SAINT NEKTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

SUNDAY MISSAL FOR OCTOBER 18, 2020 View all services online: www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/snc/dcs/

DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

The First Antiphon 4

The Second Antiphon 5

S ave us, O Son of God, risen from the dead.

We sing to You, Alleluia.

The Third Antiphon

Resurrectional Apolytikion. Mode 2.

W hen You descended unto death, O Lord

who yourself are immortal Life, then did

You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your

Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the

netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were

crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to

You.

The Small Entrance 7

C ome, let us worship and bow down before

Christ. Save us, O Son of God, risen from the

dead.

Hymns After the Small Entrance.

Resurrectional Apolytikion. Mode 2.

W hen You descended unto death, O Lord

who yourself are immortal Life, then did

You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your

Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the

netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were

crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to

You.

For the Evangelist. Mode 3.

O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make

intercession to our merciful God, that He

grant our souls forgiveness of offenses.

For St. Nektarios. Mode 2.

A s we joyfully commemorate the welcome

arrival of your sacred Relics, holy Hierarch

Nektarios, we call upon the grace of God in you,

which sanctifies our bodies and our souls. You

alleviate our suffering and you cure the illnesses

afflicting us. Glory to Christ, who glorified you!

Glory to Him for your miracles! Glory to Him for

all the cures that He works through you.

Kontakion. Mode 2.

O Protection of Christians that never falls,

intercession with the Creator that never fails,

we sinners beg you, do not ignore the voices of our

prayers. O good Lady, we implore you, quickly

come unto our aid, when we cry out to you with

faith. Hurry to intercession, and hasten to

supplication, O Theotokos who protect now and

ever those who honor you.

Trisagion Hymn 8

The Readings

Epistle: Col. 4:5-11: 14-18. Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward

outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech

always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may

know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicos will

tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and

faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have

sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may

know how we are and that he may encourage your

hearts, and with him Onesimos, the faithful and beloved

brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of

everything that has taken place. Aristarchos my fellow

prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas

(concerning whom you have received instructions if he

comes to you, receive him), and Jesus who is called

Justos. These are the only men of the circumcision

among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and

they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved

physician and Demas greet you. Give my greetings to

the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church

in her house. And when this letter has been read among

you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans;

and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And

say to Archippos, "See that you fulfill the ministry which

you have received in the Lord." I, Paul, write this

greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters.

Grace be with you. Amen.

Gospel: Lk. 10:16-21.

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you

hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he

who rejects me rejects him who sent me." The

seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the

demons are subject to us in your name!" And he

said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from

heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread

upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the

power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you.

Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits

are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are

written in heaven." In that same hour he rejoiced in

the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord

of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these

things from the wise and understanding and

revealed them to babes; yes, Father, for such was

your gracious will."

The Great Entrance 12

The Creed 18

Hymn to the Theotokos 23

I t is truly right to bless you, Theotokos, ever

blessed, most pure, and Mother of our God.

More honorable than the Cherubim, and beyond

compare more glorious than the Seraphim, without

corruption you gave birth to God the Logos. We

magnify you, the true Theotokos.

The Lord's Prayer 26

Communion Prayers 29

(Read aloud by the Congregation)

I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the

Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came into

the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I

also believe that this is truly Your pure Body and

that this is truly Your precious Blood. Therefore, I

pray to You, have mercy upon me, and forgive my

transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word

and deed, known and unknown and make me

worthy, without condemnation, to partake of Your

pure Mysteries for the forgiveness of sins and for

life eternal. Amen. How shall I, who am unworthy,

enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I dare to

enter into the bridal chamber, my clothing will

accuse me, since it is not a wedding garment; and

being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. In

Your love, Lord, cleanse my soul and save me.

Loving Master, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not

these Holy Gifts be to my condemnation because of

my unworthiness, but for the cleansing and

sanctification of soul and body and the pledge of

future life and Kingdom. It is good for me to cling

to God and to place in Him the hope of my

salvation. Receive me today, Son of God, as a

partaker of Your mystical supper. I will not reveal

your mystery to Your adversaries. Nor will I give

You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief, I confess to

You: Lord, Remember me in Your Kingdom.

Communion Hymn

P raise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in

the highest. Alleluia.

Holy Communion: Orthodox Christians prepared to

receive Holy Communion come forward quietly and

reverently at the direction of the ushers.

Prayers of Thanksgiving after Holy Communion

can be found on pages 40--42.

Hymn after Holy Communion

W e have seen the true light; we have received

the heavenly Spirit; we have found the true

faith, worshiping the undivided Trinity, for the

Trinity has saved us.

Homily

The Dismissal

B lessed be the name of the Lord, from this time

forth and to the ages.

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Today at

St. Nektarios

St. Luke the Evangelist 8:15 a.m. Matins 9:15 a.m. Liturgy Youth Catechism (virtual) 5:30 p.m. O-Life 8:00 p.m. Facebook Time

for Prayer with Fr. Nektarios (virtual)

This week’s

Services & Events

Tuesday, October 20 7:00 p.m. A.R.E. Book

Discussion (virtual)

Wednesday, October 21 10:00 a.m. A.R.E.

