organ in your home? Pay .50 for each. This is a "key" to sharing and caring. 26 How many erasers can you find in your home? Pay .02 for each. Let's "erase" hunger from the world. 27 Count your tea or coffee cups and deposit .02 each. Our "cup" runneth over, so let's fill theirs. 28 "I've got my love to keep me warm," that's true, but the hungry have only you. Pay .02 for each blanket in your home. 29 How many cars are in your family? You can't "Dodge" the hungry, but you can af"Ford" to pay .25 for each car. 30 "Day by day," from dawn till night, Hunger knows no hour nor if it's day or night. Pay .10 for each lamp in your home. 31 How many cameras do you have? Pay .15 for each. This will help us make all "negatives" positives. APRIL 1 Pick up all the loose change laying around the house. Put it in your FFHP Box. This will help make a "change" in the world! 2 Count the scissors you have in your home and pay .25 for each pair. Let's "cutout" the hunger in hunger-y! 3 How many members are in your family? Pay .10 for each. The hungry have families to feed also; let's make this a real "family affair!" 4 How many towels are in your home? If you pay .01 for each towel, this may help us "wipe out" hunger for all people. 5 "Hey Big Spender" drop a coin in the slot - give unto others what they haven't got! Put in a coin or bill of your choice. 6 How many heads of lettuce are in your refrigerator? Pay .10 for each. "Lettuce" show the hungry that we care. 7 Count the cans in your cupboard. Pay .02 for each. Don't let their cupboards be like "Old Mother Hubbard’s!" 8 9 How many sweaters do you have? Pay .05 for each. Sweaters keep you warm. This is one time they won't mind if we "pull the wool over their eyes." 10 How many chairs are in your home? Pay .05 per chair. We can't just "sit" around when so many people are hungry. 11 How many cookbooks do you own? Pay .20 for each. We will be able to "cook up" a better recipe for the hungry to live by. 12 13 "Brother can you spare a dime?" or maybe two? The FFHP program really depends on you. Put your dimes in the box. 14 Count your C,D,’s . Pay .01 for each. Let's make this a "recordbreaking" year for FFHP!!! 15 How many songs have you listened to today? Pay .02 for each. Let’s stay “in tune” with the hungry. 16 How many crosses do you have? Pay .10 each. Crosses remind us of Christ's suffering, let's not make the hungry suffer anymore. 17 "A dream is a wish your heart makes," and our dream is for hunger to stop. For the wish that we are wishing, is for FFHP program to go over the top! 18 We pray you have been generous in your almsgiving. "For inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto ME!" How many eggs are you going to color for Pascha? Pay .05 for each. Let's help "color" their world with love! How many postage stamps do you normally use in a week? Pay .05 for each. This is a sure way to "stamp out" hunger! 19 PASCHA Christ Is Risen! From the Sunday School Office The Sunday School event for the Shut-Ins was a great success. Many thanks to the parents who brought their children and helped us make our meal of meatloaf, potatoes and green beans. The meals were then delivered along with a card, bookmark and icon to some of our shut-in. Thank you again to all who participated. Announcements The new website for St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of Cleveland, Ohio it now available for viewing @ stgeorgecleveland.com Wall of Remembrances: There are still spaces available for you to remember someone in your family or a good friend. It may be a wish for health & safety, someone who has gone to eternal rest, or just a wish of love. Let us complete this wall as a tribute to our families. Please see Deacon Yarid for details. Attention Graduating High School Seniors and College Students The Lebanese-Syrian Junior Women's League will again be awarding scholarships to young men and women of Lebanese & Syrian descent residing in the greater Cleveland area. The application process begins on January 31st. High school seniors should request applications from their guidance counselors. College students can request applications by contacting Scholarship Chair Antoinette Wendzicki at [email protected] or 330-225-1575. All applications MUST be received by March 31st. The Joseph Haddad Memorial Scholarship is open to all 2009 High School Graduates who have maintained a 3.3 Grade Point Average through High School, religious involvement in youth church activities and whose parents have been members of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church for at least 3 years. Applications may be obtained by calling the church office at 216-781-9020. WOMEN’S TALK AT ST. MATTHEW’S 10383 Albion Road, North Royalton SATURDAY, MARCH 7 2 P.M. SPEAKER----Cindy George TOPIC----“ABUNDANT LIFE IN CHRIST-----John 10:10” Refreshments will be served. Hosted by our Ladies’ Society St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Scholarship Application Process What you need to know when applying for Bryan Area Foundation Scholarships. STEP 1 Application Process 1. Go to the Bryan Area Foundation website www.bryanareafoundation.org 2. Click on “Scholarship Application” tab 3. Go to Box “I” – “St. George Antiochian OC” Clic 4. Download and Save file prior to k completing application STEP 2 Complete Application A. Demographic Information B. Financial Need Information (Free Application for Federal Student Aid form— http://www.fafsa.ed.gov) C. Unique Scholarships Section (Recommendations Required) D. Scholarship Questions E. Attestation and Grant of Release STEP 3 Submit Application 1. Print the application 3. Counselor must fill in the academic information and provide signature, date and phone number (Section A) 3. Student and Parent signatures required (Section E) 4. No later than April 15, 2009, submit application and an original copy of your senior picture to: Bryan Area Foundation PO Box 651 Bryan, OH 43506 Any questions, please contact the Foundation at 419-633-1156. Attention Campers Early-Bird Discount Deadline is March 1st! Antiochian Village 201 St. Ignatius Trail - Bolivar, PA 15923 724-238-9565 fax 724-238-6415 www.antiochianvillage.org [email protected]