Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου

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1 Ελληνικός Ορθόδοξος Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Γεωργίου St. George Greek Orthodox Church 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL Church Office hours: Monday Friday from 9:00AM 4:00PM The Church is open daily from 8:30AM until 5:00PM for your Spiritual needs - come and light your Candle! Reverend Fr. Dr. Gregory Edwards, Presbyter secretary1.stgeorge@gmail.com Church Office: Καλώς ορίσατε στην Εκκλησία του Αγίου Γεωργίου! Είμαστε χαρούμενοι που σας ξαναβλέπουμε για να προσευχηθούμε σήμερα μαζί!! SUNDAY February 5th, 2017 NEW WEB PAGE: Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου Για το λαό επικρατεί η αντίληψη ότι αρχή του Τριωδίου είναι το ξεκίνημα για τις καρναβαλικές εκδηλώσεις και τις απόκριες. Στην Ορθόδοξη Χριστιανική παράδοση, Τριώδιο, είναι μια κινητή περίοδος είκοσι ημερών που ξεκινά από την Κυριακή του «Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου» και διαρκεί τρεις εβδομάδες μέχρι δηλαδή την εβδομάδα της «Τυροφάγου» ή «Τυρινής» και αποτελεί ένα στάδιο προετοιμασίας για την νηστεία της Μεγάλης Σαρακοστής. 1

2 Ύμνοι της Εβδομάδος Απολυτίκιον Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Απολυτίκιον Αγίου Ανδρέου Ὡς τῶν Ἀποστόλων Πρωτόκλητος Καὶ τοῦ κορυφαίου αὐτάδελφος τῷ Δεσπότῃ τῶν ὅλων, Ἀνδρέα, ἱκέτευε, εἰρήνην τῇ Οἰκουμένη δωρήσασθαι καὶ ταῖς ψνχαῖς ἡμῶν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Ἀπολυτίκιο Άγίου Γεωργίου Ὡς τῶν αἰχμαλώτων ἐλευθερωτής, καὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ὑπερασπιστής, ἀσθενούντων ἰατρός, βασιλέων ὑπέρμαχος, Τροπαιοφόρε Μεγαλομάρτυς Γεώργιε, πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. Κοντάκιον της Ημέρας Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου, καὶ χείρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νὺν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος. Hymns of the Week Resurrectional Apolytikion From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee St. Andrew Dismissal Hymn As first of the Apostles to be called, O Andrew, brother of him (Peter) who was foremost, beseech the Master of all to grant the world peace and our souls great mercy. St. George Dismissal Hymn Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick and a champion of kings. O trophy bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be save. Kontakion for the Feast Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ. Ανάγνωσμα: Β Τιμ. γ Παιδί μου Τιμόθεε, εσύ με παρακολούθησες στη διδασκαλία, στον τρόπο ζωής, στους σκοπούς, στην πίστη, στη μακροθυμία, στην αγάπη, στην υπομονή, στους διωγμούς, στα παθήματα σαν αυτά που υπέμεινα στην Αντιόχεια, στο Ικόνιο, στα Λύστρα. Τι διωγμούς υπέφερα! Κι απ όλα με γλίτωσε ο Κύριος. Κι όχι μόνο εγώ, αλλά και όλοι όσοι θέλουν να ζήσουν με ευσέβεια, σύμφωνα με το θέλημα του Ιησού Χριστού, θα αντιμετωπίσουν διωγμούς. Μόνο οι πονηροί άνθρωποι κι οι απατεώνες θα προκόβουν στο χειρότερο θα εξαπατούν τους άλλους και οι άλλοι θα τους εξαπατούν. Εσύ όμως να μείνεις σ αυτά που έμαθες και που για την αξιοπιστία τους έχεις τεκμήρια. Ξέρεις από ποιον το έμαθες, και μη λησμονείς ότι από τη βρεφική σου ηλικία γνωρίζεις τη Γραφή, που μπορεί να σε κάνει σοφό οδηγώντας σε στη σωτηρία δια της πίστεως στον Ιησού Χριστό. EPISTLE St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15 TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus 2

