GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
30th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
30th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 5. Forefeast of the Theophany. Sunday before Theophany. Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles: James (Jacob), the brother of the Lord; Mark the Evangelist; Luke the Evangelist; Cleophas, the brother of Joseph the Betrothed; Simeon, the son of Cleophas; Barnabas; Justus; Thaddæus; Ananias; Stephen the Archdeacon; Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas of the Seven Deacons; Timothy; Titus; Philemon; Onesimus; Epaphras; Archippus; Silas; Silvanus; Crescens; Crispus; Epenetus; Andronicus; Stachys; Amplias; Urban; Narcissus; Apelles; Aristobulus; Herodion; Agabus; Rufus; Asyncritus; Phlegon; Hermes; Patrobus; Hermas; Linus; Gaius; Philologus; Lucius; Jason; Sosipater; Olympas; Tertius; Erastus; Quartus; Euodius; Onesiphorus; Clement; Sosthenes; Apollos; Tychicus; Epaphroditus; Carpus; Quadratus; Mark, called John; Zenas; Aristarchus; Pudens; Trophimus; Mark; Artemas; Aquila; Fortunatus; and Achaicus. (1st c.). Ven. Theoctistus, Abbot at Cucomo, in Sicily (800). Repose of St. Eustathius I, Archbishop of Serbia (ca. 1285). St. Aquila, Deacon, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves—14th c.). Confessors Zosimus the Hermit and Athanasius the Commentarisius (Superintendent of Prisoners), Anchorites, of Cilicia (3rd-4th c.). St. Nikephoros the Leper (1964). Ven. Euthymius and twelve other Monks, martyred at Vatopedi (Mt. Athos—1285). Ven. Onuphrius of Chilandari (Mt. Athos), Martyr (1818).
Epistle:
2 Timothy 4:5-8
Gospel:
Mark 1:1-8
Sunday, January 4
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, January 5
Theophany Eve
12:00 AM Theophany Eve Vigil
5:30 PM Holy Supper
6:30 PM Great Compline and Blessing of Waters
Tuesday, January 6
Holy Theophany
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, January 7
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy (Slav)
Saturday, January 10
5:00 PM Vigil
Sunday, January 11
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Theophany Eve Vigil: The services of Theophany will begin with the All-Night Vigil of Theophany Eve (Midnight service, Matins, Royal Hours and Vesperal Divine Liturgy). We will begin this service at midnight on January 5 (Sunday night to Monday morning). This is the first time we are holding this service at St. Stephen’s and this will be a good opportunity to experience an unabbreviated order of the services as they are traditionally done in the Orthodox monasteries.
Theophany Eve Supper: It’s been a tradition at our Cathedral to celebrate the feast of Theophany with gathering for the Holy Supper on the eve of the Feast. January 5th is a strict fast day, meaning we eat very little until we gather for the meal prior to the service of Great Compline. Our parish is inviting you to join us for this meal at 5:30 PM on Monday, January 5th. Please use this link to sign up if you plan to join us for the Holy Supper:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549AFA929A4FB6-61407318-holy
The Holy Supper meal will be followed by the service of Great Compline and the Great Blessing of Waters, at which we bless the Holy Water in celebration of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
St.
GLORY FOREVER
30th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
30th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 5. Forefeast of the Theophany. Sunday before Theophany. Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles: James (Jacob), the brother of the Lord; Mark the Evangelist; Luke the Evangelist; Cleophas, the brother of Joseph the Betrothed; Simeon, the son of Cleophas; Barnabas; Justus; Thaddæus; Ananias; Stephen the Archdeacon; Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas of the Seven Deacons; Timothy; Titus; Philemon; Onesimus; Epaphras; Archippus; Silas; Silvanus; Crescens; Crispus; Epenetus; Andronicus; Stachys; Amplias; Urban; Narcissus; Apelles; Aristobulus; Herodion; Agabus; Rufus; Asyncritus; Phlegon; Hermes; Patrobus; Hermas; Linus; Gaius; Philologus; Lucius; Jason; Sosipater; Olympas; Tertius; Erastus; Quartus; Euodius; Onesiphorus; Clement; Sosthenes; Apollos; Tychicus; Epaphroditus; Carpus; Quadratus; Mark, called John; Zenas; Aristarchus; Pudens; Trophimus; Mark; Artemas; Aquila; Fortunatus; and Achaicus. (1st c.). Ven. Theoctistus, Abbot at Cucomo, in Sicily (800). Repose of St. Eustathius I, Archbishop of Serbia (ca. 1285). St. Aquila, Deacon, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves—14th c.). Confessors Zosimus the Hermit and Athanasius the Commentarisius (Superintendent of Prisoners), Anchorites, of Cilicia (3rd-4th c.). St. Nikephoros the Leper (1964). Ven. Euthymius and twelve other Monks, martyred at Vatopedi (Mt. Athos—1285). Ven. Onuphrius of Chilandari (Mt. Athos), Martyr (1818).
Epistle:
2 Timothy 4:5-8
Gospel:
Mark 1:1-8
Sunday, January 4
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, January 5
Theophany Eve
12:00 AM Theophany Eve Vigil
5:30 PM Holy Supper
6:30 PM Great Compline and Blessing of Waters
Tuesday, January 6
Holy Theophany
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, January 7
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy (Slav)
Saturday, January 10
5:00 PM Vigil
Sunday, January 11
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Theophany Eve Vigil: The services of Theophany will begin with the All-Night Vigil of Theophany Eve (Midnight service, Matins, Royal Hours and Vesperal Divine Liturgy). We will begin this service at midnight on January 5 (Sunday night to Monday morning). This is the first time we are holding this service at St. Stephen’s and this will be a good opportunity to experience an unabbreviated order of the services as they are traditionally done in the Orthodox monasteries.
