Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica; Procla (Claudia) the wife of Pontius Pilate; Kyriakos, patriarch of Constantinople; Venerable Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev Caves

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “He who carries God in his heart, bears heaven with him wherever he goes.” – St. Ignatius of Antioch

We welcome as our guests this weekend Chris Johnston, a filmmaker who is directing the current documentary about All Saints, and Rob Sensko, the Director of Photography for the project. They will be filming services and conducting interviews over the next few days. If you wish to be excluded from filming during services, please stand in the overflow seating section on the fellowship-hall side of the nave.

The Myrrh Bearers meet at noon.

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 28: Compline and Bible Study at the Haney’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, October 30: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 – “The Problem of Evil” by Howard Webb

Thursday, October 31: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00 – 5:00

Saturday, November 2:  Great Vespers at 5:00; O101 and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, November 3: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

• November 10: Annual Business meeting
• November 15: Nativity Fast begins.
• November 28: Thanksgiving Day with annual meal

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

During Youth Month, our teens will serve by ushering and reading the Epistle.

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  2nd Letter to the Corinthians. (11:31-12:9)

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who 14 years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:41-56)

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.  As Jesus went, the people pressed round Him.  And a woman, who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased.  And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched Me?”  When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround Thee and press upon Thee!  And Thou sayest, ‘Who touched Me?’”  But Jesus said, “Someone touched Me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from Me.”  And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before Him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.  And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”  While Jesus was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.”  But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.”  And when Jesus came to the house, He permitted no one to enter with Him, except Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the child.  And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.”  And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.  But taking her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.”  And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat.  And her parents were amazed; but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell with Thy Godly power.  And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee; O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

FAMILY NEWS

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

This and That

…Birthday, anniversary date, or name day updates are  needed for the annual calendar. Please leave Marcia a message in the office, by phone, or by email.

…Check the kitchen storage for serving dishes that you may have left. Space is limited.

…If you leave something on Father Peter Jon’s desk, please leave a note to indicate your name and if it is informational and to be returned, a returned loaner item, an addition to library or a personal gift. Thanks for helping!

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners today are parishioners with last names beginning R-Z.

The Food Pantry welcomes all donations.  

Memory Eternal:  Suhail; George; Elizabeth; Joan;  Angie (Anna’s aunt)

Birthday Blessings: Zeke Cl (27th); Ava R (30th); Jonathan B (31st)

Prayer List: George (Mary Ann’s brother); Michael & Olga; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Great-martyr Artemius at Antioch

Venerable Gerasimos the New Ascetic of Kephallenia; Venerable Matrona of Chios

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “When melancholy attacks you, read the Gospel.”

St. Ambrose of Optina

Today, the Parish Council meets at noon.

Congratulations to Aaron Hsu at the completion of his doctoral program at the IU School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering!

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 21: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship – Compline and Bible Study at the Haney’s home at 7:00

Tuesday, October 22: OCF Dinner & Discussion at the Webb’s home 6:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, October 23: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 – “The Eucharist: Holy Things are for the Holy” by Fr. Seraphim

Thursday, October 24: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00 – 5:00

Friday October 25: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00

Saturday, October 26:  Great Vespers at 5:00; O101 and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, October 27: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meeting

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

During Youth Month, our teens will serve by ushering and reading the Epistle.

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  2nd Letter to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work.  As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”  He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness.  You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39)

At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.  And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs.  When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?  I beseech Thee, do not torment me.”  For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.  [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.]  Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?”  And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him.  And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss.  Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these.  So He gave them leave.  Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.  When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.  Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.  And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed.  Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned.  The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.

LOOKING AHEAD

• November 10: Annual Business meeting
• November 15: Nativity Fast begins.
• November 28: Thanksgiving Day

FAMILY NEWS

Dear Friends,

      I am presenting my final doctoral lecture recital at IU next week, Wednesday, October 23, at 7pm in Ford Hall. You are most welcome to be there! The subject of my dissertation is a new song cycle by Juliana Hall, When the South Wind Sings. I will lecture for about a half hour and then perform the song cycle.

 Cheers, Tabitha

We’re approaching the time when the 2020 church calendar will be updated. If you want your birthday, anniversary date, or name day listed or removed, please leave Marcia a message in the office, by phone, or by email.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners today are parishioners with last names beginning H-P.

The Pantry welcomes all donations.  Spaghetti Sauce is needed. Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Suhail; George; Elizabeth; Joan;  Angie (Anna’s aunt)

Happy Anniversary: Micah & Maria V(21st); Don & Dee Haney (23rd); Luke & Rachel B (24th)

Birthday Blessings: Joel A (20th); Rita (21st)

Name Day Blessings: James the brother of the Lord: James F; Ezekiel C; James T

St. Demetrios: Marvin P

Prayer List: Marvin A; Michael & Olga; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 1

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world.  For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O Giver of Life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ; Glory to Thy Kingdom, Glory to Thy Providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

Apolytikion of St. Artemius, the Great-Martyr – Tone 4

Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Memorial for nun Christina prior to Great Vespers on Saturday, October 12th (4:55)

Sunday of Holy Fathers of Seventh Ecumenical Council

Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura

Martyrs Karpos, Papylos, Agathodoros & Agathonika at Pergamos

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” – 1 John 5:4-5

Today,  A Brief Festival Recap Meeting : Festival workers and attendees are encouraged to attend to give feedback on this year’s festival: feedback on what worked well and what we might look to do differently next year at the 2020 Festival on Fairfax. 

