45 Holy Martyrs of Nikopolis, Armenia
The Forty-five Martyrs of Nikopolis contested during the reign of Licinius, in the year 315. After many torments, they were burnt alive.
Divine Liturgy - Sundays and Feast Days : 9:00 am
Great Vespers - Saturday Evenings: 5:00 pm
Great Vespers - Eve of Great Feasts: 7:00 pm
Moleben to St. Nectarios - Second Tuesday 7:00 pm
Resurrectional Tone 6
9:00AM Divine Liturgy - Semi-Annual Parish Meeting
6:30PM Daily Vespers
7:00PM Adult Education - Orthodox Boot Camp.
9:00AM Divine Liturgy - Repose Rowland-Sedlar Families
5:00PM Great Vespers
NE Deanery Camp Nazareth Camping Week
8:00AM Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Divine Liturgy
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7
BRETHREN, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of your Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35
At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.
As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.
The Forty-five Martyrs of Nikopolis contested during the reign of Licinius, in the year 315. After many torments, they were burnt alive.
After the Crucifixion of our Lord, His most precious robe was obtained by lot by a certain Elioz, a Georgian soldier who took part in the execution. He in turn brought it to Georgia where it remained until that land was overrun by the Persians. Shah Abbas, seeking to establish good relations with Tsar Michael Feodorovich, sent the Robe to Moscow as a gift for the Tsar and Patriarch Philaret. This took place in March of 1625, and was appointed to be celebrated on this day in July.
Saint Anthony, who was born in the province of Chernigov, was tonsured in the Monastery of Esphigmenou on the Holy Mountain, Athos, from whence he was sent by his abbot to Kiev to plant the monastic life in 1013, two years before the death of Saint Vladimir, Great Prince of Kiev. Dwelling at first as a hermit, the Saint gradually drew to himself others wishing to emulate his way of life. When the number of the brethren grew, a wooden church in honour of the Dormition of the Theotokos was built, thus laying the foundation of what was to become the renowned Kiev Caves Lavra. Refusing the abbotship, Saint Anthony entrusted this to his disciples, first to the blessed Barlaam, then to Saint Theodosius (See May 3), and his whole life struggled as a cave-dwelling hermit. He reposed in peace in 1073 at the age of ninety.
Date | Coffee Hour Host | Hours | Epistle | Church Cleaner |
July 23 |
Stirna/Meyernick | Holly | Matt | Cleaning Service |
July 30 | Stokely | Pani Carol | Cantors | Cleaning Service |
2017 Parish Stewardship Offering (As of 07/9/17) |
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SEMI-ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - Our Semi-Annual Parish meeting will take place on Sunday July 23, 2017 following Divine Liturgy. All parishioners are urged to be in attendance so a quorum can be reached. This is the first of three announcements CAMP NAZARETH AND LITURGY TIME CHANGE NEXT SUNDAY JULY 30, 2017 - Divine Liturgy next Sunday, July 30, 2017 will take place at 8:00 AM - as Fr. Peter and Parish Youth will be leaving on the Deanery Bus to Camp Nazareth at 9:30 am. Please look for daily photo galleries to be posted on the Camp Website at www.campnazareth.org so that you can see what a great time our children ( and your priest too!) are having at camp FUND DRIVE FOR AIRCONDITIONING & PARKING LOT - At our parish annual meeting, we decided to allocate the necessary funds to complete the Church Parking Lot and install central airconditioning in the Church. While there is sufficient funds in the Church Treasury to cover the costs, we have decide to have a special fund drive to defray the cost of these projects to allow a bigger cash reserve in case of unforseen expenses or shortfalls in the parish budget. To date, $1985.00 has been already raised for the airconditioning and $10,000 for the Onofrey Parking Lot. If you would like to make a donation please see Fr. Peter or any parish council officer. Thank you for your consideration of this request. COMMUNITY SUPPER - Our next meal will be July 31 at Calvary-St George Church in Bpt. Please See Mary or Eve to help. SUMMER VOLLEYBALL - As a fun summer activity for our parish youth and young ( and not so young!) adults, we will schedule several pick-up games of Volleyball on the Church Grounds during/after coffee hour on the Church lawn. If you are interested in taking part, add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Church Hall and bring a change of clothes with you to church. (Please do not wear your volleyball attire to Church) First game is scheduled for today.
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