Theophany Eve Supper: It’s been a tradition at our Cathedral to celebrate the feast of Theophany with gathering for the Holy Supper on the eve of the Feast. January 5th is a strict fast day, meaning we eat very little until we gather for the meal prior to the service of Great Compline. Our parish is inviting you to join us for this meal at 5:30 PM on Monday, January 5th. Please use this link to sign up if you plan to join us for the Holy Supper:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549AFA929A4FB6-61407318-holy
The Holy Supper meal will be followed by the service of Great Compline and the Great Blessing of Waters, at which we bless the Holy Water in celebration of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
St.
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GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
31st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
31st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 6. Afterfeast of the Theophany. Ven. Theodosius the Great, the Cenobiarch (529). Sunday after Theophany. Ven. Michael of Klops Monastery, Fool-for-Christ (Novgorod—ca. 1453-56). St. Theodosius of Antioch (ca. 412). Ven. Theodosius, Metropolitan of Trebizond (1392). The “ELETSKAIA” Icon of the Mother of God.
Epistle:
Ephesians 4:7-13
Gospel:
Matthew 4:12-17
Sunday, January 11
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, January 12
7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
Saturday, January 17
5:00 PM Great Vespers
Sunday, January 18
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
5:30 PM Novogodny Ball
Theophany Eve Holy Supper: The parish extends a sincere thank you to John, Kate, and Nick Cox for the meal preparation and to Martha Sisko who helped with serving and clean up. The Holy Supper has been an annual parish event, primarily because of the dedicated stewardship of the Cox family and members of St. Stephen’s OCF who help with serving and clean up, and to St. Stephen’s OCF that underwrites the expenses.
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
St. Stephen’s Ladies Books and Brunch: The first St Stephen’s Books and Brunch ladies' group took place yesterday in the church hall. It was a well-attended get together and discussion. Please look for details about the next meeting to be held in March. Thank you Kasie Chiarulli and Elizabeth Gorodenchuk for coordinating this event.
87th Novogodny Ball: The 87th Novogodny Ball, hosted by St. Stephen’s OCF, will be held on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, at Cannstatters. There are a limited number of tickets still available. Purchase your tickets online at NovogodnyBall.com. For more information, visit the website or contact Andre Cox at (215) 290-4542.
Offering Envelopes: The boxed sets of offering envelopes for 2026 have been received. For those who have requested envelopes, the envelopes are in the church hall on the table next to the coffee hour table.
January Charity: The January Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Father Schmemenn and Father Skvir Endowment Funds/St. Vladimir's Seminary. Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, January 18 Greeter - Christine Bondira Collection and Counting - Lester Grabania and Conor Madison 3rd / 6th Hours - Natalie Wilks Coffee Hour - Galina Borisov and Elena Litvak
GLORY FOREVER
31st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
31st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 6. Afterfeast of the Theophany. Ven. Theodosius the Great, the Cenobiarch (529). Sunday after Theophany. Ven. Michael of Klops Monastery, Fool-for-Christ (Novgorod—ca. 1453-56). St. Theodosius of Antioch (ca. 412). Ven. Theodosius, Metropolitan of Trebizond (1392). The “ELETSKAIA” Icon of the Mother of God.
Epistle:
Ephesians 4:7-13
Gospel:
Matthew 4:12-17
Sunday, January 11
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, January 12
7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
Saturday, January 17
5:00 PM Great Vespers
Sunday, January 18
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
5:30 PM Novogodny Ball
Theophany Eve Holy Supper: The parish extends a sincere thank you to John, Kate, and Nick Cox for the meal preparation and to Martha Sisko who helped with serving and clean up. The Holy Supper has been an annual parish event, primarily because of the dedicated stewardship of the Cox family and members of St. Stephen’s OCF who help with serving and clean up, and to St. Stephen’s OCF that underwrites the expenses.
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
St. Stephen’s Ladies Books and Brunch: The first St Stephen’s Books and Brunch ladies' group took place yesterday in the church hall. It was a well-attended get together and discussion. Please look for details about the next meeting to be held in March. Thank you Kasie Chiarulli and Elizabeth Gorodenchuk for coordinating this event.
87th Novogodny Ball: The 87th Novogodny Ball, hosted by St. Stephen’s OCF, will be held on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, at Cannstatters. There are a limited number of tickets still available. Purchase your tickets online at NovogodnyBall.com. For more information, visit the website or contact Andre Cox at (215) 290-4542.
Offering Envelopes: The boxed sets of offering envelopes for 2026 have been received. For those who have requested envelopes, the envelopes are in the church hall on the table next to the coffee hour table.
January Charity: The January Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Father Schmemenn and Father Skvir Endowment Funds/St. Vladimir's Seminary. Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, January 18 Greeter - Christine Bondira Collection and Counting - Lester Grabania and Conor Madison 3rd / 6th Hours - Natalie Wilks Coffee Hour - Galina Borisov and Elena Litvak
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GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
32nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
32nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 7. Ss. Athanasius the Great (373) and Cyril (444), Archbishops of Alexandria. Ven. Afanásii (Athanasius), Abbot of Syandémsk (Vologdá—16th c.). Righteous Afanásii of Novolótsk, Monk (16th-17th c.). Ven. Marcian of Cyrrhus in Syria (ca. 388). Ven. Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun Maria, the parents of St Sergius of Radonezh (ca. 1337).
Epistle:
1 Timothy 1:15-17
Gospel:
Luke 18:35-43
Sunday, January 18
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 24
5:00 PM Vigil
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Sunday, January 25
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
3:30 PM Cooper River Theophany Blessing
Cooper River Theophany Blessing: Join us for the Annual Theophany River Blessing. This year we will be blessing Cooper River (New Jersey) at Cooper River Yacht Club on Sunday, January 25. The beginning of the service is at 3:30 PM. There will be fellowship from 3 PM before the service and following the service to 5 PM.
