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: www.saint-katherine.org FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS fatherdemetri@saint-katherine.org; cell phone: 321-615-4431 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, November 27, 2016 1st Morning Gospel - Plagal 2nd Mode 13TH SUNDAY OF LUKE Great Martyr Iakovos of Persia Righteous Nathaniel of Nitria & Pinouphrios of Egypt James the Wonderworker, Bishop of Rostov Gregory of Sinai and his disciple Gerasimos Arsenios of Rhaxos ~ 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.
Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον - Ήχος Πλ. Β - σ. 118-120 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. 119-121 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. Τοῦ Ἁγίου - Ἦχος δʹ Ὁ Μάρτυς σου Κύριε ἐν τῇ ἀθλήσει αὐτοῦ, τὸ στέφος ἐκομίσατο τῆς ἀφθαρσίας, ἐκ σοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν ἔχων γὰρ τὴν ἰσχύν σου, τοὺς τυράννους καθεῖλεν, ἔθραυσε καὶ δαιμόνων τὰ ἀνίσχυρα θράση. Αὐτοῦ ταῖς ἱκεσίαις, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, σῶσον τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. For the Saint 4 th Mode Your Martyr, O Lord, was worthily awarded by You * the crown of incorruption, in that he contested for You our immortal God. * Since he possessed Your power, he defeated the tyrants, * dashing the demonsʹ powerless displays of defiance. * O Christ God, at his fervent entreaties, save 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 2
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. 240-242 Ή Παρθένος σήμερον, τόν προαιώνιον Λόγον, * εν Σπηλαίω έρχεται, * αποτεκείν απορρήτως. * Χόρευε, η οικουμένη * ακουτισθείσα, * δόξασον, μετά Αγγέλων καί τών Ποιμένων, * βουληθέντα εποφθήναι, * Παιδίον νέον, * τόν πρό αιώνων Θεόν. Kontakion 3rd Mode - p. 241-243 On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child who * before the ages is God. The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Ephesians 2:4-10 BRETHREN God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 18:18-27 At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go 3
through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Please pray for our: Brevard County, State of Florida & America Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Barack Obama, 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, Peter Katsoulas, 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, Maria Brewster, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, Denis Frawley, David & Ashley, James Pappas, Bill Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Mary Catalano, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard D, Georgia & Vasili, Brandon Gilsenan, Bob Dearmin, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Nicoletta, Tom & Yvette, Kris & Jonathan, Athena Giglio, Peter & Alice Zavitsanos, Jim Zavitsanos. For those expecting: Nicole & Anthony Schultz For those with new babies: 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: Kimberly Martini & Mason Fairbairn 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.) 4
ONCD FOCUS GROUP ONCD Spiritual Focus Groups - Calling All Parishioners! St. Katherine s has embraced the ONCD process, and is currently holding focus group sessions to collect your feedback. We have successfully held 4 focus group session to date. There are 2 more scheduled (see dates and locations below). Come join us and share your spiritual suggestions, idea s, and recommendations! Our goal is to have a total of 8-10 well attended sessions scheduled across the County. Would you like to attend or host a focus group session? If you answered yes, please let us know. We want to hear from all parishioners as to their spiritual needs, suggestions, and recommendations for St. Katherine s! Now is the time for you to get involved and help shape the spiritual direction of our Church. Upcoming Focus Group Sessions: November 28th at 4:00pm December 4th at 1:00pm - St. Katherine s School House - Conference Room Education Building conference room for those who cannot drive at night or have not been able to attend any of the previous groups held in parishioners homes. It is important to attend for the health of our Church. Sunday, December 4th following fellowship hour Check our on line calendar for updates on Liturgies & events. https://localendar.com/public/saintkatherine 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 turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5
~ Today ~ ~ Memorial Service ~ Anastasios Vrettos - 40 days (Ioanna Hawkins father) Fellowship Hour is sponsored today In memory of Anastasios Vrettos Last day to be included in Christmas Card and LAST DAY TO PLACE YOUR CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE ORDERS! ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Wed., Nov. 30th - St. Andrew - Orthros 9 am - Divine Liturgy 10 am Sun., Dec. 4th - ONCD Focus Group Meeting in Conference Room Festival meeting in Community Center Wed., Dec. 5th - St. Nicholas - Vespers 6 pm at Ft. Pierce Tues., Dec. 6th - St. Nicholas - Orthros 9 am - Divine Liturgy 10 am Sun., Dec. 11th - Sunday School Christmas Program following Divine Liturgy Mon., Dec. 12th - St. Spyridon - Orthros 9 am - Divine Liturgy 10 am Sat & Sun., Dec. 17th & 18th - Philoptochos Christmas Bake Sale & Boutique In the double classroom. Sun., Dec. 18th - Sunday School Spaghetti Fundraiser following Divine Liturgy Friday, Dec. 23rd - Royal Hours 10 am Sat., Dec. 24th - Orthros 9 am - Divine Liturgy 10 am Christmas Eve Vespers - 6 pm Sun., Dec. 25th - Christmas Day - Orthros 8:45 am - Divine Liturgy 10 am Sat., Dec. 31st - St. Basil/Circumcision of Christ/New Year s Eve - Vespers 6 pm Sun. Jan. 1st - Orthros 9 am - Divine Liturgy 10 am 6
