Liturgical Guide

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων …

When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to They Resurrection, O Christ. Clory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation O only Friend of man.

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode

Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις…

The world has found in you a great champion in time of peril, as you emerged the victor in routing the barbarians. For as you brought to naught the boasts of Lyaios, imparting courage to Nestor in the stadium, in like manner, holy one, great Martyr Demetrios, invoke Christ God for us, that He may grant us His great mercy.

 

Seasonal Kontakion in the First Mode

Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου …

Your birth sanctified a Virgin’s womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.

 

 

Epistle Reading

 

The reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to Timothy 1:15-17.

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.  To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

14th Sunday of Luke

The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him,  “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.”  And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

 

Trisagia

 Steve Vlahos (2yrs) survived by his son Anthony, sister Pauline Stamm and nieces and nephews.

Constantina Karas (12yrs) survived by her daughter Tracy and Vincent Hogan, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren in Florida