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Matthew 1:1-25
The book of the Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the
father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the
father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, and
Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of
Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the
father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife
of Uriah, and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father
of Asa, and Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of
Uzziah, and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of
Hezekiah, and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father
of Josiah, and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.
And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of
Zerubbabel, and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father
of Azor, and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud,
and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, and
Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. So all the
generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to
Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to
Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband
Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he
considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David,
do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a
son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to
fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his
name shall be called Emmanuel"(which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as
the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took his wife, but knew her not until she had borne a son; and
he called his name Jesus.
Announcements
Mon. Dec. 19th: Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy Adult Rel Ed. Class, 6pm
Wed. Dec. 21st: Parish Council Meeting, 6:30pm
Fri. Dec. 23rd: Royal Nativity Hours, 9am
Sat. Dec. 24th: Saturday before Christmas, Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:30am (NO EVENING
SERVICES)
Sun. Dec. 25th: Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Orthros/Divine Liturgy 8:30am
Todays Memorial Services: John Cokinos- 3yrs, Katherine Cokinos- 20 yrs, George Kalimanis- 22yrs
Stewardship Materials: We would like to inform all parishioners that this upcoming week will be
sending out all the Stewardship Pledge Cards and follow up emails. Please be on the lookout for these
important documents!
Christmas at the Rochester Womens Shelter: Please help the St. Philothei team provide much needed
gifts to the Womens Shelter for Christmas. Some of the items will be given directly to the guests at the
Shelter, and other items are for the Shelter to provide better care for those in need. Please bring all
donations to the church by Dec. 14th or give your donations to a St. Philothei team member: Erline
Holman or Calli Kelly. Your donations will be delivered along with the weekend meals to the Shelter on
Dec. 15th. Items needed: Hats, mittens/gloves, scarves (guests), pillows twin sized blankets/sheets, size 5
diapers (for the Shelter).
Christmas Toy Drive: Every year our parish will partner with the Salvation Army to provide Christmas
presents for those families in need. Please bring your unwrapped gifts for either teenagers or young
children ages 0-3yrs, clothing or toys are preferred. Place gifts in the large Christmas box located in the
narthex of the church starting today through Sunday. Dec. 18th. FYI, gifts will be secured in locked office
during the week to prevent the disappearance of some gifts. Thank you for participating in this
important drive!
HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNIONOnly
Are you able to lend a helping hand?: Our parish has a Priest
Discretionary Fund which Father uses to help those individuals that come
to him with legitimate needs both from within and outside the parish
family. Cash is rarely distributed; rather gift cards to local grocery stores,
gas stations, and retail stores are procured based on the circumstances and
the individual need. We rely on private donations from parishioners to
keep this account flush with funds. The Holiday Season is the only time
of the year where a general plea for this cause is made. Please consider
making a donation with checks payable to Holy Anargyroi with
Discretionary Fund in the memo. THANK YOU in advance!
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MEMORY ETERNAL!!!
on earth; For just as the Lord sent down a precious dew, He preserved from the flame her who
gave birth; He keeps her undefiled and enriches her with divine gifts. Therefore Daniel,
pleasing to God, rejoiced and was glad,For having foreseen the stone from the unquarried
mountain, he now prays in boldness on behalf of our souls.
-From the Lord I Call, Sunday before the Nativity
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
My family and I wish you all a blessed, joyful, and memorable Christmas Celebration!
May the Christ-Child grant us all peace, genuine love, and His abundant mercies!
-Fr. Mark