Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32940 Church Phone: (321) 254-1045 fax (321) 821-0450 Church hall: (321) 254-1445 email: admin@saint-katherine.org - website: www.saint-katherine.org FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS fatherdemetri@saint-katherine.org; cell phone: 321-615-4431 Orthros: 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon Church office hours: Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday closed ~ VISION & MISSION STATEMENT ~ Our Vision (dream) is to be a growing, loving, united Orthodox Christian family open to all. Our Mission (job) is to grow our faith in Christ through love and respect, with humility and forgiveness. Sunday, August 18, 2013 8th Morning Gospel - Grave Mode 8th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW After feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Martyrs Floros & Lavros of Illyria John & George Patriarchs of Constantinople Righteous Arsenios of Paros Sophronios, Barnabas & Christopher of Mt. Mela New Martyr Demetrios Martyrs Leon & Hermes ~ Welcome to Our Guests ~ We are delighted that you are with us today. Please keep in mind that according to the Holy Canons and teachings of the Orthodox Church, you must be a baptized and chrismated member of the Orthodox faith in good standing in order to receive Holy Communion. You are welcome to receive a portion of the blessed bread (antidoron) distributed at the end of the Divine Liturgy. Please join us for coffee hour following services.
Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Ήχος Βαρύς - σ. 122-124 Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον ἠνέῳξας τῷ Λῃστῇ τὸν Παράδεισον τῶν Μυροφόρων τὸν θρῆνον μετέβαλες καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις κηρύττειν ἐπέταξας ὅτι ἀνέστης Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Resurrectional Apolytikion - Grave Tone - p. 123-125 By Your cross, O Lord, You destroyed death; to the thief You opened paradise. The myrrhbearers sorrow You transformed into joy, and You sent Your apostles forth to proclaim that You had risen from the dead, Christ our God, bestowing on all the world Your great mercy. Ἀπολυτίκιον Τῆς Ἑορτῆς - Ήχος Α σ. 222 Ἐν τῇ Γεννήσει τὴν παρθενίαν ἐφύλαξας, ἐν τῇ Κοιμήσει τὸν κόσμον οὐ κατέλιπες Θεοτόκε. Μετέστης πρὸς τὴν ζωήν, μήτηρ ὑπάρχουσα τῆς ζωῆς καὶ ταῖς πρεσβείαις ταῖς σαῖς λυτρουμένη, ἐκ θανάτου τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. Apolytikion For the Feast 1st Mode - p. 223 In giving birth you remained a virgin, and in your dormition you did not forsake this world, O Theotokos. For as the Mother of Life, you have yourself passed into life. And by your prayers you deliver our souls from death. Ἀπολυτίκιον τής Άγίας Αικατερίνης - Ήχος Πλ. Α Τήν πανεύφημον νύμφην Χριστού υμνήσωμεν * Αικατερίναν τήν θείαν καί πολιούχον Σινά * τήν βοήθειαν ημών καί αντίληψιν ότι εφίμωσε λαμπρώς * τούς κομψούς τών ασεβών * τού Πνεύματος τή δυνάμει καί ως Μάρτυς Κυρίου στεφθείσα * αιτείται πάσι τό μέγα έλεος. Apolytikion of St. Katherine - Plagal 1st Mode ]The all-blessed bride of Christ let us extol in song * Katerina the divine and protector of Sinai * our assistance and unfailing firm support; * for she did muzzle brilliantly * the ungodly clever men by the power of the Spirit. And now as a crowned Martyr * the great mer- 2
cy she pleads for all of us. Κοντάκιον Ήχος Β - σ. 288 Τὴν ἐν πρεσβείαις ἀκοίμητον Θεοτόκον, καὶ προστασίαις ἀμετάθετον ἐλπίδα, τάφος καὶ νέκρωσις οὐκ ἐκράτησεν ὡς γὰρ ζωῆς Μητέρα, πρὸς τὴν ζωὴν μετέστησεν, ὁ μήτραν οἰκήσας ἀειπάρθενον. Kontakion 2nd Mode - p. 289 She is our vigilant intercessor, the Theotokos, our sure hope and protection. Neither death nor tomb held any power over her, for as the Mother of Life, she was taken into life by that very one who deigned to dwell in her ever virgin womb. The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17 BRETHREN, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. The Reading is from The Gospel of Matthew 14:14-22 At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he 3
