GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ZOODOHOS PEGHE PELHAM BAY, BRONX, NEW YORK 718-823-2030 www.zoodohospeghe.org or https://www.facebook.com/zoodohospeghe Sunday, May 19, 2019 Κυριακή Μαίου 19, 2019 Sunday of the Paralytic Κυριακή τού Παραλύτου Orthros - 9:30 am Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am Welcome Visitor! We are honored that you have chosen to join us for worship today. Our hope is that your visit with us has blessed you in some way. If you belong to another Church, please take our best wishes home with you. If you do not have a parish home, we would be delighted to make you welcome here. Τό Αποστολικό Ανάγνωσμα Πράξεις Ἀποστόλων 9:32-42 Ἐν ταῖς ἡμεραῖς ἐκείναις, ἐγένετο Πέτρον διερχόμενον διὰ πάντων κατελθεῖν καὶ πρὸς τοὺς ἁγίους τοὺς κατοικοῦντας Λύδδαν. Εὗρεν δὲ ἐκεῖ ἄνθρωπόν τινα Αἰνέαν ὀνόματι, ἐξ ἐτῶν ὀκτὼ κατακείμενον ἐπὶ κραββάτῳ, ὃς ἦν παραλελυμένος. Καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ ὁ Πέτρος, Αἰνέα, ἰᾶταί σε Ἰησοῦς ὁ Χριστός ἀνάστηθι καὶ στρῶσον σεαυτῷ. Καὶ εὐθέως ἀνέστη. Καὶ εἶδον αὐτὸν πάντες οἱ κατοικοῦντες Λύδδαν καὶ τὸν Ἀσσάρωνα, οἵτινες ἐπέστρεψαν ἐπὶ τὸν κύριον. Ἐν Ἰόππῃ δέ τις ἦν μαθήτρια ὀνόματι Ταβηθά, ἣ διερμηνευομένη λέγεται Δορκάς αὕτη ἦν πλήρης ἀγαθῶν ἔργων καὶ ἐλεημοσυνῶν ὧν ἐποίει. Ἐγένετο δὲ ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις ἀσθενήσασαν αὐτὴν ἀποθανεῖν λούσαντες δὲ αὐτὴν ἔθηκαν ἐν ὑπερῴῳ. Ἐγγὺς δὲ οὔσης Λύδδης τῇ Ἰόππῃ, οἱ μαθηταὶ ἀκούσαντες ὅτι Πέτρος ἐστὶν ἐν αὐτῇ, ἀπέστειλαν πρὸς αὐτόν, παρακαλοῦντες μὴ ὀκνῆσαι διελθεῖν ἕως αὐτῶν. Ἀναστὰς δὲ Πέτρος συνῆλθεν αὐτοῖς ὃν παραγενόμενον ἀνήγαγον εἰς τὸ ὑπερῷον, καὶ παρέστησαν αὐτῷ πᾶσαι αἱ χῆραι κλαίουσαι καὶ ἐπιδεικνύμεναι χιτῶνας καὶ ἱμάτια ὅσα ἐποίει μετʼ αὐτῶν οὖσα ἡ Δορκάς. Ἐκβαλὼν δὲ ἔξω πάντας ὁ Πέτρος θεὶς τὰ γόνατα προσηύξατο καὶ ἐπιστρέψας πρὸς τὸ σῶμα, εἶπεν, Ταβηθά, ἀνάστηθι. Ἡ δὲ ἤνοιξεν τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῆς καὶ ἰδοῦσα τὸν Πέτρον, ἀνεκάθισεν. Δοὺς δὲ αὐτῇ χεῖρα, ἀνέστησεν αὐτήν φωνήσας δὲ τοὺς ἁγίους καὶ τὰς χήρας, παρέστησεν αὐτὴν ζῶσαν. Γνωστὸν δὲ ἐγένετο καθʼ ὅλης τῆς Ἰόππης, καὶ πολλοὶ ἐπίστευσαν ἐπὶ τὸν Κύριον.
