Icon of the Prodigal Son

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON

EPISTLE: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20

“Everything is lawful for me, but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is lawful for me,” but I will not let myself be dominated by anything. “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will do away with both the one and the other. The body, however, is not for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body; God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take Christ’s mem-bers and make them the members of a prostitute? Of course not. Do you not know that anyone who joins himself to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For “the two,” it says, “will become one flesh.” But whoever is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Avoid immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the immoral person sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.

GOSPEL: LUKE 15:11-32

Then he said, “A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me.’ So the father divided the property between them. After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance on a life of dissipation. When he had freely spent everything, a se-vere famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need. So he hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to tend the swine. And he longed to eat his fill of the pods on which the swine fed, but nobody gave him any. Coming to his senses he thought, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger. I shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers.”’ So he got up and went back to his father. While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.’ But his father ordered his servants, ‘Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.’ Then the celebration began. Now the older son had been out in the field and, on his way back, as he neared the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing. He called one of the servants and asked what this might mean. The servant said to him, ‘Your brother has returned and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has

him back safe and sound.’ He became angry, and when he refused to enter the house, his father came out and pleaded with him. He said to his father in reply, ‘Look, all these years I served you and not once did I disobey your orders; yet you never gave me even a young goat to feast on with my friends. But when your son returns who swallowed up your property with prostitutes, for him you slaughter the fattened calf.’ He said to him, ‘My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’”

Special Intentions: Noa Lee Chapa, Ted Bronson, Theresa Rojas, Vanessa Miller, Erwin Armada, Barbara Dugan, Helen Furka, Vincent Rice, McCarthy Family, Marti Lopez, Kathleen Linkowsky, Betty Geletey, Richard Gable, Robert King, Ann Ryan, Chris Faix, Robyn Foy, Elaine Browne, Mark Chapa, Michael Chapa, Aaron Powell, Kristian Lara, and Iliana Villegas.

Eternal Memory: +Fr. Rufino Lecumberri, +Emiliano Sala, +Margaret Atwood and +Turo Cisneros

May the Lord rest His healing hand on His servants and hear their requests:Victor Ely, David Balmer, Jr., Daniel Andrews, Megan Molina, Michael White, Gabriella Reagan, Juan Sanabria, Mary Rabayda, Ana Ruiz, Jane Walsh, Dorothy Dumnich, Richard Reese, Chris Balsz, Carlene Eneroth, Nancy Sandrock, Bob Dugan, Cathy Milko, Clementina Mendoza, Dan Palaschak, Michael Sherwood, Christina Toth, Liz Kol, Nicholas Toth, Nicholas Oprendek, Dennis Milko, Karen Kol, Gabriel Papke, Kari Hill, Ron Minor, Sandy Meyer, Rita Chokan, Nicholas Lewak, Rebecca Braskie, Albina Tesoniero, Elizabeth Petrus, Derrick Carlyle, Fr. Basil Hutsko, Fr. Joseph Hutsko, Teresa Blanc

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Bishop John S. Pazak C.Ss.R. on his 18th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary on February 14. May God grant Bishop John Many Happy and Blessed Years!

This Week’s Liturgical Schedule

Sun. 2/17Sat. 4:00 p.m.Sun. 8:40 a.m.Sun. 9 a.m.

Mon. 2/18 9 a.m.12 p.m.

Tues. 2/1911 a.m..

Wed. 2/2011 a.m.

Thurs. 2/2111 a.m.

Fri. 2/229 a.m.12 p.m.

Sat. 2/239 a.m.

Sun. 2/24Sat. 4:00 p.m.Sun. 8:40 a.m.Sun. 9 a.m.

Sunday of the Prodigal Son Tone 6Intention of the Parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral3rd Hour+Allen Gene Hardy & +Josephine Hardy by Mike and Amorette Dietz

Holy Father Leo, Pope of Rome (p. 372) Meatfare WeekBarbara Dougherty by Mary Rabayda6th Hour

The Holy Apostle Archippus (p. 368)Matyjasky Family by Dietz Family

Our Venerable Father Leo, Bishop of Catania (p.372)Personal Intention

Our Venerable Father Timothy of Symbola (p. 376)Personal Intention

Finding of the Venerable Relics of the Martyrs at Eugenia (p. 381)+John & Ana Rudo by Joseph Rudo 6th Hour

First All Souls SaturdayDivine Liturgy and Panachida for the Faithful Departed

Meatfare Sunday/Sunday of the Last Judgement Tone 7Health of Hutsko Family by Fr. Joe3rd HourIntention of the Parishioners of St. Stephen Church

Fr. Joe

Fr. Diodoro

Fr.Joe

Bishop John

Bishop John

Bishop John

Fr. Diodoro

Bishop John

Fr. Joe

Fr. Rojas

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Fr. Joe and Fr. Basil Hutsko on the 40th An-niversary of their Priestly Ordination on February 18. Fr. Joe will commemorate the anniversary on Thomas Sunday, April 28.************************************************************************************************* All Souls Saturdays start Feb. 23!

Following the Byzantine Catholic tradition, five Saturdays of the year are set aside for the remembrance of the departed members of our families and of our friends. In 2019, the first All Souls Saturday is February 23rd. *************************************************************************************************

It is time for our LENTEN FISH FRY!

