Parish Bulletin – March 17, 2013

SUNDAY OF THE EXPULSION OF ADAM FROM PARADISE

VEN. ALEKSY THE MAN OF GOD, ST. PATRICK ENLIGHTENER OF IRELAND

TONE 8

Romans 13:11-14:4
Matthew 6:14-21

Choir Director: Veronika

Welcome

We welcome you to the Orthodox Church. Please feel at ease and free to participate in the singing. As a visitor you are welcome to come forward at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy and venerate the Cross offered by the priest. Additionally you may receive the blessed bread (Antidoron) that is offered at that time. If you have questions or would like further information, the priest or one of the members of the parish will be pleased to help.

A word to our visitors on Holy Communion

The Orthodox Church does not practice open Communion. Therefore, only members of Canonical Orthodox Churches exercising jurisdiction in America may approach the Chalice for Holy Communion. The Orthodox do not regard Holy Communion solely as an act of personal piety, but also as an expression of union with the Orthodox Church’s faith, doctrine, and discipline. Orthodox visitors wishing to receive Holy Communion should make their intention known to the priest in advance — ask any member of the parish for help in relaying your intention to the priest. Orthodox Christians should prepare themselves to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion through recent Confession, prayers of preparation for Holy Communion, and fasting (at minimum, from midnight before receiving).

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in a an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” – I Corinthians 11:27

TROPARIA AND KONTAKIA

Kontakion from the Triodion, in Tone VI:

O Master, Guide to wisdom, / Giver of prudent counsel, / Instructor of the foolish and Champion of the poor, / make firm my heart and grant it understanding. / O Word of the Father, / give me words, for see, I shall not stop my lips from crying out to Thee: / I am fallen, //in Thy compassion have mercy on me.

Opportunities to give:

➢ Food donations to the Ashland Food Project

Announcements:

• Please sign up for coffee fellowship/kitchen cleanup.
• Please, do your utmost to be here tonight for Forgiveness Vespers. This marks the beginning of our Lenten Journey together, and the exchange of mutual forgiveness is how we enter into the Fast. “First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matt 5:24)
• The first week of Great Lent is of utmost importance. Abide by the Fast, and come to as many services as you can this week. There are plenty to choose from for you with difficult work schedules.
• There will be no Lenten Potluck after the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Wednesday night this week. Make sure that you prepare for Communion the way that you normally would, if you plan to partake of the Mysteries in the Lenten Liturgies.
• Unless you are ill, please do not dip the antidoron (blessed bread) in the wine after taking Communion.
• The Parish Council will convene after Liturgy today. It will be a closed meeting.
• Next Sunday is the “Sunday of Orthodoxy.” Please bring icons from home for procession at the end of Divine Liturgy. (If you have no icons, you can use some from the church.)

Confession after services or by appointment!

Other Activities Next Week:

• Saturday, 3.00 PM – Choir practice

Clean Week Schedule