Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church

44 Benzinger St, Buffalo, NY 14206

http://www.peterandpauloca.com/
(716) 893 0044 -office (716) 220 8724 - Fr. Vlads cell

Fr. Volodymyr Zablotskyy, Acting Rector Martin Napierski Council President Linda Mucyn - Choir Director JANUARY 20, 2013 33rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 8. Ven. Euthymius the Great (473). Ven. Evfimii (Euthymius), Schema-Monk (14th c.), and Lavrentii (Lawrence) the Recluse (13th-14th c.), of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves). Ven.Evfimii (Euthemius) of Syanzhmsk (Vologdca. 1470). Martyrs Innas, Pinnas, and Rimmas, disciples of the Apostle Andrew, in Scythia (1st-2nd c.). Martyrs Bassus, Eusebius, Euthychius and Basilides, at Nicomedia (303).

Colossians 1:12-18 (Epistle)

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Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.

Luke 18:35-43 (Gospel)

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Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! 39 Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me! 40 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, 41 saying, What do you want Me to do for you? He said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 Then Jesus said to him, Receive your sight; your faith has made you well. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Prayers for sick, home bund and those who requested to pray for them: Ann, Teresa, Marianne, Martin, Andrea, Andrew, Baby Jonas

ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK Please remember to collect your recipes for THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK. The recipes are starting to come in and we are assembling them into categories. We really could use your recipes for the Russian section of the cookbook. Wont you share them with us?

PARISH MINISTRIES Saturday Soup Kitchen The Parish continues to provide a hot lunch on Saturday mornings for the community. A special thanks to Juliana, Liam, and Kali, Nick, Kyra, Skyler and new volunteer Judy and the other regular volunteers who helped prepare and serve food, design and draft flyers for the Soup Kitchen, clean up and serve as hosts to our guests this week. You might want to volunteer some Friday evenings to prepare the meal or on Saturdays to serve the meal. It is a rewarding experience. Also: Please consider buying a loaf or two of Fr. Vlads Sourdough Bread (available after Liturgy on a first come first serve basis) Proceeds from the Sale are used to support the Saturday Soup Kitchen. Clothing, Linens and Clothing Drive We still are collecting blankets and towels for families in need. Childrens clothing especially little girls for winter coats, warm clothing, mittens, boots, etc. Adult warm clothing sweaters, sweatshirts, flannels, etc. are appreciated. Please contact the Church Office or bring the items to the Church.

WEEKLY CALENDAR: Sunday, January 20 Noon: Parish Hall Subdeacon Dr. Dr. Mark Hoeplinger presentation about upcoming mission trip to Guatemala Sunday, Jan 20 Noon: Hall, Sourdough Bread Sale Thursday, Jan 24 5:30p: Hall: NO ZUMBA THIS WEEK come out and join the fun NEXT WEEK! Thursday, Jan 24 6:30pm: Hall: Healing Service in the Church, followed by Adult Enrichment Class in the Hall Friday, Jan 25 6-9pm: Hall: Soup Kitchen Preparation Saturday, Jan 26 10am-1pm: Hall: Soup Kitchen Saturday, Jan 26 4pm: Church: Vespers Sunday, Jan 27 10am: Church: Divine Liturgy

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COMING EVENTS: Sunday, May 5 10am: Church: Divine Liturgy-GREAT PASCHA

PARISH HALL The Parish Hall is available for rent. Contact the Office for more information NOTICES If you have a notice or event to be printed in the weekly bulletin, please send the information to editor@peterandpauloca.com by noon on Thursday.

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Message from Tikhon, the Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America

Sanctity of Life Sunday 2013

January 27, 2013 To the Hierarchs, Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America Dearly Beloved in the Lord: As we make our way into the civil New Year, we continue to grieve over the tragic loss of the innocent lives at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Those directly affected by this most recent act of violence, as well as those who have suffered through the many other examples of inhuman brutality during the past year, undoubtedly will require a long period during which they can find healing for their broken hearts and answers to their questions concerning the providence of God and the goodness of humanity. Our society is increasingly weary of the sting of death and human sin and wary of the proclamations of hope and life coming from religious circles. Young people, unconvinced by shallow theology and hypocritical sermonizing, are increasingly identifying themselves as unbelievers, atheists, questioners or simply confused. People of all ages are losing faith or becoming critical of it, in part because they do not seem to find a satisfactory Christian response to tragedies such as the Newtown and Aurora massacres. As Orthodox Christians, we too dwell under the shadow cast by every assault on the sanctity of human life, whether it be against the unborn, the infirm, the terminally ill, the condemned, or innocent school children. We, too, wrestle with the same questions with which society wrestles, since every one of us faces the same reality of death. But unlike those who have no hope, we know that, just when death seems to have gained the victory, life blossoms forth, as seen most clearly in Christs arising from the tomb on the third day. The same paschal confirmation of death being swallowed up by life is revealed in our most recent celebration of the feasts of the Nativity and Theophany of Christ. The months of December and January are the richest in commemorations of some of the most venerable saints of the Church: Prophets and Ancestors who pave the way for the birth of the Savior and Hierarchs, Confessors and Monastics who shine with the glory that was revealed at His baptism. But no less proclaimers of His glory and His life are the martyrs, including those little ones who suffered incomprehensiblythe Holy Innocents. We proclaim, as Orthodox Christians, that all life is a participation in and reflection of the One Who is Life Itself. And we do so, even in the midst of the insanity of this world, knowing that human passions and human sin may cause destruction in our communities. But Christ Himself, by His example of voluntary suffering, reminds us that we have our part to play in proclaiming life. If we are to transform the collective heart and mind of our society, we must begin by transforming our own hearts and minds. Heeding the Gospel, let us remain faithful to the vision of human life as a sacred gift, recommitting ourselves to defending the lives of all mankind, as we pray at every Divine Liturgy. And let us commit ourselves to bearing witness to the life of Christ in all we do, say and think, so that even in small ways, we might proclaim the glory of the Kingdom not yet fully revealed, but already fully present in our midst. Sincerely yours in Christ,

+TIKHON Archbishop of Washington Metropolitan of All America and Canada