November 11, 2012 Bulletin St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

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1 November 11, 2012 Bulletin St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Orthodox Church in America 2143 S. Center Rd, Burton, MI Served by: Fr. Matthew-Peter Butrie Rector Deacon Kerry Luke Gonser Web Page: Church: Fr Matthew:

2 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 6. Martyrs Menas of Egypt (304), Victor at Damascus (2nd c.) and Vincent of Spain (204). Martyr Stephanida (Stepanida, Stephanie) of Spain (2nd c.). Ven. Theodore the Confessor, Abbot of the Studion (826). Repose of Bl. Maxim, Fool-for-Christ and Wonderworker in Moscow (1434). Ven. Martýrii, Abbot of Zelénsk (Pskov 1603). Repose of St. Stephen Dechani of Serbia. St. Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours (397). TROPARIA (Tone 6) The angelic powers were at Thy tomb the guards became as dead men. Mary stood by Thy grave, seeking Thy most pure Body. Thou didst capture hell, not being tempted by it. Thou didst come to the Virgin, granting life. O Lord who didst rise from the dead: glory to Thee! (Tone 4) Your holy martyrs Menas, Victor, Vincent, and Stephanida, O Lord, through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. Through their intercessions, save our souls! (Tone 8) Champion of Orthodoxy, teacher of purity and of true worship, enlightener of the universe and adornment of hierarchs: all-wise father Theodore; your teachings have gleamed with light upon all things. Intercede before Christ God to save our souls. (Tone 4) In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, a model of meekness, and teacher of abstinence, so you won the heights by humility, and riches by poverty, O Holy Father Nicholas, intercede with Christ God to save our souls. KONTAKION (Tone 4) The Most Pure Temple of the Savior; the precious Chamber and Virgin; the sacred Treasure of the glory of God, is presented today to the House of the Lord. She brings with her the grace of the Spirit, which the angels of God do praise. Truly this woman is the abode of heaven! The Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone: To the saints who are in His earth, / the Lord hath revealed the wonders of all His will in them. v. I saw the Lord continually before me; for He is at my right hand, that I not be moved. THE READING FROM THE SECOND EPISTLE OF THE HOLY APOSTLE PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS (4:6-15) Brethren: it is the God who said, Let light shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, I believed, and so I spoke, we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. Alleluia, Tone 6 v: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the heavenly God. v: He will say to the Lord: My Protector and my Refuge; my God, in Whom I trust!

3 THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE (10:25-37) At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, What is written in the law? How do you read? And he answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. And he said to him, You have answered right; do this, and you will live. But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor? Jesus replied, A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, `Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back. Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers? He said, The one who showed mercy on him. And Jesus said to him, Go and do likewise. COMMUNION HYMN Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise Him in the highest! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! On November 13th and 14th, the Church celebrates two saints who lived and worked in the city of Constantinople. The first is John Chrysostom, and the second is the Emperor Justinian. Saint John Chrysostom did so many important things that he is one of the best-known people who ever lived in the great city. One action that stands out is his speaking against moral laxness. He insisted that priests and bishops, especially, hold themselves to a high standard of moral behavior, and urged them to serve as examples both to believers and to those outside the Church. We might assume that his stance would be welcomed and supported by all the clergy. But there were those among them who had become accustomed to a life that didn't demand much of them in terms of moral living or hard work, and they deeply resented Chrysostom. He endured real hatred from those who had no desire to live up to the standards he set, and they watched with jealousy as he became a famous preacher and, more importantly, a spiritual shepherd loved and trusted by the people. He suffered from their envy, and it finally led to his exile and death. But he never abandoned his struggle to live as a true follower of Christ. Justinian was born in 482, about 75 years after Chrysostom's death. His unusually long reign, from 527 to 565, was as full of notable events as Chrysostom's life had been. He planned aggressive military campaigns to regain territory that had been lost, especially in North Africa and Italy. His effort was so successful that by the time he died in 565, the Empire extended further than it ever would under the rulers who followed him. Justinian wrote hymns, created a code of laws (the "Justinian Codex") to bring order to the life of the Empire, and lived as a serious Christian. He kept the fasts and observed the feasts, urging others to do the same, whether they were members of his court or simple citizens. The rebuilding of the cathedral of Hagia Sophia was one of the great achievements of Justinian's reign. He undertook a massive program of construction throughout Constantinople, which was described in a treatise written by the court historian. The cathedral, being the central place of Christian worship in the Empire, was the most notable part of his effort.

