Sunday, May 11, 2008

Sunday of Pentecost

 
  

LITURGY INTENTIONS 


Sunday, May 11, 2008  

10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

+Bernadette Houranieh, (40 Day Mem.) by the Family
+Moussa Houranieh, by the Family
+Willam Crocker, by the Family
+Vivian Humsey, by Mary Lawler
+James Dowd, Jr., by Ron, Kathy & Nicole Kfoury
+George Moses, by Ron, Kathy & Nicole Kfoury
+Richard Rogalin, by Ron, Kathy & Nicole Kfoury
+Ajia Handy, by Tony & Julie Perfetti
+Maria Perfetti, by Tony & Julie Perfetti
+Mary Bowser, by Tony & Julie Perfetti
+Carol Beltrami, by David Beltrami
+Exarch William Haddad, B.S.O.
 

Sunday, May 18, 2008

9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

+Paul Habib, by Mary Lawler
+James Dowd, Jr., by James & Margaret Moses
+George Moses, by James & Margaret Moses
+Lillian Galasso, by Laurice Pagliaro
+Fr. Lawrence Sawaya, B.C.O.
+Fr. Antoine Sharkey


 Sunday, May 18, 2008

12:00 Noon Divine Liturgy

+Fr. Lawrence Sawaya, B.C.O.
+Fr. Antoine Sharkey

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The Sanctuary Candle
Will burn this week in memory of

Richard Rogalin
 

This is a venerable tradition and we ask you to keep them in your prayers.

May her memory be eternal!!!


Our sincere condolences to the family of Lillian (Arshawan) Galasso, who fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2008 in Florida. Her funeral was at the Cathedral on May 6, 2008.
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Please remember to pray for the health and Divine protection of our church family, especially for Edmund Bandar, Marion Donley, Kerry Ann Gamel, Saleem Ghazaleh, Edna M. Goguen, Edward Goguen, Sr., Anne Handy, June Kahaly, Samira Karwashan, Mary Kenneally, Marjorie Leivi, Harry McKannon, David Moses, Theresa Quinn, James Sawaya, Shirley Sawayer, Frank Skuncik, Freida Williams, John Williams.
 

    Church Events and Announcements

 

Sunday: Orthros 9:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: Vespers, Tuesday 7:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study 
Divine Liturgy, Thursday 12:00 Noon
Feast Days: Vigil of Feast 7:30 p.m. Great Vespers
Day of Feast 7:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy
 

Changes in Sunday Liturgy Schedule
On the following Sundays
One Combined Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. 

May 11, 2008, Mother’s Day
May 25, 2008, Certificate & Carnival Sunday
June 15, 2008, Father’s Day
Summer Schedule
July 1, 2008 to September 7, 2008 (Picnic)

Saturday
Combined Divine Liturgy at 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday 
Combined Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. 
 

at Annunciation Melkite Catholic Cathedral


English - Tuesday, May 13 - 7:30 p.m. 
Topic: Matthew 7


Arabic - Wednesday, May 14 - 7:30 p.m. 
Topic: Matthew 6

  

 

Deu 5:16 "Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Come for an hour, come for two, come for the whole day. Any time you can give is greatly appreciated so we can continue to support this worthy cause.

 

 

 

We are pleased to announce the continuation of this program established to encourage, support and promote the education of students of Arabic heritage. High School seniors can obtain the application along with instructions at www.stjohnd.org/nberam.
Applications must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2008.
Applications are also available at the Rectory.


 

Applications are being accepted for two
Scholarships of $1,500 to be awarded to High School Seniors or College freshmen who are active members of the Annunciation Cathedral.
Deadline for submission of applications is
July 1, 2008.
Applications are available at the Rectory.

 

Sunday of Pentecost

The story of Pentecost is found in the book of The Acts of the Apostles. In Chapter two we are told that the Apostles of our Lord were gathered together in one place. Suddenly, a sound came from heaven like a rushing wind, filling the entire house where they were sitting. Then, tongues of fire appeared, and one sat upon each one of Apostles. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as directed by the Spirit (Acts 2:1-4).
This miraculous event occurred on the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, celebrated by the Jews on the fiftieth day after the Passover as the culmination of the Feast of Weeks (Exodus 34:22; Deuteronomy 16:10). The Feast of Weeks began on the third day after the Passover with the presentation of the first harvest sheaves to God, and it concluded on Pentecost with the offering of two loaves of unleavened bread, representing the first products of the harvest (Leviticus 23:17-20; Deuteronomy 16:9-10).
Since the Jewish Feast of Pentecost was a great pilgrimage feast, many people from throughout the Roman Empire were gathered in Jerusalem on this day. When the people in Jerusalem heard the sound, they came together and heard their own languages being spoken by the Apostles (Acts 2:5-6). The people were amazed, knowing that some of those speaking were Galileans, and not men who would normally speak many different languages. They wondered what this meant, and some even thought the Apostles were drunk (Acts 2:7-13).
Peter, hearing these remarks, stood up and addressed the crowd. He preached to the people regarding the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of the Holy Spirit. He spoke about Jesus Christ and His death and glorious Resurrection. Great conviction fell upon the people, and they asked the Apostles, "What shall we do?" Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38-39).
The Bible records that on that day about three thousand were baptized. Following, the book of Acts states that the newly baptized continued daily to hear the teaching of the Apostles, as the early Christians met together for fellowship, the breaking of bread, and for prayer. Many wonderful signs and miracles were done through the Apostles, and the Lord added to the Church daily those who were being saved (Acts 2:42-47).