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274-4119
www.stjohnmemphis.org
V. Rev. Fr. Basil Cushman V.
Rev.
Assistant Pastor Pastor
GREAT
VESPERS ORTHROS and
Saturday,
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of
“…the
Disciples were called Christians first in
Sunday of the Holy and God-Bearing Fathers of
the Seventh Ecumenical Council at Nicea
Epistle: Titus 3:8-15 Gospel: Luke 8:5-15
The Holy Bread for Eucharist is offered this morning by The Hodges
Family.
Welcome
to all those visiting St. John Orthodox Church.
We are honored by your presence.
It is our sincere desire that your participation today in the Divine
Liturgy will draw you closer to Christ and His Church.
If you are from a non-Orthodox background you may
see new things such as icons, incense, the sign of the
cross, the veneration of saints, and a great deal of standing. These can be perplexing to the uninitiated
eye. Rest assured that everything we do
has a solid biblical foundation and a long history among Christian people. Please feel free to participate where you
feel comfortable, and feel equally as free only to observe when you prefer.
The Orthodox Church understands the Eucharist, or Lord’s supper, to be – among other things – the paramount
expression of
Sunday - Teen Group, Meet at the church after Liturgy
- NO
Young Adult Meeting Tonight
Monday - First
Hour,
Tuesday
- Third Hour,
- Men’s
Lunch,
-
Choir Practice,
-
Inquirer’s Class,
Wednesday - Third Hour
Prayer,
- Ninth Hour and Vespers at
- Ninth
Hour and Vespers at
Thursday - Third Hour,
Friday -
First Hour,
- Third Hour,
-
Sixth Hour,
Saturday -
Catechism in
- Ninth Hour and Great Vespers,
Sunday - Orthros,
-
- Divine
Liturgy,
- Soup Kitchen at 1st Presbyterian,
Schedule
for Divine Liturgy Sunday, October 21
PRIEST: Fr. Basil
HOMILY: Fr. Basil
DEACONS: Dcns.
Charles & Tim
ALTAR SERVERS: Caleb, J. Morgan, Peyton, Benji, Luke L.
HOLY BREAD: Sue Ingram
READER:
USHER: John
Sneed
COFFEE HOUR: Buddy & Louise Lyons, Frank
& Betsy Larker
Mark Your Calendar:
October 20 - Catechism in
October 25 – Vigil for St. Demetrius,
October 26 – Divine Liturgy for St. Demetrius,
November 5-7 – Deanery Clergy Retreat, hosted by
November 9 & 10 – AWSJ Fall Retreat
There will be no Young Adult meeting on tonight, October
14.
COMMEMORATIONS**
Oct. 14: Martyrs Nazarios, Gervase, Protase and Kelsos of Milan; Venerable Kosmas and Nicholas; Venerable Paraskeva of Epivat; Ignatios the wonder-worker, archbishop of Methymna; Venerable Nicholas Sviatosha,
prince of Chernigov and wonder-worker of the Kiev Caves.
Oct. 15: Hieromartyr Lucian of
Oct. 16: Martyr Longinos the
centurion who stood at the cross of the Lord; Gall, enlightener of
Oct. 17: Prophet Hosea; Venerable-martyr Andrew of Crete.
Oct. 18: Apostle Luke the Evangelist; Martyr Marinos the Elder at Anazarbos;
Venerable Theodore and Simeon; New-martyr Gabriel of Egypt; Peter of Cetinje.
Oct. 19: Prophet Joel; Martyr Varos;
Mnason, Bishop of
Oct. 20: Great-martyr Artemios at
Oct. 21: Venerable Hilarion the
Great; Venerable Christodoulos of Patmos; Hieromartyr Soctrates; Martyr Theodota; Venerable Philotheos,
Barnabas and Hilarion, bishop of Meglin
in Bulgaria; New-martyr John of Monemvasia;
Venerable-confessors Vissarion and Sophroios of Ciorara and Martyr Oprea of Salistie in Romania.
**For reading material on the
saints for this week, visit the display in the church library.
DAILY
SCRIPTURE
Sunday Galatians
Monday Phil.
4:10-23 Luke
9:18-20
Tuesday Col.
1:1-2,
Wednesday Col.
1:18-23 Luke
Thursday Col.
1:24-29 Luke
Friday Col.
