EPISTLE
– Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 (Sunday
of Orthodoxy)
Brethren, by faith Moses,
when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of
Pharoah's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment
with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of
sin. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell
of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and
the prophets - who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced
justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won
strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign
enemies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection.
Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they
might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and
scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned,
they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they
went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted,
ill-treated - of whom the world was not worthy - wandering
over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the
earth. And in all these, though well attested by their faith,
did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen
something better for us, that apart from us they should not be
made perfect.
GOSPEL
– John 1:44-52
(Sunday of
Orthodoxy)
At that time,
Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said
to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city
of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to
him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the
prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of
Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw
Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an
Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him,
"How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip
called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you."
Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the son of God! You
are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said
to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You
shall see greater things than these." And he said to him,
"Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened,and
the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of
man."
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SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS:
We are all invited to attend one of two Sunday
of Orthodoxy Vesper Services tonight. At 6:00 p.m. the Tampa
Bay Orthodox Clergy are sponsoring a Pan-Orthodox Vesper
Service at St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church in St.
Petersburg. Fr. Harakas will attend. If anyone would like a
ride to St. Petersburg for the Vespers please speak to Fr.
Harakas after Church today. A second Pan-Orthodox Vesper
Service for Citrus County will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Lecanto, FL. We
have been informed that Fr. Gerasimos Murphy is planning to
attend and represent us. It would be good for our church to be
represented at both of these services.
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HOLY CONFESSIONS: Fr. Stanley will be
hearing Confessions on the Saturdays of Great Lent, from 2:00
to 3:00 p.m. at our Church. Confession is good for the soul!
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FOR THE RECORD:
Sunday, February 22, 2004:
Attendance - 64; Candles - $77; Offering - $110; Hospitality -
$58. Thank you!”
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CORRECTIONS FOR YOUR LENTEN PROGRAM:
Last week it was decided by those attending the P.E.P. Class,
to change the Parish Education Program for Lent. Instead of
our regular schedule we will view the video “Jesus of
Nazareth” on the first four Fridays of Lent. This will require
that we change the starting time. During the first four
Fridays of Lent we will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by light
refreshments and then attendance at the Salutations.
- 2nd
SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS,
Friday, February 27 at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Lenten
Covered Dish Supper. Please come, and bring your favorite
Lenten Dish!
- SPECIAL GUEST: Fr. James W. Kordaris,
Director, Dept. of Outreach and Evangelism of our Archdiocese
will visit our church this coming Friday, March 5 for
the P.E.P. Session, attend the Salutations, and join in our
covered dish Lenten Supper. We would like to have a very good
attendance for his visit. Make a special effort to attend! He
is coming to “encourage our community in our missionary
efforts.” He will be accompanied by his parents.
- HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill:
Emmanuel Kalfa. We pray for a rapid recovery!
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FLOWERS for the 1st Salutations to
the Theotokos, Friday, February 27 were contributed by Fr.
Stanley and Presbytera Emily Harakas in memory of their
daughter Katherine Harakas DeFilippo. May her memory be
eternal!
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GEORGE ROUSSOS:
Christ the Savior steward George Roussos passed away Thursday
morning, February 26. The viewing will be at Pinecrest Funeral
Home, Route 50, tonight. The funeral will be tomorrow, Monday,
March 1 at 10 a.m. at Christ the Savior Church. We offer our
deepest sympathy to Betty, James and Eleni. May his memory be
eternal!
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PROSFORON BAKERS:
Emily Thomas 2/29; George and Maria Angeliades 3/7; Fran
Mather 3/14; Gloria Vardakis 3/21; Bette Ferriero 3/25
(Annunciation); Fran Triantafilon 3/28; Presbytera Emily 4/3
(Saturday of Lazarus). George Nikas 4/4 (Palm Sunday);
Patricia Lilore 4/8 (Holy Thursday); Eleni Nicolelis 4/9 (Holy
Saturday); Connie Mourgides 4/11 (Pascha); Betty Roussos 4/18
(Thomas Sunday); Venice Cosmadelis (Myrrh Bearers Sunday)
4/25. George Nikas is the Prosforon Coordinator.
- THE MARDI GRAS held on Saturday,
February 21 was an enjoyable event with about fifty four
Stewards and friends in attendance. The Mardi Gras netted $426
for our general treasury. Thanks to Council Fund-Raising
Chairman, John Tsausis, and Co-chairs Harriet Pasisis and
Venice Cosmadelis. Thanks also, to everyone who brought food
for the scrumptious “heavy Hors D’oeuvres.” May you all have a
blessed Great Lent!
- BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL: Vera
Pasvantis 4/2; Mike Triantafilon 4/5; Stephanie Pasvantis 4/7; Feenie Ferriero 4/11; Cathy Lemonedes
4/29; Connie Pappas 4/30. Blessing prayers will be offered at
the Divine Liturgy next Sunday, April 4 for all those
celebrating their birthdays in April. Congratulations and
“Many years!”
- FOOD PANTRY:
Please don’t forget to bring canned and boxed
foods for our food pantry. Our delivery will take place on
Thursday, April 7. Please help provide food for needy families
and Easter candy and gifts for 52 children who otherwise will
not be helped. Thank you!
- DO YOU HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?
Please take the time to email Dorothy Triantafilon,
Corresponding Secretary, so that you can be included in our
Email list. Send your email to Dorothy at
doreyt@tampabay.rr.com . Thank you!
- MATERIAL TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR LENTEN
JOURNEY will be distributed after
Church today to all in attendance. You will receive the 2004
Daily Bible Reading Guide for Orthodox Christians and
the Our Lenten Journey brochure from the Archdiocese
Department of Outreach and Evangelism. Those Stewards and
others who are on the mailing list and not in attendance will
receive these two Lenten helps, along with this bulletin in
the mail.
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Make Lent Meaningful This Year!
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR! PRE-HOLY WEEK
GROUNDS CLEANUP: Saturday, March 27,
starting at 9:00 a.m. Bring, brooms, buckets, rags, soap, etc.
Indoor and outdoor cleaning will be the order of the day.
- Bulletin
Sponsor:
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THE NIKAS FAMILY
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In Memory of Our Loving Parents, John and Katina Nikas
–May Their Memory Be Eternal!
