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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Nicholas Bulletin - July 30, 2023
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Christ is in our midst! Христос међу нама! Cristo esta entra nosotros! | |
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We should realize the value of human life
St. Anthony of Sourozh
In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
We read the Gospel from year to year, and from generation to generation, in new contexts, in the face of new situations, whether they are historical or personal. And every time one passage or another may strike us in a new way.
Today we read the passage about the feeding of the multitude by Christ. More often than not the Fathers and the spiritual writers express their sense of wonder at the mercy of God and the power of God who could feed so many with so little; who could indeed work miracles within a world so much estranged from Him, as long as just a glimmer of faith, a crack in the armour of our faithlessness allowed Him to act.
Reading this passage of the Gospel today I was struck anew with the words of Christ. The disciples call upon Him to send away the multitude because the day is spent, the distance to the neighbouring villages is great, tiredness will overcome them, and darkness if they stay longer, for they have not eaten all day listening to the life-giving word of Christ. And Christ says to the disciples: No, they need not depart, give them you to eat. How can they feed a multitude of that kind? A thousand men, women and children, when all they have is five loaves of bread and two fishes. And here is Christ’s challenge to them, and to us. Yes, in a way, God alone can perform this miracle; but not if we contribute with openness of heart, with an open hand and all we have. He did not say to His disciples: Keep as much as you need for yourselves and give the rest, your leftovers, to others; He said: Take all you have, and give it all.
Is this not something that the Lord says to us now in a very special way, in these days when we are so secure, so rich, so opulent, and when we hear day after day of the hunger, the misery, the death, indeed, from starvation of thousands and thousands of people? And what the Lord says to us is simply: Give what you have and let Me act afterwards; do not ask Me to work a miracle where you could do the thing yourselves.
The Apostles could do little; they could share only five loaves and two fishes, but we can share so much. If our hearts were open, and if from hearts of stone God had made hearts of flesh within us, if we had learned anything of generosity and of mutual responsibility, if we had learned a little about loving our neighbour actively, there would be no hunger in the world.
Today’s Gospel says to us, ‘Look around you’; look at every person who is hungry, every person who is homeless, every person who is in need, and remember that each of these people is your responsibility, that all their hunger, their homelessness, their misery is ultimately the result of your opulence, your comfort, your refusal to share, to give; not to give beyond your means — just to give.
If only we remembered what a certain saint says in his writings, that whenever he eats a morsel which is not a necessity, whenever he acquires or possesses anything beyond his strict needs, he has stolen it from the hungry, the homeless, from the one who has no clothes — he is a thief.
Does not this apply much more pointedly to us than to this ascetic? We must reflect on this, because we are behaving like bad, unworthy stewards; there is such a thing as stewardship of wealth, intellectual, moral, emotional and material. You remember probably the story of the unjust, the unfaithful steward who had cheated his master, stolen from him, and when he was to be dismissed by the master who had discovered his dishonesty, he called the people who owed money to his master and reduced their debt. This is something we could learn. He turned to people and gave whatever help he could; we do not. Let us reflect on the words of Christ, ‘They need not depart from My presence in order to eat; you can give them what they need’. If we looked around us, not far beyond the seas, but just round us, at the needs of people who are hungry, who are homeless, who are deprived of rights, or simply our neighbours who are at times so lonely and need a word of comfort, friendship and solidarity, we would begin to fulfil this commandment of Christ.
But let us not deceive ourselves; it is not by words of consolation, by kind gestures that we will fulfil it. Christ said: Give all you have. And to us, perhaps, taking into account the little faith we have and the narrowness and hardness of our hearts, He will say: Give what is superfluous in your life; but give some thought to what is superfluous, to what you spend on yourself unnecessarily, without even deriving true joy and pleasure, or any advantage from it. Give it, and then leave it to God to do the rest.
This is the judgement of God on me; it is also the call of God addressed to each of you.
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Commemorating Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Great Martyr Marina of Antioch, Royal Passionbearers Tsar Nicholas, Tsaritsa Alexandra, Tsarevich Aleksy, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia, Venerable Irenarchus Abbot of Solovki, Translation of the relics of Venerable Lazarus of Mt Galesius near Ephesus, Venerable Leonid of Ustnedumsk
RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION—TONE 7
By Your Cross You destroyed death. To the thief You opened Paradise. For the Myrrhbearers You changed weeping into joy. And You commanded Your disciples, O Christ God, to proclaim that You are risen, granting the world great mercy.
