Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You.

Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin Maid * goes to the grotto to give birth * to the pre-eternal Word * in an ineffable manner. * Dance for joy, all the inhabited earth, on hearing. * Glorify along with Angels and with the shepherds * Him who willed that He appear as * a newborn Child, * the pre-eternal God.

Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν Προαιώνιον Λόγον, ἐν Σπηλαίῳ ἔρχεται, ἀποτεκεῖν ἀπορρήτως. Χόρευε ἡ οἰκουμένη ἀκουτισθεῖσα, δόξασον μετὰ Ἀγγέλων καὶ τῶν Ποιμένων, βουληθέντα ἐποφθῆναι, παιδίον νέον, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων Θεόν.

Saints and Feasts

November 29

13th Sunday of Luke

November 29

Paramonus, Philumenus, and their 370 Companion Martyrs in Bithynia

Saint Paramonus contested for piety's sake during the reign of Decius, in the year 250. A ruler named Aquilinus, seeking relief from a bodily malady, visited a certain therapeutic hot spring. He brought with him captive Christians from Nicomedia, and commanded them to offer sacrifice in the temple of Isis. When they refused, he had them all slaughtered, to the number of 370. Saint Paramonus, beholding their murder, boldly cried out against such an act of ungodliness. When Aquilinus heard this, he sent men to take the Saint. Some smote him with spears, others pierced his tongue and body with sharp reeds, until he died.

Saint Philumenus' contest in martyrdom took place during the reign of Aurelian, in the year 270. Coming from Lycaonia, he was conveying a load of wheat into Galatia when he was denounced as a Christian to Felix, Governor of Ancyra. Nails were driven into his hands, feet, and head, and he was commanded to run. While running in the road, he fell and gave up his holy soul into the hands of God.

November 29

Dionysios, Bishop of Corinth

Saint Jerome wrote the following about Saint Dionysios, information of which he took from Eusebius, who placed him as being Bishop in the eleventh year of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, which was 171.

"Dionysios, Bishop of the Church of Corinth, was of so great eloquence and industry that he taught not only the people of his own city and province but also those of other provinces and cities by his letters. Of these one is To the Lacedaemonians, another To the Athenians, a third To the Nicomedians, a fourth To the Cretans, a fifth To the Church at Amastrina and to the Other Churches of Pontus, a sixth To the Gnosians and to Pinytus the bishop of the same city, a seventh To the Romans, addressed to Soter their bishop, an eighth To Chrysophora a holy woman. He flourished in the reign of Marcus Antoninus Verus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus."

Eusebius knew a collection of seven of the Catholic Letters to the Churches of Dionysios, together with a letter to him from Pinytus, Bishop of Knossus, and a private letter of spiritual advice to a lady named Chrysophora.

Eusebius mentions (1) a letter to the Lacedaemonians, teaching orthodoxy, and enjoining peace and union. (2) Another letter was to the Athenians, stirring up their faith exhorting them to live according to the Gospel, since they were not far from apostasy. Dionysios spoke of the recent martyrdom of their bishop, Publius (in the persecution of Marcus Aurelius), and says that Dionysios the Areopagite was the first Bishop of Athens. (3) To the Nicomedians he wrote against Marcionism. (4) Writing to Gortyna and the other dioceses of Crete, he praised their bishop, Philip, for efforts on behalf of the Church then warned him of the distortions of heretics. (5) To the Church of Amastris in Pontus he wrote at the instance of Bacchylides and Elpistus (otherwise unknown), mentioning the bishop's name as Palmas; he wrote in this letter of marriage and celibacy, and recommended the charitable treatment of those who had fallen away into sin or heresy. (6) In a letter to Pinytus, Bishop of Knossus, he recommended that he should not lay the yoke of celibacy too heavily on his brethren, but consider the weakness most of them have. Pinytus replied, after polite words, that he hoped Dionysios would send strong meat next time so his people might not grow up on the milk of babes.

But the most important letter is the seventh one, addressed to the Romans, and the only one from which extracts have been preserved. Pope Soter had sent alms and a letter to the Corinthians, and in response Dionysios wrote:

"For this has been your custom from the beginning, to do good to all the brethren in many ways, and to send alms to many Churches in different cities, now relieving the poverty of those who asked aid, now assisting the brethren in the mines by the alms you send, Romans keeping up the traditional custom of Romans, which your blessed bishop, Soter, has not only maintained, but has even increased, by affording to the brethren the abundance which he has supplied, and by comforting with blessed words the brethren who came to him, as a father his children."

