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

OCTOBER 13, 2013

16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 7. Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council. Martyrs Carpus, Papylus, Agathadorus, and Agathonica, at Pergamus (251). Ven. Benjamin of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves14th c.). Martyr Florentius of Thessalonica (1st2nd c.). Martyr Benjamin, Deacon, of Persia (421-424). St. Nicetas the Confessor of Paphlagonia (838). New Martyr Chryse (Zlata) of Bulgaria (1795). Translation of the IVERON (IBERIAN) Icon of the Most-holy Theotokos to Moscow (1648). The SEDMIYEZERNAYA Icon of the Most-holy Theotokos (17th c.).

2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (Epistle)

1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 3 We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. 4 But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, 5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; 6 by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, 7 by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; 9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Luke 8:5-15 (Gospel)

5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6 Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it.

8 But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold. When He had said these things He cried, He who has ears to hear, let him hear! 9 Then His disciples asked Him, saying, What does this parable mean? 10 And He said, To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that Seeing they may not see, And hearing they may not understand. 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13 But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. 14 Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

Prayers for sick, home-bound and those in need of prayer: Father Herman, Fr. Rastko, Ann, Marianne, Theresa, Eugene, Alexander, Bohdan, Robert, Jonas, Tom, Gosha, Erik, Lana, Michael, Anonymous Intentions

SOUP KITCHEN Next Soup Kitchen Oct 19 & 26

Sunday, Nov 10th Please plan to attend the Parish Annual Meeting. We will review the activities for the year and elect Council members.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS On Saturday-Sunday, October 25-26, volunteers will gather at the construction site located on Cherry Hill Road in Princeton NJ for OPERATION PRINCETON to help establish a new place of worship for the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Christian community. The task are simple, the work a great effort! Volunteers for the work weekend projects are being sought from across the diocese -- contact the Rector, Very Reverend John Cassar at 609-306-4168. Dont forget to get your tickets for the Pig Roast. Prices go up after October 13th! We are hoping for a sell-out for this popular event!

Sunday, Nov 3rd : NSS Chinese Auction & Bake Sale - The Sisterhood will sponsor its annual Chinese Auction and Lunch on November 3rd. Please help make this auction a success. The Sisterhood is starting now to collect donations of CLEAN, UNUSED or NEW ITEMS for the auction. This is always a fun event. Mark your calendars. You can help by making a donation and by bringing a friend! Diocesan Assembly The Diocesan assembly will take place this year in Yonkers, NY on November 12. If you are interested to go please email Fr. Vlad. We need to send the registration form. Also attached is the letter from Fr. Joseph Likwar with information about accommodations for the Assembly. Letter from Fr. Joseph Likwar http://nynjoca.org/files/2013/2013%20Assembly/2013_DiocesanAssembly_ChancellorLTR.pdf

Registration/Delegate Certification form http://nynjoca.org/files/2013/2013%20Assembly/DIOCESAN_ASSEMBLY_DELEGATE_CER TIFICATION_2013.pdf .

WEEKLY CALENDAR: Sun, Oct 13th - Divine Liturgy Sun, Oct 13th noon Parish Council Meeting Sat, Oct 19th 4pm Vespers Sat, Oct 19th 5pm Spiritual Instructions Sun, Oct 20th 10am Divine Liturgy Sun, Oct 20th noon Pig Roast and Bills/Dolphins Game

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COMING EVENTS Sat-Sun, Oct 25-26 Operation Princeton Sun, Nov 3rd - NSS Chinese Auction and Bake Sale Sun, Nov 10th noon PARISH ANNUAL MEETING Tue-Wed, Nov 12-13 Diocesan Assembly, Yonkers, NY Sat, Nov 16th - 10am 2:30pm Childrens Liturgical Choir Sun, Dec 1st noon Parish Council Meeting Sun, Dec 22nd Christmas Basket & Bake Sale Sun, SEPT 28, 2014 - Parish 120th Anniversary

120th Parish Anniversary is next year. Plans are being formed now to prepare a celebration. Please contact Fr. Vlad if you are willing to help for this wonderful event. Thank you.

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Please Support Those Who Support Us

Dr. Christine Hoeplinger, DDS 3626 Seneca St. West Seneca, NY 14224 Phone (716) 674-9444 www.hoeplingerdental.com

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