Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese

Ecumenical Patriarchate 10201 Democracy Blvd

Potomac, Maryland 20854 301-299-5120 (Office) 301-367-9051 (cell)

301-983-0874 (Parish Hall/Fax) www.holyresurrection.com

Very Rev. Peter Zarynow, Pastor Subdeacon Anastasios Davis

Sunday 16 July 2017

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Martyr Hyacinth

Epistle: Romans 12:6-14 Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8

Tone Five The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as follows:

16 July (SUN) 6th Sunday after Pentecost Confessions 8:45am Chanting of the 3rd Hour 9:20am Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 9:30am (guest celebrant: Fr Karl Kish) Coffee Social to follow

23 July (SUN) 7th Sunday after Pentecost Confessions 8:45am Chanting of the 3rd Hour 9:20am Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 9:30am Coffee Social to follow

Announcements: Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8-10 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. Thank you to Fr. Karl Kish for coming to celebrate the Divine Liturgy this morning in Fr. Peter’s absence. May God grant to His servant, the Priest Karl Andrew, many years of Peace, Health, Happiness and Salvation! Congratulations and God’s Choicest Blessings to Angela Sudik & Brian Luchini who were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony yesterday! The new Mr. & Mrs. Luchini will be residing in the Pittsburgh area. May God grant to His servants, Angela & Brian, many years of Peace, Health, Happiness and Salvation! We are now on summer schedule, meaning Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30am. Times for Confession and 3rd Hour also move back one half hour. Regular Schedule resumes on Sunday 10 September. To all of our parishioners with Verizon email accounts: with Verizon getting out of the email business, and email addresses having to change, please notify Fr Peter as soon as possible to any email changes. Thank you! Did you know that the parish has a grocery gift card program? If you shop at Giant grocery stores, you can assist the parish, too. Every time you purchase a gift card our parish receives 5% of the proceeds. See Mark Sudik after Divine Services to purchase cards. The cards are available in increments of $20, $50 & $100 Summer is here and its vacation time: please keep in mind that the parish continues to function even when you are not here. The bills still come in and need to be paid. If you are going to be away, you may hand your regular offering in before you leave, mail it in while you are away, or catch up when you return. Thank you. Please pray for the following: Bishop Gregory, Bishop Matthias, Fr. Frank Miloro; Fr. John & Paňi BettyJean Baranik, Fr. George Rados, Fr. George Hutnyan, Fr. Lawrence & Paňi Linda Barriger, Fr. James Gleason, Fr. Luke Mihaly, Fr. Robert Teklinski, Fr. Michael Psenechnuk, Fr. Ted Mozes, Fr. Thomas Blaschak, Dn. Peter Skoog, Paňi Donna Smoley, Paňi Yvonne Lysack, Paňi Kathy Dutko, Paňi Karen Miklos, Fr. Michael & Paňi AnnaMarie Slovesko, Paňi Mary Kundla, Paňi Katherine Jula, Fr. John & Paňi Patricia Duranko, Fr. Tom Kadlec, Fr. Christopher Rozdilski, Paňi Amy George, Elisa Castilla, Ann Thear, Owen Moriak, Beth & Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les & Carol Miller, Steve Sheftic, Cindy Russell, Michael & Elaine Buchko, Ann Dahulich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Mildred Bartko, Angie Wali, Megan Antonishek, Nancy Lynn Arthur, Mary Urbas, MaryAnn Polomchak, Yoel Ramos, Tony Zankey, Justin Popek, Nadia Sumner, Karen Ogden, Julie Miner, Chris Murdock, Cherie Bare, Joshua, Faye & Tess, Emilie Dixon, Paul Tobias, Shirley Miree, Michael Rake, Olga Vasconez, Diane Dupere-Lindell, Gerry Sadler, Ann Eckert, Stan Damren, Lois Hall, Marshal Smith, Dave Stanton, Andrew Sussman, Florence Gregoric, Dennis Davis, James & Melody Peyton, Louann Giger, Daniel Ward, Jennifer Brady, Carol Blum, Katie Bleeker, Alexi Williams, Missy Johns, Andrew Hutnyan, Liliana Shirvanian, Harry & Barbara Coe, Susan Buckley, Constance Amey, Daniel Pfaff, James Lazor, Debbie Dell, Rose & Douglas Eade, Robert Horsch, Edward & Grace Yoon, Michael Dinneen, Michael Tabacco, Kellie Barett, Zaun Kligge, Andrea Katz, Joan Detwiler, Metro & Joan Kondratick, John Homick, Jim David, Melanie Samson, Mary West, Mary Elko, Martha & John White, Ana Ramirez; Brian Medvigy; Laura Gary; James Durachko, Louise Brudnak, Rory McDermott, Julia Rapach, Randi Caffalle, Helen Bires, Angela Taveria-Dick & daughter, Peggy Tabacco & baby; MaryJane Brant & baby, Paňi Kathryn Dutko & baby, Hannah Malley & baby

