Hellenic Orthodox Mission

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

Services Held at St. Nicholas Chapel, 13460 Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville, FL - (352) 796-8482

Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Th.D, D.D., (352) 688-2382; Cell (352) 263-3005; Fax (352) 688-9846; Email: Rharakas@aol.com

THE DOLDRUMS of summer give us the opportunity to look forward to an exciting and inspiring several months in the life of the Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County. Things are happening!

THE PROPERTY – After a set-back required by legal considerations, the property of the Olympic Village Youth Camp has been surveyed, the letter of the law requirements crossed and dotted, and the final arrangements have been made for the transfer of the Olympic Village Camp property to the Mission. We are expecting it to take place this coming week.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – In today’s Orthodox Messenger you will read an announcement regarding the beginning of Sunday School. We know that there are not that many young people yet, but there are enough, and it is important for us to make an opportunity for the education of our youth. Parents especially are urged to help make our Sunday School program work well by attending Church regularly and faithfully with their children.

PARISH NAME – About 45 out of 200 potential responses have been received by Mission Council President Connie Mourgides as of early last week. Don’t miss this opportunity to help name our Church. Please respond NOW! Your input is so important! Stewards and friends of the Mission alike, will contribute greatly to the final choice.

APPLICATION FOR PARISH STATUS – We are very close to the time when we will be able to apply for Parish Status. This is not an easy accomplishment, but there are certain basics we will need to make the application. We will need a name for our parish, something that we expect to have by October 26. We will also need to have more Steward members. If you have been thinking about becoming a Steward, please pay close attention to the enclosed Stewardship insert and respond soon. You can help our Mission become a Parish!

WORKSHOP – The physical aspect of the future of our Mission is an issue of importance. The Mission Council established a “Future of the Mission Workshop” Committee to examine all possible alternatives and their costs. It is almost ready with its report. As we obtain the property on which we are located, we assume many responsibilities. One of these is making choices regarding our future. On October 26 we will hold a very important meeting with a well prepared agenda, to help us look ahead. Please plan to attend Church on October 26 (Parish Naming), and stay for the “Country Ribs” meal, followed by this important “Future of the Mission Workshop.” Mark your calendar!

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

Saints: Righteous Myron (+250); Eutychios, Eutychianos, and Kassiane; Righteous Thyrsos, Kyprianos and Juliane (+257); Alypios the Iconographer of Kieve; Theodoretos, Enlightener of the Lapps; Righteous Neomartyr Demetrios of Samarine in Epeiros (+1808)

GOSPEL ENTRANCE HYMNS

(Sing in English after the Entrance) ("From on high did you descend"). (Same)

(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.

(Read) The Theotokos who is sleepless in intercession / and the immovable hope of protection / could not be contained by the tomb and death. / For as the Mother of Life, / 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 Readings

EPISTLE – 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 + Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder. I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

GOSPEL – Matthew 14:22-34 + At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

FOR THE RECORD: Sunday, August 10- Attendance was 35; Candles - $109; Offering Tray – $50; Building Fund $110; Hospitality - $26. Thanks to all for your support!

HOLY CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4 p.m. or by appointment. Call in advance: Home 688-2382 or, Chapel Office 769-8482.

THE PARISH EDUCATION PROGRAM (P.E.P.) will feature the second part of “The Robe,” this coming Friday, August 15. You are invited to come, enjoy and learn!

YOU CAN SPONSOR AN ISSUE OF THE ORTHODOX MESSENGER: With a $20 donation, you can honor the memory of a relative, express congratulations for family achievements, or promote a business. You can help! See Connie Mourgides today (686-0589).

WILL IT BE YOU? Our Mission needs one or more Stewards to apply to become a Parish. We now have 54 Steward Members! You can become a Steward by declaring your intention to support the Mission with Time, Talent & Treasure. See enclosed Stewardship Form.

TOMORROW, AUGUST 18, we will be sending in the list of Stewards of our Mission to the Orthodox Observer, our Archdiocese newspaper. Become a Steward to receive it!

MANY THANKS to Betty Roussos, for volunteering to take the Mission Council minutes for the months of August and September. We are grateful for this Stewardship of service!

PROSFORON BAKERS: Presbytera Emily Harakas 8/17; Connie Mourgides 8/24; Venice Cosmadelis 8/31; George Nikas 9/7; Fran Triantafilon 9/14 (Feast of the Cross); Contact George Nikas, our Prosforon Chairperson (597-1375) to join the Prosforon Bakers.

