January 12
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-01-12
Bulletin Contents
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
General Information
- Phone:
- (860) 956-7586
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Street Address:
- 433 Fairfield Avenue
- Hartford, CT 06114
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Sundays: Orthros (Matins): 8:30 AM | Divine Liturgy: 9:30 AM
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2025-01-19
- Publish Date:
- 2025-01-05
- Publish Date:
- 2024-12-29
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- 2024-12-22
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- 2024-12-15
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- 2024-12-08
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
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.
Προκείμενον. First Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 32.22,1.
Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφ' ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι ἐν Κυρίῳ
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 4:7-13.
Ἀδελφοί, ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ λέγει, Ἀναβὰς εἰς ὕψος ᾐχμαλώτευσεν αἰχμαλωσίαν, καὶ ἔδωκεν δόματα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις. Τὸ δέ, Ἀνέβη, τί ἐστιν εἰ μὴ ὅτι καὶ κατέβη πρῶτον εἰς τὰ κατώτερα μέρη τῆς γῆς; Ὁ καταβάς, αὐτός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἀναβὰς ὑπεράνω πάντων τῶν οὐρανῶν, ἵνα πληρώσῃ τὰ πάντα. Καὶ αὐτὸς ἔδωκεν τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους, πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων, εἰς ἔργον διακονίας, εἰς οἰκοδομὴν τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ· μέχρι καταντήσωμεν οἱ πάντες εἰς τὴν ἑνότητα τῆς πίστεως καὶ τῆς ἐπιγνώσεως τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, εἰς ἄνδρα τέλειον, εἰς μέτρον ἡλικίας τοῦ πληρώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ.
Gospel Reading
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."
Sunday after Epiphany
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 4:12-17
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ᾿Ιωάννης παρεδόθη, ἀνεχώρησεν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν, καὶ καταλιπὼν τὴν Ναζαρὲτ ἐλθὼν κατῴκησεν εἰς Καπερναοὺμ τὴν παραθαλασσίαν ἐν ὁρίοις Ζαβουλὼν καὶ Νεφθαλείμ, ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ ῾Ησαΐου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος· γῆ Ζαβουλὼν καὶ γῆ Νεφθαλείμ, ὁδὸν θαλάσσης, πέραν τοῦ ᾿Ιορδάνου, Γαλιλαία τῶν ἐθνῶν, ὁ λαὸς ὁ καθήμενος ἐν σκότειεἶδε φῶς μέγα, καὶ τοῖς καθημένοις ἐν χώρᾳ καὶ σκιᾷ θανάτουφῶς ἀνέτειλεν αὐτοῖς. ᾿Απὸ τότε ἤρξατο ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς κηρύσσειν καὶ λέγειν· μετανοεῖτε· ἤγγικε γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν.
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.
Apolytikion for Theophany Afterfeast in the First Mode
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee.
Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις, τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεμαρτύρει σοί, ἀγαπητὸν σὲ Υἱὸν ὀνομάζουσα, καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμα ἐν εἴδει περιστεράς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεῖς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσμον φωτίσας δόξα σοί.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light."
Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τὴ οἰκουμένη, καὶ τὸ φῶς σου Κύριε, ἐσημειώθη ἐφ' ἡμᾶς, ἓν ἐπιγνώσει ὑμνούντάς σε. Ἦλθες ἐφάνης τὸ Φῶς τὸ ἀπρόσιτον.
This Week at the Cathedral
Today at the Cathedral:
We welcome all newcomers to our Cathedral and are glad you are here! Please join us after Liturgy in the Social Hall; we would love to get to know you!
Daughters of Penelope Meeting in the Conference Room, following Divine Liturgy.
Memorials:
Maria Markopoulou, 40 days (passed in Greece) (aunt of Fotios Papadimitrakopoulos)
Elizabeth Giamalis, 17 years and Nicholas Giamalis, 39 years (parents of Sandi Wilcox)
Coffee and sweets today are being offered in memory of Elizabeth and Nicholas Giamalis.
