Father Christopher Retelas, Presiding Pastor
405 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, California 92801
Phone: (714) 827-0181 / E-mail:
[email protected]
www.stjohnanaheim.org
February 14, 2021 SUNDAY OF THE CANAANITE
Holy Father Auxentius of the Mountain
Divine Services
Orthros - 8:45 am: Click Here for Text of Orthros Memorial Service
- 9:45 am: Click Here for Text of Memorial Services
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am: Click Here for Text of Divine
Liturgy
Memorials
Penny Yorgiadis - 24 years Members of the Philoptochos
Society
Upcoming Church Services
Wednesday, February 17
Theodore the Tyro Orthros at 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy at 10
am
In-Person Worship and Live-Stream
Live Stream —Visit
http://www.stjohnanaheim.org/live-streaming
Stella Alavizos
Eugenia Alevizos
Georgia Anasis
Alexandra Connie
Marcina Vatakis
Olga Vrattos
Sylvia Vrattos
Helen Winders
*Pat Wronski
Lula Xarhis
*Renia Yawn
Elli Yorgiadis
Penny Yorgiadis
Gloria Zarkos
*Past Presidents
If we have missed any names, we are truly sorry. Please contact
Dena Mavritsakis and notify her of the missing name.
+ May their memory be eternal +
HYMNS OF THE DAY
Resurrectional Apolytikion—Mode 3 Εφραινσθω τ ορνια, γαλλισθω τ
πγεια, τι ποησε κρτος, ν βραχονι ατο, Κριος, πτησε τ θαντ τν
θνατον, πρωττοκος τν νεκρν γνετο, κ κοιλας δου σατο μς, κα παρσχε τ
κσμ τ μγα λεος. Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on
earth be glad. For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. He
trampled death under foot by means of death; and He became the
firstborn from the dead. From the maw of Hades He delivered us; and
He granted the world His great mercy.
For the Devout Man —Mode 1. Automelon Τς ρμου πολτης κα ν σματι
γγελος κα θαυματουργς νεδεχθης θεοφρε πατρ μν Αξντιε, νηστε, γρυπν,
προσευχ, ορνια χαρσματα λαβν θεραπεεις τος νοσοντας κα τς ψυχς τν
πστει προστρεχντων σοι. Δξα τ δεδωκτι σοι σχν, δξα τ σ στεφανσαντι,
δξα τ νεργοντι δι σο πσιν ματα. As a citizen of the desert and an
angel incarnate * and a wonder-worker you shone forth, O Afxentios,
our God- bearing father. * Since you received the spiritual gifts *
by fasting and vigilance and prayer, * you can cure those who are
ailing and heal the souls * of those who run to you with faith. *
Glory to Him who gave His might to you; * glory to Him who placed a
crown on you; * glory to Him who operates through you, providing
cures to all.
Memorial Hymn—Mode Plagal 4 Remember, O Lord, as You are good, Your
servants, and forgive every sin they have committed in this life.
For no one is sinless except You, Who have power to grant rest to
those who have fallen asleep. Μνσθητι Κριε, ς γαθς τν δολων σου, κα
σα ν β μαρτον συγχρησον οδες γρ ναμρτητος, ε μ σ δυνμενος, κα τος
μεταστσι δοναι τν νπαυσιν.
Apolytikion of St. John the Baptist Μνμη Δικαου μτ’ γκωμων, σο δ
ρκσει μαρτυρα το Κυρον Πρδρομε νεδεχθης γρ ντως κα Προφητων
σεβασμιτερος, τι κα ν εφροις βαπτσαι κατηζιθης τν κηρυττμενον. θεν
τς ληθεας περαθλσας, χαρων εηγγελσω κα τος ν ιδη, Θεν φανερωθντα ν
σαρκ, τν αροντα τν μαρταν του κσμου, κα παρχοντα μν τ μγα λεος. The
memory of the just is observed with hymns of praise; for you
suffices the testimony of the Lord, O Forerunner. You have proved
to be truly more ven’rable than the Prophets, since you were
granted to baptize I the river the One whom τhey proclaimed.
Therefore, when for the truth you had contested, rejoιcing , to
those in Hades you preached the Gospel, that God was manifested in
the flesh, and takes away the sin of the world, and grants to us
the great mercy.
Kontakion—Mode 2 Προστασα τν Χριστιανν κατασχυντε, μεσιτεα, πρς τν
Ποιητν μετθετε, μ παρδς, μαρτωλν δεσεων φωνς, λλ πρφθασον, ς γαθ,
ες τν βοθειαν μν, τν πιστς κραυγαζντων σοι Τχυνον ες πρεσβεαν, κα
σπεσον ες κεσαν, προστατεουσα ε, Θεοτκε, τν τιμντων σε. O
Protection of Christians that never falls, intercession with the
Creator that never fails, we sinners beg you, do not ignore the
voices of our prayers. O good Lady, we implore you, quickly come
unto our aid, when we cry out to you with faith. Hurry to
intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who protect
now and ever those who honor you.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE DAY
ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ -EPISTLE READING – II Corinthians 6:16-18, 7:1
δελφο, μες στε νας Θεο ζντος, καθς επεν θες τι νοικσω ν ατος, κα
μπεριπατσω· κα σομαι ατν θες, κα ατο σοντα μοι λας. Δι, ξλθετε κ
μσου ατν κα φορσθητε, λγει κριος, κα καθρτου μ πτεσθε· κγ εσδξομαι
μς, κα σομαι μν ες πατρα, κα μες σεσθ μοι
ες υος κα θυγατρας, λγει κριος παντοκρτωρ. Τατας ον χοντες τς
παγγελας, γαπητο, καθαρσωμεν αυτος π παντς μολυσμο σαρκς κα
πνεματος, πιτελοντες γιωσνην ν φβ θεο.
B rethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I
will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and
they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be
separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then
I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be
my
sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these
promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement
of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of
God.
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ - GOSPEL READING – Matthew 15:21-28
Τ καιρ κεν, ξελθν κεθεν Ιησος νεχρησεν ες τ μρη Τρου κα Σιδνος. κα
δο γυν Χαναναα π τν ρων κενων ξελθοσα κραγαζεν ατ λγουσα λησν με,
Κριε, υ Δαυδ θυγτηρ μου κακς δαιμονζεται. δ οκ πεκρθη ατ λγον. κα
προσελθντες ο μαθητα ατο ρτων ατν
λγοντες πλυσον ατν, τι κρζει πισθεν μν. δ ποκριθες επεν οκ πεστλην
ε μ ες τ πρβατα τ πολωλτα οκου Ισραλ. δ λθοσα προσεκνησεν ατ λγουσα
Κριε, βοθει μοι. δ ποκριθες επεν οκ στι καλν λαβεν τν ρτον τν τκνων
κα βαλεν τος κυναροις. δ επε να, Κριε κα γρ τ κυνρια σθει π τν
ψυχων τν πιπτντων π τς τραπζης τν κυρων ατν. ττε ποκριθες Ιησος
επεν ατ γναι, μεγλη σου πστις! γενηθτω σοι ς θλεις. κα θη θυγτηρ
ατς π τς ρας κενης.
A t that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And
behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried,
"Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely
possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his
disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she
is
crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep
of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying,
"Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the
children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord,
yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's
table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be
it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed
instantly.
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX BOOKSTORE
The Church Bookstore will have a table available this Sunday
following Church Services. It is also available by appointment!
Call the Church Office at 714-827-0181. Here you will find lovely
icons, a variety of religious articles, delightful Christian books
for adults & children, baptismal candles and beautiful bibles.
You’re sure to get gift ideas for your loved ones!
HOLY FATHER AUXENTIUS OF THE MOUNTAIN
This Saint, who was from the East, lived during the reign of Saint
Theodosius the Younger. In 442 he enlisted in the Fourth Military
Company of the Scholarii, that is, the Imperial Guard. Afterwards,
he became a monk on a certain mountain in Bithynia (which later
took his name), not far from Chalcedon. On becoming the
archimandrite of the monastics gathered there, and proving himself
to be most enduring in asceticism and most Orthodox in his faith,
he reposed during the reign of the Emperor Leo the Great of Thrace,
who reigned from 457 to 474.
Taken from “goarch.org”
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Our weekly Bible Study with Fr. Chris starts THIS Tuesday morning,
February 16 at 11:00am! This weekly Bible Study will be every
Tuesday morning from 11am-12noon and will be offered via Zoom until
we can meet in person. Email
[email protected] to sign up
and get the login information!
PROVIDING MEALS FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IN ORANGE
Philoptochos is looking for assistance with providing meals for the
Ronald McDonald House (RMH) located in the city of Orange near CHOC
Hospital. RMH provides housing for families whose children are
patients at CHOC. The House relies on organizations to provide
meals for the residents. They are currently in need of meals -
breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you are interested in donating a
meal(s) for the Ronald McDonald House residents, contact Dena
Mavritsakis at (714) 270-0668 or
[email protected]
online payments for your Stewardship Pledge,
candle donation or other offerings on the Giving
Tab on www.stjohnanaheim.org. You can select a
one time payment or schedule recurring payments.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday—10:00 am to 3:00 pm Office Hours may change
without notice.
Please call the Church Office, 714-827-0181, to check availability.
Please visit us at: www.stjohnanaheim.org
Email:
[email protected]
PARISH NEWS
The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival will continue this
year! Speakers will be able to submit their speeches by video.
Please visit SForatorical.net for more details. Interested students
in grades 7-12 can contact our Oratorical Chairman at
[email protected] or 310.204.0605 for deadlines and
registration.
Volunteers Needed for Live-Stream Ministry—We are looking for
volunteers to join our Live-Stream Ministry.
This new ministry is important as it allows us to bring our Church
services to our parishioners and friends who are homebound or can
not attend Church. Training will be provided. Please contact the
Church Office or Father Chris for more information.
Light a Candle / Say a Prayer—The candle is an indicator of our
burning faith and desire to communicate with the
Almighty God and to ask for His mercy. If you would like a 7 day
vigil candle lit in the Church, Father Chris will light the candle
for you and pray for you and your family. Go to the Giving Tab (One
Time Donation), VENMO account (@StJohnBaptist) or mail the donation
to the Church Office. Remember to include your prayer request and
names in the comment sections.
Submit your 2021 Stewardship Form to the Church Office. See form
attached or visit the Giving Tab on the
Church Website. Attention Stewards: When writing your checks to St.
John the Baptist, please write your Stewardship Number and
what the check is for: stewardship, candles, tray donation or other
donations. This will help the Church Office record your donations
correctly. Thank you.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND MEETINGS
Wednesday, February 17th Zoom Greek School Classes
Thursday, February 18th Zoom Greek School Classes Zoom Book
Group—7pm
Church Office will be Closed
on Monday, February 15th
