WWEEKLY BULLETINSunday, May 10, 2020

THE SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC

The Weekly Bulletin is an official publication of Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, Illinois.A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

أحد المخلع

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Brotherhood of the noBLe JoSePh:V. Rev. Fr. Fouad Saba, PASTOR

V. Rev. Fr. Mark Sahady, ASST PASTOR

Sdn. Mazen KhalifehSdn. Steven BynumSdn. David RayahinSdn. Michael KhouriSdn. Joseph AlfakhoriProtopsaltis Jameel Haddad, CHANTER

Chadi Karam, CHANTER

Trevor Lenhart, CHOIR DIRECTOR

Adel Alfakhori, HEAD USHER

All Choir Members, Ushers, & Acolytes To Be Announcedchurch office:Samar Rihani, OFFICE SECRETARY

Holly Goljic, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

1220 South 60th CourtCicero, Illinois 60804PHONE: (708) 656-2927FAX: (708) 656-1166EMAIL: office@stgeorgecicero.orgWEBSITE: www.stgeorgechi.org

office hourS:Tuesday–Friday: 10 am–4 pmSaturday-Monday: ClosedWeeKLy SerViceS ScheduLe:Saturdays: Great Vespers as announcedSundays: 9:15am Orthros (Matins) and10:20am Great Doxology and Divine LiturgyConfession by Appointment

2020 PariSh counciL:V. Rev. Fr. Fouad Saba, PRESIDING OFFICER

Michael Moukheiber, CHAIRMAN

Raed Sweiss, VICE-CHAIRMAN

Mina Rantisi, SECRETARY

Suhail Qumri, TREASURER

Bryan Zarou, FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Elias Akkari, MEMBER

Adel Alfakhori, MEMBER

Michael Barbari, MEMBER

Azzam Barhoumeh, MEMBER

Steve Bynum, MEMBER

Johnny Massih, MEMBER

Mais Rihani, MEMBER

Mazen Rihani, MEMBER

Mariana Saba, MEMBER

Rammy Zanayed, MEMBER

eX-officio MeMBerS:Reem Sweiss, ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN

Lina Zabaneh, YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP (YAF)Michelle Rihani, TEEN SOYO

Darlene N. Haddad, ARCHDIOCESE TRUSTEE

Elie Haig, ARCHDIOCESE TRUSTEE

Mansour Rayan, ARCHDIOCESE TRUSTEE /HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBER

eX-officio non-Voting MeMBerS:V. Rev. Fr. Mark Sahady, CLERGY

Karen Nawas, SUNDAY SCHOOL

Omar Rihani, THE ORDER OF SAINT IGNATIUS

Johnny Araj, ANTIOCHIAN MEN (A-MEN)Eid Swais, HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBER

Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Churchكنيســة القديــس جاورجيــوس االنطاكيــة االرثوذكســية

The Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPHJOSEPH, PrimatePrimateAntiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

The Right Reverend Bishop ANTHONYANTHONY, Auxiliary BishopAuxiliary BishopDiocese of Toledo and the Midwest

The Very Reverend Father Fouad SabaFouad Saba, PastorPastor

“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts 11:26

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Sunday SchooL Staff:Karen Nawas, PRINCIPAL

Tammi Karam, VICE PRINCIPAL

Mina Rantisi, SECRETARY

Diane Moukheiber, TREASURER

Nicole Sweiss, PUBLIC RELATIONS

Lillian Rihani, PRE-K TEACHER

Rawan Mraibie, PRE-K ASSISTANT

Hanan Sous, PRE-K ASSISTANT

Sana Jdaidany, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Jamie Lenhart, KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT

Olga Karam, 1ST-2ND GRADE TEACHER

Danielle Habash, 1ST-2ND GRADE ASSISTANT

Tammi Karam, 3RD-4TH GRADE TEACHER

Caroline Zayed, 3RD-4TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Mirna Imseih, 3RD-4TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Anna Kurian, 5TH-6TH GRADE TEACHER

Jeanette Habash, 7TH-8TH GRADE TEACHER

Mary Selim, 7TH-8TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Joseph Homsy, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

