13th Sunday after Pentecost

Христос међу нама! Christ is in our midst! Cristo esta entra nosotros!

Homily on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Fr. Philip LeMasters

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit...

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory be forever!

There probably are not many vineyards close to Abilene, but we can all still understand what Jesus Christ was talking about in today’s gospel reading. A vineyard is a place where grapes are grown. The Lord told a parable about a landowner who had workers take care of his vineyard. When the grapes were ready, he wanted the fruit and sent servants to get it. But things went south from there. The workers beat and killed whomever he sent. And even when the landowner sent his own son, they killed him also.

 Of course, the Lord was talking about the religious and political leaders who so often rejected and killed the prophets whom God had sent them in the Old Testament. And that’s also how they responded to the Son of God, refusing to accept His teachings and handing him over to the Romans for death on a cross. Christ spoke this parable against the high priests and Pharisees, and they knew it. Salvation did not come to the world through their hypocritical distortion of the law of Moses or through ritual sacrifices in the Temple. Instead, the One whom they rejected became the chief corner stone, the very foundation of a new kingdom in which Jew, Gentile, male, female, rich, poor, young, old, slave, and free would know the blessing of life eternal through the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ. Yes, this is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes.

St. Peter wrote in his epistle that Christians are “living stones…being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:4-5) In other words, as the Church we are collectively the temple of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.” (1 Peter 2:9) The Jews of old had a law and the teachings of the prophets, but we are members of Christ’s own Body; we are branches of His vine; we share His own Body and Blood; and He lives in our hearts.

We have to be careful, however, not to fall into the temptation of condemning the Pharisees and Sadducees for their blindness and simply congratulating ourselves for believing in the Gospel. In other words, there’s more going on here than thinking “bad for them, good for us. “ For all too often, we are very much like those who rejected our Lord. No, we don’t deny that He is the Son of God. We do not seek to kill Him or say that He is evil. But in much of our lives, we do not truly accept Him as the cornerstone, as the very foundation of who we are as men and women, husbands and wives, or boys and girls. 

 So instead of focusing on how the Jewish leaders rejected the Messiah two thousand years ago, let’s think about how we reject Him today. To whom much is given, much is expected. We have been given far more than even the most righteous person of the Old Testament and God expects much more of us. When Christ interpreted the Old Testament law to His disciples in the Sermon on the Mount, He demanded that they be more righteous than the religious leaders of their day. And since those fellows were sticklers for following all the details of the law and interpreting them very strictly, I bet that the disciples weren’t happy to hear that. But the Lord wasn’t interested in that kind of outward righteousness. Instead, He went for the heart, for the depths of who they were as people. “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.”

Jesus Christ told them that it wasn’t enough to obey the law, “You shall not kill.” Instead, His followers needed to root out the cause of murder from their hearts. They had to give up anger, insults, and hatred.  It wasn’t enough for them not to cheat on their spouses. They were to eliminate lust from their hearts. It wasn’t enough for them to demand “an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth” from those who wronged them. They were to turn the other check, to love, to forgive, to be like God in showing mercy to the just and the unjust.  In fact, they were to be perfect as their Father in heaven is perfect.

The point is that, if we view our faith as simply a set of laws to obey, we will end up rejecting Jesus Christ as the corner stone of our lives.  For our Savior is not merely the teacher of a code of conduct, He’s the foundation of our life. He goes to the heart. We are His temple and our life is in Him. And whenever we refuse to accept the new and glorious life that He has given us, we reject Him and we turn away from our true selves and our only hope. When that happens, we are just like a building that isn’t properly grounded on a solid foundation. We are in a very dangerous situation. For apart from the mercy of Christ, we Gentiles don’t have a leg to stand on, not even the Old Testament law. We would be worshiping rocks, trees, and the seasons of the year if it were not for our Savior who fulfilled the promises to Abraham to include us all.

You see, something or someone has to be the foundation of our life. If it’s not our Lord, we will make up a false god. The character of our hearts and souls will be determined by something or someone. We will be a temple of one kind or another. But if we want to be different from those vineyard workers who rejected and killed the landowner’s servants and even his son, our life—our identity—must be firmly, solidly grounded on the one true cornerstone. Our hearts must become pure temples for the one true God and we must turn away from the idols that have worked their way into our lives.  

That’s why we don’t talk about the Christian life in the Orthodox Church as a simple set of rules, for it’s easy to obey a few laws and then find loopholes to get around what you don’t want to do. But Christ is not the cornerstone of that kind of life. Instead, He is infinitely holy and righteous, and He brings us into the brilliant light of the Kingdom of God where there is no room for any thought, word, or deed that does not reflect His glory. To accept Him as the cornerstone of our lives is to be engaged in the eternal process of sharing in His life and light, of being transformed by His holiness to the depths of our hearts.

