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TODAY’S ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDAR Sunday, October 21, 2018
Sixth Sunday of Luke - Κυριακὴ ς΄ Λουκᾶ Our Holy Father Hilarion
the Great. The Holy Martyrs Theodota and Socrates the Priest
Μνήμη τοῦ Ὁσίου Πατρὸς ἡμῶν Ἱλαρίωνος τοῦ Μεγάλου. Tῶν Ἁγίωνς
Μαρτύρων Θεοδότης καὶ Σωκράτους Πρεσβυτέρου
ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙA ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ – DISMISSAL HYMNS OF THE DAY
Apolytikion of the Fourth Tone Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως
κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου
μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν
ἀποῤῥίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον, Ἐσκύλευται ὁ
θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός,
δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.
When they had learned the joyful proclamation of the
Resurrection from the Angel, and that
the ancestral condemnation was cast away, the women disciples of
the Lord spoke to the Apos-
tles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen,
granting to the world the great mercy.
Apolytikion of St. Hilarion Ταῖς τῶν δακρύων σου ῥοαῖς, τῆς
ἐρήμου τὸ ἄγονον ἐγεώργησας,
καὶ τοῖς ἐκ βάθους στεναγμοῖς, εἰς ἑκατὸν τοὺς πόνους
ἐκαρποφόρησας, καὶ γέγονας
φωστήρ, τῇ οἰκουμένῃ λάμπων τοῖς θαύμασιν Ἱλαρίων Πατὴρ ἡμῶν
ὅσιε, πρέσβευε Χριστῷ
τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
Apolytikion of the Holy Taxiarchs Τῶν οὐρανίων στρατιῶν
Ἀρχιστράτηγοι, δυσωποῦμεν ὑμᾶς
ἡμεῖς οἱ ἀνάξιοι, ἵνα ταῖς ὑμῶν δεήσεσι, τειχίσητε ἡμᾶς, σκέπῃ
τῶν πτερύγων, τῆς ἀΰλου
ὑμῶν δόξης, φρουροῦντες ἡμᾶς προσπίπτοντας, ἐκτενῶς καὶ βοῶντας΄
Ἐκ τῶν κινδύνων
λυτρώσασθε ἡμᾶς, ὡς Ταξιάρχαι τῶν ἄνω Δυνάμεων.
Supreme Commanders of the heavenly armies, we the unworthy
beseech and implore you,
that by your supplications you encircle us under the cover of
the wings of your ineffable glory;
guarding us who bow down with fervor crying: From dangers
deliver us, as Leaders of the
Powers above.
Apolytikion of St. Haralambos Ὡς στῦλος ἀκλόνητος, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας
Χριστοῦ, καὶ λύχνος
ἀείφωτος τῆς οἰκουμένης σοφέ, ἐδείχθης Χαράλαμπες, ἔλαμψας ἐν τῷ
κόσμῳ, διὰ τοῦ
μαρτυρίου, ἔλυσας τῶν εἰδώλων, τὴν σκοτόμαιναν μάκαρ, διὸ ἐν
παῤῥησίᾳ Χριστῷ,
πρέσβευε σωθῆναι ἡμᾶς.
As a pillar unshakable of the Church of Christ, and an
ever-radiant lamp to the universe, were
you, O wise Haralambos; you illumined the world through
martyrdom; you dispelled the moon-
less night of the idols, o blessed one. Therefore with boldness
before Christ, intercede that we
may be saved.
ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ – KONTAKION OF THE DAY
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν
ἀμετάθετε, μὴ
παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς
τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν,
τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι. Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον
εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ
προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
Web: SaintHaralambosGOC.org Fr. Constantine P. Botsis,
Proistamenos Fr. George Lamberis, Synefemerios Deacon John G.
Suhayda Nick Harisiadis, Protopsaltis
Strive to excel in building up the church! (1 Cor. 14:12)
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A GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL BE HELD AFTER LITURGY TODAY
The St. Haralambos JR. GOYA invites you to today’s Coffee
Fellowship Hour after church services.
PROSPHORA—We thank the Barlas Family, the Tafreshing Family and
by Mrs. Susan Barron who have offered today’s prosphora. Next week,
the prosphora will be offered by Mrs. Kathy Karagiannis, Mrs. Eleni
Sotos and Mrs. Litsa Pagones (Sun, Oct. 28).
