Akathist to St. Panteleimon (11/8/23)

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Typica Service on November 6, 2023

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Today is November 6, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Father among the Saints Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople.

The prescribed readings are 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 and Luke 12:13-15, 22-31.

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Prayer List for the Week of November 5, 2023

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Kathleen, Walter, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Alexandra, Eliza, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Kent, Matthew, Patricia, John, Rita, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Richard, William, Gloria, Daria

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Timothy, Kevin

Readings for the Week of November 5, 2023

11/5: Galatians 6:11-18; Luke 8:41-56

11/6: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Luke 12:13-15, 22-31

11/7: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10; Luke 12:42-48

11/8: Hebrews 2:2-10; Luke 10:16-21

11/9: Ephesians 5:8-19; John 10:1-9

11/10: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-19; Luke 13:31-35

11/11: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; Luke 9:37-43

Typica Service on November 3, 2023

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Today is November 3, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Akepsimus the Bishop; Joseph the Priest; and Aethalas the Deacon, of Persia.

The prescribed readings are Colossians 4:10-18 and Luke 12:2-12.

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Words from the Saints -- November 2, 2023

"If a man disregards the commandment about prayer, he then commits worse acts of disobedience, each one handing him over to the next like a prisoner." --St. Mark the Ascetic

“At the door of Your compassion do I knock, Lord; send aid to my scattered impulses which are intoxicated with the multitude of the passions and the power of darkness. You can see my sores hidden within me: stir up contrition--though not corresponding to the weight of my sins, for if I receive full awareness of the extent of my sins, Lord, my soul would be consumed by the bitter pain from them. Assist my feeble stirrings on the path to true repentance, and may I find alleviation from the vehemence of sins through the contrition that comes of Your gift, for without the power of Your grace I am quite unable to enter within myself, become aware of my stains, and so, at the sight of them be able to be still from great distraction.” --St. Isaac the Syrian

"Every Christian is chosen—chosen for similar deeds, namely: to be with the Lord, through unceasing remembrance of Him and awareness of His omnipresence, through the preaching and fulfillment of His commandments, and through a readiness to confess one’s faith in Him. In those circles where such a confession is made, it is a loud sermon for all to hear." --St. Theophan the Recluse

"Not only should we observe moderation with food, but we must also abstain from every other sin so that just as we fast with our stomach, we should fast with our tongue. Likewise, we should fast with our eyes; i.e. not look at agitating things, not allow your eyes freedom to roam, not to look shamelessly and without fear. Similarly, arms and legs should be restrained from doing any evil acts." --St. Dorotheus of Gaza

"I pray You, O Merciful Lord, that You would bring to sobriety, peacefulness and love those who are angry and nursing grudges, and planning retribution for wrongs they have suffered, and that they may come to know You by the Holy Spirit." --St. Silouan of Mount Athos

Moleben to St. Panteleimon (11/1/23)

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Typica Service on October 30, 2023

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Today is October 30, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Zenobius Bishop of Aegea and his sister Zenobia.

The prescribed readings are Colossians 2:13-20 and Luke 11:29-33.

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Prayer List for the Week of October 29, 2023

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Michael, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Kathleen, Walter, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Alexandra, Eliza, Paul, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Kent, Matthew, Patricia, John, Rita, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Richard, William, Gloria, Daria

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Elizabeth, Marcela, Ana, Carl, Anne, Timothy, Kevin

Readings for the Week of October 29, 2023

10/29: Galatians 2:16-20; Luke 8:26-39

10/30: Colossians 2:13-20; Luke 11:29-33

10/31: Colossians 2:20-3:3; Luke 11:34-41

11/1: Colossians 3:17-4:1; Luke 11:42-46

11/2: Colossians 4:2-9; Luke 11:47-54

11/3: Colossians 4:10-18; Luke 12:2-12

11/4: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Luke 9:1-6

Words from the Saints -- October 26, 2023

"The reading of Scriptures is a great means of security against sinning. Ignorance of Scripture is a great cliff, a deep abyss. It gives birth to heresies and introduces a corrupt way of life. Even one parable can help the soul to have contrition for a sin, to find a little rest from the concerns of the world. Reading Scripture each day will accomplish some great and noble good in us." --St. John Chrysostom

"How many times have I prayed for what seemed a good thing for me and not leaving it to God to do as He knows best But having obtained what I begged for, I found myself in distress because I had not asked for it to be, rather, according to God's will." --St. Nilus of Sinai

"It is possible to pray at all times, in all places, with mind and spirit. You can lift up your mind and heart to God while walking, sitting, working, in a crowd and in solitude. His door is always open, unlike man’s. We can always say to Him in our hearts 'Lord, Lord have mercy.'" --St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

Moleben to St. Panteleimon (10/25/23)

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Typica Service on October 23, 2023

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Today is October 23, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle James, the Brother of the Lord and First Bishop of Jerusalem.

The prescribed readings are Galatians 1:11-19 and Matthew 13:53-58.

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Prayer List for the Week of October 22, 2023

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Michael, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Kathleen, Walter, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Alexandra, Eliza, Paul, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Kent, Matthew, Patricia, John, Rita, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Richard, William, Gloria

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Frederic, Elizabeth, Marcela, Ana, Carl, Anne, Timothy, Gerald, Marcella, David, Kathleen, Sean, Kevin

Readings for the Week of October 22, 2023

10/22: Galatians 1:11-19; Luke 16:19-31

10/23: Galatians 1:11-19; Matthew 13:53-58

10/24: Colossians 1:1-2, 7-11; Luke 11:1-10

10/25: Colossians 1:18-23; Luke 11:9-13

10/26: 2 Timothy 2:1-10; John 15:17-16:2

10/27: Colossians 2:1-7; Luke 11:23-26

10/28: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; Luke 8:16-21

Words from the Saints -- October 19, 2023

"You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." --St. Paul (Colossians 3:12)

"The Kingdom of Heaven is not a reward for works, but a gift of grace prepared by the Master for His faithful servants." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"What is perfection in love? Love your enemies in such a way that you would desire to make them your brothers … For so did He love, Who hanging on the Cross, said ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do'" (Luke 23:34). --St. Augustine of Hippo

Moleben to St. Panteleimon (10/18/23)

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Prayer List for the Week of October 15, 2023

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Michael, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Kathleen, Walter, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Alexandra, Eliza, Paul, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Kent, Matthew, Patricia, John, Rita, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Richard, William, Gloria

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Frederic, Elizabeth, Marcela, Ana, Carl, Anne, Timothy

Readings for the Week of October 15, 2023

10/15: 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9; Luke 8:5-15

10/16: Philippians 2:12-16; Luke 9:18-22

10/17: Philippians 2:17-23; Luke 9:23-27

10/18: Philippians 2:24-30; Luke 9:44-50

10/19: Philippians 3:1-8; Luke 9:49-56

10/20: Philippians 3:8-19; Luke 10:1-15

10/21: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; Luke 7:1-10

Typica Service on October 13, 2023

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

Today is October 13, 2023. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus and Agathonica.

The prescribed readings are Philippians 1:27-2:4 and Luke 9:12-18,

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