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Sunday Bulletin 8/15/21

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

Sunday Bulletin 08/08/21

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: (505) 314-3943 – Email: victimassistanceofphoenix@gmail.com

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 – 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?

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

For information regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact:
Dcn. Michael Hanafin: Safe Environment Program 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 – 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

(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

For information regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact:
Dcn. Michael Hanafin: Safe Environment Program 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 – 9^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: $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)

(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: (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

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

For information regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact:
Dcn. Michael Hanafin: Safe Environment Program 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

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.