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1 Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 5965 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida Church Phone: (321) fax (321) Church hall: (321) website: FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS cell phone: 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, March 4, th Morning Gospel Plagal 2nd Mode 2nd SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT SUNDAY OF GREGORY PALAMAS Gerasimos of the Jordan River & his Lion Martyrs Paul & his sister Juliana of Ptolemais Martyrs Quadratos, Akakios & Stratonikos the former Executioners Daniel Prince of Moscow Gregory, Bishop of Constantios in Cyprus ~ 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 fellowship hour following services.

2 Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον - Ήχος Πλ. Β - σ Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν Ἅδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ αὐτοῦ ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν. Ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal 2nd Mode - p The angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the soldiers guarding it became as dead men, and Mary stood at Your grave seeking, seeking Your most pure body. But You made hell captive; You were untouched by its night. You came to the virgin and granted life. O Lord who rose from the dead, glory to You. Τοῦ Ἱεράρχου - Ἦχος πλ. Δʹ - σ Ὀρθοδοξίας ὁ φωστὴρ, Ἐκκλησίας τὸ στήριγμα καὶ διδάσκαλε, τῶν μοναστῶν ἡ καλλονὴ, τῶν θεολόγων ὑπέρμαχος ἀπροσμάχητος Γρηγόριε θαυματουργὲ Θεσσαλονίκης τὸ καύχημα κήρυξ τῆς χάριτος ἱκέτευε διὰ παντός, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. For the Hierarch 4 th Mode - p Beacon of Orthodox belief, the strong support of the Church and her teacher inspired by God, you are the ornament of monks, the unassailable champion of theologians, O Gregory the Wonderworker and the boast of Thessalonica, the messenger of grace. Forever earnestly entreat for the salvation of our souls. 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. 2

3 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 mercy she pleads for all of us. Κοντάκιον - Ήχος Δ - σ Τή υπερμάχω στρατηγώ τά νικητήρια, Ως λυτρωθείσα τών δεινών, ευχαριστήρια, Αναγράφω σοι η Πόλις σου, Θεοτόκε. Αλλ ως έχουσα τό κράτος απροσμάχητον, Εκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ελευθέρωσον Ίνα κράζω σοι, Χαίρε, Νύμφη ανύμφευτε Kontakion - 4th Tone - p Victorious Lady, mighty champion, defending us, we your servants now inscribe to you in this hymn of thanks, for you rescued us from suffering and tribulation. Theotokos, with your power that can never fail, keep us safe from every danger our whole life long that we may cry to you: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded. The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 "IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him. The Reading is from The Gospel of Mark 2:1-12 At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, 3

4 he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"i say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!" Please pray for our: Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Donald Trump, US Congress & Supreme Court; Governor Rick Scott; our County Commissioners, all our civil authorities & our armed forces. Parish Leadership: Parish Council, Philoptochos, Chanters, Choir, Sunday & Greek School teachers & students, Youth & Dance Group leaders and children. Those who are sick, awaiting surgery, recovering from surgery, in need of prayers and/or shut in: Alexandra Diamond, Mae Charos, Dorothy Pappademetriou, Bill & Ellen Werner, Olga, Despina Kalimnios, Nazieh & Yvonne Yacoub, Savannah & Zander Kelly, Vada Ganakos, Mirsini Sirounis, Suzanne Orosz, Faye Nicholas, John & JoAnne Macheras, John Cominos, Van Katehakis, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine Manus, George & Sue Kanazeh, John Figari, Jan, James Petersen, Anna Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard Davidow, Georgia & Vasili Menegas, Brandon Gilsenan, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Kris & Jonathan, Athena Giglio, Peter, Alice & Jim Zavitsanos, Michael Cora & family, Harry Paris, Samuel Smith, Kosta, Anastasia, Maggie & Andromahi Theodorou, Peter Katsoulas, Stylianos Theodorou, Isabella Inzirillo, Manny, Androniki, Margie Clore, Peter Thomas Zavitsanos, Teresa Swiderski, Fr. Nicholas Harris, Nick & Nora Yanas, Phyllis Balba, Ben Bernett, Erika Platock, Bob & Mary Jane Dearman, Gus & Dottie Phillips, Shirley Skarlis, Lisa Paunovich, George & Elaine, Karen, Ainsleigh Grace Brems, Lenny Lloyd, Matt F., Paula, Courtney B., Baby R., Eleni, Konstantina, Kathy, Konstantina, Christina (Madison) Martin, Crum Family, Marie Irene Kragenbrink, Wayne, Maria. For those expecting: 4

