PARISH NEWS – August 30th,2020 13th Sunday after Pentecost 13-та Неділя після Зіслання Св. Духa

Welcome! Bienvenue! Вітаємо! Welcome to St. George’s Church! Our mission is to know, love and serve our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ. Here at St. George’s Church, the center of our life is the Sunday and daily Divine Liturgy. It is here where we come to know Christ in each other, in the Sacred Scriptures and through participation in the Holy Sacraments. A life of Christian Catholic stewardship includes a strong commitment toward the sacramental life through prayer, Liturgy and active ministry. We are called to become the image and likeness of Christ God in all we say and do.

Website: http://www.stgeorgessarnia.ca Email: [email protected]

~ Parish and Community Announcement ~

Due to changes related to COVID-19, Church bulletins will no longer be printed. You may access bulletin on website at http://www.stgeorgessarnia.ca

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS / ПРОСИМ О МОЛИТВУ ЗА ЗДОРОВ’Я ... all our parishioners who are in the hospitals, care homes, shut-ins and those who are not able to join us actively due to health reasons. Remember, if you would like a hospital or home visit, please call the parish office and let us know. Due to privacy laws, all requests must come from the individual or the immediate family.

Please Remember to Support Your Parish.

In these unusual times, we are joining the world with debit or credit card usage. If your preference is to use a card, please find the DONATE Link on our website main page. Mailing traditional Sunday Offering Envelopes is still a good option. May Our Lord reward you a hundredfold for your generosity. Дякуємо за вашу щедрість!

LAST WEEK COLLECTION:

15 Envelopes – $570.00; Special donation to the church - $290.00; General Collection – $115.00; Special donation to the church (to print church brochures) - $86.44 (Phil Hrycak)

“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” – Saint Augustine ~

1 Divine Liturgy: Saturday 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday 8:00 a.m. (English) Sunday 10:00 a.m. (English & Ukrainian)

Weekdays & Holy Days: Please see bulletin

Divine Liturgies this week:

DATE TIME INTENTION OFFERED BY Saturday, September 5th 5:00 PM + Dave Doyle Claire Johnson Sunday, September 6th 8:00 AM +Dave Doyle Claire Johnson Sunday, September 6th 10:00 AM For our parishioners Fr. Bohdan

To book a Divine Liturgy (mass) intention... Please contact the parish office: 519-542-9903 and leave a message. or email: [email protected] Phone messages and emails are checked daily.

Guidelines for our Church Being Open:

By-Law Number 76 of 2020 of the City of Sarnia (Mandatory Masks) All persons entering or remaining in these premises shall wear a mask or face covering which covers the nose, mouth and chin as required under City of Sarnia By-Law No 76 of 2020. In-Forced and in effect at 12:01 am Friday, July 31, 2020 and shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2020 unless revoked or extended by Council.

Please Observe the Rules. The wearing of face mask in church is mandatory. Please bring your own face mask if possible. If you don’t bring your own mask we request a donation of $1.00 per mask which will go towards purchasing mask. We wish to remind everyone that the reason our churches were allowed to open was only on the condition that these rules are strictly observed. If you won’t obey the rules you will jeopardize rules of the Ontario government, which can cause the closure of our church. If you have any questions please call Father Bohdan - 519-542-9903.

Thank you for your cooperation, for wearing your face mask during the services; for following the instructions of our volunteers as they direct you to where you may sit; for keeping you two-meter social distancing; for not kissing the icons but venerating them with a bow and the sign of the cross; for following instructions in receiving Holy Communion and keeping a social two-meter distance. As good Christians we are concerned about the health of our dear parishioners and guests.

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain

2 Knights of Columbus 1429 General Meeting – September As a result of COVID-19, all in-person meetings are cancelled until further notice. This new format will allow members to attend meetings via the web and for those who do not have access via the phone.

