Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. * For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. * He trampled death under foot by means of death; * and He became the firstborn from the dead. * From the maw of Hades He delivered us; * and He granted the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Ascepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas in the Fourth Mode

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You * the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. * Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, * dashing the demons' powerless displays of defiance. * O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Saints and Feasts

November 03

Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda

The consecration of the Church of Saint George in Lydda of Palestine took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great. See also April 23.

November 03

Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia

Saint Acepsimas, a bishop, Saint Joseph, a presbyter, and Saint Aeithalas, a deacon, suffered exceedingly cruel torments and martyrdom during the reign of Sapor II, King of Persia (325-379). See also April 17.

November 04

Joannicius the Great

Saint Joannicius was born in Bithynia about the year 740. His father was named Myritrikes and his mother Anastaso When he had reached maturity, he excelled in soldiery and was counted worthy of royal honours for his bravery. He had been brought up an iconoclast, but while yet a soldier, he was converted to Orthodoxy by a certain holy elder. He later forsook all things and departed for Mount Olympus, where he spent the remainder of his life in asceticism. Becoming great in virtue, he reposed in the Lord in the year 834, having lived some ninety-four years. To this Saint is ascribed the brief prayer, "My hope is the Father . . . ."

November 04

The Holy Hieromartyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and Hermias the Presbyter

The holy Martyrs Nikandros and Hermias were ordained by the holy Apostle Titus. When they had drawn many to the Faith of Christ, they were accused to Libanius, the Count of the city of Myra, where, after suffering many torments, they were enclosed in a tomb alive, and thus surrendered their spirits into the hands of God.

November 05

Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa

Saint Galaktion was from Emesa, the son of Cleitophon and Leucippe, pagans who had been instructed in piety by a certain Christian named Onuphrius and received holy Baptism. Saint Episteme, born of unbelieving parents, was baptized before she was wedded to Galaktion. After their marriage they remained in virginity and lived in separate monastic houses. Betrayed as Christians, they suffered martyrdom during the reign of Decius, about the year 250.

November 06

Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople

Saint Paul was from Thessalonica. He became the secretary of Alexander, Patriarch of Constantinople (see Aug. 30), a deacon, and then the successor of Saint Alexander in about 337. Because of his virtue, his eloquence in teaching, and his zeal for Orthodoxy, the Arians hated and feared him. When the Arian Emperor Constantius, who was in Antioch, learned of Paul's election, he exiled Paul and proclaimed the Arian Eusebius Patriarch. Saint Paul went to Rome, where he found Saint Athanasius the Great also in exile. Provided with letters by Pope Julius, Paul returned to Constantinople, and after the death of Eusebius in 342, ascended again his rightful throne; the Arians meanwhile elected Macedonius, because he rejected the Son's con-substantiality with the Father (and the divinity of the Holy Spirit besides). When Constantius, yet at Antioch, learned of Paul's return, he sent troops to Constantinople to drive Paul out. The Saint returned to Rome, where Saint Athanasius also was again in exile. Constans, Emperor of the West, Constantius' brother, but Orthodox, wrote to Constantius that if Athanasius and Paul were not allowed to return to their sees, he would come with troops to restore them him-self. So Paul again returned to his throne. After the death of Constans, however, Constantius had Paul deposed. Because of the love of the people for Saint Paul, Philip the Prefect, who was sent for him, was compelled to arrest him secretly to avoid a sedition. Paul was banished to Cucusus, on the borders of Cilicia and Armenia; a town through which his most illustrious successor, Saint John Chrysostom would also pass on his way to Comana in his last exile. In Cucusus, about the year 350, as Saint Paul was celebrating the Divine Liturgy in the little house where he was a prisoner, the Arians strangled him with his own omophorion, so much did they fear him even in exile. His holy relics were brought back to Constantinople with honour by the Emperor Theodosius the Great.

