St. Xenia Parish News 170 North Lowell Street, Methuen, MA 01844 July-August 2014 Orthodox Pilgrimage

ilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place. A pil- or - if you are blessed - maybe even an Elder for some grimage is a term primarily used in religion and spiritual directors. Visiting a web site is only a very Pspirituality of a long journey or search of great small fraction of what you can receive compared to vis- moral significance. Sometimes, it is a journey to a sa- iting in person. cred place or shrine of importance to a person's beliefs Also, pilgrims could bring important items like food- and faith. Members of most every religion participate stuffs and/or make monetary donations. For many re- in pilgrimages. A person who makes such a journey is viving monasteries, this support is essential, especially called a pilgrim. when it is given on a regular basis for the support of all Nothing will ever substitute for a personal visit to a pilgrims. Most monasteries accept programs, and some Holy Monastery, but sometimes it is impossible to go to great lengths to make sure your pilgrimage is suc- make such a long pilgrimage, especially many miles cessful for you and you family. Besides, a portion of from home. Many times a busy life will not allow you the pilgrimage offerings have been used to restore to make such a long pilgrimages from America. Also churches under which some pilgrimage services work. money can be an obstacle for making long overseas pil- Pilgrimage to the Holy Places of Russia grimages, and a pilgrimage is expensive for most. How- ever, you can visit some of the places where famous Father Michael and Matushka Nancy are joining H.E. Orthodox shrines are found through the internet Metropolitan HILARION and about twenty other pil- nowadays, and then select the places that most interest grims for a pilgrimage to the holy places of Russia. The you for your best personal pilgrimage. pilgrimage begins on July 30th and ends on August 13th. We will visit churches, monasteries and holy sites in Christian Pilgrimages were first made to sites con- Moscow, Kaluga, Maloyaroslavez, Optina Pustyn, nected with the life, birth and crucifixion of Jesus. De- Shamardino, Elec, Zadonsk, Voronezh, Ryazan, scriptions of Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land Murom, Diveevo, Pskov and Saint Petersburg—as Vla- date from the 4th century, when pilgrimage was en- dyka described it, “All the places you have read about couraged by church fathers like Saint Jerome. Pilgrim- over the years.” We feel that this is a fortuitous time ages also began to be made to Rome and other sites as- for us to go on pilgrimage to pray for our souls, our sociated with the Apostles, Saints and Christian mar- family and our entire parish. tyrs, as well as to places where there have been alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary. We will face many challenges over the next few months as we break ground and begin our new expan- Pilgrimage to holy places is an important event in the sion construction. Whenever we do something good life of a Russian Orthodox Christian, and it provides there are many challenges and temptations that come for an excellent opportunity for pilgrims to get ac- to test our faith. quainted with Russian history, architecture, iconogra- phy and handicrafts. The true heart of a pilgrimage is We will pray in these holy places, before the relics of certainly the spiritual experience and your effort in some of the pre-eminent saints of the Russian land, prayer that is acquired when visiting a holy monastery. joined with fellow pilgrims and our beloved Vladyka, The most important part of a pilgrimage is its spiritual that we will have the strength to endure and to go for- education that you receive. As you visit holy places, ward with our ministry to the Body of Christ. you learn the history and spiritual traditions of each monastery and church that you will be visiting. When you are on a pilgrimage, you will also learn about the saints and be able to talk to some of the hieromonks, St. Xenia of St. Petersburg Orthodox Church is a Parish Council parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, under the omophorion of Met. HILAR- President: Rev. Michael Crowley (978) 204-0428 ION of Eastern America & New York. The Fr. Constantine Desrosiers (603) 775-0320 parish newsletter is published bi-monthly under Dcn. Alexander Doohovskoy (978) the direction of the Rev. Michael Crowley. In or- 369-4486 der to ensure timely delivery to our far-flung th Starosta: John Kekis (978) 456-9865 parish, please submit all notices by the 15 of the Secretary: Katia Fredette (603) 458-1370 month prior to publication to Margaret Lark at Treasurer: Dimitri Nikshych (603) (603) 948-1619, e-mail: woolfolk3@gmail .com, or 659-0015 to Father Michael at [email protected] Sisterhood: Pamela Ann Reed (978) Thank you. 254-5043 Rector: Building Expansion: Aquila Choi (603) 560-4425 V. Rev. Michael Crowley Cemetery: Natalie Pishenin (978) 658-5564 34 Elm Street Choir Director: Laryssa Doohovskoy (978) North Andover, MA 01845 841-5960 (978) 204-0428 Church School: Matushka Nancy (978) 204-0428 Peter Danas (978) 459-9541 Confessions on Saturday during Vigil, on Sunday Roberto Gonzalez (978) 692-1229 during the Hours, and by appointment Peter Reed (781) 643-0070 Anthony Sarantakis (978) 263-2016

Trapeza Schedule * = strict fast Trapeza can be whatever you would like to prepare. Some parishioners prefer to make a big lunch, but this isn’t necessary, especially during the summer. As long as there is enough food for about 150 people, any- thing is appreciated. Donuts, fruit and pastries are as acceptable as soup and sandwiches. Note: If you are preparing anything containing nuts or other allergens, please put a small label to that effect in front of your dish. Nut allergies are especially fatal to small children.

Trapeza during the summer months is always pot-luck. Fruit salads, pasta salads, and cold cuts are especially welcome. Please remember that the Dormition Fast takes place from August 1/14-August 14/27, and plan accordingly. Many thanks to all who provide for us during this time of the year.

Dress Code for Church: Please keep in mind that a certain standard of dress is expected in church. Women and girls should wear skirts or dresses (no pants!) at least knee length, blouses with a modest neck- line and at least short sleeves – nothing sleeveless – and a scarf or hat on their heads. Men and boys should wear clothing best described as businesslike or “business casual,” collared shirts and long trousers, no t-shirts (especially with writing on them) or shorts. No one should wear tank tops (sometimes an issue in the sum- mer). Remember, we should always show respect in church, both for God and for our fellow parishioners. Congratulations: in San Francisco, CA. The rite was led by Metropoli- tan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York, co- …to Katia Reilly, on her graduation from Assumption served by the Hierarchal members of the Council of College in Worcester MA Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad and bishops …to Liza Mukhanova, on her graduation from Worces- who had come to participate in the celebrations dedi- ter Polytechnic Institute. cated to the 20th anniversary of the glorification of the Holy Hierarch John, Wonderworker of Shanghai & …to to Alex and Lena Rodzianko on the birth of their San Francisco. The hierarchs in their mantles and Met- daughter Alexandra. ropolitan Hilarion in lesser Hierarchal vestments occu- …to John and Colleen Sarantakis (and grandparents pied the cathedra in the middle of the cathedral. After Tony and Vera!) on the birth of their son Anthony. the appointed short moleben, Archimandrite Nicholas delivered his consecration address: Your Eminence, Very Most Reverend Master! St. John of Damascus Church School News: The Sunday School is on break now until September. Your Eminences, Your Graces, Honorable Father-Pas- We thank all our Sunday School teachers for all their tors, and God-loving People of God! dedication and hard work throughout the year: Thank During these days of joy, as we celebrate the 20th an- you Tanya Nikshych, Dan Hakim, Dave Nettleton, niversary of the glorification of the Holy Hierarch Pam Reed, Carolyn Savage, Alexei Doohovskoy Judy John of Shanghai & San Francisco, you, divinely-wise Engalichev, Abby Legaspi, Amy Elizabeth McLellen, and holy hierarchs, are calling me to the highest form Diane Mendez, John Danas and Danny McLellen. of service in the vineyard of Christ. It is with fear, Please remember, the church website has a page dedi- trembling, trepidation, and piety that I approach the cated to the church school: Mystery of episcopal Consecration. http://www.stxenia.org/churchschool.html In opening the annual Council of Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville in 1959, its