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Many have asked for a prayer they could read entreating the Lord for peace in the Holy Land. This prayer was distributed throughout the Russian Orthodox Church during Great Lent 2017 to be read at the Holy Saturday Divine Liturgy that year. It seems quite appropriate, and we hope you find it helpful.

PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND

We present here a short educational offering for both children and adults on the upcoming Sunday's principle Gospel reading so that all can better prepare for the Divine Services. Parents are asked to review the children’s portion with their children. It is very important for us to attend the Divine Services on Sundays and whenever else we are able, but in addition it is our spiritual responsibility to educate ourselves and our families in the faith. It is our hope that this mid-week offering will be an aid in this regard. Please contact Fr. Gregory with questions or suggestions.

For Various Ages: from the Antiochian Archdiocese

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Congratulations to Fr. Colin and Katherine Bower with the birth of their third child, Kassiani, born early this morning!

Mom and baby are doing well and are slated to be home tomorrow. :)

See you soon at STV,

Fr. Gregory

Please join us on October 31 for our annual Halloween Alternative at St. Vladimir’s! All are welcome!

FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ FOR THIS WEEK!

“...it is also a great struggle for one to bear all the burdens of the world today, when everyone demands that his neighbor fulfills all the commandments, while ignoring them himself.”

Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesychast by Elder Joseph Hesychast

"This is the cause of all evils: the ignorance of the Scriptures. We go into battle without arms, and how ought we to come off safe?" -St. John Chrysostom, Homily IX on Colossians.

In order to help increase the general knowledge of scripture in our parish family we present here for your edification the scripture readings for the coming week. At least one Gospel Reading and one Epistle reading are assigned for each day of the year (although during Great Lent the readings are from the Old Testament). Hearing or reading only those readings appointed for Sunday merely scratches the surface of the great spiritual wealth that the scriptures provide us. Some of the readings are easily understandable – others are less so. As Orthodox Christians we do not make private interpretation of scripture, but rather consult the fathers of the Church for their explanations to aid us in our understanding. Those wishing to have access to such explanations are asked to contact Fr. Gregory or inquire in the kiosk for further reading in this regard. Bibles may also be acquired in the kiosk.

Monday: Philippians 4:10-23 & Luke 7:36-50
Tuesday: Colossians 1:1-2,7-11 & Luke 8:1-3
Wednesday: Colossians 1:18-23 & Luke 8:22-25
Thursday: Colossians 1:24-29 & Luke 9:7-11
Friday: Colossians 2:1-7 & Luke 9:12-18
Saturday: II Corinthians 3:12-18 & Luke 6:1-10

Понедельник: Фил. 4:10-23 и от Луки 7:36-50
Вторник: Кол. 1:1-2,7-11 и от Луки 8:1-3
Среда: Кол. 1:18-23 и от Луки 8:22-25
Четверг: Кол. 1:24-29 и от Луки 9:7-11
Пятница: Кол. 2:1-7 и от Луки 9:12-18
Суббота: II Кор. 3:12-18 и от Луки 6:1-10

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich)

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware)