Bulletin for 10 August 2014--the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

SAINT JOSEPH THE BETROTHED

Melkite-Greek Catholic CHURCH

725 W. Mt. Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910                             517-575-6264

FMailing Address:  921 Westover Circle, Lansing, MI 48917E

Website:  www.MelkiteChurch.org            Facebook:  www.facebook.com/MelkiteChurchLansing

Rev. Father James K. Graham, Pastor                                    frjamie@earthlink.net

Rev. Protodeacon Joseph Daratony                                                              248-719-5169

Phone or email Fr James with items for the bulletin by Thursday night.

 

Troparion of the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord (Tone 7)

You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, showing your disciples as much of your glory

as they could hold.  Let your eternal light shine also upon us sinners, through the prayers of the Mother of God.

O Giver of Light, glory to You!

 

10 August 2014—9^th Sunday after Pentecost.  Holy Martyr Lawrence the Archdeacon.  (Tone 8)

Readings    Apostolos:  1 Corinthians 3:9-17                                                                   Gospel:  Matthew 14:22-34

10:30 am  Orthros (Morning Prayer)

11 am         Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom for the health and salvation of Fr Albert Wehby, Deacon Elie Hanna (ordained today in Atlanta, GA), Sarah Katherine Bateh, Michel Skouri, Samira El-Chaer, Awatef Chahine, Raymond Rashid, Ann Rashid, Bonita Saba, Griffin Barna, Jim Covello, David Georges, Elias Atallah, Ralph Farhat, Robert Kuri, Nick Nakfoor, Pam Nakfoor, Isaac Salim, Iva Butler, Wayne Gowdy, Kelsey Andrews, Elaine & Eva-Genevieve Scarborough, Michael Maslowski, Clay Thomas, Michael Harmuth, Elias Haggar, Dn. Joe Daratony, Fr John Leonard, Fr Joseph Haggar, Fr James Babcock; in memory of Louis Zarka (Jenevieve Ferrar), John Rashid (Mr & Mrs Joe Khouri), Bishop Spiridon Mattar (Emeritus of Sao Paulo, Brazil), Archimandrite Joseph Andrawas (Economos of Alexandria), and Ibrahim Kashou (brother of Deacon Elias Kashou, Holy Cross parish, CA).

16 August 2014—Great Vespers, 5 pm. 

17 August 2014—10^th Sunday after Pentecost.  Holy Martyr Myron.  (Tone 1)

Readings    Apostolos:  1 Corinthians 4:9-16                                                                Gospel:  Matthew 17:14-23

10:30 am  Orthros (Morning Prayer)

11 am         Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom in memory of Louis Zarka (Jeff & Mary Kennedy) and John Rashid (Bertha Knapp, Mr & Mrs Chuck Zarka, Ginny Zarka, Shirley Zarka, Mary Zarka).

Troparia and Kontakion for Today

1. Troparion of the Resurrection, in Tone 8, Liturgikon, page 195.
2. Troparion of the Transfiguration, in Tone 7, page 241.
3. Troparion of St Joseph, in Tone 4, page 30A.
4. Kontakion of the Transfiguration, in Tone 7, page 242.

Our Offerings to the Lord

The collection taken in the Liturgy is part of our worship.  We offer the Lord our lives, our prayers, our gifts of bread and wine, and our financial gifts.  On 27 July, more than 100 people attended the Liturgy.  Our offering totalled $1148 in the ordinary collection, $125 for liturgy offerings, and $44.40 for candles.  Not everyone can make an equal gift, but everyone can make an equal sacrifice.  Please make a generous sacrifice to support your church in proportion to the many blessings God has given you.

 

Services for the Dormition of the Theotokos on 14-15 August

Great Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos, Thursday 14 August, 6:30 pm.

Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Theotokos, Friday 15 August, 10 am.

Blessing and distribution of flowers at Great Vespers, and at the Church School program.

 

“When You Sing, You Pray Twice”

Richard Anter, the dynamic young choir director and youth advisor at St Elias Church in Cleveland, OH, will visit St Joseph’s August 22-23 and make two presentations on Church Music, “When You Sing, You Pray Twice.”  Richard has studied Western music for most of his life and devoted eight years to studying Byzantine music.  He will talk about music in Liturgy from different points of view—performance, theology, history, etc.  Everyone is invited to hear Richard and talk with him at 7 pm on Friday 22 August.  On Saturday 23 August, the youth will meet with him at 11 am.  We also expect him to come to our Parish Picnic, where people can talk with him informally.

 

Meetings

Calendar Planning.  Committee & organization representatives. Mon. 11 August, 7 pm at the rectory.

Parish Pastoral Council.  Wednesday 13 August, 7 pm in the parish hall.

NAMY.  Sunday 17 August, 6:30 pm in the parish hall.

Church School Planning.  Tuesday 19 August, 6:30 pm in the parish hall.

Vision Committee.  Monday 25 August, 7 pm in the parish hall.

 

Church School Program this Friday, 15 August

St Joseph’s Church School invites students and parents to the Divine Liturgy, an educational program, and lunch on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Friday 15 August).  The program will begin at 10 am and will conclude after lunch.  Contact Esperance Hourani for more details.

 

Church School Collection Next Sunday, 17 August

Next Sunday, 17 August, we will take a special second collection to support our Church School programs.  Church School costs include books, ikons, writing and art supplies, refreshments, etc.  Please give generously to support our educational programs.

 

Church School Registration 17 & 24 August

Registration for Church School for the coming year will take place on Sundays 17 and 24 August.  There will again be three classes:  high school, middle school, and elementary.  Be sure to register your children for their Church School classes.

 

Bring the Whole Family to Our Parish Picnic on Saturday 23 August

Chuck and Dalida Raad will host our annual parish picnic at their home, 3061 Sandhill Road, Mason, on Saturday 23 August, 11 am to 8 pm.  Bring the whole family and enjoy food, drink, games, and conversation on the lawn and under the trees.

 

Thank You to Khaled Elias

Many thanks to Khaled Elias for donating his time and labor to paint the front doors of the church.

 

Your Church Needs You:  Run For a Seat on the Parish Council

Nominations are now open for four seats on the Parish Pastoral Council that must be filled to replace members whose terms have expired.  Any registered and supporting parishioner over the age of 21 may serve on the Council.  The election will take place on Sunday 24 August, and new members will be seated at the September Council meeting.  Dalida Raad and Edward Eid are the nominating committee.  If you wish to run, please inform either Ed or Dalida.  You may also nominate someone, as long as he or she agrees.  Nominations will be accepted until the Council meeting on 13 August.

 

Call Fr James to Come and Bless Your Home or Business

Fr James would like to visit with people and bless their houses and businesses.  Please contact him to make an appointment to have your home and/or business blessed.

 

Posters, Flyers Need Pastor’s Approval

All flyers, posters, notices, etc. must be shown to the Pastor for his approval before being distributed in the church or parish hall and/or posted on the bulletin boards.  Posting or distributing notices at the church implies church approval or sponsorship, and some things are inappropriate.