Akathist to St. Panteleimon (12/21/22)

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Typica Service on December 19, 2022: The Holy Martyr Boniface; The Righteous Aglaida of Rome

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Today is December 19, 2022. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Boniface at Tarsus, in Cilicia; and the Righteous Aglaida of Rome.

The prescribed readings are 2 Timothy 2:20-26 and Mark 9:42-50.

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Prayer List for the Week of December 18, 2022

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Gregory, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Darina, Robert, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Dorina, Bea, Helen, Helena, Robert, Elizabeth, Rita, John, Joyce, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Dorina, Elena, Randy, Michael, Loretta, Papoulas, Despina, Constantine, Eleftheria, Marihiam, Agape, Lachlan, Jason, Michael, Carter, Maria, Connie, Enrique. Elizabeth, Monu, Barbara, Evangeline, Stacy, Scott, Barbara, Anthony, Abraham, Louis, Jeff, Gabriel, Gloria, Donald, Marc, Ana, Alexandra, Eliza, Kathleen

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Mihai, Michael, Jeremy

Readings for the Week of December 18, 2022

12/18: Hebrews 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

12/19: 2 Timothy 2:20-26; Mark 9:42-50

12/20: 2 Timothy 3:16-4:4; Mark 10:2-12

12/21: 2 Timothy 4:9-22; Mark 10:11-16

12/22: Titus 1:5-2:1; Mark 10:17-27

12/23: Micah 5:2-4; Hebrews 1:1-12; Matthew 1:18-25; Baruch 3:36-4:4; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 2:1-20; Isaiah 7:10-16; 8:1-4, 8-10; Hebrews 1:10-2:3; Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 9:6-7; Hebrews 2:11-18; Matthew 2:13-23

12/24: Hebrews 1:1-12; Luke 2:1-20

Typica Service on December 16, 2022: The Holy Prophet Haggai

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Today is December 16, 2022. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Prophet Haggai.

The prescribed readings are 2 Timothy 1:1-2, 8-18 and Mark 9:33-41.

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Words from the Saints -- December 15, 2022

"Those who profess to be Christ's will be recognized by their actions. For what matters is not a momentary act of professing, but being persistently motivated by faith." --St. Ignatius of Antioch

"It is impossible for us who have fallen into the pit of iniquities ever to be drawn out of it, unless we sink into the abyss of the humility of the repentant." --St. John Climacus

"Let us clothe ourselves with concord and humility, ever exercising self-control, standing far off from all whispering and evil-speaking." --St. Clement of Rome

"To the good man to die is gain. The foolish fear death as the greatest of evils, the wise desire it as a rest after labors and the end of ills." --St. Ambrose of Milan

"Evil is nothing else than absence of goodness, just as darkness also is absence of light. For goodness is the light of the mind, and, similarly, evil is the darkness of the mind." --St. John of Damascus

Akathist to St. Panteleimon (12/13/22)

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Typica Service on December 12, 2022: Our Holy Father Spyridon the Wonderworker

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Today is December 12, 2022. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Holy Father Spyridon The Wonderworker, Bishop of Trymithus in Cyprus.

The prescribed readings are 1 Timothy 5:1-10 and Mark 8:11-21.

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Prayer List for the Week of December 11, 2022

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Gregory, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Darina, Robert, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Dorina, Bea, Helen, Helena, Robert, Elizabeth, Rita, John, Joyce, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Dorina, Elena, Randy, Michael, Loretta, Papoulas, Despina, Constantine, Eleftheria, Marihiam, Agape, Lachlan, Jason, Michael, Carter, Maria, Connie, Enrique. Elizabeth, Monu, Barbara, Evangeline, Stacy, Scott, Barbara, Anthony, Abraham, Louis, Jeff, Gabriel, Gloria, Donald, Marc, Ana, Alexandra, Eliza

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: George, Maria, Ruth, Ross, Mihai, Michael

