Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy
Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Fourth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of man must be delivered in to the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.
But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened.
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5.
Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
13th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:18-27
At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. According to the ancient usage, Saints Catherine and Mercurius were celebrated on the 24th of this month, whereas the holy Hieromartyrs Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria were celebrated on the 25th. The dates of the feasts of these Saints were interchanged at the request of the Church and Monastery of Mount Sinai, so that the festival of Saint Catherine, their patron, might be celebrated more festively together with the Apodosis of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos. The Slavic Churches, however, commemorate these Saints on their original dates.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
O Father, God-bearer, Spyridon, you were proven a champion and Wonder Worker of the First Ecumenical Council. You spoke to the girl in the grave and turned the serpent to gold. And, when chanting your prayers, most sacred One, angels ministered with you. Glory to Him who glorified you; glory to Him who crowned you; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all.
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Fasting Day
Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
12:30PM History Panel Presentation
Fasting Day
St. Nicon teacher of Repentance
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Archangels Academy
9:30AM Craft Show Prep - Baklava
4:30PM Greek School
Fasting Day
James the Great Martyr of Persia
8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Archangels Academy
9:30AM Craft Show Prep
5:00PM Paint Night
7:00PM High School Boys Basketball Practice
Stephen the New
Fasting Day
8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Archangels Academy
9:30AM Craft Show Prep - Chicken
6:00PM Iconography
7:00PM Floga Practice
7:00PM Bible Study
8:00PM GOYA Meeting
Fasting Day
Paramonus, Philumenus, and their 370 Companion Martyrs in Bithynia
8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Archangels Academy
9:30AM Craft Show Prep - Pastichio
7:00PM Archangels School Board Meeting
7:00PM Vespers at St. Andrew's
Fasting Day
Andrew the First- Called Apostle
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Archangels Academy
9:30AM Craft Show Prep - Packaging
4:30PM Greek School
6:00PM Readers Meeting
Fasting Day
Philaret the Merciful of Amnia
8:30AM First Hour, Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos
9:00AM Christmas Craft Show
11:00AM Readers Meeting
12:00PM Confession
6:00PM Great Vespers
Fasting Day
Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalivia
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Christmas Craft Show
Fasting Day
Prophet Zephaniah
Sunday Bulletin for November 25th, 2018
The PTA invites our parishioners to a Paint Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 27th, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. Spyridon community hall. Buy tickets at www.squareup.com/store/diysignparty
Our community of Saint Spyridon is hosting the Annual Christmas Craft Show with over 60 vendors and wonderful food and pastries
The Saint Spyridon PTA invites all the faithful and their Godparents to the Divine Liturgy and Brunch on Godparents Sunday in celebration of their special spiritual bond.
Join the Archangels Academy families as they host a festive pancake breakfast that benefits the needs of our school.