Today s Appointed Pericope Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42 In those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. TO ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 5:1-15 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἀνέβη ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα. Ἔστι δὲ ἐν τοῖς Ιεροσολύμοις ἐπὶ τῇ προβατικῇ κολυμβήθρα, ἡ ἐπιλεγομένη Ἑβραϊστὶ Βηθεσδά, πέντε στοὰς ἔχουσα. ἐν ταύταις κατέκειτο πλῆθος πολὺ τῶν ἀσθενούντων, τυφλῶν, χωλῶν, ξηρῶν, ἐκδεχομένων τὴν τοῦ ὕδατος κίνησιν. ἄγγελος γὰρ κατὰ καιρὸν κατέβαινεν ἐν τῇ κολυμβήθρᾳ, καὶ ἐταράσσετο τὸ ὕδωρ ὁ οὖν πρῶτος ἐμβὰς μετὰ τὴν ταραχὴν τοῦ ὕδατος ὑγιὴς ἐγίνετο ᾧ δήποτε κατείχετο νοσήματι. ἦν δέ τις ἄνθρωπος ἐκεῖ τριάκοντα καὶ ὀκτὼ ἔτη ἔχων ἐν τῇ ἀσθενείᾳ αὐτοῦ. τοῦτον ἰδὼν ὁ Ιησοῦς κατακείμενον, καὶ γνοὺς ὅτι πολὺν ἤδη χρόνον ἔχει, λέγει αὐτῷ θέλεις ὑγιὴς γενέσθαι; ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῷ ὁ ἀσθενῶν Κύριε, ἄνθρωπον οὐκ ἔχω, ἵνα ὅταν ταραχθῇ τὸ ὕδωρ, βάλῃ με εἰς τὴν κολυμβήθραν ἐν ᾧ δὲ ἔρχομαι ἐγώ, ἄλλος πρὸ ἐμοῦ καταβαίνει. λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ιησοῦς ἔγειρε, ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ περιπάτει. καὶ εὐθέως ἐγένετο ὑγιὴς ὁ ἄνθρωπος, καὶ ἦρε τὸν κράβαττον αὐτοῦ καὶ περιεπάτει. ἦν δὲ σάββατον ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ. ἔλεγον οὖν οἱ Ιουδαῖοι τῷ τεθεραπευμένῳ σάββατόν ἐστιν οὐκ ἔξεστί σοι ἆραι τὸν κράβαττον. ἀπεκρίθη αὐτοῖς ὁ ποιήσας με ὑγιῆ, ἐκεῖνός μοι εἶπεν ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ περιπάτει. ἠρώτησαν οὖν αὐτόν τίς ἐστιν ὁ ἄνθρωπος ὁ εἰπών σοι, ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ περιπάτει; ὁ δὲ ἰαθεὶς οὐκ ᾔδει τίς ἐστιν ὁ γὰρ Ιησοῦς ἐξένευσεν ὄχλου ὄντος ἐν τῷ τόπῳ. μετὰ ταῦτα εὑρίσκει αὐτὸν ὁ Ιησοῦς ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ ἴδε ὑγιὴς γέγονας μηκέτι ἁμάρτανε, ἵνα μὴ χεῖρόν σοί τι γένηται. ἀπῆλθεν ὁ ἄνθρωπος καὶ ἀνήγγειλε τοῖς Ιουδαίοις ὅτι Ιησοῦς ἐστιν ὁ ποιήσας αὐτὸν ὑγιῆ.
THE GOSPEL READING John 5:1-15 At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me." Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk." And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet." But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, 'Take up your pallet, and walk.' "They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, 'Take up your pallet, and walk'?" Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you." The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him. Απολυτίκια : Χριστὸς ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καὶ ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι, ζωὴν χαρισάμενος. Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾍδου ἐῤῥύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Κοντάκιον : Τὴν ψυχήν μου Κύριε, ἐν αμαρτίαις παντοίαις, καὶ ἀτόποις πράξεσι, δεινῶς παραλελυμένην, ἔγειρον τῇ θεϊκῇ σου ἐπιστασίᾳ, ὤσπερ καὶ τὸν Παράλυτον, ἤγειρας πάλαι, ἴνα κράζω σεσωσμένος Οἰκτίρμον δόξα, Χριστέ, τῷ κράτει σου. THE ZOODOHOS PEGHE SPRING GENERAL ASSEMBLY: TODAY, SUNDAY, May 19th, 2019 following church services
The Memorias today are offered in loving memory of + Deceased members of AHEPA + Members of the Pontian Genocide + Andreas Mantzioutas- 3 years + Vasiliki ( 4years) and Efstratios( 46 years) Hanzakos May their memory be eternal! Αιωνία τους η μνήμη! The Artoclasia service today is offered for the continued good health of MEMBERS OF THE AHEPA The Lord bless them and their families with many healthy years. Χρόνια Πολλά! The Philoptohos Fellowship Join us for coffee after the services in the Community Center. Today's fellowship is offered by the Karasakalides and Petrtsinides families in loving memory of those who were killed by the Turks during the Pontian Genocide TODAY IS AHEPA SUNDAY We welcome today the members of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, also known as AHEPA. The AHEPA family, which also includes the Sons of Pericles, the Daughters of Penelope, and the Maids of Athena, has been dedicated to civic engagement for almost a century. Through their good works in education and philanthropy, they have let their light of service and compassion shine before others. In addition, their focus on the qualities of ancient Greek culture have supported an emphasis on civic responsibility. The members of AHEPA are committed to the quality and value of life, knowing that people of all ages are more engaged with their societies when basic needs are met, that our youth as our future need guidance and opportunities, and that our strength in engaging with the critical issues of today is found in our unity, our volunteerism, and our faith.