3 ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟ Κυριακή Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου, Ευαγγ. Ανάγνωσμα: Λουκ. 18, Είπε ο Κύριος αυτή την παραβολή: δύο άνθρωποι ανέβηκαν στο Ναό για να προσευχηθούν, ο ένας ήταν Φαρισαίος και ο άλλος ήταν τελώνης. Ο Φαρισαίος στάθηκε επιδεικτικά και προσευχόταν αναφερόμενος στον εαυτό του με αυτά τα λόγια: «Θεέ μου, σ ευχαριστώ, γιατί εγώ δεν είμαι σαν τους άλλους τους ανθρώπους, που είναι κλέφτες, άδικοι, άτιμοι ή και σαν αυτόν τον τελώνη νηστεύω δύο φορές την εβδομάδα, δίνω το ένα δέκατο απ όλα τα εισοδήματα μου. Και ο τελώνης στεκόταν από μακριά και δεν ήθελε ούτε τα μάτια του να σηκώσει στον ουρανό, μόνο χτυπούσε στο στήθος του και έλεγε Θεέ μου, συγχώρεσε με τον αμαρτωλό. Σας λέγω πως αυτός κατέβηκε στο σπίτι του συγχωρεμένος παρά ο άλλος. Γιατί όποιος υπερηφανεύεται θα ταπεινωθεί, ενώ όποιος ταπεινώνεται θα ανυψωθεί. GOSPEL: The Gospel according to Luke 18:10-14 The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." MEMORIAL SERVICE - +ΙΕΡΟ ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΟ+ 40 day memorial for + George Hatzis given by wife Alexis, children Georgette, Aphrodite, Gregory and grandchildren 40 day memorial for +Lycourgos Louie Psofimis given by his wife Helen and family 18 month memorial for + Nicholaos Gigintzis given by wife Alexandra, children and grandchildren Trisagion 14 years +James Galanos given by his wife Goldie Galanos and family 10 years for +Diogenis Dodge Galanos given by his wife Polly Galanos and family May their Memory be Eternal! Αιωνία η μνήμη αυτών! When planning your memorial service please make sure that you contact the office and give the names of the reposed so that Father has them in advance and we can list them in the bulletin. In addition, if you would like KOLYVA we ask that you contact Katina Kollias or directly as she prepares the Sunday KOLYVA. 3

4 Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου Η Εκκλησία μας, τοποθέτησε το σημερινό Αποστολικό ανάγνωσμα, στην αρχή του Τριωδίου, μιας πνευματικής περιόδου κατά την οποία ο άνθρωπος καλείται ν αγωνιστεί και να προετοιμάσει πνευματικά τον εαυτό του, για τη βίωση του Πάθους και της Αναστάσεως του Κυρίου μας. Προβάλλονται ταυτόχρονα ως ουσιώδη στοιχεία της πνευματικής ζωής, η άσκηση, η κακοπάθεια και παράλληλα η αφοσίωση στην αλήθεια του Χριστού. Ο Απόστολος Παύλος, για να στηρίξει τον Τιμόθεο, αλλά και κάθε άνθρωπο στον πνευματικό αγώνα, ιδιαίτερα κατά την περίοδο αυτή του Τριωδίου, προβάλλει το προσωπικό του παράδειγμα και την εν Χριστώ εμπειρία του.η ζωή του είναι γεμάτη από πίστη, αγάπη, υπομονή, διωγμούς και παθήματα. Πολλές φορές προκαλεί την ψυχή μας το γεγονός ότι οι άνθρωποι του Θεού, αυτοί που αγωνίζονται να ζήσουν με δικαιοσύνη, με καθαρότητα και αγάπη, συναντούν θλίψεις και διωγμούς, κινδύνους και δυσκολίες. Ένα πλήθος από παραδείγματα μέσα από την Αγία Γραφή επιβεβαιώνει την αλήθεια του λόγου του Αποστόλου Παύλου ότι «πάντες οι θέλοντες ευσεβώς ζην εν Χριστώ Ιησού διωχθήσονται». Ο δίκαιος Άβελ φονεύεται από τον φθονερό Κάϊν. Ο Ηλίας διώκεται από την αμαρτωλή Ιεζάβελ. Ο Τίμιος Πρόδρομος αποκεφαλίζεται εξ αιτίας της Ηρωδιάδος. Αλλά στην ζωή της Εκκλησίας μας, στη ζωή των Αγίων, βλέπουμε να εφαρμόζεται ο λόγος του Κυρίου προς τους Μαθητές του: «Παραδώσουσι γαρ υμάς εις συνέδρια και εν ταις συναγωγαίς αυτών μαστιγώσουσιν υμάς». Και συνεχίζει: «Όλοι όσοι θέλουν να ζήσουν ευσεβώς εν Χριστώ Ιησού θα διωχθούν. Ο Τιμόθεος γνωρίζει πολύ καλά τους διωγμούς και τα μαρτύρια που ο διδάσκαλός του αντιμετώπισε στο παρελθόν αλλά και αντιμετωπίζει στο παρόν της επιστολής όντας δέσμιος στη Ρώμη. Ταυτόχρονα όμως γνωρίζει ότι «εκ πάντων ερρύσατο ο Κύριος» τον απόστολό του, επιδαψιλεύοντας σ αυτόν τη θεία χάρη και τη θεία ενίσχυση. Ο ίδιος ο Χριστός το έθεσε ξεκάθαρα: «Μακάριοι όσοι διώκονται για την επικράτηση του θελήματος του Θεού γιατί σ αυτούς ανήκει η βασιλεία του Θεού. Μακάριοι είστε όταν σας χλευάσουν και σας καταδιώξουν και σας κακολογήσουν με κάθε ψεύτικη κατηγορία εξαιτίας μου. Έτσι καταδίωξαν και τους προφήτες πριν από σας» (Ματθ. ε 10-12). Άλλωστε από βρέφος ο Κύριος διωκόταν: «Ιδού άγγελος Κυρίου φαίνεται κατ όναρ τω Ιωσήφ λέγων εγερθείς παράλαβε το παιδίον και φεύγε εις Αίγυπτον, και ίσθι εκεί έως αν είπω σοι μέλλει γαρ Ηρώδης ζητείν το παιδίον του απολέσαι αυτό» (Ματθ. β 13). Και όταν άρχισε το κήρυγμά και επιτελούσε τα θαύματα, άλλοι ήθελαν να Τον ρίξουν από τον γκρεμό, άλλοι Τον ονόμαζαν δαιμονισμένο (Ματθ. θ 34), άλλοι οινοπότη και ψευδοπροφήτη (Λουκ. ζ 34), ώσπου εν τέλει να Τον συνέλαβαν, τον οδήγησαν στο Πάθος και στο Σταυρό. Ο Σταυρός επομένως, είναι το κέντρο, είναι η σφραγίδα το αποσφράγισμα της οποίας ορίζει τη γνησιότητα της πορείας του αγωνιστή. Άνθρωποι «πονηροί και γόητες» σε κάθε εποχή θα προκόψουν στο χειρότερο, έχοντας πέσει σε πλάνη οι ίδιοι και πλανώντας και άλλους ανθρώπους. Θα κερδίζουν αξιώματα, οφίκκια, χρήματα, δόξα «επίπλαστον πρόσκαιρον». Κριτήριο στη ζωή του Χριστιανού είναι η παρουσία ή η απουσία του Χριστού από τη ζωή του. Καθοριστικό ρόλο ίσως και τιμητικό προνόμιο του ανθρώπου είναι να γνωρίζει «από βρέφους» τη θεία διδασκαλία, τον νόμο του Θεού. Ειδικότερα οι χριστιανοί γονείς έχουν ύψιστο χρέος θα λέγαμε, να προσφέρουν στα παιδιά τους νωρίς τη ζωντανή μαρτυρία της πίστεως. Μαζί με την τροφή, την ένδυση, την παιδεία, τα παιχνίδια, κλπ, είναι ανάγκη τα παιδιά να γίνουν κοινωνοί της «κατά Θεόν ανατροφής». Αυτό γίνεται πιο επιτακτικό σήμερα, όπου η κοινωνία μας βιώνει διάφορες καταστάσεις. Ας προσπαθήσουμε λοιπόν να ζήσουμε σύμφωνα με το θέλημα του Θεού. Να μην παρασυρόμαστε από αυτά που βλέπουμε να κάνει ο κόσμος. Να πάρουμε δύναμη από το παράδειγμα του Χριστού, των Αποστόλων και των Αγίων μας οι οποίοι και αυτοί αντιμετώπισαν θλίψεις και διωγμούς στη ζωή τους, στην προσπάθεια τους να ζήσουν σύμφωνα με το θέλημα του Θεού. Να θυμόμαστε πάντα όταν διωκόμαστε επειδή προσπαθούμε να ζήσουμε σύμφωνα με το θέλημα του Θεού, αυτά που μας αναφέρει ο Χριστός στους Μακαρισμούς: «Να αισθάνεστε χαρά και αγαλλίαση, γιατί θ ανταμειφθείτε και με το παραπάνω στους ουρανούς». 4

5 Prayer Corner If you wish your name to be placed on the St. George Prayer List, please contact our Church office. Do not call for others because some people do not want their names to be published. The names will remain on the list for 40 days. Prayer for Daniel Scherr and Kaliope Potawsky, Alexander Kollias, Please Pray for our Troops Thomas Ziongas - Eric Ian Canter - Nicholas Artzner - Zoe Lekakis - Constantino Paleogos THE PROTHESIS - ΠΡΟΘΕΣΗ The Proscomidiar: The Prothesis (Table of Oblation) represents the cave of Bethlehem where our Lord and Savior was born. Originally, the Prothesis was located in the same room as the altar table, being simply a smaller table placed against the eastern wall to the north of the altar table. During the reign of the Emperor Justin II, the Prothesis came to occupy its own separate chamber to the north of the altar, in a separate apse, and joined to the altar by a doorway. Another apse was added on the south side for the Diaconicon. From this time on many large Orthodox churches were built with three apses on the eastern end of the church