This Saturday we remembered St. Innocent, Enlightener of North America and Metropolitan of Moscow who together with St. Herman, St. Tikhon, and others embody the evangelistic zeal of our spiritual forbearers in this Land. St. Innocent risked life and limb to bring the light of Christ to the darkness of Alaska; he turned the people of Alaska from the darkness and error of paganism to the light and truth of Christ. We, who are his spiritual descendants in this land, thank God for his witness, we are chastened by his example of self-sacrifice, humility, and love. We ask his prayers that we, individually and corporately as Holy Archangels Mission may continue to struggle to live out our faith in our daily lives with greater zeal, not counting the costs and not trusting in our own strength, which is powerless. Pray for us holy St. Innocent before the throne of Christ God, that we may learn to put our trust and reliance on God, that He may work in us and through us to the glory and honor of His holy Name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Christ our true God bless you! Fr. Robert+
2019 Pledges/Commitments:We begin now to prayerfully consider what God would have us give of our Time, Talents, and Treasure for 2019. We give back to Christ from what He’s so mercifully entrusted to us. Everything we have is a gracious gift from God. Let us be as those servants who used their talentswisely and to God’s glory (Matt. 25:23). We offer up our 2019 Pledge Formsduring the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, Oct. 21. To grow in faith and grow the Mission “in spirit and in numbers,” please give generously and faithfully. “Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver”(II Cor. 9:7).
THIS WEEK at HOLY ARCHANGELS
- TODAY, 9:30Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy,Trapeza, Sunday School.
- Wed, Oct. 10,6:15 Daily Vespers, 6:45, NEW PATRISTICS STUDY: Early Apostolic Fathers. Join us for a lively teaching, discussion on the earliest writings of the Church in the next generation after the Apostles! Books now available.
- Sat, Oct. 13,6:00 p.m., Great VespersConfession following
- Sun, Oct 14,9:30 a.m., Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, trapeza, Sunday School.
Looking Ahead…Mark your Calendars!
- Thursday, Nov. 8,10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, Patronal Feast of the Holy Archangels and All the Bodiless Powers. Trapeza.
- Sat, Nov. 10,1 p.m., Patronal Feast Retreat,“The Faith Once Delivered: Proclaiming the Timeless Truth.”Guest Speaker, The Very Rev. Fr. John Parker, new Dean, St. Tikhon’s Seminary. Please Register now at: www.OrthodoxAnnapolis.org
Confession and Reception:In keeping with OCA Guidelines, it is the discipline at Holy Archangels to practice at least monthlyconfession. If a month has passed and you have not made confession for good reason, or, are visiting, please talk with Fr. Robert prior to the serviceand before approaching the Chalice.
TRAPEZA:The lunch and fellowship served after Divine Liturgy is an important part of our Mission’s family life together. We cannot draw closer to God if we’re not also drawing closer to each other. To grow “in spirit and in numbers,” such fellowship is so important. Please sign up to help provide for this important ministry!
Prayer Requests: Our Mission’s Growth “in spirit & in numbers”
- For God’s financial provisionfor our Mission & college ministry, ACM (Annapolis Pan-Orthodox College Ministry);
- Departed founders of our church: archpriest George, the Confessor, Gabriel, Rafael, Serafim, Basil, Rdr. Michael
- Isaiah of Georgia, Archbishops Yohanna Ibrahim and Boulos Yazigi of Syria, Archpriest George, Sbn. John, Gov. Hogan, Benedict, Benjamin, Daniel, Noah, Alex, Gary, Timothy, Sophia, Vivian, Beatrice, George, Helen, Helen, Geneva, Phoenix, Sydney, Young, Liam, Eleni, Valerie, Charlotte, Anastasia, Valentina, Susan and all suffering from cancer, Noah, the Church in Georgia, Romania as they address the relativism of the West and speak the truth in love, our persecuted brethren everywhere, peace in Syria.
Troparion (Resurrection) Tone 2
When Thoudidst descend to death, O Life immortal,
Thou didst slay hell with the splendor of Thy Godhead.
And whenfrom the depths Thou didst raisethe dead,
all the powers of heaven cried out://
“O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to Thee!”
Troparion (for the Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus) Tone 4
Thy holy martyrs Sergius and Bacchus, O Lord,
through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from Thee, our God.
For having Thy strength, they laid low their adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.//
Through their intercessions, saveour souls!
Troparion (Angels) Tone 4
O Commanders of the heavenly hosts,// we who are unworthy beseechyou:// by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory,// and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cryto you://Deliver us from all harm, for you are the Commanders of the Powers on high!
Kontakion (Resurrection) Tone 2
Hellbecame afraid, O almighty Savior,
seeing the miracle of Thy Resurrection from the tomb!
The deadarose! Creation, with Adam, beheld this and rejoicedwith Thee,// and the world, my Savior, praises Theeforever.
Kontakion (Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus) Tone 2
Having courageously confronted the Enemy,
ye brought his guiles to an end and received from on high the
crown of victory.
Illustrious martyrs, Sergius and Bacchus,
with one heart ye cryaloud://
“How good and pleasant it is to dwellwith God!”
Kontakion (Angels) Tone 2
Commanders of God’s armiesand ministers of the divine glory,//princes of the bodiless Angelsandguidesof mankind
//askfor what is good for us, and for great mercy,//O Supreme Commanders of the Bodiless Hosts.
Glory to God for all things!
