OUR NEW SPIRITUAL HOME!!

Saints Constantine and Helen G r e e k O r t h o d o x C h u r c h of Washington, DC 5th Sunday of Matthew July 05, 2015 OUR NEW SPIRITUAL HOME!!

YMNOI THΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον /Ἦχος δ Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion/Mode 4 When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world. Τοῦ Ὁσίου/Ἠχος γʹ-τὴν ὡραιότητα Τὴν ἐν σαρκὶ ζωήν, σοῦ κατεπλάγησαν, Ἀγγέλων τάγματα, πῶς μετὰ σώματος, πρὸς ἀοράτους συμπλοκάς, ἐχώρησας πανεύφημε, καὶ κατετραυμάτισας, τῶν δαιμόνων, τὰς φάλαγγας ὅθεν Ἀθανάσιε, ὁ Χριστὸς σε ἠμείψατο, πλουσίαις δωρεαῖς Διὸ Πάτερ, πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. Aπολυτίκιον Αγ. Κωνσταντίνου & Ελένης Τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου τὸν τύπον ἐν οὐρανῷ θεασάμενος, καὶ ὡς ὁ Παῦλος τὴν κλήσιν οὐκ ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δεξάμενος, ὁ ἐν βασιλεύσιν, Ἀπόστολός σου Κύριε, Βασιλεύουσαν πόλιν τὴ χειρί σου παρέθετο ἣν περίσωζε διὰ παντὸς ἐν εἰρήνῃ, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε. Aπολυτίκιον Αγ. Ανδρέα Ὡς τῶν Ἀποστόλων Πρωτόκλητος, καὶ τοῦ Κορυφαίου αὐτάδελφος, τὸν Δεσπότην τῶν ὅλων Ἀνδρέα ἱκέτευε, εἰρήνην τὴ οἰκουμένη δωρήσασθαι, καὶ ταὶς ψυχαὶς ἡ μῶν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. For the Saint/Mode 3. Seeing how beautiful Angelic hosts on high were filled with wonderment, seeing your life in the flesh: how with your body you courageously went out to wrestle with invisible foes; and to the demonic hordes you inflicted serious wounds. Therefore, Athanasios, you received from the Master Christ, a wealth of gifts. Holy Father, intercede on our behalf with Christ our God, to save our souls. Apolytikion of Sts. Constantine & Helen Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven, and like Paul, having received the call not from men, Thine apostle among kings entrusted the commonwealth to Thy hand, O Lord. Keep us always in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Friend of man. Apolytikion of St. Andrew As first of the Apostles to be called, O Andrew, brother of him (Peter) who was foremost, beseech the Master of all to grant the world peace and our souls great mercy. Κοντάκιον/Ἦχος βʹ 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. Kontakion/ Mode 2 O Protection of Christians unshamable, mediation with the Creator immovable, we sinners beg you, do not despise the voices of our prayers, but anticipate, since you are good, and swiftly come unto our aid as we cry out to you with faith: Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who defend now and ever those who honor you. 2

Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Στα Νεα Ελληνικα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 5:22-26, 6:1-2 Ο καρπός όμως, τον οποίον το Αγιον Πνεύμα παράγει εις τας καλοπροαιρέτους και πιστάς καρδίας, είναι η αγάπη προς όλους, η χαρά από την λύτρωσιν που δίδει ο Χριστός, η ειρήνη που παρέχει η αγαθή συνείδησις, η μακροθυμία προς εκείνους που πταίουν απέναντι μας, η καλωσύνη και η διάθεσις να είμεθα εξυπηρετικοί προς τους άλλους, η αγαθότης της καρδίας, η αξιοπιστία στους λόγους και τας υποσχέσεις μας, η πραότης απέναντι εκείνων, που μας φέρονται κατά τρόπον εξοργιστικόν, η εγκράτεια και η αποφυγή κάθε πονηράς επιθυμίας και πράξεως. Εναντίον των ανθρώπων, που έχουν αυτάς τας αρετάς, δεν υπάρχει και δεν ισχύει ο νόμος. Οι δε αληθινοί οπαδοί και μαθηταί του Χριστού έχουν σταυρώσει και νεκρώσει τον παλαιόν σαρκικόν άνθρωπον, μαζή με τα πάθη και τας αμαρτωλάς επιθυμίας του. Εάν πράγματι ζώμεν την ζωήν του Αγίου Πνεύματος, πρέπει να πορευθώμεθα και να συμπεριφερώμεθα σύμφωνα με όσα το Πνεύμα μας διδάσκει. Ας μη γινώμεθα κενόδοξοι, προσκαλούντες και εξερεθίζοντες ο ένας τον άλλον εις αντιθέσεις και φιλονεικίας και φθονούντες ο ένας τον άλλον. Αδελφοί, εάν από αδυναμίαν παρασυρθή κανείς και περιπέση εις κάποιο αμάρτημα, σεις οι πνευματικώς προωδευμένοι και ισχυροί ας διορθώνετε αυτόν και ας τον καθοδηγήτε με πνεύμα πραότητος. Αλλά και συ που διορθώνστον άλλον, πρόσεχε τον ευατόν σου, μήπως και ο ίδιος περιπέσης εις πειρασμόν και παρασυρθής είτε στο ίδιον αμάρτημα, είτε στο αμάρτημα της υψηλοφροσύνης. Ας υπομένετε με πραότητα ο ένας του άλλου τα ελαττώματα, τα οποία, καθό αλαττώματα, είναι φορτικά και ενοχλητικά και έτσι τηρήσατε πλήρως τον νόμον του Χριστού, που διδάσκει την αγάπην. (Ανθρωπος, που δεν δείχνει τέτοιαν υπομονήν, αλλ' οργίζεται και περιφρονεί τον παρασυρθέντα, δεν έχει την αγάπην του Χριστού). ΤΗΕ EPISTLE St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2 Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3

ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Στα Νεα Ελληνικα Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 8:28-34, 9:1 Οταν δε ήλθε εις την απέναντι παραλίαν, εις την χώραν των Γεργεσηνών, τον απάντησαν δύο δαιμονιζόμενοι, που έβγαιναν από τα μνημεία και οι οποίοι ήσαν άγριοι και επιθετικοί, ώστε να μη ημπορή να περάση κανείς από τον δρόμον εκείνον. Και ιδού, όταν τον αντίκρυσαν, έκραξαν με φωνήν μεγάλην και είπαν τι κοινόν υπάρχει μεταξύ ημών και σου, Ιησού Υιέ του Θεού; Ηλθες εδώ να μας βασανίσης, πριν έλθη ο προκαθωρισμένος καιρός της κρίσεως και της τιμωρίας μας; Ευρίσκετο δε μακρυά από αυτούς ένα κοπάδι από πολλούς χοίρους, που έβοσκαν. Οι δε δαίμονες τον παρακαλούσαν και έλεγαν εάν θα μας διώξης από τους δύο αυτούς ανθρώπους, δος μας την άδειαν να πάμε στο κοπάδι των χοίρων. Και είπε εις αυτούς πηγαίνετε. Και αυτοί εβγήκαν από τους ανθρώπους και επήγαν στο κοπάδι των χοίρων. Και ιδού με μανίαν και γρυλλισμούς ώρμησε όλο το καπάδι των χοίρων από το μέρος του κρημνού εις την θάλασσαν και επνίγησαν εις τα νερά. (Επέτρεψε δε ο Κυριος αυτό, δια να τιμωρηθούν έτσι οι ιδιοκτήται της αγγέλης, διότι παρά τον μωσαϊκόν νόμον αυτοί έτρεφαν χοίρους). Οι χοιροβοσκοί έφυγαν κατατρομαγμένοι, επήγαν εις την πόλιν και εγνωστοποίησαν όλα όσα συνέβησαν και μάλιστα τα της θεραπείας των δαιμονιζομένων. Και ιδού όλη η πόλις εβγήκε, δια να συναντήση τον Ιησούν και όταν τον είδαν, τον παρεκάλεσαν να φύγη από τα όρια της περιοχής των (και τούτο, διότι εφοβήθησαν, μήπως δια τας παραβάσεις των υποστούν και άλλην τιμωρίαν). Αφού εμπήκε στο πλοίον ο Ιησούς, επέρασε την λίμνην και ήλθε εις την πόλιν του, δηλαδή την Καπερναούμ. ΤΗΕ GOSPEL The Gospel of Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1 At that time, when Jesus came to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one would pass that way. And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged him, "If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go." So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 4

Συμβολον Της Πίστεως Πιστεύω εἰς ἕνα Θεόν, Πατέρα, Παντοκράτορα, ποιητὴν οὐρανοῦ καὶ γῆς, ὁρατῶν τε πάντων καὶ ἀοράτων. Καὶ εἰς ἕνα Κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν, τὸν Υἱὸν τοῦ Θεοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ, τὸν ἐκ τοῦ Πατρὸς γεννηθέντα πρὸ πάντων τῶν αἰώνων φῶς ἐκ φωτός, Θεὸν ἀληθινὸν ἐκ Θεοῦ ἀληθινοῦ, γεννηθέντα οὐ ποιηθέντα, ὁμοούσιον τῷ Πατρί, δι' οὗ τὰ πάντα ἐγένετο. Τὸν δι' ἡμᾶς τοὺς ἀνθρώπους καὶ διὰ τὴν ἡμετέραν σωτηρίαν κατελθόντα ἐκ τῶν οὐρανῶν καὶ σαρκωθέντα ἐκ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου καὶ Μαρίας τῆς Παρθένου καὶ ἐνανθρωπήσαντα. Σταυρωθέντα τε ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἐπὶ Ποντίου Πιλάτου, καὶ παθόντα καὶ ταφέντα. Καὶ ἀναστάντα τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρα κατὰ τὰς Γραφάς. Καὶ ἀνελθόντα εἰς τοὺς οὐρανοὺς καὶ καθεζόμενον ἐκ δεξιῶν τοῦ Πατρός. Καὶ πάλιν ἐρχόμενον μετὰ δόξης κρῖναι ζῶντας καὶ νεκρούς, οὗ τῆς βασιλείας οὐκ ἔσται τέλος. Καὶ εἰς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον, τὸ Κύριον, τὸ ζωοποιόν, τὸ ἐκ τοῦ Πατρὸς ἐκπορευόμενον, τὸ σὺν Πατρὶ καὶ Υἱῷ συμπροσκυνούμενον καὶ συνδοξαζόμενον, τὸ λαλῆσαν διὰ τῶν προφητῶν. Εἰς μίαν, Ἁγίαν, Καθολικὴν καὶ Ἀποστολικὴν Ἐκκλησίαν. Ὁμολογῶ ἓν βάπτισμα εἰς ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν. Προσδοκῶ ἀνάστασιν νεκρῶν. Καὶ ζωὴν τοῦ μέλλοντος αἰῶνος. Ἀμήν. The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not created, of one essence with the Father through Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And He rose on the third day, according to the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge the living and dead. His kingdom shall have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Creator of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen. Κυριακή Προσευχή Πάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου. Ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου. Γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου, ὡς ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς. Τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον. Καὶ ἄφες ἡμῖν τὰ ὀφειλήματα ἡμῶν, ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀφίεμεν τοῖς ὀφειλέταις ἡμῶν. Καὶ μὴ εἰσενέγκῃς ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν, ἀλλὰ ρῦσαι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. ΕΥΧΕΣ ΠΡΟ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΙΑΣ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑΣ Πιστεύω, Κύριε, και ομολογώ ότι συ ει αληθώς ο Χριστός, ο Υιός του Θεού του ζώντος, ο ελθών εις τον κόσμον αμαρτωλούς σώσαι, ων πρώτος ειμί εγώ. Έτι πιστεύω, ότι τούτο αυτό εστί το αχράντον Σώμα σου και τούτο αυτό εστί το τίμιον Αίμα σου. Δέομαι ουν σου, ελέησόν με και συγχώρησον μοι τα παραπτώματά μου, τα εκούσια και τα ακούσια, τα εν λόγω, τα εν έργω, τα εν γνώσει και αγνοία, και αξίωσόν με ακατακρίτως μετασχείν των αχράντων σου μυστηρίων, εις άφεσιν αμαρτιών, και εις ζωήν αιώνιον. Αμήν. Ιδού βαδίζω προς Θείαν Κοινωνίαν, Πλαστουργέ, μη φλέξης με τη μετουσία, Πυρ γαρ υπάρχεις τους αναξίους φλέγον. Αλλ ουν κάθαρον εκ πάσης με κηλίδος. Του Δείπνου σου του μυστικού, σήμερον, Υιέ Θεού, κοινωνόν με παράλαβε, ου μη γαρ τοις εχθροίς σου το 5

