Sunday, July 19, 2015

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council

 Venerable Macrina, Sister of Basil the Great; Venerable Dios of Antioch; Theodore, Archbishop of Edessa; Uncovering of the Relics of Venerable Seraphim of Sarov; Holy Stephen Lazarevic, Serbian Prince and Holy Militsa His Mother

Visitors, you are welcome at all services and social events at All Saints.

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

 Nourishment of the Soul: “Give your children a solid spiritual foundation, and they will be content with whatever they have.  Deprive them of a life in Christ, and they will be miserable even in the midst of great wealth.” — His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH

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.

Give Me a Word has arrived at the bookstore. It is an alphabetical anthology of the sayings of the Desert Fathers and would be a benefit to anyone’s soul. Get your copy today!

Social Hour Table: Parishioners whose last names begin with the letters G-H will prepare the table for social hour. However, any who feel led to contribute are welcome to do so.

Going Away Meal Planned: Next Sunday, July 26th, we say good-bye to Michael Ewing who is entering Holy Transfiguration Monastery and Lisa and Phil Woodward who are relocating to northern Indiana for Phil’s job assignment. The church will provide a Chinese meal; parishioner pitch-in items are welcome. Let us shower them with cards for both a joyful and a sad farewell: just a note to say Michael cannot receive gift cards, just ‘plenty’ of chocolate chip cookies! These brothers and sister will be missed. Both Lisa and Michael have served on the parish council.

 Have you ever needed to visit  Fairy World to rescue your kidnapped parents?  No?  Well, in four days, you can see a small group of kids do just that as members of “The Hero Club”.  This Thursday, July 23rd, the play “The Hero Club,” written by Nina Gillquist, will premier at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium. The all-star 8-member cast features our own Molly Alexander and Nina and Gregory Gillquist.  Curtains will open at 3:30pm (courtesy of First Curtain Puller, Hannah Gillquist). Although this 40-minute performance is admission-worthy, it is admission FREE.  Please join us!

Dn. Seraphim’s monthly visit is through July 23rd.  (Note this update to the July calendar.)

Father Peter Jon will attend the convention during the first part of next week.

The Parish Council meets today around noon.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, July 22: Daily Vespers at 6:00 — with Dn. Seraphim leading Bible Study 7:00-8:30.

Thursday, July 23: Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 – St. Christina the Great Martyr

Saturday, July 25: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 26: – Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Good-bye Meal follows.

LOOKING AHEAD

• July 19-26: 52nd  Archdiocesan Convention in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• July 28: Gathering in the Gazebo for Women in the Church — food and fun
• July 28: Fact-finding meeting about a new pictorial directory at 1:30
• October 10: Annual Festival on Fairfax

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                                           

Prokeimenon: “Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.”

Verse: “For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done to us!”  Daniel 3:26-27

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

My Child Titus, faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire you to affirm confidently, that those who have believed in God may be thoughtful of how to preside in honorable occupations.  These things are good and profitable to men.  But avoid foolish disputes, and genealogies, and contentions, and controversies about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain.  A man who is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that such a one is subverted, and sins, being self-condemned.  When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicos, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there.  Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that they may be lacking in nothing.  And let our people also learn how to preside in honorable occupations, so as to help in cases of urgent need, that they should not be unfruitful.  All who are with me salute you. Salute those who love us in the faith.  Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (5:14-19)

            The Lord said to His Disciples:“You are the light of the world.  A city set on a hill cannot be hid.  Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven.  Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.  Whoever  then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

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 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.

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.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra; Veronica, the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by our Lord; Venerable Father Paisios the New of Athos

Visitors, you are welcome at all services and social events at All Saints.

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Nourishment of the Soul: “When Abba Antony thought about the depths of the judgments of God, he asked, ‘Lord, how is it that some die when they are young, while others drag on to extreme old age?  Why are there those who are poor and those who are rich?  Why do wicked men prosper, and why are the  just in need?’ He heard a voice answering him, ‘Antony, keep your attention on yourself; these things are according to the judgment of God, and it is not to  your advantage to know anything about them.'” — St. Antony the Great

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.

Social Hour Table: Parishioners whose last names begin with the letters Be-F will prepare the table for social hour. However, any who feel led to contribute are welcome to do so.

