81st Street and Ridge Boulevard Website: www.smaoc.org
Brooklyn, NY 11209 Church Office: (718) 238-8008
Email: churchsecretary@smaoc.org Rectory: (718) 745-8481
Very Rev. Fr. Michael Ellias, Pastor Rev. Deacon Farid Farkouh
Email: pastor@smaoc.org farkouhfarid@gmail.com
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Tone 3 and Eothinon 9
The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and Zenobia
Today’s Hymns and Readings
Apolytikion of the Resurrection – Tone 3
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad; for the Lord hath done a mighty act with his own arm. He hath trampled down death and become the First-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depth of hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.
Apolytikion of Saints Zenobius and Zenobia – Tone 4
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For, since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Apolytikion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4
Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe. For from thee did shine forth the Sun of justice, Christ our God, annulling the curse, and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.
Kontakion of the Theotokos – Tone 2
O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the mediatrix unrejected by the Creator, turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us in time, who cry to thee in faith, with assistance; for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who dost ever intercede for those who honour thee.
Epistle – Galatians 1:11-19 (Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost)
Prokeimenon. Psalm 46.6, 1. Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse. Clap your hands, all you nations.
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 – Luke 16:19-31 (Fifth Sunday of Luke)
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 Lazarus, 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 Lazarus in his bosom. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus 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 Lazarus 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 him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.’”
Next week’s homework: Galatians 2:16-20 (21st Sunday after Pentecost)
Luke 8:41-56 (Seventh Sunday of Luke)
POST-COMMUNION PRAYERS – At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a reader will read the Post-Communion Prayers of Thanksgiving. Please reverently hear these prayers before beginning to “chat.”
PLEASE MAKE SURE all cell phones and electronic devices are turned off in church or at home.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 – TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
We are pleased to welcome you to worship with us today. Please note that only Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves with prayer, fasting and a recent confession may approach to receive Holy Communion. Everyone is welcome to receive the blessing and partake of the blessed bread at the dismissal. Please introduce yourself to our pastor during the coffee hour and ask him about membership in the Orthodox Church.
Mission Statement - The mission of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church of Brooklyn, NY, is to love and worship God through participation in the liturgical life of the Church, and to live and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We carry out this mission through education, outreach, fellowship, and works of mercy with love for each other, our neighbors, and our diverse world.
OCTOBER IS YOUTH MONTH IN THE ANTIOCHIAN ARCHDIOCESE!
TODAY, OCTOBER 30 - We pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Nicholas L. Assatly, Henry Hadad, Jr., Assad Hanna, Olga and Salem Jabara, Delores and Paul Jabara, Evelyn Mouracade, Josephine Tadross, and Mary and Richard Zraick. Memory eternal!
The Dalack and Ellias Families offer Prayers of Oblation and a 40-Day Memorial for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Basil Dalack, Esq. Memory eternal!
Lara and Marwan Alllaham offer Prayers of Oblation and a 6-month memorial for the repose of the soul of Marwan’s sister, the handmaiden of God Laila Allaham of California. Memory eternal!
NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 – We will pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Dr. John L. Boojamra, Leila Dahdouh, Stanley Fadel, Victoria Khouri, Dorothy Madey, George Massabni, Nicholas Sahadi, Charles Salloum, Alexander Zahka, and Gregory Zarr. Memory eternal!
HOLY BREAD – Linda and George Salamy have made a donation for the entire year. Many years! Additional donors are welcome for October and succeeding months. We ask for a donation of $50/week.
FOR THE INFIRM - Please remember our ailing brethren in your daily intercessions, especially, Khalil Eid (Hamilton Park), Nicholas Massb (Norwegian), Rouda Abboud, Albert Absey, Yvonne Allawh, Joanne DeFede, Diana Finger, Robert Forcina, Mary Ganim, Nicole Khouzami, Denise McBride, Alfred Nahas, Renee Setteducato, Victoria Sleyman, Jim Thompson (NJ), George Trisciuzzi, Dr. Samir Zamaria (MD), Nancy Zarouni, and Rose Zrake (at home).
FASTING DISCIPLINE FOR OCTOBER – We will observe the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine, olive oil or their by-products) on all Wednesdays and Fridays in October.
LADIES OF ST. MARY’S - The Ladies of St. Mary’s will have an important meeting today following the Divine Liturgy. All ladies welcome and wanted!
BIBLE STUDY – We will continue our Bible Study of the book of Genesis on Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 PM. Bring your Orthodox Study Bible, or see Lorraine Deeb to get one from the bookstore.
VIGIL OF ST. RAPHAEL – St. Nicholas Cathedral will hold a vigil for the Feast of St. Raphael of Brooklyn on Friday, November 4. Great Vespers will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by Matins and the Divine Liturgy. Worshippers may begin their Eucharistic fast after an early and light lunch.
INTERNATIONAL DINNER – Teen SOYO announces the return of its renowned International Dinner to benefit the Fr. Paul Schneirla Memorial Scholarship Fund on Saturday, November 5, following Great Vespers. Please see Teen President Luke Spolar, Advisors Daria Mayrose and Angela Athineos or the flyer in this bulletin for more information.
PET BLESSING – Teen SOYO will once again sponsor a Pet Blessing Day on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 PM on the Ridge Boulevard side of the church. Please see the flyer in this bulletin, or contact Angela Athineos, Luke Spolar, or Anna Athineos for more information.
FALL HARVEST LUNCHEON – The Church School PTO invites everyone to share a Fall Harvest Luncheon on Sunday, November 13, following the Divine Liturgy. The PTO graciously accepts donations of assembled raffle baskets or basket items. To donate, please see Lorraine Deeb or Lara Rostom Laham. They also need volunteers to prepare meal items including turkeys or donations toward the cost of the food.
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE - The Ladies of St. Mary's are preparing for the Christmas Boutique on Saturday, December 3 (9:30am - 4pm), and Sunday, December 4th (12:30pm - 3:00pm). We hope that our very talented bakers will donate their specialties. If you would like to donate baked goods, please contact Nahla Bittar at (718) 909-6727. This year we are accepting only donations of costume and better jewelry. If you can donate jewelry, please contact Marianne Hindelly at (917) 309-5302 by Monday, November 28. We need MEN VOLUNTEERS on Sunday, December 4, to assist packing up after the Boutique. Contact Gale Zarr (917) 771–2427, if you are available or have questions.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – Remember to set your clocks back one hour next Saturday night.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday, November 3 Bible Study, 7:00 PM
Friday, November 4 Vigil of St. Raphael of Brooklyn @ St. Nicholas, 6:30 PM
Saturday, November 5 Great Vespers, 5:00
Teen SOYO International Dinner
Sunday, November 6 Daylight Savings Time Ends
Saturday, November 12 Pet Blessing, 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 13 Fall Harvest Luncheon
All services will be live streamed via twitch.tv/smaoc.
FROM THE FATHERS – “Let us know the great goodness of God for those who sincerely take refuge in Him and who correct their past faults by repentance.”
- St. Paul the Simple
A Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America