Michael Khouri, HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT

Yola Haddad Ladao, ROTATING ASSISTANT

Amany Bousheh, ROTATING ASSISTANT

Yara Abawi, CURRICULUM ASSISTANT

Michael Lagatolla, BUILDING MONITOR

Tanya Hinnawi, SNACK TEAM COORDINATOR

Yola Haddad Ladao, SNACK TEAM ASSISTANT

Olga Karam, YOUTH CHOIR COORDINATOR

Anoulla Ryan, CONFESSION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Natalie Salamy, CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL COORDINATOR

Kh. Diana Saba, GODPARENTS’ SUNDAY COORDINATOR

Yara Abawi, FIELD TRIPS COORDINATOR

Anna Kurian, SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR

Joy teaM:Dima Qumri, COORDINATOR

Mirna ImseihSanaa JdaidanyJenna Mseih

teen Soyo officerS:Michelle Rihani, PRESIDENT

Samantha Issa, VICE PRESIDENT

Anthony Jdaidany, SECRETARY

Michael Nawas, TREASURER

Demiana Kahoush, PUBLIC RELATIONS

teen Soyo adViSory teaM:Donna Haddad Conopeotis, LEAD ADVISOR

Azzam BarhoumehJoseph HomsySanaa JdaidanyJeries KahoushDima Qumri

young aduLt feLLoWShiP (yaf) officerS:Lina Zabaneh, PRESIDENT

Joseph Alfakhori, VICE PRESIDENT

Audrey McDaniel-Karam, SECRETARY

Andrew Sweiss, TREASURER

Lisa Rayan, PUBLIC RELATIONS

antiochian WoMen officerS:Reem Sweiss, PRESIDENT

Hania Kahoush, VICE PRESIDENT

Mariana Saba, SECRETARY

Mary Imseih Petrelli, TREASURER

Linda Bynum, PUBLIC RELATIONS

the order of Saint ignatiuS

Steering coMMittee:Omar Rihani, CHAIRMAN

Dena FashehElie HaigHania KahoushAnna KurianDr. Thomas KurianKaren NawasHani Rihani, HIP

Eddy Shaheen

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antiochian Men (“a-Men”)Steering coMMittee:Johnny Araj, A-MEN CHAIRMAN AND BOOKSTOREJacob AwwadFares BannourahSam BarbariSteve BynumJeries Kahoushfinance coMMittee:Joe Rihani, CHAIRPERSONMichael BarbariAzzam BarhoumehDarlene HaddadFahad HaddadMichael HaddadElie HaigMichael MoukheiberSuhail QumriMazen RihaniRaed SweissRammy ZanayedMeMBerShiP coMMittee:Tammi Karam, CHAIRLADYSelma BarhoumehSteve BynumDarlene HaddadChristina KhouriYola LadaoSuhail QumriMariana RayanKristen SweisRammy ZanayedtechnoLogy coMMittee:Sami Imseih, CHAIRMANFares BannourahSuhail Qumri, WEBMASTERRammy ZanayedannuaL Saint george BaLL coMMittee:To Be DeterminedLegaL coMMittee:Akram Zanayed, CHAIRMANMembers To Be Announced

MiniStry coordination coMMittee:Trevor Lenhart, CHAIRMAN

Yara AbawiMiriam HaddadDr. Thomas KurianDr. Sammy NawasMina RantisiDr. Aida Zabaneh

ProPerty uSage coMMittee:Michael MufarrehMansour RayanMais Rihani

ProPerty ManageMent coMMittee:Mansour Rayan, CHAIRMAN

Elias AkkariFares BannourahYoussef Selim

PuBLic reLationS coMMittee:Rammy Zanayed, CHAIRMAN

Members To Be AnnouncedViSion and deVeLoPMent coMMittee:Michael Moukheiber, CHAIRMAN

Jacob AwwadMirna ImseihAwni SwaisMoreMore Members To Be AnnouncedgoLf outing coMMittee:Mazen Zanayed, CHAIRMAN

Michael BarbariAzzam BarhoumehDarlene HaddadHania KahoushTammi KaramKareem KhouryMichael MoukheiberFadi MseihMike RayanRaed SweissRammy Zanayed

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Saint George Antiochian Orthodox ChurchSaint George Antiochian Orthodox ChurchCicero, ILCicero, IL

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FIRST ANTIPHONهللوا هلل يا جميع األرض، رتلوا السمه أعطوا مجدا

لتسبحته.