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
2025 Financial Statements: Financial statements for 2025 are available in the church hall and can be picked up after Divine Liturgy today and next Sunday. Statements not picked up by next Sunday will be mailed. If you are not able to pick up your statement today or next Sunday and want it mailed earlier or sent via email, please make this request by sending an email to info@ststephenscathedral.org Thank you for your financial support to the parish.
January Charity: The January Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Father Schmemenn and Father Skvir Endowment Funds/St. Vladimir's Seminary. Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, January 25 Greeter - Conor Madison Collection - Michael Popelak and Irina Rogers Counting - Michael Popelak and Lorraine Kane 3rd / 6th Hours - Amy Ringe Coffee Hour - Ringe Family
GLORY FOREVER
32nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
32nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 7. Ss. Athanasius the Great (373) and Cyril (444), Archbishops of Alexandria. Ven. Afanásii (Athanasius), Abbot of Syandémsk (Vologdá—16th c.). Righteous Afanásii of Novolótsk, Monk (16th-17th c.). Ven. Marcian of Cyrrhus in Syria (ca. 388). Ven. Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun Maria, the parents of St Sergius of Radonezh (ca. 1337).
Epistle:
1 Timothy 1:15-17
Gospel:
Luke 18:35-43
Sunday, January 18
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 24
5:00 PM Vigil
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Sunday, January 25
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
3:30 PM Cooper River Theophany Blessing
Cooper River Theophany Blessing: Join us for the Annual Theophany River Blessing. This year we will be blessing Cooper River (New Jersey) at Cooper River Yacht Club on Sunday, January 25. The beginning of the service is at 3:30 PM. There will be fellowship from 3 PM before the service and following the service to 5 PM.
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
2025 Financial Statements: Financial statements for 2025 are available in the church hall and can be picked up after Divine Liturgy today and next Sunday. Statements not picked up by next Sunday will be mailed. If you are not able to pick up your statement today or next Sunday and want it mailed earlier or sent via email, please make this request by sending an email to info@ststephenscathedral.org Thank you for your financial support to the parish.
January Charity: The January Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Father Schmemenn and Father Skvir Endowment Funds/St. Vladimir's Seminary. Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, January 25 Greeter - Conor Madison Collection - Michael Popelak and Irina Rogers Counting - Michael Popelak and Lorraine Kane 3rd / 6th Hours - Amy Ringe Coffee Hour - Ringe Family
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GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
33rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
33rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 8. Sunday of Zacchaeus. New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. St. Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople (389). St. Moses, Archbishop of Novgorod (1362). Martyrs Felicitas of Rome, and seven sons: Januarius, Felix, Philip, Silvanus, Alexander, Vitalis and Martial (ca. 164). Ven. Publius, Ascetic, of Syria (ca. 380). St. Mares the Singer, of Syria (ca. 430). Icons of the Mother of God, “ASSUAGE MY SORROW” (translation to Moscow in 1640), and “THE UNEXPECTED JOY”. Saint Vetranion of Tomis (4th c.).
Epistle:
1 Timothy 4:9-15
Gospel:
Luke 19:1-10
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Sunday, January 25
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 31
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM Great Vespers
Publican & Pharisee
Sunday, February 1
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
1:30 PM Great Vespers of the Meeting of the Lord
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, that prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
2025 Financial Statements: Financial statements for 2025 are available in the church hall and can be picked up after Divine Liturgy. Statement not piked up today will be mailed. Thank you for your financial support to the parish.
OCF Meeting: There will be an OCF meeting on Saturday, January 31, in the church hall following Vespers. Everyone is invited to attend.
January Charity: The January Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Father Schmemann and Father Skvir Endowment Funds/St. Vladimir's Seminary. Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 1 Greeter - Barbara Afanassiev Collection - Conor Madison and Nick Rapak Counting - Conor Madison and Nina Rapak 3rd / 6th Hours - Alexa Jensky Coffee Hour - Natalie Hatrak and Anna Scott
GLORY FOREVER
33rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
33rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 8. Sunday of Zacchaeus. New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. St. Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople (389). St. Moses, Archbishop of Novgorod (1362). Martyrs Felicitas of Rome, and seven sons: Januarius, Felix, Philip, Silvanus, Alexander, Vitalis and Martial (ca. 164). Ven. Publius, Ascetic, of Syria (ca. 380). St. Mares the Singer, of Syria (ca. 430). Icons of the Mother of God, “ASSUAGE MY SORROW” (translation to Moscow in 1640), and “THE UNEXPECTED JOY”. Saint Vetranion of Tomis (4th c.).
Epistle:
1 Timothy 4:9-15
Gospel:
Luke 19:1-10
Sunday of Zacchaeus
Sunday, January 25
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 31
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM Great Vespers
Publican & Pharisee
Sunday, February 1
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
1:30 PM Great Vespers of the Meeting of the Lord
Blessing of Homes: It is the custom after the feast of Theophany, that a priest visits the faithful to bless their homes. Please get in touch with Fr. Victor to arrange for the day and time of the pastoral visit and blessing of your home.
To prepare for this visit:
• Make a list of the first names of those family members you wish to pray for with the names of the living and the names of the deceased in separate columns.
• On your dining room table or family altar, place a lit candle, a Theophany icon or icon of Christ, and a wide bowl (to hold the holy water). Be sure your prayer list is there as well.
• Turn on a light in each room, so the priest can see where he is going.
• Turn off all TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.
