Sunday Bulletin 10/25/20
21st Sunday after Pentecost
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Oct. 25 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Oct. 26
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Wednesday, Oct. 28
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Thursday, Oct. 29
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
12:10 PM 6th Hour Prayer
Friday, Oct. 30
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Saturday, Oct. 24
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Nov. 01 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Julie Carlin, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
WEEKLY DEPOSIT
Collection: $1,010.00; Candles: $34.00; Medical Insurance: $1,575.00; Online: $275.00
Total: $2,894 / Attendance 84
Meet Father Nathan Adams
Father Adams was born in Simi Valley, California, July 15, 1982. Convinced of his call to ministry, he pursued graduate studies in theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and The Master Seminary. He eventually moved his family to the Midwest to enroll at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Nashotah, Wisconsin, to train for the priesthood in the Anglican Church. It was there he discovered his desire to enter the Catholic Church. His long-held interest and study of the Church Fathers led him to seek out the monks of Holy Resurrection Monastery, who also had moved to Wisconsin from California at about the same time. Three months prior to his priestly ordination in the Anglican Church, Father Nathan decided to embrace the Eastern Catholic faith.
He long believed God was calling him to full-time ministry, since he became a Christian at age 16. After all he had experienced in his spiritual journey, his discernment to the Eastern Catholic priesthood was clear to him. Both he and his wife, Ali, were received into the Byzantine Catholic Church at Holy Resurrection Monastery in 2013. He petitioned Bishop John Kudrick, then bishop of Parma, and was admitted to the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh. He was ordained a priest on May 5, 2019. Father Nathan and Ali have five daughters. They have been assigned to the Protocathedral for one year and will live in the rectory. Fr. Michael will move into the guesthouse, and Fr. John will join him there once he is released from the hospital.
Read more about Fr. Nathan: https://parma.org/news/new-parma-priest-says-ordination-is-fulfillment-of-long-held-desire
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Sign of the Cross
The sign of the cross is one of the earliest Christian traditions. We find very specific guidelines for its use dating back to the 2nd century (Hippolytus of Rome “Apostolic Tradition”), but it was obviously used before the guidelines were set down. Over time the various Churches and Rites have developed slightly different forms of making the sign of the cross.
Here are some guidelines given by our Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church (Ordo Celebrationis):
-There are 3 forms of the sign of the cross made during various rituals in the life of the faithful.
- A sign of the cross made without any sort of bow at the beginning and end of the reading of the gospel
- A sign of the cross while making a “small bow” (inclining the head and shoulders slightly) is the most common form of our sign of the cross. We make this sign of the cross a) When the Persons of the Trinity are mentioned together b) at the beginning of a liturgical service c) when you receive a blessing from a priest or bishop d) The Trisagion (“Holy God, Holy and Mighty…) and other prayers that are repeated three times (usually marked with a “+” in the text) e) when you stand before an icon, cross or gospel (including when you first walk into the temple) f) when a personally reverenced saint or intention is referenced in a prayer or hymn g) any other time a sign of the cross is prescribed in the rubrics (liturgical guides).
- A sign of the cross while making a prostration is performed at specified times during the Great Fast (Lent) and during the Presanctified Divine Liturgy. You may also make this sign of the cross during penitential private prayer.
Our sign of the cross is made by touching the tips of the thumb, index and middle finger of your right hand (symbolizing the Holy Trinity) and tucking the ring and pinky finger into your palm (symbolizing Jesus’ two natures, Divine and human) then slowly and reverently touching your forehead while referencing the Father, your chest while reverencing the Son and then your right shoulder then left shoulder respectively while referencing the Holy Spirit.
Sunday Bulletin 10/18/20
20th Sunday after Pentecost
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Oct. 18 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Oct. 19 – Joel, Prophet
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Hilary the Great, Venerable
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Friday, Oct. 23 – James, Apostle, Brother of the Lord
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Saturday, Oct. 24 – Arethas and Others, Martyrs
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Oct. 25 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Julie Carlin, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
WEEKLY DEPOSIT
Collection: $1,284.00; Candles: $23.00; Medical Insurance: $50.00; Online: $275.00
Total: $1,632 / Attendance 62
SIGN OF THE CROSS
The sign of the cross is one of the earliest Christian traditions. We find very specific guidelines for its use dating back to the 2nd century (Hippolytus of Rome “Apostolic Tradition”), but it was obviously used before the guidelines were set down. Over time the various Churches and Rites have developed slightly different forms of making the sign of the cross.
Here are some guidelines given by our Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church (Ordo Celebrationis):
-There are 3 forms of the sign of the cross made during various rituals in the life of the faithful.
- A sign of the cross made without any sort of bow at the beginning and end of the reading of the gospel
- A sign of the cross while making a “small bow” (inclining the head and shoulders slightly) is the most common form of our sign of the cross. We make this sign of the cross a) When the Persons of the Trinity are mentioned together b) at the beginning of a liturgical service c) when you receive a blessing from a priest or bishop d) The Trisagion (“Holy God, Holy and Mighty…) and other prayers that are repeated three times (usually marked with a “+” in the text) e) when you stand before an icon, cross or gospel (including when you first walk into the temple) f) when a personally reverenced saint or intention is referenced in a prayer or hymn g) any other time a sign of the cross is prescribed in the rubrics (liturgical guides).
- A sign of the cross while making a prostration is performed at specified times during the Great Fast (Lent) and during the Presanctified Divine Liturgy. You may also make this sign of the cross during penitential private prayer.
Our sign of the cross is made by touching the tips of the thumb, index and middle finger of your right hand (symbolizing the Holy Trinity) and tucking the ring and pinky finger into your palm (symbolizing Jesus’ two natures, Divine and human) then slowly and reverently touching your forehead while referencing the Father, your chest while reverencing the Son and then your right shoulder then left shoulder respectively while referencing the Holy Spirit.
Sunday Bulletin 10/11/20
Sunday of the Fathers of The Seventh Ecumenical Council
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Oct. 11 – Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Oct. 12
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Wednesday, Oct. 14
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Friday, Oct. 16
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Saturday, Oct. 17
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Oct. 18 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Julie Carlin, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
WEEKLY DEPOSIT
Collection: $2,877.00; Candles: $22.50; Holydays: $165.00; Gift Shop: $20.00; Church Improvements: $295.00; Peter’s Pence: $1,050.00; Medical Insurance: $1,000.00; Misc.: $50.00; Online: $305.00
Total: $5,779.50 / Attendance 62
UPCOMING SPECIAL COLLECTION
Sunday October 18th is the special collection for the Eparchial Priest’s Health Insurance Fund. This collection assists in the cost of funding health insurance for the priests in the Eparchy of Phoenix.
Praying throughout the Day: (4 of 4 daily prayer resource bulletin inserts)
Prayers to the Theotokos
Oldest known Marian Prayer:
Beneath Your Compassion
Beneath your compassion we take refuge, O Virgin Theotokos. Despise not our prayer in our need, but deliver us from dangers, for you alone are pure and blessed.
Canticle of the Theotokos
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.
Refrain: More honorable than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, who, a virgin, gave birth to God the Word; you truly the Theotokos, we magnify!
Because he has looked upon humility of his servant, from this day forward all generations shall be called blessed.
Refrain
Because he who is mighty has dine great things to me, and holy is his name, and his love is from generations to generation to those who fear him.
Refrain
He has shown might in his arm; he has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
Refrain
He has put down the mighty from their seat and exalted the humble; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
Hymn to the Theotokos
It is truly proper to glorify you, O Theotokos, the ever-blessed, immaculate, and the mother of our God. More honorable than the cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim; who, a virgin, gave birth to God the Word, you, truly the Theotokos, we magnify.
Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos
Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos! Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. For you gave birth to Christ the Savior and Redeemer of our souls
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Sunday Bulletin 10/04/20
18th Sunday after Pentecost
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Oct. 04 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Oct. 05
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Wednesday, Oct. 07
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Thursday, Oct. 08
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
12:05 PM 6th Hour Prayer
Friday, Oct. 09
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Saturday, Oct. 10
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Oct. 11 – Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Julie Carlin, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
WEEKLY DEPOSIT
Collection: $960.00; Candles: $52.00; Holydays: $200.00
Total: $1,212.00 / Attendance 72
UPCOMING SPECIAL COLLECTION
Sunday October 18th is the special collection for the Eparchial Priest’s Health Insurance Fund. This collection assists in the cost of funding health insurance for the priests in the Eparchy of Phoenix.
Praying throughout the Day: (3 of 4 daily prayer resource bulletin inserts)
Trisagion Prayers
“Trisagion” means “Thrice Holy” and refers to the “Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal…” in this series of prayers. The series itself though has a climax in the “Our Father.” This is the most important part of the series because it is the prayer Our Lord himself taught us (Matthew 6:9). These Trisagion prayers are the introduction to almost any Byzantine Catholic liturgical service and conclude with either the “Our Father” or the “Call to Prayer” (Come, let us worship our King and God…)
Trisagion Prayers:
Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen.
Glory to you, our God, glory to you.
Heavenly King Comforter, Spirit of Truth, everywhere present and filling all things, Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, O gracious one.