4 Hagia Sophia is known for its design and grand scale, as well as its soaring dome. At least two of the architects Justinian selected had been trained in physics and mathematics, and they were able to create a structure that has impressed thousands of visitors since their work was completed in 537. Though it is no longer a place of worship for Christians, Hagia Sophia is still a reminder of the shining days of Constantinople. The two saints commemorated in mid-november, John and Justinian, did much to make the city a place where God was honored and truly worshiped. November 11, 2012 CANDLE INTENTIONS FOR THE HEALTH & BLESSINGS OF Archimandrite Ilya, Fr. James, Fr. Lawrence, Deacon Anthony, David, Anna, Helen, Reggie, Dorothy, Fred, Eva, Bosa, Allen & Deborah, Diane, Christine, Elaine, Walter, Jeanette, John & Gloria, Evdokia, Michael, Nicholas, Ted & Marlene, Fr. David, Gladys, My family & friends, Rosemary Health & Blessings Kathy Condon Health & Blessings for my family, Kathy Condon, Mary Christian, Pat Odgers, Addamae Akin, St. Nicholas Family Health & God s Blessings Rosemary Vuckovich Health & Blessings Dorothy Goodman Special Intention Health & Birthday Blessings to Michael Panoff Special Intention Diane, Art Zambito & family, Nancy, Ken & Maggie Laycock, Gloria & John Zelenko, Helen & Doug Phillips, Patricia Miculka, Gladys Edwards, Jeanette Hildreth, Brett w/cancer, Linda Branoff, Nikolina, Joshua, Bogdan, Malina, Jacob & Dominic Health & Blessings Fred Paul Special Intention Happy Birthday & God s Blessings Mira Prusac Health & Blessings Infant Lucas Zambito, Dorothy Goodman, Rosemary Vuckovich, Evanka Elieff, Helen Bibilikow, Fred Paul, V. Rev. John W. Govrusik & Matushka Olga, Jerry & Carol Smith, Families of Oginsky, Miculka & Kuptz, Goldie Johnson, Pam (Baker) Caszatt, Sick & shut-ins of St. Nicholas Milica, Rade, Nedeljka, Nedeljko, Rosemary, Janja Happy Birthday & God s Blessings for my daughter Nancy Laycock, Nephew-Fred Oginsky, Happy Anniversary & God s Blessings Fr. Matthew & Matushka Lisa Butrie Many Years! Lydia & Alfred Keeler Stephen Goodman-Safe trip, Benjamin Goodman, Rosemary Vuckovich Rosemary may the Lord grant his Blessing, on you Kathy Condon God s Blessings for a speedy recovery for Dorothy Goodman Health & Blessings Rosemary Vuckovich Charlie ETERNAL LIGHT Health & Blessings Allen, Linda Branoff, Evanka Elieff, John & Gloria Zelenko, Nick, John Skolnik, Mickey Gonser, Dorothy Campbell, Shirley Lamb Joseph Tome Mom, Dad & Family Anna Branoff Stojan & Mira Prusac Allen & Deborah Peter & Jo Mom & Dad Janja Beslach Johnny Kantor & Jo Ann Havens Joseph Tome Bosa Kantar Janja Beslach John & Rose Goodman John & Gloria Batzos Family Evanka & Family Dennis, Sharon & Deborah Gonser-