When the priest arrives, everyone in the house should gather around the table/icon corner and join in the singing of the litany responses and troparion.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, that prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
2025 Financial Statements: Financial statements for 2025 are available in the church hall and can be picked up after Divine Liturgy. Statement not piked up today will be mailed. Thank you for your financial support to the parish.
OCF Meeting: There will be an OCF meeting on Saturday, January 31, in the church hall following Vespers. Everyone is invited to attend.
January Charity: The January Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Father Schmemann and Father Skvir Endowment Funds/St. Vladimir's Seminary. Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 1 Greeter - Barbara Afanassiev Collection - Conor Madison and Nick Rapak Counting - Conor Madison and Nina Rapak 3rd / 6th Hours - Alexa Jensky Coffee Hour - Natalie Hatrak and Anna Scott
Dear Parishioners,
Please note that the heating system in the church is not keeping up with the outside cold. The inside temperature is currently running at about 60 degrees. We want you to be aware of the temperature inside the church and dress appropriately. Thank you.
Please note that the heating system in the church is not keeping up with the outside cold. The inside temperature is currently running at about 60 degrees. We want you to be aware of the temperature inside the church and dress appropriately. Thank you.
GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE
SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE — Tone 1. Beginning of the Lenten Triodion. Forefeast of the Meeting. Martyr Tryphon of Lampsacus near Apamea in Syria (250). Martyrs Perpetua, a woman of Carthage, and the Catechumens: Saturus, Revocatus, Saturninus, Secundulus and Felicitas (202-203). Ven. Peter Galata, Hermit, near Antioch in Syria (429). Ven. Vendemianus (Bendemianus), Hermit, of Bithynia (ca. 512). Ven. Bridget (Brigid) of Ireland (523)
Epistle:
2 Timothy 3:10-15
Gospel:
Luke 18:10-14
Publican & Pharisee
Sunday, February 1
1:30 PM Great Vespers of the Meeting of the Lord
Monday, February 2
Great Feast Day: Meeting of the Lord
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Thursday, February 5
7:30 PM Bible Study
Saturday, February 7
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM Great Vespers
6:00 PM Rite of Confession
Prodigal Son
Sunday, February 8
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Blessing of Homes: It is a custom after the Feast of Theophany, that a priest visit the faithful to bless their homes. If you have not had your home blessed, please get in touch with Fr. Victor. For instructions on how to prepare for the visit, please refer to a Sunday Bulletin published in January.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, that prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
2025 Financial Statements: Financial statements for 2025 have been distributed. If you did not receive your statement, please send an email to info@ststephenscathedral.org Thank you for your financial support to the parish.
Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring: Next Sunday, February 8, is “Souper” Bowl Sunday. Please join us at coffee hour as we participate in this year's drive to address hunger and poverty in our area. Since 1990 young people have been teaming up around the time of the Super Bowl to collect funds and food for local charities. We ask you to help us at St. Stephen to be successful again this year. Next week we will be offering soup at coffee hour. Your support of this program by making a free will donation is greatly appreciated. Donations of canned soup and other canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All proceeds will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia.
February Charity: The February Charity collection n has been earmarked for the annual Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring program described in the paragraph above. All proceeds received from next week’s event together with all charity donations received in February will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org Thank you for your support
Meatfare Sunday: The annual Meatfare Luncheon will take place on Sunday, February 15, after Divine Liturgy. Tickets are available for sale in the auditorium. The ticket cost is $15.00 for adults and free for children. Thanks for supporting the parish.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 8 Greeter - Conor Madison Collection - Christine Bondira and Jennifer Fafalios Counting - Lorraine Kane and Michael Taptykoff 3rd / 6th Hours - Michael Geleff Coffee Hour - Kane and Kolea Families
GLORY FOREVER
PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE
SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE — Tone 1. Beginning of the Lenten Triodion. Forefeast of the Meeting. Martyr Tryphon of Lampsacus near Apamea in Syria (250). Martyrs Perpetua, a woman of Carthage, and the Catechumens: Saturus, Revocatus, Saturninus, Secundulus and Felicitas (202-203). Ven. Peter Galata, Hermit, near Antioch in Syria (429). Ven. Vendemianus (Bendemianus), Hermit, of Bithynia (ca. 512). Ven. Bridget (Brigid) of Ireland (523)
Epistle:
2 Timothy 3:10-15
Gospel:
Luke 18:10-14
Publican & Pharisee
Sunday, February 1
1:30 PM Great Vespers of the Meeting of the Lord
Monday, February 2
Great Feast Day: Meeting of the Lord
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Thursday, February 5
7:30 PM Bible Study
Saturday, February 7
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM Great Vespers
6:00 PM Rite of Confession
Prodigal Son
Sunday, February 8
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Blessing of Homes: It is a custom after the Feast of Theophany, that a priest visit the faithful to bless their homes. If you have not had your home blessed, please get in touch with Fr. Victor. For instructions on how to prepare for the visit, please refer to a Sunday Bulletin published in January.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, that prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
2025 Financial Statements: Financial statements for 2025 have been distributed. If you did not receive your statement, please send an email to info@ststephenscathedral.org Thank you for your financial support to the parish.
Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring: Next Sunday, February 8, is “Souper” Bowl Sunday. Please join us at coffee hour as we participate in this year's drive to address hunger and poverty in our area. Since 1990 young people have been teaming up around the time of the Super Bowl to collect funds and food for local charities. We ask you to help us at St. Stephen to be successful again this year. Next week we will be offering soup at coffee hour. Your support of this program by making a free will donation is greatly appreciated. Donations of canned soup and other canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All proceeds will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia.
