TIME, TALENT, TREASURE: First Fruits Pledge 2018. 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 no later than Sunday, Nov. 4 (Sunday before our patronal feast). “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. 1, 6:45-8:15 p.m.; BIBLE STUDY: THE BOOK OF DANIEL, chapter 5: Daniel is Thrown into the Lion’s Den
- Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 4-5, 1 p.m., Patronal Feast Retreat with The Very Rev., Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, will peak on, “Three Ways to Know the Body of Christ: Incarnation, Mission, Sacrament.” Important: Please register today!
- Sat, Nov. 4, 6 p.m., Great Vespers (confession offered after service)
- Sun, Nov. 5, 9:30 Hours, Divine Liturgy, Trapeza, Sunday School
Looking Ahead: Mark your Calendars
- 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!
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!
AMAZON. We’re now able to give 6.5% of our regular purchases from Amazon.com to Holy Archangels. Purchases are anonymous and will be automatically credited to Holy Archangels. Please Visit our website and click the link before you shop at Amazon and it will be credited to us.
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 allow the spark of discord and enmity to smolder. The longer you wait, the more the enemy tries to cause confusion among you. Be watchful, so that he does not mock you. Humility destroys all of his schemes.” (St. Macarius of Optina)
Troparion (Resurrection) Tone 4
When the women disciples of the Lord
learned from the angel the joyous message of thy Resurrection,
they cast away the ancestral curse // and elatedly told the apostles:
“Death is overthrown! // Christ God is risen,
granting the world great mercy!”
Troparion (Virgin-martyr Anastasia) Tone 4
Thy lamb Anastasia calls out to Thee, O Jesus, in a loud voice:
“I love Thee, my Bridegroom, and in seeking Thee I endure suffering.
In baptism I was crucified so that I might reign in Thee,
and I died so that I might live with Thee.
Accept me as a pure sacrifice, // for I have offered myself in love!”
Through her prayers save our souls, since Thou art merciful!
Troparion (Venerable Abramius) Tone 8
The image of God was truly preserved in thee, O Father,
for thou didst take up the Cross and follow Christ.
By so doing thou didst teach us to disregard the flesh for it passes away
but to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal.
Therefore thy spirit, venerable Abramius, rejoices with the Angels.
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 4
My Savior and Redeemer // as God rose from the tomb and delivered the earth-born from their chains. // He has shattered the gates of hell,
and as Master,// He has risen on the third day!
Kontakion (Virgin-martyr Anastasia) Tone 3
Purified by the waters of virginity,
righteous Anastasia, thou wast crowned by the blood of martyrdom.
Thou dost grant healing and salvation to those in need,
and who call on thee from their hearts,//
for Christ gives thee strength, pouring out on thee ever-flowing grace.
Kontakion (Venerable Abramius) Tone 3
Thou didst live in the flesh on earth as an angel,
and through thy ascetic life thou didst become like a tree nourished by
the waters of abstinence and didst flourish.
Thou hast washed away stains with the streams of thy tears
and so thou hast been revealed, Abramius,
to be a God-like vessel of the Spirit.
Kontakion (Angels) Tone 2
Commanders ofod’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.
