St. Athanasios Chapel, Gulf Shores, AL PUBLISH DATE: January 1, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7

TITUS, my son, the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 3:13-17
The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

At that time, Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would ...Read Full Text >

Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
January 1 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner
January 7 ...Read Full Text >

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
January 6 ...Read Full Text >

Removal of the Relics of St. Athanasios the Great
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Synaxis of The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, & John Chrysostom
January 30 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Our human form hast Thou taken on Thyself without change, O greatly-compassionate Master, though being God by nature; fulfilling the Law, Thou willingly receivest circumcision in the flesh, that Thou mightest end the shadow and roll away the veil of our sinful passions. Glory be to Thy goodness unto us. Glory be to Thy compassion. Glory, O Word, to Thine inexpressible condescension. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
Your voice resounded throughout the world that received your word by which, in godly manner, you taught dogma, clarified the nature of beings, and set in order the character of people. Venerable father, Royal Priesthood, intercede to Christ God to grant us great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Now the Lord of all that is doth undergo circumcision, in His goodness cutting off the sins and failings of mortals. He this day doth give salvation unto the whole world; and the hierarch and bright daystar of the Creator now rejoiceth in the highest, Basil the wise and divine initiate of Christ. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Removal of the Relics of St. Athanasios the Great
You became a pillar of Orthodoxy, strengthening the Church with divine dogmas, O Hierarch Athanasios. For by preaching that the Son is one in essence with the Father you put Arius to shame. O venerable Father, to Christ our God pray earnestly, entreating that great mercy be on us bestowed. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Liturgy
Sundays at 10:00 A.M.

Parish Information
St. Athanasios Chapel
220 East 20th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Phone: (251) 967-2020
Fax: (251) 471-8015
Website: www.stathanasios.al.goarch.org/

 
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, January 2008

God is with us! May each of you be Blessed throughout the New Year. May God Grant you Health, and Prosperity.

The Feast of Saint Basil the Great, January 1st, contains the custom of the Blessing of the "Vasilopita" or Bread of Saint Basil. The following usage is adapted for home use from the liturgical service. It may be done in conjunction with a New Year`s gathering.
The Family ...Read Full Text >
December 18, 2007
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for The Nativity of Christ 2007
Protocol 142/07

December 25, 2007
The Nativity of Christ

What shall we offer You, O Christ, Who for our sakes has appeared on earth as a man?
(From the Vespers of the Nativity)

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the ...Read Full Text >
Musica Sacra Chorus and Orchestra
Epiphany Celebration
Malbis Memorial Greek Orthodox Church
Daphne, Alabama
Saturday, January 5, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.


2nd Annual Greek Night
Saturday,January 12,2008,7:00pm ~till
Eric H Meyers Civic Center-Gulf Shores
Seating Limited Call to buy your ticket Now! Only $ 75.00 per ticket. Music by Nick Trivelas and the Agenan
Menu: Greek Chicken, Roast Leg of Lamb,Souvlaki, Mousaka, Dolmathes, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Greek style ...Read Full Text >

ICONOGRAPHY PROGRAM ~ ST. ATHANASIOS CHAPEL
We have started our Iconography Program at St. Athanasios Chapel in Gulf Shores. It will consist of the Platytera (Virgin Mary) above the Altar)and the Pantocrator (Christ) in the Dome). These Icons will be a community offering as an act of Love to God. We look forward to your continued support and hope ...Read Full Text >
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Divine Liturgy & Blessing of Water 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick
Following the Service
Holy Water Bottles will be given to take home
If you would like Fr. Mayernick to come and
bless your home call for an appointment

Sunday, January 13, 2008
Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick

Thursday, January 17, 2008
Vespers and Blessing Five Loaves of Bread 6:30 p.m.
Celebrating the Feastday of St. Athanasios
Fellowship following service

Sunday, January 20, 2008
Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick
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