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ST.GEORGE’S DIVINE SERVICES
Sunday, May 12 Sunday of the First Ecumenical Council/Mother’s Day
Readings: Acts. 20:16-18 & 28-38; Jn. 17:1-13
9:10 A.M. Third Hour;
9:30 A.M. Divine Liturgy
Health and wellbeing on Andrew, Lyudmyla, Joe, Stanislava , Mykola (By Galyna Sibruk)
Supplications will be offered for+ Michael Sahayda, given by wife Mary.
12:00 noon Bishop Robert Moskal Golden Jubilee at parish of Holy Trinity (Carnegie)
Tuesday, May 14 St. Isidore, Martyr
Readings: Acts. 21:26-32; Jn. 16:2-13
9:00 A.M. Divine Liturgy
Repose of Stefan, Maria, Stefan, Joseph Lorinc (By Michael Lorinc)
Thursday, May 16 St. Theodore, Venerable
Readings: Acts. 1:1-12; Lk. 24:36-53
7:00 P.M. Holy Anointing of the Sick (Office of the Holy Oil)
Saturday, May 18 St. Patrick, Bishop-martyr of Prusa in Asia Minor
Readings: Acts. 2:1-11; Jn. 7:37-52 & 8:22
3:00 P. M. Mysteries of Christian Initiation
6:30 P.M. Vigil Divine Liturgy (McKees Rocks)
Sunday, May 19 Pentecost Sunday-Descent of the Holy Spirit
Readings: Acts. 2:1-11; Jn. 7:37-52 & 8:22
*First Reconciliation* 9:10 A.M. Third Hour;
9:30 A.M. Divine Liturgy
Health and salvation of Nancy Romah and Vicki & Michael Senko on their wedding anniversary.
Health and salvation of Andrew, Lyudmyla, Joe, Stanislava, Mykola (By Galyna Sibruk).
Supplications will be offered for+ Sandy Winghart, given by sister mary Siwecky Mary.
Following the Divine Liturgy we will have refreshments in the Church hall to celebrate the
First Reconciliation of our parish children.
Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Nicea I
At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said,
“Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son
may glorify you, since you have given him power over all
flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God,
and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”
The Divine Liturgy is the celebration of the Eucharist that is,
the consecrated Body and Blood of Our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. It is a time when we rejoice with the angels and
glorify God with the Angel hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy are You
of God . . .” It is the time when we gather with fellow
Christians in apostolic tradition and transcend the
limitations of this life and experience a foretaste of the
Kingdom of God through the Eucharist.
Centuries ago, 325A.D. to be exact, the First Ecumenical Council comprised of the Holy and
God-bearing Fathers gathered together as keepers of apostolic traditions in Nicea to set forth
the dogma (accepted and unchanging truth of the Church) of the Holy Trinity. In so doing, they
cast down the blasphemy of Arius, censured Macedonius, the enemy of the Holy Spirit, and
condemned Nestorius, Eutyches, Dioscorus, Sabellius, and Severus.
Why do we commemorate the Fathers of the First Council today? We are now three days after
the Feast of the Ascension and seven days before Pentecost. These Feasts prove the Divinity of
Christ. That is why today we have read from St John’s Gospel where Our Lord speaks of His
Father, He speaks as His Son, Whom the Father has sent, saying that He came out from the
Father and that all things that are the Father’s are also the Son’s. These Gospel words prove the
Divinity of the Son. It is these very words of Our Lord faithfully recorded in the Gospel that
inspired the Fathers of the First Universal Council.
Today, we call these events of the First Council to mind and pray that our lives may be
preserved blameless in faith and that we, following their divine doctrines and believing with
assurance, may worship, in One Godhead, the Father, Son, and All-holy Spirit, the Trinity one in
essence. Amen.
May 12, 2013
Sunday of the Holy Fathers of
The First Ecumenical Council
Our Holy father Epiphanius,
Bishop of Cyprus & Germanus
Festal Tone
Changeable Parts:
Pages 20-22
In the Booklet of Changeable Parts (Small
white book)
Our Parish Family wishes special blessings upon
all our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and
spiritual mothers on this Mothers’ Day. Grant
them, O Lord, many happy and blessed years:
Многая Літа!
Announcements: Today: Sunday of the Fathers
On this Sunday, following the Ascension of Our Lord, we commemorate the victory of the
true faith over its enemies. We also affirm the importance of the First Ecumenical Council, held
in Nicaea in 325 A.D. It was at this First Ecumenical Council that the Bishops gave us a written
summary of our Holy Faith. Today, we call this summary the “Creed”. As followers of Christ, let
us always love one another, so that in oneness of mind, we may continue to profess our faith
and say the “Creed” as a community of faithful.
Today: Parents Meeting
In preparation for the First Reconciliation Celebration, we will have a meeting of the parents
of this year’s class today, Sunday, May 12th, following the Divine Liturgy, in the Church hall. We
ask those parents to please be present for this meeting. Thank you.
This Sunday: GOLDEN JUBILEE/DINNER: Bishop Robert Moskal, born and raised in our
Carnegie parish and the first bishop of our Eparchy, will return to Holy Trinity Church, in
Carnegie, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood today, Sunday,
May 12. He will serve Divine Liturgy at noon followed by a Testimonial dinner at the Airport
Marriott in Coraopolis. The dinner will begin with a social at 2:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 3
p.m..Tickets are $35 per person and may be obtained by calling Holy Trinity Church at 412-279-
4652 or from other members of the Diocesan Resource Committee.
Next Sunday: Pentecost
Next Sunday, we will celebrate the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the
establishment of the Church through the preaching of the Apostles and the baptism of the
thousands, who on that day, believed in the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
This Feast is also seen as the culmination of the revelation of the Holy Trinity. As part of our
celebration, we will have the Kneeling Prayers and Festal Anointing-Mirovanya. Therefore at
the end of the Divine Liturgy, please come forward to receive this Festal Anointing, as we will
celebrate the birthday of the Holy Church.
Anyone who has been the victim of abuse by one of the clergy or religious serving in the
Eparchy of St. Josaphat, or by any employee of the Eparchy or any of its parishes, or by a
volunteer at any event sponsored by the eparchy or one of its parishes or organizations, is
invited to contact His Grace Bishop John (Bura) at (440) 888-1522; or the Victim
Assistance Coordinator, Marika Zaliszczuk, at (412) 215-5372.
Pyrohy
Our total income from last week’s sale was $280.00 Thanks to all our
dedicated women and men that come faithfully to be part of this parish activity.
Collection- May God bless you…
The total for Sunday of May 5, 2013 was $1529.00 (Collection: $828.00, Loose & other: $421.00, Pyrohy: $280.00)
Sincere thanks to all for your kindness and generosity to our Holy Church!
FATHER’S DAY
Please light a candle in honor/memory of the following
_________________________ Living Deceased
_________________________ Living Deceased
_________________________ Living Deceased
Given By:
_________________________
Please print each name and circle the correct notation. Red candles will be used for
the deceased, White for the Living. Donation for each candle is $3.00.
* DEADLINE TO ORDER THESE CANDLES: THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2013*