Saint Paul s Greek Orthodox Church PROGRAM FOR JUNE 2012 Ελληνική Ορθόδοξος Εκκλησία Ο Άγιος Παύλος ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2012

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1 St. Paul s Greek Orthodox Community of Regina 3000 Argyle Road, Regina, SK S4S 2B2 Phone: st.pauls@sasktel.net Website: Community Priest: Rev. Fr. Spyridon Vandoros Phone: Council President: Chris Perentes Phone: Εορτάσομεν, Πιστοί, Εορτήν, Πνευματικήν... Vol. 19, No. 5 Ιούνιος June 2012 Submission deadline: June 15 Ο Χριστός µε τήv µεγάλη Του αγάπη και µε τήν µεγάλη Του αγαλλίαση που σκορπάει στίς ψυχές τών πιστών µέ όλες τίς άγιες γιορτές Του µάς ανασταίνει αληθινά, αφού µάς ανεβάζει ψηλά πνευµατικά. Άρκεί νά συµµετέχουµε καί νά έχουµε όρεξη πνευµατική νά τίς πανηγυρίζουµε πνευµατικά τότε τίς γλεντάµε πνευµατικά καί µεθάµε πνευµατικά από τό παραδεισένιο κρασί πού µας φέρνουν οί Άγιοι καί µάς κερνούν. Γέροντα, πώς µπορεί να ζήση κανείς πνευµατικά τίς γιορτές; Τίς γιορτές γιά νά τίς ζήσουµε, πρέπει νά έχουµε τόν νού µας στίς άγιες ηµέρες καί όχι στίς δουλειές πού έχουµε νά κάνουµε γιά τίς άγιες ηµέρες. Νά σκεφτόµαστε τά γεγονότα τής κάθε άγίας ηµέρας (Χριστούγεννα, Θεοφάνεια, Πάσχα κ.λπ.) καί νά λέµε τήv ευχή δοξολογώντας τόν Θεό. Έτσι θα γιορτάζουµε µέ πολλή ευλάβεια κάθε γιορτή. Οί κοσµικοί ζητούν νά καταλάβουν τα Χριστούγεννα µέ τό χοιρινό, το Πάσχα µε το αρνί, τις Άποκριές µέ τό κοµφετί. Οί αληθινοί µοναχοί όµως κάθε µέρα ζούν τα θεία γεγονότα καί αγάλλονται συνέχεια. Κάθε εβδοµάδα ζούν τήν Μεγάλη Έβδοµάδα. Κάθε Τετάρτη, Πέµπτη, Παρασκευή ζούν τήν Μεγάλη Τετάρτη, τήν Μεγάλη Πέµπτη, την Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, δηλαδή τα Πάθη τού Χριστού, καί κάθε Κυριακή τό Πάσχα, τήν Άνάσταση Τί, θά πρέπει νά έρθει ή Μεγάλη Έβδοµάδα, γιά να θυµηθεί κανείς τά Πάθη τού Χριστού; Πρέπει να έρθει το Πάσχα µε το αρνί, γιά νά καταλάβω το «Χριστός Ανέστη» σαν τούς κοσµικούς; Ό Χριστός τί είπε; «Έτοιµοι γίνεσθε» είπε. Δεν είπε, «ετoιµασθήτε τώρα!» Άπό τήν στιγµή πού λέει ό Χριστός, «έτοιµοι γίνεσθε», πρέπει ό άνθρωπος, και ιδίως ό µοναχός, νά είναι έτοιµος συνέχεια. Νά µελετάει καί νά ζει τα θεία γεγονότα συνέχεια. Όταν κανείς µελετάει τα γεγονότα τής κάθε γιoρτής, φυσιολογικά θά συγκινηθεί καί µέ ιδιαίτερη ευλάβεια θά πρoσευχηθεί. Έπειτα στίς Άκολουθίες ό νούς να είναι στά γεγονότα πού γιορτάζουµε καί µε ευλάβεια νά παρακολουθούµε τά τροπάρια πού ψάλλονται. Όταν ό νούς είναι στα θεία νοήµατα, ζει τά γεγονότα ό άνθρωπος, καί έτσι αλλοιώνεται. Όταν σκεφτόµαστε λόγου χάρη έναν Άγιο πού τόν έχουµε σέ ευλάβεια ή τόν Άγιο πού γιορτάζουµε, ό νούς θά πάει καί λίγο παραπάνω θά πάει στόν Ουρανό. Καί όταν σκεφτώµαστε τους Άγίους, µάς σκέφτονται καί οί Άγιοι καί µάς βοηθούν. Έτσι πιάνει κανείς φιλία µέ τούς Αγ ίους, πού είναι καί ή πιό σίγουρη φιλία. Τότε µπορεί νά είναι µόνος καί νά ζεί µέ όλους καί µέ Άγίους καί µέ Άγγέλους καί µέ όλον τον κόσµο. Να είναι µόνος καί νά νιώθει όλη αύτην τήν συντροφιά! Είναι ζωντανή ή παρουσία τών Άγίων. Όλοι οί Άγιοι είναι παιδία τού Θεού καί βοηθούν εµάς τά ταλαίπωρα παιδιά τού Θεού. Από το βίβλιο «ΜΕ ΠΟΝΟ ΚΑΙ ΑΓΑΠΗ» του Γέροντος Παϊσιου Αγιορείτου St.Paul s Newsletter Ιούνιος / June 2012 Page 1

