Sunday, September 17, 2017
Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross
Martyrs Sophia and her daughters Faith, Love and Hope;
Martyr Agathokleia; Hieromartyrs Heracleides and Myron, Bishops of Tamasus in Cyprus;
Venerable Anastasios Peristeron of Cyprus; Euxiphios of Cyprus, the bishop

Welcome visitors. We are honored by your company.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Prayer rises to heaven, and immediately God’s mercy descends upon the earth.”
St. Augustine of Hippo

Hurricane Appeal: Special collections continue throughout September for those in the affected areas. Give generously as you are able. Make checks payable to All Saints. Our total thus far is $805. (Check antiochian.org for updates.)

Do You Know that the Virtue of Temperance or Abstinence counters the sin of gluttony? To be gluttonous is to over-indulge. On the opposite hand, the virtue of temperance is centered on self-control and moderation. One of the Seven Capital Virtues

Food Pantry: The shelves are starting to fill, but please continue to restock. Donate as you are able: peanut butter, cereal, hotdogs, frozen entrees, chicken, green beans, name brand soup, canned meat/ fish, boxed macaroni and cheese.. Donations to the charitable fund are accepted at all times. Please put food donations in Marcia’s office or the freezer.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with G-H; however you may contribute as you are able.

News from the Myrrh Bearers
…This Sunday will be your last opportunity to shop at the Myrrh Bearers’ treasure table in the hallway. Please take the time to look over the wonderful items that have been donated, and see if any are calling to you!
Please hold any further donations of items until October 8 when we will be preparing another display for the festival on Fairfax.
…College Sunday: Next Sunday, the Myrrh Bearers and the entire church welcome our College Students with a meal and a few gifts. It is All Saints’ way of saying we enjoy being your church family while you are away from yours.

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.

There is a Parish Council meeting today around noon.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 13: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 follows.
Thursday, September 21: St. John Fellowship in Mitchell at the Haney’s home – 10:00 – Noon
Thursday, September 21: Bible Study at Becky Hrisomalos’s home – 3:00 – 5:00
Saturday, September 23: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, September 24: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet. + College welcome Meal.

LOOKING AHEAD

September 29: Annual Orthodox Christians for Life meal following the Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos
October 14: Annual Festival on Fairfax – 11:00 – 5:00

FAMILY NOTES

Happy Birthday: John L (17th); Stephanie H (18th); Catherine G (19th)
Memory Eternal, Alex John on his name day (23rd)
Blessed Name Day: St. Sophia (17th) – Sophia Bender; Geni Gritton; Kiya Crandall
Memory Eternal: David; Heather; Kh. Mary Sue Walker (27th)

Prayer List: Becky; Greg; Wilber (difficult surgery); Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of Hurricanes, Harvey and Irma”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, how manifold are Thy works. In Wisdom hast Thou made them all.”
Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul!” – Psalm 103:24,1

Epistle: The Reading is from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (2:16-20)
(For the Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross)
Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the Law died to the Law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)
(For the Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross)

The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” And He said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Second Antiphon
Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

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 of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 1
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their adversaries, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thine estate.

Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 4
Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross

After-feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora and Nymphodora of Bithynia; Empress Pulcheria; Peter, bishop of Nicaea

Welcome visitors.  We are honored by your company.

Today is Grandparent’s Day!

 Nourishment of the Soul: “But we all, with unveiled face,  beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18

Hurricane Harvey Appeal: Special collections  throughout the month of September will be forwarded to our parishes to alleviate a little of the pain and suffering of the good people of the affected area. Give generously as you are able. Make checks payable to All Saints.  Last week’s appeal at All Saints raised $550. (Check antiochian.org for updates.)

Do You Know that Kindness or Brotherly Love or Love for One’s Neighbor, is the virtue which counters the sin of envy. Envy, in contradiction to God’s law of love, is manifest in a person’s sorrow and distress over the good fortune of another person. Conversely, kindness and brotherly love is manifest in the unprejudiced, compassionate and charitable concern for others.  One of the Seven Capital Virtues

Congratulations to April Blair who received a scholarship from the Antiochian Women as she begins graduate studies! Axios!