Again:

"You also by this instruction have mingled together the Romans and Corinthians who are the planting of Peter and Paul. For they both came to our Corinth and planted us, and taught alike; and alike going to Italy and teaching there, were martyred at the same time."

Again:

"Today we have kept the holy Lord's day, on which we have read your letter, which we shall ever possess to read and to be admonished, even as the former one written to us through Clement."

The witness to the martyrdom of the Apostles Peter and Paul, kata ton auton kairon, is of importance, and so is the mention of the Epistle of Clement and the public reading of it. The letter of the Pope was written "as a father to his children". Dionysios's own letters were evidently much prized, for in the last extract from this letter he writes that he wrote them by request, and that they have been falsified "by the apostles of the devil". "Small wonder then", he observes, "if some have dared to tamper even with the word of the Lord himself, when they have conspired to mutilate my own humble efforts."

It is believed he probably was Bishop until around 180, and after faithfully serving his flock he died a martyr's death by beheading, though there are no historical sources to confirm this. The Abbey of Saint Denis in France claimed to be in possession of the body of Dionysios of Corinth, alleged to have been brought from Greece to Rome, and given them in 1215 by Pope Innocent III.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Third Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:9-20

When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.

Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table; and he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."

So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it. Amen.

Third Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 16:9-20

᾿Αναστὰς δὲ πρωῒ πρώτῃ σαββάτου ἐφάνη πρῶτον Μαρίᾳ τῇ Μαγδαληνῇ, ἀφ᾿ ἧς ἐκβεβλήκει ἑπτὰ δαιμόνια. ἐκείνη πορευθεῖσα ἀπήγγειλε τοῖς μετ᾿ αὐτοῦ γενομένοις, πενθοῦσι καὶ κλαίουσι. κἀκεῖνοι ἀκούσαντες ὅτι ζῇ καὶ ἐθεάθη ὑπ᾿ αὐτῆς, ἠπίστησαν. Μετὰ δὲ ταῦτα δυσὶν ἐξ αὐτῶν περιπατοῦσιν ἐφανερώθη ἐν ἑτέρᾳ μορφῇ, πορευομένοις εἰς ἀγρόν. κἀκεῖνοι ἀπελθόντες ἀπήγγειλαν τοῖς λοιποῖς· οὐδὲ ἐκείνοις ἐπίστευσαν. ῞Υστερον ἀνακειμένοις αὐτοῖς τοῖς ἕνδεκα ἐφανερώθη, καὶ ὠνείδισε τὴν ἀπιστίαν αὐτῶν καὶ σκληροκαρδίαν, ὅτι τοῖς θεασαμένοις αὐτὸν ἐγηγερμένον οὐκ ἐπίστευσαν. καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· πορευθέντες εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἅπαντα κηρύξατε τὸ εὐαγγέλιον πάσῃ τῇ κτίσει. ὁ πιστεύσας καὶ βαπτισθεὶς σωθήσεται, ὁ δὲ ἀπιστήσας κατακριθήσεται. σημεῖα δὲ τοῖς πιστεύσασι ταῦτα παρακολουθήσει· ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί μου δαιμόνια ἐκβαλοῦσι· γλώσσαις λαλήσουσι καιναῖς· ὄφεις ἀροῦσι· κἂν θανάσιμόν τι πίωσιν, οὐ μὴ αὐτοὺς βλάψει· ἐπὶ ἀρρώστους χεῖρας ἐπιθήσουσι, καὶ καλῶς ἕξουσιν. ῾Ο μὲν οὖν Κύριος μετὰ τὸ λαλῆσαι αὐτοῖς ἀνελήφθη εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ ἐκάθισεν ἐκ δεξιῶν τοῦ Θεοῦ. ἐκεῖνοι δὲ ἐξελθόντες ἐκήρυξαν πανταχοῦ, τοῦ Κυρίου συνεργοῦντος καὶ τὸν λόγον βεβαιοῦντος διὰ τῶν ἐπακολουθούντων σημείων. ἀμήν.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:1-7.

Brethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 4:1-7.

Ἀδελφοί, παρακαλῶ οὖν ὑμᾶς ἐγώ, ὁ δέσμιος ἐν κυρίῳ, ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε, μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πρᾳότητος, μετὰ μακροθυμίας, ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ, σπουδάζοντες τηρεῖν τὴν ἑνότητα τοῦ πνεύματος ἐν τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς εἰρήνης. Ἓν σῶμα καὶ ἓν πνεῦμα, καθὼς καὶ ἐκλήθητε ἐν μιᾷ ἐλπίδι τῆς κλήσεως ὑμῶν· εἷς κύριος, μία πίστις, ἓν βάπτισμα, εἷς θεὸς καὶ πατὴρ πάντων, ὁ ἐπὶ πάντων, καὶ διὰ πάντων, καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν ἡμῖν. Ἑνὶ δὲ ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ.

