“...there is no other path of salvation like this one, remote from every delusion and action of the enemy. And if someone truly desires to be saved and find our sweet Jesus soon, he should have obedience.”

Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the 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: Romans 9:18-33 & Matthew 11:2-15
Tuesday: Romans 10:11-11:2 & Matthew 11:16-20
Wednesday: Romans 11:2-12 & Matthew 11:20-26
Thursday: Romans 11:13-24 & Matthew 11:27-30
Friday: Romans 11:25-36 & Matthew 12:1-8
Saturday: Romans 6:11-17 & Matthew 8:14-23

Понедельник: Рим. 9:18-33 и от Матфея 11:2-15
Вторник: Рим. 10:11-11:2 и от Матфея 11:16-20
Среда: Рим. 11:2-12 и от Матфея 11:20-26
Четверг: Рим. 11:13-24 и от Матфея 11:27-30
Пятница: Рим. 11:25-36 и от Матфея 12:1-8
Суббота: Рим. 6:11-17 и от Матфея 8:14-23

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)

Tonight's Liturgy is live now at following link:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

Our parish Sunday publications are available now at the link below. Find our Prayer List, "Good News", and "Sunday Reading", plus other parish publications!
PARISH PUBLICATIONS

Confession and Communion are the two sacraments we most often partake of as Orthodox Christians and thus it behooves us to learn about these, how to prepare for these, and how to best take advantage of the Grace that our Lord freely gives us in these sacraments. At St. Vladimir’s we have created a special web site for this purpose with much information in this regard. Please find the web site listed below and please contact Fr. Gregory with questions!

CONFESSION AND COMMUNION AT ST. VLADIMIR'S
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION - PARISH PRAYER KIT

Tonight's Vigil is live now at following link:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

We are very enthused to welcome our children to Vacation Bible School this year with the theme of “The Fruit of the Spirit”! Learn more and sign up at this link – REGISTER TODAY:

REGISTER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ TO PREPARE FOR THIS WEEKEND!

Friends,

At our parish council meeting on Sunday we had a short discussion about our work days and who is participating. The parish council is thankful for those who are laboring diligently at these special opportunities to serve the Lord by serving the parish which He has entrusted to our care.

But we would like to see a broadening of the support at these work days. Not because the work needs to be done. But because it is good for your salvation to serve God. And this kind of work brings us together as a parish family. And it is bad for your salvation to never participate in such opportunities. We give you many opportunities to serve so that you can choose some to engage in that work best for your schedule.

No one is expected to do everything. But the reality is: a few people ARE doing everything. That is wrong on the family level (each child must do his chores, or, if you prefer an Orwellian reference: some animals are not more equal than others). To be clear, if you have another ministry in which you serve the Church we are very thankful! But we still need you to pitch in and help from time to time at our parish family work days. Everyone needs to help and everyone can help: clergy, choir, brotherhood, sisterhood, children. This is OUR parish - not someone else's parish.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Our next work day is this Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there! And if you can't make it - keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities (there will be many!).

In Christ,

Fr. Gregory, Rector
Jack Mitchell, Starosta
Mark Kaphaem, Head Brother
Ksenia Nikulshina, Head Sister

All are welcome at St. Vladimir's! Please join us this Sunday! More information can be found at this link, and we encourage you to share this with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!

DIVINE SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023

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