abbot, Arch- There you can find information about dates for our bishop Averky (Taushev) of blessed memory, in his special events, pictures from past events, and curricu- keynote address, said to the brethren that "our main lum guidelines broken down by age group. goal is the salvation of the soul." These words apply not only to the ascetic labors of monastics, but to the The remainder of this issue is given over to the celebration service of Archpastors and pastors. "Follow Me, and I of the consecration of our new Bishop, which took place on will make you fishers of men" (Matt. 4:19), said the June 29, 2014 during the All-Diaspora Youth Conference Lord, calling the first Apostles. Upon His Ascension to in San Francisco. Heaven, the Lord, blessing the Apostles, said: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Consecration of Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan: Spirit: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you" (Matt. 28:19-20). As we read From the Eastern American Diocese website (www.eadio- in the Gospel according to Mark: "And they went cese.org): On Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of forth, and preached every where, the Lord working June, the Cathedral of the Icon of the Mother of God with them, and confirming the word with signs follow- "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in San Francisco, CA played ing" (Mark 16:20). The Apostles, receiving the gifts of host to the national celebrations dedicated to the 20th the Holy Spirit, formed their first community of be- anniversary of the glorification of the Holy Hierarch lievers in Christ, the first Church. By descending upon John of Shanghai & San Francisco. On Saturday at the them, the Holy Spirit sanctified and confirmed them. All-Night Vigil, Archimandrite Nicholas (Olhovsky), That is how the Kingdom of God was established upon guardian of the Protectress of the Russian Diaspora, the earth for the salvation of all mankind. the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God, underwent Nomination as Bishop of Manhattan, By Divine Providence, you are calling upon me to vicar of the Eastern American Diocese. serve the Holy Church in the Apostolic rank. I recog- nize my sinfulness, my weakness; I do not dare imagine On Saturday, June 28, the Rite of Nomination of myself worthy of this all-holy rank, but I fear rejecting Archimandrite Nicholas (Olhovsky) as Bishop of Man- the call. I rely on the power of God, which is "made hattan was held in Joy of All Who Sorrow Cathedral perfect in weakness" (ІІ Cor. 12:9). Remembering my childhood, I thank all those, both Sign." When I learned of this, my heart repeated the alive and reposed, who warmed me with Christian words of the Righteous Elizabeth: "And whence is this love. I thank God for my parents and godparents who to me, that the Mother of my Lord should come to reared me. Together with my dear brothers and me?" (Luke 1:43). And since then, the Lord has blessed cousins, I was raised in the Orthodox Faith, with love for me to "travel with the Icon from the East even for the Russian language, Russian culture, and the great unto the West." With my own eyes I saw how the legacy of our ancestors. I remember on this evening the Mother of God, through her Icon, "brought blessing glorious hierarchs of the Russian Church Abroad, who and joy to all who stream toward her" (from the guided me spiritually and inspired me to serve the akathist to the Kursk Root Icon). Church and mankind. Among these were Metropolitan Of course, the Kursk Root Icon has been kept in the Philaret (Voznesensky), Metropolitan Vitaly (Ustinov), cathedral devoted to her name at the Synod of Bishops Metropolitan Laurus (Skurla), and Bishop Mitrophan in New York since 1957. In this holy place, with God’s (Znosko-Borovsky), all of blessed memory, who car- help, I will carry out my obedience as a vicar of the ried out their Archpastoral service with great love. I re- Eastern American Diocese. This diocese is one of the member the pilgrimages to the Holy Land and to our biggest in the Russian Church Abroad in number of "spiritual fortress," as Metropolitan Anastassy (Grib- parishes and believers. Over the last 20 years, we have anovsky) loved to call Holy Trinity Monastery in Jor- observed how our churches abroad are filled not only danville; and the monks and nuns laboring in these with old émigrés and their descendants, but with multi- places. I recall the