18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—Tone 1. Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council. Martyrs Probus, Tarachus, and Andronicus, at Tarsus in Cilicia (304). St. Cosmas the Hymnographer Bishop of Majuma (ca. 787). Ven. Amphilokhy, Abbot of Glushetsk (1452). Martyr Domnica of Anazarbus (286). St. Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours (ca. 400). The “JERUSALEM” Icon of the Most-holy Theotokos (48 A.D.). Sunday, October 12, 2014 St. Gregory of Nyssa Church 2219 Summit Street Columbus, OH 43201 614-261-6006 www.stgregs.info Fr. Matthew Moriak, Rector 614-882-6036 [email protected] V. Rev. Daniel Rentel 614-459-0167 [email protected] Fr. Stephen Frase 614-786-7166 [email protected] Fr. James Sizemore 740-601-3911 [email protected] Fr. Dcn. Paul Mitchell 614-775-1266 [email protected] Rdr. Christopher Reeves 814-880-6119 [email protected] Rdr. Tom Chiatalas, Lay Vice Chair 248-504-8828 [email protected] THANK YOU for choosing to worship with us on the Lord’s Day. We’re grateful for your prayers and participation. By our liturgy and His love, the Lord Jesus Christ comes to us in Holy Eucharist. Receiving Him, we become members of His Body. In respect for other persuasions, Holy Communion is offered only to Orthodox believers. Please come back as often as you are able. If this is your first visit to our parish, we welcome you and invite you to return. If you would like a St. Gregory of Nyssa “Welcome Packet” please ask a greeter. Greeters will answer immediate questions you might have. Tropar in the 1st Tone (Resurrection) When the stone had been sealed by the Jews; while the soldiers were guarding Your most pure Body; You rose on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. The powers of heaven therefore cried to You, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your Resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your Kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, O You Who love mankind. Tropar in the 8th Tone (Fathers) You are most glorious, O Christ our God! You have established the Holy Fathers as lights on the earth. Through them You have guided us to the true Faith. O greatly compassionate One, glory to You! Kondak in the 1tt Tone (Resurrection) As God, You rose from the tomb in glory, raising the world with You. Human nature praises you as God, for death has vanished! Adam exults, O Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage, and cries to You! You are the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ! Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Services and Events for the Week …………………………………………………………………….. Wednesday, Oct. 15th Matins 6:30 AM …………………………………………………………………….. Thursday, Oct. 16th Fr. M’s Office Hours 4-7 PM …………………………………………………………………….. Thursday, Oct. 16th Adult Ed. Class 7 PM …………………………………………………………………….. Friday, Oct. 17th Parish Council Retreat …………………………………………………………………….. Saturday, Oct. 18th Vespers 6 PM ……………………………………………………………………... Sunday, Oct. 19th Hours 9:10 AM Liturgy 9:30 AM 19th Sunday after Pentecost Kondak in the 6th Tone (Fathers) The Son who shone forth from the Father was ineffably born, two-fold in nature, of a woman. Having beheld Him, we do not deny the image of His form, but depict it piously and revere it faithfully. Thus, keeping the True Faith, the Church venerates the icon of Christ Incarnate. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Steadfast Protectress Steadfast Protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the Creator; do not despise the prayers of sinners, but in your goodness help those who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition and intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you! Prokeimenon in the 1st Tone Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us as we have set our hope on You. v. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the just! The Prokeimenon in the 4th Tone (Song of the Fathers) Blessed are You, O Lord God of our Fathers and praised and glorified is Your Name forever! The First Reading from the 2nd Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians Brethren, but this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has give to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. The Second Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews Brethren, remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them. We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for which such sacrifices God is well pleased. Alleluia in the 1st Tone v. God gives vengeance unto me, and subdues people under me. v. He magnifies the salvation of the King and deals mercifully with David, His anointed, and his seed forever. In the 1st Tone (Fathers) v. The Lord, the God of gods, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. The First Gospel According to St. Luke At that time, Jesus went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man 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. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.” The 2nd Gospel According to St. John At that time, Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Now they have known that all things which You have given Me are from You. For I have given to them the words which You have given Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You; and they have believed that You sent Me. I pray for them, I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them. Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name. Those whom You gave Me I have kept; and none of them is lost except the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. Many Years to Dimi Rentel (10/12), Charles Robbins (10/14), Shawn Wallace (10/17), Justine Mecera (10/18), Samantha Paduchik (10/18), Hilary Meister (10/18) and George Kankia (10/18) celebrating her birthdays this week, and to George and Abla Tamer (10/14), and Besarisa and Mariam Kankia (10/15) celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week. For the health and well being of all those persecuted for their faith, Mary Evelyn, the infant Lidia, Sarah, Marissa, Lia, Kelly and their unborn children; the catechumens—Brittany, Nicholas, David, Joel and Chad— the priest, Peter, Deacon Marc, Carolyn, Jennifer, Billy and his family, Lucia, Tabitha, Anna, Elizabeth, Thomas, Audrey, Sue Giles, Susan, Vladimir, Magdalena, Andrew, Olga, Nikolai, Kirk, Tim, Mary, Jim, Tommy, Philip, Barbara, Jim, Lynne, Bruce and Beth, Katarina, Tara and her family, Philip and Kathy, Robert, Felicetta, Matthew, Joshua, Neil, Mark, Maria and Scott, Eric, Andrea, Alex, Anthony, Jacob, Samantha, Lisa, Olga, Nicholas, Georgia, Matthew, Patricia, James, Beth, Juliana, Logan, Timothy, Saleh, William