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: 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon Church office hours: Mon. through Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Sat. closed & Sun. closed during Liturgy ~ 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, March 5, 2017 4th Morning Gospel - 4th Mode SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY Martyr Conon of Isauria Martyr Conon the Gardener of Pamphylia Mark the Ascetic of Egypt Martyr Evlogios of Palestine Martyr Evlampios of Palestine Martyr Archelaos & the 142 Martyrs with him ~ 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 coffee hour following services.
Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον - Τῆς Ἑορτῆς. Ἦχος β Τὴν ἄχραντον Εἰκόνα σου, προσκυνοῦµεν ἀγαθέ, αἰτούµενοι συγχώρησιν τῶν πταισµάτων ἡµῶν, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός βουλήσει γὰρ ηὐδόκησας σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, ἵνα ῥύσῃ οὓς ἔπλασας, ἐκ τῆς ουλείας τοῦ ἐχθροῦ ὅθεν εὐχαρίστως βοῶµέν σοι Χαρᾶς ἐπλήρωσας τὰ πάντα ὁ Σωτὴρ ἡµῶν, παραγενόµενος εἰς τὸ σῶσαι τὸν κόσµον. Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Ήχος Δ - σ. 110 112 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. Resurrectional Apolytikion p. 111-113 The joyful news of Your resurrection was proclaimed by the angel to the women disciples. Having thrown off the curse that fell on Adam, they ran elatedly to tell the apostles: Death has been vanquished; Christ our God is risen from the dead, blessing all the world with His great mercy. For the Feast. Mode 2 We venerate Your immaculate icon, O good Lord, and entreat You to forgive our offences, O Christ our God. By Your own choice you were pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, to deliver us, whom You created, from our slavery to the foe. Therefore we cry to You with gratitude: You have filled all things with joy, O our Savior, by coming to save the world. 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 Mode 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. 2
And now as a crowned Martyr * the great mercy she pleads for all of us. Κοντάκιον - Ήχος Δ - σ. 268-270 Τή υπερμάχω στρατηγώ τά νικητήρια, Ως λυτρωθείσα τών δεινών, ευχαριστήρια, Αναγράφω σοι η Πόλις σου, Θεοτόκε. Αλλ ως έχουσα τό κράτος απροσμάχητον, Εκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ελευθέρωσον Ίνα κράζω σοι, Χαίρε, Νύμφη ανύμφευτε Kontakion - 4th Tone - p. 269-271 Victorious Lady, mighty champion, defending us, we your servants now inscribe to you in this hymn of thanks, for you rescued us from suffering and tribulation. Theotokos, with your power that can never fail, keep us safe from every danger our whole life long that we may cry to you: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded. Τῇ αὐτῇ ἡµέρᾳ Κυριακῇ πρώτῃ τῶν Νηστειῶν, ἀνάµνησιν ποιούµεθα τῆς ἀναστηλώσεως τῶν ἁγίων καὶ σεπτῶν Εἰκόνων, γενοµένης παρὰ τῶν ἀειµνήστων Αὐτοκρατόρων Κωνσταντινουπόλεως, Μιχαὴλ καὶ τῆς µητρὸς αὐτοῦ Θεοδώρας, ἐπὶ τῆς Πατριαρχείας τοῦ ἁγίου καὶ Ὁµολογητοῦ Μεθοδίου. From the Triodion On this day, the first Sunday of Lent, we commemorate the restoration of the holy and venerable icons enacted by the ever memorable Emperors of Constantinople, Michael and his mother Theodora, during the patriarchate of Saint Methodius the Confessor. The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 BRETHREN, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets -- who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign enemies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were 3
killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated -- of whom the world was not worthy -- wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. The Reading is from The Gospel of John 1:43-52 The that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man." 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; all our civil authorities and our armed forces. 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 Cominos, Van Katehakis, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine & Jim Manus, Ann Prieston, George & Sue Kanazeh, Joseph, Jay & John Paul Figari, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, David & Ashley, James Pappas, Bill Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard D, Georgia & Vasili, 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, Costa, Anastasia, Maggie & Andromahi Theodorou, Peter Katsoulas. For those expecting: 4
