Holy Ascension Orthodox Church
209 South Lehigh Avenue
Frackville, PA. 17931
(570) 874-3162
V. Rev. James M. Jadick
rjmj_1hotmail.com
February 5, 2012
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. (Beginning of the Lenten Triodion). Afterfeast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple.
Troparion (Tone 1) (Resurrection)
When the stone had been sealed by the Jews / while the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure Body / Thou didst rise on the third day, O Savior / granting life to the world / The powers of heaven therefore cried to Thee O Giver of Life / Glory to Thy Resurrection O Christ / Glory to Thy Kingdom // Glory to Thy dispensation, O Thou who lovest mankind.
Troparion (Tone 1) (Feast)
Rejoice of Virgin Theotokos, Full of Grace / from you shone the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God / enlightening those who sat in darkness / Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder / you accepted in your arms the Redeemer of our souls // who grants us the Resurrection.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Kontakion (Tone 4) (Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee)
Let us flee from the pride of the Pharisee / and learn humility from the Publican’s tears / Let us cry to our Savior / Have mercy on us // O only merciful One.
Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Kontakion (Tone 1) (Feast)
By the Nativity, Thou didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb / And didst bless Simeon’s hands, O Christ God / Now Thou hast come and saved us through love // Grant peace to all Orthodox Christians, O only Lover of Man,
Prokeimenon (Tone 1)
Let Thy mercy O Lord, be upon us // as we have set our hope on Thee.
Vs. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the just!
Epistle Reading (2 Timothy 3:10-15)
My son Timothy, you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. But out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. But evil men and seducers will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Verses after the Epistle
And to your spirit. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
God gives vengeance to me and subdues people under me!
He magnifies the salvation of the King and deals mercifully with David, His anointed, and his seed forever.
Gospel Reading (Luke 18:10-14)
Let us attend: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Welcome to our Visitors!
A warm welcome to all our visitors and guests who have joined us in celebrating the Divine Liturgy. Please join us for our coffee hour in the Church hall . Please note: Only those Orthodox Christians that have properly prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and confession of sins may approach the Chalice and receive Holy Communion.
Schedule of Services
Saturday, February 11 4:00 p.m. Great Vespers
Sunday, February 12 9:10 a.m. Reading of the 3rd & 6th Hours
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Coffee Hour following the Divine Liturgy
Coffee Hour List
February 5 - Patricia and Vanessa Kania
February 12 - Mary Diffenderfer and Pauline Zimmerman
February 19 - Marie and Peter Weremedic
February 26 - Maryellen and Doug Rudenko
March 4 - Liz Wittig and Carol Sagan
March 11 - Eva Boniscavage and Andrea Buchanan
March 18 - Martha and Tom Fletcher
March 25 - Cindy Schaeffer and Sonya Bosack
April 1 - Midge Paulonis and Nicholas Tatusko
April 8 - John Malinchok and David Keysock
April 15 - Pascha
April 22 - Matushka Helen Kuchta and Kitty Bricker
Please remember that it is your responsibility to find someone to cover for your turn if you cannot be there on the appointed date. Thanks to all!
Bulletins were donated in memory of Margaret Tatusko by her daughter Midge & Family.
Altar Vigil Candles are for the health of the Weremedic & Sagan Families.
Flowers for the health of Josh from Nicholas Tatusko.
FYI: Please make a note that Vera Kleman has offered her services to take care of the weekly listings for bulletins, flowers, cancles, etc. You are asked to please contact her at 874-0732. This will make it much easier for anyone wishing to offer these donations with only one single contact point.
Fast Free Week - Please note that this week is fast free! Meat and dairy are allowed every day this week through Saturday! Enjoy!
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