“A man ought to want to be freed from vice not because he wants to escape its affliction, but because he detests it, according to Scripture [With perfected hatred have I hated them, they are reckoned enemies with me.] Psalm 138”

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"This is the cause of all evils: the ignorance of the Scriptures. We go into battle without arms, and how ought we to come off safe?" -St. John Chrysostom, Homily IX on Colossians.

In order to help increase the general knowledge of scripture in our parish family we present here for your edification the scripture readings for the coming week. At least one Gospel Reading and one Epistle reading are assigned for each day of the year (although during Great Lent the readings are from the Old Testament). Hearing or reading only those readings appointed for Sunday merely scratches the surface of the great spiritual wealth that the scriptures provide us. Some of the readings are easily understandable – others are less so. As Orthodox Christians we do not make private interpretation of scripture, but rather consult the fathers of the Church for their explanations to aid us in our understanding. Those wishing to have access to such explanations are asked to contact Fr. Gregory or inquire in the kiosk for further reading in this regard. Bibles may also be acquired in the kiosk.

Monday: Philippians 4:10-23 & Luke 10:22-24
Tuesday: Colossians 1:1-2, 7-11 & Luke 11:1-10
Wednesday: Colossians 1:18-23 & Luke 11:9-13
Thursday: Colossians 1:24-29 & Luke 11:14-23
Friday: Colossians 2:1-7 & Luke 11:23-26
Saturday: II Corinthians 3:12-18 & Luke 8:16-21

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich):

http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/bible_how.aspx

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware):

http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/ware_howto.aspx

Please join us for a live broadcast of today's Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the following link:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
VIDEO LIVE STREAM
Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG
If you would like to view past services please visit our YouTube page:

ST. VLADIMIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Our parish Sunday publications are available now at the link below. Find our Prayer List, "Good News", and "Sunday Reading", plus other parish publications!
PARISH PUBLICATIONS

Confession and Communion are the two sacraments we most often partake of as Orthodox Christians and thus it behooves us to learn about these, how to prepare for these, and how to best take advantage of the Grace that our Lord freely gives us in these sacraments. At St. Vladimir’s we have created a special web site for this purpose with much information in this regard. Please find the web site listed below and please contact Fr. Gregory with questions!

CONFESSION AND COMMUNION AT ST. VLADIMIR'S
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION - PARISH PRAYER KIT

Please join us for a live broadcast of tonight's Vigil beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the following links:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
VIDEO LIVE STREAM
Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG
If you would like to view past services please visit our YouTube page:

ST. VLADIMIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Please join us for a pilgrimage to Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY November 19-21, 2021. SPACE IS LIMITED! Register today!

ALL PILGRIMAGE INFORMATION HERE
Services will take place at St. Vladimir's according to the published schedule that weekend - no services are canceled!

On Sunday evening, October 31, we held our traditional Halloween alternative at St. Vladimir’s. Following Vespers for St. John of Kronstadt there were games for kids and the adults did some work in the church proper. After that we shared a meal together with positive social time. A great turnout, great fun, and a nice way to spend an evening together as brothers and sisters in Christ! See all pictures from the event at the link below.

HALLOWEEN ALTERNATIVE 2021

All are welcome at St. Vladimir's! Please join us this Sunday! More information can be found at this link, and we encourage you to share this with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!

DIVINE SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021
As of August 20, 2021 we recommend (but do not mandate) masking for indoor activities at St. Vladimir’s. Join us!

We have so many new books (in English and Russian) in the Kiosk! You stop there every time you come to St. Vladimir’s to buy candles and prosphora. Take a few minutes to pick up some spiritual reading for your edification! And don’t forget to have a look at the many new icons on offer too! Lots of things are happening at the kiosk – stop by and see!