So we must constantly purify our hearts, minds, and souls by removing from our lives every thought, word, and deed that isn’t holy, that doesn’t belong in a temple. Anything that doesn’t fit squarely on the foundation of Jesus Christ has no place in us. As we pray, fast, forgive those who wrong us, help the poor, guard our thoughts, and fight our passions, we will gain the clarity that we need to sort out the holy from the unholy in hearts and lives. And as we are nourished by our Lord’s Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist and receive His forgiveness through Confession, we will find new strength to embody the righteousness of Christ as we go through each day. Remember that our goal is not to follow a law, but to become like an iron in the fire, to shine visibly with the radiant light of heaven, to convey the unspeakable beauty of God in an often dark and ugly world.



As we enter into the offering of the Eucharist, let us now truly lift up our hearts and commend ourselves, one another, and all our life unto Christ our God. And as we begin a new week, let us actually live that way as we go through our daily routines and shine forth with the glory of the true temple built squarely upon the one true foundation, the cornerstone, our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ. To do anything less is to reject Him just as surely as did the corrupt religious leaders of old.   

Commemoriating the Return of Relics of the Apostle Bartholomew from Anastasiopolis to Lipari, Apostle Titus of the Seventy and Bishop of Crete, Confessors Barses and Eulogius Bishops of Edessa and Protogenes Bishop of Carrhae, Saint Menas Patriarch of Constantinople, Saint John the Cappadocian Patriarch of Constantinople, Saint Epiphanius Patriarch of Constantinople, Saint Constantia of Paphos, New Hieromartyr Vladimir of Tver 

RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION—TONE 4

When the women Disciples of the Lord learned from the Angel the joyous message of the Resurrection, they cast away the ancestral curse and elatedly told the Apostles: “Death is overthrown! Christ God is risen, granting the world great mercy!”

APOSTLES TROPARION—TONE 3

O holy apostles Bartholemew and Titus, entreat the merciful God, that He grant to our souls remission of transgressions.

HOLY FATHER NICHOLAS TROPARION—TONE 4

Truly you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. Hierarch Father Nicholas, entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.

RESURRECTIONAL KONTAKION—TONE 4

My Savior and Redeemer as God rose from the tomb and delivered the earth-born from their chains. He has shattered the gates of hell, and as Master, He has risen on the third day!

HYMN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD KONTAKION—TONE 6

Steadfast Protectress of Christians and constant Advocate before the Creator; despise not the cry of us sinners, but come speedily to help those who call on You in faith. Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for You always protect those who honor You!

READERS:

This Week: Matins: Lenny Tepsich Epistle: Ruby Cangialosi

Next Week: Matins: Nick Ressetar Epistle: Rdr. Zach Bare

EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 16: 13-24

DEACON:      Let us pay attention. 

PRIEST:        Peace be unto all!

READER:      And with your spirit!

DEACON:      Wisdom.

READER:      The Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone: O Lord, how manifold are Your works; in wisdom have You made them all!

CHOIR:          O Lord, how manifold are Your works; in wisdom have You made them all!

READER: v: Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord, my God, You are very great!

CHOIR: O Lord, how manifold are Your works; in wisdom have You made them all!

READER: O Lord, how manifold are Your works.

CHOIR: In wisdom have You made them all!

DEACON: Wisdom!

READER: The Reading is from the First Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians

DEACON: Let us attend!

READER: Brothers and Sisters, watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints— that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. I am glad about the coming of Stephanos, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.  For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I write this salutation with my own hand—Paul’s. If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!

READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

READER: Go forth, prosper and reign, for the sake of meekness, righteousness and truth!

CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

READER: For You love righteousness, and hate iniquity.

CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

АПОСТОЛ: 1 Коринћанима  16: 13-24

Ђакон:         Пазимо

Свештеник: Мир свима!

Читач:           I Духу Твоме!

Ђакон:         Премудрост

Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 4 Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе! Све си премудро створио.

Хор:                Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе! Све си премудро створио.

Читач: Благослови, душо моја Господа! Господе Боже мој, велик си веома.

Хор: Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе! Све си премудро створио.

Читач: Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе!  

Хор: Све си премудро створио.

