Voice of the Church All Saints Greek Orthodox Church 601 W. McMurray Road J Canonsburg, PA 15317-2437 Office: (724) 745-5205 F FAX: (724) 746-0999 F Hall: (724) 745-2249 Volume 26 Number 26 Parish Web Site www.allsaintscbg.org Fr. George L. Livanos, Protopresbyter frgeorge@allsaintscbg.org Office Email Address office@allsaintscbg.org Office Hours: Monday -Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our mission is to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through our words and actions according to the Holy Traditions and sacred teachings of our Orthodox Christian faith. A continuously happy life produces extremely unhappy consequences. In nature we see that there are not always pleasant springs and fruitful summers, and sometimes autumn is rainy and winter cold and snowy, and there is flooding and wind and storms, and moreover the crops fail and there are famine, troubles, sicknesses and many other misfortunes. All of this is beneficial so that man might learn through prudence, patience and humility. For the most part, in times of plenty he forgets himself, but in times of various sorrows he becomes more attentive to his salvation. St. Ambrose of Optina Living without Hypocrisy: Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Elders of Optina SCRIPTURE READINGS Orthros/Matins Gospel Luke 24:1-12 Priesthood. pg 63 in the Orthros Book Divine Liturgy Epistle Romans 6:18-23 page 69 in Liturgy Book Divine Liturgy Gospel Matthew 8:5-13 page 70 in Liturgy Book Sunday ~ June 28, 2015 (SUMMER HOURS) -- Today we commemorate the Relics of Cyrus and John the Unmercenaries and St. Pappias the Martyr Tone 3 Eothinon 4 Today is Father George s 28 th Anniversary in the Holy PRAYER CORNER: Your prayers are requested for God s protection, and the renewed health and healing of Fr. Rastko, Fr. Paisius McGrath, Esther Georgopoulos, Maria Livanos, Harry Papouras, Bessie Johns, Georgia Diniaco, George Kontos, Mary Kontos, Luke Blanock, Peter Nikas, Peter Alexas, Eleanor Elizabeth Gray, Jim Boulis, our Parish Shut-ins, the Armed Forces, those in Prison, who are ill, suffering and in need, those serving the Lord from afar, the leaders of our Church and country, and all of those whom each of you call to mind. We also ask you to include in prayer our Orthodox missionaries, mission
volunteers and mission ministries worldwide. SERVICES AND EVENTS Welcome visitors and friends. We remind everyone that the Blessed Bread offered at the end of the Divine Liturgy may be received by all. Holy Communion is a Sacrament, however, and is only offered to Baptized/Chrismated Orthodox Christians in good standing. Monday - Holy Apostles Vigil (Vespers, Orthros and Divine Liturgy) 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. COFFEE HOUR: Today s bagels are provided by our Parish Council. Please make a free will offering for these refreshments. COFFEE HOUR SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: There are a number of coffee hour sponsorship spots available throughout the summer and fall. If you are interested in sponsoring a Sunday on behalf of your (Church) organization, your family, or in celebration of a birthday or special event, please contact the Parish Office and I will relay your request to Tracy Hnaras and Gladys Eleamos, the committee chairpersons. This week s Feed the Hungry Outreach, in partnership with FOCUS Pittsburgh, was donated by Heidi Surunis in loving memory of her parents James E. Hadsell and Gloria P. Fuller May their memory be eternal. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Throughout the summer months, Father George will be offering ways for us all to enhance our knowledge of the Orthodox faith and culture through a video ministry. Watch for short edifying clips displayed on the hall screen. Today s Presentation will be: Philotimo (The Greek Secret) Arianna Huffington, George Stephanopoulos, Bob Costas and Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Demetrios are among the nationally-known Greek-Americans who appear in a video titled The Greek Secret produced by the Washington Oxi Day Foundation. The video suggests that the secret to extraordinary Hellenic excellence personal and as people may spring from the uniquely Greek word philotimo. The video features interviews with 29 leading Hellenes who each share their definition of a concept that only the Greek language has a word to describe: philotimo. Those interviewed defined philotimo as not only the love of honor but also as finding pleasure in sacrificing for: the good of others; doing the right thing; improving themselves and their families; and seeking to achieve respect and love from others. While it has not been released to the public until now, we gave a small number of Foundation supporters a sneak peek at this video over the weekend. It has already received over 10,000 views. Our prediction that this video can be transformational for our community and may help the Greek brand may be coming true, said Oxi Day Foundation Founder and President Andrew Manatos. The Foundation and many of those interviewed believe that philotimo may, in great part, explain the Greeks spectacular achievements throughout history, as well as their close family and community relationships. The video highlights such Hellenic achievements as: the miraculous leap forward that ancient Greeks brought to humankind s standard of living and freedom; Greece being identified by America, Great Britain and Russia as the only other country essential to Hitler s defeat; the Greeks unsurpassed response to the Holocaust; and Hellenes alone in America s 20th century rising from universal, uneducated poverty to ranking among the top in education and income. (Taken from: Greek USA Reporter)
- BYZANTINE MUSIC CLASSES: Archon Peter Papadakos is teachings Byzantine Music classes at Holy Cross Church every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. for any and all interested students. Teachers assistants are available to help with break out sessions. It has been a very inspiring effort; all are encouraged to attend. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE: Elaina Karafilis is offering her services as a babysitter this summer. If you are in need of child care, or know of someone who is seeking child care services, please call 412-257-8491.
Το χέρι του παπά Αγίου Νικολάου ΒελιμίροβιτςΟ ιερέας σας μπορεί να είναι μόλις 25 χρονών. Μα η ιεροσύνη του είναι από καταβολής κόσμου. Όταν, λοιπόν, του ασπάζεστε το χέρι, προσκυνάτε την ιεροσύνη του, που φθάνει διαδοχικά από τον Χριστόν και τους Αποστόλους μέχρι τον ιερέα σας. Όταν φιλάτε το χέρι του παπά σας, φιλάτε ολόκληρη την αλυσίδα των οσίων και αγίων ιερέων και ιεραρχών, από τους Αποστόλους μέχρι σήμερα. Ασπάζεστε και προσκυνάτε τον Άγιο Ιγνάτιο τον Θεοφόρο, τον άγιον Νικόλαο, τον άγιον Βασίλειο, τον άγιον Σάββα και όλους τους «επίγειους αγγέλους και ουρανίους ανθρώπους», που όταν ήταν στη γη κοσμούσαν την Εκκλησία και τώρα στολίζουν τον ουρανό. Είναι φίλημα άγιον, όπως γράφει στους Κορινθίους ο Απόστολος Παύλος. Να ασπάζεστε λοιπόν το χέρι του ιερέα που σας ευλογεί. Είναι ευλογημένο από τον Θεό. Με την χάρη της ιεροσύνης. Με την χάρη του Αγίου Πνεύματος. Να το φιλάτε το χέρι του ιερέα σας. Όσο νέος και αν είναι. Και να τον ακούτε. Επίσκοπος Αχρίδας Νικόλαος