November 8, 2015 Tone 6 Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10
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We would like to welcome all parish visitors and invite you to join us after the Liturgy for Coffee hour. Sunday, November 8, 2015 Tone 6 Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (7thof Luke); Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers Glory to Glory Jesus Christ! Forever! i Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Vlash Bodiless Powers Commanders of God’s armies and ministers of the divine glory, New Jersey Deacon - - princes of the bodiless angels and guides of mankind, ask for what is good for us, and for great mercy, Sub supreme commanders of the Bodiless Hosts. Today the Church Remembers 23rd Sunday After Pentecost — Tone 6. Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the other Bodiless Powers: Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jegudiel, and Barachiel. Synaxis of the Holy Unmercenaries. Weekly Bulletin Sponsors Diocese of New York For Health of: V. Rev. Dr. Matthew Searfoorce, Matthew Rector Dr. V. Rev. – Deacon Edward Dawson Dawson Edward Deacon th - The church, on its 49 anniversary, offered by Sub-Deacon Edward Sub and Holly Dawson. OCA Prayer Request: Archpriest Paul Shafran, had hip surgery on Monday 11/2/15, offered by the Diocese of NY/NJ. Orthodox Church of the Mother of God Parish Council President: Trudy Ellmore Parish Council Vice President: Holly Dawson Archpriest Peter Olsen, presently under doctor’s care, offered by the Diocese of NY/NJ. May the Divine Physician touch and heal them both, guiding the efforts of their doctors and nurses, and may He continue to grant them a prosperous and peaceful life, good health and salvation, visitation and good hastening in all things, and may He protect and preserve them for many blessed years! “Orthodox Church of the Mother of God: Joy of all the Sorrowful” founded in 1966 Liturgical Schedule: went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve Sunday, November 8th years and had spent all her living upon 9:30 am: Sunday School physicians and could not be healed by anyone, 9:40 am: Hours came up behind him, and touched the fringe of 10:00 am: Divine Liturgy his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that Saturday, November 14th touched me?" When all denied it, Peter said, 6:30 pm: Vespers "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Someone touched Sunday, November 15th me; for I perceive that power has gone forth 9:30 am: Sunday School from me." And when the woman saw that she 9:40 am: Hours was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling 10:00 am: Divine Liturgy down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how Saturday, November 21st she had been immediately healed. And he said to 6:30 pm: Vespers her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man Sunday, November 22nd from the ruler's house came and said, "Your 9:30 am: Sunday School daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher 9:40 am: Hours anymore." But Jesus on hearing this answered 10:00 am: Divine Liturgy 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 Readings: and John and James, and the father and mother Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10 of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at the great love with which he loved us, even him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her when we were dead through our trespasses, by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." made us alive together with Christ (by grace you And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; have been saved), and raised us up with him, and and he directed that something should be given made us sit with him in the heavenly places in her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might charged them to tell no one what had happened. show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 (7th Sunday of Luke) At that time, there came to Jesus 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 Page twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he 2 115 Hudson Street, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 856-227-6915 Email: [email protected] See us on the web at: ChurchMotherOfGod.org/bulletin E-Mail us at: [email protected] “Orthodox Church of the Mother of God: Joy of all the Sorrowful” founded in 1966 Bulletin Sponsor: Use the sign-up sheet at the candle stand for the health of, eternal memory of or a Pannikhida for a loved one or friend, for a donation of $10. Sponsors will be remembered during Divine Liturgy for the day/week that you signed up for. Memorial Candles: Candles be purchased at the candle stand, suggested donation of $10 for a large one and $2 for a small one. Private Confessions: Can be heard a half hour before any service. 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Page 3 115 Hudson Street, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 Phone: 856-227-6915 Email: [email protected] See us on the web at: ChurchMotherOfGod.org/bulletin E-Mail us at: [email protected] “Orthodox Church of the Mother of God: Joy of all the Sorrowful” founded in 1966 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and The six-winged SERAPHIM (Flaming, Fiery) the Other Bodiless Powers (Is 6:12) stand closest of all to the Most Holy Trinity. They blaze with love for God and kindle such love in others. The many-eyed CHERUBIM (outpouring of wisdom, enlightenment) (Gen 3:24) stand before the Lord after the Seraphim. They are radiant with the light of knowledge of God, and knowledge of the mysteries of God. Through them wisdom is poured forth, and people’s minds are enlightened so they may know God and behold His glory. The THRONES (Col 1:16) stand after the Cherubim, mysteriously and incomprehensibly bearing God through the grace given them for their service. They are ministers of God’s justice, giving to tribunals, kings, etc. the capacity for righteous judgment. The Middle Angelic Hierarchy consists of three Ranks: Dominions, Powers, and Authorities: DOMINIONS (Col 1:16) hold dominion over The Synaxis of the Chief of the Heavenly the angels subject to them. They instruct the Hosts, Archangel Michael and the Other earthly authorities, established by God, to rule Heavenly Bodiless Powers: Archangels Gabriel, wisely, and to govern their lands well. The Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jehudiel, Barachiel, Dominions teach us to subdue sinful impulses, and Jeremiel was established at the beginning of to subject the flesh to the spirit, to master our the fourth century at the Council of Laodicea, will, and to conquer temptation.