2 Saint Paul s Greek Orthodox Church PROGRAM FOR JUNE 2012 Ελληνική Ορθόδοξος Εκκλησία Ο Άγιος Παύλος ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2012 Day / Μέρα Program / Πρόγραμμα Services / Λειτουργία Time / Ώρα Saturday June 2 nd June 3 rd Monday June 4 th June 10 th Monday June 11 th June 17 th Wednesday June 20 th June 24 th Thursday June 28 th Friday June 29 th July 1 st Ψυχοσάββατον Soul Saturday Της Πεντηκοστής Pentecost Της Αγίας Τριάδας Holy Trinity 1η Κυριακή του Ματθαίου Των Αγίων Πάντων First of Matthew All Saints Service will be held in St. Anargyroi Church, Yorkton 2η Κυριακή του Ματθαίου Second of Mathew Service will be held in Lifegiving Font Church, Swift Current 3η Κυριακή του Ματθαίου Third of Mathew Των Αποστόλων Πέτρου Και Παύλου Apostles Peter & Paul Των Αποστόλων Πέτρου Και Παύλου Apostles Peter & Paul Divine Liturgy Divine Liturgy Εσπερινός Vespers Η εορτή και το πανηγύρι στο Yorkton! Των Αγίων Αναργύρων Κοσμά και Δαμιανού We will be celebrating the name of Sts. Anargyroi Church and Services will be held in Yorkton. July 2nd - Αugust 9th 2012 Rev. Fr. Spyridon Vandoros will be away on holidays during these dates. In case of an emergency, please contact Spiro Kangles ( ) 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. St.Paul s Newsletter Ιούνιος / June 2012 Page 2

3 Schedule of Events June St. Paul s Greek Orthodox Church Πρόγραμμα Ιουνίου Ελληνική Ορθόδοξος Εκκλησία Ο Άγιος Παύλος The Lord s Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Ψυχοσάββατον Soul Saturday 3 Orthros And Divine Liturgy Της Πεντηκοστής Pentecost 10 Orthros AndDivine Liturgy Των Αγίων Πάντων All Saints 17 Orthros And Divine Liturgy 2 η Κυριακή του Ματθαίου 2 nd of Mathew 24 Orthros And Divine Liturgy 3 η Κυριακή του Ματθαίου 3 rd of Mathew 1 10:00 a.m. Orthros And Divine Liturgy Αγίων Αναργύρων Service will be held in Sts. Anargyroi Church, Yorkton 4 Της Αγίας Τριάδας Holy Trinity 7:30 p.m Philoptohos meeting 11:00 a.m. Apostles Peter and Paul Annual Community Barbecue 5 7:30 p.m. Service will be held in St. Anargyroi Church, Yorkton :30 p.m. Service will be held in Lifegiving Font Church, Swift Current :00 p.m. Των Αποστόλων Πέτρου Και Παύλου Apostles Peter & Paul Των Αποστόλων Πέτρου Και Παύλου Apostles Peter & Paul 30 St.Paul s Newsletter Ιούνιος / June 2012 Page 3