Ђакон: Премудрост

Читач: Читање је од Прве посланице Светог апостола Павла до Коринћана

Ђакон: Пазимо

Читач:

Браћо, бдите, стојте у вјери, мушки се држите, снажите се. Све да вам бива у љубави. Молим вас пак, браћо, знате за дом Стефанинов да је првенац из Ахаје, и да себе посветише служењу светима; Да се и ви покоравате таквима, и свакоме који помаже и труди се. А радујем се доласку Стефанина и Фортуната и Ахајика, јер ми они попунише ваше одсуство; Јер умирише дух мој а ваш. Уважавајте, дакле, такве. Поздрављају вас Цркве азијске. Поздрављају вас много у Господу Акила и Прискила са домаћом својом црквом. Поздрављају вас сва браћа. Поздравите се међусобно цјеливом светим. Поздрав је мојом руком, Павловом. Ако неко не љуби Господа Исуса Христа, нека је анатема. Маран ата. Благодат Господа нашега Исуса Христа с вама. Љубав моја са свима вама у Христу Исусу. Амин

Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!

Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа

Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа

Читач: Похитај, напредуј и владај, ради истине, кротости и правде.

Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа

Читач: Љубиш правду и мрзиш безакоње.

Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа

~Prayers for the Faithful~

In Our Prayers

Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Protopresbyter Rodney Torbic, Protostavrofor Ilija Balach, Protostavrofor Joseph Fester, Archpriest Gabriel Rochelle, Protinica Ana Stepanov, Matushka Barbara Ealy, Matushka Theodora Ressetar, Sister Anastasija, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Louise Bare and her parents Zachary & Elizabeth, Catherine Lewis and the newborn Caleb Ereno, Jessica Crowe and the newborn Maverick Archer, Bethany Peterson and the newborn Maverick Michael, Mileva Repasky and the newborn Caroline Grace, Jensen Swartz and the newborn Trace Keith, Kyranna Baker and the child to be born of her, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Kevin Appleby, Samuel Atzeff, Lori Bare, Elijah Barnett, Christina Berchock, Dori & Doug Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Carole & Nick Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Jason Brill, Voni Brown, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Maria Chigrintseva, Susan & Jim Cibort, Leann Cox, Victoria Cox, Tommy & Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, Edward Dry, JoAnn Filepas, Anaya Garvin, Eric Garvin, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Rdr. Nicholas & Teresa Govelovich, Kata Gruich, George Gutshall, Dan Hazlett, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Kay Himes, Matthew Hoover, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Tony Kepp, Stephen Kerstetter, Keith & Kelly Kessler, Myong Sook Kim, Caryn Kiraly, Nadine Klipa, Dorothy Krnjaich, Dragica Kuzmanovic, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Susan Leis, Jovan Lemajic, Richard Livingston, Margaret Livingston, Stephen Lundingrin, Penny MacDonald, Dianne & Jim Martin, Jean & Paul Martin, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, George Milakovic, Slavka Miljevic, Marija Miljkovic, Daria Milletics, Rosanda Mitrovic, Diane & Slobodan Momic, George Myers, Patty Navarro, Bosiljka Ninkovic, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Vid & Marica Pejcic, Hope Pesner, Makaylie Peterson, Kobe Petrovich, Duke & Sue Petrovich, Tracy Petrovich, Milena Pilipovic, Christopher Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Logan Roszkowski, Chloe Ruff, Christine Sakran, Michael Schaffner, Maryann Seiders, Greg Selman, Steven Semic, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, John Sheaffer, Milan Shumkaroff, Branko Smitran, Zorka Starcevich, Karen Stefan, Timothy Stefan, Michael Stepanovich, Stevan & Mary Stojic, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Linda Szeerba, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Savka Trivun, Edith & Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Michael Vishnesky, Magdalen Vloutely, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Traci Weaver, Paula Werner, Nicolette & Nikola Wiel, Draga Worman, Charlotte Wright, Tosh Yanich, Dewey Yetter, Elizabeth Yezdimir, Mila “Millie” Yezdimir, Marija Zabrodnaya, Jason Zeigler, Ashley Ziobrowski, Miriam “Mim” Codan Ziolkowski

Those Who Need Special Care 

ECUMENICAL (COUNTRY MEADOWS) Jane Rush, HOMELAND: Draga Donato; MASONIC HOME: Ray Foltz; RS: Cedo Lukic

Those to be Baptized

Caleb Lewis, Barrett Scott, Evelyn Caryn Howell, Maverick Peterson, Maverick Crowe, Caroline Rapasky, Trace Swartz

Our College Students

Sophia Adams, Cameron Barber, Kyle Barber, Dieter Geib, Gunner Geib, Kirsten Geib, Michael Geppert, Anastasija Gligorevic, Natalija Gligorevic, Matthew Hoover, Faith Kingsbury, Natasha Milanovich, Sophia Mummert, Christina Radanovic, Luis Antonio Radanovic, Aleksandra Šaran, Theodore Sukhernik, Madison Vorkapich, Anastasija Vukalo

Our Seminary Students

Elizabeth Bare

Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones

Milan Pejčić, Stephen Vulich, Djordje Gajovic, Vera Ressetar Bortniak



~Parastos Offered~

Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

†VICTIMS OF THE ATTACKS ON 9/11 Offered Thursday after Liturgy in memory of the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001.

