January 12, 2020

Sunday After
Epiphany

Saint Saint Tatiana was
Sophia the daughter of a
most distinguished
Cathedral consul of Rome.
She became a dea-
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Florida Church, and for her
confession of the
January 12th, Faith of Christ, she
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Liturgical Guide

Resurrectional Apolytikion –Tone Pl 1
Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι,

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-
beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to
mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glori-

ous rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Apolytikion of Theophany Afterfeast Tone 1
Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε,

When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest;
for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in
the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and

hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee.
.

Apolytikion for St. Sophia Tone 3
Χαίρει ἔχουσα ἡ Ἐκκλησία,

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 precious relics of your children; Oh

Glorious Martyrs: Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love, intercede to Christ our God to save our souls.

Kontakion
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You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller un-
derstanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light."

Scripture Readings

Epistle Reading:
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13

BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.
Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave
gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descend-
ed into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far
above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be
apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints
for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity
of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure
of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

Gospel Reading:
Matthew 4:12-17

At that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and
leaving Nazareth He went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun
and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of
Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the
Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in
the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach,
saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."





SAINT BASIL ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Saint Basil Academy is a national not-for-profit philanthropic center of the Greek
Orthodox Archdiocese of America which provides love, shelter, food, education, pro-
tection and a home for her horphans, children of chronically ill or destitute parents or

children from broken homes.

HISTORY

Archbishop Athenagoras, of Blessed Memory, founded Saint Basil Academy in 1944 with the
valuable assistance of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. On March 15, 1944,
the Philoptochos purchased the 400-acre Jacob Ruppert estate in Garrison New York, on the
shores of the Hudson River, overlooking West Point Academy for only $55,000. It was an era
when many large estates were put on the market because of the ever-increasing property tax-
es.
The Archbishop dreamed of establishing an orphanage or children's home ever since his arri-
val in the United States in 1931. The Philoptochos purchased the Ruppert estate with the pro-
ceeds of two years of the Vasilopita celebrations. The Academy, as envisioned by the late Pa-
triarch Athenagoras, has expanded in scope to be a well equipped Residential Child Care Cen-
ter, with modern dormitories, a gymnasium/auditorium, indoor swimming pool, beautiful
chapel, library and all the necessary comforts of a loving home.
The Academy was named for Saint Basil, who was the founder of many orphanages, hospi-
tals, and homes for the elderly in fourth century Caesarea, Asia Minor. He is considered one
of the greatest philanthropists of the Church and founder of the modern-day hospital con-
cept.
The National Philoptochos has responded to the needs of the Academy and its resident chil-
dren for over 60 years, with support of the operating budget through the Annual Vasilopita
appeal and the sisterhood of Saint Basil for special needs.
The Academy is also the home to the late Archbishop Michael's tomb. Archbishop Michael
had a special love for the Academy, and under his leadership, the Academy flourished in the
1950s in an era of growth and capital improvements..

VASILOPITA

One of the most beautiful and inspiring traditions and customs of the Greek Orthodox
Church is the observance of Vasilopita. It is this annual family observance, together with
many other traditions of our Church, which joins our Orthodox Faith and heritage with the
history of the Christian religion itself.
The word Vasilopita is a compound Greek word which means the sweet 'bread of Basil'.
Background
This age old tradition commenced in the fourth century, when Saint Basil the Great, who
was a bishop, wanted to distribute money to the poor in his Diocese. He commissioned
some women to bake sweetened bread, in which he arranged to place gold coins. Thus the
families in cutting the bread to nourish
themselves, were pleasantly surprised
to find the coins.
The Annual Home Observance
This original event which happened in
Cappadocia of Caesarea in the last
half of the fourth century, is very much
alive in our Orthodox homes each
year on January 1st.
According to tradition, special sweet
bread (in some areas of Greece, it
takes the form of a cake) is prepared
both in the Orthodox homes and in
the Church community which is called
Vasilopita. Sweets are added to the bread which symbolize the sweetness and joy of life
everlasting. It also symbolizes the hope that the New Year will be filled with the sweetness
of life, liberty, health, and happiness for all who participate in the Vasilopita Observance.
When the Vasilopita is prepared, a coin is usually added to the ingredients. When the
bread is cut and the observance begins, the individual who receives that portion of the Pita
which contains the coin is considered blessed.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday , January 12th Sunday after Epiphany Matins 9:00 AM

Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

V asilopita Sunday followed by Pot Luck luncheon sponsored by the Philoptochos

GOYA

In the weeks leading up to or on Super Bowl Sunday, Goyans in
the South Florida Area will be take up a collection and asking

for a donation of items of food for people in need.

100% of their donation directly to the local hunger-relief charity
of their choice Please help as you can!.

On January 17-19th 2019, The Hellenic Dance troupes of St. Sophia will be
traveling to Orlando to participate in the annual Hellenic Dance Festival. This will be
Olympus’ 3rd time attending and it will be Pegasus’ first time as a troupe. Join them today for a
dress rehearsal in the Karnegis Hall following the Philoptochos’ Pot Luck Luncheon The
dance troupe will performance the routines which they will showcase .during their HDF

performance

FESTIVAL BAKING

We need your help in baking for this Year’s Festival
This year’s baking dates will be January 25,
February 1st, 8th and on February 15th in

the Karnegis Hall starting at 10 AM