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St. John Chrysostom
Greek Orthodox Church, Hobe Sound, FL
Bulletin for Sunday, November 28, 2021
13th Sunday of Luke
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I have some wonderful people who send me things I might find interesting, and which might be inspirational to the people I serve.
I have included a couple examples below.
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FORGIVENESS DOESN'T EXCUSE THEIR BEHAVIOR.
FORGIVENESS PREVENTS THEIR BEHAVIOR FROM DESTROYING YOUR HEART.
From (#BEYONDORDINARY)
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Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion. Mode pl. 2.
When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You.
For the Devout Man. Mode 4.
When you had trained ascetically on the mountain, * wearing the armor of the Cross, blessed Father, * you then destroyed the spiritual armies of the foe. * Afterwards you manfully stripped yourself for the contest * and you slew Copronymous with the sword of the true Faith. * For both these vict'ries you were crowned by God, * monastic Martyr * Saint Stephen, extolled by all.
Apolytikion of Apostle Andrew the 1st Called. November 30. Mod 4
As first of the Apostles to be called, O Andrew, brother of him (Peter) who was foremost, beseech the Master of all to grant the world peace and our souls great mercy.
Apolytikion for the Church, St. John Chrysostom, Mode pl. 4
The grace that from your mouth shone forth like a torch illumined the universe. It deposited in the world the treasures of the absence of avarice. It showed us the height that is attained by humility. Now you instruct us by your words, Father John Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ God, the Word Himself, entreating Him to save our souls.
Kontakion. Mode 3.
On this day the Virgin Maid * goes to the grotto to give birth * to the pre-eternal Word * in an ineffable manner. * Dance for joy, all the inhabited earth, on hearing. * Glorify along with Angels and with the shepherds * Him who willed that He appear as * a newborn Child, * the pre-eternal God.
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Light a Candle
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Epistle Reading
The reading is from Paul's Letter to the Ephesians.
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Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works,
lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Gospel Reading
The reading is from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
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At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
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Donate to Mortgage
Reduction, Tray 2
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One day, a person complained to his priest that the Church and Christianity is one continual “give, give, give.” To which the priest replied, “Thank you very much for the finest definition of Christianity I have ever heard. You’re right, Christianity is all about a constant “give, give, give.” God giving His only Son to the world to show His unconditional love. His Son Jesus giving His life on the cross to forgive our sins and destroy death. Then our Lord’s disciples giving all they had to make sure God’s Good News of love was preached to all people everywhere. They not only gave away their homes and businesses, but even gave up their lives as martyrs in gratitude to God! | |
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St. JOHN’S CHURCH PRAYER CIRCLE
Please include the following names of our brothers and sisters in our parish and families, along with others who are in need of our prayers. If you have or know of someone who needs to be included in our regular prayers, please let us know.
If you know of someone whose name should be on our list, (a relative, friend or and acquaintance), please feel free to submit their name (s) to Father Andrew.
Roger, Lora, Joel, Connie, Stefanos, Nikita, Leona, Peter, John, Joanna, Aurelia, Mary, Nick, Deacon Michael, Diaconissa Evone, Kate, Bill, Diane, Nick, Clara, Mersini, Helen, and Gena.
May God grant them strength, health, and recovery.
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