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 The Orthodox Messenger

 

CHRIST IS RISEN!  HE RAISES ADAM AND EVE FROM ENTOMBMENT IN DEATH AND SIN. HE GIVE TO US ALL NEW LIFE AND HOPE FOR OUR ETERNAL BLESSEDNESS. YES, TRULY, CHRIST IS RISEN!

PASCHA - 2002

 

PASCHA - EASTER – Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Saints: Greatmartyr Irene (+384); Righteous Euthymios, Bishop of Madytos,

Wonderworker; Righteous Ephraim of Nea Makri (+1415)

 

EPISTLE –  Acts: 1:1-8

   In the first book, O Theophilos, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. And while staying with them he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, "you heard from me, for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit." So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"  He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority.  But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth."

 

GOSPEL –  John 1:1-17

   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.  There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light.  The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world knew him not. He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John bore witness to him, and cried, "This was he of whom I said, `He who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.'") And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

 

GOSPEL ENTRANCE HYMNS

Dismissal Hymn – For Pascha

  (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) (“Christos Anesti”). D. Liturgy Hymnal,  103.

  (Sing in English after the Entrance)  “Christ is Risen” D. Liturgy Hymnal,  103.

Troparion for Pascha

   (Read) They who were with Miriam / came before dawn / and finding the stone rolled away from the Tomb / heard from the angel: / “Why do you seek as man among the dead / Him, Who dwells in Light Eternal? / Behold the shroud of the grave; / make haste and proclaim to the world / that the Lord is risen, / putting to death, Death; / for He is the Son of God, the Savior of humankind.

Kontakion for Pascha

   (Read) Even though You descended into the grave / O, Immortal One, / You destroyed the power of Hades; / and You arose as a victor, O Christ our God, / saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “Hail!” / and to Your Apostles granting peace; / You also grand resurrection to the fallen.

+Additional Changes+

In Place of “Holy God . . .”

   (Sing in English) “Those who have been baptized . . .” D. Liturgy Hymnal,  109.

In Place of “Axion Esti”

   The hymn “O aggelos evoa -  Fotizou” will be sung in Greek By the Leaders.  (Translation: The angel cried out to the one full of Grace: Hail! Holy Virgin, and again I say Hail! Your Son has risen from the tomb on the third day. Shine, shine, the New Jerusalem! For the glory of the Lord has dawned upon You. Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion; and You, O All-pure Theotokos, delight in the Resurrection of Him, to Whom you gave birth.)

In Place of the Communion Hymn (“Aineite”):

   The Leaders will sing in Greek, the hymn “Soma Christou” (Translation: Receive the Body of Christ; and taste of the Immortal Spring. Alleluia.)

In Place of “We have seen the true light”:

   (Sing in Greek) “Christos Anesti” D. Liturgy Hymnal,  103.

In Place of “Ee to onoma kyriou”

    (Sing) Three times: 1-“Christos Anesti;” 2-Christ is Risen; 3-“Christos Anesti.”

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

   Our Paschal Greeting: From today until the Feast of the Ascension, June 13, we greet each other with the joyous Paschal Greeting “Christ is Risen!” and responding “Truly He is Risen!” instead of “hello” and “goodbye.” Christ is Risen!

   STEWARDS OF PROSFORON BAKING: Fran Triantafilon – May 5 (Pascha); Gloria Vardakis – May 12; Venice Cosmadelis – May 19; Bette Ferriero – May 26; Fran Mather – June 2. Connie Mourgides – June 9; George Nikas – June 16; Fran Triantafilon – June 23. Our Prosforon Coordinator is George Nikas (597-1375).

   MANY THANKS to John and Jenny Kotsifakis of Yanni’s Restaurant who graciously donated all the fish and “fixings” for our Annual Palm Sunday Fish Dinner. We are very grateful for their generosity! Many thanks also, to Venice Cosmadelis, Chairperson of the event. All in attendance enjoyed a wonderful meal and much good fellowship.

   CONGRATULATIONS! Fr. John & Presbytera Mary Liadis became Grandparents again with the birth of Nicholas, on March 24. Congratulations, too, to proud parents George and Katina Steffen! Many Years!

   PARISH LIBRARY AND BOOKSTORE COMMITTEE members are Venice Cosmadelis, Theona Hatzi, Helen Nicolelis, Harriet Pasisis and Dorothy Triantafilon.  We have received two one hundred dollar donations for the work of the Committee, from Kay Gregerson and Edward & Gloria Zahka. Many thanks!

   P.E.P. SUMMER SESSION-1 Friday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. Bible Study Series: “Fourteen Beautiful Passages From the New Testament.” Come! Enjoy God’s Word!

 

 

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