5 For those with new babies: Those preparing for Baptism: Angeliki Gatidis & Noah Salmon, baby Noah James; Sarah & Stephen Roman, baby Alexander Elias, Shane & Jonna Myatt (baby Norah Violet), Nicolas & Julie Melitas (Elaine Panayiota) Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Harold David Ballard, Nicholas Cannaverde, James Christian Figari, Travis Hunter, Samuel Joseph III, Ethan Macheras, Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis. First Responders - Police, Fire & Rescue: Blake (Andrew) Ballard, Kevin Cincimino, Nicole Contos, Firefighter/Paramedic Panayiotis (Taki) Panayiotopoulos. For the protection of Christians being persecuted for their faith. For the protection and freedom of the kidnapped Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi and Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim, both of Aleppo, Syria. Those preparing for Marriage: Vicky & David, Margarita & Argiri. College Students: Brandon Arena, Arianna & Theodora Bendlin, Barbara Brewster, Michael Courey, Joseph Daniel Figari, Elizabeth Gaherty, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jennifer Loso, Andrew Loso, Evgenia Miller, Melanie Niarhos, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, Ronnie Rickard, George Saad, Jessica Saad, Catie Sergis, Sydney Sergis, Costas Stathis, Alex Stathis, Leah Thomas, Austen Thomas, Thomas Tsoukalas (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) Anyone who has put a name on the prayer list, please review and either or call the church office if a name needs to be removed. Thank you. Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5

6 ~ Next Sunday ~ Next Sunday Daylight Saving Time Begins Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed Saturday night! Next Sunday - Fasolatha See p. 9 for details Next Sunday Special General Assembly 12:30 pm ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Wed., March 7th - Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm - followed by Faith Study see p. 10 & 11 Thurs., March 8th - ZOE Event - see p. 10 Fri., March 9th - Salutations to the Theotokos - followed by Faith Study see p. 10 & 11 Sat., March 10th - District Oratorical Festival Jacksonville FL Sun., March 11th - Fasolatha Sunday - Soup for the Soul Wed., March 14th - Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm - followed by Faith Study see p. 10 & 11 Fri., March 16th - Salutations to the Theotokos - followed by Faith Study see p. 10 & 11 Wed., March 21st - Presanctified Liturgy 6 pm - followed by Faith Study see p. 10 & 11 Fri., March 23rd - Salutations to the Theotokos - followed by Faith Study see p. 10 & 11 Sun., March 25th - Annunciation of the Virgin Mary & Greek Independence Day Luncheon & program sponsored by Greek School see p. 12 for more Details. 6

7 MESSAGE FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS My Beloved Ones, As we approach the Second Sunday of Lent, the appointed Gospel is a testament to the power of faith. Our Lord was teaching in Capernaum, the small fishing village on the Sea of Galilee. By this point in His ministry, Jesus was respected and widely known. For this reason, Jesus was preaching to a fully crowded household. In fact, the house was so crowded, that a paralytic was unable to get past the door. However, the four men who carried the paralytic s bed were determined. These men removed the very roof under which Jesus was teaching, lowering the paralytic in front of the Lord. The Lord was deeply moved by this display of faith, saying to the paralytic. My son, your sins are forgiven. (Mark 2:5) Naturally, some of the Scribes who were in attendance were scandalized, though they would not say so. Instead they thought, Why does this man speak thus? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone? (Mark 2:7) 7

8 Christ of course, as the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, knew their hearts, and in turn questioned them. Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven, or to say, Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins he said to the paralytic I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home. (Matthew 2:9-11) Immediately, the paralytic took up his bed and went home, with all the people amazed by the miracle. There are two key things to be seen in this reading. The first, and most notable, is Christ s admonition to the scribes for hardening their hearts. First, they fail to acknowledge or understand that Christ is God. But they are just as equally guilty of being so faithful to the letter of the Law, that they lose sight of its compassionate spirit. However, I believe that the Gospel reading has an important message for those of us who do now recognize Christ as Lord. Keep in mind the paralytic. Here, we see a man who was constantly in the vulnerable position of being carried around and attended to by others. In a world without medical technology and an understanding of disabilities, his existence was likely a very lonely one. Now he hears of a great prophet and teacher; a miracle-worker the Messiah! But when the paralytic arrives, it is far too late to pass through the doorway. We are now faced with another possibility: he could have been discouraged by the crowd. He could have fallen into sadness or bitterness and demanded that his friends return him to his home. Instead, he and his fellows did not lose heart. So eager were they that their friend might be able to hear and see the Lord, that they lowered this man and his bed through the roof! For this display of belief and courage, Christ chooses to reveal Himself to all in His fullness, as the Creator and healer of all living things. May we too, in the depths of our struggles, and during the remainder of the Fast, model our own lives after this brave paralytic, who never lost sight of what was truly important: to hear the voice of our Lord. In doing so, may our faith be strengthened, and thus, worthy enough to be saved ourselves, by His loving-kindness. +ALEXIOS Metropolitan of Atlanta 8

