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Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary

Kal Ellis Tony Tanoos Michael Tom Jim Tanoos

Esther Simbol

Parish Council

Members Ray Azar Sandy Kassis Jason Lake Jeremiah Turner

Parish Organizations

Ladies Society Society of St. George Maintenance Maria David Zack Kassis Jason Lake

Teen SOYO

Jennifer Turner, Advisor Cache` Ellis, Advisor

Jillian Turner, President

Choir Representatives

Jaimie Ellis Joanna Dailey

Pledge Chairmen

Michael C. Ellis Zack Kassis

Church School Christy Ellis, Director

Teachers

St. George Orthodox Church 1900 South 4th Street Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 232-5244 † stgeorgeocth@gmail.com

www.stgeorgeterrehaute.com

Rev. Fr. Paul Fuller, Pastor † Rev. Dn. Elias Corey (502) 592-9981 † frpaul.fuller@gmail.com

PreK:-K: 1st-3rd:

Karah Ellis Paula Powell & Gina White

4th-6th: Midddle School: High School: Jim/Tricia Tanoos Maria David Daniel Powell

St. George Social Center Event Coordinator Michael C. Ellis

Sunday of the

Prodigal Son

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

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Meletios, Archbishop of Antioch; New-martyr Christos of

Constantinople; Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow

During the Little Entrance, chant the Resurrectional Apolytikion. The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) is “O come, let us worship… save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead…” After the Little Entrance, chant the apolytikia in the following order:

RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE ONE

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy

most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the

world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of

life. Glory to Thy Resurrection O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy

providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE IN TONE FOUR

As deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm and

champion of kings, victorious Great-martyr George, intercede with Christ our

God that our souls may be saved.

KONTAKION FOR THE PRODIGAL SON IN TONE THREE

(**Special Melody: Today the Virgin**)

Foolishly I sprang away * from Thy great fatherly glory, * and dispersed in

wicked deeds * the riches that Thou didst give me. * With the Prodigal I

therefore * cry unto Thee now: * I have sinned against Thee, O compassionate

Father. * But receive me in repentance; * make me as one of * Thy hired

servants, O Lord.

THE EPISTLE

(For Sunday of the Prodigal Son)

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (6:12-20)

Brethren, all things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful. All

things are lawful for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything. Food is meant

for the stomach and the stomach for food; but God will destroy both one and

the other. The body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord

for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.

Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I therefore take

the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you

not know that he who joins himself to a prostitute becomes one body with her?

For, as it is written, “The two shall become one flesh.” But he who is united to

the Lord becomes one spirit with Him. Shun immorality. Every other sin which

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Wednesday, February 15 No Service

Saturday, February 18 6:00 PM Great Vespers

Sunday, February 19 9:00 AM Matins

10:00 AM Divine Liturgy

HOLY OBLATION

February 12th

Offered by Fr. Paul & Kh. Ramia Fuller, for the health and well

-being of their family.

February 19th

Offered by Brent & Stacey Bocard, for the health and well-being of

their family.

February 26th

Offered by Michael Buzash, for the health and well-being of his

family.

March 5th

Offered by the Zeck Family, for their health and well-being.

Offered by Lynn Shahadey & Trent Bell, for the health and well-

being of their family and on the occasion of Kadin’s 11th birthday.

COFFEE (FELLOWSHIP) HOUR

February 12th - Hosted by Fr. Paul & Kh. Ramia Fuller

February 19th - Hosted by St. George Ladies Society

February 26th - Hosted by Michael Buzash

March 5th - Hosted by Lynn Shahadey & Trent Bell

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Summary, Feb. 5, 2017

WEEKLY INCOME

Pledges/Assessments $ 3,395.00

Cash & Candles 132.00

Donations 5.00

Messenger Ad 250.00

Food For Hungry Program 486.00

Coffee Hour .00

Total $ 4,268.00

Divine Liturgy Attendance

February 5, 2017 90

HAPPY FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

LINDA SHAHADEY 12TH

DAN HESTER 16TH

CHALLENGE QUESTION

Which emperor ordered the census that sent Mary and Joseph to

Bethlehem where Christ was born?

a. Quirinius

b. Julius Caesar

c. Herod

d. Augustus

Pardon our Mess...but the NEW

LOOK will Impress: We have a

variety of constructions going on to

update and upgrade our parish

facilities; these will continue over the

next several weeks. One project that

will require assistance from our

parishioners is the removal of pews

following Liturgy this upcoming

Sunday so that the carpet can be

replaced. Again, please be careful

around the facilities and pardon our

mess as we continue to improve and

upgrade!