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 14: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship – Compline and Bible Study at the Haney’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, October 16: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 – “Baptism” by Dr. John Craton

Thursday, October 17: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship at the Haney’s home 10:00 – Noon

Thursday, October 17: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00 – 5:00

Saturday, October 19: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at 2:00 in the Fellowship Hall – seethe  insert.

Saturday, October 19:  Great Vespers at 5:00; O101 and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, October 20: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

During Youth Month, our teens will serve by ushering and reading the Epistle.

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  Letter St. Titus. (3:8-15)

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissension, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:5-15)

The Lord spoke this parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.  And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.  And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it.  And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold.”  And when His Disciples asked Him what this parable meant, Jesus said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.  Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.  The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved.  And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.  And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.  And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.”  As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

LOOKING AHEAD

• Mondays in October- St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship Compline and Bible Study in   Mitchell
• Thursdays in October –  Bible Study at Becky’s home
• October 22nd: OCF Dinner & Discussion at the Webb’s home
• October 25th: Akathist to the Theotokos
• October 27th: Myrrh Bearers meeting

FAMILY NEWS

We’re approaching that time when the 2020 church calendar will be updated. If you want your birthday, anniversary date, or name day listed or removed, please leave Marcia a message in the office, by phone, or by the highlighted email in the heading of the bulletin.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners today are parishioners with last names beginning C-G.

The Pantry welcomes your donations.  Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Suhail; George; Elizabeth; Joan

Happy Anniversary: Howard & Rhonda W (13th)

Birthday Blessings: Dn. Lucian S (14th); Mat. Raisa S (15th); Linda B (16th); Kaylee F (17th); Aaron H (17th)

Name Day Blessings: Luke B (18th – Apostle Luke); Fr. Lucas C (18th – Apostle Luke) ; Joel A (19th-Prophet Joel)

Prayer List: Michael & Olga; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 8

From the heights Thou didst descend, O Compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers – Tone 8

Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of St. Jacob of Hamatoura – Tone 3

As a cedar of Lebanon thou growest, * never fearing thy martyrdom and death, * thou becamest a true victor, O Saint Jacob. * For thou didst overcome death with thy mortal flesh, * when thou didst tame all the passions by humility. * And while burning like incense, as a true sacrifice, * thou intercedeth with Christ to grant our souls the great mercy.

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Thomas the Apostle Called “The Twin”

Innocent, Apostle to the Americas;

 Venerable Kendeas of Cyprus; Venerable-martyr Makarios of St. Anne Skete on Athos

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “We are called not to do evil, to hate it and to endure it from others. Trials in the life of man do not exist as a result of an evil God, but as an excellent teacher which tries to assist us in beneficial and corrective ways, even during various misfortunes. Whoever believes the only one responsible for evil is God, is seriously mistaken.” – Elder Moses the Athonite

A Heartfelt Thanks to all Volunteers who gave their love, time, energy, and goods

to the Annual Festival on Fairfax!

Chalice Appeal…half way there!  Please see Fr. Peter if you would like to help complete the order, or place your donation in the offering plate.

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 7: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship weekly Compline and Bible Study at the Haney’s home at 7:00

Tuesday, October 8: OCF Dinner & Discussion at the Webb’s home at 6:00

Wednesday, October 9: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 – “The Kingdom of God” by Fr. Seraphim

Saturday, October 12:  Great Vespers at 5:00; O101 and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, October 13: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

During Youth Month, our teens will serve by ushering and reading the Epistle.

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  Second Letter to the Corinthians. (6:1-10)

Brethren, working together with Him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain.  For He says, “At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation.” Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.  We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute.  We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (7:11-16)

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him.  As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her.  And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”  And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you: arise.”  And the dead man sat up, and began to speak.  And Jesus gave him to his mother.  Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people!”

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Each Monday in October- St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship Compline and Bible Study  
• Thursdays in October – 17th – 31st Bible Study at Becky’s home
• October 17th: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship in Mitchell
• October 19th: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party here at the church. Details are forthcoming!
• October 20th: Parish Council meeting
• October 22nd: OCF Dinner & Discussion at the Webb’s home
• October 25th: Akathist to the Theotokos
• October 27th: Myrrh Bearers meeting

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners today are parishioners with last names beginning A-B.

The Pantry could use marinara sauce and spaghetti, breakfast bars, and tuna along with your other donations. Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Mihail;  Susan; Suhail; George; Elizabeth; Joan

Birthday Blessings: Don Haney (6th); Mikaela Hsu (7th); Raymond  Labban (10th); Josiah Skinner (11th); Taylor Shahadey (12th)

Name Day Blessings: Thomas the Apostle(6th): Charles (Thomas) C; Thomas M; Thomas P; Averi V (Philonella– 11th)

Prayer List: Michael & Olga; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 6

When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb; and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby.  Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion for St. Thomas – Tone 3

O holy Apostle Thomas, intercede with our merciful God to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners.  Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.