St. Anthony The Great Antiochian Orthodox Church

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2 St. Anthony The Great Antiochian Orthodox Church 4031 Aurora Rd.; Melbourne, Florida Mailing address : P.O.Box 267, Melbourne, FL Very Rev. Fr. Elia Shalhoub, Pastor & Dean of South Florida Deanery Phone: (305) elia_shalhoub@yahoo.com Pastor s address: 2295 Oklahoma St.. W. Palm Beach, FL (321) Rev. Dn Stephanos WELCOME GUESTS We at St. Anthony s Orthodox Church welcome all who are with us in prayer this morning. If you are a first time visitor, please fill out the guest form located on the literature table. Following services, please join us for sharing of fellowship, coffee, and food. St. Anthony s is a pan-nationality Orthodox community, under the omophorion of Metropolitan JOSEPH within the Self-ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Divine Liturgy Variables on Sunday, March 05, 2017 Tone 4 / Eothinon 4 First Sunday of Great Lent (Sunday of Orthodoxy)Hieromartyr Konon of Isauria; Martyrs Archelaos and his 152 companions in Egypt; Newmartyr John the Bulgarian **Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great** NOTE TO CLERGY: Remember to include this special petition in the Great Litany before the one for the head of state, as directed by the Antiochian Archdiocese. Deacon: For Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John, and for their quick release from captivity and safe return, let us pray to the Lord. Choir: Lord, have mercy. THE FIRST ANTIPHON The Lord is King, and hath clothed Himself with majesty. The Lord is robed; He is girded with strength. For He has established the world so that it shall never be moved. Refrain: Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can cause all his praises to be heard? Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy. (Refrain) Glory Both now (Refrain) THE SECOND ANTIPHON Let them praise the Lord for His mercies, and for His wonderful works to the children of men. Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead; who sing to Thee. Alleluia. Let them exalt Him in the congregation of the people, and praise Him in the seat of the elders. (Refrain) The eyes of the Lord are upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy; to hear the groaning of the prisoners, to loose the sons of the slain. (Refrain) Glory Both now O, only begotten Son and Word of God

3 THE THIRD ANTIPHON Let the heavens and the earth praise Him. This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto Thee forever. ~ During the Little Entrance, after the verses of the Third Antiphon, chant the Apolytikion of the First Sunday of Great Lent. The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) is O come, let us worship save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead as on ordinary Sundays. After the Little Entrance, chant the apolytikia in the following order: RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE FOUR Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy. APOLYTIKION OF FIRST SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT IN TONE TWO Thy pure image do we venerate, O good One, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ our God; for by Thine own will Thou didst ascend the Cross in Thy body, to save Thy creatures from the bondage of the enemy. Thou hast verily filled all with joy, since Thou didst come, O our Savior, to save the world. APOLYTIKION OF ST. ANTHONY THE GREAT Thou didst become like the zealous Elijah in his condition, and followed John the Baptist in his upright ways. Becoming a dweller in the wilderness, and an establisher of the universe by thy prayer O Father Anthony. Wherefore intercede thou with Christ our God to save our souls. KONTAKION FOR THE ANNUNCIATION (AND GREAT LENT) IN TONE EIGHT To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom. THE EPISTLE Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers. For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:24-26, 32-40) Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh s daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets; who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, and put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated of whom the world was not worthy wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. THE GOSPEL The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (1:43-51) At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And He found Philip and said to him, Follow Me. Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, We have found Him of Whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael said to

4 Jesus, How do you know me? Jesus answered him, Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you. Nathanael answered Him, Rabbi, Thou art the Son of God! Thou art the King of Israel! Jesus answered him, Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these. And Jesus said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. ~ The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great continues as usual with the following variables. ST. BASIL LITURGY MEGALYNARION In thee rejoiceth, O full of grace, all creation: the angelic hosts, and the race of men, O hallowed Temple and noetic paradise, glory of Virgins, of whom God was incarnate and became a little child, even our God Who is before all the ages; for He made thy womb a throne, and thy body He made more spacious than the heavens. In thee rejoiceth, O full of grace, all creation; and it glorifieth thee. THE SYNODICON: THE AFFIRMATION OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH As the Prophets beheld, as the Apostles have taught, as the Church has received, as the Teachers have dogmatized, as the universe has agreed, as Grace has shown forth, as Truth has revealed, as falsehood has been dissolved, as Wisdom has presented, as Christ has awarded: thus we declare, thus we assert, thus we preach Christ our true God, and honor His Saints in words, in writings, in thoughts, in sacrifices, in churches, in Holy Icons; on the one hand worshiping and reverencing Christ as God and Lord; and on the other hand honoring as true servants of the same Lord of all, and accordingly offering them veneration. This is the Faith of the Apostles; this is the Faith of the Fathers; this is the Faith of the Orthodox; this is the Faith which has established the universe! Announcements EPISTLE READINGS Please come close to people & project your voice March 5 Kim Akin St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:24-26, 32-40) March 12 Stephanie Enstice St. Paul to the Hebrews. (1:10-2:3) March 19 Debbie Thieme St. Paul to the Hebrews. (4:14-5:6) March 26 Kh. Odette St. Paul to the Hebrews. (6:13-20) Adriana Whitson (March 6) Steve Shark (March 6) May God grant you many years! Sunday, March 26 Lenten Potluck Luncheon served by AWO to raise money for their Strengthening the Ministries of our Church project. Adults-$6, Kids under 12-$3 Please pray for the healing of Gusty Abraham, Alix Hall, Deborah Thieme, Susan Perers, Elia Bitar, Shirley Young, Ann Shark, Gene Popow, Jeries Adili, Michealle Carey, Josh Valance, Beverly Delida, Nina and Diogo Penas, Mary Robinson, Beth Manzini, John Archambeau, Holly Blank, Alex & Soula.

