ST. THOMAS OF MOUNT MALEON • Tuesday, July 7
He was a renowned general, known for his great size and courage, his many victories against
barbarian enemies, and his considerable wealth. But, forsaking wealth and reputation to follow
Christ, he retired to the desert to live in asceticism. The Prophet Elias appeared to him and,
accompanied by a pillar of fire, led him to Mount Maleon, near the Holy Mountain. There he lived in
solitude, giving his days and nights to prayer. Like so many who seek to hide their holiness from the
..world, he was discovered, and people began to come to him
for healing of their ailments and those of their loved ones.
FRONT DOOR GREETER
The saint healed countless ailments, drove out demons, cured
Mystery Person #1
the blind, and made water to pour forth from barren earth. In
EPISTLE READER
prayer he appeared as a pillar of fire. He reposed in peace in
th
Mystery Person #2
the 10 century, and his relics continued to be a powerful
source of healing.
COLLECTORS
Mystery Persons
#3, #4, #5, and #6
ST. IGNATIUS of ANTIOCH
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
NO Coffee Hour today
5515 East Redmont Circle, Mesa, Arizona 85215-0806
PASTOR
Very Rev. Fr. James Coles [email protected]
DEACON
Rev. Dn. Christopher Purdef [email protected]
PHONE
WEBSITE
CALENDAR
MAP
SERVICES
(480) 892-6224
www.saintig.org
www.saintig.org/calendar
tinyurl.com/saintig
Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Orthros 7:55 a.m.
Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.
PARISH COUNCIL
Chair Mike Naddour [email protected]
Vice Chair Elias Mousa [email protected]
Treasurer Clay Workman [email protected]
Secretary Margaret Putman [email protected]
Members at Large
Maria Kreta-Dillon [email protected]
Bob Foster [email protected]
Dn. Christopher Purdef [email protected]
CHOIR DIRECTOR Clay Workman
SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR Holly Benza
YOUTH DIRECTOR Maria Kreta-Dillon
HEAD USHER John Benza
BULLETIN EDITOR Rowe Sergent [email protected]
GOD GRANT YOU MANY YEARS!
!
BIRTHDAYS
July 3
July 5
Danyelle Benza
Shirley Skocypec
July 6
July 7
July 8
July 10
July 10
July 12
July 12
July 14
July 18
July 18
July 19
July 20
July 21
July 21
July 25
July 28
Jeanette Clair
Kevin Wilkison
Zephan Gonzalez
Skylar Ritchie
Jill K. Benza
Tresa Stapleton
Christian Gonzales
Martha Panella
Bob Foster
Cora Lyall
Brendan Phillips
Holly Benza
Madeline Silberschlag
John Foster
Zachary Decker
Fadi Gebara
Benjamin Fowler
July!5!
July!6
July 11
July 18
July 20
July 29
July 31
Andrew!Hill!! !
ANNIVERSARIES
Elias & Lama Mousa
Mark & Kendra D’Ercole
Del & Maria Dillon
Ralph & Jeanette Clair
Michael & Patricia Malouf
ST. IGNATIUS of ANTIOCH
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
Mesa, Arizona
Tone 4 / Eothinon 5
July 5, 2015
VENERABLE ATHANASIUS OF ATHOS
FIFTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
Venerable Lampados of Irenoupolis;
Hieromartyr Cyprian of St. George Kelli on Athos; synaxis of the 23 martyrs of Lesvos;
uncovering of relics of Sergius the wonderworker of Radonezh
Troparion for the Resurrection
• in 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.
Troparion for St. Athanasius the Athonite
• in Tone 3
The Angels’ ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly
clay, thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestlings and didst boldly smite the
hordes of the demons with mortal wounds. Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee with abundant gifts
in return. Entreat Him that our souls find salvation, O most renowned Father Athanasius.
Troparion for St. Ignatius of Antioch
By choosing the Apostles’ way of life, you succeeded to their throne. Inspired by God you found
the way to divine contemplation through the practice of virtue. After teaching the word of truth
without error, you defended the Faith to the very shedding of your blood. O holy martyr among
bishops, Ignatius, entreat the Lord our God to save our souls.
Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays
• in Tone 2
O protection of Christians who cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most
constant: O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned, but be thou quick, O
good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed
thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, those who honor thee.
The Epistle
The saints shall boast in glory, and they shall rejoice upon their beds.
