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2012.11.11 - 8th Sunday of Luke
2012.11.11 - 8th Sunday of Luke
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15 Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Psalm 67.35,26 God is wonderful among his saints. Verse: Bless God in the congregations. Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believed, and so we speak, knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into His presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
Gospel periscope
Gospel of Luke 10:25-37 At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live." But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
COMMUNION PRAYERS
I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I also believe that this is truly Your pure Body and that this is truly Your precious Blood. Therefore, I pray to You. Have mercy upon me, and forgive my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, known and unknown. And make me worthy without condemnation to partake of Your pure Mysteries for the forgiveness of sins and life eternal. Amen. Behold, my Maker, I approach Holy Communion. Burn me not as I partake, for You are fire which burns the unworthy, but cleanse me from every stain. Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of Your mystical Supper. I will not reveal Your mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I confess to You: Lord, remember me in Your kingdom. Seeing the Divine Blood, have fear, O man, for it is coal that burns the unworthy. It is Gods Body that deifies and nourishes me; it deifies the spirit and nourishes the mind mystically. You have smitten me with yearning, O Christ, and with Your divine love You have changed me. Burn away my sins with spiritual fire and make me worthy to be filled with Your joy, that rejoicing in Your goodness, I may magnify Your two Comings. How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I dare to enter the bridal chamber, my clothing will accuse me, since it is not a wedding garment; and being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. In Your love, Lord, cleanse the vileness of my soul and save me. Loving Master, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these holy Gifts be to my condemnation because of my unworthiness, but for the cleansing and sanctification of soul and body and the pledge of the future life and kingdom. It is good for me to cling to God and to place in Him the hope of my salvation. Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of Your mystical Supper. I will not reveal Your mystery to Your enemies. Nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I confess to You: Lord remember me in Your kingdom.
Announcements
Liturgical/Program Schedule:
Mon. Nov. 12th-Tues. Nov. 13th: Pilgrimage to St. John Chrysostom Monastery Wed. Nov. 14th: GOYA Faith Night, 7pm Thurs. Nov. 15th: JOY Faith Night, 5:30pm Thurs. Nov. 15th: St. Philothei Project, GOYA Sponsored, 6pm Thurs. Nov. 15th: Nativity Fast Begins, consult Archdiocesan calendar for guidelines. Sat. Nov. 17th: Prosphora Making Workshop, 10:00am Sat. Nov. 17th: Great Vespers, 6pm
Holiday Bake sale: Philoptochos is now taking orders for the Annual Holy Anargyroi Bake Sale. Share order forms with family, friends and co-workers! Please complete and submit your order forms by December 2, so the ladies can prepare the pastries and cookies for delivery on December 16 after Divine Liturgy. Prosforo Workshop: Philoptochos will host a Prosforo Baking Workshop on Saturday, November 17, at the Church Hall, at 10:00 A.M. for all men and women of our Parish. Preparing Prosforo is an important part of our faith and the Divine Liturgy. Father Mark will explain the seal that is used and how meaningful preparing Prosforo is to the Orthodox Christian family. There is no charge; all ingredients will be provided. If you will be attending please all Maria Thomas at 288-8229 or e-mail happiness1955@yahoo.com for details and items you will need to bring for preparing your Prosforo. We look forward to coming together to learn and understand how importance of the altar bread. NEW Photo directories are coming! Please sign up TODAY if you have not already signed up to be photographed for the parish photo directory. You can sign up in the narthex after liturgy, at coffee hour, or online (follow the link from the church website). Each family photographed will receive a free 8"x10" portrait and a directory for participating. There is no cost to you or the church. Photography sessions are Nov. 27-29, 2-9pm. If you are unavailable these dates, but would still like your photo in the directory, contact Martha Voytovich at (507)536-4972 or mvoytovich@uwalumni.com . Help us make this parish directory complete - it won't be the same without you! Want to help? Contact Martha if you have any photos of church events we could use for activity pages at the beginning of the directory, if you would like to help design the activity pages, or would like to help check in families for their photo sessions.
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