January 01 07, 2017 28th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 3. The Circumcision of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. St. Basil the Great, Archbishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia (379). Sunday before Theophany. Priest George Volkovinsky, Rector Rectory Phone 570-287-7186 Cell Phone 1-440-319-5519 Email: george.volkovinsky@gmail.com Schedule of Services Confessions: Before and after all Vespers Services Vespers Saturday at 4 PM Liturgy: Sunday at 10AM Theophany Vesperal Liturgy: Thursday at 6 PM Panihida for John & Elizabeth Seman from their children Saturday, December 07 th at 3 PM Panihida for Julia Roschak from Sandy Show Saturday, December 07 th at 3 PM A Warm Welcome to all who celebrate the Lord s resurrection this morning with us. If you have a question, a prayer request, or any need, please speak with the priest, the attendant at the candle desk, or with any parish member. If you are a first time visitor to our parish, we invite you to sign our guest book, and partake of our hospitality in the coffee hour after the conclusion of the service. If you have questions about our practices or beliefs, please ask any parishioner or the priest. A brief word about communion: For our friends present with us who are not Orthodox, please note that we have specific disciplines regarding receiving Communion, including fasting from midnight and having recently received confession and absolution. We ask that you refrain from going to Communion until you have spoken with the priest and understand our discipline and piety regarding this sacrament and its implication for responsibility towards and membership in the Orthodox Church.
Readings 2 Timothy 4:5-8 (Epistle, Sunday Before) 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. Mark 1:1-8 (Gospel, Sunday Before) 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets: Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight. 4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel s hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. 8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Our Family Prayer Needs Those Ill and afflicted: Todd Collura, Fr. Emilian Hutnyan, Matushka Laryssa Hutnyan, Carolyn, Patrick, Julia Capp, Helen Grumblis, Jeanne Heusel, Mary Rilko, Julia Sitar, Julia Talpash, Helen Borden, Katherine Graham, Tatiana Radsavitch, Cheryl Rosencrans, Tom Podolak, Mary Cunius, Brian Lechak, Anna Antall, Edward Morgans, Sean Wolfe Those in Nursing Homes, and those homebound: Mary Kosciuszko, Helen Bray, Betty Ervin, Mary Nickett, Kathryn Prokopchak, David Price Those serving in the Armed Forces: Priest Eugene Wozniak, Alexander Baney, Elliot Hurchalla
Spiritual Donations Wine (January): In loving memory of Theodore J & Mary Hazinski from daughter Marianne. Memory Eternal! Altar Candles (1): In honor of Jeanne Heusel on her birthday from Lorraine Brader. God Grant You Many Years! Altar Candles (2): In honor of Jeanne Heusel on her birthday from Helen Kobusky. God Grant You Many Years! Royal Doors (1): For the health of Sherrie Souchick from Eva & Anna Souchick Royal Doors (2): In memory of Mary & Ray Pisaneschi, Helen & Vincent Olejnick, Anna Motill & Helen Spinicci. Love, JoAnne. Tetrapod Candles (1): In honor of & for the health of Jeanne Heusel on her birthday from Chris Adamski & Kathryn Graham. God Grant You Many years! Eternal Candle: In loving memory of Martha Zuk from Chris Adamski & Kathryn Graham. Memory Eternal! Wine, Prosphora & Incense for 2017 available: January - Prosphora & Incense, March Wine, August - Wine & Incense
Announcements The 2017 Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 22nd immediately following the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy. The snow date is Sunday, January 29th following the 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy. In accordance with the Parish By Laws preapproved by Archbishop Mark all nominations for Parish Council Offices must be submitted to the Nominating Committee prior to the day of the meeting. Lucille Dragan and Liz Dutko have been appointed as the Nominating Committee. If you are a member in good standing and are interested in serving on the Parish Council for the year 2017 please submit your names to them or sign the sheet in the Candle Room no later than Sunday, January 15, 2017. REMINDER: When visiting the church building when services are not being held please be sure to turn off all lights in Repella Hall and in the elevator before leaving the church. This tends to happen if you are in the habit of entering via the elevator but leave via the bookstore. Your cooperation is appreciated. Pierogi For Sale: Potato with Cheese $8.00 dozen. There are frozen pierogies for sale in the church basement. Website: St. Johns has a new website and it is now live. Try it out and explore the many features. The website address is www.stjohnsedwardsville.com Calendars: 2017 Calendars are now available. Our deep appreciation and thanks to Mr. Michael Yeosock and Protodeacon Keith Russin for providing these to our parishioners. Please take one per family. 2017 Church Envelopes are ready to be picked up in The Fr. Repella Hall. Church & rectory roof pledges & donations as of 12/18/16 - $11,050.00 Yolka is scheduled for January, 8th after services. There will be refreshments after. Anyone who wants to contribute to the food please bring enough for at least 8 people. You may bring a dessert, casserole, vegetable dish or a meat dish. Financial Report for October 2016: Receipts (money taken in) - $12,748.50 ($8,000.00 transfered from Fundraiser account) Disbursements (money paid out) - $8,850.04 Balance - $3,898.46