OUR CHURCH FEAST-THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST AT THE TEMPLE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 and AND WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

ur Church celebrates The “Presentation of Christ at the Temple” as our Feast Day. In the Gospel of Luke, 2:21-30 we read how Joseph and Mary brought the forty day old Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem as the first-born son to be brought to the Temple and presented, since, according to the Prophets, the Messiah was to be a first-born son. When they went there, the righteous Symeon, who had received a vision that he would not die until he saw the anointed one of the Lord, realized that Jesus was the Messiah. He took Jesus in his arms, and he declared “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” At the same time there was an aged Prophetess Anna who piously remained in the Temple, fasting and praying each day. When she saw Jesus, “she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.” We will honor this feast in a very special way this year.

    On Tuesday, February 1, at 4:00 p.m. we will conduct the Vesper Service of the Presentation of Christ at the Temple. We have invited the Priests from the Tampa Bay area to join us in the Vespers. Frs. Murphy and Mattis will be the host Priests, and the Vicar of the Tampa Bay Conference, Fr. James Rousakis, will preside and preach the sermon. The Vesper Service has been published in English for all to participate. Following this, there will be Reception with a Pot-Luck Supper. Please attend and welcome our guests as we honor our Feast-Day. Plan to prepare a special dish for our Reception.

  On Wednesday, February 2, the Orthros will be at 9:30 a.m. and the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 p.m. The services will be conducted by Frs. Murphy and Mattis. This is our Feast Day! Please plan to attend.

    On Saturday, February 19, 2005, we will Celebrate our Feast Day with a Banquet at The Wellington beginning at 6:00 p.m. with honored guests, His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios and clergy guests from the Tampa Bay area. Dancing will follow the very short celebratory program. No fund raising! It is not too late to obtain your tickets

   On Sunday, February 20, His Eminence will conduct the Divine Liturgy. A reception will follow in the Dining Hall so all can meet Metropolitan Alexios. Plan on it!

       

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

Evening Services as Announced

Feast of the three hierarchs

Gospel Entrance Hymns

Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - 2nd  Tone

   (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Ote katelthes"). Hymnal,  81-82.

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("When you descended"). (Same)

Dismissal Hymn of the Three Hierarchs

   Sung in Greek by the Leaders: “Tous treis megistous”

   (Read) Those three magnificent luminaries / of the tri-solar Godhead, / who lit up the whole world / with rays of divine doctrines, / those mellifluent rivers of wisdom, / who irrigated all creation / with the waters of the knowledge of God; / Basil the Great, / and Gregory the Theologian, / and the illustrious John, / whose tongue produced golden words! / Let all of us who are enamored of their words / come together / and sing hymns to honor them. / For they are ever interceding with the Trinity / on our behalf.

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

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.

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EPISTLE – Hebrews 13:7-16 (Three Hierarchs)

 

rethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their lives, 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 –  Matthew 5:14-19 (Three Hierarchs)

he Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

Communion Hymn instead of “Praise the Lord” sung in Greek “Tous treis megistous”

    FOR THE RECORD: Sunday, January 23- Attendance 58; Stewardship $627; Candles $75; Visitors $18; Adamis Fund $149 Building Fund $40. Many thanks!

   FATHER HARAKAS had surgery on Tuesday, January 26th. He remains in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit but is recovering according to schedule. Doctors ask no visitors at this time. Get well cards can be sent to his home at 11243 Little Farms Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609. Father has asked that no flowers or fruit be sent to his home. Anyone wishing an expression of good will may donate to our parish building fund in his honor.

    PARISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: P.E.P.-1 session, February 4. Part One of a four part video series on the Creed will be shown. John Hatzi will lead the discussion.

   PROSFORON BAKERS: Helen Nicolelis 1/30; Presbytera Emily Harakas 2/2 (Presentation of Christ). George Nikas 2/6; Connie Mourgides 2/13; Gloria Vardakis 2/20; Bette Ferriero 2/20/05; Argyris & Carol Gymnaos 2/27/05; Patricia Lilore 3/6; Fran Triantafilon 3/13; Fran Mather 3/20. George Nikas is Prosforon Chairman (597-1375).

   A FREE SANDWICH or breakfast chicken biscuit can be obtained each Monday at the Chick-Fil-A at 13143 Cortez Blvd. by each person who attends Church on Sunday and brings that Sunday’s bulletin to the restaurant. Take this bulletin tomorrow for free food!

   NEW COUNCIL COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Council President Paul Cosmadelis announces the following Mission Council Committee Chairs: Paul Cosmadelis, Ex Officio member of all committees. Peter Nicolelis, V. Pres., Fund Raising and Social; Connie Mourgides, Treas., Finance Committee; Dorothy Triantafilon, Corresponding Secretary, Webmaster; Feenie Ferriero, Recording Secretary, Bulletin; Demetri Hazivasilis, Special Projects Director; Spiros Lemonedes, Grounds Supervisor and Director; George Nikas, Future Planning and Development; Connie Pappas, Facilities (Buildings, Electricity, Plumbing); William Pasisis, Stewardship Director; John Tsausis, Master Craftsman; Gloria Vardakis, Summer Recording Secretary. Next meeting is February 16, 2005.

   STEWARDS: Bill Pasisis reports that we closed 2004 with 78 Stewards. As of January 16, 2005, 49 Steward Declarations have been received. Among them, NEW STEWARDS are Thomas and Bessie Frangos, Louis and Mary Markovich and Nick Maroulis. Welcome! We appreciate your 2005 Stewardship support!

    THE SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY last Sunday passed the resolution to extend the offering of our property for sale for an additional year.

   FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES AND BIRTHDAYS: Anniversaries: Mike and Fran Triantafilon 2/8; Steve and Connie Mourgides 2/20. Birthdays: Pat Tsausis 2/4; Presbytera Emily Harakas  2/5; Dora Halvatzes 2/8; Chris Feoloa 2/12; Bette Ferriero 2/14; Mareda Zoumberos 2/18; Nikolai Kastelan 2/20; Electra Butcher 2/23; Christine Thomas 2/24; Angie Maniates 2/25; Vasileios Urling; Anastasia Feola 2/28. Congratulations!Blessing prayers will be offered next week!

  MARK YOUR CALENDAR: A Outback Steak House Dinner fund raiser for Christ the Savior Church will take place on Tuesday, March 8 at the Hernando County Senior Citizens Center, Cave Hill Rd. (opposite Target on Rt. 19). We need to sell 225 tickets at $10 each. All are asked to sell tickets to your friends and neighbors. See Dee Nikas.

   THE NEW PATHWAY: A lot of hard work went into laying the path! Key workers were Demetri Hazivasilis and Curt Thomas. Also, Bill & Ruby Hazivasilis, Kara Hazivasilis, Spiro Lemonedes, Paul & Venice Cosmadelis. Lending support were William, Daniel and Nicholas Hazivasilis! Lunch was provided by Ruby and Kara. Many thanks!

   BULLETIN SPONSORS NEEDED for February, 2005. To reserve your sponsorship, call Connie Mourgides at 686-0589. Only $25. Three Sponsorships needed for February.

 

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566
SPRING HILL, FL 34611
“A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”

  

PLAN ON ATTENDING!  

lTuesday, February 1, 2005

   Christ the Savior – Presentation

   at the Temple Feast Day

   VESPERS. 4 P.M. – Reception

   Visiting Clergy –  Let’s all Attend!

 

lWednesday, February 2, 2005

   Christ the Savior – Presentation

   at the Temple Feast Day Divine

   Liturgy 10 a.m. Let’s all attend!

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