Icon of Artemis, Gerasimus and Matrona -- October 20th

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Vesper Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom - October 19, 2019

Begins on Pg. 104 in Green Book: Psalm 140 Tone 2 p. 128 Vespers Hymns Tone 2 pp. 128-129 Doxasticon - “Glory & Now and ever” Tone 2 pp. 130 Trisagion pp. 27-31 Prokeimenon Tone 2 p. 132 Alleluia Tone 2 p. 132 “Holy, holy, holy ...” A p. 56 Amen p. 58 “We praise you .... “ p. 58 Communion Hymn of Sunday pp.78-81

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom - October 20, 2019 Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 2 pp. 130 Kontakion of the Resurrection Tone 2 p. 131 Trisagion pp. 27-31 Prokeimenon Tone 2 p. 132 Alleluia Tone 2 p. 132 “Holy, holy, holy ...” A p. 56 Amen p. 58 “We praise you .... “ p. 58 Communion Hymn of Sunday pp.78-81

ATTENDANCE and COLLECTIONS ANALYSIS – Weekend of September 12th & 13th, 2019

Sat. 4:00 PM: 16 + Sun. 9:00 AM: 91 = a Total Weekend Attendance of: 107 Adult Tithes via Collection: $1,394.33 - Adult Tithes via Online Credit Card: $680.00 Adult Tithes via Postal Mail: $130.00 - Total Weekend Collection: $2,204.33 ADDITIONAL INCOME: Priest’s Medical: $150.00 - Candles: $32,50 - Sunday Social: $56.00 - Gift Shop: $25.00

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MEN’S GROUP: . Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 8:00 AM– We will meet in the Rectory (8141). Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 8:00 AM– We will meet in the Rectory (8141). WOMEN’S GROUP: . Tuesday, October 22, 2019: No meeting – Clergy on retreat this week. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM – We will meet in the Rectory (8141). TODAY, October 20, 2019: The Next St. Nicholas Celebration Planning Committee Meeting The next planning meeting will take place following the morning Divine Liturgy in the Parish Hall.

Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM: Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Adam Lowe. The Divine Liturgy and Ordination will take place in the Cathedral beginning at 6:30 PM, followed by a reception which will be held in the Parish Hall. Please mark your calendars and make it a plan to join us for this most joyful event. Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 10:30 AM - CELEBRATION DINNER FOR FR. JOE in the Parish Hall, following the morning Divine Liturgy: Please make your reservations now and join us for Fr. Joe’s Celebration Dinner honoring the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood and his retire-ment. Please register your name on the sign-up sheets on the counter at the rear of the church, or else you may call the parish office to make your reservation: (602) 943-5379. .

Many thanks to all of you who donated to the drive for St. Vincent de Paul we hosted recently. Be-cause of your generosity and teamwork, we raised 498 clothing items, 64 toiletries and 124 pairs of shoes, which will help the families and individuals experiencing homelessness that St. Vincent de Paul labors to serve each day.

Please remember the Eparchial Special Collection to help subsidize the health insurance premiums for our pastors. God bless you for your continued support and generosity.

Prayer intentions for this week . . . Special Intentions: Erwin Armada, Barbara Dugan, Helen Furka, Vincent Rice, McCarthy family, Marti Lopez, Kathleen Linkowsky, Richard Gable, Robert King, Ann Ryan, Chris Faix, Robyn Foy, Elaine Browne, Mark Chapa, Michael Chapa, Baby Micah Lombardi, Dalton, Tatum & Christy.

May the Lord rest His healing hand on His servants and hear their requests: Liz Kol, Maria Palacios, Michael White, Ted Bronson, Mike Chapa, Vincent Schile, Sandra Meyer, Mark Chapa, Nicholas Lemak, Jose Mendoza, Herbert Simmons, Teresa Blanc, Daniel Andrews, Gabriella Reagan, Ana Ruiz, Jane Walsh, Dorothy Dumnich, Richard Reese, Chris Balsz, Carlene En-eroth, Bob Dugan, Cathy Milko, Clementina Mendoza, Dan Palaschak, Michael Sherwood, Nicholas Toth, Nicholas Oprendek, Dennis Milko, Karen Kol, Rita Chokan, Rebecca Braskie & Albina Tes-oniero.

