Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church

44 Benzinger St, Buffalo, NY 14206

http://www.peterandpauloca.com/
(716) 893 0044 -office (716) 220 8724 - Fr. Vlads cell

Fr. Volodymyr Zablotskyy, Acting Rector Martin Napierski Council President Linda Mucyn - Choir Director

JANUARY 6, 2013

31st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 6. THE HOLY THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. Ven. Macarius of Mt. Athos (1431).

Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 (Epistle)

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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, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 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. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 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, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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Matthew 3:13-17 (Gospel)

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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? 15 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. 16 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. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Prayers for sick, home bund and those who requested to pray for them: Ann, Teresa, Marianne, Martin, Andrea, Andrew, Baby Jonas

To Know Jesus is To Know Yourself. (By Fr Volodymyr) I need to be baptized by You says John the Forerunner to Jesus in todays gospel. A simple yet profound acknowledgement of whom Jesus was. A simple yet as profound acknowledgement of whom John himself was. Speaking of Christ just prior to the baptism John also said I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals (John 1:27) and Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). The only honest way to know ourselves, is to know Jesus. To know Jesus not just on an intellectual level, but to really know Him. To joyfully leap when we meet him, just as John leapt while still in the womb of Elizabeth (Luke 1:44). To meditate his life-giving death on the cross - Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Sunday, January 20, 2013, during the coffee hour Subdeacon Dr. Mark Hoeplinger will make a presentation about upcoming mission trip to Guatemala with Faith in Practice. Faith in Practice is a group of doctors who give their time and skills to serve some of the poorest in the world. Fr. Vlad will join Faith in Practice in Guatemala as spiritual adviser this coming February.

THEOPHANY HOME/BUSINESS BLESSING If you would like Fr. Vlad to come and bless your home this year please sign a form available in the back of the church. You can also call Father or fill out a request form at http://www.peterandpauloca.com/theophanyblessing/.

THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK THANK YOU! For those who have submitted recipes for THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK. The recipes are starting to come in and we are assembling them into categories. We really could use your recipes for the Russian section of the cookbook. Wont you share them with us? Be sure to pick up a Recipe Form from the table in the lobby of the church, fill in the details of your favorite recipe and then bring it back next week. Contact Janet or Mary for more information. Or go to the website!

Church Wish List Winter finally came to Buffalo! Please remember the Church during your post-holiday shopping or as you are cleaning out your attic: small things we could use for day to day activities (large 20 frying pan, large serving platters, dish towels, dish soap, Office items (laser printer cartridges, a roll of stamps, office supplies), paper towels and paper products, etc.) and bigger things (a show blower!). Someday we need to tackle the capital improvements the really, really big things (new windows in the Hall, a van/school bus to transport our parishioners to Divine Liturgy, plumbing repairs to the Hall. In the meantime, if you would like to make a donation to the Church to support any of these needs, please call the Church Office (716) 893.0044. We would be grateful for your support.

Thursday Zumba - 5:30PM (Parish Hall) Make your New Years Resolution - come to Zumba on Thursdays. Classes begin again on January 10. PARISH HALL The Parish Hall is available for rent. Contact the Office for more information NOTICES If you have a notice or event to be printed in the weekly bulletin, please send the information to editor@peterandpauloca.com by noon on Thursday.

PARISH MINISTRIES Saturday Soup Kitchen The Parish continues to provide a hot lunch on Saturday mornings for the community. This week, we hosted volunteers from St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lancaster, NY. A special thanks to Dana, Mallory, Jacob, Lauri, Matt, Shelby, Michael, Carly, Kayla, and Mike from St. Marys, and to Kyra and Nick and the other regular volunteers who helped prepare and serve food, design and draft flyers for the Soup Kitchen, clean up and serve as hosts to our guests this week. You might want to volunteer some Friday evenings to prepare the meal or on Saturdays to serve the meal. It is a rewarding experience. Also: Please consider buying a loaf or two of Fr. Vlads Sourdough Bread (available after Liturgy on a first come first serve basis) Proceeds from the Sale are used to support the Saturday Soup Kitchen. Clothing and Linens Drive The Church is collecting blankets, sheets and towels for families in need. Also, childrens clothing especially little girls for winter coats, warm clothing, mittens, boots, etc. Please contact the Church Office or bring the items to the Church.

WEEKLY CALENDAR: Saturday, Jan 5 4pm: Church: Vespers Sunday, Jan 6 9:30am: Church: General Confession Sunday, Jan 6 10am Church: Divine Liturgy-HOLY THEOPHANY Sunday, Jan 6 Noon: Hall, Sourdough Bread Sale Sunday, Jan 6 Noon: Hall: Council Meeting Thursday, Jan 10 5:30p: Hall: ZUMBA returns this week Thursday, Jan 10 6:30pm: Hall: Adult Enrichment Returns Friday, Jan 11 6-9pm: Hall: Soup Kitchen Preparation Saturday, Jan 12 9am-1pm: Hall: Soup Kitchen Saturday, Jan 12 4pm: Church: Vespers Sunday, Jan 13 10am: Church: Divine Liturgy

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COMING EVENTS: Sunday, January 20 Noon: Parish Hall Subdeacon Dr. Dr. Mark Hoeplinger presentation about upcoming mission trip to Guatemala Sunday, May 5 10am: Church: Divine Liturgy-GREAT PASCHA

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