μυστήριον είπω, ου φίλημα σοι δώσω, καθάπερ ο Ιούδας, αλλ ως ο Ληστής ομολογώ σοι. Μνήσθητι μου Κύριε, εν τη βασιλεία σου. Θεουργόν Αίμα φρίξον, άνθρωπε βλέπων, Άνθραξ γαρ εστί τους αναξίους φλέγων, Θεού το Σώμα, και θεοί με, και τρέφει, Θεοί το πνεύμα, τον δε νουν τρέφει ξένως. Έθελξας πόθω με Χριστέ, και ηλλοίωσας τω θείω έρωτι, αλλά κατάφλεξον πυρί αϋλω τας αμαρτίας μου, και εμπλησθήναι της εν σοι τρυφής καταξίωσον, ίνα τας δύο σκιρτών μεγαλύνω, Αγαθέ, παρουσίας σου. Εν ταις λαμπρότησι των αγίων σου, πως εισελεύσομαι ο ανάξιος; Εάν γαρ τολμήσω συνεισελθείν εις τον νυμφώνα, ο χιτών με ελέγχει. Ότι ουκ έστι του γάμου, και δέσμιος εκβαλούμαι υπό των Αγγέλων, καθάρισον, Κύριε, τον ρύπον της ψυχής μου, και σώσον με, ως φιλάνθρωπος. Δέσποτα φιλάνθρωπε, Κύριε Ιησού Χριστέ, ο Θεός μου, μη εις κρίμα μοι γένοιτο τα Άγια ταύτα, δια το ανάξιον είναι με, αλλ εις κάθαρσιν και αγιασμόν ψυχής τε και σώματος, και εις αρραβώνα μελλούσης ζωής και βασιλείας. Εμοί δε το προσκολλάσθαι τω Θεώ αγαθόν εστί, τίθεσθαι εν τω Κυρίω την ελπίδα της σωτηρίας μου. Του Δείπνου σου του μυστικού, σήμερον, Υιέ Θεού, κοινωνόν με παράλαβε, ου μη γαρ τοις εχθροίς σου το μυστήριον είπω, ου φίλημα σοι δώσω, καθάπερ ο Ιούδας, αλλ ως ο Ληστής ομολογώ σοι. Μνήσθητι μου Κύριε, εν τη βασιλεία σου. PRAYERS BEFORE HOLY COMMUNION I believe, Lord, and I confess, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. Moreover, I believe that this is Your immaculate Body, and that this is Your precious Blood. Wherefore, I pray to You: have mercy on me, and forgive me my transgressions, those voluntary and involuntary, those in word, those in deed, those in knowledge and those in ignorance; and make me worthy to partake of Your immaculate Mysteries without condemnation, for the remission of sins and life everlasting. Amen. Behold, I approach for divine Communion; Creator, burn me not as I partake; For You are Fire, which burns the unworthy. But, rather, cleanse me from every impurity. Of Your Mystical Supper, Son of God, receive me today as a communicant; for I will not speak of the Mystery to Your enemies; nor will I give You a kiss, as did Judas, but like the thief I confess You: Remember me, Lord, when You come into Your Kingdom! Be awe-stricken, O man, beholding the deifying Blood; For it is a lighted Coal that burns the unworthy. The divine Body both deifies and nourishes me; It deifies the spirit, and wondrously nourishes the mind. You have smitten me with yearning, O Christ, and by Your divine zeal You have changed me; but burn away my sins with immaterial Fire, and make me worthy to be filled with delight in You; that, leaping for joy, O good One, I may magnify Your two comings. Into the brilliant company of Your saints, how shall I the unworthy enter? For if I dare to enter into the bridal chamber, my garment betrays me, for it is not a wedding garment, and I shall be bound and cast out by the Angels; Lord, cleanse my soul of pollution, and save me, for You love mankind. Master, Who loves mankind, Lord Jesus Christ my God, do not let these Holy Things be to me for judgment because of my unworthiness, but rather may they be for the purification and sanctification of soul and body, and as a pledge of the life and Kingdom to come. For it is good for me to cleave to God, to put my hope of salvation in the Lord. Of Your Mystical Supper, Son of God, receive me today as a communicant; for I will not speak of the Mystery to Your enemies; nor will I give You a kiss, as did Judas, but like the thief I confess You: Remember me, Lord, when You come into Your Kingdom! Remember me, Master, when You come into Your Kingdom! Remember me, Holy One, when You come into Your Kingdom! 6

