Apostles of the Seventy: Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, BULLETIN
Quartus, and Tertius
The holy Apostles Erastus, Sosipater (April 28), Olympas (January 4), Rodion (April 8), Quartus and Tertius (October 30) were disciples of Saint Paul. They all lived during the first century. The Apostle to the Gentiles speaks of them in the Epistle to the Romans, “And Erastus, the city treasurer, greets you, and Quartus, a brother” (Rom 16: 23). Saint Sosipater, a native of Achaia, was Bishop of Iconium, where he also died. Saint Paul mentions him in Romans 16:21. Saint Olympas was mentioned by the holy Apostle Paul (Rom 16:15). He was also a companion of the Apostle Peter. Saint Rodion (Herodion), was a kinsman of the Apostle Paul (Romans 16:11), and left the bishop’s throne at Patras to go to Rome with the Apostle Peter. Saints Rodion and Olympas were beheaded on the very day and hour when Saint Peter was crucified.
WEEKLY Saint Quartus endured much suffering for his piety and converted many pagans to Christ, dying peacefully as a bishop in the city of Beirut. Saint Tertius is mentioned in the Epistle to the Romans, “I, Tertius, who wrote Today is the beginning of our salvation, the revelation of the eternal mystery. The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin as this epistle, salute you in the Lord” (Rom 16:22). Saint Tertius, to whom Saint Paul Gabriel announces the coming of Grace. Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos: Rejoice O Full of Grace, the Lord is with dictated the Epistle to the Romans, was the second Bishop of Iconium, where also you! he died. Troparion of the Annunciation to the Theotokos
PRAYER BEFORE READING HOLY SCRIPTURE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION Illumine our hearts, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy A Parish of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey of the Orthodox Church in America divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy Gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, 360 Van Zile Road, Brick, New Jersey 08724 that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual Phone: (732) 458-9032 Email: [email protected] manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing Fax: (732) 295-0007 Website: www.occa-brick.org unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ Very Rev. Fr. Gary Joseph Breton, Rector our God, and unto Thee do we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who Very Rev. Fr. Sergius Kuharsky, Retired Attached Priest is from everlasting, and Thine All-Holy, Good, and Life-creating Spirit, now Very Rev. Fr. Paul Kucynda, Retired Attached Priest and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Rev. Fr. Alexander Smida, Attached Priest Rev. Dn. Michael Pejovic, Attached Deacon Tara Paxton, Senior Warden Reader Matthew Hascha, Choir Director
November 10, 2019 Annunciations TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY – Church School classes will be held today at their usual times following Tone 4.yp Apostles of the Seventy: Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertius the Divine Liturgy. (1st c.). Martyr Orestes of Cappadocia (204). Hieromartyr Milles, Bishop in Persia, and two TODAY – We will continue our new course of study beginning at the end of Coffee disciples (341). Ven. Theocteristus, Abbot of Symbola on Mt. Olympus. Martyr Constantine, Hour. We will cover the very broad topic of: “What is the Orthodox Church?”. We Prince of Georgia (852). will discuss why we believe what we believe, worship how we worship, and live how
Today’s Readings: we live as members of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. All are welcome to participate in the discussions. Today’s topic is Holy Scripture. Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20 THIS THURSDAY – A choir rehearsal will be held at 6pm in the church. Gospel : Luke 10:25-37 Upcoming Service Schedule: THIS FRIDAY is the beginning of the Nativity Fast. The Church guides us into this Today – 9:00am Divine Liturgy preparatory period and urges us to follow the usual fasting recommendations until Saturday - 7:00pm Great Vespers the Feast of the Nativity.
Sunday – 9:00am Divine Liturgy THIS FRIDAY – The baking of nut rolls and other dessert rolls will take place in
Apostles of the Seventy: the Parish Hall beginning at approximately 1:30pm. Please come and help out if Next Sunday’s Readings: Erastus, Olympas, you are able, even for an hour or two. Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18 Herodion, Sosipater, Gospel: Luke 12:16-21 Quartus, and Tertius Saturday, November 16 – The second annual Diocesan Bible Bowl takes place at Holy Resurrection Church in Wayne NJ. Let’s plan to form a team of youth or adults Keep up on OCA news by visiting www.oca.org, diocesan news by visiting to participate in next year’s version of this fun and educational event. www.nynjoca.org, and parish news by visiting www.occa-brick.org. Saturday, December 7 – Our parish will hold the Annual Cookie Walk in the parish hall from 9:00am to 12:00noon. Bakers are being asked now to plan what they are Coffee Hour Teams: willing to bake and bring to the event. Dates for baking at the parish hall have also
Today – TEAM A (Pasick, Stavrou) been set. Please speak with the event coordinator, Joanne Bass, if you are willing to bake and if you’ve not yet communicated this to her. Also, please mark your Next Sunday – TEAM B (Nilsen, Christos) calendars and tell your friends to do likewise. Many thanks!
The Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors (DDB) program is an essential vehicle We are happy that you have joined us for Special Prayers for funding our diocesan activities and programs. Please consider participating in the worship today and hope that you will join us We pray for all our parish family program. More information can be found at www.nynjoca.org. for coffee hour after the service. Please note members, but we pray especially for that reception of the Holy Eucharist is only those who are ill and afflicted. Among Please pray for vocations to for baptized members of the Orthodox them are: Betty James, Olga OUTREACH Kornafel, Deryl Tczap, Reader John the Holy Priesthood! Church who have prepared with prayer, Economou, Meni Mari, Matushka • Food Pantry donations are always fasting, and periodic confession. You are Cathy Smida, Tom Collins, Tom accepted. Place non-perishable food encouraged to receive the blessed bread that Kopec, Alan Diaz, Cathy Diaz, Ann items in blue bin in the narthex Many Years is offered at the end of the service and which Marie Gahr, Dennis Gahr, Dorothy • Clothing donations are accepted on may also be offered to you by one of your Studier, Helen Ciurczak, Pauline Birthdays this week: the last Sunday of each month. Place Barnowsky, Elba Cinciarelli, and neighbors during Communion. Thursday – Mia DeBias donations next to the food pantry bin. Catherine Ratushnuk.