(901)
274-4119
www.stjohnmemphis.org
V. Rev. Fr. Basil Cushman V.
Rev. Fr. John Troy Mashburn, Jr. Rev. Fr. Donald Berge
Assistant
Pastor Pastor
GREAT
VESPERS ORTHROS and
Saturday,
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of
“…the
Disciples were called Christians first in
Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical
Council
Epistle: Titus 3:18-15 Gospel:
Matthew 5:14-19
The Holy Bread for Eucharist is offered this morning by Anne Dugan.
Welcome
to all those visiting St. John Orthodox Church.
We are honored by your presence.
It is our sincere desire that your participation today in the Divine
Liturgy will draw you closer to Christ and His Church.
If you are from a non-Orthodox background you may
see new things such as icons, incense, the sign of the
cross, the veneration of saints, and a great deal of standing. These can be perplexing to the uninitiated
eye. Rest assured that everything we do
has a solid biblical foundation and a long history among Christian people. Please feel free to participate where you
feel comfortable, and feel equally as free only to observe when you prefer.
The Orthodox Church understands the Eucharist, or Lord’s supper, to be – among other things – the paramount
expression of
Sunday - Teen Group Meeting, at the church,
- Young
Adult Meeting at Fr. John & Kh. Pamela’s home,
Monday
-
First Hour Prayer,
Tuesday
- Third Hour,
- Men’s
Lunch,
-
Clergy Meeting,
- No Inquirer’s Class
- No Choir Practice
Wednesday - Third
Hour,
- Ninth
Hour & Vespers,
-
Parish Council Meeting,
Thursday - Third Hour,
Friday - First Hour,
- Third Hour,
- Sixth Hour,
Saturday - Ninth Hour and Great
Vespers,
-
Baptism of Mark Ibrahim,
Sunday - Orthros,
- Divine
Liturgy,
Schedule
for Divine Liturgy Sunday, July 22
PRIEST: Fr. John
HOMILY: Fr. John
DEACONS: Dcns.
Charles & Tim
ALTAR SERVERS: Weston, J. Morgan, Luke L., Adam
HOLY BREAD: Emily Turner
READER: Mickey
Hodges
USHER: John
Sneed
COFFEE HOUR: George
& Kim Hilal, Maryann Coccaro
Mark
Your Calendar:
July 23-29 – Archdiocese Convention,
July 30 – Pool Party,
Upcoming Baptisms: Mark Ibrahim July 21
Upcoming Chrismations: Anna-Sarah Farha August
26
Murphy George August
26
***Note change in time for vespers on July 21! – Mark Ibrahim will be baptized following Great Vespers on
Saturday, July 21. Ninth hour and vespers will begin at
COMMEMORATIONS*
July 15: Martyrs Kyrikos and his mother Julietta
of Tarsus; Great Prince Vladimir (Basil) of
July 16: Hieromartyr Athenogenes, bishop
of Herakleopolis; the 15,000 martyrs of Pisidia.
July 17: Great-martyr Marina of Antioch in Pisidia; Venerable-Irenarchos of Solovsky.
July 18: Martyr
July 19: Venerable Macrina, sister of St. Basil the Great; Venerable Dios of
Antioch; Theodore, archbishop of Ephesos; uncovering
of the relics of Venerable Seraphim of Sarov; Stephen
Lazarevic.
July 20: Prophet
Elijah (Elias); Righteous Iliya Chavchavadze
of
July 21: Venerable
Simeon of Homs, fool-for-Christ; John and Parthenios,
bishop of Radovizlios; Venerable Arta;
Martyr Victor of Marseilles.
July 22: Mary
Magdalene, myrrh-bearer and equal-to-the-Apostles; Virgin-martyr Markella of Chios.
*For reading material on the
saints for this week, visit the display in the church library.
DAILY
SCRIPTURE
Sunday Titus
3:8-15 Matthew
Monday I
Cor.
Tuesday I
Cor. 10:5-12 Matthew
10:6-12
Wednesday I
Cor. 10:12-22 Matthew
16:20-24
Thursday I
Cor.
Friday James
5:10-20 Luke
4:22-30
Saturday Romans
13:1-10 Matthew
Sunday I
Cor. 1:10-18 Matthew
14:14-22
Pray for our catechumens: James Pritchard, Murphy & Beauvais George, Shane Davis, Tina & Claire McKelvy, Jason & Shea Guntharp,
Please remember in your
prayers: His
Alms Giving Opportunities:
The Alms Fund
– used for a variety of uses throughout the year.
Food for
Hungry People
– add to the food pantry
Diocese of
Michael Bittle Fund – Holy Trinity Orthodox Church –
The Food Pantry is running low on supplies. The following are some ideal items for those
that receive from the food pantry: canned vegetables, fruit & meat; crackers; small jars of
peanut butter; canned soups & stews; toilet paper; and boxed items (pasta,
rice, jello etc).
