The Orthodox Messenger
Vol. V, No. 5 – Sunday, January 29, 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

15th SUNDAY OF LUKE – ZACCHEUS THE TAX-COLLECTOR

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - Grave Tone

   (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Katelysas to Stavro").Hymnal, 88-89.

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("O Lord by Your sacred Cross"). (Same)

Dismissal Hymn of St. Ignatios

   (Read) Becoming a partner with the Apostles / in way of life / and successor to their thrones, / O God-inspired saint, / in the active life you found an entrance to contemplation. / Hence you rightly expounded the world of truth, / and you shed your blood / in struggling for the faith, / O Priest-martyr Ignatios. / Intercede with Christ our God, / beseeching 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 4:9-15 (32^st Sunday) Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.

  GOSPEL – Luke 19:1-10 (15th Sunday- Zaccheus) At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

THERE WILL BE ONE TRAYTODAY FOR STEWARDSHIP OR FOR VISITORS’ OFFERING

  FOR THE RECORD: January 22 – Attendance 46; Stewardship $827; Offering Tray  $66; Candles $87;  Adamis Fund $129. Many thanks to all for your support!

   PROSFORON BAKERS: 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; Fran Mather 3:12; Presbytera Emily Harakas 1/22;. George Nikas, Prosforon Chairman -597-1375.

   FREE IMAX FILM WITH FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION: You are invited to view a remarkable, just issued movie in the dramatic IMAX format: “Greece: Secrets of the Past.”  In an interesting and exciting way, the film explains how Greece became the source of Western culture and civilization. The showing will be part of the first session of the American Foundation of Greek Language and Culture (AFGLC) meeting, to be held on Thursday, March 2 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa (MOSI), and is free to all from Christ the Savior Church. The program begins at 6:15 p.m. and includes a talk about “Hellenic Paideia: Socrates in the Street” and concludes with a Reception and Social Hour.

   Free Bus Transportation! Due to the generosity of Steward Nick Maroulis, free bus transportation to and from the event will be provided for those attending from our church. To reserve your seats, please call IMAX Movie/AFGLC Meeting Chairman Connie Pappas at 596-5004.  Deadline for Reservations is Monday, February 27. More details will be available in the coming weeks.

   THE PARISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (P.E.P.) for Friday, March 1 will be about “The Beginnings of Christian Spirituality.” We start at 2:00 p.m. and refreshments are served. Plan to come and learn about our spiritual life in our Orthodox Christian Faith.

   CALENDAR: Many thanks to the P.E.P. members who helped prepare the mailing of the 2006 Calendar. Special thanks to Nikolai and Nanka Kastelan for taking the calendars for mailing following their distribution to those in Church on Sunday. If by chance you have not received your calendar, please contact Nikolai and Nanka at 686-0634.

   IT IS TIME! It is time to begin preparing the 2006-2007 Christ the Savior Parish Telephone Directory. The Parish Council is asking members to volunteer for the project. Needed are two co-chairs and committee members. To volunteer, please call Connie Mourgides, President of the Parish Council at 686-0589.

  OOPS! Mistakenly omitted from last week’s notice on the successful “Vasilopita” was the fact that one of the three Vasilopita breads was made by Venice Cosmadelis. Our apologies! Those who made the loaves were Presbytera Emily Harakas, Venice Cosmadelis and Connie Mourgides. Helen Nicolelis chaired the event. Thanks to all who supported this philanthropic effort. We are very grateful!

  BULLETIN SPONSORS ARE NEEDED FOR MARCH AND APRIL! Please contact Connie Mourgides to secure a date for your special message.

   A CARD OF THANKS was received after Christmas from Shellie Seymour and her family, in response to the Dino Adamis Philanthropic Fund distribution at Christmas time. They write: “Dear Church friends, Thanks so much for the food and gifts for our family. We really appreciate all you have done. You have been such a special blessing. God bless you at Christmas and the New Year. In Christ’s love, Shellie Seymour and Family.” We are grateful to all who make this work of love possible.

  TWO YOUTH CONFERENCES: Our Archdiocese Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries has announced two parallel youth conferences one for Altar Boys and one for Girls and Young Women ages 12-18. The conferences will be held concurrently at Hellenic College / Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA during the weekend of April 6-9, 2006. Workshops, talks, and dialogue on their roles within the Christian faith and learning about resources for the future in addition to recreation opportunities are included. For more information check the “Let us be radiant” poster in the Parish Hall, call 646-519-6180 or visit www.youth.goarch.org. Parents! Think about it!

  GEORGE & DEE NIKAS ask the members of Christ the Savior Church to pray for their son-in-law Dennis Ressel, who has just come out of a five by-pass surgery at Bayonet Point Hospital, that his recovery may be complete and without complications. We all pray for a rapid recovery and for Denise and their sons.

   HELP YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN CONNECT WITH THEIR ROOTS! For thirty years our Archdiocese has conducted a program for 7^th to 9^th grade children and a program for 10^th to 12^th grade high school students at the Ionian Village facility in Greece. “Ionian Village” is an experience. Teens and young adults that participate in Ionian Village travel across Greece, venerate the relics of saints, walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, and visit significant sites of Greek history and culture. Ionian Village is a unique summer camping program located at an Archdiocese owned and operated resort facility on the northwest coast of the Peoloponnese, 45 miles west of Patras. To learn more about this travel opportunity for your children and grandchildren, call 646-519-6190, or visit www.ionianvillage.org for registration material or speak to Fr. Stanley. Check out the poster and brochure in the Parish Hall.

   FR. STANLEY HARAKAS’ 50^TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY falls on February 1, the day of Christ the Savior Church’s Feast Day Vespers for the Presentation of Christ at the Temple. Presbytera Emily will be offering the Bread Blessing loaves in honor of Fr. Stanley’s Anniversary, together with the celebration of our parish Feast Day. Look in your mail for the gift book coming to your house that is being given to you to honor Fr. Stanley’s 50 years as a Priest. Your Parish Council thanks you, if you decide to contribute toward our church’s Building Fund on this special occasion.

   HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill: Kosti Yoanidis. Bayonet Point: Dennis Ressel. We pray for a rapid recovery. Fr. Stanley visits Oak Hill Hospital and Brooksville Regional twice each week. If a member of your family is hospitalized at another hospital, please let him know.

   DATES: Great Lent Begins – March 6.  Sunday of Orthodoxy – March 12. Palm Sunday – April 16. Western Easter – April 16. Orthodox Pascha – April 23. Mark your calendar!  

Good Greek & American Food!

Dancing to Greek & American Music!

Pre-Lenten Fun and Fellowship!

Costumes Encouraged But Optional!

               MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27^TH     5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Yanni’s Restaurant, 4731 S. Suncoast Blvd. (Rt. 19N)  Homosassa, Florida

                   Benefits Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church of Hernando County, Florida

Adult Ticket $ 20  -  Child Ticket $10

For Tickets call Cathy (352-684-4082) or Dee (352-597-1375)

Harriet Pasisis, Chair  -   Gloria Zahka, Co-Chair

                             MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND GET READY TO DANCE!  

 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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