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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 20, th Morning Gospel - Plagal 2nd Mode 7th Sunday of Pascha 318 HOLY FATHERS OF THE FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL IN NICAEA (+325) Unmercenary Martyr Thalleleos & his Executioners Alexander & Asterios of Aegae in Cilicia (+284) Martyr Asclas of Egypt (+287) Niketas, John & Joseph, Founders of Nea Moni on Chios (6th c.) Mark the Hermit ~ 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 τής Αναλήψεως - Ήχος Πλ. Β - p. 168 Ἀνελήφθης ἐν δόξῃ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, χαροποιήσας τοὺς Μαθητάς, τῇ ἐπαγγελίᾳ τοῦ ἁγίου Πνεύματος, βεβαιωθέντων αὐτῶν διὰ τῆς εὐλογίας, ὅτι σὺ εἶ ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὁ λυτρωτὴς τοῦ κόσμου. 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. Apolytikion of the Ascension - Plagal 2nd Mode - p. 169 You ascended in glory, O Christ our God, having gladdened Your disciples by Your promise of the Holy Spirit. And Your blessing confirmed their belief that You are indeed God s Son, the Redeemer of the world. Ἀπολυτίκιον Τών Πατέρων - Ήχος Πλ. Β - σ. 170 Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ φωστῆρας ἐπὶ γῆς τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, καὶ διʹ αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν ἀληθινὴν πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς ὁδηγήσας πολυεύσπλαγχνε, δόξα σοι. Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers - Plagal 2nd Mode - p. 171 Unending glory be Yours, O Christ our God, for making our holy fathers radiant lights to all the world. Through them You led us to the true faith. Compassionate Savior, glory to You. 2

3 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. Κοντάκιον τής Αναλήψεως - Ήχος B - p. 278 Τὴν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν πληρώσας οἰκονομίαν, καὶ τὰ ἐπὶ γῆς ἑνώσας τοῖς οὐρανίοις, ἀνελήφθης ἐν δόξῃ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, οὐδαμόθεν χωριζόμενος, ἀλλὰ μένων ἀδιάστατος, καὶ βοῶν τοῖς ἀγαπῶσί σε Ἐγώ εἰμι μεθʹ ὑμῶν, καὶ οὐδεὶς καθʹ ὑμῶν. Kontakion for the Ascension - Plagal 2nd Mode- p. 279 When You had joined earth to heaven and fulfilled Your plan of redemption, You ascended in glory, O Christ our God, while remaining in our midst. For You assured us who love You that no one can prevail against us since Your Yourself are with us. The Reading is from Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You 3

4 yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' " And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all. The Reading is from The Gospel of John 17:1-13 At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work which you gave me to do; and now, Father, you glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made. "I have manifested your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world; yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you; for I have given them the words which you gave me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you did send me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are mine; all mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves." 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 Nicho- 4

5 las, John & JoAnne Macheras, John Cominos, 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, Carlo Sedney, 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, Mark, Kathy, Konstantina, Christina (Madison) Martin, Crum Family, Marie Irene Kragenbrink, Wayne, Maria, Alexis, Mike, Fr. Demetri & Family, Penny & Joseph Jones, George & Marta Demopoulos, Sylvia Demopoulos, Mark & Christine Balba, Efstratia Triantafilou. For those expecting: 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 Armed Forces: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Harold David Ballard, George Peter Biniaris, 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, Catie Sergis, Costas Stathis, Leah Thomas, Austen Thomas, Thomas Tsoukalas, Costa Stathis, Elizabeth Courey, Nikoleia Paterakis, Victoria Pappademetriou, Jordan Tsigas, Michael Koursaris, Michelle Niarhos, Elena Panouses, Catherine Triantafyllidis (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) 5

6 Today Memorial Service Ellen Karavas - 40 day END OF YEAR SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM Fellowship Hour sponsored by the Karavas Family & Sunday School ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Mon., May 28th - Memorial Day - Office Closed Thurs., June 14th - ZOE Event No Weekday Liturgies until further notice Ευχαριστώ Thank you to Tom Komon, Bruce Kragenbrink, Stephanie Zavitsanos, Spyros Nomikos, Jim Papageorge, George Ladis & Demetri Coumbos for helping Jim Manus clean up the Church from Pascha. Thank you to Elaine Roman, Elaine Samitas & Christine Balba for coming to support them! Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 6

2018 Graduates Elizabeth Courey graduated from Edgewood Jr/Sr High School.

from Palm Bay Magnet HS: Honors HS Diploma & Nikoleia Paterakis Graduated from West Shore Jr./ Sr.

A Degree & Scientific Workplace Preparation Certificate She will be attending University of South Florida.

She ll also have minors in Modern Greek and Public Health, and possibly Spanish.

He was on the NASA Pink Robotics team which competed this year in the world championship coming in tenth place.

7 2018 Graduates Elizabeth Courey graduated from Edgewood Jr/Sr High School. She will be attending University of Florida in the fall and will study in the health sciences Victoria Pappademetriou Graduated from Palm Bay Magnet HS: Honors HS Diploma & Nikoleia Paterakis Graduated from West Shore Jr./ Sr. High School Future Plans: Art School majoring in Animation Eastern Florida State College: A.A Degree & Scientific Workplace Preparation Certificate She will be attending University of South Florida. She will receive a combined bachelor's/ master's in Biomedical Sciences and Microbiology, before medical school. She ll also have minors in Modern Greek and Public Health, and possibly Spanish. 7 Jordan Tsigas Graduated with Honors from Viera High School, receiving the Social Studies Award. He was on the NASA Pink Robotics team which competed this year in the world championship coming in tenth place. He played the clarinet in Marching Band, last year playing in the halftime show at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. He achieved his Eagle Scout rank this year (his Eagle Scout project was doing the preparation work for our new border fence). Jordan has been very active in our church, youth group, Sunday School, Greek School and Greek Folk Dance group. He will be attending Florida State University in the fall.

