St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral October 26, 2014
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral 2300 WEST THIRD STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90057 Phone (213) 382-6269 Fax (213) 382-0175 [email protected] www.stnicholasla.com October 26, 2014 V. Rev. Fr. Michel Najim, Dean & Great Economos Assistant Pastors: Rev. Fr. George Ajalat, Rev. Fr. George Taweel, Rev. Fr. Paul Olson Archdeacon George Shishim. Deacons: Dn. John Germain, Dn. Eliya Ammari Acolytes: Daniel Nofal, Michael George Altar Boys: Bashar Ammari, Daniel Esoh, Christian Kastoun, Meena Ammari. Choir Director: Alex Nassief Chantors: Alberto Fayad, Elias Kuncar, Eva Najim, Helena Ditko Williams, Gergory Foley Council Chairman: Rose Samore Ushers: Mrs. Jameel Beebe, Richard Ayoob, Curtis Annett Bookstore: Isabel Elac Librarian: Robert Andrews Candles: Joseph Maalouf Church School Director: Badia Mamar Youth Director: Natasha Abu Ata Men’s Fellowship: George Hanna Ladies Society: Kh. Eva Najim 2300 WEST THIRD STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90057 Phone (213) 382-6269, Fax (213) 382-0175 Youtube: abounamn St. Nicholas Festival Web Site: lamedfest.org; Archdiocese Website: www.antiochian.org; Diocese Website: www.antiochianladiocese.org; www.theheritageballroom.com Office hours: 9am to 4:30 pm daily Spanish Service – 8:00am Sunday Orthros – 9:15am Sunday Divine Liturgy –10:30 am EOTHINON 9 TONE 3 3 اللحن 9 االيوثينا Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming & Sixth Sunday of Luke Commemoration of the Great Earthquake in Constantinople in 740; Venerable-martyr Joasaph of Dionysiou monastery on Athos RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE THREE Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad! For the Lord has done a mighty act with His own arm. He has trampled death by death, and became the first-born from the dead! He has delivered us from the depths of Hades granting the world the great mercy. طروبارية القيامة على اللحن الثالث ّ ,لتفرحِ السماويات ولتبتهجِ األرضيات وصار ,الموت بالموت ووطئ,الن الربَّ صن َع عزا ً بساعدِه َ َ العالم الرحمةَ العظمى ومنح,الجحيم جوف وأنقذنا من,بكر األموات ِ ِ َ َ APOLYTIKION FOR THE EARTHQUAKE IN TONE EIGHT O Christ our God who look on the earth, and makes it tremble, deliver us from the dreadful menace of earthquakes, and send down upon us your abundant mercy through the intercession of the Theotokos, for you are the only lover of mankind. طروبارية للزلزال على اللحن الثامن ، أيها المسي ُح إل ُهنا،ب تنظر إلى يا من َّ أن ِقذنا من َوعي ِد الزلزا ِل،ُاألرض فتج َعلها ترتعد ِ ُ ِ الرهي .البشر وحدَك َّ يا محب، بشفاع ِة والد ِة اإلله،راح َمك الغنّية ِ َوأر ِس ْل لنا َم ِ APOLYTIKION OF ST. DEMETRIOS THE MYRRH-STREAMING IN TONE THREE O Victorious DEMETRIOS, the world obtained you as a powerful defender against dangers and a conqueror of the pagans. As you encouraged Nestor to overcome the Pride of Lyaeus in the arena, so intercede with Christ God that He may grant us His great mercy. طروبارية القديس ديميتريوس على اللحن الثالث َّ نجدًا َعظي ًما في ال فَ َك َما أنك،البس الجهاد ديميتريوس َوقَا ِه ًرا لألمم يا،ِشدائد ِ إن المسكونةَ وجدت َ َك ُم َ َّ الرحيم س ْل أيها القديس إلى المسيحِ اإلل ِه َّ فتو، وفيالميدان ش َّجعت نسطور،حطمت تشامخ لهاوش ِ .الرحمةَ العُظمى َّ أن يهبَنَا TROPARION OF ST NICHOLAS IN TONE FOUR The verity of your actions revealed you to your flock a rule of faith, an icon of` mildness, and teacher of abstinence, O Father Bishop Nicholas; wherefore by humility you have achieved exaltation and by poverty richness. Intercede with Christ our God to save our souls. طروبارية القديس نيقوالوس على اللحن الرابع ً وصكورة ً للوداعكة ومعلمكا،يمكان، قانونكا ً ل،لقد أظهرتكك أفعكا ُل الحكر لرعيتكك األب أيهكا،ليمسكاك ُ ِ َ فلكذلك أحكر،رئيس الكهن ِة نيقكوالوس ُ ِ فتشكفع إلكى المسكيح،ت بالتواضكعِ الرفعكةَ وبالمسككن ِة الغنكى .