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
Fr. Demetrius will be giving a Seminar "The Ancient Christian Church: The First Centuries of Development, Worship and Belief" on December 3, 10 & 17 at 7:00pm at St. James Church, 644 Penn Avenue, West Reading.
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 Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew— November 16 Troparion of St. Matthew Tone 3 Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, pray to our merciful God that He will grant our souls forgiveness of sins. Another Troparion of St. Matthew Tone 3 Apostle Matthew, you heard the Voice of the Word and received the light of faith. You abandoned the office of tax-collector and proclaimed Christ God's Self-emptying. Ask that those who praise you may receive forgiveness and great mercy. The Entrance into the Temple of Our Most Holy Lady The Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary—November 21 Troparion of the Presentation of the Theotokos Tone 4 This Day foreshadows the good pleasure of God and the herald of the salvation of the human race. The Virgin is revealed in the Temple of God, and beforehand she announces Christ to all. Let us therefore cry to her with a loud voice: “Rejoice, fulfillment of the Creator’s divine plan!” 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?"
Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew Presentation of the Theotokos