Sunday, Aug. 8 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Aug. 9 – Matthias, Apostle
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Tuesday, Aug. 10 – Lawrence, Archdeacon-Martyr
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesday, Aug. 11 – Euplus, Martyr
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
6:30 PM Divine Liturgy Intentions of Fr. Nathan
7:30 PM Fire Pit Social
Thursday, Aug. 12 – Photius and Anicetus, Martyr
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
8:30 AM Photina Walk
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Friday, Aug. 13 – Maximus the Confessor, Venerable
4:00 PM Compline
Saturday, Aug. 14 – Translation of the Relics of Theodosius of the Cave, Venerable
8:30 AM Divine Liturgy +Bishop Gerald Dino
5:00 PM Ventura County Divine Liturgy
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Aug. 15 – Dormition of the Theotokos
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy: Blessing of flowers, herbs, and medications
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, , 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
Collection: $4,283.00; Candles: $40.48; Online: $245.00; Church Improvements: 310.00; Holydays: $20.00
Total: $4,989.48 / Attendance PSM: 71
Many Byzantine Catholics only associate the Prayer of St. Ephrem with the Great Fast (Lent). This beautiful and penitential prayer, though, is prescribed to be prayed during days of Alleluia (days during a fasting period that are not trumped by a feast) during all four annual fasts. We are in the midst of the Dormition fast until next Sunday. Because of the Post-feast of the Transfiguration, there are no more days of Alleluia until the Dormition, so we won’t be praying this prayer publicly, but you can always pray it privately during all of these fasting periods, or in a personal season of repentance.
Lord and Master of my life,
Spare me from the spirit of indifference, despair,
lust for power and idle chatter. (Prostration)
Instead, bestow on me Your servant,
The spirit of integrity, humility, patience and love. (Prostration)
Yes, O Lord and King, let me see my own sins
And not judge my brothers and sisters,
For You are Blessed, forever and ever. Amen. (Prostration)
“The lord of that slave, moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.” In today’s parable, we see our Lord acting out of compassion. Just as his transfiguration shows a glory beyond this world, compassion transcends what we deserve and brings forgiveness in the midst of debt. Is a life of prayer and compassion through the religious or ordained life something that God is calling you to consider? Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org
THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF PHOENIX subscribes to the
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. The Eparchy, within all its parishes, institutions and programs, is committed to assuring a safe environment in ministry for its children and young people that conforms to the Charter requirements.
For information regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact:
Dcn. Michael Hanafin: Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Cell: (480) 387-5182 – Email: dcnhanafin@ephx.org
Sbdcn. Paul F. Kilroy: Asst. Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Office: (602) 861-9778 – Cell: (702) 498-5972 – Email: sbdcnkilroy@ephx.org
Dr. Caroline Bonham: Victim Assistance Coordinator
Cell: (505) 314-3943 – Email: victimassistanceofphoenix@gmail.com
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