8 2018 Graduates, continued Camera Shy Michael Koursaris Michelle Niarhos Elena Panouses Catherine Triantafyllidis graduated from Melbourne High School and will be attending the University of Florida. 8

parishes of North America. Our Divine Liturgy begins with petitions that include: "...for the captives and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

9 To all the Clergy and the Laity of the Holy Orthodox Churches in the United States; Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ: CHRIST IS RISEN! The Hierarchs of The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America have approved this year, Sunday, May 20th, 2018 to be Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday in all Orthodox parishes of North America. Our Divine Liturgy begins with petitions that include: "...for the captives and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord." Later, following the Holy Anaphora, the priest again prays: "Remember Lord... the captives and their salvation." Orthodox Christians are meant to put feet to their prayers. As St. Paul exhorts us, "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!" (Romans 10:13-15) Please put "feet" to your prayers for captives and for their salvation by assisting OCPM in bringing the Good News to the precious souls living in the prisons and jails of our country. OCPM needs your help to bring the Love and Light of Christ to these men and women who should also be afforded the joy of the Resurrection of our Lord. Would you please be so kind to pass a second tray for the ongoing ministry of OCPM on Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday? TRULY HE IS RISEN! With love and thanks in our Risen Lord, Fr. Stephen Powley, Executive Director Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry 9

10 GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY * Tel: (212) Fax: (212) communications@goarch.org Contact: PRESS OFFICE Stavros Papagermanos pressoffice@goarch.org Date: May 16, 2018 May 20, 2018 AHEPA Sunday To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With joy and gratitude, the parishes of our Holy Archdiocese are asked to commemorate AHEPA Sunday and to recognize the service offered by the members of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association and the organizations of the AHEPA family. Each year we designate a Sunday in May for this purpose, primarily to honor the significant work and offering that is being made by AHEPA members in our parishes, communities, nation, and around the world. It is also an annual recognition of a long and cherished relationship between AHEPA and the Greek Orthodox Church in America. For almost a century, our Church in America and AHEPA have shared a history. Guided by faith in God and the ideals of Hellenism, Greek immigrants who came to this land wanted more than opportunity. They nurtured families and built communities, and at the center of 10

11 those communities were parishes and organizations that strengthened their Orthodox faith, affirmed their Hellenic identity, guided them in service to those in need, and helped them participate in the American experience while contributing to the history and identity of this great nation. We are the heirs of this foundation, a legacy we honor in this commemoration. We also affirm our commitment to this shared ministry and fellowship, a vital work that continues to meet the needs of elderly and veterans, to provide educational scholarships and unique programs for our youth, to support hospitals and relief programs, and to advocate on critical issues around the globe. In recognition of all that we have done and will continue to do together, may we affirm that the AHEPA family is our family as Greek Americans. May we offer our prayers and support for the members and programs of AHEPA. May we give thanks to God for the history we share through our parishes, through AHEPA and all our organizations, and through our faith in Christ, which makes all things possible! With paternal love in Christ, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America 11

12 SUNDAY SCHOOL - May 13th ~ 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. 7th & 8th Grades: Fred & Jackie Cannaverde We went over the Theotokos again and stressed how important she is as the Mother of our faith. We then created Mother's day cards with the Icon of Our Lady and I asked each to student to write something to thank their moms. I asked each student to think on how special their mother is and we all shared different things about our moms. We then went over the Trinity and how we make the sign of the cross. Ended the session with a prayer that everyone has a great and safe summer and to do well on their finals. Attendance: 4 Thank you to Stephanie Zavitsanos for taking the lead on Sunday School! You have done a superb job with the help of all the teachers. Warren Baker Fred & Jacqueline Cannaverde Daphne Courey William Orosz Brenda Roman Anastasia Theodorou Donna Thomson If anyone is interested in helping with Sunday School, please contact either Stephanie Zavitsanos or the Church office God bless you all! 12

ANY STUDENTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY THAT ARE GRADUATING PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE CHURCH OFFICE WITH A PICTURE AND YOUR GRADUATION INFORMATION, AND WHERE YOU WILL BE ATTENDING AND STUDYING THANK YOU.

13 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. ZOE Hi all, Hope you all are having a wonderful spring. Our final ZOE event for the season will be on Thursday, June 14th We will be meeting at 10:30 at the Foosner Art Museum (formerly Brevard Art Museum) 1463 Highland Ave., Eau Gallie. Admission is free. Exhibition will be 40 Years - A Look Back Very close by, within walking distance, is Chef Mario s Restaurant where we will enjoy lunch. More details to follow but as explained to me to date, a choice of 3 or 4 daily menu entrees will be offered. Reservations will be required by June 11th. Please call Tresa Christine Elaine Hope to see you all there! ZOE means life...live it! SAVE THE DATES! FUTURE ZOE EVENTS June 14 Oct 11 Sept 13 Nov 13 Dec 13 13

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15 There has not been anyone available to open up the Bakaliko. If you are interested please pick a date and print your name, phone# & . If no one signs up, then it does not open. I know a few people that have been disappointed. It doesn t take much to run it. It is very easy. Right after communion you can go and open it and close it down by 1 pm. Please let us know. Thank you. Thank you JoAnn Zuras for opening on this day. 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.

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 100 Stewards Pledging $108,570. Paid to Date: $55,912. Average Stewardship per family $1, Friends of St. Katherine s have paid $34,779. Stewardship Thermometer represents Our Budget of $326,313 vs. Stewardship Pledges 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.

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: