July 25, 2010
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Tone 8 / Eothinon 9 |
Today we also commemorate: Olympias, the deaconess of Constantinople; Venerable Eupraxia of Tabenna; Four Martyrs of Lyons; Venerable Makarios of Zheltovodsk and Unzha
Apolytikion of the Resurrection - 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 St. Anna - Tone 4: O Godly-minded Anna, thou didst give birth unto God’s pure Mother who conceived Him Who is our Life. Wherefore, thou hast now passed with joy to thy heavenly rest, wherein is the abode of them that rejoice in glory; and thou askest forgiveness of sins for them that honor thee with love, O ever-blessed one.
Apolytikion of St. George - Tone 4: Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion of St. Anna - Tone 2: We celebrate now the memory of Christ’s ancestors, while asking their help with faith, that we may all be saved from all manner of tribulation as we fervently cry aloud: Be Thou with us, O Lord our God, Whose pleasure it was to glorify them both.
33rd Annual Middle Eastern Festival
Mark your calendars, tell all your friends and family, and plan to attend the 33rd Annual St. George Festival, to be held this year on Sunday, September 13, from noon to 7:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce friends and neighbors to the Orthodox Church, as well as to raise money to help pay down our mortgage. We also need everybody to help at the festival. If you have not already volunteered to help, please see Nabeel Hanna to sign up. There are flyers in the narthex for you to distribute to businesses and friends. Also, if you have items to donate to the silent auction, please see Michel Teeny.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DORMITION SEASON -- The Dormition Fast begins on August 1 and runs through August 14. During the fast we will offer the Paraklesis to the Theotokos on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm (the dates of these Paraklesis services are August 2, 4, 6, 9, 11 & 13). We will celebrate the Feast of the Dormition with a Saturday Great Vespers and Sunday Orthros and Liturgy on August 14 &15.
TRANSFIGURATION -- The Great Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ will be celebrated with a Vesperal Divine Liturgy on Thursday, August 5 at 6:30pm, followed by a potluck supper. Please bring a fasting dish to share (fish, wine and oil are permitted).
ST. GEORGE PARISH BBQ -- Celebrate the Dormition of the Theotokos with a Benefit Barbecue! Sunday, August 15th, is the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Missions & Evangelism Committee will be hosting a barbecue lunch following the Divine Liturgy. Donations will be accepted and all donations will go towards the work of the committee, including supporting mission work in Africa, Albania, and Ireland. This would be a good time to invite friends and family to join you for church and a delicious BBQ lunch. More details to come in the next few weeks.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GLENDI -- “Glendi” is Greek for celebration. Get ready to experience mouth-watering ethnic food and pastries from around the world plus wine, beer, kafenion (coffee booth), prizes, children’s activities and live entertainment featuring Brothers of the Baladi, Odyssey and Cappella Romana. August 20 & 21 from 11am to 10pm at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 14485 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton. For more information: www.glendipdx.com or 503-644-7444.
SAVE THE DATE -- St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Monastery, Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner. Sunday evening, Oct. 10, 5:30pm. Civic Auditorium Ballroom, The Dalles. An evening of inspiration and fine dining prepared by the sisters of St. John’s. The sisters are actively seeking event sponsors and procurement of high-quality auction items. Ticket information to follow soon. Please contact the benefit dinner committee for more information: P.O. Box 662, Goldendale, WA 98620 -- undermercy@gmail.com -- 509-773-9944.
THE EPISTLE
(For the Dormition of St. Anna)
Wondrous is God in His saints, the God of Israel. Bless God in the congregations.
The Reading is from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (4:22-27)
Brethren, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. Now this is an allegory: these women are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children for slavery; she is Hagar. Now Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia; she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children. But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. For it is written, “Rejoice, O barren one who does not bear; break forth and shout, you who are not in travail; for the children of the desolate one are many more than the children of her that is married.”
THE GOSPEL
(For the Ninth Sunday of Matthew)
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:22-34)
At that time, Jesus made the Disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the Disciples’ boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the Disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is Thee, bid me come to Thee on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly, Thou art the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
A Pastoral Message on the
Holy Sacrament of Confession from Bishop Joseph click here.