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The Messenger June 2017 Volume 30 Issue 6

Tips for a Blessed Summer Vacation Travel Blessings

Take advantage of God’s grace covering your summer trips and vacations. Shortly before you go, have

the traveling prayers (land, sea, or air) prayed over you and have your car (or other mode of

transportation) blessed. Your priest is certainly willing and waiting! Once on the road, the driver can

bless the vehicle and those fellow travelers with a short prayer, “Lord, bless this vehicle and keep us

safe. Amen.” If you see any accidents, make the sign of the cross and pray for those involved. When

you arrive safely at your destination, give thanks to God.

Family Prayers

These days, there are few opportunities like a vacation (whether extravagant or just camping in the

back yard) to have the whole family on the same schedule. Use this togetherness as a time to pray

together, simple prayers in the morning, evening, and meals. Take some little icons and set them up.

Their presence alone will bless your time together, and they are a good reminder to pray.

Downtime

If we keep busy all the time, vacation plans can sometimes become more demanding than just staying

at home. Plan the ideal “do it all” vacation and then cut the activities in half; less is more. Build in

personal downtime for each family member so that the vacation doesn’t end up being more work than

it is relaxing.

Worship

Find out from your priest, the Church Office, friends, or Google which churches are in the area you are

vacationing in. This is a good opportunity to visit another parish. If you are not going to be near a

church on a Sunday or feast day, set time of prayers, devotion, and reflection.

Stewardship

With school out, summer activities underway, and family vacations in the works, it is easy to miss a

regular tithe here and there. We can all help the parish get through this summer financial slump by

planning ahead and getting our tithes to the Church Office before an absence.

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Graduation & Youth Recognition Day—May 21, 2017

We had many smiling faces as we recognized our Graduates of the Class of 2017, as well as our youth who participate in the Church School program and serve as Altar Servers. Many thanks to those who offer ministry to our youth, especially as Church School teachers and helpers, and Altar Server leaders: Dn. Elias Corey, Christy Ellis, Danny Tanoos, Jeremiah & Jennifer Turner, Cache Ellis, Karah Ellis, Gina White, Maria David, Daniel & Paula Powell, and Jim & Tricia Tanoos. The parish community of St. George Terre Haute offers numerous programs and ministries for our youth and young adults—it’s up to parents to make sure their children participate! Again, congratulations to our Graduates who each received a gift of either an Orthodox Study Bible or Icon on behalf of our parish community. May God bless you!

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Quiz for the Feast of Pentecost

1. Which day of the week do we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost?

A. Monday B. Thursday C. Saturday D. Sunday

2. How many days after Pascha (Easter) is the Feast of Pentecost celebrated?

A. 7 B. 12 C. 40 D. 50

3. Which “book” of the Bible details the Feast of Pentecost?

A. Gospel of John B. Acts of the Apostles C. Revelation D. Epistle to the Hebrews

4. In what “form” did the decent of the Holy Spirit manifest?

A. water B. milk and honey C. fire D. dove

5. This feast celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon whom?

A. the Disciples B. Jesus C. the Pharisees D. only Peter, James, and John

6. On the Feast of Pentecost, what common liturgical “action” is performed for the first time since Pascha?

A. standing B. kneeling C. making the sign of the cross D. singing

7. What is the common liturgical color of the Season of Pentecost?

A. Blue B. Red C. Gold D. Green

8. An Orthodox icon of the Pentecost depicts a “king” at the bottom of the icon, who does this king represent?

A. Adam B. David C. Cosmos (whole world) D. faithful Jews

9. What uniquely happens to the Disciples at Pentecost (what are they able to do afterwards)?

A. speak in foreign languages B. form an army C. pick up serpents D. prophesy

10. The Apostle Paul was present at Pentecost. True or False?

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St. Sampson the Hospitable—June 27

St. Sampson the Hospitable was the son of rich and illustrious Roman parents. In his youth he received an excellent education studying the medical arts healing the sick without charge. After the death of his parents St. Sampson generously distributed alms and set his slaves free, preparing to go into the wilderness.

With this intent in mind he soon journeyed from Rome

to the East. But the Lord directed him onto a different

path, that of service to neighbor, and so St. Sampson

came to Constantinople. Settling into a small house, he

began to take in homeless wanderers, the poor and the

sick, and he attended to them. The Lord blessed the

efforts of St. Sampson and endowed him with the

power of wonderworking. He healed the sick not only

through being a skilled physician, but also as a bearer of the grace of God. News of St.

Sampson spread abroad. The patriarch heard of his great virtue and ordained him to the

holy priesthood. It was revealed to the grievously ill Emperor Justinian (527-565), that he

could receive healing only through St. Sampson. In praying, the saint put his hand on

the afflicted area, and Justinian was healed. In gratitude the emperor wanted to reward

his healer with silver and gold, but the saint refused and instead asked Justinian to build

a home for the poor and the sick. The emperor readily fulfilled his request.

