Sunday, October 19, 2025

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

II Corinthians 11:31-12:9: Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who 14 years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Luke 7:11-16: At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him. As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you: arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people!”

Troparion of the Resurrection: When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Troparion of the Chains of St. Peter: O Holy Apostle, Peter, thou dost preside over the Apostles by the precious chains which thou didst bear. We venerate them with faith and beseech thee that by thine intercessions we be granted the great mercy.

Kontakion of the Theotokos: O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Calendar

Sunday, October 19, 2025 (Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost)

8:50 AM – Orthros

9:00 AM – Christian Education

10:00 AM – Divine Liturgy

12:00 pm – POT LUCK

Monday, October 20, 2025

Father Herman off

5:45 PM – YAF Book Study

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

No Services

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

5:20 PM – Catechesis

6:30 PM – Daily Vespers

7:30 PM – Parish Council Meeting

Thursday, October 23, 2025

NO Services

Friday, October 24, 2025

No Services

Saturday, October 25, 2025

5:00 PM – Catechesis

6:00 PM – Great Vespers

Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming)

8:50 AM – Orthros

9:00 AM – Christian Education

10:00 AM – Divine Liturgy

Special Announcements

The Eucharist Bread was provided by the D. Roots for the Divine Liturgy this morning.

Eucharist Bread Schedule:

Eucharist Bread Coffee Hour

October 19 D. Root Meadows/Brock

POT LUCK

October 26 Karam Dansereau/Alaeetawi

November 1 (Sat. AM) Brock Ellis/Zouboukos

Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn

November 2 R. Root Miller/D. Root

November 9 Pacuari Lasseter/Pacuari/Lavric

POTLUCK

November 16 Lasseter Lockhart/Karam/Snell

November 20 (Thurs PM) Milnor Algood/Schelver

Entrance of the Theotokos POTLUCK

into the Temple

November 23 YAF Baker/Jimmy Jones/Rodriguez

November 30 Henderson Pigott/Ian Jones

Schedule for Epistle Readers – Page numbers refer to the Apostolos (book of Epistles) located on the chanters’ stand at the front of the nave. Please be sure to use book when you read.

Reader Reading Page#

October 19 Aaron Franklin II Cor 11:31-12:9 183

October 26 Simeon Root II Tim 2:1-10 328

November 1 (Sat AM) Athena Zouboukos Heb 7:26-8:2 334

Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn

November 2 Gabrielle Jones Gal 2:16-20 193

November 9 Katie Miller Eph 5:8-19 78

November 16 Mary Martha Ellis I Cor 4:9-16 135

November 20 Ian Jones Heb 9:1-11 337

Entrance of the Theotokos

into the Temple

November 23 Grady Fisher Eph 2:14-22 207

November 30 Walt Wood I Cor 4:9-19 135

October is Teen Month and as such our teens will be reading the Epistle during the Divine Liturgy. Also, on October 19 the teens will be taking up a special donation for Special Olympics Awareness Day which is observed throughout the Archdiocese. On this Sunday the teens will read a pastoral letter from His Eminence Metropolitan SABA and have a basket in the Fellowship Hall should you wish to make a donation toward this blessed cause.

On Friday October 24 and Saturday October 25 Holy Resurrection in Clinton will be having Drs. David and Mary Ford speak on varying topics as it pertains to the Church’s teaching on marriage. The Fords have authored numerous works, such as “The Souls Longing” and “Glory and Honor, Orthodox Christian Resources on Marriage”. Friday’s talk will begin at 6:00pm and there will be two talks on Saturday at 10:00am and 1:30pm. This is an adult only event-no childcare will be provided. If you are interested in attending please see Fr. Herman and he will provide Fr. Michael Rehmet’s contact information should you need more information on the event.

The Ladies of St Peter are collecting new and gently used towels for Shower Power through the month of October. Please place your donations in the drop-off box located in the Fellowship Hall

The Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday November 1 at 4:00pm. As is our custom, there will be no Great Vespers that evening. Please see Anna Kathryn Stewart if you have any questions.

