The Patriarch recently met with Pope Francis in Rome relating to him the various problems Ukrainian Society face: war, oligarchs and illness. The conversation also included the pastoral response to these matters of concern. Here is the article from the UGCC … read it.
Erastus, Olympus, Rodion, and companions –Apostles
On the Byzantine liturgical calendar today we commemorate the holy apostles, Erastus, Olympus, Rodion, and their companions. Remembered as apostles and little heard of unless you are a student of sacred Scripture.
When St Paul wrote his letter to the Romans he was staying in Corinth. Erastus was the treasurer of that city and a supporter of St Paul. Rodion, or Herodion, is greeted by Paul as a compatriot in the same letter. Olympus is another of the saints singled out for a special greeting. He and his companions were the core of the Church in Rome. (NS).
Erastus, Olympus, Rodion, and their companions, pray for us.
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Synaxis for the archangels
The Church commemorates today the Synaxis for the archangels, Michael and Gabriel, and all the bodiless powers of heaven.
“The role of angels, or spiritual powers, is evident from their appearance in both the old and the new testament. St Paul says: “They are all spirits, whose work is service, sent to help those who will be the heirs of salvation.”
“While the Church honors these divine ministers as guardians and messengers each Monday, today we feast especially Michael and Gabriel. Michael, whose name means “one like God,” was revered in the Old testament. In the book of Revelation he is depicted as the captain of the angelic army” (NS).
James Michael Thompson writes of today’s feast: “The Synaxis of the Chief of the Heavenly Hosts, Archangel Michael and the Other Heavenly Bodiless Powers: Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jehudiel, Barachiel, and Jeremiel was established at the beginning of the fourth century at the Council of Laodicea, which met several years before the First Ecumenical Council. The 35th Canon of the Council of Laodicea condemned and denounced as heretical the worship of angels as gods and rulers of the world, but affirmed their proper veneration.
A Feastday was established in November, the ninth month after March (with which the year began in ancient times) since there are Nine Ranks of Angels. The eighth day of the month was chosen for the Synaxis of all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven since the Day of the Dread Last Judgment is called the Eighth Day by the holy Fathers. After the end of this age (characterized by its seven days of Creation) will come the Eighth Day, and then “the Son of Man shall come in His Glory and all the holy Angels with Him” (Mt. 25:31).”
Commanders of the heavenly hosts,
we who are unworthy beseech you,
by your prayers encompass us
beneath the wings of your immaterial glory,
and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you:
“Deliver us from all harm,
for you are the commanders of the powers on high!” –Troparion – Tone 4
Divine Liturgy for the coming week
Glory to Jesus Christ
Sunday, 11/07, 24th Sunday after Pentecost
10:15 a.m. Lytija and Blessing of Bread
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish, +All members of St. Michael Society, Anointing -Myrovann
Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22
Gospel: Luke 8:41-56, Tone 7
Monday, 11/08, Synaxis of St. Michael
9:00 a.m. +Volodymyr (19th Anniv., Pan.) requested by the Iastrubchak Family
Tuesday, 11/09, Martyrs Onesiphorus and Porphryius
9:00a.m. +Olha Pospolita (Pan.) requested by Daria Jakubowski
Wednesday, 11/10, Holy Apostles Erastus and Olimpia
9:00 a.m. +Olga Pospolita requested by Gina Wells
Thursday, 11/11, Our Venerable Father Theodore and the Martyr Victor
9:00 a.m. +Olga Pospolita requested by Christine Pouliot
Friday, 11/12, Holy Priest Martyr Josaphat
9:00 a.m. +Leonard Jankowskyj (40 days, Pan.) requested by the Family
Saturday, 11/13, Holy Father John Chrysostom
9:00 a.m. +Patricia Burger (1st Anniv.) requested by the Burger Family
Sunday, 1/14, 25th Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
10:30 a.m. +Bogdan Bodnar requested by John Bodnar
Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37, Tone 8
The Bishop is coming to St Michael’s
On Sunday, November 7, Bishop Paul Chomnycky will be at the Parish to serve the Divine Liturgy and to attend the feast day celebration of Saint Michael the Archangel.
Join us in the worship of the Holy Trinity at 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study on Genesis
God With Us Online has new 3-week study of Genesis starting TONIGHT, November 3rd at 8 PM ET! It’s not too late to register or invite someone else to join us!
Join us as we immerse ourselves in the study of Genesis, which St. Ephrem the Syrian called “the treasure house of the Ark, the crown of the Law.” With Saints Ephrem, John Chrysostom, Basil the Great & Gregory of Nyssa as our guides, we will dive deeply into the Sacred Word which created the world in the beginning.
Dr. Hayes has asked that we provide a handout for you for this week’s class, which will focus on St. Ephrem. You can find it among the resources on the registration page!
Most importantly… don’t forget your Bible! We don’t have Bible studies at God With Us Online without Bibles!
Divine Liturgy for the coming week
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Sunday, 10/31, 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Sophie DeCarlo requested the Sestretsi
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Ephesians 2: 4-10
Gospel: Luke 8: 26-39, Tone 6
Monday, 11/01, Holy Cosmas and Damian
9:00 a.m. +Dmytro Malyk (Pan.) requested by Szymkiw and Allderige families
Tuesday, 11/02, Holy Martyrs Akindynos, Pegasus
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, 11/03, Holy Martyrs Acepsimas and Joseph
9:00 a.m. +Anna Lipcan (Pan.) requested by Barbara and Patrick Bagley
Thursday, 11/04, Our Venerable Joannicius
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy
Friday, 11/05, Holy Martyrs Galaction and Episteme
9:00 a.m. +Olga Pospolita (Pan.) requested by the Godenciuc family
Saturday, 11/06, Holy Confessor Paul
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday, 11/07, 24th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish —All deceased members of St. Michael Society Panachyda
Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22
Gospel: Luke 8:41-56, Tone 7
Parish announcements
Christ is among us!
This week vigil light is offered by Katia and Andrew Bamber in memory of Wasylyna Yukash.
Olga Pospolita fell asleep in the Lord. Please remember her in your prayers. Eternal Memory!
St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 7th. On this day we will have only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. After the Divine Liturgy, we will have a dinner and short program. All parishioners are cordially invited to this celebration. Tickets are available through Luba Dubno (203) 469-2589, Margaret Maybury (203) 804-7557, Svitlana Nakonechnyj (203) 909-2994 until November 2. Tickets are $25.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth between 14 and 18. Free for students Ridna Shkola, altar boys and for children under 12. We will be running a raffle. If you would like to donate any items to be raffled, please bring them to our church hall on Sundays before our Feast Day. Also we ask for donations for dessert. We will not sell tickets at the door.
The next PYROHY PROJECT will be November 20. To make orders call Alexis Hickerson 475-221-8399, Maria Antonyshyn 205-795-6959 or Anna Smigelski 860-302-2176.
STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL REMINDER: Please don`t forget to donate for the Charities Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. Please turn it in at the Parish. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.
Olga (Dubno) Pospolita fell asleep in the Lord
We are sad to announce the falling asleep in the Lord of Olga (Dubno) Pospolita, 90.
The visitation is being held at Celentano Funeral Home from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Friday, October 29, 2021. The Funeral Lituygy is Saturday at the parish at 10:00 a.m.
You may read Olga’s obituary here.
In your charity, please offer a prayer for Olga’s peaceful repose, and for the those who mourn her.
May Olga’s memory be eternal.
May the Holy Theotokos assist Olga and her family.