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Weekly BulletinSt. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
The Very Reverend Fr. Jason DelVitto,
The Very Reverend Fr. Fred Pfeil,
Deacon Ned Trbovich
January 12th, 2025
RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FOUR
Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.
APOLYTIKION OF THE THEOPHANY OF CHRIST IN TONE ONE
When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity wast made manifest; for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the likeness of a dove confirmed the truth of His word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and enlightened the world, glory to Thee.
KONTAKION OF THE THEOPHANY OF CHRIST IN TONE FOUR
On this day Thou hast appeared unto the whole world, and Thy light, O Sovereign Lord, is signed on us who sing Thy praise and chant with knowledge: Thou hast now come, Thou hast appeared, O Thou Light unapproachable.
THE EPISTLE: Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul 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.
THE GOSPEL:The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. 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 Zebulon and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The land of Zebulon 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.”
Holy Bread: The Holy Bread is offered by Aboud & Claude Abdelahad in memory of Aboud’s sister, Elizabeth, who recently fell asleep in the Lord and for the health and salvation of the Abdelahad family.
Coffee Hour - Please join us for a Coffee Hour sponsored by Aboud & Claude Abdelahad.
Epistle: Leeanne Mobayed
Tray Collectors: Kareem Corbin & Adam Abbato
Announcements
*Saturday evenings – Vespers 5:00 pm
*2025 Donation envelopes can be picked up in the Church vestibule. If we missed you, please see Lauren Jabara (info@stgeorgebridgeville.org ).
*A record of your 2024 church donations will be sent in January.
*Bridgeville Area Food Bank – Our first Food Pantry collection was a success! Thank you to all who donated non-perishable food items or donated towards the grocery gift cards. We plan to start the year strong with January’s collection and donations. Our final collection for this month will be Sunday, January 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Carina Antypas. May you all have a blessed New Year as we continue to do the Lord’s work.
A Note from the Board……
Please know that the Board is continuing to work on a policy and corresponding guidelines for individuals interested in renting the Church Hall. Numerous details and complexities are being worked through (e.g., insurance, alcohol policy, last-minute conflicts), and the information will be clearly communicated once complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Prayers: Please pray for the health and salvation of Sienna Engel, Kimberly George, Renee Korba, Mitchell Haberman, Debbie Pomposelli, Tom Unger, Chip Davis, Carleen Tavoletti, Philip Ameris, Lindsay, Diane, Adam Khandji, Melissa Crawford, Kh. Janet David, Najet Khuri, Gabriel Antypas, John Carpenter, Jennifer Pardini, Dolly Wall, Luann Azooz, Maya Rahal, Gemma Adib, Nelly Khandji, Iama & Afar Dib, Mia, Rana Malek, Jalal Younes, , Khalil families, Ron Davis, Marianne & Leigh Ferris, Amin Megherhi, Avigal Deep, Renee Koskey, Carrie Ann Kondratiuk, Spiro Vass, Sayler & Noe Koskey, Hannah Maschak, Regina & Jason Stepp, Page & Mary Bowman, the Abdelahad family, Nina Bollinger, Louise Mattis, Shadi & Elizabeth Arnita, Joseph D, Edna Abraham, Ray Hufnagle, Kathleen Pehanich, Charles Caligiuri, Gregory & Liberta Shekas, Natalia Watzlaf, Denise Abernathy, Shannon Petty, Cheryl Benny, Sreya Dey, Ria Stoupas, Debra Amato, Edgar Kent, Gail & Doug Boyea, Tom Dunn, Dorothy Grimm, Elizabeth Bryan, Rosemary Wesdock, Gary & Nadya Swisher, Missy Palone, Don Parker, Shaolyn Noel, Debbie Priatko, Marsha Licata, Cassius Haynes, Father Larry Daniels, Joan Boyd, Donna Ellmore, Rebecca Courtad, Karen Hoover, Bob Reed, Luke Schwetzer, Rick Moses, Dorothy Gordon, Sarah Ismail & family, Stylious Rees & family, Michelle Wilson, Ray Buettner, Gerry & Don Funk, Richard & Emily Daller, Josephine Zellie, George Cross, Jason Maschak, Mireille Corbin, Fran Corey, Arlene Yustak, Youssef Awad, Amelia Hanna, Emily Kuhn Augenstein, Ken Ferris, Carl & Bonnie Zellie, Lyndsay Molinaro, Francine King, Cindy Capanna, and Fr. Douglas Wyper.
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