الالزمة: بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.

األرض في من كل أعمالك، أرهب ما هلل قولوا يسجدون لك ويرتلون السمك أيها العلي.

الالزمة: بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.المجد لآلب واإلبن والروح القدس. اآلن وكل أوان

وإلى دهر الداهرين، آمين.

الالزمة: بشفاعات والدة اإلله، يا مخلص خلصنا.

Shout with joy to God, all the earth; sing to His Name, give glory to His praises.Refrain:Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.Say to God: How awesome are Thy works; let all the earth worship Thee, and sing to Thee. Let it sing a song to Thy Name, O Most High.Refrain:Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.Refrain:Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us.

TODAY’S LITURGY INSERTS

SECOND ANTIPHONعلينا بوجهه وليضئ ويباركنا، علينا هللا ليترأف

ويرحمنا.بين من قام من يا هللا، ابن يا خلصنا الالزمة:

األموات، لنرتل لك. هللوييا.األمم جميع وفي طريقك، األرض في لتعرف

عوب يا هللا تعترف لك. خالصك. تعترف لك الشبين من قام من يا هللا، ابن يا خلصنا الالزمة:

األموات، لنرتل لك. هللوييا.ليباركنا هللا إلهنا، ولترهبه جميع أقاصي األرض.

بين من قام من يا هللا، ابن يا خلصنا الالزمة: األموات، لنرتل لك. هللوييا.

المجد لآلب واإلبن والروح القدس، اآلن وكل أوان والى دهر الدآهرين. آمين.يا كلمة هللا اإلبن الوحيد…

May God have mercy upon us, and bless us, and may He cause His face to shine upon us, and have mercy upon us.Refrain:Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy salvation among all nations; let the peoples give thanks to Thee, O God, let all the peoples give thanks to Thee.Refrain:Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth fear Him.Refrain:Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. O, only begotten Son and Word of God…

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TODAY’S LITURGY INSERTS THIRD ANTIPHONد جميع أعدائه، ويهرب مبغضوه ليقم هللا ويتبد +

من أمام وجهه.ووطئ األموات، بين من قام المسيح الالزمة:

الموت بالموت، ووهب الحياة للذين في القبور!مع من خان يبادون، وكما يذوب الش كما يباد الد +

أمام وجه النار.ووطئ األموات، بين من قام المسيح الالزمة:

الموت بالموت، ووهب الحياة للذين في القبور!يقون كذلك تهلك الخطأة من أمام وجه هللا، والصد +يفرحون ويتهللون أمام هللا، ويتنعمون بالسرور.

ووطئ األموات، بين من قام المسيح الالزمة: الموت بالموت، ووهب الحياة للذين في القبور!

، لنفرح ونتهلل هذا هو اليوم الذي صنعه الرب +به.

ووطئ األموات، بين من قام المسيح الالزمة: الموت بالموت، ووهب الحياة للذين في القبور!

+ Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered, and let them that hate Him flee from before His face.

Refrain:Refrain: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life!+ As smoke vanisheth, so let them vanish; as

wax melteth before the fire.Refrain:Refrain: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life!+ So let sinners perish at the presence of

God, and let the righteous be glad.Refrain:Refrain: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life!+ This is the day which the Lord hath made;

let us rejoice and be glad therein.Refrain:Refrain: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life!

ENTRANCE HYMN OF PASCHAفي المجامع باركوا هللا، الرب من ينابيع إسرائيل، األموات، بين من قام من يا ابن هللا، يا خلصنا

لنرتل لك: هللوييا.

In the gathering places bless God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION (TONE 3)الرب ألن األرضيات، وتبتهج ماويات الس لتفرح صنع عزا بساعده، ووطئ الموت بالموت، وصار ومنح الجحيم، جوف من وأنقذنا األموات، بكر

العالم الرحمة العظمى.

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

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TROPARION OF SAINT GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR (TONE 4)بما أنك للمأسورين محرر ومعتق، وللفقراء والمساكين وعن وشاف طبيب وللمرضى وناصر عاضد المؤمنين مكافح ومحارب أيها العظيم في الشهداء جاورجيوس الآلبس الظفر تشفع إلى المسيح اإلله

في خالص نفوسنا.

Since thou art a liberator and deliverer of captives, a help and support of the poor and needy, a healing physician of the sick, a contender and fighter for kings, O great among Martyrs, the victory clad George; intercede with Christ God for the salvation of our souls.

KONTAKION OF PASCHA (TONE 8)ولئن كنت نزلت إلى قبر يا من ال يموت، إال أنك درست قوة الجحيم، وقمت غالبا أيها المسيح اإلله، ووهبت “افرحن”، قلت الطيب حامالت وللنسوة

الم، يا مانح الواقعين القيام. رسلك الس

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

KONTAKION FOR THE MIRACULOUS WEEPING ICON (TONE 8)Only at Saint George Church in Cicero

إني أنا عبدك يا والدة اإلله* اكتب لك رايات الغلبة من كمنقذة الشكر لك وأقدم محامية* جندية يا تحارب* ال التي العزة لك أن بما لكن دائد* الشإليك أصرخ حتى الشدائد* صنوف من اعتقيني

إفرحي يا عروسا ال عروس لها.

To thee the champion leader, * I thy city ascribe thank-offerings of victory. * For thou hast delivered me from terrors O Theotokos. * But as thou hast that power which is invincible. * From all dangers set me free that I may cry out unto thee: * Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.

EPISTLESing praises to our God, sing praises.

Clap your hands, all you nations.The Reading from the Acts of the Saintly and The Reading from the Acts of the Saintly and

Pure Apostles (9:32-42)Pure Apostles (9:32-42)In those days, as Peter went here and there

among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which

رتلوا إللهنا رتلوا. يا جميع األمم صفقوا باأليادي.األطهــار القديســين الرســل أعمــال مــن فصــل

)9:32-42 (فــي تلــك األيــام، فيمــا كان بطــرس يطــوف فــي يســين الســاكنين جميــع األماكــن، نــزل أيضــا إلــى القدأينيــاس، اســمه إنســانا هنــاك فوجــد ة* لــد فــي وهــو ســنين، ثمانــي منــذ ســرير علــى مضطجعــا يشــفيك أينيــاس، “يــا بطــرس: لــه فقــال مخلــع* ــت* ــرش لنفســك”. فقــام للوق ــم وافت يســوع المســيح؛ قة وســارون فرجعــوا إلــى ورآه جميــع الســاكنين فــي لــد

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GOSPELThe Reading of the Holy Gospel according toThe Reading of the Holy Gospel according to

Saint John (5:1-15)Saint John (5:1-15)At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda, which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first, after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for 38 years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” The sick man answered

فصــل شــريف مــن بشــارة القديــس يوحنــا اإلنجيلــي البشــير والتلميــذ الطاهــر )5:1-15(

في ذلك الزمان، صعد يسوع إلى أورشليم* وإن فــي أورشــليم عنــد بــاب الغنــم بركــة، تســمى بالعبرانيــة أروقــة* كان مضطجعــا خمســة لهــا حســدا، بيــت فيهــا جمهــور كثيــر مــن المرضــى مــن عميــان وعــرج ويابســي األعضــاء، ينتظــرون تحريــك المــاء* ألن ــة ويحــرك المــاء. ــا فــي البرك ــزل أحيان مــالكا كان ينوالــذي كان ينــزل أوال مــن بعــد تحريــك المــاء، كان يبــرأ مــن أي مــرض اعتــراه * وكان هنــاك إنســان بــه مــرض منــذ ثمــان وثالثيــن ســنة* هــذا إذ رآه يســوع ملقــى، وعلــم أن لــه زمانــا كثيــرا، قــال لــه: “أتريــد أن

means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments, which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, rise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

