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: 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon Church office hours: Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday closed ~ 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 10, 2019 4th Morning Gospel - 4th Mode 17TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW SUNDAY OF THE CANAANITE Hieromartyr Haralambos Anastasios, Patriarch of Jerusalem Monk-martyrs Porphyros & Baptos ~ 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 fellowship hour following services.
Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Ήχος Δ - σ. 110 112 Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Resurrectional Apolytikion p. 111-113 The joyful news of Your resurrection was proclaimed by the angel to the women disciples. Having thrown off the curse that fell on Adam, they ran elatedly to tell the apostles: Death has been vanquished; Christ our God is risen from the dead, blessing all the world with His great mercy. Τοῦ Ἱεροµάρτυρος- Ἦχος δ Ὡς στῦλος ἀκλόνητος, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας Χριστοῦ, καὶ λύχνος ἀείφωτος τῆς οἰκουµένης σοφέ, ἐδείχθης Χαράλαµπες, ἔλαµψας ἐν τῷ κόσµῳ, διὰ τοῦ µαρτυρίου, ἔλυσας τῶν εἰδώλων, τὴν σκοτόµαιναν µάκαρ διὸ ἐν παῤῥησίᾳ Χριστῷ, πρέσβευε σωθῆναι ἠµας For the Hieromartyr 4 th Mode A pillar unshakable are you in Christ's holy Church, * and, as your own name denotes, an ever radiant lamp, * all-blessed. Haralambos, * shining throughout the whole world * by your feats as a martyr, * driving away the darkness of the worship of idols. * With confidence, therefore, pray to Christ, * entreating Him to 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 2
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. Kοντάκιον Ήχος β σ. 224-226 Προστασία τών Χριστιανών άκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρός τόν ποιητήν άμετάθετε, μή παρίδης άμαρτωλών δεήσεων φωνάς άλλά πρόφθαςον, ώς άγαθή, είς τήν βοήθειαν ήμων, τών πιστώς κραυγαζόντων σοι Τάχυνον είς πρεσβείαν καί σπεύσον είς ίκεσίαν, ή προστατεύουσα άεί, Θεοτόκε τών τιμώντων σε. Kontakion - Second Tone A protection of Christians unshamable, * intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, * reject not * the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. * Instead, come to us, for you are good; * your loving help bring unto us, * who are crying in faith to you: * Hasten to intercede * and speed now to supplicate, * as a protection for all time, * Theotokos, for those who honor you. The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10 Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory. The Reading is from the Gospel of Matthew 15:21-28 The At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He an- 3
swered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly. Please pray for our: Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Donald Trump, US Congress & Supreme Court; Governor Rick Scott; County Commissioners, all our civil authorities & 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, Dorothy Pappademetriou, Bill & Ellen Werner, Olga Bouras, Yvonne Yacoub, Savannah & Zander Kelly, Mirsini Sirounis, Suzanne Orosz, Faye Nicholas, JoAnne Macheras, John & Anne Cominos, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine Manus, George & Siham Kanazeh, John Figari, Anna Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Carlo Sedney, Georgia & Vasili Menegas, Brandon Gilsenan, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Kris & Jonathan, Athena Giglio, Peter, Alice & Jim Zavitsanos, Michael Cora & family, Harry Paris, Samuel Smith, Kosta, Anastasia, Maggie & Andromahi Theodorou, Peter Katsoulas, Stylianos Theodorou, Isabella Inzirillo, Manny, Androniki, Margie Clore, Fr. Nicholas Harris, Nick & Nora Yanas, Bob & Mary Jane Dearman, Dottie Phillips, Shirley Skarlis, Lisa Paunovich, George & Elaine, Karen, Ainsleigh Grace Brems, Lenny Lloyd, Matt F., Paula, Courtney B., Baby R., Eleni, Konstantina, Mark, Kathy, Konstantina, Martin, Crum Family, Marie Irene Kragenbrink, Wayne, Maria, Alexis, Mike, Penny & Joseph Jones, George Demopoulos, Mark & Christine Balba, Efstratia Triantafilou, Kathy S., Maria Meraz, Anne Figari, Fr. Michael & Pani Karen Miklos, Lisa Wadell, Maria Herrera, Jose, Thomas Xenakis, Penny, Don & Katherine, Eileen McKartin, Valerie Kobzarenko, Dino Koursaris, Mary Pappas, Evelyn Karakitsios, baby William & Family, Elaine Demopoulos. Those preparing for Baptism: Angeliki Gatidis & Noah Salmon, baby Noah James; Those serving in the Armed Forces: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Harold David Ballard, George Peter Biniaris, Nicholas Cannaverde, James Christian Figari, Travis Hunter, Samuel Joseph III, Ethan Macheras, Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis, Klis T. Zannis, First Responders - Police, Fire & Rescue: Blake (Andrew) Ballard, Kevin Cincimino, Nicole Contos, Firefighter/Paramedic Panayiotis (Taki) Panayiotopoulos. 4
For the protection of Christians being persecuted for their faith. For the protection and freedom of the kidnapped Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi and Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim, both of Aleppo, Syria. College Students: Arianna & Theodora Bendlin, Barbara Brewster, Elizabeth & Michael Courey, Joseph Daniel Figari, Elizabeth Gaherty, Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jennifer & Andrew Loso, Evgenia Miller, Melanie & Michelle Niarhos, Elena & Tommy Panouses, Victoria Pappademetriou, Nikoleia Paterakis, Catherine & Maria Psarakis, Ronnie Rickard, George & Jessica Saad, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Costas Stathis, Austen & Leah Thomas, Catherine Triantafyllidis, Jordan Tsigas, Thomas Tsoukalas, WE WILL ONLY LIST NAMES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR WHOM AN EMAIL ADDRESS IS SUBMITTED. SO PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR STUDENT S EMAIL TO THE CHURCH OFFICE. (If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.) Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5
