St. Mary Orthodox Church St. Mary Orthodox Church

St. Mary Orthodox Church
The Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest
“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” (Acts 11:26)
October 21, 2012
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Weekly Schedule of Services
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. -- Great Vespers
Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Matins -- 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. Matins -- 10:30 a.m. Bible Study
(Confessions by Appointment)
6330 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone : (708) 239-0004, Fax : (708) 221-6449
www.virginmaryoc.org ([email protected])
Fr. Mousa Haddad - cell phone: (708) 979-3222, email: [email protected]
Fr. Malek Rihani - cell phone: (708) 516-6417, email: [email protected]
Church Office Hours : Monday - Friday 10:00am10:00am-3:00pm
Welcome to St. Mary Orthodox Church! We extend our warmest and heartfelt greetings to
you and your family. If this is your first time with us, we pray that you feel at home. After
all, we are gathered together in our Father's house. Please see one of the ushers at the end of
the service for a “Welcome Packet” for more information. May God bless you and give you
many healthy years in His service.
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Clergy, Parish Council , Committees, and Ministries
Parish Clergy:
Committees:
Organizations and Ministries:
Rev. Fr. Mousa Haddad, Pastor
Rev. Fr. Malek Rihani
Subdeacon Matthew Sweis
Subdeacon Ameer Tadros
Altar / Liturgics
Parish Council:
Fundraising & Stewardship
Sunday School Director
Omar Sweiss
Sunday School Spiritual Director
Fr. Mousa Haddad
Ladies Guild President
Kholoud Swais
Ladies Guild Spiritual Director
Fr. Mousa Haddad
Fellowship President
Khalil Haddad
Fellowship Spiritual Director
Fr. Mousa Haddad
SOYO President
Marram Salman
SOYO Advisor
Orieb Sweis & Steve Rihani
SOYO Spiritual Director
Fr. Malek Rihani
Handmaids of the Lord
Mansoura Khouri & Lina Haddad
Handmaids Spiritual Director
Fr. Malek Rihani
Choir Director
Michael Rascia
Chanter
Khaled Salman & Faris Samawi
Mazen Ammari & Steve Rihani
Expansion & Maintenance
Luai Sweiss
Rashid Sweis & Bassam Salman
Presiding Officer
Rev. Fr. Mousa Haddad
Chairman
Fadi Abu Manneh
Financial
Abdullah Tadros
Communication
Vice Chairman
Abeer Khouri
Rashid Sweis
Constitution
Treasurer
Ramzi Sweis
Abdullah Tadros
Humanitarian
Financial Secretary
Shireen Salman
Samer Tadros
Secretary
Abeer Khouri
Ushering
Fadi Abu Manneh
Council Members:
Web Master
George Barakat
Maher Ibrahim
CJ Kari
Bassam Salman
Faris Samawi
Ramzi Sweis
Sana Sweis
Office Administrator
Katia Haddad
Church Hall Rental - Call the church office or email: [email protected]
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Changes in the Liturgy
Entrance Hymn
O Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God,
who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia!
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Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own
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the universe, sparkling with miracles. Therefore, O righteous Father John, intercede with Christ
God to save our souls.
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In thy birth giving O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling asleep
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unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, an speed thou to make supplication,
thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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Epistle for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Sing praises to our God, sing praises!
Clap your hands, all you nations!
The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians (1:11-19).
Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not
man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came
through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely
zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart
before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his
Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer
with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord’s brother.
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At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as He
stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn
no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell
down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most
High God? I beseech Thee, do not torment me.” For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come
out of the man. [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains
and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.] Jesus then asked
him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they
begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding
there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these. So He gave them leave. Then the
demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the
lake and was drowned. When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city
and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found
the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind;
and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned. The man
from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying,
“Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming
throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.
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Honoring your loved ones: Please consider signing up for one or more Sundays to
provide Holy Bread and Coffee hour. It’s this gift of Holy Bread that we use to prepare communion and to share with our parishioners at the end of the service.
What better way to honor your loved ones on their birthday, anniversary,
graduation or memorial. It takes minimal effort, and it encourages fellowship among our community.
