Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church

703 w. Center St. Rochester, MN 55902 ph. 282-1529 church@holyanargyroi.org

www.holyanargyroi.org Rev. Fr. Mark Muñoz, Proistamenos
Today’s Apolytikia

Ἀγγειηθαὶ Δπλάκεηο ἐπὶ ηὸ κλῆκά ζνπ, θαὶ νἱ θπιάζζνληεο ἀπελεθξώζεζαλ, θαὶ ἵζηαην Μαξία ἐλ
ηῷ ηάθῳ, δεηνῦζα ηὸ ἄρξαληόλ ζνπ ζῶκα. Ἐζθύιεπζαο ηὸλ ᾍδελ, κὴ πεηξαζζεὶο ὑπ' αὐηνῦ,
ὑπήληεζαο ηῇ Παξζέλῳ, δσξνύκελνο ηὴλ δσήλ, ὁ ἀλαζηὰο ἐθ ησλ λεθξῶλ, Κύξηε δόμα ζνη.
The angelic powers appeared at your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood
at your grave seeking your pure body. You stripped the power of Hades, yet remained
untouched by its corruption. You met the Virgin and bestowed life. O Lord, who rose from the
dead, glory to you.
Ἱεξσζύλεο ζηνιηζκόλ, πεξηβαιιόκελνο ζνθέ, θαηὰ ηὸλ λόκνλ ηνῦ Θενῦ, ὁινθαπηώκαηα δεθηά,
ἱεξνπξεπῶο πξνζελήλνραο Ζαραξία· θαὶ γέγνλαο θσζηήξ, θαὶ ζεαηὴο κπζηηθῶλ, ηὰ ζύκβνια ἐλ
ζνί, ηὰ ηῆο ράξηηνο, θέξσλ ἐθδήισο πάλζνθε, θαὶ μίθεη ἀλαηξεζεὶο ἐλ ηῷ λαῷ ηνῦ Θενῦ, Χξηζηνῦ
Πξνθῆηα, ζὺλ ηῷ Πξνδξόκῳ, πξέζβεπε ζσζῆλαη ηάο ςπρὰο ἡκῶλ.

In the vesture of a priest, according to the Law of God, thou didst offer unto Him well-pleasing
whole-burnt offerings, as it befitted a priest, O wise Zacharias. Thou wast a shining light, a
seer of mysteries, bearing in thyself clearly the signs of grace; and in God's temple, O wise
Prophet of Christ God, thou wast slain with the sword. Hence, with the Forerunner, make
entreaty that our souls find salvation.
Today’s Kontakion
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of
childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of
their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our
life."
Ἰσαθεὶκ θαὶ Ἄλλα ὀλεηδηζκνῦ ἀηεθλίαο, θαὶ Ἀδὰκ θαὶ Εὔα, ἐθ ηῆο θζνξᾶο ηνῦ ζαλάηνπ,
ἠιεπζεξώζεζαλ, Ἄρξαληε, ἐλ ηῇ ἁγίᾳ γελλήζεη ζνπ· αὐηὴλ ἑνξηάδεη θαὶ ὁ ιαόο ζνπ, ἐλνρῆο ηῶλ
πηαηζκάησλ, ιπηξσζεὶο ἐλ ηῷ θξάδεηλ ζνη· Ἡ ζηεῖξα ηίθηεη ηὴλ Θενηόθνλ, θαὶ ηξνθὸλ ηῆο δσῆο
ἡκῶλ.

15th Sunday of St. Matthew

Zacharias & Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist – St. Urban and his 77 companions
September 5th, 2010
 TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

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 Pericope
Matthew 22:35-46

At that time, a lawyer asked him a question, to test him. "Teacher, which is the great
commandment in the law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your
heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment.
And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments
depend all the law and the prophets." Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus
asked them a question, saying "What do you think of Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him,
"The son of David." He said to them, "How is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, calls him
Lord, saying, 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I put your enemies under your
feet'? If David thus calls him Lord, how is he his son?" And no one was able to answer him a
word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
 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 mysteries to your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief
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
God’s 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 nota 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 mysteries to your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief
confess to You: Lord, remember me in Your kingdom.
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Liturgical/Program Schedule:

Mon. Sept. 6th: Labor Day, Office closed, No Religious Adult Education
Tues. Sept. 7th: VIGIL for Nativity of the Theotokos, Vespers, Orthros, Liturgy 5:30pm
Sat. Sept. 11th: Great Vespers, 6pm

Today’s Memorial Service: Mrs. Theoni Leckakis- 1yr

Congratulations: to Dr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Tsirikos Karapanos on the baptism of their daughter,
Marilia, this afternoon here at Holy Anargyroi! 

Greek Fest 2010: was a smashing success! The Committee would like to extend their heartfelt
thanks and gratitude to all who made sacrifices to be present and work hard for the common good
of our parish! Your selfless contribution of time and talent was the catalyst for a successful
weekend marked by solidarity, productivity, witness, and FUN! Thank you…

Sunday School Resumes: next Sunday, September 12th please see Calli Kelly if you have not
yet enrolled your children. Please remember that the students will receive Holy Communion first
and then proceed directly to their classes. Thank you to our volunteer instructors and to the
parents for their commitment!

Philoptochos Luncheon: please plan on attending a welcome back Luncheon for our Sunday
School participants next Sunday, September 12th. This is an annual tradition made possible by
the Philoptochos Society and Kereakos family.

WITH THE FEAR OF GOD, FAITH, AND LOVE DRAW NEAR: Only those Orthodox Christians in
good standing are encouraged to receive Holy Communion frequently, provided they have prepared
themselves spiritually, mentally, and physically. They should be on time for the Divine Liturgy and be in a
Christ-like, humble state of mind. They should be in a confession relationship with their priest or spiritual
father, have observed the fasting regulations, and they should have self-examined their conscience. On the
day of receiving Holy Communion it is not proper to eat or drink anything before coming to church. When
you approach the holy chalice state your baptismal name, and hold the red communion cloth to your chin.
After receiving wipe your lips on the cloth, step back carefully, hand the cloth to the next person and make
the sign the of the cross as you step away. Please do not be in a rush while communing.