Food Pantry: The shelves are nearly empty! Please donate as you are able: peanut butter, cereal, hotdogs, frozen entrees, chicken, green beans, name brand soup, canned meat/ fish, boxed mac and cheese, and pasta/  pasta sauce. Donations to the charitable fund are accepted at all times. Please put food donations in Marcia’s office or the freezer.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with Be-F; however you may contribute as you are able.

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.

News from the Myrrh Bearers

The Myrrh Bearers “Treasures” are in the hallway this week and next. Prices are left to your discretion. Income supports the women’s outreach activities. Thank you for your generosity!

There is a festival meeting today.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, September 12: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home 7:00-8:30

Wednesday, September 13: The Elevation of the Holy Cross Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 follows. Father Peter’s topic: “The Cross of Christ in World History.”

Thursday, September 14: Bible Study at Becky Hrisomalos’s home – 3:00 – 5:00

Saturday, September 16: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, September 17: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets around noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

September 24: College Student Welcome Meal – We are blessed year after year by our students.

September 29: Annual Orthodox Christians for Life meal following the Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos

October 14: Annual Festival on Fairfax

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Memories: Matthew & Gabby C (11th); Subdeacon Daniel & Linda B (12th)

Happy Birthday: Elena R (10th); Felicity A (11th); John A (12th)

Blessed Name Day: Steve B (St. Cornelius – 13th)

Memory Eternal: David; Joe (14th); Heather; Kh. Mary Sue Walker (27th)

Prayer List: Fr. Peter Jon; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and  victims of Hurricane Harvey”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip;  Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don;  Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Vicki; Hoppes &  Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.”

Verse: “To Thee, O Lord, I have cried, O my God!” – Psalm 27:9,1

Epistle: The Reading is from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (6:11-18)

(For the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross)

                Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.  It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.  For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the Law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.  But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.  For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.  Peace and mercy be upon all, who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.  Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren.  Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (3:13-17)

(For the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross)

The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man.  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone

Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness, and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death, O immaculate one, by thy holy Nativity, which thy people, redeemed from the guilt of offenses, celebrate by crying to thee: The barren woman giveth birth to the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Hieromartyr Anthimos of Nicomedia & VenerableTheoktistos, fellow ascetic with Euthymios the Great

Martyr Chariton; New-martyr Polydoros of Cyprus; Phoebe the deaconess of Cenchreae;

Righteous Basilissa of Nicomedia; Ioanikios I, patriarch of Serbia

Welcome visitors.  We are honored by your company.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “Finally Brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and it there is anything  praiseworthy, meditate on these things.” –  Philippians 4:8

Hurricane Harvey Appeal: Special collections  throughout the month of September will be forwarded to our parishes to alleviate a little of the pain and suffering of the good people of the affected area. Give generously as you are able. Make checks payable to All Saints. (Bishop JOSEPH’s appeal is attached to the printed bulletin. Check antiochian.org for updates.)

Do You Know that Humility is the Virtue that Counters Pride? As pride leads to other sin, true humility clears a path for holiness. Pride is a sin based on undue and inappropriate appreciation of one’s self worth. Conversely, the virtue of humility is about modest behavior, selflessness and the giving of respect.  One of the Seven Capital Virtues

 Outdoor helpers needed: With the recent widening of the south driveway, much old broken glass was unearthed and remains exposed on top of the freshly turned soil on the northern side of the drive. A group met on Saturday at 4pm, but others may need to meet today following the Divine Liturgy.  This will make our property safer for our children and enable us to effectively seed and straw the area.

 Food Pantry: The shelves are nearly empty! Please donate as you are able: peanut butter, cereal, hotdogs, frozen entrees, chicken, green beans, name brand soup, pasta, and pasta sauce. We have corn. Donations to the charitable fund are accepted at all times.

