The Orthodox Messenger

Vol. VI, No. 32– Sunday, August 12, 2007

Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church - Presentation of Christ at the Temple

The Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County, Florida – “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”

Ecumenical Patriarchate + Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America + Metropolis of Atlanta

 Website: http://orthodoxhernandocountyfl.org     

Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Th.D., D.D. (352) 796-2377; Cell (352) 263-3005; Email:Rharakas@aol.com

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What’s Special About Christ the Savior Orthodox Church?-9

WHY Does the Parish Have a Dino Adamis Philanthropic Fund?

   Our mission parish has roots in the old Olympic Village Youth Camp that functioned for over a quarter of a century at our present campsite location. Eventually it closed, but a small gathering of Orthodox Christians worshiped in the camp chapel for several years. It was decided by these worshippers to try to become a parish. With the approval of Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, the effort began in January of 2002. At the first regular meeting of the Parish Council of the new Mission we were informed of a tragic accident.

   A Greek-American man by the name of Dino Adamis once had a business in the Astoria section of New York City, but he became ill and lost his business, falling on hard economic times. He sought and received help from various charities, including the Philoptohos Society at the Archdiocese. He was also befriended by a reporter and the editors of the Greek-American daily newspaper The National Herald. The newspaper instituted a fund drive for him, collecting financial assistance for him.

   For some reason, he decided to come to Tampa, FL by bus. He purchased a bicycle and started riding north on Route 19. Just north of Route 50 a large truck struck him as it crested a small hill. He was instantly killed. The authorities began looking for next of kin. The newspaper asked if our Mission Church could assume responsibility for his burial. At the first Parish Council meeting it was agreed to do all we could to help. Eventually, his funeral was held at our church, and with the cooperation of Hernando County officials he was buried in the old Brooksville cemetery with a simple stone marked “Dino Adamis – ‘I Was A Stranger and You Took Me In’ (Matthew 25:35).” The post-funeral “Makaria Meal” was held across the street from the cemetery at the Mykonos II Restaurant, paid for by a benefactor from Astoria, NY.

   The local newspapers including the Tampa and the St. Petersburg papers printed stories and photographs. We began receiving donations to help. In fact, we received far more than we needed. The Parish Council decided to use the money to establish our “Dino Adamis Philanthropic Fund.” It is now managed by the St. Katherine Ladies Society and is used to help the needy in our county, especially the children and families of our neighboring Pine Grove Elementary School. On the fourth Sunday of each month the women of the St. Katherine Ladies Society circulate a tray for contributions at the Divine Liturgy.

   So the Dino Adamis Philanthropic Fund is our God-given service to the poor of our Hernando County, a work of love and compassion.    

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

Evening Services as Announced

11^TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

Dismissal Hymn of the Transfiguration of Christ sung in Greek by the leader before the Gospel Entrance: “Metemorfotheis en to orei”

Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - 2nd  Tone

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("When you descended"). Hymnal,  81-82

Dismissal Hymn of The Transfiguration of Christ

   (Read) You were transfigured upon the mountain, / O Christ our God, / showing to Your disciples / Your glory as much as they could bear. / Do also in us, / sinners though we be; / shine Your everlasting light, / at the intercession of the Theotokos, / O Giver of Light. / Glory to You.

Dismissal Hymn of the Presentation of Christ (from sheet in the pew).

Kontakion of the Transfiguration of Christ Sung in Greek by the Leader “Epi tou orous metemorfothes.” And (Read) You were transfigured upon the mount, /O Christ our God, and Your disciples, / in so far as they could bear, / beheld Your glory. / Thus, when they see You crucified, / they may understand Your voluntary passion, / and proclaim to the world / that You are truly the radiance  of the Father.

                        Return to p. 26 of the Hymnal, to sing “Holy God . . . .”

   EPISTLE –1st Corinthians 9:2-12 (11^th Matthew) +BRETHREN, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.

   GOSPEL –Matthew 18:23-35 (11^th Matthew) +The Lord said this parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, 'Pay what you owe.' So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' He refused and went and put him in prison till he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailors, till he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to everyone of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."
 

 

    TRISAGION TODAY: A one year Trisagion is being offered today, August 12, for the rest of the soul of Evangelos Dapsis by his wife Thoula. May his memory be eternal!

    SERVICE OF THE SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS will be offered today at the Divine Liturgy. If you have already filled out a prayer sheet of living family members do not fill out another –they have been kept for the service today. If you have not filled out a prayer sheet, please do so and give to Mike Triantafilon at the candle stand for commemoration at the service. Thank you!

    THE FAST OF THE DORMITION continues this week till the feast Wednesday, August 15, inclusive. Keep the fast! AUGUST 15 FEAST OF THE DORMITION: Orthros 9:30 a.m., D. Liturgy 10 a.m. Plan to attend this major feast day of the Church

    FOR THE RECORD: August 5 -Candles $59; Visitors’ Contributions $152;  Stewardship $450;  Free Will Coffee Hour Basket $29. Attendance 46. We are grateful to all who support Christ the Savior Mission.

    PROSFORON BAKERS: Argyri & Carol Gymnaos 8/12 Venice Cosmadelis 8/19; Anet Jones 8/26; Presbytera Emily Harakas 9/2; Fran Triantafilon 9/9. Make Prosforon! Its easy and spiritually rewarding. Please call  Fr. Stanley at 796-2377 to learn how.

   HOSPITALIZED: Spring Hill Regional – Mahmout Amin, Steve Mourgides, now recuperating at home. Pray for those who are ill for a rapid recovery!

   PASSING: Ted Gioshes passed away at the Hernando/Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey on Aug. 9, 2007. Burial will be at the National Veteran’s Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. May his memory be eternal!

   AUGUST NAMEDAYS: Maria Angeliadis 8:15; Rory John Atwood; Gary (Gerasimos) Berman 8/16; Gerry Cavanaugh 8/16; Maria Cavanaugh 8/15 Maria Filippakos 8/15; Alex George 8/30; Maria Gymnaos 8/15; Sam Jabbour 8/20; John Kotsifakis 8/29; Presbytera Maria Liadis 8/15; Maria Maillis 8/15; Mary Markovich 8:15; Presbytera Mary Mattis 8/15; Mary Palividas 8/15; Colleen (Kalliope) Skaroulis 8/8; Lorraine Maria Skaroulis 8/15; Briana Underwood 8/30; Denise Zoto. Blessing Prayers will be offered next Sunday, August 19.  

   REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN for the Christ the Savior Church “Kids Camp #2” to be held  tomorrow. We look forward to a wonderful day of fun and learning.