October 5, nd Sunday of Luke 5h Oktwbrviou h Kuriakvh tou Loukva

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2 St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church Church Office , - Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m shrine@stparaskevi.org Rev. Fr. Elias (Lou) Nicholas *************** WELCOME Welcome to the Greek Orthodox community of St. Paraskevi. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. It is our hope that your visit here will bring you many blessings from God. Please take the opportunity, while you are here with us, to visit the Holy Grotto Shrine and take some of the miraculous Holy Water home with you. We are blessed to have the relics of both St. Paraskevi and St. Panteleimon, and the slipper of St. Gerasimos, which are located in the rear of the Church. Please take the time to venerate the relics of these great healing Saints. We pray you have a blessed day and that you visit with us again soon. Also, please remember that one must be an Orthodox Christian in order to receive Holy Communion. If you would like to embrace the Orthodox Faith, please see Fr. Lou. Thank you and God bless you. October 5, nd Sunday of Luke 5h Oktwbrviou h Kuriakvh tou Loukva Memorials Audrey Kalomeres 40 Days Mary Tsetsis 1 Year George Mirras 1 Year Demetrios Christophides 5 Years Pantelis Pantelogiannis 6 Years Pierre Nessim 19 Years 40 Day Blessing Sophia and Ava Beloved daughters of Vasiliki and Robert Swist Reminder Please turn off your cell phones Upvomnhsh Sa" parakalovume, klevisete to thlvefwnvo sa" Weekday Services St. Paraskevi The New Tuesday, October 14th Orthros - 8:45am Divine Liturgy - 9:30am +++ St. Gerasimos Monday, October 20th Orthros - 8:45am Divine Liturgy - 9:30am +++ St. James Thursday, October 23rd Orthros - 8:45am Divine Liturgy - 9:30am +++ Holy Protection Tuesday, October 28th Orthros - 8:45am Divine Liturgy - 9:30am +++ Paraklesis to St. Paraskevi Friday, November 7th 7:30pm Saint of The Day St. Charitina The Martyr. St. Methodia of Cimolos. } Agvioi" t'h" J Hmvera" Τῆς Ἁγίας Μάρτυρος Χαριτίνης καί τῆς Ὁσίας Μητρός ἡµῶν Μεθοδίας τῆς ἐν Κιµώλῳ.

3 Entrance Hymns Apolytikion From on high you descended, Compassionate One, ou accepted three days in the tomb, in order to free us rom our suffering. Our life and resurrection, Lord, lory to you. For The Memorials Keep Thy servants in remembrance, O Lord, since Thou art good; and do Thou forgive every sin in this fe; for no man is without sin, except for Thee Who art ble to grant rest even unto him who has departed ence. St. Paraskevi Appropriate to your calling, O Champion Paraskevi, ou worshipped with the readiness your name bears. For an abode you obtained faith, which is your nameake. Wherefore, you pour forth healing and intercede or our souls. St. Panteleimon Panteleimon, saintly champion and healer, intercede with our merciful God to grant our souls remission of ins. Kontakion Protector of Christians, champion undefeated, mediaor most sure with our creator, disregard not the voice of prayer of sinners, but come quickly in your goodness, to help us who cry out to you with faith: Be swift o intercede, make haste to supplicate, O Theotokos, protector always of those who honor you. Eisodikva Ἀ Ἀ Εξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν κατεδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε, δόξα σοι. Gia Ta Mnhmvosuna Mnvhsqhti Kvurie w" agaqvo" twn dovulwn sou kai vosa en bviw vhmartwn sugcvwrhson, ovudei" gar anamvarthto" ei mh Su o dunvameno" kai toi" metvastasoi" dovunai thn anvapausin. Ἀ ί ῆ Ἁ ί ή Thn spoudvhn sou t'h klvhsei katvallhlon, Jergasamvenh fervwnume, thn Jomvwnumvon sou pvistin eji" katoikvian keklvhrwsai,paraskevuh jaqlhfvore ]oqen procveei" ivamata, kai presbevuei" upver t'wn yucvwn umvwn. Apolutvikion to'u J Agviou Pantelevhmwno" J Aqlofvore [agie kai jiamatikve Pantele'hmon, prvesbeue t'w jelevhmoni qe'w, [ina ptaismvatwn [afesin, parvasch ta'i" yuca'i" jhm'wn. Kontakion Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρ τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, Μὴ παρίδης ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὦς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοί. Τάχυνο εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσ ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε. Fasting / Normal fasting Wed. & Friday / Νηστεία Τετάρτη και Παρασκευή

4 Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ ΤΗΕ EPISTLE Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18; 7:1 Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ. Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ. St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God. Ἀπόστολο ἐρχομένης Κυριακής Tvito" 3:8-15 Next week s Epistle reading Titus 3:8-15 Sayings of The Church Fathers Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honor your patience. - St. John Climacus

5 ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ THE GOSPEL Λουκάν στ Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως. Καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσι. Καὶ ἐὰν ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσι. Καὶ ἐὰν δανείζητε παρ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ἀπολαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανείζουσιν, ἵνα ἀπολάβωσι τὰ ἴσα. Πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε, μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ τοῦ Ὑψίστου ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε οὖν οἰκτίρμονες, καθὼς καὶ ὁ Πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστί. Luke 6:31-36 The Lord said: And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Εὐαγγέλιον ἐρχομένης Κυριακής Lk. 8:5-15 Next week s gospel reading Luke 8:5-15 Rvhsei" t'wn Patverwn t'h" j Ekklhsvia" Μην εκπλαγείτε ότι πέφτετε κάθε μέρα. Μην εγκαταλείπετε, αλλά kratvate με θάρρος. Και σίγουρα, ο άγγελος που sa" φρουρεί θα τιμήσει την υπομονή σας.

