Rev. Nicholas Pastrikos, Protopresbyter. Sunday, October 18th, 2015 Sunday of the Feast day of St. Luke the Evangelist

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1 Rev. Nicholas Pastrikos, Protopresbyter Sunday, October 18th, 2015 Sunday of the Feast day of St. Luke the Evangelist

2 St. Luke the Evangelist This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), which is a symbol of Christ s sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says. *** Άγιος Λουκάς ο Ευαγγελιστής Ο Άγιος Λουκάς ο Ευαγγελιστής καταγόταν από την Αντιόχεια της Συρίας και η εθνικότητα του ήταν Ελληνική. Είναι ο συγγραφέας του ομώνυμου Ευαγγελίου και των Πράξεων των Αποστόλων, βιβλία τα οποία περιλαμβάνονται στην Αγία Γραφή. Ήταν γιατρός στο επάγγελμα, όμως γνώριζε πολύ καλά τη ζωγραφική τέχνη. Μάλιστα σε αυτόν αποδίδονται οι πρώτες εικόνες της Θεοτόκου με τον Ιησού Χριστό βρέφος στην αγκαλιά της (μία υπάρχει μέχρι σήμερα στη Μονή του Μεγάλου Σπηλαίου), καθώς και αυτές των Αποστόλων Πέτρου και Παύλου. Ο Λουκάς είναι ο μοναδικός ευαγγελιστής ο οποίος υπήρξε εθνικός, και αυτό συνάγεται από το γεγονός ότι μνημονεύεται στο Κολ. 4,10-11 ξεχωριστά από τους άνδρες της περιτομής, δηλαδή τους Ιουδαίους. JOY & HOPE - LOVE & FAITH NEWS We are looking forward to a great year with Joy & Hope, as well as Love & Faith. To accommodate all of our young parishioners, and make it easier for families who have children of mixed ages, we have decided to run these programs together. All children up to 6 th grade will fit into this program. If you have older ones who want to join, we always welcome them to come and help with the activities. November 6 th Welcome: Join us at the church for question and answers about our religion. After we will make a thanksgiving craft and play some games. Please bring a can of food to donate. Dec 13 th Christmas Celebration: Communion Breakfast In conjunction with the PTO celebration, please join us for breakfast, a craft and a surprise visit. Jan 8 th It s a Playdate! Get away from winter blues and meet up with some of your friends from the church. Location TBD (Tentative idea: Bounce Factory, Imagine That Museum, Roller Skating). Feb 5 th Share some Love: Come bake and decorate cookies for Valentine s day that will be shared with the local nursing home. March 19 th - Spring is coming. Join us for a fun day at the park and mini golfing. (TBD based on weather) Colonial Park - mini golf and park playdate April 17 th - Join us after church where Father Nick will tell the children about the Easter Holiday and Traditions. After we will decorate Easter eggs and there may even be a surprise visit. May 13 th - Church Cleanup and Plantings June (Date TBD) End of Year Picnic A formal evite will be sent out before each program confirming the details. If you have not received an about this program, please reach out to Christen Heiden at spiro1478@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list. If you have any questions, please reach out to Christen Heiden at spiro1478@gmail.com (908) or Anna Lorino anna_lemberis@hotmail.com (732)

