Saint Matthew's Greek Orthodox Church


	*St. Matthew's Greek Orthodox Church* Our Parish Mission *To open our arms to all who seek Christ through Orthodox Christianity;* *To present the reality of Christ in Thought, Word, and Deed; and* *To strengthen our community through Worship, Ministry, Fellowship, and Love.*	Directions: Currently meeting at the Blandon Fire Company
There will be a Parish Assembly on Sunday, September 28th, following Liturgy to discuss progress on building plans. Please plan to attend.
Daily Epistle and Gospel Readings Orthodox Christian Links Capital Building Campaign Church Etiquette & Sign of the Cross See Mission Page for Sunday School info	Calendar of Upcoming Events Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. “To throw yourself before God, not to measure your progress, to leave behind all self-will; these are the instruments for the work of the soul.” - Abba Poemen Seasonal Festal Hymns Nativity of the Theotokos—September 8 Troparion for the Nativity of the Theotokos Tone 4 Your birth, Birthgiver of God, brought joy to the whole world; for from you has dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ, our God. Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His blessing, abolishing death and granting us eternal life! Kontakion for the Birth of the Theotokos Tone 4 Your birth, pure one, freed Joachim and Anna from the shame of bareness, and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death. Celebrating the release from the bond of sin, your people sing to you: The barren woman gives birth to the Birthgiver of God who sustains our life! Elevation of the Holy Cross—September 14 Troparion for the Elevation of the Holy Cross Tone 1 Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance. Give victory to Christians over the enemy; and preserve Your Community by the power of Your Cross. Festal Kontakion Tone 4 Voluntarily lifted on the Cross, Christ, our God, You grant Your tender compassion to Your New Community to whom You gave Your Name. Let Your faithful people rejoice in Your strength granting them victory over adversaries of the Faith. May Your Cross assist them in struggles, a weapon of peace, an invincible trophy. Saint Matthew's Greek Orthodox Church Fr. Demetrius Nicoloudakis, Pastor P.O. Box 12589 ● Reading, PA 19612 ● 484-955-1334 O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.	Reception of the Holy Eucharist Marriage in the Orthodox Church 12-Step Program for Christians New! "What will you do when your victim shows up at your door?"
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