Sunday, November 25th, th Sunday of Luke St. Katherine the Great Martyr

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1 Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake Sunday, November 25th, th Sunday of Luke St. Katherine the Great Martyr ΑΓΙΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΝΣΟΦΟΥ ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas, Cathedral Dean Cell: Rev. Mario Giannopoulos, Parish Priest Cell: Rev. Protopresbyter George Politis (retired) CATHEDRAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday Friday 9AM 5PM Holy Trinity Cathedral: 279 S. 300 W. SLC, UT 84101, Prophet Elias Church: 5335 Highland Dr. Holladay, UT 84117,

2 Epistle Reading St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5 Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ: Πρὸς Γαλάτας 3:23-29, 4:1-5 Ἀδελφοί, πρὸ τοῦ δὲ ἐλθεῖν τὴν πίστιν, ὑπὸ νόμον ἐφρουρούμεθα, συγκεκλεισμένοι εἰς τὴν μέλλουσαν πίστιν ἀποκαλυφθῆναι. Ὥστε ὁ νόμος παιδαγωγὸς ἡμῶν γέγονεν εἰς Χριστόν, ἵνα ἐκ πίστεως δικαιωθῶμεν. Ἐλθούσης δὲ τῆς πίστεως, οὐκέτι ὑπὸ παιδαγωγόν ἐσμεν. Πάντες γὰρ υἱοὶ θεοῦ ἐστε διὰ τῆς πίστεως ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Ὅσοι γὰρ εἰς Χριστὸν ἐβαπτίσθητε, Χριστὸν ἐνεδύσασθε. Οὐκ ἔνι Ἰουδαῖος οὐδὲ Ἕλλην, οὐκ ἔνι δοῦλος οὐδὲ ἐλεύθερος, οὐκ ἔνι ἄρσεν καὶ θῆλυ πάντες γὰρ ὑμεῖς εἷς ἐστε ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Εἰ δὲ ὑμεῖς Χριστοῦ, ἄρα τοῦ Ἀβραὰμ σπέρμα ἐστέ, καὶ κατʼ ἐπαγγελίαν κληρονόμοι. Λέγω δέ, ἐφʼ ὅσον χρόνον ὁ κληρονόμος νήπιός ἐστιν, οὐδὲν διαφέρει δούλου, κύριος πάντων ὤν ἀλλὰ ὑπὸ ἐπιτρόπους ἐστὶν καὶ οἰκονόμους, ἄχρι τῆς προθεσμίας τοῦ πατρός. Οὕτως καὶ ἡμεῖς, ὅτε ἦμεν νήπιοι, ὑπὸ τὰ στοιχεῖα τοῦ κόσμου ἦμεν δεδουλωμένοι ὅτε δὲ ἦλθεν τὸ πλήρωμα τοῦ χρόνου, ἐξαπέστειλεν ὁ θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ, γενόμενον ἐκ γυναικός, γενόμενον ὑπὸ νόμον, ἵνα τοὺς ὑπὸ νόμον ἐξαγοράσῃ, ἵνα τὴν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπολάβωμεν.

3 The Gospel According to Luke 18:18-27 At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ: Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:18-27 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄρχων λέγων διδάσκαλε ἀγαθέ, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω; εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Ιησοῦς τί με λέγεις ἀγαθόν; οὐδεὶς ἀγαθὸς εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ Θεός. τὰς ἐντολὰς οἶδας μὴ μοιχεύσῃς, μὴ φονεύσῃς, μὴ κλέψῃς, μὴ ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς, τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα σου. ὁ δὲ εἶπε ταῦτα πάντα ἐφυλαξάμην ἐκ νεότητός μου. ἀκούσας δὲ ταῦτα ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ ἔτι ἕν σοι λείπει πάντα ὅσα ἔχεις πώλησον καὶ διάδος πτωχοῖς, καὶ ἕξεις θησαυρὸν ἐν οὐρανῷ, καὶ δεῦρο ἀκολούθει μοι. ὁ δὲ ἀκούσας ταῦτα περίλυπος ἐγένετο ἦν γὰρ πλούσιος σφόδρα. ἰδὼν δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ Ιησοῦς περίλυπον γενόμενον εἶπε πῶς δυσκόλως οἱ τὰ χρήματα ἔχοντες εἰσελεύσονται εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ! εὐκοπώτερον γάρ ἐστι κάμηλον διὰ τρυμαλιᾶς ῥαφίδος εἰσελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰσελθεῖν. εἶπον δὲ οἱ ἀκούσαντες καὶ τίς δύναται σωθῆναι; ὁ δὲ εἶπε τὰ ἀδύνατα παρὰ ἀνθρώποις δυνατὰ παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστιν.

4 Sunday Services at both churches Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Upcoming Service Friday St. Andrew November, 30th Orthros 9:00am followed by Divine Liturgy Thursday St. Nicholas December, 6th Orthros 9:00am followed by Divine Liturgy Prophet Elias Prophet Elias MEMORIALS November 25th, 2018 Angeliki (Angelina ) Chipian 40 days Holy Trinity Apostolos (Paul) Maritsas 40 days Prophet Elias December 9th, 2018 Mary (Maria) Doudaniotis 3 years Holy Trinity Prayer List Jeanine, Constantina, Paraskevi, Paul, Catherine, Sarah, Tony, Akrivi, Gregory, Emma, Christian, Romela, George, Mariette and Katherine Upcoming Events Tuesday November 27th-Philoptochos Baking Baklava at 9:00 am at Holy Trinity PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2018 Elections will be held on December 9 th, 2018, after Liturgy until 1:30 pm, at Holy Trinity and Prophet Elias. To be able to participate in the Parish Elections, you must be a Steward in good standing, having met your 75% of the minimum. The following 7 stewards have accepted nomination to run for the 7 open positions on the Parish Council: Dorie Farah, Dimitri Gerontis, Chris Mantas, Tatiana Miller, Nico Priskos, Chris Sakellariou and Harry Souvall

5 Stewardship Sunday Please join us on Sunday, December 2nd at Prophet Elias and Sunday, December 9th, at Holy Trinity, as we host Coffee Hour at both churches along with a special presentation made by the Stewardship Committee. Your continued commitment of time, talent and treasure, allows us to do God s work through our hands. Community Christmas Card Get ready for the Holidays and wish your fellow parishioners a Merry Christmas by signing the Community Christmas Card for $ You can do this at the Narthex on Sunday or simply mail a check, pay online, or call the office at for more information. The last day to sign up is December 9th. We appreciate your support and wish you a blessed Nativity Season to come.

6 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES Please bring a $5.00 gift for our exchange!! Treats Welcomed! RSVP by December, 3rd: Arge Feotis Phone/Text argefeotis@gmailcom

7 Kali Parea Thursday, November 29th Prophet Elias New Time going forward 11-2pm Let s get together for some good Parea, card games, craft projects, adult coloring, etc. Appetizers, desserts and snacks are always welcomed! Καλό φαγητό, Καλή Παρέα, Καλή Καρδιά! See you there! SAVE THE DATE Annual Sunday School Christmas Progam Entire Community Invited Sunday, December 16th, at 5:00 pm Holy Trinity Cathedral Dinner will be served and there will be a special surprise guest. Questions please contact Elenie at , Denise at or Paul at YOUNG AT HEART The Young at Heart Christmas Luncheon will take place on Thursday, December 13th at noon in the Hellenic Memorial Hall. Come for some food, fellowship, and BINGO. Desserts are welcome & appreciated. KALA XRISTOUGENNA KAI KALH XRONIA!!

8 It's that time again for our Angel Tree Sub for Santa First off, a heartfelt thank you for the continuous generosity, love and support our community has shown in support of our Angel Tree Sub for Santa, year after year. The overwhelming kindness and willingness to open your hearts and hands to keep this program going is a blessing for so many. Last year with your support we were able to help over 23 families with Food, Clothing and Christmas toys. If you have a family or person that is in need of our help, please contact: Bonnie Georgelas , Pari Katsanevas , or Connie Yengich Let Us Do Your Holiday Baking! Philoptochos is making, and will be selling the following: 9 x 12 Pan of Pastichio $ pieces of Baklava $35.00 Dozen Koulouria $ 6.00 Greek Cook Books $10.00 Pastichio and Koulouria will be available for purchase after church at both churches Baklava is PRE ORDER only! It will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 16th For PRE-ORDERS call: Shelley Anderson or Nia Reganis All proceeds benefit Philoptochos Charities

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10 The Prophet Elias & Holy Trinity Choirs Present Concert at Christmas December 9th 5:00 pm Prophet Elias Small Gymnasium Concert at Christmas and dinner is almost here. We hope to see all of you there! HELLENIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION Please join us for the Hellenic Cultural Association Christmas Party Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00 pm The Other Place Restaurant Cost: $25 per person Please RSVP to George Miller by December 7th: or ARCADIAN LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Saturday, December 15th at Noon Aristo s Greek Restaurant PAN ARCADIAN CHAPTER DINNER MEETING Tuesday, November 27, :00 PM The Other Place Restaurant Dues are payable $30; elections will be held

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12 THE PANAHAIKOS SOCIETY Mega Spilaion-Agia Lavra CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Sunday, December 16th 12:30 pm at the Cottonwood Country Club 1780 E. Lakewood Dr. Holladay UT $35.00 for Adults, $20.00 children 12 and under MENU: Double entrée buffet (beef & trout) Caesar salad, roasted red potatoes, wild rice, vegetables, fresh baked bread, soda, wine & dessert PLUS Raffle Prizes Your check is your reservation, make payable to: Panahaikos Society Mail to: Irene Wallingford 8196 South Maio Dr. Sandy UT Deadline for reservations is Thursday, December 13th. MERRY CHRISTMAS!