monks of Jordanville being not seri- tudes of new immigrants, and also newly-converted ous and morose, but joyful, hardworking, filled with Americans, who are learning the life of the Church and love and pious. These were people who fully devoted becoming Her active members. their lives to God, but did not neglect their neighbor. Like them, our Hierarchs and clergymen are always In my service, I will strive to follow the legacy of our very accessible; we always had the opportunity not fathers and with great joy, as once Archbishop Vitaly only to see them in church during services, but to com- (Maximenko) wrote, "give away all my powers" to the mune with them outside of church. Church under the wise guidance of my Kyriarch, His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion. Graduating from high school, I enrolled in Holy Trin- ity Seminary in Jordanville. Here I began to immerse I thank you, Your Eminence, dear Metropolitan, for myself deeper into monastic life, to have closer bonds your love, for your living example of true episcopacy, with the brethren, to study Theology, Church His- reminding us of the words of Apostle Paul: "For a tory, Liturgics, and other subjects. At the time, the ab- bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not bot of the monastery and rector of the seminary was self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no Archbishop Laurus, future First Hierarch of the Rus- striker, not given to filthy lucre; but a lover of hospi- sian Church Abroad, whom Archbishop Anthony tality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temper- (Medvedev) of blessed memory often called "the hope ate; holding fast the faithful word as he hath been of our younger episcopacy." Tending to the salvation taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to of his soul, he gave all of us seminarians "the image of exhort and to convince the gainsayers" (Titus 1:7-9). meekness," humility and good virtues. The late Metro- I thank you for the great trust that the Hierarchy of politan united perfectly a monastic form of life with the Russian Church Abroad, His Holiness the Patri- his Hierarchal service, participating in the life of the arch, and the Holy Synod of the Moscow Patriarchate flock as a true bearer of the Truth of Christ and the have shown me. I express my profound gratitude to the commandments of the Gospel. In his personal life, he clergymen and flock whom you entrust now to my was exceptionally humble, but in church he served care. I believe that, together with the clergymen and with ceremony and splendor, as a Hierarch should, and staff serving at the Synodal Cathedral and the as is customary in the Russian Church. Chancery of the Synod of Bishops, we will continue Upon graduating seminary, the Lord allowed me, a sin- with God’s help to work successfully, maintain good ner, to serve the Holy Church under Metropolitan communications and mutual understanding, and in the Laurus. spirit of brotherly love do God’s work to the best of our abilities. Soon after my ordination to the diaconate, and the blessed repose of Metropolitan Laurus, the Synod of I extend my heartfelt thanks to Archimandrite Luke Bishops assigned to me the task of being caretaker to and the brethren of Holy Trinity Monastery, who the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God "of the warmed, consoled, and supported me since my monas- Wonderworker, you have joined the host of hierarchs tic tonsure. of our dear and great Mother ‒ the Russian Church. On the feast day of the Dormition of the Most Holy The Lord has prepared you for this important event Mother of God in 1994, the year that St. John, the since your childhood. You learned piety through the Wonderworker of Shanghai & San Francisco, was glo- examples of your father and your late mother, who dis- rified, you, Your Eminence, being then Bishop of Man- played for you a living image of life in Christ, rearing hattan, ordained me a reader. Now, after two decades, you in the spirit of the Church, in love for God and under the protection of our Protectress and under the His saints. They infused you with love for the church omophorion of this great holy man of God, in this and for divine services. From your youth, you came to magnificent cathedral in which God’s hierarch cele- love to make pilgrimages to holy sites, and especially to brated before the altar table of the Most High, through Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, whose