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Second Sunday after Pentecost - Saints Peter and Paul, Patron Saints of the
Patriarchate of Hymn of the
Resurrection - Tone 1 See
Page 91 of the Divine Liturgy Hymnal Hymn for Saints Peter and Paul - Tone 4 - O Foremost in
the ranks of Apostles, and teachers of the world, intercede with the Master of
all to grant safety to the world and to our souls the Great Mercy. Hymn for All Saints of Hymn of the Theotokos - Tone
4: A Protection of Christians unshameable, Intercessor to our Holy Maker,
unwavering: Reject not, the prayerful
cries of those who are in sin! Instead,
come to us for you are good, your loving help give
unto us, who are crying in faith to you!
Hasten to intercede! And speed
now to supplicate! A Protection for all
time, Theotokos to those who honor Thee! THE EPISTLE: 2 Corinthians 11:21-33; 12:6-9 (Saints
Peter and Paul) BRETHREN, whatever anyone dares to boast of-I am speaking
as a fool-I also dare to boast of that. Are they Hebrews? so
am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.
Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one-I am talking like a madman-with
far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often
near death. Five times I have received at the hands of the Jews the forty
lashes less one. Three times I have been beaten with rods; once I was stoned.
Three times I have been shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been adrift at
sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger
from my own people, danger at sea, danger from false brethren; in toil and
hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without
food, in cold and exposure. And, apart from other things, there is the daily
pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not
weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant? If I must boast, I will
boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord
Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not
lie. At I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I
will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who
fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven-whether in the body or out
of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up
into Paradise-whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God
knows-and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On
behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except
of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall
be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of
me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by
the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of
Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought
the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace
is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.:
I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may
rest upon me. THE GOSPEL: Matthew 16:13-19 (Saints Peter and Paul)
At that time, when Jesus came into the district of Caesare'a Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do
men say that I, the Son of man, am?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Eli'jah,
and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." Jesus said to them, "But
who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ,
the Son of the living God." And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you,
Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood
has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell
you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of
hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of
heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever
you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." COMMUNION
HYMN: Their proclamation has gone out into all the
Earth, and their words to the ends of the universe. Alleluia.
See page 112 of the Divine Liturgy Hymnal. Upcoming
Services: The July calendar is at the candle table & on
our website Sat. 6/28 - Today, Sunday, June 29 - PATRONAL
FEASTDAY - ALL SAINTS OF Tues. 7/1 - 4:00 p.m. Daily Vespers; Wed. 7/ Sat. 7/ 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 - please help
yourself! ·
VENERATING
THE ICONOSTASIS: In the interest of good liturgical order and
practice: You are permitted to approach the iconostasis to light and place a
candle in the candle holders in front of the icons of Christ and the Theotokos. You may
venerate the icons on the iconostasis anytime before or after the
divine services. You may not venerate
the icons on the iconostasis at anytime during the divine
services. ·
DORMITION
MONASTERY (Rives Junction, MI) and
the
ANTIOCHIAN ARCHDIOCESE CLERGY RETIREMENT FUND are this month's
charitable donations. ·
FOOD BANK
RECEPTACLE is available year
round to accept your donations. Hunger
never takes a holiday. ·
PROJECT ·
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED for the Decorating
committee as we anticipate our new space.
See Lillian Milich. ·
FR. PETER GILLQUIST
is scheduled to visit the weekend
of July 31st – August 3rd in the hopes of establishing a
mission in ·
SUNDAY SCHOOL
TEACHERS and CO-TEACHERS NEEDED for
the 2008-9 Church school year. Please
see Fr. Steven or a parish council member if you are interested in this vital
ministry of our parish. ·
FOOD FOR
HUNGRY PEOPLE collection (from
Lent 2008) netted $322.00. Thanks to all
who contributed. Parish Council Update: by William
Kallaos ( June 25th) · The Council met last
Saturday evening and discussed many important subjects. · We are requesting that
any parishioner who can assist us in the renovation of the new space please
contact Lillian. The jobs needed most
are persons who can paint, help us move icons and religious materials and
general clean up and set up. A willingness to help in this massive effort
would really help. This project will
commence in August once the construction is completed. ·
The logo that was approved by the Council is the one with the Eastern
Orthodox Cross with a circle in the middle with the image of Christ. It will be featured in our new yellow pages
ad, signage in front of the building and letterhead, envelopes and business
cards. Your input was critical in the
selection of this particular logo. · It is likely that our new
space will include new kitchen cabinets, counter-tops and sink. A parishioner has offered to donate
them. A second person has offered a new
micro-wave and full oven. More details later. ·
Safe travels to all of our parishioners during this summer vacation
period. ·
If you would like to be included in our list of Parishioners who are
separately supporting our building plan with a financial gift, please see Sheri
Walsh. All donations large and small are
appreciated. Remember this
week in your prayers: ·
Our Bishop MARK
for his health, safety, and his ministry. ·
Catechumens Mark,
Stephen, Ana, Sophia, and Catalina. ·
The Project
Mexico Team and all those working at Project ·
The newly
illumined Hackney family: Anna, Daniel,
Carol, John, Daniel and Owen ·
Fr. George Longos, Helena, Aaron, Caprina,
Kaleb, Lois, Will, Jenny, Andy, Mary, Jesse, Nancy,
Roberta, Ann, Cleo, Katherine, Gus, Lee. ·
Fr. Steven, Fr. Daniel,
Leonard Cook, Jim Mackoul, and all who are laboring
to plant a mission in ·
Michael, Kh. Joanne, Rob and John who have fallen asleep in
the Lord. ·
All those
involved in preparing our new space and for the City of Maryland Heights as
they consider our plans ·
Nathan as he
moves to ·
All those who are
traveling, especially Fr. Daniel, Pres. Laura, Jesse, Howard, Rhonda, Gregg,
Peter and David ·
All those who
contact All Saints of North America inquiring into the Orthodox Christian faith |
Firmly planting the treasury of Orthodox Christianity in American soil. |