Gospel Reading

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."

13th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:18-27

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄρχων λέγων· διδάσκαλε ἀγαθέ, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω; εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· τί με λέγεις ἀγαθόν; οὐδεὶς ἀγαθὸς εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ Θεός. τὰς ἐντολὰς οἶδας· μὴ μοιχεύσῃς, μὴ φονεύσῃς, μὴ κλέψῃς, μὴ ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς, τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα σου. ὁ δὲ εἶπε· ταῦτα πάντα ἐφυλαξάμην ἐκ νεότητός μου. ἀκούσας δὲ ταῦτα ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἔτι ἕν σοι λείπει· πάντα ὅσα ἔχεις πώλησον καὶ διάδος πτωχοῖς, καὶ ἕξεις θησαυρὸν ἐν οὐρανῷ, καὶ δεῦρο ἀκολούθει μοι. ὁ δὲ ἀκούσας ταῦτα περίλυπος ἐγένετο· ἦν γὰρ πλούσιος σφόδρα. ἰδὼν δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς περίλυπον γενόμενον εἶπε· πῶς δυσκόλως οἱ τὰ χρήματα ἔχοντες εἰσελεύσονται εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ! εὐκοπώτερον γάρ ἐστι κάμηλον διὰ τρυμαλιᾶς ῥαφίδος εἰσελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰσελθεῖν. εἶπον δὲ οἱ ἀκούσαντες· καὶ τίς δύναται σωθῆναι; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· τὰ ἀδύνατα παρὰ ἀνθρώποις δυνατὰ παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστιν.

News and Information

Share Faith and Light with Our Local Community This Holiday Season! As we settle into the warm glow of this holiday season and comforting celebrations of our Faith, let us not forget those in our community who find themselves in need. Health and safety precautions have limited our normal routines, traditions, and connections; but they do not limit the love and care we have for each other, our community, and those who are suffering from hardship.

One tradition impacted this year is our annual food barrel drive benefiting Saint Vincent's Food Pantry. We must hold true to our generous spirit as we adapt to the limitations put before us. With this in mind, and God's teachings in our hearts, our Parish will offer 50 percent of all Faith and Light donations collected now through Christmas as a gift to Saint Vincent's. Saint Vincent's Food Pantry has been the recipient of our annual food barrel donations for many years. It is the largest food pantry in northern Nevada, serving more than 15,000 individuals and families each month with non-perishable, canned and packaged food products at no cost. The Food Pantry is unable to accept food barrel donations this year, so monetary donations are critical in support of their continued mission to serve our community and those in need.

Please use this link to make a donation today! Be sure to select the Faith and Light option. Alternatively, you can mail or drop off a check to the church office. Please be sure to note "Faith and Light" in the memo. As an expression of our gratitude for your love and support, donors who contribute to Faith and Light between Nov. 25 and Dec. 25 will receive a beautiful customized Saint Anthony glass Christmas ornament while supplies last.

May you and your families enjoy a safe and blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season!"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." --Thessalonians 5: 16-18.

Faith and Light Thank you to all who continue to generously share their love and support the Faith & Light of our beloved Saint Anthony parish. We are encouraged by the offerings of treasure, talent, and time benefiting of our Income Generation plan to help offset the losses caused by the pandemic. We are truly a blessed community. Regular progress updates are being sent via email at the beginning of each month (and mailed to our non-email parishioners). If you haven't been receiving Faith & Light communications from the church, please contact the office to be sure we have your correct information.

Visit our website to learn more or Faith & Light efforts (http://saintanthonyreno.org/faith-light-for-all-generations/) Here you can find an overview of our plan, past emails, our Town Hall presentation video, and more. Check this page often as more information will be added as we progress!

We understand this time is impacting everyone in many ways and, therefore, all expressions of love for our parish are deeply appreciated. It is your love that keeps alive the Faith and Light of our church, now and for generations to come! May you have health and God’s blessing! Ygeía kai evlogía Theoú na éhete! +

Church Capacity Currently at 25 people Governor Sisolak's "Stay at Home 2.0" plan is still in effect, which asks all Nevadans to shelter in place as much as possible. Once he publicizes his decision this coming Tuesday, we will announce and enforce his mandate.

Out of an abundance of care and love for our community, the decision was made to reduce the capacity for our services to 25 (down from 50). This is in line with the Washoe County Health Department’s recommendation that public gatherings be limited to 25 or fewer. The sign-up process for Sunday Services remains the same, as does the approach to weekday services (no reservation needed). See links below for more information.

