Sunday After Exaltation Of The Holy Cross Tone 1 September 18, 2016

Divine Liturgies, Services & Intentions You are invited to join us daily for the Divine Liturgy in the Little Chapel. The Liturgy is usually 45 minutes and Father is available for Confession before and after the Liturgy.

Sat 9/17 No Divine Liturgy

Sun 9/18 SUNDAY AFTER THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, TONE 1, P. 247 & 125 9:30 am Confessions 9:40 am THE THIRD HOUR 10:00 am For members of our parish & Holy Anointing and Blessed Bread Commemorating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Mirovanije)

Mon 9/19 Postfestive of the Cross, p. 247 9:00 am God’s blessing on the family & friends of Dennis & Sally Rock

Tue 9/20 Postfestive of the Cross, p. 247 9:00 am +Sister Kathy Izer by Fr. Stephen

Wed 9/21 Leave-taking of the Cross, p. 247 9:00 am +The Priest Robert Barter by Fr. Stephen Thu 9/22 No Services—Office is Closed

Fri 9/23 Conception of the Forerunner & Baptist John p. 407 9:00 am God’s blessing on Carol Pasmant by Ron Pasmant

Sat 9/24 No Services Sun 9/25 19TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, TONE 2 P. 130 9:00 am Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am Confessions 10:00 am For the members of our parish family & friends

PRAYER REQUESTS Dennis Rock, Stella Navarette, Joanne Kopko, Stephen Torday, Robert, Joseph Hlivyak, Nina Erickson, Catherine Terry, Sister Kathy Izer, Charles Krofchik, Fr. Gregory Petruska, Chet Vogel, Joseph Moran, Ruth Terry, Adrian Flores & Veronica Navarette, Jessica Kanenbley, Judy Livingston, Bob & Rita Pipta, Margaret Bevins, Nicholas Moyta, Brian Safian, June Yontos, Jean Anderson, Betty Perebzak, David, the brother of Marilyn Cooper, Richard Sesma, Deanna Keefe, Ron Lowery & Family, Alex Vida, Susan Dovin, Janet Lambert, and Ron, Carol & Gilbert Pasmant, Ethan McArthur.

7 DAY CANDLE OFFERING Eternal Light:

Intention for Dennis & Sally Rock Icon of our Lord:

Jonathan Peters by Jessica Hoskinson Icon of the Theotokos

Jennifer Peters by Jessica Hopkinson Special Intention for Chester & Sherill Franklin

THE HISTORY OF CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Catechetical Sunday has its roots in a 1935 Vatican publication “On the Better Care and Promotion of Catechetical Education”, a document that asks every country to acknowledge the importance of the Church’s teaching ministry and to honor those who serve the Christian community as catechists. Beginning in 1971, the USCCB’s Department of Education began producing materials to help parishes celebrate the event at the local level. Now the Committee of Evangelization and Catechesis publishes Catechetical Sunday materials each year. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday. In the early years of the Twenty-first Century educators of the various Eastern Catholic Churches began to provide posters, prayers, announcements and other related material reflective of the distinctive charisms of Eastern Christians’ faith-experience and expression for Catechetical Sunday. Annual themes have been developed to complement the concept of USCCB guidelines, but with a look and feel in accord with the Eastern Christian spiritual and catechetical tradition. One small point was opting to allow “Catechetical Sunday” to be observed on another date, acknowledging the fact that the “third Sunday in September” may be inconvenient for some. Some have chosen, for example, to tie the observance to the Feast day of St John the Theologian, September 26 on the Byzantine calendar. This year’s theme “Communion with God” focuses on the purpose and goal of catechesis specifically in and through the Divine Liturgy.

READERS & REHEARSAL SCHEDULE for more information or would like to join the choir —contact our Cantor Robert Pipta. TODAY 9/18 3rd Hour 9:40 am George Petyo Galatians 2:16-20 9/25 REHEARSAL 9:00 - 9:45 am Greg Gath 2 Corinthians 11: 31-12:9 10/2 3rd Hour 9:40 am Ron Pasmant Galatians 1: 11-19 10/9 REHEARSAL 9:00 - 9:45 am Marc Brown Galatians 2: 16-20

Sunday After Exaltation Of The Holy Cross Tone 1 September 18, 2016

SPECIAL ADULT ENRICHMENT PRESENTATION THE DIVINE LITURGY AND CHRISTIAN FAITH

by Archpriest David M. Petras Wednesday September 21 7:00 pm

In the Parish Hall Everyone is invited—Bring your friends.

Cost: Freewill donation & Sign up list Soup and Bread will be served.

In the Byzantine Divine Liturgies of St. Basil and St. John Chrysostom, we live out in reality the command of our Lord to “do this in memory of me.” This presentation is a guide to how and why these saints put together words and ritual to enable us to find Christ in our lives and to come together as his people. Fr. David Petras has a doctorate in Liturgy from the Oriental Institute in Rome and has taught Liturgy at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh for twenty years. He is now retired and living in Phoenix, Arizona.

