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Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel, Fr. Gregory, catechumens (Nicholas & Taylor R., Rob & Stacy M., Michael F., Tom. B., James T., and Samantha T.), new mothers and babies, the betrothed, the married, the sick, the poor, travelers, those impacted by war and calamities, our country, and those in need.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men,... — 1st Timothy 2.1
Feast of Theophany
Looking ahead, 06 January 2026 is the Feast of the Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On Monday evening, 05 January 2026 at 6pm, we will serve Vespers for the Feast followed by the Great Blessing of the Waters.
If you would like to take home blessed water for personal use, please bring a container (i.e., any sealable water container will work. Many people use mason jars and regular water bottles. Anything to dedicate to storing holy water will work.) For those that may not be familiar with the blessing and use of water, in the Orthodox tradition it is common to keep and use holy water for personal blessings of self, family, and home, for drinking (e.g., as water or a few drops in coffee), etc.
Hiatus - Wednesday Bible Study
Our regular Bible study will be taking a break during the Nativity season and will resume on Wednesday, 07 January 2025, at 7:00pm. We will continue the Bible study until the beginning of Great Lent.
Vespers and Liturgy - 30th Sunday after Pentecost and the Forefeast of Theophany (and Sunday before Theophany)
This coming Sunday, 04 January 2026, is the 30th Sunday after Pentecost and the Forefeast of Theophany (and Sunday before Theophany). In addition, it is also the Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles and St. Aquila, Deacon, of the Kiev Caves (+14th c.), among others.
The readings for this Sunday are:
- 2 Timothy 4.5-8 (Epistle)
- Gospel according to St. Mark 1.1-8 (Gospel)
Join us for Vespers on Saturday, 03 January 2026, at 6pm and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 04 January 2026, at 9am.
Prepare, O Zebulon, / and adorn yourself, O Naphtali; / river Jordan, cease flowing / and receive with joy the Master coming to be baptized. / Adam, rejoice with our First Mother / and do not hide yourself as you did of old in Paradise; / for having seen you naked, / He has appeared to clothe you with the first garment. / Christ has appeared to renew all creation.
Wedding of Caitlin B. and Jacob C.
We are happy to announce the wedding of Caitlin B. and Rdr. Jacob B., as they will be united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Friday, 16 January 2026, at 5:00pm, in our church. Please keep Jacob and Cailtin in your prayers as they approach this joyous day.
2026 Greeter Sign-Up
As our parish is grows (Glory to God!), we are looking for volunteers to fill the greeter role to offer a hello to new visitors, point them to a copy of our visitors service book, guide them to a seat/spot in the nave, etc. If any member of the St. Basil Brotherhood would like to be a greeter, see Brian D. for more information or check your email for a separate St. Basil Brotherhood email.
2026 Coffee Hour Sign-Up
If you enjoy coffee hour on Sundays after the Liturgy, please consider signing up to be a coffee hour sponsor. Pair with a friend and take a slot! The more people signed up, the lighter the load. Men are welcomed and encouraged to sign up!
See Tracey Hand for more details.
Looking Ahead
- Vespers for the Feast of the Theophany of our Lord w/ Great Blessing of the Waters, Monday, 05 January 2026, at 6:00pm
- Bible study resumes, Wednesday, 07 January 2026, at 7:00pm
- Wedding of Jacob C. & Caitlin B., Friday, 16 January 2026, at 5:00pm
- Annual Parish Meeting, Sunday, 25 January 2026, during/following coffee hour