ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN

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1 ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN 405 No. Dale St., Anaheim, CA Telephone (714) Proistamenos: Fr. John Kariotakis - Church Website: November 20, th Sunday of Luke Forefeast of the Entrance Gregory of Decapolis ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ -EPISTLE READING - Galatians 6:11-18 Ἀ δελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν. B RETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. Epistle Reader: Katerina McLain

2 ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ - GOSPEL READING - Luke 12:16-21 Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἀνθρώπου τινὸς πλουσίου εὐφόρησεν ἡ χώρα καὶ διελογίζετο ἐν ἑαυτῷ λέγων τί ποιήσω, ὅτι οὐκ ἔχω ποῦ συνάξω τοὺς καρπούς μου; καὶ εἶπε τοῦτο ποιήσω καθελῶ μου τὰς ἀποθήκας καὶ μείζονας οἰκοδομήσω, καὶ συνάξω ἐκεῖ πάντα τὰ γενήματά μου καὶ τὰ ἀγαθά μου, καὶ ἐρῶ τῇ ψυχῇ μου ψυχή, ἔχεις πολλὰ ἀγαθὰ κείμενα εἰς ἔτη πολλά ἀναπαύου, φάγε, πίε, εὐφραίνου. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Θεός ἄφρον, ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτὶ τὴν ψυχήν σου ἀπαιτοῦσιν ἀπὸ σοῦ ἃ δὲ ἡτοίμασας τίνι ἔσται; οὕτως ὁ θησαυρίζων ἑαυτῷ, καὶ μὴ εἰς Θεὸν πλουτῶν. T he Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Memorials at Conclusion of Divine Liturgy Fellowship in St. John s Church Hall following Divine Liturgy

3 RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20, 2016 Sun. November 20, th Sunday of Luke Orthros 9am, Divine Liturgy 10am ACOLYTES SERVING TODAY - TEAM A Mon. November 21, 2016 ENTRANCE OF THE THEOTOKOS Orthros & Divine Liturgy 9am - Cathechism Class for Adults, 7pm NO STUDIES IN THE FAITH ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND PROSFORO November 20 Elefteria Konstantarakis November 21 Katerina Tseheridis November 27 Lela Bonorris WELCOME VISITORS We welcome all visitors to St. John s. If you are non-orthodox and are interested in learning who we are and what our beliefs and practices are, we invite you to any of our Bible Study classes and of course the Class on the Orthodox Faith. On the other hand if you are an Orthodox Christian and are not a member in another Orthodox Church we invite you (and your family) to join our parish. (Note: While all may receive the Andidoron, the bread which is given at the conclusion of services which of course is not consecrated, only Orthodox Christians in good standing can receive Holy Communion and other Sacraments.) + MEMORIAL - ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ + Emmanuel Giannetakis - 40 Days *Coffee hour will be sponsored by the Giannetakis Family +May his memory be eternal+ Anyone interested in running for Parish Council can pick up an Application for Candidacy in the Church Office. Applications will be accepted until this Tuesday, November 22, 2016, by 3pm. Two parish members in good-standing must endorse the application. Bishop Anthony Philoptochos Student Aid Endowment Fund Christmas Luncheon Saturday, December 10, 2016, 11am Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5761 East Colorado St., L.B., CA Long Beach, CA Please contact Cindy Kezos or any Philoptochos Board Member $70 per person

4 ST. JOHN S SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER Show your Christmas spirit by filling your home with beautiful poinsettias! St. John s Sunday Church School is pre-selling the flowers on Sundays after church. They will be available for pick-up from church next Sunday, November 27th, in time to decorate your home. TODAY!! PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE! Philoptochos is having their fall bake sale to benefit their Holiday Welfare Program today. Stop by to pick up pastries for your upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. Proceeds will benefit Philoptochos Holiday Welfare Program that feeds disadvantaged & homeless families during the holiday season. Donations accepted too! PHILOPTOCHOS & SUNDAY SCHOOL PASTA DRIVE Philoptochos and Sunday School have kicked off our Pasta Drive for Caterina s Club. Sir Chef Bruno, Anaheim White House, feeds over 1800 children everyday through his Caterina s Club. Bring pasta or you can make a donation through November. Collection Table will be in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays during Coffee Hour. GOYA NEWS Come join us to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. GOYA will be hosting a family movie night at St. John s on December 9th, from 7pm to 11pm, and we will have a short 15 minute candlelight Vespers service. There will be pizza and refreshments for the children and families. Donations will be $5.00 for each person. Please contact Louisa Pieratos at (714) or Argirios Dimoopoulos at (714) GOYA will be holding a fundraiser this Christmas. We will be collecting new socks for a local homeless shelter in Anaheim. Please bring all socks in by Sunday, December 11th at the GOYA table in Fellowship Hall. GOYA basketball will be starting early this year. Our first practice will be December 2, We are looking for a few more coaches. It would be great if senior and junior boys could help with the score board and set up. Please contact Argirios Dimopoulos at (714)

5 NEW YEAR S EVE DINNER DANCE Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 7pm Fellowship Hall Details to follow in Sunday Bulletin and other announcements

6 CHRISTMAS CARD FORM Dear Parishioners & Friends of St. John s, We have entered the joyous holiday season which culminates with the great Feast-day of Christmas. As it is customary to exchange warm thoughts and wishes during this season we have the great opportunity to do so through our Parish s Christmas Card Program. This card will be mailed to over 500 homes and we are certain that you will want to be included. The suggested minimum per entry is $20.00 made out to St. John s Parish. Please fill out the form below and return to the church office by November 20th. Please print how you would like your name(s) to appear on the Community Christmas Card: $20.00 donation PER NAME (NAMES ONLY, no greetings please) thank you! NAME CASH CHECK NUMBER: DEADLINE IS NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016

7 SEEKING ROOM TO RENT A Greek parishioner (male) is looking for a room to rent on a part-time basis (every other week, approximately 2 weeks per month) for the next 6 months. For more information, please contact Chris Minoudis at (714)