SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
SUNDAY OF THE CANAANITE
SCRIPTURE
Epistle - Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1
Gospel – Matthew 15:21-28
SERVICES: 9:00 am - ORTHROS; 10:00 am - DIVINE LITURGY
JANUARY SERVICES
30 Mon - Feast of the Three Hierarchs - 10 a.m
FEBRUARY SERVICES
02 Sun - Presentation of Our Lord - 10 a.m.
05 Sun - Publican and Pharisee - 10 a.m.
10 Fri - Saint Haralambos - 10 a.m.
12 Sun - Sunday of the Prodigal Son - 10 a.m.
18 Sat - 1st Saturday of Souls - 10 a.m.
19 Sun - Judgment Sunday (Meatfare) - 10 a.m.
25 Sat - 2nd Saturday of Souls - 10 a.m.
26 Sun - Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare) - 10 a.m.
26 Sun - Forgiveness Vespers - 6 p.m.
27 Mon - Great Compline (Apodeipno) - 6 p.m.
29 Wed - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy - 6 p.m.
WELCOME
It is with great joy that we welcome all visitors and guests who are worshiping with us today. Please feel free to approach Father John after services today with any questions you may have regarding your worship experience with us. There are several items on the literature table as you exit the Church pertaining to the Orthodox teaching. Please feel free to take a copy as you exit the Church today. Please join us in the fellowship hall immediately following the Divine Liturgy so we can welcome you. Beverages and snacks are provided.
Home and Hospital Visits
Please notify the church office, or Flo Blankenship (464-9498), if you know of any parishioners who are sick, shut-in, or need assistance. Please use this list to pray for members of our community: Bud Baer, Rose & Ted Chalios, Helen Christie, Teddy Christie, Thomas Cusmina Sr., Maropia Domme, Alexander Kassir, George McGovern, Jimmy Napier, Robert Napier, Margaret Passaris, Steve Steele, & Katherine Wynberry. From time to time, we may remove names that have been on the list for a while. If you feel a name should remain on the list, or if you would like a new name placed on the list, please contact the church office at 422-5600.
Change of Address?
If you have recently moved or plan to move please let the Church office know of your change of address and E-mail information.
Services
To schedule all services, such as Memorials, 40-Day blessings, Baptisms and Weddings, please call the Church office at 422-5600.
Offering Envelopes
Please, pick up your assigned 2012 Stewardship Envelopes before you leave church today. They are on a table in the narthex. We have placed an additional order for those who have contacted the office. We will contact you when we receive them. Please contact Michele in the office with any questions.
Stewardship
Thank you to all the families who have returned stewardship cards so far. If you don't have a stewardship card, then please pick up a card today. Cards are available in the narthex, or you may call the office, 422-5600, and one will be mailed to you.
Lost & Found
We have several items from the kitchen, which have lost their owner. Please check the cart in the fellowship hall to see if any lost items are yours.
House Blessing (AGIASMOS)
The blessing of homes is one of the traditions of the Orthodox Church. If you wish Father John to bless your home, please contact the office at 422-5600 to arrange a blessing between January 22nd through February 22nd.
"Save the Date" - Sunday, February 19th
Basile Comedy Show is coming Sunday, February 19th. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The show will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dessert will be served following the show. Tickets will be available to purchase starting after the 1st of the year. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for ages 13-21. Proceeds will go towards our Beautification fund.
Philoptochos Meeting
Our next Philoptochos meeting will be Sunday, February 26th after the Divine Liturgy. Please, plan on staying as we make plans for the new year. Lunch will be provided for everyone.
Women's Study Group Meets Thursdays
The Women’s Study Group will not meet this Thursday, February 2nd. We will resume our study on Thursday, February 9th at 10:30 a.m. All ladies are welcome. Please contact Lena Thames (456-2755) with any questions.
Men’s Group
The Men’s Group will meet Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m. All men are welcome.
Christian Education Teachers Meeting
Our next Christian Education Teachers Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st at 7 p.m. All teachers, assistants and volunteers please plan on attending.
Souperbowl of Caring
It’s Super Bowl Sunday for the NFL, and Souper Bowl Sunday at St. Nicholas. Plan to stay after the Divine Liturgy to enjoy hot, tasty soup
and Christian fellowship. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds will go to IOCC: International Orthodox Christian Charities. Please, be generous in your support of the global humanitarian aid provided by this amazing organization on behalf of all Orthodox Christians.
Church Calendar for January/February
Wednesday, February 1
Christian Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 2
Men’s Group - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 5
Souperbowl of Caring - After Divine Liturgy
Thursday, February 9, 16, 23
Womens’s Bible Study - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 19
Basile Comedy Show - 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 19
Youth Sunday
Thursday, February 23
Parish Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 6
Mother’s Day Brunch - After Divine Liturgy
Apolytikion & Kontakion Hymns
(Tone of the Week: Plagal of the Fourth Tone)
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
You descended from on high, O compassionate One,
and condescended to be buried for three days,
so that from the passions You might set us free.
Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You.
HYMN TO SAINT NICHOLAS
An example of the faith and life of humility
As a teacher of abstinence
You did inspire and lead your flock
And through the truthfulness of your deeds
Were exalted by poverty gaining wealth,
Father and Hierarch Saint Nicholas
Intercede with Christ our God
That our souls may be saved.
Seasonal Kontakion in the First Tone
Your birth sanctified a Virgin’s womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon.
Having now come and saved us O Christ our God,
give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times
and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
Resurrectional Kontakion in Plagal of the Fourth Tone
When You had risen from the grave,
You also raised those who had died and resurrected Adam;
and now Eve is celebrating in Your Resurrection,
and the ends of the world keep festival,
for Your rising from the dead, O Most-Merciful.
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