5 Friday, March 10 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy at 6PM Friday, March 17 3rd Akathist Service at 6PM

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7 Spiritual Bouquet for the Sunday of the Adoration of the Holy Cross (To be celebrated on Sun, March. 19th) Please complete the form below and return with your donation with your check marked Elevation of the Holy Cross donation on the MEMO section of your check IN MEMORY OF: (please print names clearly below) FOR THE GOOD HEALTH OF: (please print names clearly below) Deadline for submission to be Included in the bulletin is Wed. 3/15/17.

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9 Since Fr.Elia will be here during the Lenten Season from Friday till Sunday He will have time to bless homes on Saturday during the Day or Evening after 7:00PM Please Fill your request or contact Father to make arrangement.

10 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FEBRUARY MARCH How many clocks do you have in your home? Deposit.15 for each in your Food for Hungry People Box because "time" is running out for those who are starving. "Put a little love in your heart," get FFHP off to a good start. Put in a dime for all the "loves" in your life. Count the number of Bibles in your home and deposit.35 for each, because Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave me food." Count the number of soda cans or water bottles in your home. Put in.10 each, because Jesus said, "I was thirsty and you gave me drink." How many tablets do you own? Deposit.20 each. Tablets can be a means of communication. Let's communicate our love for the hungry. Count the number of steps (inside and outside) of your home. Pay.05 for each step. Help the hungry "step" into a new future. 5 How many mirrors are in your home? Pay.15 for each. Let your "mirror" reflect the image of one who cares. 6 Count the locks in your home. Pay.20 for each lock. Let's "unlock" the door that gives hope to the hungry. 7 How many rings do you have? Deposit.15 per ring. This will help us b"ring" food to the hungry! 8 How many eggs are in your refrigerator? Pay.10 for each. Hungry people have to "scramble" for their food. 9 How many doors does your home have? Pay.10 for each. Help open a "door" to a better future for the world's hungry. 10 Have everyone in the family deposit all the loose change they have in their pockets or purses. It makes "cents" to help the hungry 11 How many electrical outlets are in your kitchen and living room? Pay.10 each. You'll get a "charge" out of feeding the hungry "Button up your overcoat" - so simple to do. They are not only hungry but very cold too. Deposit.50 for each coat in your home. For every cellphone in your home, pay.25. It is "long distance" to hungry areas in most parts of the world. Let's make it a toll free number. How many extension cords do you have in your home? Pay.20 for each. Let's "extend" a helping hand to those who need it. For each pie or cake in your home, deposit.30. We should never "dessert" the hungry. How many Apple products do you own? For every one deposit.25. Let s never tune out the hungry. For every salt and pepper shaker, pay.20. Let's all "sprinkle" their lives with a little seasoning. For every TV show that was watched today pay.25. TV helps us see around the world, this money will help us feed the hungry around the world How many computers do you own? Pay.25 for each. Let s take a byte out of hunger! How many pictures do you have on your walls? Just "picture" yourself without food & deposit.10 for each picture. Pay.25 for each pair of contacts or eyeglasses you have. This will help us "see" clearly the need of caring for the hungry. Do you have musical instruments in your home? Pay.75 for each. This is a "key" to sharing and caring. How many phone chargers can you find in your home? Pay.25 for each. You ll get a charge out of helping the hungry. Count your tea or coffee cups and deposit.05 each. Our "cup" runneth over, so let's fill theirs. "I've got my love to keep me warm," that's true, but the hungry have only you. Pay.10 for each blanket in your home.

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13 ABOUT COMMUNION We are happy that you have joined us today. Indeed, we pray for the unity of the Faith for the day when all of Christianity are united as ONE and can share a common Chalice. However, this is not the case as yet. The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) is offered only to Orthodox Christians who are in complete harmony with the Faith and prepared themselves through fasting and prayer. We hope that you do understand and if you have questions or wish to embrace the Orthodox Christian Faith, please talk with Father Elia. If you are a guest or otherwise not a regular communicant, please give your baptismal name when receiving. If you wish, feel free to share the Antidoran with those around you not taking communion.