Please remember that we still need your tithes and offerings which may be placed in the tray that is passed during Divine Liturgy, in the tithe box at the back of the nave or be mailed to: St. Peter Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 2084, Madison, MS 39130-2084.

Potluck Meals: Everyone who attends the potluck meals during the month is encouraged to bring a dish to share with everyone. This is to ensure that there is enough food for all to partake. Over the past several months we have been running out of food before everyone has an opportunity to go through the line. This also applies to the Festal Liturgies that may be served during the week and the Soup Suppers after Presanctified Liturgies during Lent. Thank you all for your help with this.

As a friendly reminder, in regards to coffee hour, the church will provide beef sticks, cheese cubes, crackers, cookies, and orange juice. For sponsors of baptisms/chrismations a reception may be held after the service and may have whatever food the sponsors would like to provide in celebration of this occasion. If you wish to bring a snack for your children, please be responsible for the clean up of those items. Coffee hour is not meant to be a meal, but a means to break the fast with a snack and visit with each other. Also, as a friendly reminder, please make sure kids are not getting ice in the kitchen without adult supervision.

Please remember the following in your prayers: Aidan Milnor, the Milnor family; Lamia Dabit and her family; Mary Greene (Lee and Kh. Sharon’s sister); Jay and Joanna Davis; Fr. Leo and Kh. Be’Be’ Schelver and their family; Marilyn (Kyriake) Snell; Jack and Jill Weatherly; Dn.Terry Algood and their family; Fr. Joseph Bittle; Rick Carlton; Very Rev. Fr. Nicholas and Kh. Jan Speier; Lee Greene; Fr. John and Kh. Janet Henderson and their family; Galina Singletary; Emily and Cole Parker.

Calendar Items

* The men of the parish meet for lunch at 11:00 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month

* The Ladies meet for dining on the last Tuesday of the month. Times will vary.

* The Ladies meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month to pray the

Akathist. Alternating on behalf of our children and our sick.

* The Ladies of St Peter will meet every third Sunday during Coffee Hour.

* The Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) meets on alternating Mondays for Book Study.

Please see Brandon Strain for questions.

* The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, Oct 22

* The Fall Festival will be on Saturday, November 1 starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be no Great

Vespers for that day.

Fasting Discipline for October/November

The traditional fasting discipline (no meat, dairy, eggs, fish, wine or oil) is observed on all Wednesdays and Fridays through November 15th when the Fast of the Nativity begins. During the fast, we will abstain from meat, dairy, and eggs, except on the 19th, 26th and 28th when we will also abstain from fish, olive oil, and wine.

Major Commemorations for October

October 23 Holy Apostle James, Brother of the Lord

October 26 Great-martyr Demetrios

November 1 Cosmas and Damian of Asia

November 2 Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn

November 3 Dedication of the Church of St. George

November 8 Archangels Michael and Gabriel

November 9 Nektarios of Pentapolis

November 13 John Chrysostom (repose)

November 14 Apostle Phillip

November 16 Apostle Matthew

November 21 Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

November 25 Great martyrs Catherine and Mercurios

November 30 Apostle Andrew, the First-called

Quotable: “No matter how much we may study, it is not possible to come to know God unless we live according to His commandments, for God is not known by science, but by the Holy Spirit. Many philosophers and learned men came to the belief that God exists, but they did not know God. It is one thing to believe that God exists and another to know Him. If someone has come to know God by the Holy Spirit, his soul will burn with love for God day and night, and his soul cannot be bound to any earthly thing.”

+St. Siluoan the Athonite

Worship: October 26, 2025 (Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming)

Scripture: II Timothy 2:1-10; Luke 8:26-39

Epistle Reader: Simeon Root

Prosphora: Karam

Coffee Hour: Dansereau/Aaeetawi