SUNDAY UNDAY UNDAY UNDAY JANUARY ANUARY ANUARY ANUARY 19, 2020 19, 2020 19, 2020 19, 2020 Holy Theophany Commemorating the Feast of the Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Venerable Macarius of Mount Athos Welcome Visitors! Dobro nam Došli! MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH AN EVER DEEPENING AWARENESS OF THE LOVE OF THE CRUCIFIED AND RISEN LORD, JESUS CHRIST! ST. NICHOLAS SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH FR. CHRISTOPHER ROCKNAGE, RECTOR 601 S. Harrisburg Street, Steelton, PA 17113 www.stnicholassteelton.org 717-939-0251 [email protected]9 am Matins ~ 10 am Divine Liturgy
Verse: When Israel went forth from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion.
Refrain: Molitvami Bogorodici, Spase, spasi nas!
Verse: The sea looked and fled; Jordan turned back. What ails you, O sea, that you fled? O Jordan, that you turned back?
Refrain: Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us!
Verse: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Refrain: Molitvami Bogorodici, Spase, spasi nas!
SECOND ANTIPHON
Verse: I love the Lord because He has heard my voice and my supplication. Because He inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.
Refrain: O Son of God, baptized in the Jordan, save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Verse: The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish, then I called on the name of the Lord.
Refrain: O Son of God, baptized in the Jordan, save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Verse: Gracious and righteous is the Lord; our God is merciful.
Refrain: O Son of God, baptized in the Jordan, save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Verse: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Choir: Jedinorodni Sine…
THIRD ANTIPHON
Verse: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever. Let the
house of Israel now confess that the Lord is good; for His mercy endures forever.
SSSSTTTT. N. N. N. NICHOLASICHOLASICHOLASICHOLAS SSSSERBIANERBIANERBIANERBIAN OOOORTHODOXRTHODOXRTHODOXRTHODOX CCCCHURCHHURCHHURCHHURCH is a parish of the Eastern Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church
under the Omophorion of His Grace, Bishop IRINEJ,
pastored by Father Christopher Rocknage.
OUR VISION: To be a strong and vibrant community, enabling parishioners to live the fullness of the
Orthodox Faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ, "as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries
of God." (I Cor. 4:1)
OUR MISSION: To teach, assist, and provide the environment for stewards to live the message of our Lord
Jesus Christ in their daily lives through worship, witness, outreach, stewardship, service,
education and fellowship.
Readers Matins: Milan Radanovic Epistle: Marijana Rocknage Next Week: Matins: Chris Radanovic Epistle: Dariya Gencturk
THEOPHANY TROPARION - TONE 1
When You, O Lord, were baptized in the Jordan, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest. For the voice of the Father bore witness to You, calling You His Beloved Son; and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truthfulness of His word. O Christ our God, You have revealed Yourself, and have enlightened the world, glory to You. Verse: Let the house of Aaron now confess that the Lord is good; for His mercy endures
forever.
THEOPHANY TROPARION - TONE 1
Verse: Let those who fear the Lord now confess that the Lord is good; for His mercy endures
forever.
THEOPHANY TROPARION - TONE 1
Entrance Verse
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; God is the Lord and He has given us light.
THEOPHANY TROPARION - TONE 1
When You, O Lord, were baptized in the Jordan, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest. For the voice of the Father bore witness to You, calling You His Beloved Son; and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truthfulness of His word. O Christ our God, You have revealed Yourself, and have enlightened the world, glory to You.
THEOPHANY KONTAKION - TONE 4
Today You have shone forth to the world, O Lord, and the light of Your countenance has been marked on us. Knowing You, we sing Your praises. You have come and revealed Yourself, O unapproachable Light.
Instead of the Trisagion: As many as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia! Jelici vo Hrista krstitesja, vo Hrista obljekostesja. Aliluja!
Instead of “It is truly meet,” we sing:
Magnify, O my soul, the Most-Pure Virgin Theotokos, more honorable and more glorious than the heavenly hosts.
No tongue knows how to praise you worthily, O Theotokos; even Angels are overcome with awe praising you. But since you are good, accept our faith; for you know our love inspired by God. You are the defender of Christians, and we magnify you.
