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

Evening Services as Announced

2nd SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT: ST. GREGORY PALAMAS

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND 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 St. Gregory Palamas

   (Read) O star of Orthodoxy, / support of the Church / and its teacher, / O beauty of ascetics, / and invincible champion of theologians, / Gregory who does wonders / the pride of Thessalonica / and preacher of grace, / forever earnestly entreat / for the salvation of our souls.

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

Kontakion of Lent: Sing in Greek and English “Tee Ypermacho. . .”  Hymnal, 98

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

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!"

   FOR THE RECORD:  Salutations, February 23 - Candles $24, Attendance 23; Sunday, February 25 – Candles and Donations $180.81. Stewardship $575. Attendance - 84. Thanks!

    BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS will be offered today at the Divine Liturgy for all who celebrate their Birthdays and Anniversaries in March. “Many Years!”

    THE SHRIMP DINNER last Sunday was very well attended and a good time was had by all. Special thanks to Bette Ferriero and Dora Halvatzes, Co-chairs, who did an excellent job in planning the affair. The cook was Bill Pasisis who prepared the meal with the assistance of many parishioners and those who served us. Awarded the beautiful gift baskets were Mike Triantafilon and Carol Gymnaos. Also many gift certificates were awarded. Sponsored by John and Judy Saittis, whom we thank profusely for their donation, the Shrimp Dinner netted $939.00 for our Christ the Savior treasury.

    MARCH COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: March 4 – Harriet Pasisis & Presbytera Emily Harakas;  March 11 – Emily Thomas & Presbytera Emily Harakas; March 18 – Nancy Kastelan and Venice Cosmadelis; March 25 – Bette Ferriero, Harriet Pasisis and Frances Porter. Many thanks for this Stewardship of Time and Talent! Please sign up for the month of April!  

    HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill: Fred Underwood. Spring Hill Regional: Evangelia Rogers. Please keep those who are ill in your prayers. Rapid Recovery.

    SALUTATIONS FLOWERS: Friday, Feb. 23 – Fr. Stanley & Presbytera Emily Harakas for the healing of their son Spero; Friday, March 2 – Venice Cosmadelis for the health of Paul and daughter Deana and in memory of her sister Gloria.

   NAME DAY: Today, Sunday, March 4, Fr. Jerry observes his Name day, St. Gerasimos of Palestine. We pray his patron saint intercede to the Lord for him. “Many Years!”

    MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: An organizational meeting of the Men’s Fellowship will be held today March 4. All men in attendance are invited to attend the meeting after Church during the Coffee Hour. Nick Kastelan is Chair Pro Tem. 

    PARISH EDUCATION PROGRAM: Friday, March. 9, at 2:00 p.m. – Guest Speaker – Fr. Jerry “Bioethics and the Orthodox Church.”  Come, Learn, Enjoy Fellowship and Worship all in one afternoon.

    PROSFORON BAKERS: Bette Ferriero 3/4; Venice Cosmadelis 3/11; Presbytera Emily Harakas 3/18; George Nikas 3/25 (Annunciation Day); Argyris & Carol Gymnaos 3/30 (Pre-Sanctified Liturgy);  Fran Triantafilon 4/1 (Palm Sunday).; Gloria Vardakis  4/5 (Holy Thursday); George Nikas is Prosforon Chair.                                                               .

   SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY PAN-ORTHODOX VESPERS were held Feb. 25 at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in Pinellas Park. Fourteen Priests were in attendance. Christ the Savior Church was represented by Fr. Stanley, Fr. Michael Miklos, Sam & Janice Jabbour, and Ed & Gloria Zahka, for an uplifting spiritual event.

   CHRIST THE SAVIOR FOOD PANTRY needs to be supplied with canned and boxed food for the Easter distribution to needy families and children. Please bring some food for the Pantry every time you come to Church. We have enough cereal, so please don’t bring cereal. All other boxed and canned foods are needed! Thank you for your support of this ministry of love. Place your offerings on the Pantry Selves in the Parish Hall.

   CONFESSIONS HEARD this Saturday, March 10 in the Chapel. 2:00-3:00 p.m.

  3rd  Salutations to the Theotokos – Friday, March 9, will begin at  4 PM - in the Church followed by Lenten Covered Dish Supper. Bring your favorite Lenten dish to share with others and enjoy each others’ fellowship in a spirit of Christian love.

   DON’T FORGET to mail in your contribution for the Lenten and Holy Week Flowers. Use the envelope included in your 2007 Lenten Program. Thank you!

Bulletin Sponsors Needed! – See or Call Gloria Vardakis or Curtis Thomas

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