The Orthodox Messenger Vol. III, No. 32 – Sunday, August 15, 2004 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 13460 Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville, FL - (352) 796-8482 Website: http://orthodoxhernandocountyfl.org Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Th.D, D.D., (352) 688-2382; Cell (352) 263-3005; Fax (352) 688-9846; Email: Rharakas@aol.com THE DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Service hours: Sundays and Feast days: Orthros at 9:30 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Evening Services as Announced Saints: The Dormition of our most holy, glorious Lady and blessed Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary
THE DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNSDismissal Hymns – of the Dormition (Sung in Greek by leaders before the Entrance) "En te gennesi". (Sing in English after the Entrance-Tone 2). ("When You descended"). Hymnal, 81-82. Dismissal Hymn of the Dormition (Read) In giving birth / you retained your virginity, / and in Dormition / you did not forsake the world, / O Theotokos. / You were translated unto life, / being the Mother of Life. / And thus by virtue of your intercessions, / you deliver our souls from death. Kontakion of the Dormition (Read) The Theotokos, / unsleeping in intercession / and the immovable hope of protection, / could not be retained by any tomb or death. / For being Life’s own Mother, she was transferred to life by Him, / who dwelt in the ever-virgin womb. Return to a page 26 for “Holy God”and for the Epistle and Gospel ReadingsEPISTLE – Philippians 2:5-11 (for the Dormition) + Brethren, have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. GOSPEL – Luke
10:38-42, 11:27-28 (for the Dormition) +
At that time, Jesus entered a
village; and a woman called Martha received him into her house.
And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and
listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much
serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care
that my sister has left me to serve you alone? Tell her then to
help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are
anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful.
Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away
from her." As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her
voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and
the breasts that you sucked!" But he said, "Blessed rather are
those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
BRIANNA UNDERWOOD BAPTISM- SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHRISMATION: At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today, Stephen and Patricia Heuer and their daughter Susanne will be received into the Orthodox Church through the Sacrament of Holy Chrismation. Stephen’s Sponsor will be Bill Pasisis; Patricia’s Sponsor will be Harriet Pasisis, and Susanne’s Sponsor will be Christina Thomas. Following the brief service, and at the conclusion of the Liturgy, we will invite them all to stand in the Narthex area so that we can extend our congratulations to our new Orthodox Church members. Welcome, and many blessings! FOR THE RECORD: August 8, 2004: Attendance-45; Offering-$67; Candles-$74; Building Fund-$45; Hospitality-$35; Pave It!-$110. Thank you! CONGRATULTIONS on the birth of Austin Lewis Urling at Springhill Regional Hospital to parents Richard Jr. and Pam. Austin was born on Friday, August 6, 2004. May God grant him many years of joy and happiness in the Lord. To grandparents Richard and Nancy Urling, best wishes! A COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING on our petition to erect two new signs for our Church on Sunshine Grove at the Olympic Village Lane intersection will probably be held on Tuesday August 24 at the Hernando County Government Center in Brooksville. As soon as we learn the precise date and time, we will inform as many Stewards and Friends of our Church as possible, so that we can be there as a group to support the petition. Keep Alert! Paul Cosmadelis, our Mission Council President will keep us informed.
PARISH EDUCATION PROGRAM (P.E.P.) ANNOUNCEMENT In September, Christ the Savior Church will resume our P.E.P. classes, but with a new feature. We will continue our study of the Gospel of St. John and discuss other topics alternately. As was the case in the past, we will meet on Friday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. followed by refreshments. We will call this Friday session “P.E.P. -1.” These sessions will begin on Friday, September 17, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. In order to accommodate those who cannot attend during the daytime, an evening Bible Study class will be conducted on Thursdays (Please note change of day) at 7:30 p.m. We will be using the book Of Salvation and Life as our study guide. Before we launch this “P.E.P. -2” class we need to know if there is interest. We need a minimum of 10 people to start “P.E.P. 2.” So far, two have responded “Yes.” Refreshments will be served. These sessions will begin on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please Call Fr. Harakas at 688-2382 to register for “P.E.P. –2 Sessions
