Sunday of the After-feast of the Ascension
Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Martyr Aquilina of Byblos in Syria; Antipater, Bishop of Bostra in Arabia;
Triphyllios, Bishop of Nicosia in Cyprus
Thought for Today: “You must gladly bear the spiritual infirmities of your brother, and without annoyance. When someone is physically ill, we are not only NOT annoyed with him, but we are exemplary in our care for him; this example should be followed in cases of spiritual illness especially.” – St. Moses of Optina
Coffee Hour News: We are now making plans for Coffee Hour for the month of June. Please email Rhonda at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up. Thanks.
Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest Parish Life Conference is virtual this June.
Go to https://www.antiochianevents.com/toledo
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, June 16: Daily Vespersat 6:00
Friday, June 18: Herman Hannan, Musician and the Hoppe Family of Missionaries at 6:00
Saturday, June 19: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO at 6:00
Sunday, June 20: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Holy Pentecost with Kneeling Vespers following Divine Liturgy and Father’s Day
LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, June 19: Lilly Blair’s Graduation Open House at her grandparents’ home at 2-5:00
Sunday, June 20: Pentecost Sunday and Father’s Day
Sunday, June 27: All Saints Feast Day Celebration and
the Dedication of the New St. George Pavilion
Monday, June 28-29: The Apostles Fast and Feast Day
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Reading is from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (20:16-18, 28-36)
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou art just in all Thou hast done to us.
In those days, Paul was determined to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if possible, to be at Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the priests of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you bishops, to shepherd the church of the Lord and God, which He purchased with His own blood. For I know that after my departure ravenous wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore, remain watchful, remembering that for three years I did not cease to admonish every one, night and day with tears. And now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by such laboring we ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down on his knees with them all, and prayed.
The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (17:1-13)
At that time, Jesus lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee, since Thou hast given Him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom Thou hast given Him. And this is eternal life, that they know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent. I glorified Thee on earth, having accomplished the work which Thou gavest Me to do; and now, Father, glorify Thou Me in Thy own presence with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was made. I have manifested Thy Name to the men whom Thou gavest Me out of the world; Thine they were, and Thou gavest them to Me, and they have kept Thy word. Now they know that everything that Thou hast given Me is from Thee; for I have given them the words which Thou gavest Me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from Thee; and they have believed that Thou didst send Me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom Thou hast given Me, for they are Thine; all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to Thee. Holy Father, keep them in Thy Name, which Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, even as We are one. While I was with them, I kept them in Thy Name, which Thou have given Me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to Thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.”
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DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH
Refrain of the Second Antiphon
Save us, O Son of God, Who didst rise from us in glory to the heavens; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.
Resurrection 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 Ascension – Tone 4
Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Thy Disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit, making them confident through the blessing that Thou art the Son of God, and Deliverer of the world.
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.
The Kontakion of the Ascension – Tone 6
When Thou didst fulfill Thy dispensation for our sakes, uniting the terrestrials with the celestials, Thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, inseparable in space, but constant without separation, and crying unto Thy beloved: I am with you, and no one shall be against you.
FAMILY NEWS
News from Geni Gritton: Her address is 506 Rice Road, Apt. 123, Tyler, TX 75730. Her phone is 903-852-6131. Let it ring and leave a message or call back after no answer. She would like to hear from you.
Anniversary Blessings: James & Patricia F (16th); John & Debbie C (18th); Jeff & Irene W (18th); Hal & Sandy S (18th)
Birthday Celebrations: Mary Ann G (13th); Steve Blair (16th); Christian G (19th)
Memory Eternal: Our Beloved Cleo; Angela
Prayer List: Christopher, Fay, and Nick;Jan Gudaitis; Jake Immimk; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Catherine with child; Anastasia with child; Kristina Romanyshak (with child); our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools, school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Judith Ann; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Robin; Vicki; Mat. Raisa; Andrew and Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer