St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Myrtle Beach, SC PUBLISH DATE: March 4, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40

Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 1:43-51
Sunday of Orthodoxy

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of Orthodoxy
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Theophylaktos, Bishop of Nicomedea
March 8 ...Read Full Text >

40 Martyrs at Lake Sebaste
March 9 ...Read Full Text >

Kodratos the Martyr & his Companions
March 10 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasia of Alexandria
March 10 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos the Righteous of Jordan
March 4 ...Read Full Text >

Konon the Gardener
March 5 ...Read Full Text >

Mark the Ascetic
March 5 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Father Mark of Athens
March 5 ...Read Full Text >

42 Martyrs of Amorion in Phrygia
March 6 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Martyred Bishops of Cherson: Basileus, Ephraim, Eugene, Capito, Aetherius, Agathodorus, and Elpidius
March 7 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for Sunday of Orthodoxy
O Christ our God, begging forgiveness of our sins, we venerate Your Pure Image, O Good One. Of your own will you condescended to ascend upon the Cross in the flesh and deliver those You created from the bondage of the enemy. Wherefore, thankfully, we cry out, "When You came to save the world, Your filled all things with joy, O Our Savior." - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion of the Church
Apolytikion in the Second Tone (Hymn of St. John the Baptist)

The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; for thou hast proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets, since thou was granted to baptize in the running waters Him whom they proclaimed. Wherefore, having contested for the truth, thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings even to those in Hades: that God hath appeared in the flesh, taking away the sin of the world and granting us great mercy.


Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Peter, when after so many miracles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


... while Nathanael, though he said the very same thing before seeing or hearing either miracles or doctrine, had  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


What can be the reason of this? It is, that Peter and Nathanael both spoke the same words, but not both with the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


And whence does this appear? From what he said after these words; for after, "Thou art the Son of God," he adds,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


Seest thou how He leads him up by little and little from the earth, and causes him no longer to imagine Him a man  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century


Moses... was himself saved by means of wood and water before the Law was given, when he was exposed to the Nile's  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, Homilies Vol. 1, Homily Eleven para. 14; Saint Tikhon's Seminary Press pg. 123, 14th century


Vespers
To Be Announced

Matins
8:45 AM

Liturgy
10:00 AM

Bible Study
To Be Announced

Parish Information
St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
3301 33rd Ave. Ext. North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Phone: (843) 448-3773
Fax: (843) 946-7597
Website: www.stjohn-mb.org
Email: office@stjohn-mb.org

Proistamenos: Fr. Angelo Pappas
Email: frangelo@stjohn-mb.org

Other Parish Info
Find us on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/StJohnMB

 



CONFESSION
Father Angelo C. Pappas

Those interested in the Sacrament of Holy Confession, please contact Father Angelo at (843) 448-3773.
February 23, 2012
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for Holy and Great Lent 2012
February 27, 2012

Holy and Great Lent

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day,
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February 22, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE BEGINNING OF GREAT LENT
"With joy let us enter upon the beginning of the Fast.
Let us not be of sad countenance. . . .
Let us joyfully begin the all-hallowed season of abstinence;
And let us shine with the bright radiance of the holy commandments. . . .
All mortal life is but one day, so it is said,
To
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February 29, 2012
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE ON THE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
"This is the faith of the Apostles, this is the faith of the Orthodox,
this is the faith which has made firm the whole world."


The First Sunday in Lent, the Sunday of Orthodoxy is a special occasion for all Orthodox Christians and plays an important role in our lives. Because
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A NOTE TO OUR VISITORS
We are glad to have you worshipping with us today. Please join us for fellowship immediately following the Liturgy in the Fellowship Hall coffee room.
Please understand … Communion is a sign of unity of our faith. Only Orthodox Christians that have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting, and
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING STEWARDS OF ST. JOHN'S PARISH
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER ON DUTY: David Radomsky
TODAY'S PROSFORON BROUGHT BY: Roula Bofilios
TODAY'S GREETERS: Loretta Siotka and Mary Vaughan
Today's Coffee Hour hosted by: Marion Barone and Jane Radomsky


TODAY'S SECOND TRAY
will benefit St. John's Fellowship Building Fund

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, March 4th:
• Sunday School: 10:00 AM
• GOYA Meeting: Following Divine Liturgy.
• Philoptochos Board Meeting: 12-Noon

Monday, March 5th:
• Parish Council Meeting: 6:00 PM

Wednesday, March 7th:
• Philoptochos Lenten Film & Fasolatha: 12-Noon
• Choir
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
PHILOPTOCHOS: LENTEN FILM & FASOLATHA ~ MARCH 7TH & APRIL 4TH AT NOON: "Holy Image: Holy Space" Part 1-"Windows to Heaven" and Part 2-"Theology in Colors". This film is an award-winning documentary video-taped at The Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, MD. The history of iconography from St. Luke to El Greco ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Issues Catechetical Homily for Holy and Great Lent

February 24, 2012
In recent times, we observe an elevated level of concern. Many challenges arise. The world is suffering and yearns for help. Indeed, we are going through a general test. Some people call it a financial decline; others refer to it as a political crisis. So far as we are concerned, it is a matter of spiritual perversion. And a solution exists. Many resolutions are proposed and numerous viewpoints are heard. Yet, the problems persist. People feel deserted and alone. Their deeper nature is ignored. They remain in the gloom of confusion and depression. ...Read Full Text >

2012-2013 Scholarship Applications Available

March 2, 2012
Applications and instructions for the three scholarships administered by the Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, are now available for awards to be made for the 2012-2013 academic year. ...Read Full Text >

FAST DAYS

GREAT LENT
February 27th – April 7th

HOLY WEEK
April 8th – April 14th

PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Wednesday, March 7th @ 6:00 PM
The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts offers communion of the Holy Gifts (Eucharist) consecrated at the Divine Liturgy the previous Sunday. It is an opportunity to receive the sustaining spiritual strength of Christ during the difficult journey of Lent. Although the Church forbids the celebration of the Eucharist on weekdays of Lent (except the Annunciation), it recognizes the need for spiritual food. Holy Communion will be offered, please refrain from eating food after 1:00 PM except for medical purposes.

THE 2nd SALUTATION SERVICE HONORING THE THEOTOKOS
Friday, March 9th @ 6:00 PM
On the first five Friday evenings of Lent, the Small Compline service and "The Akathist Hymn" honor the Virgin Mary. This Compline is a worship service with prayers and psalms. "The Akathist Hymn," one of the most
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