Weekly Sunday Bulletin April 17, 2016

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

 

O Christ, the power of your Cross has worked  wonders for  Mary of Egypt; she had been a harlot and has now become an example and ideal of ascetic life. Casting off the weakness of nature, she has bravely fought Satan. Now, as a saint in heaven, she has obtained the prize of victory and intercedes for our souls. Amen.

 

 

Parish Council on Duty:               

John Argiropoulos, John Ioannou, Jr.,Tony Maiorana,  Anna Merkel, Demetri Rapanos, Mark Zaden

 

Flowers on the Solea:

Today’s flowers are donated by the Vasilas family in loving memory of Antonios Vasilas