St.

Philip the Apostle Byzantine (Ruthenian) Catholic Church

3866 65 th street
Sacramento, CA 95820
Phone: (916) 452-1888 E-mail: feromurin@hotmail.com
http://www.stphilipofsacramento.com Mobile: (916) 539-1534

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory for ever!

Slava Isusu Christu! Slava i vo viki!

From the Fathers…

St. John Chrysostom
Have you not heard what John did? He saw a man that was a tyrant overthrowing the
laws of marriage; and with boldness, he proclaimed in the midst of the forum, “It is not
lawful for thee to have thy brother Philip’s wife.” But I urge thee on, not against a prince
or a judge; nor against the marriage ordinance outraged; nor in behalf of fellow-servants
insulted. But I require thee to castigate an equal, for insolence against the Lord. Truly, if I
had said unto thee, punish and correct those kings or judges who transgress the laws,
would you not say that I was mad? But John forsooth acted thus. … Now then, at least,
correct a fellow-servant; an equal; and although it should be necessary to die, do not
shrink from chastising a brother. This is thy martyrdom, since John was also a martyr.
And although he was not commanded to sacrifice, nor to worship an idol, yet for the
sacred laws that were despised, he laid down his head. Do thou too then contend, even to
the death, for the truth, and God will fight for thee! … When we happen to see a fight
taking place in the forum, we go into the midst of it, and reconcile the combatants! But
why do I speak of a fight? If, perchance, we see an ass fallen down, we all make haste to
stretch out a hand to raise him up. Yet we neglect our perishing brethren! The blasphemer
is an ass; unable to bear the burden of his anger, he has fallen. Come forward and raise
him up, both by words and by deeds; and both by meekness and by vehemence; let the
medicine be various. And if we thus administer our own part, and take pains for the
safety of our neighbors, we shall soon become objects of desire and affection to the very
persons who have the benefit of our correction; and what is more than all, we shall enjoy
those good things which are laid up in store.
 Announcements
• Last Sunday’s attendance was 65 souls, collection was $___ total (tithes:
___, candles: _). May our Lord God reward you abundantly for your generosity.
• Hospitality sign-up sheet: We do not have anyone signed up for next week.
Please sign up, the list of dates is downstairs in the hall.
• Please remember in your prayers the sick and suffering members of our
parish family: Steve Klinkovsky, Oceana Grabianowski (Slawomir’s wife).
• Father Francis will be out of town next Sunday, Sept. 5th. Father Brendan
McAnerney, O.P., from St. George Melkite-Greek Catholic Church will
celebrate Divine Liturgy at St. Philip’s on that day.
• The 76th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
will be held at Mount St. Macrina, Uniontown, PA, September 3-6, 2010 (Labor
Day Weekend). It holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest Byzantine
Catholic Pilgrimage in the United States. The Sisters invite you to join the many
who will come to honor Our Lady of Perpetual Help at this most blessed
weekend! For further information, visit www.sistersofstbasil.org or call (724)
438-8644.
• For our Dinner Dance in September, we will need help, to set up before
(chairs and tables, decorations) and clean up after, also to serve drinks during the
dinner (one or two persons). Please send and e-mail to father Francis, if you are
willing to help.
Liturgical schedule
Tue Aug 31st 6.30 AM Divine Liturgy. (p. 407)

Thu Sept. 2nd 6.30 AM Divine Liturgy (p. 409)

Sun Sept. 5th 9.00 AM Confessions. 15th Sunday after

9.40 AM The 3rd Hour Office. Pentecost. (Tone 6, p.
10.00 AM Divine Liturgy. 152)
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 Wed Sept 8th 6:00 PM Divine Liturgy Birth of the Theotokos.
Solemn Feast. (p. 243)
Thu Sept. 9th 6:30 AM Divine Liturgy Synaxis of Joachim and
Anna.

Sun Sept. 9.00 AM Confessions. Sunday Before the

12th 9.40 AM The 3rd Hour Office. Exaltation of the Holy
10.00 AM Divine Liturgy. Cross. (Tone 7, pp. 156,
247)
Fridays in general are marked as days of simple abstinence or equivalent
penance. Let us remember each other as we offer prayers and sacrifices to God, in
union with the Cross of Christ.