Sunday, January 11th, 2026 - Sunday After Epiphany

Sunday, January 11th, 2026

Sunday After Epiphany

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Join us in person on Sunday as we celebrate Divine Liturgy for the Sunday After Epiphany or if you are ever unable to join us in person for services, please visit our YouTube and FaceBook channels to participate via the live stream.


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Sunday, January 11th


8:30 am Orthros

9:45 am Divine Liturgy

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Hymns of the Day

Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον.


Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν· καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν Ἅδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ· ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν. Ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Resurrectional Apolytikion


When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, * the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. * And standing by the sepulcher was Mary, who was seeking Your immaculate body. * Unassailed by Hades, You divested it of spoils. * Then You met the Virgin. You granted life. * O Lord, risen from the dead, glory to You!

Ἀπολυτίκιον


Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις· τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεμαρτύρει σοι, ἀγαπητόν σε Υἱὸν ὀνομάζουσα· καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμα ἐν εἴδει περιστερᾶς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεὶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσμον φωτίσας, δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion


When You were baptized in the River Jordan, O Lord, it was revealed that God is worshiped in Trinity. For the voice of the Father, who had begotten You, also bore witness to You, calling You “beloved Son,” and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed that what was said is true. In Your epiphany, O Christ God, You appeared and illumined the world. Glory to You!

Κοντάκιον.

χος πλ. δʹ.



Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τῇ οἰκουμένῃ, καὶ τὸ φῶς σου Κύριε, ἐσημειώθη ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς, ἐν ἐπιγνώσει ὑμνοῦντάς σε· Ἦλθες ἐφάνης τὸ Φῶς τὸ ἀπρόσιτον.

Kontakion.

Mode pl. 4. 


You revealed yourself today on earth, O Master, * and Your light was stamped on us, who in the knowledge of the truth, * O Lord, extol Your epiphany. * You came; You revealed yourself, O unapproachable Light.

Weekly Lectionary Readings
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Sunday School News


Dear Sunday School families,

 

We have a very exciting new addition to our Sunday School program – MUSIC!!!

 

We are thrilled to share that Alexandros Kyriakopoulos, an incredible musician and instructor, has begun teaching us music at the end of each Sunday School lesson. Alexandros is a dedicated pianist with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and he runs the music program for the Little Halos preschool at the Saint Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church in Arlington. Alexandros is teaching us hymns and songs from the church, as well as traditional Greek songs to enhance our lessons and help us to learn further about our faith and culture.

 

Please join us every Sunday for Sunday School and now, music class, as well!

Please join the St. John the Baptist Philoptochos to support

“Operation Housewarming for Homeless Veterans”



Honoring all St. John’s parishioners who have served in the armed forces.

The mission of Operation Housewarming is to support veterans in need of household items as they transition into their own homes .

Please refer to the wish list below - donation bins are located in the church lobby - monetary donations are also welcome .

Please contact Georgia.lagadinos@gmail.com for more info

PHILOPTOCHOS:

Please consider contributing to the Philoptochos outreach projects for the less fortunate in our Boston community:



VETERANS:

We thank our veterans for their selfless, sacrifice, heroism, and everything they have done for our country and our freedom.

The Saint John’s Philoptochos invites you to support a very important ministry “Operation Housewarming” for Homeless Veterans-established in 2012-

The Metropolis Philoptochos and with the help of the overwhelming support and generosity of all Philoptochos chapters and parish communities in our metropolis have provided assistance to over 3000 veterans transitioning to independent living. The items on the wish list represent the needs as identified by the VA Healthcare System and homeless veterans in order to establish their home in the community.

The detailed wish list along with copies are located in the church foyer along with donation bins. Monetary donations are also accepted.


Let’s pledge to support our veterans as they have pledged to support our country.


Thank you in advance and for more information please contact Georgia Lagadinos. 

Georgia.lagadinos@gmail.com 



UPDATED ENGLISH HIGH FOOD PANTRY WISHLIST FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON 


English High School in Jamaica Plain food pantry assists the homeless and food insecure student population. 


The list includes the daily necessities that we take for granted. Please help us replenish the shelves for this very important ministry 


Toilet paper

Lotion

Meats

Spaghetti sauce

Dishwashing liquid

Laundry detergent

Floor cleaner

Trash bags

Cereal

Pancake mix

Syrup

Bumble Bee Tuna

Bumble Bee Chicken 

Socks 

Mashed Potatoes

Elbow Pasta

Gravy

Cranberry Sauce

Cake Mix

Frosting

Food gift cards and fresh meat also accepted

Bible Study

Adult Catechism


The the next session of both adult catechism and Bible study will begin in mid-January.  More information will be forthcoming in the upcoming bulletins.

2026 Stewardship Donation

Please click the image above to make your 2026 stewardship offering to our beloved Church. During this challenging time of the pandemic, we welcome and appreciate your generosity and your love towards the ministries of our Saint John the Baptist Parish. You may send your donation in the mail to the church office, or click on the button above to make your 2026 Stewardship donation. 



Thank you for your love and your support!

Saints & Feasts of the Week

The Veneration of Apostle Peter's Precious Chains


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Stewardship

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Today's Scripture Readings


  • John 20:19-31 
  • Hebrews 13:7-16 
  • Matthew 4:12-17 
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