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O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will
bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will
become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by
Your right hand, O Judge most just.
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Announcements
Liturgical/Program Schedule:
Wed. March 9th: GOYA Faith Night, 7pm
Sat. March 12th: 2nd Saturday of Souls, Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:30am
Sun. March 13th: Cheesefare Luncheon following Divine Liturgy
Sun. March 13th: Forgiveness Vespers (Beginning of Great & Holy Lent), 6pm
Cheesefare Luncheon: please join us next Sunday 3/13/16 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!
Holy Week Liturgical Books: We have ordered several copies of the official Holy Week Book
endorsed by our Metropolis. This comprehensive book, compiled by Fr. Pappadeas, will be used
exclusively for all the liturgical celebrations from Palm Sunday evening through the Agapi Vespers
on Pascha. Each book is $25, and should be available soon.
HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNIONOnly 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.
Didactic Hymnography:
Musicology as Theologythe 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.
With great joy, believers, let us welcome the inspired
proclamation of the Fast, as the Ninevites did of old and as
prostitutes and tax collectors the preaching of repentance by
John. Through self-mastery let us prepare for communion of the
Masters sacred mystery in Sion. Through tears let us be
cleansed before the divine Washing of the feet there. Let us pray
to see there the fulfillment of the Pascha that was a type and
revelation of the true. Let us be made ready for the worship of
the Cross and the Rising of Christ our God, as we cry out to him,
Do not put us to shame and deprive us of our expectation, O Lover of mankind!
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.