WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Sept. 12 – Sunday before Exaltation of the Cross         

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, Sept. 13 – Dedication of the Church of the Resurrection       

8:30 AM          Morning Prayer

5:30 PM          Vespers

6:30 PM          Vigil Divine Liturgy Exaltation of the Cross

7:30 PM          Firepit Social

Tuesday, Sept. 14 – Exaltation of the Holy Cross  

8:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, Sept. 15 – Nicetas, Great-Martyr 

8:30 AM          Morning Prayer

9:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy            +Olga Bodnar

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, Sept. 16 – Euphemia, Great-Martyr     

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, Sept. 17 – Sophia and Others, Martyrs           

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, Sept. 18 – Saturday after the Exaltation of the Cross      

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, Sept. 19 – Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross        

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy 

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

WEEKLY DEPOSIT

Collection: $3,436.00; Candles: $59.96; Online: $665.00; Church Improvements: $195.00

Total: $4,355.96 / Attendance PSM: 82

Parish Family Day Potluck

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.

Knowing God

From our Book Club, Everywhere Present, Chapter 4, “The God Who is Not There”, we read, “We do not know or experience anything in general –only in particular.” God is everywhere present and filling all things, but this is not how we experience him. We experience him in the present and filling only one place at a time. I recall a conversation in seminary. One of the students laughed out, “God does not feel…” This other person was dismissing my reality, my experience of God, based on his philosophical notion of God. In other words, he never experienced God as emotional, but he was more than willing to dismiss my experience of God based on his abstraction that God cannot feel if he is to be immutable. Here is the problem, every time God meets somebody it is in a particular moment and place. Think of how many times Scripture reveals God as mad, or pleasured, or jealous, or even forgetful. God wrestles with Jacob, speaks to Moses on the Mountain, walks with Adam and Eve in the Garden, etc. Even if this is not philosophically the best way to think about God, it is experientially the best because we can only know God, I mean personally know God, from our very human way of encountering God, in particular, in our reality. To put it another way, this is the primary way God wants us to know him. We can never personally know God in his mode of being because we are not-infinite beings. In short, knowing about God is one thing (reading books or listening to podcasts), knowing God (experiencing him particularly) is quite another.

In Christ,

Fr. Nathan Symeon

 

“Certainly, God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world should be saved through him.” Christ is truly the salvation of the world. As Christians, we are little Christs. Each of us can bring salvation to the world by living the life of Christ. Is God calling you to show his salvation to the world by a life of prayer and repentance as a priest, deacon, monk or nun? 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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Sept. 5 – 15th Sunday after Pentecost           

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, Sept. 6 – Miracle of the Archangel Michael           

8:30 AM          Morning Prayer          

Tuesday, Sept. 7 – Sozon, Martyr         

8:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, Sept. 8 – Birth of the Theotokos    

8:30 AM          Morning Prayer

9:30 AM          Photina Walk

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy Birth of the Theotokos  Ashley Gallagher

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, Sept. 9 – Synaxis of Joachim and Anna        

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, Sept. 10 – Mendora and Others, Martyrs           

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, Sept. 11 – Saturday before the Exaltation of the Cross       

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, Sept. 12 – Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross    

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy 

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

WEEKLY DEPOSIT

Collection: $1,209; Candles: $63.20; Online: $305.00; Gift Shop: 55.00; CD Sales: $30.00; VC Outreach: $392.00

Total: $2,097.20 / Attendance PSM: 70 VC: 41

 

Parish Family Day Potluck

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.

 

Birth of the Mother of God- September 8

(Excerpt from the Protoevangelium of James, the 2nd Century document that chronicles this and other extra-biblical feasts we celebrate)

…And his wife’s pregnancy came to term. After nine months, Anna gave birth and she said to the midwife, “What is it?” The midwife said, “A girl.” Anna said, “My soul exalts this day.” And she put her baby to bed. After her days were completed, Anna cleansed her menstrual flow and gave her breast to the child and gave her the name Mary.

Day by day, the child grew stronger. When she was six months old, her mother set her on the ground to test whether she could stand. And after walking seven steps, she came to her mother’s breast. And her mother picked her up, saying, “As the Lord my God lives, you will not walk on this earth again until I take you to the temple of the Lord.” And she made a sanctuary in her bedroom and would not permit anything common or impure to pass through it. And she called the pure daughters of the Hebrews and they played with her.