semi- the laying on of your hands and the hands of your nary the Lord led you then to study in, and to serve brother-Hierarchs of the united Russian Church, you Metropolitan Laurus of blessed memory. Here you be- bring down upon me the gift of episcopal grace. I ask came a witness not only of his personal monastic Your Eminences and Your Graces to lift up your holy labors, but his glorious victory over the many years of prayers and offer me sound counsel, so that through division within the Russian Orthodox Church. your Archpastoral prayers, Christ the Chief Shepherd During today’s solemn services, St John, who, just be- might grant my service the overabundant grace of the fore his departure into eternity, had held in his hands Holy Spirit, Which always "healeth that which is in- the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God “of the firm and completeth that which is lacking." Sign,” was called the "faithful servant of the Most Pure On this chosen, holy, and extremely responsible mo- Protectress [Hodegetria]." After the repose of your ment, I sense my spiritual poverty and unworthiness, spouse, God was pleased to place you in the service of and I ask the Lord that His holy will be done in me the Most-Blessed Virgin, and you accompanied the and in His Church. Amen. Kursk-Root Icon, the Guide of the Russian diaspora, to the parishes, hospitals and homes of clergymen and be- ***** lievers of many dioceses of the united Russian Church. On Sunday, June 29, at the triumphal Divine Liturgy I believe that this obedience has brought you to the and in the presence of Hierarchs of the Russian Church priestly service, and then to monasticism. These God- Abroad, Moscow Patriarchate, and Ukrainian Ortho- pleasing obediences ‒ those of the priesthood and of dox Church (MP), a multitude of clergy, and faithful monasticism ‒ should be revealed fully in your arch- from every corner of the U.S. and around the world, pastoral service through self-sacrificing love for your Archimandrite Nicholas was elevated to the episcopate. neighbor, the mortification of your "self," the frequent Later during the Divine Liturgy, the newly consecrated pious celebration of divine services and prayer with Bishop Nicholas ordained cathedral Subdeacon your flock, through your care for your clergymen, Athanasius Furgeson to the diaconate. The newly or- parishes and parishioners, support of monastics, the dained Deacon Athanasius will fulfill his serve in Sts. preservation of the legacy of the Holy Fathers and of Peter & Paul Church in Santa Rosa, CA. the traditions of the people, "that ye receive not the Upon completion of the Liturgy, a Molieben was grace in vain" (II Cor. 6:1). served with a procession around the cathedral. In the During these Lenten days that lead us to the feast day presence of his brother-hierarchs, the Bishop of Man- of the "chief among Apostles," you have received the hattan was entrusted with the Hierarchal staff. Hand- heavenly anointing, the flame-like grace of episcopacy. ing the newly consecrated Bishop the staff, Metropoli- In establishing this Lenten period, the Church wished tan Hilarion said, in part: to encourage all mortals to direct their inner gaze at Your Grace, Bishop Nicholas, dear in the Lord Brother two remarkable persons ‒ the Chief Apostles Peter and and Concelebrant! Paul. It was once revealed to Saint Hermes, one of the Apostles, that the Lord builds a tower of living stones By Divine Providence and through your election by ‒ which is the Church ascending to the Heavens, to the the Council of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad, abode of the eternal. It was these holy Apostles who you embark upon a new path in life and service. were the foundation stones of this tower, of the Through the laying on of hands, your personal Pente- Church of Christ. The goal of episcopal service is this: cost has taken place. On the day of the celebration of to emulate the Apostles and become a stone worthy of the saint whose uncorrupt relics abide here, St John the the Construction of our salvation. Not all stones are suitable for the building of the Church, but only those who were unable to be present for the great spiritual possessing the perfection of Apostolic Faith. Upon this triumph. zeal, and upon such faith, the Church of Christ is built. ***** It is necessary to warm within yourself zeal and thirst for "the words of eternal life" (John 6:68), through