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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

Typica on October 31, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 31, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostles Amplias, Apelles, Stachys, Urban, Aristobulus & Narcissus of the 70.

The prescribed readings are Philippians 1:20-27 and Luke 11:47-54.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 1, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Vespers on October 30, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 31, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostles Amplias, Apelles, Stachys, Urban, Aristobulus & Narcissus of the 70.

.*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 31, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Typica on October 28, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 28, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Terence and Neonilla and their children.

The prescribed readings are Philippians 1:1-7 and Luke 11:29-33.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 30, at 6:30pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of October 27, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Dmitri, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, 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, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Kathleen, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Rene, Jennifer, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Jay, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Ashley, Ilarion, Rita, Elena, William, Andrew, Nestor, Richard, Roy, Anna, Lucian, Justin, Tikhon, Michelle, Daria, Mary, Mark, Helen, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman

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: Carlotta, Loretta, Constantin, Lydia, Eleni, Areti, Savvas, Koulla, Panos, Vasiliki, Nikolaos, Niki, George, Chloe, George, Charalambos, Pasquile, Daniel, Michael, Dumitru, Cynthia, Zoe, Vladimir, Allayne, James, Gerald, Marcella, David, Kathleen, Sean

Readings for the Week of October 27, 2024

Gerald Largent

10/27: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Luke 8:26-39

10/28: Philippians 1:1-7; Luke 11:29-33

10/29: Philippians 1:8-14; Luke 11:34-41

10/30: Philippians 1:12-20; Luke 11:42-46

10/31: Philippians 1:20-27; Luke 11:47-54

11/1: Philippians 1:27-2:4; Luke 12:2-12

11/2: 1 Corinthians 15:58-16:3; Luke 9:1-6

Typica on October 25, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 25, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Tabitha the Almsgiver, and the Holy Martyrs Marcian the Reader and Martyrius the Sub-Deacon.

The prescribed readings are Ephesians 6:18-24 and Luke 11:23-26.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, October 28, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- October 24, 2024

Gerald Largent

"Life of the soul is union with God, as life of the body is union with the soul. As the soul was separated from God and died in consequence of the violation of the commandment, so by obedience to the commandment it is again united to God and is quickened. This is why the Lord says in the Gospels, 'The words I speak to you are spirit and life' (John 6:63)." --St. Gregory Palamas

"Sin is a blazing fire. The less fuel you give it, the faster it dies down; the more you feed it, the more it burns." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"The person who fears the Lord has humility as his constant companion and, through the thoughts which humility inspires, reaches a state of divine love and thankfulness. For he recalls his former worldly way of life, the various sins he has committed and the temptations which have befallen him since his youth; and he recalls, too, how the Lord delivered him from all this, and how He led him away from a passion-dominated life to a life ruled by God. Then, together with fear, he also receives love, and in deep humility continually gives thanks to the Benefactor and Helmsman of our lives." --St. Maximos the Confessor

Vespers on October 23, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 24, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Arethas and with him 4299 Martyrs.

.*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, October 25, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Typica on October 21, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 21, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great.

The prescribed readings are Ephesians 4:25-32 and Luke 10:22-24.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, October 25, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of October 20, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Dmitri, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, 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, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Kathleen, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Rene, Jennifer, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, James, Darina, Jay, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Ashley, Ilarion, Rita, Elena, William, Andrew, Nestor, Richard, Roy, Anna, Lucian, Justin, Tikhon, Michelle, Daria, Mary, Mark, Ellen, Deborah, Helen, Alexis, Donald, Christine, Nathan, Ann

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: Walter, Carlotta, Loretta, Constantin, Lydia, Eleni, Areti, Savvas, Koulla, Panos, Vasiliki, Nikolaos, Niki, George, Chloe, George, Charalambos, Pasquile, Daniel, Michael, Dumitru, Cynthia, Zoe, Vladimir, Allayne, Gerald, Marcella, David, Kathleen, Sean