November 07

33 Martyrs of Melitene

These holy Martyrs confessed during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian in the year 290. Of them, Saint Hieron was from Tyana in Cappadocia, a husbandman, of great bodily strength and high nobility of soul. As he was at work digging in his field, certain soldiers came to impress him into military service. He, however, not wishing to keep company with the impious, refused, and with his wooden tool alone drove away the armed soldiers, who fled in fear because of his strength. Later, however, he went of his own free will, and confessed Christ before the governor. His right hand was cut off, and he was imprisoned with thirty-two others, whom he strengthened in the Faith of Christ. Together they were all beheaded outside the city of Melitene in Armenia.

November 07

Lazarus the Wonderworker

Our righteous Father Lazarus was born in 967 in Magnesia of Asia Minor, and passed through various regions of the East, visiting monasteries. He was tonsured a monk, and then ordained priest, at the Monastery of Mar Sabbas in Palestine. In 1005 he returned to his homeland, and beginning in the year 1012, he built the monasteries that are on Mount Galesion. He raised up a pillar, on which he lived as a stylite for many years, enduring unspeakable hardships for the love of Christ, and reposed in the Lord in deep old age in the year 1053, during the reign of Constantine Monomachus (1042-1055).

November 08

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel

All the Angels, according to the Apostle Paul, are ministering spirits, - sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs of salvation - (Heb. 1:14). God set them as overseers of every nation and people, and guides to that which is profitable (Deut. 32:8); and while one Angel is appointed to oversee each nation as a whole, one is also appointed to protect each Christian individually. He commands them to guard them that hope on Him, that nothing should harm them, neither should any evil draw nigh to their dwelling (Ps. 90:10-12). In the Heavens they always behold the face of God, sending up to Him the thrice-holy hymn and interceding with Him in our behalf, seeing they rejoice over one sinner that repents (Esaias 6:2-3; Matt. 18:10; Luke 15:7). In a word, they have served God in so many ways for our benefit, that the pages of Holy Scripture are filled with the histories thereof. It is for these reasons that the Orthodox Catholic Church, wisely honouring these divine ministers, our protectors and guardians, celebrates today the present Synaxis that is, our coming together in assembly for their common feast to chant their praises, especially for the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who are mentioned in the Scriptures by name. The name Michael means "Who is like God?" and Gabriel means "God is mighty." The number of Angels is not defined in the divine Scriptures, where Daniel says that thousands of thousands ministered before Him, and ten thousands of ten thousands attended upon Him -(Dan. 7:10). But all of them are divided into nine orders which are called Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.

Ecclesiastical Feast

Of the 5th Sunday of Luke.

Of the Holy Martyrs Acepsimas, Joseph and Aeithala.

The commemoration of the consecrations of the Church in Lydda of the Holy Great-Martyr George, that is, the placement there of his precious body.

Of our Righteous Father, the new Hieromartyr George of Neapolis.

Upcoming Church Services

Saturday, November 9

5:00 pm - Great Vespers (YA)

Saturday, November 16

5:00 pm - Great Vespers (GOYA)

Thursday, November 21

8:50 & 10 am - Orthros/Liturgy

Saturday, November 23

5:00 pm - Great Vespers (OPA)

Saturday, November 30

NO Great Vespers

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: 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.

Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"

Wisdom of the Fathers

“The Lord shows us that we ought not to answer those who ask a question with malicious intent (cf. Mt. 21:23–27). For He Himself did not reply to those Jews who questioned Him with cunning, although He was not at a loss for an answer.”

St. Theophylact Ochrid

Prayer List / Visitation

Please remember in your prayers the following:

Marianthi Pappas, Virginia Sikavitsas, Andrew, Lillian Constantakis, John Bass, Anastasia Handrinos, Nick, Bobbie, & Aleko Tsahtsiris, Bobby Cotton, Jennifer, Nicholas, Jane Schindler

If you would like the Church to pray for you, please contact the Church office to add your name, of the names of your loved ones, to the Prayer List. If you are willing to serve in the visitation ministry of the Church, calling or visiting those who are shut in at home or sick in the hospitals or nursing homes, please contact the Church office.

