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St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church Of Nashville
Publish Date: 2018-10-28
Bulletin Contents
Announcements
Weekly Calendar
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Prayer Request
Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Volunteers
Jairus
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St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church Of Nashville

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (615) 957-2975
  • Street Address:

  • 4602 Indiana Avenue

  • Nashville, TN 37209
  • Mailing Address:

  • P.O. Box 90162

  • Nashville, TN 37209

Contact Information

Father Parthenios Turner
Proistamenos

parthenios.turner@gmail.com | (615) 957-2975

Services Schedule

Saturday, Great Vespers 6 PM

Sunday Matins/Orthros 8:30 AM

Sunday Divine Liturgy 10 AM

Wednesday, Paraklesis 6PM

Past Bulletins


Announcements

THIS WEEKEND...

SATURDAY

We will be working at the Church Saturday morning to prepare for our Fall Fest event on Sunday.

Bookstudy, Beginning To Pray, 3:15 PM

Catechism this Saturday, 4:30 PM

  • Cleros Practice, 4:30 PM
  • Confession by appointment, 5:30 PM
  • Great Vespers, 6 PM

SUNDAY

NO Sunday School this Sunday

  • Matins, 8:30 AM
  • The Divine Liturgy, 10 AM

Servers this Sunday

*Prosphora offered by:  Constance D. (*Note: the Prosphora is the bread offered by people of the Church for commemorations before the Divine Liturgy. It is from this bread that a special portion is consecrated at the Eucharist and it is from this that we receive Holy Communion. Therefore, it is not something that only the priest or a few people make.  It is supposed to be an offering of many people of the Church.)    

*Usher: 

*Reader of the Epistle:  

*Trapeza Team this Sunday: Everyone bring something to share... this is our Fall Festival Outreach!


UPCOMING EVENTS...

St. John's is having a 1-day Cleros workshop on Saturday, Nov. 3rd for an introductory lesson on all things choir-related. Please contact Katherine at parissagharavi@gmail.com for more information.


TITHES AND STEWARDSHIP

Thank you to each parishioner who has made a financial commitment to Stewardship, or is increasing their offering towards fulll Stewardship.  (*Stewardship is offering a tithe, or a tenth of our income to the Church.)

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.  Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have enough room for it."  Malachi 3:10


NEEDS AND NEED-NOT...

NEEDS:

  • A small cabinet or chest of drawers for the Mothers Room.
  • A nice throw rug for the Mother's Room.
  • Find a wall hanging or two for the Mothers Room that would help to soften the sound and space.
  • Assemble small group of parents of infants to come up with a simple plan to design/rearrange the diaper changing room. (No need to purchase anything – we have paint, etc., anything that might be needed.)

NEED-not:

  • Wood Fence panels
  • Random donations of clothing etc. -Please offer them to local charities.

DIACONIA, WHICH IS OUR MINISTRY...

Emergency Preparedness

    • Are you a Nurse or Health care provider?
    • Would you consider working with other members of our Church to put together a Plan and Emergency Kits for any kind of emergency or natural disaster?
    • Are you, or would you consider training to be a First Responder?
    • If your answer is yes to at least two of any of the the above, please contact Father so we can arrange a convenient meeting time for everyone.

CHURCH SECURITY...

  • Please text Father if you will be entering or working at the Church at any time.  Father is not always at the Church, and the security cameras or alarm system may send an unwanted Alert.
  • Are you interested in participating in the security of our Church?
  • Would you be willing to meet together with a small group to implement certain measures to insure our safety both inside and outside of our Services?
  • If your answer is yes :-) to any one of the above, please contact Father to arrange a convenient meeting time as this is an important issue.

Policy regarding Confession and visitations...

As a reminder, it has been our standing policy and practice, that Father does not make private house-calls or visitations without a third adult present.  The preferred time for Confession is by appointment before Vespers on Saturday evening.  If you need to arrange a different time, a third party must be present in the Narthex.  Confession is always private and confidential.


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Weekly Calendar

  • Parish Calendar

    October 28 to November 11, 2018

    Sunday, October 28

    8:30AM Matins (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Parish Fall Festival

    Wednesday, October 31

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Saturday, November 3

    10:00AM All-Day Kliros

    6:00PM Vespers (Hesperinos)

    Sunday, November 4

    8:30AM Matins (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, November 7

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    Saturday, November 10

    3:30PM Choir (Kliros) Practice

    5:00PM Vespers (Hesperinos)

    Sunday, November 11

    8:30AM Matins (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fifth Tone

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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    Prayer Request

    Please remember in your prayers:

    Ray, Melissa, and their children

    Katie K.

    Timothy S.

    Michael and Nancy Pittman

    Debbra Ickes

    John and Barbara Kelly

    John and Linda Marchetti


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    Saints and Feasts

    Jairus
    October 28

    7th Sunday of Luke

    Agiaskepi
    October 28

    The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

    The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.

    In the Greek tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 28, while in the Slavic tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 1.

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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

    At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear death; for that it is not death, but is henceforth become a sleep.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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