Throughout Pascha, the following is said instead of “Glory to you” and “Heavenly King”:
Christ is risen from the dead! By death he trampled Death; and to those in the tombs he granted life. (Three times)
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us (Three times)
Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and power and the glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.
(Some traditions omit this “doxology” if there is not a priest present to say it.)
Lord, have mercy. (Twelve times)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.
Come, let us worship our King and God.
Come, let us worship Christ, our King and God.
Come, let us worship and bow before the only Lord Jesus Christ the Kind and our God.
Praying throughout the Day: (2 of 4 daily prayer resources
Prayer for the Morning:
We thank You, Lord our God, for You have wakened us from sleep, and have filled our lips with praise that we might worship You and call upon your holy name. We beg of your compassion that you have always shown towards us, hear us now and send help to those who stand before your holy glory awaiting your abundant mercy. O Lord, grant that those who serve you in fear and love may praise your ineffable goodness.
[Psalms for the morning: 3, 37(38), 62(63), 87(88), 102(103), 142(143), 50(51), 148, 149(150)]
Prayer for Mid-day:
O good God, in all times and places you are worshipped and glorified both in heaven and on earth. You are long-suffering and generous in your mercy and compassion. You love the just and show mercy to the sinner, calling all to repentance through the promise of blessings to come. Deem, O Lord, at this very hour, to receive our supplications and to direct our lives in the path of your commandments. Sanctify our souls, purify our bodies, set right our minds, cleanse our thoughts; deliver us from all affliction, trouble and distress; surround us with your holy angels so that, guided and guarded in their camp, we may obtain oneness of faith and the knowledge of your unspeakable glory. For you are blessed, forever and ever. Amen.
[Psalms for mid-day: 53(54), 54(55), 90(91)]
Prayer for the Evening:
O Joyful Light of the holy glory of the Father Immortal, the heavenly, holy, blessed One, O Jesus Christ: Now that we have reached the setting of the sun, and see the evening light, we sing to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is fitting at all times to raise a song of praise in measured melody to you, O Son of God, the Giver of Life. Therefore, the universe sings your glory.
[Psalms for the evening: 103(104), 140(141), 141(142), 129(130)]
If a psalm number is followed by one in parenthesis, the first is the numbering of the psalm as you would find in in a Byzantine prayer book. The second number (in parenthesis) is the numbering of the psalm as you find it in most modern translations of the bible. (Usually one number higher.) If there is not a second number in parenthesis, then both your Byzantine prayer book and your modern bible will have the same number for that psalm.
Sunday Bulletin 09/27/20
17th Sunday after Pentecost
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept. 27 – 17th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy:
Monday, Sept. 28
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Vigil of the Protection of the Theotokos
6:30 PM Vespers
7:30 PM Divine Liturgy
Thursday, October 01 – Protection of the Theotokos
7:30 AM Matins
Friday, October 02
7:30 AM Matins
Saturday, October 03
8:30 AM Matins
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, October 04 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Julie Carlin, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
WEEKLY DEPOSIT
Collection: $1,890.00; Candles: $28.00; Holydays: $70.00; Church Improvements: $50.00; Gift Shop: $90.00; Online: $250.00; Disaster Relief: $2,035.00
Total: $4,413.00 / Attendance 86
PETER’S PENCE SPECIAL COLLECTION
Next Sunday, October 4th, is the make-up special collection for Peter’s Pence originally scheduled in June.
Praying throughout the Day: (2 of 4 daily prayer resource bulletin inserts)
Prayer for the Morning:
We thank You, Lord our God, for You have wakened us from sleep, and have filled our lips with praise that we might worship You and call upon your holy name. We beg of your compassion that you have always shown towards us, hear us now and send help to those who stand before your holy glory awaiting your abundant mercy. O Lord, grant that those who serve you in fear and love may praise your ineffable goodness.
[Psalms for the morning: 3, 37(38), 62(63), 87(88), 102(103), 142(143), 50(51), 148, 149(150)]
Prayers for Mid-day:
O good God, in all times and places you are worshipped and glorified both in heaven and on earth. You are long-suffering and generous in your mercy and compassion. You love the just and show mercy to the sinner, calling all to repentance through the promise of blessings to come. Deem, O Lord, at this very hour, to receive our supplications and to direct our lives in the path of your commandments. Sanctify our souls, purify our bodies, set right our minds, cleanse our thoughts; deliver us from all affliction, trouble and distress; surround us with your holy angels so that, guided and guarded in their camp, we may obtain oneness of faith and the knowledge of your unspeakable glory. For you are blessed, forever and ever. Amen.
