Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Church A parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America His Grace Bishop John, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester
300 West Street, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026-5594 781.326.3046; www.stjohnd.org
Pastoral Staff: Archpriest John K. Teebagy, Pastor Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 2 pm [email protected] Church Office: [email protected] Rev. Deacon Christos Hatzopoulos Andrew Hazerjian, Choir Director Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday at 2 pm Anthony Hamwey, Chanter Regular Sunday Services: Confessions: 8:40 am - 9:15 am; Divine Liturgy: 9:30 am
ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS MISSION STATEMENT We worship and glorify God, by loving and caring for each other, providing a safe, thriving and life-long home, from which we spread the teaching and good works of our Orthodox Christian Faith. Being God’s stewards, we celebrate our faith by: participating fully in the sacramental and liturgical life of the church. responding to the needs of all by living the message of the Gospel through outreach to each other and to the community at large. fostering our God-given talents as stewards to strengthen God's church.
“Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” (Romans 15:7)
A NOTE TO OUR VISITORS
WELCOME! We are glad to have you worshipping with us today. We hope that you will complete one of our visitor cards and will introduce yourself to Fr. John after the service. Please also join us for coffee following the Liturgy. Since the Orthodox Church understands Communion to be a sign of our unity of faith, only Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and periodic confession are permitted to participate in Holy Communion. All present, however, are welcome to partake of the blessed bread and receive a blessing at the end of liturgy.
11 August 2019 8th Sunday after Pentecost; Leave taking of the Transfiguration
After the Little Entrance:
Troparion of the Resurrection – Tone 7: Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross, Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.
Troparion of the Transfiguration - Tone 7: When, O Christ our God, thou wast transfigured on the mountain, thou didst reveal thy glory to thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O thou Bestower of light, glory to thee.
Troparion of St. John of Damascus – Tone 8: Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired John, as a guide to the Orthodox Faith, a teacher of true worship and purity, O star of the universe and companion of monastics, O wise one. Through thy light thou hast enlightened all, O harp of the Spirit. Therefore intercede with Christ God to save our souls.
Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7: Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld thy glory, O Christ our God: so that, when they should see thee crucified, they would remember that thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.
Prokeimenon: The Lord will give strength to his people Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory
EPISTLE: The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians (Chapter 1:10-17)
BRETHREN, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest anyone should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any
one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW (Chapter 14:14-22)
At that time: As Jesus went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
And the rest of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
DONATION(S) TO THE CHURCH: Albert Zahka and family in beloved memory of sister and aunt Adele Ash
Announcements…
Reminder Please remember to contact Fr. John (781.326.3046 or [email protected]) at your earliest convenience, if you or a loved one has a pastoral need. Thank you.
Please note Fr. John will away from the parish from August 16-23. Our friend, Fr. John Bacon, will serve the liturgy on August 18. If you need a priest, please call Fr. Joseph Kimmett at 781.762.4396. The deadline for the August 25 bulletin is August 14 @ 2 pm.
August FYI The Dormition Fast began on August 1 and will end after liturgy on August 15. All are invited to the festal liturgy at St. George, Norwood on August 15 @ 8:30 am.
FYI The deadline for the August 25 bulletin is Wednesday, August 14 @ 2 pm.
Leave your mark! The Tree of Life Leaves and the Legacy Walkway Pavers are now open if you wish to donate one in memory of loved ones or for other reasons. Order forms are available
at the Bengari area or on our church website. Please call the church office or contact Mike Tawa at [email protected] . Your support will be greatly appreciated. It is a beautiful legacy to leave our children and grandchildren.
Prayer Cards Did you know that the church has “spiritual bouquets” available for those living or deceased? The cost is $10 per card, and they can be obtained by contacting the church office. This is a great way to let your friends and family know you are remembering them and their loved ones in prayer.
Coffee Hour Many open dates are available. Please consider asking your friends and family to join forces in hosting the coffee hour, which is a vital part of our fellowship. To reserve a date, please contact the church office. Thank you.
Choir Interested in joining the choir? New members are always welcomed! Please see Andrew Hazerjian for more information.
Looking for a spiritual home? If you would like more information about joining this parish, please contact Fr. John. You would be most welcomed!
Altar Servers: John Najjar, Dean of Altar Servers. Serving today. All are welcome!
FROM THE FATHERS – “My child, be patient with your children. What can we do? Of course they are rambunctious, but they cannot be otherwise. In any case, we must be patient. Do not let things pile up in your soul; do not demand details. For by constantly worrying, you will harm your health and that will be worse. Just overlook their shortcomings and increase your prayer, for prayer works miracles. And then miraculously, without exertion, they will become calm and quiet children. Many children were very rambunctious when they were small; afterwards, however, they became wonderful in everything. The rambunctious children are usually smart, too, and they may achieve much.” Elder Epraim of the Holy Mountain
For Parish Councils and Parish Leaders Diocese of Worcester and New England St. John of Damascus Church, Dedham time: 9AM – 2 PM Workshop 1 Parish Development The importance of having a WELL parish and how ministries directly impact stewardship: W-Worshiping community E-Evangelizing community L-Learning community L-Loving community
Workshop 2 What is Stewardship? The Biblical and Patristic foundation for stewardship Time, Talent and Treasure Challenges to stewardship Practical parish application Difference between stewardship and fundraising Movement towards stewardship model
Please RSVP to Bishop John at [email protected] or 724 518-5788 We need 100% participation of Diocesan Parishes.