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

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 – 11^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, 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

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 – 10^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, 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