3rd Sunday of Matthew

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1 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΤΩΝ ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΩΝ TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA Phone: Phone Website: Office: Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Parish Priest Cell Phone: Rev. Fr. Nicholas Mueller, Parish Ministries Assistant Cell Phone: The Sunday Weekly Bulletin is posted on our website at 3rd Sunday of Matthew June 17, 2018 ORTHROS 8:45AM - DIVINE LITURGY 9:45AM Paraklesis - Thursday to the Panagia Gorgoipikoos 6PM The last Paraklesis before the summer break will be on June 28th. They will resume again in September. Summer Hours begin Sunday, June 24th Orthros 8:30AM, Divine Liturgy 9:30AM

2 HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode: When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι.. Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode: A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you. 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. Receiving Holy Communion - We welcome to this celebration of the Divine Liturgy those Christians who are from other Christian Denominations and who are not fully united with us. Sadly, it is a consequence of the divisions in Christianity that we cannot extend to you an invitation to receive Holy Communion. Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is the work or action of the celebrating community signifying a oneness of faith, life, and worship of the believing community. Reception of Holy Communion by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist, and for which we must pray. However, all present are welcome to partake of the Antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the Liturgy Service.

3 Epistle Reading Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm ,18. The Lord is my strength and my song. Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-10. Brethren, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man -- though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ρωμαίους 5:1 10. Epistle Reading Προκείμενον. Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ ,18. Ἰσχύς μου καὶ ὕμνησίς μου ὁ Κύριος. Στίχ. Παιδεύων ἐπαίδευσέ με ὁ Κύριος. Ἀδελφοί, δικαιωθέντες οὖν ἐκ πίστεως, εἰρήνην ἔχομεν πρὸς τὸν θεὸν διὰ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, διʼ οὗ καὶ τὴν προσαγωγὴν ἐσχήκαμεν τῇ πίστει εἰς τὴν χάριν ταύτην ἐν ᾗ ἑστήκαμεν, καὶ καυχώμεθα ἐπʼ ἐλπίδι τῆς δόξης τοῦ θεοῦ. Οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ καυχώμεθα ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσιν, εἰδότες ὅτι ἡ θλῖψις ὑπομονὴν κατεργάζεται, ἡ δὲ ὑπομονὴ δοκιμήν, ἡ δὲ δοκιμὴ ἐλπίδα ἡ δὲ ἐλπὶς οὐ καταισχύνει, ὅτι ἡ ἀγάπη τοῦ θεοῦ ἐκκέχυται ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ἡμῶν διὰ πνεύματος ἁγίου τοῦ δοθέντος ἡμῖν. Ἔτι γὰρ Χριστός, ὄντων ἡμῶν ἀσθενῶν, κατὰ καιρὸν ὑπὲρ ἀσεβῶν ἀπέθανεν. Μόλις γὰρ ὑπὲρ δικαίου τις ἀποθανεῖται ὑπὲρ γὰρ τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ τάχα τις καὶ τολμᾷ ἀποθανεῖν. Συνίστησιν δὲ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ἀγάπην εἰς ἡμᾶς ὁ θεός, ὅτι ἔτι ἁμαρτωλῶν ὄντων ἡμῶν Χριστὸς ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἀπέθανεν. Πολλῷ οὖν μᾶλλον, δικαιωθέντες νῦν ἐν τῷ αἵματι αὐτοῦ, σωθησόμεθα διʼ αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ τῆς ὀργῆς. Εἰ γὰρ ἐχθροὶ ὄντες κατηλλάγημεν τῷ θεῷ διὰ τοῦ θανάτου τοῦ υἱοῦ αὐτοῦ, πολλῷ μᾶλλον καταλλαγέντες σωθησόμεθα ἐν τῇ ζωῇ αὐτοῦ.