Please note that Fr. Anthony is available for hospital visitations, but hospitals no longer give patient information to clergy. Please call Fr. Anthony, or have someone in your family call him, so that he can come to visit you.

Announcements

From Fr. Anthony

The Church's office hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday, and you can stop by to speak with the office staff any time during those hours. If you have a general Church-related question, you should speak with Susan Solo, who is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you need to meet with me, however, it's best to call first, as I may already be with another appointment, and am frequently called away to other visitations and appointments. If you prefer, I am happy to arrange a time in advance.

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Church Etiquette

We ask that the doors of the Narthex be closed and no one enters the Church during the following portions of the service:

Epistle, Gospel, Sermon, Great Entrance, Creed, Consecration, and Lord's Prayer

Please be respectful of the prayer and attention of those who are in the Church as you enter.

When it is time for Holy Communion, please remain in your pews until the members of the Parish Council come to your pew to usher you forward by row. In this way, we can ensure that our approaching of the Sacred Mysteries will be accomplished in an appropriate and orderly manner.

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Epistle Reader: Justin Cook, 7th Grade

Our Students' Feast Days

We wish our students celebrating their Feast Days this month 'Chronia Polla.' May God grant them many years. See the list on the display board in the school hallway!

Orthodox Life

Orthodox Life resumes this Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Saint George Outreach - Nov. 17

On Sunday, November 17, at 12:15 pm, we will again be preparing 100 meals for the hungry and homelss of Downriver. We need many volunteers to help, so please plan to stay and lend a hand making sandwiches and packing lunch bags. We will provide all the ingredients.

We are also collecting hand warmers and warm blankets (twin size) to hand out to the homeless.

Monetary donations are appreciated to help offset the cost of food. Please see Eleni Dionyssopoulos if you have any questions.

Loukoumathes Sale - Nov. 17

The Ladies of Lydia will hold a Loukoumathes Sale on Sunday, November 17, in lieu of coffee hour, in the Parthenon hall. Proceeds will go to the Penrickton Center. Please watch as well for the gift drive for the children at Penrickton, which will begin in the next week or two.

Feather Party - Nov. 21

Our St. George Ladies Philoptochos will host its annual Feather Party on Thursday, November 21, beginning at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm) in the Grecian Center Parthenon hall. Entry fee: $5. See the flyer on the candle counter for more information. Please see a Philoptchos members for tickets.

Sponsor(s) needed for turkeys and prize donor(s). Contact Georgia Stahl.

Feather Party sponsors: please give your checks to Mary Frosinos, Fran Kontos, Julie Colovos, Georgia Stahl or the Church office.

Children's Christmas Play

Practices continue today through Sun., Dec. 15, weekly, from 12:30-1:15 pm. There will be no practice Thanksgiving weekend.

Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Our parish will host an appreciation dinner on Veteran's Day, November 11, at 6:00 pm, in the Grecian Center. The Veterans from VFW Post #9283, American Legion #478 (next door to us) and Veterans from our parish will be our guests. Come and enjoy dinner and show your appreciation to those who have served and protected our country and freedoms. Cost: Adults 12 & up: $15.00; 11 & under: Free. Members of St. George who are Veterans - please give your name to the office ASAP. There is no charge for Veterans and their spouse/guest who are St. George members. Please make your reservations online at our website (stgeorgesouthgate.org), at the Reservation Table, or by calling the Church office (734.283.8820) no later than Mon., Nov. 4.

Roommate Wanted

A parishioner is looking for a female roommate to share her 2 bedroom apartment in Wyandotte on Biddle overlooking the water. If interested, please contact Fr Anthony.

Our Website: stgeorgesouthgate.org

We have a live calendar, video and audio recordings of sermons, services, and other events, and an archive of the last two months' Sunday bulletin. You can also reserve and pay for your seat to any upcoming lunch or dinner.