Trisagion:
Constandinos Deros, 29 years
This week at the Cathedral:
Wednesday, January 15th
6pm - Paraklesis
7pm - Catechesis
Friday, January 17th
9:30am - Orthros and Divine Liturgy - St. Anthony the Great
Saturday, January 18th
9am - Greek School classes
Sunday, January 19th
Cutting of the Vasilopita
Announcements:
House Blessings - After Theophany
Father George will be blessing the homes of our parishioners following the Feast of the Theophany. It is customary for the priest to visit, bringing with him the “Jordan Water” for the traditional Theophany House Blessings. Anyone wishing to have Father visit, please call the church office. Please note: all who reside in the household should make every effort to be present for the Blessing. (see flyer)
AHEPA Annual Valentine's Dance
Please come celebrate Valentine's Day together on Saturday, February 8, 2024 - 7pm-11pm. All are welcome and invited to our Matthews Hall for an evening of good food (hearty appetizers and roast beef carving station) dancing, live band (Hellenic Express), and cash bar. We promise an evening of fun, entertainment and fellowship. (see flyer)
Faith and Family Night
We invite all from our Cathedral to be a part of a historic Orthodox Christian gathering at Faith and Family Night on Saturday, February 15th (doors open at 2:45pm, speakers begin at 3pm, puck drop at 5pm). This unique event will unite Orthodox Christians from across New England and the Tri-State area, allowing us to witness and celebrate the unity of our faith in a public setting. Pregame speakers include Bishop JOHN Abdalah of the Diocese of Worcester and New England and Rev. Peter Orfanakos from St. Barbara's in Orange who will be speaking on the theme: "All you Need is Love." Then the evening features a thrilling hockey matchup between the Bridgeport Islanders and the Providence Bruins at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, CT. Tickets are $27 per person and include center ice seating, an Islanders hat, early stadium access, and a post-game photo on the ice and all net proceeds benefit IOCC's hurricane relief efforts. Additionally, parishioners who are interested are invited to join a Pan-Orthodox choir to sing God Bless America and there will be fun intermission activities for any children who are interested. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Faithfamily808 (see flyer)
Holiday and Beyond Can Drive
There are many food insecure children and families who struggle for a meal. Please think of them as you grocery shop or have extra in your cabinets to share and bring them to the designated box in the first floor hallway. Your generosity will help to nourish many needy families (please, no expired items). (see flyer)
Help Us Fight George’s Cancer Together
As many of you know, George Zugravu, Fr. George’s son is battling cancer. Thankfully this cancer is treatable and he is getting the best care at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Many community members have reached out to us asking how to help as we are facing this difficult journey ahead. We are thankful for all your prayers and kind thoughts. Any financial support would be greatly appreciated to help cover the medical expenses. https://gofund.me/c8d14f47
Flyers
House Blessings - After Theophany
Father George will be blessing the homes of our parishioners following the Feast of the Theophany. It is customary for the priest to visit, bringing with him the “Jordan Water” for the traditional Theophany House Blessings. Anyone wishing to have Father visit, please call the church office. Please note: all who reside in the household should make every effort to be present for the Blessing.
AHEPA Annual Valentine's Dance
Please come celebrate Valentine's Day together on Saturday, February 8, 2024 - 7pm-11pm. All are welcome and invited to our Matthews Hall for an evening of good food (hearty appetizers and roast beef carving station) dancing, live band (Hellenic Express), and cash bar. We promise an evening of fun, entertainment and fellowship.
Faith and Family Night
Saturday, February 15th (doors open at 2:45pm, speakers begin at 3pm, puck drop at 5pm). Pregame speakers include Bishop JOHN Abdalah of the Diocese of Worcester and New England and Rev. Peter Orfanakos from St. Barbara's in Orange who will be speaking on the theme: "All you Need is Love." Then the evening features a thrilling hockey matchup between the Bridgeport Islanders and the Providence Bruins at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, CT. Tickets are $27 per person and include center ice seating, an Islanders hat, early stadium access, and a post-game photo on the ice and all net proceeds benefit IOCC's hurricane relief efforts. Additionally, parishioners who are interested are invited to join a Pan-Orthodox choir to sing God Bless America and there will be fun intermission activities for any children who are interested. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Faithfamily808 (see flyer)
Holiday and Beyond Can Drive
There are many food insecure children and families who struggle for a meal. Please think of them as you grocery shop or have extra in your cabinets to share and bring them to the designated box in the first floor hallway. Your generosity will help to nourish many needy families (please, no expired items).
Saints and Feasts
January 12
Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
January 12
Tatiana the Martyr of Rome
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).