"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: I Thessalonians 2:20-3:8 & Luke 17:20-25
Tuesday: I Thessalonians 3:9-13 & Luke 17:26-37
Wednesday: I Thessalonians 4:1-12 & Luke 18:15-17,26-30
Thursday: I Thessalonians 5:1-8 & Luke 18:31-34
Friday: I Thessalonians 5:9-13,24-28 & Luke 19:12-28
Saturday: II Corinthians 1:1-6 & Luke 10:19-21

Понедельник: I Сол. 2:20-3:8 и от Луки 17:20-25
Вторник: I Сол. 3:9-13 и от Луки 17:26-37
Среда: I Сол. 4:1-12 и от Луки 18:15-17,26-30
Четверг: I Сол. 5:1-8 и от Луки 18:31-34
Пятница: I Сол. 5:9-13,24-28 и от Луки 19:12-28
Суббота: II Кор. 1:1-6 и от Луки 10:19-21

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

By St. Justin (Popovich)

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware)

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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
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Please find the December schedule of services posted at the following link:
DECEMBER STV SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
PLEASE NOTE:

DECEMBER 3: MIDNIGHT LITURGY
DECEMBER 4: ENTRY OF THE THEOTOKOS
DECEMBER 7: GREAT MARTYRS MERCURIUS & KATHERINE
DECEMBER 12: ST. MARDARIJE OF ANN ARBOR
DECEMBER 14: ST. XENIA SISTERHOOD BAKE SALE
DECEMBER 19: ST. NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER