Sunday, November 12 (8th Sunday of Luke)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of this refrain)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, Standing by Your sepulcher…; Demetri will do the Glory hymn of the 2nd Kathisma, Jonah was a sign of Your burial…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters (for now, only one chanter at a time; others should try to follow along silently with the music being sung by the Chanter, in preparation for eventually singing this oloi mazi)
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters (refrain sung by everyone all together; everyone should sing softly, carefully listening to one another and matching the Proto/lead chanter)
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Τοῖς Μαθηταῖς συνέλθωμεν…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 3 -Σὺν Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 – You rose within three days …, Justin is prepping Lauds 5 – Rejoice, the shining lamp of the Church)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters (Justin will check with Presvytera to see what tone/music it will be, and will stay to help for a little while before joining the choir)
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters
Psalm 33 (after the 3rd "Blessed be the name of the Lord") Read by whatever reader is present, or chanted by a small Byzantine choir

Sunday, November 5 (5th Sunday of Luke)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of this refrain)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, Lord, You who deadened death…; Demetri will do the Glory hymn of the 2nd Kathisma, The villains had You crucified…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters (for now, only one chanter at a time; others should try to follow along silently with the music being sung by the Chanter, in preparation for eventually singing this oloi mazi)
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters (refrain sung by everyone all together; everyone should sing softly, carefully listening to one another and matching the Proto/lead chanter)
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Μετὰ τὴν θείαν ἔγερσιν…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 3 -Κύριε, αἱ γυναῖκες ἔδραμον…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 – O Lord, just like You exited …, Justin is prepping Lauds 5 – Lord, You are the King)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters (Justin will check with Presvytera to see what tone/music it will be, and will stay to help for a little while before joining the choir)
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters
Psalm 33 (after the 3rd "Blessed be the name of the Lord") Read by whatever reader is present, or chanted by a small Byzantine choir

Sunday, October 29 (7th Sunday of Luke)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of this refrain)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, By Your voluntary will, O Savior…; Demetri will do the Glory hymn of the 2nd Kathisma, From exalted heights above…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters (for now, only one chanter at a time; others should try to follow along silently with the music being sung by the Chanter, in preparation for eventually singing this oloi mazi)
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters (refrain sung by everyone all together; everyone should sing softly, carefully listening to one another and matching the Proto/lead chanter)
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Τιβεριάδος θάλασσα…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 3 – Τῷ σῷ Σταυρῷ Χριστὲ Σωτήρ…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 – Never parting from the Father's bosom …)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters (Justin will check with Presvytera to see what tone/music it will be, and will stay to help for a little while before joining the choir)
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters
Psalm 33 (after the 3rd "Blessed be the name of the Lord") Read by whatever reader is present, or chanted by a small Byzantine choir

Sunday, October 22 (6th Sunday of Luke)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of this refrain)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, You tasted death in the flesh…; Demetri will do the Glory hymn of the 2nd Kathisma, We the believers now …)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters (for now, only one chanter at a time; others should try to follow along silently with the music being sung by the Chanter, in preparation for eventually singing this oloi mazi)
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters (refrain sung by everyone all together; everyone should sing softly, carefully listening to one another and matching the Proto/lead chanter)
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Συγκεκλεισμένων Δέσποτα…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 3 – Χαρᾶς τὰ πάντα πεπλήρωται…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 – In Your light we shall see light …, and Justin is prepping Lauds 5 – You were by the all-holy Spirit's grace anointed…)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters (Justin will check with Presvytera to see what tone/music it will be, and will stay to help for a little while before joining the choir)
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters
Psalm 33 (after the 3rd "Blessed be the name of the Lord") Read by whatever reader is present, or chanted by a small Byzantine choir

Sunday, October 15 (Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of this refrain)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, The Angel who had come …, Rita will do the Both Now hymn of the 1st Kathisma set, Πάντα ὑπὲρ ἔννοιαν… Demetri will do the Glory hymn of the 2nd Kathisma, The choir of Your disciples…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters (anyone who has practiced these may sing along with the Proto/lead chanter on these, but softly, listening carefully to one another and matching the lead chanter)
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters (refrain sung by everyone all together; everyone should sing softly, carefully listening to one another and matching the Proto/lead chanter)
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Δύο Ἀγγέλους βλέψασα…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 3 – Χαίρετε λαοί, καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 – Before Your conception, an angel …, and Justin is prepping Lauds 5 – When the holy fathers brought…)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters (Justin will check with Presvytera to see what tone/music it will be, and will stay to help for a little while before joining the choir)
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters
Psalm 33 (after the 3rd "Blessed be the name of the Lord") Read by whatever reader is present, or chanted by a small Byzantine choir