This will take place on Tuesday, Sept 1st at 7:00 pm - Online WebEx and over the phone. The meeting number (access code): 132 449 7191

Option 1) To join by phone call: 1-226-828-9662 When Prompted dial in the meeting number: #132 449 7191 And after the password followed by pressing #

Option 2) To join on a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer visit (and enter: 132 449 7191) https://knightsofcolumbus1429.my.webex.com/ Followed by the password.

Please contact Eric Madej for a password if you haven’t been emailed or mailed a password. [email protected] 226-776-4993

ONLINE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES FALL 2020 for ADULTS & YOUTH

St. Stephen's Protomartyr Ukrainian , Calgary, AB is offering their Ukrainian language classes for adults and youth (at least 12 years of age, preferably together with a parent) via Zoom for the fall semester.

For further details and to register, go to link: https://www.saintstephencalgary.ca/ukrainian-language-classes.html or contact Deborah Johnson at [email protected] 403-201-6225.

Basic Guidelines for Reception of Holy Communion:

1) You are a member of the Catholic Church (Orthodox faithful are welcome to receive Holy Communion); 2) You have participated in the Sacrament of Confession at least during the Easter or Christmas seasons this past year if not more frequently; 3) You attend Divine Services regularly; 4) Your lifestyle is consistent with the teaching of the Catholic Church; 5) You have kept the Liturgical fast – no food at least one hour prior to the Divine Liturgy (water and medicine does not break the fast). 6) You have been in church from the beginning of the service, or at least heard the Gospel. 7) To the best of your ability, you are in the state of Grace.

If for any of these or other reasons you cannot receive Holy Communion, you are very welcome to come for a blessing. Please indicate to the priest that you would like to receive his blessing.

"Always remain close to the Catholic Church, because it alone can give you true peace, since it alone possesses Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the true Prince of Peace." --St. Padre Pio

3 ASK THE PRIEST. . .

QUESTION: What is in the chalice?

ANSWER: In the story of Saint Christopher, we read of a very strong man who spent his days in serving othersby carrying them across a wide river as there was no connecting bridge or other conveyance to get people from one side to the other. One day, a boy appeared before Christopher and asked to be carried across the river. Christopher readily agreed and even thought to himself that, given the small size of the boy, the whole thing will be a cinch!

Christopher placed the boy on his shoulders and waded off into the river. As he go toward the middle of the river, Christopher began to feel that the boy wasn't as light as he had initially thought. Soon, the boy felt so very heavy that Christopher began to despair that he would ever get the two of them to the other shore. It took all of Christopher's herculean strength to finally complete the task.

As Christopher sank to the ground, the Boy turned to him and told him that he had carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. The Boy then disappeared from his sight. The Boy Christopher had borne across the river was, in fact, Christ Himself ("Christoforos" meaning "Bearer of Christ").

When someone asks what is in the Holy Chalice, there comes to mind story of St. Christopher. For in the Chalice is Christ Himself, His very Body and Blood, meaning the Whole Christ, the Incarnate Divine Word of God. Who came down to earth for the salvation of the world by transforming us into Bearers of Christ. When we receive Holy Communion, we receive His resurrected, glorified and Deified Body that was born of the Most Holy Bearer of Christ, the Virgin Mary two thousand years ago in Bethlehem. It is the same Body that the Apostles and many others saw, heard from and felt. It is the same Body that was lifted up on the Cross and was pierced by nails, scourges, thorns and the spear. During the Divine Liturgy, the consecrated Bread and Wine are held separately to indicate the death of Christ. Then they are brought together in the Chalice to signify His Resurrection from the dead. We receive the Resurrected, Glorified and Deified Christ by receiving His Body and Blood together, by means of a liturgical spoon which represents the tongs seen by the Prophet Isaiah in his vision in the Temple of Jerusalem when he saw the Lord of Hosts Himself appear at the altar of sacrifice. Lamenting over himself, he then saw an Angel take a burning coal from the altar by means of tongs and touch Isaiah's lips with it, telling him that this would take away his sins and bring him to eternal life. The prayer of the priest who distributes Holy Communion is composed of precisely those words.

