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Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican

 

 

Sunday after the Presentation of our Lord – Tone 1

 

 

Martyr Agatha of Palermo in Sicily; Polyeuktos, patriarch of Constantinople; New-martyr Anthony of Athens; Venerable Theodosios; repose of Theodosios, archbishop of Chernigov

 

 

 

Hymn of the Resurrection – Tone 1:   See Page 91 of the Divine Liturgy Hymnal

 

Hymn for the Presentation –– Tone 1: Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace; for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous old man, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, who granteth us resurrection.

 

Hymn for All Saints of North America – Tone 1:   See Page 26 of the Divine Liturgy Hymnal

 

Hymn for the Presentation of Christ in the Temple –– Tone 1:   Thou, O Christ God, who by thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin's womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon's arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom thou didst love, for thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

 

EPISTLE: II Timothy 3:10-15 (Pharisee and Publican)

 

Timothy, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at Iconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

 

 

Gospel:   Luke 18:10-14 (Pharisee and Publican)

 

The Lord spoke this parable: "Two men went up into the Temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a Publican, (a tax collector). The Pharisee stood and prayed thus within himself, 'God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this Publican. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I possess.' But the Publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." at that very hour.

 

 

 

Upcoming Services: The monthly calendars are available on our website.

 

 

Sat 2/4 – 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers

Sun 2/5 – 8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Coffee Hour; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education Classes; NO FASTING this week

Wed 2/8 – 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers

 

 

Sat. 2/11 – 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers

Sun 2/12 – 8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; 11:00 a.m. Pot Luck Brunch; 3:30 p.m. FOCUS dinner sponsored by All Saints of North America.

Wed 2/15 – 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers

Fri 2/17 – 7:00 p.m. Akathist service and  FOCUS 2^nd Anniversary Celebration at St. Nicholas GOC.

 

 

Sat 2/18 – 9:00am Orthros; 10:00am Divine Liturgy for Saturday of the Souls (Fr. Moses Berry concelebrating with Fr. Steven)

5:00 p.m. Great Vespers

Sun 2/19 – Meatfare Sunday; 8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education Classes

Wed 2/22 – 7:00 p.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy for St. Polycarp of Smyrna

 

 

Sat 2/25 – 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers

Sun 2/26 – Forgiveness Sunday - Cheesefare - 8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Coffee Hour; 11:15 a.m. Forgiveness Vespers; NO Christian Education classes

Mon 2/27 – GREAT LENT BEGINS – 7:00 p.m. Great Compline with Canon of St. Andrew

Wed 2/29 – 7:00 p.m. Presanctified Divine Liturgy

Fri 3/2 – 7:00 p.m. Akathist to the Theotokos I

 

 

Sat 3/3 – 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers

Sun 3/4 – Sunday of  Orthodoxy - 8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Coffee Hour; Christian Education classes

Sun 3/4 – 4:30 p.m. Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers

Wed 3/7 – 7:00 p.m. Presanctified Divine Liturgy

Fri 3/9 – 7:00 p.m. Akathist to the Theotokos II

 

 

Sat 3/10 – 9:30 am to 3:00 p.m.  St. Irenaeus Institute lecture with Fr. Patrick Reardon;

Sat 3/10 – 5:00 pm Great Vespers

Sun 3/11 – 8:20 am Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Coffee Hour; Christian Education classes

Sun 3/11 – 4:30 pm Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers

 

 

News – Events:

 

·         WELCOME, GUESTS!   Please join us for coffee or tea and a snack after the Divine Liturgy.  Browse our bookstore as well. There are a number of complimentary booklets and pamphlets available in the narthex - please help yourself.

 

·         TODAY IS “SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY:   Team up with International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) in our 14th annual Souper Bowl of Caring.  Let’s rally our parish and church youth to champion this social service ministry by feeding the poor and caring for those in need around the world.  Here is how it works: On February 5^th and 12^th, 2012 All Saints of North America will collect donations and canned goods in the FOCUS barrel in the foyer. After the service on Feb 12th, the youth can bring the donations to FOCUS where we are scheduled to serve that evening.

 

·         FEBRUARY CHARITABLE GIVING:   This month we will be hosting the meal on Feb. 12^th at FOCUS Gateway City.  Please join us in preparing & serving the meal, and/or make a donation.  Contact Lillian Milich at milichl@msnotes.wustl.edu to help.  For more information about FOCUS, check out the bulletin board or ask Fr. Steven or Rhonda Webb.

 

·         HELP WANTED:   The parish council is looking for someone to handle bookkeeping tasks for the parish, in cooperation with the Council Treasurer. If you would like to volunteer for this please important job, please contact Fr. Steven at salaris@charter.net .

 

·         HOUSE/BUSINESS BLESSING SIGN UP SHEET:   Is in the foyer on the north wall. If you want Fr. Steven to bless your home or place of business sometime over the next several weeks, please sign up.

 

·         VALENTINE GALA:   Thursday, February 9, 2012, sponsored by the Hellenic Spirit Foundation.  The event, “My Funny Valentine:  A Rat Pack Evening,” celebrates the 20^th Anniversary of the Foundation, and is being held at the Jewel Box in Forest Park.  For details see Bulletin Board or see Lou Potsou.

 

·         FOCUS 2^nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:   Friday night, February 17^th, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, starting with an Akathist service, then a special message by our Guest Speaker, Fr. Moses Berry, a volunteer celebration and a 2011 retrospective presentation.  Fr. Moses will also concelebrate with Fr. Steven here at the mission for the Divine Liturgy for Saturday of the Souls.  Please join us!

 

·         GREAT LENT BEGINS:   On Monday, February 27^th. 

 

·         FR. PATRICK REARDON TO LECTURE IN ST. LOUIS:   On Saturday, March 10^th, as part of the St. Irenaeus Institute’s ongoing lecture series.  His subjects will be “The Centrality of the Cross in Orthodox Christianity” and “St. Irenaeus.”  More details TBA.

 

·         BISHOP ANTHONY VISITS:   The weekend of March 16^th – 18^th.  Details TBA.

 

·         FOCUS YES (Youth Equipped to Serve) TRIP:   Urban service learning youth retreat) is scheduled for March 30th-April 1st.  There are a limited number of spots for teens and young adults.

 

·         FOOD BARREL DONATIONS:   Thank you for your support of this God-pleasing ministry – last week you donated 20.2 pounds of food (for a grand total for 2012 of 124.7 lbs!) as well as blankets and clothing. 

 

·         SCHNUCKS eSCRIP PROGRAM:   If you shop at Schnucks please consider using the eSCRIP card sponsored by All Saints of North America.  By using this card you can earn dollars for our Parish.  Pick up your eSCRIP card in the kitchen and get started today!

 

 

 

Parish Council Update: Rod Arbaugh

 

 

·         Thank you for your 2012 pledges.  We have a very generous and committed Parish.  The Parish Council is in the process of constructing the 2012 budget.  This budget will be shared with the Parish at our next Assembly meeting.

 

 

 

Remember this week in your prayers:   

 

·         Our catechumens:  Charles, Julee, Lillyanne, Isabelle, Chandra, and Davion.

 

·         Will, Helena, Seth, Grace, Cyndy and family, Julie and family, the newborn William and his parents, Ray and Jaijia, the Priest Bassileos, Arthur, the newlyweds Edward and Germaine.

 

·         Departed:  John, Kathy, & the infant Conner

 

·         All those who contact All Saints of North America inquiring into the Orthodox Christian faith.