building. However, most smaller churches continued to be built having only one apse containing the altar, the Prothesis and the Diaconicon. The Chalice with the Diskos and Star: The bread and wine are prepared for the liturgy on the Prothesis. The chalice and a round plate on a stand called the diskos or paten that holds the bread are kept on this table. These vessels are normally decorated with iconographic engravings, Christian symbols, and the sign of the cross. The top of each loaf is impressed with a seal bearing the sign of the cross. One large loaf for the Liturgy of Preparation, with a large round seal on it inscribed not only with the square seal (from which the Lamb will be taken), but also markings indicating where the portions for the Theotokos, the Ranks, the Living and Dead will be removed. Those churches which follow Slavic usage will typically use five small loaves, recalling the five loaves from which Christ fed the multitude (John 6:5-14). Normally all will be stamped with a small square seal, though special seals for the Theotokos are sometimes used. Also on this table is a special liturgical knife, symbolically called the spear, that is used for cutting the eucharistic bread (prosphora) and a liturgical spoon for administering holy communion to the people. There are also special covers for the chalice and diskos and a cruciform piece of metal called the asterisk or star that holds the cover over the eucharistic bread on the diskos. A sponge and cloths for drying the chalice after the liturgy are also kept here. The Prothesis is decorated in a manner similar to that of the altar table. Above the Prothesis may be found various icons, often one of Christ praying in Gethsemane: "Let this cup pass.. Today's Divine Liturgy Gifts donated by Anonymous In good health for all. May our Lord and Saint George bless your families always! If you wish to donate the gifts for our next Divine Liturgy please contact the Church office and speak with Antonia at Please submit the names to be commemorated both living and deceased to Father Gregory or the Church Office by Friday 5pm. Forms are available at the Pangari or Church Office 5

6 The Saturday of Souls Before Pentecost Beginning Saturday, the day before Pentecost, we will commemorate the departed. The schedule is as follows: Saturday of the Souls 1 st Saturday of Souls, - February 18 th, :30am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy 2nd Saturday of Souls February 25 th, :30am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy 3rd Saturday of Souls March 4 th, :30am Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy About kolyva and names to be commemorated in church: You may bring kolyva and a list of names on Saturday morning. If you cannot prepare kolyva, Stavroula Letsos has once again offered to donate her time and talent to make the kolyva for those that wish to have the Church make them. The donation is $10 per Saturday - each Kolyvo and all proceeds will go to help support St. George. You may contact Stavroula Letsos at Please make sure to print the names clearly for Father Gregory to read. Names can also be brought to the Church Office before Friday 5 p.m. About services at cemeteries: If you wish to have a Trisagion service at the cemetery please contact our Church Office and schedule a day and time for Fr Gregory to come to the cemetery. ΚΟΛΛΥΒΟ ΓΙΑ ΤΑ ΨΥΧΟΣΑΒΒΑΤΑ Εάν θέλετε και φέτος την Σταυρούλα Λετσος να σας κάνει το κόλλυβο για τα τρία Ψυχοσάββατα (Φεβρουαρίου 18, 25 και 4 Μάρτιοu )παρακαλούμε να την τηλεφωνήσετε στο Όλα τα έσοδα θα πάνε για τον Ιερό Ναό του Αγίου Γεωργίου. Η δωρεά είναι $ 10 για κάθε Σάββατο Watch all our Church Services LIVE from your Computer, laptop or your smartphone! Τώρα μπορείτε να μας βλέπετε ζωντανά!!! Visit our new website 6

