Sunday, Jan. 30 – Sunday of Zacchaeus
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Jan. 31 – Cyrus and John, Unmercenaries
No Services
Tuesday, Feb. 01 – Tyrphon, Martyr
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Vespers
Wednesday, Feb. 02 – Meeting of our Lord with Simeon and Anna
8:30 AM Matins
6:30 PM Divine Liturgy +NYPD & NYPO 9/11/01 from Rick White
7:30 PM Fire-pit Social
Thursday, Feb. 03 – Synaxis of the Holy Prophets Simeon and Anna
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Friday, Feb. 04 – Isidore, Venerable
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
Saturday, Feb. 05 – Agatha, Martyr
5:00 PM Ventura County Divine Liturgy
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Feb. 06 – Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Nicole Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Mary-Jo Koman-Keogh, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Denise Painter, Austin Pearce, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
Collection: $1,089.00; Candles: $44.60; Online: $95.00; VC Outreach: $2,110.00
Total: $3,338.60 / Attendance- PSM: 121 VCO: 40
“Today salvation has come to this house.” Our Great God and Savior has come to save the world. Have you experienced His salvation in your “house”? Would you like to share this life with the world through a calling to holy orders, religious or monastic life? Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org
Today the Church, through the proclamation of the Gospel, reminds us that the Lord sees and values things in a way that the world cannot understand. Oftentimes, what the world sees as strength is a pitfall for those who seek the Lord; and what the world sees as weakness is an opportunity for spiritual growth.
Zacchaeus, “small of stature” and despised by the Jews becomes the one who sees the Lord and welcomes him into his home. Why? The Fathers of the Church tell us that Zacchaeus was able to see the Lord, not because of the Sycamore tree, but because he set aside the self-righteousness of the world and the stature of honor and worldly dignity.
By becoming “small” and humble of heart, by opening his eyes to the Lord’s vision, Zacchaeus was able to rise above those around him to behold the Lord and welcome him into his home. By going to Zacchaeus’ house, Jesus confirmed for all that Zacchaeus had already made a home for the Lord in his heart.
Throughout the Gospel, those who are apparently weak become strong, the blind become able to see, the paralytics walk again, and this strength and healing is found in one thing: that the Lord has made himself present within them, that he comes in to “our house,” and for that we must “make haste” to come down to meet him.
Check the flyer on the bulletin boards for God With Us Online’s Spring curriculum. All courses are offered as live webinars, and are free of charge. Fr. Nathan, Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia have a course this spring. Register today: EasternCatholic.org/events
THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF PHOENIX subscribes to the
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
adopted by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. The Eparchy, within all its parishes, institutions and programs, is committed to assuring a safe environment in ministry for its children and young people that conforms to the Charter requirements.
For information regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact:
Dcn. Michael Hanafin: Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Cell: (480) 387-5182 – Email: dcnhanafin@ephx.org
Sbdcn. Paul F. Kilroy: Asst. Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Office: (602) 861-9778 – Cell: (702) 498-5972 – Email: sbdcnkilroy@ephx.org
Dr. Caroline Bonham: Victim Assistance Coordinator
Cell: (505) 314-3943 – Email: victimassistanceofphoenix@gmail.com
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