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Sunday before Theophany
Afterfeast of the Nativity of our Lord
Holy Righteous Ones: Joseph the Betrothed, David the King and James the Brother of the Lord
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Христос Међу Нама! Christ is in our midst! Cristo esta' entra nosotros! | |
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Homily One on the Sunday after the Nativity of Christ
By St. John of Kronstadt
Today we have two feasts: the feast of the Nativity of Christ is joined with the feast of the Resurrection of Christ; one is an annual feast, the other a weekly feast. In both feasts, beloved brethren, is hidden our own Christian triumph. Jesus Christ was born and resurrected for us: He was born in order to die for us and to rise again. Such is the love of God the Savior for us: He gave Himself entirely to us, if only to make us eternally blessed, if only to lead us into the abodes of the heavenly Father. The life of our Lord Jesus Christ – from His birth to His suffering, death, resurrection and ascension into heaven, is, so to speak, a mirror in which is reflected all that happens and will happen to His followers, or, in other words, His entire earthly life is a model of our life, as it should be. Therefore, His birth is, as it were, our birth – and it is, precisely, only for us – His resurrection is our resurrection.
Through the birth and resurrection of the Savior, we all, beloved, are called to eternal life, to an incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven for our sake. Without the Savior, without His birth, our birth would only be a curse, so that our resurrection without Him would become a condemnation to eternal torment. By His birth, Jesus Christ sanctified our birth, exalted our horn; through His resurrection, He made us glad with the hope of our resurrection. "Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Cor. 15:20), that is, He laid the foundation for our resurrection. Here is our triumph in the birth and resurrection of Christ!
But why do we celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Christ once a year, and the feast of the Resurrection many times, and one of them - the annual one - so brightly, with such solemnity, that its light seems to eclipse all other feasts? In order to resolve this question, let us take another to explain it. Is it necessary to assure a person several times that he was born? It is not necessary, because everyone believes this without assurance. But is it necessary to assure a person many times that he will rise again? It is absolutely necessary, because since the resurrection will still happen and it is only in our hope, then it is necessary to resurrect more often, to revive our fading faith in the resurrection and hope for it; and even more so, there are fewer examples of resurrection we see before our eyes, while examples of birth are always before our eyes. To this reason we must add the fact that the year represents the human age, and since the Son of God, Jesus Christ, became the Son of man and, without time, was subjected to the measurement of earthly years, we remember once a year all the great events in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ, as they once actually happened, and this single memory is enough to revive our faith in them, while the resurrection of Christ, in addition to its all-bright, annual celebration, is celebrated many more times a year in order to more often revive in people the faith in the general resurrection, which is the great triumph of our faith, because the resurrection of Christ is our resurrection: "You were raised with Christ" (Col. 3:1), says the Apostle, i.e. you were, as it were, resurrected together with Christ.
And so glory to the Lord who was born for our salvation, and glory to Him who rose from the grave and resurrected us with Himself.
What shall I say to you in conclusion? Remember, all of you, with each coming resurrection, that you will rise again and, having risen, will appear at the judgment; and therefore, each of you, take care to arrange your life so that at that terrible Judgment you will not be disgraced and not sent into outer darkness, and so that the feasts of the Nativity and Resurrection of Christ will not condemn us in that age for our inattention and disrespect for their words. Amen.
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Commemorating the Afterfeast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Apostle Timon the Deacon of the Seventy, St Macarius Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Virginmartyr Anysia at Thessalonica, Martyr Zoticus the Keeper of Orphans, Martyr Philetairus of Nicomedia, Monastic Martyr Gideon of Karakalou Mount Athos, Venerable Theodora of Caesarea in Cappadocia, Venerable Theodora of Constantinople, Opening of the relics of St Daniel of Pereyaslavl
RESURRECTION TROPARION—TONE 4
When the women Disciples of the Lord learned from the Angel the joyous message of the Resurrection, they cast away the ancestral curse and elatedly told the Apostles: “Death is overthrown! Christ God is risen, granting the world great mercy!”
NATIVITY TROPARION—TONE 4
Your Nativity, O Christ our God, has shone to the world the light of wisdom! For by it, those who worshipped the stars, were taught by a star to adore You, the Sun of righteousness, and to know You, the Orient from on high. O Lord, glory to You!