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 20 ~ 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 & Donna Thomson Attendance: 2nd - 4th Grades - Brenda Roman for Jonna Myatt 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. The best way to give thanks in all circumstances is to learn how to be thankful for lots during the good times. Then, when the bad times come, you have a great skill developed of always seeing the bright side! The kids took turns choosing small everyday objects from a box and shared why we should be thankful for them.each student also made a "gratitude box" to fill with notes at home this week. Attendance: 7 5th - 6th Grades - Daphne Courey & Anastasia Theodorou Today s Attendance: 7th - 8th Grade - Presvytera Eleni Attendance: Orthodox Life/High School: Bill Orosz and Warren Baker Today we continued our discussion of the Ecumenical Councils and introduced the Holy and Great Council, convened in June 2016. This historic event was the first time that the heads and representative bishops of all 14 Autocephalous Orthodox Churches gathered at a council; it had been in preparation for several decades. This Holy and Great Council of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church constitutes an authentic witness to faith in Christ in today s world. We began our study by exploring The Church: Body of Christ and the image of the Holy Trinity. We will continue to study and discuss this Council and the seven Ecumenical Councils throughout the school year. Attendance: 14 7
Dear Father Tsigas, What ever happened to Thanksgiving? Have you noticed how stores go from Orange and Black to Red and Green? More and more stores are opening on Thanksgiving Day, which means many intrepid shoppers will be standing in line for a "holiday deal" instead of sitting at the table with their families and giving thanks to God. Is it just me or has Thanksgiving just become a "speed bump" between Halloween and Christmas? Yet Thanksgiving is the only uniquely American holiday and it has such strong Biblical and historical roots. While other explorers and settlers celebrated Thanksgiving earlier on this continent, we most closely identify Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims. The Pilgrims were committed Christians from a single church in Scrooby, England who fled to Holland to find religious freedom before ultimately relocating to America. Their story, with all the instances of God's Providence, bears repeating again and again as we consider God's goodness and provision in our own lives this Thanksgiving. We have created a several free tools you can use, with several focusing on the Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving in America. Click here for a Sermon Starter and accompanying PowerPoint (click to download) as well as a Bulletin Insert that can go with the message or be used as a stand alone. Just click to download, print double-sided, cut down the middle, and distribute. Also, click here for David Barton's history of Thanksgiving in America, which will provide you with some great material you may want to sprinkle in a sermon. We encourage you to use the Sunday before Thanksgiving (or the Sunday after) as a teaching time to help your people recall our spiritual heritage and encourage them to spend meaningful time reflecting on the goodness of God and giving Him thanks. Finally, I certainly want to express my heartfelt thanks to God for you, pastor, as one of over 40,000 who receive our emails as a part of our Pastors Network. May your tribe continue to increase in number and impact! Standing for Faith, Family and Freedom, Dr. Kenyn M. Cureton Vice President for Church Ministries Family Research Council www.frc.org 8
Office of the Secretariat To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout Faithful of the Holy Orthodox Churches in the Americas: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving, one of the most beloved and anticipated American holidays of the year. Our senses will be filled with the sight of loved ones reuniting for the occasion, and the sound of grateful and humbled voices joining in prayer to our Heavenly Father for the blessings we enjoy in abundance. In giving praise to God we are also reminded that as He serves us through His love and mercy, we too can become like the Lord when we develop a servant s heart serving others with love, humility and compassion. It is the mission of International Orthodox Christian Charities, IOCC, as the humanitarian arm of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, to respond to Christ s call and serve our neighbors in need. For nearly 25 years, IOCC has been sharing the compassion of the Orthodox faithful in close cooperation with the Orthodox Church. Through the generosity of supporters, IOCC has provided $580 million in relief to ease the suffering of families around the world including in Syria, The Holy Land, Greece, Serbia, Ethiopia, and here in the US. Every year, we set aside this special day among the Orthodox community as IOCC Sunday, and join in common purpose to lighten the burden of poverty stricken families, rebuild the lives of mothers and children fleeing war-torn homes, and restore the dignity of the elderly and disabled. We who are joined to Christ are called upon by St. Paul to believe in Him and do good works. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) We call on you, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to fulfill our responsibility to give to those who are lacking in abundance of food, safe shelter, clean water or the means to provide for their family. Let us recommit ourselves by extending a helping hand in the name of Christ. During this blessed holiday season, may the LORD shine His mercy upon you 9
