7th Sunday of Ma hew July 23, 2017

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΤΩΝ ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΩΝ TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617.924.8182 Phone Fax: 617.924.4124 Website: www.goarchangels.org Office: Office@goarchangels.com Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Parish Priest Cell Phone: 914.479.8096 Email: anenes@goarchangels.com Deacon Nicholas Mueller, Parish Ministries Assistant Cell Phone: 916.517.2298 Email: nmueller@goarch.org The Sunday Weekly Bulletin is posted on our website at www.goarchangels.org. 7th Sunday of Ma hew July 23, 2017 SUMMER HOURS ORTHOS 8:30AM DIVINE LITURGY 9:30AM St. Panteleimon Vespers Wed. 7/26/17 at 7PM. Recep on to follow hosted by Philoptochos St. Panteleimon Service Thurs. 7/27/17 Orthos 8:30AM & Divine Liturgy 9:30AM.

HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode: O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Mode: As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved. Καί τρόπων μέτοχος, καί θρόνων διάδοχος, τών Αποστόλων γενόμενος, τήν πράξιν εύρες Θεόπνευστε, εις θεωρίας επίβασιν, διά τούτο τόν λόγον τής αληθείας ορθοτομών, καί τή πίστει ενήθλησας μέχρις αίματος, Ιερομάρτυς Φωκᾶς, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών. Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode: A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you. 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. Receiving Holy Communion - We welcome to this celebration of the Divine Liturgy those Christians who are from other Christian Denominations and who are not fully united with us. Sadly, it is a consequence of the divisions in Christianity that we cannot extend to you an invitation to receive Holy Communion. Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is the work or action of the celebrating community signifying a oneness of faith, life, and worship of the believing community. Reception of Holy Communion by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist, and for which we must pray. However, all present are welcome to partake of the Antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the Liturgy Service.

Epistle Reading Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1. O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7. BRETHREN, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of your Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1. Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ρωμαίους 15:1 7. Ἀδελφοί, ὀφείλομεν δὲ ἡμεῖς οἱ δυνατοὶ τὰ ἀσθενήματα τῶν ἀδυνάτων βαστάζειν, καὶ μὴ ἑαυτοῖς ἀρέσκειν. Ἕκαστος ἡμῶν τῷ πλησίον ἀρεσκέτω εἰς τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς οἰκοδομήν. Καὶ γὰρ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτῷ ἤρεσεν, ἀλλά, καθὼς γέγραπται, Οἱ ὀνειδισμοὶ τῶν ὀνειδιζόντων σε ἐπέπεσον ἐπʼ ἐμέ. Ὅσα γὰρ προεγράφη, εἰς τὴν ἡμετέραν διδασκαλίαν προεγράφη, ἵνα διὰ τῆς ὑπομονῆς καὶ διὰ τῆς παρακλήσεως τῶν γραφῶν τὴν ἐλπίδα ἔχωμεν. Ὁ δὲ θεὸς τῆς ὑπομονῆς καὶ τῆς παρακλήσεως δῴη ὑμῖν τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν ἐν ἀλλήλοις κατὰ Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἵνα ὁμοθυμαδὸν ἐν ἑνὶ στόματι δοξάζητε τὸν θεὸν καὶ πατέρα τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ προσλαμβάνεσθε ἀλλήλους, καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς προσελάβετο ὑμᾶς, εἰς δόξαν θεοῦ.

