Divine Liturgy: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
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Sunday, April 13, 2025
Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
Fast: Fish, wine and oil allowed
Priest Micah J. Chisholm, Rector Phone: (989) 324-8773
[www.stsebastianorthodoxchurch.org]
Instead of “O come let us worship…”, the Priest intones the entry verse:
Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. We have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. God is the Lord, and hath appeared unto us.
Troparion: Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem – Tone 1
By raising Lazarus from the dead before Thy passion, Thou didst confirm the universal resurrection, O Christ God. Like the children with the palms of victory, we cry out to Thee, O Vanquisher of Death: “Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord.”
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit!
Troparion: Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem – Tone 4
When we were buried with Thee in Baptism, O Christ God, we were made worthy of eternal life by Thy Resurrection! Now we praise Thee and sing: “Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord.”
Both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Kontakion: Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem – Tone 6
Sitting on Thy throne in heaven, carried on a foal on earth, O Christ God, accept the praise of angels and the songs of children who sing: “Blessed is He who comes to recall Adam.”
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The Prokeimenon (in the 4th Tone): Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. God is the Lord and hath revealed himself to us!
Verse: O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever.
Epistle Reading (Phil. 4:4-9 (§247))
Brethren, rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
Gospel (St. John 12:1-18 (§41))
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. Then one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, who would betray Him, said, "Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it. But Jesus said, "Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always." Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus. The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: "Hosanna! 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' The King of Israel!" Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: "Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey's colt." His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him. Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign.
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Hymn to the Theotokos
God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us; come with gladness and celebrate the feast. Let us magnify Christ with palms and branches, singing: “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord, our Savior!”
Communion Hymn
Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. God is the Lord and hath revealed Himself to us. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Pre-Communion Prayer
I believe, O Lord, and I confess that Thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who didst come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Moreover, I believe that this is truly Thy most Pure Body, and that this is truly Thine Own Precious Blood. Wherefore, I pray Thee: Have mercy on me and forgive me my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and in deed, in knowledge and in ignorance. And vouchsafe me to partake without condemnation of Thy most pure Mysteries unto the remission of my sins and life everlasting. Amen.
Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, receive me today as a communicant; for I will not speak of the Mystery to Thine enemies, nor will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas, but like the Thief do I confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
Let not the communion of Thy Holy Mysteries be unto me for judgment, or condemnation, O Lord, but for thehealing of soul and body. Amen.
Polychronion (The Many Years)
Our Great Lord and Father, His Holiness Kyrill, Patriarch of Moscow and All the Rus, our Lord the Very Most Reverend Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, our lord the Most Reverend Gabriel, Archbishop of Montreal and Canada, and their God-protected flock, this land, its civil authorities and armed forces, the God-preserved Lands of Rus, the Rector of this Holy Parish and all Orthodox Christians: preserve, O Lord, for many years!
We welcome everyone to Saint Sebastian Orthodox Church. Please join us for a time of fellowship following the Divine Liturgy.
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Note: The Parish Council has decided to regularly publish our latest “Operational” financial health status for general awareness. The information will be freshened each month. Here is the 2025 status as of 03/31/25:
Feb. only Yr to Date
Total Operating Income to Date: $ 4,665 $ 16,453
Total Operating Expenses to Date: $ 3,435 * $ 18,644 *
Current Building Fund Balance $ 129,706
* Includes Diocesan Assessment increment
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Please pray for our Newly Illumined Parishioners:
Jon, Juliana, Seth, Nonna, Xenia, & Esther
And also for Ma. Stephanie, and Donald Clewley & Family
If you are interested in learning more about the Orthodox faith,
or are interested in learning how you can become a part of Saint Sebastian Orthodox Christian Church,
please speak to Father Micah.
