PASCHA / EASTER, 2006

CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY, HE IS RISEN!

“This is the day that the Lord has made;

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

Service Hours: Sundays and Feast Days: Orthros at 9:30 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am
Evening Services as Announced

Saints: George the Great Martyr and Trophy Bearer (+303); Glykerios, Martyr; Neomartyr George; Neomartyr Lazaros (+1802); Patriarch Dionysios the Wise.

PASCHA - THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST!

Gospel Entrance and Other Hymn Changes

Dismissal Hymn of Pascha (Sing) “Christos Anesti”

Priest’s Entrance Hymn: “In the gathering places all of you bless God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. (Priest and People Sing) Save us, 0 Son of God, who did rise from the dead, we sing to You: Alleluia.

Dismissal Hymns of Paseha (Sing after the Entrance) “Christ is risen.. . “

Hypakoe of Paseha

(Read) They who were with Mary / came before the dawn, / and found the stone / rolled away from the sepulcher./ They heard the angels say to them, I Why do you seek him as a man among the dead? / He dwells in light eternal!

Kontakion of Pascha

(Read) Though You, / 0 deathless One, I descended into the grave, / You destroyed the power of hell, / and as Victor, / You rose again, 0 Christ our God. You greeted the ointment —~bearing women, / saying, Rejoice! / You bestowed peace upon Your Disciples, I and resurrection on those that are fallen.

In the place of “Holy God” (Hymnal, 26) Sing “Osoi eis Christon,” “Those who have been baptized,” Hymnal, 109-110.

Return to page 28 and the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

EPISTLE — Acts 1:1-8 (Pascha Sunday) + In the first book, O Theophilos, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. And while staying with them he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me, for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom of Israel?’ He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.”

GOSPEL— John 1:1-17 (Pascha Sunday) +  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.  There was a man sent from God,  whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world knew him not. He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him, who be-lieved in his name, he gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John bore witness to him, and cried, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.'") And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

   In the Place of “Axion Esti” (Hymnal, 54) the Leaders sing “O Angelos eboa”

  (Read) The Angel cried out to the one full of Grace: / Hail! Holy Virgin, and again I say, Hail! / Your Son has risen from the tomb on the third day. / Shine, shine, / the New Jerusalem! / For the glory of the Lord has dawned upon You. / Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion; / and You, O all-pure Theotokos, / delight in the Resurrection of Him, / to Whom you gave birth.

   In the Place of the Communion Hymn “Praise the Lord,” (Hymnal, p. 66), the leaders sing, “Soma Christou, (Sing) Body of Christ” Hymnal, 104.

   In the Place of “We have seen the true light,” (Hymnal, 70), (Sing) “Christos Anesti, Christ is risen.”  

   In the Place of “Blessed be the Name of the Lord,” (Hymnal, 74), Sing “Christos Anesti, Christ is risen.” (3).

  EASTER SUNDAY! Today, Agape Vespers will begin at 12 Noon Children in attendance will receive a treat! Do you read another language? See Fr. Stanley.

   FOR THE RECORD: April 16 – Attendance 58; Stewardship $ 305; Candles $216; Easter Offering $690; Miscellaneous Income $575. Thank you for your support!

   PALM CROSS MAKERS: Many thanks to the following persons who helped ,after the Saturday of Lazarus Divine Liturgy, make the Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday:, Venice Cosmadelis, Presb. Emily Harakas, Nancy Kastelan,  Nikolai Kastelan Presb. Mary Liadis, George Nikas, Dee Nikas, Aki Manolis, Fran Mather, Bill Pasisis Harriet Pasisis Christine Thomas, Emily Thomas, Curt Thomas & Gloria Vardakis. Many thanks to all who helped!

   FISH DINNER REPORT: Chairpersons Gloria Vardakis & Helen Vangel express our parish’s thanks to all who contributed to the success of our Palm Sunday Fish Dinner following Church.. We are grateful for the $394 given for our Church. . Thanks to all who helped make it a success: Feenie Ferriero, Dora & John Halvatzes, Nanka Kastelan, Presbytera Emily Harakas, Fran Mather and Dee Nikas. It was a delicious meal with good fellowship.

   MEMORIAL DONATION: In memory of Helen Ratkovich, whose Funeral was conducted on April 6, 2006 from Christ the Savior Church, A donation to our Church was made in her memory in the amount of $225. May her memory be eternal!

SPECIAL PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006

STEWARDS OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR CHURCH have received a letter announcing that Connie Mourgides has tendered her resignation as President of the Parish Council and as a Parish Council Member. Connie has requested a parish-wide meeting so that Christ the Savior Stewards can address perceived grievances regarding the life of our community. The Parish Council agreed to call the General Assembly so that those who have concerns, are dissatisfied with certain aspects of our parish life, as well as those who find it acceptable, have an opportunity to speak. The goal is to restore unity in our Parish. In the interim, Vice-President Gloria Vardakis has accepted to assume the duties of the President. The meeting is being called for SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2006 following the Divine Liturgy. The Agenda is as follows:

PARISH UNITY ASSEMBLY

Opening Prayer

a.         Evaluating Our Parish Condition

         Positive Assessments & Constructive Criticisms

b.         Proposals for Furthering Parish Unity

c.         Parishioner Commitments to Work for Parish Unity

d.         Mutual Forgiveness in the Spirit of the Resurrection of our Lord.

Closing Prayer

Only Stewards Have Voice and Vote

Non -Ste ward Friends of the Parish Do Not Have Voice or Vote But May Attend

   IF YOU PREFER, YOU MAY WRITE YOUR QUESTION OR COMMENT AND IT WILL BE READ TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR DISCUSSION. BRING YOUR WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR MAIL THEM TO GLORIA VARDAKIS AT 5427 BERRIEN AVE., SPRING HILL, FL 34608 SO AS TO ARRIVE BY NEXT SATURDAY’S MAIL.

   ALL WRITTEN STATEMENTS MUST BE SIGNED SO AS TO VERIFY THAT THE WRITER IS A STEWARD OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR CHURCH, BUT NAMES WILL NOT BE READ.

   IN ORDER TO ASSURE FAIRNESS, WE HAVE ASKED GEORGE PSETAS, THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARISH COUNCIL OF ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, AN AMBASSADOR OF THE VICAR OF THE TAMPA BAY CONFERENCE, A MEMBER OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF THE ATLANTA METROPOLIS, AND AN ARCHON OF THE GREEK

ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA, TO SERVE AS MONITOR FOR THE MEETING.

   IF THERE ARE TO BE ANY VOTES, THE PERSON ELECTED TO CHAIR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF THE ASSEMBLY.

PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF OUR PARISH.

COME TO OUR FREE PARISH PICNIC!

SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2006 – 10:00 AM TO 2 PM

DELTA WOODS PARK PAVILION (DELTONA AVE., SPRING HILL)

FUN, FOOD, GAMES, SUN & SHADE FOR ADULTS & KIDS

AND . . . SO WE CAN PLAN . . .

CALL AND LET US KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING

Spero Lemonedes (684-4082)

George Nikas (597-1375)

Bill Pasisis (688-7465)

Come and enjoy a pleasant day of fellowship and relaxation!

WORSHIP THE LORD ON SUNDAYS DURING THE SUMMER

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611

WE GREET EACH OTHER DURING THIS SACRED SEASON, SAYING

 "CHRIST IS RISEN!"
and responding

"TRULY, HE IS RISEN!"  
 

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