The edge of the Chalice itself represents the Wounded Side of Christ which priest reverence with a kiss after having received Him in Holy Communion. Another practice is for the priest to bless the entire Church with the Chalice i.e. with Christ Himself in the Holy Eucharist.

Through communion with WHAT is in the Chalice, we too become "Bearers of Christ" or "Christophers" in a most real way, in our bodies and souls. Like Christopher we are then sent out to bring the Light of Christ to the world, knowing that His burden is not heavy as long as we stay close to Him Who is humble and meek of Heart.

Prayer for the Beatification of the Servant of God Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky

Our Lord Jesus Christ - You always regard Your faithful servants, not only with special gifts of Your love, but also with the eternal reward of the saints in heaven, and in many cases You grant them the recognition of sanctity by Your Church here on earth. We humbly pray: grant that Your faithful servant Metropolitan Andrey be numbered among the saints. Throughout his just life, "full of suffering and trials," he was a good shepherd for his flock and a great labourer for Christian unity. And through his beatification and intercession, grant our entire people the great gift of unity and love. O Lord, in your mercy grant me the favour that I ask for through the intercession of the Servant of God, Andrey Sheptytsky. Amen.

Sunday School Humor . . .

A little boy was overheard praying, "Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, it's okay. I'm having a real good time like I am."

4 Become a Member If you regard St. George’s as your parish, then you should become an official member by filling out a registration form. There are no registration fees. Here are some reasons to register: If you need any administrative assistance membership saves you time; you may join the parish council; you will receive our parish mail-outs we do during the year. Also, you will be given a set of donation envelopes so that any donations you make will qualify for an income tax receipt.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS TO SAINT GEORGE’S PARISH

Please complete this membership form and place in the collection basket.

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A SHORT DAILY PRAYER TO MARY, MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

Mother of Perpetual Help, you have been blessed and favored by God. You became not only the Mother of the Redeemer, but Mother of the redeemed as well. We come to you today as your loving children. Watch over us and take care of us. As you held the child Jesus in your loving arms, so take us in your arms. Be a mother ready at every moment to help us. For God who is mighty has done great things for you, and God’s mercy is from age to age on those who love God. Intercede for us, dear Mother, in obtaining pardon for our sins, love for Jesus, final perseverance, and the grace always to call upon you, Mother of Perpetual Help.

Keep an eye open for the hard-to-come-by When out shopping, if you spot disinfectant wipes - consider picking up an extra canister or two for the parish. You can donate them or the parish will reimburse you. This would be a help, as we go through a lot every week to keep our church and facilities disinfected for the safety of our parishioners and guests

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Blessed and Vasyl Velychkovsky

“Blessed are they that are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Mt. 5:10

Blessed Bishop and Martyr Vasyl Velychkovsky, C.Ss.R. was beatified in 2001 by St. Pope John Paul II. His holy relics (a fully intact body) are enshrined in a chapel at St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. This is Canada’s Second Martyr’s Shrine. A museum is also attached depicting his holy life. Since the enshrinement, this Shrine has become a source of grace and blessing for many people.

The Shrine Chapel contains the holy relics, a fully intact body, of Blessed Martyr Vasyl Velychkovsky. The chapel was constructed in 2002, designed by a local architect, Ben Wasylyshen. It is filled with symbolism and artwork which help the pilgrim enter into an atmosphere of prayer and into the presence of the holy. Devotions to Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky, CSsR – Live-streamed from the Shrine in Winnipeg, MB Every Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm (Ontario time), the Redemptorists of the Yorkton Region will be live streaming the Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky Devotional Services from the Shrine Chapel. This will continue during the pandemic.

