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St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church Of Nashville
Publish Date: 2020-03-22
Bulletin Contents
Announcements
Weekly Calendar
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Archepiscopal Message
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
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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

stjohnnashville@gmail.com | (615) 957-2975

Services Schedule

Following the Hierarchical and Metropolitan civil guidelines, there will be NO PUBLIC SERVICES at St. John.  We WILL celebrate the Lenten schedule of Services to be live-streamed via our Facebook page: St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Nashville, TN, or use the weekly link published in the Bulletin.

Saturday, Great Vespers, 6 PM

Sunday Matins/Orthros, 8:30 AM

Sunday Divine Liturgy, 10 AM

Evening Services, 6 PM

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Announcements

ALL SERVICES AT ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

Following the Hierarchical and Metropolitan civil guidelines, there will be NO PUBLIC SERVICES at St. John.  We WILL celebrate the full Lenten schedule of Services to be broadcast via facebook.com, St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Nashville, TN, or use this link: https://video.nest.com/live/i9LJfXGnWT

 

* All services in the parish will be done with only the priest and selected staff to help with the service. 

Please see the calendar below for scheduled Services.


ADDRESS TO MAIL IN OUR WEEKLY OFFERINNG

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Since we will not be able to take regular weekly collections, please mail your Stewardship offering to:
 
St. John Chrysostom G. O. Church
PO Box 90162
Nashville, TN. 37209
 
As we still have ongoing expenses, it is imperative to maintain the stewardship of our Church.
 
Remembering each and everyone of you in our prayers during this time of a Lenten Spiritual Retreat.
With love in Christ,
Fr. Parthenios

STEWARDSHIP AND OUR CHURCH

"Honor the Lord with your substance, and with the firstfruits of your increase..." (Proverbs 3:9-10)

If you have not made a Stewardship commitment for this year, please make your 2020 Stewardship now.


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Weekly Calendar

  • St. John Chrysostom Church Calendar

    March 22 to April 5, 2020

    Sunday, March 22

    Sunday of the Holy Cross

    8:30AM Matins (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, March 24

    6:00PM Divine Liturgy (Annunciation)

    Wednesday, March 25

    Annunciation of the Theotokos

    Friday, March 27

    6:00PM Salutations to the Theotokos

    Saturday, March 28

    6:00PM Vespers (Hesperinos)

    Sunday, March 29

    Sunday of St. John of the Ladder

    8:30AM Matins (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, April 1

    6:00PM Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

    Friday, April 3

    6:00PM Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God

    Saturday, April 4

    6:00PM Vespers (Hesperinos)

    Sunday, April 5

    Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

    8:30AM Matins (Orthros)

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Saints and Feasts

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March 22

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

Allsaint
March 22

Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra

Saint Basil strove in martyrdom during the short reign of Julian the Apostate, from 361-363. The Saint was denounced as a Christian to Saturninus, Governor of Ancyra, who, when Basil would not deny Christ, had him hanged from a post and scraped on his sides, then beaten, and cast into prison. A few days later, when Julian himself came through Ancyra, the Saint was brought before him and was asked to deny Christ, Whom he rather confessed the more. Julian then had strips cut in his flesh, so that they were left hanging from his body in front and in back. The valiant Martyr tore one of these strips off of his body and cast it into Julian's face. At this Julian commanded that iron spits be heated fiery hot; Saint Basil's belly, his back, and all his joints were pierced with them, and he received the crown of martyrdom.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Seventh Tone

By the cross, O Lord, you destroyed death; to the thief you opened paradise. The myrrhbearers' sorrow you transformed into joy, and you sent your apostles forth to proclaim that you had risen from the dead, Christ our God, bestowing on all the world your great mercy.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Tone

Save, O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Give vict'ry to those who battle evil and protect us all by your holy cross.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Eighth Tone

Victorious Lady, mighty champion, defending us, we, your servants, now inscribe to you this hymn of thanks, for you rescued us from suff'ring and tribulation. Theotokos, with your power that can never fail, keep us safe from ev'ry danger our whole life long, that we may cry to you: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded.

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 Grave Tone © Kevin Lawrence
  • Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Tone © Kevin Lawrence
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Kevin Lawrence
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    Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

    Archbishop Elpidophoros Announces Further Measures To Protect The Faithful

    03/16/2020

    His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces today measures to protect the health of the Greek Orthodox Flock of America, and the health of the wider public. These decisions are being taken in light of the recommendations of Federal, State, and City officials and agencies, including the CDC.
    https://www.goarch.org/-/further-measures-to-protect-the-faithful

    Further Guidance From The Holy Eparchial Synod

    03/15/2020

    For the benefit and protection of the faithful, and taking into account the recent scientific findings, we advise our faithful not to be exposed in places of public assembly (including attending church) during the next few weeks.
    https://www.goarch.org/-/further-guidance-coronavirus-2020-03-14
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    Ecumenical Patriarchate News

    Message of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Regarding Covid-19

    03/19/2020

    The voice of the Church, of the Mother Church, cannot be silent in such times. Our words, then, take the form we have learned through the ages: through the liturgy and through instruction, with encouragement and consolation.
    https://www.goarch.org/-/message-ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-covid-19
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