RIGHTEOUS ONES TROPARION—TONE 2
Proclaim the wonder, O Joseph, to David, the ancestor of God; you saw a Virgin great with child; you gave glory with the shepherds; you worshipped with the Magi; you received the news from the Angel. Pray to Christ God to save our souls!
RIGHTEOUS ONES KONTAKION—TONE 3
Today godly David is filled with joy; Joseph and James offer praise. The glorious crown of their kinship with Christ fills them with great joy. They sing praises to the One ineffably born on earth, and they cry out: “O Compassionate One, save those who honor You!”
NATIVITY KONTAKION—TONE 3
Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, and the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One. Angels with shepherds glorify Him; the Wise Men journey with the star, since for our sake the eternal God was born as a little Child!
Instead of “It is truly meet,” we sing: TONE 1
Magnify, O my soul, the Most-Pure Virgin Theotokos, more honorable and more glorious than the heavenly hosts.
I behold a strange, most glorious mystery: heaven—the cave; the cherubic throne—the Virgin; the manger—the place where Christ lay—the uncontainable God, Whom we magnify in song.
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READERS:
This Week: Matins: Nicholas Ressetar Epistle: Marijana Rocknage
Next Week: Matins: Milan Radanovic Epistle: Rdr Christopher Krakowski
EPISTLE: Galatians 1:11-19
DEACON: Let us pay attention.
PRIEST: Peace be unto all!
READER: And with your spirit!
DEACON: Wisdom.
READER: The Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone: Wonderful is God in His Saints, the God of Israel.
CHOIR: Wonderful is God in His Saints, the God of Israel.
READER: v: In synagogue bless the Lord God, who are of the fountain of Israel.
CHOIR: Wonderful is God in His Saints, the God of Israel.
READER: Wonderful is God in His Saints,
CHOIR: the God of Israel.
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to Galatians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brothers and Sisters, I make known to you, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it. And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers. But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: Remember, O Lord, David and all his modesty.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: How he swore to the Lord, and made a vow to the God of Jacob.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: Галаћанима 1:11-19
Ђакон: Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач: I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 4 Диван је Бог у Светима Својим, Бог Израиљев.
Хор: Диван је Бог у Светима Својим, Бог Израиљев.
Читач: На сабору благосиљајте Господа Бога, који сте из извора Израиљева.
Хор: Диван је Бог у Светима Својим, Бог Израиљев.
Читач: Диван је Бог у Светима Својим,
Хор: Бог Израиљев.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање посланице Светога апостола Павла Галатима
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Браћо, a дајем вам на знање, браћо, да јеванђеље које сам ја благовијестио, није од човјека; Нити га ја примих од човјека, нити научих, него откривењем Исуса Христа. Јер сте чули моје живљење некад у Јудејству, да одвише гоних Цркву Божију и пустоших је. И напредовах у Јудејству више од многих врсника својих у роду своме, будући одвише ревнитељ за своја отачка предања. А када благоволи Бог, који ме изабра од утробе матере моје и призва благодаћу својом, да објави Сина својега у мени, да га благовијестим међу незнабошцима, тога часа не питах тијела и крви, нити изиђох у Јерусалим онима који су били апостоли прије мене, него отидох у Арабију, и опет се вратих у Дамаск. А потом, након три године, изиђох у Јерусалим да видим Петра, и остадох код њега петнаест дана. А другога од апостола не видјех, осим Јакова брата Господњега.
Свештеник: Мир ти читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Опомени се, Господе, Давида и све смјерности Његове.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Како се клео Господу, и завјетовао Богу Јаковљеву.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
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LITURGY GOSPEL:
Matthew 2:13-23
At that time, when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying: “A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted because they are no more.”
Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child’s life are dead.” Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee. And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, “He shall be called a Nazarene.”
