Epistle Reading

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.

Gospel Reading

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 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."

Weekly Calendar

Sun, Jan. 14: Leavetaking of Theophany (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

PC Oath of Office following Divine Liturgy

Mon, Jan. 15: St. Paul of Thebes (Fast Free)

6:30pm Parish Council Meeting

Tues, Jan. 16: St. Makarios of Kalogeras (Fast Free)

6:00pm Great Vespers (@ St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Springfield, IL)

Wed, Jan. 17: St. Anthony the Great (Strict Fast)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

6:00pm The Way Orthodox Catechism Class (via Zoom)

Thurs, Jan. 18: St. Athanasios the Great & St. Cyril (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Fri, Jan. 19: St. Macarius the Great of Egypt (Strict Fast)

Sat, Jan. 20: St. Euthymius the Great (Fast Free)

5:00pm Great Vespers

Sun, Jan. 21: 12^th Sunday of Luke (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Monthly Calendar

Parish Announcements

House Blessings

At this time of year, following the Great Blessing of the Waters on the Theophany of our Lord, it is tradition to have the priest come bless our homes with Holy Water. If you would like to schedule a house blessing, please contact Fr. Theofanis (219-310-9706/frtrauch@gmail.com) to set up a time and date.

Stewardship Form & Calendar Pickup - Sun. Jan. 7th

2024 Stewardship Pledge Forms & 2024 Church Calendars will be available for pickup after Divine Liturgy this Sunday. For those on our stewardship/mailing list who are not able to pick them up in person, they will be mailed to you. For the online stewardship form click on the link below this section.

Altar Server Retreat – Saturday, January 27^th @ 11am

We will be hosting an altar server retreat that is open to all of our boys & men of all ages who currently serve in the altar, or for those who are interested in serving in the altar in the future. The retreat will take place at the church and will begin with a lesson and training in how to serve in the altar by Fr. Theofanis, and will then go into lunch and a fun activity for all of those in attendance.

Parish Breakfast – Sunday, January 28^th following Divine Liturgy

We will be offering a free parish breakfast for all in attendance after Divine Liturgy on Sun. Jan. 28^th. There will be a presentation about our upcoming Chicken Dinner Fundraiser (Feb. 23 & 24), and how we can all help make this fundraiser a blessing for our parish.

Orthodox Theology & Christian Culture – Wednesday, Jan 31 @ 6pm (in-person & Zoom)

We are offering a new ministry which will focus on different aspects of our Orthodox Faith and culture, with a wide range of different guest speakers and experts. Our first presentation will be on the Three Hierarchs and will be offered by Fr. Theofanis & George Sarraf. More information will be sent out soon!

The Way Catechism Class – Wednesdays 6pm – 7pm (via Zoom)

The Way is a class for those seeking to enter the Orthodox Church and for those who are Orthodox looking to learn more about their Faith. The Zoom link is on the parish calendar, or contact Fr. Theofanis to learn more.

Sunday School – Sundays following Holy Communion

Sunday School is under way! Any children (Pre-school through High School) are welcome to attend class! We have introduced a 2nd class specifically for our Middle School and High School students that will meet at the same time. Sunday School children and teachers come to receive Holy Communion first, and then go downstairs for class. For any questions, please reach out to Trisha Holton (trisha.meier@gmail.com)

2024 Online Stewardship Form

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Ode 6, First Canon at Orthros

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