ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN

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1 ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN 405 No. Dale St., Anaheim, CA Telephone (714) Proistamenos: Rev. Father John Kariotakis - Assistant: Rev. Father Constantine Trumpower - Church Website: October 1, nd Sunday of Luke Holy Protection of Theotokos Ananias, Apostley of the 70 Romanos the Melodist ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ -EPISTLE READING - Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Ἀ δελφοί, 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. B rethren, 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. Epistle Reader: Anna Counelis

2 ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ - GOSPEL READING - Luke 6:31-36 Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, 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 ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε οὖν οἰκτίρμονες, καθὼς καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστί. T he Lord said, "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." Memorials at conclusion of Divine Liturgy Fellowship in Church Hall following Divine Liturgy

3 HYMNS OF THE DAY

4 RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2017 Sun. October 1, nd Sunday of Luke Orthros 9am, Divine Liturgy 10am - Children s Sermon ACOLYTES SERVING TODAY - TEAM B Tues. October 3, No Studies in the Faith Class - Senior Citizens Luncheon 11:30am - 2pm in Fellowship Hall (All are invited to attend) - Home Studies in the Faith, 7pm + Wed. October 4, Greek Language School, 4pm - Philoptochos General Mtg., 7pm In the Small Hall Fri. October 6, 2017 FIRST FRIDAY 6-8pm in the Small Hall Ages 2-10 PROSFORO October 1 Fofo Panagakis October 8 Elefteria Konstantarakis 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 + Maria Lantzourakis - 40 Days *Coffee hour will be sponsored by the Christoforakis & Lantzourakis Families +May their memory be eternal+ HOME STUDIES IN THE FAITH THIS TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 3 AT 7PM Home Studies in the Faith will be this Tuesday evening and hosted by Gary & Georgia Culp at 2 Estates Drive Villa Park, CA FIRST FRIDAY This Friday, October 6th in the Small Hall, 6-8pm First Friday is a casual event for families with children ages It begins with a potluck (the main entrée being covered by the church) at 6pm, and is followed by three centers: A fun, interactive bible lesson with Father Constantine, an exciting craft reinforcing the lesson, and then a chance to get some wiggles out! If you have any questions, creative ideas for fun art activities, or want to commit to bringing food, please contact Father Constantine at (cell/text). frconstantine@stjohnanaheim.org

5 NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY Today, October 1st, our Archdiocese observes, NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY Congratulations to all adult choir and youth choir singers, cantors, organists, chanters, youth choir leaders, church school music teachers and choir directors. Today October 1st, we celebrate the Feast Day of a hymnographer of our Church- St. Romanos the Melodist. Romanos wrote hundreds of hymns celebrating the mystery of the Incarnation, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the living of a Christian life. One of his most famous compositions is the hymn celebrating the Nativity of our Lord, Today the Virgin gives birth to One who is above all living things... (I Parthenos Simeron). St. Romanos is also said to have composed the Akathist Hymn, a kontakion which we still chant during the Heretismoi services during Great Lent. Romanos died on October 1 st in 510 AD. He was a productive genius and artist, writing thousands of kontakia. He has been called the patron saint of all who sing for the Church. Others say he is the leader of the world of religious hymnology. Surely, he has made a profound contribution to divine worship and deserves to be recognized by all who sing and by all who listen to the hymnology of our services. GREETINGS FROM THE CHOIR LOFT Having already started the new ecclesiastical year, St. John the Baptist Choir sings on every Sunday's Liturgy joyfully and enthusiastically! If you want to join us, please do; you are very welcome! You may contact any choir member and/or Elsa Libowitz the choir director/ organist at (562)

6 St. John the Baptist Greek School is having a bake sale TODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST SAVE THE DATE! THIS TUESDAY! St. John the Baptist Senior Citizens (Formerly Golden Stars) Luncheon Tuesday, October 3, :30-2pm - In our Fellowship All are invited to attend Looking for volunteers to help set-up beginning at 10:00am PHILOPTOCHOS BAKING DAY - THURS., OCT. 5TH Philoptochos members and friends are invited to join us on Thursday, October 5th, when we will be baking koulourakia. Baking, fun & fellowship begins at 9:00 am. PLEASE SEE BACK PAGE

7 VISIT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX BOOKSTORE Come to St. John s Orthodox Bookstore after service! Here you will find lovely icons, a variety of religious articles, delightful Christian books for adults & children, and beautiful bibles to enjoy God s Word and your studies. Come take a peek at all the hard work Foula is doing to make your visit a very pleasant one. You re sure to get gift ideas for your loved ones! Festival of Hearts Gala 2017 NOVEMBER 11, 2017 at HYATT REGENCY, NEWPORT BEACH $120 - Adults, $100 - Teen/Young Adults All proceeds to benefit Kids N Cancer & St. Paul s Ministries For further information saintpaulsparents@gmail.com or call Irene Aviles at (714)