February Charity: The February Charity collection n has been earmarked for the annual Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring program described in the paragraph above. All proceeds received from next week’s event together with all charity donations received in February will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org Thank you for your support
Meatfare Sunday: The annual Meatfare Luncheon will take place on Sunday, February 15, after Divine Liturgy. Tickets are available for sale in the auditorium. The ticket cost is $15.00 for adults and free for children. Thanks for supporting the parish.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 8 Greeter - Conor Madison Collection - Christine Bondira and Jennifer Fafalios Counting - Lorraine Kane and Michael Taptykoff 3rd / 6th Hours - Michael Geleff Coffee Hour - Kane and Kolea Families
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 21 for a Pre-Lenten retreat. We will study the Book of Job. Often the text of this book is viewed as primarily describing patient suffering of a righteous man. However, if we understand Biblical symbols, we will discover how this book contains prophecies about the victory of Christ over death. Only when the book reveals the full plan of God can the presence of human suffering in this life receive its proper explanation.
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GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
PRODIGAL SON
SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON — Tone 2. Afterfeast of the Meeting. Greatmartyr Theodore Stratelates (“the General”—319). Prophet Zachariah (ca. 520 B.C.). St. Sava II, Archbishop of Serbia (1269).
Epistle:
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Gospel:
Luke 15:11-32
Thursday, February 12
7:30 PM Bible Study (Via Zoom)
Memorial Saturday
Saturday, February 14
9:00 AM Memorial Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM Great Vespers
Meatfare / Sunday of the Last Judgment
Sunday, February 15
10AM Divine Liturgy
Meatfare Luncheon to follow
Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring Today is “Souper” Bowl Sunday. Please join us at coffee hour as we participate in this year's drive to address hunger and poverty in our area. Since 1990 young people have been teaming up around the time of the Super Bowl to collect funds and food for local charities. We ask you to help us at St. Stephen to be successful again this year. We will be offering soup today at coffee hour. Your support of this program by making a free will donation is greatly appreciated. Donations of canned soup and other canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All proceeds will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The first Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, February 14, with Memorial Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during the course of Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
Meatfare Sunday: The annual Meatfare Luncheon will take place next Sunday, February 15, after Divine Liturgy. Tickets are available for sale in the auditorium. The ticket cost is $15.00 for adults and free for children. Thanks for supporting the parish.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, that prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
Archbishop Mark Visit/Cheesefare Sunday: Archbishop Mark will visit St. Stephen on Cheesefare Sunday, February 22 Please plan to attend the hierarchal Divine Liturgy on February 22, followed by Forgiveness Vespers. This is the last Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent. As is our tradition, a blini luncheon will be held after Forgiveness Vespers.
February Charity: The February Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring program described above. All proceeds received from today's event together with all charity donations received in February will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org Thank you for your support
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 15 Greeter - Andrew Yencha Collection/Counting - Barbara Afanassiev and Andrew Yencha 3rd / 6th Hours - Dr. George Englesson Coffee Hour - Mat. Gorodenchuk and Mat. Zlatkowski
GLORY FOREVER
PRODIGAL SON
SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON — Tone 2. Afterfeast of the Meeting. Greatmartyr Theodore Stratelates (“the General”—319). Prophet Zachariah (ca. 520 B.C.). St. Sava II, Archbishop of Serbia (1269).
Epistle:
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Gospel:
Luke 15:11-32
Thursday, February 12
7:30 PM Bible Study (Via Zoom)
Memorial Saturday
Saturday, February 14
9:00 AM Memorial Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM Great Vespers
Meatfare / Sunday of the Last Judgment
Sunday, February 15
10AM Divine Liturgy
Meatfare Luncheon to follow
Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring Today is “Souper” Bowl Sunday. Please join us at coffee hour as we participate in this year's drive to address hunger and poverty in our area. Since 1990 young people have been teaming up around the time of the Super Bowl to collect funds and food for local charities. We ask you to help us at St. Stephen to be successful again this year. We will be offering soup today at coffee hour. Your support of this program by making a free will donation is greatly appreciated. Donations of canned soup and other canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All proceeds will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The first Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, February 14, with Memorial Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during the course of Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
Meatfare Sunday: The annual Meatfare Luncheon will take place next Sunday, February 15, after Divine Liturgy. Tickets are available for sale in the auditorium. The ticket cost is $15.00 for adults and free for children. Thanks for supporting the parish.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, that prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
Archbishop Mark Visit/Cheesefare Sunday: Archbishop Mark will visit St. Stephen on Cheesefare Sunday, February 22 Please plan to attend the hierarchal Divine Liturgy on February 22, followed by Forgiveness Vespers. This is the last Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent. As is our tradition, a blini luncheon will be held after Forgiveness Vespers.
February Charity: The February Charity collection has been earmarked for the annual Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring program described above. All proceeds received from today's event together with all charity donations received in February will be donated to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org Thank you for your support
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 15 Greeter - Andrew Yencha Collection/Counting - Barbara Afanassiev and Andrew Yencha 3rd / 6th Hours - Dr. George Englesson Coffee Hour - Mat. Gorodenchuk and Mat. Zlatkowski
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GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
MEATFARE SUNDAY
SUNDAY OF THE LAST JUDGMENT
SUNDAY OF MEATFARE — Tone 3. Sunday of the Last Judgment. Apostle of the Seventy Onesimus (ca. 109). Ven. Paphnútii (Paphnutius), Recluse, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves—13th c.). Ven. Paphnutius and his daughter, Ven. Euphrosynē, of Alexandria (5th c.). Ven. Eusebius, Hermit, of Syria (5th c.)
