Kyriake the Great Martyr
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5
Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
3rd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 6:22-33
The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well."
Saint Kyriake was the daughter of Christian parents, Dorotheus and Eusebia. She was given her name because she was born on Sunday, the day of the Lord (in Greek, Kyriake). She contested in Nicomedia during the reign of Diocletian, in the year 300. After many bitter torments she was condemned to suffer beheading, but being granted time to pray first, she made her prayer and gave up her holy soul in peace.
Saint Thomas, though wealthy in material goods, though illustrious for the military trophies he had won in wars against the barbarians, forsook all that he had that he might gain Christ, and was led by a pillar of fire to Mount Maleon. By divine grace he wrought wonders, cast out demons, gave sight to the blind, caused springs of water to gush forth, healed many, and while in prayer appeared as a pillar of fire. The century in which he lived is not known.
Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who did show forth the fishermen to be all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit. And through them, You drew the world into Your Net, O Friend of Man, glory to You.
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Liturgy
11:30AM Festival Luncheon
11:00AM All Saints Festival - Weirton WV
11:00AM All Saints Festival - Weirton, WV
Fr. Nick Away-Vacation
11:00AM All Saints Festival - Weirton, WV
8:30AM Orthros-All Saints GOC
9:30AM Liturgy-All Saints GOC
10:00AM Liturgy-Holy Resurrection Serbian Church, Steubenville,OH
WEEKLY BULLETIN - June 30, 2019
Synaxis of the Holy Apostles
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
SACRAMENTS
Welcome to all visitors! Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church and may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service; but only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Hunter Adkins, Flora Alexander, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Alex & Marie Kamarados, Nick Kirlangitis, Joyce Locascio, Mary McElhaney, Anna Moten, Stella Panagis, George Parikakis, Irene Petrides, Chuck Rangos, Jim Ritter
(If you have names to add or remove from this list, please contact the church office.)
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be sponsored by the Parish Council.
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FAST SCHEDULE Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday |
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Summer Camp - Session 3
Grades 7th - 9th, June 30 - July 6
Fr. Nick will be running the 3rd Week of Camp for the Metropolis Summer Camp Ministry in the absence of Marina Papafil, who has just had a baby. If there is an emergency, Fr. Nick can reached on his cell phone or at the Summer Camp office (724-662-6025).
Monday, July 1
6:30 P.M. Festival wrap-up meeting
Wednesdy, July 3
Appreciation Dinner RSVP’s due
NEXT SUNDAY
July 7 - 3rd Sunday of Matthew
8:30 A.M. Orthros
9:30 A.M. Liturgy
Epistle Reader Tony Demitras
11:30 A.M. Festival Appreciation Dinner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU
Joyce Locascio would like to thank everyone for all their prayers, thoughts, cards, and support during her time of sickness. Thank you for your kindness. Your continued prayers are also appreciated. God bless all of you!
SUMMER CAMP 2019
This week grades 7th - 9th will begin their week at summer camp. Registration begins each Sunday at 6:00 P.M. Dinner is provided for each camper.
You may go to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Summer Camp Ministry website y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/summercamp for more information.
FAITH SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Apply now for the Faith Scholarship For Academic Excellence. The deadline is June 17. The eligibility requirements: applicant must be a member of a Greek Orthodox parish and a graduating high school senior enrolling in a 4-year accredited U.S. University this fall.
Visit thefaithendowment.org/scholarships to download and begin your application.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FESTIVAL WRAP-UP MEETING
On Monday, July 1, we will have our festival wrap-up meeting at 6:30 P.M. in our board room. Please come with all of your ideas for next year’s festival while they are fresh in our minds. Thank you to all who help make this a joyous success year after year!
FESTIVAL APPRECIATION DINNER
On Sunday, July 7, we will have our Festival Appreciation Dinner at 11:30 A.M. We want to show our appreciation to all those who helped make this festival a reality.
If you are planning to come, please let us know by July 3. If you have people who worked the festival, please invite them and let us know how many people are coming.
Thank you again for making this year’s festival the wonderful success that it was. God Bless you!
AREA PARISH FESTIVALS
Please be aware that there are area parish festivals hosted by parishes affiliated with our parish or our parish youth:
All Saints Weirton, WV July 11-13
Serbian Weirton, WV Picnic Grounds July 27.
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