Troparion –Tone 1 (Resurrection) When the stone had been sealed by the Jews, while the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst rise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. The powers of heaven therefore cried to Thee, O Giver of Life: “Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Thy Kingdom! Glory to Thy dispensation, O Lover of mankind!” Troparion – Tone 1 (Dormition of the Theotokos) In giving birth you preserved your virginity. In falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. You were translated to life O Mother of Life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death. Troparion – Tone 4 (Martyr Myron) Your holy martyr Myron, O Lord, through his suffering has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. For having your strength, he laid low his adversaries, and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. Through his intercessions, save our souls! Kontakion – Tone 1 (Resurrection) As God, You rose from the tomb in glory, raising the world with Yourself. Human nature praises You as God, for death has vanished. Adam exults, O Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage and cries to You: “You are the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!” Kontakion – Tone 4 (Martyr Myron) From childhood you longed for Christ, all glorious one, keeping His divine commandments and running to Him with all your being, all-honored Myron. Now you zealously pray with the Angels, asking remission of sins for those who celebrate your memory. Kontakion- Tone 2 (Dormition of the Theotokos) Neither the tomb, nor death, could hold the Theotokos, who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercessions. For being the Mother of Life, she was translated to life by the One Who dwelt in her virginal womb. Prokeimenon – Tone 1 - Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us as we have set our hope on You! (Ps. 33:22) verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the just! (Ps. 33:1) Prokeimenon – Tone 3 (Song of the Theotokos) My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. (Lk 1:46-47) Epistle - 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel - Matthew 17:14-23 Instead of “It is truly meet …,” we sing: The Angels, as they looked upon the Dormition of the Virgin, were struck with wonder, seeing how the Virgin went up from earth to heaven. The limits of nature are overcome in you, O Pure Virgin: for birthgiving remains virginal, and life is united to death; a virgin after childbearing and alive after death, you ever save your inheritance, O Theotokos.
Celebrate With Our Parish Family! Visiting? Be sure to sign the guest register in the entranceway then join us next door for light food & hearty fellowship! Birthdays, Names’ days, and Anniversaries will be celebrated in Daria Hall following the Divine Liturgy. Common names’ days celebrated this week include: Juliana (Aug. 17th), John of Rila (Aug. 18th), and Samuel (Aug. 20th).
Parish Stewards – Good & Faithful Servants Stewardship is a Christian’s small but important way of saying “Thank You, Lord!” by caring for and giving back those things entrusted him by God. It encompasses time, treasure, and talent. How are you a “good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:21) for this parish family? Last Sunday’s Attendance: 68 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: $2,690.00 Weekly General Fund Goal: $3,322.26 (The goal meets our proposed annual budget.)
Weekly amount needed per person to meet the parish budget if our attendance is: 30 people: $110.74/person 40 people: $83.06/person 50 people: $66.45/person 60 people: $55.37/person 70 people: $47.46/person 80 people: $41.53/person 90 people: $36.91/person 100 people: $33.22/person
Coffee Hour Schedule Coffee Hour hosts are needed throughout the summer. If you would like to host coffee hour, please sign up outside the kitchen or speak with Melody Stavisky.
This Week’s Services & Events Today, Sunday, August 17th - Anchor House Delivery Children and parents are invited to deliver the school supplies to Anchor House today following the Divine Liturgy.
Saturday, August 23rd – Vespers 5:00pm (Followed By Confessions)* *Fr. John hears confessions following services or by appointment.
Sunday, August 24th - Hours 8:45am; Divine Liturgy 9:00am. In Gratitude Many thanks to everyone who donated school supplies to Anchor House. Over 2,300 items have been collected to help local, underprivileged youth start off the school year right!
Upcoming Events—Save The Dates! Parish Family Outing – Saturday, August 30th Everyone is invited to the Trenton Thunder vs. Reading Phillies baseball game on Saturday, August 30th at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $10. Contact Michael Toth for tickets: Phone 609-5856164 or email: meteugene@aol.com. Flyers are available in the narthex. Bring a friend!
Parish Health & Revitalization – Friday, September 12th Fr. Jonathan Ivanov, the Diocesan Director of Missions and Evangelism, will be with us to offer a presentation on Church Growth from 7:30-8:30pm. Anybody who would like to help make this parish healthier is invited to attend.
Church School – Sunday, September 14th Church School begins Sunday, September 14th. Please speak with Melody Stavisky to enroll your child or see Fr. John for questions.
Metamorphosis ~ Journey From Creation To Salvation Have you ever wondered why we cross ourselves the way we do, why Pascha is celebrated at midnight, or what it means to be an Orthodox Christian? These and many other topics will be covered through Metamorphosis, a 10-week adult course coming this September. The book order deadline is August 31st. More details are available in the narthex.
Let Us Pray To The Lord! For The Health & Salvation Of: Pdn. Michael, Rdr. Anthony, Dka. Leslie, Ksenia, Maria, Ann, Alexander, Olga, Richard, Mary, Marie, Joan, John, John, Pauline, Maryann, Jan, Eve, Natasha, Charles, Nadia, Mary, Irene, Joseph, Zinna, Theodore, Paul (All Prayer Requests Remain On The List For 40 Days, Unless Otherwise Specified)
Sophia ~ Wisdom Of The Saints "Cheerfulness consists in not regarding things as our own, but as entrusted to us by God for the benefit of our fellow-servants. It consists in scattering them abroad generously with joy and magnanimity, not reluctantly or under compulsion." -St. Symeon the New Theologian (10th Century)
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August 17, 2014 Priest-Martyr Myron
St. Vladimir Orthodox Church Rev. Fr. John Diamantis, Parish Priest V. Rev. Fr. Paul Shafran, Pastor Emeritus 812 Grand Street Trenton, NJ 08610 SaintVladimir.org 609.393.1234 FrJohnDiamantis@gmail.com