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10 GREAT LENTEN FAITH STUDY SERIES Wednesday & Friday Evenings during Great Saint Katherine Hellenic Community Center 5965 N Wickham Rd., Melbourne, Florida Following the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy on Wednesday nights, we will be viewing and discussing a DVD curriculum from the Acton Institute called FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD: Letters to the Exiles. This study asks the question, Have you ever wondered what your salvation is actually FOR? Is it just to get to heaven? Is it so we can have a friend in Jesus? Is it even about us? This study is an invitation to explore the scandalous and beautiful story of God s plan for the whole world. The service begins at 6 PM each Wednesday. The study will follow around 7:30 PM. Following the video (~8 PM), we will also be going through the Gospel according to St. John the Beloved Disciple, Apostle, Evangelist and Theologian. (Bring your Orthodox Study Bible!) On Friday nights, we will begin with the Salutations to the Theotokos & Ever-Virgin Mary at 6 PM followed around 7:30 PM by another Acton Institute DVD entitled POV- ERTY CURE. This six-part series asks, How can we effectively alleviate poverty? Learn how we can enable and support people living in the developing world to create prosperity in order to provide for themselves, their families and their communities. Please call ( ) or (admin@saint-kathinerine.org) our Church Office to confirm your attendance. 10

11 SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY EVENINGS ~ 7:30 PM Wed., Mar. 7 - FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD Creative Service - Gospel According to St. John Chapters 7-9 Fri., Mar. 9 - POVERTY CURE The Entrepreneurial Calling Wed., Mar FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD Order Gospel According to St. John Chapters Fri., Mar POVERTY CURE Justice for the Poor Wed., Mar FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD Wisdom & Wonder Gospel According to St. John Chapters Fri., Mar POVERTY CURE Circles of Exchange Wed., Mar FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD - Church Gospel According to St. John Chapters Fri., Mar POVERTY CURE Gospel, Churches, Communities & Culture Tuesday, April 3 - Gospel According to St. John Chapters (following the 6 PM Bridegroom Service ~ 7:30 PM) IF YOU CAN, BRING A LENTEN DISH FOR POTLUCK EACH EVENING! 11

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13 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROGRAM & LUNCHEON SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH Shrimp Dinner - $10.00 Spaghetti Dinner for Children 12 & Under $6.00 Sponsored by Greek School See Marianthi by the Bakaliko for tickets. Proceeds will go towards the new ovens in the kitchen. If any parishioners, families, group of families, koumbari or friends would like to host a fellowship hour following Sunday Liturgy please contact : Church office or - admin@saint-katherine.org Available dates: ALL FASTING March 4, 18, This is a wonderful opportunity to extend our Christian hospitality with one another and any guests or visitors who attend our services. Duties: Set up the two coffee pots in hall Provide a simple snack, Clean up F = Fasting 13

14 ZOE On March 8th we will have Attorney Ann Marie Geri speak on the 2nd Amendment which is about gun control, a question and answer period to follow. Lunch will served (Pizza & Greek Salad) which will require the reservations. Tresa, Christine and Elaine wish everyone a ZOE-filled year! ZOE means life...live it!!!!!!! Please let us know if you will be a helping-hand on February 8th. Call Tresa Call Christine Call Elaine SAVE THE DATES! FUTURE ZOE EVENTS March 8 Sept 13 April 12 Oct 11 May 10 Nov 13 June 14 Dec 13 Back by popular demand!! Mary Beth Ions will be performing Fri., April 20th 5 PM $50 per family, $20 pp Chicken Piccata, Pasta with Vegetables Dessert & Beverages Only 90 tickets available, last day to purchase tickets is April 16th All proceeds will go for sprucing up the community center bathrooms. 14

15 There will be a sign up sheet by the Bakaliko for individuals to sign up to run it on Sundays. We need 2 people each week. If there is no one on a particular Sunday then it will not open for that day. Bakaliko is not open during the week. UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS! Meetings: Sat., March 17th - at Perkins Restaurant Wickham Rd 10 am Thurs., April 19th - Time and place TBA Sat., May 19th - Detail TBA Other Events/Date/Chairpersons: Soup for the Soul Sunday - Mar 11th - Stephanie Z. & Eleni B. Pascha Egg Dying - Holy Thursday - Need chairperson Mother s Day Tea Fundraiser - Elaine Husayko Graduate Gifts Cindy P. End of Year Luncheon - NOTE DATE CHANGE: Sat., May 12th - Vanna R. Location TBA, NOTE: This event is earlier than usual to include as many as possible before summer vacations begin. 15

16 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 STEWARDSHIP 57 Stewards Pledging $59,105. Paid to Date: $15,834. Average Stewardship per family $1, Friends of St. Katherine s have paid $13, STEWARDSHIP FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX OR ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE 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.