May Our Lord Jesus Christ Touch Them With His Healing Hand!

Candle Offerings: Eternal Light: in memory of newly-departed +Grace Sheftic-Rose Plowchin (Memory Eternal!)

Vigil Candle Offerings For the Living (Many Years! Mnohaja L’ita!) 1-health of Les-love Carol 1-special intention Steve Sheftic-love your family 1-health of Mom-your loving family- Chrysa, Taina & Craig 2-for health-love Alex & Melanie Parents Michael & Elaine; Father John 2-for health-love Mom & Dad Jonathan & Lara; Stephanie 2-for health-John & Sheila HROC parishioners; Family members 3-special intention-John & Sheila Fr. Peter & family; Diocesan Priests & their families; OCMC Missionaries 2-health & special intention Ann Dahulich-love son George 2-special intention-brother George Archbishop Michael; Barbara Knighton 2-special intention-George Dahulich Bishop Gregory; Bishop Matthias 1-health of Fr. Tom Kadlec-George Dahulich 2-happy birthday-George Dahulich Melanie Samson; Andrew Swindell 1-health of Savannah, Chloe, Caroline, Christopher, Natalie, Cole-love Grandparents 1-health of Mom-Ray & Georgene 6-special intentions-the Breno Family Breno Family; Fedornock Families; Peart Family; Nakonecznyj Family; Zankey Family; Fabian Family

4-for health-Marge Tomasevich Mary Elko; Les & Carol Miller; Marie Skasko; Joanie Wisnosky 1-happy belated birthday Sheila Hrapchak-Marge Tomasevich 8-health & healing-John & Marie Smith John Homick; Chris & John Hudack; Fr Tom Kadlec; Irene Dzubak; Les & Carol Miller; Georgene & Ray; Marge Tomasevich; Lois Erhard 1-special intention son John on his birthday-love Mom & Dad 1-special intention John-love Marie 1-specail intention Melanie Samson-John & Marie Smith 1-health of Aleksey-love Mom 1-healing Jim Easter-Rose Plowchin 3-birthday blessings-Rose Plowchin Mark Plowchin; Carole Plowchin; Madee Roman 1-anniv. blessings Shelly & Eric-Rose Plowchin 2-for health -Paňi Jean Hutnyan Muhlenberg & Hutnyan Families

Vigil Candles In Loving Memory: (Memory Eternal! Vicnaja Pamjat!) 1+loving memory of my husband Tom-your loving wife Ann 1+in loving memory of our father-Chrysa, Taina and Craig 1+in memory Mother & Father–Les & Carol Miller 2+loving memory-the Fallons Paňi Jeannette; Anna & John Luchok 1+in memory of Marion Fallon-Diane 1+in loving memory of Helen Rowland-Diane 1+in loving memory Parents & Grandparents-Diane & Brian 1+Memory Eternal Parents/Grandparents-Koval Family 1+Memory Eternal-Koval Family Uncle George & Uncle Tony 5+Memory Eternal -love Alex, Melanie Mother Katherine; Grandparents George & Mary; Grandparents Francis & Sophia; Grandparents Alexander & Helen, Grandparents Peter & Tatiana 5+in memory-John & Sheila Dad Kraynok; Mom Kraynok; Charles Hrapchak; Anna Hrapchak; Evelyn Hrapchak 1+in loving memory of Gene Eaton-love Starlene 1+in loving memory of Parents & Grandparents-Yuliya 2+in loving memory-Paňi Jean Hutnyan Fr. Andrew; Mom & Dad =====================================================================================================

