February 17, 2019 Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee

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1 February 17, 2019 Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee Theodore the Tyro, Great Martyr Mariamne, Sister of Apostle Philip Righteous Auxentius Theodore the New Martyr of Byzantium Hermogenes (Germogen), Patriarch of Moscow The Pious Rulers Marcian and Pulcheria Saint Theodore the Tyro, Great Martyr Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:10-15 Gospel: Luke 18: Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT Phone: (203) Fax: (203) Fr. Perikles Cell: (203) Office office@holytrinitywaterbury.org Sunday Feb 17 Sunday School Retreat; Parish Assembly Monday Feb 18 Farm Bball Practice 5:45pm; Youth & JV Bball Practice 6:45pm Tuesday Feb 19 Greek School - 5:00pm youth, 6:30pm adults Wednesday Feb 20 Varsity Bball Practice 7:00pm Friday Feb 22 Volleyball Practice 7:00pm Sunday Feb 24 Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am; Sunday School; Vol - leyball Game at New Rochelle 2:45pm Monday Feb 25 Farm Bball Practice 5:45pm; Youth & JV Bball Practice 6:45 pm; AHEPA Meeting 7:00pm

2 ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΑΓΙΑΣ ΤΡΙΑΔΟΣ Sundays: Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Office hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm; Closed Tuesdays Rev. Perikles Kallis, Pastor Rev. Demetri Belsito, Ph.D., Deacon Welcome to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church! We hope that you will make this your spiritual home. We have ministries and organizations for all ages and all walks of life. Connect with us on Facebook and our list to stay up to date on upcoming events. APOLYTIKION Apolytikion Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. For in His goodness He was pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, and to raise up those who had died, by His glorious Resurrection. Kontakion Let us flee the Pharisee's exalted parlance; let us learn the Publican's humble demeanor, and with sighs unto the Savior cry out and say, To us be gracious, O only forgiving Lord. ἈΠΟΛΥΤΊΚΙΟΝ Ἀπολυτίκιον Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀ ν υ μ ν ή σ ω μ ε ν π ι σ τ ο ὶ κ α ὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Κοντάκιον Φαρισαίου φύγωμεν ὑψηγορίαν, καὶ Τελώνου μάθωμεν, τὸ ταπεινὸν ἐν στεναγμοῖς, πρὸς τὸν Σωτῆρα κραυγάζοντες Ἵλαθι μόνε ἡμῖν εὐδιάλλακτε. EPISTLE - 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-15 ΠΡῸΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Β' 3:10-15 Reader - You, O Lord, shall keep u s a n d p r e s e r v e u s. Save me, O Lord, for the godly Σὺ ὅμως, παρακολούθησες τὴν διδασκαλίαν μου, τὸν τρόπον τῆς ζωῆς, τὴν πρόθεσιν, τὴν πίστιν, τὴν 2

3 man has failed. The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3: TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. μακροθυμίαν, τὴν ἀγάπην, τὴν ὑπομονήν, τοὺς διωγμούς, τὰ π α θ ή ματα, τ ὰ ὁ ποῖ α μ οῦ συνέβησαν εἰς τὴν Ἀντιόχειαν, εἰς τὸ Ἰκόνιον, εἰς τὰ Λύστρα. Πόσους διωγμοὺς ὑπέφερα καὶ ἀπὸ ὅλα μὲ ἔσωσεν ὁ Κύριος. Καὶ ὅλοι ὅσοι θέλουν νὰ ζήσουν εὐσεβῶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ θὰ διωχθοῦν. Πονηροὶ ὅμως ἄνθρωποι καὶ ἀπατεῶνες θὰ προκόψουν εἰς τὸ χ ε ι ρ ότερον π λαν ῶ ν τ ε ς κα ὶ πλανώμενοι. Σὺ ὅμως, μένε εἰς ἐκεῖνα ποὺ ἔμαθες καὶ διὰ τὰ ὁποῖα ἀπέκτησες βεβαιότητα, διότι ξέρεις ἀπὸ ποιόν τὰ ἔμαθες, καὶ διότι ἀπὸ τῆς βρεφικῆς ἡλικίας ξέρεις τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα, τὰ ὁποῖα ἔχουν τὴν δύναμιν νὰ σὲ ὁδηγήσουν εἰς τὴν σοφίαν πρὸς σωτηρίαν διὰ τῆς πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. "...for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." 3