SAINTS AND FEASTS Euphemia the Great Martyr-July 11 In 451, during the reign of the Sovereigns Marcian and Pulcheria, the Fourth Ecumenical Council was convoked in Chalcedon against Eutyches and those of like mind with him. After much debate, the Fathers who were the defenders of Orthodoxy, being 630 in number, agreed among themselves and with those who were of contrary mind, to write their respective definitions of faith in separate books, and to ask God to confirm the truth in this matter. When they had prepared these texts, they placed the two tomes in the case that held Saint Euphemia's relics, sealed it, and departed. After three days of night-long supplications, they opened the reliquary in the presence of the Emperor, and found the tome of the heretics under the feet of the Martyr, and that of the Orthodox in her right hand. Αγίας Ευφήμιας Μεγαλομάρτυρος Θαύμα-11 Ιουλίου Ήταν χριστιανή παρθένος, πού με το αίμα της σφράγισε την πίστη της στο Χριστό και με την αυταπάρνηση της καταντρόπιασε τους ισχυρούς ειδωλολάτρες αυτοκράτορες. Ή Ευφημία καταγόταν από τη Χαλκηδόνα και οι γονείς της ονομάζονταν Φιλόφρων και Θεοδοσιανή. Μόρφωσαν την κόρη τους σύμφωνα με τις επιταγές του Ευαγγελίου, γι' αυτό και ή Ευφημία από πολύ νωρίς διακρίθηκε για τον άγιο ζήλο της, το σεμνό ήθος και τη φιλανθρωπία της. Ήταν ωραία στο σώμα, και πολλοί ειδωλολάτρες νέοι περίμεναν έστω ένα ενθαρρυντικό χαμόγελο της. 'Αλλά ή σεμνή παρθένος διατηρούσε ακηλίδωτη την αγνότητα της και είχε αφοσιωμένη την καρδιά της στο Θεό, στην περιποίηση των ασθενών και των απροστάτευτων ορφανών. Όταν επί Διοκλητιανού διατάχθηκε σκληρός διωγμός κατά των χριστιανών, ή Ευφημία συνελήφθη και ομολόγησε ότι είναι χριστιανή. Τότε ό κριτής, υπολογίζοντας στην αδύνατη γυναικεία φύση της, την καταδίκασε σε θάνατο με βασανιστήρια. Όμως ή Ευφημία αναδείχθηκε πολύ ισχυρότερη των βασανιστών της και υπέμεινε τα βασανιστήρια με θαυμαστή καρτερία. Στο τέλος την έριξαν τροφή στα θηρία. Δίδαξε έτσι με το παράδειγμα της, πώς μπορεί οι χριστιανοί να φαίνονται στον κόσμο αδύνατοι, αλλά "τα ασθενή του κόσμου έξελέξατο ό Θεός ίνα καταισχύνη τα ισχυρά"1. Δηλαδή, τους κατά κόσμον αδυνάτους εξέλεξε ό Θεός, για να καταντροπιάσει εκείνους πού έχουν ισχυρή κοσμική επιρροή. Όμως, αυτήν την ήμερα, γίνεται ανάμνηση του θαύματος πού έγινε από την αγία Ευφημία, όταν, κατά την εποχή του Μαρκιανού και της Πουλχερίας, συντάχθηκαν δύο τόμοι πού περιείχαν τον όρο της Συνόδου, πού έγινε στη Χαλκηδόνα (451) και ήταν ένας των ορθοδόξων και ένας των Μονοφυσιτών. Για να πάψει λοιπόν ή έριδα μεταξύ των δύο πλευρών, αποφασίστηκε να τεθούν και ο'ι δύο τόμοι μέσα στη λάρνακα της αγίας Ευφημίας, για να φανεί ποιόν από τους δύο θα δεχτεί ή 'Αγία. Μετά την αποσφράγιση της λάρνακας, βρέθηκε ό μεν των αιρετικών τόμος στα πόδια της Αγίας πεταμένος, ό δε των ορθοδόξων στο στήθος της. 7

40-DAYS BABY BLESSING For your convenience we are letting you know that you can make an appointment to church your baby on the 40th day after its birth, no matter what day that might be. There is no reason that you have to inconvenience the mom and the baby, waiting in the back of the Narthex until the priest is available on a Sunday ONLY. Make an appointment to come to church when it is convenient for you at a time that will not disrupt the baby's routine. ANY day you would like. 9am through 6pm by appointment. Bring the entire family or come just with your husband and the baby. Whatever you want. No waiting no inconvenience. More private time with the priest to PRAYER LIST If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact the church office. Constantine, Andreas, Pavlos, Elena, Elaine, Presbytera Flora, Louis, Fr. Peter, Kathy, Kalliope, Chris, John, Georgia, Dean, Bill, Sylvia, Zenon, Danielle, Delores, Demetrios, Maria and Harry. PRAYER FOR A SICK PERSON Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, who have sent Your only-begotten Son and our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit and heal me Your servant from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ. Grant me patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health. Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other that we may be healed. I pray that You heal me as Your servant and grant me the gift of complete health. For You are the source of healing and to You I give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. FUTURE MEMORIALS Mr. Elias Kalamoutsos July 12, 2015 6 months 8

