08/04/08

Sunday, Aug 3^rd      Epistle: Ro. 15:1-7

7^th  Sunday after     Gospel: Mt. 9:27-35

Pentecost                Tone: Six

Sunday, Aug 10^th    Epistle: 1Cor. 1:10-17

8^th  Sunday after     Gospel: Mt. 14:14-22

Pentecost                Tone: Seven

Sunday, Aug 17^th    Epistle: 1Cor. 3:9-17

9^th  Sunday after     Gospel: Mt. 14:22-54

Pentecost                Tone: Eight

Sunday, Aug 24^th        Epistle: 1Cor. 4:9-16

10^th Sunday after         Gospel: Mt.17:14-23

Pentecost                     Tone: One  

Sunday, Aug 31^th         Epistle: Heb. 9:1-7

11^th Sunday after          Gospel: Mt. 18:23-35

Pentecost                     Tone: Two                    

 (Please see St. Stephen’s Monthly Calendar for daily services for August)

The Parish Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday August 12^that 8 PM in the Church Hall.

   -On July 6^th 2008, our Church eagerly awaited the visit of our Father in Christ, His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP to our newly constructed church complex. His Eminence presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy to celebrate our 30^th Anniversary and to elevate Fr. Stephen to the dignity of Archpriest. His Eminence also ordained David Alexander to the Holy Order of Diaconate. AXIOS! The Very Reverend Fr. Joseph Allen, Fr. Stephen, Archdeacon Hans El Hayek and Deacon Peter Boloukos assisted His Eminence during the service. Ted Mandalakis, gave an overview of the recent achievements of St. Stephen’s and presented Fr. Stephen with a beautiful new vestment. Lou Kattas spoke about the history of St. Stephen from its founding by converts to Orthodoxy 30 yrs ago, to the seven parishioners who over the years have gone on to lives of service to the Church. Fr. Stephen delivered a very moving speech which recounted the many “miracles” that led to the founding of Saint Stephen’s and thanked all who were a part of it, and especially Kh. Beba and their two sons, George and Paul. This wonderful event concluded with an inspirational challenge by Metropolitan PHILIP to continue on our path of growth in Christ and His Church.

Many thanks to Brian and Christeen Scarpa, for chairing this event and to all the people who cooked and worked behind the scenes to make this event a great success.

  -Fr. Stephen wants to thank you all for your generous gift. The new vestment is really beautiful. May God bless you all.

  -Our condolences to the Lotfalla family for the loss of Maher’s mother Angelle in Egypt last month. May her memory be eternal.

  -Our condolences to the Elzahr family for the loss of Michael’s brother Samir in California. May his memory be eternal.

  - Our condolences to the Salloum family for the loss of Lina’s Aunt Nadima in a car accident in Syria. May her memory be eternal. Please pray for her daughter Rena who is still in the hospital.

Preparation for Holy Communion:

  -Only Orthodox Christians who are prepared may approach the Holy Chalice. Please remember to have respect as we are processing forward to receive Holy Communion. This is a solemn time for humility, prayer and silence. Please approach the Holy Chalice “In the fear of God and in faith and in love.” 

  -Gift certificates from Shop Rite, A&P, Pathmark & Macys are available. Please see Claude Zaki.

News from Our Women Group:

  -I trust that we all can find the time to pray to the Mother of God as we approach the Theotokos Fast and the Dormition Feast, and to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the many blessings we share.

  -We are still collecting gifts and monetary gifts. We will also be having a Super Raffle at the Auction. Please see Cathy or Sonia for tickets. Tickets are $5 each or a book of 5 for $20. 

  -Thank you for your generosity and continuous support & wishing you all a safe and blessed summer.

News from Our Church School:

  -We are looking for back up teachers and a volunteer to chair the Christmas Pageant.
  -Family registration needs to be completed as soon as possible.

  -This year instead of asking people to bring juice and snacks for the children, we are asking that every family donate $10.00 towards the purchase of juice boxes and snacks.

MANY THANKS:

  -Ricky Ghanim for the beautiful rug that replaced the old one at the solea (in front of the Holy Doors).

  -Many thanks to Elias El-Choueri for taking care of the purchase, delivery and assembly of the children playset.

  -To May Elias for baking the prosphora.

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