Icon of the Publican and Pharisee

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee

EPISTLE: 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-15

You have followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecu-tions, and sufferings, such as happened to me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, persecutions that I endured. Yet from all these things the Lord delivered me. In fact, all who want to live reli-giously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But wicked people and charlatans will go from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But you, remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, because you know from whom you learned it, and that from infancy you have known [the] sacred scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.j

GOSPEL: LUKE 18:10-14

“Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity—greedy, dishonest, adulterous—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income. But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

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

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, Den-nis 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, and Teresa Blanc.

This Week’s Liturgical ScheduleSun. 2/10Sat. 4:00 p.m.Sun. 8:40 a.m.Sun. 9 a.m.

Mon. 2/11 9 a.m.12 p.m.

Tues. 2/129 a.m.12 p.m.

Wed. 2/139 a.m.12 p.m.

Thurs. 2/14

Fri. 2/159 a.m.12 p.m. 5 p.m.

Sat. 2/1612:30 p.m.

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

Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee (pp. 143-148) Tone 5 Intention of Brighid by Mom3rd HourIntention of the parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral

Afterwards, enjoy our St. Valentine’s Day Brunch at the Parish Hall! Thanks to our G.C.U. Lodge for sponsoring the event. Finance Council meets at 11 a.m. in one part of the Parish Hall.

The Holy Martyr Blaise, Bishop of Sebaste (p. 383)Sanctification of Marge Holston by Ann Dugan6th Hour 34th Week after Pentecost

Our Holy Father Meitius, Archbishop of Antioch ( p. 372)Intention of our bishops, priests and deacons by Bert & Loretta Winn6th Hour

Our Venerable Father Martinian (p. 376)Personal Intention6th Hour

Death of Cyril, Apostle to the Slavs No Morning Divine Liturgy..

The Holy Apostle Onesimus (p. 368)Personal Intention6th HourWomen’s GroupNo Abstinence from Meat! (No Fasting During Publican & Pharisee Week)Holy Nicephor, Martyr No morning Divine Liturgy.Crowning of Marriage of Jessica & Peter Kostyun

Sunday of the Prodigal SonIntention of the parishioners of St. Stephen Cathedral3rd Hour+Allen Gene Hardy & +Josephine Hardy by Mike and Amorette Dietz

Fr. Joe

Fr. Diodoro

Fr.Joe

Fr. DiodoroSdcn. Paul

Msgr. Kevin Sdcn. Paul

Fr. Joe

Fr. Diodoro

Fr. Joe

Fr. Diodoro

N.B. Parish Monthly Birthday and Anniversary Pot Lucks have been moved to the FIRST Sunday of the month!

Our Main Candles Shine This Week For:Eternal Lamp: Teresa Blanc Resurrection: Ron Kichinko

Our Tetrapod Candles Shine This Week For:Theophany Icon: Michael Way & Family Transfiguration: Terry Montalvo

G.C.U. St. Valentine’s Day Brunch is Today!

Enjoy a St. Valentine’s Day brunch at our parish hall after the 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy on Sun., Feb. 10. Donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 & under. The menu will be eggs, sausage, hash browns, fruit, and a beverage. Let’s all support this fundraiser for our Byzantine Catho-lic Seminary at Pittsburgh. Thanks to our lodge of the Greek Catholic Union (G.C.U.) for this new chance of fellowship and to help secure the future of our Byzantine Catholic Church. Learn more about the G.C.U. by contacting Joanie Mahar at (602) 920-0607 or at mahar.joanie@gmail.com*********************************************************************************************** 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. Using the envelope provided in your packet or on a sheet of paper, please submit the names of those you which to have remembered at the Divine Liturgy on these five Saturdays. Only write the first names of the individuals to be commemo-rated; if the list of names is the same as last year, simply write “same as last year,” or write “add the following name (s) to my list.” Return your requests to the parish office by mail or by placing them in the collection basket. Deadline for returns is Sunday, February 17th. *********************************************************************************************** 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 coffee 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 family to donate $275.00, but of course welcome larger amounts. Your generosity 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 ap-peal.Our parish goal is $41,657.70.

Where’s Father?

Fr. Arthur Rojas is on temporary assignment at St. Melany’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Tucson. Father Rojas arrived in Tucson on Friday, February 1 and will be returning to Phoenix on Monday, February 18. Fr. Joe will be celebrating the 4:00 PM Vesper/Liturgy on Saturdays, February 9, 16 and 23 and will be substituting for Fr. Hugo at Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Church in Phoenix at 9:30 am on Sundays February 10, 17 and 24. *************************************************************************************************

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 available for pur-chase 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: 31 + 105 = 136 Upward and onward!

Tithes: $2,439.37 + Offerings by mail: $60 + Offerings via Credit Card: $435 + Candles: $82.72 + Sunday Social: $8.10 = Total: $2,934.37

31 of 133 registered families donated tithes this weekend.“For where your treasure is, there will your heart lie also.” Mt 6:21

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SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE

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 Publican and the Pharisee February 10, 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 Fran-cis, 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 ary Beth Foster Julie Pete Karen Ratliff Nicholas Stefaniak IIIJessica Kostyun Joanie Mahar asil Rabayda Ann Zlamal Dolores Sugent John Surmay