Prayer List for the Week of February 25, 2024

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

For God’s protection: all who are missing

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

For God’s protection: all those in the military; 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: Milan, Ioan, Helen, Florin, Robert, Nicholas

Readings for the Week of February 25, 2024

2/25: 2 Timothy 3:10-15; Luke 18:10-14

2/26: 2 Peter 1:20-2:9; Mark 13:9-13

2/27: 2 Peter 2:9-22; Mark 13:14-23

2/28: 2 Peter 3:1-18; Mark 13:24-31

2/29: 1 John 1:8-2:6; Mark 13:31-14:2

3/1: 1 John 2:7-17; Mark 14:3-9

3/2: 2 Timothy 3:1-9; Luke 20:45-21:4

Matins on February 23, 2024

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On February 23, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna.

The prescribed readings are 2 Peter 1:1-10 and Mark 13:1-8.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Saturday, February 24, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- February 22, 2024

"Fear of torment is the way of a slave, desire of reward in the heavenly kingdom is the way of a hireling, but God's way is that of a son, through love." --St. Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain

"Without winter there would be no spring, and without spring there would be no summer. So it is also in the spiritual life: a little consolation, and then a little grief--and thus little by little we wouk out our salvation. Let us accept everything from the hand of God. If He comforts us, let us thank Him. And if He doesn't comfort us--let us thank Him." --St. Anthony of Optina

"If at the time of our Lord's passion He willingly endured many insults with forbearance, and accepted suffering voluntarily for our sake when it was in His power to avoid it, this acceptance of suffering for the good of others is a sign of extraordinary compassion and the highest glory." --St. Cyril of Alexandria

Akathist to St Panteleimon (2/21/24)

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Matins on February 19, 2024

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On February 19, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostles of the Seventy Archippos and Philemon and the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Apphia; and the Holy Martyr Philothea the Monastic of Athens.

The prescribed readings are 1 Peter 2:21-3:9 and Mark 12:13-17.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, February 21, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of February 18, 2024

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

For God’s protection: all who are missing

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: Fr. Moses, Mother Elizabeth, Milan, Ioan, Helen, Florin, Robert

Readings for the Week of February 18, 2024

2/18: 1 Timothy 4:9-15; Luke 19:1-10

2/19: 1 Peter 2:21-3:9; Mark 12:13-17

2/20: 1 Peter 3:10-22; Mark 12:18-27

2/21: 1 Peter 4:1-11; Mark 12:28-37

2/22: 1 Peter 4:12-5:5; Mark 12:38-44

2/23: 2 Peter 1:1-10; Mark 13:1-8

2/24: 2 Timothy 2:11-19; Luke 18:2-8

Typica Service on February 17, 2024

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On February 17, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Tyro (the Recruit).

The prescribed readings are 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 and Luke 17:3-10.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, February 19, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on February 16, 2024

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On February 16, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Pamphilos and his Eleven Companions.

The prescribed readings are 1 Peter 1:1-2, 10-12; 2:6-10 and Mark 12:1-12.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, February 17, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- February 15, 2024

"When pride retreats from a man, humility begins to dwell in him, and the more pride is diminished, so much more does humility grow. The one gives way to the other as its opposite. Darkness departs and light appears. Pride is darkness, but humility is light." --St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

"It is impossible that one who has turned to the world and feels its anxieties, and engages his heart in the wish to please men, can fulfill that first and great commandment of the Master, 'You shall love God with all your heart and with all your strength' (Matthew 22:37)." --St. Gregory of Nyssa

"God is a fire that warms and kindles the heart and inward parts. And so, if we feel in our hearts coldness, which is from the devil,--for the devil is cold--then let us call upon the Lord, and He will come and warm our hearts with perfect love not only for Him, but for our neighbor as well. And from the presence of warmth the coldness of the hater of good will be driven away." --St. Seraphim of Sarov

Moleben to St Panteleimon (2/14/24)

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*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, February 16, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on February 12, 2024

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On February 12, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Father among the Saints Meletios, Archbishop of Antioch.

The prescribed readings are James 2:14-26 and Mark 10:46-52.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, February 14, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of February 11, 2024

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. John Henry, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, 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, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Gloria, Daria, Jude, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Richard, Madeline, James, Robin, Jaclyn, Jason, Nicole

For God’s protection: all who are missing

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: Fr. Moses, Mother Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Milan, Ioan, Helen, Florin, Robert, John, Julia

Readings for the Week of February 11, 2024

2/11: 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Matthew 15:21-28

2/12: James 2:14-26; Mark 10:46-52

2/13: James 3:1-10; Mark 11:11-23

2/14: James 3:11-4:6; Mark 11:23-26

2/15: James 4:7-5:9; Mark 11:27-33

2/16: 1 Peter 1:1-2, 10-12; 2:6-10; Mark 12:1-12

2/17: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23; Luke 17:3-10

Typica Service on February 10, 2024

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On February 10, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Haralambos the Wonderworker, Bishop of Magnesia.

The prescribed readings are Colossians 1:3-6 and Luke 16:10-15.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, February 12, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on February 9, 2024

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February 9 is the Final Day of the Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple.

The prescribed readings are James 2:1-13 and Mark 10:23-32,

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, February 10, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- February 8, 2024

"Cry out, O sinner, with all your might; for your Lord is merciful and loves those who repent. As soon as you return, your Father will come out to meet you. He will slaughter the fatted calf , clothe you in a fine robe, and rejoice in you." --St. Ephraim the Syrian

"Be ever more obedient to God and He will save you." --St. Pachomius

"So in every test, let us say, 'Thank you, my God, because this was needed for my salvation." --St. Paisios

"Every Christian should find for himself the imperative and inventive to become holy. If you live without struggle and without hope of becoming holy, then you are Christians only in name and not in essence." --St. Philaret of Moscow

Akathist to St Panteleimon (2/7/24)

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*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, February 9, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Matins on February 5, 2024

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On February 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Agatha of Palermo in Sicily.

The prescribed readings are Hebrews 11:17-23, 27-31 and Mark 9:42-50.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, February 7, at 7pm (Eastern). ***