Orthros/Matins: Sunday, 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy: Sunday, 10:00 AM
Guest Speaker & visit by Kenneth Kidd - Development Director FOCUS North America
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
Dormition Fast Begins
6:00PM Paraklesis (Intercessory Prayer) to the Theotokos
8:15AM Soup Kitchen @ First Congregational Church
9:00AM Matins Service (Orthros)
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
These Apostles of the Seventy are mentioned in Acts 6:5. Saint Prochoros became Bishop of Nicomedia and reposed in peace. Saint Nicanor was stoned to death in Jerusalem. Saint Timon became Bishop of Bostra in Arabia and ended his life in martyrdom by fire at the hands of the pagans. Saint Parmenas died in peace in Jerusalem.
Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53
At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.
Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.
6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14
Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:1-8
At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
Today immediately following Divine Liturgy, we welcome Kenneth Kidd from FOCUS North America. He will give a brief description of this Orthodox Christian movement which seeks to provide solutions to poverty in more than 20 cities throughout the U.S.
Please join us for coffee hour hosted by Maria & Ken Hoopes.
Fr John will be out of the country from July 10th- August 2nd and can be reached by email. In case of an emergency, please contact Fr. Basil (231-286-2196 aden7000@comcast.net).
Our next soup kitchen will be at the First Congregational Church Soup Kitchen on Saturday, August 3rd @ 8:15 AM. Please contact Pat Ladas (ladaspy@comcast.net) if you would like to volunteer.
The next Detroit Metropolis Clergy-Laity and Philoptochos Conference will take place in Troy, Michigan on Wednesday, September 25th through Saturday, September 28th. The Grand Banquet will be held Friday evening. Please contact Nick Davros or George Maniates if you would like to represent the parish in the upcoming meeting. More information on the Conference is available on https://www.detroit.goarch.org/clergy-laity-documents.html. The deadline to register is August 20.
The Fellowship Hour is a continuation of the Christian Fellowship experienced in the Eucharist during the Divine Liturgy. It is also a wonderful way to commemorate an anniversary, birthday, family milestone, or memorial. If you would like to host a Fellowship Hour, please use the Coffee Hour signup sheet in the community hall.
Upcoming Programs for Youth Entering Grades 3-11:
Week 5*: July 28 – August 3, 2019
*The majority of children from our Parish are going to Camp for Week 5
We would like to thank the following parishioners who have pledged/donated towards the continued beautification of our Church!
Camper registration remains open for the Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp (MDSC), located in Rose City (MI), for the upcoming 2019 season The camp program is for youth going into the 3rd – 11th grades, and there is also a unique week at the beginning of the summer for young adults going into 12th grade or who have just graduated.