SUNDAY, JULY 12 6TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

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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, JULY 12 6TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW MONDAY, JULY 27 St. Panteleimon (Orthros/Liturgy 8:30 a.m.) THURSDAY, JULY 30 Kali Parea (Please see inside flyer) MONDAY, AUGUST 3 Paraklesis (6:00 p.m.) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Paraklesis (6:00 p.m.) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Vespers at Transfiguration Church (Lowell) (7:00 p.m.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Holy Transfiguration (Orthros/Liturgy 8:45 a.m.) FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Paraklesis (6:00 p.m.) MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Paraklesis (6:00 p.m.) TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Paraklesis (6:00 p.m.) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Paraklesis (6:00 p.m.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Paraklesis (6:00 p.m.) FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Dormition of the Theotokos (Great Vespers 7:00 p.m.) SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Dormition of the Theotokos (Orthros/Liturgy 8:30 a.m.)

2 TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WATERTOWN, MA HYMNS OF THE DAY RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN THE PLAGAL FIRST MODE O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ.apolytikion for Athanasius of Athos in 3rd Mode The Angels' ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly clay, thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestlings and didst boldly smite the hordes of the demons with mortal wounds. Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee with abundant gifts in return. Entreat Him that our souls find salvation, O most renowned Father Athanasius. Τήν εν σαρκί ζωήν, σού κατεπλάγησαν, Αγγέλων τάγματα, πώς μετά σώματος, πρός αοράτους συμπλοκάς, εχώρησας πανεύφημε, καί κατετραυμάτισας, τών δαιμόνων, τάς φάλαγγας, όθεν Αθανάσιε, ο Χριστός σέ ημείψατο, πλουσίαις δωρεαίς, Διό Πάτερ, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών. SEASONAL KONTAKION IN THE SECOND MODE 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. 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. EPISTLE READING THE READING IS FROM ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE ROMANS 12:6-14 BRETHREN, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Πρὸς Ρωμαίους 12:6-14 Ἀδελφοί, ἔοντες δὲ χαρίσματα κατὰ τὴν χάριν τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν διάφορα, εἴτε προφητείαν, κατὰ τὴν ἀναλογίαν τῆς πίστεως εἴτε διακονίαν, ἐν τῇ διακονίᾳ εἴτε ὁ διδάσκων, ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ εἴτε ὁ παρακαλῶν, ἐν τῇ παρακλήσει ὁ μεταδιδούς, ἐν ἁπλότητι ὁ προϊστάμενος, ἐν σπουδῇ ὁ ἐλεῶν, ἐν ἱλαρότητι. Ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος. Ἀποστυγοῦντες τὸ πονηρόν, κολλώμενοι τῷ ἀγαθῷ. Τῇ φιλαδελφίᾳ εἰς ἀλλήλους φιλόστοργοι τῇ τιμῇ ἀλλήλους προηγούμενοι τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί τῷ πνεύματι ζέοντες τῷ κυρίῳ δουλεύοντες τῇ ἐλπίδι χαίροντες τῇ θλίψει ὑπομένοντες τῇ προσευχῇ προσκαρτεροῦντες ταῖς χρείαις τῶν ἁγίων κοινωνοῦντες τὴν φιλοξενίαν διώκοντες. Εὐλογεῖτε τοὺς διώκοντας ὑμᾶς εὐλογεῖτε, καὶ μὴ καταρᾶσθε. GOSPEL READING 6TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW THE READING IS FROM MATTHEW 9:1-8 At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men. Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 9:1-8 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐμβὰς εἰς πλοῖον διεπέρασε καὶ ἦλθεν εἰς τὴν ἰδίαν πόλιν. Καὶ ἰδοὺ προσέφερον αὐτῷ παραλυτικὸν ἐπὶ κλίνης βεβλημένον καὶ ἰδὼν ὁ Ιησοῦς τὴν πίστιν αὐτῶν εἶπε τῷ παραλυτικῷ θάρσει, τέκνον ἀφέωνταί σοι αἱ ἁμαρτίαι σου. καὶ ἰδού τινες τῶν γραμματέων εἶπον ἐν ἑαυτοῖς οὗτος βλασφημεῖ. καὶ ἰδὼν ὁ Ιησοῦς τὰς ἐνθυμήσεις αὐτῶν εἶπεν ἵνα τί ὑμεῖς ἐνθυμεῖσθε πονηρὰ ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν; τί γάρ ἐστιν εὐκοπώτερον, εἰπεῖν, ἀφέωνταί σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι, ἢ εἰπεῖν, ἔγειρε καὶ περιπάτει; ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε ὅτι ἐξουσίαν ἔχει ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἀφιέναι ἁμαρτίας - τότε λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ ἐγερθεὶς ἆρόν σου τὴν κλίνην καὶ ὕπαγε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου. καὶ ἐγερθεὶς ἀπῆλθεν εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ. ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ὄχλοι ἐθαύμασαν καὶ ἐδόξασαν τὸν Θεὸν τὸν δόντα ἐξουσίαν τοιαύτην τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.