4 GOSPEL - LUKE 18:10-14 ΚΑΤᾺ ΛΟΥΚᾶΝ 18:10-14 The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." «Δύο ἄνθρωποι ἀνέβηκαν εἰς τὸν ναόν, διὰ νὰ προσευχηθοῦν, ὁ ἕνας ἦτο Φαρισαῖος καὶ ὁ ἄλλος τελώνης. Ὁ Φαρισαῖος ἐστάθηκε καὶ ἔκανε τὴν ἑξῆς προσευχὴν ἐν σχέσει πρὸς τὸν ἑαυτόν του: «Θεέ, σὲ εὐχαριστῶ, διότι δὲν εἶμαι ὅπως οἱ ἄλλοι ἄνθρωποι, ἅρπαγες, ἄδικοι, μοιχοὶ ἢ ὅπως αὐτὸς ἐδῶ ὁ τελώνης. Νηστεύω δυὸ φορὲς τὴν ἑβδομάδα, δίνω τὸ δέκατον ἀπὸ ὅλα, ὅσα ἀποκτῶ». Ὁ τελώνης ὅμως ἐστεκότανε μακρυὰ καὶ δὲν ἤθελε οὔτε τὰ μάτια του νὰ σηκώσῃ εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν ἀλλ ἐκτυποῦσε τὸ στῆθός του καὶ ἔλεγε, «Θεέ, ἐλέησέ με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν». Σᾶς λέγω, ὅτι αὐτὸς κατέβηκε εἰς τὸ σπίτι του δικαιωμένος ἀπὸ τὸν Θεὸν παρά ὁ ἄλλος. Διότι ὅποιος ὑψώνει τὸν ἑαυτόν του θὰ ταπεινωθῇ, καὶ ἐκεῖνος ποὺ ταπεινώνει τὸν ἑαυτόν του θὰ ὑψωθῇ». GOSPEL - LUKA 18:10-14 «Dy njerëz shkuan për t'u lutur në tempull. Njëri ishte farise, tjetri tagrambledhës. Fariseu rrinte në këmbë e lutej duke thënë me vete: Perëndi, unë të falënderoj që nuk jam si njerëzit e tjerë, vjedhës, i padrejtë, burrë që bën tradhti bashkëshortore apo si ky tagrambledhës. Unë agjëroj dy herë në javë dhe jap të dhjetën e gjithë të ardhurave të mia. Ndërsa tagrambledhësi që rrinte larg e nuk guxonte as të ngrinte sytë drejt qiellit, godiste gjoksin e thoshte: Perëndi, ki mëshirë për mua mëkatarin! Unë po ju them: ky njeri e jo fariseu u kthye në shtëpi i bërë i drejtë nga Perëndia. Sepse kush e lartëson vetveten, do të përulet e kush e përul vetveten, do të lartësohet». 4

5 OLD TESTAMENT - 2 SAMUEL 12:1-10, 13 And the Lord sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter. And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him. And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things. Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. Memorial today: 6 Years for Joanne Anderson. We pray that God may grant her rest where all the saints repose. Αιωνία η Μνήμη αυτή, May her memory be eternal! 11th & 12th Grade Sunday School Class will meet in Fr. Perry s office today. Coffee Hour today will be held downstairs in the Banquet Hall along with the Parish Assembly. We cordially invite all to the Banquet Hall following Divine Liturgy. Our Leventia invites you (all ages welcome to attend), to a Church Trip to the Yale University Art Gallery & Lunch on Saturday, March 5