and your family, and bring peace into your homes and hearts. With paternal blessing and love in Christ, +Archbishop NICOLAE of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the Americas Liaison for IOCC from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. Romans 12:10 10
The following is a Thanksgiving message from Maria Keritsis, National Chairman of the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians: Dear Church Musicians, Setting aside time to give thanks for one's blessings, along with holding feasts to celebrate a harvest, are both practices that long predate the European settlement of North America. According to historian James Baker, debates over where any "first Thanksgiving" took place on modern American territory are a "tempest in a bean pot". Historians have traced and documented thanksgiving celebrations in many locations in the early colonies. The first documented thanksgiving services in territory currently belonging to the United States were conducted by Spaniards and the French in the 16th century. Thanksgiving services were routine in what became the Commonwealth of Virginia<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Virginia> as early as 1607, with the first permanent settlement of Jamestown, Virginia<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamestown,_Virginia> holding a thanksgiving in 1610. In 1619, 38 English settlers arrived at Berkeley Hundred<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Hundred> and that is proclaimed to be the first Thanksgiving. Americans commonly trace the Thanksgiving holiday to a 1621 celebration at the Plymouth Plantation<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Plymouth_Colony>, where the settlers held a harvest feast after a successful growing season. Autumn or early winter feasts continued sporadically in later years, first as an impromptu religious observance, and later as a civil tradition. It was first proclaimed in 1789, by George Washington<https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/george_washington>. 11
It has been celebrated as a federal holiday<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Federal_holidays_in_the_United_States> every year since 1863, when, during the American Civil War<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ American_Civil_War>, President Abraham Lincoln<https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/abraham_lincoln> proclaimed a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens," to be celebrated on the last Thursday in November.[3]<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Thanksgiving_(United_States)#cite_note-NetINS_Showcase-AB-3> "that the day of our ships arrival at the place assigned for planation in the land of Virginia shall be yearly and perpetually kept holy as a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almighty_God>." Where the first Thanksgiving celebration was held is immaterial. What is important is that we take time to give thanks to Him from whom all blessings flow. The Orthodox Christians give thanks to God at every service. How many times do we ask "Let us give thanks to the Lord," "We praise You, we bless You, we give thanks to You, and we pray to You, Lord our God." Here in America we celebrate the secular holiday with festivities, family gatherings and too much food. Yes we do thank God or a higher being for our material "things." As Orthodox Christians we should thank God daily for all of the blessings we enjoy. As we gather together with family and friends to give thanks for our blessings on this Thanksgiving Day let us especially remember those who struggle to survive yet do not lose hope or faith. I wish each of you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving. We have so much for which to be thankful. Maria 12
2017 Mission Team Opportunities - Kenya (Youth) and Indonesia (Teaching) All those at the Orthodox Christian Mission Center pray you have a blessed Thanksgiving! May the Lord grant you joy this holiday season. OCMC needs volunteers for the following 2017 short term mission teams: There is a team heading to Kenya March 29 April 10 that will participate in a Teen & Youth Mentorship Program at the St. Clement Orthodox School, which is close to the Orthodox seminary in Nairobi. The program will include children, teens and youth from the surrounding area and will seek to build self confidence and self awareness. The program will use indoor and outdoor activities to teach life skills and encourage positivity about life, as many of the youth come from destitute backgrounds. Participants should be well-grounded in the basic teachings of the Church and prepared to offer basic Orthodox catechism and religious education. Social workers, peer counselors, career advisers and spiritual leaders are needed. A teaching team will travel to Indonesia May 22 June 10 and will teach at the schools run by the Orthodox Church in Medan. Team members will teach catechism and