HOLY FATHERS TROPARION—TONE 8
You are most glorious, O Christ our God, You have established the Fathers as lights upon the earth, and through them, You have guided all of us to the true Faith! O greatly compassionate one, glory to You.
GREAT MARTYR MARINA TROPARION—TONE 5
O glorious Marina, once betrothed to the Word, you renounced all worldly concerns and struggled as a beautiful virgin. You soundly trounced the invisible Enemy who appeared to you, O Champion, and now you are a wellspring of healing grace for the world.
RESURRECTIONAL KONTAKION—TONE 7
The dominion of death can no longer hold mankind captive, for Christ descended, shattering and destroying its powers. Hell is bound, while the Prophets rejoice and cry: “The Savior has come to those in faith; enter, you faithful, into the Resurrection!”
HOLY FATHERS KONTAKION—TONE 8
The preaching of the Apostles and the dogmas of the Fathers have confirmed one faith for the Church; and She, clad in the garment of truth woven from heavenly theology, teaches aright and glorifies the great mystery of piety.
HYMN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD KONTAKION—TONE 6
Steadfast Protectress of Christians and constant Advocate before the Creator; despise not the cry of us sinners, but come speedily to help those who call on You in faith. Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for You always protect those who honor You!
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READERS:
This Week: Matins: Lenny Tepsich Epistle: Matthew Hoover
Next Week: Matins: Milan Radanovic Epistle: Stefan Gligorevic
EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 1: 10-18
DEACON: Let us pay attention.
PRIEST: Peace be unto all!
READER: And with your spirit!
DEACON: Wisdom.
READER: The Prokeimenon in the Seventh Tone: The Lord shall give strength to His people. The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
CHOIR: The Lord shall give strength to His people. The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
READER: v: Offer to the Lord, O you sons of God! Offer young rams to the Lord!
CHOIR: The Lord shall give strength to His people. The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
READER: The Lord shall give strength to His people.
CHOIR: The Lord shall bless His people with peace.
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your Name, O Most High.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: To declare Your mercy in the morning, and Your truth by night.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: 1 Коринћанима 1: 10-18
Ђакон: Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач: I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 7 Господ ће дати силу народу Своме; Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Хор: Господ ће дати силу народу Своме; Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Читач: Принесите Господу, синови Божји, принесите му младе овнове.
Хор: Господ ће дати силу народу Своме; Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Читач: Господ ће дати силу народу Своме;
Хор: Господ ће благословити народ Свој миром.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање је од Прве посланице Светог апостола Павла до Коринћана
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Молим вас пак, браћо, именом Господа нашега Исуса Христа да сви исто говорите, и да не буду међу вама раздори, него да будете утврђени у истом разуму и истој мисли. Јер сам чуо за вас, браћо моја, од Хлојиних, да су међу вама свађе. А ово кажем зато што сваки од вас говори: Ја сам Павлов, а ја Аполов, а ја Кифин, а ја Христов. Зар се Христос раздијели? Да се Павле не разапе за вас? Или се у име Павлово крстисте? Благодарим Богу што не крстих ни једнога од вас осим Криспа и Гаја, Да не би ко рекао да у име своје крстих. А крстих и дом Стефанинов; даље не знам да ли неког другог крстих. Јер ме Христос не посла да крштавам, него да проповиједам јеванђеље, не мудрим ријечима, да се не обеснажи крст Христов. Јер је ријеч о крсту лудост онима који гину, а сила Божија нама који се спасавамо.
Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Лепо је хвалити Господа, и певати имену Твоме, Вишњи.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Јављати јутром милост Твоју и истину Твоју сваке ноћи.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
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LITURGY GOSPEL:
Matthew 14: 14-22
At that time, when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.” But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.” He said, “Bring them here to Me.” Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes. So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained. Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.