خيص نفو ِسنا اإلله في ِ KONTAKION FOR ORDINARY SUNDAYS IN TONE TWO O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, and their constant intercessor before the Creator, despise not the petitions of us sinners who are imploring you; in your goodness come to our help who in faith cry to you: hasten, O Theotokos, to intercede for us, and hurry to pray for us، for you have always protected those who honor you. قنداق السيدة على اللحن الثاني ال تعرضي عن أصوات, المتوسطة لدى الخالر غير المردودة,يا شفيعة المسيحيين غير المخذولة بادري إلى: بل تداركينا بالمعونة بما أنك صالحة نحن الصارخين إليك بإيمان,طلباتنا نحن الخطأة . يا والدة اإلله المتشفعة دائما ً في مكرميك,الشفاعة وأسرعي في الطلبة THE EPISTLE The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. O God, hear my prayer. The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy. (2:1-10) Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore, I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory. الرسالة . استمع يا رب صوتي،يفرح الصدير بالرب .القديس بولس الرسول الثانية إلى تيموثاوس فص ٌل من رسال ِة ِ ثكور كثيكر س ِكمعتَهُ ِم ِنّكي ِب ُح َ ُك ْن قَ ِويّا ِبال ِنّع َم ِة التي في ال َمسكيحِ َيسكو،يا ولدي تيموثاوس َ س ِكلّ ْم مكا َ و،، ِ ُّ ِمنَ ال ْ ًشهو ِد ودي َعةً إلى أُناس أُمنا َء يكونونَ أهي ي شار ْك في احتِما ِل ِ َ ألن يُ َع ِلّموا غ ّ اآلالم َك ُجن ِد ِ .َير ُهم ْ َمور الدُّنيا إذا أراد ال، ُ صكار َ صا ِلـح ِلل َمسيحِ يَسو ِ ُأن ي َ ي ال يَشغَ ُل نَف ِ وال ُم.ُي قائِكدَه ِ ُ سهُ بأ ُّ فال ُجن ِد.، َ رض ّ ْ أن يككونَ َّأو َل َم ْ جكب كن .كب األُصكو ِل صكر إالَّ إذا ُ والكزار ُ َكب ي ُ َ الكذي يَتع، َ صكار َ س َ ح، َ ِ َّيَفو ُ بإِكلي ِل الن ، ،لكك َ ُوالكربُّ َيج َعل َ ُ إف َه ْم مكا أقولُكه.صتَهُ ِمنَ الغَلَّ ِة َّ َينا ُل ِح َّ َ واذ ُك ْكر َيسكو.هكم ُكك ِّل شكيء ِ َكك قكاد ًِرا علكى ف ْ ت وكككانَ ِمك ْ كام ِمك كارة ُ التككي أُع ِلنُهككا وأُقاسككي فككي ِ كين األمككوا َ كي ال ِبشك ِ كن َبك َ ال َمسككي َح الككذي قك َ و ِهك،َكن نَسك ِل داود ولكذ ِل َك أحت َ ِمك ُل ُكك َّل شكيء فكي.َيكر ُمقَيَّكد ُ ِغ ْ ول ِك.جر ِم كن ككي ُم سبـي ِلها َ ِ اآلالم حتى َح َملتُ القُيودَ ككال ُم َ .ِ ي ً صلوا ُهم أي َ َيص الذي في ال َمسيحِ يَسو ُ حتى يَح، َسبـي ِل ال ُمختارين ِ ثا على الخ ّ م َع ال َمج ِد األب ِد، THE GOSPEL The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39) At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech Thee, do not torment me.” For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.] Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these. So He gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him. اإلنجيل .القديس لوقا االنجيلي البشير والتلميذ الطاهر فص ٌل شريفٌ من بشار ِة ِ ولمكا نكزل إلكى البكر اسكتقبله. مقابل شاطئ الجليكل, إلى ناحية الجدريين، وصل يسو,في ذلك الزمان . بل بين القبور, وال يسكن في بيت, وكان ال يلبس ثيابا ً من مان طويل,رجل من المدينة فيه شياطين ابكن، ومكا لكي ولكك يكا يسكو: صكر وارتمكى علكى قدميكه وصكاح بكأعلى صكوته,،فل ّما رأى يسو العلي! أسألك أال تعذبني.و قال هذا الن يسكو ،أمكر الكروح الكنجس أن يخكرا مكن الرجكل .وكثيكرا مكا ّ يحطم كل رباط ويسوقه استحوذ الروح النجس عليه ,فكان يُثبط ُمكبّي بالسيسل والقيود .ولكنه كان الشيطان إلى البراري .فسأله يسو :،وما اسمك؟و أجاب :وجيشو ,الن كثيرا مكن الشكياطين ككانوا قكد دخلوا فيه .فتوسلوا إلى يسو ،أن يأمرهم بالذهاب إلى الهاوية .وكان هنكاك قطيكع كبيكر مكن الخنكا ير يرعى عند الجبل ,فطلبكوا إليكه أن يكأذن لهكم بالكدخول فكي الخنكا ير ,فكأذن لهكم .فخكرا الشكياطين مكن الرجل ودخلوا في الخنا ير ,فاندفع القطيع من المنحدر إلى البحيرة فغرق .فلما رأى الرعاة ما جرى, هربوا ونشروا الخبر في المدينة والقرى .فخرا الناس ليروا ما جكرى .وجكااوا إلكى يسكو ,،فوجكدوا الرجل الذي خرا منه الشياطين جالسا ً عند قدمي يسو ،البسا ً صحيح العقل ,فاستولى عليهم الخوف. وأخبرهم الشهود كيف شفاه يسو ,،فطلب إليه أهل ناحية الجدريين كلهم أن ينصرف عنهمِ ,ل َما نكالهم من الخوف الشديد .فركب القارب ورجع من هناك .أما الرجل الذي خرا منه الشياطين ,فالتمس مكن يسو ،أن يصحبه ,ولكن يسو ،صرفه ,قكال :وارجكع إلكى بيتكك وحكدّب بمكا صكنع الرجل ينادي في المدينة كلها بما صنع يسو، إليكك.