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, December 10, 2017 5th Morning Gospel - 2nd Mode 10th SUNDAY OF LUKE Martyrs Menas Hermogenes & Evgraphos of Alexandria Martyr Gemellos of Paphlagonia Thomas Dephurcinos of Bithynia Venerable Leontios ~ 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 Β σ. 102-104 Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον ή ζωή ή άθάνατον άθάνατος τότε τόν Άδυνέ νέκρωσας τή άστραπή τής θεότητος. Οτε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας έκ τόν καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αί δυνάμεις τών έπουρανίων έκραύγαζον Ζωοδότα, Χριστέ ό Θεός ήμων. Δόξα σοί. Resurrectional Apolytikion - 2nd Tone - p. 103-105 When you descended into death, Life immortal, You vanquished the pow r of hell by your resplendent divinity, and When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out triumphantly: O giver of life Christ our God, glory to You. Τῶν Μαρτύρων - Ἦχος πλ. δʹ Δι' ἐγκρατείας τῶν παθῶν, τὰς πυριφλέκτους, ἀπονεκρώσαντες ὁρµάς, καὶ τὰς κινήσεις, τοῦ Χριστοῦ οἱ Μάρτυρες, ἔλαβον τὴν χάριν, τὰς νόσους ἀποδιώκειν, τῶν ἀσθενῶν, καὶ ζῶντες καὶ µετὰ τέλος, θαυµατουργεῖν, ὄντως θαῦµα παράδοξον! ὅτι ὀστέα γυµνά, ἐκβλύζουσιν ἰάµατα. Δόξα τῷ µόνῳ Θεῷ ἡµῶν. For the Martyrs - 4 th Mode When they had deadened burning impulses and movements * of sinful passions by their self-control and virtue, * then the Martyrs of Christ were given the divine grace * of driving away the illnesses of the sick * and working wonders, alive and after their death. * Paradoxical miracle it is indeed, that naked bones * should pour out cures abundantly. * Glory be to our only God. 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 2
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 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 3 rd Mode - p. 241-243 Today the Virgin goes forth, making her way to a cave where from her, ineffably, God the eternal Word will be born. Let the world be filled with joy, hearing these tidings. Joining the angels and shepherds let us give glory to Him who is God from all ages, yet wills to be seen as a little child. The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:10-17 Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 3
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him. Please pray for our: Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Donald J. Trump, US Congress & Supreme Court; Governor Rick Scott; our County Commissioners, 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, Mae Charos, 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, George & Sue Kanazeh, Jay, John & Niki Figari, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, David & Ashley, Anna Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard Davidow, Georgia & Vasili Menegas, Brandon Gilsenan, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Tom & Yvette, 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, Peter Thomas Zavitsanos, Teresa Swiderski, Fr. Nicholas Harris, Nora Yanas, Phyllis Balba, Ben Bernett, Erika Platock, 4
Jim Burkhardt, Bob & Mary Jane Dearman, Steve Rozakis, Dail & Despina Echevarria. For those expecting: For those with new babies: Nicolas & Julie Melitas (baby Elaine) Those preparing for Baptism: Angeliki Gatidis & Noah Salmon, baby Noah James; Sarah & Stephen Roman, baby Alexander Elias, Shane & Jonna Myatt (baby Norah Violet). Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Harold David Ballard, Nicholas Cannaverde, James Christian Figari, Travis Hunter, Samuel Joseph III, Ethan Macheras, Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis. First Responders - Police, Fire & Rescue: Blake (Andrew) Ballard, Kevin Cincimino, Nicole Contos, Firefighter/Paramedic Panayiotis (Taki) Panayiotopoulos. 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: Alyssa Karas & Christian Stumpf College Students: Brandon Arena, Arianna & Theodora Bendlin, Barbara Brewster, Michael Courey, Joseph Daniel Figari, Elizabeth Gaherty, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jennifer Loso, Andrew Loso, Evgenia Miller, Melanie Niarhos, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, Ronnie Rickard, George Saad, Jessica Saad, Catie Sergis, Sydney Sergis, Costas Stathis, Alex Stathis, Leah Thomas, Austen Thomas, Thomas Tsoukalas (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 Nicholas Xenakis - 10 years Willard Whitehead - 10 years Elias Corpas Betty Saridakis Denise (Despina) Saridakis Glenna Dzagournis ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Tues., Dec. 12th - St. Spyridon - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am. Thurs., Dec. 14th - ZOE Christmas Lunch - see p. 10 for more info. Sun., Dec. 17th - Sunday School Christmas Pageant following Divine Liturgy PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE BAKING DATES: KOURAMBIETHES - MON., DECEMBER 11TH - 10 AM KOULOURAKIA - WED., DECEMBER 13TH - 10 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 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. 7th - 8th Grades: Fred Cannaverde We once again talked about the Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:16 and then went over the Epistle reading Ephesians 5:8-19. We had the students look up both verses in their bibles and then went over why having the Mind of Christ and trying to walk as children of the light are important in our daily lives. Discussed how terrible things 6
where back in Rome during the early church and how life was not valued. How important it is to be a light and stand for what is right and treat each other with respect. The only way to do this is to learn the commandments and study the scripture. We then went over the Life of St Nicolas and how his light shone brightly by standing up to Arius during the council of Nicea and his giving away money for a dowry to a poor man so that his daughters could get married. We went over a few other things about his life and how society has sort of transformed his image as a bishop into Santa Claus. Attendance: 2 There will be a sign up sheet by the Bakaliko for individuals to sign up to run it on Sundays. We need 2 people each week. If there is no one on a particular Sunday then it will not open for that day. Bakaliko is not open during the week. ZOE Thurs., December 14th Noon - Christmas Luncheon at Duran Country Club - Thank you to those who have already reserved and paid. See you on Thursday! JANUARY 11TH - Presentation by Corp. Hibbs by BCSO focusing on fraud & identity theft. More info to follow. Remember ZOE means life...live it! 7
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. 2017 STEWARDSHIP 154 Stewards Pledging $159,200. Average Stewardship per family $1,033. Paid to date: $142,358. Thank you to the 96 Stewards who have completed their 2017 Stewardship! 34 Friends of St. Katherine have paid $22,185. 2017 STEWARDSHIP FORMS ARE 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.