The Orthodox Messenger

Vol. III, No. 3 – Sunday, January 18, 2004

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

Evening Services as Announced

12th sunday of luke (The Ten Lepers)

                                     Gospel Entrance and Other Hymn Changes

Dismissal Hymn - 2nd  Plagal  Tone

   (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Angelike dynameis").Hymnal,  86-87.

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("The Angelic Powers "). (Same).

Dismissal Hymn of Saints Athanasios and Cyril

   (Read) With work of Orthodoxy, / you shone forth and extinguished false teachings, / becoming triumphant / and clothed with victory. / And having enriched all / with true worship, / and adorned the Church / with great beauty, / you worthily found Christ God, / granting to all, / through your prayers, the Great Mercy.

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

   (Text): “Hail, O Mother of God, Virgin full of Grace. Through you did arise the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those in darkness. And you made glad righteous Elder Simeon, receiving and embracing the liberation of our souls; also giving to us the resurrection.”

Kontakion for the Presentation of Christ at the Temple

   (Sung in Greek by the leaders) “O mitran partheniken”

   (Read) O Christ our God, / who through Your birth / have sanctified the virginal womb / and have blessed the arms of Simeon. / You have come today / to save us! / When wars prevail, / keep Your people in peace / and strengthen our public authorities / in every good deed, / for You alone are the one who loves humankind.

EPISTLE – Hebrews 13:7-16 (Athanasios and Cyril)

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rethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go forth to him outside the camp and bear the abuse he endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city which is to come. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.  

GOSPEL – Luke 17:12-19 (12th Luke)

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t that time, as Jesus entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

   EPIPHANY HOLY WATER: If you did not receive a bottle of Holy Water from this year’s Epiphany services, please take one for your household for blessing the home and drinking, from the back table in the narthex. If you would like Fr. Stanley to come to your home to bless it, please call him at 688-2382 to arrange a time. Many thanks to the Pharmacy at the Barclay Publix, which donated the bottles.  

   FOR THE RECORD: Sunday, January 11, 2004: Attendance - 45; Candles - $62; Offering - $94; Hospitality $18; Building Fund - $135. Thank you! 

   YOUR STEWARDSHIP: Forty-five of last year’s Steward’s have re-newed their Stewardship. If you haven’t as yet returned your Stewardship declaration cards for 2004, please do it as soon as possible. If you need additional cards, call Bill Pasisis, Stewardship Committee Chairman at 688-7465, who will send them to you. Your help is essential!
     P.E.P CLASS: Friday, January 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. “Understanding the Sacrament of Holy Unction.” Plan to attend the P.E.P. Class each week in 2004.

WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?

For those who work or are in School, we are thinking of establishing an EVENING PARISH EDUCATION PROGRAM CLASS.  If you think that you might be interested in attending such a class, you are encouraged to contact Fr. Stanley (352-688-2382) to let him know of your interest. We will hold an organi-zational meeting on Thurs., Jan. 22 in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. Mark the date!

  
   MISSION COUNCIL MEETING: The first regular meeting of the Christ the Savior Mission Council will be held on Wednesday, January 21, in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m.

   BULLETIN SPONSORS NEEDED NOW! Support “The Orthodox Messenger” and honor someone, or give your message by becoming a Sponsor of an issue. The cost is only $25 per issue. See Nick Kastelan to reserve a Sunday or call him at 686-0634. This is urgent!

   CHRIST THE SAVIOR CHURCH’S FIRST FEAST DAY – FEBRUARY 1-2: Mark your calendar! Sunday, February 1, Great Vespers at 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception to honor the Feast of our Church at 5:00 p.m. On Monday, February 2, the Orthros will begin  at 9:30 a.m. and the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Plan to attend these observances.

    NOTICE!! Treasurer Nick Kastelan asks you to continue to make checks payable to Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County (HOMHC) until further notice.

   PROSFORON BAKERS: Bette Ferriero 1/18; Presbytera Emily 1/25; George Nikas 2/1; Patricia Lilore 2/2 (Presentation of Christ); Eleni Nicolelis 2/8; Betty Roussos 2/15; Venice Cosmadelis 2/22; Emily Thomas 2/29; George and Maria Angeliades 3/7; Fran Mather 3/14; Gloria Vardakis 3/21; Connie Mourgides 1/28. George Nikas is Prosforon Coordinator.

   UNITY OF SPIRIT: “It is necessary for the Church of God to make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit with the bond of peace, fulfilling that which was said in the Acts of the Apostles regarding the first Christians, that is, that their hearts and souls were united in one heart and one soul.”  - St. Basil the Great.

   BUILDING FUND DONATION: On Saturday, January 3, the Mourgides family celebrated the blessing of Nick and Gayle’s marriage and Steve’s 80th birthday. Instead of gifts, guests were asked to make a donation to our church Building Fund. We are pleased to announce that $725 was donated! Many thanks for this generous support. We are grateful!

   BOOKKEEPING SKILLS: Christ the Savior Church is in need of a person who can organize a computer based financial book-keeping system for our Church and help us maintain it. This is an important Stewardship of Talents service to our Mission. Please, if you can help, contact Paul Cosmadelis, Mission Council President (686-1199) as soon as possible.
 

Bulletin Sponsors: Richard and Susan Marty

In Loving Memory of His Mother and Her Mother-In-Law, Alice L. Marty

May Her Memory Be Eternal!

CHRIST THE SAVIOR GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611

“A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”