St. Athanasios Chapel, Gulf Shores, AL PUBLISH DATE: January 2, 2005

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8

TIMOTHY, my son, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 1:1-8
Sunday before Epiphany

The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Be thou ready, Zabulon; prepare thyself, O Nephthalim. River Jordan, stay thy course and skip for gladness to receive the Sovereign Master, Who cometh now to be baptized. O Adam, be thou glad with our first mother, Eve; hide not as ye did of old in Paradise. Seeing you naked, He hath appeared now to clothe you in the first robe again. Christ hath appeared, for He truly willeth to renew all creation. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA

Apolytikion of the Church
"You became radiant by your Orthodox deeds, quelling all heresy and becoming conquering champions. Your piety enriched all, and the Church became greatly beautified. You have worthily found Christ and God who by your prayers, grants all great mercy." (3rd Tone)

Kontakion
In the running waters of the Jordan River, on this day the Lord of all crieth to John: Be not afraid and hesitate not to baptize Me, for I am come to save Adam, the first-formed man. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA

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/

 
The Feast of Saint Basil the Great
Father Paul and Presbytera Joanie Mayernick, January 2005
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

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 ...Read Full Text >
Church Services
Divine Liturgy Sundays 10:00 a.m.

January 2, 2005
V. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick

January 9 , 2005
V. Rev. Fr. Paul Mayernick
Sunday of Theopahany
Blessing of the Waters

Holy Water Bottles will be given to take home. If you would like Fr. Mayernick to come and bless your home on January 23, call (850)259-9273 to set an appointment.

January 16, 2005
V. Rev. Frank Paul Mayernick

Monday, January 17, 2005
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios
of Atlanta
V. Rev. Frank Paul Mayernick
and other area Priest officiating
Feastday of St. Athanasios
Vesper Services 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 18, 2005
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios
of Atlanta &
V. Rev. Frank Paul Mayernick officiating
Feastday of St. Athanasios
Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

January 23, 2005
V. Rev. Frank Paul Mayernick

January 30. 2005
V. Fr. Frank Paul Mayernick
IOCC Responding to Massive Earthquake/Tidal Waves Disaster in South Asia

December 27, 2004
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is joining with its partner Church World Service to respond immediately to the massive earthquake disaster throughout Southern Asia. Together with CWS, IOCC is developing a regional response to the crisis, focusing initially on hardest-hit areas in Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, and elsewhere, and CWS assessment and relief teams are on their way to the region now.  ...Read Full Text >

Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco Dies Following Short Illness - Additional Information

December 27, 2004
Metropolitan Anthony, the spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, with jurisdiction over the seven western states, died today, December 25, 2004, five weeks after he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. He was 69 years of age. ...Read Full Text >
SCHEDULE FOR BLESSING OF HOMES JANUARY 23, 2005

The blessing of our homes with the Blessed Water of Epiphany is a most meaningful way to begin the New Year. This beautiful tradition of our Orthodox Christian Church is one that we here in Gulf Shores continue to observe.

YOU SHOULD PREPARE A TABLE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

1. A bowl of water
2. An icon
3. A candle
4. A white tablecloth
5. A list of living members of your family

PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL REMINDER

Please call Father Paul on his cell phone at (850)259-9273 to make arrangements to come bless your home. He will schedule a time with you.
Previous St. Athanasios Chapel Bulletins
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