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July 26, 2020

7TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW The Divine Liturgy of Our Father St. John Chrysostom

Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews, Proistamenos, frrick@ssppglenview.org

Rev. Dn. Theodore Saclarides, MD.

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WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS

Thank you for attending today’s Divine Liturgy via livestream. Please check our calendar on the back for more livestreamed services throughout the week. If you have any questions, please contact us at office@ssppglenview.org

REFLECTION ON WORSHIP

“With the fear of God, with faith, and with love, draw near.” It has been said that the only way worthily to approach for Holy Communion is to approach with an appreciation for how unworthy you are. Thus in our unworthiness we approach in fear. Yet, due to our love for God and His love for mankind, we approach with the faith that God will accept us in spite of our being unworthy. The call of the deacon to approach, bears witness to the great mercy of God and our faith in His love for mankind.

READING OF THE DAY

Saint Paraskeve, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskeve), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" (compare Matt. 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, where 'Friday' is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.

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RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION FIFTH TONE APOLYTIKION OF SAINT PARASKEVE FIRST TONE Showing a diligence befitting your calling, O namesake of preparedness, you have gained, as your dwelling, a faith worthy of your name, O prize-winning Paraskeve. Hence, you pour forth healings and intercede for our souls.

APOLYTIKION OF SAINTS PETER & PAUL FOURTH TONE O Leaders of the Apostles and teachers of the world, intercede with the Master of all, that He may grant peace to the world and to our souls the great mercy.

KONTAKION OF THE THEOTOKOS SECOND TONE O unfailing protection of Christians, and our faithful advocate before the Creator: though we are sinners, do not ignore our entreaty; but in your goodness grant your timely help to us who appeal to you in faith. Quickly make intercession; on our behalf make speedy supplication, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you.

HYMNS OF THE DAY

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EPISTLE

THE READING IS FROM ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE GALATIANS 3:23-29; 4:1-5

BRETHREN, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

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GOSPEL THE READING IS FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW 9:27-35

AT THAT TIME, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke;

and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

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HYMNS OF THE DAY CONTINUED

MEGALINARION

It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed and most pure, and the Mother of God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim, without defilement you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos we magnify you!

COMMUNION HYMN

Praise the Lord. Praise Him from heavens. Praise Him. Praise Him. Praise Him in the highest. Alleluia.

PRAYER LIST

Prayer requests must be submitted each week. Please submit first and last name. We will not

list last name but that helps us avoid listing the same person twice. If the person is Orthodox,

please also submit their Baptismal/Saint/Christian name. The prayer list will be reset each

week. Please email names to office@ssppglenivew.org

TODAY’S MEMORIALS

Martha Andoniadis (1 Year) and Diakonissa Elena Saclarides (5 Years)

May Their Memory Be Eternal

40 DAY CHURCHING

Kristin Ryan and Baby Reece

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SUNDAY, JULY 26 7TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

ST PARASKEVE MARTYR & HERMOLAOS PRIEST-MARTYR 8:15am Matins

9:30am Divine Liturgy via Livestream

MONDAY, JULY 27 ST. PANTELEIMON

8:15am Orthros 9:30 Divine Liturgy via Livestream

TUESDAY, JULY 28

ST. IRENE CHRYSOVALANTOU 7:30pm Book Club via Zoom

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

FAST DAY 6:00pm Paraklesis

THURSDAY, JULY 30

FRIDAY, JULY 31 FAST DAY

4:00pm FLJ Meeting via Zoom

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 PROCESSION OF HOLY CROSS

FAST OF DORMITION 10:00am Hellenic Professional Society

5:00pm Vespers

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 8TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

FAST OF DORMITION 8:15am Matins

9:30am Divine Liturgy via Livestream

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