Please join us in prayer. The link to the broadcast is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDrZoGsYeJG1IqgdZyfYMA/featured

Catechetical Recourses on line in English

1. Royal Doors with daily readings and reflections, UGCC Catechism online, articles, etc. - https://www.royaldoors.net/ 2. Formed: Christian movies, TV shows, prayers, etc. - https://watch.formed.org/browse 3. Dynamic Catholic. Beautiful resource for the whole family with Catechism for children, marriage enrichment programs, etc. - https://dynamiccatholic.com/ 4. God With Us - an outreach project of the Eparchial Directors of Religious Education and Eastern Catholic Associates and is dedicated to the catholic renewal of Eastern Catholics in accord with the Church’s call for a new evangelization: https://godwithusonline.org 5. Word on Fire Institute: https://dailycatholicgospel.com/thank-you-daily- gospel

DON’T STAY AWAY FROM CHURCH:

Because you are poor - there is no admission charge. Because it rains or snows - most of us go to work in the rain or snow. Because no one invited you - you’ve had a standing invitation ever since you were baptized into God’s family. Because you have little children - the little children are the most treasured members of our congregation, bring them along. Because you have guests in your home - they will admire your loyalty if you bring them along. Because you need a little weekend vacation occasionally - no one can take a vacation from God. Because your clothes are not expensive - our church is not a fashion show. Because you can’t sing - our liturgy is not a concert; every voice raised in prayer is music to God’s ears. Because you’re too busy - an hour in the presence of the Lord will give you greater strength to fulfill all your duties. Because you don’t know anyone in the church - when you attend regularly you will find yourself making many new friends. Because you don’t understand the service - if your heart is so disposed, you will “grow” in faith and understanding.

6 September 1, A New Liturgical Year, A New Beginning to Give God Glory, Honour and Praise!

Each year, the Church brings to our attention the principal events in the life of Our Lord and his Mother, the achievements of the saints, and the thological doctrines of the Faith. This annual cycle of feasts, fasts and commemoration starts on September 1st and is called the liturgical year.

The Meaning of the Liturgical Year The liturgical year is a school of prayer. Just as the divinely instituted feasts of the Old Testament reminded the people of Israel of the principal events of their history, and allowed them to renew their covenant with God, the Church's liturgical year recounts: ~ the creation of the world, the fall of Man, and coming judgment - giving us cause for repentance; ~ the Incarnation, life, sufferings, death, Resurrection and Ascension of the only-begotten Word of God, for our sakes - giving us cause for thanksgiving; ~ the lives of the Mother of God and of the saints - giving us cause for thanksgiving and hope, and encouragement in our own lives.

But the liturgical year is also a source of God's grace. Through each feast and commemoration, the meaning of the feast is made present in the Church, and the grace of the feast is recalled; this meaning and grace enters into and enlightens the minds and hearts of the faithful as they take part in the liturgical year.

Finally, the liturgical year is a means of union with Christ. As we remember the events which led to our redemption, and the deeds of those who have lived under grace, the Holy Spirit (through the Church's liturgy) directs our minds and hearts toward the goal of salvation for ourselves and those around us, to so live in this life as to be made fit for eternal life in heaven. The Paschal Cycle The center and summit of the entire liturgical year is Pascha, the annual feast of the Resurrection of Christ. In the early days of the Church, some Christians celebrated this feast on the day of the Jewish Passover, while others celebrated on the following Sunday. Eventually, the Church chose to celebrate Pascha on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring. Because of its dependence on the natural phases of the moon and on the days of the week, the date of Pascha changes from one year to the next, always falling between March 22 and April 25.

The feast of Pascha overflows into the days that follow. For an entire week (called Bright Week), we use the hymns of the Resurrection that during the rest of the year are sung only on Sundays. For 50 days, we refrain from all fasting, and stand instead of kneel at all services, in commemoration of our Lord's Resurrection. The Paschal season also emphasizes the mystery of baptism, by which new believers are incorporated into the life of Christ and his Church.

Forty days after Pascha, we celebrate our Lord's return to heaven, as the feast of the Ascension; and ten days later, we keep the feast of Pentecost, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, and the beginning of their preaching of the Gospel.

From Pentecost onwards, the Church provides weekly Scripture readings from the Gospel and apostolic books, presenting the teachings and acts of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the writings of the apostles on the life of grace.

