The Orthodox Messenger

Vol. IX, No. 04 – Sunday, January 24, 2010

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

Church Location: 13460 Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville, FL 34614 + 352-796-8482

Website: http://orthodoxhernandocountyfl.org

          PREPARING FOR THE FEAST DAY OF OUR CHURCH

ur church, Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church of Hernando County is dedicated to the Presentation of Christ at the Temple of Jerusalem when He was an infant. The Bible’s account of this event is recorded in the Gospel of Luke, 2:22-41.

    “And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to thy people Israel." And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan'u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” Our feast day is Tuesday, February 2, 2010. The celebratory Vespers will take place Monday, February 1 at 4:00 p.m. followed by a reception hosted by st. Katherine philoptohos. Plan on attending!

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

TRIODION BEGINS – PHARISEE & PUBLICAN

Gospel Entrance & Other Hymns

Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - 1st Plagal Tone

   (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) "Ton synanarchon logon "  Hymnal, 85-86.

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) "The Eternal Word" (Same).

Dismissal Hymn of the Presentation – See sheet in the pews                                             

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ at the Temple: Sung in Greek by the leaders: “O metran parthenikeen”

   (Read)  "O Christ our God / who through your birth / have sanctified the virginal womb / and have now blessed the arms of Simeon, / today You have come to save us. O Lord, / when wars prevail, keep your people in peace / and strengthen our Public Authorities / in every good deed, / for You alone are the Lover of humankind."

EPISTLE – 2 Timothy 3:10-15 (33rd Sunday)

IMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at Iconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

GOSPEL – Luke 18:10-14 (16th Sunday – Publican & Pharisee)

he Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  EPISTLE READER TODAY: Reading the Epistle today will be Peter George.

  CANDLE STAND SERVICE FOR 1/24/10: Niko Maroulis & James Soulis.

JANUARY BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARIES TODAY AFTER THE LITURGY

   PARISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Friday, Jan. 29 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Video and Bible Study 1 Corinthians, ch. 10. Refreshments! All are welcome! 

   2010-2011 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY: Co-Chairs Pete Hantzis and Emily Thomas ask you to donate a Booster Ad in our upcoming 2010-2011 Christ the Savior Telephone Directory. A form for you to use was enclosed in last Sunday’s bulletin.  

   FOR THE RECORD: 01/17/10 - Candles $102;  Visitors’ Donations  $32; Coffee Hour $20;  Stewardship 2010  $635; Bulletin $50; Haitian Relief $499. It is not too late to contribute to Haitian Relief! St. We thank everyone for your continued support!

   JANUARY NAME DAY BLESSINGS NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 31: 1/1 Amelia Angeliadis; 1/1 Vasili Catsoulis; 1/1 William Eugenides; 1/1 Bette Ferriero; 1/1 Bette (Vasilike Frangos; 1/1 Thomas (Vasilios) Frangos; 1/1 William Hatzivasilis; 1/1 William D. Hazivasilis; 1/1 Vasilia Lambadarios; 1/1 Fr. William Mattis; 1/1 Bill Pasisis; 1/1 Bill Zotto; 1/6 Fay (Photene) Demetriades; 1/6 Frank (Photios) Lazouras; 1/6 Frances (Photine) Porter; 1/6 Frank (Photios) Spata; 1/6 Frances Triantafilon; 1/7 John Demetriades; 1/7 Yanni Gymnaos; 1/7 John Halvatzes; 1/7 John Hatzi; 1/7 Fr. John Liadis; 1/7 Jennie Palmenteri; 1/7 John Saitis; 1/7 John Tsausis; 1/7 Jonathan Turner; 1/13 Jaqueline DeAngelis; 1/25 Gregory Angeliadis; 1/25 Gregory G. Angeliadis; 1/26 David Larson; 1/26 David Covington. Come to Church to receive your blessing!

    TEMPORARY DESIGNATION: At the recommendation of the Building Commiteee, the Parish Council at the January 12, 2010 regular meeting, designated (temporarily – until our new parish hall is built) that our current Dining Hall be named “The Gus & Alice Marty Parish Hall.” You will remember that Mr. Marty donated $100,000 in securities to the Building Fund at the very beginning of our drive. Since the construction has been delayed, this action was taken as a temporary measure. An appropriate sign is in process of preparation, and a blessing of the Marty Hall will take place soon. In the meantime we will begin using the new name.

   “ANCIENT SPIRITUALITY OF THE CHRISTIAN EAST” is the title of a talk to be given on Saturday, Jan 30 at St. Raphael Orthodox Church in Inverness. See flyer enclosed last week. A car pool will go. Both Fr. Stanley and Fr. Michael Miklos will drive to Inverness. Come! Hear an inspired speaker and prepare your mind, heart and spirit for Great Lent. To attend, call Fr. Stanley at 796-2377. $15 per person covers lunch.

  PARISH ASSEMBLY SCHEDULED: Parish Council President Curtis Thomas announces that the regular Parish Assembly will be held on May 2, 2010 after church.

  PROSFORON BAKERS: 1/31/10 – George Nikas; 2/07/10 – Rosamond Soulis; 2/14/10 – Diana Covington; 2/21/10 – Kara Hazivasilis; 2/28/10 – Venice Cosmadelis.

  PLEASE INCLUDE MISSIONARY JAMES HARGRAVE in your prayers. He will soon be leaving for long term missionary work in Tanzania,. CSGOC supports him with a modest monthly contribution. To increase this support, send a check to CSGOC with “Missionary Hargrave” written on the memo line. We will forward it to OCMC.

   HOSPITALIZED: Spring Hill Health & Rehab: Lucille Mestousis; HealthSouth: Delcie Kelo.

 

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611