Birthdays During the Month of October . . . . Birthdays: Theresa Lewak (2nd), Jennifer Mikitish (5th), Kenneth Roberts (8th), Fr. Joe (9th), Theresa Morey (10th), Doris Kobrzycki (10th), Barbara Dugan (12th), Dcn. Adam Lowe (18th), Andrew Kardos (20th), Fr. Diodoro (20th), John Pete (20th), Dolores Sugent (20th), Ann Marie Corriveau (21st), Mary Rabayda (21st), Tracy Riches (25th), Michell Montalvo (26th), Theresa Montalvo (28th), Peter Kostyun (29th), Joseph Gallucci (30th).

Anniversaries: Tom & Liz Cole (54 years),

LOOK: GOD WITH US ONLINE is offering five (free of charge) live webinars – the subject matter and dates for these webinars are as follows: Making Disciples – The art of bringing others to Christ October 23 @ 5:00- 6:00 pm PT.

Unlocking the Mystery – An Introduction to Eastern Christian Bible Study November 6 and 13 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT. The Gift of God – Preparing for the Feast of the Nativity December 16 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT.

Baptized into Christ – The Mystery of the Initiation & Identity of the People of God January 8, 15 and 22 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT.

For more information and to register for free, visit: EasternCatholic.org/Events

Liturgical Schedule – Come Pray with Us! Sat. 10/19 19th Sunday after Pentecost – pp. 128-132 3:00 PM Confessions heard 4:00 PM Vigil Vesper Div. Liturgy – + Charles & Ann Young, by Charles Young Fr. Diodoro Sun. 10/20 19th Sunday after Pentecost– pp. 130-132 8:00 AM Akathist to the Holy Theotokos 8:30 AM Confessions heard 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Stephen Cath. Fr. Diodoro

Mon. 10/21 Hilary the Great, Venerable – pp. 376-377 No liturgical services scheduled for this day – Clergy on Retreat

Tue. 10/22 Abercius, Bishop – pp. 372-374 No liturgical services scheduled for this day – Clergy on Retreat Wed. 10/23 James, Apostle – Brother of the Lord – pp. 368-370 No liturgical services scheduled for this day – Clergy on Retreat

Thu. 10/24 Arethas and Others, Martyrs – pp. 381-383 6:30 PM Divine Liturgy – Ordination of Dcn. Adam Lowe to the Priesthood Bp john

Fri. 10/25 Marcian & Martyrius, Martyrs – pp. 381-383 No liturgical services scheduled for this day – Clergy on Retreat

Sat. 10/26 20th Sunday after Pentecost – pp. 133-137 3:00 PM Confessions heard 4:00 PM Vigil Vesper Div. Liturgy – + Charles & Ann Young, by Charles Young Fr. JoeSun 10/27 20th Sunday after Pentecost – pp. 133-137 8:00 A.M. Akathist to the Holy Theotokos 8:30 AM Confessions heard 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy – Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Stephen Cath. Fr, Joe

For the month of October we will be praying the Akathist to the Holy Theotokos on Sundays at 8:00 AM. Come and pray with us!

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Readings taken from the web page of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org)

EPISTLE (II Corinthians 11:31-12:9)

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus knows, he who is blessed forever, that I do not lie. At Damas-cus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus, in order to seize me, but I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands. I must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know someone in Christ who, fourteen years ago (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows), was caught up to the third heaven. And I know that this person (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows) was caught up into Paradise and heard ineffable things, which no one may utter. About this person I will boast, but about myself I will not boast, except about my weaknesses. Although if I should wish to boast, I would not be foolish, for I would be telling the truth. But I re-frain, so that no one may think more of me than what he sees in me or hears from me because of the abundance of the revelations. Therefore, that I might not become too elated, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, an angel of Satan, to beat me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.

