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kosmas & damianos Orthodox Church (goa)

703 W. Center Street, Rochester, MN (507) 282-1529 http://www.holyanargyroi.org church@holyanargyroi.org Rev. Fr. Mark Muoz, Proistamenos
/APOLYTIKIA FOR TODAY

, , , , , . O life immortal, when you descended unto death, you destroyed Hades with the splendor of your divinity, and when you raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers shouted: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to you. , ' , , , , ' . , . Against all hope, the bonds of barrenness are loosed today. For, God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly promising that they would bear a godly maiden. He who commanded the angel to cry out to her, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you," will be born of her, the infinite One Himself, becoming man.
/KONTAKION FOR TODAY

, , , , , , , , . On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before the ages is God.

10th Sunday of st luke Conception of the Holy Theotokos by St. Anna, Hannah the Prophetess
December 9th, 2012
**NATIVITY FAST**

Todays scripture readings

Epistle reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27 Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1 The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. Verse: Oh God, hear my cry. 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."

Gospel pericope

Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.

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:
TODAY: GOYA outing to MOA! Mon. Dec. 10th: Philoxenia Meeting, 5pm Mon. Dec. 10th: AC/DC Adult Ed, 6pm Mon. Dec. 10th: Building Committee Meeting, 7pm Wed. Dec. 12th: St. Spyridon the Wonderworker, Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:30am Wed. Dec. 12th: GOYA Faith Night, 7pm Wed. Dec. 12th: **Strict Nativity Fast Commences** Sat. Dec. 15th: Great Vespers, 6pm

Todays Memorial Service:

Mr. Aristides (Steve) Kereakos- 40 days

Benefit Art Sale: TODAY there will be an art sale during coffee hour. The artist is Melina, the 12 year old sister of our visitor, Stefanos. The proceeds go towards Stefanos medical bills and also his fund www.pandasfundforstefanos.org Please take some time to look at Melinas beautiful art and consider making a purchase. Thank you! Philoptochos Help Needed: Our Holiday Bake Sale generated over 2,000 in orders! Thank you to all who ordered and encouraged others to do so. We are now in need of people to help us bake and package our pastries/cookies. We are asking for all parishioners, men and women, to help us bake. Baking times are Tuesday Dec 11 and Thursday Dec 13 at 9:30am in the Church kitchen. We will package on Saturday Dec 15 at 11am in the Church hall. Also remember that order pickup is on Sunday Dec 16 during coffee hour after Liturgy. Thank you!
Communion Wine: We recently ordered two cases of nama/communion wine and are asking for donations to offset the $250 expenditure to the parish. Either one donor or a combination of gifts would be greatly appreciated! Please see Fr. Mark if you would like to provide this offering. Thank you in advance! Christmas Toy Drive: Please bring your unwrapped gifts for either teenagers or young children ages 0-3yrs, clothing or toys are preferred The last of day for drop off will be Sunday. Dec. 16th.