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ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:
Матеј 14: 14-22
У вријеме оно Исус видје многи народ, и сажали се на њих, и исцијели болеснике њихове. А пред вече приступише му ученици његови говорећи: Овдје је пусто мјесто, а већ је доцкан; отпусти народ нека иде у села да купи себи хране. А Исус им рече: Нема потребе да иду; подајте им ви нека једу. А они му рекоше: Немамо овдје до само пет хљебова и двије рибе. А он рече: Донесите их мени овамо. И заповједи народу да посједају по трави, па узе оних пет хљебова и двије рибе, и погледавши на небо благослови, и преломивши даде ученицима, а ученици народу. И једоше сви и наситише се, и накупише комада што претече дванаест котарица пуних. А оних што су јели бјеше људи око пет хиљада, осим жена и дјеце. И одмах принуди Исус ученике своје да уђу у лађу и иду прије њега на ону страну док он отпусти народ.
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~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~ | |
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~Prayers for the Faithful~
In Our Prayers
Newly Illumined Luka John Lazarevic, his parents and sponsors, Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Protopresbyter Rodney Torbic, Popadija Sara Golic, Matushka Barbara Ealy, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Metodija and his parents Fr. Dn. Milan and Mira Damljanovic, the child Danijela and her parents Mark and Jennifer Belo, the child Louise Bare and her parents Zachary & Elizabeth, Bethany Peterson and the newborn Delilah Marie, Shayle York and the newborn Šeren Lily, Emma Howell and the newborn Anna Lynn, Kyranna Baker and the newborn Avery Catherine, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Ferris Atty, Lori Bare, Dori & Doug Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Darlene & Larry Black, Carole Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Walter “Bud” Brown, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Leann Cox, Joseph Derk, Art Dils, Draga Donato, Tommy and Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, JoAnn Filepas, Anaya Garvin, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Nick & Terry Govelovich, Kata Gruich, George Gutshall, Dan Hazlett, Basil Havalchak, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Kay Himes, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Myong Sook Kim, Spencer Klinge, Dorothy Krnjaich, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Catherine Lewis, Dick Livingston, Maggie Livingston, Boro Lojpur, Stephen Lundingrin, Dianne & Jim Martin, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, Marija Miljkovic, Daria Milletics, Infant of God Ryan Leigh Moffitt, Dave Morris, Peter Mrgich, George Myers, Patty Navarro, Bosiljka Ninkovic, Eva Orr, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Vid & Marica Pejcic, Hope Pesner, Kobe Petrovich, Sue Petrovich, Tracy Petrovich, Logan Roszkowski, Chloe Ruff, Nathan & Jane Rush, Greg Selman, Michael Schaffner, Maryann Seiders, Steven Semic, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, John Sheaffer, Pat Shoemaker, Branko Smitran, Zorka Starcevich, Tim Stefan, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Savka Trivun, Edie & Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Steve Vulich, Paula Werner, Draga Worman, Dewey Yetter, Mileva “Millie” Yezdimir, Marija Zabrodnaya, Ashley Ziobrowski, Demetrios & Eleni Ziogas, Miriam “Mim” Codan Ziolkowski
Those Who Need Special Care
COUNTRY MEADOWS MECHANICSBURG: Florence Ivanoff; MASONIC HOME ELIZABETHTOWN: Ray Foltz; RS: Cedo Lukic; SPRING CREEK: Chuck Belic
Those to be Baptized
Sloane Ivey & Berkeley Blythe Semic, Emilia Renee & Delilah Marie Peterson, Barrett Scott, Divna & Danica Mitrovic, Nora Katherine & Maeve Noelle Van Huysen, Sloane & Šeren York
Our College Students
Cayden Healy, Matthew Hoover, Kalei Howard, Kobe Petrovich, Christina Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Kyranna Baker, Madison Vorkapich
Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones
Protopresbyter Srboljub Jockovic, Protopresbyter Alexander Veronis, Constantine Vloutely, Robert Bazdar, Ljuban Kosovac, John J Milakovic, Mileva Maran
~Parastos to be Offered~
Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†SBDN RICHARD HATHAWAY Offered by his family in loving memory of his 10 year repose on Saturday, August 5 at 4:30 pm.
~Congratulations~
We humbly offer congratulations in joyous celebration of the birth of Anna Lynn Howell, born July 22 to Emma & Josh. Živeli I Mnogoja I Blagaja Ljeta!
We humbly offer congratulations in joyous celebration of the birth of Avery Catherine Baker, born July 22 to Kyranna & Chris, as well as to the new grandparents, Chris & Jevgenija Radanovic. Živeli I Mnogoja I Blagaja Ljeta!
