29th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Afterfeast of
Theophany. Sunday after Theophany. Martyr Tatiana of Rome and
those who suffered with her (226-235). St. Sava I, first Archbishop of
Serbia (1237). Venerable Martinian, Abbot of Belozérsk (1483).
Martyr Mertius of Mauretania (284-305). Martyr Peter Apselamus of
Palestine (309-310). Venerable Eupraxia of Tabenna in Egypt (393).
Today, Sunday January 12………..9:30 am - Third Hour
9:45 am – General Confession
10:00 am -- Divine Liturgy
Ephesians 4:7-13
Saturday, January 18………………6:00 pm Great Vespers
Tone 4
Matthew 4:12-17
Saint Nino, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Enlightener of Georgia
St Nino’s Feast Day is January 14 and we display her icon today so that all may
venerate her. Members of our parish visited many of her sites in 2013, including her
burial place at the beautiful convent of Bodbe.
According to tradition, St. Nino was born in Cappadocia, the daughter of Zebulon,
a Roman General, and Sosanna, sister of the Patriarch of Jerusalem. When she
was fourteen years old, St. Nino witnessed an appearance by the Theotokos, who
announced St. Nino’s important destiny: to preach the True Faith in the Virgin’s
chosen land of Iberia (Georgia). The Mother of God gave her a cross made of
grapevine branches of, which St. Nino bound with her hair.
She endured many hardships on her journey. When St. Nino arrived in Georgia,
she made her home beneath a bramble bush in the garden of the king. The
gardener and his wife were childless, but through St. Nino’s prayers God granted
them a child. The couple rejoiced, declaring Christ to be the True God; they became
disciples of St. Nino. Wherever St. Nino went, those who heard her preach
converted to the Christian faith. St. Nino healed the terminally ill Queen Nana after
she declared Christ to be the True God.
King Mirian, a pagan, was not pleased with the effect St. Nino’s preaching had on
the Georgian nation, and he resolved to kill all those who followed Christ. However,
in the midst of a hunt, the King was suddenly confronted with darkness. All alone,
King Mirian became greatly afraid and prayed in vain for the help of the pagan gods.
When his prayers went unanswered, he finally turned to Christ: “God of Nino,
illumine this night for me and guide my footsteps, and I will declare Thy Holy Name. I
will erect a cross and venerate it and I will construct for Thee a temple. I vow to be
obedient to Nino and to the Faith of the Roman people!” Immediately the night was
transfigured, the sun shone radiantly, and King Mirian gave thanks to the Creator.
When he returned to the city, he immediately informed St. Nino of his decision. As a
result of the unceasing labors of Equal-to-the-Apostles Nino, Georgia was
established as a nation solidly rooted in the Christian Faith.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, January 19………………..9:00 am – Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am – 3rd and 6th Hours
10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
THANK YOU: To the Clifton, O’Malley, and Battista families for hosting the Coffee
Social last week in memory of +Walter.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT – Donations are $27,796 towards our goal of
$100,000.00. Thank to those who have donated. But we still have a long way to go.
Please continue to keep our parish’s capital needs in mind and make your
donation/pledge.
WINE TASTING TICKETS are available from Sandi Masklee. Plan to bring friends
to this Valentine’s Day celebration featuring NJ Wines and Diner Food
THE HANDMAIDENS’ COFFEE SHOPPE: Will start serving specialty coffees and
gourmet pastry at Coffee Hour on January 19th. Proceeds will help fund the
activities of this ministry of our young women. Please plan to support them in this
50th anniversary activity!
DDB DINNER WITH BISHOP MICHAEL: As a Distinguished Diocesan Benefactor,
our parish has received an invitation to attend a DDB dinner on Sunday, January 26,
at Holy Annunciation parish in Clifton. At this event, Bishop Michael customarily
reviews the year within the Diocese and expresses thanks to those who have
donated to the DDB fund. He encourages Holy Trinity parishioners to attend,
whether or not they are individual donors. More information is on the bulletin board.
PHOTOS OF OUR PARISH: If you have photos of Holy Trinity activities from the
last 10-20 years, they might be good candidates for a collage at the anniversary
banquet. If you have them, please write your name and phone number on the back
and leave them in the Council Office. See Peter Dardaganis with questions.
WISH LIST: Check the bulletin board for a list of items the parish would like to
acquire through donation. You might be able to help! See a Council member for
more information.
SAINT BASIL ACADEMY ANNUAL VASILOPITA: On Saturday, January 25 at
11:30 am, this fun event (diving for the Cross and other activities) will take place. In
the past, young people of the parish have had a great time participating. See Peter
Dardaganis for details.
HOUSE BLESSING SCHEDULE:
Tuesday Jan 14, 5:30-7:30 pm
Dover, Mine Hill, Roxbury
Gaitanaru (2)
Timpani
Comsulea
Thursday, Jan 16, 5:30-7:30 pm
Madison, Morristown, Mendham
Barna
Gakos
Bohensky, Hedge, Stachow
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
“Offering the Fullness of the Christian Faith”
Orthodox Church in America
Diocese of New York and New Jersey
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 630 – Ironia, New Jersey 07845
Location: 120 Dover Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
973-366-8360
www.holytrinityrandolph.com
FREE ROOF: “No Roof Left Behind” is a nationwide program that helps those who
have fallen on hard times. George J. Keller and Sons in Flanders is participating and
accepting nominations for a free roof in Morris County via their website at
https://noroofleftbehind.com/program/nj/1049 If you know of someone, or if you are
in need, visit that website – the flyer is on our bulletin board.
We must not approach Christ out of fear of how we will die and of what will
become of us. Rather, we must open our hearts to Him, as when we tug at
a window curtain and the sun immediately shines in. In this way Christ will
come to us, that we might truly love Him. This is the best way.
+Elder Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Parish Council
Senior Warden - Suzette Eremin
Treasurer - Niki Barna
Secretary - Carol Wetmore
Eugene Bohensky
George Bohensky
Peter Dardaganis
Junior Warden - William Cullinan
Financial Secretary - John Babiak
Brian Farbanish
Marissa Hedge
Drew Krause
Sandra Masklee
St. Nino, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Enlightener of Georgia
Rev. David R. Fox, Rector
201-841-7590 (Cell Phone)
fatherdavid@holytrinityrandolph.com
V. Rev. George Hasenecz, Attached
Carol Wetmore, Choir Director