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Love for God is begotten from true faith, because people who genuinely love God would never consent to abandon this faith. Grass is better able to withstand fire than the devil can bear the flame of love. Love is a better defense than a wall and is more resilient than a diamond. Love isn’t human words and concepts, nor is it mere announcements and speeches, but rather it’s

tangible care expressed through works. Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis

Martyr Hyacinth of Caesarea, in Cappadocia Commemorated July 3/16

Saint Hyacinth, a native of Caesarea in Cappadocia, was raised in a Christian family. The emperor Trajan made the boy his “cubicularius” (chamberlain), unaware that he was a secret Christian. One day, while the emperor and his entourage were offering sacrifice to idols, the young Hyacinth remained at the palace, shut himself up in a small room, and prayed fervently to the Lord Jesus Christ. One of the servants overheard him praying and denounced him to the emperor. He said that although Hyacinth was entrusted with an imperial position, he did not honor the Roman gods, and was secretly praying to Christ. Hyacinth was brought to trial before Trajan, who tried to persuade him to deny Christ and sacrifice to the deaf and dumb idols, but the holy martyr remained steadfast and declared that he was a Christian. He was whipped and thrown into prison, where the only food given to him was what had already been offered to the idols. They hoped that he would be overcome with hunger and thirst and eat it. Saint Hyacinth did not eat the food, and he died after thirty-eight days. When they came to torture him again, they found his dead body. The jailer saw two angels in the cell. One covered the saint’s body with his own garment, and the other placed a crown of glory on his head. The twelve-year-old Hyacinth suffered for Christ in the year 108 in the city of Rome. Later, the saint’s relics were transferred to Caesarea. =====================================================================================================

Sts. Peter and Paul: Two Distinct Worlds Intertwined Metropolitan Paul (Yazigi), Notes on Arab Orthodoxy

As is well known, the classic icon for this blessed feast portrays the two holy apostles embracing and kissing each other. This apostolic kiss is has been explained by many people in various ways. For some, this kiss means the reconciliation of the two apostles after they had disagreed in Antioch. For others, this kiss represents the meeting of the East (represented by the Apostle Paul) and the West (represented by the Apostle Peter). Yet others see in it a symbol of the fate shared by the two apostles who were martyred in Rome, the first by beheading and the second by being crucified like his Teacher.

However much these theories vary in precision, some of them—especially the last—offer a sound and constructive solution. In any case, it is clear that the two apostles represent two distinct worlds, or to put it better, they present to us two very important biblical personalities. Each enjoyed particular virtues with which they especially shined. The Apostle Paul was especially distinguished by a trio of virtues and the Apostle Peter was equally endowed with another trio of virtues. Starting with the Apostle Paul, we easily notice through the texts of the New Testament that the Apostle Paul was distinguished by three characteristics that fundamentally helped him in the success of his mission and labors. 1. He was a Roman citizen. This meant that he possessed unique civil and political rights. He repeatedly took advantage of them whenever the need arose for this. For example, we can point to the incident of his being freed from the jail in Philippi once he announced that he was a Roman citizen. 2. The Apostle Paul was adept in Greek language and philosophy. For this reason God saw him as “a chosen vessel” and sent him to the gentiles. By means of the Greek language, the Apostle Paul was able to capture the great and civilized Greek world of that time for Christ. He put into the service of God’s Word the power of philosophy and linguistic knowledge as a means for dialogue, encounter, and communication. Here we may contemplate the role of knowledge and philosophy. 3. The Apostle Paul possessed a third characteristic, his Jewish, Hebrew religion. He was one of the Jews of the diaspora. He himself took pride in being a Pharisee who had studied with Gamaliel.