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ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:
Матеј 2:13-23
Кад мудраци отидоше, а то анђео Господњи јави се Јосифу у сну и рече: Устани, узми дијете и матер његову, па бјежи у Египат, и буди ондје док ти не кажем: јер ће Ирод тражити дијете да га погуби. И он уставши, узе дијете и матер његову ноћу и отиде у Египат. И би тамо до смрти Иродове – да се испуни што је Господ рекао преко пророка који говори: Из Египта дозвах сина својега. Тада Ирод, видјев да су га мудраци преварили, разгњеви се веома и посла те погуби сву дјецу по Витлејему и по свој околини његовој од двије године и ниже, по времену које је тачно дознао од мудраца. Тада се испуни што је рекао пророк Јеремија говорећи: Глас у Рами чу се, плач и ридање и нарицање много, Рахиља оплакује дјецу своју, и неће да се утјеши, јер их нема. А по смрти Иродовој, гле, анђео Господњи јави се у сну Јосифу у Египту. И рече: Устани, узми дијете и матер његову и иди у земљу Израиљеву; јер су помрли они који су тражили душу дјетета. А он уставши, узе дијете и матер његову, и дође у земљу Израиљеву. Али чувши да Архелај царује у Јудеји умјесто Ирода, оца својега, побоја се онамо ићи, него, примивши у сну заповијест, отиде у крајеве галилејске. И дошавши настани се у граду званом Назарет, да се испуни што су рекли пророци да ће се Назарећанин назвати.
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~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~ | |
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~Prayers for the Faithful~
In Our Prayers
Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Protopresbyter Rodney Torbic, Popadija Sara Golic, Matushka Barbara Ealy, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Metodija and his parents Fr. Dn. Milan and Mira Damljanovic, the child Louise Bare and her parents Zachary & Elizabeth, the child Penelope and her parents, Alex and Michelle Dowd, Kaitlyn Hook and the newborn Bowen William, Catherine Lewis and the newborn Caleb Ereno, Mara Bebeau and the newborn Jacob, Emma Howell and the child to be born of her, Bethany Peterson and the child to be born of her, Lousi, Tony & infant of God Zayne, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Lori Bare, Elijah Barnett, Christina Berchock, Dori & Doug Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Carole Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Walter “Bud” Brown, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Maria Chigrintseva, Susan & Jim Cibort, Leann Cox, Victoria Cox, Tommy & Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, Edward Dry, JoAnn Filepas, Anaya Garvin, Eric Garvin, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Nick & Terry Govelovich, Kata Gruich, George Gutshall, Dan Hazlett, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Kay Himes, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Tony Kepp, Myong Sook Kim, Caryn Kiraly, Dorothy Krnjaich, Dragica Kuzmanovic, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Sue Leis, Jovan Lemajic, Dick Livingston, Maggie Livingston, Boro Lojpur, John Luksic, Stephen Lundingrin, Penny MacDonald, Dianne & Jim Martin, Jean & Paul Martin, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, George Milakovic, Marija Miljkovic, Daria Milletics, Rosanda Mitrovic, Diane & Slobodan Momic, George Myers, Patty Navarro, Bosiljka Ninkovic, Jenny Moore Oliver, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Vid & Marica Pejcic, Hope Pesner, Kobe Petrovich, Duke & Sue Petrovich, Tracy Petrovich, Milena Pilipovic, Christopher Radanovic, Logan Roszkowski, Chloe Ruff, Michael Schaffner, Maryann Seiders, Greg Selman, Steven Semic, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, John Sheaffer, Milan Shumkaroff, Branko Smitran, Zorka Starcevich, Tim Stefan, Michael Stepanovich, Stevan & Mary Stojic, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Savka Trivun, Edie & Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Michael Vishnesky, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Steve Vulich, Paula Werner, Draga Worman, Beverly Yanich, Tosh Yanich, Dewey Yetter, Mila “Millie” Yezdimir, Marija Zabrodnaya, Jason Zeigler, Ashley Ziobrowski, Eleni Ziogas, Miriam “Mim” Codan Ziolkowski, the unworthy presbyter Christopher Rocknage
Those Who Need Special Care
ECUMENICAL (COUNTRY MEADOWS) Jane Rush, HOMELAND: Draga Donato; MASONIC HOME: Ray Foltz; RS: Cedo Lukic
Those Who Are Currently Deployed
Christopher Baker
Those to be Baptized
Bowen William Hook, Caleb Ereno Lewis, Barrett Scott, Nora & Maeve Van Huysen, Sloane & Šeren York
Our College Students
Sophia Adams, Cameron Barber, Kyle Barber, Michael Geppert, Anastasija Gligorevic, Natalija Gligorevic, Cayden Healy, Matthew Hoover, Kalei Howard, Faith Kingsbury, Sophia Mummert, Kobe Petrovich, Christina Radanovic, Luis Antonio Radanovic, Madison Vorkapich, Anastasija Vukalo
