Divine Services

January 2012

January 1, Sunday,  Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ, Feast of St. Basil the Great
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
On Saturday evening (December 31st) Great Vespers at 5:00 pm.

January 5, Thursday, Forefeast of Theophany (Kalanta).
The Great Hours of Theophany 8:30 am, followed by the Vespers of Theophany and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great (10:00 am)
Today we hold a strict fast in preparation to receive the Holy Water of Theophany.

January 6, Friday, Holy Theophany. Feast of the Baptism of Christ (the Feast of Lights).
Orthros, 8:30 am and Divine Liturgy 9:30 am, Great Ayiasmos (Great Blessing of the Waters)

January 7, Saturday, Synaxis of St. John the Fore-Runner and Baptist.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Saturday Evening: Great Vespers, 5:00 pm

January 8, Sunday after the Feast of Theophany.
Orthros 8:30 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Vasilopita Sunday: Today we will celebrate the Vasilopita for the benefit of St. Basil’s Academy.

January 14, Saturday, NO Vespers today.

January 15, Sunday, 12th Sunday of Luke. Feast of St. Anthony the Great (moved from January 16).
Orthros 8:30 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

January 21, Saturday, Great Vespers, 5:00 pm

January 22, Sunday, 15th Sunday of Luke.
Orthros 8:30 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

January 28, Saturday, NO Vespers today.

January 29, Sunday, Sunday of the Canaanite Woman
Orthros 8:30 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Special presentation following the Divine Liturgy in honor of the Three Hierarchs, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom – Greek Letters Day.

January 30, Monday, Feast of the Holy Three Hierarchs, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

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February 2012

February 1, Wednesday, Blessing of the Water 10:00 am at Chapel followed by Bible Study at Office
Wednesday Evening:  Great Vespers, 6:00 pm (for Feast of the Presentation of the Lord).

February 2, Thursday,  Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Orthros 9:00 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

February 4, Saturday, Great Vespers, 5:00 pm

February 5, Sunday, 16th Sunday of Luke. Beginning of Triodion.
Sunday of Publican and Pharisee.
Orthros 8:30 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

February 9, Thursday, Great Vespers, 6:00 pm (for the Feast of St. Haralambos)

February 10, Friday, Feast of St. Haralambos the Priest-Martyr and Wonderworker
Orthros 9:00 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

February 11, Saturday, Great Vespers, 5:00 pm.

February 12, Sunday, Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
Orthros 8:30 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

February 18, Saturday of the Souls, Memory of all the departed Orthodox Christians.
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Saturday Evening, Great Vespers, 5:00 pm.

February 19, Sunday,  Meat-Fare Sunday.
Orthros 8:30 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Last day before Great Lent when we eat meat.
During this week (including Wednesday and Friday) we may eat all things except meat.

February 25, Saturday of the Souls, Memory of all who shown in ascesis.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Saturday Evening, Great Vespers, 5:00 pm.

February 26, Sunday, Cheese-Fare Sunday.
Orthros 8:30 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am. Evening: Vespers of Forgiveness, 5:00 pm

February 27, Clean Monday, Beginning of Great Lent. Great Compline, 6:00 pm
The Great Compline will be celebrated on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm.

February 29, First Wednesday of Great Lent. Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, 5:45 pm
A Lenten Dinner will be offered at 7:00 pm followed by a Lecture and Discussion. Join us!