For those with new babies: Nicole & Anthony Schultz Those preparing for Baptism: Isabell Pugh, Demetri Nicholas Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis, Harold David Ballard, Samuel Joseph III, Nicholas Cannaverde, Travis Hunter, Ethan Macheras, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, James Christian Figari. 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: Arianna Bendlin, Michael Courey, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Alyssa, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jennifer & Andrew Loso, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, George & Jessica Saad, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Costas & Alex Stathis, Elizabeth Gaherty, Brandon Arena, Melanie Niarhos, Ronnie Rickard, Leah & Austen Thomas, Theodora Bendlin, Joseph Daniel Figari. (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) Choir practice is held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Community Center. Please join us to give greater glory to God! IF THERE IS AN ICON ON THE CALENDAR AND A LITURGY IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND REQUEST THAT LITURGY BE SERVED ON THAT PARTICULAR DAY. PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS NOTICE. PLEASE BE SURE BEFORE ANY MINISTRY DECIDES TO HAVE AN EVENT OR NEEDS ANY OF OUR FACILITIES, PLEASE CHECK ON LINE FIRST AND THEN CONFIRM WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE. Check our on line calendar for updates on Liturgies & events. https://localendar.com/public/saintkatherine Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5
~ Today ~ SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY Procession following Divine Liturgy Service booklets are available in the Narthex Please return to Narthex when service is over. Thank you! ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ NEXT SUNDAY POST FESTIVAL MEETING FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY NEXT SUNDAY DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night. Wed., Mar. 8th - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm followed by Lenten Series, Journey to Fullness & Foundations of Freedom see p. 10 & 11 for more info Thurs., Mar. 9th - ZOE trip to Exploration Tower - see p. 9 for more details. Fri., Mar. 10th - Salutations to the Theotokos - 6 pm Sun., March 12th - Daylight Saving Time Begins - Turn your clocks forward 1 hour Before you go to bed Saturday night. Wed., Mar. 15th - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm followed by Lenten Series, Journey to Fullness & Foundations of Freedom see p. 10 & 11 for more info Fri., Mar. 17th - Salutations to the Theotokos - 6 pm Sun., Mar. 19th - Sunday of the Holy Cross - Fasolatha sponsored by Philoptochos Fri., Mar. 24th - Vespers for Annunciation of the Theotokos - 6 pm Sat., Mar. 25th - Annunciation of the Theotokos - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am 6
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ZOE Hi to all our ZOE friends The March 9th meeting will be an outing to 'Exploration Tower' in Port Canaveral at the price of $4.28. We will be meeting at 10:30 am. When you arrive be sure that you tell the Tower that you are with the ZOE group. You will be on your own for transportation. The museum-like tour is hands-on and the view from the Tower by floors, is truly scenic. Afterwards lunch will be at Zachary's Restaurant in Cape Canaveral, at 12:30 pm not far from the Tower. We will need a headcount for the Tower and restaurant. April will be a 'NO meeting' month since preparation for Easter/Pascha will be in order and families will be busy. More info down the road, but May and June will end on high notes for another exciting year for our ZOE get-togethers... Call Tresa Roman at 321 757 9404 or Christine Balba at cell # 603 233 4659 or Elaine Roman at 321 757 4348 with any questions... ZOE... here's to LIFE!!! 8
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: March 5, 12 & 26 FASTING 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 Message from the Parish Council: Approaching to Receive Holy Communion & Antidoron The distribution of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ is perhaps the holiest moment in the Divine Liturgy. For Holy Communion and Antidoron, we should approach in an orderly, pious and respectful manner. Ushers will guide the congregation to approach row by row from front to back. Please follow the direction of the ushers. We encourage Sunday School children, teachers and their families to sit in the first few rows at the front left of the nave so that they can see what is happening in the service and get to Sunday School quickly. Priest Office Hours Fr. Demetri has designated Noon - 3 PM, Tuesday through Thursday as his office hours. If you want to meet with him (during office hours or any other time) please call his cell phone (321-615-4431) to make an appointment. Note that Father is often needed elsewhere even during these designate times. Call and schedule an appointment so that you are not disappointed. 9
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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 85 Stewards Pledging 103,890. Average Stewardship per family $1,222 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.