و فمثكى إليه. TRISAGION In loving memory of Very Reverend Fr. Paul Romley. Memory eternal by his wife Patricia Romley, his Children David, Laila, Osama, Lynn, Mary, Fuad, Joseph, Trish, and his grandchildren Dane, Mailko, Griffin, Chloe, Brooke, Michael, Victoria, Keanan, Devon and Sidney. Memory eternal. OBLATION In loving memory of Patti Booterbaugh may God rest her soul. Memory eternal. Offered by Nassif and Randa Shammaa In loving memory of Evon Shahin 4 years. Offered by her loving family. May her memory be eternal. In loving memory of our beloved father Elias Nageeb Seikaly (7 years), offered by his wife Odette, and children Violette, Nadia, Claudia, Nageeb, Tony, and Randa, his grandchildren Marissa and Toufic-Timothy, Son-in-law Sulieman T. Kassisieh. You will always remain in our hearts, and may Your Memory Be Eternal. In loving memory of husband Joseph Barhoum, Offered by his wife Mary Barahoum and his children Elias, Fadi, Lina. In loving memory of Toufic Haddad, Hanne Hamwi Salma, and Eliyah. Offered by his son Dr. Issac Haddad, Lina Haddad, and their children Giselle and Sophie Haddad. May their memory be eternal. In loving memory of Toufic Zayad, Abdalah Zayad, Nazeera Zayad, Elias Zayad, Mouna Zayad, Ibrahim Dallol, and Elias Karout. Offered Mary Barahoum and his children Elias, Fadi, Lina. In loving memory of Nadine Skaff, from her daughters Sharon Skaff, Jenipher Bach, son-in-law Steve and grandchildren Stephanie, Lisa, Davin, Brian and Keegan- May her memory be eternal. In loving memory of my father Samuel R. Simon (54 years). Offered by his daughter Marie, grandchildren Marianne, Matthew and Mark. May his memory be eternal. We pray that Rick Rafeedie has many wonderful and fruitful years ahead of him. May God watch over Rick, during this very difficult period, and may he be given back his health, so he can live this wonderful life, with his beautiful family and friends. May God grant him many more years. With all our love and support, the Nofal Family Holy Bread & Wheat offered by: the Romley Family, the Shammaa Family, Marie Simon, and the Seikaly & Kassisieh Families. Coffee Hour: Sponsored be the Romley Family in memory of Very Reverend Fr. Paul Romley of thrice blessed memory. Continuation of the 52 week series, (Week 40) Following the five letters and talks in church “What does this message from God require from me, His loyal and obedient servant?” What must I change in my life to be able to follow this teaching in both word and in deed?” (Week 40) Deuteronomy 14:23 … “And you shall eat before the Lord your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always. There is still dates available to sponsor a coffee hour for the 2014 and 2015 calendar. If you would like to Sponsor a Coffee Hour please contact Rose Samore at (818) 378-2055. ***For announcements, Oblations and Trisagions for the Bulletin, the DEADLINE is Wednesday at NOON! Please send your emails to Jeanette at: [email protected] PASADENA / WEST COVINA BIBLE STUDY The Bible study lead by Fr. Michel assisted by Deacon John & Elen Saleh will resume on November 7th, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the home of Dr. Fahed & Dina Bitar 205 South Mountain Trail Sierra Madre, California 91024 Please contact Dina for more details: (646) 479-5500. BURBANK/ GLENDALE BIBLE STUDY The Bible study lead by Fr. George Taweel will be on October 30th at 7:30 pm at the home of Abdullah & Fadwah Matar, 1320 Idlewood Road, Glendale, CA 912012. Please contact Abdullah for more details: , (818) 434-0500 GRANDA HILLS BIBLE STUDY The Bible study lead by Fr. George Taweel will be on November 5th at 7:00 pm at the home of Michael & Marina Fasheh, 11051 Viking Ave., Northridge, CA 91326. Please contact Marina for more details: (818) 693-7824 [email protected], ARABIC BIBLE STUDY By Elen Saleh through the website of St Nicholas Cathedral: www.stnicholasla.com SANTA CLARITA GREAT VESPERS/ BIBLE STUDY Please join us for great vespers in Santa Clarita every Saturday at 5:30 P.M. Bible study will follow vespers. at 28200 Bouquet Canyon Road, Suite A, Santa