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Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought
might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of
the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and
hath granted great mercy to the world.
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest
discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth,
thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Blaise. Intercede with Christ our
God that our souls be saved.
Gospel pericope
Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46
The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit
on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from
another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand,
but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave
me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and
you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous
will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And
when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you
sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one
of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from
me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave
me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me,
naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will
answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did
not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of
these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal
life."
Announcements
Liturgical/Program Schedule:
Fri. Feb. 16th: Greek Fest Meeting, 6pm
Sat. Feb. 17th: 2nd Saturday of Souls, Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:30am
Sun. Feb. 18th: Cheesefare Luncheon following Divine Liturgy
Sun. Feb. 18th: Forgiveness Vespers (Beginning of Great & Holy Lent), 6pm
Cheesefare Luncheon: please join us next Sunday 2/18/18 after Liturgy for our annual Cheesefare
Luncheon hosted by our Philoptochos Society. This also serves as a fundraiser for Hellenic
College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. We will enjoy Tyropitas, Spanakopitas,
Salad, and Dessert. Adults $10, Children $6, all proceeds to benefit HC/HC. Thank you for
supporting this event!
Forgiveness Vespers: will be celebrated next Sunday eve at 6pm. This is the actual beginning of
Lent and the Church literally transforms before our eyes from bright and joyful to dark and solemn.
At the conclusion of the service a “receiving line” of sorts is made and all the faithful embrace one
another asking forgiveness. What an excellent way to inaugurate the period of the Holy Fast!
Inclement Weather & Church Closing: We are all too aware that in Minnesota we receive a
wide variety of weather! If it is decided that services or events will need to be cancelled due to
bad weather the following protocol will be immediately implemented:
• An announcement will appear on KTTC’s Storm Center and Closing System.
• An email will be sent to the parishioners who have registered their email w/ the office.
• An announcement will be posted on the parish’s Facebook page.
HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION—Only Orthodox Christians (i.e. the Orthodox Church
does not observe ‘open communion’) in good standing are encouraged to receive Holy Communion frequently,
provided they have prepared themselves spiritually, mentally and physically. They must be on time for the Divine
Liturgy, and be in a Christ-like, humble state of mind. They should be in a confession relationship with their priest
or spiritual father, have observed the fasts of the Church, and they should have self-examined their conscience.
On the day of receiving Holy Communion, it is not proper to eat or drink anything before coming to church. When
you approach to receive Holy Communion, state your Christian (baptismal) name clearly, and hold the red
communion cloth to your chin. After receiving, wipe your lips on the cloth, step back carefully, hand the cloth to
the next person and make the sign of the Cross as you step away. Please do not be in a rush while
communing! Please take special care not to bump the Holy Chalice.
Thank you!
Didactic Hymnography:
Musicology as Theology…the ‘Triodion’ Hymns
Adam was banished from Paradise through disobedience and cast out from delight, beguiled by
the words of a woman. Naked he sat opposite the place, lamenting ‘Woe is me!’ Therefore let us
all make haste to accept the season of the Fast and obey the traditions of the Gospel, that
through them we may become well-pleasing to Christ and once more receive Paradise as our
dwelling.
Of what great blessings, wretch that I am, have I deprived myself! From what a kingship in my
misery have I fallen! I have wasted the wealth that I received, I have transgressed the
commandment. Alas, unhappy soul ! You are henceforth condemned to the eternal fire.
Therefore before the end cry out to Christ our God, ‘Receive me as the Prodigal Son, O God, and
have mercy on me’.
Loving Father, I have gone far from you, but do not forsake me, nor declare me unfitted for
your Kingdom. The all-evil enemy has stripped me naked and taken all my wealth. I have
squandered like the Profligate the graces given to my soul. But now I have arisen and returned,
and I cry aloud to you, ‘Make me as one of your hired servants, you who for my sake stretched
out your spotless hands on the Cross, to snatch me from the fearsome beast and to clothe me
once again in the first robe, for you alone art full of mercy‘. O Christ our God, of your own will
you accepted Crucifixion, for the common restoration of mankind. Taking the reed pen of the
Cross, out of love for mankind, in the red ink of royalty with bloody fingers you signed our
absolution. Do not forsake us, who are in danger once again of being parted from you. Take pity
on your people in distress, for you alone are longsuffering. Rise up and fight against our
enemies, as you are all- powerful.
Saturday of Souls Notes
Please have in mind the following guidelines as we begin the ‘Saturday of Souls’
commemorations: Kollyva(boiled wheat) should be brought to Church before or during the
Orthros service. Also, if you bring names for commemoration please bring kollyva to
accompany them just as you would any other memorial service you
might mark throughout the year. Please write the names of the
Orthodox departed in a clear and legible manner especially if the
names are written in Greek. If you have names of non-Orthodox
please write those names at the bottom of your list and designate
them as such. These names are commemorated separately by the
priest outside of the official liturgical service. Kollyva can be as
simple or elaborate as you choose; each family has their own tradition/recipe and creativity is
always welcome! In contrast to the Paraklesis service where I keep the names for all the
separate services, the Psychosabbaton names are only read for that particular Liturgy. If you
would like names to be commemorated at all three Psychosabbata Liturgies please bring the
kollyva and names to each service.
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