~Vigils Offered~
FR CHRISTOPHER ROCKNAGE Offered prayerfully by your congregation as you recover from successful ankle surgery and in congratulations on your 10 year Anniversary at our parish. May God grant you a speedy and full recover, good health and Many Years! Mnogaja Ljeta!
PAUL KESSLER Offered by his Kumovi Dave, Daria, Jason & Sarah in celebration of his birthday today (July 30). May God grant him good health and Many Years! Mnogaja Ljeta!
ERIK BARBER Offered in joyful celebration of his birthday (July 31). With much love, Mom & Dad. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
TIMOTHY HOOK Offered in joyful celebration of Tim’s birthday (August 1) with prayers for his safety and well-being and with gratitude for his service with the PA State Police. May the Lord guide Tim in making wise and compassionate decisions, keeping him safe and granting him serenity of spirit. Much love from Kaitlyn, Baylor, Kum John, Kuma Beba, the family and Kumovi. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
KAITLYN WENNER HOOK Offered in happy celebration of Kait’s birthday (August 2) with prayers for continued success in her nursing career. May she always feel Christ’s comforting grace and carry His healing presence to all she serves. Much love from Tim, Baylor, Kum Gregory, Kuma Beba, the family and Kumovi. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
TOOTSIE KRNJAICH Offering vigils and prayers for our Kuma Tootsie. May God’s blessings be with her during her rehab period. From her Godchildren, Kat and families.
DARLENE BLACK Offered with love by the Barber & Geib Families for God’s Blessings during her recovery. We pray that He will bless her with good health. Our Love & Prayers are with her.
MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery.
†CYNTHIA COOK BOGNOLO Offered in loving memory of college roommate and long time family friend Cindy (3 years—July 27). Give rest, O Lord, to the soul of dear Cindy in a place of brightness, peace and refreshment where all sickness, sighing and sorrow are replaced by Your everlasting Light & Life. Given by Beba and the Yanich, Wenner, Wolf and Matich family. Memory Eternal! Vjecnaja Pamjat!
†JAMES MIHAILOFF Offered by his family in loving memory of his repose (4 years—July 29). May his Memory be Eternal! Vjecnaja Pamjat!
†PETER BARBER, SR Offered in loving memory of our Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather (51 years—July 31). Always in our hearts and prayers. Sadly missed by the Foltz, Barber and Geib families. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
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Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Montenegro, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Sudan, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, especially in Ukraine and Russia, that they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, and for those who are unjustly persecuted that they may be strengthened by the love of Christ which knows no race.
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!
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Stewardship Offering Information
Date 7/23/2023
Collection: $1,317.00
Date 7/16/2023
Collection: $4,232.00
Date 7/9/2023
Collection: $2,496.00
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Remaining July Birthdays
Paul Kessler (July 30), Erik Barber (July 31)
August Birthdays
Ross Spangler (Aug 1), Tim Hook (Aug 1), Father Ilija Balach (Aug 2), Kaitlyn Hook (Aug 2), Jela Nonkovic (Aug 3), Ted Yanich (Aug 4), Mike Healy (Aug 5), Chris Radanovic (Aug 7), Cathy Fagan (Aug 7), Dieter Geib (Aug 7), Igor Pejcic (Aug 7), Heather Heilman (Aug 9), Russ Hewitt (Aug 9), Bo Venesevich (Aug 11), Ioanna Radanovic (Aug 11), Theodore Sukernik (Aug 11), Victoria Fithian (Aug 11), Eva Sutkliffe (Aug 15), Marina Skinder (Aug 20), Stefan Gligorevic (Aug 21), Chase Hewitt (Aug 23), Endora Wolf (Aug 23), Chuck Belic (Aug 25), Vaciona Petrovich (Aug 25), Ferris Atty (Aug 27), Maryann Seiders (Aug 28), Chuck Miller (Aug 30), Florence Ivanoff
August Anniversaries
Chris & Beth Ann Radanovic (Aug 1), Duke & Sue Petrovich (Aug 9), Chuck & Jean Miller (Aug 9), Mike & Stephanie York (Aug 20), Dn. Bojan & Sladjana Gligorevic (Aug 31)
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PASTORAL EMERGENCY CALLS
As Father Christopher is still recovering from surgery, Proto Ilija Balach will be assisting with emergency calls. In case of pastoral emergency, please call or text Proto Ilija at 425.736.3016.
