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, February 12, st Morning Gospel - 1st Mode SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON Meletios the Great Archbishop of Antioch Maria/ Marinos of Alexandria Anthony, Archbishop of Constantinople Saturninos & Plotinos New Martyr Christos the Gardener of Constantinople (1748) ~ 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 A - σ Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος ύπό τών Ίουδαίων καί στρατιωτών φυλασσόντων τό άχραντον σου σώμα, άνέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τού το αί δυνάμεις τών ούρανών έβόων σοι, ζωοδότα. Δόξα τή άναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οίκονομία σου, μόνε φιλάνθρωπε. Resurrectional Apolytikion - 1st Tone - p Although Your tomb was sealed with a stone, O Savior, and Your most pure body was guarded by the soldiers, You rose on the third day giving life to all the world. Therefore, O giver of life, the powers of heaven praise You: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Your kingdom. Glory to Your saving wisdom, O only lover of man kind. 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 mercy she pleads for all of us. Κοντάκιον - Ήχος Γ - σ Τῆς πατρῴας δόξης σου, ἀποσκιρτήσας ἀφρόνως, ἐν κακοῖς ἐσκόρπισα, ὅν μοι παρέδωκας πλοῦτον ὅθεν σοι τὴν τοῦ Ἀσώτου φωνὴν κραυγάζω Ἥμαρτον ἐνώπιόν σου Πάτερ οἰκτίρμον δέξαι με μετανοοῦντα, καὶ ποίησόν με, ὡς ἕνα τῶν μισθίων σου. 2

3 Kontakion - 3 rd Mode p From my Father s glory I have foolishly turned away. By my sins I squandered all the riches He gave me. Therefore like the prodigal I cry out to Him: I have sinned before You, compassionate Father. Accept my repentance, and take me back again as one of Your hired servants. The Reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 6:12-20 BRETHREN "all things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be enslaved by anything. "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food" -- and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who joins himself to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, "The two shall become one flesh." But he who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun immorality. Every other sin which a man commits is outside the body; but the immoral man sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body and in your spirit which belong to God. The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 15:11-32 The Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants.' And he arose and came to his fa- 3

4 ther. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.' But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, 'Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!' And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'" 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, Despina Grant, Zoey Villiotis. 4

5 For those expecting: Nicole & Anthony Schultz For those with new babies: Those preparing for Baptism: Isabell Pugh 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, Ronnie 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.) 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 ~ Trisaghion Argero Mantas - 14 years GO RED Sunday! Promoting Heart Health 2nd tray today for American Heart Association Gifts are sponsored by Philoptochos Fellowship Hour sponsored today by Claire Ellis In memory of her beloved mother, Argero FESTIVAL MEETING IN CONFERENCE ROOM! Less than 2 weeks before Festival begins! CASHIER TRAINING NEXT SUNDAY, FOLLOWING LITURGY PRE PAID PARKING TICKETS AVAILABLE. SEE DESPINA IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Sat., Feb. 18th - 1st Saturday of Souls - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Thurs., Feb. 23rd - 11 am - ZOE meeting will be held to help pack pastries for the festival Sat., Feb. 25th - 2nd Saturday of Souls - DIVINE LITURGY 9 AM DUE TO FESTIVAL Sun., Feb. 26th - Vespers & Forgiveness Service - 6 pm Mon., Feb. 27th - LENT BEGINS Wed., Mar. 1st - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm followed by Lenten Series, Journey to Fullness & Foundations of Freedom see p. 14 & 15 for more info 6