WE ARE COLLECTING E-mail Addresses of Stewards and Friends of Christ the Savior Church, precisely so that we can alert members on short notice, such as the need in the notice above. If you have an E-mail address, please send Fr. Stanley a short message, so we can include it in our list. Thank you. COMMUNION WINE: Many thanks to Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, pastor of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, New Port Richey, for the gift of three bottles of Communion Wine to our Christ the Savior Mission. We are grateful! MISSION COUNCIL: The Christ the Savior Mission Council will hold its August meeting on Wednesday, Aug 18 at 7:00 p.m. HOSPTALIZED: Spring Hill Regional: Chrysokaty Georgacopulos. Rapid Recovery! BULLETIN SPONSORS NEEDED for September. Call Connie Mourgides 686-0589. Only $25. Thank you! PAVE IT! DRIVE MILESTONE: We are making progress on our PAVE IT! DRIVE to pay for the paving of our portion of Olympic Village Lane. We now need to raise less than $3,000 - $2,966, to be exact. In the September 19, 2004 issue of The Orthodox Messenger, we will be publishing the “PAVE IT! HONOR ROLE” in which we will list all of those who contributed to the drive. We need to have the support of all Stewards and Friends of our Church to pay off this obligation. Please send in your share of this constructive expense! Make out your check to CSGOC, mark “Pave It!” on the memo line and send your contribution to the “Pave It! Drive,” CSGOC, P.O. Box 5566, Spring Hill, FL, 34611. YOU CAN HELP! Put your name on the “Pave It! Honor Role.” MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Christ the Savior Mission Fund Raising Activities! Fund Raising Chair Betty Roussos informs us of the following schedule: Sunday, September 19 – B-B-Q Chicken Luncheon; Sunday, October 31 – Spaghetti Luncheon; Sunday, December 5 – Shrimp Feast. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Talk to your neighbors about coming to these Fund Raising Events. YARD SALE: Helen Nicolelis reminds all of our Stewards and friends that we are now collecting items, such as housewares, appliances, dishes, glassware, entertainment items, lamps, etc. for our October, 2004 Yard Sale. Bring your donations Sundays for storage. Leave items in front of, or in the Dining Hall. Speak to Connie Mourgides for details. A Note to Visitors ABout holy communion: We welcome those who are not members of the Orthodox Church to attend this Eucharist. It is sad that because of our divisions, we cannot extend a general invitation to receive Holy Communion. Only Orthodox Christians in good standing may receive the Sacrament. We welcome you to join in prayer and come forward at the end of the Divine Liturgy for the “Antidoron,” blessed bread and a blessing. If you have questions about the Orthodox Church please feel free to contact Fr. Stanley Harakas, our Priest. Either speak to him after Church today or call him at 688-2382. STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE IS HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WORK OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR MISSION. SPEAK TO OUR STEWARDSHIP CHAIRMAN BILL PASISIS AT 688-7465 FOR DETAILS.
Something new! Something fun! Something that you don't want to miss! On August 28, 2004 our Church is sponsoring a Parish Dinner/Cruise. Sail on beautiful Homosassa River and enjoy a delicious dinner following the cruise. All this fun and fellowship costs only $19.95 per person - 27 Persons Already Signed Up! call Betty Roussos at 683-2135 to add your name(s) to the list.
Today’s Bulletin SponsorS: Paul & venice cosmadelis In Memory of Venice & Harriet’s Father, Peter Come to Church On Sunday During the Summer!
CHRIST THE SAVIORGREEK ORTHODOX CHURCHP.O. BOX 5566 SPRING HILL, FL 34611 “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”
I Say “ PAVE IT!” FUND DRIVE
Cost: $7,618 08/08/04 Donated: $4,652 Still Needed: $2,966 Send Your Contribution Today! |
From the Vespers and the Orthros
of today’s Feast of the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos, we
invite you to read and reflect: THE VESPERS: +“It was right
that the eye-witnesses and ministers of the Word should see the
Dormition of His mother according to the flesh, even the final
mystery concerning her. Thus they might be witnesses not only to
the Ascension of the Savior, but also to the Translation of her
who gave Him birth. Assembled from all parts by the power of
God, they came to Zion, and sped on her way to heaven the Virgin
who is higher than the Cherubim. We also venerate her, for she
intercedes for our souls.” +“She who is higher than the
heavens and more glorious than the Cherubim, she who is held in
greater honor than all creation, she who by reason of surpassing
purity became the receiver of the everlasting Essence, today
commends her most pure soul into the hands of her Son. With her,
all things are filled with joy, and she bestows great mercy on
us.” THE ORTHROS: +“In you the
laws of nature are defeated, O undefiled Virgin pure. In
virginity childbirth was accomplished, and death introduces
life. You, after bearing, are virgin, and after dying are
living. Mother of God, ever protect your inheritance.” +“All you born on earth, with
festival lamps in hand, in spirit leap for joy; heavenly spirits
of bodiless Angels, celebrate and honor the Dormition of the
Mother of God, crying loudly: O rejoice, all-blessed one,
ever-virgin and pure, who gave birth to God.” +“Apostles, you have
assembled today from earth’s furthest reaches here in this town
of Gesthemane; now, therefore, bury my body. And You, my Son and
my God, receive my departing spirit.” +“You are supremely blessed,
O Virgin Theotokos, For through Him who from you became
incarnate, was Hades taken prisoner, and Adam has been summoned
back, and the curse has been neutralized, and Eve has been
liberated; Death has been put to death, and we have been brought
to life. Therefore extolling, we cry out: O Christ our God, You
are blessed, for so was Your good pleasure. Glory to You!”
