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Saint Andrew Orthodox Church
Diocese of Los Angeles and the West Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Father Josiah Trenham, Pastor Father Thomas Hernandez, Assistant Pastor
Father Joseph Corrigan Protodeacon Elias Khoury
951-369-0309 • [email protected] • www.saintandrew.net Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East
February 21, 2021
Sunday of the Pharisee
and the Publican
Divine Liturgy
Apolytikion of the Resurrection Tone 4
Having learned the joyful message of the res-urrection from the angels, the women disci-ples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation, and proudly brought the news to the apostles saying, "Death has been spoiled. Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.”
Apolytikion of St. Andrew-Tone 4 O Andrew first-called of the Apostles, brother of Peter the first-enthroned, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.
Kontakion for the Pharisee and the Publican– Tone 4
Let us flee the Pharisee’s conceited vaunting; let us learn the Publican’s humility, and cry with groans unto the Savior: Thou Who alone art swiftly reconciled, be gracious unto us.
Prokeimenon Make your vows and pay them to the Lord our God. God is known in Judea; His Name is great in Israel.
The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy (3:10-15)
My son Timothy, you have followed my teach-ing, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, persecutions, sufferings, what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra. What persecutions I endured! And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Indeed all who would live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But people who are wicked and deceivers will proceed from worse to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and how from infancy you have known the sacred tem-
ple writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke (18:10-14)
The Lord spoke this parable: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank Thee that I am not like other men, extortion-ists, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heav-en, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merci-ful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Megalynarion for St. Andrew -Tone 8 Since thou was the first to approach the Lord, thou O Andrew was revealed as the first-called apostle. Divine visionary of Christ God's resurrection, do thou now quell the rag-ings of the passions.
Today’s Hymns and Readings for Your Participation in the Divine Liturgy
In the hall lawn following Liturgy All are welcome to come and share lunch and
fellowship with one another.
Service Schedule − Week of February 21st
February
Tue., 23rd 5:00pm Vespers for the First and Second Finding of the Head of the Forerun-ner
Wed., 24th 6:00pm 7:00pm
Paraklesis to the Theotokos Lecture 2: Romans Chapter 2 in lecture series The Gospel Revealed: An Exposition of Romans
Thu., 25th 5:00pm Vespers for Holy Father Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza; Holy Martyr Photini the Samaritan Woman
Fri., 26th 5:00pm Vespers for our Righteous Father Procopios the Confessor
Sat., 27th 7:30am 8:00am 5:30pm
Orthros Divine Liturgy for our Righteous Father Procopios the Confessor Great Vespers
Sun., 28th 9:00am 10:00am
Orthros Divine Liturgy— Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Remember to wait to be dismissed by ushers before going forward to receive the Holy Eucharist—Outside will receive first, as well as children and the infirm.
Please Note: 1) We have implemented a parishioner registration process for Sunday morning services. We are currently permitted to have up to 100 people inside the temple. You must register ALL persons attending inside the temple online at: https://www.saintandrewphase3.net/services . 2) There are overflow areas for praying the Liturgy on the Terrace and in the Hall for those who wish to come on Sunday but are not able to enter the temple. A priest will serve Holy Eucharist to the overflow. 3) There is no sign up for Divine Liturgy on Saturday morning – 7:30am Orthros, 8am Divine Liturgy. 4) Go to https://saintandrew.net/files/Registering-for-Sunday-Liturgy.pdf to view information on registering for Sunday Liturgy, confession and safety guidelines.
The St. John Chrysostom Catechetical School presents
THE GOSPEL REVEALED: An Exposition of Romans
Wednesdays • 7pm In the Hall
Family Night meal will be served Covid safely $2.50 per person
Child care available. Children must be registered by Monday before each class.
Go to: http://bit.ly/kidsklubsa
Prayer Requests
Prayers for the living will be retained on the list for 40 days. For exceptions, see Father Josiah. Living
• Shawna Jackson, health
• Nicolas Hensley, health
• Mary Crumpler, healing
• Antonia (Loni Ounanian), health
• Harold Thomas
• Jean Blair, bereaved
• Seminarian Joseph and Marina Thornburg, Isaac and Elizabeth
• Seminarian Mykel G., last year at SVS
• All those suffering from COVID
• Agnes Dabbour
• Maria Newton, health
• Stacey Fazio, health
• Petros Politis, bereavement
• Artie and Barbara Bryant, health
• Tanya Derrick, mother of John Renaud, health Departed
+ John Blair, newly departed
+ Henry Roum, 40 day today
+ Maurice Khoury, newly departed
+ Greg Barron (2016) - 5 year today
+ Elizabeth Blazer (2006)
+ Jerry Shulte (2019)
+ Janet Shaer, sister of Nadeem Shaer
Prayer for the Catechumens
Anderson, Cecilia Barrett, Savanah Berlino, Alyssa Blevins, Simon Burton, Tobias Campos, Dean Cervantes, Eric Copenhaver, John Cords, Aislynn Cords, Allison Cords, Jonathan Cords, Joshua Cuahuizo, Edwin
Ensminger, Nancy Enquist, Juanita Hope, Brandon Knight, Amanda Laguna, Ethan Laguna, Valerie Laguna, Amadeus Lavenant, Shaun Lawrence, Asher Lawrence, Avelina Lawrence, Daphne Lawrence, Ezra Lawrence, Seth
Lewko, Taylor MacConnell, Niel MacConnell, Suzanne Martinez, Arielle Martinez, Ezekiel Martinez, Gideon Martinez, Irie Martinez, Israel Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Zion Matei, Paula McDonald, Deborah Morgan, Joseph
Mosely, Jeff Mosely, Matthew Mosely, Tawnya Simmons, Maggie Skelham, James Soto, Jorge Trujillo, Valerie Yarber, Joseph Yarber, Josiah Yarber, Micaela
Mabrouk! Many Years! Khronia Polla!
