PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME to all who are visiting with us today! We hope you
will feel at home here and, if you do not already have a church
home, will consider becoming a part of the Saint Herman
Church community.
WHEN TITHING ON YOUR PFD, please mark “PFD” on the
memo of your check so it can either be used to pay off our
current mortgage or for a down payment on a new building.
MEN’S MONDAY MORNING COFFEE - Men's Monday
morning coffee is at the North Star Bakery at 9am every
Monday. No agenda other than good conversation between
friends. Contact Bob Shaw if you have any questions.
TEEN SOYO SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLLECTION last
week was $108. Thank you for your generosity.
OCF LECTURE SERIES at UAA. – Tuesday Oct. 24 His
Grace Bishop David will be speaking on: "How to be Faithful in
a Secular Society". If you need additional information please
contact OCF president, James Matthews at 570-618-0614 or
[email protected]. All are welcome, especially high school
and college age young adults.
A NOTE REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION Welcome! In the Orthodox Church, reception of the Holy Eucharist is
reserved for baptized, chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared
by prayer, fasting and a recent confession. If you are visiting from a non-
Orthodox church or otherwise are not prepared to commune today, you are
welcome to receive some of the unconsecrated, blessed bread which the
acolytes are holding. We pray for all to be united in the Body and Blood of
Christ! If you would like to learn how you can enter into communion with
the Orthodox Church, please speak with our clergy.
SAINT HERMAN ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Diocese of Los Angeles and the West
PRIMATE and DIOCESAN HIERARCH
His Eminence, the Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPH
PASTOR
Rev. Fr. Matthew Howell
DEACON
Rev. Dn. Thomas Ross
Contact Information 6988 N. En Dove Road
Wasilla, Alaska 99654 Pastor’s Phone: (907)373-5254
www.SaintHermanWasilla.org
20th Sunday after
Pentecost
October 22, 2017
From Pascha Sunday to theSAINTS AND FEASTS OF THE DAY
Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross;
After-feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora and Nymphodora of Bithynia;
Empress Pulcheria; Peter, bishop of Nicaea
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
“FOUNDATIONS OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH” Fr. Matthew’s catechism classes run Sundays from 12:15 – 12:45 in
the parish hall basement. All who can sit and listen are invited, even
the young folks who are interested in learning or the veteran
believers who want to refresh themselves on the Foundations of the
Orthodox Faith.
Class 6 Oct. 22 –On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius the Great
chapter two.
Class 7 Oct. 29 –On the Incarnation chapters two and three
THIS WEEK’S SERVICES October 22 – October 29
Mon. Oct. 23 – 9:30am: Akathist to Mother of God, Nurturer of Children
followed by Ladies Coffee, Craft and Book group at 10am
Sat. Oct. 28 – 6:00pm: Great Vespers
Sun. Oct.29 – 9:00am: Orthros
Sun. Oct. 29 – 10:00am: Divine Liturgy
V
THE GOSPEL (CONTINUED)
THE EPISTLE (For the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost)
Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands, all ye peoples.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (1:11-19)
Brethren, I would have you know that the Gospel which was
preached by me is not man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from
man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus
Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I
persecuted the Church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I
advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people;
so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when
He Who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me
through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, in order that
I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh
and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were Apostles
before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to
Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit
Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the
other Apostles except James the Lord’s brother.
THE GOSPEL (For the Sixth Sunday of Luke)
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39)
At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes,
which is opposite Galilee. And as He stepped out on land, there met
Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had
worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs.
When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said
with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the
Most High God? I beseech Thee, do not torment me.” For Jesus had
commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. [For many a
time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with
chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the
demon into the desert.] Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?”
And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they
begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a
large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged
Jesus to let them enter these. So He gave them leave. Then the
demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd
THE GOSPEL (CONTINUED) rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the
herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and
in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and
they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had
gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they
were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had
been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the
surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them;
for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and
returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he
might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your
home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away,
proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.
