TIME, TALENT, TREASURE: First Fruits Pledge 2018.—TODAY is the Day we offer our pledge! As Christians we know that everything is ultimately a gift from God. Throughout time, the people of God have been called on to give back to God at least a tenth, that is, a Tithe, of all that they had. While as Christians we recognize that everything belongs to God, the tithe (or some percentage) is a good place to start to open our hearts to God, to learn to love God more, and to build up His Church. God is always more faithful than we and gives to us sacramentally in return: He provides for us in every way. We offer a portion to Him in thanksgiving from that which He’s entrusted to us of our time, our talents, and our treasures. Please take a “Time, Talent, Treasure” pledge form today, pray about what God would have you give of yourself in 2017, take a step of faith, knowing that God will give you so much more in return. Please place your completed pledge form in the offering box today, Sunday, Nov. 4. “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” (II Cor. 9:6)
Yours in Christ, Fr. Robert+
THIS WEEK at HOLY ARCHANGELS
- TODAY, 9:30 Hours, 10, Divine Liturgy, Trapeza, Sunday School
- Wed, Nov. 8, 9:15 Hours, 9:45 a.m., Patronal Feast Divine Liturgy with Trapeza following (fish, wine, and oil). Please note: There will be no Bible study Wednesday evening due to the Feast!
- Sat, Nov. 11, 6 p.m., Great Vespers (confession offered after service)
- Sun, Nov. 12, 9:30 Hours, Divine Liturgy, Trapeza, Sunday School
Looking Ahead: Mark your Calendars
- Tues, Nov. 21, 9:15 Hours, 9:45 Divine Liturgy, Great Feast, Presentation of the Theotokos in the Temple, Trapeza (fish, wine, oil), Memorial service, Fr. George Calciu the Confessor (11th year)
Confession and Reception: In keeping with OCA Guidelines, it is 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.
Monthly Giving—Expanding the Mission: Our Mission has taken a big step of faith to move into our new church home, to expand our bookstore and outreach efforts, and make more room for new families and individuals. We need your help to afford our new space. Monthly pledges and giving are key to our sustainability and our growth. Please place your 2018 pledge (or increased pledge) in the offering box today!
TRAPEZA: The lunch and fellowship we serve after Divine Liturgy is an important part of our Mission’s life together. We cannot draw closer to God if we are not also drawing closer to each other. If we wish to grow “in spirit and in numbers,” such fellowship needs to be part of our life together in Christ. Please sign up to help provide for this important ministry.
Prayer Requests: That our Mission grows “in spirit and in numbers”
- For God’s financial provision for our Mission & college ministry, ACM (Annapolis Pan-Orthodox College Ministry);
- Forgiveness, memory eternal: Frances, Chung, Dante, Victims of the shooting in Las Vegas, fires in CA
- Isaiah of Georgia, Archpriest George, Priest John, Rdr. John, Gov. Hogan, Kh. Frederica, Benedict, Daniel, Eric, Daniel, Noah, Norm, Alex, Gary, Timothy, Sophia, Vivian, Marlena and baby, Beatrice, George, Linda, Helen, Helen, Geneva, Phoenix, victims of the shooting in Las Vegas, fire victims in CA and its end, 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, peace in Syria.
From the Fathers…
“Do not be one who holds his hand out to take, but shuts it when it comes to giving. If your labor has brought you earnings, pay a ransom for your sins. Do not hesitate to give and do not give with a bad grace, for you will discover who He is that pays you back a reward with a good grace. Do not turn your back on the needy, but share everything with your brother and call nothing your own. For if you have what is eternal in common, how much more should you have what is transient!…” (The Didache, ca. 90 A.D.)
Troparion (Resurrection) Tone 5
Let us, the faithful, praise and worship the Word,
co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit,
born for our salvation from the Virgin;
for He willed to be lifted up on the Cross in the flesh,
to endure death,//and to raise the dead// by His glorious Resurrection.
Troparion (Martyrs Galacteon and Epistemis) Tone 1
Let us the faithful honor these two betrothed athletes:
Galacteon and modest Epistemis.
Their ascetic labors blossomed into martyrdom,
Therefore we cry to them: //“Glory to Him Who has strengthened you!
Glory to Him Who has ^crowned you!
Glory to Him Who through you grants healing to all!”
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 (Resurrection) Tone 5
Thou didst descend into hell, O my Savior,
shattering its gates as Almighty, //resurrecting the dead as Creator,
and destroying the sting of death.
Thou hast delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of man,//
and we cry to Thee: O Lord, save us!
Kontakion (Martyrs Galacteon and Epistemis) Tone 2
Ye are numbered among the hosts of martyrs
for ye were illustrious in mighty contests. // Galacteon, together with Epistemis, thy faithful wife and companion in struggle,
unceasingly intercede to the one God for us all!
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.
Glory to God for all Things!
