Is Jesus Lord in your life?

The St. Mary’s Proto-Cathedral book club is now reading Everywhere Present and Filling all Things: Christianity in a One-Storey Universe. The Introduction reads, “In the ‘one-storey universe’ has become a dualistic segregation of God from human life in the ‘two storey’ model, in which God is absent from the first floor, and people begin to wonder if there is anyone home up there.” (p. 1) The secular view of reality allows God in the realm of spiritual things, but rejects him from all other things: political, scientific, historical, etc. This is problematic for the Christian worldview, not least because it keeps God away from our daily life, but also because it denies the essential Christian message, “Jesus is Lord.” Lord of what? Lord only of religion, or is Jesus Lord of all creation?

-Fr. Nathan Symeon

Sunday Bulletin 08/01/21

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Aug. 1 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost           

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, Aug. 4 – Seven Youths of Ephesus, Martyrs     

6:30 PM          Evening Prayer

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, Aug. 5 – Eusignius, Martyr        

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

6:30 PM          Vespers

7:30 PM          Divine Liturgy

Friday, Aug. 6 – Transfiguration of Our Lord             

7:30 AM          Matins

6:30 PM          Evening Prayer

Saturday, Aug. 7 – Domitius, Venerable Martyr         

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy    +Sister Jean Marie

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, Aug. 8 – 11th 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, 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: $974.00; Candles: $50.50; Online: $305.00; Parish Socials: 49.00

Total: $1,378.50 / Attendance PSM: 62

 

Graduates

Congratulations to Joshua Clemens, Alexander Leparulo, and Kaelin Yago, our parish graduates.  May Our Lord grant you many happy and blessed years!!

Is Jesus Lord in your life?

The St. Mary’s Proto-Cathedral book club is now reading Everywhere Present and Filling all Things: Christianity in a One-Storey Universe. The Introduction reads, “In the ‘one-storey universe’ has become a dualistic segregation of God from human life in the ‘two storey’ model, in which God is absent from the first floor, and people begin to wonder if there is anyone home up there.” (p. 1) The secular view of reality allows God in the realm of spiritual things, but rejects him from all other things: political, scientific, historical, etc. This is problematic for the Christian worldview, not least because it keeps God away from our daily life, but also because it denies the essential Christian message, “Jesus is Lord.” Lord of what? Lord only of religion, or is Jesus Lord of all creation?

Dormition Fast

The 15-day penitential season that prepares our bodies and souls to receive and celebrate the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God begins today, Aug. 1st.  Our bishop has not mandated any fasting regimen, but we are encouraged to intensify our prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for this glorious feast!

 

“Nothing will be impossible for you!” Jesus taught his disciples to pray and to fast with faith. In that faith, nothing would be impossible for them. This same truth is still true today as we begin this Dormition Fast. To see this more clearly, we need men and women of faith to serve the Church as priests, deacons, subdeacons, monks and nuns. If God may be calling you to this 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

Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon- July 27

This sufferer for Christ, the most glorious of martyrs, was born in Nicomedia. His father, a rich and illustrious man, was by faith a pagan, ardently devoted to idolatry; his mother was a Christian who had learnt the holy Faith from her parents and who fervently served Christ. Thus, his father and mother were united bodily but divided spiritually; he offered sacrifices to false gods, while she offered the sacrifice of praise to the true God (Ps 115:17; Heb 13:15). Their child was named Pantoleon, which means in everything a lion; because they thought that he would be like a lion in courage. But later the child was renamed Panteleimon, which means all-merciful, because he healed the sick without fee, gave alms to the poor, and generously distributed his paternal wealth to the needy.

(Read the entire story of this great saint at www.holycross.org/pages/life-holy-great-martyr-healer-panteleimon)

Sunday Bulletin 7/25/21

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 25 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost          

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, July 28 – Prochorus and Others, Apostles    

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy                Intentions of Fr. Nathan

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, July 29 – Callinicus, Martyr       

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, July 30 – Silas and Others, Apostles            

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, July 31 – Eudocimus, Venerable        

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy             +Bishop Gerald Dino                    

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, Aug. 1 – 10th 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, 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: $1,358.00; Candles: $171.00; Online: $295.00; Church Improvements: $100.00; VC Outreach: $102.00; Gift Shop: $20.00; Special Gift: $2,000.00  