6 9th. We ll see some of the oldest icons in existence! $25 per person, includes transportation and lunch at Brazi s Restaurant in New Haven after the museum. Plan on departing church at 10:00am. Please sign up outside Fr. Perry s office. If you d like to read the Epistle.There is a sign up sheet outside Fr. Perry s office. Note: the reading of the Epistle typically takes place at 9:55am. Readers should be in church by 9:45am so that the Epistle can be given to them. Readings can be practiced in advance by visiting The first Greek Festival meeting is scheduled for Weds, Feb 27th at 7:00pm. Saturday of Souls, sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos, will take place on Saturday, March 2nd. Please see Nicki Gagas if you d like to remember your loved ones at this service. Visit to UCONN Campus: Let your Orthodox students know Fr. Perry will be making a visit to the UConn Campus on Monday, March 4th. All Orthodox students are welcome to join us for Vespers in the Three Hierarchs Chapel at 6:00pm followed by a discussion & dinner. The next AHEPA Dinner of the Month is set for Monday, March 4th at 7:00pm. $30 per person, includes hors d oeuvres, beer & wine, and a family-style dinner. March s dinner features pork. Proceeds help to support AHEPA s Scholarship Fund. Please make reservations in the church office - get together a table of 8 or 10, bring friends & family! Greek Dance Practices begin on Tuesday, March 5th (date change due to a scheduling conflict). All fees are due at this practice and at least one parent must be there at the beginning of the first practice. Please see Cassie Skabardonis with any questions you might have. Journey to Fullness/Orthodoxy 101 Class Our next 6

7 class is Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00pm. Scholarships for Young Women: There is a scholarship opportunity for female students of Greek descent enrolled in a four year accredited Bachelor s program in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Applications are accepted between January 1st and March 15th. For more info including selection criteria, please visit: agapw.org/site/awards To obtain an application, please contact Dr. Aphrodite Navab at: desireenavab@yahoo.com Greek Mayor for the Day 2019: We are pleased to announce that this year s honoree as Greek Mayor for the Day is Mr. Peter Vorvis! Please mark your calendars for Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00am at Waterbury s City Hall for the Greek Independence Day Celebration, including a flag-raising and reception to follow. The Greek School program will follow on Sunday, March 24th. Scholarship Opportunities: AHEPA/DOP District 7 Scholarship Applications are now available. These scholarships are for students currently attending college or postgraduate schoollook for the green folder on the wall in the office. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, AHEPA Chapter 48 Scholarship Applications are also now available. This scholarship is for current high school seniors as well as current undergraduate students. Copies are also in the green folder on the wall. The deadline to submit this application is Sunday, May 12, CHURCH CALENDAR For the most up-to-date church calendar, please visit: or check out our bulletin board by the office. CHECK OUT THE PODCAST "SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LIVE! ON ANCIENT FAITH RADIO Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions in this edition of the Search the Scriptures podcast recorded live. 7

8 Church Van Departs at 1:30pm on March 10th Parents are welcome to attend as well - there will be a parents and advisors session with Fr. Harry Pappas from Stamford on the same topic but geared for adults. 8

9 Join us for Bingo Night Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 5:30pm Great night out for the family and awesome prizes!! $10 per player Appetizers and refreshments will be served Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Banquet Hall 937 Chase Parkway, Waterbury Please RSVP to: Join us on Sunday, April 14, 2019 as we go to NYC & watch the Greek Independence Day Parade! Departing church immediately following Divine Liturgy (approx. 11:00am); departing from NYC at 6:00pm to return home Cost: $20 per person or $60 max per family Please sign up with Cassie Skabardonis or in the church office no later than Sunday, March 24th. Payment should be made at the time of reservation. 9

10 Tickets are on their way to you! We need everyone s help to make this year s raffle a success. are now available! Pick yours up in the office on top of the black cabinet. 10

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12 OUR 2019 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN IS NOW UNDERWAY! Stewardship is a free-will offering of our time, talent and treasure to the church. Contributions are tax-deductible. Participating in our Stewardship Program is how individuals/families become active stewards of our church. Your contributions give the church the resources needed to fulfill its mission. We thank God for every good gift that comes from above and we thank you for your support of the work of the church! If you are interested in volunteering your time or talents, please see Fr. Perry or a Parish Council Member to find out how you can make a difference in the various ministries & organizations of our community. WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of Faith which is offered to Baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the Antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. All people are welcome to join the Orthodox Church! Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian Faith or becoming a member, please see Fr. Perry after services. 12