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kosmas & damianos Orthodox Church (goa)

703 W. Center Street, Rochester, MN (507) 282-1529 http://www.rochesterorthodoxchurch.org
office@rochesterorthodoxchurch.org Rev. Fr. Mark Muñoz, Proistamenos
ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ/APOLYTIKIA FOR TODAY
Ἀγγελικαὶ δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες
ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ
ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾅδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς
ὑπ᾽ αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ
ἀναστὰς ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

The heavenly powers appeared at Your tomb, and those

guarding it became like dead. Mary stood at Your grave
seeking Your pure body. You stripped the power of Hades, not
touched by its corruption. You met the virgin woman as one
who grants life. O Lord, who rose from the dead, glory to You.

Ἡ γέννησίς σου Θεοτόκε, χαρὰν ἐμήνυσε πάσῃ τῇ

οἰκουμένῃ· ἐκ σοῦ γὰρ ἀνέτειλεν ὁ ἥλιος τῆς δικαιοσύνης,
Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, καὶ λύσας τὴν κατάραν, ἔδωκε τὴν
εὐλογίαν, καὶ καταργήσας τὸν θάνατον, ἐδωρήσατο ἡμῖν
ζωὴν τὴν αἰώνιον.

Your nativity, O Theotokos, brought joy to the whole world,

for from you dawned the sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His
blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life.

ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ/KONTAKION FOR TODAY

Ἰωακεὶμ καὶ Ἄννα ὀνειδισμοῦ ἀτεκνίας, καὶ Ἀδὰμ καὶ Εὔα, ἐκ τῆς φθορᾶς τοῦ θανάτου, ἠλευθερώθησαν
Ἄχραντε, ἐν τῇ ἁγίᾳ γεννήσει σου΄ αὐτὴν ἑορτάζει καὶ ὁ λαός σου, ἐνοχῆς τῶν πταισμάτων, λυτρωθεὶς ἐν τῷ
κράζειν σοι΄ Ἡ στεῖρα τίκτει τὴν Θεοτόκον, καὶ τροφὸν τῆς ζωῆς ἡμῶν.

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam
and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying:
"The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."

sunday before the feast of the holy cross

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna, Severian the Martyr of Sebastia,
Theophanes the Confessor, Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos,
Memory of the Third Holy Ecumenical Council in Ephesus
September 9th, 2018
 Today’s scripture readings
Epistle reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18
Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2.
Psalm 27.9,1
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

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 pericope
John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven,
the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of
man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved
the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but
have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but
that the world might be saved through him."
 Announcements
TODAY: Parish BBQ @ Slatterly Park after Divine Liturgy
Wed. Sept. 12th: Metropolitan Nathanael’s Listening Tour @ St. George in STP, 6pm (see insert)
Fri. Sept. 14th: Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, Orthros/Divine Liturgy, 8:30am

Today’s Memorial Service: Mr. Victor Julian Jerghiuta- 9 yrs

HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION—Only Orthodox Christians in good standing are encouraged
to receive Holy Communion frequently, provided they have prepared themselves spiritually, mentally and
physically. They must be on time for the Divine Liturgy, and be in a Christ-like, humble state of mind. They should
be in a confession relationship with their priest or spiritual father, have observed the fasts of the Church, and they
should have self-examined their conscience. On the day of receiving Holy Communion, it is not proper to eat or
drink anything before coming to church. When you approach to receive Holy Communion, state your Christian
(baptismal) name clearly, and hold the red communion cloth to your chin. After receiving, wipe your lips on the
cloth, step back carefully, hand the cloth to the next person and make the sign of the Cross as you step away.
Please do not be in a rush while communing! Please take special care not to bump the Holy Chalice.

Sunday School begins Sunday. Sept. 16th: children are to receive Holy Communion
first and immediately proceed to their respective classes in the new educational wing.
Please join us in the Fellowship Hour for our annual “Back to School” Breakfast
sponsored every year by our own George Kereakos in memory of his family!

JOIN US TODAY!!!
A parish-wide BBQ is planned for after Liturgy on
Sunday, Sept. 10th @ Slatterly Park (10th ST & 11th Ave
SE). Come enjoy Johnny’s Chicken, Fr. Mark’s BBQ
Ribs, Hamburgers, Hotdogs! Please bring a side dish or
dessert to share; beverages will be provided! Let’s celebrate
“Back-to-School” and the end of summer together!
 Pearls from the Desert…
“It is of great significance if there is a person who truly
prays in a family. Prayer attracts God’s Grace and all
the members of the family feel it, even those whose
hearts have grown cold. Pray always.”
+ Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
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