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE COFFEE HOUR TODAY AFTER CHURCH SERVICES! Philoptochos News: Starting next Sunday, July 12 there will be a collection box in the back of the hall for Food Pantry collection. When you go grocery shopping, just add an item from the wish list to go in the collection box! The items will go to Montgomery County Family Center. The wish list is in the bulletin, see page 17... Thank you for your support for those in need. Flip Flops Needed: We are half way to our goal of collecting 50 flip flops for Rainbow Place Women s Shelter in Rockville. Thank you to those families that have already donated. SAVE THE DATE: Taverna Night -"Nikos Nite" on Sunday, October 18, 2015. More information to follow. Please mark your calendars! Communion Wine: If you are interested in purchasing Commandaria Wine only for the church, please contact the church office at (240) 389-1366 for more information. To keep things consistent we use Commandaria wine for Holy Communion. We appreciate your expression of love for Him in providing us with this particular wine. May God continue to bless you always! Confession: Father Michael is available for confession at your convenience. Please call on his cell phone at (301) 502-2850 or email fm@papouli.net for an appointment. 9

Protocol No. 122/15 July 4, 2015 Independence Day GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106 Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0237 Web: http://www.goarch.org - Email: communications@goarch.org To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The annual celebration of Independence Day in this country is an opportunity for all to reflect on the value of freedom, its role in the history of the United States of America, and the opportunities it provides for relationships, life, and well-being. The value and priority of freedom is evident in the history of this country, both through the struggles to achieve it for all persons as well as in the great accomplishments and progress that have been made in terms of the freedom to think, speak, move, invent, and succeed. As Greek Americans and Orthodox Christians we celebrate this freedom. We recognize the blessings that freedom has provided to our families and ourselves as we live, work, and worship in this country. We also recognize the value of freedom in emphasizing our heritage and identity. We are free to share this cherished heritage in an environment that values freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas and diversity. We have much to offer from our historic heritage. As members of this society and as Orthodox Christians we know we are truly free when our pursuits and goals are not for ourselves but for the benefit and spiritual well-being of others and for the honor and glory of God. Our freedom to speak is an opportunity to proclaim the Gospel. Our freedom to live securely is freedom to keep our ultimate trust in God. Our freedom to achieve is the opportunity for spiritual growth in communion with God and to guide others to do the same. Our freedom to believe is our opportunity to be a constant and beautiful witness through our worship in truth and love. As we join with family, communities, and as a nation in the observance of Independence Day and the celebration of freedom, may we affirm our commitment to sharing the true freedom we have thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ, and may we lead others to see the abundant life and tremendous blessings that this freedom offers to all people. I pray that the Liberator God and God of freedom be with you always. With paternal love in Him, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America 10

8-10 East 79 th Street, New York, NY 10075 tel. 212.570.3500 fax 212.570.3569 4 Ἰουλίου 2015 Ἡμέρα Ἀνεξαρτησίας Πρός τούς Σεβασμιωτάτους καί Θεοφιλεστάτους Ἀρχιερεῖς, τούς Εὐλαβεστάτους Ἱερεῖς καί Διακόνους, τούς Μοναχούς καί Μοναχές, τούς Προέδρους καί Μέλη τῶν Κοινοτικῶν Συμβουλίων, τά Ἡμερήσια καί Ἀπογευματινά Σχολεῖα, τίς Φιλοπτώχους Ἀδελφότητες, τήν Νεολαία, τίς Ἑλληνορθόδοξες Ὀργανώσεις καί ὁλόκληρο τό Χριστεπώνυμον πλήρωμα τῆς Ἱερᾶς Ἀρχιεπισκοπῆς Ἀμερικῆς. Προσφιλεῖς Ἀδελφοί καί Ἀδελφές ἐν Χριστῷ, Ὁ ἐτήσιος ἑορτασμός τῆς Ἡμέρας Ἀνεξαρτησίας στήν χώρα μας ἀποτελεῖ εὐκαιρία γιά ὅλους νά ἀναλογισθοῦμε τήν ἀξία τῆς ἐλευθερίας, τόν ρόλο της στήν ἱστορία τῶν Ἡνωμένων Πολιτειῶν Ἀμερικῆς, καί τίς εὐκαιρίες πού προσφέρει γιά τίς ἀνθρώπινες σχέσεις, τήν ζωή καί τήν εὐημερία. Ἡ ἀξία καί προτεραιότητα τῆς ἐλευθερίας εἶναι ἐμφανής στήν ἱστορία αὐτῆς τῆς χώρας, τόσο στούς ἀγῶνες γιά τήν κατάκτησή της ὅσο καί στά μεγάλα ἐπιτεύγματα καί τήν πρόοδο πού ἔχει συντελεσθεῖ σχετικά μέ τήν ἐλευθερία τοῦ λόγου, τῆς σκέψεως, τῶν μετακινήσεων, τῆς ἐφευρετικότητος καί τῆς ἐπιτυχίας. Ὡς Ἑλληνο-Ἀμερικανοί καί Ὀρθόδοξοι Χριστιανοί ἑορτάζουμε αὐτή τήν ἐλευθερία. Ἀναγνωρίζουμε τίς εὐλογίες τίς ὁποῖες προσέφερε ἡ ἐλευθερία στίς οἰκογένειές μας καί σέ μᾶς τούς ἴδιους καθώς ζοῦμε, ἐργαζόμεθα καί λατρεύουμε τόν Θεό στήν χώρα αὐτή. Ἀναγνωρίζουμε ἐπίσης τήν ἀξία τῆς ἐλευθερίας στήν ὑπογράμμιση τῆς κληρονομιᾶς καί ταυτότητός μας. Εἴμεθα ἐλεύθεροι νά διαδώσουμε αὐτή τήν ἱερή κληρονομιά ἐντός ἑνός περιβάλλοντος τό ὁποῖο ἐκτιμᾶ τήν ἐλευθερία τῆς ἐκφράσεως καί τήν ἐλεύθερη διακίνηση ποικίλων ἰδεῶν. Ἔχουμε πολλά νά προσφέρουμε ἀπό τήν ἱστορική κληρονομιά μας. Ὡς μέλη αυτῆς τῆς κοινωνίας καί ὡς Ὀρθόδοξοι Χριστιανοί γνωρίζουμε ὅτι εἴμεθα ἀληθινά ἐλεύθεροι ὅταν οἱ ἐπιδιώξεις καί στόχοι μας δέν ἔχουν τελικό ἀποδέκτη ἐμᾶς τούς ἴδιους ἀλλά μᾶλλον λειτουργοῦν πρός ὄφελος καί πνευματική εὐημερία ἄλλων καί πρός τιμή καί δόξα τοῦ Θεοῦ. Ἡ ἐλευθερία τοῦ λόγου μας ἀποτελεῖ εὐκαιρία νά διακηρύξουμε τό Εὐαγγέλιο. Ἡ ἐλευθερία τῆς ζωῆς μας ἐν ἀσφαλείᾳ εἶναι ἡ ἐλευθερία νά διατηρήσουμε τήν ἀπόλυτη ἐμπιστοσύνη μας στόν Θεό. Ἡ ἐλευθερία τῆς ἐπιτυχίας μας ἀποτελεῖ εὐκαιρία γιά πνευματική ἀνάπτυξη σέ κοινωνία μέ τόν Θεό καί γιά καθοδήγηση τῶν ἄλλων πρός τήν ἴδια κατεύθυνση. Ἡ ἐλευθερία τῆς πίστεώς μας εἶναι ἡ εὐκαιρία μας νά ἀποτελοῦμε συνεχῆ καί ὡραία μαρτυρία διά τῆς λατρείας τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ καί ἀγάπῃ. Καθώς ἑορτάζουμε μέ τήν οἰκογένειά μας, τίς κοινότητες καί ὡς ἔθνος τήν Ἡμέρα Ἀνεξαρτησίας καί τήν ἐλευθερία, εἴθε νά βεβαιώσουμε τήν δέσμευσή μας νά μοιρασθοῦμε τήν ἀληθινή ἐλευθερία τήν ὁποία ἔχουμε χάρις στόν Κύριό μας Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν καί εἴθε νά ὁδηγήσουμε ἄλλους νά δοῦν τήν περίσσεια ζωῆς καί τίς τεράστιες εὐλογίες τίς ὁποῖες αὐτή ἡ ἐλευθερία προσφέρει σέ ὅλους τούς ἀνθρώπους. Εὔχομαι ὁ Ἐλευθερωτής Θεός καί Θεός τῆς Ἐλευθερίας νά εἶναι πάντοτε μαζί σας. Μέ πατρική ἐν Χριστῷ ἀγάπη, ὁ Ἀρχιεπίσκοπος Ἀμερικῆς Δημήτριος 11