COOL SUMMER LUNCHEON! On August 31, after Church, we will enjoy a “Summer Luncheon” of various cold sandwiches (roast beef, turkey and ham), with side dishes, desserts and drinks. Adults / $7; Children 6-11 / $3; Children under 5 / Free! Help is needed! If you would like to help, call Betty Roussos at 683-2135, or see her after church. Betty says, “I especially need your help eating all this food on August 31^st, so I hope you’ll come and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome!”

PARISH NAME SELECTION: Please return your recommendations for the name of our parish. All forms received by August 21 will be considered, so get them in soon! After the names are reviewed by the Council and reduced to three, they will be published in the bulletin. The Name Selection Service will be held after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 26.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Following the Divine Liturgy today there will be an organizational meeting of the Sunday School Staff in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help organize and teach in the Sunday School please join Maria Angeliadis, Venice Cosmadelis and Presbytera Emily Harakas. Student Registration starts next week. Classes start on September 14.

HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill Hospital – Nicholas S. Kometas of St. George’s Church in NPR is now recuperating at home. Let us all remember those who are ill in our prayers!

BILL PASISIS has accepted to Chair the “2004 Stewardship Campaign.” Bill is forming a Committee. If you are interested in helping see him after church or call 688-7465.

OUR NEXT TWO FEAST-DAY LUNCHEONS: Sunday, September 21 (Holy Cross Leave-taking) –“Surprise Luncheon”; Sunday, October 26 (St. Demetrios) –“Country Ribs Barbeque” Plan On Attending these Fundraising events!

ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH in Lecanto will hold a “Mortgage Burning Celebration Dinner Dance” on Saturday, Sept. 27. Lamb, Greek Style Chicken Buffet $25 per person. For Tickets call Alice at 1-352-746-5469 or Diane at 1-352-746-4234.