Clarita, 91350. Please Email Mark Nassief at [email protected] to R.S.V.P. and for further information. House Blessing To arrange a visitation or House Blessing from one of our Clergy, please call the Cathedral Office: (213) 382-6269 Or E-mail: [email protected] DONATED BY: ST. NICHOLAS RESEARCH LIBRARY Go Forth • • • October 26th, 2014 Volume 25 Number 43 THE DIVINE LITURGY OF OUR HOLY FATHER JOHN CHRYSOSTOM The first antiphon, taken from Ps 103 follows: Bless the Lord, O my soul! Bless art Thou, O Lord! Bless the Lord, O my soul! And all that is within me, bless His holy name: Bless the Lord, O my soul! And forget not all His benefits! Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases! Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy! The Lord is compassionate and merciful, long suffering and of great goodness! Bless the Lord, O my soul! Bless art Thou, O Lord! The term antiphon points to the fact that the verses of the psalm are intended to be sung alternately by two choirs, or even two singers. The antiphon “Bless the Lord, O My soul” is sung on Sundays, on lesser feasts, as well as the after-feasts of the major feasts. One major feasts and weekdays, the antiphons are taken from other psalms which express the theme of the day. “Again and again in peace let us pray to the Lord.” The deacon’s repeated exhortation emphasizes the continuity of prayer and introduces the second antiphon prayer, which the priest reads: O Lord our God, Thy power is beyond compare. Thy glory cannot be understood. Thy mercy cannot be measured. Thy love for man cannot be expressed. Look down on us and on this holy house with pity, O Master, and impart the riches of Thy mercy and Thy compassion to us and those who pray with us. --- For thine is the majesty, and thine are the kingdom and the power of glory: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. The choir sings “Amen” to conclude the doxology and then sings the second antiphon. On Sunday, it consists of verse from Ps 146: Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God whole I have being, The Lord will reign forever; Thy God, O Zion, to all generations. A doxology to the Holy Trinity and the Hymn “Only- begotten Son” conclude the second antiphon. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen Only- begotten Son and immortal Word of God who for our salvation willed to be incarnate of the holy Theotokos and ever- virgin Mary who without change became man and was crucified who is one of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the father and the Holy Spirit: O Christ our God, trampling down death by death, save us! This hymn, which expresses the Church’s faith in the divinity and humanity of Christ, was introduced by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. From Fe.ast of Faith. Archbishop Paul of Finland . Translated by Esther Williams. St Vladimir' s Seminary Press, Crestwood, NY OCTOBE R 27 - OU R HOLY FATHER NESTOR THE CHRONICLER He arrived at the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev at the age of seventeen, while St Theodosius was still abbot. He •wrote the first history of the Russian people, into which he interwove the history of Russian asceticism. He was distinguished by a rare humility and meekness. In his glorious literary works, he often refers to himself as unworthy, vulgar, ignorant and filled with every sin. But God, who knows the heart of man, glorified this wonderful man who was so pleasing to Him. When Nestor entered into rest, on October 27th, 1114, his relics performed many miracles. OCTOBE R 29 – SAINT ANASTASIA OF ROME If it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven, then it should have been virtually impossible for the beautiful and glamorous Anastasia to enter the service of Christ. The attributes that make for living a life of ease in the grand style are obstacles to be surmounted if one prefers to lead a life of hard work in a simple manner for the glory of