EPISTLE: Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7
DEACON: Let us pay attention.
PRIEST: Peace be unto all!
READER: And with your spirit!
DEACON: Wisdom.
READER: The Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone: Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord! God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us!
CHOIR: Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord! God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us!
READER: v: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever!
CHOIR: Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord! God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us!
READER: Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord!
CHOIR: God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us! DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to Titus.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brethren, for the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: Bring to the Lord, O you sons of God, bring to the Lord young rams.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord , upon many waters.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: Титу 2:11-14, 3:4-7
Ђакон: Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач: I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 4 Благословен који долази у име Господње. Бог је Господ и јави се нама.
Хор: Благословен који долази у име Господње. Бог је Господ и јави се нама.
Читач: Хвалите Господа, јер је добар, јер је до вјека милост Његова.
Хор: Благословен који долази у име Господње. Бог је Господ и јави се нама.
Читач: Благословен који долази у име Господње. Хор: Бог је Господ и јави се нама. Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање посланице Светога апостола Павла од Титу.
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Сине Тите, јави благодат Божија спасоносна свима људима, која нас учи да се одречемо безбожности и земаљских пожуда, и да поживимо разборито, праведно и побожно у садашњем вијеку, очекујући блажену наду и јављање славе великога Бога и Спаса нашега Исуса Христа, који даде себе за нас да би нас искупио од свакога безакоња, и да очисти за себе народ изабрани који ревнује у добрим дјелима. А када се јави доброта и човекољубље Бога, Спаситеља нашега, не за дјела праведна која ми учинисмо, него по својој милости спасе нас бањом новога рођења и обновљења Духом Светим, којега изли на нас обилно кроз Исуса Христа Спаситеља нашега, да бисмо, оправдани његовом благодаћу, постали насљедници живота вјечнога као што се надамо.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Normal office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am until noon. You may call the office during these hours at (717) 939-3872 or come by the office in person. Office hours will be adjusted when services are occurring during those hours.
MATINS GOSPEL: Festal Gospel: Mark 1: 9-11
At that time, it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• We host a community meal monthly for those in need in Steelton in conjunction with St. John’s Lutheran Church. Glory to God for all of our volunteers, and the tremendous job they have been doing! If you are interested in helping please see Terry Govelovich, Shirley Hathaway, Sue Petrovich or Mike Radosinovich.
• We join in with the Orthodox Christian Charities of Greater Harrisburg (OCCGH) the second Saturday of every month to provide a meal at the Bethesda Women’s Shelter. If interested in helping out, please see Andrea Gunther.
• We also join with OCCGH to help sort food at the Community Food Bank. Please see Andrea Gunther if interested.
• We have many volunteer opportunities here at St. Nicholas in caring for the building and grounds. Please see any of the Members at Large to volunteer to help!
ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ: Матеј 3:13-17
Дође Исус из Галилеје на Јордан Јовану да га овај крсти. А Јован му брањаше говорећи: Ти треба мене да крстиш, а ти ли долазиш мени? А Исус одговори и рече му: Остави сада, јер тако нам треба испунити сваку правду. Тада га остави. И крстивши се Исус изиђе одмах из воде; и гле, отворише му се небеса, и видје Духа Божијега гдје силази као голуб и долази на њега. И гле, глас са небеса који говори: Ово је Син мој љубљени који је по мојој вољи.
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In Our Prayers Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protopresbyter Srboljub and Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Priest Ioan Comanescu, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, infant John Bosch Heilman and his parents Craig and Heather, the child Metodija and his parents Milan and Mira Damljanovic, the child Danijela and her parents Mark and Jennifer Belo, Ashley and the newborn Trenton Alexander Petrovich Jr, the newborn Sloane Ivey Semic, the newborn Emilia Renee Peterson, Liliya Moses and the child to be born of her, Nicole Bazdar and the child to be born of her, Bretney Bernardi and the child to be born of her, JoAnn Hernjak and the child to be born of her, Nicole (Semic) Myers and the child to be born of her, Melissa Thomason and the child to be born of her, Lauren (Cashman) Spangler and the child to be born of her, Danielle Van Huysen and the child to be born of her, Heidi Abraham, Olga Atty, Dori Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Carole Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Lisa Brubaker, Aleksandar Carricato, Christine Christ, Milica Christ, Donna Cook, Leann Cox, Tori Cox, Jazmin Cruz, Joseph Derk, Orlando Donato, Tommy and Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, Alex Filepas, Jenn Gallagher, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Nick & Terry Govelovich, Philip & Kata Gruich, Basil Havalchak, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Georgianne Herigan, Patricia (Petra) Hernjak, Nikki Stefan Imschweiler, Anastasia Jacobs, Susan Jacobs, Valerie Johnson, Doug Jorich, Rachel Kepp, Spencer Klinge, Bettie Komko, Peter Lalic, Jovan Lemajic, Brian Lewis Jr, Nedeljko Lukic, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, Annabelle McLaughlin, Slavka Miljevic, Marija Miljkovic, Bozidar (Bob) Mrgich, Peter Mrgich, George Myers, Henry Myers, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Peggy Radanovic, Rebecca Reynolds, George Rocknage, Betty Rupich, Greg Selman, Terry Selman, Steven Semic, Michael Schaffner, Benjamin Shaffer, Tracey Stanovich, Tim Stefan, Michael Stepanovich, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Jeanne Ulwelling, Kristina Vukalo, Steve Vulich, Paula Werner, Mark Whitmoyer, Ann Wise, Draga Worman, Milica “Millie” Yezdimir
Those Who Need Special Care CEDAR HAVEN: Ljubomir “Lou” Vasity, COUNTRY MEADOWS HERSHEY: Janie Tepsich; JEWISH COMMUNITY: Camille Kormushoff; MANOR CARE: William Trayer; MASONIC HOME ELIZABETHTOWN: Ray Foltz; Seattle, WA: Catherine Shank; RS: Cedo Lukic
Those Who Are Currently Deployed Michael Gesford Jr
Our College Students Linsay Barry, Kaitlin Christ, Stefan Gligorevic, Bojan Lazarevic, Tomislav Lojpur, Nikolas Lukic, Sophia Mummert, Kobe Petrovich, Christina Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Kyranna Radanovic, Inna Reznitchenko, Maxim Reznitchenko, Joshua Swartz
Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones: Pero Vujasinovich, Zoran Trkulja, Olga Klipa, Goran Lazarevic, Steven Roksandich, Biserka “Helen” Vasity, Theodore Cvizic, Dmitri “Jim” Mihailoff, Marija Mary Yanich, Božidar Živković Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo,
China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, that
they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, for all of those suffering in the war in the Ukraine,
for all our men and women who are serving in the Middle East and around the world, that the peace
of our Lord may come upon them, and for all of those who are in need in our local community.
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!
Parastos to be Offered VJECNAJA PAMJAT! MEMORY ETERNAL! †MARIJA MARY YANICH Six month Parastos will be observed next Sunday (Jan 26) after Liturgy. Danilo, Rose, Tosh, Tosha, Emily, Braydon & Victoria deeply appreciate everyone’s prayers, memorial gifts and thoughtful messages of support. We continue to miss our daily interaction with this extraordinary woman and we are comforted knowing she is reunited with †Ben, other family members, Kumovi and friends.
