Sunday, Sept. 19 – Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Sept. 20 – Eustace and Others, Martyrs
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Tuesday, Sept. 21 – Codratus, Apostle
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesday, Sept. 22 – Phocas, Bishop-Martyr
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
6:30 PM Divine Liturgy Sue Brooks by Carolina Chirdon
7:30 PM Fire Pit Social
Thursday, Sept. 23 – Conception of John the Baptist
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
9:30 AM Photina Walk
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Friday, Sept. 24 – Thecla, Proto-Martyr
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Compline
Saturday, Sept. 25 – Euphrosyna, Venerable
5:00 PM Ventura County Divine Liturgy
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Sept. 26 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, , Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Nicole Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
Collection: $1,547.00; Candles: $50.95; Online: $305.00; Church Improvements: $80.00; Holydays: $160.00; VC Outreach: $1,307.05
Total: $3,471.50 / Attendance PSM: 80 VC: 47
In celebration of our parish’s patron, we will once again have our annual Family Day potluck on Sunday October 3. Sign-up sheets are in the small hall.
In blessed repose, grant, O Lord, eternal rest to your departed servant, the priest John, and remember his name forever.
Fr. John Kovach passed away this past Wednesday morning at 4:30am. His funeral will be in Cleveland on Sept. 28. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
On September 23, we commemorate the conception of the honorable, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John. On that day the mercy, miracles and wisdom of God are celebrated: His mercy toward the devout and righteous parents of St. John, the aged Zacharias and Elizabeth, who all their lives had wished for and begged a child from God; His miracle, that of John’s conception in the aged womb of Elizabeth; and His wisdom, in the dispensation of man’s salvation. God had an especially great intention for John: namely, that he be the Prophet and Forerunner of Christ the Lord, the Savior of the world. Through His angels, God announced the births of Isaac to the childless Sarah, Samson to the childless wife of Manoah, and John the Forerunner to the childless Zacharias and Elizabeth. All of these were those for whom He had special intentions, and He foretold their birth through His angels.
from: http://ww1.antiochian.org/conceptionstjohnthebaptist
for more on the Conception of John the Baptist: https://orthochristian.com/49079.html
“Whoever will lose his life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News will save it.” Our Lord teaches us that following him and his Gospel is both a loss and a gain at the same time. Devoting one’s life to the Church as a monastic, religious, or member of the clergy is a cross and is also an immense blessing. Are you being called to be this blessing to the Church? Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org
THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF PHOENIX subscribes to the
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
adopted by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. The Eparchy, within all its parishes, institutions and programs, is committed to assuring a safe environment in ministry for its children and young people that conforms to the Charter requirements.
For information regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact:
Dcn. Michael Hanafin: Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Cell: (480) 387-5182 – Email: dcnhanafin@ephx.org
Sbdcn. Paul F. Kilroy: Asst. Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Office: (602) 861-9778 – Cell: (702) 498-5972 – Email: sbdcnkilroy@ephx.org
Dr. Caroline Bonham: Victim Assistance Coordinator
Cell: (505) 314-3943 – Email: victimassistanceofphoenix@gmail.com
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