The parish of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg in Methuen, prayer, self-restraint and active archpastoral service. Massachusetts extends its most heartfelt greetings to our new shepherd, NICHOLAS, Bishop of Manhattan, And now receive this staff as a symbol of your archpas- with the assurance of our prayers for his new service to toral responsibility for the People of God, ascend the our Lord and God. AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! cathedra of this grand cathedral church, and make your first blessing upon the people who fervently prayed for you during Divine Liturgy, and also upon the flock that eagerly awaits you, having shared spiritually in our celebration of your episcopal consecration. DIRECTIONS TO ST. XENIA CHURCH: From I-93 North or South take Exit 46, Routes 110 On behalf of the Eastern American Diocese, Bishop and 113 Dracut and Lawrence. If you were travelling Nicholas was presented with a custom embroidered North on I-93, take the exit and go around the rotary cover for a hierarchal service book. and under the highway. Follow the signs and bear right Also praying at the triumphal divine services were the off the rotary for Route 110/113 Dracut. If you were participants of the XIII All-Diasporan Youth Confer- travelling South on I-93, bear right at the bottom of the exit ramp towards Route 110/113 Dracut. Where Routes ence, currently taking place in San Francisco. 110 and 113 split, bear right onto Route 113 towards Dra- So now, just as more than 60 years ago, St. John has cut. You will pass several cemeteries on your left, includ- united again and again thousands of the Orthodox ing the Polish National Catholic Cemetery. The very faithful on the West Coast ‒ those of various nationali- next gate on the left is the entrance to St. Xenia’s. Please ties and from different countries, both those who lifted note that the church is on the left just before the Hickory up their zealous prayers to God ‒ for the preservation Hill Golf course, so if you pass the golf course, you will of the world and for their loved ones ‒ as well as those have missed the church. Parking is available on church grounds. ST. XENIA ORTHODOX CHURCH P.O. Box 147 - Methuen, MA 01844 (phone) (978) 204-0428 JULY 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jun 29 (Jun 16) Jun 30 (Jun 17) 1 (Jun 18) 2 (Jun 19) 3 (Jun 20) 4 (Jun 21) 5 (Jun 22) 3rd Sunday after MM Manuel, Sabel, MM Leontius, Holy Apostle Jude, HM Methodius, bp M Julian of Tarsus St. John of Pentecost. Tone 2 and Ismael of Hypatius & the Brother of the of Patara Shanghai & San Persia Theodulus in Syria Lord Francisco the 9:30 Hours and Wonderworker Divine Liturgy

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Fast Fast: Fish, wine & oil ST. XENIA ORTHODOX CHURCH P.O. Box 147 - Methuen, MA 01844 (phone) (978) 204-0428 AUGUST 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jul 27 (Jul 14) Jul 28 (Jul 15) Jul 29 (Jul 16) Jul 30 (Jul 17) Jul 31 (Jul 18) 1 (Jul 19) 2 (Jul 20) 7th Sunday after St. Vladimir HM Athenogenes, GM Marina of M Emilian of Ven Macrina, sister Prophet Elijah Pentecost. Tone 6 bp of Antioch Silistra of St. Basil the Heracleopolis Great 9:30 Hours and Divine Liturgy 5:30 All-Night Vigil

Fast Fast: Fish, wine & oil 3 (Jul 21) 4 (Jul 22) 5 (Jul 23) 6 (Jul 24) 7 (Jul 25) 8 (Jul 26) 9 (Jul 27) 8th Sunday after Holy Equal-to-the- "Pochaev" Icon of M Christina of Tyre Dormition of the R HMM Hermolaus, Holy GM & Healer Pentecost, Tone 7 Apostles Mary the Theotokos Anna, mother of Hermippus, & Panteleimon Magdalen the Theotokos Hermocrates at 9:30 Hours and Nicomedia Divine Liturgy 5:30 All-Night Vigil

Fast: wine & oil Fast 10 (Jul 28) 11 (Jul 29) 12 (Jul 30) 13 (Jul 31) 14 (Aug 1) 15 (Aug 2) 16 (Aug 3) 9th Sunday after M Callinicus of App Silas & R Eudocimus of Procession of the Blessed Basil of Ven Anthony the Pentecost. Tone 8 Gangra Silvanus of the 70 Cappadocia Cross Moscow, fool-for- Roman, abbot Christ 9:30 Hours and Divine Liturgy 5:30 All-Night Vigil

Fast Fast Fast Fast: wine & oil 17 (Aug 4) 18 (Aug 5) 19 (Aug 6) 20 (Aug 7) 21 (Aug 8) 22 (Aug 9) 23 (Aug 10) 10th Sunday after M Eusignius of TRANSFIGURATION M Dometius of St. Emilian the Apostle Matthias MM Archdeacon Pentecost. Tone 1 Antioch OF THE LORD Persia Confessor, bp of Laurence & Pope Cyzicus Sixtus 9:30 Hours and 9:30 Hours & Divine Divine Liturgy Liturgy

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