made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. Please pray for our: Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Barack Obama; Governor Rick Scott; all our civil authorities and our armed forces. Parish Leadership: Parish Council members, Philoptochos members, Chanters, Choir, Sunday School, Greek School teachers and students, our Youth Group leaders and children. Those who are sick, awaiting surgery, recovering from surgery, in need of prayers and/or shut in: Ero Diamantos, Pauline Porch, Sophia Tenreiro, Lynette Wiggins, Alexandra Diamond, Mary Katsenes, Peter Katsoulas, Pauline Kalton, Mae Charos, Joyce Ninos, Elaine Petersen, Theresa Sempepos, Dorothy Pappademetriou, Nicholas, Gus Drivas, Bill & Ellen Werner, Kathy, Olga, Despina Kalimnios, Ashley, Elias Corpas, Shane (Patrick), Antonia, Patrick (Vasili) Sheridan, Nazieh & Yvonne Yacoub, Savannah & Zander Kelly, Vada Ganakos, John & Mirsini Sirounis, Katherine, Don, Penny, Frosso Nichols, Princeton, Suzanne Orosz, Faye Nicholas, Gerry & Chris, Veton, John & Giovanna Radcliff. Patricia Kamenelis, Evelyn Annas, Mark, Spiros Catechis, Saad family, Peter, Joseph Figari, JoAnne Macheras, Mina Stavros, Marta Demopoulos, Betty Saridakis, John Cominos, Van Katehakis, Lisa Waddell, Blake Broadhurst, Michael Donohue, George Demopoulos, Peter Pappademetriou. Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis, Harold David Ballard, Samuel Joseph III, Nicholas Cannaverde, Cpt. Travis Hunter, Ethan Macheras, Matthew Ryan Stinnett. Those preparing for Baptism/Chrismation: Kyleigh Craig. Those preparing for Marriage: Anastasia Kokotis & Stephen Nowak, Natalie Yacoub & Ryan Pugh, Spiros Bourtis & Carly Those preparing for Ordination: Dan Kennedy College Students: James Figari, John Paul Figari, Telly Galanopoulos, Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Sade Jelani, Jamila Jelani, Alyssa Karas, Peter Karas, Jennifer Loso, Esther Muradov, Tommy Panouses, Ashley Petersen, James Petersen, Catherine Psarakis, Kathleen Rogers, George Saad, Jason Sirounis, John Sirounis, Katie Sirounis, Costas Stathis, Aly Zavitsanos, Mary Jane Tutzarakis. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT ADDED TO THE PRAYER LIST, PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE WITH THEIR EMAIL & COLLEGE CONTACT INFORMATION, AS PER METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS. (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) 4
~ TODAY ~ Welcome Deacon Athanasios Kartsonis Ministries Registration GOYA meeting & elections following Divine Liturgy Flowers for Panayia were donated by St. Sophia Philoptochos & Louka, Elenie & Shelby Luke Glory be to God for all the Blessings & best wishes to everyone. Everyone is welcome! Chicken kabobs, Orzo salad, Meatless Dolmathes, Tzaziki, Greek Salad, Dessert See p. 7 for more information DON T FORGET YOUR BATHING SUITS! ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ THURS., AUG 22nd - Brevard Interfaith Coalition Meeting Here in the Community Center 11:30-1 pm SAT., AUG 24th - FESTIVAL MEETING IN CONFERENCE ROOM 10 AM SUN., AUG 25 - Philoptochos General Meeting - 12:30 THURS., AUG 29 - Beheading of St. John the Baptist - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am MON., SEPT. 2nd - Labor Day - Office Closed SAT., SEPT. 14th - Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am SAT., SEPT 21ST - Garage Sale - 9 am - 3 pm 5
If anyone would like to sponsor fellowship hour please call the Church office. Available dates are: September 1, 8, 22 & 29 Fanouropita Fundraiser Sunday, August 25th Our Metropolis for the last 15 years held Agape Celebrations for projects of our Youth. In its place, our Metropolitan Alexios has asked us to do a Fanouropita fundraiser in Aug/Sept for Youth activities in our Metropolis. This would help underwrite the HDF Dancers with their annual festival and their occasional trip to Greece. It would also help with the Oratorical festivals, OCF, St. Stephen Summer Camp, Winter Youth Rally as well as GOYA, YAL activities and Acolyte retreats. As we are the mothers, aunts & grandmothers of our youth, we realize the necessity of keeping our youth a priority and close to our Church, for our CHILDREN ARE TRULY THE FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH. (quoted from Metropolis of Atlanta) We will be baking the Fanouropita on Saturday August 24th at 12 PM (PLEASE NOTE TIME HAS CHANGED FROM 10 AM TO 12 NOON) if anyone would like to come and help. Please contact Despina if you are interested. 6
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STEWARDSHIP PRAYER In the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen. Lord Jesus Christ our God, accept our offerings as You have accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer these gifts to Your glory, for the support of the ministries of Your Holy Church, for the alleviation of suffering and hunger, and for the proclamation of Your Gospel to the whole world. Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share the gifts you have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Amen. 2013 STEWARDSHIP 154 Stewards Pledging $248,700. Paid to date $162,285. 43 Friends of St. Katherine have paid $15,120. [For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34 THE JESUS PRAYER Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν. (τὴν ἁμαρτωλόν if prayed by a female) Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.