ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN 405 No. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92801 Telephone (714) 827-0181 Proistamenos: Rev. Father John Kariotakis -email frjohn@stjohnanaheim.org Assistant: Rev. Father Constantine Trumpower -email frconstantine@stjohnanaheim.org Church Website: http://www.stjohnanaheim.org March 11, 2018 Sunday of the Holy Cross Sophronios, Pat. Of Jerusalem Theodora the Righteous ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ -EPISTLE READING - Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 Ἀ δελφοί, ἔχοντες οὖν ἀρχιερέα μέγαν, διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειραμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθʼ ὁμοιότητα, χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον, καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτως καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασεν γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν, Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ. B RETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ - GOSPEL READING - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει. T he Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." ACOLYTES SERVING TODAY - TEAM A Memorials at conclusion of Divine Liturgy Fellowship in Church Hall following Divine Liturgy WELCOME VISITORS We welcome all visitors to St. John s. If you are non-orthodox and are interested in learning who we are and what our beliefs and practices are, we invite you to any of our Bible Study classes and of course the Class on the Orthodox Faith. On the other hand if you are an Orthodox Christian and are not a member in another Orthodox Church we invite you (and your family) to join our parish. (Note: While all may receive the Andidoron, the bread which is given at the conclusion of services which of course is not consecrated, only Orthodox Christians in good standing can receive Holy Communion and other Sacraments.)
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2018 Sun. March 11, 2018 Sunday of the Holy Cross Orthros 9am, Divine Liturgy 10am Tue. March 13, 2018 - Greek Language School for adults, 6pm and 7:30pm - AHEPA Meeting, 6:30pm - offsite - Philoptochos General Meeting, 7pm Wed. March 14, 2018 PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY, 6PM Followed by light Lenten Meal and Studies in the Faith - Greek Language School for youth, 4pm Thurs. March 15, 2018 Young Adult League (YAL) 7-9pm in the Small Hall Fri. March 16, 2018 SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS 7PM March GOYA Meeting Saturday, March 17 th, from 6-8pm The Grammas family will host our March meeting. 5367 E. Rural Ridge Circle, Anaheim, CA 92807. We ll have an Orthodox trivia game and prizes! PROSFORO March 11 Voula Kitsigianis March 11 Fofo Panagakis March 11 Elefteria Skentzos March 11 Katerina Tseheridis March 14 Voula Kitsigianis + MEMORIAL - ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ + Yiannoula Lemikis - 5 Years Konstadinos Alevizos - 7 Years Andreas Lambropoulos - 19 Years *Coffee hour will be sponsored by the Lambropoulos & Lemikis Families +May their memory be eternal+ TODAY, MARCH 11, 2018 Philoptochos will pass a second tray in support of our Holy Cross School of Theology. Thank you for supporting this intellectual, educational, and spiritual center of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Annual Holy Week Altar Boy Meeting Next Sunday, March 18 th directly after Divine Liturgy & Antidoron All Altar Boys need to attend this brief refresher on how to serve during Holy Week and Pascha. Altar boys should remain in the church after Communion, so that they are present and ready for the meeting. St. John s Church School is hosting the Parish Level St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Sunday, April 15, 2018 at St. John s Church Hall Following Divine Liturgy For more information, or assistance gathering resources for your child s speech, please contact Sam Konugres at sam.konugres@sbcglobal.net or 310-204-0605.
ITEMS IN NEED OF DONORS FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK, AND EASTER FLOWERS TO DECORATE THE ICON OF THE VIRGIN (DURING FIVE FRIDAYS) Mr. & Mrs. Gus Gialamas ANNUNCIATION ICON FLOWERS Leon and Elly Gabrielian FLOWERS FOR FEAST OF THE CROSS Donor (s) Needed PALM SUNDAY PALMS The Contos Family in Memory of Persephoni & Paul Contos BANNER OF RESURRECTION Calliopi S. Lambros LARGE PASCHAL CANDLE USED BY PRIEST FOR EASTER SEASON Donor (s) Needed WREATH FOR HOLY CROSS Leon and Elly Gabrielian Calliopi S. Lambros FLOWERS FOR THE RESURRECTION ICON- ICONOSTASIS Mr. & Mrs. Syed Hussein EASTER POTTED LILLIES Donor(s) Needed FLOWERS TO DECORATE ICON OF CHRIST FOR HOLY MONDAY Donor(s) Needed SPECIAL INCENSE FOR HOLY WEEK SPECIAL 100% BEESWAX CANDLES FOR CROSS AND ALTAR TABLE Foula Vanikiotis PORTABLE ICON OF THE RESURRECTION Leon and Elly Gabrielian Calliopi S. Lambros Please note that in the spirit of Christian inclusiveness the church will accept more than one donor for a specific item. We don t want to exclude or to deny anyone the opportunity to participate. PLEASE SUBMIT DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK SCHOOL invites you to join us for the celebration of GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY on Sunday March 25th, 2018 at 12:30pm after Divine Liturgy at St. John s Greek Orthodox Church Hall. Come and celebrate with us the importance of this Religious and Historical Day! Lenten luncheon to follow Proceeds will benefit the Greek School program LUMINARY CANDLES Philoptochos will be offering Luminary Bags with Candles to be displayed around the church on Holy Friday & Holy Saturday. Please fill out the Luminary form inside the Vineyard, or stop by the Philoptochos Table to fill out your form after Divine Liturgy. TSOUREKI PRE-SALES We will be taking orders for Tsoureki after church on Sunday, March 11th, March 18th and March 25th. Each loaf is $10.00. Breads will be made on Saturday, March 31st. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The bread will be delivered on Palm Sunday, April 1st after Divine Liturgy. All Students are invited to attend the ANNUAL SATURDAY OF LAZARUS RETREAT Saturday, March 31, 2018 Please join us for our Saturday of Lazarus Retreat. The morning begins with Divine Liturgy followed by a light Lenten lunch. Activities will include making Palm crosses for the Palm Sunday service, and making Anastasi lambathes (Resurrection candles) to use during the Anastasi service. The Sacrament of Holy Confession will also be offered to the older students. There will be talks with the Clergy. GOYA is Gathering Items for its Annual Palm Sunday Luncheon This year Palm Sunday is Sunday, April 1 st. If you are willing and able to donate, or want more information, please contact Louisa Pieratos at 714-595-6902. Help support St. John the Baptist Greek School program by purchasing an Easter Candle Lambada for your special loved one! $25 each. Cash and checks payable to St. John s Greek school. 2018 FESTIVAL BAKING SCHEDULE Poutinga - Thurs. - March 22-9am Pasta Flora -Thurs. - March 29-9am Kourambiethes - Thurs. - April 12-9am Melomakarona - Tues. - April 17-9am Any help is very much appreciated. God bless you. Thank you ~ Julie Sarres (714) 522-7737
ST. JOHN S ORTHODOX BOOKSTORE IS AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY Come and visit St. John s Orthodox Bookstore after service! Here you will find lovely icons, a variety of religious articles, delightful Christian books for adults & children, and beautiful bibles. You re sure to get gift ideas for your loved ones! Spring into the AHEPA SPRING SHOE DRIVE to benefit the Orange County Rescue Mission AHEPA will be collecting shoes for the OC rescue Mission from 03/11-04/15. A collection bin will be provided in the hall. For any questions please contact Joe Vino at thevinos911@gmail.com