MEMORIAL SERVICES Departed members of the Thana Society 40 days—
Mary Droulias 40 days—Jane Tzortzis 6 months—Arsinoi Pavlopoulos
Memorial services are offered for the forgiveness and eternal rest
of persons who have fallen asleep in the Lord. There are some days
when Memorials are not permitted—please call the church office
before planning. Memorials take place at 40 days, at 6 months, at 1
year and at 3 years. After three years have passed, the departed
are more properly remembered on the Saturdays of the Souls. Please
also remember that we have discontinued the custom of placing
candles in the kolyva.
ARTOCLASIA is offered today by the Thana Society for the health
and well-being of their members and families, and for the entire
St. Haralambos community.
SACRAMENTAL REGISTRY Congratulations to….. …...James Rachmacien
and Anastasia Daskalos who will be married today at St. Haralambos!
NA ΖΗΣOYN!
OUR SISTER CHURCHES of St. Demetrios (in Chicago, Elmhurst,
Libertyville and Hammond) invite you to Great Vespers Thursday
evening, October 25 at 7:00 pm, in honor of the Feast of St.
Deme-trios, and Liturgy on Friday morning, October 26. (Divine
Liturgy WILL be celebrated at St. Haralambos on October 26th.)
HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION--Orthodox Christians in good
standing are encouraged to receive Holy Communion, provided they
have prepared themselves spiritually, mentally and physically. On
the day of receiving Holy Communion, it is not proper to eat or
drink anything before coming to church. After receiving, wipe your
lips on the cloth, step back carefully, hand the cloth to the next
person and make the sign of the Cross as you step away.
COAT DRIVE—The St. Haralambos Outreach Program is having a Coat
Drive! New and/or gently used children’s, women’s and men’s coats
are being collected from Oct 13 through Nov 25. A coat in the back
of your closet could make a big difference for someone less
fortunate facing the cold winter ahead! Our goal is for all the
donated coats to find their way to those who need them, within and
outside our community. If you know persons in need of a warm coat,
please let us know!
A 2018 STEWARDSHIP REMINDER—We are very grateful that so many
have already made their 2018 commitment! As we look forward to the
challenges facing us, we urge you to consider a monthly commitment
of $93. This is what is need-ed to cover our needs and it is
realistic for most stewards! If you have not yet made your 2018
commitment, please do so. We depend on your continued com-mitment
to Christ and dedication to His Church!
BIBLE STUDY will meet this Thursday, October 25 at 7 pm.
Ανακοινώσεις
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEEK!!
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TODAY AFTER CHURCH Mon, Oct 22 Bessie’s
Table/Philoptochos…………. …………………….. .. 4:00 pm Jr. GOYA—Lazer
Tag!……………..………………………….. 6:15 pm Tues, Oct 23 Little
Angels…………………………………………………… 11:30 am Afternoon Greek
School…………………………………...…… 4:30 pm School Board
Meeting………………………………………… 7:00 pm Wed, Oct 24 Inreach
Committee…….………………………………………. 6:30 pm Thurs, Oct 25 Bible
Study……………………………………………………….7:00 pm Fri, Oct 26 Orthros and Divine
Liturgy (St. Demetrios, Great Martyr)… 8:30 am Preschool OXI Day
Program…………………………...…….. 12:00 pm Afternoon Greek School
……………………………………. …. 4:30 pm School Assembly Commemorating Oct
28…………………… 5:00 pm Sat, Oct 27 Saturday Greek
School……………....…….…………………… 9:00 am
Δια να διατηρηθή αξιοπρεπής η ακολουθία και δια να μην αποσπάμε
την προσοχή των άλλων, σας παρακαλούμε όπως κρατάτε κλειστά τα
κινητά σας τηλέφωνα.
2018 STEWARDSHIP —ΜΙΑ ΦΙΛΙΚΗ ΥΠΕΝ-ΘΥΜΙΣΗ—Είμαστε ευγνώμονες σε
όλους που συμπλήρωσαν την κάρτα προσφοράς τους για το 2018
Stewardship! Καθώς κοιτάζουμε τις ανάγκες μας στο μέλλον, σας
παροτρύνουμε να σκευθείτε μηνιαίες δόσεις. Με το ποσό μόνο των $93
το μήνα από όλους τους stewards μας, μπορούμε να καλύψουμε τις
ανάγκες μας. Για τους περισσότερους είναι ένα ποσό εφικτό! Εαν δεν
έχετε συμπληρώσει κάρτα προσφοράς δια το 2018 Stewardship,
παρακαλούμε όπως επιληφθείτε του θέματος. Βασιζόμεθα στην συνεχή
σας υποστήριξη προς τον Χριστόν και την αφοσίωσή σας στην Εκκλησία
Του!