Epistle:
1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2
Gospel:
Matthew 25:31-46
Meatfare Sunday
Sunday, February 15
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Meatfare luncheon to follow
Monday, February 16
7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
Thursday, February 19
7:30 PM Bible Study (via Zoom)
Archbishop Mark Visit
Saturday, February 21
9:00 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
11:30 AM Pre-Lenten Retreat
5:00 PM Vigil
Cheesefare Sunday
Archbishop Mark Visit
Sunday, February 22
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
12:00 PM Rite of Forgiveness
Cheesefare Luncheon to follow
Meatfare Sunday: The annual Meatfare Luncheon will take place today, February 15, after Divine Liturgy. The ticket cost is $15.00 for adults and free for children and there are still tickets available. Please make your purchase immediately after Divine Liturgy. Thank you for supporting the parish.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, who prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
Archbishop Mark Visit/Cheesefare Sunday: Archbishop Mark will visit St. Stephen on Saturday, February 21, and Cheesefare Sunday, February 22. Please plan to attend the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Saturday and/or Sunday. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Cheesefare Sunday, February 22, will be followed by Forgiveness Vespers. This is the last Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent. As is our tradition, a blini luncheon will be held after Forgiveness Vespers.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The next Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, March 7, with Memorial Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
Annual Meeting: This is the first announcement that the Annual Parish Meeting of our Cathedral will take place on Sunday, March 8, following the Divine Liturgy. We ask all parishioners to plan to attend and participate in the important discussions on the life of the parish.
February Charity/Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring: Last Sunday was “Souper” Bowl Sunday and St. Stephen participated in this national event to help fight hunger in our area. Thank you for donating funds for soup and cash donations in soup pots. Donations of canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All additional charity donations received in February will be added to the funds collected at last week’s event and sent to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 22 Greeter - Anna Scott Collection - Irina Rogers and Anna Scott Counting - Lorraine Kane and Anna Scott 3rd / 6th Hours - Nina Gavula Coffee Hour - Matushka Anastasia and Matushka Margarite/ Cheesefare Luncheon
GLORY FOREVER
MEATFARE SUNDAY
SUNDAY OF THE LAST JUDGMENT
SUNDAY OF MEATFARE — Tone 3. Sunday of the Last Judgment. Apostle of the Seventy Onesimus (ca. 109). Ven. Paphnútii (Paphnutius), Recluse, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves—13th c.). Ven. Paphnutius and his daughter, Ven. Euphrosynē, of Alexandria (5th c.). Ven. Eusebius, Hermit, of Syria (5th c.)
Epistle:
1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2
Gospel:
Matthew 25:31-46
Meatfare Sunday
Sunday, February 15
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Meatfare luncheon to follow
Monday, February 16
7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
Thursday, February 19
7:30 PM Bible Study (via Zoom)
Archbishop Mark Visit
Saturday, February 21
9:00 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
11:30 AM Pre-Lenten Retreat
5:00 PM Vigil
Cheesefare Sunday
Archbishop Mark Visit
Sunday, February 22
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
12:00 PM Rite of Forgiveness
Cheesefare Luncheon to follow
Meatfare Sunday: The annual Meatfare Luncheon will take place today, February 15, after Divine Liturgy. The ticket cost is $15.00 for adults and free for children and there are still tickets available. Please make your purchase immediately after Divine Liturgy. Thank you for supporting the parish.
St. Stephen’s Pre-Lenten Retreat: On Saturday, February 21 we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, who prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM. Hope many of our parishioners will be able to join us for this event.
Archbishop Mark Visit/Cheesefare Sunday: Archbishop Mark will visit St. Stephen on Saturday, February 21, and Cheesefare Sunday, February 22. Please plan to attend the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Saturday and/or Sunday. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Cheesefare Sunday, February 22, will be followed by Forgiveness Vespers. This is the last Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent. As is our tradition, a blini luncheon will be held after Forgiveness Vespers.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The next Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, March 7, with Memorial Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
Annual Meeting: This is the first announcement that the Annual Parish Meeting of our Cathedral will take place on Sunday, March 8, following the Divine Liturgy. We ask all parishioners to plan to attend and participate in the important discussions on the life of the parish.
February Charity/Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring: Last Sunday was “Souper” Bowl Sunday and St. Stephen participated in this national event to help fight hunger in our area. Thank you for donating funds for soup and cash donations in soup pots. Donations of canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All additional charity donations received in February will be added to the funds collected at last week’s event and sent to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org Thank you for your support.
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, February 22 Greeter - Anna Scott Collection - Irina Rogers and Anna Scott Counting - Lorraine Kane and Anna Scott 3rd / 6th Hours - Nina Gavula Coffee Hour - Matushka Anastasia and Matushka Margarite/ Cheesefare Luncheon
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This Saturday, February 21, we will hold a Pre-Lenten retreat. The retreat will be led by Fr. Victor, and the topic will be the symbolic language of the Book of Job, who prophesized about the victory of the Messiah. The retreat will begin at 11:30 AM and lunch will be provided. Please use the sign-up link below so that we know how many people to expect:
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Dear Parishioners,
Due to the weather forecast, many of you may not be able to attend Liturgy tomorrow. Therefore, Rite of Forgiveness will take place this evening after the Vigil Service. We encourage you to attend this evening’s service.
In Christ,
Fr. Victor
Due to the weather forecast, many of you may not be able to attend Liturgy tomorrow. Therefore, Rite of Forgiveness will take place this evening after the Vigil Service. We encourage you to attend this evening’s service.
In Christ,
Fr. Victor
GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
CHEESEFARE SUNDAY
SUNDAY OF CHEESEFARE — Tone 4. The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Uncovering of the Relics of the Holy Martyrs at the Gate of Eugenius at Constantinople (395-423). Martyrs Maurice and his son, Photinus, and Martyrs Theodore, Philip, and 70 soldiers, at Apamea in Syria (ca. 305). Ven. Thalassius, Limnæus and Baradates, Hermits, of Syria (5th c.). St. Athanasius the Confessor, of Constantinople (821).
Epistle:
Romans 13:11-14:4
Gospel:
Matthew 6:14-21
Cheesefare Sunday
Sunday, February 22
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Cheesefare luncheon to follow
Monday, February 23
Beginning of Great Lent
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Tuesday, February 24
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Wednesday, February 25
9:30 AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Thursday, February 26
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Friday, February 27
6:30 PM Presanctified Liturgy
Saturday, February 28
5:00 PM Vigil
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sunday, March 1
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sunday, March 1
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
4:00 PM Lenten Service:
Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church
1323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Cheesefare Sunday: Today is Cheesefare Sunday and as is our tradition, a blini luncheon will follow Divine Liturgy. This is a free-will luncheon and we would appreciate your making a small donation to help with the cost of supplies. This is the last Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The next Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, March 7, with Memorial Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
Annual Meeting: This is the second announcement that the Annual Parish Meeting of our Cathedral will take place on Sunday, March 8, following the Divine Liturgy. We ask all parishioners to plan to attend and participate in the important discussions on the life of the parish.
February Charity/Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring: Earlier this month we held “Souper” Bowl Sunday and St. Stephen participated in this national event to help fight hunger in our area. Thank you for donating funds for soup and cash donations in soup pots. Donations of canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All additional charity donations received in February will be added to the funds collected earlier this month and sent to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, March 1 Greeter - Jennifer Fafalios Collection - Kate Cox and Andrew Yencha Counting - Lester Grabania and Andrew Yencha 3rd / 6th Hours - Alexa Jensky Coffee Hour - Chiarulli Family and Samantha Kazaku
GLORY FOREVER
CHEESEFARE SUNDAY
SUNDAY OF CHEESEFARE — Tone 4. The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Uncovering of the Relics of the Holy Martyrs at the Gate of Eugenius at Constantinople (395-423). Martyrs Maurice and his son, Photinus, and Martyrs Theodore, Philip, and 70 soldiers, at Apamea in Syria (ca. 305). Ven. Thalassius, Limnæus and Baradates, Hermits, of Syria (5th c.). St. Athanasius the Confessor, of Constantinople (821).
Epistle:
Romans 13:11-14:4
Gospel:
Matthew 6:14-21
Cheesefare Sunday
Sunday, February 22
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Cheesefare luncheon to follow
Monday, February 23
Beginning of Great Lent
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Tuesday, February 24
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Wednesday, February 25
9:30 AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Thursday, February 26
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Friday, February 27
6:30 PM Presanctified Liturgy
Saturday, February 28
5:00 PM Vigil
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sunday, March 1
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sunday, March 1
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
4:00 PM Lenten Service:
Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church
1323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Cheesefare Sunday: Today is Cheesefare Sunday and as is our tradition, a blini luncheon will follow Divine Liturgy. This is a free-will luncheon and we would appreciate your making a small donation to help with the cost of supplies. This is the last Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The next Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, March 7, with Memorial Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
Annual Meeting: This is the second announcement that the Annual Parish Meeting of our Cathedral will take place on Sunday, March 8, following the Divine Liturgy. We ask all parishioners to plan to attend and participate in the important discussions on the life of the parish.
February Charity/Tackle Hunger/Souper Bowl of Caring: Earlier this month we held “Souper” Bowl Sunday and St. Stephen participated in this national event to help fight hunger in our area. Thank you for donating funds for soup and cash donations in soup pots. Donations of canned goods will be graciously accepted through the end of February. All additional charity donations received in February will be added to the funds collected earlier this month and sent to FOCUS Philadelphia. For more information about the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS), please visit the website at https://focusphiladelphia.org
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, March 1 Greeter - Jennifer Fafalios Collection - Kate Cox and Andrew Yencha Counting - Lester Grabania and Andrew Yencha 3rd / 6th Hours - Alexa Jensky Coffee Hour - Chiarulli Family and Samantha Kazaku
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GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!
GLORY FOREVER
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT — Tone 5. Sunday of Orthodoxy. Martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis (ca. 160-170). Ven. Martyrii (Martyrius) of Zelenétsk (Pskov—1603). Martyrs Nestor, Tribimius, and those with them (3rd c.). Martyr Antonina of Nicæa in Bithynia (3rd-4th c.). Martyrs Marcellus and Anthony. Saint Domnina the Younger of Syria (ca. 450-460). Ven. Agapius of Vatopedi (Mt. Athos).
Epistle:
Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-12:2
Gospel:
John 1:43-51
Sunday, March 1
4:00 PM Lenten Service:
Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church
1323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Wednesday, March 4
9:30 AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Thursday, March 5
7:30 PM Bible Study (via Zoom)
Friday, March 6
9:30 AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30 PM Akafist
Saturday, March 7
9:00 AM Memorial Divine Liturgy
11:30 AM Ladies Books and Brunch
5:00 PM Vigil
St. Gregory Palamas
Sunday, March 8
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
12:30 PM Annual Parish Meeting
4:00 PM Lenten Service:
Holy Ghost Orthodox Church
7 Holy Ghost Way, Phoenixville, PA
Annual Meeting: This is the third announcement that the Annual Parish Meeting of our Cathedral will take place next Sunday, March 8 after Divine Liturgy. You should have received the notice of the meeting by first class mail together with the Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2025. Copies of the following additional documents are on the desk as you enter the auditorium: (1) Proposed Agenda, (2) Profit and Loss Budget Performance for Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2025, (3) Proposed Budget for 2026; and (4) Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on March 16, 2025. Although the Balance Sheet was mailed to all parishioners along with the notice of the meeting, additional copies are available for your reference. We ask that all parishioners attend and participate in the important discussions on the life of the parish.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The next Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, March 7, with Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during the course of Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
St. Stephen’s Ladies Books and Brunch: The next Ladies of St Stephen’s Books and Brunch group will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 11:30 AM. The group will discuss St. Eugenia, in Chapter 2 of the book The Lives of the Great Holy Women. Please reach out to Kasey Chiarulli or Elizabeth Gorodenchuk with any questions.