* وكانــت فــي يافــا تلميــذة اســمها طابيتــا، الــذي الــربتفســيره ظبيــة، وكانــت هــذه ممتلئــة أعمــاال صالحــة وصدقات كانت تعملها* فحدث في تلك األيام أنها مرضــت وماتــت. فغســلوها ووضعوهــا فــي العليــة* ة بقرب يافا، وســمع التالميذ أن بطرس وإذ كانت لدفيهــا، أرســلوا إليــه رجليــن يســأالنه أن ال يبطــئ عــن ــا فلم معهمــا. وأتــى بطــرس فقــام إليهــم* القــدوم وصــل، صعــدوا بــه إلــى العليــة، ووقــف لديــه جميــع األرامل يبكين، ويرينه أقمصة وثيابا كانت تصنعها * فأخــرج بطــرس الجميــع خارجــا، وجثــا ظبيــة معهــنعلــى ركبتيــه وصلــى. ثــم التفــت إلــى الجســد وقــال: ــا أبصــرت “يــا طابيتــا قومــي”. ففتحــت عينيهــا. ولمدعــا ثــم يــده وأنهضهــا. فناولهــا جلســت* بطــرس يســين واألرامــل، وأقامهــا لديهــم حيــة* فشــاع هــذا القد

ــن كثيــرون بالــرب. ــا، فآم ــر فــي يافــا كله الخب

EPISTLE Continued…

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Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me.” Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your pallet, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, “It is the Sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet.” But he answered them, “The man who healed me said to me, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk.’” They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk’?” Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befalls you.” The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus Who had healed him.

تبــرأ؟”* فأجابــه المريــض: “يــا ســيد، ليــس لــي إنســان متــى حــرك المــاء يلقينــي فــي البركــة، بــل بينمــا أكــون “قــم، يســوع: لــه فقــال آخــر.”* قبلــي ينــزل آتيــا، احمــل ســريرك وامــش”* فللوقــت بــرئ الرجــل، وحمــل ســريره ومشــى. وكان فــي ذلــك اليــوم ســبت* فقــال اليهــود للــذي شــفي: “إنــه ســبت، فــال يحــل لــك أن هــو أبرأنــي ــرير”* فأجابهــم: “إن الــذي تحمــل السقــال لــي “احمــل ســريرك وامــش”* فســألوه مــن هــو اإلنســان الــذي قــال لــك “احمــل ســريرك وامــش؟”* ــم مــن هــو. ألن يســوع ــم يكــن يعل أمــا الــذي شــفي فلذلــك وبعــد جمــع* الموضــع فــي كان إذ اعتــزل، وجــده يســوع فــي الهيــكل، فقــال لــه: “هــا قــد عوفيــت، ”* فذهــب ذلــك فــال تعــد تخطــئ لئــال يصيبــك أشــراإلنســان، وأخبــر اليهــود أن يســوع هــو الــذي أبــرأه.

GOSPEL Continued…

العذراء أيتها عليها، المنعم نحو تفوه المالك إن النقية افرحي، وأقول أيضا افرحي، ألن ابنك قد قام

من القبر في اليوم الثالث.بأصوات المؤمنين، نحن نغبطك البتول، أيتها ، إفرحي يا مدينة متفقة هاتفين: إفرحي يا باب الربمن اليوم، لنا أشرق بها من يا إفرحي متنفسة،

األموات، نور قيامة المولود منك.

The angel spake to her that is full of grace, saying, O pure Virgin, rejoice; and I say also, Rejoice; for thy Son is risen from the tomb on the third day.We believers in unison bless thee, O Virgin, crying: Rejoice, O gate of the Lord. Rejoice, O living city. Rejoice, O thou from whom didst rise upon us from the dead the Light of Resurrection, He Who was born of thee.

MEGALYNARION FOR PARALYTIC SUNDAY (TONE 1)(Sung after the conSecration of the giftS)

COMMUNION HYMN OF PASCHA (TONE 8)يموت ذوقوا. الذي ال المسيح خذوا والينبوع جسد

هللويا. Receive ye the body of Christ; taste ye the Fountain of immortality. Alleluia.

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INSTEAD OF “WE HAVE SEEN THE TRUE LIGHT,” SING PASCHAL TROPARION (TONE 5)

المسيح قام من بين األموات ووطئ الموت بالموت، ووهب الحياة للذين في القبور! )مرة(

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life! (ONCE)

THE SYNAXARION

On May 10th in the Holy Orthodox Church, we commemorate the Apostle Simon the Zealot; and Venerable Laurence of Egypt.

On this day, the fourth Sunday of Pascha, we commemorate the Paralytic and, as is right, we celebrate the miracle wrought for him.

The word of Christ was strength for the paralytic;So that this word alone was the man’s full healing.

Jesus healed the Paralytic at the Sheep’s Pool, located near the Sheep’s Gate of Jerusalem, where people sacrificed their beasts and washed their insides. The pool had five sides, with a porch and arch on each. A number of people, afflicted with various diseases, passed through them, waiting at the water for an angel to come down and stir it. Once it moved, whoever stepped into the water first was instantly healed. One poor man, whose story is recounted in today’s Gospel lection in the Divine Liturgy, waited 38 years for someone to lower him into the water, because he was unable to move into the water himself. However, the Savior merely commanded the man to get up and walk, and he was healed.

In Thine infinite mercy, O Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen.

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HOLY BREAD OFFERED BYTodayToday Youssef and Mary Selim and Family يوسف وماري سليم والعائلة

CONDOLENCESThe clergy and parishioners of Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Cicero offer their sincerest condolences to:

سيسرو جاورجيوس القديس كنيسة وأبناء كهنة يتقدمون بأحر التعازي إلى عائالت كل من:

• Azzam, Mazin, Amal, Nizar (Susie), and Donna (†Ziad), and their families; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, on the falling asleep of their beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, †Sumayya Bulos Zayed†Sumayya Bulos Zayed. Also, to her siblings, Aida (†Jamal), Elias (Rima), Basma (†Fozi), and Naji (Cecil) Zayed and their families; and the entire Zayed family.

• Lubna Tadros and her children Ashley, Sophia, Princeton, and Melania, on the falling asleep of their husband and father, †Nail Nabih Tadros†Nail Nabih Tadros, at the age of 39. Also, to his parents, Nabih and Nadia Tadros; his siblings, Salim and Maha and their families; and the entire Saint Mary’s Church community.

دونا )سوزي(، نزار أمال، مازن، عزام، 16 احفادها والى وعائالتهم زايد )†زياد( واوالدهم 7، واخوتها، عايدة )†جمال(، إلياس )سيسيل( وناجي )†فوزي( بسمة )ريما(، جدتهم والدتهم، وفاة على وعائالتهم زايد واختهم المرحومة †سمية بولس زايد، وإلى عموم عائلة زايد. سائلين المولى بان يتغمدها

بفسيح جناته ولعائلتها الصبر والسلوان.صوفيا، أشلي، واوالدها تادرس لبنى

برنستون وميلينا، على وفاة زوجها ووالدهم المرحوم †نايل نبيه تادرس، عن عمر يناهر نبيه والديه بالتعازي 39 عاما. كما ونخص سليم ومها وعائالتهم واخوته تادرس وناديا

والى عموم ابناء كنيسة القديسة ماري.

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Young Adu l t Young Adu l t Fe l lowsh ipFe l lowsh ipPresents…Presents…

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Thursdays at 8pmThursdays at 8pm• • May 14 → Part 1: YouMay 14 → Part 1: You

(preparing yourself)

• • May 21 → Part 2: OthersMay 21 → Part 2: Others(interacti ng with others)

• • June 4 → Part 3: CommunityJune 4 → Part 3: Community(mobilizing the Church)

“The Road to Pentecost: “The Road to Pentecost: Making Disciples of All NationsMaking Disciples of All Nations””

Making Orthodox Young Adults Making Orthodox Young Adults Evangelists of the GospelEvangelists of the Gospel

The The Series will Series will

equip you with equip you with a missionary a missionary ““TOOLKITTOOLKIT””

a 3-Part a 3-Part Series with Father SabaSeries with Father SabaZoom link will be sent via email/social mediaZoom link will be sent via email/social media

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LIVELIVESTREAMINGSTREAMING

W AT C H L I T U R G Y O N L I N E !W AT C H L I T U R G Y O N L I N E !During this unprecedented and diffi cult ti me, we cannot physically worship together at our beloved Saint George Orthodox Church. However, you are able to watch the services and pray from home.

Please watch the Live Stream of each service:

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Please make your weekly Church dona� on online at:

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H E L P F U L T I P S F O R W AT C H I N G H E L P F U L T I P S F O R W AT C H I N G D I V I N E L I T U R G Y F R O M Y O U R H O M ED I V I N E L I T U R G Y F R O M Y O U R H O M E

from Fr. Michael SakranSaint John Chrysostom Anti ochian Orthodox Church

Fort Wayne, Indiana

“It is really hard, and unreal, to parti cipate in the Divine Liturgy by watching it on a device in your home. It’s easy to get distracted, to get up and get something, or to do several things at once. I urge you to resist these temptati ons as you watch.

