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PATRONAGE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD PROPERS BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1260 Stevens Avenue Thirty-Second after Pentecost, Sunday of Zacchaeus, Otdanije of Theophany ARBUTUS (Baltimore), MARYLAND 21227-2644 1st & 2nd Antiphon – of the Feast of Theophany - page 316 PHONE: 410-247-4936 FAX: 410-247-1542 3rd Antiphon – of Postfestive Day of the Theophany - page 316 Web: pAtronAgechurch.com Entrance Hymn – of Postfestive Day of the Theophany - page 317 FAcebook: www.fAcebook.com/pAtronAgechurch Troparion – Resurrection Tone 7 - page 156 Very Reverend ConAn H. Timoney, PAstor of Theophany - page 313 Michael Kulka, Cantor Kontakion – of Theophany - page 314 Joseph KotlAr, CAntor Prokeimenon – Resurrection Tone 7 - page 158 Alleluia – Resurrection Tone 7 - page 158 “Let us who mystically …” – melody as for “D’ivnaja Novina …” - page 292 PAtronAge Church At Abingdon: Instead of “It is truly proper …” – Exaltation and Irmos of Theophany - 315 Sunday Evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Church of St. Francis (Stone Chapel) Communion Hymn – of Theophany - page 316; and of Sunday (melody as for “D’ivnaja 1450 Abingdon Road, Abingdon, MD 21009 Novina …”) - page 305 Contact: Deacon Anthony and Theresa Kotlar: 410-734-6973 PAtronAge Church At HAgerstown: PRAYER REQUESTS Chapel of St. Ann’s Church PRAY FOR OUR SICK: 1525 Oak Hill Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742 Kay Dinko, Andy Turian, Mary Demyan (aunt of Alex Demyan), Esther Kotula (mother of Contact: Joseph and Marie Repasi: 301-797-5847 Dennis Kotula), Ceil Demyan, Karen Freeman (sister of John Hanyok), John Collins Fr ConAn will celebrAte Divine Liturgies At 6:45 pm in the St Ann’s ChApel on the (cancer; brother-in-law of Joseph Repasi of Hagerstown), Liz Bukszar, Clara Valeika, following dAtes: JAnuAry 6th and 20th. Antoinette Cole, Mary Beth Russell (sister of Jack Russell), Charlene Kratzen, Thelma DIVINE LITURGY SCHEDULE Smolka (mother of Bonnie Bezila), Michael Vitka (cousin of Alex Demyan) and Bob Wilhelm (Hagerstown) Surgery, Cantor Peter Gnall, who is critically ill, cantor At St. Day Date Time Location Intention NicholAs in Pocono Summit, AgnetA BArgmAn’s mother who is dying. They left for Sun Jan 14 9:15 am Arbutus For Deloris Ward req by Clara & Cathy Valeika Berlin, GermAny where her mother resides. PrAy for their safety As they trAvel Sun Jan 14 5:30 pm Abingdon For Living and Deceased members of the parish And for A peAceful deAth for AgnetA's mother And Rose Rupnik, sister of Mike Skovran. Sat Jan 20 6:45 pm Hagerstown For Catherine Ann Cruchshank req by Karen Horejs FAther ConAn’s rehAbilitAtion: Father has strengthened his leg muscles to a point that Sun Jan 21 9:15 am Arbutus For Joseph Gaudos req by M/M Leonard Krivl he is using a walker and can climb steps. He has resumed Liturgies at Hagerstown and Sim Jan 21 5:30 pm Abingdon For Living and Deceased members of the parish Abingdon. Thanks to all who visited, prayed for his recovery and kept the parish moving in a prayerful manner. Any type of assistance individuals may want to offer should be taken up with Father personally to see what areas he needs help with and how or when they would best fit in his new schedule. God bless you all. Patronage Bulletin for January 14, 2018 PrAy for Our Suffering Church: The Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas for the Church in CHURCH HALL FLOOR: Iraq and Syria requests prayers for the Church in Iraq and Syria. Many clergies, The floor is beyond cleaning and needs to be replaced. Currently, we are looking at religious and laity have been killed by Islamic radicals. different floor products to update the hall appearance. We also plan to paint the walls above chair rail molding to brighten up the area and give an