This year, we invite everyone to save Friday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at our parish hall. As always, volunteers are most welcome to help make these events happen smoothly for the benefit of our parish family. Please sign the volunteer work list for the Fish Fry which is located on the cof-fee counter in the parish hall. We need: Set-up crew, Dinner crew and Clean-up crew.*************************************************************************************************

EPARCHY OF PHOENIX BISHOP’S APPEAL 2019We have begun the 2019 Bishop’s Appeal for the Eparchy of Phoenix. By now you have all received your pledge forms and information about donating. We hope you will take the opportunity to choose from the various options of donating: cash, checks, credit cards and online donating. We are asking each household to donate $275.00, but of course welcome larger amounts. Your gener-osity in the Bishop’s Appeal not only helps to solidify us as a parish but also as an eparchy. Much can be accomplished by our Eparchy of Phoenix because of your generosity and commitment to the appeal.Our parish goal is $41,657.70.*************************************************************************************************

JOIN US FOR OUR PRE-ST. PATRICK’S DAY IRISH BOILED DINNER BRUNCH!

Please join us for our Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Irish Boiled Dinner Brunch on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the parish hall. A fully traditional Boston-Irish Buffet will include corned beef brisket, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and green beans along with homemade Irish soda bread, hot and cold drinks and dessert. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Beer and wine will be avail-able for purchase at the bar. Donations: Adults: $20, Children aged 10 -17 years: $10, Children under 10: Free! R.S.V.P. Sunday, February 24, 2019.

All proceeds from this event will go towards the cost of the Cathedral’s new Easter vestments. The total costs of these sets for clergy and altar boys is $13,000. If you cannot join us on February 24, your donations for this cause would be appreciated nonetheless! After a tasty repast, kindly join us at the Cathedral at 2 p.m. for Forgiveness Vespers for the Beginning of Great Lent.Healing for Soul & Body are Available from the Eastern Catholic Clergy of Arizona*************************************************************************************************On Sunday, March 31 at 6 p.m., there will be a Healing Service (a.k.a. Anointing Service) at Holy Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Church (3720 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix). After the Healing Service, Confessions will be available. During Great and Holy Lent, the best way to prepare for the Resurrection of Christ is the Mystery of Repentance! ******************************************************************************************

ANALYSIS OF ATTENDANCE AND COLLECTIONS OF FEB. 2 & 3

Sat. 4 p.m. + Sun. 9 a.m. → Sunday Attendance: 36 + 98 = 134 Upward and onward!

Tithes: $2,026.50 + Offerings by mail: $235 + Offerings via Credit Card: $175 + Candles: $51 + Bishop’s Appeal 652 = Total: $3139.5031 of 133 registered families donated tithes this weekend.“For where your treasure is, there will your heart lie also.” Mt 6:21 ********************************************************************************************

PARISH FINANCIAL COUNCIL MEETING: SUNDAY- MARCH 31, 2019 @11:00 AM

************************************************************************************************DIVINE LITURGY INTENTION CARDS: DECEASED & LIVING

When you wish to offer a Divine Liturgy intention for someone who is deceased or someone who is living, please pick up one of the Divine Liturgy Intention Envelopes found at the entrance to the church and bring it to the rectory office and one of the staff will give you the appropriate intention card, either for the living or the deceased and you can send that card to the family for whom you are having the Divine Liturgy celebrated.

Our Main Candles Shine This Week For:Eternal Lamp: Eugene Chapa Resurrection: Turo Cisneros

Our Tetrapod Candles Shine This Week For:Theophany Icon: Ted Brunson Transfiguration: Lucovich Family

ST. STEPHEN GIFT SHOP & BOOK STOREPlease stop in and shop in our Gift Shop & Book Store. We have recently brought in some new books and religious items such as cross necklaces and other items. The book store is open after Di-vine Liturgy on Sunday or by appointment.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE EVENTS:Parish Enhancement Workshops for our clerics and designated laity: Feb. 19-21 at St. Stephen Cathedral, Phoenix, Arizona.

Lenten Fish Fries: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12. All Fish Fries take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Parish Hall, followed by Liturgy of the Presanctified at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral.Additional Liturgies of the Presanctified: March 4 (Pure Monday), 6, 13, 20, 27. April 3, 10, 17. These Liturgies are scheduled for 7 p.m., unlike those on Fridays of Lent.Convocation of Eparchial Clergy: May 13-16 at St. Stephen Cathedral, Phoenix, Arizona.

Myrrhbearers Retreat (retreat for women): June 28-30 at Maddona Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Alive in Christ (retreat for youths): July 11-14 in the area of Seattle, Washington.

Annual Spiritual Retreat for Eparchial Clergy: October 21-25 at Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Sunday of the Prodigal Son February 17, 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 Gospel and passed on to us through the teachings of the Holy Apostles and Holy Tradition. We are in communion with Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome. Saint Stephen’s Byzantine Catholic Cathedral8141 North 16th Street, Front Sunday Divine LiturgyPhoenix, Arizona 85020-3950 Saturday 4:00 PM Weekday ServicesOffice: 602.943.5379 Fax 602.997.4093 Sunday 9:00 AM See BulletinWebsite www.stsbcc.org Confessions: Sat. 3:00- 3:45 pm & Sun. 8:00 - 8:45 amServed by: His Grace, Most Rev. John S. Pazak, C.Ss.R., Bishop

His Grace, Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, S.E.O.D., Bishop EmeritusVery Rev. Diodoro Mendoza, Rector – rector@ephx.orgRev. Joseph Hutsko, Vice-Rector – frhutsko@ephx.org

Rev. Arthur Rojas, Parochial Vicar - frrojas@ephx.org and Msgr. Kevin McAuliffe, In ResidenceVery Rev. Archpriest David M. Petras, Retired

Deacon John Montalvo - Deacon James Danovich - Deacon Adam Lowe – Subdeacon Paul Kilroy Parish Advisory Council Served by: Parish Finance Council Served by:Peyton Becktold Jennifer Hetrick Mary Beth Foster Julie Pete Karen Ratliff Nicholas Stefaniak IIIJessica Kostyun Joanie Mahar Basil Rabayda Ann Zlamal Dolores Sugent John Surmay