Troparion – Tone 6 (Resurrection)
This Week’s Services & Events
The Angelic Powers were at Thy tomb; The guards became as dead men. Mary stood by Thy Grave, seeking Thy Most Pure Body. Thou didst capture Hell, not being tempted by it. Thou didst come to the Virgin, granting Life. //O Lord, Who didst rise from the dead, Glory to Thee!
Today, Sunday, November 16th---- Matins & Church School ---- 9:00am Divine Liturgy
Troparion – Tone 3 (Apostle and Evangelist Matthew)
Tuesday, November 18th ---*Wednesday, November 19th
With zeal didst thou follow Christ the Master, Who, in His goodness, appeared on earth to mankind. Summoning thee from the customs house, He revealed thee as a chosen apostle: the proclaimer of the Gospel to the whole world. Therefore, divinely eloquent Matthew, we honor thy precious memory.//Entreat the merciful God that He may grant our souls remission of transgressions!
Kontakion – Tone 6 (Resurrection) When Christ God the Giver of Life, Raised all of the dead from the valleys of misery with His Mighty Hand, He bestowed Resurrection on the Human race. // He is the Savior of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the God of all.
Kontakion – Tone 4 (Apostle and Evangelist Matthew) Casting aside the bonds of the customs house for the yoke of justice, Thou wast revealed as an excellent merchant, rich in wisdom from on high. Thou didst proclaim the word of truth rousing the souls of the slothful// by writing of the hour of Judgment.
Troparion – Tone 6 (Theotokos – See Insert) Epistles Gospels
– Eph. 2:4-10 (Resurrection); – Luke 10:25-37 (Resurrection);
1 Cor. 4:9-16 (Apostle) Matt. 9:9-13 (Apostle)
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Coffee Hour follows the Divine Liturgy each Sunday, join us! The Annual Meeting will be held today following the Divine Liturgy. Parish Council ---7:00pm ---By-Laws Committee ---6:30pm *Choir Rehearsal ---7:00pm Thursday, November 20th ----Vespers (Theotokos’ Entrance) 6:30pm Friday, November 21st ---- Divine Liturgy (Theotokos) ---6:30am Saturday, November 22nd ---The Nativity Fast Begins! Metamorphosis (9) “Elements of a Christian Life” ---3:45pm *Vespers ---5:00pm *Fr. John hears confessions following evening services or by appointment. Sunday, November 23rd ---- Matins & Church School ---9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am
The Ministry Corner – November’s Featured Service Project Parish Book Garden & Lending Library Have you noticed the new collection of books in Daria Hall for adults and kids of all ages? You can help our Church School grow a Garden of Books! To be a "gardener", 'plant' a money $eed in any amount you wish in the flower pot in the church narthex. Watch our Book Garden grow as a result of your donations!
All parish activities should include these core Christian values: Worship, Fellowship, Education, Service, Outreach, & Evangelism.
In Gratitude
Prokeimenon – Tone 6 O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance! (Ps 28:9)) v: To Thee, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to me! (Ps 28:1)
Prokeimenon – Tone 8 Their proclamation has gone out into all the earth, and their words to the
ends of the universe! (Ps 19:4) Love being with each other! Love being with the Lord! Love sharing God’s love!
Let Us Pray To The Lord! For The Health & Salvation Of: Pdn. Michael, Dka. Leslie, Ksenia, Maria, Ann, Alexander, Olga, Richard, Mary, Marie, Joan, John, Pauline, Maryann, Jan, Natasha, Charles, Nadia, Mary, Irene, Joseph, Zinna, Theodore, Paul, Lynne, David Newly Departed: Iwan Kisseljow, Anne Belonick, Anastasia Kozey (All Prayer Requests Remain On The List For 40 Days, Unless Otherwise Specified)
Our parish raised $508.74 for the ChoiceOne Baby Bottle Campaign, October’s Ministry!
Did You Know…??? The Nativity Fast begins each year on November 15 th and ends with the reception of the Holy Eucharist on Christmas morning (Dec. 25 th). During this period fish is permitted on Saturdays and Sundays but we are to abstain from all other animal products throughout. As with all fasting periods, we are reminded to offer our confessions during this season.
Upcoming Events Seminarian Gifts Seminarian Christmas gift tags are posted in Daria Hall. All gifts are to be wrapped and tagged and delivered to Daria Hall no later than Sunday November 30.
ONE Conference “Fear No Evil”– Saturday, Nov. 29th Join over 1,000 Orthodox Christian youth! More information and registration can be found at: www.oneorthodox.org
*Choir Rehearsal – New Night! Choir Rehearsals will be on Wednesday nights at 7pm going forward and are open to anybody interested. You can even rehearse to learn how to sing better from the pews!
Coffee Hour Schedule
(Time)
Coffee Hour hosts are needed every week. If you would like to host coffee hour, please sign up outside the kitchen or speak with Melody Stavisky.
Weekly Offering
(Treasure)
Last Sunday’s Attendance: 58 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: $1,585.00 Weekly General Fund Goal: $3,322.26 (The goal meets our annual budget.)
T.A.G. …You’re It!
(Talents)
How often do you consider the Talents And Gifts (TAGs) God has given you? Perhaps you can speak an encouraging word, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with your neighbor, beautify the church grounds, offer a ride to services and activities, or pray for this community. Whatever your gifts, be sure to use them for the Lord, they are His gifts to you, after all. Now, go TAG someone!
Welcome! If this is your first time with us, be sure to sign the guest register in the entranceway then join us next door for light food & hearty fellowship! Birthdays, Names’ days, and Anniversaries will be celebrated in Daria Hall following the Divine Liturgy. Common names’ days celebrated this week include: Matthew (Today), Gregory (The Wonderworker –
Nov. 17), Mary (Nov. 21).
Seeking, Knowing, and Living God’s Will
Rev. Fr. John Diamantis, Parish Priest 812 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08610 609.393.1234 FrJohnDiamantis@gmail.com SaintVladimir.org
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