St. Sophia Weekly Update

St. Sophia Weekly Update

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Καλή Χρονια! Through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, may you each have peace, love, health, and happiness in the New Year. Happy Feast Day to all who are named Basil, Vasiliki, and William celebrating their name day today.

Please join us for Great Vespers this evening at 6PM and for Sunday services tomorrow, beginning with Orthros at 9AM and Divine Liturgy at 10AM. There will be not Sunday Church School tomorrow.

Join us Wednesday evening for Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil the Great beginning at 6PM followed by Theophany service (Great Blessing of the Waters) at 7PM. The annual Pan-Orthodox Blessing of the Water is set for next Sunday, January 9 at San Pedro Springs Park.

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The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophets, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.' John was baptizing in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

Mark 1:1-8

Please visit our church calendar to see all upcoming services.

General Announcements

Vasilopita Sunday

We are having Vasilopita Sunday on January 9th after Divine Liturgy. We need lots of Vasilopitas for it! We love all different kinds, and some will be auctioned for the various church organizations. Bring your Vasilopitas to Mangos Hall next Sunday, January 9th. We truly appreciate everyone’s participation. The more the merrier!

Readings

Saturday, Jan. 1
Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Epistle:
Colossians 2:8-12
Gospel:
Luke 2:20-21, 40-52

Sunday, Jan. 2
Sunday before Epiphany
Epistle:
II Timothy 4:5-8
Gospel:
Mark 1:1-8

Upcoming Events

Jan 3: Virtual Women's Brunch Bunch
Jan 4: Men's Breakfast
Jan 4: Virtual Biblical Dialogue Forum
Jan 16: Basketball Tournament for GOYAns

Check out our Online Calendar for all streaming services and other virtual meetings.

Ecclesiastical Corner

Message from Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 2022 truly be a year of the Grace of our Lord and a special blessing for us and the world around us, as we celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of our Sacred Archdiocese. A happy, safe and healthy New Year to all.

Wisdom of the Fathers

It is the sole and peculiar property of the Substance that transcends all, to be able to bestow on men the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and make those that draw near unto It partakers of the divine nature.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 10., 4th Century

But this exists in Christ, not as a thing received, nor by communication from another, but as His own, and as belonging to His substance, for He baptizes in the Holy Spirit.
St. Cyril of Alexandria

Prayer Requests

Please keep the following in your prayers:

Chrissy Anthony
Abigail Crandall
Megan Crandall
Dean Danos
Doris Dimas
Kim DeForrest
Mary Douglas
Maria La Rochelle
Olga Kouchoukos

Nikki Morris
Christopher Paris
Mariya-Elena Peykova
Casey Palumbo
Sandra Salas
Helen Stanley
Fr. Dan Suciu
Joseph Totin
Eleftheria Winters

Prayer for Healing

You, Who are the Physician of our souls and bodies, grant recovery to the sick, raising them hastily from the bed of suffering so that they may glorify You, our Merciful Saviour, and protect the healthy ones from any disease. Bless, O Lord, strengthen and protect with Your grace all those who with philanthropy and sacrifice take care of the sick at their homes or in hospitals. Remove all disease and suffering from among the people and teach us to value life and health as Your gifts. Give us, o God, Your peace and fill our hearts with steadfast faith in Your protection, with hope in Your support and with love for You and our neighbour. For it is Yours to have mercy on us and save us, our God, and to You we give glory: to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

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Stewardship

We are excited to kick off a new Stewardship Year for 2022. If you have not yet made your pledge for the new year, you can do so quickly and easily by clicking the button below.

Giving to His Church is a way to thank God for His grace and generosity. The question is not, “What are the dues?” but “How can I thank God for my many blessings?” We are stewards of the Gospel and the stewards of our parish. We see our church, not as it is, but as it could be. We offer our treasure and ourselves sacrificially, so that, as members of the Body of Christ, we may reach our full potential in Him.

Please remember St. Sophia in your will and estate planning.

Make Your Pledge Today!

Meet Your Parish Council

Please email your Parish Council at council@stsophiagoc.org if you have any questions. Your current Parish Council is as follows:

George Hathaway - President
Steve Brown - Vice President
Lindsey Walker - Secretary
Chris Rokas - Treasurer
Greg Asvestas
Gary Ballard-Toney
Dale Reeves
Violet Santikos

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
2504 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: (210) 735-5051
Email: office@stsophiagoc.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday,10AM - 2PM

Clergy
Rev. Fr. Thomas Newlin, Proistamenos
Rev. Dn. Nikolas Papanikolaou

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