Troparion –Tone 4 (Resurrection) When the women Disciples of the Lord learned from the Angel the joyous message of the Resurrection, they cast away the ancestral curse and elatedly told the Apostles: “Death is overthrown! Christ God is risen, // granting the world great mercy!”
Troparion – Tone 4 (Forefeast of the Theotokos’ Nativity) Today from the stem of Jesse and from the loins of David, the handmaid of God Mary is being born for us. Therefore all creation is renewed and rejoices. Heaven and earth rejoice together. Praise her, you families of nations, for Joachim rejoices and Anna celebrates crying out:// “The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos the Nourisher of our life!”
Troparion – Tone 4 (Martyr Sozón) Your holy martyr Sozón, 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 4 (Resurrection) My Savior and Redeemer as God rose from the tomb and delivered the earth-born from their chains. He has shattered the gates of hell, and as Master,//He has risen on the third day!
Kontakion – Tone 2 (Martyr Sozón) Let us gather today and together sing to Sozón, the true and divinely wise martyr, an expert fighter for the faith, the mystical seer of divine grace, a generous provider of healing,//who prays to Christ God for us all.
Kontakion – Tone 3 (Forefeast of the Theotokos’ Nativity) Today the Virgin Theotokos Mary, the bridal chamber of the Heavenly Bridegroom, by the will of the God is born of a barren woman, being prepared as the chariot of God the Word.//She was foreordained for this, since she is the divine gate and the true Mother of Life.
Epistle - 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel - Matthew 21:33-42
Let Us Pray To The Lord! For The Health & Salvation Of: Pdn. Michael, 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 Newly Departed: Olga Kasmer, (All Prayer Requests Remain On The List For 40 Days, Unless Otherwise Specified)
Ongoing -Support The Rescue Mission of Trenton: By Donating gently used clothing to the box in Daria Hall. 25% of Trenton residents live in poverty!
This Week’s Services & Events Today, Sunday, September 7th
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Matins
---9:00am *Divine Liturgy 10:00am *The Rite of Forgiveness will be held immediately following today’s Divine Liturgy. - Coffee Hour follows the Divine Liturgy each Sunday, join us! Vespers (Theotokos’ Nativity) 5:00pm th Monday, September 8 ---Hours ---6:15am Divine Liturgy (Theotokos’ Nativity) 6:30am By-Laws Committee 6:30pm Tuesday, September 9th ---Parish Council ---7:00pm Friday, September 12th ---Church Health Training ---7:30pm Saturday, September 13th ---Parish Health Committee ---- 10am-3pm *Vespers 5:00pm *Fr. John hears confessions following evening services or by appointment. Sunday, September 14th ---Matins & Church School ---9:00am (Exaltation of the Holy Cross) Divine Liturgy 10:00am
Sophia – Wisdom Of The Saints Now He has fulfilled this promise and has granted them a daughter more wonderful than all the wonders down through the ages, the Mother of the Creator of the universe, who made the human race divine, turned earth into heaven, made God into the Son of man, and men into the sons of God. -St. Gregory Palamas
Upcoming Events—Save The Dates! 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 free 10-week adult course beginning Saturday, September 20th at 3:45pm. More details are available in the narthex.
Diocesan Assembly Representative If any parishioner in good standing is interested in representing this parish at the diocesan assembly, please notify Fr. John in writing by October 1st. The assembly will be November 11th and 12th at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church; Endicott, NY. The second day is for clergy only.
Rev. Fr. John Diamantis, Parish Priest 812 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08610 609.393.1234 FrJohnDiamantis@gmail.com SaintVladimir.org
Coffee Hour Schedule
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Coffee Hour hosts are needed every week. If you would like to host coffee hour, please sign up outside the kitchen or speak with Melody Stavisky.
Weekly Offering
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Last Sunday’s Attendance: 48 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: $1,501.00 Weekly General Fund Goal: $3,322.26 (The goal meets our annual budget.)
(Talent) How often do you consider the abilities God has given you? Perhaps you can speak an encouraging word, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with your neighbor, beautify the church grounds, offer a ride to church, or pray for this community. Whatever the gifts, be sure to use them for the Lord, they are from Him, after all! Love being with each other! Love being with the Lord! Love sharing God’s love!
Welcome! 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: Mary (Theotokos’ Nativity, Sep. 8th), and Anna (Sep. 9).
Seeking, Knowing, and Living God’s Will
September 7th, 2014 Forefeast, Theotokos’ Nativity; Martyr Sozón Stay Connected! To join our mailing list, please contact Elizabeth Sohler, Administrative Assistant: redfern6@verizon.net or the Parish Office: 609-393-1234. Learn more online: www.saintvladimir.org, www.nynjnoca.org, www.oca.org or find us on:
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