17th Sunday after Pentecost
St. Nicholas Bulletin - October 17, 2021
Christ is in our midst! Христос међу нама! Cristo esta entra nosotros!
Homily on the Second Sunday of Luke

from Metropolitan Sotirios of Pisidia
Our Lord Jesus Christ has revealed many wonderful truths, which until then were unknown. Many of these concern our relations with other people, either inside our homes or outside in society. Perhaps there is difficulty in remembering everything one has to observe in dealing with other people. For this reason, Jesus, as a wise Teacher, has today given us a Life Rule, named for its great value, “The Golden Rule.” What does this Rule say?

“And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise” (Luke 6:31). Words that are simple, easy, understandable, short and something everyone can remember.

In the Old Testament, we read: “What you yourself hate, do not do to anyone” (Tobit 4:15). There have been ancient philosophers who have taught the same thing: Do not do to another what you do not want done to you. It is the negative view of the subject. Jesus speaks of something higher and more precious; You do to others what you want them to do to you. For example, if you see a poor person who has no food and his children are hungry, think: If you were in their place, you would want someone to help you. So, do something to help them, so they do not die of hunger! Can you not give them some food? Move, act among those you know, and make a team effort to find a way to help the situation.

What often happens, though, is this: If this person in need is a relative or a friend, someone we love, then we are interested in helping in every way. For others, however, we are indifferent, because we do not feel any love towards them. We consider them strangers. This is what the Lord is correcting when He tells us: “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them” (verse 32). What is more, we also hear “love your enemies” (verse 35). The Lord wants us to love not only those unrelated to us and outside of our personal circle of family and friends, but also our enemies. This is the basic difference between the Christian and non-Christian. The non-Christian will not love his enemy; he will apply “an eye for an eye” if he does not do something worse, and “hate your enemy” (Matthew 5:38 and 43). But the Christian is called upon to apply Christ’s new command of love, which no one has ever imagined: To love the whole world without distinction as to whether he is a friend or an enemy; whether he loves or hates you. And not just a sentimental show of words, but actual works: “do good,” even to enemies!

Of course, being this way towards those who are troubled is not at all easy. This God-like model is given to us by Jesus: “He is kind to the unthankful and evil people.” If we imitate God in love, Jesus said, “your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High” (verse 35).

If we could, my brothers and sisters, imagine how the practical love for all people will raise us to such a high position. If we do that, we will certainly do our best to deserve this greatest honor, to become children of the Most High God! Is there anything higher? It is worth making every effort, and the method we use will be simple: Applying the Golden Rule. If there is an issue with another person and their actions, let us ask our conscience: If I was in their position, what would I want another person to do for me? The answer will soon come, and we have to do exactly what our conscience tells us. This depends of course, on our conscience being healthy, good, and enlightened by the Holy Spirit.

My beloved brothers and sisters, let us base our lives everyday on the Golden Rule of our Lord, to deserve to be recognized by God the Father as His children.
~Hymnography of the Day~
Commemorating Hieromartyr Hierotheus Bishop of Athens, Hieromartyr Evdemoz Catholicos of Georgia, Uncovering of the relics of St Gurias first Archbishop of Kazan and St Barsanuphius Bishop of Tver, Synaxis of the Hierarchs of Kazan, Martyrs Gaius, Faustus, Eusebius and Chaeremon of Alexandria, Martyr Peter of Capitolias, Martyr Domnina with her daughters of Syria, Martyr Callisthene and her father Audactus of Ephesus, St Stephen Stiljanovic of Serbia, St Jelena of Serbia, Right-believing Prince Vladimir Yaroslavich of Novgorod, Venerable Helladius and Onesimus of the Kiev Near Caves, Venerable Ammon the reluse of the Kiev Caves, Venerable Ammon, Venerable Paul the Simple of Egypt, Sts Jonah and Nectarius of Kazan
 

RESURRECTION TROPARION—TONE 8
You did descend from on High, O Merciful One, You did accept the three-day burial to free us from our sufferings. O Lord, our Life and Resurrection, glory to You!