News from the Myrrh Bearers

…The Myrrh Bearers “Treasures” will be available for purchase on September 10th and 17th.  Donations of like-new or gently-used home decor items, icons, jewelry & scarves, books and small household items are being received today. Place donations in the bins in the hallway. Income supports the women’s outreach activities. Thank you for your generosity!

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with A-Ba; however you may contribute as you are able.

Today there is a Memorial for Dr. William Nasser.

THIS WEEK

Monday, September 4: Labor Day

Wednesday, September 6: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 at6:45 – Fr. Peter Jon will present

 “The Church:  Bride, Body, Ark, and Hospital.”

Thursday, September 7: Bible Study at Becky Hrisomalos’s home – 3:00 – 5:00

Thursday, September 7: Vesperal Liturgy of the Nativity of the Theotokos at 6:00

Friday, September 8: Remember Fr. Peter Jon in prayer during this day of his eye surgery.

Saturday, September 9: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, September 10: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Grandparent’s Day

LOOKING AHEAD

September 10-17: Visit the Table of Treasures in the hallway.

September 14: Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross

September 24: College Student Welcome Meal

October 14: Annual Festival on Fairfax

FAMILY NOTES

Happy Birthday: Andrew L (6th); Braylan S (6th)

Blessed Name Day: Mary Ann G (Theotokos – 8th); St. Anna – 9th Ari V,  Lilly B, Cora B, Amber S, and  Patricia F; St. Joachim – 9th Daniel R and Braylan S

Memory Eternal: Terry (1st), David; Joe (14th); Heather; Kh. Mary Sue Walker (27th)

Prayer List: Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;“For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and as victims of Hurricane Harvey”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip;  Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don;  Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Vicki; Hoppes &  Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K

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.

 Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, how marvelous are Thy works. In wisdom hast Thou made them all.”

Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul!” – Psalm 103:24,1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (16:13-24)

Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, and be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed.  Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.  (21:33-42) 

The Lord spoke this parable: “There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country.  When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another.  Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them.  Afterward he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’  But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.’  And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him.  When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?”  They said to him, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons.”  Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?’”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion for St. Anthimos – Tone 1

O godly-minded Anthimos, as a staunch defender * of thy flock, thou eagerly sheddest thy blood for its protection. * Unbending and wholly unafraid * of all thine adversaries’ fearful threats, * thou rejoicest now in Heaven, standing before * the throne of the Three-Sun Godhead. * Glory to Christ Who hath given thee strength. * Glory to thy manly bravery. * Glory to thy patient endurance in martyrdom.

Apolytikion  for St. Theoktistos – Tone 8

The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile with the streams of thy tears; and by thy deep sighing thou hast given fruit through thy struggles a hundredfold. Accordingly, thou hast become a star for the universe, sparkling with miracles. Therefore, O righteous Father Theoktistos, intercede with Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

Prophet Samuel; Martyr Photeini of Blachernae; Martyrs Heliodoros and Dosai of Persia

 Welcome,  incoming students and faculty at Indiana University and Ivy Tech.  

Come today to receive a blessing as the new semester begins.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “If stinginess takes hold of a person, there is no greater illness.  It is good to be thrifty, but one must be careful not to be gradually overcome by the spirit of stinginess.  Being thrifty does not mean being miserly. Once there were two housewives in the neighborhood discussing salads and vinegars, and one of them said, ‘I have very good vinegar.’ One day, the other poor woman needed some vinegar and went to ask her neighbor for some. ‘Look here,’ the other said, ‘If I were to be giving it away, I would not now have this vinegar for 7 years!'” – St. Paisios the Athonite.

