2ND SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT  - ST. GREGORY PALAMAS

 GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER 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 St. Gregory Palamas

   (Read) O Star of Orthodoxy, / supporter of the Church / and its teacher; / O adornment of ascetics / and incontestable champion of those who speak in theology,  / Gregory the wonderworker, / the pride of Thessalonica / and preacher of grace, / we ask you to implore  constantly / for the salvation of our souls.

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

Great Lent Kontakion Sing in English - “To you as champion invincible”  Hymnal, 98-99.

 Return to p. 28 of the Hymnal

EPISTLE – Hebrews 1:10-2:3 (2nd Sunday of Lent)

N THE BEGINNING, you O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him.

GOSPEL – Mark 2:1-12 (2nd Sunday of Lent)

t that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" - he said to the paralytic - "I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

   SYMPATHY: We extend sympathy to George and Dee Nikas on the recent passing of George’s brother Nicholas in Pennsylvania as the result of injuries suffered from a fall. We conducted a Trisagion on behalf of the rest of his soul this past Sunday. May his memory be eternal, and may the Lord grant comfort to all who loved him.

  PARISH COUNCIL CANDLE STAND: 3/23 - Jennie Palmenteri & Venice Cosmadelis; 3/30-Venice Cosmadelis & Achilles Thomas; 4/6 - George Angeliadis and William Pasisis; 4/13 - Argyris & Carol Gymnaos.

  MANY THANKS to Fr. James Kordaris, Director of the Archdiocese Office of Home Missions and Outreach for supplying our church will a beautiful welcoming card holder for visitors and guests at Christ the Savior Church. Visitors sign a card with their names and addresses and other information. These cards are given to Fr. Harakas who then welcomes the visitors at the end of the Divine Liturgy.

  TWO 4’ X 6’ WELCOMING BANNERS have been sent to us, also, by Fr. Kordaris. One is for the Lenten Period and will be posted in front of the Church as soon as possible. After Pascha, we will replace it with the regular welcoming banner. Once again, many thanks Fr. Kordaris, for these additions to our outreach mission!

  COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: 3/23 - Skevy Larson & Emily Thomas; 3/30 - Maria, Stacy & Amelia Angeliadis; 4/6 - Denise Zotto & Helene Arvanitis; 4/13 - Diane Covington & Helen Vangel; 4/20 - (Palm Sunday Fish Dinner) Diane & David Covington & Harriet Pasisis; 4/27 - (After Easter Sunday Midnight Liturgy) Carol & Argyris Gymnaos, Diane Covington, Harriet Pasisis; (Easter Sunday Vespers followed by “Easter Sunday Glendi”) Curtis and Emily Thomas.  Thanks to all Coffee Hour volunteers.

   FOR THE RECORD: Friday, 3/14/08 – Candles $22; Saturday 3/15/08 $12; Sunday, 3/26/08 $90; Visitors’ Donations $114; Stewardship $860; Lenten/Holy Week Flowers $100; Phone Book Ads $25; Bulletin $75; Coffee Hour Free Will Basket $25. Attendance 48. We thank all for your generous support!

“LET US WORSHIP TOGETHER, WORK TOGETHER,

WALK TOGETHER IN THE UNITY OF CHRIST’S LOVE”

  ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLES: Get your copy of the first complete (Old and New Testaments) Orthodox Bible. If purchased individually, they cost $49.95. But if twelve people sign up we can sell them at $40 each! If you want to purchase one or more, sign up at the coffee table in the Parish Hall. When the 12 are reserved, you will pay the $40 per volume and the books will be ordered. Sign up today!

     DONATION OPPORTUNITY - ROYAL GATE ICONS: The traditional icons for the Royal Gates are the icon of the Archangel Gabriel on the left, and the Theotokos on the right (Annunciation - March 25). You can donate these icons for a total of $400 for the health or in memory of a loved one. We will be taking the present iconostasis with us to our new church. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Stanley – 352-796-2377.

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611