October 19, 2025

19th Sunday after Pentocost

 

TO OUR VISITORS

Welcome! We hope your time with us is healing and worshipful. Please note that, although we have much respect for other Christian traditions, Holy Communion is reserved for properly prepared members of the Orthodox Church. Everyone is invited to partake of the blessed bread after the conclusion of the Liturgy. May God’s blessing be upon you!

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Hymns in Today’s Liturgy

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Resurrectional Apolytikion (Tone 2)

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

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Apolytikion of Mary of Egypt (Tone 8)
Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Mary; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.

 

Ordinary Kontakion (Tone 2)

O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

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THE EPISTLE

II Conrinthians 11:31–12:9

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who 14 years ago was caught up to the third heaven — whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise — whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows — and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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THE GOSPEL

Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him. As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you: arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people!”​​

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UPCOMING AT ST MARY OF EGYPT

 

Saturday

Security Presentation 10:00 @ Robinsons'

 

Sunday

Setup 08:30 @ Friedens

Orthros & Divine Liturgy 09:00 @ Friedens

Fellowship 11:15 @  Friedens

Sunday School  11:45 @  Friedens

Takedown 12:15 @ Friedens 

Choir Practice 13:00 @ Amal's

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​​​Monday

Book Study: “Church World Mission” 19:00 @ Google Meet

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Tuesday

Columbus Orthodox Fellowship 18:00 @ Columbus, IN

Adult Education / Catechism 19:00 @ Scotts'

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Friday

Online Bible Study 19:00 @ Zoom

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​​Sunday

Setup 08:30 @ Friedens

Orthros & Divine Liturgy 09:00 @ Friedens

Fellowship 11:30 @  Friedens

Sunday School  11:45 @  Friedens

Takedown 12:15 @ Friedens 

IOCC Dinner & Movie 16:00 @ St. George

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On the Road: We are now meeting in Hayden Hall at:

Friedens United Church of Christ

8300 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46217
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for Orthros & Divine Liturgy at our normally scheduled time of 09:00. Please arrive at 08:30 to help set up. 

 

Our new mailing address is:

St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church
480 N Town Center Rd PMB 210
Mooresville, IN 46158-1379

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Security: John Vahle will be giving a security presentation at the Robinsons' house this Saturday, 2025‑10‍‑18, at 10:00. This will be a presentation only; no “hands-on” training will be involved. In light of recent events, Friedens UCC, for at least the month of October, has hired an off-duty police officer to patrol the parking lot 08:00–12:00 on Sundays.

 

Choir Practice: The choir (and all those interested in joining) will meet this Sunday at 13:00 at Amal's house.

 

Clergy Retreat: Both Fr. Peter and Fr. Anthony will be out of town 2025‑10‍‑21–2025‑10‍‑25 for the Midwest Region Clergy Retreat.

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IOCC: Our annual IOCC area fundraiser will be 2025‑10-26 16:00 at St. George. As a parish, we've volunteered to bring the drinks, so please be sure to register to attend at iocc.org/indy.

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OYM: OYM is presenting a retreat for those 12 and older on “Life Together: The Orthodox Way of Communion, Belonging, and Purpose” 2025‑11‑15 08:00–18:30 CT in Niles, IL. Register here.

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Basketball Tournament: Our Midwest Region Basketball Tournament will be held 7–9 November at St. George Orthodox Church in Canton, OH. Register for the event here and reserve your hotel room here.

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Christmas Market: The December meeting of the Ladies of St. Mary will be a trip to the Christmas Market at Joy of All Who Sorrow. Greenery can be ordered in advance using this form.

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​​​​Volunteer Opportunities:

• Zach has volunteered at be at church for Orthros each Sunday to set up and oversee the streaming laptop once he was out of the hospital but we need one more person to back him up. Please let Fr. Peter know if you're interested.

• We need content for our newsletter other than reports and meeting minutes. Some of you have sent pictures but, if you have any articles you're seen or written that you would like included, please send them for Fr. Peter to review.

If you would like to step up, please contact Fr. Peter.