ΠΟΙΟΙ ΔΥΝΑΝΤΑΙ ΝΑ ΛΑΒΟΥΝ ΘΕΙΑΝ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑΝ - Όταν λαμβάνομεν Θείαν
Κοινω-νίαν η οποιοδήποτε από τα άλλα Μυστήρια εκφρά-ζομεν την
αποδοχήν μας εις τα δογματικά και ηθικά διδάγματα της Ορθοδόξου μας
Εκκλησίας. Διά τούτο, μόνον Ορθόδοξοι Χριστιανοί οι οποίοι είναι
εντάξει απέναντι της Εκκλησίας δύνανται να λάβουν μέρος εις τα
Μυστήρια, όπως Θεία Κοινωνία και Ευχέλαιο, και δεν πρέπει να
λαμβάνουν μέρος σε Μυστήρια σε μη Ορθόδοξες εκκλησίες. Διά
οποιεσδήποτε απορίες σας, παρακαλούμε να συζητήσετε με τον ιερέα
σας.
ΕΟΡΤΑΣΤΙΚΟ ΔΕΙΠΝΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΝΑΡΞΗΣ ΟΙΚΟΔΟΜΗΣΗΣ (GROUNDBREAKING)—Η
Δεξίωσή μας για την έναρξη του Phase 3 θα λάβει χώραν σε μόνο 3
εβδόμάδες! Σχεδιάστε με την παρουσία σας να τιμήσετε ημάς και τον
Μητροπολίτη μας κ. ΝΑΘΑΝΑΗΛ εις το Meridi-an Banquets την 11ην
Νοεμβρίου, δια να εορτάσουμε την έναρξη της ανοικοδόμησης της νέας
επέκτασης που χρειζόμεθα τόσο πολύ. Παρακαλούμε όπως κάνετε
κρατήσεις θέσεων σήμερα!
ΤΡΟΠΟΙ ΚΑΛΗΣ ΣΥΜΠΕΡΙΦΟΡΑΣ ΕΝΤΟΣ ΤΗΕ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ : Δια να διατηρηθή
αξιοπρεπής η Θεία Λειτουργία, εαν το παιδί σας ενοχλεί τους
εκκλησιαζομένους, μην αισθάνεσθε άσχημα, σκεφθείτε πως είναι παιδιά
και απλώς οδηγείστε το στο «δωμάτιο για τα μωρά», χωρίς αυτό να το
θεωρείτε ως δωμάτιο παιχνιδιού δια τα παιδιά. Δια να είσαστε
διακριτικοί έναντι των άλλων, εαν τυγχάνει να έχετε βαμμένα τα
χείλη σας, παρακαλούμε όπως όταν ασπάζεσθε τις εικόνες ή όταν
λαμβάνετε την Θείαν Κοινωνίαν, να προσέχετε να μην αφήνετε σημάδια.
Παρακαλούμε όπως διδάξετε στα παιδιά σας ότι δεν είναι ευπρεπές να
σταυρώνουν τα πόδια τους όταν κάθονται μέσα στην εκκλησία.
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Groundbreaking Gala Sunday, November 11
Strive to excel in building up the church!
- I Cor 14:12
GODPARENT SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 4TH
JOIN US FOR DIVINE LITURGY AT 9:30AM
BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW BY RESERVATION
CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE 847.647.8880
Our Groundbreaking Gala will take place in only 3 weeks! Plan to
join us and Metropol-itan Nathanael at Meridian Banquets on
November 11 to celebrate the beginning of construction of the new
expansion that we need so much. Please make your reserva-tions
now!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS — Sunday School has begun! This is one of the
most important pro-grams offered for your children — please bring
them to church every Sunday. Sunday School begins at 9:30—don’t be
late!
DIVORCE REBUILDERS—Maria Boyle, a counselor from Northwestern
University, is offer-ing a Divorce Rebuilder support group at Ss.
