ST. ORTHODOX CHURCH PO Box 12635 • 5400 Annie Oakley Drive • Las Vegas, NV • 89112-0635 702.898.4800 • www.lasvegasorthodox.com Weekly Bulletin for the September 28-October 4, 2020

THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S TODAY’S SCRIPTURES Please confirm with Father John your EPISTLE: Brethren: We then, as workers together with intention to attend any Sunday liturgy. Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in All may attend weekday services and Vespers without notification. isvain. the For accepted He says: time; “In behold,an acceptable now is time the day I have of salvation. heard You, TODAY: 16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — and Wein the give day no of offense salvation in anything, I have helped that ourYou.” ministry Behold, may now Tone 7. Martyrs Callistratus and his company (49 not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves Martyrs). Ven. Savvatii (Sabbatius), Wonderworker as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in of Solovétsky Monastery. Apostles Mark, Aris- tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; by purity, tarchus, and Zenas, of the Seventy. Martyr Epicha- by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy ris of Rome. Ven. Ignatius, Abbot in Asia Minor. Spirit, by sincere love, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand Greeter: Murphy and on the left, by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and WEDNESDAY, Sept 30: yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chas- Town Hall, 7:00 - ing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and THURSDAY, Oct 1: pm yettened, possessing and yet notall things.killed; (2as Corinthianssorrowful, yet 6:1-10) always rejoic Divine Liturgy, 8:00 GOSPEL: At that time: So it was, as the multitude pressed Protection of the about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the am Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by the

SATURDAY, October 3: washing their nets. Then He got into one of the boats, Great Vespers, 5 whichlake; but was the Simon’s, fishermen and hadasked gone him from to put them out and a little were from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from SUNDAY, October 4:pm the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, DIVINE LITURGY, 9:00 am; 17th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 8. Hieromartyr Hierotheus, of Athens. Uncovering of the of St. have“Launch toiled out all into night the and deep caught and let nothing; down your nevertheless nets for a at - catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we phy (), Bishop of Tver’. Synaxis of the Gurias, first Archbishop of Kazan, and St. Varsonú- netYour was word breaking. I will let So down they thesignaled net.” Andto their when partners they had in thedone other this, boat they tocaught come a and great help number them. ofAnd fish, they and came their and Hierarchs of Kazan’. Rt. Blv. Prince Vladimir Yaro slavich, Prince of Novgorod. Ven. Helladius and- filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. Onesimus of the Kiev Caves. Ven. Ammon, Recluse, When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ of Capetolis.the Kiev Caves. Martyrs Martyrs Domnina Gaius, and Faustus, her daughters Euse knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O bius, and Chæremon, of Alexandria. Martyr Peter Lord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners ofBerenice Serbia. and Prosdoce of Syria. Ven. Ammon and with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. , of . St. Stephen Stiljianovich So when they had brought their boats to land, they Greeter: McAuley forsookFrom now all onand you followed will catch Him. men.” (Luke 5:1-11) Do You Have a Financial Need? PARISH CLERGY If you have a financial need, please contact Father John. Very Rev. John J. Dresko, Rector All assistance will be confidential. 860.833.4921 mobile fatherjohn (at) lasvegasorthodox (dot) com For the sick and suffering... Deacon W. Andrew Demko 702.813.3541 Metropolitan Theodosius Alla (Jascolt) Anita (Maresca) Benjamin (Reining) MarteenChristine (Moore) (Sechrist) DanielKimberly (Geralt) (Wolfgang) ANNOUNCEMENTS Peter (Jolevski) Alexander (Flansburg) Fire Charity A number of west coast parishes have people devastated by Michelle (Chong) Kathryn (Kessler) Adrian (Geralt) Ann (Procho) (Poe) George (Papamoros) the wildfires. St. Mission is coordinating response. Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church Martin (Rizov) Child Monika They need our help! Please send a donation to: ElizabethThe newly-departed (Santos) Allan Ashland, OR 97540 The Protection of the Theotokos PleasePO Box make 823 sure to mark your check “Fire Relief.” This miraculous appearance of the Mother of God occurred in the donate via PayPal by going to mid-tenth century in Constantinople, in the Blachernae church where her robe, veil, and part of her belt were preserved after being paypal.me/stgabriel Again,You may make also sure to add a note saying “Fire Relief.” transferred from in the fifth century. - Church School On Sunday, October 1, during the All Night Vigil, when the church Age-appropriate church school lessons have been sent heavenswas overflowing and beheld with our those most at Holy prayer, Lady the Theotokos Fool-for-Christ coming through An thedrew air, (October resplendent 2), at with the fourthheavenly hour, light lifted and up surrounded his eyes towards by an as the- would like some feedback. How many of you have been using weekly to homes with students in those age groups. Father sembly of the . Saint and the holy Apostle - knees the Most Holy Virgin tearfully prayed for Christians for a long time.John theThen, Theologian coming near accompanied the Bishop’s the Throne, Queen of she Heaven. continued On bended her backthem? or Are questions? there difficulties? Have you children in your house and we have NOT been sending you materials? Other feed prayer. Please email or text Father with feedback. After completing her prayer she took her veil and spread it over the people praying in church, protecting them from enemies Service Notes both visible and invisible. The Most Holy Lady Theotokos was resplendent with heavenly glory, and the protecting veil in her Weekday liturgies and Vespers are open to all without notice. Please inform Father if you wish to attend Sunday liturgy. trembling at the miraculous vision and he asked his , the ALL SERVICES WILL STILL BE LIVE-STREAMED. hands gleamed “more than the rays of the sun.” Saint Andrew gazed Please continue to exercise caution and stay safe. blessed Epiphanius standing beside him, “Do you see, brother, the You https://www.facebook.com/lasvegasorthodoxchurch/ Holy Theotokos, praying for all the world?” Epiphanius answered, “I - can join us by following this link: do see, holy Father, and I am in awe.” tection-of-our-most-holy-lady-the-mother-of-god-and-ever Confessions/Visitations https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/10/01/102824-the-pro fasting, and repentance. Confessions are heard by appoint- DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS mentProper only preparation to receive Holy Communion is prayer, Sept 28: Ephesians 1:22-2:3 Luke 4:37-44 For those who cannot come or are not comfortable Sept 29: Ephesians 2:19-3:7 Luke 5:12-16 coming to .services Please contact yet, Father Father is to available make an forappointment. personal Sept 30: Ephesians 3:8-21 Luke 5:33-39 visitations and can bring Holy Communion. Please con- Oct 1: Ephesians 4:14-19 Luke 6:12-19 tact Fr. John to make arrangements. Oct 2: Ephesians 4:17-25 Luke 6:17-23 Oct 3: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25 Luke 5:17-26 Stewardship we are not taking a collection during STEWARDSHIP 2020 the service. The collection plate is in the vestibule by the Please note that Stewardship 9/20-26: $ 1,762.50 the collection plate. Total Income 9/20-26: $ 1,864.50 candles. If you bring your stewardship, please just leave it in There is a PayPal button on the front page of our Weekly income needed: $ 3,860.00 website. If you prefer mail, please send your checks only to: 2020 INC GOAL (38 wks): $ 146,680.00 2020 INC ACTUAL: $ 156,146.14 St. Paul Orthodox Church Percentage of Budgeted Income: 106.5% PO Box 12635 Las Vegas, NV 89112