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, November 5, 2017 11th Morning Gospel - Plagal 1st Mode 5th SUNDAY OF LUKE Martyrs Galaction & Epistimi of Emesa Syria Apostles of the Seventy: Hermas, Patrobas, Linus, Gaius, & Philologos Gregory, Archbishop of Alexandria the Confessor Martyrs Domninos, Efpsychios, Karterios, Silvan, Pamphilios & Agathangelos Hiero-Martyr Castor the Bishop ~ 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 Πλ. Α - σ. 114-116 Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Resurrectional Apolytikion - Plagal 1st Mode - p. 115-117 To the Word, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation, let us, the faithful, give praise and worship. For He willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, to endure death and raise the dead by His glorious resurrection. 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 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 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 Mak- 2
er, 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 Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18 Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let 3
them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.' 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, 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, 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, Bob Dearmin, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Tom & Yvette, Kris & Jonathan, Athena Giglio, Peter, Alice & Jim Zavitsanos, Michael Cora & family, Anne Figari, Harry Paris, Samuel Smith, Fred Catalano, 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, Elaine Demopoulos, Ben Bernett, Erika Platock, Sylvia Demopoulos, Jim Burkhardt. For those expecting: For those with new babies: Shane & Jonna Myatt (baby Norah Violet). Nicolas & Julie Melitas (baby Elaine) Those preparing for Baptism: Angeliki Gatidis & Noah Salmon, baby Noah James; Sarah & Stephen Roman, baby Alexander Elias, 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. 4
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.) Anyone who has put a name on the prayer list, please review and either email or call the church office if a name needs to be removed. Thank you. If you would like Father to do services on the following dates, please either call the Church office or Fr. Demetri and let us know at least 1 week in advance. Nov. 8th - Synaxis of the Archangels; Mon., Nov. 13th - John Chrysostom; Tues., Nov. 14th - Philip the Apostle; Thurs., Nov. 16th - St. Matthew Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church 5
TODAY ~ Memorial Service ~ William Kokotis - 40 days 2nd Tray for the Ecumenical Patriarchate Feast day of Ss Cosmas & Damianos - Benefits the philanthropic programs & the charities of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. AHEPA BREAKFAST Adults $10 Children 12 & under $6 PREMIER JEWELRY FUNDRAISER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER Festival Meeting following breakfast ~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~ Wed., Nov. 8th - Last session for the season. Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy Epilogue & Appendices. The Saints Dionysios of Zakynthos Thurs., Nov. 9th - St. Nektarios - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Thurs., Nov. 9th - ZOE Event - Speaker Jan Harazda from Hoshino Therapy Will speak about chronic pain. Thurs., Nov. 16th - 4:30 pm - Philoptochos Meeting at Red Ginger in Suntree Call or email to let Cindy know if you can attend. Tues., Nov. 21st - Entrance of the Theotokos - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Fri., Nov. 24th - St. Katherine Vespers - 6 pm Sat., Nov. 25th - St. Katherine Feast day - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Sat., Nov. 25th - St. Katherine Feast day Dinner Dance sponsored by GOYA. see page 12 Sat., Dec. 2nd - AHEPA Christmas Dance - at IRCC - $50 per person. See an AHEPA member for tickets. 6
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 29 ~ 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. Kindergarten - 1st grade: Donna Thomson Attendance: 2nd grade - 4th grade: Brenda Roman Over the last few weeks, we have started an ongoing project. The students are making their own models of a church. Every week we are discussing something new, and making a model of what we are talking about to add to our church. The students are really excited about this project, and it has been a lot of fun for us all. Each week, I find myself noticing something new in the church and I'm sure the kids are as well. We have the walls of the church up, and have just completed our Narthex. We have the candles, and the icon stand, and have learned about each icon we have added. We talked this week in general about icons and how they are painted, and fun facts like how the traditional paint used was made from egg yolks. Next week, we are going to start learning about the Nave of the church, and continue with our lesson on icons. Attendance: 5 5th - 6th Grades: Daphne Courey & Terry Theodorou Attendance: 7th - 8th Grades: Fred Cannaverde Attendance: High School /Orthodox Life: Bill Orosz and Warren Baker Attendance: 7
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St. Katherine Feast Day Dance Saturday, November 25th 7pm Hors d'oeuvres ~ Dancing ~ Fun for All ages! Details to follow Sponsored by GOYA ORTHODOXY & HETERODOXY: Finding the Way to Christ in a Complicated Religious Landscape SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING AT 7 PM Nov. 8 - Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy Epilogue & Appendices (pages 358-384) The Saints Dionysios of Zakynthos Please do your best to complete the reading BEFORE the class. 9
