SAINT JOHN OF DAMASCUS ORTHODOX CHURCH 16903 Espola Road, Poway, California Mailing Address: P.O. Box 28291, San Diego, CA 92198-0291 Website: stjohnofdamascus.org
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Father Alexander Federoff, Rector Deacon George Shumaik
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Church Office:
Church Hall: 858-485-8433
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT — Tone 5 St Mary of Egypt Commemorating: Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop in Persia, and those with him: Martyrs Abdechalas and Ananias— Presbyters, Usthazanes, Fusicus, Ascitrea, Azades the Eunuch, and many others (344); St Acacius, Bishop of Melitene (ca. 433); Ven Zosíma, Abbot of Solovétsky Monastery (1478); Uncovering of the Relics of Ven Alexander, Abbot of Svir (1641); Martyr Adrian of Corinth (251); St Agapitus, Pope of Rome (536) and, Repose of Ven Macarios of Corinth (1805).
SCRIPTURAL READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Genesis 27:1-42 Genesis 31:3-16 Genesis 43:26-32; 45:1-16 Genesis 46:1-7 Genesis 49:33-50:26 Hebrews 12:28-13:8 Philipians 4:4-9
Proverbs 19:16-25 Proverbs 21:3-21 Proverbs 21:23-22:4 Proverbs 23:15-24:5 Proverbs 31:8-31 John 11:1-45 John 12:1-18
THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF OUR PARISH TODAY: 9:00 am DIVINE LITURGY of St Basil followed by Church School and our Monthly Luncheon Candlestand: Gene Francello Greeter: Ed Klavzar Prosphora: Vickie Fderoff Reader: Nate Cooper Counters: Terry Miller and Bill Moision Luncheon – Griebling, Ivanuskina, Kapanadze, Kiria 6:00 pm LENTEN VESPERS at St George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4175 Poplar Street, San Diego TUESDAY: 6:00 pm PARISH COUNCIL Meeting at the Church WEDNESDAY: 6:00 pm PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY followed by a pot-luck supper
Today’s Epistle Readings: Hebrews 9:11-14 [Concerning Jesus as the Great High Priest.]
FRIDAY: 6:00 pm VESPERS followed by children’s confessions
(St Mary) Galatians 3:23-29
SATURDAY: 8:45 am Proskomedia
Today’s Gospel Readings: Mark 10:32-45 [Jesus’ third Prophecy of His Passion.] (St Mary) Luke 7:36-50
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS We are pleased to have visitors worship with us, and we pray that you will be blessed through your experience in our services. In the Orthodox Church, the reception of Holy Communion is reserved to those who are baptized and chrismated members of the Orthodox Church who have prepared themselves by fasting, prayer, participation in the divine services, and a timely Confession.
9:00 am DIVINE LITURGY
celebrating the Raising of Lazarus followed by a Pancake Breakfast 6:00 pm GREAT VESPERS -- blessing of palms & pussywillows followed by the Sacrament of Repentance NEXT SUNDAY: 9:00 am DIVINE LITURGY celebrating the
Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem followed by Church School and Coffee Hour Candlestand: Ed Lump Greeter: Lena Strateff Prosphora: Pat Swinehart Reader: Steve Drexler Counters: Mike Wesdell and Lena Strateff Coffee Hour – Klavzar Ed, Vera, Kimberly, John, Kowalik
SPECIAL OCCASIONS -- On behalf of the entire community we extend our prayers and best wishes to the following who will celebrate special events this week: BIRTHDAY Michael Drexler, st nd Thursday, April 21 ; Gini Garrison, Friday, April 22 ; and, Steve rd Brown, Saturday, April 23 . May God grant you all His blessings for MANY YEARS!
ORTHODOX FAITH CLASS – Is in recess until after Pentecost. Thanks for attending!
FLOWERS FOR PASCHA – We have ordered flowers and the cost is $695.09 and so far donations total $210 from 11 donors. Today and next Sunday are the last times you can donate before the flowers arrive.
PASCHA INVITATIONS -- If you enjoy Pascha so much, why not invite your friends, neighbors and relatives to “Come and See.” Printed invitations are available on the table in the Vestibule.
BUY PASCHA FOOD -- The AUXILIARY is taking orders for Pascha Bread, butter lambs, homemade beet horsehardish, and rolls. Place your order by next Sunday, April 24, 2016.
CHARITY -- The 2016 Diocese of the West Lenten Appeal which is the St Petersburg Children’s Hospice.
40 CANS FOR 40 DAYS – AN UPDATE we have collected a total of 188 pounds of cans/dry goods and Great Lent end this Friday. Many THANKS to everyone who contributed!
LENTEN ENDS -- Great Lent ends this coming Friday, April 22nd which complete the forty days This does not mean that we quit our lenten efforts which should continue through holy week and end on Pascha evening.
CONFESSIONS
-- PLEASE make every effort to go to Confession before Holy Week.
BUY SCRIP -- The best way to increase profit from selling Scrip is to have more individuals participate and to purchase Scrip on a regular basis. Beth Brown is the person who has the scrip. Last Sunday’s Attendance: 93 Adults
24 children
St Mary of Egypt April 17, 2016