Peter and Paul in Glenview starting Monday, October 8 through
November 12 from 7—8:30 pm. There is no cost for the program. The
group will pro-vide a place where you can learn, heal and rebuild
from the hurt of divorce. To enroll, please e-mail
[email protected].
BESSIE’S TABLE SOUP KITCHEN Once a month, St. Haralambos cooks
and serves a meal for the less fortunate at the First United
Methodist Church in Des Plaines. If you would like to be a part of
this ministry, please contact Mr. John Pierce at
[email protected]. Our next scheduled date is tomorrow, Monday,
October 22.
PICK UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME is a ministry of the Metropolis
for those with special needs. The ministry will have their Annual
Day Camp with the theme Putting on Christ on Saturday, October 27
from 9 am to 3 pm at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. For more
information,
please contact Presvytera Toni Mihalopoulos at
[email protected].
OCTOBER BOOK SALE—Visit our Bookstore during the month of
October and take advantage of our annual inventory reduction SALE!
You will find great prices on select books, icons and tapes for
gifts or for your own spiritual growth! CHRISTMAS IS COMING! BOOKS
MAKE GREAT GIFTS!!
RECEIVE A WEEKLY PARISH E-MAIL with information about upcom-ing
parish and Metropolis events, service schedules and other useful
information related to our com-munity! If you would like to receive
these mes-sages, visit our website and click on the “Join Our
E-mail Listserv” button. Fill out the necessary in-formation to
subscribe.
COFFEE HOUR—Coffee Hour is offered al-most every Sunday by our
various church organi-zations in order to provide fellowship and
the opportunity to get to know one another. Everyone is invited to
take coffee and a few pastries or piec-es of fruit. After enjoying
refreshments, we kindly ask that you please pick up and dispose
your plates and cups.
DEAR FRIENDS AND VISITORS: Welcome to Saint Haralambos! We hope
that your worship experi-ence with us is prayerful and uplifting.
Please seek out our ushers if you have any questions!
GOOD MANNERS ALWAYS IN STYLE!
Please understand that chewing gum in church is considered to be
very discourteous and even vulgar. Your attention to this is
greatly appreciat-ed.
Be considerate! Please remove lipstick when reverencing the holy
icons or receiving Holy Communion.
If your child is distracting to others, do not be embarrassed;
they are only children. If they continue to disturb, however, you
are requested to take your child to our “cry room.”
Please teach children that it is not proper to play video games,
eat snacks, chew gum or cross their legs in church.
Please turn off cell-phones and video games during Church
services.
INREACH PRESENTS: Our next Inreach presentation on Thursday
evening, Nov 1st will be something very different: a story told by
word and dance, called “Transforming Silence into Story: Mental
Health and the Orthodox Family.” This presentation will be
performed by Demetra Perros at 7:00 pm on November 1st. Come at
6:00 for Pizza! Plan to attend this special perfor-mance!
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ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20
Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν
μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ
Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα
δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ,
καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου· διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου
πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ,
ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί,
ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας
διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ,
παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν
συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ
συνεσταύρωμαι· ζῶ
δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός· ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν
πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ
θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ.
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ
Ἐκ τοῦ κατὰ Λουκᾶν η’ 27-39
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐλθόντι τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς τὴν χώραν τῶν Γεργεσηνῶν,
ἥτις ἐστὶν ἀντιπέρα τῆς
Γαλιλαίας. Ἐξελθόντι δὲ αὐτῷ ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν ὑπήντησεν ἀνήρ τις ἐκ
τῆς πόλεως ἔχων
δαιμόνια· καὶ χρόνῳ ἱκανῷ οὐκ ἐνεδύσατο ἱμάτιον, καὶ ἐν οἰκίᾳ
