Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32940 Church Phone: (321) 254-1045 fax (321) 821-0450 Church hall: (321) 254-1445 email: admin@saint-katherine.org - website: www.saint-katherine.org FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS fatherdemetri@saint-katherine.org; cell phone: 321-615-4431 Orthros: 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon Church office hours: Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday closed ~ VISION & MISSION STATEMENT ~ Our Vision (dream) is to be a growing, loving, united Orthodox Christian family open to all. Our Mission (job) is to grow our faith in Christ through love and respect, with humility and forgiveness. Sunday, APRIL 30, 2017 2nd Morning Gospel - 2nd Mode 3rd Sunday of Pascha SUNDAY OF THE MYRRH BEARING WOMEN James the Apostle, brother of St. John the Theologian Clement the Hymnographer Martyr Maximos of Ephesus Donatos, Bishop of Euroia in Epiros New Martyr Argya (1725) ~ Welcome to Our Guests ~ We are delighted that you are with us today. Please keep in mind that according to the Holy Canons and teachings of the Orthodox Church, you must be a baptized and chrismated member of the Orthodox faith in good standing in order to receive Holy Communion. You are welcome to receive a portion of the blessed bread (antidoron) distributed at the end of the Divine Liturgy. Please join us for fellowship hour following services.
Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ήχος Πλ. Α - σ. 152 Χριστὸς ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καὶ τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωὴν χαρισάμενος. Apolytikion of Pascha - Plagal 1st Tone - see p. 15 in this bulletin Christ is Risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death and to those in the tombs He has granted life. Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Ήχος Β σ. 102-104 Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον ή ζωή ή άθάνατον άθάνατος τότε τόν Άδυνέ νέκρωσας τή άστραπή τής θεότητος. Οτε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας έκ τόν καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αί δυνάμεις τών έπουρανίων έκραύγαζον Ζωοδότα, Χριστέ ό Θεός ήμων. Δόξα σοί. Resurrectional Apolytikion - 2nd Tone - p. 103-105 When you descended into death, Life immortal, You vanquished the pow r of hell by your resplendent divinity, and When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out triumphantly: O giver of life Christ our God, glory to You. Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ήχος Β - p. 158-160 Ὁ εὐσχήμων Ἰωσήφ, ἀπὸ τοῦ ξύλου καθελών, τὸ ἄχραντόν σου Σῶμα, σινδόνι καθαρᾷ εἰλήσας καὶ ἀρώμασιν, ἐν μνήματι καινῷ κηδεύσας ἀπέθετο ἀλλὰ τριήμερος ἀνέστης Κύριε, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.. Apolytikion of the Myrrhbearing Women - 2nd Tone p. 159-161 The noble Joseph took Your most pure body down from the tree. He wrapped it in clean linen, anointed it with spices, and placed it in a new tomb. But on the third day You rose, O Lord, bestowing on all the world Your great mercy. Ἀπολυτίκιον - p. 162-165 Ταῖς μυροφόροις Γυναιξί, παρὰ τὸ μνῆμα ἐπιστάς, ὁ Ἄγγελος ἐβόα Τὰ μύρα τοῖς θνητοῖς ὑπάρχει ἁρμόδια, Χριστὸς δὲ διαφθορᾶς 2
ἐδείχθη ἀλλότριος ἀλλὰ κραυγάσατε Ἀνέστη ὁ Κύριος, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Apolytikion of Sunday of the Myrrhbearing Women - p. 162-165 The angel stood by the tomb and cried out to the myrrhbearing women: Myrrh would be fitting to anoint the dead, but Christ has shown Himself to be free from corruption. Therefore, proclaim that the Lord is risen, bestowing on all the world His great mercy. Ἀπολυτίκιον τής Άγίας Αικατερίνης - Ήχος Πλ. Α Τήν πανεύφημον νύμφην Χριστού υμνήσωμεν * Αικατερίναν τήν θείαν καί πολιούχον Σινά * τήν βοήθειαν ημών καί αντίληψιν ότι εφίμωσε λαμπρώς * τούς κομψούς τών ασεβών * τού Πνεύματος τή δυνάμει καί ως Μάρτυς Κυρίου στεφθείσα * αιτείται πάσι τό μέγα έλεος. Apolytikion of St. Katherine - Plagal 1st Tone The all-blessed bride of Christ let us extol in song * Katerina the divine and protector of Sinai * our assistance and unfailing firm support; * for she did muzzle brilliantly * the ungodly clever men by the power of the Spirit. And now as a crowned Martyr * the great mercy she pleads for all of us. Κοντάκιον - Πλ Δ - σ. 274-276 Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες, Ἀθάνατε, ἀλλὰ τοῦ ᾅδου καθεῖλες τὴν δύναμιν καὶ ἀνέστης ὡς νικητής, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, γυναιξὶ μυροφόροις φθεγξάμενος Χαίρετε, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις εἰρήνην δωρούμενος, ὁ τοῖς πεσοῦσι παρέχων ἀνάστασιν. Kontakion Plagal 4th Tone - p. 275-277 Into the grave You descended, Immortal One, yet You destroyed the power of Hades and as victor You arose, O Christ our God; You proclaimed to the myrrhearing women a greeting of joy, You brought peace to Your holy apostles, and to the fallen You granted resurrection. The Epistle Reading is Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7 IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected 3
