ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΤΩΝ ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΩΝ SUNDAY AFTER HOLY CROSS SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

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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 AFTER HOLY CROSS SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Greek School (4:00 p.m.) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Greek School (4:00 p.m.) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Greek School (10:00 a.m.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Mommy and Me (see inside flyer) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Metropolis of Boston Golf Classic, Andover, MA (see inside flyer) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Family Ice Cream Social (see inside flyer) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Philotimo Chat Group (see inside flyer)

2 HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 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 Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversa ries, a nd protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα. Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. Ο υψωθείς εν τώ Σταυρώ εκουσίως, τή επωνύμω σου καινή πολιτεία, τούς οικτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστέ ο Θεός, Εύφρανον εν τή δυνάμει σου, τούς πιστούς Βασιλείς ημών, νίκας χορηγών αυτοίς, κατά τών πολεμίων, τήν συμμαχίαν έχοιεν τήν σήν, όπλον ειρήνης, αήττητον τρόπαιον. EPISTLE READING The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2: BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2: Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ.

3 GOSPEL READING Sunday after Holy Cross The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει. When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace it ardently, beseeching our Lord, who of His own choice gave Himself to be crucified on it, to make us worthy of adoring His most precious Cross so that, free from all defilement, we may attain the day of Resurrection. Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross

4 SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016! 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.

5 SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM Last Name Home Phone Address City/State Zip Father's Name Cell Work # Mother s Name Cell Work # Father s address Mother s address Child 1 First Name Baptismal Name Name Day DOB Age Grade in school as of 9/1/2016 School you attend Child 2 First Name Baptismal Name Name Day DOB Age Grade in school as of 9/1/2016 School you attend Child 3 First Name Baptismal Name Name Day DOB Age Grade in school as of 9/1/2016 School you attend PARENTAL VOLUNTEER: We ask that all parents assist our Sunday School program by providing snack for children twice during the year. Please write the two months we can call upon you to provide a snack. and We need your assistance as a teacher, assistant, special project leader, or general volunteer. If you are interested in assisting us, please indicate your preference below and we will contact you: Teacher Assistant Teacher Special Project Leader General Volunteer We also need help with the following special projects. Please indicate which you would like to assist with: Grandparent Sunday Spanakopita Fundraiser Festival Volunteers Holy Friday Retreat Godparent Sunday Giving Tree Photographer General Volunteer PARENTAL PERMISSION: Do you give permission for your child s picture to appear on our church s website and print media without a name? Yes No PARENTAL COMMITMENT AND SIGNATURE: I, as the parent of the child(ren) listed above, commit myself to bring my child(ren) to church every Sunday, and I will encourage my child(ren) to participate in all of the activities and programs of the Sunday School and of our Church. I am enclosing my donation of $ to help cover the costs of books and materials for the Sunday School program. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date SUGGESTED DONATION: $40 for first child and $25 for each additional child. Your child will be able to keep the text books and all hand-outs used during the school year. Please Note: We will offer the following pre-school programs: Infant/Toddler class for newborns to age 2; Pre-S/Pre-K for children ages 3 and 4; and Kindergarten for children 5 years old.

6 Join us for another exciting year of Greek School! For more information, please contact Voula Polychronopoulos, Greek School Director, at or the church office at

7 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. REGISTRATION Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Pastor Registration for the school year has begun. A $50 deposit per child is required to reserve a spot for the Fall. 1. Students have the option to attend: SCHEDULE 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 15 and Saturday, September Greek School calendar corresponds with the Watertown Public School closings and vacation schedules. Parish Stewards Non-Stewards 2-day attendees (Tuesday and Thursday) $700/child $300/each additional child $1,200/child $500/each additional child 1-day attendees (Thursday or Saturday) $675/child $300/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 Thursday, October 20 to qualify for this discount. After Thursday, October 20, the tuition fee will be according to the payment plans described below. PAYMENT PLANS Pay four quarterly installments: 9/30/16, 11/30/16, 1/30/17, 3/30/17 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

8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I become a member of the parish? Membership in the Orthodox Church begins at baptism (Chrismation for some) and continues throughout our life. We are united with Christ through the sacraments, or mysteries of the Church and through our faithful offering of our entire selves to Jesus Christ. Our Archdiocese requires each parish to distinguish between voting members and non-voting members. A voting member is over 18 years of age and turns in a signed stewardship commitment card, committing a portion of time, talent and treasure to the Church. The Archdiocese also requires the voting member to remain current through the year on their commitments. Keep in mind that true membership in the Body of Christ involves living according to His word and with His Church. Why must I commit to give a specific amount? Please keep in mind that your stewardship of money is kept in the strictest of confidence. However, we do compile the amounts anticipated to better plan our budget. What if I cannot fulfill my stewardship commitment? During the course of a year, people s circumstances change. Your stewardship is valued because it is made out of your love for God and His Church. Please do not be concerned if you are unable to meet your stewardhip commitment we are glad you are part of this parish. CHISTIAN STEWARDSHIP IS: Learning how to be a responsible and concerned caretaker of Christ s Church; it is learning how to enjoy Church life and be happy in Church work, for in Her dwells the fullness of the Spirit of God. Our active commitment to use all our time, talent and treasure for the benefit of humankind in grateful acknowledgement of Christ s redeeming love. Caring for the needs of others. Offering one s self to God as He offered Himself to us. What a person does after saying I believe..., as proof of that belief. Devotion and service to God and His Church as persons, as families, as diocese/metropolis, as national Church and as Church universal.

9 2016 STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT CARD INFORMATION Name Spouse Name (if applicable) Street Address City / State / Zip Code Home Phone Mobile Phone Address Spouse (if applicable) Dependent children s names and birthdates: May we include your contact info in the parish directory? Yes No May we add you to our parish list? Yes No In the Gospel of Saint Matthew (6:19), Jesus instructs us, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Often in life, we pursue and collect those things that do not last. We must ask, One hundred years from now, where will our possessions be? Our greatest blessing is our family. As Orthodox Christians, we are called to be stewards of this great gift. If we are faithful to this calling, perhaps our Lord will say to us as he did to the faithful steward, Well done good & faithful servant (Matthew 25:23). TREASURE In gratitude for God s blessings, I/ We commit to Christ and His Church the following amount: $ weeklymonthly/annual TIME & TALENT Individual stewards indicate areas of interest with a checkmark. Families mark H for husband, W for wife and C for children. EDUCATION Bible Study Adult Rel. Education Intro to Orthodoxy Publications Speakers Bookstore Library YOUTH Church School Teacher Church School Administration Youth Leader Vacation Church School Camp Counselor BUILDING AND GROUNDS Garden & Landscape Plumbing Electrical Clean-up Interior Repairs Exterior Repairs Roofing Hall Rentals ADMINISTRATION Fiscal Mgt/Review By-Laws Fundraising Office Help Computer/Technical Data Entry LITURGICAL Sanctuary & Altar Care Altar boys/acolytes Baking Prosphoro Choir Reader Greeter/Usher MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS Campus Ministry Welcome Team New Member Events Outreach Stewardship Sunday Fellowship/Coffee Visitation Hospital Visitation Shut-ins Feed the Hungry Grief Bereavement Group Disaster Relief Projects Blood Drives Project Mexico IOCC OCMC Mission Center Seniors Ministry Couples Ministry Singles Ministry Military Ministry COMMUNICATIONS Website and Bulletin and Newsletter Public Relations Any other talents or info on items listed above: PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD Credit Card: Cardholder: Acct. #: Exp. Date: _ CVV2 Code: (3 or 4 digit on back of card)

10 Harris J. Booras Chapter #406 Greetings to all! AHEPA NEWS Our Chapter donated $1,500 to AHEPA HQ to support the restoration of St. Nicholas Chapel at the Ground Zero Site in NYC. We received a warm acknowledgement and thank you letter from HQ. Good news: According to an update from HHT Nicholas Nikas of District 7, our "Socrates" team of three, who won the HHT trophy last year, will retry for a second win this year! Details are being currently finalized. Special meetings are scheduled and soon to be announced to discuss plans and details for the Celebration and Benefit fundraiser (for the Metaxas Scholarships) in mid-october On a very sad note for our AHEPA #406 Watertown chapter, we inform our members and all of the Watertown Community that our Brother, dear friend, and well known to all in the Watertown church community, AHEPA Secretary, Thanasis Vulgaropulos, suffered a massive stroke sometime the week of 8/13-8/16, while alone in his home. His son, Menelaos from North Carolina, found out from AT&T that there were no calls from his phone during that time. He alerted Waltham police who entered the home and found him on the floor immobilized. He is paralyzed on his right side and cannot speak. He was taken to Newton-Wellesley Hospital and later to MGH Acute Center where he is now. My wife Lillian and I visited him on August 19 and two of our daughters visited him on August 20 and tried communicating with him. He is aware of everything, but, unfortunately, he cannot speak and express himself, which is very frustrating. He will have a very difficult rehab and will need visitors to see him and give him support in this very hard period in his life. We urge all who know him to show their support. Perastika! To all our AHEPA members, please pay your membership dues ($70) for 2016 if you have not already done so. Thanks to all members who have already paid. Please recruit friends or family members who may be interested in joining AHEPA. New and innovative ideas are needed to sustain and expand our chapter membership and contribute to AHEPA s causes. Fraternally, Constantine B. Lagos, Treasurer/ Communications AHEPA Chapter #406 ENJOY THE REMAINING DAYS OF SUMMER! We welcome suggestions as well as inquiries for membership or other information. Contact numbers as follows: John Abate, President / Basil Patsios / Constantine Lagos Demetri Tsatsarones / George Loridas /

11 We lead such busy lives, sometimes it seems there is no time left for ourselves. We rush around to jobs, classes, social obligations, family obligations. How can we consider one more thing to do? How about doing something that is stress-free, enjoyable, and generous on your part? Let me encourage you to join our choir. Singing in the choir is a personal and rewarding way to be involved in the Divine Liturgy. It is a privilege to be used by God for the purpose of leading the community in His praise. Singing, as you know, is praying to God twice! Several of our members say they stay in the Choir no matter how busy they are, because it is one of the activities that rejuvenates them. Leave the office, the house, the job, the responsibilities of everyday life, and come join us as we lift our voices together in a beautiful, harmonious sound, singing the hymns of our church. Our choir is a wonderful, loyal group of people who would warmly welcome you. Many of them would tell you they don t consider themselves to be opera singers, but find that they love singing with our group. It is, quite simply, our favorite way to pray. Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, September 28 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Our first choir Sunday will be Sunday, October 2. Please join us! For more information, please contact Choir Director, Cynthia Alex at cindialex1@gmail.com.

12 Mommy and Me at Taxiarchae! Next Meetings Friday, September 23 and Friday, October 28, :00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Mommy and Me is moving to the 4th Friday of every month! Mothers and children (newborn to age 4) are welcome to come. This gathering will be a wonderful way to meet other local Orthodox mothers and provide our little ones with the opportunity to share in faith, friendship, and fun. Dads, Yiayias, and Pappous are always welcome to bring the little ones, too. Come for coffee and treats, and we hope to see you!

13 TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH THE PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 PLEASE JOIN US IN THE CHURCH HALL EVERY 3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join a friendly group! Get creative! Make connections! Linger over coffee! Men and women are welcome!

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15 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. AHEPA NEWS: On a very sad note, we would like to inform our members and all of the Watertown Community that our Brother, dear friend, and well known to all in the Watertown church community, AHEPA Secretary, Thanasis Vulgaropulos, suffered a massive stroke sometime the week of 8/13-8/16, while alone in his home. He is paralyzed on his right side and cannot speak. He was taken to Newton- Wellesley Hospital and later to MGH Acute Center where he is now. He is aware of everything, but, unfortunately, he cannot speak and express himself, which is very frustrating. He will have a very difficult rehab and will need visitors to see him and give him support in this very hard period in his life. We urge all who know him to show their support. Perastika! BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Fridays from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. SUNDAY WEEKLY BULLETIN: Every week, the Sunday Weekly Bulletin is posted on our website at MOMMY AND ME: Mommy and Me meets every fourth Friday of the month from 10:00 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call Donna Levas at and leave a message for her.

16 FAMILY ICE CREAM SOCIAL Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church Friday, September 30, :30 8:30 p.m. Create your own ice cream sundae! This event kicks off our series of monthly family events! Bring your family and friends! Please RSVP to the church office or Thank you!