Here we turn to the question of religion. On the other hand, we notice a trio of virtues with the Apostle Peter. 1. Jesus named Peter as a shepherd. When Peter responded in the affirmative to Jesus’ question, “Do you love me?,” Jesus sent him to tend the sheep. So love is pastoral service. Here we may pause at the question of “shepherding.” 2. Peter confessed to the most important truth. The most important and defining event in the life of Saint Peter was his startling confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” This is the truth that the Lord considered to be the rock upon which His Church would be built. 3. Peter was distinguished by zeal in love. We easily notice in the texts of the New Testament that Peter always wanted to demonstrate his zeal for the love of Christ more than the other apostles. This zeal caused him to promise Jesus that he would follow Him even to death, to cut off the ear of the high priest’s slave, to immediately cast himself into the Sea of Tiberias in order to meet Jesus first when He had risen from the dead. So the Apostle Peter was distinguished by righteous zeal. Indeed, these two trios complement each other when we combine each of them. Yes, authority must be pastoral, philosophy true, and religion burning zeal. It is true that the true meaning of authority is to shepherd people. “Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all” (Mark 10:43-44). Indeed, true philosophy is Christian truth, just as true knowledge is found in the Christian faith. Truly, religion without the zealous flame of love loses its vitality and becomes simply dead, formal, static Phariseeism. Indeed, “the way” is shepherding in authority, “The truth” in philosophy, and “the life” in religion. This is what is symbolized in the image of the embrace of Peter and Paul. That is, authority with Paul embraces shepherding with Peter. The sciences with Paul meet the truth with Peter. Finally, religion with Paul is realized in zealous love with Peter. The embrace of Peter’s virtues and Paul’s virtues, when these two worlds are intertwined and the characteristics of each saint meet, Jesus’ rock is realized in practice: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

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Unceasing Prayer “See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone….Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give

thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (I Thessalonians 5:15-18) Too often Orthodoxy has been patronized by those who know little about us. The fault is our own. We allow others to describe and to define who we are. What they see are immigrants intent on perpetuating cult and customs brought from the Old World to the New – funny foods and folk frolics. At long last Orthodox Christianity has been acknowledged as a faith with elements of salvation that present an alternative life style to all who search for a meaning to life beyond the vast varieties of contemporary religions which fail to satisfy the yearnings of the human soul to be in touch with the image of God in which they had been made. On Palm Sunday a major television network presented one such aspect of Orthodox prayer life in a program based on the Jesus Prayer. Another station was given the blessing of taking their cameras and reporter through some of the monasteries on Mount Athos. Both experiences shed light on the possibility to realize the ability to pray without ceasing.

St. Paul, in writing to those he loved, is winding up his epistle, and the reader gets the feeling that he is finding it difficult to stop. He is bubbling over with love for them, and it manifests itself in the many directives he puts to them, and also to us who want to be included in his advice. One is a moral imperative: No one renders evil for evil. There must be no thought of revenge or punishment. Do not continue to keep sin alive, but stamp it out by goodness. As in the prayer from the liturgy of St. Basil: “Make the evil be good by Your goodness.” Another is an attitude reinforced with the inner Holy Spirit: “Rejoice always.” Christ intends His worshippers to let their inner happiness reflect on their faces. If the Church is not the place to find gaiety, who would want to be there? These challenges are not simple to achieve – we call on the help of Christ and the Holy Spirit - but to pray without ceasing, if taken literally, appears impossible. How do we do it? Some give prayer another definition. They say that we should count work as prayer if we do it with good will – but that’s not what the holy apostle meant. It doesn’t mean what ancient heretics believed, such as the Messalians who took it so literally that they refused all normal work, especially manual labor. There have been communities of monks who would take turns praying in a way that would make possible not to have a moment in the monastery when prayers were not being lifted up to the Lord, the so-called non-sleepers [Acoemeti]. Orthodox Christians consider it not only possible but spiritually rewarding to pray constantly. We find it in the classic Philokalia, that marvelous treasure of spiritual advice for all those who follow the Way of Jesus Christ to His Father’s kingdom. It appears in the writings of Theophane the Recluse, who borrowed it from the instructions of Abba Philemon: “Call to Him with fervor: ‘Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.’ Do this constantly in church and at home, while traveling, working, during your meals and in bed; In a word from the time you open your eyes until the time you shut them. This will be exactly like holding an object in the sun, because this is to hold your face up to the Lord, who is the Sun of the spiritual world.”

From “Thoughts in Christ” by Fr. Vladimir Berzonsky, July 17, 2011 (oca.org)