illusion of height. Anyone ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS interested in helping contact Joe Belensky or Dann Karlson. THE ENVELOPE STORY: VIGIL FOR LIFE: Patronage 1/7 - $2560 The Vigil for Life will be held this year Thursday, January 18th at the Basilica of the Hagerstown 1/6 - $287 National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. The Opening Mass in the Great Upper Church will be at 5:30 PM. If you wish to concelebrate with Cardinal Dolan you must register for the Mass. The All Night Vigil will begin with Compline celebrated FR CONAN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: by Bishop Kurt Burnette at 9:30-10:30 PM at the Crypt Church of the Basilica. The There will be a meeting on Sunday Jan 14th to discuss details for Father’s Anniversary homilist is Archbishop Leonard Blair of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Please note the new Dinner. Anyone interested in helping should plan to attend. time. You do not need to register for this service or provide the letter of suitability from your eparchy as you do for the Mass. For Compline, kindly wear rason and epitrachil. BISHOPS APPEAL GOAL REPORT: The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Friday, January 19th at Epiphany of our Lord Total Parish Goal $9,800 Church, Annandale, VA at 10:00 AM by Bishop Kurt Burnette and concelebrated by Total Contributions received through January 5th is $5,145. Bishop Milan Lach. Bishop Kurt invites you to concelebrate the Divine Liturgy with him All parishioners should have received an appeal letter from the Eparchy. If you did not and with Bishop Milan. Please bring your sticharion and a liturgicon. receive yours, contact Father. Following the Divine Liturgy, a simple brunch will be served at Epiphany Parish Center. We are trying to take into account those who need to depart for the Rally and March on JANUARY CANDLE REQUEST BEFORE THE ICON SCREEN: the Mall at 12:00 Noon. John Dominick – anniversary of his death Please announce Compline and the Divine Liturgy to your parishioners and please Beatrice Russell – in memory of her birthday share this with the deacons and clerics of your respective parishes. Theresa LaGrasta – Anniversary of her death. Fraternally in Christ, Gerald Strumski – in memory of his birth Father John Basarab PARISH E-MAIL PROGRAM: If you would like to be notified of events and programs that are taking place in the parish please send an email to [email protected] ECF PROGRAM 2017-2018: A complete ECF fall activity schedule follows. Any questions, contact Mark Kakalec (443) SYNOD OF BISHOPS 2018: Archbishop Skurla is the Synod Father and has asked each 280-0110. Byzantine parishioner to complete a questionnaire for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. The questionnaire is posted on the Eparchy website: www.eparchyofpassaic.com. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Patronage Bulletin for January 14, 2018 PATRONAGE MOTHER OF GOD- E.C.F. SCHEDULE/CALENDAR 12/31/2018 No Class – New Year’s Eve 1/7/2018 Class 1/14/2018 Class 1/28/2018 Class 2/4/2018 Class 2/10/2018 Cheesefare Saturday – Slavonic Liturgy at 5:00 pm followed by dinner of our favorite Slavic foods. 2/11/2018 Class 2/12/2018 Monday First Day of Lent 2/18/2018 Class 2/25/2018 Class 3/4/2018 Class 311/2018 Class/Confession for Easter 3/18/2018 Class/Easter Prep basket – To learn what is placed in the Easter Basket and why. 3/24/2018 Saturday - Festival 3/25/2018 Class – Palm Sunday 4/1/2018 Pascha Sunday/Easter – no class 4/8/2018 Class 4/15/2018 Class 4/22/2018 Class 4/29/2018 Class 5/5/2018 Saturday – Confession for First Solemn Eucharist 5/6/2018 Class Solemn Eucharist 5/13/2018 Class 5/20/2018 Class 5/27/2018 No Class Memorial Day 6/3/2018 Class 6/10/2018 End of ECF year picnic – Bring a dish or dessert Patronage Bulletin for January 14, 2018 .