HOLY FATHER NICHOLAS TROPARION—TONE 4
Truly you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. Hierarch Father Nicholas, entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

HIEROMARTYR HIEROTHEUS TROPARION—TONE 1
We the faithful all praise Hierótheus, the disciple of Paul, Hierarch of Athens, the world’s teacher and a preacher of the Faith, who revealed to us Christ’s Mysteries and poured forth streams of godly doctrine. His life was well-pleasing to God, who is greatly merciful.

HOLY MARTYR ST. STEFAN STILJANOVIC TROPARION—TONE 4
You have gained glory through your wisdom here on earth, giving wealth to the Lord, and He settled you with the dwellers of heaven. He preserved your body undecayed here on earth because you spent your righteous life in purity and virtue. Therefore, boldly intercede for us, that our souls may be saved.

RESURRECTIONAL KONTAKION—TONE 8
By rising from the tomb, You raised the dead and resurrected Adam. Eve exults in Your Resurrection, and the world celebrates Your rising from the dead, O Greatly Merciful One!

HYMN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD KONTAKION—TONE 6
Steadfast Protectress of Christians and constant Advocate before the Creator; despise not the cry of us sinners, but come speedily to help those who call on You in faith. Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for You always protect those who honor You!
~Scripture Readings of the Day~
READERS:
Matins: Nick Ressetar Epistle: Marko Rocknage
Matins Next Week: Lenny Tepsic Epistle Next Week: Matthew Hoover

EPISTLE: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1

DEACON:      Let us pay attention. 
PRIEST:        Peace be unto all!
READER:      And with your spirit!
DEACON:      Wisdom.
READER:      The Prokeimenon in the Eighth Tone: Pray and make your vows before the Lord, our God!
CHOIR: Pray and make your vows before the Lord, our God!
READER: v: In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel.
CHOIR: Pray and make your vows before the Lord, our God!
READER: Pray and make your vows...
CHOIR: ...before the Lord, our God!
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the second Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brethren, what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Therefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.” “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: Come, let us rejoice in the Lord! Let us make a joyful noise to God our Savior!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: Let us come before His face with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

АПОСТОЛ:  2 Коринћанима 6:16-7:1

Ђакон:          Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач:           I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон:           Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 8 Молите се и извршујте своје завјете Господу Богу нашему.
Хор: Молите се и извршујте своје завјете Господу Богу нашему.
Читач: Зна се у Јудеји за Бога, у Израиљу је велико име Његово.
Хор: Молите се и извршујте своје завјете Господу Богу нашему.
Читач: Молите се и извршујте своје завјете
Хор: Господу Богу нашему.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање је од друге посланице Светог апостола Павла до Коринћанима
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Браћо, И какво је слагање храма Божијег са идолима? Јер ви сте храм Бога живога, као што рече Бог: Уселићу се у њих, и живјећу у њима, и бићу им Бог, и они ће бити мој народ. Зато изиђите из њихове средине и одвојте се, говори Господ, и не дохватајте се нечистог, и ја ћу вас примити, и бићу вам отац и ви ћете бити моји синови и кћери, говори Господ Сведржитељ. Имајући, дакле, оваква обећања, о љубљени, очистимо себе од сваке нечистоте тијела и духа, творећи светињу у страху Божијему.
 
Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Ходите, запјевајмо Господу, покликнимо Богу Спаситељу нашем.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Изађимо пред лице Његово с хвалом, ускликнимо му у пјесмама.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
 
LITURGY GOSPEL:  
Luke 6: 31-36

The Lord said, Just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. “But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
 
ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:   
Лука 6: 31-36

Рекао је Господ, И како хоћете да вама чине људи, чините тако и ви њима. И ако љубите оне који вас љубе, каква вам је хвала? Јер и грјешници љубе оне који њих љубе. И ако чините добро онима који вама чине добра, каква вам је хвала? Јер и грјешници чине тако. И ако дајете у зајам онима од којих се надате да ћете добити, каква вам је хвала? Јер и грјешници грјешницима дају у зајам да добију опет онолико. Него љубите непријатеље своје, и чините добро, и дајите у зајам не надајући се ничему; и плата ће вам бити велика, и бићете синови Свевишњега, јер је он благ и према незахвалнима и злима. Будите, дакле, милостиви као и Отац ваш што је милостив. 
~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~
17th Sunday after Pentecost
October 17, 2021
II Corinthians 6:16-7:1
Luke 6: 31-36
8am Matins
9am Liturgy

Church School
to follow
SOTAYA Rehearsals

12:30pm Adult Folklore

Monday,
October 18, 2021
Ephesians 4: 25-32
Luke 6: 24-30

6:30pm Bible Study

Tuesday,
October 19, 2021
Ephesians 5: 20-26
Luke 6: 37-45

Wednesday,
October 20, 2021
Ephesians 5: 25-33
Luke 6:46-7:1

6:30pm Orthodoxy in Practice

Thursday,
October 21, 2021
Ephesians 5:33-6:9
Luke 7: 17-30

6:30pm Choir Rehearsal

Friday,
October 22, 2021
Ephesians 6: 18-24
Luke 7: 31-35

Saturday,
October 23, 2021
I Corinthians 15: 39-45
Luke 5: 27-32

5:00pm Vespers

18th Sunday after Pentecost
October 24, 2021
II Corinthians 11:31-12:9
Luke 7: 11-16
8am Matins
9am Liturgy

Church School
to follow
SOTAYA Rehearsals
"Anaphora"
"Kievan Liturgy No. 7"

Composer: Diletsky
Choir: Chamber Choir Kiev
Conductor: Nikolai Gobdych
MATINS GOSPEL:   
Sixth Resurrection Gospel: Luke 24: 36-53

At that time, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit.  And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?  Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet. But while they still did not believe for joy, and marveled, He said to them, “Have you any food here?”  So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb. And He took it and ate in their presence. Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are witnesses of these things.  Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.  Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven.  And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.
~Prayers for the Faithful~

In Our Prayers
Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protopresbyter Srboljub and Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Priest Ioan Comanescu, Protopresbyter Thomas Galloway, Protinica Mirjana Trbuhovic, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Metodija and his parents Fr. Dn. Milan and Mira Damljanovic, the child Danijela and her parents Mark and Jennifer Belo, Jelena Bowser and newborn Misha Aleksandar, Kristin Goodling and the newborn children Clara & Thea, Addy Andy, Dori Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Darlene & Larry Black, Carole Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Walter “Bud” Brown, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Donna Cook, Leann Cox, Joseph Derk, Art Dils, Draga Donato, Tommy and Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Nick & Terry Govelovich, Kata Gruich, Basil Havalchak, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Georgianne Herigan, Gene Himes, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Tijana Jaksic, Slobodan Jovicic, Spencer Klinge, Ljuban Kosovac, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Catherine Lewis, Jason Lewis, Dianne Martin, Rowan Martin, Bojana “Betty” Matovich, Jack McFall, Annabelle McLaughlin, Marija Miljkovic, Peter Mrgich, George Myers, Patty Navarro, Eva Orr, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Tracy Petrovich, Betty Rupich, Greg Selman, Steven Semic, Michael Schaffner, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, Tracey Stanovich, Karen Stefan, Tim Stefan, Michael Stepanovich, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Bogdan Vukovic, Steve Vulich, Paula Werner, Linda Wolf, Draga Worman, Mileva “Millie” Yezdimir, Demetrios & Eleni Ziogas, Miriam “Mim” Codan Ziolkowski
 
 
Those Who Need Special Care 
COUNTRY MEADOWS HERSHEY, Eva Stimac, COUNTRY MEADOWS MECHANICSBURG, Florence Ivanoff MASONIC HOME ELIZABETHTOWN: Ray Foltz; RS: Cedo Lukic; SPRING CREEK: Chuck Belic

Those to be Baptized
Sloane Ivey Semic, Emilia Renee Peterson, Alisa Elena Eve Moses, Blake Alex Bazdar, Barrett Scott, Divna & Danica Mitrovic, Nora Katherine Van Huysen, Sloane York, Logan Michael Livingston

Our College Students
Kaitlin Christ, Anastasija Gligorevic, Stefan Gligorevic, Cayden Healy, Sophia Mummert, Kobe Petrovich, Christina Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Kyranna Radanovic, Maxim Reznitchenko, Joshua Swartz, Madison Vorkapich 

Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones
Protopresbyter George Livanos, Protopresbyter Dragoljub Malich, Michael Cordas Jr, Joseph Jajich, Natalie Riley, William Trayer, Marie Sunajko, Sava Čugalj, Svetlana Bessalova, Samuel Radanovic, Camille Kormushoff, Anna Dankevich, Lois Salata, Milica Christ
~Flowers Offered~

KOLO SRPSKIH SESTARA Flowers in front of the Holy Theotokos are being offered today for the glorious celebration of the Kolo Sestara’s Krsna Slava, Pokrov Bogorodice (Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God), this past Thursday, October 14th. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!

~Vigils Offered~

DENNIS RUFF Offered in celebration of our son-in-law’s birthday (Oct 12). May you be blessed with many more! Ziveli! Mnogaja Ljeta! Love Nikki & Putz

DENNIS RUFF Offered in joyous celebration of his birthday (Oct 12). God’s blessings for Many More! Mnogaja Ljeta! Ziveli! Love Baba

YOVANKA HOOVER Offered in joyous celebration of our Yovanka, on her birthday today (Oct 17) and to thank her for all she does for all of us, you are God’s blessing to all of us. May God bless her with many more happy and healthy birthdays. We love you very much, Matthew, Babi and the whole family. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!

NICOLE PETROVICH Offered in celebration of her birthday (Oct 18).   May God grant her many years. Mnogaja Ljeta! With love from Mom, Dad, and family.

NICOLE & VACIONA PETROVICH Offered in celebration of their birthdays, Nicole (Oct 18) & Vaciona (Aug 25). Mnogaja Ljeta! May God grant them many years of good health and happiness. With love from Kum Pete and Kuma Arlene.

DARLENE BLACK Offered with love by the Barber & Geib Families for God’s Blessings during her recovery. We pray that He will bless her with good health. Our Love & Prayers are with her.

KAREN STEFAN Offered by the Stefan family, for God’s blessings during Karen’s ongoing recovery and that He will return Karen to good health.

MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery.

†MILLIE OBRADOVICH RADOVICH Offered in loving memory of †Kuma Millie (8 years—Oct 16) of her repose, with prayers she rests where there is no pain, nor sorrow, nor suffering, but life everlasting. Given by the Yanich & Matich families. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal! 

†NATJA KESSLER Offered in loving memory of my beautiful wife Natja, on what would have been her 75th birthday on Monday, October 18. How blessed I was to have had her in my life, sadly missed by her husband Paul. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal! 

†NATJA KESSLER Offered in loving memory of my Kuma Natja on her birthday tomorrow (Oct 18). Sadly missed by Godson Matthew Hoover. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal! 

†JAMES RUSSIN Offered in loving memory of Marie’s brother’s repose (24 years—Oct 18) by Frank and Marie Brescia and family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

†JAMES RUSSIN Offered in loving memory of his repose (24 years—Oct 18) by his Godchildren Alexis & Frank Brescia. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

†DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE VUJASINOVICH FAMILY Offered in loving memory of our dear deceased Vujasinovich family members in remembrance of their Krsna Slava, Sveti Toma (Oct 19). Forever in our hearts and prayers that God grants them eternal peace in His Heavenly Kingdom. Lovingly offered by Zorka and their loving family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!


Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Montenegro, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, the Sudan, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, that they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, and for all of those suffering from the pandemic, and for the guidance of our physicians and those who minister to the afflicted, 

LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!

Daily prayer for deliverance from the coronavirus epidemic:

Lord, our God, Who are rich in mercy, and with your wise providence govern our life, hear our prayer, receive our repentance for our sins, stop the new infectious disease (the new epidemic), as You once ceased the punishment of Your people in the time of King David.

You, Who are the Physician of our souls and bodies, grant recovery to the sick, raising them hastily from the bed of suffering so that they may glorify You, our Merciful Savior, and protect the healthy ones from any disease.

Bless, O Lord, strengthen and protect with Your grace all those who with philanthropy and sacrifice take care of the sick at their homes or in hospitals. Remove all disease and suffering from among the people and teach us to value life and health as Your gifts.

Give us, o God, Your peace and fill our hearts with steadfast faith in Your protection, with hope in Your support and with love for You and our neighbor. For it is Yours to have mercy on us and save us, our God, and to You we give glory: to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Свакодневна молитва против епидемије

Господе, Боже наш, који си богат милосрђем и мудрим промислом управљаш нашим животом, услиши нашу молитву, прими наше покајање за наше грехе, заустави нову заразну болест (нову епидемију), као што си једном престао да кажњаваш народ у време цара Давида.

Ти који си Лекар душа и тела наших, подари опоравак болеснима, подижући их хитро са болесничког одра патње како би могли да прослављају Тебе, нашег Милостивог Спаситеља, а заштити здраве од било које болести.

Благослови, Господе, ојачај и заштити својом благодаћу све оне који се човекољубљем и жртвовањем старају о болеснима у њиховим домовима или у болницама.Уклони све болести и патње међу људима и научи нас да ценимо живот и здравље као Твоје дарове.

Дај нам, Боже, свој мир и испуни наша срца чврстом вером у Твоју заштиту, надом у Твоју подршку и љубављу према Теби и према ближњему. Јер си Ти Бог који милује и спасава нас, и Теби славу узноаимо: Оцу и Сину и Духу Светому, сада и увек и у векове векова. Амин.
Stewardship Offering Information

Date 10/10/2021
Collection: $2,930.00

Date 10/3/2021
Collection: $2,947.00

Date 9/26/2021
Collection: $2,372.00
October Birthdays
Caroline Donato (Oct 2), Dave Milletics (Oct 2), Sonora Viola Mae Cruz (Oct 2), Adeline & Peter Meadow (Oct 3), Marcia Breinich (Oct 4), Madison Vorkapich (Oct 5), Lenny Tepsich (Oct 6), Alex Filepas (Oct 6), Owen Kingsbury (Oct 8), Dejan Raic (Oct 11), Arlene Barber (Oct 12), Milan Yovic (Oct 15), Yovanka Hoover (Oct 17), Andrea Govelovich (Oct 17), Nicole Petrovich (Oct 18), Anastasija Gligorevic (Oct 18), Nina Gilroy (Oct 19), Mira Lukic (Oct 26), John Nicholas Hernjak (Oct 27), Carole Radosinovich (Oct 29), Jimi Werner (Oct 29), Marijana Rocknage (Oct 30), Kate Nation, Brad Kingsbury, David Christ, Ognjen Pejanovic

October Anniversaries
Bobbi & William Wenner (Oct 1), Katya Kotchnyeva & Eric Garvin (Oct 10), Jean & Paul Martin (Oct 11), Angie & Jim Bagley (Oct 12), Daria & Dave Milletics (Oct 16), Mackenzie & Stefan Lazarevic (Oct 21), Janis & Greg Meadow (Oct 29)
~Bulletin Board~
100th Anniversary
of the First Serbian Diocese
in North America
 
On Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7, in recognition of the celebration for the first Serbian Orthodox Diocese in North America, there will be no services at St. Nicholas. All are encouraged to attend the proscribed celebrations in the Diocesan schedule at St. Elijah in Aliquippa and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh, PA.

