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Hey, hey, Warrior Saints.

Welcome to the Way of the Warrior Saint where we unleash greatby living a crucifixional life.

Welcome to

SAINT GEORGEANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Parish of the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West of The Antiochian Archdiocese

of New York and North America

4530 E. Gold Dust AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85028 Offi ce 602.953.1921

www.stgeorgeaz.org offi ce@stgeorgeaz.org

His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America

V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Christopher Salamy, PastorV. Rev. Fr. Elias Ziton, Emeritus

Dr. Gregory Abdalah, Pastoral Assistant Valerie Haddad, Director of Ministry Growth & Development

Tisha Rose, Executive Assistant to the Pastor

Rev. Dn. Raphael AbrahamsRev. Dn. Serafim GroveRev. Dn. Basil RitchieMark Sultani, Parish Intern

RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION (TONE 8)From the heights Thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and Thou didst

submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

APOLYTIKION OF ALL SAINTS (TONE 4)Adorned in the blood of Thy Martyrs throughout all the world

as in purple and fine linen, Thy Church, through them, doth cry unto Thee,O Christ God: Send down Thy compassions upon Thy people;

grant peace to Thy commonwealth, and great mercy to our souls.

APOLYTIKION OF ST. GEORGE (TONE 4)As deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm,

champion of kings, victorious Great Martyr George intercede with Christ our God for our souls’ salvation.

KONTAKION OF ALL SAINTS (TONE 8)As first-fruits of our nature to the Planter of created things, the world

presenteth the God-bearing martyred Saints in offering unto Thee, O Lord. Through their earnest entreaties, keep Thy Church in deep peace and divine tranquility, through the pure Theotokos, O Thou Who art greatly merciful.

Tone 8 EOTHINON 1

Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church June 14, 2020

To include an oblation in the bulletin, submit text to Tisha at office@stgeorgeaz.org before Wednesdays at noon. All oblations received in the office after the deadline will be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin. Church office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm.

PROKEIMENON: God is wonderful among His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

THE EPISTLEThe Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:33-12:2)Brethren, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated—of whom the world was not worthy —wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfection of our faith.

THE GOSPELThe Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30)The Lord said to His disciples, “Everyone who acknowledges Me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father Who is in heaven; but whoever denies Me before men, I also will deny before My Father Who is in heaven. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.” Then Peter said in reply, “Lo, we have left everything and followed Thee. What then shall we have?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the New World, when the Son of Man shall sit on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My Name’s sake, will receive a hundred fold, and inherit eternal life. But many that are first will be last, and the last first.”

Tone 8 EOTHINON 1 Those to Remember in PrayerLIVING:

Romy, Gloria, Don, Mary, Joshua, Peter, Richard, Marwan,Moira, Mac, George, Michael, Gary, Ray, Pam, Aziz, Esa.

LITURGICAL OFFERINGS: Samer Ammari and family offer a 6 month Trisagion for Jasmine Amira Ammari.

Her loving heart and kindness will always be remembered and missed.May her memory be eternal. Thank you for your prayers and love.

Fayez, Fawaz, Fareese, Faris and Natalie Fakhouri offer a 3, 9 and 40-day Trisagionin memory of their uncle, Yacoub Abujoudeh (Abu Farrah), brother of

Amal (Um Fayez) Fakhouri, who passed away on June 6, 2020 in Madaba, Jordan.For the health of all their families, spouses and children. In memory of

George (Abu Fayez) Feras and Fakre Fakhouri.

Gary Saba offers Holy Oblation in loving memory of his beloved fatherMorris Saba on the twenty-fourth anniversary of his passing (June 17, 1996).

May his memory be eternal. In loving memory of Mary, Mary Lynn, Najeeby,Thomas, Bahria, Solomon and Habib. May their memory be eternal.

Majed and Hyam Sayegh offer a 7 day Trisagion for Issa John Khalaf.May his memory be eternal. In loving memory of Salim and Kazna Khalaf,

Odeh Sayegh, Moses, Mary, Ralph and Mike Salem. May their memories be eternal. For the good health and salvation of Majed, Hyam Odeh, Issa, Hope and the entire

Sayegh family and Christopher and Emily Salem. God grant them many years.

Najla S. Saigh offers Holy Bread for her health and for the health ofButhaina, Khalil, Jennifer, Rumsey, Hanna, Robert, Jennifer, John, Issam,

Joseph, Kristen, Samir, Grace, Jacob, Brooklyn, Sammy and Luke. In memory of our loving husband, father and grandfather Suleiman (11 years). Also in memory of

Raphael, Futha, Ibtihaj, Frieh, Hanna, Fadiya, Yusuf, Sharif, George, Kassab, Faisal, Basmeh, Raya, Basam, Farouk and Jalilah. May their memories be eternal.

Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church June 14, 2020

Message from THE OFFICE

Bulletin Deadline for 6/21/20 and 6/28/20

All liturgical offerings, announcements, etc for these Sundaysmust be submitted to office@stgeorgeaz.org BEFORE

Monday, June 15th.

You may submit names for the Great Entrancecommemoration list via the Prayer Request form

also before Monday, June 15th.

Please join St. George via Livestream at:Facebook.com/warriorsaintsYouTube.com/warriorsaints

Message from FATHER

Hello Ladies of St. George, have a safe and healthy June. All activities and projects are on hold at this time.

The Ladies are asking for help in forming a phone andaddress list for times like this so we can check in on people and make sure they’re okay. Please contact Val via email at wumpachic@gmail.com or call 602-354-1376.

Messages from THE LADIES

Fr. Chris is available by appointment. To schedule a time, please email office@stgeorgeaz.org with your specificrequest and include a contact phone number. You may also call 602-953-1921 and leave a message.

CONFESSION & COMMUNION Appointments