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W E E K L Y P A R I S H B U L L E T I NW E E K L Y P A R I S H B U L L E T I NFebruary 28, 2016.

SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SONSUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON

TODAY’S READINGS: Epistle: 1.Cor. 6,12-20; Gospel: Lk. 15, 11-32;TODAY WE CELEBRATE:

THE HOLY APOSTLE ONESIMUSOnesimus was one of the Seventy [Lesser Apostles]. He was a slave of Philemon buttransgressed against his master and fled to Rome. There he heard the Gospel fromthe Apostle Paul and was baptized. Since the Apostle Paul had earlier converted Phile-mon to the true Faith, he reconciled the two of them--Philemon and Onesimus, masterand slave--writing a special epistle to Philemon. It is one of the most touching com-positions in Holy Scripture. I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begot-ten in my bonds... For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldestreceive him for ever. Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved,specially to me (Philemon 1:10,15,16). Indeed, moved by this letter, Philemon re-ceived Onesimus as a brother, freeing him from slavery. Later Onesimus was conse-crated a bishop by the apostles themselves, and he accepted the episcopal throne atEphesus at the death of the Apostle Timothy. This is evident from the Epistle of Ig-natius the God-bearer. At the time of Trajan's persecution, Onesimus, already an oldman, was arrested and brought to Rome. In Rome Onesimus gave an account of him-self before the judge Tertulus, and he was imprisoned and finally beheaded. A wealthywoman removed his body, placed it in a silver coffin and buried it honorably, in theyear 109 A.D.HOMILY

on the believing people and the unbelieving elders

"When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hathdone?" (John 7:31).The Lord Jesus performed miraculous works before all, and all saw but not allbelieved. The people witnessed His miracles and believed in Him. Servants heard Hiswords and believed in Him. However, the leaders of the people and the masters ofthe servants also witnessed His miracles and did not believe in Him. And so in thosedays the words of the Savior came true: But many that are first shall be last; and thelast shall be first (Matthew 19:30). Those who were first in honor and authority werelast in having faith in Him, and those who were last in honor and authority were thefirst in having faith in Him.Why did the people and servants believe, and the princes and scribes not be-lieve? Because the people and servants considered themselves insignificant and unim-portant and had neither personal pride nor envy toward Christ. The people andservants, without malice and prejudice, looked upon the divine miracles, listened tothe divine words, and were amazed and rejoiced. The princes and the scribes consid-ered themselves first among the people and in the world, and so they were filled withpride and envy. They were unable, even for a moment, to look upon the miraculousworks or to listen to the divine words without malice and envy.Brethren, do you see how a man, without humility and meekness, is unable torecognize truth or to rejoice in the truth? Do you see how the proud and the enviousdo not allow God to have precedence over them? This is just what Satan once did!Lord Jesus, Eternal Truth, cleanse our hearts of pride and envy, that we maybe able to see Thee and rejoice in Thee.To Thee be glory and praise forever. Amen.

February 22nd- Beaver Medical Center - Esther Milich, Dayna MilichFebruary 24th - Trinity Oaks - Martha JacksonFebruary 24th - Beaver Medows - Mike Kozlina, Jennie Zakovich, BobSparcie, Mary “Cookie” Loverich, Sara Pesich, Smilja MiloshFebruary 25th - Friendship Ridge - Sarah Jerich, Helen Belich, Ann Be-lich, Robin Lapcevich, Cynthia Bratich,Joe and Carol KascurFebruary 25th - Villa St.Joseph - Slavka NikolicFebruary 25th - Beaver Valley Rehabilitation - Sandy Giordano

VISITS

Today, we will have a meeting to formulate a Ways and MeansCommittee all interested, please attend.

Don’t give up.Moses w

as once a basket case.

Today is the last day to place your orders for SARRIS CANDYpickup can be done on Wednesday, March 23rd any time after 7:00

p.m. the Choir would like to thank all of you who supported ourBowling Tournament last weekend.

Give rest O Lord to thy departed servants GEORGE SKORICH and NICKBELICH may their souls rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy are ex-tended to their families, kumovi and friends.VJECNAJA PAMJAT!

Today, after Divine Liturgy, we will have PARASTOS for the soul of FR. SRBOLJUB BULICSAVE THE DATES:VESPER SERVICES and DINNER will be held on Sunday, March 27thCHURCH SCHOOL- The last day of Church School will be on Sunday, May 1st ANNUAL DAN RALICH GOLF TOURNAMENT- Saturday, May 7thSPRING FOOD FESTIVAL- May 14th and 15thTEA and TREASURE BASKETS fundraiser Sunday, June 26th from 1pm-3:30 pm

On Saturday, March 5th, is Memorial Saturday - ZADUSNICEAt St.Elijah Cemetery CHAPEL we will have

Divine Liturgy starting at 9:00 AM.

After Liturgy we will have PARASTOS followed by a Pomen onthe graves of your deceased loved ones, if you choose.