Women’s Bible Study (virtual and in person)

7:00 p.m. A.R.E. Pillars of Orthodoxy (virtual)

Thursday, October 22 4:00 p.m. Paraklesis

Service 6:00 p.m. Teaching

Liturgy for St. Lakovos

Saturday, October 24 5:30 p.m. JOY/HOPE

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 25 St. Luke the Evangelist

8:15 a.m. Matins 9:15 a.m. Liturgy Youth Catechism (virtual) 8:00 p.m. Facebook Time

for Prayer with Fr. Nektarios (virtual)

WELCOME FR. ANDREAS HOUPOS Please welcome our new Proistamanos Fr. Andreas Houpos who will be

joining us on October 15, 2020 and will be celebrating his first Divine Liturgy

here on October 18.

On Sunday, September 20, Fr. Steve announced during services his upcoming

retirement. Fr. Steve began with us on October 15, 1998 with his first service

celebrated on October 18. Fr. Steve will continue to be on staff with St.

Nektarios on a part time basis and supporting the Metropolis as a Father

Confessor among other responsibilities to be announce.

Fr. Nektarios will continue to serve as our Ephimerios/Second Priest. We will

be sending more information next week.

LIGHT A CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY We invite you to light a virtual candle on the Church website.

“I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness,

but will have the light of life.”-John 8:12

Upon entering our Orthodox church, we light candles representing the light of

Christ we carry within us. In faith, we offer prayers of thanksgiving and glory

to God. We may also petition for the needs of family and friends. May this

virtual candle offer you comfort during your devotional time away from

church.

SUNDAY LITURGICAL GIFTS You may make a financial gift to help defray the cost of the sacramental wine or the

Prosphora that are used for Holy Communion. Please note on the memo line of you

check “Holy Communion” or “Prosphora.” You may also donate a bottle or can of pure

olive oil which is then blessed at the Shrine of St. Nektarios and is offered in the anointing

kits. For additional information contact the church office 704-708-4669.

The text for today’s service is available on mobile devices at www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/ public/dcs.

ST. NEKTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Weekly Community Announcements

Sunday, October 18 , 2020

SPECIAL GIFTS "Lord, bless this offering and receive it upon your

heavenly altar. Remember in your goodness and

mercy those who offered it and those

to whom it is offered."

The Sanctuary Flowers are offered

by the Stamatakos Family in memory

of Harriet’s father, Nicholas Zois;

by the Tekin Family in memory of Nevin’s grandfather, Yakup;

and in honor of Fr. Andreas Houpos’ First Sunday.

Store Hours

Thursday & Friday, 10am — 6pm

Saturday, 10 am — 4pm

We are always looking for volunteers to assist during store hours in sorting donations.

Days and times are flexible

If you are interested please contact:

Dee Drobonick at deedrob519@gmail.com

We Need to Hear From You

By Monday, October 19th!

The church on-line feedback survey will close at midnight

this Monday, October 19th.

Please take a few minutes to review your email invitation. It

contains a short video from Father Steve and others in the

parish, an electronic booklet and, most importantly, the

confidential, anonymous, on-line feedback survey, which we

ask you to complete.

A hard copy of the booklet and survey were mailed to those

without an email On file. This package includes a return

envelope addressed directly to Joel Mikell of

Horizons Stewardship who is helping us gather the survey

information.

Let the office staff know if you did not receive this

information via email or surface mail.

Please do not delay! We need to hear from you!!

The Capital Campaign Committee

Every Wednesday in October — Women’s Bible Study with Fr. Steve Dalber and Maryann Zitsos

Exploring the Gospel of John Zoom ID meeting: 893 8661 8641

Zoom ID meeting: 822 4950 7966

For more information contact Helen Giles, Director of Youth Ministries snyouth@stnektarios.org

COVID SAFETY UPDATE SATURDAY LITURGIES-PRIORITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS We have established one Saturday per month

October 31, November 21

9:45 a.m. Opening Hymns and 10:00 a.m. Liturgy for Senior Citizens to attend to assist them in increased safe distancing from other demographic groups.

We do also ask that our senior population consider attending any weekday service instead of Sunday of that

week.

COMMUNION UPDATE Communion is offered during scheduled Liturgy.

Please note that extended Communion is no longer available after services.

If you don’t feel comfortable being in the church during the service, you may remain in your car until

Communion time. You may also schedule an appointment to receive Communion during the week.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS As of October 4, 2020 with the Governor’s recently released Executive Order 147 and the standing instruction from

Metropolitan Alexios, we are still following the instructions below for all liturgical services:

Outside Greeters will take your temperature, register your name, make sure you are wearing a face covering

and provide hand sanitizer. Please maintain your face covering throughout the service.

Inside Ushers will direct you to your seat to assure 6 feet of safe distancing.

At dismissal you will receive your Antidoron and are asked to proceed directly to your vehicle to depart. Per

our current instructions from Metropolitan Alexios, we are not to socialize before we depart.

Uniting our hearts and prayers to Almighty God.

Please join Fr. Nektarios live through Facebook (#letuspraytotheLord).

On Sundays at 8 PM we recite a P r a y e r o f P r o t e c t i o n from the Coronavirus. A recording of this brief prayer is available 24/7 on our website. Go to our home page and click on A Time for Prayer Icon.

A TIME FOR PRAYER

ON SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER

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