READER / SERVER SCHEDULE

FOR

OCTOBER, 2009 – JANUARY, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:  The * next to a page number, refers to the page where it can be found in the APOSTOL.  A + means that the reading is NOT found in the APOSTOL – I will email you with the reading. [Be sure to give me your email address, ASAP.] (The APOSTOL can be found on the Baptismal Font in front of the icon of St. Nicholas.)

OCT 11TH – Reader: KEN                   

                        Reading: 18^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 38*

                        Altar Server:  MICHAEL

OCT 18TH – Reader:  ALEX GEBA (Youth Sunday)

                        Reading:  19^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 39*

                        Altar Servers:  ALEX GEBA, ALEXANDER, STEPHEN

OCT 25TH – Reader:  NICK O’SADCIA

                        Reading: 20^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 41*

                        Altar Server:  NICK O’SADCIA

NOV 1ST –   Reader:  ALLIE TEPER

                        Reading: 21st Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 42*

                        Altar Server:  MICHAEL

NOV 8TH –   Reader:  MARTA

                        Reading:  22^nd Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 43*

                        Altar Server:  ALEX GEBA

NOV 15TH – Reader:  MICHAEL MUZYKA

                        Reading:  23rd Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 44*

                        Altar Servers:  MICHAEL, ALEXANDER, STEPHEN

NOV 22ND – Reader:  MELANIE

                         Reading: 24^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 45*

                         Altar Server:  NICK O’SADCIA

NOV 29TH – Reader:  LIZZIE

                         Reading: 25^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 46*

                         Altar Server:  ALEX GEBA

DEC 6TH –    Reader:  NATALIA                   

                        Reading: 26^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 47*   

                        Altar Server:  MICHAEL

DEC 13TH – Reader:  KEN (St. Andrew’s Day)

                        Reading:  27^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 48*

                        Altar Servers:  ALL SERVERS

DEC 20TH – Reader:  ANNA WALLING  (St. Nicholas Day)

                        Reading:  28^th Sunday after Pentecost / *Page 50*

                        Altar Servers: ALL SERVERS

DEC 27TH – Reader:  NICK O’SADCIA

                        Reading:  Sunday of the Holy ForeFathers / *Page 78*

                        Altar Servers:  NICK O’SADCIA

JAN 3RD –   Reader:  ALLIE TEPER

                        Reading:  Sunday of the Holy Fathers / *Page 79*

                        Altar Server: ALEX GEBA

JAN 10TH – Reader:  MARTA

                        Reading:  Sunday after the Nativity / *Page 86*

                        Altar Server:  NICK O’SADCIA

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READERS’ GUIDELINES AND OBLIGATIONS

1)    Remember, you are proclaiming the Word of God to the People.  Please read loudly so all can hear you.

2)    If you are scheduled to read  AND cannot:  YOU MUST call Father Deacon Vasyl (857-251-4779), or email him at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as you know you will not be able to perform your duties.  (Please email me as soon as possible.) You will then have to wait until the next time you are scheduled.

3)    Please give me your phone number and/or your email address.

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ALTAR SERVERS’ GUIDELINES AND OBLIGATIONS

VERY IMPORTANT!  Make every effort to come early to church.  Do not serve, if you arrive during or after the readings of the Epistle & Gospel.

BEFORE coming into the altar please:

1)   Make the sing of the cross, venerate the icon and cross on the tetrapod

2)   You can purchase a candle and light it

3)    Venerate (Kiss) the icon on the deacon’s doors before entering the altar

4)   Make the sign of the cross and bow towards the altar; we do this because Christ is present on the altar in the tabernacle.

BEFORE the start of the Divine Service, please make sure the following is done:

1)   Light the candles on the altar and the seven branch candle stand

2)   Make sure that the charcoal is lit and the kadylo (censer) is ready to use.  You should always keep an eye on the charcoal, FATHER DOES NOT LIKE DEAD KADYLOS.

3)   Find out who is reading the Epistle and if the reading is ready.

4)   If you are in the altar early, you can start to cut the prosphora.

DURING the Divine Liturgy:

1)   Unless you are preparing for an entrance or getting the kadylo ready or are not feeling well, you need to be standing at the altar

2)   Prepare candles:

a)   AFTER the “Amen” of the Little Litany just before the Third Antiphon is sung:

b)   AFTER the reading of the Epistle, during the ALLELUIA, while Father is incensing;

c)   AFTER the “Amen” of the Little Litany before the singing of the Cherubic Hymn before the Great Entrance.

3)   Present the censor (Kadylo) and incense:

a)   BEFORE the Divine Liturgy starts:

b)   BEFORE the Epistle reading when Father comes to the front of the altar;

c)   DURING the last petition of the Litany of Fervent Supplication (ONLY if the Litany for the Departed will be chanted);

d)   DURING the last Little Litany before the Cherubic Hymn;

e)   AFTER the consecration of the Gifts, after Father rises;

f)    AFTER the communion of the faithful.

4)   Please, give Fr. Vasyl your phone number and/or your email address.

5)   If you are scheduled to serve AND cannot:  YOU MUST call Father Deacon Vasyl (857-251-4779), or email him at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as you know you will not be able to perform your duties.  (Please email me as soon as possible.)  You will then have to wait until the next time you are scheduled.

6)   If you have graduated from Sunday School, you can serve whenever you wish.  So you will not be listed on the schedule, just plan on arriving early when you want to serve.