Readings for the Week of December 11, 2022

12/11: Colossians 3:4-11; Luke 14:16-24

12/12: 1 Timothy 5:1-10; Mark 8:11-21

12/13: Galatians 5:22-6:2; Matthew 11:27-30

12/14: 1 Timothy 5:22-6:11; Mark 8:30-34

12/15: 1 Timothy 6:17-20; Mark 9:10-16

12/16: 2 Timothy 1:1-2, 8-18; Mark 9:33-41

12/17: Galatians 5:22-6:2; Luke 14:1-11

Words from the Saints -- December 8, 2022

"He took what is mine in order that He might impart to me what is His. He took it not to overturn it but to fill it." --St. Ambrose of Milan

"Remember, O my soul, the terrible and frightful wonder: that your Creator for your sake became Man, and deigned to suffer for the sake of your salvation. His angels tremble, the Cherubim are terrified, the Seraphim are in fear, and all the heavenly powers ceaselessly give praise; and you, unfortunate soul, remain in laziness. At least from this time forth arise and do not put off, my beloved soul, holy repentance, contrition of heart and penance for your sins." --St. Paisius Velichkovsky

"If God seems slow in responding, it is because He is preparing a better gift. He will not deny us. God withholds what you are not yet ready for. He wants you to have a lively desire for His greatest gifts. All of which is to say, pray always and do not lose heart." --St. Augustine of Hippo

"Whether praying alone or together with [others], struggle to pray, not out of habit but with awareness." --St. Nilus of Sinai

Typica Service on December 8, 2022: Our Venerable Father Patapius the Righteous

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Today is December 8, 2022. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Patapius the Righteous.

The prescribed readings are 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Luke 21:28-33.

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Akathist to St. Panteleimon (12/7/22)

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Akathist to St. Nicholas (12/6/22)

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Typica Service on December 5, 2022: Our Venerable and God-Bearing Father Sabbas the Sanctified

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Today is December 5, 2022. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable and God-Bearing Father Sabbas the Sanctified.

The prescribed readings are Galatians 5:22-6:2 and Matthew 11:27-30.

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Prayer List for the Week of December 4, 2022

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Gregory, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Darina, Robert, Diana, George, Natalie, Arthur, Dorina, Bea, Helen, Helena, Robert, Elizabeth, Rita, John, Joyce, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Dorina, Elena, Randy, Michael, Loretta, Papoulas, Despina, Constantine, Eleftheria, Marihiam, Agape, Lachlan, Jason, Michael, Carter, Maria, Connie, Enrique. Elizabeth, Monu, Barbara, Evangeline, Stacy, Scott, Barbara, Anthony, Abraham, Louis, Jeff, Gabriel, Gloria, Donald, Marc, Ava, Alexandra, Eliza

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: George, Maria, Ruth, Ross, Mihai, Michael

Readings for the Week of December 4, 2022

12/4: Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 17:12-19

12/5: 1 Timothy 1:1-7; Luke 20:27-44

12/6: Hebrews 13:17-21; Luke 6:17-23

12/7: 1 Timothy 1:18-20; 2:8-15; Luke 21:5-7, 10-11, 20-24

12/8: 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Luke 21:28-33

12/9: Galatians 4:22-31; Luke 8:16-24

12/10: Galatians 3:8-12; Luke 13:18-29

Typica Service on December 2, 2022: The Holy Prophet Habbakuk

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Today is December 2, 2022. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Prophet Habbakuk.

The prescribed readings are 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 and Luke 20:19-26.

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Words from the Saints -- December 1, 2022

"Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude." --St. John Chrysostom

"If you reconcile your heart to the one who is making you angry, then the Lord will tell his heart to be reconciled with you also." --St. Hilarion of Optina

"Descend into your heart, and there do battle against Satan." --St. Macarius the Great

"Jesus is the Christ, our Lord and our God, who grants us faith in Him so that we may live." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

Akathist to St. Panteleimon (11/30/22)

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