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Amy & Gus Platas (October 7) Very Reverend Ken James Stavrevsky, Rector God grant you many years! Proto- Stephen Sweet Reverend Deacon Sean McNulty SaintJohnOrthodox.org [email protected] Fr. Ken: 585-770-3496

Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the Seven is not to be confused with Saint Philip one of the Twelve Apostles. This Philip was born in Palestine, was married and had children. After the Descent of the , the Twelve Apostles made Philip a deacon inContract the Church of Jerusalem. Along with the other six deacons, they appointed him to deal with the offerings of the faithful and attend to the concerns of the widowed, the orphaned and the needy. The eldest among the was the holy Archdeacon Stephen. When the persecution of Christians began, the stoned the Proto-

Martyr Stephen. The Apostle Philip left Jerusalem and settled in

Samaria. There he successfully preached Christianity. Among the ’s converts was the noted magician Simon, who “after being baptized, continued with Philip.” (:9-13) At the command of an of the Lord, Saint Philip set out upon the road connecting Jerusalem with Gaza. There he met an official of the empress of Ethiopia, whom also he converted to Christianity (Acts 8:26-39). The holy disciple Philip tirelessly preached the Word of God in many of the lands of the Near East adjoining Palestine. At Jerusalem the Apostles made him a bishop and sent him to Tralles in Asia Minor, where he also baptized many. Saint Philip died in old age.

Abba (father) Philemon said:

"When you are in church, and are going to partake of the divine mysteries of , do not go out until you have attained complete peace. Stand in one place, and do not leave it until the dismissal. Think that you are standing in heaven and that in the

company of the holy you are meeting God and receiving Him in your heart. Prepare yourself with great awe and trembling, lest you mingle with the holy powers unworthily."

But this I say: “He who sows sparingly will

also reap sparingly, and he who sows TODAY bountifully will also reap bountifully.” So let 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a Join us! We can have 50 people in cheerful giver. And God is able to make all church, & with some staying home for grace abound toward you, that you, always health concerns, there’s room for you! having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is 12:00-12:15 p.m. written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures Distribution of the Holy Eucharist for those forever.” Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and unable to attend the Liturgy bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown

SUNDAY ~ October 18, 2020 and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. ~ Saint Paul 12:00-12:15 p.m. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Distribution of the Holy Eucharist for those unable to attend the Liturgy

SUNDAY ~ October 26, 2020 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 12:00-12:15 p.m. Distribution of the Holy Eucharist for those unable to attend the Liturgy In-person classes with precautions … part-time alternating days

class schedules … on-line classes at home … home schooling . . .

there is little “normal” about going to school these days. Our

fervent prayers and support go out to our students, teachers, youtube.com/channel/UCW7y8zQlbDEo professors, and support personnel in education. May our Lord bless cn8N2pJwf9g them, inspire them, and keep them in good health!

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