NOTE: PLEASE “FALL BACK” CLOCK 1 HOUR AT 2:00 AM SUNDAY! NOV 3: DIVINE LITURGY – 4:00 PM; NOV 4: DIVINE LITURGY – 10:00 AM; ALL HALLOW’S EVE & FEAST OF ST. MICHAEL CELEBRATION – 12:00 PM; NOV 6: DIVINE LITURGY – 11:00 AM.
The Gospel reading this Sunday is Luke 8:41-56. We read about Christ healing the hemorrhaging woman. Important to note in this story is that thoughts are a means of communication with God. The hemorrhaging woman was healed because she thought, ‘If I can but touch the hem of his garment, I shall be healed.’ Her faith so strong even in thought!
NOTE: After DIVINE LITURGY on November 4th we will be celebrating All Hallow’s Eve and the Feast of St. Michael and all the Angels. Glory to Jesus Christ! Children are invited to dress as saints or beggars for the festivities. Team 3 will provide meats and hearty soups that were traditional at the Michaelmas feasts of the Middle Ages. Parishioners may contribute sides and desserts, cider, “soul cakes” etc. if they like. We will also again create “Good Samaritan” bags. These are filled with items for people we may encounter who need help. (Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13 verse 2!). Parishioners are encouraged to bring in warm woolen socks, small bottles of water, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes and paste, chapstick, etc. – anything that might give aid and comfort. Our Byzanteens will assemble the contents into the socks and the resulting “Samaritan Socks” will be provided to parishioners to keep in their cars to share when they encounter someone in need.
Any other ideas for the celebration are welcome! Contact Nancy Driscoll, Laura Driscoll, or Mike and Mary Carpenter
4TH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST - ST. JOHN CLIMACUS THE LADDER: DIVINE LITURGY
6TH HOUR & CATECHISM