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


Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28)

Church Etiquette - When attending an Orthodox Church
Commemorated Sunday, September 8th
 The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary

 

Service Schedule
  • Sun
    8Sep

    Nativity of the Theotokos
    9:40am Hours
    10:00am Divine Liturgy
  • Thu
    12Sep

    6 pm Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos
    Followed by Catechism 
  • Sat
    14Sep

    ELEVATION OF THE CROSS
    5:30pm Vespers
    Confession following Vespers
  • Sun
    15Sep

    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 September 5th


Assistance Needed with Prosphora for Divine Liturgy.
 Thank you for considering this need of our parish. Sign up link: Prosphora Sign-up or see Matushka for any additional details.

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 

 

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