[Psalms for mid-day: 53(54), 54(55), 90(91)]
Prayers for the Evening:
O Joyful Light of the holy glory of the Father Immortal, the heavenly, holy, blessed One, O Jesus Christ: Now that we have reached the setting of the sun, and see the evening light, we sing to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is fitting at all times to raise a song of praise in measured melody to you, O Son of God, the Giver of Life. Therefore, the universe sings your glory.
[Psalms for the evening: 103(104), 140(141), 141(142), 129(130)]
If a psalm number is followed by one in parenthesis, the first is the numbering of the psalm as you would find in in a Byzantine prayer book. The second number (in parenthesis) is the numbering of the psalm as you find it in most modern translations of the bible. (Usually one number higher.) If there is not a second number in parenthesis, then both your Byzantine prayer book and your modern bible will have the same number for that psalm.
Sunday Bulletin 9/20/20
Sunday After the Exaltation of the Cross
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept. 20 – Sunday after Exaltation of the Cross
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, Sept. 26
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Sept. 27 – 17th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Julie Carlin, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
WEEKLY DEPOSIT
Collection: $1,199.00; Candles: $21.50; Holydays: $20.00; Gift Shop: $140.00; Online: $200.00
Total: $1,580.50 / Attendance 58
EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF COLLECTION
The American bishops of the Catholic Church have asked parishes to take up an optional collection to assist those suffering because of the wildfires, Hurricane Laura, and other recent disasters. If you are able to willing to donate, please identify the donation (check or online through “donorbox”) as going to “Disaster Relief”. The donations will support Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for your generosity! You will find the official request posted on the bulletin board by the small hall entrance.
Praying the Psalms: (1 of 4 daily prayer resource bulletin inserts)
The Psalms are the prayer book of the church. According to tradition, all 150 psalms are prayed every week. This is done by grouping the psalms into sections called “Kathismata” and chanting one or more Kathismata during the various liturgies celebrated throughout the day. (The psalms vary greatly in length. This system takes this into consideration and assigns generally the same number of verses per section.) This weekly cycle is usually only done in monasteries, but it is important for all Christians to pray the psalms. One way to incorporate this tradition in a way that isn’t overwhelming is to break up the Kathisma further. Notice below that each Kathisma is broken up into three sections (“stases”). If you pray one of these stases everyday (psalms 1-3 on the first day, 4-6 on the second day etc.) you will pray all 150 psalms in 60 days.
Kathisma 1 | 1-3 | 4-6 | 7-8 |
Kathisma 2 | 9-10 (9-11) | 11-13 (12-14) | 14-16 (15-17) |
Kathisma 3 | 17 (18) | 18-20 (19-21) | 21-23 (22-24) |
Kathisma 4 | 24-26 (25-27) | 27-29 (28-30) | 30-31 (31-32) |
Kathisma 5 | 32-33 (33-34) | 34-35 (35-36) | 36 (37) |
Kathisma 6 | 37-39 (38-40) | 40-42 (41-43) | 43-45 (44-46) |
Kathisma 7 | 46-48 (47-49) | 49-50 (50-51) | 51-54 (52-55) |
Kathisma 8 | 55-57 (56-58) | 58-60 (59-61) | 61-63 (62-64) |
Kathisma 9 | 64-66 (65-67) | 67 (68) | 68-69 (69-70) |
Kathisma 10 | 70-71 (71-72) | 72-73 (73-74) | 74-76 (75-77) |
Kathisma 11 | 77 (78) | 78-80 (79-81) | 81-84 (82-85) |
Kathisma 12 | 85-87 (86-88) | 88 (89) | 89-90 (90-91) |
Kathisma 13 | 91-93 (92-94) | 94-96 (95-97) | 97-100 (98-101) |
Kathisma 14 | 101-102 (102-103) | 103 (104) | 104 (105) |
Kathisma 15 | 105 (106) | 106 (107) | 107-108 (108-109) |
Kathisma 16 | 109-111 (110-112) | 112-114 (113-116:9) | 115-117 (116:10-118) |
Kathisma 17 | 118:1-72 (119:1-72) | 118:73-131 (119:73-131) | 118:132-176 (119:132-176) |
Kathisma 18 | 119-123 (120-124) | 124-128 (125-129) | 129-133 (130-134) |
Kathisma 19 | 134-136 (135-137) | 137-139 (138-140) | 140-142 (141-143) |
Kathisma 20 | 143-144 (144-145) | 145-147 (146-147) | 148-150 |
If you are using a Byzantine prayer book (that translates the Septuagint), follow the top numbering. If you are using a modern bible (that translates the Masoretic), use the bottom numbering in parentheses.