Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church

44 Benzinger St, Buffalo, NY 14206

http://www.peterandpauloca.com/
(716) 893 0044 -office (716) 220 8724 - Fr. Vlads cell

Fr. Volodymyr Zablotskyy, Acting Rector Martin Napierski Council President Linda Mucyn - Choir Director MARCH 31, 2013 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Tone 2. Repose of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, Enlightener of the Aleuts and Apostle to the Americas (1879). St. Gregory Palamas. Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Kiev Caves Lavra. St. Hypatius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Gangra (ca. 336). Repose of St. Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia (1461). Ven. Hypatius the Healer, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves14th c.). Ven. Apollonius, Ascetic, of Egypt (4th c.). Hieromartyr Abdas, Bishop of Persia, and Martyr Benjamin the Deacon (418-424). Ven. Hypatius, Abbot of Rufinus in Chalcedon (ca. 446). Appearance of the IVERON (IBERIAN) Icon of the Most-holy Theotokos.

Hebrews 1:10-2:3 (Epistle)

10 And: You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. 11 They will perish, but You remain; And they will all grow old like a garment; 12 Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail. 13 But to which of the angels has He ever said: Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? 1 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

Mark 2:1-12 (Gospel)

1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. 4 And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven you. 6 And some of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?

8 But immediately, when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they reasoned thus within themselves, He said to them, Why do you reason about these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise, take up your bed and walk? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins He said to the paralytic, 11 I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house. 12 Immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all, so that all were amazed and glorified God, saying, We never saw anything like this!

Prayers for sick, home bound and those who requested to pray for them: Father Herman, Matushka Dorothy, Baby Jonas, Tom, Andrew, Paul, Anonymous Intentions

ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Sunday, March 31, 2013, we will host Lenten Vespers at Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church followed by a modest Lenten meal during which a presentation will be made on The Book of Issiah. This years theme for the presentations is Old Testament readings/books used in Orthodox Church during the time of Great Fast/Lent. Wont you come and join us? The Book of Isaiah Kevin Boddecker (St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lewiston) Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church 45 Ideal St. Buffalo, NY 14206

Sunday, March 31 5:00 pm

ON-GOING PARISH FUNDRAISING PROJECTS

THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK: New recipes: Sauerkraut Soup, Mushroom Vareniki, Shellfish Plov, Borscht, Russian Black Bread, & Pierogis. So far, we have collected about 50 recipes for our collection. Please remember to collect your recipes for THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK. We continue to collect your recipes for the Russian section of the cookbook. Wont you share them with us?

RUSSIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS NEW! Beginning in April 2013, Sst. Peter & Paul Orthodox will host a monthly cooking class second Saturday of the month - featuring Russian menus and other specialties. See the website for more information! $34 per person includes demonstration and a delicious lunch. Space limited (12 max) Proceeds to benefit Sst. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church. April 13, 2013 10am-1pm (Lenten Friendly!) Byelorussian Sauerkraut soup, Mushroom Vareniki, Shellfish Plov (Pilaf), Kozinaki (Walnut/Honey Dessert)

THE STS. PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE IS HOSTING:

A Spring Basket Raffle and Lunch

You can: Donate an item for raffle (drop-off deadline is Wednesday, April 24th for the Spring Raffle Bring a friend and enjoy the fun Buy raffle tickets and win great baskets Help support Sts. Peter & Paul Church

WEEKLY CALENDAR: Sunday, Mar 31 10am: Church: Divine Liturgy Sunday, Mar 31 5pm: Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Lenten Vespers with light meal to follow in the Hall (donations welcome) Wednesday, April 3: 5pm: Church: Lenten Presanctified Liturgy Thursday, April 4 5:30p-6:20: Hall: ZUMBA CANCELLED Friday, April 5 7pm-9pm: Soup Kitchen preparation Saturday, April 6 10am-1pm: Hall: A Helping Hand - Clothing & Linens for those in Need in the Church Hall Saturday April 6 11am: Hall Soup Kitchen Saturday, April 6 4pm: Church: Vespers Sunday, April 7 9:30am: Church: General Confession Sunday, April 7 10am: Church: Divine Liturgy Sunday, April 7 Noon: Hall Council Meeting Sunday, April 7 5pm: St George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lenten Vespers MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COMING EVENTS Wednesday, April 10: 5pm: Church: Lenten Presanctified Liturgy Friday, April 12 6pm: St. George Orthodox Church: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts with His Grace Bishop Michael Saturday, April 13 10am: Hall Russian Cooking ClassLenten Lunch Sunday, April 14, 5pm: St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church, Lenten Vespers Saturday, April 20 11am: Hall Soup Kitchen Sunday, April 21, 5pm: St. Theodore Russian Orthodox Church, Lenten Vespers Sunday, April 28 10am: Church:Divine LiturgyPalm Sunday Sunday, April 28, noon-3pm Spring Basket Raffle Sunday, May 5 10am: Church: Divine Liturgy-GREAT PASCHA NOTICES If you have a notice or event to be printed in the weekly bulletin, please, please send the information to editor@peterandpauloca.com by noon on Thursday.

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