Additionally, “In person” church office hours will be reduced to Thursdays and Fridays only (9am-2pm). Mondays through Wednesdays the office will remain available to support you by phone or email during normal business hours. Father Stephen will continue to be available as usual via phone and email, and by appointment for in-person meetings.

Let us pray for those impacted, for our front-line health care workers, and for the health and well-being of our entire community. God willing, these additional restrictions will only be with us for a limited time.

Young Adult Virtual Book Club Our virtual book club is a great success! We are currently discussing the book, "Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica". ZOOM discussions are being held Tuesdays at 6:30p and Saturdays at 11a. Feel free to join both meeting times as both discussions are sure to be unique with different people contributing. If you are interested, you can still join! Please contact Kirsti Davis at ksett as@nevada.unr.edu for more info and ZOOM meeting invite.

Class schedule (Classes greyed out have already been held)

Prep for Tues 9/22 at 6:30 pm or Sat 9/26 at 11am: None

Prep for Tues 10/6 at 6:30 pm or Sat 10/10 at 11 am: Pgs. 13-19; Chapters 2 and 8 (18 pgs)

Prep for Tues 10/20 at 6:30 pm or Sat 10/24 at 11 am: Pgs. 19-33; Chapters 5, 7 and 11 (29 pgs)

Prep for Tues 11/3 at 6:30 pm or Sat 11/7 at 11 am: Pgs. 33-45; Chapters 10, 12 and 13 (28 pgs)

Prep for Tues 11/17 at 6:30 pm or Sat 11/21 at 11 am: Pgs. 45-55; Chapters 3, 4 and 15 (32 pgs)

Prep for Tues 12/1 at 6:30 pm or Sat 12/5 at 11 am: Pgs. 55-60; Chapters 1, 6 and 9 (29 pgs)

Prep for Tues 12/8 at 6:30 pm or Sat 12/12 at 11 am: Chapters 14 and 16* (31 pgs)

*pick your favorite saying from Chapter 16 to discuss for the meeting

Here is the link for the Children's Word bulletin for this Sunday, November 29th

Evening Online Orthodoxy Class is intended for inquirers, catechumens & parishioners wanting to learn more about Orthodox Christianity. This class is held online via ZOOM on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. You are welcome to join us each week or simply drop-in when you have time. To receive a digital link to the text and a ZOOM invite, please contact Father Stephen by emailing him at fatherstephen@att.net

Bible Study Online each Thursday morning at 11am. To receive a ZOOM invite please contact Father Stephen at fatherstephen@att.net.

Quick Reminders A reservation is required for Sunday Services Click Here for Sign Up Procedures You do not need to sign up for services held Monday-Saturday. These are open on a first-come first-seated basis until capacity is reached. Please do not congregate in the Narthex or Small Hall after church.

o Face masks/coverings are required for everyone 10 years of age and older.

o Children ages 2-9 are strongly encouraged to wear a mask/covering.

Pastoral Visits & Holy Communion For setting dates, sacraments, memorial services, personal counseling, confessions, sick calls and personal visitations that may include receiving Holy Communion, please call the church office (775-825-5365) and speak with Father Stephen or e-mail at fatherstephen@att.net. You may also contact Maria at the church office or email saintanthonychurch@sbcglobal.net

Please make sure you are receiving regular email updates from the parish. Get on our list by emailing saintanthonychurch@sbcglobal.net All authorized emails and messages regarding church and church-related business are sent from Father Stephen or the Church Office. Emails and messages received from other sources that reference church matters are considered unauthorized and are asked to be forwarded to the church office.

Live Streaming All scheduled services are being live-streamed on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/saintanthonychurchreno/.We have seen great improvement with the quality of our streaming, but we are still learning. We now have someone at church monitoring the live-streaming and correcting issues as they arise. If your video freezes or disconnects, please refresh your screen. Sometimes you will need to look for a new post to pick up on services where they cut out. Thank you for your continued patience and support as we learn and grow with this capability. It is a blessing to be able to connect with those at home in this way.

