S ince then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of

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1 ST. JOHN'S WEEKLY BULLETIN 405 No. Dale St., Anaheim, CA Telephone (714) Fr. John Kariotakis - Fr. Nicholas Andrews, Economos - M arch 27, 2011 Sunday of the Holy Cross Matrona of Thessaloniki, Paul, Bishop of Corinth ÁÐÏÓÔÏËÏÓ -EPISTLE READING - Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 Econtej ou=n avrciere,a me,gan dielhluqo,ta tou.j ouvranou,j( VIhsou/n 15 to.n ui`o.n tou/ qeou/( kratw/men th/j o`mologi,ajå ouv ga.r e;comen avrciere,a mh. duna,menon sumpaqh/sai tai/j avsqenei,aij h`mw/n( pepeirasme,non de. kata. pa,nta kaqv o`moio,thta cwri.j a`marti,ajå 16 prosercw,meqa ou=n meta. parrhsi,aj tw/ qro,nw th/j ca,ritoj( i[na la,bwmen e;leoj kai. ca,rin eu[rwmen eivj eu;kairon boh,qeianå Pa/j ga.r avrciereu.j evx avnqrw,pwn lambano,menoj u`pe.r avnqrw,pwn kaqi,statai ta. pro.j to.n qeo,n( i[na prosfe,rh dw/ra, te kai. qusi,aj u`pe.r a`martiw/n( 2 metriopaqei/n duna,menoj toi/j avgnoou/sin kai. planwme,noij( evpei. kai. 3 auvto.j peri,keitai avsqe,neian kai. div auvth.n ovfei,lei( kaqw.j peri. tou/ 4 laou/( ou[twj kai. peri. auvtou/ prosfe,rein peri. a`martiw/nå kai. ouvc e`autw/ tij lamba,nei th.n timh.n avlla. kalou,menoj u`po. tou/ qeou/ 5 kaqw,sper kai. VAarw,nÅ ou[twj kai. o` Cristo.j ouvc e`auto.n evdo,xasen genhqh/nai avrciere,a avllv o` lalh,saj pro.j auvto,n\ ui`o,j mou ei= su,( evgw. sh,meron gege,nnhka, se\ 6 kaqw.j kai. evn e`te,rw le,gei\ su. i`ereu.j eivj to.n aivw/na kata. th.n ta,xin Melcise,dek( S ince then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of 15 God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, 16 yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.for every high priest chosen from among men is 2 appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can 3 deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of 4 this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does 5 not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my 6 Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