STEWARDS Stewardship as of July 5, 2015 The following names are of families who love their God and have renewed their Commitment to the Church Ministries of Sts. Constantine & Helen: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Harrison Mr. & Mrs. James M. Mantzouranis Miss Eleni Retzos Mr. & Mrs. Constantine N. Zuras Stewardship pamphlets are available in the Narthex of the Church, or you may contact the Church office, and we will gladly send one to you by mail! 12

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106 Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0237 Protocol Number 01/15 January 1, 2015 Feast of Saint Basil and New Year Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14) To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this blessed Feast of Saint Basil and the beginning of the New Year, our honored tradition is to offer prayers and support for the sacred ministry of our beloved Saint Basil Academy. For seventy years this institution of our Holy Archdiocese has offered the love of Christ, the comfort of His presence, and the healing power of faith to children, youth, and families in need. Serving Orthodox children from throughout the United States, Saint Basil Academy continues to provide a caring and spiritual environment where they are able to grow, learn, and achieve. This vital mission of Saint Basil Academy, carried out by the directors, staff, trustees and benefactors, is in keeping with our Lord s command to let the children come to me. This is accomplished through this ministry by bringing the love of Christ to those in need. Everything that is offered for the children and youth at Saint Basil s is offered in the name and presence of Christ. In daily care, in counseling and teaching, in recreation, and in worship, the students encounter Christ and His abundant and comforting love. Saint Basil Academy is also a place where the lives of the children and youth are guided in Christ. On the beautiful campus, in a nurturing environment of prayer and grace, they are led in the path of truth and love. They are shown the blessings of the life in Christ, how to follow His will and to find strength and assurance in His promises. They see the hope, joy, and power in a life of faith and a lifelong relationship with Him. This sacred work was also the focus of the patron saint of the Academy, Saint Basil. For the sick, orphans, travelers, and many others in need, he offered an encounter with Christ by taking His love to them. For others he guided them in truth and love through teaching and preaching, as a faithful and caring pastor, to their Savior and Redeemer. This is also our calling today. In our support for Saint Basil Academy, we are led by our Ladies Philoptochos Society and our local Philoptochos chapters in collecting an offering and in the celebration of the cutting of the Vasilopeta. We are also led by Christ and by the example of Saint Basil to fulfill the command of our Lord and let the children come to me. In your ministry in the parish and in your daily life in Christ, you are called to offer Him and guide others to an encounter with the Lord that will lead to abundant and eternal life. On this day may we offer our prayers and generous support for Saint Basil Academy. May we strengthen this vital work to children and youth in fulfilling the request of our Lord and in honoring the legacy of all who have established and supported this ministry in the past seventy years. May you also receive the abundant and rich blessings of our Lord at the beginning of this new year as we offer Him glory and honor unto the ages of ages! With paternal love in Christ, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL MINISTRY 13