Our Seminary Students
Elizabeth Bare
Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones
Peter Mrgich, Katherine Radoicich, Vladimir Djordjic, Vasil Mihailoff, Fyodor Kochnev, Donald Semic, Soni Dimond Martorano
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~Our Deepest Sympathy~
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Katya Kochneva and her family on the passing of her cousin †Fyodor Kochnev. May Fyodor’s soul dwell with the righteous and be numbered among the just! Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of †Donald Semic, who reposed in the Lord on Sunday, January 5. May Donald’s soul dwell with the righteous and be numbered among the just! Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Kevin Martorano and his family on the passing of his wife, †Soni Dimond Martorano. May Soni’s soul dwell with the righteous and be numbered among the just! Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
~Vigils Offered~
HONORABLE WILLIAM WENNER Offered as we celebrate his birthday (Jan 15). We pray for his good health and well being and that God grants him Many Blessings for Many Years! Offered with love by Bobbi, Brandon, Kait, Tim, Baylor, Bowen and the family. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
BERKICH FAMILY Offered prayerfully for the health of the Berkich Family. May they be granted Many Years! Mnogaja Ljeta!
CHRISTOPHER BAKER Offered by Chris & Jevi Radanovic during his deployment. Praying for all of our Christ loving soldiers, families and their service to our country.
TOOTSIE KRNJAICH Offering vigils and prayers for our Kuma Tootsie. May God’s blessings be with her during her rehab period. From her Godchildren, Kat and families.
MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery.
†DECEASED BERKICH FAMILY Offered in loving memory of those departed Berkich Family members. May their Memory be Eternal. Vjecnaja Pamjat!
†DONALD SEMIC Offered with love for Kum Don who reposed in the Lord this past Sunday (Jan 5). Kum Don was the Godson of †Stevo & †Ljubica Yanich, Godfather for Stephani Yanich, Bobbi Wenner and Gregory Yanich and a treasured Kum and friend of the Yanich and Matich families. We pray he rests where there is no pain or suffering but life everlasting. Christ is Born! Hristos se Rodi!
†DR LINDA WOLF Offered on the third anniversary of Kuma Linda’s repose (Jan 16) as we remember her bright spirit, keen insights, unconditional love and ready sense of humor. We pray she rests peacefully in her Lord’s merciful embrace. Offered in loving memory by the Yanich, Matich, Wenner, Hook, Cruz & Wolf family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†FRANK MILLETICS Offered in loving memory of his repose (27 years—Jan 18) by Dave, Daria, Jason & Sarah. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
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Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Montenegro, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Egypt, the Sudan, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, especially in Ukraine, that they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, and for all of those suffering from the pandemic, for those who minister, and for those who are unjustly persecuted that they may be strengthened by the love of Christ which knows no race.
We also pray for the Orthodox clergy in Alaska, that the Lord might grant them more than enough to feed their families.
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!
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Stewardship Offering Information
Date 1/5/2025
Collection: $14,801.00
Date 12/29/2024
Collection: $6,699.00
Date 12/22/2024
Collection: $2,182.00
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January Birthdays
Kristina Carricato (Jan 3), Brad Livingston (Jan 4), Betty Matovich (Jan 5), Chris Krnjaic (Jan 5), Voni Brown (Jan 6), Jody Atty (Jan 7), Fred Book (Jan 7), Ellen Long (Jan 8), Lauren Spangler (Jan 9), Jason Milletics (Jan 11), William Hernjak (Jan 12), JoAnn Filepas (Jan 13), Tracy Petrovich (Jan 13), Bill Wenner (Jan 15), Nicole Stefan Imschweiler (Jan 15), Christina Radanovic (Jan 15), Tatyana Reznitchenko (Jan 16), Sylvia Stefan (Jan 18), Nina Radanovic (Jan 19), Makrina Rocknage (Jan 19), Kristina Vukalo (Jan 20), Rita Vorkapich (Jan 22), Protinica Andreja (Jan 24), Kobe Petrovich (Jan 24), Andjelija Lojpur (Jan 27), Sophia Mummert (Jan 28), Jane Svitchan (Jan 29), Maxim Reznitchenko (Jan 29), Susan Vorkapich (Jan 30), Ashtyn Isadora Cruz (Jan 30)
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PASTORAL EMERGENCIES
Please call Father Ilija Balach in case of pastoral emergency at 425.736.3016 or at ebalach@comcast.net.
