3rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 2. The Holy Glorious and
All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul (1st c.). All Saints of
Britain and Ireland.
Romans 5:1-10
Tone 2
Matthew 6:22-33
For the profound confession of His Divinity: “Thou art the Christ, the Son
of the Living God,” the Apostle Peter was deemed worthy by the Savior to
hear in answer, “Blessed art thou, Simon ... I tell thee, that thou art Peter
[Petrus], and on this stone [petra] I build My Church.” Wherefore it is from
the “stone” that Peter is, and not from Peter the “stone,” just as the Christian
is from Christ, and not Christ from the Christian. From what sort of “rock”
was the Apostle Peter? Hear the Apostle Paul: “Brethren, I do not want ye
to be ignorant how all our fathers were all under the cloud … and did all
drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock … and
that Rock was Christ.”
When the Apostle Paul was blinded by the light of Christ on the road to
Damascus, he undergoes a change. Here the Lord sends Ananias: “Search
for and fetch him, for this vessel is chosen by Me: for I shall show him what
great things he must suffer for My name’s sake.” Formerly called Saul, and
then Paul, The Apostle transformed his pride into humility. His very name
(Paulus), meaning “small, little, less,” demonstrates this. Paul himself says:
“I am the least of the Apostles ... but I have labored more abundantly than
all of them: yet not I, but the grace of God, which was with me.”
And the Lord did show the Apostle Paul what things he had to suffer for His
Name. He did not stop at the chains, the fetters, the prisons and shipwrecks;
He Himself felt for him in his sufferings, He Himself guided him towards
this day. On a single day the memory of the sufferings of both these
Apostles is celebrated, though they suffered on separate days, but by the
spirit and the closeness of their suffering they constitute one.
Troparion — Tone 4
First-enthroned of the apostles, / teachers of the universe: / Entreat the Master of all
/ to grant peace to the world, / and to our souls great mercy!
Kontakion — Tone 2
O Lord, You have taken up to eternal rest / and to the enjoyment of Your blessings /
the two divinely-inspired preachers, the leaders of the Apostles, / for You have
accepted their labors and deaths as a sweet-smelling sacrifice, / for You alone know
what lies in the hearts of men.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Today Christ the Rock glorifies with highest honor / The rock of Faith and leader of
the Apostles, / Together with Paul and the company of the twelve, / Whose memory
we celebrate with eagerness of faith, / Giving glory to the one who gave glory to
them!
SCHEDULE
Today, Sunday, June 29……………..………Feast of the Apostles Peter & Paul
9:30 am Third & Sixth Hours
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Sunday, July 6..…………………………...………9:00 am Third Hour
9:15 am St. Xenia Prayers
9:30 am Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, July 9..………….………..………Parish Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Friday, July 11..………….………..…………..…Divine Liturgy to celebrate Fr.
David’s 10th Anniversary
9:00 am
UPCOMING / 50th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Saturday Sep 20..….……………………………International Festival
Sunday, October 5……………………………...Hierarchical Divine Liturgy &
50th Anniversary Banquet
Please plan to stay after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, July 13 for a special buffet
honoring Father David’s 10th Anniversary in the priesthood.
Summer Adult Study: Fr. David will lead a discussion of the classic book, Father
Arseny: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father at 7 pm on Wednesdays, July 16, 23 and 30.
The life of Fr. Arseny is truly an inspiring account of a simple priest who overcomes
through faith, prayer and love, the most difficult circumstances in a Soviet Labor Camp.
Many thanks to Father George for filling in while Father David is away.
Thank you to Sandi Masklee, Sonia Blazo and Suzette Eremin for hosting last
week’s Coffee Hour.
REMEMBER:
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THE CHOIR has been recording a new 50th anniversary CD -- it will be
available by October! Plans are to complete it this Sunday with Fr David, after
the Liturgy. Please be prepared to exit the coffee hour by the Fellowship Hall
doors, so that the nave of the church will be quiet for the recording.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: The Facilities Committee has hired a contractor to
renovate the Fellowship Hall. They are in the process of scheduling the
work. All the furniture in the hall needs to be cleared away and so a large
storage container will be taking up a few parking spots. The upper grassy area
will be open for parking.
HELP NEEDED: On Saturday, August 2, 2014 our Parish will be hosting the
Diocese Dept. of Education. Help will be needed to host this event. If you can
help please see Suzette Eremin or any council member.
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
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
“Of the demons opposing us in the ascetic life, there are three
groups who fight in the frontline: those entrusted with the
appetites of gluttony, those who suggest avaricious thoughts, and
those who incite us to seek the esteem of men. All the other
demons follow behind and in their turn attack those already
wounded by the first three groups."
+Evagrios the Solitary
Holy Apostles PETER & PAUL