We learn through Christ and His Church that forgiveness is the path toward freedom—both for ourselves, our families, the Church, and the world. On this Sunday, we’re reminded of Christ’s desire to free us of hypocrisy, grudges, bitterness, and pride. And so, we’re given the command to forgive as God has forgiven and continues to actively forgive us. Likewise, we’re warned of the consequences of withholding such forgiveness from one another, as we hear from Christ’s own lips: “And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.” God in His love and mercy desires our freedom from revenge, grudges, bitterness, and the deceit of hypocrisy. God can give us the strength to forgive and to love, to interject into this broken world and into our broken relationships this triumph of His Heavenly Kingdom. InChrist,Fr. Robert+
2019 Pledges/Commitments. We give back a “first fruits” pledge to Christ from what He’s so mercifully given and 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). If you have not done so yet, please offer your pledge of talents today. To grow in faith and grow our Mission “in spirit and in numbers,” please give generously and faithfully. (II Cor. 9:7).
THIS WEEK at HOLY ARCHANGELS: All Services held at our new church home at 73 Franklin St. (CLT Building), historic Annapolis
- TODAY 9:30 Hours, 10 Divine Liturgy, Trapeza
- Tues., Sept. 3, 1-1:20 p.m., Sixth Hour Prayers, St. Nicholas Orthodox Chapel, USNA
- Tues., Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m.,Patristics Study, SJCA OCF
- Wed., Sept 4, 6 p.m.,Vespers, 6:45 p.m.,Patristics Study: Conclusion of St. Justin the Philosopher’s First Apology
- Sat., Sept. 7, 6 p.m., Great Vespers, Great Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Litya (Confession offered)
- Sun., Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, Great Feastof the Nativity of the Theotokos, Trapeza
Looking Ahead: Mark your Calendars!
- Sat., Sept. 14,9:30 Hours, 10 a.m., Divine Liturgy, Great Feast of the Precious, Holy, and Life-Giving Cross.
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, Mitchell, Archpriest John (Moses), Archpriest John (Matusiak)
- Met. Isaiah of Georgia, Archbishops Yohanna Ibrahim, Boulos Yazigi of Syria, Sbn. John, Gov. Hogan, Benedict, Benjamin, Daniel, Noah, Alex, Gary, Timothy, Vivian, Beatrice, George, Helen, Helen, Geneva, Sydney, Young, Liam, Eleni, Valerie, Charlotte, Anastasia, Valentina, Linda, Susan, Michael, Elizabeth, Noah, Tommy, Thomas, Johann, Mat. Alexandra, Judith, Maggie, Frank, Karley, Christina, Jaysen, the Church in Georgia, Romania as they address the relativism of the West, speaking the truth in love, our persecuted brethren around the world, 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 (Indiction) Tone 2
O Creator of the Universe,
Thou didst appoint times by Thine own power;
blessthe crown of this year with Thy goodness, O Lord!
Preserve in safety Thy rulers and Thy cities://
and through the intercessions of the Theotokos, saveus!
Troparion (St Simeon) Tone 1
Thou wast a pillar of patient endurance,
having imitated the Forefathers, O ^Venerable One:
Job in suffering and Joseph in temptations.
Thou didst livelike the bodiless hosts while yet in the flesh, O Simeon, ourFather.
Beseech Christ God that our soulsmay be saved!
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 (St Simeon) Tone 2
Seeking the things of the Highest, and having made a fiery chariot,// thou wast joinedto the heights.
Therefore, thou hast become a companion to the angels, O venerable Simeon,// and with them thou art praying incessantly to ChristGodfor us all.
Kontakion (Indiction) Tone 4
O Creator and Master of time and the ages, // Triune and Merciful Godof all: // grant blessings for the courseof this year,
and in Thy boundless mercy save those who worship Thee and cry outin fear:// O Savior, grant blessings to allmankind!
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.