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a man commits is outside the body; but the immoral man sins against his

own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit

within you, which you have from God? You are not your own; you were

bought with a price. So glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which

are God’s.

THE GOSPEL

(For Sunday of the Prodigal Son)

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (15:11-32)

The Lord spoke this parable: “There was a man who had two sons;

and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of

property that falls to me.’ And he divided his living between them. Not many

days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far

country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he

had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to

be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that

country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly

have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But

when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants

have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise

and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against

heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me

as one of your hired servants.”’ And he arose and came to his father. But

while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and

ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I

have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be

called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best

robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and

bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son

was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to

make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew

near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the

servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, ‘Your brother has

come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him

safe and sound.’ But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out

and entreated him, but he answered his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have

served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a

kid that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours

came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the

fatted calf!’ And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is

mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother

was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”

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Pledging Families of St. George Terre Haute

Many thanks to the following parishioners who have filled out their 2017 Membership and Pledge Commitment Form. All members of our parish community are required to fill out this form each year. These forms allow us to update contact information, as well as budg-et and plan ahead for future needs, charities, and projects of our par-ish community. Currently, we have received 60 out of a possible 80 forms totaling $106,000 in pledge commitments.

Adam & Stephanie Azar George & Cathy Azar Michelle Azar Ray & Renee Azar Brent & Stacey Bocard Michael Buzash Eric & Cassandra Cook Alecia Corey Dn. Elias & Denise Corey Helen Corey Maria David Cache Ellis Chris & Jacqui Ellis Christian Ellis George Ellis James Ellis John & Jaimie Ellis Kal & Christy Ellis Kalea Ellis Karah Ellis Katherine Ellis Kay & Mary Helen Ellis Michael T. Ellis Mike & Nancy Ellis Steven & Christy Ellis Fr. Paul & Kh. Ramia Fuller Mary Inman Amy Issa George & Denise Issa Helen Johnson

Bill & Sandy Kassis Rosemary T. Kassis Zack & Denise Kassis Julie Lake Russell & Jean Leo Bonnie Lisher C.J. Maloof Patti Maloof Steve & Jamie Maynard Shaun Moss Tony K. Nasser Michael & Darla Sacopulos Mary Lou Saikley Beverly Shahadey Esther Simbol Mary Ann Simbol Nellie Simbol Anthony Tanoos Jim & Tricia Tanoos Joseph & Linda Tanoos Mary Ann Tanoos Rosemarie Tanoos Michael & Mary Jo Tom Michael A. Tom Jeremiah & Jennifer Turner Gary & Adelle Watts Preston & Gina White Andy Whitt Brad & Lou Ann Wisbey Darrel & Lisa Zeck

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Upcoming Events & Activities

Bethesda Gardens Outreach - Join us TODAY at 2:00p for a brief prayer service and visitation with the residents.

Monday, February 13 - 7:00p - Women’s Prayer & Book Club continues with Welcome to the Orthodox Church; for more information contact Paula Powell.

Thursday, February 16 - 11:00a - Documentary Movie Viewing and Luncheon.

Friday, February 24 - 7:00p - JOY Club Game Night

Psalter Reading Group – Lent 2017

Participate in this daily Scriptural reading program during Great Lent. Each day (February 27-April 7) you will be assigned a small reading (only about 10-15 minutes) from the Book of Psalms. Throughout the Lenten season you will end up reading the entire Book of Psalms twice. As a group, the entire Book of Psalms is read each day (because participants are assigned different sections).

To sign up and participate, please email Fr. Paul. We need at least 20 participants for this program. May God bless you in your spir-itual endeavor this upcoming Lenten season!