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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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]