Finally, as we approach the next celebration of Pascha. the Church leads us through 40 days "in the wilderness" - a forty day fast which recalls the forty years spent by the Israelites in the desert before entering the promised land. During this Great Fast, we recall the entire history of salvation from the Old Testament, and the prophecies of the coming Messiah, his suffering and glorification.

At end of the Great Fast, we commemorate our Lord's entry into Jerusalem, his betrayal, trial, crucifixion, death and burial, in the services of Great and Holy Week. On Saturday of this week, a long vigil service commemorates the Old Testament foreshadowings of the Paschal Mystery - and begins the celebration of Pascha once again.

7 The annual round of these feasts, which celebrate the Paschal mystery of the death and Resurrection of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, for our salvation and redemption, is called the Paschal cycle. (Because the dates of these feasts change from one year to the next, they are also referred to as "movable feasts".)

The fixed cycle of feast days, saints' days and commemorations Alongside the Paschal cycle, we commemorate other events in the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of his Mother, significant events in the Church's history, and the lives of the saints of the Old and New Testament. These feasts are associated with particular days which do not change from year to year, and form the cycle of fixed feasts. Each day of the year has one or more commemorations, which are listed in the . These events include:

Feasts of our Lord which commemorate events outside the Paschal cycle: events in his early life, as well as his Transfiguration. Feasts of the Mother of God. Feasts of the saints of the Old and New Testament. Very often, these feasts take place on the anniversary of their deaths, their "birthday in heaven." For particularly important saints, there may be several feast-days throughout the year. Commemorations of important events in the life of the Church, such as the dedication of important cathedrals. Note that the fixed calendar often differs slightly among the various Churches that use the same rite (in this case, the Byzantine Rite). For example, a saint who evangelized a particular country may be most highly honored in that country. Local typically establish the calendar to be used, and how feast days are to be celebrated. The Twelve Great Feasts Of all the feasts of the liturgical year, the greatest is undoubtedly Pascha, or Easter; it is sometimes called the "feast of feasts." Of the remaining feasts the year, the Byzantine tradition chooses twelve "great feasts" as being the most important for our salvation; these are often commemorated in a special row of icons in the iconstasis in each church.

Here are the twelve great feasts, in their approximate order, beginning in September with the start of the liturgical year. September 8 The Nativity (birth) of the Theotokos, the Mother of God September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross November 21 The Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple December 25 The Nativity of our Lord (Christmas) January 6 The Baptism of the Lord (Theophany) February 2 The Meeting of our Lord with Simeon and Anna March 25 The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to the Theotokos (7 days before Pascha) Palm Sunday, the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem (40 days after Pascha) The Ascension of the Lord (50 days after Pascha) Pentecost, the Descent of the Holy Spirit August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord August 15 The Dormition (death) of the Theotokos

The best way to understand and benefit from the liturgical year is to keep the feasts, attentively and prayerfully! The feasts of the liturgical year have a freshness which makes it possible to learn from them (and thus draw nearer to God) in a new way every time we come back to them. Make a resolution to take the opportunity to relieve these events and actively participate in them as though they were just now taking place because Christ is alive and active now! Let us strive to be vocal witnesses in the sacred events our Liturgical Year and exemplify these events in the actions of our daily lives. Just as God has provided us with the natural year as a cycle of light and darkness, sowing, weeding and harvest, so He has provided us with the liturgical year as a year of grace.

8 ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM’S 24 PRAYERS FOR EACH HOUR OF THE DAY

A set of 24 short prayers attributed to St John Chrysostom. The shortness is deliberate –– when it comes to personal devotion, many of the Fathers teach the efficacy of an "arrow prayer" that is easily remembered and easily meant whole-heartedly. They are, like the day's hours, divided into two sections of twelve apiece.