4 GOSPEL The Reading is from Matthew 6:22-33 The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well." Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 6:22 33 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Ο λύχνος τοῦ σώματός ἐστιν ὁ ὀφθαλμός ἐὰν οὖν ὁ ὀφθαλμός σου ἁπλοῦς ᾖ, ὅλον τὸ σῶμά σου φωτεινόν ἔσται ἐὰν δὲ ὁ ὀφθαλμός σου πονηρὸς ᾖ, ὅλον τὸ σῶμά σου σκοτεινὸν ἔσται. εἰ οὖν τὸ φῶς τὸ ἐν σοὶ σκότος ἐστί, τὸ σκότος πόσον; Οὐδεὶς δύναται δυσὶ κυρίοις δουλεύειν ἢ γὰρ τὸν ἕνα μισήσει καὶ τὸν ἕτερον ἀγαπήσει, ἢ ἑνὸς ἀνθέξεται καὶ τοῦ ἑτέρου καταφρονήσει. οὐ δύνασθε Θεῷ δουλεύειν καὶ μαμωνᾷ. Διὰ τοῦτο λέγω ὑμῖν, μὴ μεριμνᾶτε τῇ ψυχῇ ὑμῶν τί φάγητε καὶ τί πίητε, μηδὲ τῷ σώματι ὑμῶν τί ἐνδύσησθε οὐχὶ ἡ ψυχὴ πλεῖόν ἐστι τῆς τροφῆς καὶ τὸ σῶμα τοῦ ἐνδύματος; ἐμβλέψατε εἰς τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, ὅτι οὐ σπείρουσιν οὐδὲ θερίζουσιν οὐδὲ συνάγουσιν εἰς ἀποθήκας, καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος τρέφει αὐτά οὐχ ὑμεῖς μᾶλλον διαφέρετε αὐτῶν; τίς δὲ ἐξ ὑμῶν μεριμνῶν δύναται προσθεῖναι ἐπὶ τὴν ἡλικίαν αὐτοῦ πῆχυν ἕνα; καὶ περὶ ἐνδύματος τί μεριμνᾶτε; καταμάθετε τὰ κρίνα τοῦ ἀγροῦ πῶς αὐξάνει οὐ κοπιᾷ οὐδὲ νήθει λέγω δὲ ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐδὲ Σολομὼν ἐν πάσῃ τῇ δόξῃ αὐτοῦ περιεβάλετο ὡς ἓν τούτων. Εἰ δὲ τὸν χόρτον τοῦ ἀγροῦ, σήμερον ὄντα καὶ αὔριον εἰς κλίβανον βαλλόμενον, ὁ Θεὸς οὕτως ἀμφιέννυσιν, οὐ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ὑμᾶς, ὀλιγόπιστοι; μὴ οὖν μεριμνήσητε λέγοντες, τί φάγωμεν ἢ τί πίωμεν ἢ τί περιβαλώμεθα; πάντα γὰρ ταῦτα τὰ ἔθνη ἐπιζητεῖ οἶδε γὰρ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος ὅτι χρῄζετε τούτων ἁπάντων. ζητεῖτε δὲ πρῶτον τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ τὴν δικαιοσύνην αὐτοῦ, καὶ ταῦτα πάντα προστεθήσεται ὑμῖν.

5 Welcome, please join us in the Community Center for Coffee Fellowship immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Memorials: 6 year - Konstantinos Fabrikarakis May his memory be eternal. Αιωνία η Mνήμη! Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by the Fabrikarakis family. [tññç Ytà{xÜËá Wtç4 Ευ χισμένη Ημέρα υ Πα ρα Σ νομε χρόνια ά σ ό ους υς ράδες, Να ζήσε με υγεία, αγά, Kαι vάχε χαρές μεγά ες. Ytà{xÜËá Wtç uéâàéçç xüxá tüx wéçtàxw Ç ÄÉä Çz ÅxÅÉÜç Éy ^ÉÇáàtÇà ÇÉá YtuÜ ~tüt~ á Αἰωνία ἡ μνήμη Έ α ρα όνειρο, Τη ν οφιά σου να 'χω Και ς μου μην ανη χείς, Εγώ ιδί μου υ ρχω. ANNOUNCEMENTS JOY, GOYA and the Youth and Adult Bible Studies have concluded for the summer! We hope to see you all in September! Philotimo Chat - Thursday, June 21st, 10-Noon Grecian Festival - starting Friday, June 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. Kali Parea Trip - Thursday, June 28th more info on the following page. Social Service Ministry - Costa Magimbi will help guide parishioners who are having problems with the Massachusetts Social Services system.