CHRISTOS ANESTI! CHRIST IS RISEN! Zoodohos Peghe Sunday School Calendar & Catechism Overview Dear Parents, We would like to thank you for bringing the children to us on Sunday mornings. We are working hard to bring Christ and His teachings to our new generation. At this time, we are enclosing the schedule that we will follow for the next few weeks leading to graduation. May & June 2019 May 5 th : Catechism Teachings: (Sunday of Saint Thomas) Who was Thomas and why did he doubt Jesus resurrection? *WHOLE GROUP LESSON / CONFERENCE ROOM* ***ALL MYRRH-BEARERS PLEASE RETURN GOWNS AND HEAD PIECES TO BE STORED FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR*** May 12 th : Catechism Teachings: (Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women) Why were the Myrrh-bearing women amazed when the rock to the cave entrance was removed? Where was Jesus? What did the Myrrh-bearers prepare for Jesus? *WHOLE GROUP LESSON / CONFERENCE ROOM* *MOTHERS DAY ACTIVITY* May 19 th : Catechism Teachings: (Sunday of the Healing of the Paralytic) One Sabbath day, our Lord Jesus Christ went to Jerusalem. Near one of the city gates was a pool called Bethesda. Around this pool, many sick people lay, waiting. They were waiting for the water to move! You see, every now and then, an angel would come and make the water move. When that happened, the first person to go into the water was healed! So, the sick people waited and watched for their chance. K & 1 st Jesus Heals a Man Who Couldn t Walk (Coloring Page: Healing of the Paralytic) 2 nd & 3 rd A Man Can Walk Again (Coloring Page: Healing of the Paralytic) 4 th & 5 th To Walk or Not (Coloring Page: Healing of the Paralytic) 6 th, 7 th, 8 th To Walk or Not / Readers Theatre (Coloring Page: Healing of the Paralytic) May 26 th : Catechism Teachings: (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman) ***SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL NOT BE IN SESSION / MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND*** ***WEEKEND OF THE YOUTH MINISTRY OLYMPICS*** ALL THE BEST TO OUR YOUTH OF ZOODOHOS PEGHE June 2 nd : Catechism Teachings: (Sunday of the Blind Man) ***WHOLE GROUP LESSON CONFERENCE ROOM*** Today is our last day of Sunday School we will engage in an activity and reflect of things we learned of in the past Ecclesiastical year. We will also properly dispose of blessed and holy items (old palms, antidiron, dried flowers, fitili from the lamp oil, etc) children are encouraged to bring an item from their home. Why is it important to dispose of these items properly? June 9 th : SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION: Graduation after Liturgy with Father Sylvester Stepping up for Grades K-7 th Graduation for 8 th Grade
JOIN US FOR THE Z.P. FESTIVAL JUNE 12th - JUNE 16th, 2019 The Pelham Bay Greek Festival celebrates the best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Experience authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing by the Greek American Institute students and Greek music; an outdoor and indoor marketplace full of vendors, a flea market, and area for kids with carnival rides & games and other children s activities, and much more. Event Info: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday- : 6pm -11pm Saturday: 6pm -12am & Sunday: 6pm-10pm You can help with the expenses of the festival by sponsoring the 5-day event. The cost of sponsorship is $100.00. Signs bearing the logo and name of each business and sponsor is displayed around the festival grounds. This is a perfect way to show your love for your parish and at the same time advertise your business. Please look for the sponsorship application in then Narthex or pick one up at the church office and send it with your payment to the church. Tell a friend also! Raffle Prizes This year, we are pleased to offer many prizes. The cash prizes are : 1st Prize: $10,000.00 -Cash 2 nd Prize: $ 5.000.00 -Cash Tickets are $25.00 a chance. Your parish is asking for your help. We are asking that you purchase some raffles and to sell some to your neighbors, business associates and contacts and to your friends. The success of this festival depends on everyone s help and personal efforts.