Here are practi cal ti ps to get the most out of the live-streamed services:

• Before the ti me, place your device (phone, television, computer, tablet) on or near your icon corner; OR, surround your device with one or more icons.

• Turn off all possible distracti ons (phone, noti fi cati ons, oven, alarms, etc.)

• Like you do before church, take care of all personal needs beforehand.

• Dress like you would for a regular Sunday Liturgy. (Casual clothes may encourage a casual, non-prayerful a� tude.)

• Follow your regular pa� ern for maintaining the Eucharisti c fast; refrain from food, coff ee, etc. unti l a� er the Liturgy.

• Sing/speak along with us, in whatever way you normally would do during the Liturgy.

• As you are able, stand, sit, and kneel as you normally would do during the Liturgy.

• Finally, resist the urge to off er any comments online unti l a� er the service is over.

In short, I encourage you to make these few hours a ti me of sincere devoti on and worship.”

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Go to Church Website:

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Hosted by Father Fouad Saba

ONLINE BIBLE SERIESONLINE BIBLE SERIES

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ephesusschool.orgEphesus School Network: The Bible as Literature Podcast ~ by Father Marc Boulos and Dr. Richard Benton

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Are you GRADUATING this year from… • 8th Grade • High School • College (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate Degrees) • Professional Certificate

Please complete form and submit with a high-resolution digital graduation photo (cap and gown if available or formal attire headshot only)

to the Church Office (media@stgeorgechi.org) no later than Sunday, May 31, 2020 Please print clearly as this information will be presented in the video.

Name of Graduate: _________________________________________________ Age: __________ First Baptismal Name Last Name of Parents: _________________________________________________________________ Name of School (graduating from): ____________________________________________________ If you are graduating from 8th Grade or High School, what School will you be attending next year? _______________________________________________________________________________ If you are graduating from a College or University, please specify your degree: _______________________________________________________________________________ Were you in any Honors / AP programs? (If so, please specify): _______________________________________________________________________________ Did you participate in any School activities/clubs/sports? (If so, please specify): _______________________________________________________________________________ Specify all your Church activities/participation (i.e. Sunday School, SOYO, YAF, Altar Serving, etc.): _______________________________________________________________________________ What are your future dreams/hopes? _______________________________________________________________________________ What is your favorite Bible verse you would like to share with everyone? _______________________________________________________________________________

Congratulations!

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2020 Membership

Commitment Form

Step 1: Membership Information

Family Last Name: __________________________ Membership Number: _________

Step 2: Be a Steward! Share your Time and Talent by volunteering for a ministry! - See Coordinator

Step 3: Be a Steward! Share your Treasure by making your 2020 Membership Commitment TODAY!

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Please note: For the General Assembly voting privilege in 2021, this form must be completed and 2020 commitment fulfilled.

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Please consider “prayerfully and sincerely” your 2020 Membership Commitment.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 In gratitude for God’s blessings, I/we offer the following 2020 ‘WEEKLY’ Membership Commitment. Please Select:

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By signing this form, I commit myself / family as a Member of Saint George Church.

Signature: ____________________________ Print Name: ____________________ Date:___/___/_____

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 4:15

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F.A.Q.sF.A.Q.s1. Why should I register as a Member of Saint George Church in Cicero?

Your Membership lists you and your family among the members of the Church. It not only helps the Church keep in touch with you, but it provides you with full membership benefi ts and privileges.

2. What does it mean to be a Member of Saint George Church in Cicero?Membership provides the ability to vote in the Annual General Assembly meeti ng; the ability to run for Parish Council and other leadership positi ons; discounted pricing for Church Hall rental and special events; fee waivers for youth and adult ministries; and all communicati ons and mailings related to liturgical and fellowship events.

3. How do I register as a Member of Saint George Church in Cicero?

Complete a Membership Registrati on Form (see previous page of the Church Bulleti n) and return to Membership Commi� ee Chairlady, Mrs. Tammi Karam. Forms may also be completed electronically at www.stgeorgechi.org/membership.