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
His Eminence Metropolitan SABA
Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America
Very Rev. Fr. Michael Ellias, Pastor Rev. Deacon Farid Farkouh
Email: pastor@smaoc.org farkouhfarid@gmail.com
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Tone 5 and Eothinon 11
Martyrs Galaktion and Episteme of Homs
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.
Today’s Hymns and Readings
Apolytikion of the Resurrection – Tone 5
Let us believers praise and worship the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For he took pleasure in ascending the cross in the flesh to suffer death, and to raise the dead by his glorious resurrection.
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 6:11-18 (Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost)
Prokeimenon. Psalm 11.7, 1. You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.
BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and not only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.
Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
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: II Corinthians 9:6-11 (St. John the Merciful)
Luke 10:25-37 (Eighth 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.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 – TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - We pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Leila Dahdouh, Stanley Fadel, Victoria Khouri, Dorothy Madey, George Massabni, Nicholas Sahadi, and Charles Salloum. Memory eternal!
Victor and Janice Hili offer Prayers of Oblation for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Stanley Fadel. Memory eternal!
Yvonne and Charles Salloum offer Prayers of Oblation for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Charles Salloum. Memory eternal!
The Alumni of the Antiochian Village Camp offer Prayers of Oblation and a 22-Year Memorial for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Rt. Rev. Archimandrite John Namie, the first and beloved director of the camp. A Coffee Hour will follow the Divine Liturgy in his memory. Memory eternal!
NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 – We will pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Claire Banat, Dr. John L. Boojamra, Charlene Alekel Goldrick, George R. Haddad, Rashida Marie Haddad, Gabriella R. Sadaka, and Gregory Zarr. Memory eternal!
HOLY BREAD – The Zarr Family offers the Holy Bread of Oblation for the month of November in loving memory of their dearly departed family members George Zarr, Marie Zarr, Rose Zarr, Gregory Zarr, Gail Hall Zarr, Dolores Marinacci and Nazeer Almumen. Memory Eternal! Linda and George Salamy have made a donation for the balance of the year. Many years! 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, Robert Forcina (Calvary), Nicholas Massab (Norwegian), Wade Saadi (MSK), Rouda Abboud, Yvonne Allawh, Lorraine Deeb, Patty DeLuca, George Khoury, Denise McBride, Alfred Nahas, Victoria Sleyman, Claudette Teen, Jim Thompson (NJ), George Trisciuzzi, and Rose Zrake (at home).
FASTING DISCIPLINE FOR NOVEMBER – We observe the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine, olive oil, and their by-products) on Wednesdays and Fridays through November 15 when the Advent Fast begins.
BIBLE STUDY – We will continue our study of the Book of Romans on Wednesday, November 8, at 7:30 PM. This book is the subject of this year’s Bible Bowl at the Parish Life Conference. Both teens and adults are encouraged to attend. Please read chapters 14-16. Bring your Orthodox Study Bibles.
GAMES FESTIVAL – Please see the flyer in this bulletin about the Games Festival for children following Great Vespers this Saturday, November 11.
OUR TIME – Our (over 50) senior fellowship, “Our Time”, meets every other Wednesday, including this Wednesday, November 8, from 1-3 PM. All are welcome. Please see Marilyn Tulaney for more information. In addition, Our Time sponsors Pickleball on Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 PM. All players and spectators are welcome.
SAINTS AND SINNERS GOLF AND TENNIS OUTING – We congratulate Bob Mackoul, Daria Mayrose, Irene Tashji and their whole committee on another outstanding event this past Monday. We will announce final figures when available. We especially thank the Mackoul, Sabbagh, and Sahadi Families and their business for their long-time and generous support of this event. Many years!
SECOND FRIDAY – The St. Julien Discussion Group will meet Friday, November 10, at 7:30 PM.
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE - The Ladies of St. Mary's are preparing for the Christmas Boutique in Couri Hall on Saturday. December 2, and Sunday, December 3 after church. Items will be sold and the gift baskets and 50/50 raffle will be drawn. 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 today. We need MEN VOLUNTEERS on Sunday afternoon December 3 to assist packing up after the Boutique. Please contact Gale Zarr (917) 771 – 2427 if you are available or have any questions.
FLU SHOTS – One of our brilliant pharmacists is offering to provide flu shots to anyone over 18 who has not yet had their seasonal vaccine. On Sunday, November 12 bring your ID cards and insurance cards. Anyone over 65 should bring their Medicare parts A, B and D card. Consent forms will be available here at the church. To make a reservation use the sign-up sheet at the Coffee Hour.
IOCC SUNDAY – Our November pledge envelopes included a yellow envelope for “International Orthodox Christian Charities” dated November 19. 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.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, November 8 “Our Time” Senior Fellowship, 1-3 PM
Bible Study, 7:30 PM
Friday, November 10 Second Friday – St. Julien Discussion Group, 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 11 Great Vespers, 5:00 PM
Church School/PTO Games Festival, 6-9 PM
Wednesday, November 15 Advent Begins
All services will be live streamed via twitch.tv/smaoc.
FROM THE FATHERS – “As the poor should give thanks to God and love the rich who do them good, even more should the rich give thanks to God and love the poor; for they are saved by the providence of God because of their alms.”
- St. Peter of Damascus
A Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America