and Deborah. Eternal Memory Stephen, Helen, Silas, Vasil. Icon of the Mother of God “Jerusalem” Midwest Diocesan Assembly nominates Archpriest Paul Gassios for vacant Chicago See Member of the Diocese of the Midwest: www.midwestdiocese.org The Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God, by tradition, was painted by the holy Evangelist Luke fifteen years after the Ascension of the Lord at Gethsemene. In the year 463, the icon was transferred to Constantinople. The Byzantine army carried the Jerusalem Icon into battle when they turned back an invasion of the Scythians. In 988 the icon was transferred to Korsun and given to the holy Prince Vladimir. When the people of Novgorod accepted Christianity, St. Vladimir sent them this icon. In 1571, Ivan the Terrible transferred the icon to the Moscow Dormition cathedral. During the Napoleonic invasion of 1812, the original was stolen by the French and brought to Paris. An authenticated copy was placed in the Dormition cathedral. The Jerusalem icon is also commemorated on November 13, and on the Fifth Saturday of Great Lent. Quotes from the Fathers and other sources…. “Just as at sea those who are carried away from the direction of the harbor bring themselves back on course by a clear sign, on seeing a tall beacon light or some mountain peak coming into view, so Scripture may guide those adrift on the sea of the life back into the harbor of the divine will.” To find out more on log on to: St. Gregory of Nyssa One hundred and three clergy and lay delegates representing parishes throughout the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the Midwest gathered at Archangel Michael Church in Broadview Heights, Ohio on Tuesday, October 7 for a special assembly at which Archpriest Paul Gassios was nominated to fill the vacant See of Chicago and the Midwest. Father Paul’s name will be forwarded to the Holy Synod of Bishops for canonical election. His Grace, Bishop Alexander, Locum Tenens, opened the Assembly immediately after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. For several months, Father Paul has served as Administrator of the Diocese of the Midwest. Raised in a Greek Orthodox family, Father Paul became a member of the Orthodox Church in America in the mid-1980s. He received a Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University and was awarded the Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vladimir’s Seminary in 1944. After his ordination, he served in the Diocese of the Midwest as rector of Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Kokomo, IN for 11 years and as rector of Archangel Michael Church, St. Louis, MO, for an additional seven months. In 2007, he was transferred to the OCA’s Bulgarian Diocese and assigned Dean of Saint George Cathedral, Rossford (Toledo), OH. Parish News and Notes Bake Sale 2014 Our annual Christmas Bake Sale has begun! If you have not done so already, please pick up some order forms from upstairs to sell items to your family, extended family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, bosses—everyone!!! This is our parish’s sole fundraiser for the year, and its success is dependent upon the parish. Portions of the proceeds will go towards making the religious education building handicap accessible. Adult Class This Week Fr. M will have an adult ed. class this Thursday, October 16th at 7 PM following his office hours. We will continue our look at the development of the Orthodox Christian ethic. This week’s class will focus on ethics in the Old Testament, so please be sure to bring a Bible. Handouts will be available, so if you cannot attend but are interested, please let Fr. M know. The Scholarship Committee received a donation of boxed greeting cards. Donna Robbins obtained these for us to sell to benefit our fund. The boxes, 25 cards in each, are being offered for $15 a box or 2 for $25. Thank you for your continued support of our scholarship fund. “O” Club Oktoberfest Bratwurst Sale The “O” Club is selling bratwurst. There will be a limited quantity available. If you would like to place an order, please see Sub-Deacon Joe Shaluha or Anthony Schultz. The cost is $7 per pound. It will be ready for pickup on Sunday, October 19th. Cap City “O” Club Annual Apple Pie Sale This is one of our major annual charity fundraisers. Pies are $15 each. To place an order, see Tammy or Michele. You can also order by emailing Tammy [email protected] Pies will be delivered November 2nd. Thank you for your support. Book Club The next book club meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 28th at 7 PM in the Upper Room. The main book we will be looking at will be: Seeds of the Word: Orthodox Thinking on other Religions by John Garvey. An additional second, short book is How to Respond to Muslims by Ernest Hahn. If you would like copies of either book or both, please let Mary Conroy know as soon as possible. All are welcome to join us for the book club! Film Night Mark your calendars now for an enjoyable evening of film and fellowship! On Saturday, November 15, the Library Committee will present the award-winning movie Ostrov (The Island). Focusing on a modern-day holy fool, Ostrov is a deeply moving film about repentance and healing. Ostrov will be shown in the Upper Room after Vespers, and light refreshments will be served. (Note: not appropriate for young children) “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47 Christmas Card Project We are once again encouraging the children and young adults of the parish to create Christmas cards, which will be sold to raise funds for our parish expansion project. If you have not yet done so, please pick up an information packet in the Upper Room. We are asking that all entries be turned in next Sunday, October 19th to allow enough time to pick the winners, and get the cards printed and ordered. If you have any questions, please direct them to Tony Core. Fr. M’s “Marathon for Mom” With the latest deadline to donate fast approaching, I am pleased to announce to the parish that to date, I have been able to raise nearly $2900 in memory of my mother, Pani Jeannette Moriak for our Adding to the Church expansion project. Thanks once again to everyone who donated and spread the word about the run. More importantly, thanks to all for your prayers and support! -Fr. M Coffee Hour Hosts Greeters Schedule October 12: October 19: October 26: November 2: 10/12: 10/19: 10/26: 11/2: Scholarship Committee Core, Ambrose, Mecera Arn, Mann, Mitchell Supina, Tutoki, Harris Abigail & Rebecca Jogan Laura & Marta Arn Emily Pawlack & Tamari Kankia Elexis Schultz & Samantha Paduchik
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