~ TODAY ~ ~ Trisaghion Service ~ Argero & Demosthene Emmanuel Paterakis - 2 years Nicholas Paterakis - 2 years Nicholas Packis - 6 years Fellowship hour sponsored by Claire Ellis & Cindy Paterakis in memory of their loved ones SCOUT SUNDAY See p. 10 GO RED SUNDAY! Promoting heart health awareness see p. 11 ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Sun., Feb. 17th - Triodion Begins Feb. 19th - Festival Set up Begins Feb. 22-24 - FESTIVAL WEEKEND! Sat., Mar. 2nd - 1st Saturday of Souls - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Sun., March 10th - Forgiveness Sunday, Vespers 6 pm followed by Forgiveness Service Mon., March 11th - Lent Begins Wed., March 13th - PreSanctified Liturgy 5:30 pm followed by Faith Study See p. 8 & 9 Fri., March 15th - Salutations to the Theotokos - 6 pm Sat., March 16th - 2nd Saturday of Souls - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 6
SUNDAY SCHOOL - February 3rd ~ 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: Hrysoula Mitropoulos & Donna Thomson Attendance: 1st - 3rd grades Jonna Myatt Attendance: 4th - 6th grades: Daphne Courey & Anastasia Theodorou Attendance: 7th - 8th grades: Fred & Jackie Cannaverde We revisited the Gospel reading for the day, Matt 25:14-30 the parable of the talents. We compared the talents to money and how one could take that money and use it to make more money so that the master would be happy with our work. We then compared the talents to gifts like singing or cooking. So if we were to sing in the closet or cook for only ourselves we would not be sharing our gifts to help the church to grow. We then went to the lesson on the New testament. Divided the New Testament into four parts; Gospels, History (Acts), Epistles (letters and Prophetic. This is helping the students to see the New Testament in a different way and to understand how important it is to see how the stories of Christ s life move into the history of the beginning of the church and then how the letters help us to live the Christian life and finally how the prophetic book gives us a glimpse of heaven. Attendance: 8 High School/Orthodox Life: Warren Baker Attendance: 7
Drive Thru the New Testament Lenten Study Series on Wednesday Evenings @ St. Katherine Hellenic Community Center 5965 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32940 Our Lenten Study will take us through all the places we read about this past Fall in our Orthodox Study Bibles. On Wednesday nights during Great Lent, beginning on March 13 and running through April 17, 2019, starting around 7:00 PM (following Pre-Sanctified Liturgy which begins at 5:30 PM and our Lenten Potluck that follows), we will be offering the latest series from Dave Stotts and the Drive Thru History team. This time out Dave will travel to all the places mentioned in the New Testament beginning with Jerusalem and ending with Patmos. This is an 18-part series that we will cover with three ½ hour episodes at a time each Wednesday evening (thus the earlier start time for the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy). We encourage you all to bring a Lenten dish for our Potluck following services. Once everyone has got their food and found a seat, we will begin playing the video. Dave brings his characteristic humor, archeological, historical and biblical knowledge to life as he visits all these Christian sites, (many of which have Orthodox churches built on them). Please call (321-254-1045) or email (admin@saint-katherine.org) the Church office if you are planning to attend and bring a friend! 8
SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING ~ 7 PM March 13 1) The Gospel Shared at Pentecost; 2) The Church grows in Jerusalem; 3) The Gospel Spreads to the Gentiles March 20 4) Saul of Tarsus & The Road to Damascus; 5) Paul s 1st Missionary Journey The Island of Cyprus; 6) The Journey Continues Pamphylia, Galatia & Asia Minor March 27 7) The Jerusalem Council & St. Paul s 2nd Missionary Journey; 8) The 2nd Journey Continues Philippi & Thessalonica; 9) A Road Trip to Athens April 3 10) Ancient Corinth; 11) St. Paul s 3rd Missionary Journey Ephesus; 12) St. Paul s Final Trip to Jerusalem & Caesarea April 10 13) Adventures at Sea Island of Malta; 14) Final Journey to Rome; 15) Martyrdom of Sts. Peter & Paul April 17 16) St. John & Island of Patmos; 17) The 7 Churches of Revelation; 18) The NT Book Closes 9