Hospitality Teams
“Let us love one another that with one mind we may confess, Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit; the Trinity one in essence and undivided.” - From the Divine Liturgy
Holy Bread and Coffee Hour
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10/21: Elias and Raeda Tadros & Family
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10/28: Romel and Nabeela Sweis & Family
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Epistle Readers:
Today: English – Jasmine Sweis , Arabic – Asmahan Fakhouri
Next Week: English – Marram Salman, Arabic – Nour Swaiss
“Bible Verse of the Week”
“May my words and thoughts please you. LORD, you are my Rock—
the one who rescues me.” Psalm 19:14
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St.MaryOrthodoxChurchofPalosHeights
CalendarofEvents
Every Week (unless otherwise noted)
Sun - 8:45am Matins, 10:00am Divine Liturgy & Sunday School
Wed -10:00am Morning Prayers, 10:30am Parish Bible Study
Sat -1:30pm, Youth Sports League (Ages 5-12)
3:30pm, Arabic School
5:30pm, Great Vespers
October 2012
Sat - 10/20/12
Sat - 10/20/12
Sun - 10/21/12
Sun - 10/21/12
Tue - 10/23/12
Thu -10/25/12
Fri - 10/26/12
Sat - 10/27/12
Sun - 10/28/12
Mon - 10/29/12
2:00pm: Bible Bowl Study Session
6:30pm: SOYO Bible Study
11:30am: St. Mary Annual Family Health Fair
3:00pm: Volleyball League Games
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
7:00pm: Ladies Guild Meeting
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
6:30pm: SOYO Fall Ball
3:00pm: Volleyball League Games
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
November 2012
Fri - 11/02/12
Sat - 11/03/12
Sat - 11/03/12
Sun - 11/04/12
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
10:00am: Liturgy for St. Raphael of Brooklyn
2:00pm: Bible Bowl Study Session
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Tue - 11/06/12
Fri - 11/09/12
Sat - 11/10/12
Sun -11/11/12
Sun- 11/11/12
Mon - 11/12/12
Thu - 11/15/12
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
6:30pm: St. Mary Annual Thanksgiving Hafleh
10:00am: Blood Drive
6:30pm: Fellowship NADI Bears Game
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
Nativity Fast Begins
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Fri - 11/16/12
Tue - 11/20/12
Wed - 11/21/12
Thu - 11/22/12
Sat - 11/24/12
Sat - 11/24/12
Mon - 11/26/12
Fri - 11/30/12
Fri - 11/30/12
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
10:00am: Liturgy for the Presentation of the
Theotokos into the Temple
10:00am: St. Mary Annual Turkey Bowl
2:00pm: Bible Bowl Study Session
No Youth League & No Arabic School
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
7:00pm: Ladies Guild Meeting
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
December 2012
Sat - 12/01/12
Mon - 12/03/12
Wed - 12/05/12
Fri - 12/07/12
Sat - 12/08/12
Sun -12/09/12
Tue - 12/11/12
Fri - 12/14/12
Sat - 12/15/12
Sat - 12/22/12
Mon - 12/24/12
Wed - 12/26-28
Fri - 12/28/12
Sat - 12/29/12
Sun - 12/30/12
Mon - 12/31/12
2:00pm: Bible Bowl Study Session
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
7:00pm: Liturgy for the Feast of St. Nicholas
7:00pm: SOYO Bible Study
10:00am: Breakfast with St. Nicholas!
1:00pm: Visit to Hope Children’s Hospital
6:00pm: Volleyball Open Gym
7:00pm: Fellowship Bible Study
2:00pm: Bible Bowl Study Session
No Youth League & No Arabic School
6:00pm: Christmas Services
SOYO Christmas Retreat
6:00pm: Ladies After Christmas Party
No Youth League & No Arabic School
No Sunday School (Christmas Break)
7:00pm: Liturgy for the New Year and
Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord
January 2013
Sat - 01/05/13
Sun - 01/06/13
Fri - 01/11/13
No Youth League & No Arabic School
No Sunday School (Christmas Break)
7:00pm: Fellowship NADI Game Night
February 2013
Sun - 02/03/13
Sat - 02/09/13
5:30pm: Fellowship Super Bowl Party
7:00pm: Annual St. Valentine’s Day Hafleh
!!! Mark Your Calendars !!!