The Myrrh Bearers invite you to join them in their effort toward environmental responsibility in the kitchen during social hour.

Welcome back Antiochian Village Campers. Is there something you’d like to share about your experience?

All Saints Festival on Fairfax Planning Meeting is today after Liturgy: Join Father Peter Jon just to listen, or to put forth thoughts from past festivals, or to offer suggestions or availability for the next one on the second Saturday in October.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, July 15: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Saturday, July 18: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 19: – Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – The Parish Council meets around noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

• July 19-26: 52nd  Archdiocesan Convention in Cambridge, Massachusetts
• July 18-23: Dn. Seraphim’s monthly visit. (Note this update to the July calendar.)
• July 22: Bible Study after Daily Vespers with Dn. Seraphim Moslener
• July 28: Gathering in the Gazebo for Women in the Church — food and fun
• October 10: Annual Festival on Fairfax

Prayer List: Catherine; Janett (liver transplant needed); Jill; Kh. Marilyn; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Fr. Gordon & Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Jean Foley & Laham family; Hoppes in Albania,  Moores in Mongolia, Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee; Galina; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Krystal & Jason; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Fr. Moses Berry; Geni; Frank & Becky; Those with child: (Brooke-Theckla, Elizabeth, Gabriella, Laura, Ioana, Megan); Noah; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Alex; John; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                                           

Prokeimenon: “Thou, O Lord, shalt keep us and shalt preserve us.”

Verse: “Save me, O Lord, for the godly man is no more!”  Psalm 11:7,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. (12:6-14)

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace that was given to us, let each use them accordingly: whether prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of the faith; or ministry, let him give himself to the ministry; or the teacher, to the teaching; or he who exhorts, in the exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with simplicity; he who presides, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Let love be without hypocrisy.  Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.  Love one another with brotherly affection; in honor preferring one another; in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer; communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.  Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:1-8)

                At that time,  Jesus got into a boat, crossed over,  and came to His own city.  And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith,  He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.”  And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But Jesus, knowing their thoughts said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?  For which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?  But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins” –He then said to the paralytic–“Rise, take up your bed and go home.”  And he rose and went home.  When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.

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.

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.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Venerable Athanasius of Athos; Venerable Lampados of Irenoupolis;

Hieromartyr Cyprian of St. George Kelli on Athos;

Synaxis of the 23 Martyrs of Lesvos; Uncovering of Relics of Sergios the Wonderworker of Radonezh

Visitors, you are welcome at all services and social events at All Saints.

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

 Nourishment of the Soul: “You don’t become holy by fighting evil. Let evil be.  Look towards Christ, and that will save you.  What makes a person saintly is love.” — St. Porphyrios

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.

Social Hour Table: Parishioners whose last names begin with the letters A-Ba will prepare the table for social hour. However, any who feel led to contribute are welcome to do so.

The Myrrh Bearers invite you to join them in their effort toward environmental responsibility by helping to keep trash and recyclables (plastic, metal, glass, cardboard) separate.  We will have more clear designations on the bins in the kitchen soon, so any questions can be directed to Stephanie, Nina, Cathy A. or Marcia. We also ask that you use reusable (“real”) plates, cups, and flatware, and only use throwaways when absolutely necessary (such as with children or outdoors).  We hope to get some reusable BPA-free plastic items that can be used for these purposes to further reduce our consumption. Thank you for your participation in our efforts to go green!

Scouting Ranks: Max Leininger has advanced to Life Scout, and  Abe is now First Class Scout.  Vanden‘s rank in Cub Scouts is Wolf Scout. Congratulations Leininger sons and parents Chris and Rachel!

Prayers for Campers: Abby and Lilly Blair; Katie, Molly, John, and Nick Alexander are attending Antiochian Village Camp until Friday, July 10th. The  Leininger sons are attending scout camp Maumee July 5 – 11.

Annual All Saints Festival: Please consider how you can be involved in the planning phase, or volunteer for a key role on the day of the festival. The first meeting is scheduled for next Sunday, July 12th  after Divine Liturgy.

THIS WEEK

 Wednesday, July 8: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, July 9: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship at the Haney’s – 10:00 – Noon

Saturday, July 11: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 12: – Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – The Festival Meeting is open to all.

