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Sunday, 5 January 2025, Forefeast of Theophany

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

A few announcements for Sunday, 5 January 2025, Forefeast of the Theophany of Jesus Christ:

During the Liturgy there will be a special Children’s Sermon.

Following the Liturgy we will serve the Great Blessing of the Water for the Feast of Theophany. Everyone is encouraged to bring a container to take some blessed water for home use.

In conclusion, we will pray the 40 day Panikhyda for +Kyle Czumak, followed up by a luncheon for the parish provided by the Czumak family.

All are welcome!

When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, / the worship of the Trinity was made manifest. / For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, / and called Thee His beloved Son; / and the Spirit in the form of a dove / confirmed the truthfulness of His word. / O Christ our God, Who hast revealed Thyself / and hast enlightened the world, glory to Thee!
— Troparion for the Feast of the Theophany

The Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

A Blessed Feast of the Nativity

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Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

To all a blessed Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, / and the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! / Angels with shepherds glorify Him. / The wise men journey with a star, / since for our sake the Pre-Eternal God was born as a young Child.
—Kontakion for the Feast of the Nativity

Nativity of Christ, The Holy Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, 7th c.

Nativity Services at Four Evangelists Orthodox Church

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Please join us as we celebrate the joyous Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ during this most wonderful time of the year! All are welcome!

Christmas services:

Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 7pm – Great Compline for the Feast of the Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 9am – Festal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, * has shone to the world as the light of wisdom. * For by it those who worshipped the stars * were taught by a star to adore Thee, * the Sun of Righteousness, * and to know Thee, the Orient from on high. * O Lord, glory to Thee.
— Troparion for the Feast of the Nativity

Reception of Catechumens

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

Members, friends, and family,

Please join us this coming Sunday morning, 15 December 2024, as catechumens Lee Ann and Steven are received into the Orthodox Church. The Service for the Chrismation of Converts into the Orthodox Faith will begin at 8:30am in the narthex of the church.

Please continue to pray for Lee Ann and Steven, as well as catechumens Caleb, Ruscha, and family, and all catechumens here and elsewhere.

O Lord our God, who dwellest in the heavens, and lookest down upon all thy works, look down upon thy servants, the catechumens, who have bowed their necks before thee, and grant them a light yoke. Make them honorable members of thy holy Church, and vouchsafe unto them the laver of regeneration, the forgiveness of sins, and the robe of incorruption, unto the knowledge of thee, our true God.
— Prayer for Catechumens, Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

Panikhyda; St. Nicholas

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Following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 8 December, we will be serving a Panikhyda (Memorial Service) for +Mary Kietzman and +Kyle Czumak. Please continue to pray for +Mary and +Kyle, as well as their families and friends during this time.

After the Panikhyda and likely during coffee hour, St. Nicholas will be visiting the children (of all ages) of our parish! “Oh who loves Nicholas the saintly …