Prokeimenon. Third Tone. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10.
Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, "At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
16th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 25:14-30
The Lord said this parable: "A man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them; and he made five talents more. So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not winnow; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather where I have not winnowed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to every one who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth." As he said these things he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Yesterday we celebrated the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple; today we honor the righteous Elder Symeon and Prophetess Anna, who prophesied concerning Him by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and were the first in Jerusalem to receive Him as the Messiah.
Blessed are You, O Christ our God, Who did show forth the fishermen to be all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit. And through them, You drew the world into Your Net, O Friend of Man, glory to You.
8:30AM Orthros
9:30AM Liturgy
5:00PM Choir Rehearsal
9:00AM BAKING DAY
ST. PHOTIOS
9:45AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - Wheeling, WV
6:00PM Paraklesis
9:00AM BAKING DAY
9:00AM Office Hours
RED SUNDAY
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
10:00AM Gyro Sale
4:00PM Confession
9:00AM Office Hours
6:00PM Paraklesis
9:00AM Office Hours
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM Liturgy
WEEKLY BULLETIN – February 3, 2019
16th Sunday of Matthew
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
SACRAMENTS
Welcome to all visitors! Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church and may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service; but only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Hunter Adkins, Flora Alexander, Chris Collaros, James Demitras, Sophia Diamond, Georgiann Hart, Alex Kamarados, Marie Kamarados, Nick Kirlangitis, George Maragos, Mary McElhaney, Anna Moten, George & Stella Panagis, George Parikakis, Irene Petrides, Chuck Rangos, Jim Ritter
(If you have names to add or remove from this list, please contact the church office.)
GOYA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Today, we offer a heartfelt welcome to all the participants of the basketball tournament who have traveled this weekend to play and pray with us. The Holy Saints sister parishes of Steubenville, Weirton, Wheeling and Ambridge welcome all of you. We hope you have enjoyed your stay.
We also offer a welcome to the members of the Metropolis Youth and Athletic Committees who joined us to help oversee our events.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Today’s fellowship hour will be a luncheon and all are welcome.
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FAST SCHEDULE Strict Fast - Wednesday & Friday |
Wednesday, February 6 St Photios
9:45 A.M. Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Wheeling, WV
6:00 P.M. Paraklesis
Thursday, February 7
9:00 A.M. Baking day - walnuts
12:00 P.M. Philoptochos Meeting
Scaffidi”s Restaurant
7:00 P.M. OCF Franciscan
NEXT SUNDAY
February 10 – Sunday of the Cannaanite Woman
RED SUNDAY – Heart Awareness
9:00 A.M. Orthros
10:00 A.M. Liturgy
11:00 A.M. Sunday School
Epistle Reader: Nick Demitras
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TOURNAMENT SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Today following Divine Liturgy there will be a luncheon served and all are welcome to stay and have fellowship with us. If you have to leave, you are more than welcome to take your meal to go with you. We also would like to extend prayers for traveling for those who traveled near and far that they will return safely back to their homes.
FESTIVAL BAKING
The time has come. We will have our first 2019 festival baking days. On Tuesday, February, 5 and on Thursday, February, 7 at 9:00 A.M., we will be grinding walnuts for the baklava. All helpful hands are welcome and greatly appreciated.
RED SUNDAY
Next Sunday, February 10, will be Red Sunday. Please wear your favorite red garment in honor of Heart Awareness.
GYRO SALE
The Philoptochos Society will be having a Gyro sale on Tuesday, February 12. The sale is from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. Gyros are $7.00 each; Chicken gyros $8.00. (There will be a $.25 charge for extra Tzatziki sauce.) Koulourakia (twist cookies) will also be available for $6.00 a dozen. Phone orders to 740-282-9835 or fax 740-282-2091.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
The Philoptochos ladies will be having their meeting at noon on Thursday, February 7 at Scaffidi’s. Hope to see each of you there.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The parish council will be meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 P.M, here at the church. If you are unable to attend, please contact Father Nick or Nick Riley.
GOYA B-BALL TOURNEY - COLUMBUS, OH
Holy Saints will be going to our last basketball tournament of the year, February 15-17, in Columbus, OH. Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun. Watch upcoming bulletins for more information.
PARISH ASSEMBLY
The February parish assembly meeting will take place following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, February 24. The previous meeting’s minutes have been included in the February edition of The Net. All members in good standing are welcome to attend and vote at this meeting.
AHEPA PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The AHEPA will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on March 3, 2019, following services. The cost is $5.00 per person, $20.00 max for a family and under 7 years of age, no charge. Please join us for good fellowship and excellent pancakes.
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