LOOKING AHEAD

• July 19-26: 52nd  Archdiocesan Convention in Cambridge, Massachusetts
• July 28: Gathering in the Gazebo for Women in the Church — food and fun
• October 10: Annual Festival on Fairfax

 Memory Eternal: Cory (June 27)

Prayer List: Catherine; Janett; Christine; Jill; Kh. Marilyn; Angie; Julian; Fr. Gordon & Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki Gans; Jean Foley & Laham family; Hoppes in Albania,  Moores in Mongolia, Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian Orfanos; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee; Galina; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Krystal & Jason; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Fr. Moses Berry; Geni; Frank & Becky Hrisomalos; Those with child: (Brooke-Theckla,, Elizabeth, Gabriella, Laura); Noah; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Alex; John; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                                           

Prokeimenon: “The saints shall boast in glory, and they shall rejoice upon their beds'”

Verse: “Sing unto the Lord a new song: His praise is in the church of the saints.”

Psalm 149:5,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (5:22-6:2)

                 Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control: against such there is no law.  And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts.  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.  Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another. Brethren, if a person is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness; looking to yourself, lest you also be tempted.  Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:28-9:1)

                At that time,  when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met Him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way.  And behold, they cried out, “What have we to do to Thee, O Son of God? Art Thou come here to torment us before the time?”  Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them.  And the demons begged Him, “If Thou castest us out, send us away into the herd of swine.”  And He said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters.  The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs.  And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their neighborhood.  And getting into a boat, He crossed over and came to His own city.

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 of St. Athanasius the Athonite – Tone 4

The Angels’ ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly clay, thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestlings and didst boldly smite the hordes of the demons with mortal wounds.  Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee with abundant gifts in return.  Entreat Him that our souls find salvation, O most renowned Father Athanasius.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Recovery of the Relics of Cyrus & John the Unmercenaries; Martyr Papios; Paul the Physician of Corinth; Venerable Moses the Anchorite; Venerable Sergios and Herman, Wonderworking Abbots of Valaam

Visitors, you are welcome at all services and social events at All Saints.

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

 Nourishment of the Soul: “A greedy appetite for food is terminated by satiety,  and the pleasure of drinking ends when our thirst is quenched.  And so it is with the other things…. But the possession of virtue, once it is solidly achieved, cannot be measured by time nor limited by satiety. Rather, to those who are its disciples it always appears as something ever new and fresh.” — St. Gregory of Nyssa

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.

Style Show and Tea: Women are invited again this year to a fundraiser for Monroe County United Ministries, a charitable group that serves children and families in the county. Sponsored by St. Mark’s United Methodist Women, the event is Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm. If you intend to go, please tell Marcia so we may send a group RSVP.

Social Hour Table: Parishioners whose last names begin with the letters I-Z will prepare the table for social hour. However, any who feel led to contribute are welcome to do so.

The Myrrh Bearers meet in the social hall during fellowship hour. Bring your snack and drink,  and join us in the choir area.

 Campers: Our teens left early this morning with their sponsors for their Antiochian Village Camp experience.  Please keep them in your prayers until their safe return on Friday, July 10th. Another group leaves later in the summer.

 Annual All Saints Festival: Please consider how you can be involved in the planning phase. The first meeting is scheduled for July 12th  after Divine Liturgy.

 Friday evening before the 4th:We will begin with Vespers at 7pm, followed by a the 3-year memorial for Rev. Fr. Peter E. Gillquist, picnic, and fireworks (9:30). Grilled burgers and hot dogs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts. Bring your family and friends. *

THIS WEEK

The Apostles Fast continues through Monday, June 29th.

 Monday, June 29: Evening Liturgy – Sts. Peter & Paul at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Friday, July 3: Daily Vespers at 7:00 (See details above.)*

Saturday, July 4: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 5: – Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

• July 12: Festival meeting for the October 10th event.
• July 19-26: 52nd  Archdiocesan Convention in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Prayer List: Catherine; Janett (http://www.gofundme.com/SavingJanett); Christine (liver transplant needed); Jill; Kh. Marilyn; Angie; Julian; Fr. Gordon & Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki Gans; Jean Foley & Laham family; Hoppes in Albania,  Moores in Mongolia, Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian Orfanos; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee; Galina; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Krystal & Jason; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Fr. Moses Berry; Geni; Frank & Becky Hrisomalos; Those with child: (Brooke-Theckla,, Elizabeth, Gabriella, Laura); Noah; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Alex; John; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                                           

Prokeimenon: “O chant unto our God, chant ye.”

