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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.

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, MAY 7, th Morning Gospel - 3rd Mode 4th Sunday of Pascha SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC Appearance of the Sign of the Precious Cross Over Jerusalem, in 351 AD Martyr Akakios the Centurion at Byzantium Martyr Quadratos and those with him John Psychaites, the Confessor Martyr Maximos Alexis Toth, Defender of Orthodox in America (+1909) ~ 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 - Ήχος Πλ. Α - σ. 152 Χριστὸς ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καὶ τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωὴν χαρισάμενος. Apolytikion of Pascha - Plagal 1st Tone Christ is Risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death and to those in the tombs He has granted life. Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ήχος Γ - σ Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Resurrectional Apolytikion 3 rd Mode p Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of His arm. He has trampled down death by death, becoming the first born of the dead. He has delivered us form the depths of hell and has granted to all the world His great mercy. 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 Tone 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. 2

3 Κοντάκιον - Πλ Δ - σ Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες, Ἀθάνατε, ἀλλὰ τοῦ ᾅδου καθεῖλες τὴν δύναμιν καὶ ἀνέστης ὡς νικητής, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, γυναιξὶ μυροφόροις φθεγξάμενος Χαίρετε, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις εἰρήνην δωρούμενος, ὁ τοῖς πεσοῦσι παρέχων ἀνάστασιν. Kontakion Plagal 4th Tone - p Into the grave You descended, Immortal One, yet You destroyed the power of Hades and as victor You arose, O Christ our God; You proclaimed to the myrrhearing women a greeting of joy, You brought peace to Your holy apostles, and to the fallen You granted resurrection. The Reading is from Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42 IN THOSE DAYS, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. The Reading is from The Gospel John 5:1-15 At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the 3

4 troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me." Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk." And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet." But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, 'Take up your pallet, and walk.' "They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, 'Take up your pallet, and walk'?" Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you." The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him. Please pray for our: Brevard County, State of Florida & America Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Donald J. Trump, US Congress & Supreme Court; Governor Rick Scott; our County Commissioners, all our civil authorities and 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, Theresa Sempepos, Peter & 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 Comninos, Van Katehakis, Angela De- Costa, Marlaine & Jim Manus, George & Sue Kanazeh, Joseph, Jay & John Paul Figari, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, David & Ashley, Bill Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard Davidov, Georgia & Vasili Menegas, Brandon Gilsenan, Bob Dearmin, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Tom & Yvette, Kris & Jonathan, Athena Giglio, Peter, Alice & Jim Zavitsanos, Michael Cora & family, Irene Decker, Harry Paris, Samuel Smith, Fred Catalano, Kosta, Anastasia, Maggie & Andromahi Theodorou, Peter Katsoulas, Stylianos Theodorou, Isabella Inzirillo, Manny, Androniki, Photos Nichols. For those expecting: Stephen & Sarah Roman For those with new babies: Those preparing for Baptism: Isabell Pugh, Demetri Nicholas, Nicole & Anthony Schultz 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, Yan- 4

5 ni Tshontikidis. For the protection of Christians who are 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: College Students: Brandon Arena, Arianna & Theodora Bendlin, Michael Courey, Joseph Daniel Figari, Elizabeth Gaherty, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Alyssa, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jennifer & Andrew Loso, Melanie Niarhos, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, Ronnie Rickard, George & Jessica Saad, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Costas & Alex Stathis, Leah & Austen Thomas. (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) Check our website for updated Liturgies & Events: Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5

6 TODAY Welcome Home Fr. Demetri & Tom! ~ Memorial Services ~ Katherine Dellas - 40 days George Mackool - 1 year Elaine Mackool - 14 years Lisa McCall - 9 years Denise Mackool Munn - 24 years Demetrios James Demopoulos - 7 years Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Mackool family in memory of their loved ones. Parish General Assembly 12 noon You must be a steward in good standing in order to participate. ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Thurs., May 11th - ZOE 11:45, see p. 13 for more info Sun., May 14th - Mother s Day - Last day of Sunday School Wed., May 17th - Bible Study in the Community Center see p. 11 for more info Sun., May 21st - Sunday School Awards Sat., June 10th - Philoptochos End of Year Luncheon - More info to follow. 6

7 An Acolyte robe is on display in the Narthex. The Price for young boys is 150 +shipping for adults is 195 +shipping Our goal is to fundraise $200 per robe to help cover shipping and embroidered label inside the robe to say Donated by Smithopoulos Family, In memory of John Smithopoulos Total Fundraising goal is 5,000 (robes, embroidered label, shipping, 7

VPK- 4th grade: Jonna Myatt Our lesson was about the Resurrection of Jesus and what it means to us as Christians.