~Flowers in front of the Theotokos Offered~

†NANCY YETTER Offered by Dewey in loving memory of her 9 year repose (9/7/2016). Forever in my heart. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

~Vigils Offered~

YOVANKA & MARK HOOVER Offered joyfully by Mark and Yovanka in celebration of our 25th Anniversary on September 9. We are grateful for all of our blessings and may our good Lord continue to bless us with good health and happiness. Mnogaja Ljeta! 



YOVANKA & MARK HOOVER Offered in joyful celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary (Sept 9). May our good Lord bless you with many more years in good health and happiness. Offered with love by your son Matija, Babi and the whole family. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!

TINA TEPSICH Offered in celebration of her birthday (Sept 10). May God bless you with many more! Ziveli! Mnogaja Ljeta! Love Kuma Nikki & family.

TOOTSIE KRNJAICH Offering vigils and prayers for our Kuma Tootsie. May God’s blessings be with her during her rehab period. From her Godchildren, Kat and families.

MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery.

†JEFF LEWIS Offered in loving memory of his birthday (Sept 1). May his Memory be Eternal! Vjecnaja Pamjat! With love from the Lewis family.

†NANCY YETTER Offered in loving memory of her repose (9 years—Sept 7). May her memory be Eternal! Vjecnaja Pamjat! With love from her husband Dewey.

†GEORGE KRNJAIC Offered in loving memory of his repose (7 years—Sept 7) by Kata and family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

†PETER GRUICH Offered in commemoration of his birthday (Sept 11) by Kata & family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!

Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Montenegro, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Egypt, the Sudan, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, especially in Ukraine and Russia, that they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, and for those who are unjustly persecuted that they may be strengthened by the love of Christ which knows no race. We also pray for the Orthodox clergy in Alaska, that the Lord might grant them more than enough to feed their families.

LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!

Stewardship Offering Information

Date 8/31/2025

Collection: $3,336.00

Date 8/24/2025

Collection: $2,175.00

Date 8/17/2025

Collection: $3,096.00

September Birthdays

Elliott Klipa (Sep 2), Andjela Lojpur (Sep 3), Graham Bazdar (Sep 3), Dominik Bowser (Sep 3), Aleksandar Milanovich (Sep 4), Aleksandar Gerhart (Sep 4), Peter Barber (Sep 5), Lincoln Govelovich (Sep 6), Mike York (Sep 6), Radomir Raic (Sep 7), Misha Bowser (Sep 8), Stacey Mummert (Sep 9), Tina Tepsich (Sep 10), Bennett Spangler (Sep 12), Nemanja Jovic (Sep 13), Kat Gruich (Sep 14), Jacob Bebeau (Sep 14), Ben Shaffer (Sep 18), Zeljko Raic (Sep 18), Marija Miljkovic (Sep 20), Angie Vorkapich (Sep 21), Terry Govelovich (Sep 22), Dean Stefan (Sep 22), Milijan Lukic (Sep 22), Ljilja Lazarevic (Sep 24), Louise Bare (Sep 24), Clara & Thea Goodling (Sep 25), Fran Radosevich (Sep 29)

September Anniversaries

Frank & Marie Brescia (Sep 2), Anney & Randy Holdeman (Sep 3), Mark & Yovanka Hoover (Sep 9), Dori & Steve Barry (Sep 9), Alan & Marina Radanovic (Sep 9), Luke & Waad Jacobs (Sep 13), Val & Fran Radosevich (Sep 16), Tim & Kaitlyn Hook (Sep 19), Brian & Catherine Lewis (Sep 19), Tina & Lenny Tepsich (Sep 20), Jon & Mara Bebeau (Sep 25), John & Cindy Semic (Sep 26)

SOTAYA ANNUAL MEETING (TODAY)

Our Junior SOTAYA organization will have their annual meeting with election of officers TODAY, Sunday, September 7 after Liturgy.



FEAST OF THE BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN

The Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist will be celebrated Thursday (Sept 11), with Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. 

