Vol. V, No. 7 – Sunday, February 12, 2006 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) 796-2377; Cell (352) 263-3005; Email: Rharakas@aol.com
George & Spero and the Empty Food Pantry!
NEEDED EASTER FOOD BASKET DONATIONS
Below are suggested non-perishable food items for our Easter Food Baskets
Apple Sauce Pineapple (sliced or bits) French-style Green Beans (or any other kind) Peas Corn Carrots
Hams bread and pies, etc. will be purchased close to delivery date to insure freshness by the St. Katherine’s Ladies Society.
Our Food Pantry is practically empty – all non-perishable food items will be deeply appreciated so that we may be able to help those in need at any time. Thank you! Stacey Underwood, Chair, Dino Adamis Philanthropic Fund Food Distribution Service Hours: Sundays and Feast Days: Orthros at 9:30 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am Evening Services as AnnouncedSaints: Meletios, Archbishop of Antioch (+382); Neomartyr Chrestos the Gardener of Albania (+1752); Anthony II, Patriarch of Constantinople (+901); Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow and all Russia; Marty Nicholas Dvali of Jerusalem. 16th SUNDAY OF LUKE – THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - 1st Tone (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Tou lithou sfragisthenos").Hymnal, 80-81. (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("The stone was sealed"). (Same) Dismissal Hymn of the Presentation of Christ (See paper in the pews) Kontakion of the Feast of the Presentation of Christ Sung in Greek by the Leaders: “Pharisaou figomen . . .” (Read) Let us flee the Pahrisee’s exalted manner of speaking; / let us learn the Publican’s humble demeanor, / and with sighs / unto the Savior cry out and say, / To us be gracious, / O only forgiving Lord. Turn to pp. 26-27 of the Hymnal, for “Holy God . . . .” EPISTLE – 2 Timothy 3:10-15 (33rd Sunday)
imothy, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. GOSPEL – Luke 18:10-14 (16th Sunday- Pharisee)
he Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." THERE WILL BE TWO TRAYS TODAY: 1- FOR STEWARDSHIP OR FOR VISITORS’ OFFERING; 2- CHRIST THE SAVIOR BUILDING FUND FOR THE RECORD: February 5 – Attendance 45; Stewardship $1449; Offering Tray $23; Candles $69; Feast Day Feb. 2-3 - Candles Vesper Service $61, Divine Liturgy $15. Thanks to all for your support! A MEMORIAL SERVICE on the 2nd Anniversary of the passing of Tony Vardakis is being offered today by Gloria Vardakis in his memory. May his memory be eternal! ST. KATHERINE LADIES SOCIETY MEETING: The February 29 meeting’s agenda consisted of reviewing the Christmas Food Distribution, and planning for the forth coming year’s projects. A discussion took place in scheduling events as well as for organizing the hospital and nursing homes visitation. Fr. Harakas will coordinate Ladies Society Visits to Hospitals and Nursing Homes. You can help. We need a few more ladies who will volunteer to make these visits. Please contact Ladies Society President Emily Thomas. Emily’s cell phone is 650-0307. PROSFORON BAKERS: Gloria Vardakis 2/12; Bette Ferriero 2/19; Presbytera Emily Harakas 2/25 (Saturday of Souls); George Nikas 2/26; Connie Mourgides 3/5; Fran Mather 3:12;. Argiris & Carol Gymnaos 3/19; Fran Triantafilon 3/25 (Annunciation). Helen Nicolelis 3/26; George Nikas, Prosforon Chairman -597-1375. A VERY GREAT NEED: THE CHURCH NEEDS A BOOKKEEPER! CAN YOU HELP? THIS IS IMPORTANT! CALL CONNIE MOURGIDES AT 686-0589! IMAX FILM BUS TRANSPORTATION: The bus has been filled! It is very important that you come if your have reserved your place. We will be able take by car a few more persons interested in the March 2 showing of “Greece: Secrets of the Past” at MOSI. For details, contact IMAX Movie/AFGLC Meeting Chairman Connie Pappas at 596-5004. THE PARISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (P.E.P.) for Friday, February 17 will be “Why and How Do We Fast? We start at 2:00 p.m. and refreshments are served. Plan to come and learn about our spiritual life in our Orthodox Christian Faith. FEAST DAY VESPERS: The Christ the Savior -Presented At the Temple- Feast Day Vespers and Liturgy were very successful. At Vespers about 54 people were present, with guests from several of the Tampa Bay Conference parishes. Among them were the following Priests in addition to Fr. Stanley: Fr. James Rousakis, Vicar, Fr. Julian Damian, Fr. Constantine Xanthakis (who also served as Chantor) from Holy Trinity, Clearwater; Fr. John Bociu from St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tarpon Springs; V. Rev. Jerry Murphy from Christ the Savior, Brooksville; Fr. Michael Miklos, Dean, Florida Deanery, Carpatho-Russian Diocese; Fr. Joseph Samaan, St. Stefanos, St. Petersburg; Fr. John Protopappas, Sts. Raphael, Irene and Nicholas of Palm Harbor; and, Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, from St. George in New Port Richey, who was the preacher of the evening. We are grateful to all the Priests and their parishioners who came and helped us celebrate our Feast Day! 2006-2007 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY We are pleased to announce that Cathy Lemonedes has accepted the Chairmanship of the 2006-2007 Telephone Directory. Also, we are pleased to announce that Feenie Ferriero will assume responsibilities for the printing of the Directory. However, the big job is the solicitation of the advertising for the Directory. Your help is needed! See Cathy this Sunday to volunteer and to get the packet for soliciting ads. Or call at 684-4082. Let’s make this project a successful one for our church! HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill: Emanoil Kalfas; Presbytera Emily Harakas. Health South: Presbytera Mary Liadis. We pray for a rapid recovery. IN A SECULARIST AGE - ATTENDING CHURCH IS A WITNESS TO FAITH – COME TO CHURCH! FOR OUR VISITORS: HOLY COMMUNION is offered in the Orthodox Church only to Orthodox Christians in good spiritual standing, such as, if married, married in the Orthodox Church. Non-Orthodox persons are welcome to attend our services, and to receive the blessed bread at the end of the Divine Liturgy. To learn more about the Orthodox Church, please speak to the Priest. MARDI GRAS – “Apokreatiko Glendi”
Pre-Lenten Fun and Fellowship! Costumes Encouraged But Optional! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Yanni’s Restaurant, 4731 S. Suncoast Blvd. (Rt. 19N) Homosassa, Florida Adult Ticket $ 20 - Child Ticket $10 For Tickets call Cathy (352-684-4082) or Dee (352-597-1375) Harriet Pasisis, Chair - Gloria Zahka, Co-Chair BULLETIN SPONSORS: THE VARDAKIS FAMILYIN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR HUSBAND, FATHER & GRANDFATHER TONY VARDAKISFIND STRENGTH, INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE FOR YOUR LIFE IN CHURCH ON SUNDAYS!
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THE TRIODION This Sunday begins the Triodion Period which leads us gradually to the beginning of Great Lent. Today brings to mind the story of thePublican and the Pharisee, a lesson regardingHumility and Pride. Next Sunday, Feb. 19 is the Story of the Prodigal Son, a lesson regardingRepentance. The following Sunday, Feb. 26 isMeatfare or Judgment Sunday, a lesson teach- ing us that our faith and lives will have consequences in eternity. The last Sunday of the Triodion Period, March 5, is Cheesefare Sunday, or Forgiveness Sunday, when we arecalled in our hearts to forgive all persons who may have hurt us. The next day, Clean Monday, March 6, begins Great Lent.
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