For reservations to the Gala Banquet, click this link:
CALENDAR CORRECTIONS
There will be no Adult Folklore on Sunday, October 24.

CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Please do not forget to register your children for Church School. The registration link can be found at: https://goo.gl/forms/xsYDlxcOMs1I9das2 Or, by filling out a form at the Tutor’s stand.

SPECIAL THANKS TO GOD
Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church Youth Group offers their sincere gratitude to those of you who came to participate in the Cornhole Tournament. We are very blessed to have you as brothers and sisters in Christ in our beautiful Pan-Orthodox community. We look forward to getting together with you more often!

BIBLE STUDY BEGINS TOMORROW
Beginning on October 18 at 6:30pm, each Monday we will meet to study the Old Testament readings for the 12 Great Feasts. Classes will last about an hour, and will be available in person as well as through video chat.

ORTHODOXY IN PRACTICE BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Beginning on October 20 at 6:30pm, each Wednesday we will meet to re-learn common practices in Orthodoxy. Everything from entering the Church to setting up an icon corner, this class will review the “basics” of an Orthodox Life in Christ.

SOTAYA ČEVAPI SALE
Our SOTAYA Group is once again selling frozen packs of cevapi at $12/pack (32 pieces). To order see Dn. Bojan Gligorevic, Matthew Hoover, or call the office at 717.939.3872.

SAVE THE DATE
The Mothers Club will be holding a meeting on November 14 after Liturgy. All members are urged to attend.
 
CHOIR SOUP & POGACA SALE
 
Orders due Sunday, October 24th
Pick Up Sunday, October 31st
 
Please place orders with Yovanka Hoover (717-623-8588) or give order forms to Daria in the church office (forms are available at the tutors stand)
By the Quart:
                         Chicken Paprikas: $10                 Posno Veggie: $ 8
Beef Stew: $10               Pogaca: $ 4 per loaf 


MOTHER’S CLUB NUT ROLL SALE

It’s time again for the Mother’s Club Nut and Poppy Seed Roll sale

Rolls are $20 each and the last day to order will be Sunday, October 31st

Order forms are available at the tutors stand and can be turned in to Popadija Andreja. 
Or call her at 717-939-0251 

Pick Up will be Saturday, Nov 13 from 10 am - 12 noon
Will You Help Kosovo This Growing Season?
 
Summer may be the growing season, but it is never too early to think about what seeds come next.

Lasting impact is the goal of IOCC’s efforts, motivating us to provide the foundation for stable lives and livelihoods. Our efforts in Kosovo have resulted in a Church farm estate that provides for the surrounding communities, complete with grain mills, a dairy farm, and holdings for hundreds of livestock. These efforts are only possible through generous contributions from people like you. 

And today, your gift can go twice as far.

IOCC's Chairman of the Board, Jasmina T. Boulanger, has offered to match all gifts for Kosovo up to $50,000. That means that your donation will be doubled to support struggling families. Our world is longing for the hope that your gifts can bring. We thank you for them and pray that the summer months bring a rejuvenation of spirit and body to you and your loved ones. 
 
Let’s plant seeds of hope together.


October Charity
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)

OCF celebrates October as Orthodox Awareness Month and is the official campus ministry program established by the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) to support Orthodox Christian student organizations on university and college campuses. OCF offers support to 270 campus chapters in the US and Canada, convenes conferences and service projects, and encourages students to develop deeper connections to our faith. Visit the OCF website at www.ocf.net to learn more about their worship, service, and fellowship programs and to check on specific campus chapters. Penn State University at State College formed one of the earliest OCF chapters and continues to have an active agenda. Other Pennsylvania chapters include Hershey Medical School, F&M College, Millersville, Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Penn, Pitt, and Bucknell. There are also chapters at Delaware and Ohio State. Encourage college students in your family to participate with the OCF chapter on their campuses or to contact OCF for assistance in organizing a chapter. Participation is a great pan-Orthodox experience.