The More You Know Visitation Fr. Michael invites himself to visit with you in the comfort and convenience of your own home, To have you share your journey of the past here in our community, To have FM share with your entire family the Nea Zoe/New Life Building Ministry to date and to understand the path that has brought us to where we are, To share opportunities of decorating God s Holy Temple with Iconography and artifacts, To offer opportunities for your family to help further the completion of this holy calling from God. Please call Fr. Michael on his cell phone 301-502-2850 Or e-mail Fr. Michael at fm@papouli.net to set-up a home visit. May God continue to bless you and His Church Community of Sts Constantine and Helen of Washington, DC 14

Traditional Icon Screen #1 GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106 Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0237 Protocol Number 01/15 January 1, 2015 Feast of Saint Basil and New Year Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14) To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this blessed Feast of Saint Basil and the beginning of the New Year, our honored tradition is to offer prayers and support for the sacred ministry of our beloved Saint Basil Academy. For seventy years this institution of our Holy Archdiocese has offered the love of Christ, the comfort of His presence, and the healing power of faith to children, youth, and families in need. Serving Orthodox children from throughout the United States, Saint Basil Academy continues to provide a caring and spiritual environment where they are able to grow, learn, and achieve. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Please help build your church. Share with us which This vital mission of Saint Basil Academy, carried out by the directors, staff, trustees and benefactors, is in keeping of these with two our proposals Lord s command for an to let icon the screen children you come prefer. to me. E-mail This is accomplished admin@schgocdc.org through this ministry or by bringing call 301-502-2850 the love of Christ to those let us in know! need. Everything Αγαπητοί that αδελφοί is offered και for the αδελφές children and εν Χριστώ, youth at Saint Basil s Παρακαλούμε is offered in the βοηθείστε name and presence στην οικοδόμηση of Christ. In daily της care, εκκλησίας in counseling σας. and Γνωστοποιείστε teaching, in recreation, μας and ποια in worship, από τις the δύο students προτάσεις encounter για Christ εικονοστάσι and His abundant προτιμάτε. and comforting Στείλτε love. μας e-mail στο admin@schgocdc.org ή καλέστε στο 301-502-2850 για να μας ενημερώσετε! Saint Basil Academy is also a place where the lives of the children and youth are guided in Christ. On the beautiful campus, in a nurturing environment of prayer and grace, they are led in the path of truth and love. They are shown the blessings of the life in Christ, how to follow His will and to find strength and assurance in His promises. They see Marble the hope, joy, and Icon power Screen #2 in a life of faith and a lifelong relationship with Him. This sacred work was also the focus of the patron saint of the Academy, Saint Basil. For the sick, orphans, travelers, and many others in need, he offered an encounter with Christ by taking His love to them. For others he guided them in truth and love through teaching and preaching, as a faithful and caring pastor, to their Savior and Redeemer. This is also our calling today. In our support for Saint Basil Academy, we are led by our Ladies Philoptochos Society and our local Philoptochos chapters in collecting an offering and in the celebration of the cutting of the Vasilopeta. We are also led by Christ and by the example of Saint Basil to fulfill the command of our Lord and let the children come to me. In your ministry in the parish and in your daily life in Christ, you are called to offer Him and guide others to an encounter with the Lord that will lead to abundant and eternal life. On this day may we offer our prayers and generous support for Saint Basil Academy. May we strengthen this vital work to children and youth in fulfilling the request of our Lord and in honoring the legacy of all who have established and supported this ministry in the past seventy years. May you also receive the abundant and rich blessings of our Lord at the beginning of this new year as we offer Him glory and honor unto the ages of ages! With paternal love in Christ, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL MINISTRY 15

St. Kosmas Aitolos Bookstore BOOKSTORE HOURS: Monday thru Friday 10am-4pm I Know a Man in Christ: Elder Sophrony the Hesychast and Theologian-$29.50 By: Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlahos Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos wrote this book about Elder Sophrony as an expression of gratitude for his long association (17 years) with the Elder and "to share with readers the spiritual wealth that I unworthily received". The first part of the book is a spiritual portrait of Elder Sophrony. After a brief survey of his theology, the author examines the Elder's writings in the light of the experience of saints of the Church, particularly St Paul, St Symeon the New Theologian and St Gregory Palamas, thus placing his teaching in a wider context. There is a careful analysis of the Elder's correspondence with David Balfour, which reveals "many subtle QUOTE OF THE WEEK That we should always blame ourselves Part 2 of 5 Sometimes we find ourselves at odds with another person, and we stubbornly insist: He is at fault. He s the one who became angry. He s the one who spoke to me rudely. He must humble himself. If he had spoken to me calmly and addressed me with respect, I would have been patient and not have been offended. Hence, He is to blame! We must oppose such thoughts by responding: No, no! If I did not have egotism, I would not be bothered. Hence, I am to blame. My brother is not at fault. 16 details of the spiritual life" but also how "a genuine spiritual father guides those entrusted to him". The second part of the book records what the author learnt and experienced during visits to the Monastery of St John the Baptist in meetings and informal conversations with the Elder and as a concelebrant at the Divine Liturgy. Over the years he carefully recorded the Elder's words and amassed an archive of notes that he publishes here. The subjects covered reflect both Father Sophrony's and the author's personal and pastoral concerns and include prayer (particularly the Jesus Prayer); monasticism and obedience; priesthood and the temptations it brings; giving spiritual guidance; the problems facing those who become Orthodox; and family life. The discussions also shed light on theological issues close to the Elder's heart. The book shows us a "great hesychast and theologian, but also a wise, discerning and prophetic spiritual father" and brings us closer to the man in Christ.

