PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME to all who are visiting with us today! We hope you

will feel at home here and, if you do not already have a church

home, will consider becoming a part of the Saint Herman

Church community.

COFFEE HOUR REMINDER – Everyone is asked to bring

food to share each week. Our coffee hour teams are assigned to

set up and clean up.

July 20-24 – Fr. Matthew will be in Boston at the Archdiocese

Convention.

ST. JOHN DAY CAMP (Vacation Bible School) – July 22-25 The dates for Day Camp (equivalent of vacation bible school) this year are July 22-25 and the theme will be the Prophet Daniel. This will include stories about the lion's den, the three youths in the fire and the handwriting on the wall. To register, contact Andrea Stiehr at andreastiehr@hotmail.com. The cost for camp for each child is:

1. One batch of cookies and one jug of juice to share 2. Sack lunch every day 3. Toilet paper for the TP Olympics

4. Signed permission slip and medical release form

ST. JOHN TEEN CAMP —AUGUST 13-16, 2015

Saint John Teen Camp is a great way for our teens to integrate

their faith into their lives and deepen their connections to our

Church! This year Archdiocese Youth Director Fr. Joseph

Purpura will teach Christian Ed. Once again camp will be at

North Star Bible Camp in Willow, with many fun games &

activities! Any questions, contact the camp director Dn. Kevin

Dougherty at (907)694-5084 or doughertykb@yahoo.com.

Registration forms are available in the narthex.

A NOTE REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION Welcome! In the Orthodox Church, reception of the Holy Eucharist is

reserved for baptized, chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared

by prayer, fasting and a recent confession. If you are visiting from a non-

Orthodox church or otherwise are not prepared to commune today, you are

welcome to receive some of the unconsecrated, blessed bread which the

acolytes are holding. We pray for all to be united in the Body and Blood of

Christ! If you would like to learn how you can enter into communion with

the Orthodox Church, please speak with our clergy.

SAINT HERMAN ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

Diocese of Los Angeles and the West

PRIMATE and DIOCESAN HIERARCH

His Eminence, the Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPH

PASTOR

Rev. Fr. Matthew Howell

DEACON

Rev. Dn. Thomas Ross

Contact Information

6988 N. En Dove Road

Wasilla, Alaska 99654 Office Telephone: (907)373-5254

Pastor’s Cell Phone: (916)396-6325

FrMatthewHowell@gmail.com

www.SaintHermanWasilla.org

6th

Sunday After

Pentecost

July 12, 2015

THIS WEEK’S SERVICES July 12 – July 19

Mon. July 13 – 10am: Akathist to Mother of God “Nurturer of Children”

Wed. July 15 – 6:30pm: Daily Vespers

Sat. July 18 – 6:30pm: Great Vespers

Sun. July 19 – 9:00am: Matins

Sun. July 19 – 10:00am: Divine Liturgy

***Confessions are heard following Vespers and by appointment***

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THE EPISTLE (For Sixth Sunday after Pentecost)

Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us and keep us from this generation.

Save me, O Lord, for the Godly man hath disappeared.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (12:6-14)

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given

to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if

service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who

exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who

gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love

one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing

honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, and serve the

Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in

prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

THE GOSPEL (For Sixth Sunday of Matthew)

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.

(9:1-8)

At that time, Jesus got into a boat, crossed over and came to

His own city. And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on

his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic,

“Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” And behold, some of

the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your

hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to

say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of man

has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the

paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed and go home.” And he rose and

went home. When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they

glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.

A GOOD WORD

VITAMINS FOR THE SOUL "The Divine Eucharist is the sacramental extension of the Last

Supper. It is not a formal repetition of it, but the Last, the

Mystical Supper itself, for the same Christ offers and is offered."

-- Hieromonk Gregorios, The Divine Liturgy, pages 237-238.

"As the poor should give thanks to God and love the rich who do

them good, even more should the rich give thanks to God and

love the poor; for they are saved by the providence of God

…because of their alms." -- St. Peter the Damascene

"Never cease to give thanks for what you have received. Perhaps

we are not rich men when it comes to money and property, but

we are wealthy men in the eyes of God. He has given us many

unseen gifts, eternal ones, ones that cannot be taken from us. We

have been given more than we labored for. Rejoice, for God is

generous and merciful. He is the God of Love, and He loves us

all." -- His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH

"Never confuse the person formed in the image of God, with the

evil that is in him: because evil is but a chance misfortune, an

illness, a devilish reverie. But the very essence of a person is the

image of God, and this remains in him despite every

disfigurement." – St. John of Kronstadt

"Christ, invisible to the bodily eye, manifests Himself on earth

clearly through His Church…The Church is the Body of Christ

both because its parts are united to Christ through His divine

mysteries and because through her Christ works in the world."

-- St. John of San Francisco

SAINTS & FEASTS OF THE DAY 6

th Sunday after Pentecost, and 6

th Sunday of Matthew

Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra;

Veronica, the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by our Lord;

Venerable Father Paisios the New of Athos

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION On break for the summer. Classes will resume August 25.

Registration forms and schedules are available in the Narthex.

Saint Herman’s Family Night

2015-2016 Registration Form for St. Herman’s Christian Education Classes

Dear beloved in Christ,

God bless you. Once again we have decided to offer Christian Education for all ages on TUESDAYS from

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Daily Vespers will be served Tuesday evening instead of Wednesday. We feel this will

free up Sundays for all to worship and fellowship and provide an opportunity for all ages to gather together and

learn more about the Orthodox Faith during the week.