Sing unto the Lord a new song; His praise is in the church of the saints.
The Reading is from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians (5:22--6:2)
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have
crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the
Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provocation of one another, no envy of one another.
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit
of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so
fulfill the law of Christ.
The Gospel
The Reading is from the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew (8:28--9:1)
At that time, when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met Him,
coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they
cried out, “What have we to do to Thee, O Son of God? Art Thou come here to torment us
before the time?” Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them.
And the demons begged Him, “If Thou castest us out, send us away into the herd of
swine.” And He said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the swine; and behold,
the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The
herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to
the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him,
they begged Him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat He crossed over
and came to His own city.
Looking ahead. . .
Saturday, August 22nd
SAINT IGNATIUS
MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
PLANNING RETREAT
for the Saint Ignatius Parish Council
and all the Directors and Officers of
Antiochian Women, Men of Saint
Ignatius, SOYO, Church School,
Church School Teachers,
and Outreach.
1:3 0 pm
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PEACE IN CHRIST
There is nothing better than peace in Christ, for it brings victory over all the evil spirits on earth and
in the air. When peace dwells in a man’s heart it enables him to contemplate the grace of the Holy
Spirit from within. He who dwells in peace collects spiritual gifts as it were with a scoop, and he
sheds the light of knowledge on others. All our thoughts, all our desires, all our efforts, and all our
actions should make us say constantly with the Church: “O Lord, give us peace!” When a man lives
in peace, God reveals mysteries to him.
—St. Seraphim of Sarov (1754-1833)
THE LURKING DEMONS
Although there are a slew of demons and all the air is packed with them, they cannot do anything to
one who is protected by prayer and fasting. Fasting is universal temperance, prayer is universal
communication with God; the former defends from the outside, whereas the latter from within
directs a fiery weapon against the enemies. The demons can sense a faster and man of prayer from a
distance, and they run far away from him so as avoid a painful blow. Is it feasible to think that where
there is no fasting and prayer, there already is a demon? Yes, it is. The demons lodging in a person
do not always reveal their presence, but lurk there, stealthily teaching their host every evil and
turning him away from every good thing; so, this person is certain that he is doing everything on his
own, but meanwhile he is only fulfilling the will of his enemy. Just commence prayer and fasting
and the enemy will immediately depart—but will then wait on the side for an opportunity to
somehow return again. And he truly will return, as soon as prayer and fasting are abandoned.
—St. Theophan the Recluse (1815-1894)
LIKE A WILD ASS
The enemy will run like a wild ass from the person who has tasted the sweetness of prayer.
—Elder Cleopas of Romania (1912-1998)
2 :3 0 pm
3 :3 0 pm
4:30 pm
5 :00 pm
Prayer, Saint Ignatius Vision
and Planning
Ministry small group break out
for goals & calendar planning.
Large group church calendar
planning
Confession available and/or
break
Great Vespers
!ANNOUNCEMENTS
ENDING TODAY, July 5
rd
!63 ANNUAL PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE
Irvine Marriott Hotel (Irvine, CA)
TODAY, SUNDAY, July 5
NO Orthros
9:00 am !TYPIKA SERVICE
NO Coffee Hour
THURSDAY, July 9
9:30 am Church Cleaning
SATURDAY, June 11
4:30 pm Confession
5:00 pm Great Vespers
NEXT SUNDAY, June 12
!JOHN GILES, the MAYOR of MESA, will be visiting.
7:55 am Orthros
9:05 am Divine Liturgy
10:30 am !SUNSHINE COMMITTEE PRAYER FOR
THE SICK
10:30 am Coffee Hour
THURSDAY, July 16
9:30 am Church Cleaning
SUNDAY, July 19—SATURDAY, July 25
!TEEN WEEK at CAMP ST. NICHOLAS
Sierra Preparatory Academy begins THIS FALL in the East Valley!
Our very own Ed and Yulija Denny are opening a charter school for Junior
and Senior high students. Mary Beth Innes will be teaching there. If you
have questions about the school, please speak to them and go online
at www.sierraprepaz.org. You can also reach Ed by e-mail at
[email protected] for more information and to schedule a tour.
SAINT IGNATIUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Although there has never been much cause for alarm, it is wise that
we, as a community, raise our awareness for safety and security.
Parents, PLEASE accompany your children to the restroom so that
they are not left unattended.