The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, January 12th, 2025
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Sunday, January 12, 2025
Sunday after Epiphany
Tatiana the Martyr of Rome
Commemorated on January 12
Saint Tatiana was the daughter of a most distinguished consul of Rome. She became a deaconess of the Church, and for her confession of the Faith of Christ, she endured many torments. As she was suffering, angels punished her tormentors with the same torments they inflicted on her, until they cried out that they could no longer endure the scourges invisibly brought upon them. She was beheaded during the reign of Alexander Severus (111-135).
Liturgical Guide
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα…
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
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Apolytikion for Theophany Afterfeast in the First Mode
Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε…
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee.
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Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τὴ οἰκουμένη…
You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: “You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light.”
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Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
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
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.”
Memorial Prayer
Panormitis Galouzis (40 days) Survived by his wife Themelina, daughter Eva Gazis, sons Droso and Steve, grandchildren Melina, Nicholas and Michael Gazis and Melina Galouzis.
Anthony Economou (3 years) Survived by his wife Demetra, daughter Anna, son in law Michael and grandsons Zachary and Alexander.
Trisagion Prayer
Dionisios Tetenes (3 years) Husband of Angeliki Tetenes.
Markos Hatzikostantis (5 years) Survived by his children and grandchildren.
Athina Sclavounos (8 years) and Spiros Sclavounos (23 years) Parents of Angeliki Tetenes and Vicky Vittoratos
Katerina and Michael Caro present Amelia for the 40 day baby blessing.
Announcements
Coffee Hour In loving memory of her father, Panormitis Galouzis, Eva Gazis and family have sponsored the coffee hour.
Help Wanted
We need help in the kitchen to start cooking for the festival on Saturday, January 18 and Saturday, January 25 starting at 10 am. Please call or text Kalli (954)270-8563 who will schedule a time for you to volunteer. Thank you!
Philoptochos News – UPCOMING EVENTS
- January 15th: Baking for the Festival: Volunteers Welcome!
- January 23rd &24th Festival Packing of Bakery Goods ……. Volunteers Welcome! Many hands make light work.
- January 21st Loving Stitches 11am
- January 30,31, February 1,2 : Coverage for YaYa’s Bakery at the Festival. Sign up sheets in the South Narthex. Contact Juanita (954-257-7843) if you need more information.
Stewardship
We thank those who have pledged to St. Demetrios Church for year 2024!
Please take a look to see if you have paid your financial commitment.
You can make payments on your existing pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ by choosing “Stewardship” from the dropdown menu.
We remind everyone to pledge for year 2025. Please send in the stewardship form you received in the mail or pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/
Thank you!
Prosforo
Anyone who is able to bake prosforo please do so. Don’t forget to also bring the names of your living and deceased for the proskomidi prayer.
FORT LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL 2025
Website: fortlauderdalegreekfestival.org
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http://instagram.com/ft._laud._greek_festival
Jan 30 to Feb 2, 2025, St Demetrios will host The Ft. Lauderdale GREEK FESTIVAL. Take a few minutes before you exit the church this morning, and sign up in real time and in real life. Meet in person, face to face, more of the very people who are in this church family with you. Be the first to welcome guests and guide them through our VIP Parking Lot, Support the behind the scenes with the Set Up of each area . Welcome guests and process them through Admissions. Sign Up to be a part of the Guest Services/Volunteer table where guests upon entering the big tent are introduced to a beautiful display of Orthodox icons, incense and items significant to Orthodoxy; and you greet and meet volunteers as you support them through the process of getting started in their area each day. Loads of great interaction. Cashiers (Cashless) get to experience different areas and work with a variety of great people. There’s also more behind the scenes volunteering in the well run Kitchen or out front serving in any of the food areas. VOLUNTEER TODAY and connect. Experience how your contribution makes this a better place for everyone, and for you.
Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
Calendar
9:00am/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy at St. Catherine, West Palm Beach
Followed by Diving for the cross and luncheon at St. Catherine, West Palm Beach
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion Sunday School
After Sunday School Dance practice
Monday 1/13
4:15pm-6:00pm Beginner Greek School
7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate Greek online
Wednesday 1/15
10:00am Festival baking
Thursday 1/16
6:00pm Philoptochos Meeting
7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Greek online
Saturday 1/18
10:00am Festival cooking
Sunday 1/19
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion Sunday School
After Sunday School Dance practice