7 Sunday Bulletin Sponsored In Loving memory of +Lycourgos Louie Psofimis By his wife Helen, children Anna, Nicolas and Michael, grandchildren and great grandchildren +George Hatzis By his wife Alexis and children Georgette, Aphrodite, Gregory and grandchildren +Nicholaos Gigintzis By His wife Alexandra, children and grandchildren May their Memory be Eternal! Αιωνία η μνήμη αυτών! 7

8 The First Sunday of the Triodion Period: Sunday of The Publican and Pharisee The Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee is the first Sunday of a three-week period prior to the commencement of Great Lent. It marks the beginning of a time of preparation for the spiritual journey of Lent, a time for Orthodox Christians to draw closer to God through worship, prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. It is also on this day that the Triodion is introduced, a liturgical book that contains the services from this Sunday, the tenth before Pascha (Easter), to Great and Holy Saturday. The name for this Sunday is taken from the parable of our Lord Jesus Christ found in Luke 18: This is the story of two men, one a Pharisee, a member of a Jewish sect known for its diligent observance of the Law, and the other a Publican, a government official charged with the responsibility of collecting taxes. Both men enter the temple, and the Pharisee stands openly and prays, thanking God that he is not like other men, specifically extortioners, the unjust, adulterers, or even this tax collector (v. 11). He then begins to list his religious accomplishments by stating, I fast twice a week, and I give tithes of all that I possess (v. 12). In direct contrast to the pride of the Pharisee, the Publican goes to a place where he will not be noticed by others and beats his breast saying, God, be merciful to me a sinner! (v. 13). Having told this story, Jesus affirms that it was the Publican who returned home justified and forgiven rather than the Pharisee. He states, Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted (v. 14). The theme of this parable is repentance. Repentance is the door through which we enter Lent, the starting-point of the journey to Pascha. To repent signifies far more than self-pity or futile regret over things done in the past. The Greek term metanoia means change of mind. To repent is to be renewed, to be transformed in our inward viewpoint, to attain a fresh way of looking at our relationship with God and with others. The fault of the Pharisee is that he has no desire to change his outlook; he is complacent, self-satisfied, and so he allows no place for God to act within him. The Gospel depicts him as a man that is pleased only with himself who thinks that he has complied with all of the requirements of religion. But in his pride, he has falsified the meaning of true religion and faith. He has reduced these to external observations, measuring his piety by the amount of money he gives. The Publican, on the other hand, truly longs for a change of mind. He humbles himself, and his humility justifies him before God. He becomes, in the words of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3), poor in spirit. He acknowledges that he is a sinner, and he knows that salvation is only found in the mercy of God. Here we find an example of true