in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said, "it is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochoros, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaos, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. The Gospel Reading is Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8 At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. And he bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud, and laid him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid. And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back; for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. Please pray for our: Brevard County, State of Florida & America Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Donald J. Trump, US Congress & Supreme Court; Governor Rick Scott; our County Commissioners, all our civil authorities and our armed forces. 4
Parish Leadership: Parish Council, Philoptochos, Chanters, Choir, Sunday & Greek School teachers & students, Youth & Dance Group leaders and children. Those who are sick, awaiting surgery, recovering from surgery, in need of prayers and/ or shut in: Alexandra Diamond, Mae Charos, Theresa Sempepos, Peter & Dorothy Pappademetriou, Bill & Ellen Werner, Olga, Despina Kalimnios, Nazieh & Yvonne Yacoub, Savannah & Zander Kelly, Vada Ganakos, Mirsini Sirounis, Suzanne Orosz, Faye Nicholas, John & JoAnne Macheras, John Comninos, Van Katehakis, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine & Jim Manus, George & Sue Kanazeh, Joseph, Jay & John Paul Figari, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, David & Ashley, Bill Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard Davidov, Georgia & Vasili Menegas, Brandon Gilsenan, Bob Dearmin, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Tom & Yvette, Kris & Jonathan, Athena Giglio, Peter, Alice & Jim Zavitsanos, Michael Cora & family, Irene Decker, Harry Paris, Samuel Smith, Fred Catalano, Kosta, Anastasia, Maggie & Andromahi Theodorou, Peter Katsoulas, Stylianos Theodorou, Isabella Inzirillo, Manny, Androniki. For those expecting: Stephen & Sarah Roman For those with new babies: Those preparing for Baptism: Isabell Pugh, Demetri Nicholas, Nicole & Anthony Schultz Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Harold David Ballard, Nicholas Cannaverde, James Christian Figari, Travis Hunter, Samuel Joseph III, Ethan Macheras, Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis. For the protection of Christians who are being persecuted for their faith. For the protection and freedom of the kidnapped Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi and Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim, both of Aleppo, Syria. Those preparing for Marriage: College Students: Brandon Arena, Arianna & Theodora Bendlin, Michael Courey, Joseph Daniel Figari, Elizabeth Gaherty, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Alyssa, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jennifer & Andrew Loso, Melanie Niarhos, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, Ronnie Rickard, George & Jessica Saad, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Costas & Alex Stathis, Leah & Austen Thomas. (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) Check our website for updated Liturgies & Events: www.saint-katherine.org/parish%20calendar.html Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5