Total: $4,046.00 / Attendance PSM: 90; VCO: 45

Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon- July 27

This sufferer for Christ, the most glorious of martyrs, was born in Nicomedia. His father, a rich and illustrious man, was by faith a pagan, ardently devoted to idolatry; his mother was a Christian who had learnt the holy Faith from her parents and who fervently served Christ. Thus, his father and mother were united bodily but divided spiritually; he offered sacrifices to false gods, while she offered the sacrifice of praise to the true God (Ps 115:17; Heb 13:15). Their child was named Pantoleon, which means in everything a lion; because they thought that he would be like a lion in courage. But later the child was renamed Panteleimon, which means all-merciful, because he healed the sick without fee, gave alms to the poor, and generously distributed his paternal wealth to the needy.

(Read the entire story of this great saint at www.holycross.org/pages/life-holy-great-martyr-healer-panteleimon)

“Take heart! It is I! Do not be afraid.”  Our Lord came to his disciples walking on water, and he called Peter to do the same. In fear and faith, he answered Jesus’ call. Is he calling you to follow him as a priest, deacon, monk, or nun? Answering with your own fear and faith may be a blessing to you and to our Church. Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org

EPARCHIAL APPEAL 2021

We are in the midst of this year’s Eparchial Appeal. Funds donated to this appeal will support the various ministries that the Bishop and the Eparchy of Phoenix carry out for the Glory of God and the up-building of the Church. Our goal is to reach 100% participation, so please give any amount you can! Details should have been sent to you by the Eparchy, but if you have not received anything you can contribute anyway by writing “Eparchial Appel” on the memo line of a check to the parish, or donate online at https://ephx.org/st-marys-eparchial-appeal/ Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you to those who have contributed: Anonymous, Chirdon., Clemens, Cook, Davies, Delgado, Golya, Healy, Herrera, Horey F, Horey M, Koman-Keogh, Kopcho B, Michyna, Mina, Mowery, Fr O’Loughlin, O’Neill P, O’Neill S, Onufrak, Parrot, Patzwahl, Petach, Reichert, Richie, Seabright, Sumandra NS, Sumandra S, Tabak, Theisen, Zimmerman PM, and Zimmerman WJ.

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

The Great Prophet Elijah (July 20th)

“God’s great love for the human race saw the prophet sorrowing over the great transgressions of all. Elijah was enraged, and he hurled these unmerciful words to the Merciful One: Become angry and cry out against those who turned against You, O just Judge. Move the heart of every good person to torment your enemies. The only Lover of Mankind always seeks the repentance of all.” Ikos for the Glorious Prophet Elijah

Elijah was a righteous man living in unrighteous times (for example, read I Kings 17-19). He struggled against ungodly kings and queens, false prophets, siding with the truth. At times God came to his side and showed miraculously who was right. Think of the prophets of Baal and Elijah calling fire down from heaven, something that God granted at that time, but would later not grant with some other followers of God (Luke 9:54-55)…

The Glorious Prophet Elijah can teach us so much about our humanity, as we meditate upon the conflict in his world, and our world today. Church corruption, political insanity, the overall inhumanity, loneliness and sin of our day can be faithfully documented. Will that bring us to a good vision of how to respond to it all? Perhaps, perhaps not. It must never cast us away from the most important vision of all, and that is the beauty of this world and all of creation, even our enemies who are currently our enemies…

We may cry for un-mercy as did Elijah, and it may be because of the hurt we have received, but if we profess to follow the Merciful One, His response to our prayers may sometimes be a No that appears to contradict us. If we see more mystically, this response will transform us and take us to see the higher reality of reconciliation and repentance… let your heart meet mercy, whether it is content or full of rage. Transformation is real, and it is what we all need.

