Troparion – Tone 8 (Resurrection) Thou didst descend from on High, O Merciful One! Thou didst accept the Three-Day burial to free us from our sufferings! //O Lord, our Life and Resurrection: Glory to Thee!
Troparion – Tone 1
(Saint Gregory the Theologian)
The sweet-sounding shepherd’s pipe of your theology / overpowered the trumpeting of the orators; / for having searched the depths of the Spirit / eloquence was also bestowed upon you. / Pray to Christ God, Father Gregory, / that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion – Tone 8 (Resurrection) By rising from the tomb, Thou didst raise the dead and resurrect Adam. Eve exults in Thy Resurrection, //And the world celebrates Thy rising from the dead, O Greatly Merciful One! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!
Kontakion – Tone 3 (Saint Gregory the Theologian) By words of theology you unraveled the complex webs of the orators, / glorious Gregory, / and adorned the Church with the robe of Orthodoxy woven from on high. / Wearing it, she cries out with us, her children: / “Rejoice, O Father, supreme mind of theology.” Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Kontakion - TONE 6 (Theotokos) Steadfast Protectress of Christians, Constant Advocate before the Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come speedily to help us who call on you in faith! Hasten to hear our petitions and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, //For you always protect those who honor you!
Epistle – 1Tim. 4:9-15
Gospel – Luke 19:1-10
Prokeimenon – Tone 8 (Resurrection) Pray and make your vows before the Lord our God! Verse: In Judah God is known, His name is great in Israel!
Prokeimenon – Tone 2 (Saint Gregory) My mouth shall speak wisdom and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding!
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, Dorothy, George -All Prayer Requests Remain On The List For 40 Days, Unless Otherwise Specified.-
This Week’s Services & Events Today, Sun., Jan. 25
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---- Church School ---- 9:00am
---- Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am The Annual Meeting will be held following today’s Divine Liturgy. All parishioners are asked to participate in this meeting. Thur., Jan. 29th ---- Vespers (3 Hierarchs) ---- 6:30pm Fri., Jan. 30th ---- Divine Liturgy (3 Hierarchs) ---- 10:00am Sat., Jan. 31st ----*Vespers & Confessions ---- 5:00pm *Confessions are heard following evening services or by appointment. Sun. Feb. 1st ---- Church School ---- 9:00am ---- Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am ---- Vespers (Entrance of the Lord into the Temple) ---- 5:00pm -The Blessing of Candles will take place during this service.
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 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. 26th 10am-2pm: DiCiccio, Gorin, Tarasoff Tue., Jan. 27th 10am-2pm: Smirniw, Welykoridko 6-9pm: Toth Wed., Jan. 28th 10am-2pm: Goroshchko, Gulgun 6-9pm: Lovchuk, Sabat (John), Fitzpatrick Sat. Jan. 31st 10am-2pm: Sichik, Pschenenzny
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Weekly Offering Last Sunday’s Attendance: 12 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: No collection 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: Gregory (The Theologian; today), Basil (William; Jan. 30), & John (Chrysostom; Jan. 30).
Seeking, Knowing, and Living God’s Will Rev. Fr. John Diamantis, Parish Priest 812 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08610
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