St. Sampson devoted the rest of his life to serving his neighbor. He survived into old age and after a short illness he departed peacefully to the Lord. The saint was buried at the church of Martyr Mocius, and many healings were effected at his grave. His hospice remained open, and the saint did not cease to care for the suffering. At the request of an admirer of St. Sampson the hospice was transformed into a church, and beside it a new edifice was built for the homeless. During the time of a powerful fire at Constantinople the flames did not touch the hospice of St. Sampson. Through his intercession a heavy rain quenched the fire.

Troparion (Tone 8) of St. Sampson the Hospitable:

In thy patience thou hast won thy reward, O righteous Father. Thou didst persevere unceasingly in prayer; thou didst love the poor, and didst provide for them in all things. Wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O blessed and godly-minded Sampson, that our souls be saved.

Answers to Quiz on Page 3 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A

6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. F

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Ss. Mary & Martha—June 4

Ss. Mary and Martha are the sisters of Lazarus (commemorated on the Saturday before Palm Sunday and October 17) whom Jesus raised from the dead, which is detailed in the Gospel of John. These siblings lived in Bethany and were followers and disciples of our Lord. Ss. Mary and Martha are also considered Holy Myrrh-bearers (commemorated on the Third Sunday of Pascha), belonging to the group of women who were present at the Crucifixion and went to the Tomb to anoint the Body of our Lord. After the murder of the holy Archdeacon Stephen a persecution against the Jerusalem Church broke out, and Righteous Lazarus was cast out of Jerusalem. The holy sisters then assisted their brother in the proclaiming of the

Gospel in various lands. They reposed in Cyprus, where their brother became the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection from the dead. We do not know how they died. The Scriptural accounts which relate the interactions between Ss. Mary and Martha and our Lord are Matthew 26:6-13, Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44.

Troparion (Tone 3) of Ss. Mary & Martha:

Since ye believed in Christ with strong and ardent faith, and ever worshipped His divine and mighty deeds, ye both adorned yourselves with all the splendor of sacred virtues. With your holy brother now, ye are also vouchsafed to dwell with the ranks of Saints on high, O ye sisters of Lazarus; and with him, O wise Mary and Martha, ye pray for us all unto the Master.

New Website & Email List

Visit our NEW website: www.stgeorgeterrehaute.com

Please make as your homepage in order to get more “traffic”

and make the website better known.

Are you on our weekly parish EMAIL list?

If not, please contact the Church Office.

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Please include the following people in your daily prayers. Prayer requests may be sent to Fr. Paul Fuller (frpaul.fuller@gmail.com).

DEPARTED +Metropolitan Elia (Saliba) of Hama, Syria

+Kaleel (Big K) Ellis +Estelle Katsoulis

LIVING

Metropolitan Paul & Archbishop John

Archpriest George Rados Miriam Yazge

Archpriest Stephen Rhudy Amy Issa

Archpriest James Ellison Colton

Mary Helen Ellis & Family Zoe Salman

Mary Lou Saikley

Carol Latinovich

Patti Maloof

Kh. Manal Dahdouh Linda Shahadey

Aaron & Ashley (& child to be born of her) Watson

Vacation Bible School June 12-14, 2017 (Monday—Wednesday) 4:00p till 7:00p

Ages 4-13 - Parents are asked to participate for the last hour Crafts, Songs, Prayers, Meals, and Parental Discussions

“When you make the Sign of the Cross, you remember that GOD is the Boss”

For more information and to register,

please contact Christy Ellis or Fr. Paul Fuller

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Thank You to our following Newsletter Sponsors

The St. George Social Center

is available to the public for those special days of celebrations: wedding receptions, anniversary parties, graduation parties;

for your business needs: banquets, meetings, fund raising events, company parties; and for the good times:

special holiday parties, dinner/dances, etc.

For additional information, contact Michael C. Ellis at 812-841-1338

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St. George Orthodox Church 1900 South 4th Street

Terre Haute, IN 47802

Fr. Paul Fuller † Dn. Elias Corey

812-232-5244 office stgeorgeocth@gmail.com

www.stgeorgeterrehaute.com Please check our website for updates on

all services, gatherings, and events.

Liturgical Schedule

Sunday 9:00 AM Matins 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy Wednesday 6:00 PM Daily Vespers Saturday 6:00 PM Great Vespers

St. George Orthodox Church is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

Holy Oblation Coffee (Fellowship) Hour

June 4 Peter Tanoos Peter Tanoos

June 11 George & Cathy Azar George & Cathy Azar

June 18 Maloof Family Father’s Day—Maloof

June 25 Jim & Tricia Tanoos Jim & Tricia Tanoos

July 2 George Ellis George Ellis

July 9 Brad & LouAnn Wisbey Brad & LouAnn Wisbey

July 16 Brent & Stacey Bocard Brent & Stacey Bocard

July 23 Michael Buzash Michael Buzash

July 30 Mike & Mary Jo Tom Mike & Mary Jo Tom

Aug 6 Mary Ann Tanoos Mary Ann Tanoos

Aug 13 Zack & Denise Kassis Zack & Denise Kassis

Aug 20 Jeremiah Turner Family Jeremiah Turner Family

Aug 27 Daniel & Ashlee Tanoos Daniel & Ashlee Tanoos

We encourage those hosting the Holy Oblation and Coffee (Fellowship) Hour to offer a meal for fellowship. We still have several Sundays available in 2017!

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