Do You Know that Liberality – or generosity, is the virtue that is counter to greed – the sin of immoderate desire for earthly things. The virtue of liberality is focused not merely on the appropriate concern regarding one’s earthly things, but furthermore on generosity and a willingness to give, freely and without request for commendation.– One of the Seven Capital Virtues

The Myrrh Bearers will once again be offering a selection of “Treasures” for purchase on Sundays, September 10 and 17.  Please plan to donate like-new or gently-used home decor items, icons, jewelry & scarves, books and small household items beginning today, August 20th, and ending September 3rd. Place your donations in the bin in the hallway. The funds raised support the women’s outreach activities. Thank you for your generosity!

Coffee Hour: Contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with G-H.

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.

Safety First: If you walk around and  into the various construction areas, please watch your step.  No children should explore unattended.

Parish Council meets today at Noon.

St. George Orthodox Church in Terre Haute is planning its 90th Parish Anniversary for Labor Day weekend. See the announcement in the hall for details.

THIS WEEK

Monday, August 21: Solar Eclipse – be prepared to protect your eyes.

Wednesday, August 23:  Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, August 24: Bible Study at Becky Hrisomalos’s home – 3:00 – 5:00

Friday, August 25: 1-year memorial for Kh. Loretta Wilson at 11:00 – Memorial meal follows.

Friday, August 25: Akathist  at 6:00 – Protection of the Theotokos

Saturday, August 26: Noon Day Birthday Luncheon for Amal at All Saints. All are invited! Look for a sign-up sheet on Marcia’s office door to add  dishes to the planned meal.  A card shower is planned.

Saturday, August 26: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, August 27: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet around noon.

FAMILY NOTES

Happy Birthday: Shannon R (22nd); Karen H (23rd); Liam G (26th)

Blessed Name Day: John C (St. Oswin – 20th); Aidan G (Prophet Samuel – 20th)

Memory Eternal: Terry (1st), David; Joe (14th)

LOOKING AHEAD

August 31: Bible Study at Becky’s

August 29: Father will bless the Jordan River at IU with OCF, but all are invited – 4:00

September 3: Memorial for Dr. William Nasser (Labor Day weekend)

September 6: Orthodoxy 101 resumes each Wednesday after Daily Vespers.

October 14: Annual Festival on Fairfax

Prayer List: Adrian (Olga’s brother); Cathy;“For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip;  Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don;  Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes &  Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K

 Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord is my strength and my song.”

Verse: “The Lord has chastened me severely!” – Psalm 117: 14,18

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

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.  This is my defense to those who would examine me.  Do we not have the right to our food and drink?  Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?  Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living?  Who serves as a soldier at his own expense?  Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit?  Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk?  Do I say this on human authority?  Does not the law say the same?  For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.”  Is it for oxen that God is concerned?  Does he not speak entirely for our sake?  It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop.  If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits?  If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more?  Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the Gospel of Christ.

Gospel: The Reading is  from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.  (18:23-35)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.  When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made.  So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’  And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.  But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’  So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’  He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt.  When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place.  Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant!  I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’  And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt.  So also My heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

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.

Apolytikion  of the Dormition – Tone 1

In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Kontakion of the Dormition – Tone 2

Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful in intercessions, and whose prayers are never rejected, neither tomb nor death could control. But since she is the Mother of Life, He Who dwelt in her ever-virgin womb did translate her to life.

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Leave-Taking of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Righteous Maximos the Confessor; Eudokia and Irene (Xenia) the Empresses; Venerable Dorotheos of Gaza and his disciple Dositheos; Repose of Tikhon, Bishop of Voreonezh and Wonderworker of Zadonsk; Uncovering of the relics of Maximos of Moscow, Fool-for-Christ

Welcome,  incoming students and faculty at Indiana University.  We are blessed by your presence.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “We have not been called to share the gossip. Rather, we have been called to share the Gospel.” – His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH.