GOMSF Church Music Federation Ministry: The Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir invites YOU to join us in a virtual rendition of “Christ is Born; Glorify Him!” Composer/Arranger Dawn Helene, who was named the Archdiocesan Cathedral "Dino Anagnost Artist-in-Residence" by his Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros in December 2019, has arranged a four-part SATB version to the proclamatory Christmas Hymn, "Christ is Born; Glorify Him!"
The virtual choir recording will be compiled by Costas Tsourakis from the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in NYC. It will be made publicly available on Facebook and YouTube on Christmas morning via the Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir Facebook and YouTube page, as well as at www.archcathedralchoir.com. The piece will also be featured in the Archdiocesan Virtual Christmas Concert, entitled "God Is With Us", beginning December 20th, at 8PM. To learn more, visit www.archcathedralchoir.com.
Those interested in participating in the virtual choir compilation should submit audio/video recordings of themselves singing their desired voice part in the arrangement to the email address: choir@thecathedralnyc.org. Please include your name, church, and city/state in the body of your email.
Here are some more details:
1. Submissions can be sent in the form of YouTube links or attached video or audio recordings. Video is preferred, though we are accepting audio submissions as well! Please do NOT send Facebook Live links.
2. The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 4th.
3. The SATB score is here: http://thecathedralnyc.org/assets/files/choir/SATB%20Christ%20is%20Born%20Glorify%20Him.pdf
4. Also below are links to the full SATB version along with links to each voice part.
a. FULL Audio: http://thecathedralnyc.org/assets/files/choir/FULL%20Christ%20Is%20Born_%20Glorify%20Him%21.mp3
b. SOPRANO Only: http://thecathedralnyc.org/assets/files/choir/SOPRANO-Christ%20Is%20Born.mp3
c. ALTO Only: http://thecathedralnyc.org/assets/files/choir/ALTO-Christ%20is%20Born.mp3
d. TENOR Only: http://thecathedralnyc.org/assets/files/choir/TENOR-Christ%20is%20Born.mp3
e. BASS Only: http://thecathedralnyc.org/assets/files/choir/BASS-Christ%20is%20Born.mp3
5. IMPORTANT: Please sing along to the tempo of the recording! We recommend listening to the track with headphones while recording yourself singing.
Thank you so much for your participation, best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and a blessed & healthy Christmas season!

Online Giving Portal for Stewardship & Donation Offerings The Online Giving Portal can be accessed through our Church Website by clicking the new “Donations & Stewardship” tab. This functionality is secured for your protection and gives you the opportunity to make a one-time contribution or set up a recurring offering.

Our traditional ways of accepting offerings remain the same – the portal has been added for those who prefer the convenience of online giving. It also helps to mitigate the risks associated with handling cash. Our office remains open during weekdays and at services a collection tray will be placed in the Narthex (as a health and safety precaution it will not be passed).

Also be reminded it is still important to fill out a Stewardship Pledge card each year - this helps us to plan and budget effectively. If you have not completed one yet, please view and print a 2020 Stewardship Commitment Card by clicking on this address: http://www.saintanthonyreno.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pledge-Card-PDF.pdf

Click here for more info on FAITH & LIGHT FOR ALL GENERATIONS

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, November 29th 13th Sunday of Luke Orthros 9a; Divine Liturgy 10a

Wednesday, December 2nd Paraklesis 6p; Orthodoxy Class 7pm

Thursday, December 3rd Bible Study, 11am

Saturday, December 5th Vespers 6p

Sunday, December 6th 10th Sunday of Luke Orthros 9a; Divine Liturgy 10a

Reminders:

Until further notice, the church office will be open for visitors Thursdays and Fridays from 9a-2p.

Email the church office on Wednesday to RSVP for the following Sunday Liturgy.

Weekday services including Paraklesis, Vespers and Liturgy do not require an RSVP.

If you cannot attend, please join our services streaming online at https://www.facebook.com/saintanthonychurchreno

Serving Today

Narthex Greeters: TBD

Altar Flowers: Please contact the church office if you would like to provide fresh flowers.

In Our Prayers

May God grant us all good health and well-being.

May He protect us from the perils of the Coronavirus.

May our Lord bless and protect all those impacted by the wildfires in all ways possible.

May He protect the firefighters and have mercy on the victims of the devastating fires.

May He give us the will to continue to support and build our parish!

Please contact the church office at 825-5365 to give the names of those in need of prayer. Please know that the names of all parishioners are included in prayers at every Divine Liturgy.

Bulletin Inserts

Democracy and Orthodoxy

In this national presidential election season, it’s very easy to think about everything within the context of our political system, and we even hear people talk about “democracy” within the parish. However, as a community of Faith, we need to carefully ask, first, is our national democracy a model for our church? And secondly, does democracy really apply to our parish? To have this discussion, we should first clarify a few important concepts about the Church.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

Saints and Feasts

13th Sunday of Luke

Paramonus, Philumenus, and their 370 Companion Martyrs in Bithynia

Dionysios, Bishop of Corinth

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

News and Information

Weekly Schedule

Serving Today

In Our Prayers

Bulletin Inserts

Democracy and Orthodoxy