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Living a Life of Faith Audition Workshop
October 21, 2012
Oct. 13 6:15pm - 9pm
OCCHY
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Anyone who
is interested to audition must attend. Please bring your audition form if
you have one. If you are auditioning to dance in the show bring clothes suitable for
dancing.
OCCHY MESSAGE
Red Ribbon Week October 24-31
Sunday – October 14, 2012
Most schools have prevention
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OCCHYactivities
QUIZ FOR TEENS
speakers scheduled during Red Ribbon Week. Your Church School
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National Family Partnership
http://www.nfp.org/
Nuwayhid, I, Yamout, B., Ghassan, and Kambria, M.
Narghile (Hubble-Bubble) Smoking, Low Birth Weight and Other Pregnancy Outcomes
American Journal of Epidemiology 1998;148:375–83 [accessed 2011 Feb 15]
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There will be a second collection today to Support our
Special Olympics Sports Camp
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St. Mary’s
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
(Hosted by Our Ladies Guild)
Saturday, November 10th, 2012
SS. Constantine & Helen Church
11025 S. Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60466
Doors Open at 6:30p.m.
Live Entertainment (singer TBA)
Tickets
Adults: $30
Children: $15
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord.”
Please contact
Rita Sweis 773-510-4303 or
Shireen Salman 708-717-9640 for Tickets.
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All Teens are welcome to attend
!!!Potluck Event!!!
St. Mary Orthodox Church, Palos Heights, IL
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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
Presents
The 4th Annual
Fellowship Spiritual Retreat
To the Antiochian Village
Friday, 10/19/2012- Sunday 10/21/2012
Departing Thursday night from St. George Church (Cicero)
Featuring Guest Speaker:
His Grace
Bishop Anthony Michaels
WORSHIP
FELLOWSHIP
BONFIRE
For further information, contact Rammy Zanayed at [email protected]
or Deacon Saed at [email protected]
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Fellowship of St. John the Divine
This Sunday,
October
21st 2012
11:30 to 1:30
in the
Gym
Family Health Fair
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Diabetes
Blood Pressure
Monitoring Medication Management
And much more!
Take charge of
your Health!
St.MaryOrthodoxChurch
6330W.127thSt.
PalosHeights,IL60463
Contact Abeer Khouri or
Jennifer Sweis with any questions.
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Saturday
December 8, 2012 @ 10am
Saint Nicholas, the true “Santa Claus”, will
be visiting St. Mary’s! Please join us for
breakfast with your children to celebrate
the real Santa Claus! God bless!
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Weekly Synaxarion
On October 21 in the Holy Orthodox Church we commemorate our righteous Father Hilarion the Great of Palestine. Like a
rose growing among thorns, this great saint was born of pagan
parents in the village of Tabatha near Gaza in Palestine. Hilarion’s parents sent him to study in Alexandria, where the gifted
youngster quickly excelled in both secular learning and spiritual
wisdom. Coming to know the Lord Christ, he was baptized, and
desired to dedicate himself completely to the service of the true
God. With this desire in his heart, Hilarion visited St. Anthony in
the desert and became his disciple. Then he returned to his homeland and lived a life of asceticism near Maïuma at Gaza. Demons
tried to terrify Hilarion in various ways, but by prayer to God and
the sign of the Cross he always overcame them and drove them
away. Many lovers of the spiritual life gathered around him. Hilarion became for Palestine what St. Anthony was for Egypt. A
divine teacher, a strict ascetic and a wonderful miracle-worker,
Hilarion was revered not only by Christians but also by pagans.
He peacefully entered the Heavenly Kingdom in the year 372 at
the age of 80. On this day, we also commemorate Christodoulos
of Patmos the wonderworker; Martyrs Socrates and Theodota at
Ancyra; Venerable-confessors Vissarion and Sophronios of
Ciorara, and Martyr Oprea of Salistie in Romania. By the intercessions of Thy Saints, O Christ God, have mercy upon us.
Amen.
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