2:1-7 Luke
10:1-15
Saturday II
Cor.
Sunday Gal.
2:16-20 Luke
8:27-39
Pray for our catechumens: James Pritchard, Shane Davis, Tina & Claire McKelvy, Jason
& Shea Guntharp, Trent Terry, Leland &
Courtney Murphree, Justin & Tifphanie
Franks, Brian, Suzie,
Please remember in your
prayers: His
Alms Giving Opportunities:
The Alms Fund
– used for a variety of uses throughout the year
Food
for Hungry People – add to the food pantry
Diocese of
Michael Bittle Fund – Holy Trinity Orthodox Church –
Worship and liturgical reminders and explanations:
Veneration Candles – Candles for veneration and prayers are kept at the
rear of the church for parishioners’ use.
If possible, a small offering should be made for the candle/s one
takes. There is a small cash box with
the candles for that purpose. Thanks be to God that we have many children who want to make this
their personal practice. Parents try to
help your children make their small offerings, as well, so that they can build
a good habit for life!
Our
Church Family:
Please remember
Emmelia Sanderlin's baptism is now scheduled to follow vespers on
Saturday,
November 3. Please remember her, her parents, and
godparents (Dn James and Sh Corinne) in your prayers.
Father Basil and Susan have put their house on
the market. (They are not leaving town, they're just trying to buy a different
house in the same neighborhood.)
Specific information is on the bulletin board in the parish hall.
Antiochian Women of St. John’s Calendar
Monday, October 15th - Book Club – The Kite
Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Monday, November 12th – Book Club – The
Widow’s War by Sally Gunning
Book Club for October
will at
November 9th & 10th – 2007 AWSJ
Fall Retreat
featuring Fr. Paul O’Callaghan,
Author of Feast of
Friendship and Dean of St. George Cathedral in
This year we will be
meeting right here at
We are still looking
for women who would like to help,
please contact
Ladies, Feast of Friendship is now available in the
bookstore for $12.00.
This is a great opportunity to prepare for the Fall
Retreat.
LIBRARY LINES
– How rich is this week in commemorations of saints that are special to
Tuesday
we honor St. Longinus, the centurion who stood at the foot of the Cross.
Tradition says that he was cured of an eye ailment when water and blood poured
out of the wound inflicted by Longinus in Christ’s side. He was later baptized
by the Apostles and martyred by Pilate.
St. Luke shows us the Beauty of our Church in words and
images. He was one of the Seventy who accompanied
St. Varus is much loved and
prayed to saint in our parish. He was a Roman soldier in
See
these saints’ icons and stories and those of others commemorated this week in
St. John Library.
The next meeting of the
clergy for the Lower Mississippi Valley Deanery will be here at
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for the members of the Holy Synod of our Patriarchate
of the Great City-of-God
Upcoming vigil - We will have another vigil service this fall, this
time for the Great Martyr Demetrius.
Thursday night, October 25, we will pray the vigil beginning at
Teen Group Events
This Sunday, October 14th,
after Liturgy, RISK Tournament at the church
Sunday, October 21; Lunch after
Liturgy, then serve at the Soup Kitchen
Parish Council Minutes – The minutes for September and October, along with minutes from
earlier in the year, are now available in the fellowship hall.
Pro-life
Corner
Many thanks to those who stood with us
last Sunday as a part of Life Chain. We had about 25
participants, which was a lower number than we have had in the past. May God guard our hearts and strengthen us to
continue in our defense of the unborn!
Special Announcement
We, who are St. John Orthodox
Church, have sensed God's leading (and have taken to heart our own
Beginning on Wednesday, October 17,
we will serve Vespers on Wednesdays at the Agape Chapel at
We are giving this ministry the working title
of "The St. John Branch," being mindful of the words of our Lord
Jesus Christ: "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in
me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from
me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
Here's
how you can be a part:
a) Pray for us to know God's leading and for
the courage
to follow Him
b) Come and participate on Wednesdays whenever
you can
c) Be a part of The
St. John Branch Team, who will be responsible for coordinating and
planning these Wednesday evening events. (Contact Billy Scrantom)
Interested in Community Outreach?
Please
join us for lunch to discuss the formation of a Community Outreach team at
THANK YOU!!
Our sincere
thanks to all those who contributed in making
With
much appreciation, Deb Mashburn and