Sunday, September 3 (13th Sunday of Matthew)

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 is prepping 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, Αναβλεψασαι του ταφου…, Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, By Your voluntary will…, Demetri is prepping the 2nd hymn of the 2nd Kathisma set, 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
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, Τον λιθον θεωρησασαι…)
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin is prepping Lauds 3 – O Christ our Savior, by Your Cross…, Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 – Never parting from the Father's bosom…)
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, August 27th (12th Sunday of Matthew)

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 is prepping 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, Χριστὸς ἐκ νεκρῶν εγήγερται, Kathy will do the Glory hymn of the 1st Kathisma, You tasted death in the flesh)
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin has prepared Lauds 3 – The universe is filled with joy…, Rebecca is prepping Lauds 4 – In Your light we shall see light…)
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, August 20 (11th Sunday of Matthew)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

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 Justin/Demetri/Photini, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Rita has prepped the Mode 2 Apolytikion in Greek, should do the 2nd of the two; Photini has prepped the 3rd Apolytikion, the Hymn of the Feast, and will sing it along with Presvytera)
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin has prepared Lauds 4 – Before Your conception, an Angel…; Demetri has prepared Lauds 6 – Your Dormition is glorious…)
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, August 13 (10th Sunday of Matthew)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

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 Justin/Demetri/Photini, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin has prepared Lauds 4 – We glorify Your divine condescension)
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, August 6 (Transfiguration)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

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 Justin/Demetri/Photini, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
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 (Justin has practiced and can sing one or two of these)
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
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, July 30 (8th Sunday of Matthew)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

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 Justin/Demetri/Photini, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
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 (Justin has practiced and can sing one or two of these)
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin has prepared the 2nd Stichera: "Having beheld the Resurrection"
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

July 2 (4th Sunday of Matthew)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini, Rita

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri, Photini

 

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 Justin/Demetri/Photini, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
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 (Justin has practiced and can sing one or two of these)
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin has prepared the 2nd & 4th Stichera: "The soldiers who had guarded You" & "In Your light we shall see light"
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 June 25 (3rd Sunday of Matthew)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri

Choir/Chanter Splits:

Hymns for June 25:

Choir: Soson imas/Save us…Paraklite Ayathe/O Good Comforter (2nd Antiphon)

Choir: Evloghitos I Christe/Blessed Are You (3rd Antiphon)

Priest or Chanter: Entrance Hymn

Choir (or Priest, then choir): Evloghitos/Blessed (Apolytikion)

Chanter: Ote Katavas Tas Glossas/When the Most High God (Kondakion)

Choir: Osi is Christon (Agios O Theos)

Choir: Mi Tis Fthoras Dhiapira (Axion Estin)

Choir: To Pnevma Sou/Your Good Spirit (Aineite)

Choir: Blessed Are You (Idhomento fos)

Chanters help during Communion would be again appreciated. Choir can begin singing shortly before he goes back into the altar. Thank you!

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini
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 Justin/Demetri, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri – Photini should sing along to learn and gain confidence
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini (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
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin has prepared the 2nd Hymn: "Praise Him all you His angels"
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, June 4 (Pentecost)

Lead Chanter: Charles if present, otherwise Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin, Demetri

Choir/Chanter Splits:

Hymns for June 4:

Choir: Soson imas/Save us…Paraklite Ayathe/O Good Comforter (2nd Antiphon)

Choir: Evloghitos I Christe/Blessed Are You (3rd Antiphon)

Priest or Chanter: Entrance Hymn

Choir (or Priest, then choir): Evloghitos/Blessed (Apolytikion)

Chanter: Ote Katavas Tas Glossas/When the Most High God (Kondakion)

Choir: Osi is Christon (Agios O Theos)

Choir: Mi Tis Fthoras Dhiapira (Axion Estin)

Choir: To Pnevma Sou/Your Good Spirit (Aineite)

Choir: Blessed Are You (Idhomento fos)

Chanters help during Communion would be again appreciated. Choir can begin singing shortly before he goes back into the altar. Thank you!

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then Justin/Demetri, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri – Photini should sing along to learn and gain confidence
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini (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
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned (Justin has prepared the 2nd Hymn: "Praise Him all you His angels"
Doxastikon – 10 Fr. Anthony
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, May 28, 2023 (Sunday of the Fathers)

Lead Chanter: Presvytera Elisabeth

Current status/assignments:

Readings: Photini/Tom

Responses: Photini

Evlogitaria: Rita, Justin/Demetri

 

Choir/Chanter Splits:

Choir: Soson imas/Save us…o en thoxi analifthis/who ascended (2nd Antiphon)

Choir: Anelifthis En Doxi/ You ascended in glory (3rd Antiphon)

Choir or Priest: Defte/Come Let Us Worship (Entrance Hymn)

Choir (or Priest, then choir): Tone 6 in Greek (*Choir had difficulty with the English, so will do Greek)

Choir: You Ascended in Glory (Apolitikion)

Chanter: Iperthedoxasmenos/ Supremely blessed…(Apolytikion)

Choir: Simeron (Naou)

Chanter: Tin iper imom plyrosas/When you had fulfilled… (Kondakion)

Choir: will sing new Agios O Theos 🤞

Choir: You Ascended in Glory (Idhomento fos)

Reminder that we will be singing entirely a cappella tomorrow. It would be helpful if chanters would sing during Communion until Father is almost done. Choir can sing just before he goes back into the altar. Thank you!

Responses (throughout) – 3

Photini
Readings – 1 Tom/Photini/Justin/Demetri
God is the Lord Verses – 4 Demetri/Photini
God is the Lord Tune – 6 Proto first to set the tone, then Justin/Demetri, other chanters for remainder
Apolytikia – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Kathismata – 7 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Evlogitaria – 5 Rita/Justin/Demetri – Photini should sing along to learn and gain confidence
Anavathmoi – 9 Chanters
Kontakion/Oikos – 2 Tom/Photini
Synaxarion – 2 Tom/Photini (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
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
Praises – 8 Chanters unless otherwise assigned
Doxastikon – 10 Fr. Anthony
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