CHURCH AND PARISHIONERS

   Proverbs 15:1 – “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

  James 3:17 – “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or insincerity.”

  Titus 3:1-2 – “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all.” 

  Colossians 3:11-17 – “Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all. Put on then, as God’s chosen one’s holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience. Forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And Let the peace of Christ dwell in you richly, teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

   From the Resurrection Pascha Service – “It is the day of the Resurrection. Let us shine brightly on this festive day and embrace one another. Brethren, let us say even to those who hate us, ‘Let us forgive all things for the Resurrection.” And thus let us cry aloud, Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon Death, and to those in the tombs, granting life.”  Amen. 

Service Hours: Sundays and Feast Days: Orthros at 9:30 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am
Evening Services as Announced

3rd  SUNDAY OF PASCHA – THE MYHRR BEARING WOMEN

Gospel Entrance and Other Hymn Changes

Dismissal Hymn after the Doxology

Return to page 26 for “Holy God” and for the Epistle and Gospel Readings

EPISTLE: Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7 (Myrrh Bearing Women)

n those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said, "it is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochoros, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaos, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

GOSPEL: Mark 15:43-16:8 (Myrrh Bearing Women)

t that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. And he bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud, and laid him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid. And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back; for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Changes Later In the Divine Liturgy

In the place of “Truly it is proper. . .” (p. 54) The Leaders sing “O Angelos eboa . . . “Fotizou, fotizou  ”   (Read) 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 the place of the Communion Hymn (Praise Him . . . )
   (Sing) “Soma Christou” . . .  Body of Christ . . . Hymnal, p. 104
In the place of “We have seen the light”   (Sing) “Christos Anesti,”  Christ is Risen

   40-DAY BLESSING: Achilles and Evangelia Thomas presented their daughter Angelike Emilia for the forty day blessing at the Liturgy last Sunday, April 30. We extend sincere congratulations and best wishes! Many years!  
   MARCH 30, 2006 GENERAL ASSEMBLY: A quorum being present, Vice-President Gloria Vardakis opened the meeting. The Assembly elected George Angeliadis chair. The meeting was then turned over to Moderator George Psetas who conducted the discussion. About 23 persons spoke on various topics, among which were: fund-raising frequency, the leadership of our liturgical music, whether we should sell our present property and move to the Anderson Snow location; issues of food distribution to the poor, the Ladies Society, the reorganization of the Coffee Hour. Fr. Harakas discussed what Christ the Savior Church needs to do to become a Parish. After all had spoken, the meeting was turned over to the Assembly Chair, George Angeliadis who called for any motions from the floor. The only motion offered was for adjournment. Vice President Gloria Vardakis then made a presentation of thanks to Mr. George Psetas in appreciation for his assistance.
   APOLOGIES to Mike Triantafilon, whose name was left off last week’s list of those who helped make the Palm Crosses. Many thanks!
    BULLETIN SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED! The cost is only $25. To reserve your date please contact Gloria Vardakis and give her the information (688-2270).
   SUNDAY, MAY 14 – MOTHER’S DAY: Following the Divine Liturgy the Men’s Club of the parish will serve breakfast to all Mothers in attendance as well as all in attendance at Christ the Savior Church. The menu will consist of Scrambled Eggs or Egg Beaters, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Coffee, Danish and Donuts. So that we can plan, please call the following to let us know that you are coming: Spiro Lemonedes(684-4082), George Nikas (597-1375), or Bill Pasisis (688-7465), Chair. Mothers Free!  All others, free will donation!

            WORSHIP THE LORD ON SUNDAYS DURING THE SUMMER

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
P.O. BOX 5566
SPRING HILL, FL 34611

WE GREET EACH OTHER DURING THIS SACRED SEASON, SAYING

“Christ is Risen!”

 AND RESPONDING

“Truly, he is Risen!”

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