God. To her everlasting credit, Anastasia, who was born with every advantage, willingly surrendered the flower strewn path of her noble birth to walk down the perilously rock-strewn path of Christianity. The yawning gap between paganism and Christianity was bridged over by one small step of St. Anastasia after she had taken Jesus Christ into her life. Her birthright, bearing, and beauty indicated that she was to lead a life of royal ease and to be admired at a royal court. Her soul dictated otherwise, much to her great joy and the consternation of her friends who in the end turned out to be no friends at all. Hers was a short but sweet reversal of the proverbial rags to riches story. St. Anastasia gave up not a life of misery but a life of luxury for the sake of Jesus Christ. Anastasia was born into one of Rome's most celebrated families in the third century. Reared in the comfortable circumstances of nobility, knowing nothing of poverty or deprivation, she was endowed with a rare beauty of face and form which became the envy of many women of her station. At a time when most young women take full advantage of their position and charm, she made a dramatic turn to Christ with the full awareness that her commitment would cost her more than the material wealth she abandoned. She was scarcely nineteen years old when the spirit of Christianity flourished within her and revealed a beauty of soul which exceeded her beauty of face. It is ironic that her breath taking physical beauty would prove to be her undoing, for she died an early death primarily because of envious females. Anastasia's new Christian faith was all that mattered to her, and she sought the advice of her Christian friends as to how she could best serve the Lord. Fearing for her safety because she had offended the ruling class that frowned on Christianity, they suggested that she leave the area. Anastasia had no desire to leave the country of her birth. Thus, as an alternative she chose the life of an ascetic within the eremitic confines not too far removed from Rome. She directed her educated and highly trained mind to the cause of Christ. Her reputation for piety and sacrifice was such that soon others were disowning their social order to follow her example. This made her all the more unpopular in the higher Roman circles, particularly among the pagan women who not only envied her beauty, but came to hate her for her successful transition. Charges of treason were brought against Anastasia, and she was summoned before the provincial governor, Probios. Marveling at her beauty, he was nevertheless annoyed by her refusal to embrace the pagan gods. She remained steadfast in her allegiance to Christ, all the while knowing the governor's annoyance would soon turn to vengeful wrath, which it indeed did. Because of her great beauty, however, he decided to let his decadent court have some sport, and Anastasia was forced to parade naked before a jeering audience that included the palace guard. Soon tiring of this, the governor turned her over to the brutes who specialized in tormenting victims of the state's wrath. She was ultimately beheaded on 29 October 258 and her remains were left along the roadside near Rome. Anastasia's body lay there for weeks in a state of preservation that was such that no insect or bird sought to prey on her flesh. Finally, a group of Roman Christians snatched the once beautiful Anastasia and gave her a Christian burial. DONATED BY: ST. NICHOLAS RESEARCH LIBRARY Strive to intensify your faith, and during the Divine Liturgy be undistracted and attached to the celebration of the service so that you might be granted to behold the majesties of God. St. George the New Confessor of Drama A SPIRITUAL CALL “IF YOU TRULY FEEL HOPE, YOU WILL BE DELIVERED FROM PAIN AND YOUR SOUL WILL BE FILLED WITH LOVE FOR THE PEOPLE” (St. John of Thebes) Let us ask God to open the eyes of our hearts so that we may see matters as they truly are, and long