2 ÅÕÁÃÃÅËÉÏÍ-GOSPEL READING - Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 K ai. proskalesa,menoj to.n o;clon su.n toi/j maqhtai/j auvtou/ ei=pen auvtoi/j\ ei; tij qe,lei ovpi,sw mou avkolouqei/n( avparnhsa,sqw e`auto.n kai. avra,tw to.n stauro.n auvtou/ kai. avkolouqei,tw moiå 35 o]j ga.r eva.n qe,lh th.n yuch.n auvtou/ sw/sai avpole,sei auvth,n\ o]j dv a'n avpole,sei th.n yuch.n 36 auvtou/ e[neken evmou/ kai. tou/ euvaggeli,ou sw,sei auvth,nå ti, ga.r wvfelei/ a;nqrwpon kerdh/sai to.n 37 ko,smon o[lon kai. zhmiwqh/nai th.n yuch.n auvtou/è ti, ga.r doi/ a;nqrwpoj avnta,llagma th/j yuch/j 38 auvtou/è o]j ga.r eva.n evpaiscunqh/ me kai. tou.j evmou.j lo,gouj evn th/ genea/ tau,th th/ moicali,di kai. a`martwlw/ ( kai. o` ui`o.j tou/ avnqrw,pou evpaiscunqh,setai auvto,n( o[tan e;lqh evn th/ do,xh tou/ patro.j auvtou/ meta. tw/n avgge,lwn tw/n a`gi,wnå Kai. e;legen auvtoi/j\ avmh.n le,gw u`mi/n o[ti eivsi,n tinej w-de tw/n e`sthko,twn oi[tinej ouv mh. geu,swntai qana,tou e[wj a'n i;dwsin th.n basilei,an tou/ qeou/ evlhluqui/an evn duna,meiå A nd he called to him the multitude with his disciples, and said to them, "If any man would 35 come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can 38 a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."and he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power." WELCOME VISITORS We welcome all visitors to St. John s. If you are non-orthodox and are interested in learning who we are and what our beliefs and practices are, we invite you to any of our Bible Study classes and of course the Class on the Orthodox Faith. On the other hand if you are an Orthodox Christian and are not member in another Orthodox Church we invite you (and your family) to join our parish. (Note: While all may receive the Andidoron, the bread which is given at the conclusion of services which of course is not consecrated, only Orthodox Christians in good standing with their church can receive Holy Communion and other Sacraments.) PLEASE NOTE: that the Divine Liturgy, on the first Sunday of every month, is conducted in English. This is done so that those persons with a limited understanding of the Greek language can understand, and participate in the worship service. The Greek language alternates with the English language for the remainder of the month. THIS SUNDAY'S PARISH COUNCIL TEAM Team 4 March 27, 2011 Robert Lanyi, Peter Attard, Harry Benetatos RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 27, 2011 Sun., March 27, 2011 Sunday of the Holy Cross, Orthros & Liturgy, 9am TRISAGION: Athanasia Melonas - 40 Days Orotorical Festival Presentation of Speeches *Today, a second tray will be passed for Holy Cross Seminary. Mon., March 28, th Anniversary Meeting, 7pm Tues., March 29, Bible Study, 11:30am -Greek School, 4pm Weds., March 30, 2011 Presanctified Liturgy, 6pm -Orthodox Faith Class, 7pm Fri., April 1, 2011 SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS, 7PM CREED IN GREEK & ENGLISH (pg.18) LORD S PRAYER GREEK/ENG.(pg26) There will be a 50th Anniversary Celebration Meeting in the Small Hall on Monday, March *Coffee Hour sponsored by the Palifas Family in memory of Athanasia Melonas. PROSFORO SCHEDULE Sun. Mar. 27 Mrs. Katherine Glavas Weds. Mar. 30 Mrs. TBA Sun. Apr. 03 Mrs. Voula Kitsigianis W eds. Apr. 06 Mrs. Voula Kitsigianis ACOLYTES Team 2 March 27, 2011 Dim itri Pappas, Bradely Jung, Kyriakos Alyousef, Michael Bangos, Kyriakos Psaras, Anthony Christofer, Robert Glinkie, Donald Glinkie, Harry Foutris MAIDS OF ATHENA SUNDAY The 80th Anniversary of the Maids of Athena is next Sunday, April 3, Coffee Hour will be hosted by St. John's Maids of Athena Zoe #106. Mark your calendar... Nancy and Lea invite you to join the fun preparing tiropites, spanakopites, and dolmathes. Tiropita...Saturday, April 30 at 9am Spanakopita...Wednesday, May 4 at 9am Dolmathes...Saturday, May 14 at 9am All Hands and Nimble Fingers are Welcome!

3 DONORS FOR THE ITEMS IN NEED FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK, AND EASTER FLOWERS TO DECORATE THE ICON OF THE VIRGIN (DURING FIVE FRIDAYS) Mrs. Voula Kitsigianis ANNUNCIATION ICON FLOWERS Mrs. Vivian Christian FLOWERS (500 DAFFODILS) FOR FEAST OF THE CROSS Mrs. Freda Chrest PALM SUNDAY PALMS Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Elly Gabrielian BANNER OF RESURRECTION Mr. & Mrs. Nick & Fofo Panagakis LARGE PASCHAL CANDLE USED BY PRIEST FOR EASTER SEASON Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Demetra Natsis WREATH FOR HOLY CROSS Mr. & Mrs. John & Elizabeth Hadjis FLOWERS FOR THE RESURRECTION - ICONOSTASIS Mrs. Ann Arvanitis FLOWERS TO DECORATE ICON OF CHRIST FOR HOLY MONDAY Mr. & Mrs. Gus & Maria Gialamas SPECIAL INCENSE FOR HOLY WEEK Mr. &Mrs. Chris & Susan Mellas SPECIAL 100% BEESWAX CANDLES FOR CROSS AND ALTAR TABLE Mr. & Mrs. Nick & Fofo Panagakis PORTABLE ICON OF THE RESURRECTION Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Demetra Natsis

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