3 της Αγίου Δημητρίου και την ημέρα του Ιστορικού «ΟΧΙ» της 28ης Οκτωβρίου Την Θεία Λειτουργία θα ακολουθήσουν Δοξολογία και Αρτοκλασία. Σας προσκαλούμε όλους στο προαύλιο της Εκκλησίας γιά την κατάθεση Στεφάνου και στον χώρο υποδοχής όπου θα προσφέρουμε καφέ και γλυκίσματα. Εάν δεν έχετε πληρώσει ήδη την οικονομική σας εισφορά για το 2015, παρακαλούμε όπως το τακτοποιήσετε το συντομότερο δυνατό. Μπορείτε να βρείτε σχετικές κάρτες στο Νάρθηκα, ή μπορείτε να αποτανθείτε σε έναν από τους Επιτρόπους μας προκειμένου να σας βοηθήσει σχετικά. Παρακαλούνται όσοι έχουν αφήσει αντικείμενά τους στην ιματιοθήκη ή και αλλού, όπως τα παραλάβουν άμεσα έως 30 Νοεμβρίου, ειδάλλως θα δοθούν σε φιλανθρωπικές οργανώσεις. Προς ενημέρωσή σας, τα καντήλια των εικόνων έχουν αποσταλεί για επιδιόρθωση. Η Επιτροπή για την επέτειο των 100 χρόνων του Αγίου Γεωργίου χρειάζεται τη βοήθειά σας! Παρακαλούμε στείλτε μας με ο,τι φωτογραφίες έχετε σχετικές με τον Άγιο Γεώργιο (Φέστιβαλ, Μυστήριο, κοινωνική εκδήλωση κ.α.) προκειμένου να παρατεθούν σε μία φωτογραφική έκθεση καθώς και στο αναμνηστικό λεύκωμα και DVD για τα 100 χρόνια. Παρακαλούμε όπως οι φωτογραφίες σταλούν στο σε μορφή JPEG. Τελευταία ημέρα υποβολής η 1η Φεβρουαρίου AS PART OF THE 100 th ANNIVERSARY OF OUR COMMUNITY THE St. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX IS SEEKING TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PAST/PRESENT PEOPLE FROM OUR COMMUNITY WHO SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES. IF YOU ARE AMONG THOSE, OR ARE AWARE OF ANYONE, PLEASE CONTACT: Manny Manioudakis Phone: St. George Church Office Phone: On October 18th, 2015, Sunday of the Feast Day of St. Luke the Evangelist we celebrate Martyr Marinus the Elder HYMNS Είσοδος του Ευαγγελίου (Το σημείο τούτο της Θείας Λειτουργίας συμβολίζει την έλευση του Χριστού, ο οποίος είναι η Σοφία του Θεού στη γη. Ο Χορός ψάλλει εν των Αναστασίμων Απολυτικίων - Ο ιερεύς εξέρχεται από το Άγιο Βήμα, κρατών το Ευαγγέλιο. Εμπρός πηγαίνουν τα παιδιά του Ιερού με λαμπάδες. Προ της Αγίας Πύλης του Εικονοστασίου, υψώνει το Ευαγγέλιο και λέει:) Σοφία, Ὀρθοί. Δεύτε προσκυνήσωμεν καὶ προσπέσωμεν Χριστώ. Σώσον ἠμάς, Υιέ Θεού, ό άναστάς έκ νεκρών, ψάλλοντάς Σοὶ: Άλληλούια. Entrance with Gospel (This act of worship symbolizes the coming of Christ, who is God s wisdom on earth. The Choir sings one of the dismissal hymns of the Resurrection - The Priest comes forth from the Sanctuary, bearing the Gospel. He is preceded by the Altar boys holding candlesticks. Facing the Royal gate of the Iconostasion, he elevates the Gospel and chants:) Wisdom! Let us rise! Come, let us worship and bow unto Christ. Save us, O Son of God, Who didst rise from the dead; sace us who sing unto Thee: Alleluia. Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Εἰσόδου Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὺράνια, ὰγαλλιάσθω τὰ ὲπίγεια, ὄτι ἐποίησε κράτος ὲν βραχιόνι αὺτοῦ ὀ Κύριος. ἐπάτησε τῶ θανάτω τὸν θάνατον. Πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ὲγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας Ἂδου ἐρρύσατο ὴμᾶς, καἰ παρέσχε τῶ κόσμω τὀ μέγα ἔλεος. Today s Entrance Hymn Rejoice all the heavenly, and exult all the terrestrial, for the Lord, having established great strength with his mighty arm; he trampled down, death by his

4 own death; he became the first to rise from the dead, from the bowels of Hades he delivered all of us, and bestowed his great mercy upon the world. Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἀποστόλου Απόστολε Άγιε, καί Ευαγγελιστά Λουκά, πρέσβευε τώ ελεήμονι Θεώ, ίνα πταισμάτων άφεσιν, παράσχη ταίς ψυχαίς ημών. Hymn in honor of Evangelist Luke O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins. Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῡ ναοῡ μας Ὡς τῶν αἰχμαλώτων ἐλευθερωτὴς καὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ὑπερασπιστής, ἀσθενούντων ἰατρός, βασιλέων ὑπέρμαχος, Τροπαιοφόρε Μεγαλομάρτυς Γεώργιε, πρεσβεῦε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τάς ψυχὰς ἠμῶν. Hymn Commemorating our Patron Saint As liberator of prisoners, and the protector of those in poverty, physician of the sick, and defender of ruling kings. O George Triumphant Great Martyr, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved. Κοντάκιον τῆς Ὴμέρας 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. Benedictal Hymn 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. EPISTLE READING Πρὸς Κολοσσαεῖς 4:5-11, Ἀδελφοί, ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι. Ὁ λόγος ὑμῶν πάντοτε ἐν χάριτι, ἅλατι ἠρτυμένος, εἰδέναι πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ Feel free to come to our classroom in the basement for further information, or contact Meropi Martini at cherryvillefarms@earthlink.net. Thank you! On Sunday, October 25th, the Macedonian Association of NJ Alexander the Great will be celebrating the Liberation of Thessaloniki from the Ottomans (October 26, 1912) and the Feast Day of our Patron Saint Demetrios. Also, we will be commemorating the Historic Day of October 28, 1940, (the first day of Greece s resistance to the Nazi powers). The Divine Liturgy will be followed by Doxology and Artoklasia. We invite everyone to the Flag raising ceremony outside and the fellowship/coffee hour which will conclude the festivities. If anyone has left any clothing in the coat room or elsewhere within the community, you have until November 30th to remove it, after that they will be given to charity. Thank you. CALL FOR PHOTOS: The St. George 100th Anniversary Committee needs your help! Please us any photos that reflect our beautiful community over the last 100 years. These photos will be used to enhance the 100th Anniversary activities through an exhibition for our community to enjoy and reminisce, as well as for the 100th Anniversary Dance Journal and the 100th Anniversary DVD. Please send your photos as JPG's to stgeorge1916@gmail.com. Please DO NOT mail any hardcopy photos to the church. Please scan them and send by . Photos are due by February 1, Thank you! ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΕΙΣ Ευχαριστούμε όλους τους υποστηρικτές και χορηγούς της Ετήσιας Χοροεσπερίδας της Εκκλησίας μας. Χωρίς τη συνεργασία όλων, η Χοροεσπερίδα δε θα ήταν τόσο επιτυχημένη. Σας ευχαριστούμε και πάλι θερμά. Σήμερα, η Ένωση Κεφαλονιτών «Άγιος Γεράσιμος» εορτάζει τη μνήμη του Αγίου, με Δοξολογία, Αρτοκλασία και προσφορά γλυκισμάτων και καφέ στην αίθουσα ΑΧΕΠΑ μετά το πέρας της Θείας Λειτουργίας. Τα παιχνίδια ποδοσφαίρου του Rutgers έχουν ήδη ξεκινήσει, και χρειαζόμαστε για άλλη μία χρονιά εθελοντές για το παρκάρισμα των αυτοκινήτων. Το επόμενο παιχνίδι είναι το Σάββατο 24Οκτωβρίου Καλέστε στο για να δηλώσετε συμμετοχή. Την Κυριακή 25 Οκτωβρίου, η Ένωση Μακεδόνων Νέας Ιερσέης «Μέγας Αλέξανδρος», τιμά την Επέτειο της Απελευθέρωσης της Θεσσαλονίκης από τους Τούρκους στις 26 Οκτωβρίου 1912, την Εορτή του Πολιούχου

