We are a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, and all are welcome to worship with us! Our services are in English. Please join us at our coffee hour downstairs after the service.


Weekly Schedule

Saturday Vigil        5:00pm
Sunday Divine Liturgy    9:30am
Sunday School         during the sermon
Sunday Bible Study    after coffee hour
Wednesday Akathist    6:30pm



Sunday Troparion, Tone 7: Thou didst destroy death by Thy Cross, * Thou didst open paradise to the thief. * Thou didst change the lamentation of the Myrrh-bearers, * and Thou didst command Thine Apostles to proclaim  * that Thou didst arise, O Christ God, * and grantest to the world great mercy.

Troparion of Theophany, Tone 1:  When Thou, wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, * the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; * for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, * calling Thee His beloved Son. * And the Spirit in the form of a dove * confirmed the certainty of the word. * O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, * glory be to Thee.

Troparion of St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 4: By true strategy, O trophy-bearer * thou wast an illustrious general of the Heavenly King, O Theodore. * For thou didst wisely arm thyself with the weapons of faith, * and didst utterly annihilate the hordes of demons, * and didst prove a victorious athlete, * wherefore with faith * we ever call thee blessed.

Troparion of St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 2: Great are the triumphs of faith! * The holy martyr Theodore rejoiced in a fountain of flame as in refreshing water. * For having been made a whole burnt offering by fire, * he was offered as a sweetbread to the Trinity, * By his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.

Troparion of St. Philip, Tone 8: O successor of the primates of Russia, pillar of Orthodoxy, champion of the Truth, * new confessor, holy hierarch Philip, thou didst law down thy life for thy flock: * wherefore, as thou hast boldness before Christ, pray thou for this city * and the people who honor thy holy memory as is meet.
 
Sunday Kontakion, Tone 7:  No longer will the dominion of death be able to keep men captive; * for Christ hath descended, demolishing and destroying the powers thereof. * Hades is bound; * the prophets rejoice with one voice, saying: * A Savior hath come for them that have faith. * Come forth, ye faithful, for the Resurrection.

Kontakion of St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 2: Armed with faith and courage of soul, * and having taken in thy hand the Word of God as a spear, * thou didst conquer the enemy, * O glory of martyrs, Theodore. * With them cease not to intercede with Christ God for us all.

Kontakion of St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 8: Having received the faith of Christ in thy heart as an inner shield, * thou didst overcome all the opposing forces, O great champion, * and thou hast been crowned with a heavenly crown, O Theodore, * for thou art eternally invincible.

Kontakion of St. Philip  Tone 3: Let us praise the all-wise Philip, * the instructor of Orthodoxy, the proclaimer of the Truth, the luminary of Russia, * who noetically feedeth his children with the food of his words; * for with his tongue he sang praise, * and with his lips he chanted hymnody, * as an initiate of the mysteries of the grace of God.

Kontakion of Theophany, Tone 4:  Thou hast appeared today unto the whole world, * and Thy light, O Lord, hath been signed upon us * who with knowledge chant unto Thee: * Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared, *O Light Unapproachable.

Today’s Readings
Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13; Hebrews 13:17-21
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17; John 10:9-16


Instead of “It is truly meet”:
    Refrain:  Magnify, O my soul, her who is more honorable than the host on high, the most pure Virgin Theotokos.

    Irmos:   Every tongue is at a loss to praise thee as is due: * even a spirit from the world above is filled with dizziness, * when it seeketh to sing thy praises, O Theotokos. * But since thou art good, accept our faith: * Thou knowest well our love inspired by God, * for thou art the Protector of Christians and we magnify thee.

Parish News

 Reader Peter Semanchuk had a pacemaker and defibrillator successfully installed on Thursday. Glory to God! He is recovering at Buffalo General.

 We are taking up a special collection for the next few weeks for the Hermitage of the Holy Cross. The Fund for Assistance will match any donations made until the end of February.

 The Parish Council will meet today at coffee hour.

 Last Friday, the Synaxis of St. John the Baptist, was Marcus Bursik’s Slava. Many years!

 Today is the wedding anniversaries of Justin and Tania Kawa and of Phocas and Elana Damiano Many years!

 This Wednesday is the nameday of Tania Kawa, Tatiana Popova and Tetyana Sabres. Many years!

 Welcome back, Reader John! John will be hosting our annual St Nino Akathist and Dinner Thursday at 6:00pm.

 Next Sunday services begin at 9:00am for the Baptismal Liturgy for Amy Moczerniak. Glory to God!

 Our annual parish meeting will take place on Sunday, February 5, after Divine Liturgy. All members must attend. We will be voting on the 2012 budget, and voting for the parish council positions of treasurer (currently Natalie Moczerniak) and a lay member (currently Anthony Damiano). If you are not yet a member of the parish, please speak with Natalie Moczerniak. Only dues-paying members in good standing may vote.

 Please remember in your prayers those traveling: Galina Bahanovich, Silouan Dudley, Larissa Grebenchtchikova, Styliana Jackson, Valentina Jaffri, the Vereschaga Family, and Vadim Zharkoff.

 If you have not already done so, please make an appointment to have your home blessed for Theophany. Please be dressed as you would be for church.

 Please take home one or two poinsettias! We thank Mischlers Florist for donating them.

 Please pick up a new parish directory.

If you are visiting today:

 There are service books underneath the candle stand that you may borrow and follow along in. If you get lost, ask your neighbor to help you find the page.

 As you can see, we stand for most of the service. If you are not accustomed to this, please feel free to sit if you feel the need. No one will mind! You should still stand during the Scripture readings and when the priest comes through.

 In the Orthodox tradition, women cover their heads in church, and extra scarves can be borrowed from the candle stand at the entrance.


 You will see people making the sign of the cross and bowing. Feel free to follow suit or not, however you are comfortable. Again, no one will mind either way.

 Feel free to venerate (kiss) the icons and purchase a candle to light. Commemoration slips for Orthodox, living and reposed may be placed on the tray by the candle stand. Please write down how many prosphora you would like (suggested donation: $1/ea.)

 At the end of the service, you may come forward to venerate the hand-cross if you wish.

 At our parish we do not pass a collection plate. Gifts are voluntary and can be left at the candle stand.

 Anyone who wishes to receive Holy Communion must be an Orthodox Christian and make their Confession beforehand. Please speak with Fr. Peter for more information.

Confessions are heard at all evening services.