Bulletin Sponsors: GEORGE & DEE NIKAS

For the Health of Sister Helen Alexiades & Family



Contents		The Orthodox Messenger Vol. II, No. 33 – Sunday, August 17, 2003 “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community” Ecumenical Patriarchate + Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America + Metropolis of Atlanta Services Held at St. Nicholas Chapel, 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 ================================================================== LOOKING FORWARD . . . THE DOLDRUMS of summer give us the opportunity to look forward to an exciting and inspiring several months in the life of the Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County. Things are happening! THE PROPERTY – After a set-back required by legal considerations, the property of the Olympic Village Youth Camp has been surveyed, the letter of the law requirements crossed and dotted, and the final arrangements have been made for the transfer of the Olympic Village Camp property to the Mission. We are expecting it to take place this coming week. SUNDAY SCHOOL – In today’s Orthodox Messenger you will read an announcement regarding the beginning of Sunday School. We know that there are not that many young people yet, but there are enough, and it is important for us to make an opportunity for the education of our youth. Parents especially are urged to help make our Sunday School program work well by attending Church regularly and faithfully with their children. PARISH NAME – About 45 out of 200 potential responses have been received by Mission Council President Connie Mourgides as of early last week. Don’t miss this opportunity to help name our Church. Please respond NOW! Your input is so important! Stewards and friends of the Mission alike, will contribute greatly to the final choice. APPLICATION FOR PARISH STATUS – We are very close to the time when we will be able to apply for Parish Status. This is not an easy accomplishment, but there are certain basics we will need to make the application. We will need a name for our parish, something that we expect to have by October 26. We will also need to have more Steward members. If you have been thinking about becoming a Steward, please pay close attention to the enclosed Stewardship insert and respond soon. You can help our Mission become a Parish! WORKSHOP – The physical aspect of the future of our Mission is an issue of importance. The Mission Council established a “Future of the Mission Workshop” Committee to examine all possible alternatives and their costs. It is almost ready with its report. As we obtain the property on which we are located, we assume many responsibilities. One of these is making choices regarding our future. On October 26 we will hold a very important meeting with a well prepared agenda, to help us look ahead. Please plan to attend Church on October 26 (Parish Naming), and stay for the “Country Ribs” meal, followed by this important “Future of the Mission Workshop.” Mark your calendar! Service Hours: Sundays and Feast days: Orthros at 9:30 am.; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Evening Services as Announced Saints: Righteous Myron (+250); Eutychios, Eutychianos, and Kassiane; Righteous Thyrsos, Kyprianos and Juliane (+257); Alypios the Iconographer of Kieve; Theodoretos, Enlightener of the Lapps; Righteous Neomartyr Demetrios of Samarine in Epeiros (+1808) 9th^TH Sunday of MATTHEW GOSPEL ENTRANCE HYMNS Dismissal Hymn - Plagal 4th Tone (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Ex ypsous katelthes").Hymnal, 89. (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("From on high did you descend"). (Same) Dismissal Hymn of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Aug. 15) Sung by the leaders “En te Ghennisi sou” (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. Dismissal Hymn of St. Nicholas (Sing in English) “An Example of the Faith” Hymnal 110-111. Kontakion of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Aug. 15) (Read) The Theotokos who is sleepless in intercession / and the immovable hope of protection / could not be contained by the tomb and death. / For as the Mother of Life, / 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 Readings EPISTLE – 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 + Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder. I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are. GOSPEL – Matthew 14:22-34 + At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. FOR THE RECORD: Sunday, August 10- Attendance was 35; Candles - $109; Offering Tray – $50; Building Fund $110; Hospitality - $26. Thanks to all for your support! HOLY CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4 p.m. or by appointment. Call in advance: Home 688-2382 or, Chapel Office 769-8482. THE PARISH EDUCATION PROGRAM (P.E.P.) will feature the second part of “The Robe,” this coming Friday, August 15. You are invited to come, enjoy and learn! CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE, now fully updated at http://orthodoxhernandocountyfl.org. YOU CAN SPONSOR AN ISSUE OF THE ORTHODOX MESSENGER: With a $20 donation, you can honor the memory of a relative, express congratulations for family achievements, or promote a business. You can help! See Connie Mourgides today (686-0589). WILL IT BE YOU? Our Mission needs one or more Stewards to apply to become a Parish. We now have 54 Steward Members! You can become a Steward by declaring your intention to support the Mission with Time, Talent & Treasure. See enclosed Stewardship Form. TOMORROW, AUGUST 18, we will be sending in the list of Stewards of our Mission to the Orthodox Observer, our Archdiocese newspaper. Become a Steward to receive it! MANY THANKS to Betty Roussos, for volunteering to take the Mission Council minutes for the months of August and September. We are grateful for this Stewardship of service! PROSFORON BAKERS: Presbytera Emily Harakas 8/17; Connie Mourgides 8/24; Venice Cosmadelis 8/31; George Nikas 9/7; Fran Triantafilon 9/14 (Feast of the Cross); Contact George Nikas, our Prosforon Chairperson (597-1375) to join the Prosforon Bakers. On August 31, after Church, we will enjoy a “Summer Luncheon” of various cold sandwiches (roast beef, turkey and ham), with side dishes, desserts and drinks. Adults / $7; Children 6-11 / $3; Children under 5 / Free! Help is needed! If you would like to help, call Betty Roussos at 683-2135, or see her after church. Betty says, “I especially need your help eating all this food on August 31^st, so I hope you’ll come and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome!” PARISH NAME SELECTION: Please return your recommendations for the name of our parish. All forms received by August 21 will be considered, so get them in soon! After the names are reviewed by the Council and reduced to three, they will be published in the bulletin. The Name Selection Service will be held after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 26. SUNDAY SCHOOL: Following the Divine Liturgy today there will be an organizational meeting of the Sunday School Staff in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help organize and teach in the Sunday School please join Maria Angeliadis, Venice Cosmadelis and Presbytera Emily Harakas. Student Registration starts next week. Classes start on September 14. HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill Hospital – Nicholas S. Kometas of St. George’s Church in NPR is now recuperating at home. Let us all remember those who are ill in our prayers! BILL PASISIS has accepted to Chair the “2004 Stewardship Campaign.” Bill is forming a Committee. If you are interested in helping see him after church or call 688-7465. OUR NEXT TWO FEAST-DAY LUNCHEONS: Sunday, September 21 (Holy Cross Leave-taking) –“Surprise Luncheon”; Sunday, October 26 (St. Demetrios) –“Country Ribs Barbeque” Plan On Attending these Fundraising events! ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH in Lecanto will hold a “Mortgage Burning Celebration Dinner Dance” on Saturday, Sept. 27. Lamb, Greek Style Chicken Buffet $25 per person. For Tickets call Alice at 1-352-746-5469 or Diane at 1-352-746-4234. Bulletin Sponsors: GEORGE & DEE NIKAS For the Health of Sister Helen Alexiades & Family *Come To Church During the Summer!* HELLENIC ORTHODOX MISSION OF HERNANDO COUNTY P.O. BOX 5566 SPRING HILL, FL 34611 “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”
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