When the child’s first birthday came, Joachim held a great celebration…

 

(Find the whole document at: http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/infancyjames-hock.html)

 

“The entire law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.” To love our God and our neighbor, this is the calling from God that is for each one of us. It manifests differently because each of us have a special vocation to make our lives the greatest gift of ourselves possible. May God be asking you to follow these commandments through a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate, religious or monastic life?  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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Aug. 29 – 14^th Sunday after Pentecost / Beheading of John the Baptist       

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, Aug. 30 – Return of the Relics of Bartholomew, Apostle         

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer          

Tuesday, Aug. 31 – Deposition of the Cincture of the Theotokos        

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, Sept. 1 – Beginning of the Church Year – Simeon, Venerable    

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy for Church New Year

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, Sept. 2 – Mammas, Martyr        

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, Sept. 3 – Anthimus, Bishop-Martyr              

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, Sept. 4 – Babylas, Bishop-Martyr & Moses, Prophet         

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy and Cantor Workshop           

6:30 PM          Vespers

There is no Divine Liturgy in Ventura County this Saturday

Sunday, Sept. 5 – 15^th Sunday after Pentecost           

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

WEEKLY DEPOSIT

Collection: $905.00; Candles: $17.50; Online: $415.00; Church Improvements: 80.00;

Haiti Relief Special Collection: $5,000.00

Total: $6,417.50 / Attendance PSM: 68

UPCOMING

Cantor Workshop 4 Sept.  All day workshop begins with 8:30 am Divine Liturgy. Lunch will be provided. All parishioners welcome. Questions: Talk to Fr. Michael.

Everywhere Present

From our Book Club text, Everywhere Present, chapter two, “we live in an altar,” we read, “On the one hand, we say that ‘God dwells in heaven.’ But the church also says that He is ‘everywhere present and filling all things.” Metropolitan Kalistos Ware goes so far as to say Christianity is panentheistic. This is the belief that God is in all things. Certainly, the apostle Paul agrees that he “upholds all things by the word of his power.” The point is, the clear line between the sacred and the profane is the result of the fall. All of creation will eventually be renewed according to the Book of Revelation. This is what we see in the garment Christ wore which healed a woman, or when his saliva is mixed with dirt unto the healing of the blind man. We see when Peter’s shadow heals a man. We see this in the sacraments, in icons, in the blessings of holy water, in relics, and in all holy objects, not least sanctified in mankind. The theologian Alfaev points out that creation always had the potential of corruption because it was other than God, but it also has the potential of restoration with God’s presence. The new heavens and the new earth will one day be one. The job of the Christian is to realize this in our own lives. Let us make our families and ourselves holy. Let us make our property holy. Let us make our houses holy. Invite God into all of your life and all of your life will be made holy.

Fr. Nathan Symeon 

“Indeed, many are called but few are chosen!” Our Lord shows mercy to all and calls each of us to our own particular vocation. Will we respond to his call with an open heart? For most of us, this is the life of the family, the domestic Church. For some of us, he is calling us to consider a life as a priest, deacon, monk, or a nun, to build up his kingdom and celebrate the wedding feast of the Lord in a special way. If this may be his will for you, please call 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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Aug. 22 – 13^th Sunday after Pentecost         

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, Aug. 24 – Eutyches, Bishop-Martyr

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, Aug. 25  – Return of the Relics of Bartholomew, Martyr

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy           

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, Aug. 26 – Adrian and Natalie, Martyrs     

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, Aug. 27 – Poeman, Venerable          

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, Aug. 28  – Moses the Ethiopian, Venerable      

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy            

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, Aug. 29 – 14^th Sunday after Pentecost / Beheading of John the Baptist         

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy 

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

WEEKLY DEPOSIT

Collection: $1,400.00; Candles: $70.00; Online: $855.00; Church Improvements: 25.00; Holydays: $395.00; VC Outreach: $285.00

Total: $3,030.00 / Attendance PSM: 60

 

UPCOMING

All Day Cantor Workshop 4 Sept.–  Mark your calendars! For all those interested in learning the traditions of cantoring in our Church. Details coming soon.

 

HELP FOR HAITI

Bishop John has asked each parish in the Eparchy to take up a special collection to assist Catholic Relief Services with their humanitarian work in recently earthquake ravaged Haiti.  If you are able to help please donate in the collection or online on our website (Mark donations for “Haiti”).  Thank you!

From CRS:  

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is sending teams to provide clean water, sanitation, shelter and emergency supplies in response to a major earthquake that struck southern Haiti early Saturday morning. While the severity of the damage is still being determined, with communications down in parts of the country, hundreds of deaths have already been reported as well as extensive damage to buildings and homes.

“It is quite possible that Haiti is going to need more help than ever before,” said Akim Kikonda, CRS’ country representative in Haiti…

 Area hospitals have been overwhelmed by the disaster, pushing them to capacity and forcing them to turn away people in need…“Water and basic hygiene supplies, like soap, will be vital for keeping the spread of COVID-19 in check and preventing the emergence of waterborne illnesses like cholera.”