Do You Know that Meekness, or patience, is the virtue that counters the sin of unjust anger, also called wrath or rage. Where the sin of wrath is about quick temper and unnecessary vengeance, the virtue of meekness focuses on patiently seeking appropriate resolution to conflicts, and on the ability to forgive and show mercy.– One of the Seven Capital Virtues

St. Mary Orthodox Church invites you all to their Annual Bake Sale and Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday from 8am-6pm each day, August 18th and 19th. You can find them at 102 E. Broadway in Greenwood and get a taste of home baked goods, fresh sandwiches along with the opportunity to purchase good quality goods.

 Myrrh Bearers (Women’s ministry group at All Saints) will once again be offering a selection of “Treasures” for purchase on Sundays, September 10 and 17.  What a great way to pass along some special things so that others can enjoy them!  Please plan to donate like-new or gently-used home decor items, icons, jewelry & scarves, books and small household items beginning Aug 20 and ending Sept 3 and place them in the bin in the hallway. The funds raised support the women’s outreach activities. Thank you for your generosity!

Coffee Hour: Contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with BeF. The Fast of the Dormition is being observed.

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.

Safety First: If you walk into the construction area for the expansion, please watch your step since the floor may be strewn with wire and other hazardous materials.  No children should enter unattended.

St. George Orthodox Church in Terre Haute is planning its 90th Parish Anniversary for Labor Day weekend. See the announcement in the hall for details.

THIS WEEK

The Dormition Fast ends August 15th.

Monday, August 14: Evening Liturgy of the Dormition at 6:00

Wednesday, August 16:  Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, August 17: St. John Fellowship at the Haneys in Mitchell – 10:00-Noon

Saturday, August 19: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, August 20: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – IU students and faculty receive a blessing as the semester begins. Parish Council meets at Noon.

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Memories: Fr. Lucas & Pres. Stacey C (16th)

Happy Birthday: Vicki G (14th)

Blessed Name Day: Max W (13th- St. Maximos); Claudio P (13th – St. Maximos); Liam G (14th – Prophet Micah); On Holy Dormition (15th): Mary B; Kh. Marilyn; Mary Ann G; Alice Marie P

Memory Eternal: Terry

LOOKING AHEAD

August 21: Total Solar Eclipse: be prepared to protect your eyes during this infrequent solar event.

August 24 and 31: Bible Study at Becky Hrisomalos’s home resumes.

August 25: 1-year memorial for Kh. Loretta Wilson at 11:00

August 26: Noon Day Birthday Luncheon for Amal at All Saints. All are invited! Look for a sign-up sheet on Marcia’s office door to add  dishes to the planned meal.  No gifts are requested, but a card shower is a blessing to give or  to receive.

August 29: Father will bless the Jordan River at IU with OCF, but all are invited – 4:00

September 3: Memorial for Dr. William Nasser

October 14: Annual Festival on Fairfax

Prayer List: Adrian (Olga’s brother); Cathy;“For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip;  Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don;  Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes &  Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K

    Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.”

Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous!” – Psalm 32: 22,1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (4:9-16)

Brethren, God has exhibited us Apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men.  We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ.  We are weak, but you are strong.  You are held in honor, but we in disrepute.  To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless; and we labor, working with our own hands.  When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off scouring of all things.  I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children.  For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers.  For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.  I urge you, then, be imitators of me. 

Gospel: The Reading is  from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.  (17:14-23)

At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before Him said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water.  And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not heal him.”  And Jesus answered, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you?  How long am I to bear with you?  Bring him here to me.”  And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly.  Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?”  Jesus said to them, “Because you have no faith.  For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.  This kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting.” As they were traveling together through Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and He will rise on the third day.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Response for Second Antiphon: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor… 

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 Transfiguration – Tone 7

When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

Kontakion for the Transfiguration – Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

Megalynarion of the Leave-Taking – Tone 4

Magnify, O my soul, the Lord Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor.

Thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, has been shown free of corruption; for God did come forth from thy womb putting on flesh; and on earth did He appear, and walked among men. Wherefore, thee do we all magnify.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for the Transfiguration – Tone 8

O Lord, in the light of the glory of Thy face shall we walk, and in Thy Name shall we rejoice forever. Alleluia.