Sunday, October 8 (3rd Sunday of Luke – Mode 1)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini normally preps one repetition of it, but she will be away this week)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, Oh merciful Lord …, Demetri is prepping the 3rd hymn of the 1st Kathisma set, When Gabriel had said to you…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Ὅτι ἦραν τὸν Κύριον…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 3 – Ὁ τὸν ᾅδην σκυλεύσας…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 -We glorify Your divine condescension …, and Justin is prepping Lauds 5 – When You were nailed to the tree…)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters (Charles is preparing this one)
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters

Sunday, October 1st (2nd Sunday of Luke)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of it)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, Having risen indeed …, Demetri is prepping the 3rd hymn of the 1st Kathisma set, Let us sing hymns extolling…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Δεικνύων ὅτι ἄνθρωπος…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 3 – Κύριε, ὅπλον κατὰ τοῦ διαβόλου…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 -Your Angel, who announced …, and Justin is prepping Lauds 5 – You suffered through crucifixion…)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters

Sunday, September 24 (1st Sunday of Luke)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of it)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, While You were buried …, Demetri is prepping the 3rd hymn of the 1st Kathisma set, Behold, noetic spring…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters (Rita will prep Ἅπας γηγενής)
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will try to prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ὁδὸς Χριστός…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping Lauds 2 -Ἀνάστασιν Χριστοῦ θεασάμενοι…, Demetri is preparing Lauds 3 – With rejoicing, O you who dwell…,  Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 -You delivered your Island from …, and Justin is prepping Lauds 5 – Through your Icon you wondrously…)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters

Sunday, September 17 (Sunday after the Cross)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of it)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping the first hymn of the 1st Kathisma set, Τοῦ τάφου ἀνεῳγμένου …, Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, Standing by Your sepulcher …, Demetri is prepping the 3rd hymn of the 1st Kathisma set, We venerate the wood of Your Cross…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters (Rita may try to prep Ode 5, Ὢ τρισμακάριστον ξύλον)
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will try to prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Ταῖς ἀρεταῖς ἀστράψαντες…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin is prepping Lauds 3 -Let us extol the Father…, Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 -You rose within three days …)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters

Sunday, September 10th (Sunday before Holy Cross)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

Rita: for the next while, will be working on prepping 2 verses/hymns of the Megalynarion, and one in Greek for the Exaposteilaria

Rebecca: will be working on one or two of the Praises

Kathy: one or two of the Kathisma hymns

If possible, anyone that wants to prepare a particular hymn for next week should speak with Fr. Anthony after the Liturgy to reserve that hymn. Fr. Anthony is happy to meet after Coffee Hour concludes to help practice, and can provide recordings for practice during the week as well.

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini, Rita
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini/Rita
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then others (Photini will prep one repetition of it)
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita is prepping the first hymn of the 1st Kathisma set,Τὸν Σταυρὸν τοῦ Κυρίου …, Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, Lord, You who deadened death…, Demetri is prepping the 3rd hymn of the 2nd Kathisma set, Unto us is born today…)
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri/Photini
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini/Rita (unless the names in the Synaxarion are over-complicated, in which case they should be read by one of the Chanters)
Katavasies – 9 Chanters
Let everything that breathes/Pre & Post Gospel elements – 5 Photini/Justin/Demetri/Rita
Psalm 50 – 6 Chanters start and set tone, and then Photini/Rita/Justin/Demetri can join in
Psalm 50 final hymns – 6 Chanters
Megalynarion/Ode 9 of Canon – 9 Chanters
Holy is the Lord – 6 Chanters start, Rita/Photini/Justin/Demetri continue, Chanters finish
Exaposteilaria – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita will try to prep the 1st Exaposteilarion, Ὅτι Χριστὸς ἐγήγερται…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin is prepping Lauds 3 -The women ran to the tomb…, Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 -O Lord, just like You exited…)
Doxastikon – 10 Chanters
Both now – 10 Chanters
Doxology – 9 Chanters
Liturgy – Antiphon Verses – 4 Photini/Justin/Demetri
Epistle Reading Chanters if intoned, Readers otherwise, may be done by kids, in which case please ensure they are well mic'ed (may need to request lavalier mic from inside)
Communion hymn Chanters