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11.06.11 - 7th Sunday of Luke
11.06.11 - 7th Sunday of Luke
703 W. Center Street, Rochester, MN (507) 282-1529 http://www.holyanargyroi.org church@holyanargyroi.org Rev. Fr. Mark Muoz, Proistamenos
/APOLYTIKIA FOR TODAY
, , , , , , . The joyful news of your resurrection was told to the women disciples of the Lord by the angel. And throwing off the ancestral curse, they boastingly told the Apostles: death has been vanquished, Christ our God is risen, bestowing great mercy on the world. , , . , . , , . Thy confession of the one divine Faith showed thee to the Church to be a new Paul and a zealot among priests, O holy one. The righteous blood both of Abel and Zachary with thee doth cry out together unto the Lord. Righteous Father, intercede with Christ God in our behalf that His great mercy may be granted unto us.
/KONTAKION FOR TODAY , , , , , , . , , , , . O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant: despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid who in faith cry unto you: Hasten to intercede, and speed to make supplication, you who ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor you.
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St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Gospel periscope
Luke 8:41-56 At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.
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: Re-scheduled General Assembly; JOY/GOYA Bowling Outing Mon. Nov. 7th: AC/DC, 6pm @ Nick and Connie Maragos home. 3625 Lakeview Ct NE Tues. Nov. 8th: Synaxis of the Holy Archangels, Orthros/Liturgy 8:30am Wed. Nov. 9th: St. Nektarios of Pentapolis the Wonderworker, Orthros/Liturgy 8:30am Wed. Nov. 9th: GOYA Faith Night, 7pm @ Church Sat. Nov. 12th: NO Great Vespers Sun. Nov. 13th: Ethiopian Orthodox Celebration Youth Bowling Outing: Please join us today at Colonial Lanes for a game of Bowling! We will begin promptly at 12:30pm. NEED HELP? Do you have any fall clean-up, lawn mowing, or snow shoveling needs? If so, our GOYA is planning another mission trip to Project Mexico and is starting to raise funds. If you need a hand with some simple projects around the home, consider hiring our young people. Please see Halina, Mike, or Trevor with any questions and to set up a project date. By email: woroncow.halina@mayo.edu; mbrekke@racmn.com; trevorh@hamlenhomeimprovement.com. We want to help! Thank you!
Sunday Coffee Hour: There is one Sunday still open this year for a volunteer to host our Fellowship Coffee Hour. That is November 20, which is a fasting Sunday. Please sign up on the sheet posted on the Bulletin Board outside the Church office or see Jackie Barbes, Denise Mangouras or Maria Thomas.
HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNIONOnly Orthodox Christians in good standing are
encouraged to receive Holy Communion frequently, provided they have prepared themselves spiritually, mentally and physically. They must be on time for the Divine Liturgy, and be in a Christlike, humble state of mind. They should be in a confession relationship with their priest or spiritual father, have observed the fasts of the Church, 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 to receive Holy Communion, state your Christian (baptismal) name clearly, 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 of the Cross as you step away. Please do not be in a rush while communing! Please take special care not to bump the Holy Chalice.
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Important Library News: We are updating our checkout policy, including limiting to 2 items due within 4 weeks. We currently have some books that have been out for several months, even years! Please bring back any books you have checked out promptly so others can use them. Also, as many groups use the library, we would like to remind people to clean up after themselves and not to store papers or personal items in the room.
October 30-November 20
In the narthex
Non-perishable food in cans, boxes, bags for GOYA to deliver to FOCUS-MN before Thanksgiving. Help us to help those less fortunate. **WE ARE ALSO COLLECTING WINTER COATS**
All parishioners are welcome to attend and participate in the discussions. However, only members in good spiritual and financial standing are permitted to make motions and participate in the voting. (Article VI, Sections 1, 2 Uniform Parish Regulations)