7 SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 5 ~ 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, Kindergarten & 1st grades - Brenda Roman - Attendance: 2nd - 4th Grades - Jonna Myatt - Jan. 8 Since it was IOCC Souper Bowl Sunday, we talked about how the church cares for the needy all around the world. The class got to spin the globe and search for the countries where IOCC works (for example Ethiopia, Uganda, Syria, and Haiti) We also learned about the most common problems such as lack of clean water, food and shelter and how we can all help to ease the suffering. Attendance: 6 5th - 6th Grades - Daphne Courey & Anastasia Theodorou Today we welcomed Ryan to our class, Zander Kelly's friend for "bring a friend to Sunday school day." The class was blessed with a beautiful sermon that kicked off the Triodion by Bishop Alexios and on the meaning of the Gospel reading the Publican and the Pharisee. We discussed this further in Sunday school and how it related to their lives today. The children studied: St. Athanasios, as is well known, has expressed it in the classic words: God became man that man might become god. With the lower case god meaning that Jesus took on flesh and became man to show man how we may become like god by living our lives as Jesus did. They studied St Gregory the Theologian and his teachings, St Gregory the Theologian wrote: When I say God, I mean Father, Son and Holy Spirit. and the teachings of St. Basil the Great. St. Gregory and St. Basil were great friends. We had a test to review of the teachings of the previous weeks and the children were engaged and knew the answers to all. Well done! Attendance: 9 & 1 guest Orthodox Life/High School - Bill Orosz & Warren Baker We discussed Metropolitan Alexios homily about the Publican and the Pharisee as we begin the pre-lenten Triodion. We should continue our spiritual preparation for Great Lent. We discussed that the Orthodox Church s Weekly Prayer Cycle begins with Saturday Evening Vespers. We reflected on Psalm 1 (Blessed is the man ) and discussed that as Christians we are challenged to live in accordance with God s Law. We reminded the class that they will deliver their Oratorical presentations this coming Saturday, February 11th and that Mr. Michael Hawkins has not received final Oratorical submissions from all participants. Attendance: 16 7

8 MESSAGE FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS My Beloved Ones, I ask you to join me in giving glory to Almighty God, who once again allows us the opportunity to enter into the period that we call Triodion, in order for us to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Feast of Feasts that is Pascha. Every Sunday during the Triodion, the Church gives us messages that are meant to direct us in the proper manner of preparation for the upcoming Lenten period. Last week, if you remember, we began the four Sundays of Triodion with the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. This reading was intentionally chosen to help us examine our hearts, as well as to clearly demonstrate the way we are meant to open a prayerful conversation with God: through humility. Everything we have comes from Above and is a gift from God. If we are rich, it is a gift from God! If we are intelligent, it is a gift from God! Even our poverty is a gift from God! We must use everything given to us in such a way that we consider our relationship with our Father, whom we know from this parable, listens to the person who humbles him or herself. That being said, the Church also understands that the Devil seeks to make us feel as though we are so sinful and bad, that we often go to extremes. Many times, we feel so pessimistic and broken that we believe God does not listen to us, or that we are unworthy to approach Him. That is why the Church has devoted this Sunday to the parable of the Prodigal Son. This Sunday, we will be especially reminded that no matter how bad we are, no matter what we have done, God is the Father of Love, and He is waiting for us to take the initiative to meet him in a humble way like both the Publican and as the Prodigal Son and ask to rejoin Him, in the Kingdom of Heaven. I humbly ask that you pray for us, the clergyman, as we pray for all the Orthodox faithful not only this week and the remainder of Triodion, but through Great Lent, as we approach the Great Homecoming: the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. +ALEXIOS Metropolitan of Atlanta 8