(Abridged from https://prayerofsaintephrem.blog/2019/07/20/when-rage-meets-mercy/)

Sunday Bulletin 7/18/21

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 18 – Fathers of the Six Ecumenical Councils           

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, July 19  –  Marina, Great Martyr & Blessed Paul Gojdich         

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

6:30 PM          Vespers

7:30 PM          Vigil Divine Liturgy   +John Bosak from MJ Koman-Keogh

Tuesday, July 20  –  Elijah, Prophet         

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, July 21  –  Simeon and John, Venerables    

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy   Blaise and Therese Blain &Family

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, July 22  –  Mary Magdalene, Equal to the Apostles     

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, July 23  –  Trophimus & Others, Martyrs          

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, July 24  –  Boris and Gleb, Martyrs      

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy   +Bishop Gerald Dino                    

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, July 25  –  9th 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, 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: $2,148.00; Candles: $21.00; Online: $685.00; Church Improvements: $150.00; VC Outreach: $80.00; Holydays: $25.00  

Total: $3,109.00 / Attendance PSM: 63; VCO: 41

The Great Prophet Elijah (July 20th)

“God’s great love for the human race saw the prophet sorrowing over the great transgressions of all. Elijah was enraged, and he hurled these unmerciful words to the Merciful One: Become angry and cry out against those who turned against You, O just Judge. Move the heart of every good person to torment your enemies. The only Lover of Mankind always seeks the repentance of all.” Ikos for the Glorious Prophet Elijah

Elijah was a righteous man living in unrighteous times (for example, read I Kings 17-19). He struggled against ungodly kings and queens, false prophets, siding with the truth. At times God came to his side and showed miraculously who was right. Think of the prophets of Baal and Elijah calling fire down from heaven, something that God granted at that time, but would later not grant with some other followers of God (Luke 9:54-55)…

The Glorious Prophet Elijah can teach us so much about our humanity, as we meditate upon the conflict in his world, and our world today. Church corruption, political insanity, the overall inhumanity, loneliness and sin of our day can be faithfully documented. Will that bring us to a good vision of how to respond to it all? Perhaps, perhaps not. It must never cast us away from the most important vision of all, and that is the beauty of this world and all of creation, even our enemies who are currently our enemies…

We may cry for un-mercy as did Elijah, and it may be because of the hurt we have received, but if we profess to follow the Merciful One, His response to our prayers may sometimes be a No that appears to contradict us. If we see more mystically, this response will transform us and take us to see the higher reality of reconciliation and repentance… let your heart meet mercy, whether it is content or full of rage. Transformation is real, and it is what we all need.

(Abridged from https://prayerofsaintephrem.blog/2019/07/20/when-rage-meets-mercy/)

“Bring them to me.” Jesus miraculously fed the thousands by blessing the loaves and the fish. To do this, he asked his followers to gather and bring the food to him. He still uses us as his servants, particularly those men and women who are monastics, as well as through men called to holy orders. Is this something God is calling you to? 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

Sunday Bulletin 07/11/21

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 11 – 7th Sunday after Pentecost          

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, July 12 – Proclus and Hilary, Martyrs         

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

Tuesday, July 13 – Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel         

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Wednesday, July 14 – Aquila, Apostle    

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy   Blaise and Therese Blain &Family

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, July 15 – Vladimir the Great, Equal to the Apostles       

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, July 16 – Athenogenes, Bishop-Martyr            

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Saturday, July 17 – Marina, Great-Martyr       

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy   Intentions of Martin Olguin          

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, July 18 – Fathers of the 6 Ecumenical Councils          

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, 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: $3,555.00; Candles: $56.25; Online: $485.00; Church Improvements: $120.00; VC Outreach: $143.00; Holydays: $120.00; Peter’s Pence: $100.00  

Total: $4,579.25 / Attendance PSM: 85; VCO: 35

EPARCHIAL APPEAL 2021

We are in the midst of this year’s Eparchial Appeal. Funds donated to this appeal will support the various ministries that the Bishop and the Eparchy of Phoenix carry out for the Glory of God and the up-building of the Church. Our goal is to reach 100% participation, so please give any amount you can! Details should have been sent to you by the Eparchy, but if you have not received anything you can contribute anyway by writing “Eparchial Appel” on the memo line of a check to the parish, or donate online at https://ephx.org/st-marys-eparchial-appeal/ Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you to those who have contributed: Anonymous, Chirdon., Clemens, Cook, Davies, Delgado, Golya, Healy, Herrera, Horey F, Horey M, Koman-Keogh, Kopcho B, Michyna, Mina, Mowery, Fr O’Loughlin, O’Neill P, O’Neill S, Onufrak, Parrot, Patzwahl, Petach, Reichert, Richie, Seabright, Sumandra NS, Sumandra S, Tabak, Theisen, Zimmerman PM, and Zimmerman WJ.