5 δε θεωρούνται ενεργά μέλη και υποστηρικτές της Εκκλησίας μας. Λόγω της αποχής αυτών των ατόμων και των οικογενειών, η ευθύνη να παραμείνουν οι πόρτες της εκκλησίας ανοικτές, πέφτει στους ώμους όλων ημών που έχουμε στείλει την οικονομική μας ενίσχυση με την ετήσιά μας συνδρομή. Για όσους δεν το έχουν πράξει ακόμη, εύχομαι ο Κύριος να εμπνεύσει τις καρδίες και τη συνείδησή τους ώστε να αντιληφθούν τη σπουδαιότητα της συμμετοχής όλων μας στην οικονομική ενίσχυση της Εκκλησίας μας. Σε όσους έχουν ήδη ανταποκριθεί, σας ευχαριστώ και εύχομαι ο Κύριος πάντα να σας ευλογεί! π. Νικόλαος ANNOUNCEMENTS CHURCH NEWS Thank you to all those who supported our 99th Annual Church Dance and the Sponsors who placed Ads in the journal. Without your cooperation, it would not have been as successful as it was. Thank you again. Today, the Cephalonian Association is celebrating the Feast Day of the Patron Saint Gerasimos. The Divine Liturgy will be followed by Doxology, Artoklasia and coffee hour afterwards at the AHEPA Hall. Brought back by popular demand! The Daughters of Penelope are again taking order for beautiful Christmas wreaths priced from $32 to $37 (all inclusive). Visit their display in the AHEPA Hall to place your oder, pay by check or cash, and Fed Ex will do the rest. Last day for ordering Sunday, November 1st, The Rutgers football season is here and there are several more home games. Again we are parking cars in our lot. Volunteers needed to help. Next home game is Saturday, October 24th. Please call the church office at to participate. The next meeting for the 100th Year Anniversary is set for tomorrow, Monday, October 19th, at 7pm in the Memorial Room. Everyone is welcome to come and help the organizing committee. Our Sunday School High School class is hosting a Career Fair during our class time on October 25, We are looking for volunteers to share their career paths with our students. Please consider giving an hour of your time to help guide our youth and aid them in exploring their future potential. ἑκάστῳ ἀποκρίνεσθαι. Τὰ κατʼ ἐμὲ πάντα γνωρίσει ὑμῖν Τυχικός, ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος καὶ σύνδουλος ἐν κυρίῳ ὃν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο, ἵνα γνῷ τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν καὶ παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν σὺν Ὀνησίμῳ τῷ πιστῷ καὶ ἀγαπητῷ ἀδελφῷ, ὅς ἐστιν ἐξ ὑμῶν. Πάντα ὑμῖν γνωριοῦσιν τὰ ὧδε. Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἀρίσταρχος ὁ συναιχμάλωτός μου, καὶ Μᾶρκος ὁ ἀνεψιὸς Βαρνάβᾳ, περὶ οὗ ἐλάβετε ἐντολάς - ἐὰν ἔλθῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς, δέξασθε αὐτόν καὶ Ἰησοῦς ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰοῦστος, οἱ ὄντες ἐκ περιτομῆς οὗτοι μόνοι συνεργοὶ εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ, οἵτινες ἐγενήθησάν μοι παρηγορία. Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Λουκᾶς ὁ ἰατρὸς ὁ ἀγαπητός, καὶ Δημᾶς. Ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ ἀδελφούς, καὶ Νυμφᾶν, καὶ τὴν κατʼ οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἐκκλησίαν. Καὶ ὅταν ἀναγνωσθῇ παρʼ ὑμῖν ἡ ἐπιστολή, ποιήσατε ἵνα καὶ ἐν τῇ Λαοδικαίων ἐκκλησίᾳ ἀναγνωσθῇ, καὶ τὴν ἐκ Λαοδικείας ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀναγνῶτε. Καὶ εἴπατε Ἀρχίππῳ, Βλέπε τὴν διακονίαν ἣν παρέλαβες ἐν κυρίῳ, ἵνα αὐτὴν πληροῖς. Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου. Μνημονεύετέ μου τῶν δεσμῶν. Ἡ χάρις μεθʼ ὑμῶν. Ἀμήν. St. Paul s letter to the Colossians, , 14:18 BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicos will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him Onesimos, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place. Aristarchos my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions if he comes to you, receive him), and Jesus who is called Justos. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippos, "See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord." I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you. Amen.

