Holy anargyroi Orthodox Church (GOA)

703 W. Center Street, Rochester, MN (507) 282-1529 http://www.holyanargyroi.org church@holyanargyroi.org Rev. Fr. Mark Muoz, Proistamenos
/APOLYTIKIA FOR TODAY

, , , , , , . The joyful news of your resurrection was told to the women disciples of the Lord by the angel. And throwing off the ancestral curse, they boastingly told the Apostles: death has been vanquished, Christ our God is risen, bestowing great mercy on the world. ! , , , , . , , . Great are the achievements of faith! In the fountain of flame, as by the water of rest, the holy Martyr Theodore rejoiced; for having been made a whole-burnt offering in the fire, he was offered as sweet bread unto the Trinity. By his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.
/KONTAKION FOR TODAY

, , , , , , . , , , , . O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant: despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid who in faith cry unto you: Hasten to intercede, and speed to make supplication, you who ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor you.

Sunday of the Canaanite Woman

St. Theodore of Tyre the Great Martyr

February 17th, 2013

TODAYS SCRIPTURE READINGS

EPISTLE READING

St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4. Psalm 75.11,1 Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

GOSPEL READING

Gospel of Matthew 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.

COMMUNION PRAYERS
I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I also believe that this is truly Your pure body and that this is truly Your precious Blood. Therefore, I pray to You. Have mercy upon me, and forgive my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, known and unknown. And make me worthy without condemnation to partake of Your pure Mysteries for the forgiveness of sins and life eternal. Amen. Behold, my Maker, I approach Holy Communion. Burn me not as I partake, for You are fire which burns the unworthy, but cleanse me from every stain. Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of Your mystical Supper. I will not reveal Your mysteries to your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief confess to You: Lord, remember me in Your kingdom. Seeing the Divine Blood, have fear, O man, for it is coal that burns the unworthy. It is Gods Body that deifies and nourishes me; it deifies the spirit and nourishes the mind mystically. You have smitten me with yearning, O Christ, and with Your divine love You have changed me. Burn away my sins with spiritual fire and make me worthy to be filled with Your joy, that rejoicing in Your goodness, I may magnify Your two Comings. How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I dare to enter the bridal chamber, my clothing will accuse me, since it is not a wedding garment; and being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. In Your love, Lord, cleanse the vileness of my soul and save me. Loving Master, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these holy Gifts be to my condemnation because of my unworthiness, but for the cleansing and sanctification of soul and body and the pledge of the future life and Kingdom. It is good for me to cling to God and to place in Him the hope of my salvation. Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of Your mystical Supper. I will not reveal Your mysteries to your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief confess to You: Lord, remember me in Your kingdom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Liturgical/Program Schedule:
TODAY: GOYA Broomball @ 3pm Mon. Feb. 18th: AC/DC Religious Ed. 6pm Tues. Feb. 19th: St. Philothei the Athenian & Martyr, Orthros/Liturgy 8:30am Wed. Feb. 20th: Parish Council Meeting, 7pm Thurs. Feb. 21st: St. Philothei Project, 6pm Thurs. Feb. 21st: JOY Faith Night, 5:30pm Sat. Feb. 23rd: NO Great Vespers
Todays Memorial Service: Mrs. Eleftera Peters Priestmonk Anatoly Chistousov

Ethnic Potluck Coming up: a very popular event will be celebrated again this year on Saturday, March 2nd after Great Vespers. Please bring a dish that represents your ethnic backgroundlets see how many different nationalities we can represent! For more info please see Halina! Kolyva Workshop: ever wondered how you get that perfect layer of powdered sugar? Al dente wheat berries? Where to find those funny decorations? Why we have to bring the kolyva for a memorial service? These questions and more will be tackled as well as a hands on tutorial on making this ancient tradition of our Church: Saturday, March 2nd! Time TBA St. Philothei Project: we apologize for the discrepancy in this months Box n Spoon regarding SPP. To clarify, THIS THURSDAY we will meet to prepare the food for the Womens Shelter. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex; spend a moment of your busy week showing your love and compassion for those in need! An Afternoon in Paris Fashion Show: Our Philoptochos Societys Fashion Show is March 10 th at 4pm at Johnny Mangos. Featuring womens, mens and childrens clothing from stores such as Couture by Hannys, Hannys mens and womens, Baby Baby and four other fabulous downtown stores. For our raffle, we are seeking new items, monetary donations or gifts cards. Please see Ann Kolas or Jackie Barbes to donate. All proceeds from the Fashion Show go directly towards philanthropic missions. To reserve your $25 ticket for the Fashion Show;. WITH THE FEAR OF GOD, FAITH, AND LOVE DRAW NEAR: Only those Orthodox Christians in good standing are encouraged to receive Holy Communion frequently, provided they have prepared themselves spiritually, mentally, and physically. They should be on time for the Divine Liturgy and be in a Christ-like, humble state of mind. They should be in a confession relationship with their priest or spiritual father, have observed the fasting regulations, and they should have self-examined their conscience. On the day of receiving Holy Communion it is not proper to eat or drink anything before coming to church. When you approach the holy chalice state your baptismal name, and hold the red communion cloth to your chin. After receiving wipe your lips on the cloth, step back carefully, hand the cloth to the next person and make the sign the of the cross as you step away. Please do not be in a rush while communing.