humility, an essential aspect of repentance. A change of mind and the transformation of our lives can only happen when we humble ourselves before God, acknowledge our willingness to turn from sin, and receive His grace into our lives. Our preparation for Lent thus begins with a prayer for humility, the beginning of true repentance. Through repentance, we can find and return to the true order of things, a restoration of our spiritual vision that will guide us in a very difficult and challenging world. By entering Great Lent in humility and repentance, we can attain deeper communion with God as we receive His forgiveness and He blesses by guiding us to greater spiritual heights. The icon of the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee shows both men in the manner in which they enter the temple to pray. The Pharisee goes to a very prominent place where others will see him. The positions of his hands indicate that he is addressing God by speaking of his stature and accomplishments. In contrast, the Publican enters and remains in a low place, far from the holiest parts of the temple. His posture shows his openness to God, his humility, and his petition for mercy. 8

9 CARNIVAL FUN MARCH 2-5 NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR PARKING AND SMALL FOOD /BAR BOOTH Contact co-chairs John Mastorakis or Diana Psetas Church Office

10 Coffee Sponsorship It is amazing how a modest offering of pastries and coffee after Liturgy on Sundays can provide the spark for so much fellowship and community feeling! Our Sunday coffee hours not only give us a chance to visit with friends, but also to exercise our philoxenia or hospitality, towards our guest and newcomers to the parish, who have just participated in the Divine Liturgy with us. Typically, our coffee hours are hosted by Philoptochos and various ministries. But families or groups of friends may consider hosting one as well. Consider hosting a coffee hour to commemorate an anniversary, memorial, birthday, name day etc. Philoptochos will continue to prepare coffee, guide host and supply paper products. Suggestions for refreshments are fruit, veggies, cookies, pastries, croissants and bagels. Fruit juices are great for children and non-coffee drinkers. Fasting Day suggestions are nuts, hummus, veggies, halva, jello, dried or fresh fruit, chips and salsa and salads. It is recommended to have at least 4 people to help set up, serve and cleanup. If anyone would like to just sponsor items Philoptochos will serve. Please consider hosting. It is a small investment to bring a great deal of joy to our Church Family! Please Contact Philoptochos President Eleni White to schedule your date to host coffee hour! Ένα μεγάλο ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ σε όλους τους εθελοντές του Αγίου Γεωργίου! Ο Θεός να σας έχει πάντοτε καλά! A big THANK YOU to all our Volunteers! May our God bless you and your Families always! Father Gregory Edwards contact information is as follows Cell: Office: address: frgregory.stgeorge@gmail.com If you would like to schedule an appointment or for confession please contact the church office and speak with Antonia or you may contact Fr. Gregory at Αγαπητοί μου εκ Κυρίω αδελφοί, είμαστε στην ευχάριστη θέση να σας ανακοινώσουμε ότι ο Ελληνορθόδοξος Ιερός Ναός του Αγίου Μεγαλομάρτυρος και Θαυματουργού Γεωργίου θα είναι ανοικτός καθημερινά από 9:00πμ έως και τις 4:00μμ για τις Λατρευτικές σας ανάγκες. Για την εξομολόγησή σας ή για οποιαδήποτε άλλη Λατρευτική ανάγκη παρακαλούμε να τηλεφωνήσετε το γραφείο του Αγίου Γεωργίου η τον +π. Γρηγόριος στο