Mission Services of Great Lent: Please make an effort to attend the Sunday evening Mission Vespers services during Lent. Today’s mission service will take place at The Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church, 1323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Next Sunday’s Mission Service will be held at Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, 70 Holy Ghost Way, Phoenixville, PA. All mission services began at 4:00 PM.
St. Helena’s Guild Easter Candy Sale: The Church of the Holy Cross, Medford, NJ, is holding its annual Easter Candy Sale and is offering Giambri’s Belgian Chocolate Pretzels and Easter candy for sale. Please see the list posted on the Bulletin Board and on the table as you enter the auditorium. The deadline to order is Sunday, March 8. Please reach out to Judy Clyde (856) 278-6156 to place an order or for more information.
March Charity Collection: The March charity collection has been earmarked to assist Seminarian Alexander Koropsak with expenses related to studies at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.
GLORY FOREVER
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT — Tone 5. Sunday of Orthodoxy. Martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis (ca. 160-170). Ven. Martyrii (Martyrius) of Zelenétsk (Pskov—1603). Martyrs Nestor, Tribimius, and those with them (3rd c.). Martyr Antonina of Nicæa in Bithynia (3rd-4th c.). Martyrs Marcellus and Anthony. Saint Domnina the Younger of Syria (ca. 450-460). Ven. Agapius of Vatopedi (Mt. Athos).
Epistle:
Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-12:2
Gospel:
John 1:43-51
Sunday, March 1
4:00 PM Lenten Service:
Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church
1323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Wednesday, March 4
9:30 AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30 PM Canon of Repentance
Thursday, March 5
7:30 PM Bible Study (via Zoom)
Friday, March 6
9:30 AM Presanctified Liturgy
6:30 PM Akafist
Saturday, March 7
9:00 AM Memorial Divine Liturgy
11:30 AM Ladies Books and Brunch
5:00 PM Vigil
St. Gregory Palamas
Sunday, March 8
9:10 AM Adult Education
9:40 AM Service of Hours
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
12:30 PM Annual Parish Meeting
4:00 PM Lenten Service:
Holy Ghost Orthodox Church
7 Holy Ghost Way, Phoenixville, PA
Annual Meeting: This is the third announcement that the Annual Parish Meeting of our Cathedral will take place next Sunday, March 8 after Divine Liturgy. You should have received the notice of the meeting by first class mail together with the Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2025. Copies of the following additional documents are on the desk as you enter the auditorium: (1) Proposed Agenda, (2) Profit and Loss Budget Performance for Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2025, (3) Proposed Budget for 2026; and (4) Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on March 16, 2025. Although the Balance Sheet was mailed to all parishioners along with the notice of the meeting, additional copies are available for your reference. We ask that all parishioners attend and participate in the important discussions on the life of the parish.
Memorial Saturdays: As part of our observance of Great Lent, the Church schedules special Memorial Saturday services at which we commemorate our departed loved ones. The next Memorial Saturday will take place on Saturday, March 7, with Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am. We ask our parishioners to make an effort to attend Memorial services during the course of Great Lent. There are special commemoration forms at the candle desk to list the names of the departed to be prayed for at these services. Please fill out the form and leave it at the candle desk or give the form to Fr. Victor. Please note that even if you submitted such a form in previous years, we ask you to fill it out again for this year.
St. Stephen’s Ladies Books and Brunch: The next Ladies of St Stephen’s Books and Brunch group will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 11:30 AM. The group will discuss St. Eugenia, in Chapter 2 of the book The Lives of the Great Holy Women. Please reach out to Kasey Chiarulli or Elizabeth Gorodenchuk with any questions.
Mission Services of Great Lent: Please make an effort to attend the Sunday evening Mission Vespers services during Lent. Today’s mission service will take place at The Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church, 1323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Next Sunday’s Mission Service will be held at Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, 70 Holy Ghost Way, Phoenixville, PA. All mission services began at 4:00 PM.
St. Helena’s Guild Easter Candy Sale: The Church of the Holy Cross, Medford, NJ, is holding its annual Easter Candy Sale and is offering Giambri’s Belgian Chocolate Pretzels and Easter candy for sale. Please see the list posted on the Bulletin Board and on the table as you enter the auditorium. The deadline to order is Sunday, March 8. Please reach out to Judy Clyde (856) 278-6156 to place an order or for more information.
March Charity Collection: The March charity collection has been earmarked to assist Seminarian Alexander Koropsak with expenses related to studies at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.
Alexander started his life as an Orthodox Christian at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and after helping at the Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg decided to undertake theological studies to further serve the Orthodox Church in America. Let us make a good fundraising effort to help him with achieving this goal. Your generosity towards March Charity will be greatly appreciated!
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, March 8 Greeter - Mat Margarite Zlatkowski Collection - Conor Madison and Nina Rapak Counting - Conor Madison and Lorraine Kane 3rd / 6th Hours - Katherine Hargrave Coffee Hour - Rapak Family
Stewardship Schedule for Sunday, March 8 Greeter - Mat Margarite Zlatkowski Collection - Conor Madison and Nina Rapak Counting - Conor Madison and Lorraine Kane 3rd / 6th Hours - Katherine Hargrave Coffee Hour - Rapak Family
Correction to the schedule for this week. On Wednesday we have Confessions at 5:30 pm with the Presanctified Liturgy at 6:30pm. Wednesday Presanctified Liturgies are followed by an Agape Meal. Please bring something Lenten to share.
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