October 27
St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-27
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Calendar
Tithes and Offerings
Philoptochos News
Prayer List
St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
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- El Cajon, CA 92019-3752
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Services Schedule
Saturday Vespers
5:00 PM
Sunday Liturgies
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
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Saints and Feasts
October 27
Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki
As mentioned in the account concerning Saint Demetrius (October 26), this Saint contested during the reign of Maximian, in the year 290.
October 27
Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople
October 27
Procla, wife of Pontius Pilate
October 28
The Holy Protection of the Theotokos
The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.
The Feast is celebrated on October 1. In the 1950s, the Church of Greece began to observe the Feast on October 28.
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone
Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!
Kontakion for the Church in the Third Tone
You were shown to have holy vigilance. And your piety was manifest in your teachings, O Hierarch Gregory. For the wisdom of your sacred dogmas gives joy to the fullness of the Church. Righteous Father, to Christ our God do intercede to grant our souls His great redeeming mercy.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone
The protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, do not turn from the prayerful cries of those who are in sin; instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercession and speed now to supplication as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
18th Sunday after Pentecost
The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11
Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
Gospel Reading
7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from 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 and those who were with him 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.
Wisdom of the Fathers
For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is the palm ever given or the crown granted before the course is finished? ... Therefore no one can receive a reward, unless he has striven lawfully; nor is the victory a glorious one, unless the contest also has been toilsome.
Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century
He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century
Calendar
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Calendar
October 27 to November 3, 2024
Sunday, October 277th Sunday of Luke
9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, October 28OXI Day
10:00AM Special Matins and Coffee Hour
1:00PM Prayers at Carroll's
Tuesday, October 29Office Closed
Thursday, October 31All Hallow's Eve
Welcome and Pray for your wandering House Guests - NO Study
Saturday, November 25:00PM Great Vespers
6:00PM Confessions, Compline with Prayers of Preparation
Sunday, November 35th Sunday of Luke
General Meeting
9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Parish General Meeting
Tithes and Offerings
Tithes & Offerings
October 2024 Budget: $29,359
Monthly Offering to Date $16,277
Remaining Need (Budget minus offering to Date): $13,082
2024 Budget: $352,309
2024 Offerings: $176,839.91
2024 Remaining Need: $175,257.09
Philoptochos News
National News: The Archdiocese and the Philoptochos are still directing people to donate to the Hurricane Relief Fund. There is a lot of work to be done in recovery. Soon impacted families will be able to apply for a grant for some immediate relief, and the IOCC is will be leading the distribution of funds and assistance to help parishes and families. If you would like to donate, you can do so here: www.goarch.org/donate/hurricane.
Icon Flowers: If you would like to either decorate or sponsor flowers for an upcoming feast day or in memory of a loved one, you can call Olga at (619) 980-9124 or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for beautifying our church and honoring our holy saints and feasts.
Coffee hour: This Sunday our Ashley Bever is providing our Coffee Hour meal. Next week Issa Meamari will be sponsoring our meal. Thank you to all of our coffee hour sponsors, you help our church community thrive. Please put your name down on the poster in the hall if you are able to sponsor one Sunday. The community we experience as we break bread together is an invaluable continuation of the work of the Divine Liturgy.
Prayer List
Living: Ben,Trevonia Jones-Blacknall,Ben, Katherine Cripe, Jesus and Giselle (Amanuel’s Parents), Lavar Maze (an Inquirer going to military service in the Middle East), Father Joseph Candelario in his recent ordination, Daniela,Fr. Tom Tsagalakis, Josephine, Gregory, Roberto Rojas, Bryan Jones, Juan Bowles, Suzette, Maria Cacho, Costa, Michelle, Gail, Irene, Jeanne Leventis, Larry Roach, Olympia, Jan Manos, Adrianne, Tom Crowell, Leilani, Frank, Pamela McVey (Gaye’s Sister), Kyriako, Dori, Elaine, Don Farr, Eliphtheria, Anastasia, Efstratia (Honey), Kristen, Lititia, Diana, TrixAnna, Ortans (Nellie’s Mom in Syria), Elias and Hanna Meamari (Issa’s Folks), Joanne Nichols, Michaila, Barbara Anderson (Fr. Michael’s Mom), Debby, Trevor, Ripley, Ljlijana, Deeann, Gino Volvo, Levi, Hannah, Dick, Kelly, Nicolas, Karen, Sally Farr, Susan, Mandy, Melissa, Demetra, Gaye, Maria Olga, Vernon, Kathern and the Rogers Family, John Findel, Lisa Kotitsa, Christine Fanos, Iris, Elizabeth Terris, Magdalyn, Michael Piliaris, Darin Williams, Cathy Jean Alexander, Our Monasteries and Monastics.
Asleep in the Lord: Fr. Panayiotis Leventis (1yr) and Presvytera Despina Leventis, Partheni, Sue Lubinski, Daniel Delgado Teneus Partheni Baptiste, Steve, Mario,Fr. George Larin, Randolph (Ysadora’s Uncle),Fr. Emanuel Lillios, James Pappas (Dr. Socrates Cousin), Khouria Dina and Eliana Maria Bahou, Mary Koulaxes, Christopher Pekos, Peter Karalambas, John Pertides, Calomira, James (Demetrius) Mastorakis, Evangelina, Warren Cormier, Sally Farr, Margie (Mary) Brock, Soteria (Bunny) Angeles, (Haralambos) Polis, Athina, Mark Mellis, Heidi, Presvytera Kay Eftathiu, Alexandra, Nicole, Kenn, Archdeacon Joe, Nicholay, Maria Elena, John Angeles, Emanuel, Irene Cantos, Joanne, James and Marika Deemas, Georgia (Sophie) Deemas, George Deemas, Antone (Tony) Broodrookas, Barbara and Patrick Easley, Arthur and Christine Gonos, John, Angelo, Tom Hyatt, Morgan, Bonnie, Salvador, William, Sarah Elizabeth, Penny (Laurie Paschalydis’ Sister), Janis Efstratia, Kosta Stephens
Please let Father know if you have any names that you would like to add to or that are ready to remove from the list.