GOSPEL (Luke 16:19-31)

“There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores. When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.’ Abraham replied, ‘My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.’ He said, ‘Then I beg you, father, send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.’ But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and

the prophets. Let them listen to them.’ He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.’”

2019 Thanksgiving & Christmas Baked Goods go on sale Nov. 15th: Kolachy (aka, Rolls) for $12, and pierogi (dozen/frozen) for $10. To guarantee your needs, pre- or-der now thru Nov. 10th. Forms are available in the hall and online. You can also pre-order directly by contacting Joanie - call/text her at 602-920-0607, or email: joaniesellshomes@aol.com. Or, call Dolores at 480-991-1856, or email: dsugent@cox.net. Make sure your name, contact info and order is clearly stated/written. For more information, call Joanie or Dolores, or check St. Stephen’s web-site.

PIEROGI PINCHERS NEEDED: Trying to get ahead of holiday season. Experienced and newbie “pinchers” welcome and appreci-ated. Come help and enjoy the fellowship, and know that you are helping your Cathedral. Piero-gis are a good fundraiser for the Cathedral. Please call Dolores at 480-991-1856 to let her know if you are available to help, or if you need more information or have questions. GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! GLORY FOREVER! Friday, October 18th, starting about 8:00 AM we will be peeling, cutting, cooking, mashing, and mixing for the potato balls. About 9:30-10:00 AM we will start making potato the balls, and with enough workers we should be done between 1 and 2 pm. Saturday, October 19th, starting between 7:30-8:00 AM we begin the dough making, with circle cutters and pinchers beginning around 8:30-9:00 AM. Again, with enough workers (and if the machines don't breakdown), we should be finished around 1-2pm. We will have lunch together on both days.

Our Main Candles are lit this week for:

Eternal Lamp: Ralph & Eileen Devir (deceased) Resurrection: Connie Ridge (deceased)

Our Tetrapod Candles are lit this week for:

Theotokos Icon Side: Luana Adcock (living) Christ Icon Side: Clergy of our Eparchy

Prayer is Answering the Word of God

Eastern Christian Bulletin Service -- PO Box 3909 -- Fairfax, VA 22038-3909 www.ecbulletin.com Ph: 703-691-8862 Fax: 703-691-0513

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 20, 2019 Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory to Him Forever! Welcome to Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral. We are delighted that you have come to pray with us. Our Church follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospels, and passed on to us through the teachings of the Holy Apostles and Holy Tradition. We are in communion with His Holiness, Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome. Saint Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral Sunday Divine Liturgy: Weekday Services: 8141 North 16th Street, Front Saturday: 4:00 (See bulletin) Phoenix, Arizona 85020-3950 Sunday: 9:00 AM Office: (602) 943-5379 Fax (602) 997-4093 Confessions: Sat. 3:00 - 3:45 PM Websitewww.stsbcc.org & Sun. 8:00 - 8:45 AM

Served by: His Grace, Most Rev. John S. Pazak, C.Ss.R., Bishop

His Grace, Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, S.E.O.D., Bishop Emeritus Very Rev. Diodoro Mendoza, Rector

Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe, in Residence - Archimandrite Leandro Galvez, in Residence Very Rev. Archpriest David M. Petras, Retired

Deacon John Montalvo - Deacon James Danovich - Deacon Adam Lowe - Subdeacon Paul F. Kilroy Parish Advisory Council Served by: Parish Finance Council Served by:

Peyton Becktold Jennifer Hetrick Mary Beth Foster Julie Pete Karen Ratliff Nicholas Stefaniak III Jessica Kostyun Joanie Mahar Basil Rabayda Ann Zlamal Dolores Sugent John Surmay