The Orthodox Messenger

Vol. V, No. 48 – Sunday, November 19, 2006

Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church - Presentation of Christ at the Temple

The Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County, Florida – “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”

Ecumenical Patriarchate + Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America + Metropolis of Atlanta

 Website: http://orthodoxhernandocountyfl.org     

Today is Stewardship Sunday!

STEWARDSHIP 2007 - Number 6

“Multiplying Our Gifts”
   

As Christ Multiplied the loaves and Fish

Christ Multiplies our Stewardship

of Time, Talent & Treasure

GIVING OUR GIFTS WITH FAITH IN CHRIST

s Orthodox Christians we are all called to give of what we have been given. It takes faith to trust that God will continue to provide for our needs. But experience tells us that He does!

   Stewardship is returning to God a fair proportion of the resources He has given to us. Supporting the Church should be a priority for every Orthodox Christian, and performed on a regular and consistent basis. We should not depend on special events to support our budget.

   Your Stewardship is VITAL, so that Christ the Savior Church can:

         -   Keep in touch with  you;

         -   Maintain our buildings and grounds;

         -   Meet our Budget with its many needs, including for the first time, property taxes;

         -  Worship the Lord with thankfulness on a regular and consistent basis;

         -  Educate us in the knowledge of the Lord;

         -  and provide for the needy and  those who serve us.

    In making your 2007 Stewardship decision, keep in mind that the expenses of our Parish keep increasing every year.  In order to meet those expenses and grow in ministry, Stewards should strive to increase their commitment of Time, Talent and Treasure each year. Never forget the Miracle of the loaves and fish! Give with faith in Christ! God will multiply your gifts! Thanks for your support!

                                                                                             With Faith and Love in Christ,

                                                                                        Your Stewardship Chairman, Bill Pasisis

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

Evening Services as Announced

9th  SUNDAY OF LUKE

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

Dismissal Hymn - 2nd Plagal Tone

   (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Angelike dynameis"). Hymnal,  86-87.

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("The Angelic Powers "). (Same).

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

Kontakion to the Entry of the Theotokos in the Temple

 Sung in Greek by the Leader (O katharotatos naos)

(Read) The all-pure temple of the Savior, / the most precious bridal-chamber and Virgin, / the treasure house of the glory of God, / enters the temple of the Lord, / bringing with her the grace / which is in the divine Spirit / - whom also the angels of God / do celebrate in song; for she is the heavenly tabernacle.

Return to p. 26 of the Hymnal to sing "Holy God..."

EPISTLE – Ephesians 2:4-10 (23rd Sunday)

rethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

GOSPEL – Luke 12:16-21 (9th Luke)

he Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

    LADIES SOCIETY NUTRIONAL JUICE DEMONSTRATION: All are invited to the Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall following the Divine Liturgy TODAY for a St. Katherine Ladies Society sponsored Nutritional Juice Demonstration by Steward Patricia Heuer. Improve your health by including in your diet this “Living Food” You will be able to enjoy some during the presentation. Free! Plan on staying!

    FOR THE RECORD: November 12 - Candles  $56; Visitor’s Donations $21; Updated Spaghetti Luncheon - $401. Attendance 41. We are grateful to all who support Christ the Savior Church!

    ARCHANGEL MICHAEL BANQUET AND AWARDS recipient Dorothy Triantafilon received her medallion and certificate last Saturday at Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta from His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios at a packed to capacity event. We are proud and extend our congratulations to Dorothy for this honor received as the founder of our Website www.orthodoxhernandocountyfl.org and constant supervisor of the site.

   HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill - Nicole Chrenko; Spring Hill Health and Rehab - Metaxia Porter. If you wish the community to pray for your health, let Fr. Stanley know. Remember! Spring Hill Regional patients, let Fr.Stanley know. Cheer the sick: visit, send a card or call!

  NOVEMBER COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: 11/19 - Bette Ferriero; 11/26 - Helene Arvanitis and Ruby Hazivasilis. Many thanks! You can sign up today for December!

   CALENDAR MEDITATION TOPICS FOR THIS WEEK: Meditate this week on these “God-Pleasing Character Traits” - Sun. 11/19 - Liberality; Mon. 11/20 - Love; Tues. 11/21 -Lowliness; Wed. 11/22 - Loyalty; Thurs. 11/23 - Meekness; Fri. 11/24 - Mercy; Sat. 11/25 -New Creature in Christ. Check the November Calendar for the Bible references. Begin each day by reading the verses and meditating on these topics.

   THE 2006-2007 CHRISTMAS AND EPIPHANY PROGRAM of services and events was mailed to all Stewards and Friends of Christ the Savior Church this past week. Please read it carefully and keep it for ready reference. Included in the mailing was an envelope for your 2006 Christmas Gift to Christ the Savior Church. Please give generously!

   THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS will be given to 14 needy families with a total of 94 people. On behalf of the St. Katherine Ladies Society, Chairperson Stacy Underwood extends thanks to all of you who helped stock the pantry. We will be doing this again at Christmas, in conjunction with our partner Pine Grove Elementary School.

  THANKSGIVING DIVINE LITURGY, also celebrating Sts. Katherine & St. Stylianos, this Thanksgiving Day, this Thursday, Nov.  23. Orthros - 9:30 am; Liturgy - 10:00 am.                      

    Coming soon! Community Christmas Card Chair, Kara Hazivasilis reminds you to look in your mail for a letter with information about the Christ the Savior Church Christmas Community Christmas Card! Please respond as soon as you get it so that we can have time to prepare the card for distribution. Your donation will help us meet our budget.

  THE JOINT PARISH COUNCIL & LADIES SOCIETY FUNCTIONS COM-MITTEES met on Thursday, November 16, hosted by Bill and Harriet Pasisis, to plan the balance of the year and all of  2007. A calendar will soon be published.

  CORRECTION! Christmas Poinsettia plant checks should be made out to “St. Katherine Ladies Society” and given to Nanka Kastelan, Chair. First come, first served!

   SAVE YOUR EMPTY INK CARTRIDGES! The Parish Council has voted to sponsor the collection of empty computer printer cartridges to support the work of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Home Missions Department. Bring your empty ink cartridges in the original package or plastic baggie and deposit them in the specially marked box in the Parish Hall. Remember to save your empty ink cartridges! Support Home Missions!

    MARK THE DATES!  – DEC. 3 - PARISH ELECTIONS; DEC. 6 -  ST. NICHOLAS D. LITURGY; DEC. 9 - -CHRISTMAS PROPERTY CLEAN-UP 8-12 & FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY 4-7; DEC. 14 - CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT ATRIA NURSING HOME  3:15-4:30.

- Bulletin Sponsors Needed! – See George Nikas -

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611

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