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9 2018 GREEK FESTIVAL DONATION FORM The annual Taxiarchae Festival will be held on Friday, June 22. Sat., June 23, Sun., June 24. We need the entire Community to help make this year's festival a huge success Please consider making a donation from the wish list below: Foods Beverages Miscellaneous 100 lbs Chicken Tenders (20@ $180) o Coffee (2 cases@ $120 ea) o Tents, Tables,& Chairs $7, lbs Steak Tips ( o Milk (35 $8 ea) o Banners $375 $235) Lamb Shanks o Beer (75 $30 ea) o Propane Tanks $270 Spinach (10 ea) o Wine (55 $30 ea) Paper Goods Eggplant (25 cases@ $28 ea) o Soda (100 $8 ea) o Foam Bowls ($30/case) Lettuce (25 $25 ea ) o Water (120 $8 ea) o Plates ($42/case) Cucumbers (10 cases@$30 ea) Pastry o Foil ($33/roll) Peppers (10 cases@ $25 ea ) o Flour (75 5-lb $10 ea) o Foil Sheets ($35/case) Tomatoes (15 cases@ $30 ea ) o Sugar (6 25-lb ea ) o Wax paper sheets ($25/ case) Red Cabbage (3 ea o Filo (8 ea ) o Napkins ($40/case) Red Onions (Four-50 lb bags@ o Eggs (7 ea ) o Tumblers ($40/case) $30 ea) White Onions (Ten 50 lb ea) o Walnuts (3 ea ) o Plastic Knives ($35/ case) Feta Cheese (4 ea) o Butter (4 $90 ea ) o Plastic Forks ($35/case) Rice (5 cases@$30 ea) o Confectioners Sugar (1 o Plastic Spoons ($35/ case) o Corn Oil (10 5gallon $60ea ) o Hot Cups ($45/case) Please call the church office at Tell us what you would like to donate to our Festival! Thank you for your support! I/We would like to donate: Name: Address: Phone: Enclosed is a donation of $ towards the items checked above. Thank you.

10 Time for the Annual Grecian Food Fes val: June 22, 23, 24 The Festival is the greatest fundraiser of the year for our beloved Taxiarchae Church. This event helps support the church. Before the actual event, there is much work to be done. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!! The Taxiarchae needs you! The women of Philoptochos work tirelessly to offer the best pastry table among all of the churches in the area. But, in order to make this years pastry table a successful one, WE NEED YOUR HELP. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of volunteering. Please make every effort to bake large quantities of your best dessert to sell at the Pastry Table during the Festival. Any Greek dessert is most welcomed, especially Kourambiethes, Karithopeta, Melomakarona, Kataifi, Galaktobouriko, Koulourakia and of course the number one choice, Baklava. Get together with your moms, aunts, cousins and bake up a storm for a great cause. If you are not a baker then please consider volunteering your time by helping at the Festival. We are looking for volunteers for group baking and working at the Festival. Remember, many hands make for less work. Volunteering is a multigenerational opportunity. Please call, or when you are available to volunteer. If you are baking, please let me know what you re making that we do not have too many duplications. Lalvanos@comcast.net or Thank you, Leah Alvanos and the Board of Philoptochos

11 Wednesday, June 20th (9AM): Diples Please plan to come and help. Thank you. FESTIVAL COOKING SCHEDULE CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS - WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! Name: Telephone: Kitchen Food Line (servers) Candy Store Loukoumathes INSIDE/OUTSIDE Bar Raffle Kafenio GYRO Tray pick-up Pastry Sales Cashier Attic Treasures I can help with set up, skewering meat, salad prep. and whatever else is needed on Thursday, June 21. (All day prep). I can help clean up after the festival on Sunday, June 24. I am willing to work anywhere assigned. Day(s) I can work: Friday, June 22 Saturday, June 23 Morning/Afternoon/Evening (please specify) Morning/Afternoon/Evening (please specify) Sunday, June 24 Morning/Afternoon/Evening (please specify) SIGN UP or contact Vicky Karalis at

12 MY LIFE, AS AN OLD PHOTOGRAPH By Vasilios K. Patsiokostas A P B In his autobiography, Vasilios Patsiokostas (Patsios) recounts his life experiences of survival during World War II and the Greek Civil War; his success as an immigrant in America; and his support and joy in a close-knit Greek family. His story is fascinating and inspirational. Free-will donation. Proceeds from the book sales will support the Taxiarchae Church youth ministries. Thank you. PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP Linger Over Coffee & Make Connections THIRD THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH 10AM 12 MEN and WOMEN ARE WELCOME to Noon PARKING: PLEASE, help us be considerate neighbors. When parking at the Watertown Savings Bank, the ATM needs to be accessible even on Sundays! Thank you.