THE ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday after the Holy Theophany January 8, 2017 Rev. Fr. Joseph Gingrich, Proistamenos Altar Boys: St. John Epistle Reading: Ephesians 4: 7 – 13 Gospel Reading: Matthew 4: 12 – 17

Ushers on Duty: Team 5

Today’s Divine Liturgy Hymns and Scripture Readings HYMNS AFTER THE LITTLE (GOSPEL) ENTRANCE RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION. MODE 4. Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγµα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου µαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώµεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούµενος τῷ κόσµῳ τὸ µέγα ἔλεος. When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world. APOLYTIKION FOR THE FEAST. MODE 1. Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζοµένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις· τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεµαρτύρει σοι, ἀγαπητόν σε Υἱὸν ὀνοµάζουσα· καὶ τὸ Πνεῦµα ἐν εἴδει περιστερᾶς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεὶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσµον φωτίσας δόξα σοι. As You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, then the worship of the Trinity became manifest, for the voice of the Father bore witness to You, naming You the Beloved Son; and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ God, who appeared and illumined the world, glory to You. APOLYTIKION OF THE ANNUNCIATION MODE 4. Today marks the crowning of our salvation and the revelation of the mystery before all ages. For the Son of God becomes the son of the Virgin, and Gabriel proclaims the grace. Wherefore, we also cry out with him, "Hail, O full of grace, the Lord is with you."

KONTAKION MODE 4. Ἐπεφάνης σήµερον τῇ οἰκουµένῃ, καὶ τὸ φῶς σου Κύριε, ἐσηµειώθη ἐφ' ἡµᾶς, ἐν ἐπιγνώσει ὑµνοῦντάς σε. Ἦλθες ἐφάνης τὸ Φῶς τὸ ἀπρόσιτον. You appeared today to us on earth, O Master, and Your light was shined on us who cry aloud to You and say with understanding, O Christ our God: You came and shone forth, O Light unapproachable.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE DIVINE LITURGY EPISTLE READING (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 descended 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."

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 8, 2017 MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY MEMORIAL TODAY:

8:15 AM +Spiros Jannides

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The Memorial Service is found on page 164 of the Burgundy Divine Liturgy books.

ALTAR FLOWERS are given in loving memory of +Spiros Jannides by The family of Spiros Jannides. 40 DAY BLESSING May God grant Erin McAlpine and son Mason many happy and blessed years on the occasion of the 40 Day Blessing. ANNUAL VASILOPITA LUNCHEON - The Philoptochos Society will host the Annual Vasilopita Luncheon that benefits St. Basil's Academy today following the Divine Liturgy.

EXTEND, O LORD, YOUR MERCY AND PROTECTION UPON YOUR SERVANTS Please pray for the health and salvation of your brothers and sisters in Christ during today’s Divine Liturgy and throughout the week: Dora Protos, Nick Kirbabis, Konstantinos Haritos, Mary Saloom, Mike Mokas, Katherine Xidas, Magdeline Tisinger, Lucy Fasules, Peter Mihalislis, Elli Bambakidis,

Dimitroula Hill, Stephanie Michaelson, Mary Leakas, Pete Davis, Christopher Clarke, Gigi Tsocaris, Kristine Petrick, Maria Polychronis

MEETING AND EVENTS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 9TH Date Mon.

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House Blessings: Centerville - Bellbrook Greek School Community Sandwich Making House Blessings: Centerville - Bellbrook DOP AHEPA House Blessings: Oakwood - Kettering Boys and Girls Basketball Practice Choir House Blessings: Oakwood – Kettering

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VISIT OUR NEW website! Check it out today www.daytonannunciation.org. Organization happenings, calendar with services and events, new updated donation options, parish history and updated dated church news.

PAY YOUR STEWARDSHIP ONLINE Annunciation Dayton is pleased to announce the introduction of an electronic option for making regular offerings. Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Our new electronic giving program offers convenience for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Simply follow these easy steps: 1) Visit the church website at www.daytonannunciation.org 2) Click on the Give Now button, 3) Click on the Create Profile button, then 4) Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your recurring contributions.