11 Upcoming Events in February February 5th - Thank you to the Alexis Hatzis and family for sponsoring today s coffee hour In Loving Memory of George Hatzis. February 7 Christians in the Middle East RSVP by Contacting Archon Elias or archonelias@gmail.com 5:00pm Press conference & dignitary introductions 6:00pm Presentations of Various Christian Communities Followed by Hospitability & Fellowship in Kontos Hall February 1:00-3:00 PM, Bible Study in Greek at the home of Sophia Bouzos 7608 Camelot Road Port Richey, FL tel or Mελέτης Αγίας Γραφής στα ελληνικά, στο σπίτι της Σοφία Μπούζο 7608 Camelot Road Port Richey, FL or February 12:00pm - Young at Heart board meeting followed by general meeting for all at 1:00pm in the Kontos Hall February 11 10:30am St. George Philoptochos membership Tea PHILOPTOCHOS...A LEGACY OF HOPE, FAITH, CHARITY AND LOVE. IT IS THE BACKBONE OF OR- THODOX PHILANTHROPY, THE CHANNEL THROUGH WHICH WE CAN HELP OUR FELLOW MEN. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU. February 19 6:00pm St. George Young at Heart Valentine s day annual dinner dance (tickets will be available after church or you may contact Zoe Horianopoulos or Loukia Papademetriou ) February 19 6:00PM - The 3rd Annual Greek Orthodox Youth Talent Show of Tampa Bay St. Nicholas Raphael and Irene Palm Harbor University Our young dance ministry will be participating this year as well as four other performers of our GOYA. To purchase tickets please contact Koulla Mitchell or February 26th - YOUTH SUNDAY! All the children will sit in the first row reserved for our youth. Father will focus on a children s sermon. Join us also for Sunday School classes which is offered every Sunday after Holy Communion in the Kontos Community Center FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS IS IN NEED OF A NEW CHAIRPERSON TO ORGANIZE THE FRIDAY NIGHT DIN- NERS. ANYONE INTERESTED MAY CONTACT THE OFFICE AT Adult Evening Bible Study: The Adult Evening Bible Study is still trying to find an evening that works for everyone. Please send Fr. Gregory an with your preferences: frgregory.stgeorge@gmail.com In the meantime, during Lent, which begins soon at the end of February, we will meet following the Wednesday evening Presanctified Liturgies for a Lenten potluck and Lenten book study. 11

12 St. George Weekly Church Services & Church Ministries Schedule The Church & the Church Office are open daily from 9:00AM to 4:00PM Feel free to come to Pray and light a candle at the Church Monday 02/06 7:00pm GOYA Tuesday 02/07 5:00pm Christians in the Middle East Event - Kontos Hall contact Elias Wednesday 02/08 5:30pm -6:30 Praklesis 6:00pm Greek School session 7:00PM Parish Council Board Meeting 5:30μμ - 6:30μμ Παράκληση Thursday 02/09 Friday 02/10 Saturday 02/11 Sunday 02/12 10:30am Women s bible study 1:00pm Greek Bible study - Home of Sophia Bouzos 6:00pm- 7:00pm - Youth dance practice 7:00pm -8:30pm - Adult dance practice 8:30AM Matins/Orthros & 9:30AM Divine Liturgy. Feast of St. Haralambos the Priest Martyr 3:00pm -6:30pm Family Friday night dinners - Kontos Hall 10:30am Philoptochos Member Tea Kontos Hall 6:00-6:45 PM Great Vespers Matins 8:15 AM Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM. Memorials 10:45am Sunday School after Holy Communion 12:00pm Young at Hear t boar d meeting followed by general meeting for all at 1:00pm in the Kontos Hall 8.30πμ Όρθρος 9.30πμ Θεία Λειτουργία μμ Μ. Εσπερινός Hall Rental Όρθρος 8.15μμ Θεία Λειτουργία 9.30μμ Mνημοσηνα 10:45μμ 12