9 FROM THE CHANCELLOR S DESK How many of us will celebrate Valentine s Day with a little bit of bling!? The holiday that elevates the warmth of our love and the softness of our hearts also pushes us to give a gift of something cold and hard a diamond. Diamonds, we are continually reminded, are forever. That s why they are worthy of a significant financial investment. Diamonds are expensive because they are rare, elusive, and found only in tiny bits and pieces. Yet if you could travel 50 light years away from Earth, to star BPM 37093, located in the Centaurus constellation, you would arrive at Lucy a burned out sun, a white dwarf, whose entire central core is a planet-sized chunk of crystallized carbon a diamond 10 billion-trillion -trillion carats worth, to be precise. This space diamond was named Lucy after the Beatles' hit, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. By comparison, the largest earth-diamond, the Golden Jubilee Diamond, is 545 carats a sandal toe full of diamond sand on one of Lucy s dunes. Diamonds are a chosen and cherished gem because of their sparkle and glow. They ignite with a kind of inner fire when the light hits them. Unfortunately for Lucy, that means that the solid diamond core of that dwarf star is as unremarkable and unassuming as any other stone. You could take a drawer full of exquisite diamond gemstones and dump them in a drawer and without the gift of reflective light - you wouldn t know you had anything different than a box of rocks. The miracle of reflected light is what our goal in life is all about to become transfigured in our Lord Jesus Christ. As we begin Great & Holy Lent in a couple of weeks Monday, February 27th it is my prayer that the miracle of God s divine light will transform and transfigure each of our lives so we grow closer in union and harmony with Him. As we travel our 2017 lenten journey together, may the brilliance and purity of the light that illumines Jesus attract our attention. Transforming our lives in the image and likeness of our Lord is a central part of Orthodox theology. Just as He transfigured Himself and appeared to His disciples in divine glory on Mt. Tabor shortly before His last days leading up to His Crucifixion and Resurrection, I pray that we consider this miraculous event as proof that Jesus Christ is the light and glory coming from God, our Heavenly Father. Through Christ s voluntary passion for each of us, He assured us of the voluntary nature of His suffering and death for the salvation of the world. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ invites every human being to seek to attain spiritual transfiguration in order to be granted eternal life and everlasting paradise. May we take advantage of the opportunity to achieve this aim by considering what kinds of things we can do on a daily basis to show love, compassion, and charity to others so that our Lord judges us worthy of this gift. +Fr. George Tsahakis Chancellor 9

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11 2017 FESTIVAL 1. We will be selling tickets in the hall after Church for anybody who wants tickets for themselves and for others. 2. We will also be handing out signs for the festival for people to put in front of their homes or businesses on Sunday also after Church. 3. Reminder that there will also be cashier training after service the following Sunday in the hall for those who are scheduled to be cashiers. 4. A reminder that we will be cleaning out the Gyro booth and setting up parking on the 18th which is next Saturday and we can use all the volunteers as many as we can round up. Thank you! Spiros (Chairman) COOKING SCHEDULE: 1. Galaktoboureko 2/15 Goal is 35 trays need 6 people 2. Green Beans 2/21 Need 3 people 3. FESTIVAL SET UP begins Sun., Feb. 19th 1. Packing Pastries - 2/21, 2/22 & 2/23 SIGN UP SHEETS ARE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY WHERE AND TIMES YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOL- UNTEER. DANCE PARENTS REMEMBER YOU MUST ALL PUT IN AT LEAST 1 SHIFT PER DAY, AS PART OF YOUR COMMITMENT TO DANCE. 11

12 ZOE Hi to all our ZOE friends Our February meeting has been changed from the 2nd Thursday in February to February 23rd so we can help with things that need to be done for the festival which will be starting the very next day. There will be lots to do, we need helping hands for a few hours. The March 9th meeting will be an outing to 'Exploration Tower' in Port Canaveral at the price of $ tax for seniors. You will be on your own for transportation. The museum-like tour is handson and the view from the Tower by floors, is truly scenic. There may be a price break for over 20 attending but $4.00 stated from their website, seems reasonable. Afterwards lunch will be at Zachary's Restaurant in Cape Canaveral, not far from the Tower. More info on all as the time gets closer, we will need a headcount for the Tower and restaurant well ahead of time. 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!!! 12

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: Feb. 19 March 5, 12 & 26 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 Choir practice is held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Community Center. Please join us to give greater glory to God! ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 24, 25 & 26 WE NEED EVERYONE S PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO BE A SUCCESS! SEE CHRISTINA BALBA TO RESERVE YOUR VOLUNTEER SPOT! OR HER MBALBA@CFL.RR.COM Or call SIGN UP SHEETS ARE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP ON LINE AT: PLEASE LOOK THEM OVER AND SEE WHERE YOU CAN HELP! 13

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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 73 Stewards Pledging 98,240. 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.