6 Κατὰ Λουκᾶν Εἶπεν ὁ Κὐριος τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ μαθηταῖς Ο ἀκούων ὑμῶν ἐμοῦ ἀκούει, καὶ ὁ ἀθετῶν ὑμᾶς ἐμὲ ἀθετεῖ ὁ δὲ ἐμὲ ἀθετῶν ἀθετεῖ τὸν ἀποστείλαντά με. Υπέστρεψαν δὲ οἱ ἑβδομήκοντα μετὰ χαρᾶς λέγοντες Κύριε, καὶ τὰ δαιμόνια ὑποτάσσεται ἡμῖν ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου. Εἶπε δὲ αὐτοῖς ἐθεώρουν τὸν σατανᾶν ὡς ἀστραπὴν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ πεσόντα. ἰδοὺ δίδωμι ὑμῖν τὴν ἐξουσίαν τοῦ πατεῖν ἐπάνω ὄφεων καὶ σκορπίων καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσαν τὴν δύναμιν τοῦ ἐχθροῦ, καὶ οὐδὲν ὑμᾶς οὐ μὴ ἀδικήσῃ. πλὴν ἐν τούτῳ μὴ χαίρετε, ὅτι τὰ πνεύματα ὑμῖν ὑποτάσσεται χαίρετε δὲ ὅτι τὰ ὀνόματα ὑμῶν ἐγράφη ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς. Εν αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ ἠγαλλιάσατο τῷ πνεύματι ὁ Ιησοῦς καὶ εἶπεν ἐξομολογοῦμαί σοι, πάτερ, κύριε τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅτι ἀπέκρυψας ταῦτα ἀπὸ σοφῶν καὶ συνετῶν, καὶ ἀπεκάλυψας αὐτὰ νηπίοις ναί, ὁ πατήρ, ὅτι οὕτως ἐγένετο εὐδοκία ἔμπροσθέν σου. The Gospel of Luke The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me." The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name! " And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. " In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will." MEMORIALS Δέσποινα - Despina Danas (40 days) GOSPEL READING MEMORIAL SERVICES FELLOWSHIP Today s coffee hour is offered by the Danas family. May her memory be eternal PRIEST MESSAGE FATHER NICHOLAS MESSAGE Dear faithful, in my absence today and for next Sunday as well, I have asked for Fr. Charles Ioannides to fill in for me. Fr. Charles is the Director of the Department of Interfaith Marriage of our Archdiocese. Fr. Charles is a brilliant theologian, a very caring and compassionate priest and a very good friend of mine. We should be very proud that Fr. Charles is part of our Holy Archdiocese. Let us welcome Fr. Charles in a warmly fashion and show him our Greek hospitality. WELCOME FR. CHARLES!!! STEWARDSHIP There continues to be many families, individuals, and young adults over the age of 18 who are gainfully employed, that have not made a Stewardship commitment to St. George. Therefore, these families, individuals and young adults are considered as Non-Stewardship supporters of the Church and parish. Because of their lack of support, the burden of keeping the doors of the Church open, falls on those of us who have made a financial commitment. For those who have not made your Stewardship commitment to St. George, I pray that the Lord will enlighten your heart and open your mind to realize how important it is for all of us to support our Church. For those who have met your Stewardship commitment, I thank you very much and may the Lord bless you always! Fr. Nick ΜΗΝΥΜΑ ΠΑΤΕΡΑ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ Αγαπητοί πιστοί, κατά τη διάρκεια της απουσίας μου σήμερα καθώς και την επόμενη Κυριακή, ζήτησα από τον πατέρα Ιωαννίδη να με αντικαταστήσει. Ο π. Ιωαννίδης είναι Διευθυντής του Τμήματος Διαθρησκευτικών Γάμων της Αρχιεπισκοπής μας, καθώς και εξαίρετος θεολόγος, συμπονετικός ιερέας και πολύ καλός μου φίλος. Θα πρέπει να είμαστε όλοι πολύ περήφανοι που ο π. Ιωαννίδης είναι μέλος της Αρχιεπισκοπής μας. Ας καλωσορίσουμε τον π. Ιωαννίδη με θέρμη και ας του δείξουμε την Ελληνική μας φιλοξενία! Εξακολουθεί να υπάρχει ένας μεγάλος αριθμός οικογενειών, ατόμων και νέων (άνω των 18, οι οποίοι εργάζονται), που δεν έχουν στείλει την οικονομική τους προσφορά προς τον Άγιο Γεώργιο. Επομένως, οι οικογένειες και τα άτομα αυτά