CRS field staff are identifying critical needs and coordinating the delivery of life-saving supplies. Based on past CRS disaster relief efforts, tarps, blankets, medical equipment, food, and other emergency supplies will be critical over the next several days.

“Haitians are so resilient,” Kikonda said. “Every time something happens here, I am so impressed with the way they stand tall and face the challenge with such dignity, but this earthquake is going to test them, and the world needs to stand next to them and help them survive this.”

 

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the work of the Lord, and a marvel in our eyes.” The unfaithful servants had the kingdom of God taken from them. Today, our Church needs faithful servants who would answer his calling to marriage, holy orders and the monastic life to bring the kingdom of God to all. Are you being called to discern a religious vocation as a faithful servant? If so, 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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Aug. 15 – Dormition of the Theotokos         

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy: Blessing of flowers, herbs, and medication

Tuesday, Aug. 17 – Myron, Martyr        

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, Aug. 18 – Florus and Laurus, Martyrs   

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy           

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, Aug. 19 – Andrew and Others, Martyrs      

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, Aug. 20 – Samuel, Prophet & Stephen, King of Hungary           

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, Aug. 21 – Thaddeus, Apostle       

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy            

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, Aug. 22 – 13^th Sunday after Pentecost         

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy 

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

WEEKLY DEPOSIT

Collection: $1,535.00; Candles: $65.50; Online: $665.00; Church Improvements: 95.00; Holydays: $20.00; Bookstore: $50.00; Property Rental: $205.00

Total: $2,635.50 / Attendance PSM: 60

 UPCOMING

Cantor Workshop 4 Sept.– For all those interested in learning the traditions of cantering in our Church. Details coming soon.

Everywhere Present

From our Book club text, Everywhere Present, Chapter two, Fr. Stephen Freeman writes about his experience at the monastery of Mar Saba that when a monk dies the other monks never say that such a one died, but “we always say, in the words of Scripture, they have ‘fallen asleep’. But mostly we say this because we see them so often.” The monks note that they literally see the saints all the time! Incredible as it sounds, the saints are not far from us. Scripture tells us they surround us like a great cloud of witnesses. This is possible because heaven is not far away. It is near us, and the veil between them and us is not as thick as we often expect.

Fr. Nathan Symeon

“If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, and follow me!” These words of our Lord inspired great saints such as Anthony the Great and Francis of Assisi. While each of us may answer this calling in different ways, we see that Jesus wants all of us to follow him. Is he seeking you to follow him in the way of living as a priest, deacon, monk, or nun? If this may be the case, 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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Aug. 8 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost           

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, Aug. 9 – Matthias, Apostle

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Tuesday, Aug. 10 – Lawrence, Archdeacon-Martyr 

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, Aug. 11 – Euplus, Martyr

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy            Intentions of Fr. Nathan

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, Aug. 12 – Photius and Anicetus, Martyr

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, Aug. 13 – Maximus the Confessor, Venerable

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, Aug. 14 – Translation of the Relics of Theodosius of the Cave, Venerable

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy             +Bishop Gerald Dino

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, Aug. 15 – Dormition of the Theotokos         

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy: Blessing of flowers, herbs, and medications

PRAYER REQUESTS

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, 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

WEEKLY DEPOSIT

Collection: $4,283.00; Candles: $40.48; Online: $245.00; Church Improvements: 310.00; Holydays: $20.00

Total: $4,989.48 / Attendance PSM: 71

 

PRAYER OF ST. EPHREM

Many Byzantine Catholics only associate the Prayer of St. Ephrem with the Great Fast (Lent). This beautiful and penitential prayer, though, is prescribed to be prayed during days of Alleluia (days during a fasting period that are not trumped by a feast) during all four annual fasts.  We are in the midst of the Dormition fast until next Sunday.  Because of the Post-feast of the Transfiguration, there are no more days of Alleluia until the Dormition, so we won’t be praying this prayer publicly, but you can always pray it privately during all of these fasting periods, or in a personal season of repentance. 

Lord and Master of my life,

Spare me from the spirit of indifference, despair,

lust for power  and idle chatter.  (Prostration)

Instead, bestow on me Your servant, 

The spirit of integrity, humility, patience and love.  (Prostration)

Yes, O Lord and King, let me see my own sins

And not judge my brothers and sisters,

For You are Blessed, forever and ever.  Amen. (Prostration)

 

“The lord of that slave, moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.” In today’s parable, we see our Lord acting out of compassion. Just as his transfiguration shows a glory beyond this world, compassion transcends what we deserve and brings forgiveness in the midst of debt. Is a life of prayer and compassion through the religious or ordained life something that God is calling you to consider? 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