Prayers for each hour of the night: (1) O LORD, deprive me not of your heavenly blessings. (2) O LORD, deliver me from eternal torments. (3) O LORD, if I have sinned in mind, in thought, in word or in deed, forgive me. (4) O LORD, deliver me from all ignorance, heedlessness, cowardice and hard indifference. (5) O LORD, deliver me from all temptation. (6) O LORD, enlighten my heart which has been darkened by lust. (7) O LORD, I, being human, have sinned; being God, forgive me in your compassion, for you know the weakness of my soul. (8) O LORD, send your mercy to help me so that I may extol your glorious Name. (9) O LORD, Jesus Christ, inscribe me, your servant, in the Book of Life and grant me a peaceful end. (10) O LORD, though I have done nothing good in your sight, grant that through your grace I may now make a good beginning. (11) O LORD, shower upon my heart the dew of your grace. (12) O LORD of heaven and earth, remember me, your sinful, shameful and unclean servant, in your kingdom.

Prayers for the hours of the day: (1) O LORD, accept me in repentance. (2) O LORD, do not leave me. (3) O LORD, lead me not into temptation. (4) O LORD, grant me good thoughts. (5) O LORD, grant me tears, remembrance of death and humility. (6) O LORD, grant me mindfulness to confess all my sins. (7) O LORD, grant me humility, chastity and obedience. (8) O LORD, grant me patience, courage and meekness. (9) O LORD, implant in me the root of blessings – the fear of you in my heart. (10) O LORD, grant that I may love you with all my mind and soul and that I may do your will in all things. (11) O LORD, deliver me from evil men, from the devil, from bodily passions and from all unlawful things. (12) O LORD, I know that you act according to your will; may your will also be in me, a sinner, for you are blessed unto all ages. Amen.

9 The simple answers to Common Questions by Protestant and Roman Catholic Christians… Both Ukrainian and Roman Catholics make the Sign of the Cross, but why is the order different (WE right shoulder first, RCs left shoulder)?

The sign of the cross is a tradition dating back to the second century and it was made from the right to left shoulder in both the West and East until the sixteenth century. In the sixteenth century, Pope Pius V changed the tradition for Roman Catholics to further distinguish the Western Church from the Orthodox Church. Roman Catholics make the sign of the cross with the five fingers next to each other, to represent the five wounds of Christ (head, hand, hand, torso, and feet). We, Ukrainian Catholic of Eastern Rite make the sign of the cross with the thumb, index, and middle fingers together, representing the Trinity, and the fourth and fifth fingers pressed into the palm to represent the two natures of Christ.

Sunday, August 30, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; Our Holy Fathers and Patriarchs of Constantinople Alexander (336), John (577), and Paul the Younger (784)

Troparia and Kontakia Troparion, Tone 4: When the disciples of the Lord learned from the angel* the glorious news of the resurrection* and cast off the ancestral condemnation,* they proudly told the apostles:* “Death has been plundered!* Christ our God is risen,* granting to the world great mercy.” Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Kontakion, Tone 4: My Saviour and Deliverer from the grave* as God raised out of bondage the children of the earth* and shattered the gates of Hades;* and as Master, He rose on the third day. Now and for ever and ever. Amen. Theotokion, Tone 4: By your birth, O immaculate one,* Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness,* and Adam and Eve* from the corruption of death.* And your people, redeemed from the guilt of their sins,* celebrate as they cry out to you:* “The barren one gives birth to the Mother of God* and nourisher of our life.”

Prokeimenon, Tone 4 How great are Your works, O Lord* You have made all things in wisdom. verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, You are exceedingly great. (Psalm 103:24,1)

Epistle - 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Brethren, watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints— that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s. If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. 10

Alleluia, Tone 4 verse: Poise yourself and advance in triumph and reign in the cause of truth, and meekness, and justice. verse: You have loved justice and hated iniquity. (Psalm 44:5,8)

Gospel - Matthew 21:33-42 The Lord told this parable: “There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the vinedressers, that they might receive its fruit. And the vinedressers took his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first, and they did likewise to them. Then last of all he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.’ So they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him. “Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?” They said to Him, “He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.” Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD’s doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes’?”

Communion Hymn Praise the Lord from the heavens; * praise Him in the highest.* Alleluia, alleluia,* alleluia. (Psalm 148:1)

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