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 October 8, 2017 3rd Sunday of Luke Pelagia the Righteous Pelagia of Antioch ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ -EPISTLE READING - II Corinthians 9:6-11 Ἀ δελφοί, ὁ σπείρων φειδομένως, φειδομένως καὶ θερίσει καὶ ὁ σπείρων ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις, ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις καὶ θερίσει. Ἕκαστος καθὼς προαιρεῖται τῇ καρδίᾳ μὴ ἐκ λύπης ἢ ἐξ ἀνάγκης ἱλαρὸν γὰρ δότην ἀγαπᾷ ὁ θεός. Δυνατὸς δὲ ὁ θεὸς πᾶσαν χάριν περισσεῦσαι εἰς ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἐν παντὶ πάντοτε πᾶσαν αὐτάρκειαν ἔχοντες περισσεύητε εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθόν καθὼς γέγραπται, Ἐσκόρπισεν, ἔδωκεν τοῖς πένησιν ἡ δικαιοσύνη αὐτοῦ μένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα. Ὁ δὲ ἐπιχορηγῶν σπέρμα τῷ σπείροντι, καὶ ἄρτον εἰς βρῶσιν χορηγήσαι, καὶ πληθύναι τὸν σπόρον ὑμῶν, καὶ αὐξήσαι τὰ γενήματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης ὑμῶν ἐν παντὶ πλουτιζόμενοι εἰς πᾶσαν ἁπλότητα, ἥτις κατεργάζεται διʼ ἡμῶν εὐχαριστίαν τῷ θεῷ. B rethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. Epistle Reader: Maria Kapogianis
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ - GOSPEL READING - Luke 7:11-16 Τ ῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐπορεύετο εἰς πόλιν καλουμένην Ναΐν καὶ συνεπορεύοντο αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἱκανοὶ καὶ ὄχλος πολύς. ὡς δὲ ἤγγισε τῇ πύλῃ τῆς πόλεως, καὶ ἰδοὺ ἐξεκομίζετο τεθνηκὼς υἱὸς μονογενὴς τῇ μητρὶ αὐτοῦ, καὶ αὕτη ἦν χήρα, καὶ ὄχλος τῆς πόλεως ἱκανὸς ἦν σὺν αὐτῇ. καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὴν ὁ Κύριος ἐσπλαγχνίσθη ἐπ αὐτῇ καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῇ μὴ κλαῖε καὶ προσελθὼν ἥψατο τῆς σοροῦ, οἱ δὲ βαστάζοντες ἔστησαν, καὶ εἶπε νεανίσκε, σοὶ λέγω, ἐγέρθητι. καὶ ἀνεκάθισεν ὁ νεκρὸς καὶ ἤρξατο λαλεῖν, καὶ ἔδωκεν αὐτὸν τῇ μητρὶ αὐτοῦ. ἔλαβε δὲ φόβος πάντας καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν Θεόν, λέγοντες ὅτι προφήτης μέγας ἐγήγερται ἐν ἡμῖν, καὶ ὅτι ἐπεσκέψατο ὁ Θεὸς τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ. καὶ ἐξῆλθεν ὁ λόγος οὗτος ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ Ιουδαίᾳ περὶ αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐν πάσῃ τῇ περιχώρῳ. A t that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!" Memorials at conclusion of Divine Liturgy Fellowship in Church Hall following Divine Liturgy
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2017 Sun. October 8, 2017 3rd Sunday of Luke Orthros 9am, Divine Liturgy 10am ACOLYTES SERVING TODAY - TEAM A Tues. October 10, 2017 - Studies in the Faith Class, 11am in the Small Hall - AHEPA meeting, 7pm Wed. October 11, 2017 - Greek Language School, 4pm Thurs. October 12, 2017 - Maids of Athena Meeting, 7pm PROSFORO October 8 Elefteria Konstantarakis October 15 Lela Bonorris October 22 Maria Tambouris October 26 Fofo Panagakis October 29 Katerina Tseheridis 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.) + MEMORIAL - ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ + Emmanuel Giannetakis - 1 Year *Coffee hour will be sponsored by the Giannetakis Family +May his memory be eternal+ GOYA Fireside Chat Friday, October 20, 2017 Come join us at our GOYA Fireside Chat on Friday, October 20th, from 7-9pm. For our October meeting, we ll learn about the power of darkness in the world, and whether or not it can stand up to the power of Christ. We ll also read and discuss October saints, St. Cyprian (a sorcerer who could conjure demons!), and St. Justina. The Fireside Chat will be hosted by: Tony & Joulia Kallah at 24661 Via Buena Suerte Yorba Linda, CA 92887 If you have any questions, please contact Father Constantine at 503-929-0911 (cell/text). frconstantine@stjohnanaheim.org Maids of Athena Meeting Thursday, October 12th Are you between the ages of 14-24? Are you interested in sisterhood, philanthropic opportunities, leadership building, and more? Then the Maids of Athena and AHEPA Chapter #411 invite you to join us on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00PM in the Small Hall at St. John the Baptist for the first MOA meeting of the year.
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VISIT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX BOOKSTORE Come to 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 to enjoy God s Word and your studies. Come take a peek at all the hard work Foula is doing to make your visit a very pleasant one. You re sure to get gift ideas for your loved ones! Festival of Hearts Gala 2017 NOVEMBER 11, 2017 at HYATT REGENCY, NEWPORT BEACH $120 - Adults, $100 - Teen/Young Adults All proceeds to benefit Kids N Cancer & St. Paul s Ministries For further information email: saintpaulsparents@gmail.com or call Irene Aviles at (714) 713-2033