Schedule for the night:

5:30 – 6:00 Supper ($3 per person or $12 per family)

6:00 – 7:00 Adult Catechism (open to all adults – members, catechumens, and inquirers)

6:00 – 7:30 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Levels 1 & 2; Youth Group (Ages 10-19)

7:00 – 7:30 Daily Vespers (CGS will continue during this time)

Dinner: Everyone who eats dinner will be required to clean up, unless they are scheduled to teach a class.

Fee: A $50 registration fee per child for CGS Levels 1 & 2 helps offset costs for supplies and Bibles for the

year. Make checks payable to St. Herman’s Orthodox Church and please put “Christian Ed” in the memo for

kids (for CGS levels 1 & 2 only). Money for youth group activities will be paid at each event. Adult Catechism

is free.

CGS Atrium 1 (Ages 3-6) Catechist: Jennifer Miller Aid: Jessica Morphis

CGS Atrium 2 (Ages 7-9) Catechist: Brigitte Dahl Aid: Rebekah Johnson

Youth Group (Ages 10-19) Leaders: Fr. Matthew Howell & Andrea Dittbrender

Adult Catechism (Ages 20+) Catechist: Peter Kamilos

Registration: Please fill out the bottom form with the names and ages of your family members that will attend

classes, including adults.

Name 1: ________________________________________________________ Age: ___________

Name 2: ________________________________________________________ Age: ___________

Name 3: ________________________________________________________ Age: ___________

Name 4: ________________________________________________________ Age: ___________

Name 5: ________________________________________________________ Age: ___________

Name 6: ________________________________________________________ Age: ___________

CGS ORIENTATION for all students will occur on Sundays in August during coffee hour. CGS teachers will

contact parents to schedule orientation meetings after the registration forms are submitted.

***Registration Forms and payments are due by August 2 to Rebekah Johnson.***

The Family Night schedule will be as follows:

Fall 2015

Tuesday August 25

Tuesday September 1

Tuesday September 8

Tuesday September 15

Tuesday September 22

Tuesday September 29

Tuesday October 6

Tuesday October 13

Tuesday October 20

Tuesday October 27

Tuesday November 3

Tuesday November 10

Tuesday November 17 (first week of Advent)

***No Classes November 24 – January 5 for Advent and Christmas Break***

Spring 2016

Tuesday January 12

Tuesday January 19

Tuesday January 26

Tuesday February 2

Tuesday February 9

Tuesday February 16

Tuesday February 23

Tuesday March 1

Tuesday March 8 (Cheese fare week)

Classes during and after Lent will be announced in January.

Saint John Orthodox Cathedral

July 22nd-24th, 2015

10am-2pm

You will need the following for camp:

a signed permission slip / medical release

form

a batch of your favorite cookies & large j

ug of juice to share

a sack lunch

toilet paper for the TP Olympics (its goin

g to be amazing!)

weather appropriate clothes

(we will be outside)

Come and join us here at St. John Cathedral for three

days of fun, songs, crafts and games as we learn about the faithful Prophet Daniel

and the three holy youths Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who were saved from

the fiery furnace.

Camp is open to all - Kindergarten through 6th grade,

and friends, cousins, and neighbors are welcome too. Please

let us know in advance if you will attend so that we can be pre-

pared with enough crafts and supplies for everyone. You may

r e g i s t e r b y c o n t a c t i n g A n d r e a S t i e h r

(andreastiehr@hotmail.com) with your first & last name, and

the grade level you will be entering this fall.

See you there!

Saint John Orthodox Cathedral

Old Testament Day Camp

Friday July 25th, 2015

7pm - Sat. 9:30am

Camp-out may be the favorite event the week, and is a

fantastic way to finish our summer program. All who attended

the morning sessions are welcome to come with their gear to

the cathedral lawn, and spend the night. Beginning at 7pm we

will have organized activities including relay races, and capture

the flag. We will have some light snacks, but please eat dinner

before arriving, and for animal safety we do not allow snacks

in the tents. After an evening of fun, all campers will be sent to

their tents at 11pm, and will be expected to immediately fall

asleep without any complaining or silliness. Parents are encouraged to accompany

any campers who need it, and please send only those who can make it through the

night without distress.

To camp-out you will need:

your own tent (set up after 4pm in the designated area)

sleeping bag & pillow

extra change of clothes

In the morning we will conclude our camp

with a delicious pancake breakfast. Please pick up

your camper by 9:30am Saturday.

Saint John Orthodox Cathedral

Old Testament Day Camp July 22-26, 2015

Permission Slip & Medical Release

Father’s name: ________________________________ phone: _________________________

Mother’s name: _________________________________phone: ________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________________

Alternate Emergency contact: _________________________phone: _____________________

Pediatrician: ______________________________________ phone: _____________________

parent’s signature date

My child/children:

1. __________________________________

2. __________________________________

3. __________________________________

4. __________________________________

Allergies:

1) __________________________________

2) __________________________________

3) __________________________________

4) __________________________________

I give permission for my child/children to participate in Old Testament Day Camp July 22-24,

2015 from 10am-2pm, and all its related activities.

I give permission for my child/children to attend the Camp-Out Friday July25th at 7pm, and

agree to pick them up no later than 9:30am Saturday morning.

I will also attend the Camp-Out Friday July 25th.

Should my child/children require it, I give permission to the camp staff to authorize any

necessary medical treatment, and will not hold the camp, cathedral or staff liable for injury.