Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church
1261 York Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042
holyprotectionpastor@orthodoxclarksville.org
Gospel Reading Sunday, December 8th


Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? We're there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner? And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:12-19)

 

Church Etiquette - When attending an Orthodox Church
Commemorated Sunday, December 8th
 Venerable Patapius of Thebes
Venerable Patapius of Thebes

 

Service Schedule
  • Fri
    6Dec

    St. Nicholas Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia
    6pm Akathist to Saint Nicholas with story of St. Nicholas and gifts 
  • Sat
    7Dec

    5:30pm Vespers
    Confession following Vespers
  • Sun
    8Dec

    9:40am Hours
    10:00am Divine Liturgy
  • Thu
    12Dec

    6pm Akathist to St. Herman of Alaska 
  • Sat
    14Dec

    5:30pm Vespers
    Confession following Vespers 
  • Sun
    15Dec

    9:40am Hours
    10:00am Divine Liturgy
Recurring Events


Holy Land
- You may send assistance through IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) here: Conflict in Gaza

Ukraine Assistance - If you want to help those in Ukraine impacted by war, you may do so through International Orthodox Christian Charities, IOCC Ukraine

Sunday Weekly Cleanup: We need everyone to lend a hand with this task to help make the load lighter on the few who often clean. Many hands make light work. Those who are staying to clean are often cleaning until mid-afternoon. There are many tasks that need to be completed each Sunday. 

Recommended Reading
Ancient Faith Radio
Announcements December 5th


Reminders: *
Please bring unwrapped, new toys for Toys for Tots; *Donations- gift cards, cash, Visa cards, ... for sponsored parish family for Christmas by Dec. 15th or sooner; *donations for food baskets for church families- by December 15th. 

**Assistance Needed with Prosphora for Divine Liturgy.** Fran will be away for several months beginning in January. Sign up link: Prosphora Sign-up OR see Fran, Karen, JoAnn, or Matushka. Thank you for considering this need of our parish.

Link to the 2024 OCA desk calendar listing feast days, fasting periods with specifics, OCA directories, pastoral messages, and more. An excellent resource.  Desk Calendar 

 

Tithing/ Donations