for the forth-coming spiritual world. “Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling,” (Hebrews 3:1). Let us be concerned with the gifts that are given to us, which no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human being has imagined, and which God has proclaimed to us, with His Holy Spirit. “How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation” (Hebrews 2:3). God has given us to enjoy the heavenly blessings from now. So it is not suitable for us to look upon earthly matters or to be concerned with the ephemeral, temporal matters and submit to them. If you truly feel hope, would the son grieve for his father’s departure, or his friend’s departure? Would you grieve the loss of wealth, position, or job? If you truly feel hope, would you be annoyed with insults at work of with family difficulties? If you truly feel hope, would you fear pain, whether from illness or other reasons? Would you say with St. Paul the Apostle, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us..” (Romans 8:18). “Whoever looks at himself and meditates on his hope in Christ, is filled with joy for his annihilation from this world. But, because we are dead to the soul’s real life, and the revival with the body, we fear the one who annihilates us from this life (death); and then we do not feel our inner person. The reason that we do not know ourselves is because we have defined our life with the earthly matters.” (St. John of Thebes). ELEN SALEH General Announcements!!! October is Youth Month! October 26, 2014 English epistle: Nadeen Nima Arabic epistle: Carol Alzeiton Sermon: Nicholas Matar For more information or to enroll your children age 13-19 in Teen Soyo please contact Natasha Abu Ata at [email protected] or 818-731-9502 ST. NICHOLAS KIDS’ CLUB THANKSGIVING PROGRAM Once again this year the be St. Nicholas Kids’ Club will be distributing food baskets to the needy in our surrounding community for Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 22, 2014. We are hoping to prepare 400 food baskets as our demand increases each year. THE COST OF EACH BASKET IS $30 AND IT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: Chicken, Tortillas, Rice, Salsa, Beans, Chili, and Soda Because of this need we are asking each family and individual to participate in this ministry by donating the cost of at least of two (2) baskets. If you can give more it would be greatly appreciated. We give thanks to God for all of the support and generosity that you have shown by sharing in this ministry of love over the past 22 years. Please see Ed or Georgette Malouf in the Hall after Liturgy or call us at 818-563-2838. You may also mail your check to 1021 N. Orchard Drive, Burbank, CA 91506. Please make checks payable to St. Nicholas Cathedral and write Kids’ Club in the memo line. This event will start on the Cathedral grounds at 7:30 AM and will conclude by 11:00 AM. We ask that join us and bring your children so they can witness this ministry. We also ask that you join us the night before to help assemble the food baskets from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Cathedral. May God Bless You For Your Support Of This Ministry SAVE THE DATE Sunday, December 7, 2014 1:00 PM after Liturgy At St Nicholas Heritage Ballroom More details to follow. Event Chairperson, 818-631-2625 or [email protected]. BOOK STORE FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE Come see the new items I just brought from Russia. NEED A SPECIAL GIFT - BAPTISM, WEDDING, BIRTHDAY - WE CAN HELP! Want to learn more about our Church, come see us at the Bookstore. We have some terrific books on Orthodoxy. We have some great gift ideas and gift certificates! Please see us in the Bookstore or for questions, please contact Isabel Elac at (818)956-3756 Need a special gift? The Ladies Society See’s Candy Fundraiser has the perfect solution for you. Make someone’s heart happy with a fabulous gift certificate or box of candy. Diane