Te Reading from the of the Holy Apostle Paul

to the Ephesians (2:14–22) Saints Peter & Paul

Brethren: Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has Orthodox Church broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His Meriden, Connecticut flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in website: sspeterpaul.org ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus A Parish of the Orthodox Church in America making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one Fr. Joshua Mosher, Pastor body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He 203-237-4539 [email protected] came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who Donna Leonowich, Parish Council President were near. For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the 203-887-5155 Father. Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, Apostles of the Seventy Philemon and 24th Sunday after Pentecost—Tone 7 Archippus, Martyr Apphia, wife of Philemon having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, After-feast of the Entry into the Temple and Equal-to-the-Apostles, and , Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole of St. Paul (1st c.). Martyrdom of St. November 22, 2020 building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in , Prince of Tver’ (1318). whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! Te Reading from the Holy according to St. Luke Welcome! His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, locum tenens of our (12:16–21) diocese, has blessed our parish to begin “Phase 2” of our reopening The Lord spoke this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plan. We are now once again celebrating the Divine Liturgy, with a plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, maximum of 50 participants. We recognize that many in our since I have no room to store my crops?’ So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops community are in the high-risk category for COVID-19, and are and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods encouraged to stay home for now. We will continue sharing all our laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.”’ But services online, whether they are celebrated in the temple or at home. God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; Please visit our website for details: sspeterpaul.org/praying then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” For those who are ready to worship in the temple (our church building), please sign up at our website: sspeterpaul.org/signup . We will make every effort to include the maximum possible over time. 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 concert will be performed online on Sunday, December 6th, at 7 PM. We are reaching out asking for donations to support the needs of St. Tikhon’s We are praying at home from booklets made available on our website, Seminary. Your donation will go far to help the future priests in our country and inviting everyone to participate via the online meeting app and to care for their families who have made great sacrifices to follow GoToMeeting—or call in. Visit our website for details. Christ’s call to priestly formation. Please be sure to join in on the concert Saturday, Nov. 21 Great Vespers at home 5 PM online at YOUTUBE.STOTS.EDU & FACEBOOK.COM/ SAINTTIKHONS . Sunday, Nov. 22 Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM (Te service will be shared online) Tuesday, Nov. 24 Exploring Our Faith online 7 PM We Ask Your Prayers We explore important aspects of the Orthodox For those celebrating birthdays: David Zavednak on Nov 21. Christian Faith, inviting your own questions each For those suffering from the coronavirus, physicians, nurses and all session. Our next session is “What does the working in hospitals and public health. Church teach about the 'End Times’?” Our For the Sick & Suffering: discussion will be limited to an hour each session. His Eminence David, Archbishop of Alaska—suffering from cancer Join us online, using GoToMeeting. William (Derrig)—cousin of Sarah Massaro Corey (Knap)—nephew of Valentina Knap, recovering from a serious accident Wednesday Little Vespers at home 6 PM Karen (Rygiel)—sister-in-law of BreAnna Rygiel Tanksgiving Day Akathist: Glory to God for All Tings 10 AM (Mankevich)—Alzheimer’s Disease William (Weidmann)—husband of Adrian, suffering from a chronic immune Tis simple yet profound service is not long, but it condition similar to multiple sclerosis does give thanks for every aspect of creation. Frank (McCarthy)—close friend of Paul Leonowich, who suffered a stroke Consider making it part of your own Catherine and Robert (Barra) Tanksgiving. Tis year, we will be online only. John (Boris)—brother of Jill Zadar Fr. Michael (Koblosh)—brother of M. Lydia Westerberg, who is undergoing Saturday, Nov. 28 Great Vespers at home 5 PM treatment for pancreatic cancer Sunday, Nov. 29 Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Joseph Pope—grandfather of Rebecca Swimmer, now in hospice care (Te service will be shared online) Christopher Eckels—hospitalized with appendicitis Cyprian and Dana Helen and Helene Sunday, Dec. 13 Annual Meeting afer the Liturgy For Our Shut-Ins: Yvonne (Rutcho) Helen (Kasperovich) Jennie (Padick) Anna (Belejack) Margaret (Savchik) We ask your support our Charity Fund as we draw near to Ann (Kreshik) Walter (Lukashevich) Tanksgiving. Normally at this time, we would be preparing for our For Others in Need of Prayer: parish Tanksgiving celebrations. In our constrained circumstances, Noah (Leonowich) we still want to reach out to others out of love and gratitude. St. Tikhon’s Seminary Choir comes to Connecticut for a special Sacred To share news in the bulletin, or to add someone to our prayer list, please Music Concert! Considering the difficulties of Covid, we will not have the contact Fr. Joshua: [email protected] or 203-237-4539. concert in church but instead, we will use a live stream format. Te singers If you would like to commemorate loved ones by lighting the cross in will perform before our eyes with live interaction from our hosts. Tis year’s church, please contact Alexia Tassmer: 203-284-0856. Hymns of the Day Glory to the Father… Tone 7 Troparion (Resurrection) Tone 2 Kontakion (Apostles) By Your Cross You destroyed death. Let us praise the Apostles of Christ, To the thief You opened Paradise. who illumine the ends of the earth like all-radiant stars: For the You changed weeping into joy. glorious Philemon and dedicated Archippus, And You commanded Your disciples, O Christ God, Onesimus, together with Mark and , and the all-wise Apphia. to proclaim that You are risen,// Let us cry to them:// granting the world great mercy. “Unceasingly pray for us all!” Now and ever… Tone 4 Troparion (Feast) Today is the prelude of the good will of God, Tone 4 Kontakion (Feast) of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Te most pure Temple of the Savior; Te Virgin appears in the Temple of God, the precious Chamber and Virgin; in anticipation proclaiming Christ to all. the sacred Treasure of the glory of God, Let us rejoice and sing to her: is presented today to the house of the Lord. “Rejoice, O Fulfillment// She brings with her the grace of the Spirit, of the Creator’s dispensation!” therefore, the of God praise her:// Tone 4 Troparion (Apostles Peter & Paul) “Truly this woman is the abode of Heaven!” O first-enthroned of the Apostles, and teachers of the universe: Tone 6 Prokeimenon (Resurrection) entreat the Master of all Te Lord shall give strength to His people. / Te Lord shall bless His people to grant peace to the world, // with peace. (Ps. 28:11) and to our souls great mercy! v: Offer to the Lord, O you sons of God! Offer young rams to the Lord! (Ps. 28:1a) Tone 3 Troparion (Apostles) Tone 3 Prokeimenon (Song of the Teotokos) Holy Apostles Philemon, Archipus, Apphia, and Onesimus, My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. entreat the ^merciful God// (Lk. 1:46-47) to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Tone 6 Kontakion (Resurrection) v: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of Te dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, the heavenly God. (Ps. 90:1) for Christ descended, shattering and destroying its powers. v: He will say to the Lord: “My Protector and my Refuge; my God, in Hell is bound, while the Prophets rejoice and cry: Whom I trust.”(Ps. 90:2) “Te Savior has come to those in faith;// enter, you faithful, into the Resurrection!” Communion Hymn Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest! Kontakion Tone 2 (Apostles Peter & Paul) (Ps 148:1) O Lord, You have taken up to Your eternal rest I will receive the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 115:4) and to the enjoyment of Your blessings Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! the two preachers of truth and leaders of the Apostles; for You accepted their labors as more precious than any sacrifice, O only Searcher of the hearts of men.