CHURCH SCHOOL BLESSING AND BACK TO SCHOOL SOCIAL

The Blessing of the Church School will occur during the Liturgy on Sunday, September 21st, the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. After Liturgy, we will have our annual Church School BBQ and games.

50+ SENIORS ARE BACK!!!!!

Seniors will be meeting on Tuesday, September 9. Doors open at 11 am. Kindly advise Terry (leave a message at 717-561-1590) if you plan to attend. Dues for 2025/2026 are due. ONE LAST THING… be prepared to share one of the funniest things that you saw, heard, read or did this summer.

FOR SALE (BENEFITS THE MORTGAGE)

Matushka Z’s Very Russian Looking Hat is a children’s book (suited for all generations) written by St. Nick’s very own, Jane Svitchan and illustrated by Sheena Hisiro who grew up going to Christ the Savior OCA. Jane is a long-time, very generous, member of our parish and is also the author of Herman My Love, Mishka the Mouse, and The Dishpan that Glowed. All are autographed and available at the Gift Shoppe Table in the Hall. All proceeds from the books will benefit the effort to pay off the church mortgage. Jane has generously gifted several copies of Matushka Z and tea towels featuring Grisha, the rat, a character in the story. This combination will be part of a special Christmas sale of $27 (after Nativity it will be $30). Books alone are on sale for only $18 ($20 after Nativity).

FUNDRAISER FOR SHADELAND (WRAPPING UP SEPT 14)

The tables of surplus items and displaying Jane Svitchan’s books will be available until Sunday, Sept 14 to accommodate for SerbFest. Books will then be available at the Gift Shoppe in the Narthex. The Surplus Table will be closing. Frozen pizzas will remain available (Red Baron, Tony’s and Freshette) for $5, see Terry Govelovich.

SOTAYA GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER

Thinking of a gift for someone, a special occasion, birthday or a reward for yourself? Gift cards are a good choice! And there is no need to go to the store, SOTAYA is selling Texas Roadhouse and Darden Restaurant Group cards (which includes Olive Garden, Longhorn, Cheddar’s, Yard House, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52) at a face value of $50. Just see any SOTAYA member or Sladjana for a purchase. Thanks for your support!

CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Register for the 2025-2026 Church School year with the following link:

https://forms.gle/JuVAESBtWpQL6X7s8

PLEASE HELP - BETHESDA MISSION WOMEN’S SHELTER OUTREACH

On the second Saturday of every month, volunteers from our four Orthodox churches prepare and serve lunch for shelter residents. We also help with various projects and activities that assist with shelter operations. If anyone would like to volunteer or learn more about this important program, please contact Andrea Gunther.

SOTAYA GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER

Thinking of a gift for someone, a special occasion, birthday or a reward for yourself? Gift cards are a good choice! And there is no need to go to the store, SOTAYA is selling Texas Roadhouse and Darden Restaurant Group cards (which includes Olive Garden, Longhorn, Cheddar’s, Yard House, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52) at a face value of $50. Just see any SOTAYA member or Sladjana for a purchase. Thanks for your support!

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Please send all Bulletin requests to the church office at office@stnicholassteelton.org. You may also call (717) 939-3872. Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday at 11 am.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am until noon. You may call the office during these hours at (717) 939-3872 or come by the office in person. Office hours will be adjusted when services are occurring during those hours.

ANNUAL KSS/MOTHERS CLUB

PULLED PORK & PALACINKE SALE

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Pick from 11:30 am -- 12:30 pm

ALL sales are PRE-ORDER by Sept 28, 2025

Pulled Pork Sandwiches are $6

Cheese, Strawberry or Apple Butter Palacinkes are $2 each

Forms are available on the tutors stand and can be turned into Daria Milletics,

or call Daria at 717-939-3872 during office hours (you can leave a message). 

September Charity

St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary

575 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, NY 10707

http://www.svots.edu/

The mission of St. Vladimir’s Seminary is to “serve Christ, His Church, and the world through Orthodox Christian theological education, research, and scholarship, and the promotion of inter-Orthodox cooperation”. 



The Seminary offers educational programs for clergy, those preparing for clerical ministries, lay leaders and religious scholars so they “may build up Orthodox communities, foster Church growth through mission and evangelism, teach the Orthodox faith, and care for those in need”. The Seminary has a diverse student body and a strong faculty committed to teaching, learning, and serving the Church to the glory of God. Academic programs include Master level degrees in divinity, theology, and religious studies for lay leaders. A stimulating array of special academic programs is also available. We encourage you to visit the St. Vladimir’s Seminary website listed above to learn more about the exciting and challenging learning opportunities, programs and resources.