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August 29, 2010
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Beheading of the Forerunner and Baptist John |
RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FIVE
Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious resurrection.
APOLYTKION OF THE BAPTIST’S BEHEADING IN TONE TWO
The memory of the righteous is celebrated with songs of praise, but the Lord’s testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner. Thou wast shown indeed to be the most honorable of the prophets, for in the waters thou didst baptize Him Who had been proclaimed. After suffering with joy in behalf of the truth, thou didst proclaim even to those in Hades the God Who appeared in the flesh, Who takest away the sin of the world, and granteth us the Great Mercy.
KONTAKION OF THE NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS IN TONE FOUR
By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee, The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.
Exploring the Faith
Beginning in September, Fr. Alban will be offering weekly an introductory class on Orthodox theology for inquirers and catechumens. The required readings for the class will be taken from The Faith, by Clark Carlton. The class is open to all; if you are interested in attending, please contact Fr. Alban by phone or email. Even if you have been Orthodox for many years, you may find this a welcome opportunity to review the “basics” of Orthodox Christian belief and practice.
Introducing Fr. Timothy Pavlatos
Fr. Timothy Pavlatos, a Greek Orthodox priest and trained pastoral counselor is now residing in Portland and working four days a week with our own Dr. Joe Hadeed at Northwest Psychological Center. Fr. Timothy is available to see clients (adults, teenagers and couples) at very reasonable, reduced rates. To schedule an appointment or for further information, call 503-652-2810. Please remember Fr. Timothy as a valuable resource for any counseling needs and spread the word!
Orthodox School Accepting New Students
Wondering where to enroll your child for the fast-approaching school year? Agia Sophia Academy, hosted at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, provides a rich academic curriculum, grounded in Orthodox Christian values, while fostering love of learning, personal responsibility and respect for each person. ASA offers Montessori preschool through 5th grade. Call 503-641-4600 or email info@asapdx.org to schedule a tour today.
33rd Annual Middle Eastern Festival
Mark your calendars, tell all your friends, and plan to attend the 33rd Annual St. George Festival, to be held this year on Sunday, September 12, from noon to 7:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce friends and neighbors to the Orthodox Church, as well as to raise money to help pay down our mortgage. We also need everybody to help at the festival. If you have not already volunteered to help, please see Nabeel Hanna to sign up. There are flyers in the narthex for you to distribute to businesses and friends. If you have items to donate to the silent auction, please see Michel Teeny.
THE EPISTLE
(For the Beheading of John the Baptist)
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. Hear my prayer, O God.
The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (13:25-33)
In those days, as John was finishing his course, he said, “Who do you suppose that I am? I am not He. No, but after me One is coming, the sandals of Whose feet I am not worthy to untie.” Brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us have been sent the message of this salvation. For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize Him nor understand the utterances of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning Him. Though they could charge Him with nothing deserving death, yet they asked Pilate to have Him killed. And when they had fulfilled all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree, and laid Him in a tomb. But God raised Him from the dead; and for many days He appeared to those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people. And we bring you the good news that what God promised to the fathers, this He has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus.
THE GOSPEL
(For the Beheading of John the Baptist)
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (6:14-30)
At that time, Jesus’ Name had become known, and King Herod heard of it. Some said, “John the Baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in Him.” But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” But when Herod heard of it he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.” For Herod had sent and seized John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married her. For John said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly. But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and the leading men of Galilee. For when Herodias’ daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will grant it.” And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.” And she went out, and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptizer.” And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. And immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard and gave orders to bring his head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb. The Apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught.
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