ST NICHOLAS SENIORS
The next 50+ Seniors Meeting is Tuesday, January 14th at 11:45, at Ruby Tuesday’s (3991 Paxton Street, Harrisburg). Please advise Terry (717.561.1590). Kindly leave a message if you plan to attend.
SOTAYA GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER
Thinking of a gift for someone, a special occasion, birthday or a reward for yourself? Gift cards are a good choice! And there is no need to go to the store, SOTAYA is selling Texas Roadhouse and Darden Restaurant Group cards (which includes Olive Garden, Longhorn, Cheddar’s, Yard House, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52) at a face value of $50. Just see any SOTAYA member or Sladjana for a purchase. Thanks for your support!
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Our Annual Assembly will be gathered on Sunday, February 2, 2025. If you would like to serve on the Parish Council, please see any of our nominating committee members: Yovanka Hoover (yshoover@gmail.com 717-623-8588), Nikki Lewis, or Paula Werner. Successful nominees regularly receive the Holy Mysteries of Confession and Communion, attend services frequently, offer their time, talents, treasure, and have a willingness to work for the good of Christ’s Holy Church.
HOUSE BLESSINGS POSTPONED
Due to ongoing recovery, Father Christopher will be postponing house blessings until he is able to walk unassisted. Notification will be given once this is possible. Thank you for understanding.
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PLEASE HELP - BETHESDA MISSION WOMEN’S SHELTER OUTREACH
On the second Saturday of every month (the next one is this Saturday, February 8th), volunteers from our four Orthodox churches prepare and serve lunch for shelter residents. We also help with various projects and activities that assist with shelter operations. If anyone would like to volunteer or learn more about this important program, please contact Andrea Gunther.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9 am until noon. You may call the office during these hours at (717) 939-3872 or come by the office in person. Office hours will be adjusted when services are occurring during those hours.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Please send all Bulletin Requests to the Church Office at office@stnicholassteelton.org
You may also call (717) 939-3872
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January Charity
The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
IOCC is a humanitarian aid agency of Orthodox Christians. Established in 1992 by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA), it works in cooperation with the Orthodox Church and on behalf of Orthodox Christians. In carrying out its mission, offering emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination, and strengthening the capacity of the Orthodox Church to so respond, IOCC applies the highest profession standards and renders itself fully accountable to the public and its donors. Since its inception, IOCC has administered more than $580 million in humanitarian relief, sustainable development and self-help programs worldwide.
Approximately 92% of all money donated directly helps those facing dire situations and every dollar given helps secure $7 in support from various sources. All assistance is provided solely on the basis of need and benefits orphans, refugees and displaced persons, the elderly, school children, families and people with disabilities. Over the course of their history, IOCC has been able to assist people in 50 countries with priority currently in the Balkans (Bosnia, Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro), Cameroon, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Haiti, Iraq, Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Romania, Syria, Uganda, and the United States. Since the need for help is great, IOCC continually works to expand its programs to other areas. Visit www.iocc.org for additional information.
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KSS-MOTHER’S CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
TODAY!!!
TODAY, Sunday, January 12th, the newly joined KSS-Mothers Club will have their annual Christmas Party and gift exchange at Gilligan’s Restaurant after Liturgy.
All Sisters and Mothers are encouraged to attend, as we will have the appointment of officers. And don’t forget to bring a gift to be exchanged in the White Elephant game (max cost $15-$20).
Please contact Protinica Andreja to let her know if you will be attending.
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