Sunday, January 4th, 2026

Sunday Before Epiphany

Join us in person on Sunday as we celebrate Divine Liturgy for the Sunday Before 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 4th

8:30 am Orthros

9:45 am Divine Liturgy

Upcoming Services

Monday, January 5th

Vigil for the Feast of Theophany

6:00 PM - Great Vespers, followed by the Great Blessing of the Waters AGIASMOS, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, January 6th

Vigil for the Feast of St. John the Baptist

6:00 PM - Great Vespers, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy

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Hymns of the Day

Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον.

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν· ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ.

Resurrectional Apolytikion

As the Father and Spirit are unoriginate, * so the Word, who was born from the Virgin for us. * Let us praise Him, O believers, and let us worship Him. * For our salvation He was pleased * to be crucified in the flesh, * and to undergo death, * and to resurrect the dead, by His glorious resurrection.

Ἀπολυτίκιον

Ἑτοιμάζου Ζαβουλών, καὶ εὐτρεπίζου Νεφθαλείμ. Ἰορδάνη ποταμέ, στῆθι ὑπόδεξαι σκιρτῶν, τοῦ βαπτισθῆναι ἐρχόμενον τὸν Δεσπότην. Ἀγάλλου ὁ Ἀδὰμ σὺν τῇ Προμήτορι· μὴ κρύπτετε ἑαυτούς, ὡς ἐν Παραδείσῳ τὸ πρίν· καὶ γὰρ γυμνοὺς ἰδὼν ὑμᾶς ἐπέφανεν, ἵνα ἐνδύσῃ τὴν πρώτην στολήν. Χριστὸς ἐφάνη, τὴν πᾶσαν κτίσιν, θέλων ἀνακαινίσαι.

Apolytikion

O Zabulon, prepare, and be ready, Nephthalim. * Jordan River, hold your course, and exultantly receive * the Master who is coming to be baptized. * Adam leap for joy with Eve the Foremother. * No longer hide yourselves, as once in Paradise; * for having seen you naked He has appeared * to clothe you in your former vesture. * The Christ has appeared, wishing to renew * the entire creation.

Κοντάκιον.

Ἦχος πλ. δʹ.

Ἐν τοῖς ῥείθροις σήμερον τοῦ Ἰορδάνου, γεγονὼς ὁ Κύριος, τῷ Ἰωάννῃ ἐκβοᾷ· Μὴ δειλιάσῃς βαπτίσαι με· σῶσαι γὰρ ἥκω, Ἀδὰμ τὸν πρωτόπλαστον.

Kontakion.

Mode pl. 4.

To the flowing streams today * of River Jordan * comes the Lord and cries aloud * to John the Baptist, and He says, * “Be not afraid to baptize me now; * for I have come to save Adam, the first-formed man.

Weekly Lectionary Readings

Today's Epistle Reading

Today's Gospel Reading

Weekly Donation to Our Church:

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Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the

New Year of 2026

Archepiscopal Encyclical on the New Year of 2026

Ἀρχιεπισκοπικὴ Ἐγκύκλιος γιὰ τὸ νέο ἔτος 2026

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!

Metropolitan Methodios's FOS Message

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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

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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!

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Saints & Feasts of the Week

The Synaxis of

St. John the Baptist

January 7th, 2026

English - Click here to learn about the Synaxis ofSt. John the Baptist

Greek - Σύναξις τοῦ τιμίου Ιωάννου τοῦ Προδρόμου

Stewardship

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OCF Young Adults at St. Johns

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your faith and connect with the community.

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Today's Scripture Readings

John 20:11-18
II Timothy 4:5-8
Mark 1:1-8

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