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GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106 * Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0237 www.goarch.org - Email: communications@goarch.org Protocol No. 176/17 November 1, 2017 Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries Saints Cosmas and Damian News Release To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this blessed Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian, we are guided by their examples of holiness and compassion to offer service to those in need. Influenced by the saintly life of their devout mother, they chose to use their knowledge and skills for healing those with sickness. They did this freely, with a focus on the well-being of body and soul; and because of their love of God and neighbor, they were blessed with the wisdom to preach the Gospel and with the power to heal through prayer. While their training in the medical arts equipped them to address physical maladies, Saints Cosmas and Damian knew through their faith in Christ that the power of faith and grace was much greater. This power could heal mind, body and soul. It is the power to make a person whole and to restore humankind to the potential of our creation in God s image. It is ultimately the power of salvation and eternal life. 12
These blessed Saints represent our calling to offer healing to all. This healing includes infirmities of mind and body as we have compassion for those who are suffering and afflicted. It also includes healing for the soul, healing that comes through faith and grace, bringing transformation, renewal, and hope. As our Lord came that they may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10), we have a mission to bring wholeness of life to others. As Jesus Christ revealed divine grace by healing body and soul, we are the members of His Body, the Church, with a calling to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of all. This witness continues to be offered through the philanthropic ministries of our beloved Ecumenical Patriarchate. These ministries include programs for orphans and the poor as well as the Baloukli Hospital and elder center. Each year in honor of the service of the Holy Unmercenaries and in support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, our National Ladies Philoptochos Society and the local parish chapters lead us in collecting a special offering to support these ministries. On Sunday, November 5, I ask the parishes of our Holy Archdiocese to continue this tradition and give generously so that this work of compassion can continue and reach more in need. Our support for the ministry of healing and care offered by the Ecumenical Patriarchate and our commitment to serving those in need in our communities will bring renewal and hope to lives that will experience the healing power of God s love. With paternal love in Christ, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America 13
ZOE Onward now to our November meeting with guest speaker Jan Harazda of Hoshino Therapy, who will walk us through pain management of all types and good posture techniques just in time for the hustle-bustle and stress of the upcoming holiday season. Please join us in the church hall on November 9th at noon. Lunch will be served from Kelsey's. $6 for pizza and greek salad... Event chair is Maria Brewster and please call her to reserve your spot for this fun learning session plus lunch at 321-622-4747 December finds the group off to a beautifully decorated-for-christmas venue and delicious time at the Duran Country Club in Viera, 7032 Stadium Parkway, at noon on December 14th. Because of rental policies, we need to get our reservation monies in to them soon. $27 for a delicious buffet luncheon. Exact buffet menu will be forthcoming and entertainment will lift our spirits for the day. Perfect timing for our Christmas spirit gathering with dear friends. For reservations please call any of these festivity organizers: Christine Balba 213 6441 Tresa Roman 757 9404 Elaine Roman 757 4348 We hope to see you at these upcoming, quality ZOE functions. Remember ZOE means life...live it! Check our website for updated Liturgies & Events: www.saint-katherine.org/parish%20calendar.html 14
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: November 12, 19 (F) & 26 (F) This is a wonderful opportunity to extend our Christian hospitality with one another and any guests or visitors who attend our services. Duties: Set up the two coffee pots in hall Provide a simple snack, Clean up F = Fasting UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS! Meetings: Thurs., Nov. 16th - 4:30 pm at Red Ginger in Suntree Sat., Jan. 27th - Membership Luncheon & Meeting Detail TBA Thurs., March 1st - Time and place TBA Thurs., April 19th - Time and place TBA Sat., May 19th - Detail TBA Other Events/Date/Chairpersons: Rummage Sale - Sept. 29th & 30th - Vanna & Cindy Taverna Night - Sat., Oct. 28th - Neptune Restaurant - Vanna R. & Nick M. Christmas Boutique & Bake Sate - Tentative dates - Nov 17-19, Dec 1-2, Dec 8-9 Go Red Sunday - Feb. 11th - Karen Orosz - Wear red to Church to bring awareness to heart disease in women Soup for the Soul Sunday - Mar 11th - Stephanie Z. & Eleni B. Pascha Egg Dying - Holy Thursday - Need chairperson Mother s Day Tea Fundraiser - Elaine Husayko Graduate Gifts Cindy P. End of Year Luncheon - NOTE DATE CHANGE: Sat., May 12th - Vanna R. Location TBA, NOTE: This event is earlier than usual to include as many as possible before summer vacations begin. 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. 2017 STEWARDSHIP 153 Stewards Pledging $157,700. Average Stewardship per family $1,054. Paid to date: $135,751. Thank you to the 90 Stewards who have completed their 2017 Stewardship! 32 Friends of St. Katherine have paid $21,415. 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.