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1, No. 1 Sunday, January 20, 2002
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Eastern Orthodox Church of Hernando County
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Ecumenical
Patriarchate + Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of
America
+ Diocese of Atlanta
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Meeting at St. Nicholas Chapel, 13460 Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville,
FL - (352)
796-8482
- FR. STANLEY S. HARAKAS,
PROTOPRESBYTER - (352) 688-2382 (Afternoons and Evenings)
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BOTH “OLD” AND “NEW”
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LAST WEEK,
January 13, 2002 our parish experienced a sad change in the history of
this congregation. Fr. John Liadis, who founded the Olympic Village Camp
here in Brooksville 25 years ago and who was responsible for forming our
worshiping congregation conducted his concluding Divine Liturgy as the
pastor of the Orthodox community that meets here at St. Nicholas Chapel.
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In eloquent words he thanked God,
his beloved Presbytera Mary, the faithful congregants and the early
members who helped him establish our parish. His words were simple, yet
moving. All who received Holy Communion from his hands and the blessed “Antidoron”
bread at the end of the Divine Liturgy were moved and touched, feeling
gratitude and blessings for the years of faithful service Fr. John and
Presbytera Mary have contributed to the development of both Olympic
Village and our congregation.
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FOLLOWING THE LITURGY we
gathered in the community hall for a farewell luncheon in honor of Fr.
John and Presbytera Mary. Our Parish Council President, Connie Mourgides
introduced Mr. Connie Pappas, one of the earliest members of the
congregation, who movingly described the early years with Fr. John and
told the full house of his regard and love for Fr. John and all that his
ministry meant to him. It was a heartfelt tribute, that was appreciated by
all in attendance.
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HIS GRACE, BISHOP ALEXIOS of
Atlanta has appointed Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, a member of the parish with
Presbytera Emily since 1995, to become the new Priest for our “old” and
“new” community. We are “old” because we have ten years of continuous
history, and we are “new” because we are in the process of forming a
parish for the Orthodox people of Hernando County, under the Diocese of
Atlanta of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
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We pray for God’s blessings on Fr.
John and Presbytera Mary. We hope that they will bless us with frequent
attendance. Fr. Stanley has already consulted several times with Fr. John
and will continue to do so in the future. Many blessings in the years to
come!
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Service Hours:
Sundays and Feast days: Orthros at 9:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy at 10:00
a.m.
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Evening Services as announced.
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12TH
Sunday of Luke – Plagal 4th Tone
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Sts. Euthymios the Righteous; Neomartyr Zacharias
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THE EPISTLE
READING
- 2 Corinthians 4:6-15
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For
it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone
in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in
the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show
that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted
in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;
persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always
carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may
also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being
given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be
manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in
you. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I
believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that
he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us
with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace
extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory
of God.
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THE GOSPEL
READING
– Luke 6:17-23
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And
as he 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."
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GOSPEL
ENTRANCE HYMNS
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Dismissal Hymn –
Plagal 4th Tone
“Ex Ypsous katelthes” – Divine Liturgy Hymnal,
p. 89
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(Sung Before and After
Entrance) “From on high did You descend, O merciful Lord.”
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Hymn of St. Euthymios (+473)
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(Read After the Dismissal
Hymn is sung after the Gospel Entrance)
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O Euthymios, venerable and glorious
father, / you renounced earthly goods / in order to follow Christ, / not
preferring passing riches to the eternal treasures. / Populating the
desert as a city, / you destroyed armies of demons. / Who would be able to
worthily express / the true fervor of your soul for God, / O father
all-worthy of our praise.
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(Sing) Hymn of St. Nicholas –
“Kanona Pisteos”
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Divine Liturgy Hymnal,
p. 110-111
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“An
example of the Faith and a life of humility. . .”
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(Read) The Kontakion –
Your birth sanctified a Virgin’s womb/ and fittingly blessed the hands of
Symeon./ You have now come and saved us, O Christ, our God./ In troubled
times/ as the only loving One, give peace to your nation/ and strength to
those in civil authority,/ whom You love.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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THE
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
for January was held on Thursday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m., chaired by
President Connie Mourgides. The Parish Council welcomed our new Priest,
Fr. Stanley Harakas and devoted part of the meeting to a presentation and
discussion of the plans and work of the Parish Council for the benefit and
development of our “Eastern Orthodox Church of Hernando County.” The
Council meets the 3rd Thursday of the month.
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THE
PARISH COUNCIL
voted unanimously to submit a grant request to the Home Missions Committee
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese for a three year subsidy to strengthen
the financial situation of our mission parish. The petition was approved
by His Grace, Bishop Alexios of Atlanta.
Results should be communicated to us by early March. Pray for a positive
response to our request!
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THE
MEMBERS OF THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE FOUNDATION are invited, by Tyke Nicolelis,
Chairman, and the Foundation officers, to a meeting of the Foundation
members on Saturday, February 16, 2002
in the Fellowship Hall for an informational meeting. Fr. Stanley will
attend. Make an effort to be present at this informative meeting.
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THE Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs
will be conducted on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at
10:00 a.m., preceded by Orthros at 9:30 a.m. On that day we honor St. John
Chrysostom, St.
Basil the Great and St. Gregory the Theologian, three of the greatest
Church Fathers. They all lived during the 4th century A.D. Plan to attend!
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CONTACTING FR. STANLEY:
You
are welcome to contact Fr. Stanley Harakas for any of your Church related
needs. He plans to be in the Church Office on Friday afternoons from 2 to
4 p.m. You can call at the Church Office ([352] 796-8482). Leave a
message if there’s no answer. You can also call Fr. Stanley at home in the
afternoons and evenings (Emergencies - anytime) at (352) 688-2382. Or,
e-mail: Rharakas@aol.com.
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WE’RE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH!
Stewardship means that we all are encouraged to commit TIME, TALENT and
TREASURE to do the Lord’s work here at The Eastern Orthodox Church
of Hernando County. If you have made your pledge for 2002, thank you
very much. If you have not made your pledge yet,
NOW IS THE TIME!
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