3 AHEPA NEWS! Harris J. Booras Chapter #406 At the District 8 Convention on May 20 in Newport, RI, the following officers were elected: District Governor: Dalton Respass of Worcester, MA (previously served as District Governor) District Secretary: Peter Vergados District Treasurer: John Abate (re-elected) District Marshall: Basil Patsios At our June 22 Chapter elections, the following were elected to serve for the term of July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016: President: John A. Abate Vice President: Basil Patsios Secretary: Athanasios Vulgaropulos Assistant Secretaries: Athanase Karageorgos and Athan Galanis Treasurer: Constantine Lagos Assistant Treasurer: Efthimios Deamantopoulos Vice President, Hellenism: Athanase Karageorgos Vice President, Philanthropy: Matthew Panos Vice President, Education: George Makredes Vice President, Civic responsibility: Albert Bakalis Vice President, Family and Individual Excellence: Arthur Patsios Captain of the Guard: Charles Pentikis Warden: Costas Tingos Chaplain: Nicholas Yiokarinis Rev. Athanasios Nenes (ex-officio) Sentinel: Michael Gregory Athletic Director: Demetrios Tsatsarones Assistant Athletic Director: George Loridas Board of Directors, Chairman: Adam Zapris Members: Nicholas Christakis, Theodore Tziavas, Homer Ypsilantis, George Varsamis, and John Varsamis. Our Chapter s next regular meeting will be on Thursday, September 10, 2015, with a Social Hour at 7 PM following by the meeting at 7:30 PM. There will be no regular meetings of our Chapter during the months of July and August. However, President John Abate may call some special meetings to discuss any urgent issues. If you are interested in continuing the tavli/backgammon games during the summer months, please contact Demetri Tsatsarones or George Loridas. Otherwise, this activity will resume in September 2015, on Fridays, 10 AM to 1 PM. We congratulate the granddaughters of three of our members who are the recipients of this year s AHEPA District 8 Scholarships. They are Suzan Kourtis (granddaughter of Fotios Kourtis), Nicole Tsatsarones (granddaughter of Demetrios Tsatsarones), and Grammatiki Papadopoulos (granddaughter of Efthimios Deamantopoulos). Best wishes for good progress in their studies. Our Chapter is again sponsoring a team of three high school students to compete in the Hellenic History Tournament in Connecticut this November. These students, selected by Mrs. Lela Digenis, wife of brother Constantine Digenis, were registered prior to June 30 and will be studying Greek History from a specific Hellenic History book in English, in order to compete as a team in the tournament. The winning team will share a $3,000 prize. Other students are encouraged to also study Hellenic History in preparation for being selected for a 2016 team. For further information, contact Athanasios Vulgaropulos or Constantine Lagos.

4 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. Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Pastor REGISTRATION Registration for the school year begins on Tuesday, May 26, A $50 deposit per child is required by Monday, June 15 to reserve a spot for the Fall. SCHEDULE 1. Students have the option to: Attend 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 10 Saturday, September 122 Tuesday, September Greek School calendar corresponds with the Watertown Public School closings and vacation schedules. 2-day attendees (Tuesday/Thursday) 1-day attendees (Thursday or Saturday) Parish Stewards $700/child $300/each additional child $675/child $300/each additional child Non-Stewards $1,200/child $500/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 Monday, October 5 to qualify for this discount. After Monday, October 5, the tuition fee will be according to the payment plans described below. PAYMENT PLANS Pay four quarterly installments: 9/30/15, 11/30/15, 1/30/16, 3/30/16 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

5 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.

6 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. MEMORIALS: Memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of George Kotsifas (40 days), Ourania Leontsakos (40 days), and Vasiliki Boustris (6 months). Αιωνία η Mνήμη! Blood Pressure Clinic: Marion Avtges, Parish Nurse, will offer blood pressure clinics on the following Fridays from 9 a.m. Noon: July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, and August 28.

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