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, November 6, 2022
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Tone 4 and Eothinon 10
Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople
Today’s Hymns and Readings
Apolytikion of the Resurrection – Tone 4
Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation, and proudly broke the news to the disciples, saying, Death hath been spoiled. Christ God is risen, granting the world great mercy.
Apolytikion of St. Paul the Confessor – Tone 3
Thy confession of the one divine faith showed thee to the Church to be a new Paul and a zealot among priests, O holy one. The righteous blood both of Abel and Zachary with thee doth cry out together unto the Lord. Righteous Father, intercede with Christ God in our behalf that His Great Mercy may be granted unto us.
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 2:16-20 (Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost)
Prokeimenon. Psalm 103.24,1. O Lord, how magnificent are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse. Bless the Lord, O my soul.
BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Gospel – Luke 8:41-56 (Seventh Sunday of Luke)
AT THAT TIME, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet, he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.
As Jesus went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed by any one, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you, and you say, ‘Who touched me?’” But Jesus said, “Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
While Jesus was speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.” And when Jesus came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.” And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.
Next week’s homework: Hebrews 7:26-8:2 (St. John Chrysostom)
Luke 10:25-37 (Eighth Sunday of Luke)
PLEASE MAKE SURE all cell phones and electronic devices are turned off in church or at home.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 – TWENTY-FIRST 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.
TODAY, NOVEMBER 6 - We 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!
Michele Ateyeh offers Prayers of Oblation for the repose of the soul of the handmaiden of God Victoria Khouri. Memory eternal!
The Alumni of the Antiochian Village Camp offer Prayers of Oblation and a 21-Year Memorial for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Rt. Rev. Archimandrite John Namie, the first director of the camp. A Coffee Hour will follow the Divine Liturgy in his memory. Memory eternal!
NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 – We will pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Claire Banat, Edward Richard Eadeh, Alice Elkas, Charlene Alekel Goldrick, George R. Haddad, Rashida Marie Haddad, Aziz Malika, Gabriella R. Sadaka, and Moufid Taweel. Memory eternal!
HOLY BREAD – Marie Zarr and Gale Zarr will offer the Holy Bread of Oblation for the month of November in loving memory of their dearly departed family members George Zarr, Rose Zarr, Gregory Zarr, Gail Hall Zarr, Dolores Marinacci and Nazeer Almumen. Memory eternal! Additional donors are welcome for November 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 Massab (Norwegian), Claudette Teen (Hamilton Park), Rouda Abboud, Albert Absey, Yvonne Allawh, Alex Araman, 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).
INTERNATIONAL DINNER – Teen SOYO has postponed its renowned International Dinner to benefit the Fr. Paul Schneirla Memorial Scholarship Fund until the Spring. Donations to the fund are still welcome. Please see Teen President Luke Spolar or Advisor Daria Mayrose for more information.
OUR TIME – Our “senior” fellowship, “Our Time”, will meet on Wednesday, November 9, from 1-3 PM. Please see Marilyn Tulaney for more information.
BIBLE STUDY – There will be no Bible Study this week. We will resume our Fall Bible Study of the book of Genesis on Thursday, November 17, at 7:00 PM.
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 Thanksgiving dinner 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.
IOCC SUNDAY – Our November pledge envelopes included a yellow envelope for “International Orthodox Christian Charities” dated November 20. We annually receive this collection on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Our faithful can either drop their envelope in the collection tray on Sundays or return it to the church office. If you are not receiving pledge envelopes, please inform the church office so that we can add you to our list of supporters. Thank you for your support of IOCC.
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 are hoping that our very talented bakers will generously 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 afternoon December 4, to assist packing up after the Boutique. Please contact Gale Zarr (917) 771–2427, if you are available or have any questions.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, November 9 “Our Time” Senior Fellowship, 1-3 PM
Thursday, November 10 No Bible Study
Saturday, November 12 Pet Blessing, 2:00 PM
Great Vespers, 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 13 Fall Harvest Luncheon
Monday, November 14 Parish Council, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 15 Advent Begins
All services will be live streamed via twitch.tv/smaoc.
FROM THE FATHERS – “The first divine decree about man is that he should be in living union with God, and this union consists of living in God with the mind in the heart: thus anyone who aims at such a life, and still more anyone who participates in it to some extent, can be said to fulfil the purpose in life for which he was created. Those who seek this living union should understand what they are trying to do, and not be troubled at their lack of achievement in any specially important external feats. This work by itself embraces all other action.”
- St. Theophan the Recluse
A Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America