Bulletin for 21 September 2014--The Sunday after the Holy Cross, Holy Apostle Codratos of Magnesia

ST 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

www.MelkiteChurch.org   /   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 Cross (Tone 1)

O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.

Grant victory to our country over its enemies,

and preserve your community by the power of your Cross.

 

21 September 2014—Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.  Holy Apostle Codratos of Magnesia.  (Tone 4)

Readings    Apostolos:  Galatians 2:16-21                           Gospel:  Mark 8:34-9:1

10:30 am  Orthros (Morning Prayer)

11 am         Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom for the health and salvation of Eleanora Lindo, Jason Bowman, 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, Lucy Palmer, 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, Fr Albert Wehby; in memory of Chuck Sawaya (One-year Memorial by His Family), Louis Zarka (Monib Mekhayel), John Rashid (Mr & Mrs John Mansour), and George Kossaifi (the Rahme Family).

27 September 2014—No Great Vespers.  (Next celebration of Vespers will be on Saturday 11 October.)

28 September 2014—16^th Sunday after Pentecost, 1^st Sunday of the Holy Cross.  Holy Father Chariton the Confessor.  (Tone 5)

Readings    Apostolos:  2 Corinthians 6:1-10                          Gospel:  Luke 5:1-11

10:30 am  Orthros (Morning Prayer)

11 am         Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom in memory of Louis Zarka (Rene Gedeon), John Rashid (Fayrouz Raad), Archimandrite Maximos Mardelli and Adam Edwards (Fr James).

5 October 2014—17^th Sunday after Pentecost, 2^nd Sunday of the Holy Cross.  Holy Father Chariton the Confessor.  (Tone 5)

Readings    Apostolos:  2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1                   Gospel:  Luke 6:31-36

11 am         Service of the Typika with Holy Communion.

Troparia and Kontakion for 21 September

1. Troparion of the Resurrection in Tone 4, Liturgikon, page 187.
2. Troparion of the Holy Cross, in Tone 1, page 222.  Two times.
3. Troparion of St Joseph, in Tone 4, page 30A
4. Kontakion of the Holy Cross, in Tone 2, p. 223.
   There is also a special Hirmos for the Leavetaking of the Holy Cross.
   Troparia and Kontakion for 28 September

1. Troparion of the Resurrection in Tone 5, Liturgikon, page 189.
2. Troparion of St Chariton, in Tone 8.
3. Troparion of St Joseph, in Tone 4, page 30A
4. Kontakion of the Theotokos, in Tone 2, p.31.
   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.  Last Sunday, about 100 people attended the Liturgy.  Our offering totalled $1231 in the ordinary collection, $245 for liturgy offerings, $160 for the Church School, and $35 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 your many blessings from God.
   Meetings
   Ladies Society.  Tuesday 7 October, 7 pm in the parish hall.
   Parish Pastoral Council.  Wednesday 15 October, 7 pm in the parish hall.
   Fr James Will Go to Clergy Conference, Vacation
   Fr James will attend the Annual Clergy Conference of our eparchy this week, and following the conference will fly to California for two weeks.  Welcome to Fr Tom Marick, who will serve the Liturgy on 21 and 28 September.  Deacon Joe Daratony will lead the Typika Communion Service on 5 October.  In case of emergencies, between today and next Sunday call Deacon Joe or any Catholic priest.  Between next Sunday and 11 October call Deacon Joe or Our Lady of Redemption parish in Warren (586-751-6017) or St Michael parish in Plymouth (734-404-6032).  Fr James will take messages on his cell phone, 408-910-7543.
   Parish Council Election Set for 12 October
   Four seats on the Parish Pastoral Council must be filled to replace members whose terms have expired.  The election will be held on Sunday 12 October.  The following persons have been nominated:  Nohad Eid, Bechara Geadaa, Elias Haidamous, Thamer Jameel, Ablahad Albeno-Naisan.  Those elected will take their seats at the Parish Pastoral Council meeting on 15 October.  On Sunday 19 October we will formally thank the outgoing Council members and install the new members.
   Parish Family Night on Saturday 18 October
   Enjoy an evening with our parish family on Saturday 18 October, starting at 5 pm with Great Vespers, followed by a supper, games and other family activities.  Our NAMYgroup will be making and selling caramel apples, too.
   Free “Eden to Eden” Conference on 25 October
   Our Lady of Redemption parish in Warren will host Bishop Nicholas and Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo, diocesan Director of Educational Services, for a free conference (including lunch) on Saturday 25 October from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  The conference will show God’s plan of salvation in the Bible for God’s beloved people throughout history.  No advance registration will be required.  We will try to organize car pools for those who would like to attend.  For those who cannot attend, there will be a live internet broadcast at www.Melkite.org/Live-Broadcast.
   Thanks to All for Success of Fall Food Festival
   Many thanks to St Joseph’s Ladies Society, who presented the Fall Food Festival on Friday 19 September.  Thanks also to everyone who attended and invited friends, neighbors, and coworkers.  The profit from the Food Festival will go to the parish to help with our expenses.
   Good Response to Roof Project So Far
   Thanks to everyone who has responded to the letter asking your help in paying for our new roof.  To answer your questions, parishioners will be calling on people in the coming weeks.  Everyone who makes a pledge will receive an acknowledgement as well as a tax statement at the end of the year.  You can also request envelopes for convenience in making payments.
   NAMY Elects New Officers, Plans Food Drive, Recycling
   St Joseph’s NAMY group elected new officers at its recent meeting:  President George El-Hage, Vice-President Jeoffrey deSpelder, and Secretary-Treasurer Ellison Daher.  The group will take charge of our collections of food and other items for the needy and homeless, delivering the donations once a month.  Watch for the collection bins in the parish hall.  NAMY will also take responsibility for recycling cans and plastic bottles from parish events.  Watch for the recycling bins and please do not throw bottles and cans in the trash!  On October 4, the group will have a workday in the yard at the rectory, clearing weeds.  On October 11, they will go apple picking in preparation for making and selling caramel apples at Family Night, 18 October.  The October meeting will follow the apple picking.