the uniqueness of the Orthodox Faith to individuals who live in a region where Islam is the main religion. The team will especially focus on teaching about how Orthodoxy is a way of life meant to encompass every facet of life. The team will also help teach English at the St. Paul Theological School. Participants should be well-grounded in the basic teachings of the Church with a sound understanding of the Orthodox Faith and the ability to teach catechism. English language teachers have also been requested. For the Kenya youth team, click the following link: https://www.ocmc.org/about/view_team.aspx?teamid=1188 For the Indonesia teaching team, click the following link: https://www.ocmc.org/about/view_team.aspx?teamid=1190 For all other available teams in 2017, click the following link: https://www.ocmc.org/about/open_teams.aspx 13
Choir practice is held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Community Center. If you would like to join them please do so. Don t forget to pick up your Christmas Bake Sale & Christmas Card Forms either In the Narthex or Community Center CHRISTMAS BAKING DATES! Workshops begin 10 am November 28th & 29th - Koulourakia December 5th & 6th - Kourambiethes December 13th - Bake Baklava December 15th & 16th - Packing Baked Goods & Decorating December 17th & 18th - Bake Sale Pick up and Boutique In Education Building Double Classroom PICK UP YOUR ORDER FORMS IN THE NARTHEX OR COMMUNITY CENTER FIRM DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 27TH TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS 14
Philoptochos Bakery & Boutique Philoptochos is looking for the following donated items for our Christmas Boutique. All items must be in good to excellent condition. Without stains, chips and damage. - Christmas Tree - under 4 foot - Christmas ornaments - Christmas cards - Christmas decorations - Holiday - dishes - bakeware - cups and saucer - mugs - tablecloths - napkins... Cloth and paper - table runners - all and any costume jewelry Hand knit and crocheted table cloths, table runners, the kind your Yiayia and Thea knitted. Greek art, vases, plates, etc. Greek key designed decorations. Costume jewelry. Please drop off all items on Thursdays 11:00-2:00 or Sundays 12:00-2:00 in the Double Classroom. Any questions please call Sonia at 321-289-8906 or Diana at 321-591-2734 15
Please join us for the Holy Land Experience in Orlando on December 10th...in order to receive the discounted rate, we need 10 people to attend.. They do not repeat their shows so it was explained to me to be there by 10 a.m...the bus has been canceled since more folks want to drive their own vehicles..we will need to meet at St Katherine's and leave together because we need to be at a certain park location to divvy out the tickets..the tickets need to be prepaid by November 20th...$45 for adults, $30 for kids 12 years old and under and $15 for 5 years old and under...for this group rate, cash or check is the only acceptable payment and by 'contract' must be made out to me (Elaine Roman, as group organizer)...i will be putting the total amount on my credit card by phone (sorry, just how they do it)... Since George and I will be out of town and will not be seeing anyone til November 13th, the church office may accept any monies made out to me.. Hector Santos has been very accommodating and is sure with all the new scripts, photo opportunities and children's' area, we will all have a wonderful time... Wheel chairs are not available but you may bring your own...you many bring bottled water and a snack but no backpacks...other food is available to purchase.. I hope we will have a good showing...the event would make a nice pre Christmas gift.. Thanks, Elaine Roman ZOE ZOE CHRISTMAS BUFFET LUNCHEON EAU GALLIE YACHT CLUB THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 11:30 AM $22.00 PER PERSON DEADLINE FOR PRE PAID RESERVATIONS IS NOVEMBER 30th CONTACT: CHRISTINE BALBA 321-213-6441 SEATING IS LIMITED TO 40 16
CHRISTMAS DANCE Saturday December 16th 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Come and Enjoy the Christmas Season, Dancing & Socializing Everyone is invited! Indian River Colony Club, Murrell Road Music by Yianni Buffet, Cash bar, Lenten meal available, to those who are fasting Sponsored by AHEPA #401a DONATION $50 per person RSVP by December 10th call Jim Papageorge 757-9407 17
FESTIVAL MEETINGS SUN., NOV. 20TH WE NEED EVERYONE S PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO BE A SUCCESS! SEE CHRISTINA BALBA TO RESERVE YOUR VOLUNTEER SPOT! OR EMAIL HER MBALBA@CFL.RR.COM 18
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 (321-615-4431) to make an appointment. Note that Father is often needed elsewhere even during these designated times. Call and schedule an appointment so that you are not disappointed Our landscaping needs are being taken care of by our own parishioners Spiros & Costas Theodoropoulos. Call 321-888-0474 THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT HAVE PARTICIPATED SO FAR. OUR ANNUAL BILL HAS ALREADY DROPPED BY 12%! IF MORE PARISHIONERS PARTICIPATE WE CAN GET THIS COST DOWN TO 0. SO PLEASE, CONTACT COSTAS THEODOROPOULOS IN ORDER TO SAVE YOURSELVES & THE CHURCH MONEY. PROPOSAL FOR PRICE REDUCTION PROGRAM: 19
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. 2016 STEWARDSHIP 134 Stewards Pledging $150,747. Paid to Date $124,687. 51 Friends of St. Katherine paid $25,423. 2017 STEWARDSHIP FORMS NOW 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.