We are a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, and all are welcome to worship with us! Our services are in English. Please join us at our coffee hour downstairs after the service.
September 3/16, 2007
16th Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Passion-Bearer Edward, King of England
Sunday Troparion, Tone 7: Thou didst destroy death by Thy Cross, * Thou didst open Paradise to the Thief. * Thou didst change the lamentation of the Myrrh-bearers, * and Thou didst command Thine Apostles * to proclaim that Thou didst arise, O Christ God, * and grantest to the world great mercy.
Troparion of St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 4: By true strategy, O trophy-bearer * thou wast an illustrious general of the Heavenly King, O Theodore. * For thou didst wisely arm thyself with the weapons of faith, * and didst utterly annihilate the hordes of demons, * and didst prove a victorious athlete, * wherefore with faith * we ever call thee blessed.
Troparion of St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 2: Great are the triumphs of faith! * The holy martyr Theodore rejoiced in a fountain of flame as in refreshing water. * For having been made a whole burnt offering by fire, * he was offered as a sweetbread to the Trinity, * By his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.
Troparion of St. Edward, Tone 4: Celebrating the newly-established commemoration of the holy king Edward who shone forth of old in the virtues and suffered in his innocence, and bowing down before his precious relic, in gladness we cry out: truly wondrous art Thou in Thy saint, O God!
Sunday Kontakion, Tone 7: No longer will the dominion of death be able to keep men captive; * for Christ hath descended, demolishing and destroying the powers thereof. * Hades is bound; * the Prophets rejoice with one voice, saying: * A Savior hath come for them that have faith. * Come forth, ye faithful for the Resurrection.
Kontakion of St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 2: Armed with faith and courage of soul, * and having taken in thy hand the Word of God as a spear, * thou didst conquer the enemy, * O glory of martyrs, Theodore. * With them cease not to intercede with Christ God for us all.
Kontakion of St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 8: Having received the faith of Christ in thy heart as an inner shield, * thou didst overcome all the opposing forces, O great champion, * and thou hast been crowned with a heavenly crown, O Theodore, * for thou art eternally invincible.
Kontakion of St. Edward, Tone 4: Celebrating the memory of the holy Edward today, * and honoring his light-bearing relics, * let us radiantly weave a wreath of hymns * for the twice-crowned king and passion-bearer, * crying out to him with fervor: * Cease thou never to entreat Christ God, * that He establish thy homeland in the Orthodox Faith!
Kontakion of the Theotokos, Tone 6: O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, * mediation unto the creator most constant, * O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned, * but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid * who in faith cry unto thee; hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, * thou who dost ever protect, * O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Today’s Readings
Epistle: II Corinthians 6:1-10; II Timothy 2:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 12:2-12
Parish News
vName days: Alexander Tkaczevski and Alexander (Liam) Enser (last Wednesday), Amy (Ammia) Sagan (yesterday) and Edward Akiwumi (today). Many years!
vPlease remember in your prayers those traveling: Galina Bahanovich, Cathy Fudala, Anna and Elijah Venticinque, Reader Andrew and Rachel Miller.
vToday is the last Sunday that we are taking up a collection for the victims of the fires which recently swept over much of Greece. Let us all take this opportunity to reach out and help our Orthodox brothers and sisters in need. Our donations will be sent to the Greek Archdiocese, who will distribute the funds in Greece.
vAt coffee hour today, our parish pro-life coordinator Andrea Sullivan will share a few words about this fall’s campaign with “40 Days for Life”.
vThis Wednesday’s Akathist will be for the Kursk-Root Icon of the Theotokos.
vFeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos: Vigil on Thursday at 6:30pm and Divine Liturgy on Friday at 9:00am. This a great feast, so everyone should make their confession and receive Holy Communion. Those who made their confession this weekend need not do so again for the feast.
vThere will be no Compline service on Friday.
vSt. Mary’s Carpatho-Russian Church in Cheektowaga is holding their “Gramma’s Closet and Craft Fair” this Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm featuring an ethnic food and baked goods sale. Let us show our support for our brothers and sisters there!
vAll college students: Don’t forget the OCF Kick-Off this Saturday at the UB Student Union 1:00pm-3:00pm.
