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1 Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Church A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America His Grace Bishop John, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester 300 West Street, Dedham, Massachusetts ; Pastoral Staff: Archpriest John K. Teebagy, Pastor pastor@stjohnd.org Rev. Deacon Christos Hatzopoulos Mark Haddad, Choir Director Anthony Hamwey, Chanter Office Hours: Monday Thursday: 9 am 2 pm Church Office: churchoffice@stjohnd.org Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday at 2 pm Regular Sunday Services: Confessions: 8:40 am - 9:40 am; Matins: 9 am; Divine Liturgy: 10 am ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS MISSION STATEMENT We worship and glorify God, by loving and caring for each other, providing a safe, thriving and life-long home, from which we spread the teaching and good works of our Orthodox Christian Faith. Being God s stewards, we celebrate our faith by: participating fully in the sacramental and liturgical life of the church. responding to the needs of all by living the message of the Gospel through outreach to each other and to the community at large. fostering our God-given talents as stewards to strengthen God's church. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:7) A NOTE TO OUR VISITORS WELCOME! We are glad to have you worshipping with us today. We hope that you will complete one of our visitor cards and will introduce yourself to Fr. John after the service. Please also join us for coffee following the Liturgy. Since the Orthodox Church understands Communion to be a sign of our unity of faith, only Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and periodic confession are permitted to participate in Holy Communion. All present, however, are welcome to partake of the blessed bread and receive a blessing at the end of liturgy.

2 28 October nd Sunday after Pentecost Troparion of the Resurrection Tone 5: Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection. Troparion of St. John of Damascus Tone 8: Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired John, as a guide to the Orthodox Faith, a teacher of true worship and purity, O star of the universe and companion of monastics, O wise one. Through thy light thou hast enlightened all, O harp of the Spirit. Therefore intercede with Christ God to save our souls. Kontakion for the Mother of God Tone 2: O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. Prokeimenon: O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God EPISTLE: The reading is from Saint Paul's Letter to the Galatians (Chapter 6:11-18) BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and not only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

3 THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE (Chapter 8:41-56) At that time: There came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by any one, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Someone touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened. And the rest of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom + The Offerings Holy Bread + Trisagion Prayers of Mercy are offered in beloved memory of Maybelle Homsy (40 day) by Russell Homsy and family Prayers of Oblation are offered in beloved memory of sister Maybelle L. Homsy by Bob and Dolores Bezreh Prayers of Oblation are offered in beloved memory of beloved memory of mother and (great) grandmother Margaret Khouri (1 yr.) by her family Memory Eternal

4 DONATION(S) TO THE CHURCH: Laurice Kurker for the complete and speedy recovery of Gail Kurker Laurice Kurker congratulating Elizabeth Teebagy on her passing the Massachusetts Bar examination Mary Bosworth and family in beloved memory of sister Sadie Sabbag Mary Bosworth and family asking God s blessings for my new great granddaughter Olivia Marie Keegan Paulette Mabardy in beloved memory of nephew Gregory Medwar; forever missed and loved Albert and Marion Zahka in beloved memory of Mary K. Bezreh In beloved memory of aunt and godmother Maybelle L. Homsy George and Rola Bezreh & family Michelle and Giuseppe Petruzziello & family Andrea Mowad and family In beloved memory of Maybelle Homsy Lorraine Hamwey Joe and Mary Najjar & family Nora Medwar Eli and Joan Medwar Paulette Mabardy DONATION(S) TO THE CHURCH SCHOOL: In beloved memory of mother and (great) grandmother Margaret Khouri (1 yr.), who is greatly missed Maureen Farah and family Celia-Marie Khouri and family Steve and Louise Hamwey & family Mr. and Mrs. Elian Khouri Michael and Valerie Khouri & family Edward Elian Khouri, II, for my Tha-Tha DONATION(S) TO THE CHOIR: Paula, Jim and Joshua Hallal in beloved memory of mother and grandmother Margaret Khouri DONATION(S) TO THE CARDOOS LIBRARY FUND: Louella Cardoos in beloved memory of Maybelle Homsy; she is always in my heart Nick and Ginger Samra & family in beloved memory of Maybelle Homsy; may she rest in peace

5 Announcements Reminder Please remember to contact Fr. John ( or at your earliest convenience, if you or a loved one has a pastoral need. Thank you. Today Bazaar set up continues; please lend a helping hand. Next Week The Bazaar concludes; please do your best to help out as best as you can. Choir The choir will next rehearse on Sunday, November 4 th at 9 am. New members are always welcomed! Please see Mark Haddad for more information. Holiday Pops Concert Join us on Saturday, December 1 st at 6 pm, in what has become a St. John s tradition. Tickets are on sale NOW. To purchase tickets, please visit us online at Looking for a spiritual home? If you would like more information about joining the parish, please contact Fr. John. You would be most welcomed! Stewardship There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:24-25 Adopt-a-seminarian program The Diocese of Worcester and New England has started a new program to Adopt-a-Seminarian. We need three families to volunteer to keep in touch with a seminarian, sending an occasional note, birthday cards, and words of encouragement at exam time. Please contact the church office if you can help. N.G. Beram Vets The Beram Veterans Organization will have their annual banquet and scholarship program on Saturday, November 24. Complete information can be found at Altar Servers: John Najjar, Dean of Altar Servers. Serving this week: St. Mark Team. FROM THE FATHERS When praying to the Lord, to the Mother of God, or to the saints, always remember that the Lord will give you according to your heart. He will 'grant thee according to thine own heart' (Psalm 20:4). St. John of Kronstadt

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9 Diocese of Worcester and New England Marriage Preparation and Enrichment Workshop with Bishop John December 1, :00 AM to 3:00 PM Chancery 2 Ldias Path, Westborough MA $30.00 per couple includes lunch and workshop materials RSVP Bp. John at frjpa@aol.com

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