Brooks and her committee sell the famous See’s Candy every Sunday during coffee hour. Parking Notice The Photo Lot is still available for free until 2:00p.m. St. Vincent Lot will still available prepaid for $4.00 and $5.00 at gate. For prepaid tickets please contact Jim Samore at (323) 646-3717 or e-mail at [email protected] Ministry to the Newcomers There is an immediate need to establish a Newcomers’ Ministry to help them settle in Los Angeles, and make them members of Saint Nicholas Cathedral, and successful residents, and adapt to American life. The scope of this ministry includes, but not restricted to the following: Welcoming them to the Cathedral Taking Care of their spiritual needs. Providing a ride to Church, Bank, Doctors, DMV etc. Helping them open a bank account, obtain a debit or credit card, buy a cell phone, and find adult school to learn English and computer basic skills. Guide them to take vocational courses. Helping them to receive their CA driver license. Helping professionals to get equivalence for their degrees such as Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses & Engineers etc. There are many services that this ministry may offer on case basis, however this list provides the meat of what our ministry does. Any member of our church, or anyone willing to help and guide in any way of the fields above or Anyone who knows about a new Christian family arriving to the Los Angeles area, is kindly requested to contact Fr. Michel Najim at (213) 382-6269 Ext: 306 [email protected] or Dr. Abdalah Matar (818) 434-0500 [email protected], or any member of the Steering Committee. Mr. Gabriel Matta (818) 203-1494, Dr. Haitham Matar (818)502-2544, Mr. Fayez Nima (818) 236-2651, Mr. Hanin Kastoun (818) 730-4843 Kh. Eva Najim (626) 966-1314 With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Joseph Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America We embark on the annual Pilgrimage to St. Paisius Monastery November 8-10, 2014 † Saturday, November 8, 2014 – DEPARTURE LOCATION CHANGE!!!! 6:00AM – Departure from St. Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral – 1621 W. Garvey Ave., Alhambra, 91803 6:45AM – OC group pick up at St. Andrew’s – 4700 Canyon Crest Dr., Riverside, 92507 Phoenix lunch stop – Lunch is included 4:00PM - Arrival at St. Paisius Serbian Orthodox Monastery, Safford, AZ Sunday, November 9, 2014 Divine Liturgy and breakfast Topic Presentations by Abbess Mihaila and Fr. Dorotheus Explore the monastery, visit the bookstore, confession Vespers, light meal, presentation follow-up, group Q&A time Monday, November 10, 2014 – Veteran’s Day Holiday Final morning visit to monastery and hit the road home! (Tuesday, November 11th is a legal holiday) 3-day Round Trip Bus Fare: Adults $130.00 - Children 15 and under $65.00 Fare includes all transfers, Saturday lunch, snacks and drinks. Luxury air-conditioned bus with restroom Seats are limited Non-refundable bus fare must be paid in advance In the event of cancellation, your fare will be considered a donation to the monastery MAKE BUS FARE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: James Gabrie, 5228 Hartwick Street, Los Angeles, CA 90041 Springhill Suites Marriott 928-428-6900 Special Group Rates: King and Double Suites $95 Use this link to book directly: Book your group rate: Pilgrimage Monastery Group >> OR call hotel directly to reserve your own room using the key code “MONASTERY TRIP” ROOMS ARE BLOCKED WITH SPECIAL RATES GOOD ONLY UNTIL October 18th, 2014! For additional general info call Jimmy at (213) 819-2030 OR email Jasminka [email protected] St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral Think of us for your next event! Weddings, Baptisms, Birthdays, Anniversaries and All Other Occasions. The Perfect Venue for any event. Please call us at (213) 382-6269 Ext 306 www.theheritageballroom.com Make memories for a lifetime!
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