February 10, Church Bulletin
Sunday, February 10, 2008
ST. CHARALAMPOS
Today's Celebrants:
V. Rev. Fr. Timothy Ferguson; Rt. Rev. Fr. Constantine Yanney; Rev. Dn. Nicholas Belcher; Subdeacon Douglas Howdy; Subdeacon Khalil Samara; Subdeacon Chadi Saad; Subdeacon James Irving
VARIATION IN TODAY'S DIVINE LITURGY
At the entrance (Service Book page 97):
1) TROPARION OF THE RESURRECTION - Tone 4: When the women disciples learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, they cast away parental sin, and proudly told the message to the disciples, proclaiming that death hath been spoiled and Christ, our God, hath risen, granting to the world great mercy.
2) THE ENTRANCE HYMN: O Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. O son of God, who art risen from the dead save us who sing unto thee: Alleluia.
3) Repeat #1 above.
4) TROPARION OF ST. CHARALAMPOS - Tone 4: O wise Charalampos, you became an unshakable column in the church of Christ and a lamp of everlasting light to the world. Well-known to the world through your martyrdom, you dispelled the dark night of idolatry. Intercede with Christ God, that He may save our souls.
5) TROPARION OF ST. GEORGE - Tone 4: As deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm, champion of kings, victorious, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ our God for our soul's salvation.
6) KONTAKION FOR THE THEOTOKOS - Tone 2: O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator, turn not away from the voice of our petitions, although we be sinners, come to us with aid in time who cry unto Thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.
Prokeimenon: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
O God, hear my prayers...
EPISTLE: The reading is from Saint Paul's Second Letter to Timothy. (Chapter 2:1-10.)
TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.
THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW
(Chapter 15:21-28.)
At that time, Jesus went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite women from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." Jesus answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.
Special note: Except for those who are elderly and/or disabled, please remain standing during Holy Communion.
NEXT WEEK'S HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: II Timothy 3:10-15; Luke 18:10-14.
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A BIG THANK YOU FROM ST. FRANCIS HOUSE - Thank you to all those who supported our recent Winter Coat Drive for St. Francis House. This was our most successful Drive ever, and the staff and residents of St. Francis House were most appreciative of the warm clothing that we brought over on Sunday, January 20th. -Val Irving, Winter Coat Drive Coordinator
FOOTLAMPS LECTURE SERIES - Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. George, Lowell, MA, with Dr. Timothy Patitsas, A Year in the Company of Angels. Open to everyone. Vesper Service begins at 5PM followed by lecture and light refreshments. Suggested Donation $5. For more info and to RSVP please contact Ghada Khouri, 781.275.7244 or go online: nerfellowship@yahoo.com, www.antiochian.org/footlamps.
ST. PHOTIOS THE GREAT 2008 FAITH & LEARNING RETREAT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS - Calling all Orthodox Christian college students to come and explore your vocation at this 3rd Annual Retreat on Saturday, March 1st beginning at 10:30AM and concluding at 4:30PM at the Reading Room located in the Archbishop Iakovos Library & Learning Center of Hellenic College/Holy Cross, Brookline, MA. Featured speaker, Bishop Sava of Troas, Chancellor of the GOA. Workshops include, Orthodoxy as paradoxy - facing ethical and moral dilemmas in campus life and Christ-like humility in a competitive world. To register or to receive further info, contact Dn. Nicholas Belcher, 617.850.1309, nbelcher@hchc.edu.
THE SECOND ANNUAL FAMILY EVENT TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE'S KIDS - Sunday, March 30, 2008, 2-6PM at Lantana's in Randolph, MA. Have a great time with your family while raising money for the families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Food, D.J., dancing, games, raffle prizes and live entertainment, (featuring Teen Time - D.J. and entertainment for young adults.) Tickets, $20 per person; Teens only 4-6PM, $10 each. For tickets call Marilyn Ganame, 781.769.1766.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - Once again the Syrian-Lebanese Women's Club of Greater Boston is making available scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 to young women of Arab-American origin, residing in Massachusetts within a 50-mile radius of Boston, who plan to pursue a four-year college education. The awards are made on the basis of financial need, outstanding academic achievement and good character. Financial need will take precedence in the decision. Each applicant must be in good academic standing in her school and possess those personal attributes which best serve the community. Applications may be obtained by reaching Reem Elias Ozone, Esq. at 781.702.5890 or by email at Reem@Ozonelaw.com or by contacting Laurice Kurker at 781.643.7991. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2008.
ALL SAINTS MISSION CAN DRIVE: Just a reminder that we are still collecting empty, clean soda cans or if you have cashed them in, the money to send to All Saints Mission in Weymouth. There will be a jar for the money and a black bag for the cans at the Bookstore each week.