Vigils Offered HONORABLE WILLIAM C WENNER Offered in thanksgiving to God and in celebration of Bill’s recent appointment to a 4-year term on the bi-partisan, 12 member PA Judicial Conduct Board. The Board is committed to preserving the honor, dignity, independence and integrity of the judiciary. It investigates allegations of ethical misconduct against PA judges and if necessary, prepares and brings cases against judges accused of unethical action. We praise the Lord for His blessings and for this prestigious recognition of Bill’s diligent service and we remember the late Honorable Branko Bob Yanich who was also a member of the Judicial Conduct Board. Glory to God! Glory in the Highest! KOBE PETROVICH Offered in joyful celebration of his birthday (Jan 24). Have a wonderful and blessed year! Love Mom! Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years! PATTY HERNJAK Offered with love by the Hernjak, Cashman, Livingston and Spangler families for God’s Blessings during her recovery. We pray that He will bless her with good health and much happiness. MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery. DAN PADDOCK Offered by the Reigel, Hewitt & Mrgich family, for God’s blessings during Dan’s ongoing recovery and that He will return Dan to good health. MAKRINA KATHERINE ROCKNAGE Offered on her second birthday by her loving family. Živeli! I Mnogaja i blagaje Ljeta! †NATJA KESSLER Offered by her devoted husband Paul. Today would have been our 36th Wedding Anniversary. I give thanks to God for having placed her in my life. We will be forever as one. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal! †STEVO & †LJUBICA YANICH Offered with love on the 86th anniversary (Jan 21) of their marriage in their memory and that of their Kumovi †MIKE & †DOT SEMIC, and in honor of the beginning of our Yanich-Semic Kumstvo ties. A Blessed Feast of the Theophany to all! Bog se Javi! Vaistinu se Javi! God is Revealed! Indeed He is Revealed!
Bulletin Board WELCOME TO ST. NICHOLAS!
We warmly welcome all visitors to our St. Nicholas Community this week and invite and encourage you to join us in the hall after Divine Liturgy for fellowship.
We also welcome our Archpastor, His Grace, Bishop IRINEJ on his first Sunday at our St. Nicholas parish. Many years, Master!
BLESSING OF THE SUSQUEHANNA (TODAY)
The Feast of Theophany will be truly remarkable as His Grace, Bishop IRINEJ leads us in blessing the Susquehanna River this afternoon, January 19 at 2 pm. We will need stewards to carry banners, Cross and ripidia. We will meet on City Island at the Gazebo, and process to the river dock.
KSS/CIRCLE OF SERBIAN SISTERS MEETING (POSTPONED)
The KSS is postponing their meeting that was scheduled for today (Jan 19) to sometime in February. Meeting date to be determined.
SAVE THE DATE—THE TAMBURITZANS ARE COMING—BUY TICKETS NOW
We will once again be presenting The Tamburitzans in concert on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Tickets are available for purchase in the lobby after liturgy or see Daria Milletics.
HOUSE BLESSING 2020 BEGINS THIS WEEK
As with previous years, Fr. Chris will be blessing homes according to the zip code schedule printed in the bulletin. You will receive a call and/or email one or two days beforehand, letting you know which day Father will be coming. Please have ready: a candle, a bowl of water, the list of names you would like Fr. Chris to pray for, both living and departed.
2020 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Sunday, February 2, 2020 after Liturgy. All Stewards in good standing are expected to attend. A steward in good standing is one who receives the Holy Mysteries of Confession and Communion regularly, has filled out a commitment card, and has offered their Time, Talents and Treasures in the previous year.
SPECIAL THANKS TO GOD
My dear church family, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your prayers and well wishes, thank you cards, gifts, flowers and visits! I love them all. My address is 451 Sand Hill Road, Hershey PA 17033 (room 138). Love Janie Tepsich
CHOIR PAPRIKAS SALE
The choir will be holding a Paprikas sale on February 9th. They will take pre-orders. You can reserve your paprikas at $8/quart (you can’t get food this good for that cheap anywhere else!) and $4/loaf of pogaca. Please give your orders to Popadija Andreja or Yovanka Hoover.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
Just a gentle reminder to clean up after yourselves after coffee hour. The hosting organizations would appreciate your help.
POINSETTIAS CAN BE TAKEN HOME
For those who purchased Poinsettias to help decorate the church during the Nativity Season, you may take your poinsettias home if you wish. Thank you for helping!
Weekly Offering
January Charity
The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
IOCC is a humanitarian aid agency of Orthodox Christians. Established in 1992 by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA), it works in cooperation with the Orthodox Church and on behalf of Orthodox Christians. In carrying out its mission, offering emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination, and strengthening the capacity of the Orthodox Church to so respond, IOCC applies the highest profession standards and renders itself fully accountable to the public and its donors. Since its inception, IOCC has administered more than $580 million in humanitarian relief, sustainable development and self-help programs worldwide.