Scout Sunday - February 10, 2019 To the Faithful Orthodox Christians and Scouts: We now observe another Scout Sunday where we pause from our busy routine to remember the many contributions that the Scouting Community has made to make our world a better place to live. It is fitting that our churches especially remember the Scouts as many of our Parishes are home to Scout Troops. Answering the call to have Duty to God, our churches are an integral part of what makes Scouting such a valuable institution. Always remembering that A Scout is Reverent, these young men and their leaders offer a path to holiness that is grounded in the good works and learned skills that can only be found in Scouting. I remember my youth and being a part of Troop 19 in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania and how much I gained personally by being a part of that troop. I remember the summers spent at Camp Mountain Run, outside DuBois, Pennsylvania where we honed our skills of living in the woods. Living here in Alaska now, those skills come in very handy some times. There is not a time that goes by when I find the need to tie a knot, or rig a line, or other outdoor activity that I do not harken back to what I learned so long ago. In short, I am a more confident person today thanks to Scouting. In 1960, the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas [SCOBA] endorsed Scouting as viable part of their youth ministry and created the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting [EOCS]. This was the first agency created by SCOBA and presently an agency under The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas. 10
The EOCS Executive Board encourages all Orthodox Churches to recognize and celebrate this Scout Sunday on February 10, 2019 even if their church does not sponsor a Scout unit. I am sure there are Scouts in nearly every Parish in the United States. Living in a world that constantly seems to want to attack the family and the ideals of Scouting, either directly or indirectly, I find our Scouting troops to be a good place to support the ideas of Reverence and Duty to God. Anyone interested in their good work can go to the EOCS website at www.eocs.org to learn more about Scouting and the Orthodox Church. This year will be the World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia from July 23. Once again the EOCS will be sponsoring an Orthodox booth, holding services and meetings with Orthodox Scout from around the country and around the world. I would encourage all Orthodox Scouts to attend and be involved at the Jamboree. Go Red Campaign The National Philoptochos Cardiac Committee established the National Philoptochos Heart Health Awareness Program to promote awareness of the American Heart Association's GO RED CAMPAIGN. Across America, the red dress is instantly recognized as a symbol of women's empowerment to improve their heart health. The first Sunday in February has been designated nationally as " GO RED SUNDAY" All Philoptochos members across the country are encouraged to wear red to church as a symbol of support for this program and to promote awareness of heart disease in women. Gifts for women that you received today are sponsored by Philoptochos. 11
ZOE FEBRUARY 15th - help with prep for festival.. MARCH 1th - parishioner Claire Ellis will speak on Modern Day Slavery (human trafficking). APRIL 11th - timely religious movie. MAY 9th - end of the year luncheon outing. JUNE 13 - Look for more details soon. Specifics always in due time and please remember we need your reservation for lunch orders and outing event. We hope to see you all soon.. Remember ZOE means life...live It!!! TRESA 321. 757 9404, CHRISTINE 321. 213 6441, ELAINE 321. 757 4348 12
Upcoming Meeting Dates for Philoptochos Sun., Mar. 24th Sun., May 5th Sat. May 18th Additional Dates: Feb. 10th March 31st: April 25th: 1:00 pm in church hall PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD ELECTIONS End of Year Luncheon 1:00 at Victoria's Restaurant Go Red Sunday Soup for the Soul Luncheon Pascha Egg Dyeing PHILOPTOCHOS DUES NOW DUE If you haven t paid yet, please do so asap as we have to send to National and Metropolis by April 30th. You can send them to the Church office or You can give them to Cindy Paterakis or Betty Kitsopoulos on Sundays after Church OR Better yet, join us for our next Meeting on Sun., March 24th in the Community Center and pay then! 13
Get involved, meet people, explore your faith, enliven your spiritual life, and have fun with our YAL ministry! The mission of the Greek Orthodox Young Adult League (YAL) is to nurture and educate our young adults (18-35 or thereabouts), with the common goal to grow nearer to Christ in all things. By utilizing the four circles of Christian living Worship, Witness, Service, and Fellowship, young adults are led to the fullness of the Faith and likeness of God. Contact Julie Melitas -- yal@saint-katherine.org LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. CHECK CHURCH CALENDAR FOR TIMES. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. -Genesis 17:7 If any parishioners, families, group of families, koumbari or friends would like to host a fellowship hour following Sunday Liturgy please contact : Church office - 321.254.1045 Or email - admin@saint-katherine.org Available dates: Feb 17, Mar 3, 10, (Fasting) 17 & 24 This is a wonderful opportunity to extend our Christian hospitality with one another and any guests or visitors who attend our services. Duties: 1) Set up the large coffee pot in hall 2) Provide a simple snack 3) Clean up 14
"THE PRESSURE IS ON!" 2019 FESTIVAL One of the most important parts to a successful Festival is proper staffing of Volunteers. We CAN NOT be successful without our Volunteers! We need you! We know you don't hear it enough, but YOU ARE one of the most important parts to our success! We'd like to THANK YOU, in advance, for signing up again this year. Sign Up Sheets are in the Community center. Please remember to CLEARLY write or print your name and phone #, 15
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. 2019 STEWARDSHIP 63 Stewards Pledging $103,770. Paid $22,109. 18 Friends of St. Katherine have paid $2,900. HAVE YOU FILLED YOUR 2019 PLEDGE FORM? 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.