"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: I John 2:18-3:10 & Mark 11:1-11
Tuesday: I John 3:11-20 & Mark 14:10-42
Wednesday: I John 3:21-4:6 & Mark 14:43-15:1
Thursday: I John 4:20-5:21 & Mark 15:1-15
Friday: II John 1:1-13 & Mark 15:22-25,33-41
Saturday: I Corinthians 10:23-28 & Luke 21:8-9,25-27,33-36

Понедельник: I Иоанн. 2:18-3:10 и от Марка 11:1-11
Вторник: I Иоанн. 3:11-20 и от Марка 14:10-42
Среда: I Иоанн. 3:21-4:6 и от Марка 14:43-15:1
Четверг: I Иоанн. 4:20-5:21 и от Марка 15:1-15
Пятница: II Иоанн. 1:1-13 и от Марка 15:22-25,33-41
Суббота: I Кор. 10:23-28 и от Луки 21:8-9,25-27,33-36

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)

Please join us for a live broadcast of today's Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the 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

Please join us for a live broadcast of tonight's Vigil beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the following links:

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

ALL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

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

ONE: Marriage Retreat is February 25 – REGISTER NOW!

TWO: Ice Cream Ice Skate is February 26 – ALL INFORMATION HERE

THREE: House Blessing Time is NOW – Make Your Appointment Today!

FOUR: Building the STV School & Hall – Join the Winning Team!

FIVE: Young Family Meals 2023 – Put on Your Schedule NOW

BONUS: Prince Vladimir Youth Association Michigan Telegram Channel – JOIN NOW!

See you soon at STV!

Fr. Gregory

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, FEBRUARY 12, 2023

JOIN US!

Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Clergy, Choir – EVERYONE! We all need to chip in an take care of the property the Lord has given to us, just as we all need to work together to execute our beautiful Divine Services. Please mark your calendars now for every second Saturday of the month for an all-parish work day. Every season. Every month. Inside. Outside. Always every second Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m. please plan to join us to pitch in as we make our parish shine as the House of God that it is! Invite friends! Everyone is welcome! And it just isn’t fair to expect that “someone else” will do this. We all own our parish in that the Lord has given us to be here. And we all share the responsibility that He has given us to care for His House.

FLYER TO SHARE

Each year following the feast of the Theophany (the Lord’s Baptism – January 19) it is a traditional and pious custom to have one’s home blessed by the priest. Homes are blessed at St. Vladimir’s until the beginning of Great Lent as a rule. Please visit this link to make an appointment:

SCHEDULE A HOUSE BLESSING FR. GREGORY ~ FR. COLIN
Please contact Fr. Gregory or Fr. Colin to schedule a house blessing if the times listed do not work for you. Homes can be blessed through the 5th week of Great Lent if need be. If you live far from St. Vladimir’s please consult with those other parishioners of St. Vladimir’s who live near you so that you can all have your homes blessed on the same day. Congratulations to all with the feast of our Lord’s Baptism!