Sunday Bulletin 15 th of July 2012 Sunday of The Holy Fathers God s people, serving God s people Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, 90006 Office: 323.737.2424 Fax: 323.737.7029 www.stsophia.org www.stsophia.org/bulletin Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Reverend Father Allan Boyd, Assistant Priest
CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, July 15 th Orthros.......8:15am Studies in the Faith..9:15am Memorials..9:45am Divine Liturgy......... 10:00am Monday, July 16 th Bible Studies with Father John: Women s Bible Study. closed for the summer Men s Bible Study... closed for the summer Bible Study in the Faith... closed for the summer Wednesday, July 18 th Hellenic Academy (Adults).closed for the summer Bible Study with Father Allan..closed for the summer Thursday, July 19 th Catechism with Father Allan..closed for the summer Friday, July 20 th Saint Prophet Elias Orthros.......8:30am Liturgy.....9:30am Saturday, July 21 st Hellenic Academy (PreK 6)..closed for the summer Hellenic Academy (Adults).closed for the summer Coffee hour in the Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall EPISTLE READER... Michael Kraios 2
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MEMORIALS Euphrosyne Limneos - 34 years Demetrios Limneos - 63 years Joseph Boltinghouse - 3 years William D. Belroy William Oldknow - 1 year Fred Fuller - 40 days James C. Loomos - 20 Years Georgia Sarantopoulos - 40 days Ioannis Argyris Evdokia Argyri Basil Argyri Michael Argyri Periklis Argyri Constantinos Argyri Assimina Argyri ALTAR CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of Euphrosyne Limneos, Demetrios Limneos, Joseph Boltinghouse by their family ALTAR TABLE CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of Fred Fuller by his family SOLEA CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of James C. Loomos by his wife Constance Loomos and his daughter Timi Loomos Freshman SPECIAL CANDLES One side offered in loving memory of Ioannis Argyris; Evdokia, Basil, Michael, Periklis, Constantinos, Assimina Argyri PERPETUAL LIGHT Offered in loving memory of William Oldknow by his wife and his family and his grandchildren ALTAR FLOWERS Both sides offered in loving memory of William D. Belroy by the Morphos Family May their memory be eternal 4
Υμνος ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΑ Ηχος πλ α Τροπαριον του Ναου, Ηχος πλ δ Ευλογητος ει Χριστε ο Θεος ημων, ο πανσοφους του αλιεις αναδειξας, καταπεμψας αυτοις το Πνευμα το Αγιον, και δι αυτων την οικουμενην σαγηνευσας, φιλανθρωπε, δοξα σοι. ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ Ηχος β 5
HYMNS OF THE DAY Apolytikion Fifth Tone O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos who is co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will, He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. Troparion - Eighth Tone You are greatly glorified, O Christ our God, who established our Fathers as luminaries upon the earth, and through them led us all to the true Faith: O most Compassionate, glory to You. Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) - Eighth Tone Blessed are You O Christ our God, Who as all wise the fishermen You showed forth; By sending your Holy Spirit down upon them and through them the universe You drew unto your net. O lover of mankind Glory to You. Kondakion Second Tone Champion of Christians not put to shame, advocate before the Maker always steadfast, do not spurn sinners voices raised in prayer. In your goodness respond to bring help to us who devoutly petition you. Hasten your intercession and urgently make entreaty; for you unfailingly defend, Theotokos, those who honor you. 6
ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ Πρὸς Τίτον 3:8-15 Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔριν καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι. αιῥετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει, ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος. Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς σὲ ἢ Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν, ἐκεῖ γὰρ κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι. Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλῶν σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ. μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι. Ἀσπάζονταί σε οἱ μετ ἐμοῦ πάντες. Ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει. ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν. 7
EPISTLE READING Let Us Attend.. Verse: Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For you are just in all you have done. Wisdom.. The Reading is from Saint Paul s Letter to Titus 3: 8-15 Let us be Attentive.. TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen 8
GOSPEL READING The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19 The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." 9
COMMUNITY NEWS Welcome to St. Sophia! Is this your first time with us? We sincerely hope that your worship experience at our cathedral brings you closer to our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please take the time to sign our guest book at the church entrance and accept our invitation to join us after Divine Liturgy next door in the Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall for Coffee Hour. If you are not familiar with Orthodox worship, please ask one of our Parish Council members for assistance. If you are seeking spiritual direction or would like to know how to become a Christian or an Orthodox, please contact Fr. John Bakas or Fr. Allan Boyd. ******************************************* NEED PROSFORO We request offerings of Prosforo for the cathedral anytime within the next several weeks. ******************************************* SAINT SOPHIA BOOKSTORE Stop by the St Sophia Book Store and Gift Shop to find the perfect gift for that special occasion, or to thoughtfully offer encouragement to someone struggling. We have gifts for Weddings, Baptisms, new Mothers, Housewarming, honoring someone's loving Christ-like leadership, someone commuting long distance, someone sick or recovering in the hospital, someone struggling through difficult times, or for someone who has found their way back to the church. Ask Bill Striglos, or any other volunteer working behind the counter, for gift suggestions. Please come by the bookstore after church this Sunday July 15 th for the latest Book Signing event!!! 10
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For those who are sick or suffering St. James advises us, If anyone among you is sick, let him call for the elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:13-14) Ensuring that St Sophia s parishioners continue to be cared-for and prayed-for, please list names below of those in our midst that need prayer. Feel free to request the personal prayer of one of our priests after services, or to schedule this with one our priests during St Sophia Cathedral s office hours. As you request prayer, you may also wish to make an offering to Saint Sophia s Altar Fund. Label: For the health of PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: Please submit this form to: Saint Sophia Cathedral Office 1324 S Normandie Ave. Los Angeles CA 90006 15
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