Sunday, July 17, 2016 To all who are present with us this morning,

Welcome! Thank you for being here.

Please join us for coffee and... in the Fellowship Hall following the Divine Liturgy.

You May Find the Text of the Divine Liturgy beginning on the bottom of page 91 of the Service Book (gold embossed cross on the reddish brown cover) or in the green-spiral-bound book; sheet music can be found in the 8.5” x 11” large, spiral-bound booklet.

At the Kiss of Peace our practice is for each of us to greet the person to our right and left with the bowing of our head, hands held in a prayerful clasp or crossed on the chest, while offering each other the seasonal Christian greeting, “Christ is in our midst!” and responding, “He is and shall be!”

Please remember that Holy Communion is reserved for those Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have appropriately prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and Confession to receive the Holy Mysteries of the Church. The bread (anti’doron, which means ‘in place’ of the gifts) which we share after Communion and at the end of the Liturgy is for all.

Being mindful we are in church, let us always remember to… ...be quiet and attentive. Let us sing, pray, stand, sit, kneel and respond

where responses are indicated. Let us not talk, look around, text message, play games, etc. Especially let us work at this in the Communion line and when in line to venerate the Cross and depart. If we cannot hear the post-Communion prayers being chanted during our church departure, we are way too noisy.

...refrain from eating, drinking or chewing gum. (most obviously and especially if you will be receiving Holy Communion).

...stay put. Except in rare cases, there are few of us who cannot stay in one location for two hours (actually less, for most of us).

St. Michael’s Orthodox Christian Church

1182 Ashland St., Greensburg, PA 15601 Diocese of Charleston, Oakland and the Mid-Atlantic

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

(See the back cover for detailed contact information.)

The Mission of Our Church The mission of St Michael’s Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church is to tend the flock of our Lord Jesus Christ and to spread the Good News of Christ to those outside the flock. This mission is to be accomplished by a) living a full liturgical and sacramental life, b) proclaiming the Orthodox Christian faith to all people, c) providing effective charitable and social programs, and d) establishing strong spiritual leadership and resources. ___________________________________________________

SYRIAN CHRISTIAN RELIEF As the Syrian crisis continues, we continue to accept donations to do what we can to help ease the suffering there. Checks may be written to “St. Michael’s” with the note “Syrian Relief.” The following is a link to International Orthodox Christian Charities ((IOCC) “Response to the Crisis in Syria” page, with more information on what you can do to help:

http://www.iocc.org/countries/countries_syria.aspx

Sunday, July 17, 2016 Greeting: Christ is in our midst! Response: He is and shall be!

Tone: 3 Eothinon: 4 Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council; Great-martyr Marina of Antioch in Pisidia; Venerable Irenarchos of Solovky.

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THE EPISTLE READING Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus (3:8-15)

T ITUS, MY SON, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are

excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

THE HOLY GOSPEL According to St. Matthew (5:14-19)

T HE LORD SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand,

and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” _______________________________________________________

LUNCH AND ART The Antiochian Women will gather at Panera Bread at

Greengate (lunch on your own) following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, August 7.

After we eat, we will travel to the Westmoreland Museum of Art where admission is FREE!

Please let Michelle Gajewski know by July 31 if you are interested in going.

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“Food on the Hill” Lunch Ministry “Food on the Hill” is the name that has been attached to the lunch for those in need that will be prepared and served free of charge on the first Tuesday of each month . Our Men’s Fellowship has continued to take on the work of providing a bit of “daily” bread to those who can benefit from it. At the most recent luncheon, we served 22 meals to members of the community.

The next “Food on the Hill” lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.

Anyone who would like to support “Food on the Hill” in any capacity you would like, should contact Gus Flizanes. Please make checks out to “St. Micha el’s Church” with “Food on the Hill” on the memo line. If you can possibly also help provide transportation on the day of the luncheon, please contact Gus.

VOTIVE CANDLES in Memoriam: “Memory Eternal” Memory eternal, Dad, Miller Abraham - Dana Abraham Eternal Memory, Frank S. Porembka, Sr.- Wife , Helen Porembka Eternal memory for the departed Kozar and Porembka families -

- Helen Porembka Eternal memory, Mom & Dad Mirilovich - Rich & Harriet Mirilovich _____________________________________________________________

Spring cleaning is in full swing! Bring the treasures you are discarding to church for our...

- Flea Market / Ethnic Food -- Bake Sale -

- Used Book Sale -- Gyro (Meat or Fish) Sale -

Saturday, August 6th 9 AM to 2 PM

We have a lot of room downstairs to store your items. You may also want to rent a table for $10 to sell your things. NO CLOTHING WILL BE ACCEPTED. Come and help or just enjoy the day with us. Donations of baked goods will also be greatly appreciated. Any questions please ask Mary Haiden or Valerie Flizanes. (Yes, this is on the Great Feast of Transfiguration. The events calendar had its demands this year. Let us all be sure to gather on the evening of Friday, August 5, to celebrate the Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Feast, especially given the ‘irregularity’ of this event’s scheduling.)

CONTACT Valerie Flizanes ((724) 863-4443) if you can help set up for the Flea Market on Friday, August 5. We also need a person to take over coordination of the Used Book Sale. (Thank you to Mary Haiden who first had that idea and lead the effort.)

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HAVE YOU NOTICED the TREE in the hallway decorated with WHITE TAGS?

Please stop by and take a tag (or two) as a reminder of what you can buy as a way of supporting the St. Michael’s Food Event, which is planned for Sunday, September 18th. It will be greatly appreciated by the wonderful cooks and bakers of St. Michael’s, as they prepare the food for the community fundraising event.

