Troparion – Tone 7 (Resurrection) By Thy Cross Thou didst destroy death. To the thief Thou didst open Paradise. For the Myrrhbearers Thou didst change weeping into joy. And Thou didst command Thy disciples, O Christ God, to proclaim that Thou art risen,//granting the world great mercy.
Troparion – Tone 8 (St. Vladimir) O Holy Prince Vladimir, you were like a merchant in search of fine pearls. By sending servants to Constantinople for the Orthodox Faith, you found Christ, the priceless Pearl. He appointed you to be another Paul, washing away in baptism your physical and spiritual blindness. We celebrate your memory, asking you to pray for all suffering Christians of Russia //and for us, your spiritual children.
Troparion – Tone 3
(Saints Athanasius & Cyril)
You shone forth with works of Orthodoxy and quenched all heresy, and became victorious trophybearers, O hierarchs Athanasius and Cyril. You enriched all things with piety and greatly adorned the Church, and worthily found Christ God, Who grants His great mercy to all.//intercede before the Word, Christ our God, to save our souls!
Kontakion – Tone 7 (Resurrection) The dominion of death can no longer hold men captive, for Christ descended, shattering and destroying its powers. Hell is bound, while the Prophets rejoice and cry: “The Savior has come to those in faith;//enter, thou faithful, into the Resurrection!”
Kontakion – Tone 4 (Saints Athanasius & Cyril) O Athanasius and Cyril, great hierarchs of true piety, and noble champions of the Church of Christ, Preserve all who sing://O Compassionate Lord, save those who honor Thee! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!
Kontakion – Tone 8 (St. Vladimir) O Most-glorious Vladimir, in your old age you imitated the great apostle Paul: he abandoned childish things, while you forsook the idolatry of your youth. Together with him you reached the fullness of Divine Wisdom: you were adorned with the purity of Holy Baptism. //Now as you stand before Christ our Savior, pray that all Orthodox Christians may be saved. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Then we sing: “Steadfast Protection of Christians that is not put to shame…” Epistle – 1Timothy 1:15-17 Gospel – Luke 18:35-43
Love being with each other! Love being with the Lord! Love sharing God’s love!
Let Us Pray To The Lord! For The Health & Salvation Of: Pdn. Michael, Dka. Leslie, Ksenia, Maria, Ann, Olga, Richard, Mary, Marie, Joan, John, Pauline, Maryann, Jan, Natasha, Charles, Nadia, Mary, Irene, Joseph, Zinna, Theodore, Lynne, Martha -All Prayer Requests Remain On The List For 40 Days, Unless Otherwise Specified.-
This Week’s Services & Events
Today, Sun., Jan. 18th
---- Church School ---- 9:00am ---- Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am ---- The Senior R Club will meet during coffee hour.
A Panahida will be served for Alexander Kush following today’s Divine Liturgy. Please stay to pray with and for his family! Thur., Jan. 22nd March For Life, Washington D.C. (All Day) Sat., Jan. 24th ----*Vespers & Confessions ---- 5:00pm *Confessions are heard following evening services or by appointment. Sun. Jan. 25th ---- Church School ---- 9:00am ---- Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am The Annual Meeting will be held following the Divine Liturgy this day. All voting members are asked to stay. Seven council positions will be open.
The Ministry Corner – January’s Featured Service Project Rescue Mission of Trenton – Clothing Drive Everyone is invited to bring gently used or new clothing to church throughout January as a donation to the Rescue Mission of Trenton. The Rescue Mission helps to do the work of the Gospel by feeding the hungry and clothing the naked (Matt. 25:31-46) of our city. Items may be dropped off in the big brown box in the church entranceway. Please speak with Fr. John or Mat. Andrea for more information. 25% of Trentonians live in poverty.
Remember, our parish activities should always include these core Christian values: Worship, Fellowship, Education, Service, Outreach, & Evangelism.
Support St. Andrew’s Camp! For the next few weeks our parish will be taking a special collection to fund scholarships for campers to attend St. Andrew’s Camp this summer. Just $300 covers room, board, and a memorable camp experience for a camper aged 7 +. Please give generously!
New Ministries! REGNERATIONS! – Coming Feb. 3rd A ministry for those aged 55+, REGENERATIONS will meet the first Tuesday of each month at Daria Hall from 1-3pm for fellowship and fun! There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome, so bring a friend! See Matushka Andrea or Fr. John for more information.
M.O.P.S. – Coming Feb. 10th Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (M.O.P.S.) is a national non-profit organization. There is no cost to attend and all mothers of pre-schoolers are invited to meet together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. Children are welcome. M.O.P.S. meets at Daria Hall the 2 nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:30am. Be sure to spread the word! See Matushka Andrea for more information.
Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting – Sun., Jan. 25th The parish’s annual meeting will be held following the Divine Liturgy this day. All members in good standing are asked to attend.
Altar Servers Retreat – February 6-8th The annual Altar Servers Retreat will once again be held at St. Basil’s Academy in Garrison, NY. The retreat is open to servers of all ages and is free of charge, though pre-registration is required. Those interested in attending should speak with Fr. John.
Home Blessings – This Week’s Schedule Mon. Jan. 19th 10am-2pm: Nikforow, Petrenko, Bazavoi Tue., Jan. 20th 6-9pm: Kuzmicz (Victor), Moldovan, Olhovksy (Nick/Olga) Wed., Jan. 21st 10am-2pm: Lutz Sat. Jan. 24th 10am-2pm: Tirenen, 6pm-9pm: Karadjova, Stepanoff, Stivala, Oqugabreal
Weekly Offering Last Sunday’s Attendance: 68 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: $1,739.00 Weekly General Fund Goal: $3,322.26 (The goal meets our annual budget.)
Welcome
If this is your first time with us, be sure to sign the guest register in the entranceway then join us next door for light food & hearty fellowship! Birthdays, Names’ days, and Anniversaries will be celebrated in Daria Hall following the Divine Liturgy. Common names’ days celebrated this week include: Mark (of Ephesus, Jan. 19), and Timothy (Jan.
22nd).
Seeking, Knowing, and Living God’s Will
Rev. Fr. John Diamantis, Parish Priest 812 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08610 609.393.1234 FrJohnDiamantis@gmail.com SaintVladimir.org
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