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Realm: At present, we have 20+ people who have received Realm invitations who have yet to respond. If you have not yet received a Realm invitation or have misplaced yours, please contact Fr. Peter. If you need help signing in or have general questions, please contact Kendra.

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Building Program: Surveying has begun our new property. More updates will be issued as work progresses.

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Youth Protection Policy: ​ Michael Frank is our Youth Protection Coordinator and is in the process of creating the comprehensive list of individuals who we know will need to complete the background check and training at this time. If you need to know whether you need to complete the training and background check at https://www.ncsrisk.org/antiochian; please let him know. Thanks to all of you in advance for your help in getting this completed.

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Coffee Hour: Coffee Hour is our time of fellowship after the Liturgy. Coffee Hour is our time of fellowship after the Liturgy. This week, group C (led by Amal Hanania) will oversee coffee hour; next week, group D (led by Carrie Ventura) will oversee coffee hour.  If you are not currently in a coffee group and would like to join or would just like to bring something when you're not scheduled, please contact Amal. Please also remember that, as guests of Friedens UCC, we do not currently have the use of a kitchen so everything we bring in must be taken out when we leave. We must also be finished in plenty of time to clean up and take down so that we are out of the building by 12:30 sharp.​

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Following Along: When you enter the church, please be sure to pick up a service book and follow along with the Liturgy. Our goal is that everyone will be familiar with the music and everyone will participate in the Liturgy to the fullest extent possible.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Canned Food: 

Kathy Evans is collecting “no sugar added” or “packed in their own juice” canned fruits and “no salt added” canned vegetables on Sundays to take to Johnson County Senior Services. Individual cans can be brought inside while cases can be transferred directly to her vehicle. If neither Kathy nor the donation box are present, please bring your donation on the following Sunday. For more information, please contact Kathy.

 

Benevolence: 

In these increasingly tough economic times, we are constantly being approached by those in and around the community asking for financial help. If you would like to donate towards this cause, please contact Amal.

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

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17–19 October      Midwest Fall Gathering

31 October–1 November   St. Raphael Pilgrimage

1 November      Men's Retreat

7–9 November      Midwest Basketball Tournament

13–16 November      Ancient Faith Women's Retreat

5–6 December      Christmas Market

15–18 January      Ancient Faith Singles Retreat 30+

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PARISH PRAYER REQUESTS

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Living: Archpriest Athanasius, Archpriest James, Archpriest Petar, Archpriest Philip, Archpriest Zachariah, Priest Gabriel (11‑22), Sdn. Alexander, Sdn. Mark (11‑19), Abraham, Alexander, Amber (10‍‑27), Amira, Andrea (11‑22), Elen, Elena, Evgueni, Hannah, Ioanna, Judy (12‑01), Katya (11‑22), Lee, Lynn (10‍‑28), Meriana, Michael (11‑09), Nikolai, Robert, Tanya, Tim (10‍‑31)

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Departed: Kenneth (10‑29), Reggie (10‑27), Roye (10‑29)

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​​Please,   notify Fr. Peter  of any new prayer requests by Wednesday for inclusion in the bulletin.

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SYNAXARION
 

On 19 October, in the Holy Orthodox Church, we commemorate the holy and glorious Prophet Joel.

Joel, who in tragic strains sang the earth’s sufferings,

Hath passed from the earth to a place above sufferings.

On the nineteenth, death concealed Joel.

Joel was the son of Phanuel of the tribe of Reuben. He lived 800 years before Christ, and foretold the misfortunes of the Israelites and their captivity in Babylon for the sins that they had committed against God. He called the people to fasting and the priests to penitent and tearful prayer that God would have mercy on them; and they heard him. Joel also prophesied the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, and the outpouring of His grace on all the faithful. He foretold and described the Dreadful Judgment of God, and also the glory of God’s holy Church.

On this day, we also commemorate the Martyr Varos and seven martyrs with him; Righteous Mother Cleopatra of Palestine; and Venerable John of Rila. By the intercessions of Thy saints, O Christ God, have mercy upon us. Amen.​

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