PARISH CALENDAR AND EVENTS 9/18 CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Today we celebrate an important event in our parish life as we seek to grow in “Communion with God” by beginning our new catechetical year. The children and the adults who teach them have gathered together to pray and to be blessed as they begin this new journey of faith. In a special way today we ask God to grant to His servants, our students, our teachers, and ourselves the grace to grow in our communion with Him.

9/21 Wednesday-SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATION on the Liturgies of St John & St. Basil by Archpriest

David M. Petras in the Parish Hall7:00 pm Soup & Bread (you don’t have to make supper)7:30 pm Fr. David’s presentation

September 24 Saturday—THE ANAHEIM CRAFT & VINTAGE FAIR, One of Annunciation Church’s biggest annual events, is right around the corner. Please share the fliers and event information with your friends, family, co-workers and service providers. Every little bit will help get people to this great event. Remember, it isn’t just crafts. We will also be selling fantastic food, made by the amazing Annunciation kitchen crew!5:00 pm Vesper/Liturgy

HOLY PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS- Solemn Holy

9/30 Friday 7:30 pm Vesper/Liturgy10/1 Saturday 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

October 15 Saturday—Casino NightOctober 17 —21 Monday—Friday Eparchial Clergy

Retreat in Carefree, Arizona

ANAHEIM CRAFT & VINTAGE FAIRPlease help out by donating homemade baked goods. They can be dropped of on Friday, Sept. 23, from 9:00am to 8:00pm and all day during the event, on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. If you can volunteer some time to help, please talk to Nina Erickson. Also, please share fliers with neighbors, friends and service providers.

FALL ADULT ON-LINE CLASSESAll Classes Are Free Tuesday Night Ongoing Classes

Introduction to Eastern Christianity9/20/16 - 11/1/16 • Fr. Milan Kasperek

Eastern Christian Spirituality11/8/16 - 12/13/16 • Fr. Joseph Stanichar

Thursday Night Stand Alone CLASSReading the Sacred Scriptures

9/29/16 • Fr. James BarrandOn the Holy Icons

10/6/16 • Fr. Michael O’LoughlinLife and Legacy of Blessed Theodore Romzha

10/27/16 • Fr. Chris ZuggerThe Traditions of Philip’s Fast

11/10/16 • Fr. Anthony HernandezThe Traditions of Christmas and Theophany

12/15/16 • Fr. Michael BezruchkaFor more information or to register visit: http://

eparchyofphoenix.org/faith_formation.html E-mail Dcn. Basil Ryan Balke with questions or to register at dcnbasil@eparchyofphoenix.org

TITHING AND ATTENDANCE REPORT Our Stewardship September 11

Attendance: Sun: 10:00 am 103 SoulsAdult Tithes : $3,183.00

Youth Tithes: $5.85Fountain maintenance: $165.00

Electrical repair: $500.00Mortgage Reduction: $150.00

Pledge Principle: $135.00Casino Night: $200.0050/50 Raffle: $170.00

Thank you for your support and love for our Parish.We accept credit, Apple Pay and debit cards by way “The

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Sunday After Exaltation Of The Holy Cross Tone 1 September 18, 2016

DISCOVER GOD'S GAME PLAN MEN 18-35 INVITED TO WEEKEND RETREAT AT SEMINARY 14 - 16 OCTOBER 2016

To be a priest ... don't you have to give up everything - your family, your friends, the things you enjoy? Don't you have to be super holy, super smart, or somehow "different?" "Come and see" if this is the case!

The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius is hosting a "Come and See" weekend for men ages 18 to 35 who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood in the Byzantine Catholic Church. The event runs from Friday evening, 14 October through Sunday afternoon, 16 October 2016 at the Seminary (3605 Perrysville Avenue) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The weekend retreat is free of charge and will include sharing liturgical services and meals with the Seminary community, an introduction to the Seminary formation program, a tour of the Seminary, gatherings with the Seminarians, talks, and a panel discussion.

The retreat is conducted in a "no pressure, no hard-sell" environment. The atmosphere is prayerful, positive, and fraternal. Any man seeking further information or wishing to register for this "Come and See" retreat of discovery is encouraged to contact his vocation director and use the online registration at www.bcs.edu. Deadline for registrations is the 29th of September.

NICHOLAS MOYTA is in Columns Care Home 17332 Laurie Lane in Tustin, CA 92780. Drop him a line and let him know you are thinking of him. Ex-Marine and he is a great fan for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Notice his shirt.

PARISH PICNIC & SAFE ENVIRONMENT last Sunday was a great success. The afternoon started out with the special presentation on the Safe Environment for our children follow by a pot-luck buffet that could beat any buffets in a casino. Thank you for making it a

wonderful event for our parish family.

Mr. Ron Pasmant entertained us with singing his memorable Love Songs. We also remembered the many souls who died in the attack on our country 911. Eternal Memory and Blessed Repose.

THANK YOU to the gentleman who arranged the red roses and carnations honoring the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. To the gentleman who installed a chair rail in the Small chapel, the men who painted the great planters in front of the church and the people who donated to maintain the great fountain in front of the church making our church a beautiful and holy place.