4 The Catechetical Homily by St. John Chrysostom - Archbishop of Constantinople Whosoever is a devout lover of God, le t him enjoy this beautiful bright Festival. And whosoever is a grateful servant, let him joyously enter into the joy of his Lord. And if any be weary with fasting, let him now receive his reward. If any has toiled from the first hour, let him receive his j ust debt. If any came after the third, let him gratefully celebrate. If any arrived after the sixth, let him not doubt; for he too shall sustain no loss. If any have delayed to the ninth, let him come without hesitation. If any arrived only at the eleventh hour, let him not be afraid by reason of his delay; for the Master is gracious and receives the last, even as the first. He gives rest to him, who arrives at the eleventh hour, as well as to him, who has labored from the first. He is merciful to the one who delays, and nourishes the first. He gives also to the one, and to the other He is gracious. He accepts the works, as he greets the endeavor. He honors the deed, and the intent He commends Let all of you then enter into the joy of our Lord. The first and second enjoy your reward. You rich and poor, rejoice together. You temperate and you heedless, honor the day. You who fasted, and you who did not, rejoice today. The Table is richly laden. All of you fare sumptuously on it. The calf is a fatted one; let no one go away hungry. All of you enjoy the banquet of faith. All of you enjoy the riches of His goodness. Let no one grieve poverty; for the universal Kingdom has been revealed. Let no one grieve over sins; for forgiveness has dawned from the tomb. Let no one fear death; for the Death of our Saviour has set us free. He has destroyed it by enduring it. He despoiled Hades, when He descended thereto. He embittered it, having tasted of His flesh. Isaiah foretold this when he cried out: You, O Hades, have been embittered by encountering Him below. It was embittered, for it was abolished. It was embittered, for it was mocked. It was embittered, for it was slain. It was embittered, for it was annihilated. It was embittered, for it is now made captive. It took a body, and, lo, it discovered God. It took earth and, behold! It encountered Heaven. It took what it saw, and was overcome by what it could not see. O death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and You are annihilated. Christ is risen, and the demons have fallen. Christ is risen, and the Angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life is liberated. Christ is risen, and the tomb is emptied of the dead; for Christ, having risen from the dead, has become the first fruits of those that who fall asleep. To Him be the glory and the dominion to the Ages of Ages. Amen. Church Carpets to be Replaced At the General Meeting held on May 6th a resolution was passed to replace the carpeting in the Narthex (στο Νάρθηκα) and the Nave (στον Κυρίως Ναό) at a cost of $17,800 including removing and re-securing the pews. The work will be done in July when the Church will be closed. SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS: April 29 th : Aphrothiti (Avea), daughter of Ioannis Iatridis and Chelsea Nicholls Godparents: Ioannis and Ioanna Ligdas May 6 th : Antonios Athanasios, son of Dimitrios Salesiotis and Maria Perdicaris Godparent: Petros Aiginitis WEDDING: May 20 th : Athanasia Anna Fourlas and William Nathan Maurice Van Beselaere Koumbaroi: Maria Markatos and Nicholas Cann St.Paul s Newsletter Ιούνιος / June 2012 Page 4

5 Last Day of Preschool! George Kodas Memorial Scholarship The preschool class celebrated the end of the school year at DINO Bouncers on May 12 th The 2012 George Kodas Memorial Scholarship was awarded to MARIA HUSAIN by family representative John Kodas. Maria was awarded a $300 cheque, a keeper plaque for her home, and her name will be displayed on the church plaque. Congratulations Maria we are very proud of you! Great smile!!! Mosaic Times Around the World The Dance group Arethusa danced at the MLAR Heritage Language Teachers Award Night, on May 7 th Apostles Peter and Paul Annual Community Barbecue Monday, July 2 Our Dance group danced during the MOSAIC Kick off Week! at the Cornwall Centre on May 1 st The Community is hosting a barbecue for Apostles Peter and Paul on Monday, July 2 nd at the South Leisure Centre (170 Sunset Drive). Festivities are set to begin at 11:00 a.m. There will be plenty of food, drink, music and activities for the children. Children are welcome to bring their swimsuits to play in the splash park. The gym is rented, so no matter what the weather has in store for this day, there is plenty of room for everyone. St.Paul s Newsletter Ιούνιος / June 2012 Page 5

6 Communicating Saskatchewan s Opportunities to Individuals Around the World Saskatchewan is home to one of the most robust economies in Canada, if not the whole world. Given the current economic uncertainty in other countries (including but not limited to Greece) it may be timely to discuss the career opportunities here in Saskatchewan to the family and friends that we have overseas. Redhead Equipment is currently looking for journeyman Service Technicians (Heavy Duty Mechanics) and experienced Parts Technicians at our locations in Estevan, Lloydminster, Regina, Saskatoon and Swift Current. We offer relocation assistance, an industry leading compensation package, benefits, RRSP and a dedication to our employees. Our Company has been successfully recruiting skilled individuals from around the globe for more than a decade. It is our experience that the success rate of having new workers and their families settle and remain is greatly affected by their involvement in the community and cultural activities. Greece s advanced levels of technology and abundance of English speaking citizens make it a natural fit for immigration to Saskatchewan where the existing Greek community is deeply rooted. Considering this, I encourage everyone to share this message with anyone you know who could potentially be interested in or benefit from the opportunities that are present in Saskatchewan. The very best regards, Cory Hallett Human Resources Manager Cory.Hallett@redheadequipment.ca Phone: (306) Yorkton Celebration July 1 st The Philoptochos is going to arrange for a bus to go to Yorkton for the celebration of the Patron Saints of their Church Saint Anargyroi on July 1 st. We request that you call for your tickets Fotini at as soon as possible. Lets all make an effort to attend this wonderful celebration and help the small but very hospitable Community of Yorkton. If we have enough people going with the Bus we will leave the Church parking lot at 8:00 a.m. on July 1st. Hope to see you all in the Bus. Toula Egarhos Ladies of Philoptochos Society Next meeting will be on Monday June 18 th 2012, 7:30 p.m., at the Community Hall. This will be the last meeting before summer Thank break. you Every year we have the meeting and immediately after we have our pot luck Dinner. You can bring whatever you like Toula but please Egarhos remember it has to be Lenten (Nisticimo) I hope to see you all there. Toula Egarhos St.Paul s Newsletter Ιούνιος / June 2012 Page 6

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