Email Info: stgeorgesouthgate@gmail.com

If you would like our weekly bulletin emailed to you, or to receive any other pertinent information from the Church, please call or e-mail us your information.

Amazon Smile

The Church receives a small donation for any purchases made through Amazon's charity program, Amazon Smile. Choose St. George Church as your designated charity when you shop online at www.smile.amazon.com.

Altar Group

We ask the young people of the parish to come and help with the many tasks involved during the Divine Liturgy each Sunday. The young men, as always, will help Father Anthony inside the altar, and we are asking the young women to serve in the Narthex and throughout the Church, to welcome parishioners and visitors, to manage the candles, and to otherwise assist the parish council.

On particular dates, when we need to change the cloth covers for the icon stands and the altar, we ask the young people to come early, at 9:30 am, in order to change the cloths prior to the beginning of the Divine Liturgy. The next day for this will be November 17, when we change the cloths to blue in preparation for the Feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple. Please save the date and plan to come early - thank you!

Organ Donation Request

As you may be aware, the downstairs organ used by the Choir ceased to function during Holy Week, and has proved to be irreparable. We have found and purchased a replacement, and would welcome any donations to cover the cost of this new organ. It was $2545. If you are interested in making this donation, please speak with Fr. Anthony.

Church Beautification

This past summer we began a new push to beautify the Church. We have a number of items that will be replaced, for which we already have prospective donors, but we plan to purchase altar cloth sets in several colors to allow us to adorn the Church appropriately for every liturgical season. Depending on the period of the Church year, the Holy Table and other Church furniture are to be covered in red, blue, white, green, gold, or purple cloths. We now are missing only green and white cloths to have all the colors we need.

A complete set of altar cloths includes the large cloth to cover the Holy Table inside the altar, a smaller cloth for the Gospel, the set of cloths for the chalice and paten, include the Aer, the four cloths for the icon stands (proskynitaria) at the front of the Church, and then two cloths for the proskynitaria in the Narthex, with two small covers for the children's icons in the Narthex.

The costs for the new sets vary, depending on whether the brocade cloth being used uses real metal threads or not. For beauty and durability, we have purchased velvet cloths in blue and burgundy, and real metal brocade for the gold and purple altar cloth sets. The white and silver set we are planning to purchase will also use a real metal brocade, while the great will be an all cloth brocade. The cost for a complete altar cloth set in real metal brocade is $3,045, while the cost for a complete altar cloth set in normal brocade is $2,435.

Therefore we need the following donations:

Green normal brocade complete altar cloth set: $2,435

White/silver real metal brocade complete altar cloth set: $3,045

If you are interested in donating either of these items, please contact the Church office or speak with Fr. Anthony. If you would like to see the fabric swatches we have selected for each color, please speak with Fr. Anthony.

Upcoming Events

Today

12:15 pm - Philoptochos

12:15 pm - Seniors Dance

Monday, November 4

7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday, November 5

5:30-7:30 pm - Greek School

6:00 pm - Orthodox Study

7:00 pm - Investment Oversight

Saturday, November 9

5:00-6:45 pm - YA Fellowship

Sunday, November 10

12:15 pm - Juniors Dance

Monday, November 11

6:00 pm - Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Coffee Servers

Servers Today: Elaine M., Dina G., Karen A.

11/10: Memorial Luncheon; SERVERS NEEDED

11/17: Loukoumathes Sale

11/24: SERVERS NEEDED

SERVERS ARE NEEDED

Please sign-up outside the Church office.

Memorial Service

Filio Tsahtsiris - 1 year

Marco Castaneda - 2 years

May the Lord our God grant rest to their souls where the righteous repose, in a place where there is no pain, no sorrow, and no suffering, but rather everlasting life.

May their memory be eternal.

The coffee is offered by the Tsahtsiris family.

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