ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN 405 No. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92801 Telephone (714) 827-0181 Proistamenos: Rev. Father John Kariotakis -email frjohn@stjohnanaheim.org Assistant: Rev. Father Constantine Trumpower -email frconstantine@stjohnanaheim.org Church Website: http://www.stjohnanaheim.org January 14, 2018 Sunday after Theophany Apodosis of Theophany Fathers Slain at Sinai & Raitho ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ -EPISTLE READING - Ephesians 4:7-13 Ἀ δελφοί, 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. B RETHREN, 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.
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ - GOSPEL READING - Matthew 4:12-17 Τ ῷ 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. A t 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." ACOLYTES SERVING TODAY - TEAM A Memorials at conclusion of Divine Liturgy Fellowship in Church Hall following Divine Liturgy
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 14, 2018 Sun. January 14, 2018 Sunday after Theophany Orthros 9am & Divine Liturgy 10am PLEASE NOTE Due to FDF there will be no Sunday Church School today, January 14, 2018 Tues. January 16, 2018 - Studies in the Faith, 11am - Parish Council Meeting, 6:30pm Wed January 17, 2018 - Greek Language School for youth, 4pm - Greek Language School for adults, 6pm - Philoptochos Board Mtg., 6:30pm - CATHECHISM CLASS, 7PM Thurs. January 18, 2018 ST. ATHANASIOS Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 9am - Young Adult League, (YAL) 7-9pm in the Small Hall PROSFORO January 14 Evanthia Sigas January 21 Lela Bonorris January 28 Elefteria Konstanarakis WELCOME VISITORS We welcome all visitors to St. John s. If you are non- Orthodox and are interested in learning who we are and what our beliefs and practices are, we invite you to any of our Bible Study classes and of course the Class on the Orthodox Faith. On the other hand if you are an Orthodox Christian and are not a member in another Orthodox Church we invite you (and your family) to join our parish. (Note: While all may receive the Andidoron, the bread which is given at the conclusion of services which of course is not consecrated, only Orthodox Christians in good standing can receive Holy Communion and other Sacraments.) + MEMORIAL - ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ + Tom Athanasios Kakos - 40 Days Hope Russos - 1 Year George Petsas - 5 Years *Coffee hour will be sponsored by Peter & Georgia Kakos, & Lee and John Petsas +May their memory be eternal+ ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL The topics are out for the 2018 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. They were passed out to the students in their Church School classes. We hope you will encourage your child to participate in this wonderful program. FRIENDLY REMINDER Stewardship & Ministry Sunday will be on January 28th. If you haven t done so already please bring your Stewardship Pledge Forms. On behalf of the Parish Council we would like to express our gratitude to George Tseheridis and all the volunteers for their help on St. John s Feast Day.
VASILOPITA SUNDAY The tradition of blessing and cutting of the Vasilopita will be held on Sunday, January 21st immediately after Divine Liturgy in the Fellowship Hall, and the Philoptochos will hold their annual Vasilopita Fundraiser. Proceeds from the Vasilopita Fundraiser will be donated to St. Basil s Academy in Garrison, NY towards their operating expenses. We invite our members to bake Vasilopita, or join us in Fellowship Hall kitchen on Friday, January 19th at 9am where we will be baking Vasilopita. Please contact Dawn Davis at (949) 527-5569 if you would like to volunteer. STEWARDSHIP TEA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 AT 11AM We invite you to join Philoptochos at our Stewardship Tea on Saturday, February 3rd in our Fellowship Hall. Our guest speaker is Andromache Karanika and she will be speaking on Women in Antiquity. The Philoptochos Society provides women (and men) of our parish with opportunities to use their God-given gifts in the service of the Church and the Community. Please join us at our Stewardship Tea, and please consider becoming a member of Philoptochos. PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY & HUMANITARIAN AWARD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 February 5th is Philoptochos Sunday when we honor the memory of our Philoptochos sisters who have fallen asleep in the Lord. Join us in front of the church during the memorial service. We will also announce the recipient of our 2018 Humanitarian Award to honor one of our members for her love of our community and commitment to Philoptochos. GOLDEN STARS SENIORS LUNCHEON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 11:30AM - 2PM - ST. JOHN S FELLOWSHIP HALL Come and join us for Lunch & Fellowship!
ST. JOHN S ORTHODOX BOOKSTORE IS AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY Come and visit St. John s Orthodox Bookstore after service! Here you will find lovely icons, a variety of religious articles, delightful Christian books for adults & children, and beautiful bibles. You re sure to get gift ideas for your loved ones!