10th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 1. Afterfeast of the
Transfiguration. GLORIFICATION OF VENERABLE HERMAN OF
ALASKA, WONDERWORKER OF ALL AMERICA (1970). Apostle
Matthias (ca. 63). Martyr Anthony of Alexandria. Venerable Psoï of Egypt
(4th c.). Martyrs Julian, Marcian, John, James, Alexius, Demetrius, Photius
(Phocas), Peter, Leontius, and Mary, of Constantinople (730).
1 Corinthians 4:9-16
Matthew 17:14-23
Saint Herman was born near Moscow in 1756. In his youth he
became a monk, first at the Saint Sergius Hermitage near Saint
Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland where the most holy Mother of God
appeared to him, healing him of a grave illness. Afterwards he
entered Valaam Monastery on Valiant Island in Lake Ladoga. He
often withdrew into the wilderness to pray for days at a time. In 1794,
answering a call for missionaries to preach the Gospel to the Aleuts,
he came to the New World with the first Orthodox mission to Alaska.
He settled on Spruce Island, which he called New Valaam, and here
he persevered, even in the face of many grievous afflictions mostly at
the hands of his own countrymen in the loving service of God and of
his neighbor. Besides his many toils for the sake of the Aleuts, he
subdued his flesh with great asceticism, wearing chains, sleeping
little, fasting and praying much. He brought many people to Christ by
the example of his life, his teaching, and his kindness and sanctity,
and was granted the grace of working miracles and of prophetic
insight. Since he was not a priest, angels descended at Theophany to
bless the waters in the bay. Saint Herman used this holy water to heal
the sick. Because of his tireless missionary labors, which were
crowned by God with the salvation of countless souls, he is called the
Enlightener of the Aleuts, and has likewise been renowned as a
wonderworker since his repose in 1837.
Source: http://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints_view?contentid=333
Troparion — Tone 7
Joyful North Star of the Church of Christ, / Guiding all people to the
Heavenly Kingdom; / Teacher and apostle of the True Faith; /
Intercessor and defender of the oppressed; / Adornment of the
Orthodox adornment of the Orthodox Church in America: / Blessed
Father Herman of Alaska, / Pray to our Lord Jesus Christ / For the
salvation of our souls!
Troparion — Tone 4
O blessed Father Herman of Alaska, / North star of Christ’s holy
Church, / The light of your holy life and great deeds / Guides those
who follow the Orthodox way. / Together we lift high the Holy Cross /
You planted firmly in America. / Let all behold and glorify Jesus
Christ, / Singing his holy Resurrection.
Kontakion — Tone 3
The eternal light of Christ our Savior / guided you, blessed Father
Herman, / on your evangelical journey to America / to proclaim the
Gospel of peace. / Now you stand before the throne of glory; /
intercede for your land and its people: / Peace for the world and
salvation for our souls!
SCHEDULE
Sunday, Aug 9..…………………..Third Hour – 9:00 am
General Confession – 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy – 9:30 am
Wednesday, Aug 12………...…..Akathist to the Theotokos – 8:00 am
Parish Council Meeting – 7:00 pm
Friday, Aug 14..………………….Eve of Dormition Feast – 7:00 pm
Vigil & Blessing of Herbs & Flowers
Saturday, Aug 15 ………………..Dormition of the Theotokos – 9:00 am
Blessing of Herbs & Flowers
Sunday, Aug 16..…………………Third Hour – 9:00 am
Sixth Hour – 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy – 9:30 am
We are in the midst of the Dormition Fast when we are encouraged to turn
to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving and coming to confession.
Calling all Youth! DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY with Bishop Michel at Great
Adventure on August 20! Any questions, please see Fr. David.
Join the Choir:. Participating in divine worship services as a choir member is
a sacred responsibility. Choir members, as other church musicians, offer their
God-given talents to the faith for a variety of reasons. For most, it is a part of
their stewardship – the giving of their “time and talents.” For others, it is
something that is enjoyed and for still others, it is a social outlet. If you are
interested in joining our parish choir, please see Choir Director Carol
Wetmore.
COFFEE HOUR: Thank you to Diane Penola and Olga Shkutzko for
generously hosting coffee hour last Sunday. If you are interested in hosting
coffee hour, please sign up in Founders Hall.
Your visit to the 75th NJ State Fair is not complete without having Eastern
and Slavic cuisine foods. Stop by the AG-4H Food Booth located behind
the Livestock Pavilion for Homemade Pierogies, Halushki, Stuffed Cabbage,
Kielbasi, Gyros or our Slavic Sampler. Don't forget to get your "Got Pierogie
T-Shirts." All foods prepared and served by members of the Holy Spirit
Orthodox Christian Church. The Fair runs from July 31st to Sunday August
6th, so stop by.
If we love someone we always remember him and try to please him;
day and night our heart is occupied with that object. Is that how you,
gentlemen, love God? Do you often turn to Him, do you always
remember Him, do you always pray to Him and fulfill His holy
commandments? ‘For our good, for our happiness at least let us make
a vow that from this day, from this hour, from this minute we shall
strive to love God above all else and to fulfill His holy will.'”
+ St. Herman of Alaska
Holy Trinity Parish Council
Bill Cullinan, Senior Warden
Niki Barna, Treasurer
Barbara Babich
Jean Constantine
Andy Stachow
Peter Dardaganis
John Babiak, Junior Warden & Financial Secretary
Carol Wetmore, Secretary
George Bohensky
Sandra Masklee
Carol Tarassoff
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Offering the Fullness of the Christian Faith
Orthodox Church in America
Diocese of New York and New Jersey
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