ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN 405 No. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92801 Telephone (714) 827-0181 Proistamenos: Fr. John Kariotakis -email frjohn@stjohnanaheim.org September 13, 2015 Sunday Before Holy Cross Forefeast of Elevation of Cross Memorial of founding Holy Resurrection of Christ Church ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ -EPISTLE READING - Galatians 6:11-18 Ἀ δελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν. B RETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ - GOSPEL READING - John 3:13-17 Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ. T he Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 Sun. September 13, 2015 Sunday Before Holy Cross Orthros 9am, Divine Liturgy 10am Mon. September 14, 2015 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 9am Tues. September 15, 2015 - Greek Language School, 4pm - Parish Council Meeting, 7pm ACOLYTES SERVING TODAY TEAM A PROSFORO September 13 Katerina Tseherides September 13 Fotini Poulooulos September 14 Voula Kitsigianis September 14 Katerina Tseheridis September 20 Voula Kitsigianis 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 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 + John Van Shunda - 1 Year * Coffee hour will be sponsored by the Shoeman Family + May his memory be eternal + FR. JOHN ON VACATION From August 24th to September 24th Fr. John will be absent. Fr. Nicholas Milatos will be replacing Fr. John for the Sunday and weekday Liturgies as scheduled. Fr. Nicholas will also respond to emergencies as needed. In case of emergency please call the church office Monday thru Friday from 9am-3pm or Pennie Contos at (714) 507-6868 when church office is closed. A Thank You From GREEK STREET 2015 Once again, God smiled down on the Street Fair and GREEK STREET. We were blessed with comfortable weather, larger crowds and many enthusiastic volunteers. God and our volunteers truly love the Street Fair and especially GREEK STREET. Thank you all again for support, help and love for your Parish! Greek Street Organizing Committee
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Our 2014-2015 Sunday Church School beginstoday, September 13th Fall registration for 2014-2015 Church School year available online - Log on to: www.stjohnanaheim.org/ministries/sunday_school/registration.php ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK DANCE GROUPS Our 2014-2015 Greek Dance Groups begins TODAY, September 13th If you have any further questions please call Sperry Pappas (714)745-3148, Georgia Culp (714)743-7622, PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE TODAY! Philoptochos is having a Spanakopita and Tiropita sale during the Fellowship hour. Proceeds to benefit the Father Hadjis Scholarship Fund. Fall into Fashion Reservation Table Stop by the Philoptochos Table beginning today, Sunday, September 13th, to make your reservations for our upcoming "Fall into Fashion" Fashion Show and Sweetheart Presentation. Join Goldenstars for Bingo - Saturday, September 19th You are all invited to join the Goldenstars for a fun afternoon of Bingo on Saturday, September 19th, at 1 pm in the Small Hall. Come one, come all! This is open to everyone in the Community.
Epistle Reader: Anthony Christofer
Saturday, November 14, 2015 St. John the Baptist Community Hall A Night of Comedy Featuring Ellen Karis Wine Tasting & Dinner begins at 6:30pm Comedy Show begins at 8:30pm To make your reservations or for more information Please contact Dena Mavritsakis at (714) 270-0668 or Maria Minoudis at (714) 356-1585