Weekly Update and Bulletin From Fr. Robert Miclean – May 22, 2016

We see today two beautiful examples of love and compassion manifested by God as the Lord of Life, the Physician of our souls and bodies. We learn today that healing is always a grace, a mercy of God interjected into an otherwise sin-sick world. Christ God says to us, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). Life in Christ, having put on Christ, is a transfigured life. We no longer live to die, but we die to live and inherit eternal life. In Christ, this earthly life that is passing away before our eyes, becomes a journey with God that never ends, but which is transfigured from “glory to glory,” (II Cor. 3:18) IF, we are willing to journey with Christ, to submit ourselves to the healing of our souls that He graciously desires for us. It is miraculous that God would bring the dead back to life and heal a paralytic; it’s a manifestation of His power, of His Kingdom—a testimony that He truly is the Lord and Giver of Life. But of even greater significance, is the new life in Christ and the ongoing healing of our souls that enables us to become fellow victors with Christ over sin and death and inheritors of His eternal Kingdom.                                                 In the love and mercy of the risen Christ, Fr. Robert+

THIS WEEK AT HOLY ARCHANGELS (all services at our new church home—47 Spa Rd):           

[Parking weekdays, Saturdays in the neighborhood off Amos Garrett Blvd. (first right heading East/downtown). On Sundays, free parking is usually offered in the Amos Garrett Parking Garage on the same street.

  • Sat, May 28, 6 p.m. Great Vespers (Confession offered following the service)
  • Sun,May 29, 9:30 Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, trapeza, Sunday School.

Looking Ahead: Save the Dates!

  • Thurs, June 9, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, GREAT FEAST of the ASCENSION, trapeza
  • Sat, June 18, PERRENIAL PLANT SALE Fundraiser at church. Help Needed! Please contact Marian or Fr. Robert if you’re able to help (bubgidge@verizon.net, fr.robertmiclean@gmail.com).
  • Sun, June 19, 9:30 a.m., Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, GREAT FEAST of PENTECOST, trapeza to follow.
  • Sat, June 25, 2 p.m., Annual Church Picnic, Fellowship at the Rectory. Bring your own meat to grill, a side or desert and beverage to share. Great Vespers, 6 p.m., at Rectory, Bonfire
  • Wed, June 29, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy for Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Holy Archangels Rent: We need to raise an additional $450 per month in rent. So far, $150 additional monthly support has been officially committed. Can you make a pledge or increase your pledge? We have taken a step of faith together, voting unanimously to move to our new church home. Please help us meet this challenge so we can grow “in spirit and in numbers.” May He bless the hands thru which He provides!

Confession and Reception: In keeping with OCA Guidelines, it’s the discipline at Holy Archangels to practice monthly confession. If you wish to receive Communion and a month has passed and you have not made confession for good reason, or are visiting, please talk with Fr. Robert prior to the service and before approaching the Chalice to ask for a blessing to receive.

 

Prayer Requests:

  • That God may grow our Mission “in spirit and in numbers…”
  • For God’s financial provision for our Mission & ACM (Annapolis College Ministry)
  • Metropolitan Isaiah of Georgia, Archpriest George, Dcn. Basil, Rdr. John, Mat. Evgenia, Governor Hogan, Benedict, James, Daniel, Bede, Wanda, Eric, George, Daniel, John, Stephanie, Noah, Norm, Jean Claude, Sophie, Mark, Valentina, Renee and the child she bears, Gabriela and the child she bears, the Church in Georgia & Romania as they address the relativism of the West, speaking the truth in love, our persecuted brethren in the Middle East, a peaceful resolution in Syria. 

Troparion             (Resurrection) Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice! //Let the earth be glad! // For the Lord has shown strength with His arm.

He has trampled down death by death. // He has become the first born of the dead.

He has delivered us from the depths of hell, // and has granted to the world//great mercy.

 

Troparion               (Angels) Tone 4

O Commanders of the heavenly hosts, // we who are unworthy beseech you:

by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory,

and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you://

Deliver us from all harm for you are the commanders on high

 

Kontakion            (from the Pentecostarion) Tone 3            

By Thy divine intercession, O Lord, // as Thou didst raise up the Paralytic of old,

so raise up my soul, paralyzed by sins and thoughtless acts;

so that being saved I may sing to Thee:// “Glory to Thy power, O compassionate Christ!”

 

Kontakion            (Pascha) Tone 8           

Thou didst descend into the tomb, O Immortal, // Thou didst destroy the power of death.

In victory Thou didst arise, O Christ God, //proclaiming, “Rejoice!” to the Myrrhbearing Women,

granting peace to Thine Apostles, and bestowing Resurrection on the fallen.

 

Kontakion            (Angels) Tone 2

Commanders of God’s armies //and ministers of the divine glory,//princes of the bodiless Angels

and guides of mankind;//ask for what is good for us, and for great mercy,//

O Supreme Commanders of the Bodiless Hosts.