Worship and liturgical reminders and explanations:
At the end of our prayer rule, it is good to spend
additional time saying our own prayers.
This is a good time to pray for others.
Orthodox Christians many times keep lists of names of people for whom we
offer prayers. It is easy simply to pray
for each by name saying, “Lord have mercy
on . . .” We can also pray in categories as follows:
For the Orthodox living: “Grant, O
Lord, health and salvation to Thy servants (names) . . .” or “O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, grant health and
salvation to Thy servants (names) . . .”
For the Orthodox departed: “Grant, O
Lord, repose with the saints to Thy servants (names). . .” or “O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, grant rest to the soul of
thy servant (names). . . ”
For catechumens: “Grant, O Lord,
that Thy Holy will be done with Thy servants (names). . .”
For non-Orthodox living: “Grant, O
Lord, that Thy servants (names). . . will be illumined
with the light of the Orthodox Church and unite them with They One, Holy,
Catholic, and
For the non-Orthodox departed: “Grant, O
Lord, mercy on the souls of Thy departed servants (names). . . who have
departed into eternal life (in separation from Thy Holy Orthodox Church).”
New Catechumens! We
are blessed today to enroll the following:
Brian, Suzie,
and
Evan & Elizabeth Chastain
Please remember them in your prayers!!
Sunday,
July 15
Sip’n’See for Brighid & Joy
White,
Monday,
July 16
Book Club – Best of Families by Ellin
Sunday, July 22 Bridal
Shower for Sarah Mashburn,
at Lori
O’Brien’s Home
Tuesday,
July 24 Potluck Travelog,
featuring
at Kh.
Susan Cushman’s house,
Monday,
September 17 Book Club –
Monday,
October 15 Book Club – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Book Club Meetings are
on Monday nights
The July meeting will
be at the home of Urania Alissandratos
Location for September
& October meeting is to be determined.
LIBRARY
LINES – Our
Next year’s parish life conference will be in
Note
meetings this week! – Both the clergy
and the Parish Council will meet this week, Tuesday and Wednesday,
respectively. See the weekly calendar
for times.
Bulletin Board – Please note there are new additions on the
bulletin board in the fellowship hall including a couple of thank you notes for
gifts recently received from
Fr John will
be out of town July 23-29 (Archdiocese convention). Please remember him in your prayers.
Recommendations for Parish
Council – Each year we have two parish
council members cycle off the council, and two new ones take their place. The council is made up of seven members, two
of whom serve ex-officio, the pastor (Fr. John) and the business manager (Paul
Parham). A third member is selected by
the clergy from their ranks. The other
four are appointed by the pastor with the counsel of the clergy and the
recommendations of the laity. In the
parish hall are forms for you to make your recommendations. Please recommend three people, in order of
your preference. It is important for everyone to give his
input. The more participation we
have, the more we can be in tune with the will of God. Departing members of the council are Nathan
Elliott, and Bill Harter. Thank you
Nathan and Bill! Remaining on the
council will be Fr. John, Paul, Emily Turner, and Charlie Harvey.
Our parish council requested volunteers for a
committee to organize a celebration for the twentieth anniversary of our
parish, and a wonderful committee emerged. The present plans call
for a celebration week end on October 12, 13, and 14. There are
events planned for Friday night, Saturday during the daytime and evening, and a
brief conclusion following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday. V. Rev. Fr.
Peter and Kh. Marilyn Gillquist
will be our guests that week end, and Fr. Peter
will address us at least once as well as giving the homily on Sunday. It
should be a great week end, and we hope all of you can attend. Mark
your calendars!!!
Thank you from Clifford McWhorter – “I have learned from experience that there
was much love in
Thank you
for all your prayers and support during Mother's illness and death. The
plants sent to the funeral home were lovely. Mother enjoyed coming to
Dinner Club - All
current groups are encouraged to meet one last time before the end of
August. Note: Dinner clubs are groups of 6-8
Teen Group Events
This Sunday, July 15th – TBA, Meeting after Liturgy
Next Sunday, July 22nd - Meeting at the Church,
The Women of
Are Invited To Attend A
SIP ‘n’ SEE
for
Brighid & Joy White
~ TODAY ~
Sunday,
July 15th from
at the home of
For group gift information:
please
contact Kh. Martha Berge
The Women of
are invited to attend a
Bridal Shower
honoring
Sarah Mashburn
Sunday, July 22nd
at
at the home of Lori
O’Brien
For group gift
information:
Please contact Elizabeth
Cameron
Sarah & Joel are registered at:
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Pottery Barn
Dillards
Target