Hiermartyr Clement of Ancyra
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
Saint Saint Clement, who was
Sophia from Ancyra in Galatia, was
Greek the son of an unbelieving fa-
Orthodox ther, but a believing mother
whose name was Sophia. At
Cathedral first he lived as a monk, later
he became the bishop of his
Miami, city. He suffered so many
Florida things in confession of the
Faith in Christ, that the time
January 23rd of his sufferings and
2022 struggles stretched out over
a period of twenty-eight
Telephone: years. Finally he and Saint
305- 854-2922 Agathangelus (who was from
Rome) were beheaded
Fax: together during the reign of
305-858-1854 Diocletian and Maximian, in
the year 296.
Website:
stsophiamiami.org WISDOM OF THE FATHERS
Address: We may learn from this that when we ask with faith, God does not give
2401 S.W. something other than what we ask for, but the very same thing. Howev-
3rd Avenue er, when we ask for one thing and receive something else, it is clear
Miami, Fl 33129 that either we did not make a good request or we did not ask with faith.
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244
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Liturgical Guide
Resurrectional Apolytikion –Tone pl 2
ὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι,
When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared
and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking
Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to
meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord,
glory to You.
Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Clement in the Fourth Mode
Κλῆμα ὁσιότητος, καὶ στέλεχος ἀθλήσεως
Thou didst blossom forth for the faithful, O most sacred Clement, as a branch of
holiness, a staff of contest, a most sacred flower, and a sweet God-given fruit. But
as a fellow-sufferer of martyrs and a fellow-prelate of hierarchs, intercede with
Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Apolytikion for St. Sophia Tone 3
Χαίρει ἔχουσα ἡ Ἐκκλησία, σὲ καὶ τέκνα σου καύχημα θεῖον,
Having you and your three daughters as a sacred boast, the Church rejoices and
with gladness she praises you, You are to me my pride and joy, as are the most pre-
cious relics of your children; Oh Glorious Martyrs: Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love,
intercede to Christ our God to save our souls.
Kontakion Tone1
Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου,
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon.
Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your common-
wealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only
the loving One.
Scripture Readings
Epistle Reading:
St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 1:15-17.
Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus
came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received
mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his per-
fect patience for an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To
the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of
ages. Amen.
Gospel Reading:
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43
At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside
begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told
him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have
mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but
he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped,
and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him,
"What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And
Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediate-
ly he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when
they saw it, gave praise to God.
Trisagion
12 Yrs- Garciela Taleno
Remembered by daughter Ena and Grandson Elia Obando (Tivisay)
Christian Stewardship is…
…learning how to be a responsible and
concerned caretaker of Christ’s Church;
it is learning how to enjoy Church life
and be happy in Church work., for in
Her dwells the fullness of the Spirit of
God.
…our active commitment to use all our
time, talent and treasure for the benefit
of humankind in grateful acknowledg-
ment of Christ’s redeeming love.
…caring for the needs of others.
…offering one’s self to God as He
offered Himself to us.
…what a person does after saying “I
believe…”, as proof of that belief.
…devotion and service to God and His
Church as persons, as families, as
diocese/metropolis, as national Church
and as Church universal.
It is by offering our blessings back to God
that He will be able to continue His
forgiving, healing, liberating, empowering,
transfiguring, loving ministry through the
Church. For God, Infinite though He be, has
chosen to work through us, through our
gifts, to continue His saving work in the
world today.
Fr. Anthony M. Coniaris
2022
1. Dr. & Mrs. Plato Alexander 24. Ms. Nancy Martini
2. Mrs. Mary Andersen 25. Mr. & Mrs. Demosthenes J. Mekras
3. Ms. Marina Angleton & Mr. Jim Petkas 26. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mekras
4. Fr. Spiro & Presvytera Bobotas 27. Mr. & Mrs. James Mitchell
5. Ms. Sheila Callesis 28. Ms. Barbara Panagakos
6. Dr. Panagiota Caralis 29. Mr. Agesilaos Pappas
7. Mrs. Jean Cavalaris 30. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Pasquier
8. Ms. Catherine Christofis 31. Mr. & Mrs. Christos Maroudas
9. Mr. Ken Cook 32. Ms. Vanessa Savas
10. Mr. Nick Hados 33. Mr. & Mrs. John Scurtis
11. Mrs. Fani Hatzichristofis 34. Mr. Jimmy Sinis
12. Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kallergis 35. Mr. Nicolas Palantzagus Sobredo
13. Ms. Maria Kalogeropoulos 36. Mr. & Mrs. Herschel Sparks
14. Mrs. Olga Kalogeropoulos 37. Mrs. Electra Spillis
15. Mr. John Kandara 38. Ms. Olga Tsaganis
16. Mr. & Mrs. George Kanistras 39. Mr. & Mrs. John Tsialas
17. Mr. & Mrs. James Karnegis 40. Mrs. Anastasia Tsipilis
18. Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Kays 41. Mr. Anthony Tzamtzis
19. Mr. & Mrs. Andrey Kotov 42. Mr. & Mrs. Georgios Vogiatzis
20. Mr. Pierre Koussiafes 43. Mrs. Effie Watson
21. Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lailas 44. Mrs. Rea Zervas
22. Ms. Irene Lirakis 45. Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Zervoulias
23. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Macricostas
We Congratulate our HDF Dancers for there
incredible performances at the recent HDF
Competition in Orlando, Florida.
Well Done!
Our Pegasus Troupe took home the
silver medal in the Advanced Primary
Division.
Congratulations!
Xenia of Saint Petersburg– fool-for-christ
January 24th
Our righteous Mother Xenia of Petersburg was born about the
year 1730. She was married to a Colonel named Andrew; when
she was twenty-six years old, her husband died suddenly, having
been drinking with his friends. Left a childless widow, Xenia gave
away all that she had, and vanished from Saint Petersburg for
eight years; it is believed that she spent this time in a hermitage,
learning the spiritual life. When she returned to Saint Peters-
burg, she wore her husband's military clothing, and would answer
only to the name Andrew, that is, the name of her late husband.
She took up the life of a homeless wanderer, and was abused by many as insane; she
bore this with great patience, crucifying the carnal mind through the mockery she en-
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, January 23th 14th Sunday of Luke Matins 9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy
Sunday, January 30th Three Hierarchs Matins 9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy
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dured, and praying for her husband's soul. She was given great gifts of prayer and
prophecy, and often foretold things to come; in 1796 she foretold the death of
Empress Catherine II. Having lived forty-five years after her husband's death, she
reposed in peace at the age of seventy-one, about the year 1800. Her grave be-
came such a source of miracles, and so many came to take soil from it as a blessing,
that it was often necessary to replace the soil; when a stone slab was placed over
her grave, this too disappeared over time, piece by piece. Saint Xenia is especially
invoked for help in finding employment, lodging, or a spouse.
We congratulate John Katsoulis for the debut
of his novel
“Feral Eye of the Blackbird “
John Katsoulis is a parishioner of Saint Sophia Cathedral
The GOYA
will be holding their annual Can
Food Drive for their Super Bowl of
Caring which they have been in-
volved with each and every year.
Over the Next two weeks please
bring in your canned items and
place them in the narthex.