Name Days Feb. 23-St. Polycarp, Martyr and Bishop of Smyna-Subdn, Polycarp Anderson Feb. 26-St. Photini-Photini Claire Perrine Feb. 27-St. Raphael of Brooklyn-Subdn. Raphael Sammons, Raphael Derek Henkes
Birthdays Feb. 21-Judy Alsop, Feb. 22-Natalie Scines Feb. 23-Patrick Eric Melville
Feb. 24-David Abesadze, George Ron Dulos, Veronica Tammy Hensley, Nicholas
Mueller, Helena Perrine Feb. 25-David Romano Feb. 26-Alexandros Sandoval, Brigid Shannon Feb. 27-Christy Gonzales-Aden, Luke Trenham
Anniversaries Feb. 25-Barnabas Ron and Judy Alsop Spiros and Mary Penny Theodosis
March 6th: The Mystery of Holy Baptism
March 13th: The Mystery of Chrismation
March 20th: The Mystery of Holy Eucharist
March 27th: The Mystery of Holy Confession
April 4th: The Mystery of Holy Priesthood
April 11th: The Mystery of Holy Matrimony
April 18th: The Mystery of Holy Unction
April 25th: The Mystery of Death and the Funeral
Catechism classes will be Saturdays at 4pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend. Catechumens must attend as part of their preparation to be received into the Church.
Lenten Catechism Classes - 2021
Everyone is Invited!
St. Andrew Annual CATECHUMEN
DINNER
March 14th following Liturgy
During Outdoor Agape Hour
Catechumens will come forward and introduce
themselves to all of us over dinner. It is our
opportunity to meet the blessed souls we pray for
each day and connect names to faces.
We plan to have childcare for children 1 year or older and able to play with others.
Fasting Calendar Leading into Great Lent What sacrifices we make, let them be sacrifices that transform us. They are not ends in and of themselves. They are tools by which we can become a little closer to God ’s image, a little closer to Christ’s life. + St. John Chrysostom Before commencement of Great Lent, there is a three-week Pre-Lenten season, to prepare the faithful for the spiritual work they are to accomplish during the Great Fast.
• Today, the Sunday of the Publican, begins a fast free week. We can eat whatever we like. There is no fast on Wednesday or Friday. This will be March 21th – 27th this year.
• The following week we do as usual, we strict fast on Wednesday March 3rd and Friday the 5th.
• March 7th this year is Meat Fare Sunday. This is the last day we can eat meat before Great Lent begins.
• March 8th – 14th is Cheese Fare week. We are permitted to eat dairy products, but not meat.
• March 15th – Great Lent begins.
Outdoor Agape Hour—RESUMES TODAY!!!!
Parish Bookstore—Open after Liturgy on Sunday mornings
Coffee and Donuts with Prez—Sunday mornings following Liturgy
Young adults gather at home adjoining temple parking lot...
Homeless Meals—1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month
Meet at Hulen Shelter at 5am to prepare breakfast. Breakfast served at 6am.
Donations can be made towards homeless meals – memo Homeless meals on offering.
Moms, Grandmothers, Godmothers Breakfast Club—4th Saturdays
Following Liturgy, Akathist for children, pot luck breakfast. Bring your prayer list!
Book Club—2nd Tuesdays of the Month at 7pm. Contact Tiffany at
[email protected] for ZOOM info. Booklist posted in the bookstore.
Our Parish Family
If you have begun to regularly attend St. Andrew Or-thodox Church we welcome you. If you are an Ortho-dox Christian, and you would like to become a member of our parish family so that we can include you in our com-munications and ministries, please contact the office to make an appointment to speak with Father Josiah. If you are not an Orthodox Christian, and you are interested in learning more about our faith we invite you to contact the parish office to make inquiries: [email protected] or 951-369-0309
We are delighted to have you join us at our service today in worshiping the Holy Trinity. Please take a moment after the service to introduce yourself to our pastor, Fr. Josiah. You are cordial-ly invited to join us for the Agape Meal after services. We would love to greet you and to an-swer any questions you may have about our church. If you are not Orthodox Christian, please do not approach the chalice during the distribution of Holy Communion. If you are an Ortho-dox Christian, please note that Communion must be prepared for by fasting, reconciliation, and recent confession.
Welcome to Our Visitors
Words of Wisdom Let yourself die while striving, rather than living in laziness. For those who die while trying to keep the commandments are just as much martyrs as those who died for Christ’s sake.
+ St. Maximos the Confessor