General Assembly at Parish Center Monday, February 3rd: 7:00 P.M. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

C h u r c h C a l e n d a r Saint Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church Sunday, February 2, 2014: Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord 7 year Memorial Service for Christos Theodoridis General Assembly at Parish Center Monday, February 3rd: 7:00 P.M.– Ladies Society Meeting Thursday, February 6th: 1:00 P.M.– Arabic Classes at the Parish Center Sunday, February 9, 2014: Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican & Leave taking of the Presentation of Our Lord Thursday, February 13th: 1:00 P.M.– Arabic Classes at the Parish Center Sunday, February 16, 2014: Sunday of the Prodigal Son Sunday, February 23, 2014: Sunday of Meat Fare Coffee Hour Calendar Date : Sponsored by: Sponsored for : Elias & Samar Baalbaki General Assembly February 2, 2014 Mary Hallal (10 year) Albert & Victoria Hallal February 9, 2014 Elias Morcos (Father) Dr. Zeyad & Norma Morcos February 16, 2014 Mitchell Hallal (25 years) Hallal Family February 23, 2014 Nicole Arruda (1 year) Ed & Sue Ayoub March 2, 2014 John Massiwer (14 years) Massiwer/Gurghigian/Hayes March 9, 2014 Joe & Rebecca Samra March 16, 2014 Emad & Sue Amirhom Sunday, February 2, 2014 March 23, 2014 William Salhany & Family Ruth Salhany (4 year) March 30, 2014 Agaty/ Swistak Family Mary Agaty (20 years) April 6, 2014 Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Fred Hallal & Daughters Sophie Hallal (4years) April 27, 2014

Saint Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church O rt hod ox Vocab ular y 249 High Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone (401) 726 - 1202 Fax: (401) 729 - 1203 Sign of the Cross Web site: http://stmarypawtucket.org Email: office@stmarypawtucket.com Sign of the Cross - Orthodox Christians, from the very first days of the faith, have used the Sign of Christ’s His Grace Bishop JOHN, Auxiliary and Bishop of the Cross as a blessing. We make the Sign of the Cross by joining our thumb and first two fingers, touching our Diocese of Worcester and New England forehead, right shoulder, and then the left. The three fingers that we touch together represent the Holy Trinity and the two fingers we touch to the palm of our hand represent the divine and human natures of Christ, in that V. Rev. Father Elie Estephan He was both God and man. Bishops and priests bless others with the "Christogram" making the sign of Christ 70 Davis St., Seekonk, MA 02771 with their right hands. It is customary for any Orthodox Christian to bless children, food, or oneself placing the Cell - 1 - (240) 205 - 9079 person or object in the "Sign of Our Lord. " A traditional Orthodox practice is when parents make the Sign of the Cross (often with an icon or Handcross) over a child, particularly if the child is about to take a journey, go off to college, or get married. Schedule of Services Sunday: Orthros (Matins) 8:45 a.m. Church School 11:15 a.m. Pray like a child, in simplicity of heart, concerning all your needs and sorrows. And entrust yourself to God’s will. For the Lord arranges our salvation. Enter in Quietness, Rest in Prayer, ~Saint Nikon Worship in Reverence, Depart in Peace to Serve A Note Regarding Holy Communion: Since we understand Communion to mean that we have all things in common, sharing an identical faith, only those who are members of the Orthodox Church and who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting, and recent confession may participate in Holy Communion. We invite all, however, to partake of the blessed bread which is distributed at the dismissal. Confessions are heard on Saturdays, before and after Vespers, or by special appointment. The Eucharistic fast begins at midnight on Saturday and ends with the receiving of Holy Communion. Please see Fr. Elie if you have any questions or for inquiries on how to become a full member of the Church. CHURCH EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGE Prayer Requests and Bulletin News: All prayer requests and articles for the weekly bulletin must be submitted each week by noon Wednesday otherwise the requests and articles will be published the following week. Please use the envelopes provided when requesting prayers. Please use our new email address office@stmarypawtucket.org for all church Envelopes are available at the entrance of the Church, downstairs in the Church Hall, or in correspondence. Please be aware that if you use our old email address, I the Church Office . will not be able to access it. View our website — http://stmarypawtucket.org Thank you, Sheryl

Annual Parish Meeting Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord The Annual Parish Meeting will be held TODAY, Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 at the Par- ish Center following Liturgy. Sunday, February 2, 2014 All parishioners in good standing who “accept, profess and practice the faith and disci-  pline of the Holy Orthodox Faith” are welcome to participate and to vote at the meet- Tone:10 Eothinon:7 ing. Practicing the discipline of the faith involves regular and consistent attendance at Divine Liturgy and participation in the Sacraments of the Church, as well as complet- ing a stewardship pledge for the year 2013 and making a pledge commitment for the year 2014. Troparion for the Presentation of Our Lord: Tone 1 Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of jus- tice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us Resurrection . St. Mary Parish Bookstore Many beautiful Orthodox religious items are available from the St. Mary Parish bookstore and display case. These include a new collection of Icons, Christmas and greeting cards, Liturgical Kontakion of the Presentation of Our Lord: Tone 1 music CD’s, prayer books, coloring books, Crosses and Orthodox Bibles. These make wonderful Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, gifts and reflect the Tradition of our Orthodox Faith . All proceeds benefit the general fund of as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve the Church. Please see Fr. Elie if you wish to purchase these gifts. Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind. Arabic Classes Arabic classes will be given by Khouria Ruba are held every Thursday at 1:00pm at the Parish Center. Anyone interested is asked to call the church office at (401) 726 - 1202 Bible Study Come join us for Bible study, held every Second Monday at 7pm in the Church Hall. Remember to bring your copy of The Orthodox Study Bible for referencing during the Bible Study session.