Wednesdays: Daily Vespers 6 pm; Bible Study after
Saturdays: Great Vespers 6 pm; Confessions heard after
Sundays: Matins 9 am, Divine Liturgy 10 am
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Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10
On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.
Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13
BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from Matthew 4:12-17
At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Saint Tatiana was the daughter of a most distinguished consul of Rome. She became a deaconess of the Church, and for her confession of the Faith of Christ, she endured many torments. As she was suffering, angels punished her tormentors with the same torments they inflicted on her, until they cried out that they could no longer endure the scourges invisibly brought upon them. She was beheaded during the reign of Alexander Severus (111-135).
Father Spyridon will be away on Friday, January 24th to represent our parish and the Orthodox Church at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Every year many of the bishops, priests, deacons, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in North America join in prayer and sing hymns as they join in witness to the sanctity of life and the love of the God who Himself dwelled in His mother's womb for our salvation.
On Wednesday, January 22nd at 6 pm our parish will replace our Wednesday Daily Vespers with a Paraklesis for the unborn, pregnant mothers, and all who have wrestled with the issue of abortion. We pray for life, peace, health, forgiveness, and salvation for all who have been affected by this issue.
Christ, our God, has sanctified life by being born as a man. He has sanctified motherhood and birth-giving. Christ has lived a human life for our salvation, starting with his conception. Please keep in your prayers all who have been affected by and struggled with abortion.
Instead of a signup sheet for house blessings this year, Father will contact everyone individually to set up a time for the house blessings. By setting up individual appointments, we hope to be able to accommodate everyone in the parish better.
We will have our annual St. John the Divine Liturgy today Banquet following. Please stay and join us as we break bread and spend the community. There is no charge for the meal, but a free-will donation is always appreciated as it helps offset the cost and allows us to continue to host such events.
The St John Banquet is sponsored by Patty Barbat in memory of Medena Barbat Abrutz and Alaine Barbat Wild
Our annual parish synod will be held at the parish on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2nd, 2025, following the Divine Liturgy. Please be in attendance if you can make it.
By the grace of God, we continue to see our parish grow! Last week, a new member, Nektaria Maria Ickes, was baptized in our parish by His Grace Bishop Andrei. Our parish has four catechumens right now and will soon be blessed to witness more baptisms! Continue to pray with us for the catechumens that the Lord our God will teach them the Word of His truth, and unite them to His holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.
We look forward to, God willing, many more baptisms and chrismations in the future.
Every Wednesday, our parish has Bible study! We meet at 6 pm in the church for daily vespers, and then start our bible study right after. Please come, and bring your friends! We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark.
By the Grace of God, our parish continues to grow, and we continue to be able to come and experience Christ through the liturgical services and the sacraments. Our parish is in need of support in purchasing items that we use in worship. If you are able, we would greatly appreciate donations to cover the cost of certain items:
Adult Baptismal Gown: $72
Chrismation Brush: $25
Wine: $165 a case
Incense: $55 in bulk
Altar Server Robes: $105 (3 more needed)
Altar Covers: Price to be determined. We could use red and blue (speak with Fr. Spyridon)
If you are interested in providing the funds to cover these items, please leave a memo with your donation stating what item you would like to donate. Thank you!
Please keep the following in your prayers:
Living:
Departed:
9:00AM Matins
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Saint John Dinner
6:00PM Bible Study
6:00PM Great Vespers
9:00AM Matins
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
6:00PM Paraklesis
6:00PM Bible Study
2:00PM Baptism Kevin Cramer
6:00PM Great Vespers
9:00AM Matins
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
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