SUNDAY, JULY 5 5TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

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1 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΤΩΝ ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΩΝ TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA Phone Fax Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Parish Priest Cell Phone SUNDAY, JULY 5 5TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW Monday, August 3 Paraklesis (6:30 p.m.) Wednesday, August 5 Vespers at Transfiguration Church, Lowell, MA Thursday, August 6 Feast of the Transfiguration (Orthros/Liturgy 8:30 a.m. at Taxiarchae) Thursday, August 6 Paraklesis (6:30 p.m.)

2 TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WATERTOWN, MA HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in Fourth Mode The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Apolytikion for Athanasius of Athos in 3rd Mode The Angels' ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly clay, thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestlings and didst boldly smite the hordes of the demons with mortal wounds. Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee with abundant gifts in return. Entreat Him that our souls find salvation, O most renowned Father Athanasius. Τήν εν σαρκί ζωήν, σού κατεπλάγησαν, Αγγέλων τάγματα, πώς μετά σώματος, πρός αοράτους συμπλοκάς, εχώρησας πανεύφημε, καί κατετραυμάτισας, τών δαιμόνων, τάς φάλαγγας, όθεν Αθανάσιε, ο Χριστός σέ ημείψατο, πλουσίαις δωρεαίς, Διό Πάτερ, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών. Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε. EPISTLE READING THE READING IS FROM ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE GALATIANS 5:22-26; 6:1-2 Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Πρὸς Γαλάτας 5:22-26, 6:1-2 Ἀδελφοί, ὁ καρπὸς τοῦ πνεύματός ἐστιν ἀγάπη, χαρά, εἰρήνη, μακροθυμία, χρηστότης, ἀγαθωσύνη, πίστις, πρᾳότης, ἐγκράτεια κατὰ τῶν τοιούτων οὐκ ἔστιν νόμος. Οἱ δὲ τοῦ Χριστοῦ, τὴν σάρκα ἐσταύρωσαν σὺν τοῖς παθήμασιν καὶ ταῖς ἐπιθυμίαις. Εἰ ζῶμεν πνεύματι, πνεύματι καὶ στοιχῶμεν. Μὴ γινώμεθα κενόδοξοι, ἀλλήλους προκαλούμενοι, ἀλλήλοις φθονοῦντες. Ἀδελφοί, ἐὰν καὶ προληφθῇ ἄνθρωπος ἔν τινι παραπτώματι, ὑμεῖς οἱ πνευματικοὶ καταρτίζετε τὸν τοιοῦτον ἐν πνεύματι πρᾳότητος, σκοπῶν σεαυτόν μὴ καὶ σὺ πειρασθῇς. Ἀλλήλων τὰ βάρη βαστάζετε, καὶ οὕτως ἀναπληρώσατε τὸν νόμον τοῦ Χριστοῦ. GOSPEL READING 5TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW THE READING IS FROM MATTHEW 8:28-34; 9:1 At that time, when Jesus came to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one would pass that way. And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged him, "If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go." So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. ΚΑΤᾺ ΜΑΤΘΑῦΟΝ 8:28-34, 9:1 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐλθόντος τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς τὸ πέραν εἰς τὴν χώραν τῶν Γεργεσηνῶν ὑπήντησαν αὐτῷ δύο δαιμονιζόμενοι ἐκ τῶν μνημείων ἐξερχόμενοι, χαλεποὶ λίαν, ὥστε μὴ ἰσχύειν τινὰ παρελθεῖν διὰ τῆς ὁδοῦ ἐκείνης. καὶ ἰδοὺ ἔκραξαν λέγοντες τί ἡμῖν καὶ σοί, Ιησοῦ υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ; ἦλθες ὧδε πρὸ καιροῦ βασανίσαι ἡμᾶς; ἦν δὲ μακρὰν ἀπ αὐτῶν ἀγέλη χοίρων πολλῶν βοσκομένη. οἱ δὲ δαίμονες παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν λέγοντες εἰ ἐκβάλλεις ἡμᾶς, ἐπίτρεψον ἡμῖν ἀπελθεῖν εἰς τὴν ἀγέλην τῶν χοίρων. καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὑπάγετε. οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες ἀπῆλθον εἰς τὴν ἀγέλην τῶν χοίρων καὶ ἰδοὺ ὥρμησε πᾶσα ἡ ἀγέλη τῶν χοίρων κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν καὶ ἀπέθανον ἐν τοῖς ὕδασιν. οἱ δὲ βόσκοντες ἔφυγον, καὶ ἀπελθόντες εἰς τὴν πόλιν ἀπήγγειλαν πάντα καὶ τὰ τῶν δαιμονιζομένων. καὶ ἰδοὺ πᾶσα ἡ πόλις ἐξῆλθεν εἰς συνάντησιν τῷ Ιησοῦ, καὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν παρεκάλεσαν ὅπως μεταβῇ ἀπὸ τῶν ὁρίων αὐτῶν. Καὶ ἐμβὰς εἰς πλοῖον διεπέρασε καὶ ἦλθεν εἰς τὴν ἰδίαν πόλιν.