A GOOD WORD "Just as the bee is attracted by the fragrance of the flower, people will
be attracted to a church community by its spiritual beauty and fresh
growth. Allow God to prosper your community by His grace, be open
to the inquirer and minister to the suffering. In loving others, you allow
God to love you all the more." -- His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH
"Building up a parish is one of the hardest challenges Christians can
face. It involves cooperation with others, love, patience, perseverance,
and sacrifice of our own desires and total commitment to God’s will."
-- His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH
"Like a flower, a parish comes to be what it is through many stages and
is not easy to keep healthy. Flowers need sun and rain, the right balance
of fertilizers, and occasionally pesticides. What is true of plants is true
of parishes, if they do not continue to constantly grow, they quickly die.
New stems must come forth from the old ones, so that growth begets
growth, and the plants build upon their previous seasons." -- His
Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH
SAINTS AND FEASTS OF THE DAY Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost & Sixth Sunday of Luke; Averkios
the wonderworker, equal-to-the-apostles and bishop of Hierapolis;
The Seven Holy Youths (“Seven Sleepers”) martyred in Ephesus;
Bishop Eulalios
How to be Faithful
in a Secular Society
His Right Reverend David, Bishop of Sitka and
Alaska will be speaking at UAA on this topic. All
are welcome to attend. If you have any ques-
tions please feel free to contact the President of
Orthodox Christian Fellowship James Matthews.
[email protected], (570) 618-0614
Tuesday October 24th
8:00pm-10:00pm
Rasmuson Hall (RH) 110
SAINT HERMAN OF ALASKA ORTHODOX CHURCH 6988 N En Dove Rd - Wasilla, AK 99654
Reverend Matthew Howell, Pastor (907)373-5254
OCTOBER 2017Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Protection of the
Theotokos
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
2 3 4
Fast
5 6
Fast
7
6:00pm GreatVespers
8
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
9
Fr. Matthew to CAOctober 9 - 14
10 11
Fast
12 13
Fast
14
6:00pm ReaderVespers
No confessionsheard after Vespers
15
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
16 17 18 St. Luke theEvangelist
Fast
19 20
Fast
21
6:00pm GreatVespers
22
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
23 24 25
Fast
26 27
Fast
28
6:00pm GreatVespers
29
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
30 31 Nov 1
Fast
Nov 2 Nov 3
6:00pm - Akathistto St. Raphael
Fast
Nov 4 St. Raphael of
Brooklyn
9:00am - DivineLiturgy for St.Raphael6:00pm GreatVespers
Please consult the Sunday bulletin for changes to the monthly calendar. Confessions heard after Vespers and by appointment.
Items most needed at Mat-Su Food Bank:
1. Beans – canned or dry
2. Tomato products
3. Canned meats
4. Cereal
YOU CAN HELP THE YOUTH GROUP OF SAINT HERMAN
ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH EARN DONATIONS JUST BY
SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD!
Every quarter Fred Meyer sends a check to our church, which gets deposited into
our Youth Group account to be used for camp and retreat scholarships and other
activities. Here is how you can support our youth group:
1. Go to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
2. At the top right of the screen, click “Sign in” or “Register”
3. After signing in, click “Re-enroll or link your Rewards Card now” under the section
Are you a Fred Meyer Customer?
4. In the search box, enter 91379 or “Saint Herman Antiochian Orthodox Church”
5. Click the button next to our church’s name, then click “Enroll.”
Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping the Youth
Group of Saint Herman Church earn a donation! You still earn your Rewards Points,
Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today. If you do not have a Rewards Card, it is
available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. For more
information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Dates: July 4–8, 2018Venue: Red Lion Hotel on the RiverHosted by: St. George Antiochian Orthodox ChurchRoom rate: $129 (early bird)Hotel perks: Free high-speed Internet, free parking free shuttle to light rail station (easy access to downtown and other shopping areas—tax-free shopping!)
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Early Bird Ticket Book: $170 (adults)
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Room Rate: $129 (early bird—great rate for Portland)
Thursday Hospitality Night: Independence Day Party with Talent Show
Friday Night: Bible Bowl followed by Swing Dance and Dessert Reception
Saturday Morning: Brunch with Sayedna and Awards
Saturday Afternoon: Oratorical Contest and Choir Festival
Saturday Night: Hafli
Sunday: Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
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