THE ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday of the Holy Fathers On the Sunday that falls from the 13th to the 19th of the present month, we chant the Service to the Holy and Godbearing Fathers who came together in the Seven Ecumenical Councils, that is: the First Council, of the 318 Fathers who assembled in Nicaea in 325 to condemn Arius, who denied that the Son of God is consubstantial with the Father; the Fathers of the First Council also ordained that the whole Church should celebrate Pascha according to the same reckoning; the Second Council, of the 150 Fathers who assembled in Constantinople in 381 to condemn Macedonius, Patriarch of Constantinople, who denied the Divinity of the Holy Spirit; the Third Council, of the 200 Fathers who assembled in Ephesus in 431, to condemn Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople, who called Christ a mere man and not God incarnate; the Fourth Council, of the 630 who assembled in Chalcedon in 451, to condemn Eutyches, who taught that there was only one nature, the divine, in Christ after the Incarnation, and Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who illegally received Eutyches back into communion and deposed Saint Flavian, Patriarch of Constantinople, who had excommunicated Eutyches; the Fifth Council in 553, of the 165 who assembled in Constantinople for the second time to condemn Origen and Theodore of Mopsuestia, the teacher of Nestorius; the Sixth Council in 680, of the 170 who assembled in Constantinople for the third time, to condemn the Monothelite heresy, which taught that there is in Christ but one will, the divine; and the Seventh Council in 787, of the 350 who assembled in Nicaea for the second time to condemn Iconoclasm. Sunday, July 15, 2018 Rev. Fr. Joseph Gingrich, Parish Priest Altar Boys All Available Ushers On Duty 5 Epistle Reading Titus 3:8-15 Gospel Reading Matthew 5:14-19 TODAY S DIVINE LITURGY HYMNS AND SCRIPTURE READINGS: HYMNS AFTER THE LITTLE (GOSPEL) ENTRANCE RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN THE PLAGAL SECOND MODE Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee. Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. APOLYTIKION FOR SUN. OF THE HOLY FATHERS IN THE PLAGAL FOURTH MODE Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ φωστῆρας ἐπὶ γῆς τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν ἀληθινὴν πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς ὁδηγήσας πολυεύσπλαγχνε, δόξα σοι. DISMISSAL HYMN OF THE ANNUNCIATION FOURTH MODE On this day when our salvation is crown d for eternity, and the revelation of the mystery of the ages. With Divine Grace the Son of God becomes the Virgin s Son and Gabriel s good tidings proclaim the news, for this we rejoice in song unto the Holy Theotokos. Hail to You who are fill d with grace, the Lord is with You! Σήμερον της σωτηρίας ημών το κεφάλαιον και του απ αιώνας μυστηρίου η φανέρωσις, Ο Υιός του Θεού, Υιός της Παρθένου γίνεται, και Γαβριήλ την χάριν ευαγγελίζεται. Διό και ημείς συν αυτώ τη Θεοτόκω βοήσωμεν. Χαιρε, κεχαριτωμένη, ο Κύριος μετά σου. SEASONAL KONTAKION IN THE SECOND MODE
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε. EPISTLE READING PRIEST: Let us attend. READER: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous. Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven. PRIEST: Wisdom READER: The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15. PRIEST: Let us attend. READER: Brethren, 8 This saying is sure. Concerning these things, I desire that you teach with confidence, so that those who have believed God may be careful to persevere in good works. These things are good and profitable to all. 9 Avoid foolish questions, genealogies, dissensions, and disputes about the law. These things are unprofitable and vain. 10 After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions, 11 knowing that such a person is perverted, sinful and self-condemned. 12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, do your utmost to meet me at Nicopolis, for I have determined to spend the winter there. 13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily and see that they lack nothing. 14 Make sure that our people also learn to maintain good works to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unfruitful. 15 All who are with me greet you! Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all! Amen. MATTHEW 5:14-19 14 You are the light of the world! A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do you light a lamp and place it under a measuring basket, but on a stand. And so it shines to all who are in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before all, so that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. 17 Do not think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I did not come to destroy, but to fulfill! 18 Amen, I tell you: until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things are accomplished. 19 Whoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments and teach others to do so shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY 8:15 AM MEMORIALS: +George H. Zavakos 10 years The Memorial Service is found on page 164 of the Burgundy Divine Liturgy books ALTAR FLOWERS AND FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR are given in loving memory of +George H. Zavakos by his son and daughter, Nick and Dena, sisters, Connie, Candie, and Renea Zavakos, Francine Gibbons, and Nicki Thornhill. Fellowship Coffee Hour is being hosted by AHEPA.
MEETING AND EVENT SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 15 TH Date Event Time Location Mon. 16 th Moussaka Baking 9:00 am Cmty. Ctr. Kitchen MEFGOX Practice 6:00 pm Community Ctr. Tue. 17 th Moussaka Baking 9:00 am Cmty. Ctr. Kitchen Wed. 18 th Marian Prayer 3:00 pm Church Choir/MEFGOX Practice 6:30 pm Community Ctr. Festival Meeting 6:30 pm Athenagoras Rm. Ellas Dance 7:00 pm Community Ctr. Thur. 19 th MEFGOX Registration 12:00 pm Community Ctr. Parish Council 6:30 pm Athenagoras Rm. Fri. 20 th MEFGOX Registration 9:00 am Community Ctr. MEFGOX Entmt. and Dancing 8:00 pm Community Ctr. EXTEND, O LORD, YOUR MERCY AND PROTECTION UPON YOUR SERVANTS Please pray for the health and salvation of your brothers and sisters in Christ during today s Divine Liturgy and throughout the week: Konstantinos Haritos, Mary Saloom, Mike Mokas, Katherine Xidas, Magdeline Tisinger, Peter Mihalislis, Elli Bambakidis, Stephanie Michaelson, Mary Leakas, Maria Polychronis, Alex Gounaris, Athie Zavakos, Stephen Fricioni, John Wagner, Marilyn Lusa, Cynthia Yonts, Margie Polites, Toula Stamm and Don Hanel FROM FATHER JOSEPH -MORALITY CLASSES. The Morality Seminar for Juniors and Seniors is being moved to October 20th, 2018 and May 11, 2019. -4TH ANNUAL YOUNG ADULT WEEKEND. Registration will open July 1st for the 4th Annual Young Adult Weekend. It will be held at MDSC in Rose City, Michigan on Labor Day Weekend 2018 (August 31 - September 3, 2018). This event is open to all young adults. Contact Jim Peers directly (peers.james@gmail.com). -THANK YOU. Thank you Renee Nicholas and Connie Stathes for coming to bury Orthodox Christian and Veteran Ernie Demitrew who had no next of kin. May your prayers and act of mercy for him shine bright in the Kingdom of Heaven. -MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. One aspect that is often overlooked in being a member in good standing is that Orthodox Christians must receive Holy Communion at least once per year to be a member of the Church. We should strive to live in such a way whereas we can receive Holy Communion at every Divine Liturgy we attend. To receive Holy Communion once a year is the minimum requirement. It is far better to do the maximum and eat and drink at every Lord s Supper we attend. If something is preventing us from receiving Holy Communion regularly we should all ask ourselves, What can I do to change that in my life? And then take action. -DIVINE LITURGY DOCUMENTARY. On Tuesday August 7 th at 7:00 pm there will be a documentary shown in the Athenagoras room on the meaning and function of the Divine Liturgy. This will be followed by a time for discussion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE YOU A BRUNO MARS FAN? HOW ABOUT GREEK DANCING? YOU RE INVITED! At NO CHARGE to: entertainment and dancing at the MEFGOX Convention. Friday night July 20 from 8:00 PM till -? Cash bar available. HELP NEEDED: please sign up to man the MEFGOX registration table Community Center: Thursday 12:00-3:00; 3:00-6:00 Friday 9:00-12:00 GAPA S SUMMER PICNIC The GAPA Summer Picnic will be held today, July 15 th at 3:00 pm in our Community Center. FESTIVAL NEWS This year we will be celebrating our 60 th Festival Anniversary and we are looking for pictures from past festivals, anything dating back to 1958! If you have pictures that you are willing to share with us, we will make sure that they are returned to you after the festival. Please put you name and phone number on the back of the picture and place in envelope to the attention of Festival Chairs. Please mail or drop off to the Church office no later than Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Please email andreacasey6789@gmail.com with any questions.
2018 GREEK FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS On July 30th if you sell and turn in $100.00 worth of tickets, you will be eligible for the raffle drawing to win one of four $50.00 gift cards; so hurry get your tickets, fill out your contact information and turn your tickets in. Tickets are to be placed in the blue box in the Community Center! For every $100.00 worth of tickets you turn in you will be eligible for an additional free entry into the drawing. If you need additional tickets stop by the church office or contact Gary Manos 937.305.9777. FESTIVAL BAKING SCHEDULE July 16 & 17 - Moussaka Aug. 20-24 - Baklava Sept. 4 - Karithopita July 30, 31 & Aug. 1 - Dolmathes Aug. 27 & 28 - Koulouria Aug. 6 & 7 - Koumbiedes Aug. 30 & 31 - Pasta Flora JULY CCM - SKYLINE TIME FOR SOLDIERS SURGEON July CCM - Skyline Time For Soldiers Surgeon will be on Tuesday, July 24, from 5 PM to 9 PM. A percentage of the evening s sales will be donated to Soldiers Surgeon, Inc. which helps veterans, who have been injured during or outside of their service to this country, with non-emergent Orthopedic services. Some of these surgeons attend our own Annunciation church. DANCE PRACTICE SCHEDULE Ellas dance practice will be at 7:00pm 8:30pm every Wednesday until Festival. Evzonakia, Levendopeda and Nisotes No July Practice. WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! If you are visiting our Parish, please fill out the "Visitor Information Card," located in the Narthex, and hand it to one of the Welcome Committee greeters. You are welcome to come forward to receive a piece of antidoron (blessed bread) at the conclusion of the service and join us in the Memorial Center for our Fellowship Hour following the Divine Liturgy. If you are a newcomer to our Parish, please introduce yourself to our priest. He would be most happy to schedule a time to meet with you and discuss the ministries and fellowship opportunities available within our Parish. For Orthodox Christians GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION When preparing to receive Holy Communion, please remain quietly in your pews until an Usher/ Parish Council Member directs you to approach from the center aisle. Your prayerful attention helps sustain the solemnity of the Divine Liturgy for those praying the "Prayers of Preparation and following Holy Communion the "Prayers of Thanksgiving. You will find these prayers in the burgundy Divine Liturgy book located in the pew backs. The Prayers of Preparation begin on page 29 and the Prayers of Thanksgiving begin on page 40. Please allow the acolyte to place the Holy Communion Cloth beneath your chin. This ensures that no particle of the Eucharist falls from your lips. Recite your baptismal name aloud; open your mouth wide; and close your mouth as the Communion Spoon enters your mouth. After receiving Holy Communion, blot your lips on the cloth and return to your pew by the side aisles. You will find an acolyte offering you a bowl of antidoron from which you should take a single piece to ensure you consume all traces of Holy Communion. For Non-Orthodox Christians We welcome to our worship those Christians not fully united with us (canonically). It is a consequence of the sad divisions of Christianity that we cannot extend a general invitation to receive Holy Communion. Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is an action of the celebrating community signifying a oneness in faith, life, and worship. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist and for which we must all pray.