οὐκ ἔμενεν ἀλλ᾽ ἐν τοῖς
μνήμασιν. Ἰδὼν δὲ τὸν ᾽Ιησοῦν ἀνακράξας προσέπεσεν αὐτῷ καὶ φωνῇ
μεγάλῃ εἶπεν, Τί
ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί, ᾽Ιησοῦ υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου; δέομαί σου, μή με
βασανίσῃς. Παρήγγειλεν
γὰρ τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ ἐξελθεῖν ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου. Πολλοῖς
γὰρ χρόνοις
συνηρπάκει αὐτόν, καὶ ἐδεσμεύετο ἁλύσεσιν καὶ πέδαις
φυλασσόμενος, καὶ διαρρήσσων τὰ
δεσμὰ ἠλαύνετο ὑπὸ τοῦ δαιμονίου εἰς τὰς ἐρήμους. Ἐπηρώτησεν δὲ
αὐτὸν ὁ ᾽Ιησοῦς, Τί σοι
ὄνομά ἐστιν; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν, Λεγιών, ὅτι εἰσῆλθεν δαιμόνια πολλὰ εἰς
αὐτόν. Καὶ παρεκάλουν
αὐτὸν ἵνα μὴ ἐπιτάξῃ αὐτοῖς εἰς τὴν ἄβυσσον ἀπελθεῖν. Ἦν δὲ ἐκεῖ
ἀγέλη χοίρων ἱκανῶν
βοσκομένη ἐν τῷ ὄρει· καὶ παρεκάλεσαν αὐτὸν ἵνα ἐπιτρέψῃ αὐτοῖς
εἰς ἐκείνους εἰσελθεῖν·
καὶ ἐπέτρεψεν αὐτοῖς. Ἐξελθόντα δὲ τὰ δαιμόνια ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
εἰσῆλθον εἰς τοὺς
χοίρους, καὶ ὥρμησεν ἡ ἀγέλη κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ εἰς τὴν λίμνην καὶ
ἀπεπνίγη. Ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ
βόσκοντες τὸ γεγονὸς ἔφυγον καὶ ἀπήγγειλαν εἰς τὴν πόλιν καὶ εἰς
τοὺς ἀγρούς. Ἐξῆλθον
δὲ ἰδεῖν τὸ γεγονὸς καὶ ἦλθον πρὸς τὸν ᾽Ιησοῦν, καὶ εὗρον
καθήμενον τὸν ἄνθρωπον ἀφ᾽ οὗ
τὰ δαιμόνια ἐξῆλθεν ἱματισμένον καὶ σωφρονοῦντα παρὰ τοὺς πόδας
τοῦ ᾽Ιησοῦ, καὶ
ἐφοβήθησαν. Ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτοῖς οἱ ἰδόντες πῶς ἐσώθη ὁ
δαιμονισθείς. Καὶ ἠρώτησεν
αὐτὸν ἅπαν τὸ πλῆθος τῆς περιχώρου τῶν Γεργεσηνῶν ἀπελθεῖν ἀπ᾽
αὐτῶν, ὅτι φόβῳ
μεγάλῳ συνείχοντο· αὐτὸς δὲ ἐμβὰς εἰς πλοῖον ὑπέστρεψεν. Ἐδεῖτο
δὲ αὐτοῦ ὁ ἀνὴρ ἀφ᾽ οὗ
ἐξεληλύθει τὰ δαιμόνια εἶναι σὺν αὐτῷ· ἀπέλυσεν δὲ αὐτὸν
λέγων,῾Υπόστρεφε εἰς τὸν
οἶκόν σου, καὶ διηγοῦ ὅσα σοι ἐποίησεν ὁ Θεός. Καὶ ἀπῆλθεν καθ᾽
ὅλην τὴν πόλιν
κηρύσσων ὅσα ἐποίησεν αὐτῷ ὁ ᾽Ιησοῦς.
Ἀπόστολος καὶ Εὐαγγέλιον τῆς Ἡμέρας Today’s Gospel and Epistle
Readings
EPISTLE READING
Galatians 2:16-20
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the
law but through faith in
Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to
be justified by faith in
Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law
shall no one be justified.
But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves
were found to be sinners, is
Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up
again those things which I tore
down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law
died to the law, that I
might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no
longer I who live, but Christ
who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by
faith in the Son of God, who
loved me and gave himself for me.
GOSPEL READING Luke 8:27-39
At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes,
there met him a man from the
city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and
he lived not in a house but
among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down
before him, and said with a
loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most
High God? I beseech you, do
not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come
out of the man. (For many
a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound
with chains and fetters, but he
broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.)
Jesus then asked him, "What is
your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered
him. And they begged him
not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd
of swine was feeding there
on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So
he gave them leave. Then the
demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd
rushed down the steep bank
into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what
happened, they fled, and told
it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see
what had happened, and they
came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone,
sitting at the feet of Jesus,
clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those
who had seen it told them how
he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the
people of the surrounding
country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they
were seized with great fear;
so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the
demons had gone begged that
he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to
your home, and declare how
much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming
throughout the whole city how
much Jesus had done for him.