 

Byzantine Saint Stories for Little Ones

Vladimir the Great, Equal to the Apostles- July 15

Saint Vladimir lived in Kiev, a city in modern day Ukraine, 1,000 years ago.  He was a prince, but worshipped items that were made by men instead of the one God who made everything.  He decided to send messengers all over the world to report on the various world religions and the way other peoples worshipped.  When they returned to Kiev, they told him all about their travels and what they experienced.  They described in detail all the different religions of the world one by one.  Finally, they talked about their experience in Constantinople, at Hagia Sophia, the mother church of our Byzantine faith.  They had attended an exquisitely sung Divine Liturgy in the stunning temple.  They told Vladimir that it was so beautiful that they didn’t know if they were in heaven or on earth.  Upon hearing this, he learned about our Byzantine faith, was baptized, destroyed all the man-made idols in the land, and began to build the churches in which our Byzantine ancestors worshipped and received the One, True God. 

 

“According to your faith let it be done to you!” Jesus met the blind men who cried to him for mercy, and he brought them healing. The Church continues this ministry of healing. Are you being called to take part in this ministry in a special way? Discerning a life of service in monasticism or holy orders could be a new calling for you as a Christian. 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

Vladimir the Great

Byzantine Saint Stories for Little Ones

Vladimir the Great, Equal to the Apostles- July 15

Saint Vladimir lived in Kiev, a city in modern day Ukraine, 1,000 years ago.  He was a prince, but worshipped items that were made by men instead of the one God who made everything.  He decided to send messengers all over the world to report on the various world religions and the way other peoples worshipped.  When they returned to Kiev, they told him all about their travels and what they experienced.  They described in detail all the different religions of the world one by one.  Finally, they talked about their experience in Constantinople, at Hagia Sophia, the mother church of our Byzantine faith.  They had attended an exquisitely sung Divine Liturgy in the stunning temple.  

They told Vladimir that it was so beautiful that they didn’t know if they were in heaven or on earth.  

Upon hearing this, he learned about our Byzantine faith, was baptized, destroyed all the man-made idols in the land, and began to build the churches in which our Byzantine ancestors worshipped and received the One, True God. 

Sunday Bulletin 07/04/21

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 4 – 6th Sunday after Pentecost             

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, July 5 – Athanasius of Mt Athos, Venerable           

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

6:30 PM          Vespers

Wednesday, July 7 – Thomas and Acacius, Venerable       

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy                +John Bosak from Ken Bosak

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, July 8 – Procopius, Great-Martyr          

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, July 9 – Pancratius, Bishop-Martyr              

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Compline

Saturday, July 10 – Anthony of the Caves, Venerable       

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy             +Bishop Gerald Dino         

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, July 11 – 7th 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, 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: $1,027.00; Candles: $48.25; Online: $1,245.00; Church Improvements: $25.00; VC Outreach: $50.00; Holydays: $70.00; Peter’s Pence: $150.00; Initial Offering: $10.00  

Total: $2,625.25 / Attendance: 52

For Love of Country:  A Catholic Patriotism

Excerpt from an article by Jared Staudt

“I have found myself drawn towards greater patriotism. By this, I simply mean a deeper appreciation of what I’ve been given by my country and also a growing realization of the duty I have to work for the common good, here and now. The Catechism of the Catholic Church speaks of this duty under the fourth commandment that enjoins honor not only to parents but also to anyone in authority…

“It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom. The love and service of one’s country follow from the duty of gratitude and belong to the order of charity. Submission to legitimate authorities and service of the common good require citizens to fulfill their roles in the life of the political community” (2239). 

…(There is) something called the Golden Triangle, an idea…which ultimately comes from the Founding Fathers. “The Golden Triangle of Freedom is, when reduced to its most basic form, that freedom requires virtue; virtue requires faith; and faith requires freedom. The three go round and round, supporting one another ad infinitum. If any one of the three legs of the triangle is removed, the whole structure ceases to exist” (54). John Adams, for example, related very clearly, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other”

(Full article at https://denvercatholic.org/for-love-of-country-a-catholic-patriotism/)

 

 “Son, be of good cheer! Your sins are forgiven!” The faith of the friends of the paralytic brought healing and forgiveness. All of us can do the same in our own lives. Priests, deacons, monks and nuns are especially called to do this in the Church for the life of the world. If this may be something 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

Sunday Bulletin 06/27/21

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 27 – 5th Sunday after Pentecost          

8:30 AM          Matins

9:30 AM          Divine Liturgy

Monday, June 28 – Translation of the relics of Cyrus and John, Unmercenaries        

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

6:30 PM          Vespers

7:30 PM          Vigil Divine Liturgy (Holy day of Obligation)

Tuesday, June 29 – Peter and Paul, Preeminent Apostles

Wednesday, June 30 – Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles   

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

6:30 PM          Divine Liturgy                +John Bosak from Ken Bosak

7:30 PM          Fire Pit Social

Thursday, July 1 – Cosmas and Damian, Unmercenaries         

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

8:30 AM          Photina Walk

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Friday, July 2 – Deposition of the Robe of the Theotokos               

7:30 AM          Morning Prayer

4:00 PM          Evening Prayer

Saturday, July 3 – Hyacinth, Martyr          

8:30 AM          Divine Liturgy             +John Bosak from Nancy Rodriguez & Family                                        

5:00 PM          Ventura County Divine Liturgy

6:30 PM          Vespers

Sunday, July 4 – 6th 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, 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: $2,203.00; Candles: $45.50; Online: $685.00; Church Improvements: $75.00; VC Outreach: $176.00; Gift Shop: $377.00  

Total: $3,552.50  

EPARCHIAL APPEAL 2021

We are in the midst of this year’s Eparchial Appeal. Funds donated to this appeal will support the various ministries that the Bishop and the Eparchy of Phoenix carry out for the Glory of God and the up-building of the Church. Our goal is to reach 100% participation, so please give any amount you can! Details should have been sent to you by the Eparchy, but if you have not received anything you can contribute anyway by writing “Eparchial Appel” on the memo line of a check to the parish, or donate online at https://ephx.org/st-marys-eparchial-appeal/      Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you to those who have contributed: Anonymous, Chirdon., Clemens, Cook, Davies, Delgado, Golya, Healy, Herrera, Horey F, Horey M, Koman-Keogh, Kopcho B, Michyna, Mina, Mowery, Fr O’Loughlin, O’Neill P, O’Neill S, Onufrak, Parrot, Patzwahl, Petach, Reichert, Richie, Seabright, Sumandra NS, Sumandra S, Tabak, Theisen, Zimmerman PM, and Zimmerman WJ.

Feast of Saints Peter and Paul – June 29th

This coming Tuesday is the great feast of the Preeminent Apostles Peter and Paul.  A single feast for these two great Roman martyrs is an ancient establishment, but a well-known icon of the feast is more recent.  The icon of Peter and Paul embracing gained much popularity in the 15th and 16th centuries.  Since icons are “windows into heaven”, they reveal not only who lived and what happened in our chronological time and physical space, but also the transcendent reality of what is happening in heaven.  This is why for instance you will see Pentecost icons both with and without the Theotokos.  The icon with the Theotokos emphasizes the moment in time when the Spirit descended on the Apostles and all those gathered in the upper room (including the Mother of God), while the icon without her and usually including St. Paul is an icon that emphasizes the foundation of the Church.  

In the icon of Peter and Paul then, they are embracing to emphasize the union that they now have in heaven, even if that union was complicated during the apostolic age.  That tension continues in the successors of these two men even today.  The reasons for their embrace, a hopeful act for those of us still living in the world, is at least three-fold.

-Peter and Paul’s relationship in the 1st century was rocky (See Galatians 2).

-Peter was an apostle to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles, a distinction that will be fulfilled 

in heaven (Galatians 3:28).

-Peter and Paul can be seen to represent Orthodoxy and Catholicism, as both lived in the 

East, but died in Rome.  This is likely why this icon gained in popularity in the 15th Century.  500 years after the Great Schism, the Council of Florence attempted, unfortunately unsuccessfully, to unify the separated Churches.   

“Go!” This is the one word from our Lord that we hear in today’s gospel, and yet it is a profound one. Jesus can control evil spirits, which was and is a shock to this world. Is he calling you to “go” on a holy path, by discerning a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate, or monastic life? Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org