The Orthodox Messenger
Vol. V, No. 4 – Sunday, January 22, 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) 688-2382; Cell (352) 263-3005; Fax (352) 688-9846; Email: Rharakas@aol.com

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

14th SUNDAY OF LUKE – THE MAN BORN BLIND

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

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 St. Timothy

   (Read) Having learned kindness, / and being always steady and sober, / vested with a good conscience as befits a priest, / you drew out from the chosen vessel / the secrets of God. / And having kept the faith, / you have finished the fair race, O Hieromartyr  Timothy. Intercede with Christ our God, / that our souls be saved.

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: “O metran partheniken . . .”

  (Read) O Christ our God / who through your birth / have sanctified the virginal womb / and have blessed the arms of Simeon. Today You have come to save us. / O Lord keep Your people in peace / when wars are raging / and strengthen our public authorities / in every good deed, / for You alone loves all people.

Turn to pp. 26-27 of the Hymnal, for “Holy God . . . .”

EPISTLE – 1 Timothy 1:15-17 (31st Sunday)

imothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display His perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in Him for eternal life. To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.

GOSPEL – Luke 18:35-43 (14th Sunday- The Man Born Blind)

t that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

THERE WILL BE TWO TRAYS TODAY:   1) FOR STEWARDSHIP OR FOR          VISITORS’ OFFERING;  2) FOR THE DINO ADAMIS PHILANTHROPIC FUND

  A 40 DAY MEMORIAL Service with Kolyva will be offered today Sunday, January 22 by Fran Mather for the rest of the soul of Bill (Vasilios) Elisavites. Eternal Memory!

  FOR THE RECORD: January 15 – Attendance 44; Stewardship $212; Candles $57; Orthodox Mission Center Collection Box (collected by Fred Underwood) - $54.50. Vasilopita contributions for the St. Basil’s Academy Children’s Care Center - $218. (The Parish Council has voted to increase this to $250.) Yanni’s Restaurant made a donation of $100 to the Building Fund. Stewardship deposits were made on January 13, 2006 in the amount of $2,375. Many thanks to all for their support.

  THE MISSION PARISH COUNCIL: The first meeting of the 2006 Parish Council was held Wednesday, January 18 under the chairmanship of Parish Council President, Connie Mourgides. Interim Stewardship Secretary: The Parish Council established this new office, which will be brought to the General Assembly for ratification. In order to ease the burden of the Treasurer’s office and to keep the Stewardship contributions as much as possible private, Cathy Lemonedes was appointed to serve as Stewardship Secretary. She will receive all envelopes and checks for Stewardship when sent through the mail or placed in the Offering Tray. The Stewardship Secretary will deposit all Stewardship donations, and report only the total to the Treasurer. Many thanks to Cathy for undertaking this responsibility.

   IMAX Movie: It was approved to encourage participation of parishioners in the American Foundation of Greek Language and Culture annual educational forum. The widely acclaimed IMAX movie “Greece: Secrets of the Past” will be shown at the Museum of Science and Industry on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at the first session of the annual educational forum. Our parish has received a donation from Nick Maroulis to pay for a bus so that parishioners of Christ the Savior Church may attend without charge.

   Feast Day Vespers, February 1: 17 Priests and their congregations have been invited. The meal will be a Greek Style Shrimp Dinner along with a Potato Bar. Betty Roussos is chair.

   Stewardship:  As of last Sunday, 41 Stewards have returned their Declaration Cards.

   Maintenance: New lights have been installed on the property for security purposes. Repairs were made on the temporary Church and in the bathrooms.

   A Telephone Directory Chairperson is needed. Please help! Call Connie Mourgides.

   A Joint Meeting is planned between the Parish Council and the Board of the Ladies Society to discuss planning and schedules.

   Fund Raising/Activities Committee: Bill Pasisis assisted by Harriet Pasisis.

   Fr. Stanley’s 50th Ordination Anniversary: To honor this event, a gift will be given to all on the Bulletin mailing list. Building Fund contributions can be made to honor Fr. Harakas. See the front cover of this issue of The Orthodox Messenger.

   PROSFORON BAKERS: Presbytera Emily Harakas 1/22; Argiris & Carol Gymnaos 1/29; Fran Triantafilon 2/2 (Presentation of Christ). Helen Nicolelis 2/5; Gloria Vardakis 2/12; Bette Ferriero 2/19; George Nikas 2/26; Connie Mourgides 3/5. George Nikas, Prosforon Chairman -597-1375.

   THE ANNUAL “VASILOPITA” for the benefit of the St. Basil’s Children’s home was held last Sunday, January 15, 2006 with a delicious Pot-Luck supper. Thanks to all who brought dishes of food! Vasilopita Breads were baked by Helen Nicolelis, chair, and by Connie Mourgides and Presbytera Emily Harakas. We are pleased to announce the first coin was won by our own Christ the Savior Church! A wonderful blessing! The second blessed coin was won by Pani Karen Miklos, and the third coin was won by Christina Thomas. We pray for a blessed New Year to all who shared in the Vasilopita and made donations!

   ST. KATHERINE LADIES SOCIETY MEETING: President Emily Thomas is calling the first meeting of the St. Katherine Ladies Society for next Sunday, January 29 following the Divine Liturgy and Coffee Hour. All women of Christ the Savior Church are invited!

   THE PARISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (P.E.P.) for Friday, January 27 will continue our study of the Gospel of John, chapter 18. We start at 2:00 p.m.

   THANKS TO ALL who responded to last week’s request for bulletin sponsors. We are “filled up” until March. To reserve a week, call Connie Mourgides, 686-0589.

 FIND STRENGTH, INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE FOR YOUR LIFE IN CHURCH ON SUNDAYS!

CHRIST THE SAVIOR
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611

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