6 STEWARDSHIP 2014 As a member of the Body of Christ, which we became a part of through our Baptism, God bestowed upon us a great trust. The expectation that each of us would care for one another. As a community of believers we are committed to this trust through our Stewardship. This commitment to become Stewards of our community, which was established by our parents and grandparents, is a promise to them, and God, that we will maintain and support the needs of this community through our Time, Talent, and Treasure. May God continue to bless our community and may we return those blessings through our Stewardship. CHURCH BOOK STORE We are looking for a few more volunteers to work at the Church Bookstore. The responsibilities would nvolve working a shift every few weeks after the Divine Liturgy. If you are interested please John Arettines at JohnGK@optonline.net. PHILOPTOCHOS FUNDRAISER On Thursday, November 6th at 6:00pm at the Larkfield Manor, the Philoptochos will be holding its annual fundraiser. This year the amazing Peat Moss & The Fertilizers will be the featured entertainment. It is a fun time for the whole family. FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY On Sunday, October 26th, immediately following the Divine Liturgy, our fall General Assembly Meetng will take place. The 2014 church budget will be discussed. PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS The nominations for the Parish Council will take place at the Fall General Assembly on Sunday, October 26th. ST. PARASKEVI PARAKLESIS SERVICE The next Paraklesis Service to St. Paraskevi will be Friday, November 7th at 7:30pm. Please join us as we pray the Paraklesis service to our patron Saint to intercede for us, and to ask God to grant us health and salvation. After the Paraklesis we will pray a healing service together in the Shrine. GRAND RAFFLE The Grand Raffle drawing will take place on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm. Grand Raffle tickets are available for $ Buy three (3) get one (1) free. Please see the flyer in this bulletin for more information. There will be a table set up today so that you may purchase a ticket. JOY & GOYA ATHLETICS We are currently forming boys and girls soccer and basketball teams for both JOY & GOYA. If you are interested in having your child play, or are interested in coaching, please contact the Church office. ASSISTANCE NEEDED A female caregiver is needed to help assist with the care of an elderly woman who is suffering from dementia. This woman would be needed on Saturdays and Sundays only between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Please call of GOYA FALL FESTIVAL The GOYA will be holding its annual Fall Festival costume party and parade on Tuesday, October, 28th at 6:30pm. Bring your children in their favorite costume and come join the fun. There will be games, music, candy and much more. For children ages ST. NICHOLAS GROUND BREAKING A Ground Blessing Ceremony for the St. Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center is set for Saturday October 18, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. There will be a bus leaving from St. Paraskevi at 10:30am. The cost of the bus is $40pp.

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8 Agenda Opening Prayer Selection of Chairperson Reading of Minutes Priest Report President Report Financial Report/Budget Election Committee Selection Parish Council Nominations Old Business New Business Closing Prayer

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12 Vespers Prayers O joyful light of the holy glory of the immortal Father, the heavenly, holy, blessed Jesus Christ. Now that we have reached the setting of the sun and behold the evening light, we sing to God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is fitting at all times to praise you with cheerful voices, O Son of God, the Giver of life. Behold, the world sings your glory. O Lord, keep us this evening without sin. Blessed are you, O Lord, God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is your name to the ages. Amen. O Lord, let your mercy be upon us for we have set our hope in you. Blessed are you, O Lord, teach me your commandments. Blessed are you, Master, grant me understanding of your commandments. Blessed are you, Holy One, enlighten me with your commandments. Lord your mercy is forever. Do not despise the works of your hands. To you is due praise, to you is due song, to you is due glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. October nd Sunday of Luke Orthros 8:30am Divine Liturgy 9:30am Church Musician Sunday 6 Adult Basketball 8pm 7 Little Angels 12:30pm Adult Greek Class 7:15pm GOYA 7:30pm 8 Girl Scouts 4pm 9 Players Rehearsal 7pm Parish Council Meeting 8pm 10 Paraklesis 6pm HOPE 7pm 11 Greek School 9:30am 12 Fathers of The 1st Ecumenical Council Orthros 8:30am Divine Liturgy 9:30am 13 Players Rehearsal 7pm 14 St. Paraskevi The New Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 9:30am Adult Greek Class 7:15pm GOYA 7:30pm 15 Girl Scouts 4pm Players Rehearsal 7pm 16 Players Rehearsal 7pm 17 Paraklesis 6pm JOY 7pm Players Rehearsal 7pm 18 Greek School 9:30am Show Stoppers 6pm