Verse: “Clap your hands, all ye nations!”  Psalm 46:6,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. (6:18-23)

Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become bond-servants of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of the infirmity of your flesh.  For just as you once yielded your members as bond-servants to uncleanness and to iniquity for iniquity, so now yield your members as bond-servants to righteousness for holiness.

For when you were bond-servants of sin, you were free from righteousness. What fruit did you have from the things of which you are now ashamed?  For the end of those things is death.  But now, having been set free from sin and having become bond-servants of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end is life eternal.  For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is life eternal in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:5-13)

                At that time,  as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to Him, beseeching Him and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress.”  And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”  But the centurion answered Him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.  For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard him, He marveled, and said to those who followed Him, “Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.  I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.”        And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; be it done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm.  He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

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.

 Father’s Day

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Julian of Tarsus; Martyr Aphrodisius of Cilicia; New-Martyr Nikita of Nisyros near Rhodes

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Nourishment of the Soul: Abba Macarius the Egyptian said, “Do no evil to anybody and do not condemn anybody. Keep these commandments and you are being saved.”

Sayings of the Desert Fathers

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.

Style Show and Tea: Women are invited again this year to a fundraiser for Monroe County United Ministries, a charitable group that serves children and families in the county. Sponsored by St. Mark’s United Methodist Women, the event is Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm. If you intend to go, please tell Marcia so we may send a group RSVP.

Social Hour Table: Parishioners whose last names begin with the letters G-H will prepare the table for social hour. However, any who feel led to contribute are welcome to do so.

The Parish Council meets at noon today in Father’s office.THIS WEEK

The Apostles Fast continues through June 29th.

Wednesday, June 24: Daily Vespers at 6:00 – Bible Study led by Dn. Seraphim – Scripture of the Day

Saturday, June 27: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, June 28: – Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet during social hour.

LOOKING AHEAD

• June 24-28th – Midwest Parish Life Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• June 28-July 10: Summer Camp at AV – Campers leave early on Sunday, June 28th.
• June 29: Evening Liturgy – Sts. Peter & Paul at 6:00 p.m.
• July 3: Friday evening before the 4th, anticipate prayers, picnicking, and even some fireworks! We will pray the 3-year memorial for the V. Rev. Fr. Peter E. All are warmly invited. Details and time  will be finalized by next Sunday.

Prayer List: Catherine; Janett (http://www.gofundme.com/SavingJanett); Christine (liver transplant needed); Jill; Kh. Marilyn; Angie; Julian; Fr. Gordon & Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki Gans; Jean Foley & Laham family; Hoppes in Albania,  Moores in Mongolia, Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian Orfanos; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee; Galina; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Krystal & Jason; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Fr. Moses Berry; Geni; Frank & Becky ; Those with child: (Brooke-Theckla,, Elizabeth, Gabriella, Laura); Noah; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R; Alex; John; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                                           

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

Verse: “With chastisement has the Lord chastened me!”  Psalm 117:14, 18

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. (5:1-11)

Brethren, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Through Him also we have obtained our access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.  And not only so, but we also boast in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces patience; and patience produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put to shame, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.

For while we were still weak, in due season Christ died for the ungodly.  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die, though perhaps for a good man one would even dare to die.  But God shows His own love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.  Much more then, being now justified by His blood, through Him shall we be saved from the wrath.  For if we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, while we were enemies, much more, being reconciled, we will be saved by His life.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (6:22-33)

            The Lord said,  “The eye is the lamp of the body.  So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is evil, your whole body will be full of darkness.  If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!  No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and mammon.  Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life; what you shall eat or what you shall drink; nor about your body, what you shall put on.  Is not the soul more than food, and the body more than clothing?  Look at the birds of heaven: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not of more value than they?  And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his stature?  And why are you anxious about clothing?  Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon himself in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.  But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O men of little faith?  Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.”

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.

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.