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Faith means to have trust in God
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Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14
At that time, being raised from the dead, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.
When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.
BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."
Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
Faith means to have trust in God
If you immerse wood in oil, it doesn’t rot. If children are immersed in reverence and the fear of God they’ll want for nothing for the rest of their life. When they’re cheeky towards their elders, they chase out God’s grace, turn nasty and cause trouble.
Saint Païsios the Athonite
There are no Memorial or Trisagion prayers this week
1. TODAY is the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross
2. April 7 @ 6: 30 pm -- Presanctified Liturgy; April 9 @ 6: 30 pm -- Fourth Salutations
3. Philoptochos News
Volunteers Needed!
UPCOMING EASTER BREAD WORKSHOP on Friday, April 16, 2021, at 10 am. If you're able to offer your support, please contact
Vicki LaRoche at 413-284-7167. No previous experience is necessary. All workshops are COVID compliant and designed to keep participants healthy and safe.
Philoptochos Easter Orders! Orders for the Easter Bake Sale and Easter Flower Sale are underway. Donations are also being collected for Easter Food Outreach and the Epitaphios Decorating. Please make every effort to adhere to the April 11, 2021, deadline indicated on the paperwork sent to your home. Completed orders with payment can be sent directly to the church office or dropped off in the Narthex following Sunday Liturgy. A Philoptochos board member will be available to help answer any questions and to facilitate a seamless process. Thank you for your support!
A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS! To say 2020 was a challenging year would be an understatement. Many of our traditional Easter events were cancelled because of the global pandemic. This year we are BLESSED to have chairpersons stepping forward to pave a safe path forward. With that said, THANK YOU to Judy Lelas-George and Parris Ochsner (co-chairs), their team of bakers, kitchen staff, along with all the volunteers who stepped forward to participate in our most recent Koulouria Workshop. Your detailed planning and adherence to all the COVID restrictions were impeccable!
Let's Not Keep Philoptochos a Secret!
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos is hosting a Spring 2021 Fundraiser
Click on the link below for all the details. The deadline to register is 4/18/2021.
4. The schedule for Romeos & Juliets is as follows: April 22, May 27, June 24, and July 22, at 12 noon. We will be meeting via Zoom video and Zoom call. Please contact Father at frpklostri@gmail.com for the Meeting ID and passcode
Saint Zosimas was a monk from Palestine who lived in a monastery since his infancy. He became famous for his spiritual qualities, but searching for further illumination he went to a new monastery in the desert. The monks of this particular monastery left every year for the desert from the first week of Great Lent until Palm Sunday so as to live in complete isolation.
One year, Zosimas saw a shadowy figure in the distance and, chasing after it, discovered a female ascetic by the name of Mary (see April 1st and the 5th Sunday of Great Lent). Mary instructed Zosimas to meet her at the Jordan River on Holy Thursday of the following year to giver her Holy Communion. He did this and was again instructed by her to meet her yet again the next year during Great Lent. Zosimas entered the desert at the appointed time the following year and found the body of the blessed Mary lying dead near the place he first encountered her. A lion approached to dig a grave for Mary, and Zosimas recited the usual burial prayers. He returned to his monastery and spread the news about this blessed woman. Zosimas remained in that monastery until his death the age of 100.