3 Harris J. Booras Chapter #406 AHEPA NEWS! At the District 8 Convention on May 20 in Newport, RI, the following officers were elected: District Governor: Dalton Respass of Worcester, MA (previously served as District Governor) District Secretary: Peter Vergados District Treasurer: John Abate (re-elected) District Marshall: Basil Patsios The Supreme Convention of the Order of AHEPA will be held July 1-5 in San Francisco, CA. Delegates from our Chapter who plan to attend are John Abate and Basil Patsios. In addition, designated delegates are Nicholas Yiokarinis and Athanasios Vulgaropulos. Designated alternates are Charles W. Patsios, Demetrios Tsatsarones, Panos D. Spiliakos and Adam Zapris. At our June 22 Chapter elections, the following were elected to serve for the term of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016: President: John A. Abate Vice President: Basil Patsios Secretary: Athanasios Vulgaropulos Assistant Secretaries: Athanase Karageorgos and Athan Galanis Treasurer: Constantine Lagos Assistant Treasurer: Efthimios Deamantopoulos Vice President, Hellenism: Athanase Karageorgos Vice President, Philanthropy: Matthew Panos Vice President, Education: George Makredes Vice President, Civic responsibility: Albert Bakalis Vice President, Family and Individual Excellence: Arthur Patsios Captain of the Guard: Charles Pentikis Warden: Costas Tingos Chaplain: Nicholas Yiokarinis Rev. Athanasios Nenes (ex-officio) Sentinel: Michael Gregory Athletic Director: Demetrios Tsatsarones Assistant Athletic Director: George Loridas Board of Directors, Chairman: Adam Zapris Members: Nicholas Christakis, Theodore Tziavas, Homer Ypsilantis, George Varsamis, and John Varsamis. Our Chapter s next regular meeting will be on Thursday, September 10, 2015, with a Social Hour at 7 PM following by the meeting at 7:30 PM. There will be no regular meetings of our Chapter during the months of July and August. However, President John Abate may call some special meetings to discuss any urgent issues. If you are interested in continuing the tavli/backgammon games during the summer months, please contact Demetri Tsatsarones or George Loridas. Otherwise, this activity will resume in September 2015, on Fridays, 10 AM to 1 PM. We congratulate the granddaughters of three of our members who are the recipients of this year s AHEPA District 8 Scholarships. They are Suzan Kourtis (granddaughter of Fotios Kourtis), Nicole Tsatsarones (granddaughter of Demetrios Tsatsarones), and Grammatiki Papadopoulos (granddaughter of Efthimios Deamantopoulos). Best wishes for good progress in their studies. Our Chapter is again sponsoring a team of three high school students to compete in the Hellenic History Tournament in Connecticut this November. These students, selected by Mrs. Lela Digenis, wife of brother Constantine Digenis, were registered prior to June 30 and will be studying Greek History from a specific Hellenic History book in English, in order to compete as a team in the tournament. The winning team will share a $3,000 prize. Other students are encouraged to also study Hellenic History in preparation for being selected for a 2016 team. For further information, contact Athanasios Vulgaropulos or Constantine Lagos.

4 WELCOME TO THE TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL SCHOOL Dear Greek School Families, Welcome to the Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek School! The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is a historic and vibrant community. The Greek Education Program has a long and rich history as generations of children have experienced the richness and beauty of the Greek language and culture. The following offers a brief introduction of our program and explains how your children can be part of this exciting educational experience. May God continue to bless you and your family. Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Pastor REGISTRATION Registration for the school year begins on Tuesday, May 26, A $50 deposit per child is required by Monday, June 15 to reserve a spot for the Fall. SCHEDULE 1. Students have the option to: Attend once a week Thursdays from 4-6 PM or Saturdays from 10 am 1 pm OR Twice a week Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm. 2. Greek School classes for the school year will begin with the Agiasmos Services on: Thursday, September 10 Saturday, September 122 Tuesday, September Greek School calendar corresponds with the Watertown Public School closings and vacation schedules. 2-day attendees (Tuesday/Thursday) 1-day attendees (Thursday or Saturday) Parish Stewards $700/child $300/each additional child $675/child $300/each additional child Non-Stewards $1,200/child $500/each additional child $1,100/child $500/each additional child *Please Note: Tuition includes textbooks, course materials and activity fees.* EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT As an incentive for early registration, we are offering a $ per family discount. However, your full tuition payment and registration form MUST be received in our office by Monday, October 5 to qualify for this discount. After Monday, October 5, the tuition fee will be according to the payment plans described below. PAYMENT PLANS Pay four quarterly installments: 9/30/15, 11/30/15, 1/30/16, 3/30/16 Pay your full or partial tuition payment by credit card, check or cash. Make checks payable to: TaxiarchaeArchangels Greek Orthodox Church. QUESTIONS? Please contact Voula Polychronopoulos, Greek School Director at or the church office at

5 Calling all mothers, fathers, young adults, yiayias and papous! We need you! Please consider volunteering to help spread our beautiful Orthodox faith by becoming involved in our Sunday School. We are in need of teachers and assistants for the upcoming ecclesiastical school year. Please contact Fr. Athanasi if you are interested.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: Please join us for fellowship immediately following the Liturgy in the social hall. For those visiting an Orthodox Church, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. However, all present are welcome to partake of the Antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. PARKING: Help us be a good neighbor. When parking at the Watertown Savings Bank, the ATM needs to be accessible to bank patrons, even on Sunday s! Please be considerate. To all who helped last weekend - THANK YOU for your love and dedication to make this years festival a huge success! We could not have done it without you!

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