Birthdays and Anniversaries this week and last . . . Matushka Nadine Eskoff Brown (January 17) Orthodox Church Matthew Knight (January 20) Orthodox Church in America + Diocese of New York & New Jersey Nathaniel Hampson (January 22)

Janell & Zaza Bekauri (January 19) 855 Goodman Street South ~ Rochester NY 14620 God grant you “Many Years!” Very Reverend Ken James Stavrevsky, Rector Proto-Deacon Stephen Sweet Reverend Deacon Sean McNulty Saint Paul of Thebes was born in around 227 in SaintJohnOrthodox.org [email protected] Fr. Ken: 585-770-3496

the of Egypt. Left orphaned, he suffered many

things from a greedy relative over his inheritance. During the persecution against under the emperor Decius, Saint Paul learned of his brother-in-law’s insidious plan to deliver him into the hands of the persecutors; so he fled the city into the wilderness. Settling in a mountain cave, Saint Paul dwelt there ninety- one years, praying incessantly to God both day and night. He sustained himself on dates and bread, which a raven brought him, and he clothed himself with palm leaves. read more: https://oca.org/saints/lives/2017/01/15/100196-venerable-paul-of-thebes

2017 Parish Council Jeremy Heise ~ Warden Stephen Merowsky, Jr. ~ Assistant Warden Stephanie Keller ~ Treasurer Ann Henry ~ Secretary Proto-Deacon Stephen Sweet ~ ex officio Deacon Sean McNulty ~ ex officio

What is an AKATHIST service? The name [Greek] literally means “Stand up!” It is a service of prayer focused on a particular topic, such as the commemoration of Our Lord, the Mother of God, a saint, or an event or sacrament. The prayers offered are both spiritually uplifting and instructive. It is what non-Orthodox people might call a “praise and worship service.” Come and see … every Friday at 12:15 p.m.

UPDATE! BASEMENT RENOVATION PROJECT

Join us after Liturgy on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th as we will

make a new and much more focused presentation of our basement renovation plan. We will recommend doing the project in stages … one

step at a time … we want and need your comments and suggestions!

Pered Postom Partii (“Before Lent Party”) FRIDAY ~ FEBRUARY 17TH ~ 6:30 PM aint ohn the aptist rthodox hurch S J B O C Let’s join together for a little fun & fellowship before Lent begins!

Saint Gregory the Theologian Wednesday -- Jan 25, 2017

7:15 a.m. Daily Matins Today 9:45 a.m. Reading of the Hours Friday -- January 27, 2017 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 12:15 p.m. Akathist: 11:45 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee Hour “To the Divine Passion of Christ” (hosted by Melissa & Keira Lane) Saturday -- January 28, 2017

Tuesday -- January 17, 2017 Saint 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers 6:30 p.m. Adult Discussion Group in the Resource Center 5:45 p.m. Confessions

You can “call-in” to join them! Sunday -- January 29, 2017 Saint CALL: 712-451-0215 MEETING ID = ski7275 9:45 a.m. Reading of the Hours ACCESS CODE = 363857 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Wednesday -- January 18, 2017 11:45 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee Hour (hosted by Bobby & Annie Marshall and Donna Chalupiak ) 7:15 a.m. Daily Matins

Friday -- January 20, 2017 Saint Euthymius the Great 12:15 p.m. Akathist: “To the , the Softener of Hearts”

Saturday -- January 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. Memorial Panikhida for Elizabeth Vukanovic

5:00 p.m. Great Vespers 5:45 p.m. Confessions WANTED: PARISH BOOKSTORE MANAGER

Sunday -- January 22, 2017 Our parish bookstore features popular publications and 9:45 a.m. Reading of the Hours several religious items such as icons, prayer ropes, 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy incense, etc.. After years of dedicated service in managing 11:45 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee Hour our bookstore, Charlie Cowling has requested that (hosted by Amy & Gus Platas and Erica & Aria McGraw) someone else “step up” to handle this important work. All

Tuesday -- January 24, 2016 of the vendor contacts and details will be provided to our new manager and Father Ken will work with them in 6:30 p.m. Adult Discussion Group making our bookstore a valuable resource for everyone. You can “call-in” to join them! Contact Father Ken if you are willing to help!