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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 November 4, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Joannicius the Great of Olympus.

The prescribed readings are Philippians 2:12-16 and Luke 12:13-15, 22-31.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 5, at 6:30pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of November 3, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Dmitri, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, Fr. Theodore, 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

Readings for the Week of November 3, 2024

Gerald Largent

11/3: 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9; Luke 8:41-56

11/4: Philippians 2:12-16; Luke 12:13-15, 22-31

11/5: Philippians 2:17-23; Luke 12:42-48

11/6: Philippians 2:24-30; Luke 12:48-59

11/7: Philippians 3:1-8; Luke 13:1-9

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

11/9: Hebrews 7:26-8:2; John 10:9-16

Typica on November 1, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 1, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian of Asia Minor and their mother, the nun Theodotia.

The prescribed readings are Philippians 1:27-2:4 and Luke 12:2-12.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, November 4, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- October 31, 2024

Gerald Largent

"Fire and water do not mix, neither can you mix judgment of others with the desire to repent." --St. John Climacus

"It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone, or seated in your shop,...while buying or selling,...or even while cooking." --St. John Chrysostom

"The more you pray to God in times of sorrow, the sooner you will feel His sweet consolation." --St. Anthony of Optina

"The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who seek and work, and only to those seekers who, after putting all their powers to the test, cry out with their whole heart: 'Lord help us!'" --St. Theophan the Recluse

"It is pointless for someone to say that he has faith in God if he does not have the works which go with that faith." --St. Gregory Palamas

"Each time someone accepts humiliation for the sake of Christ's truth he will be glorified a hundredfold by other men. But it is better always to do good for the sake of blessings in the life to come." --St. Mark the Ascetic

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