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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.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the 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

Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from 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."

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Eighth Tone

From on High did You descend, O merciful Lord, for us did You endure, three days in the tomb that we may be, released from passions in this world, You who are our resurrection and our life Glory unto You O Lord.

Troparion for the Feast of the Holy Epiphany of our Lord God and Saviour 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 Saviour 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 13

The Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus

Saints Hermylus and Stratonicus contested for piety's sake during the reign of Licinius, in the year 314. Saint Hermylus was a deacon, and Stratonicus was his friend. For his confession of Christ, Hermylus was beaten so fiercely that his whole body was covered with wounds. Stratonicus, seeing him endure this and other torments that left him half dead, wept with grief for his friend. From this he was discovered to be a Christian, and when he had openly professed his Faith and had been beaten, he and Hermylus were cast into the Danube River, receiving the crown of martyrdom.

January 13

Hilary of Poitiers

The holy Hierarch Hilary was born of pagan parents in Gaul, and was trained in philosophy and rhetoric. At a time when paganism was still strong in Gaul, Saint Hilary understood the falsehood of polytheism, and became a Christian, and a great defender of his new Faith. About the year 350 he was ordained Bishop of Poitiers, when Arles and Milan were in the hands of the Arians and the Arian Constantius was sole Emperor. Like his contemporary Saint Athanasius, Saint Hilary's episcopate was one long struggle against the Arians. As bishop of Poitiers, Saint Hilary foresaw the future greatness of Martin (see Nov. 12), and attached him to himself. In 355, when required to agree to the condemnation of Saint Athanasius passed by the Council of Milan, Hilary wrote an epistle to Constantius convicting the wrongs done by the Arians and requesting, among other things, the restoration of the Orthodox bishops, including Athanasius. For this, Hilary was banished to Asia Minor, where he wrote his greatest work, On the Trinity. Saint Hilary returned to his see in 360, where Saint Martin sought him out again. It was this time that Saint Hilary blessed Martin to found a monastery near Poitiers, where Martin remained until being consecrated Bishop of Tours in 371. In his last years, Saint Hilary, strove for the deposition of Auxentius, the Arian Bishop of Milan, but by affecting an Orthodox confession Auxentius retained his see. Saint Hilary reposed in peace about the year 368. Auxentius died in 374 and was succeeded by Saint Ambrose, who continued Saint Hilary's battle against Arianism.

Prayer List

HEALTH & WELFARE:
Kevin Wallace, 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, 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, Lin Judah, 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

For as persons not even knowing where to put a step forward, so they sat, overtaken by the darkness.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when ye assemble frequently in the same place, the powers of Satan are destroyed, and the destruction at which he aims is prevented by the unity of your faith.

St. Ignatius of Antioch

Epistle to the Ephesians Ch. 13, 2nd century

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Calendar

Calendar

January 13 to January 20, 2019

Sunday, January 13

9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

12:00PM Philoptochos General Meeting

Monday, January 14

9:00AM Leave-taking of Epiphany Morning Prayers and Liturgy

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

Tuesday, January 15

Office Closed

Wednesday, January 16

3:00PM FOCUS God's Extended Hand Ministry

6:30PM Vesperal Liturgy for St. Anthony AT ST. ANTHONY'S

Thursday, January 17

6:30PM Evening Prayer and Bible Study = Vespers for Sts. Athanasios and Cyril

Friday, January 18

9:00AM Sts. Athanasios and Cyril Morning Prayers and Liturgy

11:00AM Michael Kladouras Funeral AT Sts. Constantine and Helen

3:30PM Interment of Michael Kladouras at Singing Hills

Saturday, January 19

8:00AM San Diego Walk for Life - Orthodox San Diego

5:00PM Great Vespers

Sunday, January 20

9:00AM Morning Prayers (Orthros)

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

3:00PM San Diego Orthodox Blessing of the Waters at La Jolla Cove

Tithes and Offerings

January Budget: $20,000

Monthly Offering: $3,463

Remaining Need (Budget minus offering to Date): $16,537

2019 Budget:

2019 Offerings:

2019 Remaining Need:

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Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

A Warm Welcome to Our Visitors

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Eighth Tone

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

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

Saints and Feasts

The Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus

Hilary of Poitiers

Prayer List

Wisdom of the Fathers

Join Us On Facebook

Calendar

Calendar

January 13 to January 20, 2019

Tithes and Offerings