16th Sunday after Pentecost
St. Nicholas Bulletin - October 10, 2021
Christ is in our midst! Христос међу нама! Cristo esta entra nosotros!
Orthodox Homily on the First Sunday of Luke

from Father Anthony Hughes
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God.
Glory to Jesus Christ!

Today we begin reading Gospel passages from Luke on Sunday mornings. This is called the First Sunday of Luke. Seeing that Luke will be our companion for the next weeks, it might be good to take a look at a few of his themes. Every Gospel has its own perspective and agenda. Luke's Gospel presents a vision of Christ and the Christian life that is radical. It is not exclusive to Luke, of course, but very much emphasized by him.

Today Jesus meets Simon whom He will later rename, Peter. Simon is a simple, rough fisherman. Not a wealthy or educated man for sure. He would not demand much respect in his society, if any at all. But these are the people Jesus seems to value most highly in all the Gospels and most particularly in Luke's. Not only does Luke want us to see Jesus as the friend of the poor, but also the friend of the outcast. Luke pushes the envelope. Jesus reaches out to Gentiles! Since St. Luke was Greek, not Jewish, he had a horse in this race.

In the Lord's famous sermon in the synagogue in Nazareth he uses two examples from the Old Testament where the prophets Elijah and Elisha both favor Gentiles over Jews. Jesus meets much resistance in Nazareth and can do no miracles there. So He warns them that His Father had no problem reaching out to their perceived enemies, even Samaritans! For this they attempt to kill him. In Luke's Gospel we find the story of the Good Samaritan, the unclean woman with the issue of blood, the one Samaritan leper out of ten who came back to give thanks for his healing, Zaccheus (the tax collector who was the only rich man in the Gospels to find favor with God because he gave away half his wealth), the Pharisee and the Publican, Lazarus the heaven-bound beggar who is scorned by the Rich Man and the sinful woman the Pharisees scorn as a sinner in chapter 7, but of whom the Lord says, "her sins are forgiven because she has loved much." It is implied that she was a prostitute, but Jesus honored her because "she loved much." So many outcasts, so many poor, so many despised and rejected, so many of the "least of the brethren." Luke does not shy away from presenting Jesus as the Messiah of the downtrodden. The Jesus of Luke's Gospel is a radical Messiah.

In Luke Jesus exclaims, "Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes and Pharisees you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven." The Lord excoriates the priestly Sadducees, the zealous Pharisees and the learned Scribes. "Do not be like them," He says. And they knew of His disdain. From Matthew's Gospel we read this, "When the high priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they recognized He was describing them." (Mt. 21:45) "For anyone lifting himself up will be abased, and anyone abasing himself will be lifted up." (Lk. 14:11) Jesus knew what He was doing. He knew that the attempt to kill Him in Nazareth would not be the last. Still, He did not tweek his agenda. 

Samaritans, prostitutes and tax collectors listened to Jesus because He loved and respected them. Jesus spoke, they said, not like the Pharisees, but as one who "had authority", that is, as one with integrity, one whose words and deeds matched one another. 

Jesus did not judge outcasts, nor did He treat them as outcasts. He preferred their company and saved his rebukes for hypocrites. God's love is all inclusive, but to some His love is heaven and to others it is fire. To the sinners He is the redeemer. To the self-righteous He is judge. He did not hate the self-righteous, He wanted to wake them up. They are harder to wake up than sinners are. Sinners only need to know that they are loved, so what they need is the gentle touch of the Master. The self-righteous need to hear His voice loud and clear, so He tells them like it is.

St. James echoes the teaching and spirit of Christ in his general letter and minces no words.

My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man with gold rings and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in, and you pay attention to the one who wears fine clothing and say, "Have a seat here, please," while you say to the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit at my feet" have you not...become judges with evil thoughts? Listen...brethren, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom...? But you have dishonored the poor man. (James 2:1-6a)

Jesus turns everything upside down. Death becomes life, poverty becomes wealth, fame becomes dishonor, the least become the greatest, the first become last. Remember this quote: The saints become what they are not because their sanctity makes them admirable to others, but because the gift of sainthood makes it possible for them to admire everybody else? Many of the greatest saints suffered persecution and from Church authorities for the same reasons the Pharisee, Sadducees and Scribes persecuted Jesus; because their sanctity was a revealed the masquerade of their false piety.

This must not be us. Jesus cares nothing for the accumulation of wealth or He would have taken a much different road. If you say He didn't do that because He knew His life would be short, I would answer, but our lives are short as well! Unlike Christ we are too frightened to admit it. He was not interested in fame or He would not have consorted with the small, insignificant and unsavory people in society. He would rather have done everything to place Himself in the highest eschalons. Instead He railed against them and ate with sinners. He was not interested in empires and political gain. He proclaimed consistently that His kingdom is not of this world and did not allow others to ride His coattails into the halls of imperial power. Had He been interested in power, He would not have allowed Himself to be publicly stripped, beaten, abused and crucified. 

We are called to the same road He took. Nothing more, nothing less. 
~Hymnography of the Day~
Commemorating Apostles Mark, Aristarchus and Zenas of the Seventy, St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow, St Flavian Archbishop of Antioch, Martyr Callistratus and 49 companions, Martyr Epicharis of Rome, New Martyr Aquilina, Venerable Sabbatius Wonderworker of Solovki, Venerable Ignatius Abbot in Asia Minor, St Anthimus the Georgian

RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION—TONE 7
By Your Cross You destroyed death. To the thief You opened Paradise. For the Myrrhbearers You changed weeping into joy. And You commanded Your disciples, O Christ God, to proclaim that You are risen, granting the world great mercy.

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.

ST. TIKHON OF MOSCOW TROPARION—TONE 1
Chosen by God in a turbulent time, you glorified God in complete holiness; and attained greatness through humility you showed forth the power of God through simplicity and piety; you laid down your life for the Church and her people, O Holy Confessor and Patriarch, Father Tikhon, pray to Christ God to Whom you were also crucified that He may save our souls.

RESURRECTIONAL KONTAKION—TONE 6
When Christ God the Giver of Life, raised all of the dead from the valleys of misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed resurrection on the human race. He is the Savior of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the God of all.

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: Milan Radanovic Epistle: Wayln John
Matins Next Week: Nick Ressetar Epistle Next Week: Marko Rocknage

EPISTLE: 2 Corinthians 6: 1-10

DEACON:      Let us pay attention. 
PRIEST:        Peace be unto all!
READER:      And with your spirit!
DEACON:      Wisdom.
READER:      The Prokeimenon in the Seventh Tone: The Lord shall give strength to His people. The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
CHOIR: The Lord shall give strength to His people. The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
READER: v: Offer to the Lord, O you sons of God! Offer young rams to the Lord!
CHOIR: The Lord shall give strength to His people. The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
READER: The Lord shall give strength to His people.
CHOIR: The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the second Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brethren, we then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you,
and in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your Name, O Most High.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: To declare Your mercy in the morning, and Your truth by night.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

АПОСТОЛ:  2 Коринћанима 6: 1-10

Ђакон:          Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач:           I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон:           Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 7 Господ ће дати силу народу Своме; Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Хор: Господ ће дати силу народу Своме; Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Читач: Принесите Господу, синови Божји, принесите му младе овнове.
Хор: Господ ће дати силу народу Своме; Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Читач: Господ ће дати силу народу Своме;
Хор: Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање је од друге посланице Светог апостола Павла до Коринћанима
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Браћо, a сарађујући с Њим, молимо вас да не примите узалуд благодат Божију; Јер говори: У вријеме погодно послушах те, и у дан спасења помогох ти. Ево сад је најпогодније вријеме, ево сад је дан спасења! Никако ни у чему не дајући спотицање, да се служба не куди, него се у свему показујмо као слуге Божије: у трпљењу многом, у невољама, у биједама, у тјескобама; У ранама, у тамницама, у бунама, у трудовима, у бдјењима, у постовима, у чистоти, у знању, у дуготрпљењу, у благости, у Духу Светоме, у љубави нелицемјерној, у ријечи истине, у сили Божијој, са оружјем праведности десним и лијевим, у слави и срамоти, у грдњи и похвали, као варалице и истинити, као незнани и познати, као они који умиру а ево живимо, као кажњавани али не убијани, као жалошћени а увијек радосни, као сиромашни а многе богатећи, као они који ништа немају а све посједују.
 
Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Лепо је хвалити Господа, и певати имену Твоме, Вишњи.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Јављати јутром милост Твоју и истину Твоју сваке ноћи.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
LITURGY GOSPEL:  
Luke 5: 1-11

At that time, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.
When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”
For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”  So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.
ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:   
Лука 5: 1-11

У вријеме оно, Исус стајаше крај Генисаретског језера, и видје двије лађе гдје стоје украј језера, а рибари бијаху изишли из њих и испираху мреже. И уђе у једну лађу, која бијаше Симонова, и замоли га да одмакне мало од обале; и сједе и учаше народ из лађе. А кад преста говорити, рече Симону: Хајде на дубину и баците мреже своје за лов. И одговарајући Симон рече му: Учитељу, сву ноћ смо се трудили, и ништа не ухватисмо; али на твоју ријеч бацићу мрежу. И учинивши то уловише велико мноштво риба, те им се мрежа поче цијепати. И дадоше знак друштву које бјеше на другој лађи да дођу да им помогну; и дођоше, и напунише обје лађе тако да се оне потапаху. А кад видје Симон Петар, припаде кољенима Исусовим говорећи: Изиђи од мене, Господе, јер сам човјек грјешан. Јер запрепашћење обузе њега и све који бијаху с њим због лова рибе што ухватише, a тако исто и Јакова и Јована, синове Зеведејеве, који бијаху другови Симонови. И рече Исус Симону: Не бој се, од сада ћеш људе ловити. И извукавши обје лађе на земљу оставише све, и отидоше за њим.
 
~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~
16th Sunday after Pentecost
October 10, 2021
II Corinthians 6: 1-10
Luke 5: 1-11
8am Matins
9am Liturgy

First Day of SOTAYA Rehearsals

Monday,
October 11, 2021
Ephesians 2:19-3:7
Luke 4: 37-44

Tuesday,
October 12, 2021
Ephesians 2:19-3:7
Luke 5: 12-16

Wednesday,
October 13, 2021
Ephesians 3: 8-21
Luke 5: 33-39

6:30pm Festal Vespers

Thursday,
October 14, 2021
Protection of the Theotokos
Hebrews 9: 1-7
Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28

10am Divine Liturgy
Kolo Slava to follow
KSS Parastos to follow

6:30pm Choir Rehearsal

Friday,
October 15, 2021
Ephesians 4: 17-25
Luke 6: 17-23

Saturday,
October 16, 2021
I Corinthians 15: 39-45
Luke 5: 17-26

5:00pm Vespers
6pm Adult Folklore

17th Sunday after Pentecost
October 17, 2021
II Corinthians 9: 6-11
Luke 57: 11-16
8am Matins
9am Liturgy

Church School
to follow
SOTAYA Rehearsals

12:30pm Adult Folklore
"Под Твоју Милост"
"Beneath Your Compassion"

Composer: P. Chesnakov
Choir: St. Petersburg Chamber Choir
Conductor: Nikolai Korniev
MATINS GOSPEL:   
Fourth Resurrection Gospel: Luke 24: 1-12

At that time, on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.  But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.  Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.  Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?  He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’”
And they remembered His words.  Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.  It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles.  And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them.  But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.


~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, Gary Sausman, 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


~Vigils Offered~

ARLENE BARBER Offered in celebration of my beautiful and loving wife’s birthday (Oct 12). “FROM SERBIA WITH LOVE” Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!

ARLENE BARBER Offered in joyful celebration of our Kuma Arlene’s birthday (Oct 12). May God continue to bless your life and share your love of our faith to us. Love, the Petrovich family. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!

MELANIE GEIB Offered in celebration of her birthday (Oct 13). Mnogaja Ljeta! May God grant her many years of good health and happiness. With much love, Mom & Dad.  

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.

†MILDRED CHRIST Offered in memory of her 6 month repose (April 26). May she have a peaceful repose and eternal life with our Lord in His heavenly kingdom. Sadly missed, Toots Krnjaich. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

†RADE YANICH Offered in loving memory of our grandfather (42 years—Oct 11). We continue to seek and find comfort in the Holy Day, Pokrov Bogorodice, that has always held special meaning for our family. Through the prayers and under the protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, O Savior, grant †Rade everlasting life. Given by his “janje” - the grandchildren and all the great (2,3,4 times) grandchildren. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

†MARY KAUFFMAN Offered in loving memory of a remarkable woman on what would have been her 109th birthday (Oct 12) with prayers for her peaceful repose. Given by daughter Dr. Linda Wolf and grandson Matthew. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

†DECEASED KSS MEMBERS Offered on behalf of the Circle of Serbian Sisters for their Krsna Slava, “Protection Of The Most Holy Theotokos” (Oct 14), in loving memory of all Sisters who have fallen asleep in the Lord. We ceaselessly pray to her to intercede for us as she covers the world with her veil, praying and weeping for the sins of the world. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal! 

†LOUISE MILLETICS Offered in loving memory of her repose (9 years—Oct 14) by Daria, Dave, Jason and Sarah Milletics. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal! 

†EMIL MILUTIN YEZDIMIR Offered in loving memory of his repose (25 years—Oct 15). May God grant him eternal peace. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Millie. 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 10/3/2021
Collection: $2,947.00

Date 9/26/2021
Collection: $2,372.00

Date 9/12/2021
Collection: $3,175.00
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)
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CALENDAR CORRECTIONS
There will be no Adult Folklore on Sunday, October 24.

FEAST OF THE PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS
The Feast of the Protection of the Theotokos will be celebrated on Thursday (Oct 14) with Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. There will be cutting of the Slavski Kolach for the KSS Slava, as well as a Parastos for departed sisters after the liturgy.

KOLO SRPSKIH SESTARA/CIRCLE OF SERBIAN SISTERS SLAVA (OCT 14)
The KSS will be celebrating their Krsna Slava, Pokrov Bogorodice (Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God) Thursday, October 14th. Please note that church begins at 10 am. Following Divine Liturgy we will have the blessing of the Slavski Kolach and Wheat. Thank you to our Kumovi Popadija Andreja for making the Kolach and Doni Cashman for making the Wheat. After Liturgy, we will have a Slava Anniversary Luncheon in the hall. Please join us.

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.

KIDNEY DONATION
Natalie Cvijic Treece, whose family has ties to our parish, has been diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease and is currently undergoing regular dialysis, and now looking for a kidney transplant. If you have ever considered offering the gift of life and becoming a living donor, please contact UPMC Transplant Center at 717-231-8757

SOTAYA FOLKLORE REHEARSALS
On Sunday, October 10, we will resume folklore rehearsals for Junior Choir, Kolo and Tambura after Liturgy. 

ADULT FOLKLORE
First Meeting: Saturday, October 16 beginning at 6 pm following vespers. 

BIBLE STUDY
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
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 Gligorevice, 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.