The Orthodox Messenger

Vol. VI, No. 2 – Sunday, January 14, 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     

TODAY’S VASILOPITA BENEFITS

ST.  BASIL’S ACADEMY

oday, our St. Katherine Ladies Society invites you to join in the St. Basil Vasilopita, or “St. Basil’s Sweet-Bread Celebration” to benefit St. Basil’s Academy. There is no charge, but we ask for free-will donations to help this important child-care agency of our Archdiocese. What is St. Basil’s Academy?

   Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home away from home for children in need. Serving as a philanthropic center of the Church, the purpose of the Academy is to provide a loving Christian environment, where resident children are nurtured into adulthood. Although children come to the Academy for various reasons, the resident children are there because of the inability of a parent of guardian to sufficiently care for them.      

    Archbishop, and later, Patriarch Athenagoras dreamed of establishing an orphanage or children’s home ever since his arrival in the United States in 1931. The Greek Orthodox Philoptohos Society purchased in 1944 the Jacob Ruppert estate in Garrison New York, on the shores of the Hudson River, overlooking West Point Academy with the proceeds of two years of the Vasilopitta celebrations. The Academy, as envisioned by the late Patriarch Athenagoras, has expanded in scope to be a well equipped, licensed  Residential Child Care Center, with modern dormitories, a gymnasium/auditorium, indoor swimming pool, beautiful chapel, library and all the necessary comforts of a loving home.

   The Academy was named for Saint Basil, who was the founder of many orphanages, hospitals, and homes for the elderly in fourth century Caesarea, Asia Minor. He is considered one of the greatest philanthropists of the Church.

   The National Philoptochos has responded to the needs of the Academy and its resident children for over 60 years, with support of the operating budget through the Annual Vasilopitta appeal and the sisterhood of Saint Basil for special needs. Come! Enjoy the fellowship and help support this worthwhile philanthropic outreach of our Church!

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

Evening Services as Announced

The “Leave Taking” (Apodosis) of Epiphany

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

 Second Antiphon: “Amen. Save us O Son of God, who was baptized by John in the Jordan. We sing to you, Alleluia.”

Dismissal Hymn of Epiphany: Sung in Greek before the Entrance by the Leaders:

   “En Iordane baptizomenou Sou . . . ".

Priest’s Gospel Entrance Hymn. Hymnal,24,26.

  “Come let us bow down . . .Save us O Son of God, who was baptized by John in the Jordan. We sing to you, Alleluia.”

Dismissal Hymn - 2nd  Plagal  Tone

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("The Angelic Powers "). Hymnal,  86-87.

Dismissal Hymn of Epiphany

   (Sing in Greek – “En Iordani vaptizomenou Sou Kyrie. . .”

  (Read) At Your Baptism in the Jordan, O Lord, / the worship of the Trinity was revealed. / For the Father’s voice bore witness to You / by calling You His Beloved Son, / and theSpirit in the form of a dove / confirmed the truth of these words. / O Christ God who have appeared to us / and enlightened the world, / glory to You.

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

Kontakion of Epiphany

   (Sung in Greek by the leaders) “Epephaneis semeroni”

   (Read) Today You have appeared, O Lord, / to the universe, and your light, / O Christ our God, / has been impressed upon us / who sing to You with full knowledge: / You came and appeared, / O inaccessible Light.

Return to p. 28 of the Hymnal, for the Epistle Reading

EPISTLE –  Ephesians 4:7-13 (Post-Epiphany)

rethren, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

GOSPEL – Matthew 4:12-17 (Post-Epiphany)

t that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth He went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

   Communion Hymn: The leaders sing in Greek “Epephane e haris. . .”

(Read) The grace of of God our Savior has appeared to all peoples. Alleluia.

   Post-Communion Hymn: Instead of “We have seen the light . . .” we sing in Greek "En Iordane vaptizomenou sou")

  (Read) At Your Baptism in the Jordan, O Lord, / the worship of the Trinity was revealed. / For the Father’s voice bore witness to You / by calling You His Beloved Son, / and the Spirit in the form of a dove / confirmed the truth of these words. / O Christ God who have appeared to us / and enlightened the world, / glory to You.

    FOR THE RECORD:   January 7 - Candles $87; Visitor’s Donations $98; Stewardship $395. Attendance-64. Thank you to all who support our Church.

   HAPPY NAME DAY!  Celebrating his name day this week on January 17 (Wednesday) is Tony (Anthony) Caligeros. We all pray, “Many Years!”

   Apologies to John Hatzi, whose name was left off of the Name Day notice in last week’s bulletin. We wish him “Many Years!” In case of errors or omission of names, please contact Fr. Stanley.

   GARAGE SALE: Bring useful items on Sundays and leave them at the Parish Hall. We are storing garage-sale items in one of the cabins. No clothing and shoes, but all else is welcome. Co-chairs are Harriet Pasisis, Helen Vangel and Gloria Vardakis. Thank you!

  MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The feast day of our Parish, the Presentation of Christ at the Temple: Vespers-Thursday, Feb. 1 at 4:00 p.m. Liturgy - Friday, February 2, 10 am. Invitations will soon be going out to all neighboring parishes and their priests. We hope to have many guests to celebrate our Feast Day. A special meal will follow the Vespers. Ladies Society members will be making Spanakopita. Also, the menu will include Souvlaki and Gyro. Plan on attending our Feast Day Vespers!

   WELCOME JABBOUR FAMILY! The Jabbours have descended on Hernando County! They are here to celebrate Janice Jabbour’s 80th birthday which is today, January 14. Sam and Janice, together with Michael & Helen, Susan, Samantha, Sarah, Mike, Paula, Eddie, Steven and David will be worshiping with us today in honor of Janice’s birthday. Welcome to all of you, and “Many Years” to Janice.

  COFFE HOUR SPONSORS:  January 21 – Janice Jabbour and Gloria Zahka; January 28 – Bette Ferriero. Please sign up for the Sundays of February.

  ATTENDING THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TRAINING WORKSHOP to be held at St. Stefanos Church in St. Petersburg on Saturday, January 20, 2007 from Christ the Savior Church will be our Sunday School teachers, Venice Cosmadelis and Nanka Kastelan. Our own Maria Angeliadis is one of the featured presenters.

  SYMPATHY to new Steward Frances Porter and her sister Eleni on the death this past week of their beloved mother Metaxia Porter. Funeral Services are planned for the Greek Orthodox Church in Keene, NH, their home of many years. We pray “Eternal Memory!”

    PROSFORON BAKERS: Gloria Vardakis 1/14; Bette Ferriero 1/21; Venice Cosmadelis 1/28; Metaxia Porter 2/2 (Presentation of Christ) [Mrs. Porter’s daughters made six offering breads in her behalf a day before she passed away]. Presbytera Emily Harakas 2/4; George Nikas 2/11; Argyris & Carol Gymnaos 2/18; Fran Triantafilon 2/18.

     LADIES SOCIETY GENERAL ASSEMBLY will be held on Sunday, January 28 following the Divine Liturgy. All ladies of the parish are encouraged to attend and plan for the forthcoming New Year. In the works . . . a Valentine / Mardi Gras fun time on February 17! Mark your calendar and plan on coming to this Pre-Lenten event!

                             (P.S. Great Lent begins on Monday, February 19!).

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CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611

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