Holy anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church

703 W. Center Street, Rochester, MN (507) 282-1529 http://www.holyanargyroi.org

church@holyanargyroi.org Rev. Fr. Mark Muñoz, Proistamenos
ΑΠΟΛΤΣΙΚΙΑ ΣΗ΢ ΗΜΕΡΑ΢/APOLYTIKIA FOR TODAY
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω
τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν· ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ
ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
You descended from on high, O merciful Lord, and endured
the three day burial to free us from our passions. O Lord,
our life and our resurrection, glory to you.

Ζωὴν τὴν κυήσασαν, ἐκυοφόρησας, ἁγνὴν Θεομήτορα,

θεόφρον Ἄννα· διὸ πρὸς λῆξιν οὐράνιον, ἔνθα
εὐφραινομένων, κατοικία ἐν δόξῃ, χαίρουσα νῦν
μετέστης, τοῖς τιμῶσί σε πόθῳ, πταισμάτων αἰτουμένη,
ἱλασμὸν ἀειμακάριστε

O Godly-minded Anna, thou didst give birth unto God's pure

Mother who conceived Him Who is our Life. Wherefore, thou
hast now passed with joy to thy heavenly rest, wherein is the
abode of them that rejoice in glory; and thou askest forgiveness of sins for
them that honour thee with love, O ever-blessed one.
ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ/KONTAKION FOR TODAY

Προστασία τών Χριστιανών ακαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρός τόν Ποιητήν αμετάθετε, Μή παρίδης
αμαρτωλών δεήσεων φωνάς, αλλά πρόφθασον, ώς αγαθή, εις τήν βοήθειαν ημών, τών πιστώς
κραυγαζόντων σοι. Τάχυνον εις πρεσβείαν, καί σπεύσον εις ικεσίαν, η προστατεύουσα αεί, Θεοτόκε,
τών τιμώντων σε.
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.

9th Sunday of st. matthew

Dormition of St. Anna the Mother of the Theotokos, St. Olympias the Deaconess

July 25th, 2010

 Today’s scripture readings

Epistle reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27

BRETHREN, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the
son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through
promise. Now this is an allegory: these women are two covenants. One is from Mount
Sinai, bearing children for slavery; she is Hagar. Now Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia;
she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children. But the
Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. For it is written, "Rejoice, O barren one
who does not bear; break forth and shout, you who are not in travail; for the children of
the desolate one are many more than the children of her that is married."

Gospel pericope
Matthew 14:22-34

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other
side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went
up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the
boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the
wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking
on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified,
saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them,
saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid
me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked
on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and
beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand
and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when
they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying,
"Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at
Gennesaret.
 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
mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I 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 God’s
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
mystery to Your enemies. Nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I confess to
You: Lord remember me in Your kingdom.
 Announcements
Liturgical/Program Schedule:
***Fr. Mark will be away until August 1st***
Mon. July 26th: Greek Fest Meeting, 7pm
Sat. July 31st: Festival Baking, Cookies- 10am

***No Saturday Eve Vespers for the entire month of July***

Fellowship/Coffee Hour: We still have some open Sunday’s and are asking for volunteers to host the
fellowship hour. Please see Jackie or Denise to sign up! Thank you to those who have hosted in the past!

Greek Fest ’10: is quickly approaching! Our festival has grown over the years which translates into
more work and more workers needed. Presbytera Michelle is the volunteer coordinator and will be
contacting parishioners to solicit assistance. There is a sign-up poster in the narthex, please visit it
and sign in where you are able to help. Please consider your availability for working shifts on the
weekend of Aug. 27th-29th. Thank you to all who are anticipating lending a hand this year!

Discounted Festival Tickets: are also now available for advance purchase, please remember to get the
word out with your family, friends, and co-workers! 12 tickets for $10, normally a $1 each. Please note
that all parishioners and volunteers will be expected to pay for their food-last year we ‘ate’ into our
profits by providing meals gratis. This is a crucial fundraiser for our parish and our cooperation is
necessary to ensure its success.

HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION—Only Orthodox Christians in good standing are encouraged
to receive Holy Communion frequently, provided they have prepared themselves spiritually, mentally and
physically. They must 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 fasts of the Church, 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 to receive Holy Communion, state your Christian
(baptismal) name clearly, 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 of the Cross as you step away.
Please do not be in a rush while communing! Please take special care not to bump the Holy Chalice.

ETIQUETTE REMINDER: The summer months are now upon us and that means enjoying warm
weather and “fun in the sun”. While shorts, capris, flip-flops, tank tops, ‘spaghetti’ straps, etc. are
practical and acceptable at the pool or the lake front they are not appropriate attire inside the Divine
Services of the Church. At every Eucharistic celebration we are spiritually and physically brought in the
awesome presence of Jesus Christ Himself, and when we commune He comes to dwell within us in a
miraculous way. Therefore the sanctity, solemnity, and dignity of the Divine Liturgy must be preserved
for the wellbeing of all.