Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church Te Reading from the First Meriden, Connecticut of the Holy Apostle Paul to Timothy (4:9–15) website: sspeterpaul.org My son Timothy, this is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. A Parish of the Orthodox Church in America For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in Fr. Joshua Mosher, Pastor the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who 203-237-4539 [email protected] believe. These things command and teach. Let no one despise your Donna Leonowich, Parish Council President youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in 203-887-5155 spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which Ven. Auxentius of Bithynia (ca. 470). was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the 36th Sunday after Pentecost—Tone 3 Repose of St. Cyril, Equal-to-the- eldership. Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that Sunday of Zacchaeus Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs February 14, 2021 (869). Ven. Isaac, Recluse, of the Kiev your progress may be evident to all. Caves (1190).

Te Reading from the Holy according to St. Luke (19:1–10) Glory to ! Glory Forever! At that time, Jesus entered and passed through . Now behold, Welcome! His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, locum tenens of our there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he diocese, has blessed our parish to begin “Phase 2” of our reopening was rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of plan. We are now once again celebrating the Divine Liturgy, with a the crowd, for he was of short stature. So he ran ahead and climbed up maximum of 50 participants. We recognize that many in our into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to community are in the high-risk category for COVID-19, and are him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at encouraged to stay home for now. We will continue sharing all our your house.” So he made haste and came down, and received Him services online, whether they are celebrated in the temple or at home. joyfully. But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone Please visit our website for details: sspeterpaul.org/praying to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.” Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if For those who are ready to worship in the temple (our church I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore building), please sign up at our website: sspeterpaul.org/signup . fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this We will make every effort to include the maximum possible over time. house, because he also is a son of ; for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” While we encourage everyone to use the online form, Fr. Joshua will also be reaching out to each member of the parish community. If you have questions or concerns, please contact him at 203-237-4539 or [email protected]. Upcoming Events in Parish Life Please remember that, if severe weather conditions force church service or event cancellations, announcements will be posted on WFSB (channel 3) and We are praying at home from booklets made available on our website, WNBC/WVIT (channel 30), as well as on our own parish website: and inviting everyone to participate via the online meeting app sspeterpaul.org. GoToMeeting—or call in. Visit our website for details. Saturday, Feb. 13 Great Vespers at home 5 PM We Ask Your Prayers Sunday, Feb. 14 Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM For those celebrating birthdays: Valentina Wigglesworth (Feb. 14). Kelso Zacchaeus (Te service will be shared online) Tassmer (Feb. 15). Carina Weidmann (Feb. 17); Jim Veronick (Feb. 18). Tuesday, Feb. 16 Exploring Our Faith online 7 PM For Al and Vera Mankevich, who celebrate their anniversary on Feb. 17. For those suffering from the coronavirus, physicians, nurses and all We explore important aspects of the Orthodox working in hospitals and public health. Christian Faith, inviting your own questions each session. Our discussion will be limited to an hour For the Sick & Suffering: Fr. (Koblosh)—brother of M. Lydia Westerberg, who is undergoing each session. Join us online, using GoToMeeting. treatment for pancreatic cancer Wed., Feb. 17 Parish Council 6:30 PM Fr. Gregory (Dudash)—former rector of SS. Peter & Paul, who has been hospitalized recently. Saturday, Feb. 20 Great Vespers at home 5 PM William (Derrig)—cousin of Sarah Massaro Sunday, Feb. 21 Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Corey (Knap)—nephew of Valentina Knap, recovering from a serious accident Publican & Pharisee (Te service will be shared online) Karen (Rygiel)—sister-in-law of BreAnna Rygiel (Mankevich)—Alzheimer’s Disease Two Sundays from today marks the beginning of William (Weidmann)—husband of Adrian, suffering from a chronic immune the Lenten Triodion, the book of hymnography condition similar to multiple sclerosis and directions on how to observe the season of Frank (McCarthy)—close friend of Paul Leonowich, who suffered a stroke and Passion Week. Always, there are Catherine and Robert (Barra) Four Sundays to prepare us for the Fast: Te John (Boris)—brother of Jill Zadar Publican and the Pharisee, the Prodigal Son, the Joseph (Pope)—grandfather of Rebecca Swimmer, now in hospice care Trisha (Laliberte)—friend of Helen Barone with kidney cancer Last Judgment, and the Expulsion from Paradise. Roseann (Maldera) Barbara (Dixon) Sunday, Feb. 21 Special Parish Meeting follows Liturgy Cyprian and Dana Helen and Helene (Feb. 28 Snow Date) Te purpose is to review and approve amended For Our Shut-Ins: financial statements from the Annual Meeting. Yvonne (Rutcho) Helen (Kasperovich) Jennie (Padick) We welcome questions and comments from those Anna (Belejack) Margaret (Savchik) using GoToMeeting as well as those physically Ann (Kreshik) Walter (Lukashevich) present. We will be careful to count the votes of all voting members, however they participate.

Stay informed online: We do have a number of ways to receive parish news. In To share news in the bulletin, or to add someone to our prayer list, please addition to our website, you can sign up for our parish news email list: contact Fr. Joshua: [email protected] or 203-237-4539. https://sspeterpaul.org/contact . We also have Facebook page for “Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church.” If you would like to commemorate loved ones by lighting the cross in church, please contact Alexia Tassmer: 203-284-0856. Hymns of the Day Kontakion Tone 2 (Apostles Peter & Paul) O Lord, You have taken up to Your eternal rest Tone 3 Troparion (Resurrection) and to the enjoyment of Your blessings Let the heavens rejoice! the two preachers of truth and leaders of the Apostles; Let the earth be glad! for You accepted their labors as more precious than any sacrifice, For the Lord has shown strength with His arm. O only Searcher of the hearts of men. He has trampled down death by death. He has become the first born of the dead. Glory to the Father… He has delivered us from the depths of hell, Tone 2 Kontakion (Ven. Auxentius) and has granted to the world// You delighted in abstinence, great mercy. restraining the desires of the flesh. Tone 4 Troparion (Apostles Peter & Paul) Divinely wise and holy Father Auxentius, O first-enthroned of the Apostles, you were revealed to be shining with faith,// and teachers of the universe: blossoming like a plant in the midst of Paradise. entreat the Master of all Now and ever… to grant peace to the world, // Steadfast Protectress… and to our souls great mercy! Tone 1 Troparion (Ven. Auxentius) Tone 3 Prokeimenon (Resurrection) Sing praises to our God, sing praises! / Sing praises to our King, O dweller of the wilderness and in the body, sing praises! (Ps. 46:6) you were a wonderworker, O our God-bearing Father Auxentius. v: Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of You received heavenly gifs through fasting, vigil, and prayer, joy! (Ps. 46:1) healing the sick and the souls of those drawn to you by faith. Glory to Him Who gave you strength! Glory to Him Who granted you a ^crown!// Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Glory to Him Who grants healing to all! v: In You, O Lord, have I hoped; let me never be put to shame! (Ps. 30:1a) Tone 3 Kontakion (Resurrection) v: Be a God of protection for me, a house of refuge in order to On this day You rose from the tomb, O Merciful One, save me! (Ps. 30:2b) leading us from the gates of death. On this day Adam exults as Eve rejoices; Communion Hymn with the Prophets and Patriarchs// Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest! they unceasingly praise the divine majesty of Your power. (Ps 148:1) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!