PARISH
PHONE: (201) 568-8840 V. Rev. Joseph Allen, Pastor
FAX: (201) 568-6933 Dn. Peter Boulukos, Assistant
St. Anthony’s web page: http://www.stanthonysorthodox.org
Antiochian Archdiocese web page: http://www.antiochian.org
THE CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
THE COMMEMORATION OF SAINT BASIL THE GREAT
Gospel: Luke 2:20-21; 40-52 St. Basil The Great
Epistle: Colossians 2:8-12
Tone: Three
THE EPISTLE
Prokeimenon: My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the mediation of my heart shall bring
forth understanding. Hear this, all people.
The reading is from
BRETHREN, see to it that no one makes a prey of you by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the universe, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness of life in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of flesh in the circumcision of Christ; and you were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
THE EUCHARISTIC OFFERINGS
The Holy Oblations are offered at the Offertory of the Great Entrance today for the health and welfare of those living members, and for those departed this life in Christ, of the DeBellis Family.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. LITURGY TODAY. NEW YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1st! The Circumcision of the Lord (remembering God’s covenant with Abraham in the Old Testament, now fulfilled in Christ in the New Testament) will be commemorated, along with St. Basil the Great. That Liturgy will begin at
2. From Christmas Day, December 25th, through January 4th, there is NO FASTING, that is, it is a general dispensation from the usual fasting (abstaining). This marks the celebratory nature of the season.
3. NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 8th we will bless the waters for the celebration of Theophany (Epiphany). The Liturgy will also be the
4. OUTREACH SUNDAY which we celebrate for the Patronal Feast Day of St. Anthony the Great, will be held on Sunday, January 15th. PLEASE READ YOUR MAIL regarding the procedures for that day. BUT PLAN TO BE HERE AS A FAMILY, AND WITH YOUR CHILDREN! This is OUR day, St. Anthony’s Family Day!
5. The NEW PAGES for the Holy Oblations – the Holy Offerings Book for 2006 – are ready to receive our names now. We will begin these new commemorations today. Our loved ones should be remembered on NAME DAYS, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, etc, and when we also remember our loved ones who are departed this life. Please record these names as soon as possible. IF YOU WANT TO SCHEDULE A MEMORIAL SERVICE, YOU MUST DO SO DIRECTLY WITH FATHER JOSEPH OR SECRETARY GENNY MANDALAKIS. (Please do NOT merely write it on the Holy Oblations page!)
6. Thursday, January 5th, Vesperal Liturgy for Epiphany, followed by TEACHERS’ MEETING,
7. Tuesday, January 3rd, the first PARISH COUNCIL MEETING for the New Year, 2006. All members should be present as we plan for the new year upon which many plans will be made.
8. Thursday, January 12th, LADIES’ GUILD MEETING. Also the first for the New Year!
9. Thursday, January 19th, LADIES’ GUILD HOLIDAY DINNER! Look for more information regarding this evening.
10. HOME VISITIONS for the Season of Epiphany will begin on Monday, January 9th. Please follow the instructions as sent to our homes. The following is the schedule:
Sunday, Jan. 8th The Great Blessing of Water will follow The Divine Liturgy
Monday, Jan.9th
Tuesday, Jan. 10th Tenafly,
Wednesday, Jan.11th Alpine, Demarest, Closter, Cresskill
Thursday, Jan. 12th
Friday, Jan.13th Leonia,
Sunday, Jan. 15th Outreach Sunday, Artoklasia (Breaking of Bread)
Monday, Jan.16th River Edge, Oradell,
Tuesday, Jan.17th Emerson, Westwood,
Wednesday, Jan. 18th
Thursday, Jan. 19th
Friday, Jan. 20th
11. Christmas Wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year are offered by these additional people and their families: Helena Bodareva, Mark & Leslie Carter, and Alexis and Robert Scarpa.