5 Health & Blessings Rosemary Vuckovich CANDLE INTENTIONS FOR ALL THOSE IN BLESSED REPOSE Blessed Repose-Memory Eternal Peter Popoff Blessed Repose Peter Popoff-Memory Eternal Helen Todorow-Memory Eternal, Emil Harrison-40 days, Maria Sztaba, Carl Smith & our son, Olga Elasivich, Nick & Helen Polonic & family, Harold & Mary Smith & family, Joe & Mary Oginsky & family, Fr. Raphael Biernacki-Names Day, Julia Goodman, Mary Ferchak, Walter Sudia Sophie Bodung-17yrs, Andy Marko-15yrs, Nina Young-8yrs, George Daba-11yrs Helen Todorow Bogdan, Ilinka, Vaso ETERNAL LIGHT Jo An Rogers-1yr Bosa Kantar Angelo & Helen Popoff Anna Branoff Deborah Gonser- Allen & Deborah Janja Beslach Deborah Gonser ANNOUNCEMENTS We welcome all of our friends and visitors to St. Nicholas. Please join us in the parish hall for a Thanksgiving Dinner. THANKSGIVING DINNER please join us. The dinner is $10.00 per adult meal and $5.00 per child meal. Everyone is invited to attend. NATIVITY FAST begins on Thursday, November 15. ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCIL, AUDITORS AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE will be held today following the veneration of the cross. Parish Council Nominees: Auditor Nominees: Amir Abu-Aita David Houser Helen Ethington Eugene Akkerman Joe Oginsky Arlene Timma Tom Batzos ALL-AMERICAN COUNCIL The All-American Council to elect a new Metropolitan will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Parma, OH on Tuesday. Our parish will be represented by Fr. Matthew and Reader Esteban Vazquez. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Father Matthew will be at the 17 th All-American council November In the event of a pastoral emergency please call Fr. Angelo Maggos at or Fr. Joe Abud at FESTIVAL CHAIRPERSON Any persons, who would like to volunteer to serve as festival chairperson(s), please contact the office as soon as possible. The festival will be discussed at the annual parish meeting on Sunday, January 27, NOVEMBER HOPE IN A BOX dish soap is the item needed for the month of November. The dish soap will be distributed by the Catholic Charities Community Closet. They are still in need of toiletry items and laundry soap. We now have a large blue box for Hope in a Box items located in the parish hall. Catholic Charities is also in need of empty water bottles and clean (folded) plastic grocery bags. You may place them in the blue Hope in a Box container. IOCC KITS St. George s Teen SOYO group is collecting individual items for victims of disasters. The last day for collection will be next Sunday. The SOYO group at St. George is inviting all of our teens to join them on Saturday, November 24 following their 5pm Vespers for dinner and to help assemble the kits.

6 YOUTH STEWARDSHIP PROJECT As part of their focus on stewardship, our high school youth are looking to assist parishioners with projects that may require more than one set of hands. Projects such a painting, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, etc. If you'd like the help of our high school youth, please contact Gabriel Paul at gpaulmg@yahoo.com or the parish office at Ancient Faith Today with Kevin Allen will host Deacon J. Mark Barna, the author of A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition, Sunday, November 11 at 8 pm Eastern Listen to the next broadcast on Sunday, November 11, at 8 pm Eastern. Kevin will host Deacon J. Mark Barna, the author of A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition. The show topic will be A Christian Ending, and Kevin and Deacon Mark will discuss dying, death, the movement toward natural burial, and dealing with grief from the perspective of the ancient Orthodox Christian tradition. Listen live at 8 pm Eastern on Ancient Faith Radio by pointing your internet browser to and clicking on the talk button. The program will also be available as part of the Ancient Faith Today with Kevin Allen podcast. Schedule of services and events for the week of November 11, 2012 Monday, November 12 6:00 pm Book Club at St. George Thursday, November 15 Nativity Fast Begins Saturday, November pm Catholic Charities Food Van 4:30 pm Vespers followed by Confessions Sunday, November 18 9 am 1pm Catholic Charities Food Van 9:30 am Third Hour 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Church School 40 day Parastas +Boya Polymeros Sunday Offerings November 4, 2012 Weekly Offering Envelope $ 2, Children s Offering $ 0.00 Actual Income $187, Cemetery Maintenance $ Actual Expense $158, Charity Envelope $ /- to date $ 28, Diocesan Support $ 0.00 OCA Envelope Missions $ 0.00 Candle Fund $ Coffee Hour $ 0.00 Seminarian Fund $ 0.00 Loose Offering $ Kiosk $ 0.00 Total Income $ 2, Avg. Weekly Budget $3, /- Budget -$1, People were in attendance on Sunday November 4, 2012.