Readings for the Week of October 20, 2024

Gerald Largent

10/20: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 16:19-31

10/21: Ephesians 4:25-32; Luke 10:22-24

10/22: Ephesians 5:20-26; Luke 11:1-10

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

10/24: Ephesians 5:33-6:9; Luke 11:14-23

10/25: Ephesians 6:18-24; Luke 11:23-26

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

Words from the Saints -- October 17, 2024

Gerald Largent

"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." --The Holy Apostle Paul (Colossians 3:12)

"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

"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

"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

"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

Typica on October 15, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 15, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Monk-Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch.

The prescribed readings are Ephesians 2:19-3:7 and Luke 9:23-27.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, October 21, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of October 13, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Dmitri, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, 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, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Kathleen, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Rene, Jennifer, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, James, Darina, Jay, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Ashley, Ilarion, Rita, Elena, William, Andrew, Nestor, Richard, Roy, Anna, Lucian, Justin, Tikhon, Michelle, Daria, Mary, Mark, Ellen, Deborah, Helen, Alexis, Allayne, Donald, Christine, Nathan, Ann

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: Deborah, Miguel, Walter, Carlotta, Loretta, Constantin, Lydia, Eleni, Areti, Savvas, Koulla, Panos, Vasiliki, Nikolaos, Niki, George, Chloe, George, Charalambos, Pasquile, Daniel, Michael, Dumitru, Cynthia, Zoe

Readings for the Week of October 13, 2024

Gerald Largent

10/13: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 8:5-15

10/14: Ephesians 1:22-2:3; Luke 9:18-22

10/15: Ephesians 2:19-3:7; Luke 9:23-27

10/16: Philippians 3:8-19; Matthew 27:33-54

10/17: Ephesians 4:14-19; Luke 9:49-56

10/18: Colossians 4:5-9, 14, 18; Luke 10:16-21

10/19: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25; Luke 7:1-10

Typica on October 11, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 11, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the Seven Deacons.

The prescribed readings are Ephesians 1:7-17 and Luke 9:12-18.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Tuesday, October 15, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- October 10, 2024

Gerald Largent

"Reaping unwillingly the wickedness we deliberately sow, we should marvel at God's justice." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"A son of God is a person who through wisdom, power and righteousness has become like God." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"When self-will and ease become habitual, they overthrow a man." --St. Poemen

"Presumption and boastfulness are causes of blasphemy. Avarice and self-esteem are causes of cruelty and hypocrisy." --St. Kosmas Aitolos

"Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude." --St. John Chrysostom

"When you pray inwardly and outwardly, be firmly convinced that the Lord is there, by you and within you, and hears every word, even if only said to yourself, even when you only pray mentally; speak from your whole heart, sincerely, judge yourself likewise sincerely, without in the least justifying yourself; have faith that the Lord will have mercy upon you—and you will not remain unforgiven. This is true. It is taken from experience." --St. John of Kronstadt

Vespers on October 9, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 10, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Eulampius and his sister Eulampia.

.*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, October 11, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Typica on October 7, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 7, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus.

The prescribed readings are Galatians 4:28-5:10 and Luke 7:36-50.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 9, at 6:30pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of October 6, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Dmitri, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, 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, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Kathleen, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Rene, Jennifer, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, James, Darina, Jay, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Ashley, Ilarion, Rita, Elena, William, Andrew, Nestor, Richard, Roy, Anna, Lucian, Justin, Tikhon, Michelle, Daria, Mary, Mark, Ellen, Deborah, Helen, Alexis, Allayne, Donald, Christine, Nathan

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: Filofteia, Maria, Deborah, Miguel, Walter, Carlotta, Loretta, Constantin, Lydia, Eleni, Areti, Savvas, Koulla, Panos, Vasiliki, Nikolaos, Niki, George, Chloe, George, Charalambos, Pasquile