In the Orthodox Faith, when someone departs this life in the hope of the resurrection, we pray “Memory Eternal” for that person, i.e., that God would remember them and bring them into His Eternal Kingdom. To be remembered, or known, by God who is Life means that they too shall live. The Fathers of the Church assure us that our prayers avail much, that the Communion in Christ of the living and the departed is ongoing. In today’s Gospel, Lazarus, who in this life suffered greatly and begged daily at the rich man’s gate, longing to eat the crumbs off the rich man’s table, is taken up to heaven (“the bosom of Abraham”). There, he is welcomed into God’s near presence and is remembered by name before God. The rich man, on the other hand, lived for himself and fed his passions, thinking nothing of the needs of others. He is not even remembered by name before God. We aren’t even given his name. Our Lord shares this parable with us that we may examine how we live now— how ‘rich’ we are toward God and our fellow man. If our ‘god’ is this world, our work, our ‘belly’, ourselves, we cannot become inheritors of the Kingdom of God and find memory eternal before Him who is Life itself. Christ is the life of the world—either He is the priority or the world. In Christ’s love, Fr. Robert+
2020 Time, Talent, Treasure Pledges. Please prayerfully consider what God would have you give to your own growth in faith and the furthering of His Kingdom. We give back a “first fruits” pledge to Christ from what He’s so mercifully given and entrusted to us. Let us be as those servants who used their talentswisely and to God’s glory (Matt. 25:23). To grow in faith and grow our Mission “in spirit and in numbers,” please sow generously (II Cor. 9:7). Please place your 2020 Time, Talent, Treasure pledge in the offering box any time between now and our Patronal Feast, Nov. 7.
THIS WEEK at HOLY ARCHANGELS:All Services held at our new church home at 73 Franklin St. (CLT Building), historic Annapolis
- TODAY 9:30 a.m., Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, Trapeza
- Tues., Oct. 22,4:30-5:30 p.m., St. John’s OCF Patristics Study, Cohen study room, library (all are welcome)
- Wed., Oct. 23, 6 p.m.,Daily Vespers(confession offered)
- Thurs., Oct. 24, 1-1:20 p.m., Sixth Hour Prayers, St. Nicholas Orthodox Chapel, USNA
- Sat., Oct. 26, 6 p.m., Great Vespers (Confession offered)
- Sun., Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m., Hours, 10, Divine Liturgy, Trapeza
Looking Ahead: Mark your Calendars!
- Tues., Oct. 29, 6-7:30 pm,Oct. Catechumen/Inquirer Class (All are welcome to come and learn!)
- Thurs., Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.,Vesperal Divine Liturgy, Patronal Feast of the Holy Archangels and All the Bodiless Powers of Heaven (more information TBA)
- Sat., Nov. 9, 3 p.m., Ancient Faith and Wine Tasting event: Explore Georgian Wine and the Orthodox Faith.
Confession & Reception:In keeping with OCA Guidelines, it’s the discipline at Holy Archangels to practice monthlyconfession. If a month has passed and you’ve not made confession for good reason, or, are visiting, please talk with Fr. Robert to ask a blessing to receive 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 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: Archpriest George the Confessor, Gabriel, Rafael, Serafim, Basil, Rdr. Michael, Archbishop Nikon, Archpriest John (Moses), Archpriest John (Matusiak)
- Met. Isaiah of Georgia, Archbishops Yohanna Ibrahim, Boulos Yazigi of Syria, Sbn. John, Benedict, Benjamin, Daniel, Noah, Alex, Gary, Timothy, Vivian, Beatrice, George, Helen, Helen, Sydney, Young, Valerie, Anastasia, Valentina, Linda, Susan, Michael, Elizabeth, Noah, Tommy, Thomas, Mat. Alexandra, Judith, Maggie, Frank, Karley, Christina, Mark, Eric, Erin, Joseph, James, 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 and around the world, peace in Syria.
Troparion (Resurrection) Tone 1
When thestonehad been sealed by the Jews,
while the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body,
Thou didst riseon the third day, O Savior,
grantinglifeto the world.
The powers of heaven therefore cried to Thee, O Giver of Life:
“Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ!
Glory to Thy ^Kingdom!//
Glory to Thy dispensation, O Thou who lovest of mankind!”
Troparion (Great Martyr Artemius) Tone 4
Thy holy martyr Artemius, O Lord, // through his sufferings has received incorruptible crowns from Thee, our God.
For having Thy strength, he laid low his adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.//
Through his 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 1
As God, Thou didst rise from the tomb in glory,
raising the worldwith Thyself.//Human nature praises Thee as God, for death has vanished.//Adam exults, O Master!
Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage and criesto Thee://
“Thou art the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!”
Kontakion (Great Martyr Artemius) Tone 2
Let us gather to sing worthy hymns in honor of Artemius,
the pious and victorious martyr who defeated his enemies.
Heis great among martyrs
and generous in performing miracles,
and he intercedes with the Lordon behalfof us all.
Kontakion (Angels) Tone 2
Commanders of God’s armiesand ministers of the divine glory//princes of the bodiless Angelsand guidesof mankind// askfor what is good for us, and for great mercy,//O Supreme Commanders of the Bodiless Hosts.
