13th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 4. Forefeast of the
Nativity of the Theotokos. Martyr Sozón of Cilicia. St. John, Archbishop
and Wonderworker of Novgorod. Venerable Serapion of Spaso-Eleazar
Monastery. Martyrdom of St. Makáry, Archimandrite of Kanev. Apostles
Evodia and Onesiphorus of the Seventy. Martyr Eupsychius of Cæsarea in
Cappadocia. Venerable Luke, Abbot, near Constantinople. Venerable
Cloud, Abbot, founder of Nogent-sur-Seine near Paris.
1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Tone 4
Matthew 21:33-42
SCHEDULE
Today, Sunday, Sept 7..……………...9:30 am Third Hour
9:45 am St. Xenia Prayers
10:00 am Divine Liturgy & Litya for Feast
Monday, Sept 8……………………….9:00 am Divine Liturgy
Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
The fact that there is no Biblical verification of the facts of the Virgin
Mary’s birth is incidental to the meaning of the feast. Even if the
actual background of the event as celebrated in the Church is
questionable from an historical point of view, the divine meaning of it
“for us men and for our salvation” is obvious. There had to be one
born of human flesh and blood that would be spiritually capable of
being the Mother of Christ, and she herself had to be born into the
world of persons who were spiritually capable of being her parents.
Wednesday, Sept 10………………….Parish Council Meeting
The feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, therefore, is a glorification
of Mary’s birth, of Mary herself and of her righteous parents. It is a
celebration as well of the very first preparation of the salvation of the
world. For the “Vessel of Light,” the “Book of the Word of Life,” the
“Door to the Orient,” the “Throne of Wisdom” is being prepared on
earth by God himself in the birth of the holy girl-child Mary.
UPCOMING / 50th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Today, Sunday, Sept 7………………..Brunch after Divine Liturgy Honoring
Fr. David’s 10th Anniversary of Ordination to the priesthood
Sunday, October 5…………………….Hierarchical Divine Liturgy &
50th Anniversary Banquet
The verses of the feast are filled with titles for Mary such as those in
the quotations above. They are inspired by the message of the Bible,
both the Old and New Testaments. The specific Biblical readings of
the feast give indications of this.
Troparion
Your birth, O Theotokos, brought joy to the whole world, for from you
dawned the sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Freeing us from the curse,
He gave us His blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life.
Kontakion
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the
shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so
your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one
gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."
Saturday, Sept 13………………….….6:00 pm Great Vespers with Litya
Sunday, Sept 14..…………………....Feast of the Elevation of the Cross
9:30 am Third Hour
9:45 am General Confession
10:00 am Divine Liturgy & Litya for Feast
Photographs will be taken of our parish’s various groups for the 50th
Anniversary today and September 14. Please stay after Liturgy today for a
photo of the entire parish.
Elevation of the Cross The Feast will be held on Sunday, September 14.
You can donate flowers to be placed around the cross in memory of a loved
one. Please ask at the Council Office if you would like to make a donation.
A Parish Meeting will take place on September 21 to elect a delegate who
will attend the Diocesan Assembly in November. Please plan to attend.
Anniversary Banquet: Reserve now for the 50th Anniversary Banquet at
Meadow Wood Manor from 11:30 – 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 5. Next
Sunday, 9/14, is the deadline to purchase tickets. It's going to be a wonderful
event with music, a historical video about our church, and delicious food.
Church School We are looking forward to welcoming students back to
Church School beginning on Sunday, Sept. 14th! Please complete the
registration form and email back to Luggnut00@gmail.com or else drop it off
at church today. We need all registration forms for planning purposes and
ordering materials.
Cappuccinos are Back!
The St. Anna Café is back and open for business today so come and enjoy
delicious specialty coffees. Proceeds support the St. Anna’s girls group and
an orphanage for girls in Bethlehem.
Jessica Lebrun and Michael Dickey will be married on October 12.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
“Offering the Fullness of the Christian Faith”
Orthodox Church in America: Diocese of NY and NJ
PO Box 630, Ironia, NJ 07845: 120 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
www.holytrinityrandolph.com 973-366-8360
Rev. David R. Fox, Rector
(c) 201-841-7590 – fatherdavid@holytrinityrandolph.com
V. Rev. George Hasenecz, Attached – Carol Wetmore, Choir Director
The Carpatho-Rusyn Society (New Jersey Chapter) presents their Annual
Meeting and a lecture--"Carpatho-Rusyn Folklore Today in Transcarpathian
Ukraine”—on Saturday, September 13, 2014, 2:00-4:30 p.m., at the Wayne
Public Library (461 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ). Call (201) 891-4151.
"No matter what bitterness has befallen you, no matter what
unpleasantness has happened to you, say, “I shall endure this for Jesus
Christ!” and it will be easier for you. For the name of Jesus Christ is
powerful. Through it all unpleasantness is calmed, and demons
disappear. Your disappointments will also be calmed and your
cowardliness will be quieted.”
+St. Anthony of Optina
Holy Trinity Parish Council
Senior Warden – Suzette Eremin
Treasurer – Niki Barna
Secretary – Carol Wetmore
Eugene Bohensky
George Bohensky
Peter Dardaganis
Junior Warden – William Cullinan
Financial Secretary – John Babiak
Brian Farbanish
Drew Krause
Sandra Masklee
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Most Holy
Lady, the Theotokos