FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS cell phone: Orthros: 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon

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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: 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon Church office hours: Mon. through Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Sat. closed & Sun. closed during Liturgy ~ 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 12, th Morning Gospel - Plagal 1st Mode SUNDAY OF GREGORY PALAMAS Archbishop of Thessaloniki Theophanes of Sigriane the Confessor Gregory the Dialogist, Pope of Rome Phineas, Grandson of High Priest Aaron Symeon the New Theologian ~ 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.

2 Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον - Ήχος Πλ. Α - σ Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Resurrectional Apolytikion - Plagal 1st Mode - p To the Word, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation, let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. For He willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, to endure death and raise the dead by His glorious resurrection. 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. 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. 2

3 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, 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 3

4 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: 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; 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 Cominos, Van Katehakis, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine & Jim Manus, Ann Prieston, George & Sue Kanazeh, Joseph, Jay & John Paul Figari, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, David & Ashley, James Pappas, Bill Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard D, Georgia & Vasili, 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, Costa, Anastasia, Maggie & Andromahi Theodorou, Peter Katsoulas. For those expecting: For those with new babies: Nicole & Anthony Schultz Those preparing for Baptism: Isabell Pugh, Demetri Nicholas Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis, Harold David Ballard, Samuel Joseph III, Nicholas Cannaverde, Travis Hunter, Ethan Macheras, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, James Christian Figari. 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: Arianna Bendlin, Michael Courey, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Alyssa, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jennifer & Andrew Loso, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, George & Jessica Saad, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Costas & Alex Stathis, Elizabeth Gaherty, Brandon Arena, Melanie Niarhos, Ron- 4

5 nie Rickard, Leah & Austen Thomas, Theodora Bendlin, Joseph Daniel Figari. (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) Choir practice is held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Community Center. Please join us to give greater glory to God! IF THERE IS AN ICON ON THE CALENDAR AND A LITURGY IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND REQUEST THAT LITURGY BE SERVED ON THAT PARTICULAR DAY. PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS NOTICE. PLEASE BE SURE BEFORE ANY MINISTRY DECIDES TO HAVE AN EVENT OR NEEDS ANY OF OUR FACILITIES, PLEASE CHECK ON LINE FIRST AND THEN CONFIRM WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE. Check our on line calendar for updates on Liturgies & events. Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5

6 ~ Today ~ POST FESTIVAL MEETING FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Wed., Mar. 15th - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm followed by Lenten Series, Journey to Fullness & Foundations of Freedom see p. 10 & 11 for more info Fri., Mar. 17th - Salutations to the Theotokos - 6 pm Sun., Mar. 19th - Sunday of the Holy Cross - Fasolatha sponsored by Philoptochos Fri., Mar. 24th - Vespers for Annunciation of the Theotokos - 6 pm Sat., Mar. 25th - Annunciation of the Theotokos - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Sun., Mar. 26th - Greek Dance meeting after church for anyone interested in dancing, teaching or helping the program in any way. We appreciate the input from all who can attend. Wed., Mar. 29th - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm followed by Lenten Series, Journey to Fullness & Foundations of Freedom see p. 10 & 11 for more info Fri., Mar. 31st - Akathist Hymn - 6 pm Wed., April 5th - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm followed by Lenten Series, Journey to Fullness & Foundations of Freedom see p. 10 & 11 for more info Sat., April 8th - Saturday of Lazarus - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Followed by folding Palms - Everyone invited to help Sun., April 9th - Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon - more details to follow 6

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8 ZOE Hi to all our ZOE friends April will be a 'NO meeting' month since preparation for Easter/Pascha will be in order and families will be busy. More info down the road, but May and June will end on high notes for another exciting year for our ZOE get-togethers... Call Tresa Roman at or Christine Balba at cell # or Elaine Roman at with any questions... ZOE... here's to LIFE!!! AHEPA & Philoptochos scholarships are being offered. Spyros Nomikos for AHEPA Scholarship at spyrosn@cfl.rr.com and Church office for Philoptochos Scholarship. Deadline to return COMPLETE applications is 12 pm May 1, NO EXCEPTIONS. No application will be considered if all information is not included. 8

9 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: Fasting March 12 & 26 April 2, (No Fasting) 23, 30 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 Message from the Parish Council: Approaching to Receive Holy Communion & Antidoron The distribution of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ is perhaps the holiest moment in the Divine Liturgy. For Holy Communion and Antidoron, we should approach in an orderly, pious and respectful manner. Ushers will guide the congregation to approach row by row from front to back. Please follow the direction of the ushers. We encourage Sunday School children, teachers and their families to sit in the first few rows at the front left of the nave so that they can see what is happening in the service and get to Sunday School quickly. Priest Office Hours Fr. Demetri has designated Noon - 3 PM, Tuesday through Thursday as his office hours. If you want to meet with him (during office hours or any other time) please call his cell phone ( ) to make an appointment. Note that Father is often needed elsewhere even during these designate times. Call and schedule an appointment so that you are not disappointed. 9

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12 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 91 Stewards Pledging 105,990. Average Stewardship per family $1, 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.