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St. Gregory Palamas on Holy Icons You shall not make an image of anything in the heavens above, or in the earth below, or in the sea' (cf. Ex All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church 20.4), in such a way that you worship these things and glorify them as gods. For all are the creations of the 4129 West Newport Avenue, Chicago IL 60641 one God, created by Him in the Holy Spirit through His Son and Logos, who as Logos of God in these latter times took flesh from a virgin's womb, appeared on earth and associated with men, and who for the salvation Church Office : 773- 777 - 0749 of men suffered, died and rose again, ascended with His body into the heavens, and 'sat down on the right www.allsaintsorthodox.org hand of the Majesty on High' (Heb 1.3), and who will come again with His body to judge the living and the dead. Out of love for Him you should make, therefore, an icon of Him who became man for our sakes, and Pastor: Father Patrick Henry Reardon through His icon you should bring Him to mind and worship Him, elevating your intellect through it to the [email protected] venerable body of the Saviour, that is set on the right hand of the Father in heaven. Deacon Walid Abdul Karim In like manner you should also make icons of the saints and venerate them, not as gods --for this is forbidden- Walid1177@yahoo .com - but because of the attachment, inner affection and sense of surpassing honour that you feel for the saints when by means of their icons the intellect is raised up to them. It was in this spirit that Moses made icons of Subdeacon Joseph Freve the Cherubim within the Holy of Holies (cf. Ex 25.18). The Holy of Holies itself was an image of things supercelestial (cf. Ex 25.40; Heb 8.5), while the Holy Place was an image of the entire world. March 4, 2018 – Second Sunday of Great Lent Moses called these things holy, not glorifying what is created, but through it glorifying God the Creator of the Commemoration of Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica world. You must not, then, deify the icons of Christ and of the saints, but through them you should venerate Him who originally created us in His own image, and who subsequently consented in His ineffable Venerable Gerasimos of the Jordan; Gregory, bishop of Constantia in Cyprus; compassion to assume the human image and to be circumscribed by it. Martyrs Paul and Juliana of Palestine; Daniel the wonderworker, prince of Moscow You should venerate not only the icon of Christ, but also the similitude of His cross. For the cross is Christ's Matins Gospel Reading: Luke 24:36-53 great sign and trophy of victory over the devil and all his hostile hosts; for this reason they tremble and flee when they see the figuration of the cross. This figure, even prior to the crucifixion, was greatly glorified by Troparion of the Resurrection (Tone 6): the prophets and wrought great wonders; and when He who was hung upon it, our Lord Jesus Christ, comes again to judge the living and the dead, this His great and terrible sign will precede Him, full of power and When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above glory (cf. Mt 24.30). So glorify the cross now, so that you may boldly look upon it then and be glorified with Thy revered tomb; and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led it. And you should venerate icons of the saints, for the saints have been crucified with the Lord; and you Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life should make the sign of the cross upon your person before doing so, bringing to mind their communion in the to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee. sufferings of Christ. In the same way you should venerate their holy shrines and any relic of their bones; for God's grace is not sundered from these things, even as the divinity was not sundered from Christ's venerable Troparion of St. Gregory (Tone 8): body at the time of His life-quickening death. By doing this and by glorifying those who glorified God --for O Star of Orthodoxy, support of the Church and its teacher, O comeliness of ascetics, and through their actions they showed themselves to be perfect in their love for God-- you too will be glorified incontestable champion of those who speak in theology, Gregory the wonder-worker, the together with them by God, and with David you will chant: 'I have held Thy friends in high honour, O Lord' pride of Thessalonica and preacher of grace, implore thou constantly (Ps 139.17 LXX). for the salvation of our souls. Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese :: www.antiochian.org Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest :: www.antiochian.org/midwest A Note to Visitors and Guests: Welcome! We are glad you have joined us today for Fr. Pat’s Daily Reflections :: touchstonemag.com/daily_reflections worship! If this is your first visit to All Saints, please take a moment to fill out a “Homilies from All Saints” podcast :: ancientfaith.com/podcasts/allsaints visitor’s card at the greeter’s stand before you leave. The greeter also has Liturgy Books Please send bulletin submissions to Kim A. at Keggers854 [at] aol [dot] com by Wednesday of the week for use during the service, if you desire one. We hope you will join us for brunch following this morning’s service. NTAC:3NS-20 Kontakion for the Sundays in Lent (Tone 8): News and Announcements O Champion Leader, to Thee I offer thanks of Victory! O Theotokos, thou hast delivered me from terror! As thou hast invincible power, O Theotokos, thou truly can set me free from Pre-Sanctified Liturgies: Lenten meals will be held after services on Wednesday night. all danger! Set me free and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: “Hail, O Bride without Please see the sign-up sheet posted on the door to sign-up to bring something. Bridegroom!” Lenten Coin Boxes: Once again please remember to fill the coin boxes, starting on Troparion of All Saints (Tone 4): February 19th, that are supplied by the Fellowship of St. John the Divine, in accordance Adorned in the blood of Thy martyrs, throughout all the world as in purple and fine linen, with our archdiocese, to feed the hungry around the world. Please use these boxes that are Thy Church through them doth cry unto Thee, O Christ God: Send down Thy compassion located on the Greeters' table and turn them in at Pascha to be blessed. Please replace upon Thy people; grant peace to Thy habitation and great mercy to our souls. the coins with a check marked “For the Poor” in the memo line or with cash, both for the sake of our priest, who has to lift the boxes for a blessing, and for our treasurer, who has to Prokeimenon Psalm: carry them to the bank. Thank you and God bless you for remembering the poor during our O Lord, Thou wilt preserve us and keep us from this generation. fasting season! If you have any questions, contact Pat K. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man hath disappeared. Choir Rehearsals: The ASOC choir is having rehearsals to prepare for the upcoming Epistle Reading: St. Paul to the Hebrews 1:10-2:3 Lenten season. The dates are Saturday March 10th, and Saturday March 24th at 5:30 PM and Saturday March 31st at 12:30 PM. Please see Hannah S. with questions. Gospel Reading: Mark 2:1-12 Please consider attending the SpeakOut Illinois Pro-Life 2018 conference, “Choose This Week at All Saints Love, Choose Life,” on Saturday, March 10th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Fellowship of St. James is a member of this worthy coalition of over 40 pro-life organizations, many of Wednesday, March 7: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, 7 PM whom will have booths at the event. Come for breakfast and for a lineup of pro-life speakers. Fr. John Baker of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church will be giving the Opening Saturday, March 10: Vespers, 7:30 PM (Confession available before and after) Invocation. The early bird cost before February 24th is $65 per person, and there are Volunteers registration flyers on the Greeters’ table. Any questions? Ask Pat K. Date Reader Prosphora Greeter Flowers Coffee Food Sunday Joseph L. Carmen C. Roberta P. Carmen C. Kathleen W. A - F March 4 Wednesday Debbie K. Phil L. n/a Volunteer sign up March 7 Sunday Polyarp & Sd. Joseph Domitille N. Sarah K. Kim A. G - K March 11 Gosia G. Wednesday Debbie K. Phil L. n/a Volunteer sign up March 14 Sunday Scott & Jim K. Cristina P. Nancy L. Pat K. L - P March 18 Christy K. Wednesday Pat K. Jerry C. n/a Volunteer sign up March 21 Sunday Chris & Gabe C. Jacqueline S. Hal O. Eva W. R - W March 25 Nancy L. NTAC:3NS-20 .
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