8 SUNDAY SCHOOL - April 30th ~ Vision Statement ~ To be a community of engaged and educated young Orthodox Christians. ~ Mission Statement ~ To encourage and foster spiritual growth of young people in our Orthodox Faith. VPK- 4th grade: Jonna Myatt Our lesson was about the Resurrection of Jesus and what it means to us as Christians. Death and new life can be hard for children to comprehend, so we used the life cycle of a butterfly to help us understand. In the lesson, the caterpillar presents human life on Earth, the Chrysalis presents the death and the grave, and butterfly emerging the Resurrection from the Dead. We also talked about the Holy Myrrh-bearing Women going to the tomb of Jesus ( Gospel of the day) and everyone went home with a butterfly craft and a piece of Myrrh resin. Attendance: 7 SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC On this day the Church remembers the man who lay by the Sheep s Pool in Jerusalem for thirty-eight years, waiting for someone to put him into the pool. The first one to enter the pool after an angel troubled the water would be healed of his infirmities, but someone always entered the pool before him. Seeing the man, the Lord felt compassion for him and healed him. ANY STUDENTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY THAT ARE GRADUATING PLEASE CALL OR THE CHURCH OFFICE WITH A PICTURE AND YOUR GRADUATION INFORMATION, AND WHERE YOU WILL BE ATTENDING AND STUDYING THANK YOU. 8

ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS ATTENDS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AT WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, at the invitation of President Donald J.

9 ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS ATTENDS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AT WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, at the invitation of President Donald J. Trump, attended today the 66th Annual National Day of Prayer Commemoration, held this year at the Rose Garden of the White House. The Annual National Day of Prayer is the first Thursday in May as it was established by an act of Congress and continues by Presidential Proclamation. Present at the auspicious public event were the Vice President Mike Pence, many members of the cabinet and many religious leaders from across the country. The President signed an Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty, which can be read in its entirety here At the end of the public ceremony Archbishop Demetrios had the opportunity to exchange greetings with President Trump and Vice President Pence. Photos: 9

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11 Please join us for a Bible Study in the church hall! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 starting May 3rd. All ages welcome. Our relationships with Christ will grow together in community. Discussions using the Bible learning to grow stronger in our journey with our Father. Jennifer Loso and Julie Melitas look forward to seeing you on May 3rd. 11

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If any parishioners, families, group of families, koumbari or friends would like to host a fellowship hour following Sunday Liturgy please contact : Church office - 321.254.

org Available dates: (No Fasting) May 14, 21, 28 This is a wonderful opportunity to extend our Christian hospitality with one another and any guests or visitors who attend our services.

13 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: (No Fasting) May 14, 21, 28 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 ZOE CHRISTOS ANESTI Dear ZOE Members and Friends, Please call one of the phone numbers below to please let us know if you will be attending the talk on ACUPUNCTURE, May 11th, given by Family Physician Dr. Frances Dilley. What an interesting and timely topic. Lots of information will be provided and knowledge gained. Delicious pizza and salad will be available from Kelsey's for a nominal fee of $6. Please arrive in the church hall by 11:45. Hope we hear from you very soon. Tresa Roman Christine Balba Elaine Roman

14 Consider purchasing a Philoptochos Cookbook For Mother s Day! We even ship for a small fee. Makes a great gift! PHILOPTOCHOS DUES NOW DUE We are continuing to accept your dues. If you haven t paid yet, please do so asap. You can send them to the Church office or You can give them to Cindy Paterakis or Betty Kitsopoulos on Sundays after Church 14

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER In the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.

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

May Your name be glorified forever. Amen. 2017 STEWARDSHIP 117 Stewards Pledging $133,920. Average Stewardship per family $1,145. Paid to date: $62,262.

15 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 117 Stewards Pledging $133,920. Average Stewardship per family $1,145. Paid to date: $62,262. Thank you to the 39 Stewards who have completed their 2017 Stewardship! 34 Friends of St. Katherine have paid $18, 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.

16 Christ is risen from the dead, By death trampling down upon death, And to those in the tombs, He has granted life. 16

FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS cell phone:

FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS cell phone: 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: