Troparion – Tone 6 (Resurrection) 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.
Troparion - Tone 4 (Ascension) Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, granting joy to Thy Disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Through the blessing they were assured, that Thou art the Son of God,//the Redeemer of the world!
Troparion – Tone 8 (Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council) Thou art most glorious, O Christ our God, Who hast established the Holy Fathers as lights on the earth. Through them Thou hast guided us to the true Faith.//O greatly compassionate One, glory to Thee!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Kontakion – Tone 8 (Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council) The Apostles’ preaching and the Fathers’ doctrines have established one Faith for the Church. Adorned with the robe of truth, woven from heavenly theology,//It defines and glorifies the great mystery of piety.
Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
This Week’s Services & Events – Join us! Today, Sun., May 24th Church School ---- 9:00am Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am Coffee Hour ---- After the Divine Liturgy each week, join us! The Altar Society will meet following the Divine Liturgy today.
Tue. May 26th MOPS (Last Meeting Until Next Fall) NJ Deanery Meeting (Clergy Only)
Sat., May 30th Vespers & Confessions ---- 5:00pm *Confessions are heard each week following evening services or by appointment.
Sun., May 31st (Holy Pentecost) Church School ---- 9:00am Hours ---- 9:45am Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am Coffee Hour ---- After the Divine Liturgy each week, join us! Vespers & Kneeling Prayers (Pentecost) ---- 5:00pm
Kontakion – Tone 6 (Ascension) When Thou hadst fulfilled the dispensation for our sake, and didst unite earth to heaven: Thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, not being parted from those who love Thee, but remaining with them and crying://“I am with you, and there is no one against you!”
Prokeimenon – Tone 4 (Song of the Three Children) Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is Thy name forever! (Song of the three Holy Children, v. 3) verse: For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us! (v. 4)
Epistle— Acts 20:16-18; 28-36 Gospel— John 17:1-13 Instead of “We have seen the true light…” we sing the Troparion for Ascension (See above). Let Us Pray To The Lord! For The Health & Salvation Of: Pdn. Michael, Dka. Leslie, Ksenia, Maria, Ann, Richard, Mary, Marie, Joan, John, Pauline, Maryann, Jan, Charles, Nadia, Mary, Irene, Joseph, Theodore, Lynne, Martha, George, Sergius, Fekadu, Michael, Mark Newly Departed: Dorcas Serpikov, Woldegabreal Mehari - All Prayer Requests Remain On The List For 40 Days, Unless Otherwise Specified.-
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Parish Service Project – June Support International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) in their efforts to care for those in devastating situations, such as victims in Nepal or the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Join us in preparing simple care kits to be shipped out at the end of June. Kits, complete with step-bystep instructions, are available in the narthex. Worship. Fellowship. Education. Service. Outreach. Evangelism.
Faithful Families Eating Smart Moving More Our parish has just been awarded a $9,000 grant to partner with the community by offering classes for healthy eating and fitness to our parishioners and the surrounding area. This grant will also be funding a new community garden and opening up our parish to a variety of other health-related activities offering us opportunities to invite the surrounding community in. We will all have an opportunity to be involved in various ways to make the most of these and other opportunities. More information will be coming soon!
Upcoming Events – Save The Dates! Sunday, June 7 – Picnic at the Picnic Grounds! th
Instead of Coffee Hour everyone is invited to the church’s picnic grounds, just a short drive away, following the Divine Liturgy this day. Pack a lunch, bring a blanket, lawnchairs, and invite a friend!
Sunday, June 7th – Wedding Day!
Joseph Skalangya and Rebeka Pszczuk will have their marriage blessed in the church this day, following the Divine Liturgy! Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony, but the reception is reserved for invited guests. Join us all in wishing “Many Years!” to them and their family!
Centennial Celebration Requests - If anyone has historical photographs that could possibly be included in the 100th anniversary commemorative booklet please e-mail them to Mat. Andrea by June 1st. Please refer questions about this directly to Mat. Andrea. - Invitations for that day’s banquet have gone out. If you have not received an invitation, but would like to, please contact Mat. Andrea or Fr. John by June 1 st. - In preparation for our parish’s Centennial celebration (July 10—12), everyone is invited to join in for various activities throughout the month. Let’s use this momentous occasion in the life of the parish to come together, tackle the big things, and make God’s house and property reflective of His glorious love for us!
Weekly Offering Last Sunday’s Attendance: 41 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: $861.00 Weekly General Fund Goal: $3,003.35 (The goal meets our annual budget.)
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.
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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