A Warm Welcome to Our Visitors

It is our hope that we will help you learn more about our parish and the Orthodox Christian faith that we confess. At St. Gregory of Nyssa, you will discover an ancient, yet dynamic faith, a warm Church family and even perhaps a spiritual home where you can grow roots and a deep relationship with Christ in the Holy Spirit. Please know that in the Holy Orthodox Church, Holy Communion is given only to those Baptized/Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and recent Confession. You are welcome to come forward at the end of the Liturgy to be given the Blessed Bread(Antidoron), of which all are blessed to partake, & a blessing from the Priest.

Welcome to our Church Home! We would like to meet you! Please join us at Coffee Hour following the service.

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."

Hymns of the Day

Troparion for the Feast of the Holy Epiphany of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ in the First Tone

When You were baptized, O Lord, in the Jordan, the worship of the Trinity was revealed, for when the Father's voice, bearing witness, did come forth to You, indeed, He called You by Name, His Beloved Son, and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of these words. You have now appeared, O Christ God, to us and enlightened Creation. Glory to You!

Kontakion for the Feast of the Holy Epiphany of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ in the Fourth Tone

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!

Saints and Feasts

January 06

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.

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.

January 07

Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Prayer List

PRAYER LIST:

HEALTH & WELFARE:
Charles George, Victor, JOSEPH EYAD ZAAROUR born on St. Stephen’s day to Eyad and Laura, Dr. Al Sarantinos, Augustine Ramirez, LaVonne Simonides, Kevin (Amanda's Grandpa), Louis Trantalis, Christine Tzathos, new babies-Barbara, John & Jamie Kelada, Jakob & new baby Jaqueline, Lynch twins of Kathreen & Alexander, Michael Mourafetis, Stephen Awake, Nick, Fotini & Sophia Busarelos Family, Irene Cantos, Aggie Annis, Lydia Chaconas, Newly Illumined Ivaan Joseph & Eliana Josephine Sacco, Sarah Cronstedt, Fr. Dimitri Tsigas, Fr. Earl Cantos, Fr. Stephen Karcher, Michael & the Piliaris Family, Nicholas Galaxidas, Michael & Mary Kladouras, Ralph Bradley, Rhonda, Abram Dominguez, Lisa Kotitsa, Evonne Zouris, Gaye & the Howorth Family, Savannah injured in Las Vegas, Abducted Metropolitan Paul & Archbishop John, Garland, Pierre, Jethmark, Helen & the Eveland Family, Vernon & Kathern Rogers, Alex, Patty, Lin, Jimmy, Richie, Margie, Paul Lane, Alexi, Dr. Minerva, Sarah & her newborn, Michael, Stan, James, Dora, Julia, Alexandra, Sebastian, Kyriakos Queentina, Diana, Nico, Janet Burgess, Dionysios, Lillian Ana Grace, Sarah-Betsy's mother, MaryAnn, Gabrielle, Kiki, Michael, Father John Pilafas & family, Virginia, Corey & family, Adrienne & Josef in Thessaloniki, George, Maria Hazlaris, Sarah Oftedal & her family, Darin Williams, Marika Stantcheva, James, Dionisios & Eftixia Diakoumeas, Nicky, Michael & Cathy Jean Alexander, Gerintissa Markella & Sisters of Life-giving Spring Monastery. DEPARTED: Michael Zouris, Peter Shenas Sr., Ken Gilliland, Bonnie Corona, Angela Sarantinos, Jerry Gerasimos Howorth, Paul James Aceves, Warren George Cormier, Judith Keep, George (Marc's Uncle), Samantha (Marc's friend), George Mastorakos, Carol Kinan, Athina Cavelaris, Andrew Kyriakides, George Speros, Nick Kosmas, Catherine Sullivan, Gigi Campbell, Carl Collard, Jerry (Gerasimos) Filaktu, Doris Holmes, Spyridon, Thomas Munteanu, Sam Mellos, Richard Nicholas Nabhan, Helen Gliptis, George Koulaxes, Ruth Gilliland, Bishop Antoun, Eric Nectarios Cochran, Nick Koucoumaris, Wendell Duncan, Stella Angeles, John Peters, Elizabeth Zogob, Nell Thornblad, Katherine Eveland, Carole, Steve Kosic, Effie Matsolis, George, Arety, Manny, Archimandrite Paul, Eleni (Kyriako's Sister), Gregory Galanis, Deacon Michael, George & Iris Pilafas, Manuel Dragan, Darla Gliptis, Fr. Theodore & Pres. Mary Phillips, Sophia Vourexis, Jason Hyde, Peter Kanelos, Mary Giana, Katherine Armatas, Lana Piliaris, William Piliaris, Katherine Kladouras, Heather Grinnell & Danny Ranglos. FOR OUR CHURCH LEADERS: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Gerasimos; Bishop Apostolos; Father Simeon Corona, Presbytera Joy & family; Chris Psillas & the members of the Parish Council; Olga Stephens & our Philoptochos; Pete Shenas & our Building Committee; Celeste Shenas & our Stewardship Committee; Pres. Joy and our Chanters; Myles & Barbara Lane; our Sunday School teachers; Mothers Victoria, Melania, & the Mothers & Sisters of St. Barbara's & Holy Assumption Monasteries; Frs. Dionisie & Neonil of Holy Resurrection Monastery in Temecula. If you would like our community to pray for you or a loved one or have a name removed, please call the Church office 619-593-0707.

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

Christ is illumined, let us shine forth with Him. Christ is baptized, let us descend with Him that we may also ascend with Him.

St. Gregory the Theologian

Oration on the Holy Lights, Epiphany 381, 10-16., 4th Century

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Calendar

Calendar

January 6 to January 13, 2019

Sunday, January 6

Holy Epiphany

9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM Parish Council Installment

12:00PM Cutting of the Parish Vasilopita

1:00PM St. John the Baptist Vespers

Monday, January 7

House Blessings through March 1

St. John the Baptist Day

9:00AM St. John Morning Prayers and Liturgy

11:00AM Office Hours 11am-3pm: Includes a 6th Hour Noontime Prayer

6:30PM Building Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 8

Office Closed

Wednesday, January 9

Eve of St. Gregory Feast!

3:00PM FOCUS God's Extended Hand Ministry

5:00PM Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood AT St. Gregory's

6:30PM St. Gregory of Nyssa Festal Vesperal Liturgy

Thursday, January 10

6:30PM Evening Prayer and Bible Study

Saturday, January 12

3:30PM Mini-Retreat - Offering our Story

5:00PM Great Vespers

Sunday, January 13

9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

12:00PM Philoptochos General Meeting

Tithes and Offerings

December Budget: $20,000

Monthly Offering to 12/30/2018: $19,293

Remaining Need (Budget minus offering to Date): $ 707

2018 Budget: $242,465

2018 Offerings to 12/30/2018: $229,967

2018 Remaining Need: $12,498

General Information

Contact Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

A Warm Welcome to Our Visitors

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Hymns of the Day

Troparion for the Feast of the Holy Epiphany of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ in the First Tone

Kontakion for the Feast of the Holy Epiphany of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ in the Fourth Tone

Saints and Feasts

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

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

Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Prayer List

Wisdom of the Fathers

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Calendar

Calendar

January 6 to January 13, 2019

Tithes and Offerings