The Orthodox Church has struggled in this land for many years to change from a “chaplain” mentality of holding on to what we already have, ministering exclusively to those already Orthodoxy, keeping to our particular ethnic identities, but often neglecting Christ’s commandment to “make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19). This command is at the heart of the Gospel, of everything we believe as Orthodox. Our love for God and neighbor is measured, at least in part, by our willingness and readiness to share the Good News (the Gospel) of new life in Christ with those around us. To know Christ is life; to know Christ and His Church is salvation. We’ve been entrusted with “the pearl of great price,” but too often we keep it to ourselves. May we, not only as Holy Archangels Mission, but as the Church in North America learn to give of ourselves more fully so that not just we but all who hunger and thirst after the truth that Christ is, may come to embrace Him who is Life and to be born anew “of water and the spirit.” (Jn. 3:5) In Christ’s love, Fr. Robert+
Important: 2018 Pledges/Commitments: We have reached our minimum need of $3,500 per month. Glory to God for His provision! To grow the Mission further, we need everyone to honor their monthly pledges and to give generously and faithfully so we can continue to provide for our church and ready ourselves for the next step. “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, 9:30 Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy,
- TODAY, 12-3 p.m., Holy Archangels Books & Icons Open House. This is a church-wide outreach event. Please volunteer at the Entrance Table and invite your friends and neighbors. Tikhon’s coffee tasting, all icons 10% off.
- Wed, Aug. 29, 6:30, Great Vespers, Beheading, St. John, confession offered.
- Sat, Sept. 1, 6:00 p.m., Great Vespers confession following
- Sun, Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m., Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, trapeza
Looking Ahead…Mark your Calendars!
- Sat, Sept. 8, Divine Liturgy, Great Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, trapeza
- Sun, Sept. 9, During Trapeza, Special Video from Mt. Athos—Fr. Alexis, Holy Monastery of St. Demetrios
Confession and Reception: In keeping with OCA Guidelines, it is the discipline at Holy Archangels to practice at least monthly confession. 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 service and 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!
Miclean Baby Registry: For those who’ve asked: From the Holy Archangels website, click the Amazon link. On the homepage click the “Registry,” tab, then “baby”, then type Kristina Miclean, Annapolis.
Adult (and child) Greek Study Opportunity: Mallory Stripling teaches online Biblical Greek courses for adults and homeschool children. Please contact her at mallorydarling@gmail.com. More information can also be found at www.raphaelschool.org/greek/
Prayer Requests: Our Mission’s Growth “in spirit and in umbers”
- For God’s financial provision for 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, Cynthia Eleni, Valerie, Charlotte, Anastasia, Valentina, Norm, 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.
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 (for the Martyrs) Tone 4
Thy holy martyrs Adrian and Natalia, 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, save our souls!
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 of the Powers 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 (Holy Martyrs) Tone 4
Martyr of Christ, Adrian,
thou didst keep the words of thy godly and devoted wife Natalia in thy heart.// With her thou didst accept every kind of suffering and obtained the crown of victory!
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!