FINALLY WE CAN REALIZE THE UPDATING OF OUR ATHENAGORAS ROOM! Please have patience for any inconvenience during our January construction time. The final renovation will be worth it. The exciting part of this project is the support we have received from all the members of GAPA and the Parish for this little organization to take on the project of remodeling this room that is highly used room in our Center. All the members of GAPA have participated in various projects with many diverse skills, stay focused and motivated to meet our goal. It has been years of the Spanakopeta Project, “A Festival of Recipes”

cookbook and the Bake/Craft Sale that has made this goal a reality. We fondly remember those members who have passed away that worked so hard for this project. We thank the community, organizations and individuals, for your awesome support! Also, we thank our parish staff who throughout the years has played a huge role in the success of each project. It is heartwarming to say the least, and fills us with pride to be a part of our Church community. Together, we made a wish a reality. Thank you! We thank God for our many blessings and humbly pray that He bless all of us and give us many years to enjoy the fruits of our labors for our beloved Church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP The stewardship committee thanks you for your timely payment of 2016’s stewardship. If you have not fulfilled your 2016 pledge, please do so at this time. Your 2017 pledge is very important. Please remember to fill out your pledge card and initiate payments as we begin the new year. Thank you! HVAC - REPLACEMENT PROJECT On December 4, 2016, a Special General Assembly meeting was held to review and approve replacement of the HVAC system for the Church. The project was unanimously approved. Construction will begin on or about December 26, 2016 with completion by March 31, 2017. Phase 1 will be the majority of the exterior construction, including demolition of the concrete sidewalks surrounding the church. Access to the main entrance of the church and the handicapped entrance will not be affected, however, construction barriers will be in place. Please exercise caution and do not remove any barricades. We will keep you informed as the project moves forward. JOY COURTYARD AND MEMORIAL GARDEN The Joy Courtyard and Memorial Garden project is underway. Bricks and pavers are available. Please pick up a form, or see Deb Pulos to become a part of this special project. Anticipated ground breaking is early spring. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the first phase of the brick and paver installation. 2017 PARISH CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE The 2017 Annunciation Parish calendar is now available for pick-up. This valuable resource contains the Feasts and Fasts of the Church, Daily Scripture Readings, and much more. This year’s Parish Calendar has been provided by Marker and Heller Funeral Home. We express our sincere appreciation for their generosity. COMMUNITY CARE MINISTRY We thank you for your generosity with your annual CCM check which gets divided equally among the 12 CCM monthly charities. Many of you have elected to participate in CCM this way, rather than making monthly donations. If you are able to give your annual check during the month of January, it will go to each of the charities in 2017. You may place your donation in our CCM red locked box in the lobby of the community center. Please make your checks payable to: CCM or Community Care Ministry. Michelle Zois, CCM Treasurer AN EVENING OF WINE TASTING

Join Us! January 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. For An Evening Of Wine Tasting - Five Wines to sample, each paired with its own small plate menu selections including music, desserts and Greek coffee Sponsored by The Daughters of Penelope at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Community Center. Tickets: $30 Per Person. For Tickets: Thomai (937) 422-4887 [email protected] or Athena (937) 2072546. GOYA BASKETBALL Boys and girls will practice basketball on January 11th, 18th, and 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center. COMMUNITY SANDWICH MAKING Community sandwich making 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 9th in the Memorial Center everyone is welcome to participate. GREEK SCHOOL Greek School classes resume at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 9th. CHOIR REHEARSAL Choir rehearsal will resume January 11th at 6:30 p.m. DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE and AHEPA DOP and AHEPA will meet on January 10th in the Community Center at 6:30 p.m. GAPA GAPA will meet Saturday, January 21st at Noon at the Olive Mediterranean Grill.

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! If you are visiting our Parish, please fill out the "Visitor Information Card," located in the Narthex, and hand it to one of the Welcome Committee greeters. You are welcome to come forward to receive a piece of “antidoron” (blessed bread) at the conclusion of the service and join us in the Memorial Center for our Fellowship Hour following the Divine Liturgy. If you are a “newcomer” to our Parish, please introduce yourself to our priest. He would be most happy to schedule a time to meet with you and discuss the ministries and fellowship opportunities available within our Parish.

GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION For Orthodox Christians When preparing to receive Holy Communion, please remain quietly in your pews until an Usher/ Parish Council Member directs you to approach from the center aisle. Your prayerful attention helps sustain the solemnity of the Divine Liturgy for those praying the "Prayers of Preparation” and following Holy Communion the "Prayers of Thanksgiving.” You will find these prayers in the burgundy Divine Liturgy book located in the pew backs. The “Prayers of Preparation” begin on page 29 and the “Prayers of Thanksgiving” begin on page 40.

Please allow the acolyte to place the Holy Communion Cloth beneath your chin. This ensures that no particle of the Eucharist falls from your lips. Recite your baptismal name aloud; open your mouth wide; and close your mouth as the Communion Spoon enters your mouth. After receiving Holy Communion, blot your lips on the cloth and return to your pew by the side aisles. You will find an acolyte offering you a bowl of antidoron from which you should take a single piece to ensure you consume all traces of Holy Communion. For Non-Orthodox Christians We welcome to our worship those Christians not fully united with us (canonically). It is a consequence of the sad divisions of Christianity that we cannot extend a general invitation to receive Holy Communion. Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is an action of the celebrating community signifying a oneness in faith, life, and worship. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist and for which we must all pray.