SPECIAL THANKS TO GOD
Sincere thanks to all for the cards, phone calls, flowers and prayers for my recent stay in the hospital. God is good! He watched over me and I was very lucky. Thank you to all who reached out to me, hope to see you soon. God’s Blessing and Love to you, Sue Petrovich.
MOTHER’S CLUB DISPLAY CASE (CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE!!)
New items have arrived! And are being discounted during our Christmas in July Sale! Check out all the items in the Mother’s Club Gift Shoppe in the lobby. They make great birthday gifts!
SOTAYA GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER
Thinking of a gift for someone, a special occasion, birthday or a reward for yourself? Panera Bread gift card is a good choice! And there is no need to go to the store, SOTAYA is selling them at a face value of $25. Just see any SOTAYA member or Sladjana for a purchase. Thanks for your support!
SAVE THE DATE—OCTOBER 28-29, 2023
SSS Josif Marinkovich 90th Anniversary Weekend! Concert, Banquet, Dance, etc. More information will follow!
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9 am until noon. You may call the office during these hours at (717) 939-3872 or come by the office in person. Office hours will be adjusted when services are occurring during those hours.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday at 11 am. Please send all requests to the church office at office@stnicholassteelton.org
You may also call (717) 939-3872
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Stewardship Reflection
Reflection from St. John Chrysostom...
When a tailor makes and sells a garment, only one service is performed, that of putting clothes on the body. The same is true of the cobbler making and selling a pair of shoes; the only service in this case is to put shoes on the feet. But when a person makes a gift to another person, of money or some object, a double service is performed. First, the receiver derives a material benefit from the gift. Second, the giver derives a spiritual benefit because this act of generosity would have brought a blessing to his soul.
Размишљање Управништво
Од Светог Јована Златоустог ...
Када кројач искроји и прода одело онда је само једна служба учуњена , облачење некога. Када обућар направи пар ципела и прода их једнина услуга је начињена ономе који их носи. Али када нека особа даде нешто некоме , новац или било шта друго онда је учињена двострука услуга. Прво онај који добија , добија материјалини поклон и чини га срећним . Друго онај који даје добија духовни добитак јер чин даривања доноси благодат души.
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ITEMS NEEDED AT SERB PARK
We are looking for the following items (in case you are doing any summer cleaning) to help with maintenance at Serb Park:
· The lights at the park are 4 foot, 2-bulb fluorescent fixtures and we need 4.
· We are looking for 1 shelving unit to help clean up the clutter in the kitchen and bake shop closets. It should be at least a 2 foot x 3 foot unit, with a maximum height of 8 feet.
· Tar Paper / roof underlayment / Tyvek / House wrap – we need roughly 400 sq ft.
Contact Nick Ressetar (tsarnick3@aol.com) or Dave Milletics (tics14@verizon.net)
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July Charity
Monastery Marcha
On July 26, Monastery Marcha celebrates its Slava, the Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel, so it is fitting that the monastery is our Charity Sunday recipient this month. It is the first monastery established for Serbian Orthodox nuns in the United States and was begun in 1975 by His Grace, the late Bishop Dr. Sava. Its inspiration was the original 17th century Monastery Marcha of Serbia, destroyed by war twice in the 20th century. From modest beginnings, Monastery Marcha has grown. In addition to the new monastery church erected in 2001, there is a residence and lodgings for visiting monastics. The weekly Divine Liturgy is celebrated by nearby clergy. Mother Anna, of blessed memory, was the first American-born Serbian Orthodox nun who took residence at Monastery Marcha, and we, at St. Nicholas Church, counted Mother Anna as our dear friend. We have been blessed to have had her visit with us. Monastery Marcha’s main income is derived from the sale of candles, prayer ropes and other religious articles. If you travel to the Cleveland, Ohio area, plan to visit Monastery Marcha in nearby Richfield. It is a beautiful and uplifting spiritual site and visitors are welcomed with great warmth and hospitality.
You can send an email to the Monastery at monasterymarcha@yahoo.com
Monastery Marcha, 5095 Broadview Road, Richfield, OH 44286, (330) 659-3809
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SAVE THE DATE!!
Serb Fest.................. Sept 23
90th Anniversary of the SSS Marinkovic...... October 28-29, 2023
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