TODAY Welcome Fr. Konstantinos & Presvytera Spyridoula! & Dn. Chris Burdett + + + + + + + + + ~ Memorial Services ~ Theodora Fakatselis - 40 days Demosthenes Mantas - 8 years Aliki (Alice) Philips - 13 years Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Fakatselis & Ellis Families in memory of their loved ones. ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Thurs., May 4th - 12 pm - 1 pm - National Day of Prayer see p. 10 & 11 Sat., May 6th - 10 am - Philoptochos Meeting and Elections Sun., May 7th - Parish General Assembly 12 noon - You must be a steward in good standing in order to participate. Thurs., May 11th - ZOE 11:45, see p. 13 for more info Sun., May 14th - Mother s Day - Last day of Sunday School Sun., May 21st - Sunday School Awards Office is closed until Wed., May 3rd LAST DAY TO SUBMIT SCHOLARSHIP FORMS! 6
An Acolyte robe is on display in the Narthex. The Price for young boys is 150 +shipping for adults is 195 +shipping Our goal is to fundraise $200 per robe to help cover shipping and embroidered label inside the robe to say Donated by Smithopoulos Family, In memory of John Smithopoulos Total Fundraising goal is 5,000 (robes, embroidered label, shipping, 7
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Please join us for a Bible Study in the church hall! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 starting May 3rd. All ages welcome. Our relationships with Christ will grow together in community. Discussions using the Bible learning to grow stronger in our journey with our Father. Jennifer Loso and Julie Melitas look forward to seeing you on May 3rd. ANY STUDENTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY THAT ARE GRADUATING PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE CHURCH OFFICE WITH A PICTURE AND YOUR GRADUATION INFORMATION, AND WHERE YOU WILL BE ATTENDING AND STUDYING THANK YOU. 9
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If any parishioners, families, group of families, koumbari or friends would like to host a fellowship hour following Sunday Liturgy please contact : Church office - 321.254.1045 Or email - admin@saint-katherine.org Available dates: (No Fasting) May 7, 14, 21, 28 This is a wonderful opportunity to extend our Christian hospitality with one another and any guests or visitors who attend our services. Duties: Set up the two coffee pots in hall Provide a simple snack, Clean up ZOE CHRISTOS ANESTI Dear ZOE Members and Friends, Time is marching on and we are almost into May. Please call one of the phone numbers below to please let us know if you will be attending the talk on ACUPUNCTURE, May 11th, given by Family Physician Dr. Frances Dilley. What an interesting and timely topic. Lots of information will be provided and knowledge gained. Delicious pizza and salad will be available from Kelsey's for a nominal fee of $6. Please arrive in the church hall by 11:45. Hope we hear from you very soon. Tresa Roman 321 757 9404 Christine Balba 321 213 6441 Elaine Roman 321 757 4348 13
Consider purchasing a Philoptochos Cookbook For Mother s Day! We even ship for a small fee. Makes a great gift! PHILOPTOCHOS DUES NOW DUE If you haven t paid yet, please do so asap as we have to send to National and Metropolis by April 30th. You can send them to the Church office or You can give them to Cindy Paterakis on Sundays after Church AHEPA & Philoptochos scholarships are being offered. Email Spyros Nomikos for AHEPA Scholarship at spyrosn@cfl.rr.com and the Church office for Philoptochos Scholarship. The deadline to return COMPLETED applications is 12 pm May 1, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS. No application will be considered if all information is not included. 14
STEWARDSHIP PRAYER In the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen. Lord Jesus Christ our God, accept our offerings as You have accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer these gifts to Your glory, for the support of the ministries of Your Holy Church, for the alleviation of suffering and hunger, and for the proclamation of Your Gospel to the whole world. Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share the gifts you have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Amen. 2017 STEWARDSHIP 115 Stewards Pledging $131,520. Average Stewardship per family $1,144. Paid to date: $55,587. Thank you to the 39 Stewards who have completed their 2017 Stewardship! 35 Friends of St. Katherine have paid $18,000. 2017 STEWARDSHIP FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX OR ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34 THE JESUS PRAYER Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν. (τὴν ἁμαρτωλόν if prayed by a female) Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
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