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Dormition Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-06
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Dormition Greek Orthodox Church

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  • 802.862.2155
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  • 600 South Willard Street

  • Burlington, VT 05401


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This Week

THERE ARE COPIES OF THE GREAT BLESSING OF WATER SERVICE AT THE CANDLESTAND, PLEASE LEAVE AT CHURCH.

HOLY THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, Sunday, January 6
9:00 AM - Orthros, Great Sanctification of Water & Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great; Cutting of Vasilopeta

St. John the Forerunner (Old Calendar Christmas), Monday, January 7
9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Wednesday, January 9
6:00 PM - Parish Family Night

Saturday, January 12
4:00 PM - Bible Study; 5:00 PM - Great Vespers

Sunday After Theophany, YOUTH SUNDAY, January 13
9:00 AM - Orthros & Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysosotom; Affirmation of Office for Parish Council; Sunday School; 12:30 PM - Parish Council meeting

Fasting This Week
Wed: Strict Fast; Fri: Wine & Oil Allowed; All Other Days: No Fasting

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Holy Epiphany in the 1st Mode

As You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, then the worship of the Trinity became manifest, for the voice of the Father bore witness to You, naming You the Beloved Son; and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ God, who appeared and illumined the world, glory to You.
Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις· τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεμαρτύρει σοι, ἀγαπητόν σε Υἱὸν ὀνομάζουσα· καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμα ἐν εἴδει περιστερᾶς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεὶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσμον φωτίσας δόξα σοι.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Mode

You appeared today to us on earth, O Master, and Your light was signed on us who cry aloud to You and say with understanding, O Christ our God: You came and shone forth, O Light unapproachable.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7

TITUS, my son, the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world, awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of the great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.


Gospel Reading

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Matthew 3:13-17

At that time, Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."


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Announcements & Future Events

WELCOME VISITORS — WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE JOINED US TODAY! The Orthodox Church teaches that Holy Communion is a sign of unity. In order to receive Holy Communion in the Greek Orthodox Church, you must have been baptized or chrismated in the Christian Orthodox Faith. If you are interested in learning more about Christian Orthodoxy, please contact our Parish Priest, Father Andreas. Communicants should prepare themselves through fasting, prayer and confession. All Christians are invited to come forward at the end of Divine Liturgy to receive the Antidoron, holy bread, which is offered to all as a blessing.

What YOU Can Do to Make Them Feel Welcome 
Have you noticed new faces in our Narthex, Sanctuary, and Community Center? We’ve had many visitors stop by lately. Some are Orthodox and visiting from other parishes, some are returning to Orthodoxy after a long time away, and some are coming to check out Orthodoxy for the very first time. No matter how they come to us, let’s make sure we say Hello!
“Welcome! I don’t believe we’ve met yet. My name is (your name)” is a great start. Offer to walk with them to Coffee Hour. Ask them to sit with you. A personal connection goes far!

The Ladies Philoptochos Society is sponsoring Coffee Hour this morning, which will follow the Cutting and Distribution of Vasilopeta at the end of Divine Liturgy. They will pass a second tray this mroning for the benefit of St Basil Academy in Garrison, NY.

On Monday we commemorate the Synaxis of St. John the Forerunner, with Divine Liturgy at 9:00 AM. Jan. 7 is also Christmas Day for those Orthodox Christians who follow the Old (Julian) Calendar, which we will have the opportunity to celebrate in the Divine Liturgy.

Parish Family Night will resume this upcoming Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 6:00 PM. We ask that everyone bring a covered dish to share with others for the beginning meal, and then we'll break into age-appropriate groupings. We will pray Small Compline and conclude by 7:30 PM.

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In the Life of the Church

Holy Baptism: Petra Paula, daughter of Vadim & Marina Stirbate, on Jan. 5. Godparent is Darko Vujanovic.

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Saints and Feasts

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The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

About the beginning of our Lord's thirtieth year, John the Forerunner, who was some six months older than Our Saviour according to the flesh, and had lived in the wilderness since his childhood, received a command from God and came into the parts of the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins. Then our Saviour also came from Galilee to the Jordan, and sought and received baptism though He was the Master and John was but a servant. Whereupon, there came to pass those marvellous deeds, great and beyond nature: the Heavens were opened, the Spirit descended in the form of a dove upon Him that was being baptized and the voice was heard from the Heavens hearing witness that this was the beloved Son of God, now baptized as a man (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:1-22). From these events the Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ and the great mystery of the Trinity were demonstrated. It is also from this that the present feast is called "Theophany," that is, the divine manifestation, God's appearance among men. On this venerable day the sacred mystery of Christian baptism was inaugurated; henceforth also began the saving preaching of the Kingdom of the Heavens.


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January 07

Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner

Today we celebrate the Synaxis in honour of the most sacred Forerunner, since he ministered at the Mystery of the Divine Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rest from labour. Fish allowed.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Why were the heavens opened? To inform you that at your baptism also this is done, God calling thee to your country on high.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 12 on Matthew 3, 4th Century

Moses baptized but it was in water ... John also baptized ... not only in water, but also "unto repentance." Still it was not wholly spiritual, for he does not add "And in the Spirit." Jesus also baptized, but in the Spirit. This is the perfect Baptism.
St. Gregory the Theologian
Oration on the Holy Lights, Epiphany 381, 10-16., 4th Century

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