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OLI MAZI! Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Churc h of Washington, DC Temporary Church Address: St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral 15100 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905 Office Address: 701 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905 Phone: (240) 389-1366 Email: office@schgocdc.org Website: www.schgoc.org Reverend Father Michael J. Eaccarino, Presiding Priest Cell Phone: (301) 502-2850 & Email: fm@papouli.net We welcome all visitors among us always! We hope you find our worship true and reverent and our people here friendly and cordial. If you are seeking a spiritual home, we would be honored by your presence in our family. We are glad you chose to worship with us today. ALTAR BOYS Paul R. Zayas 240-863-4160 roberto.zayas81@gmail.com STEWARDSHIP Sotirios Nasios snasios@yahoo.com CHOIR Dr. Theodore Papaloizos 301-681-5648 ted@greek123.com YOUTH MINISTRY Elias Mavromatis eblackeye@hotmail.com CATECHETICAL MINISTRY Tara Kavadias 240-476-6715 tarakavadias@yahoo.com Assisted By: Voula Vithoulkas voulavithoulkas@gmail.com YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (YAL) Viktoria Taroudaki Victoria.taroudaki@gmail.com GREEK LANGUAGE MINISTRY Ifigenia Kambanis agkambanis@msn.com & Erini Iatrou eirini.iatrou@gmail.com JR. HIGH MINISTRY (Jr. GOYA) SR. HIGH MINSTRY (Sr. GOYA) GREEK DANCE MINISTRY Elaine Romas eromas@verizon.net Kristina Maria Paspalis kmpaspalis@gmail.com YOUNG AT HEART Helen Thornberg 301-949-1788 bwt602r@aol.com & Christina Clifton 301-530-5478 Christina.Clifton@verizon.net 18 PHILOPTOCHOS Paraskevoula Hays 301-530-0209 voulaphilo@landmark.org HOPE & JOY Athanasia Raptis (301) 774-6065 & Maria Poulakis maria.poulakis7@gmail.com

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106 Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0237 YOUR PRIEST IS AVAILABLE TO YOU Protocol Number 24/7! 01/15 January 1, 2015 Feast of Saint Basil and New Year Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14) Please call or text FM s cell phone (301-502-2850) or e-mail (fm@papouli.net) for anything you might need, including To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, appointments, the Day, Afternoon, questions and Church Schools, or any the Philoptochos special Sisterhoods, events. the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Fr. Michael: (301) 502-2850 Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this blessed Feast of Saint Basil and the beginning of the New Year, our honored tradition is to offer prayers and support for the sacred ministry of our beloved Saint Basil Academy. For seventy years this institution of our Holy Archdiocese has offered the love of Christ, the comfort of His presence, and the healing power of faith to children, Ο ΙΕΡΕΥΣ youth, and families ΣΑΣ in need. ΕΙΝΑΙ Serving Orthodox ΣΤΗ children ΔΙΑΘΕΣΗ from throughout ΣΑΣ the United 24/7. States, Saint Basil Academy continues to provide a caring and spiritual environment where they are able to grow, learn, and achieve. Παρακαλώ να τον καλείτε στο κινητό τηλέφωνο για οτι This vital mission of Saint Basil Academy, carried out by the directors, staff, trustees and benefactors, is in keeping with our Lord s command θελετε. to let the Σας children ευχαριστούμε! come to me. This is accomplished through this ministry by bringing the love of Christ to those in need. Everything that is offered for the children and youth at Saint Basil s is offered in the name and presence of Christ. In daily care, in counseling and teaching, in recreation, and in worship, the students encounter Christ and His abundant and comforting love. Saint Basil Academy is also a place where the lives of the children and youth are guided in Christ. On the beautiful campus, in a nurturing environment of prayer and grace, they are led in the path of truth and love. They are shown the blessings of the life in Christ, how to follow His will and to find strength and assurance in His promises. They see the hope, joy, and power in a life of faith and a lifelong relationship with Him. This sacred work was also the focus of the patron saint of the Academy, Saint Basil. For the sick, orphans, travelers, and many others in need, he offered an encounter with Christ by taking His love to them. For others he guided them in truth and love through teaching and preaching, as a faithful and caring pastor, to their Savior and Redeemer. This is also our calling today. In our support for Saint Basil Academy, we are led by our Ladies Philoptochos Society and our local Philoptochos chapters in collecting an offering and in the celebration of the cutting of the Vasilopeta. We are also led by Christ and by the example of Saint Basil to fulfill the command of our Lord and let the children come to me. In your ministry in the parish and in your daily life in Christ, you are called to offer Him and guide others to an encounter with the Lord that will lead to abundant and eternal life. On this day may we offer our prayers and generous support for Saint Basil Academy. May we strengthen this vital work to children and youth in fulfilling the request of our Lord and in honoring the legacy of all who have established and supported this ministry in the past seventy years. May you also receive the abundant and rich blessings of our Lord at the beginning of this new year as we offer Him glory and honor unto the ages of ages! With paternal love in Christ, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL MINISTRY 19

Monday Δευτέρα 7/06/15 PARISH LIFE - Dates to Remember Tuesday Τρίτη 7/07/15 Wednesday Τετάρτη 708/15 Wine and Oil Allowed CANCELLED: 6:00pm Paraklesis to the Theotokos-Παράκληση At Sts. Constantine & Helen Chapel - Norwood Property Thursday Πέμτη 7/09/15 Friday Παρασκευή 7/10/15 Strict Fast Saturday Σάββατον 7/11/15 Euphemia the Great Martyr Εὐφημία Μεγαλομάρτυ 8:30am-Orthros -Ορθρος 9:30am-Divine Liturgy-Θεία Λειτουργία At Sts. Constantine & Helen Chapel - Norwood Property ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 6:00pm/Great Vespers - Μέγας Εσπερινός At Sts. Constantine & Helen Chapel - Norwood Property Sunday Κυριακή 7/12/15 6th Sunday of Matthew/ΣΤ' Ματθαῖου 7:00am-Orthros - Oρθρος 8:15-Divine Liturgy-Θ. Λειτουργία At St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral 20