GOSPEL 7th Sunday of Matthew The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35 At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons." And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people. Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 9:27 35 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παράγοντι ἐκεῖθεν τῷ Ιησοῦ ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ δύο τυφλοὶ κράζοντες καὶ λέγοντες ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, υἱὲ Δαυΐδ. ἐλθόντι δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ τυφλοί, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ιησοῦς πιστεύετε ὅτι δύναμαι τοῦτο ποιῆσαι; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ ναί, Κύριε. τότε ἥψατο τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν λέγων κατὰ τὴν πίστιν ὑμῶν γενηθήτω ὑμῖν. καὶ ἀνεῴχθησαν αὐτῶν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί καὶ ἐνεβριμήσατο αὐτοῖς ὁ Ιησοῦς λέγων ὁρᾶτε μηδεὶς γινωσκέτω. οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες διεφήμισαν αὐτὸν ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ γῇ ἐκείνῃ. Αὐτῶν δὲ ἐξερχομένων ἰδοὺ προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ ἄνθρωπον κωφὸν δαιμονιζόμενον καὶ ἐκβληθέντος τοῦ δαιμονίου ἐλάλησεν ὁ κωφός, καὶ ἐθαύμασαν οἱ ὄχλοι λέγοντες ὅτι οὐδέποτε ἐφάνη οὕτως ἐν τῷ Ισραήλ. οἱ δὲ Φαρισαῖοι ἔλεγον ἐν τῷ ἄρχοντι τῶν δαιμονίων ἐκβάλλει τὰ δαιμόνια. Καὶ περιῆγεν ὁ Ιησοῦς τὰς πόλεις πάσας καὶ τὰς κώμας διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ λαῷ.

Welcome to all who worship with us. Please join us for Coffee Fellowship immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Memorials: 1 year - Christine Avtges 1 year - Vasilios Boustris 3 year - Vasiliki Boustris May their memory be eternal. Αιωνία η Mνήμη! Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by the Avtges & Boustris families. ANNOUNCEMENTS: BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC - NO BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC IN JULY The clinic will be held once a month on the second Friday of each month; see you next on Friday, August 11th from 9AM-12 Noon. GREK SCHOOL EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT - we are offering a $150.00 per family discount. However, your full tuition payment and registration form MUST be received in our office by Friday, September 29, 2017 to qualify for this discount. After Friday, September 29, 2017, the tuition fee will be as described: pay in quarterly installments (payments due 9/15/17, 11/15/17 1/15/18, 3/15/18). Or, pay your full or partial payment by credit card, check or cash. (registration form on next page) TUITION All tuition includes books and materials Parish Stewards Non stewards 2 Day Attendees (Tuesday/Thursday) 1 Day Attendees (Thursday or Saturday) $700/child $300 each additional child $675/child $300 each additional child $1,200/child $500 each additional child $1,100/child $500 each additional child

Panagia s Garden Join us for a week of fun! For Ages 5 to 9 Let s celebrate Panagia s life together! Monday, August 7 Friday, August 11 9:30 am 1 pm Snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunches and a comfy pair of shoes. REGISTER EARLY For a registration form, please call the church office: 617-924-8182

Greek Language and Cultural School Registra on Form Child s Information Name (English): Name (Greek): Age: Birth Date: Greek School Grade Fall 2017: Days attending: Tue/Thu: Thu only : Sat: Contact Information Parent(s) or guardian s name: Address: Telephone (Home): (Cell): E mail (Parent 1): (Parent 2): Emergency Contact: Telephone: Relationship: Are you a paid or pledged Steward of Taxiarchae for 2017? Child s Background Is Greek spoken at home? YES NO If YES (circle) ALWAYS MOST OF THE TIME OCCASIONALLY RARELY How many years has your child attended Greek School? I am able to volunteer during Greek School YES NO Does your child have any allergies? (Please specify) PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CHILD S MOST RECENT HEALTH FORM

MY LIFE, AS AN OLD PHOTOGRAPH By Vasilios K. Patsiokostas A P B In his autobiography, Vasilios Patsiokostas (Patsios) recounts his life experiences of survival during World War II and the Greek Civil War; his success as an immigrant in America; and his support and joy in a close-knit Greek family. His story is fascinating and inspirational. Free-will donation. Proceeds from the book sales will support the Taxiarchae Church youth ministries. Thank you. THIRD THURSDAY of Every Month 10AM Noon PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP JOIN A FRIENDLY GROUP, GET CREATIVE, MAKE CONNECTIONS LINGER OVER COFFEE Third Thursday of every month. MEN and WOMEN ARE WELCOME