St. Elias the Prophet Church, Santa Fe, NM PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyrs Zenais and Philonilla
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Nectarius, Arsacuis and Sisinius, Patriarchs of Constantinople
October 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews, and the soldiers guarding did watch oe’r Your pure and sacred Body; O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life, whereby all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life; Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation, O You alone who love all.

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Church
The incarnate Angel and the Prophets' summit and boast, the second fore-runner of the coming of Christ, Elias, the glorious, from above he has sent down his grace upon Elisha; he doth cast out sickness and also doth cleanse the lepers; and unto all that honor him, streams of cures he poureth forth.

Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century

Vespers
Saturday: 6:00 p.m.

Matins
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Weekdays: as announced

Liturgy
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Weekdays: as announced

Parish Information
St. Elias the Prophet Church
46 Calle Electra
Santa Fe, NM 87508

Phone: (505) 466-0015
Fax: (505) 466-0015
Website: www.stelias.nm.goarch.org
Email: steliassfe@mail.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Demetrios Demopulos
Email: frdemetri@net1plus.com

 
Parish Council Meeting
The Parish Council will meet today following coffee.

Bake Sale Stuffing Party
The mailing for the Bake Sale will be put together on Saturday, 24 October, at 11:00am at Niki Constantaras`s house. We need people to help stuff envelopes and put on labels. These events are always a lot of fun, and lunch will be served. Please contact Niki for more information. See you there!

Adult Education
We will not meet during the month of October mainly due to conflicts in scheduling with our catechumen for whome the course is essential. We will meet again in November on a day to be determined. Please let Fr. Demetri know if Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings are preferable to Thursdays. We will ...Read Full Text >

St. Elias Online Bookstore
We have an online bookstore for our use. Go to our website: http://www.stelias.nm.goarch.org and click on the link to the St. Elias Bookstore at the top of the page. You will be taken to the Orthodox Marketplace, an online store for Orthodox books, jewelry, icons, and most anything else you may want. We will ...Read Full Text >

Recycling for St. Elias
We have found another outlet for used toner cartridges and inkjet cartridges, and this company will pay us directly for what we give them. When it`s time to get a new cartridge, please bring the used one to church, in its packing if possible, and we will recycle it. Every bit that we recycle means more funds ...Read Full Text >

Do You Know?
If you know of people who are sick, or in the hospital, or need help, please tell Fr. Demetri so he can minister to them.

Stewardship
Everyone should have received a pledge card in the mail. Please fill it out and return it to the church by the end of the month. If you have not received one, please pick up a stewardship card, fill it out, and begin to make whatever payments you can afford. The community relies primarily on stewardship to ...Read Full Text >

Iconography
If you would like to contribute to the Iconography Fund and help us get closer to the next phase, feel free to leave a check or cash in the Iconography Donations box at the foot of the icon of St. Irene.

Albertson’s Community Partners Cards
The new cards are available and are on the candle table. Please pick one up and use it whenever you shop for groceries at Albertson’s. We get money back for each dollar we spend there when using our cards.
Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >
This Week’s Liturgical Schedule

Sunday, 11 October: 4th Sunday of Luke
Prosphoron and Coffee: Anastasia Stevens
Epistle: Presbytera Meredith

Saturday, 17 October: Great Vespers

Services in October:

Sunday, 18 October: St. Luke the Evangelist
Prosphoron: ? Coffee: ?
Epistle: Diane Tintor

Thursday, 22 October: Great Vespers

Friday, 23 October: St. Iakovos the Brother of the Lord
Prosphoron: Niki Constantaras

Saturday, 24 October: Great Vespers

Sunday, 25 October: 6th Sunday of Luke
Prosphoron and Coffee: Eugenia Parry
Epistle: Maria Mahoney
Great Vespers

Monday, 26 October: St. Demetrios the Great Martyr
Prosphoron: Fr. Demetri

Saturday, 31 October: Great Vespers

Times of Services:

Sundays: Orthros/Matins - 9:00am
      Divine Liturgy - 10:00am
Saturdays: Vespers - 6:00pm
Weekdays: Orthros/Matins - ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Elias the Prophet Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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