Bring your items and place them under

the “Food Tree”! _____________________________________

It’s Back! What’s Back?

St. Michael’s Shish-Kebab* Dinner

(Sunday, September 18) Last Tuesday evening we held our first organizational meeting to determine the path that this year’s September fund-raiser would take. And lo and behold we find that after all these years and the many forms that the event has taken over the decades, we have arrived where we first began — St. Michael’s Shish-Kabob! Oh, it won’t be exactly the same—who could even remember all the details—but we’ve decided to go “simple” this year and try something we’re familiar with but have not done for a long time. The details of our plan will be worked out relatively quickly as time is already short. But time is not quite as short as we thought it would be as the date for the dinner has been pushed back one week to Sunday, September 18. (Lest anyone feel it in any waydisrespectful, we thought it best not tohold our event on September 11.)So even though our planning is just beginning, you may already sign up for how and where you will volunteer to work on our Shish-Kebab Dinner Team. Sign up sheets may be found in the vestibule at the main entrance to our church.

Summer Saturday

Scripture Study / Discussion

The Holy Gospel According to St. John

the Disciple Whom Jesus Loved Saturday Mornings

at 9:00 AM

What the world needs now is love, sweet love… (Hal David)

He who does not love does not know God… (Apostle John)

Love your enemies… (Jesus of Nazareth)

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And let us make it crystal clear — we would like every single one of us to take part in this necessary and fundamental budgetary and social activity of our church — without exception! (except where exceptions are warranted). Please sign up today and watch this bulletin and St. Michael’s web and Facebook pages for more information on St. Michael’s Shish-kabob Dinner! Questions may be directed to Ed Sam, our Shish-Kabob Dinner Chairman. * Shish-Kebab. Yes, that’s howWebster spells “shish-kabob.”Check our promotional material tosee how we’ll be spelling it .

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2016 Vacation Bible Camp July 29th –31st

Friday & Saturday 9AM-1PM Sunday Show & Lunch

following Divine Liturgy, July 31st Students ages 4 to entering 5th grade; Volunteers 16 years and older

Contact Keira Sisley, Camp Director 724-331-5947 or shuflute13@gmail.com

Pick up a Vacation Bible Camp Registration Form at the back of the church!

The Ladies of St. Michael’s and everyone else who is willing, are invited to gathering in the

Fellowship Hall Wednesday, July 20th from 5PM to 8:30PM

to make Grape Leaves. Come, pitch in and do your part!

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CALEB’S CUPBOARD is in great need of contributions. It is located in the big chest you see as you come through the main entrance of our church.. It is a very simple way to help our hungry neighbors. If you could bring in a few cans of food, cereal, pasta, paper goods or other nonperishables when you come to church, you will be making a BIG difference for someone in need. Also, please check that the goods you bring are “reasonably” close in time to the expiration date. Thanks!

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REMEMBER, the Second Week on this schedule May Change: ALWAYS USE THE MOST CURRENT BULLETIN!

July 24 thru July 30 Sunday, July 24

- 8:45 AM - MATINS- 10:00 AM - DIVINE LITURGY

- AntiochianMEN MeetingMonday, July 25

- 6:00 PM - VESP. DIV. LIT’RGY Martyr Paraskeve of Rome

Tuesday, July 26 - 7:00 PM - Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 27 - 9:00 AM - DIVINE LITURGY

Healer Penteleimon Friday, July 29 & 30

- “Pets Unleashed” VBS (see opposite page for details)

Saturday, July 30 - 9:00 AM - Summer Saturday

Scripture Study - 6:00 PM - GREAT VESPERS

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July 17 thru July 23 Sunday, July 17

- 8:45 AM - MATINS- 10:00 AM - DIVINE LITURGY- 12:00 noon - Prayers for Victims

of Abortion Fr. John will be at Antiochian Village from Monday through Friday at the biennial Archdiocesan Clergy Symposium.

Wednesday, July 20 - 5:00PM to 8:30PM - Making

Grape Leaves in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, July 21 (Reminder for those with PIRATES tickets—trip to PNC Park)

Saturday, July 23 - 9:00 AM - Summer Saturday

Scripture Study - 11:00 AM - Baptism of baby

Damon Tiberius Eyler - 6:00 PM - GREAT VESPERS

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From “A GUIDE TO PARISH ETIQUETTE” (page 7) (Department of Marriage and

Parish Family Ministry) Children in Church Christ said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14) It is possible for young children to remain in church throughout a service if they are taught to be quiet and respectful. Many parishes have cry rooms or nurseries for those who are too small to be quiet throughout the whole Liturgy. Please be respectful to those around you if your child becomes fussy or out of control, and remove him from the nave of the church quickly. Breastfeeding mothers need to be discreetly modest and, when necessary,

(Secretary Debbie will be in the office this week on Monday and Friday from 9 AM to 2PM and Thursday from 12-5.)

use the available facilities such as a cry room for nursing. If in doubt, check with the parish priest for his recommendation. If a very young child needs a snack, please clear away any leftover pieces. However, the child should not have anything in his mouth when he comes to Holy Communion. It is not acceptable at any time to chew gum in church. It is never appropriate to allow a child to run down the aisles, play loudly, or carry toys that make noise. Plan to have your children use the restroom and get a drink before church begins, and don’t allow them to come and go continually. Eventually, children will be able to spend longer times in the Liturgy. That is where they should be, but remember the reason for coming to church is to pray and worship. Consider bringing your children into the church at a time when the Liturgy is finished to “practice” church behavior. Teach them that they are visiting God’s very special house, and they will need to have very special manners there. ________________________________