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Third Sunday of Great Lent – Adoration of the Holy Cross

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great - Tone 6

 

 

Hieromartyrs of Cherson: Basil, Ephraim, Eugene, Kapiton, Elpidios, Agathodoros and Aetherios;

Venerable Laurence; Venerable Paul the Simple, disciple of Venerable Anthony the Great.

Zachariah, patriarch of Jerusalem, George, bishop of Amastris

 

Thy Cross we venerate, O Master, and Thy Holy Resurrection, we glorify!

 

 

Hymn of the Resurrection – Tone 6 :    See Page 99 of the Divine Liturgy Hymnal

 

Hymn of the Cross - Tone 1:    O Lord save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, and to Thy faithful people, grant victory over their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross, protect all those who follow Thee.

 

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

 

Hymn to the Theotokos  - Tone 8:    O Champion Leader, I your city now inscribe to Thee, triumphant anthems as the tokens of my gratitude, being rescued from the terrors. O Theotokos, inasmuch as thou hast power  unassailable, from all kinds of perils, free me, so that unto thee I may cry aloud, "Rejoice, O Unwedded Bride."

 

 

EPISTLE: HEBREWS 4:14 - 5:6

 

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.  For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.   For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.  He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness.  Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people.  And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.  So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; as he says also in another place, "You are a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

 

 

GOSPEL: MARK 8:34-9:1

 

And he called to him the multitude with his disciples, and said to them, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow me.  For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it.  For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?  For what can a man give in return for his life?  For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."  And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power."

 

 

Upcoming Services: Our online Google calendar is always available on our website.

 

Sat. Mar. 6 – 9:00 a.m. Orthros; 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Saturday of the Souls; 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers and visitation by students and faculty from Greenville College

Sun. March  7, 2010 – Sunday of the Cross -  8:45 a.m. Demonstration of the Prothesis or Proskomede (service of prepration) – all are welcome to observe;  9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Coffee Hour; Christian Education Classes; 4:30 p.m. Lenten Vespers at Sts. Cyril & Methody Orthodox Church, Granite City, IL; dinner following

Wed. Mar. 10 – 6:30 p.m. Pan-orthodox Presanctified Divine Liturgy at Nativity of the Virgin Orthodox Church in Madison, Illinois; Fr. Daniel Morton, homilist.  Dinner following the service.

Fri. Mar. 12 – 6:30 p.m. Akathist to the Theotokos IV

 

Sat. Mar. 13 – 9:00 a.m. Orthros; 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Saturday of the Souls

Sun. March  14, 2010 – Sunday of St. John of the Ladder -  8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Coffee Hour; Christian Education Classes; 4:30 p.m. Lenten Vespers at St. Michael Archangel Orthodox Church, dinner following

Wed. Mar. 17 – 6:30 p.m. Presanctified Divine Liturgy with Lenten potluck following

Fri. Mar. 19 – 6:30 p.m. Akathist to the Theotokos V

 

 

Sat. Mar. 20 – 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers

Sun. March  21, 2010 – Sunday of Mary of Egypt -  8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Coffee Hour; Christian Education Classes; 4:30 p.m. Lenten Vespers at Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church,  Royalton, IL; dinner following

Wed. Mar. 24 – 6:30 p.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos

Fri. Mar. 26 – 6:30 p.m. Great Vespers for Lazarus Saturday

 

 

Sat. Mar. 27 – 9:00 a.m. Orthros; 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Lazarus Saturday; 1:00 p.m. Baptism of George and Sophia Bassem; 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers of Palm Sunday

Sun. March  28, 2010 – Palm Sunday -  8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Procession with Palms; Coffee Hour; NO Christian Education Classes; 6:30 p.m. Bridegroom Matins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

 

·         CHURCH SCHOOL – We have one class for all Elementary school children, led by Rhonda Webb with Peter Webb, meeting in the classroom next to the altar.  Younger children are welcome to sit in (with a parent).  Middle and High Schoolers are welcome to sit in and help out the younger ones.

 

·         MARCH CHARITABLE GIVING COMMITMENT – We will be supporting Sunnyhill Residential and Recreational Services for people with disabilities.  Sunnyhill provides customized support to approximately 200 people in their homes throughout the St Louis Metropolitan area. Programs are designed for the individual and incorporate care that can be as limited as a weekly visit to make sure the client is safe, help pay bills and to the grocery store, or as comprehensive as 24 hour care. The goal is to provide care that supports those with developmental disabilities as they live the lives they choose with dignity.  Sunnyhill Adventures is an inclusive recreational facility. The camp which encompasses 60 acres in Dittmer, Missouri is visited each year by approximately 500 campers. Both adults and children come to Sunnyhill to get away and enjoy the outdoors while learning new skills, making new friends and having fun.

 

·         LENT/PASCHA MEMORIAL CARDS are available on the table in the foyer.  Names submitted (either living or departed) will be commemorated during Divine Services throughout Lent, Holy Week, and Bright Week.

 

·         PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY POTLUCKS – Everyone is welcome to join us for a Lenten potluck dinner following the Presanctified Divine Liturgies on Wednesday evenings.  If you are able, bring something Lenten  to share and join us for food and fellowship.  If you can’t bring anything, come anyway!

 

·         EVENING BOOK STUDY – FROM BAPTIST TO BYZANTIUM by James Early. Please join us here on Thursdays, April 8, 15, 29 and May 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. (each session will be about one hour). See Fr. Steven for details.

 

·         PANORTHODOX VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL – “AN ORTHODOX PRAYER SAFARI”    Mark your calendar for the week of June 14 - 18, 2010, 8:50 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.  This program for children 4 years through 5^th grade (in the fall) will explore the services of the Orthodox Christian church – Vespers, Orthros, the Hours, and Divine Liturgy, and the special relationship of some saints with wild animals.  We use songs, puppets, worship, lessons, crafts and activities for a fun time of learning together.  A seperate program for kids going into 6^th thru 8^th grades is offered, led by Presvytera Laura Morton and Catalina Finck, and will feature a play put on by the middle school students for the younger ones and their families, and includes lessons taught by area clergy, a service project, and worship time with the younger children. Don’t miss it!  For info, see Rhonda Webb, who will be directing the program.

 

·         FOCUS ST. LOUIS:  A pan-Orthodox outreach ministry to the poor of St. Louis is forming.  Eric Shanburn has been appointed as the director for this chapter.  This has the potential to be something “really big” for us.  As the ministry grows and develops, each and every one of us should consider “How can I volunteer my time and talents.”  Ask Rhonda Webb or Fr. Steven for more details.

 

·         ANTIOCHIAN VILLAGE SUMMER CAMP:  This is a wonderful opportunity for your children.  Ask Fr. Steven for information and about scholarship availability.

 

·         WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY CONTINUES:  Two groups are led by Presvytera Laura Morton – one meets Thursday mornings, the other Thursday evenings.  See Rhonda Webb or Presvytera Laura for details.

 

 

 

Parish Council Update: by William Kallaos

 

·         No new update this week..

 

 

 

Remember this week in your prayers:

 

·         Bishop MARK for his health, safety, and his ministry.

 

·         Our catechumens: Kim, Roy, Rod, and Pam.

 

·         Will, Dale, Jamil, Nermine, Rita, Fr. Alexander, Yvonne and the newborn Jillian, Shadi, Betty, Louise, Barbara, and all who are suffering in Chile

 

·         Fr. Jack Sparks and all those in Chile who have fallen asleep in the Lord

 

·         Lenten/Pascha memorials (departed):  Jim, Wayne, Vasiliki, Emanoil

 

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