Hellenic Orthodox Mission

Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County

“A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”

The Hellenic Orthodox Mission Website: http://worship.nu/hellenicorthodoxmission/index.htm

FR. STANLEY S. HARAKAS, PROTOPRESBYTER - (352) 688-2382 – Email: Rharakas@aol.com

DINOS ADAMIS MEMORIAL

YOU WILL REMEMBER how our Mission Church assumed responsibility for the funeral of the late Dinos Adamis who had been killed in an auto accident on Route 19. The funeral was conducted with the help of the National Herald newspaper of New York, the Pinecrest Funeral Home, people from the government of Hernando County, and the gifts of many parishioners, friends and interested persons who donated money to prepare a

headstone at the cemetery. Mr. Adamis' funeral was conducted at our St. Nicholas Chapel and the burial was at Brooksville Cemetery.

THE HEADSTONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED at Brooksville Cemetery and Father Stanley and Presbytera Emily went this past week to view it and to offer a prayer.

BECAUSE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVED only a modest headstone was recommended for the plot. any remaining funds were placed in our Missions Parish's treasure in the newly established "Dino Adamis Philanthropic Fund" will help thos in need. None will be expended for Mission Parish needs. George Nikas and Paul Cosmadelis are the co-chairs of the Fund on behalf of the Mission Parish Council and the Mission as a whole.

ON OCTOBER 20 A SIX-MONTH MEMORIAL service will be conducted following the coffee hour at the Brooksville Cemetery. All man who come in our midst so tragically. On the headstone it reads:

Saints: Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council in Nicea (+787); Florentinos, Martyr (1^st c.);Karpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, Agathonike, Martyrs (+251);

Deacon Benjamin, Martyr (+412); Neomartyr Chryse (+1795)

THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: helen vangel

in memory of her parents, thimi & victoria vangel and

brother theodore and nice deborah

Meeting at St. Nicholas Chapel, 13460 Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville. Florida

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



Contents		The Orthodox Messenger Vol. I, No. 39– Sunday, October 13, 2002 Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community” Ecumenical Patriarchate + Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America + Diocese of Atlanta Services Held at St. Nicholas Chapel, 13460 Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville, FL - (352) 796-8482 The Hellenic Orthodox Mission Website: http://worship.nu/hellenicorthodoxmission/index.htm FR. STANLEY S. HARAKAS, PROTOPRESBYTER - (352) 688-2382 – Email: Rharakas@aol.com DINOS ADAMIS MEMORIAL YOU WILL REMEMBER how our Mission Church assumed responsibility for the funeral of the late Dinos Adamis who had been killed in an auto accident on Route 19. The funeral was conducted with the help of the National Herald newspaper of New York, the Pinecrest Funeral Home, people from the government of Hernando County, and the gifts of many parishioners, friends and interested persons who donated money to prepare a headstone at the cemetery. Mr. Adamis' funeral was conducted at our St. Nicholas Chapel and the burial was at Brooksville Cemetery. THE HEADSTONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED at Brooksville Cemetery and Father Stanley and Presbytera Emily went this past week to view it and to offer a prayer. BECAUSE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVED only a modest headstone was recommended for the plot. any remaining funds were placed in our Missions Parish's treasure in the newly established "Dino Adamis Philanthropic Fund" will help thos in need. None will be expended for Mission Parish needs. George Nikas and Paul Cosmadelis are the co-chairs of the Fund on behalf of the Mission Parish Council and the Mission as a whole. ON OCTOBER 20 A SIX-MONTH MEMORIAL service will be conducted following the coffee hour at the Brooksville Cemetery. All man who come in our midst so tragically. On the headstone it reads: DINOS ADAMIS 1947 - 2002 *"I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU TOOK ME IN"* Matthew 25:35 Service Hours: Sundays and Feast days: Orthros at 9:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Evening Services as announced. =========================================================== 4^th Sunday of Luke Saints: Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council in Nicea (+787); Florentinos, Martyr (1^st c.);Karpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, Agathonike, Martyrs (+251); Deacon Benjamin, Martyr (+412); Neomartyr Chryse (+1795) EPISTLE –Titus 3:8-15: Brethren, I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. GOSPEL –Luke 8:5-15: The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." GOSPEL ENTRANCE HYMNS Dismissal Hymn – Grave Tone (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) (“Katelysas to Stavro”).Hymnal, 88-89. (Sing in English after the Entrance) (“O Lord by Your sacred Cross”). (Same) Troparion of the Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council (Read) Supremely blessed are You, / O Christ our God, / You established the holy / Fathers upon the earth as beacons, / and through them / You have guided us all / to the true Faith, / O greatly merciful One, glory be to You. Dismissal Hymn of St. Nicholas (Sing in English) “An Example of the Faith” Hymnal 110-111 Kontakion of the Theotokos (Sung by the leaders) “Prostasia ton Christianon” (Read) O undisputed intercessor of Christians, / who prays for the Christians unrejected by the Creator, / turn not away from the voice of our petitions, / though we be sinners. / Come to us in time, / who cry to you in faith, with assistance, / for you are good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, / who always intercedes for those who honor you. ANOUNCEMENTS ARCHANGEL MICHAEL FEAST AND HONORS WEEKEND: The Mission-Parish Council, under Vice-President John Hatzi, in the absence of the President, voted unanimously to designate Connie Mourgides as our “Parishioner of the Year” to be honored at the Archangel Michael Honors Banquet and Program at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA and to receive from His Grace, Bishop Alexios, an award. The events will be held in Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday, November 9 & 10. Congratulations Connie! A well deserved award. PIG PICKIN’ REPORT: Yesterday, we held our “Pig Pickin’ so we will have our report on the event next week. But today we can thank Paul and Venice Cosmadelis and their Committee for the hard work and dedication they expended to make this event possible. We also thank Stephen and Vera Pasvantis who made the whole event possible by donating the pig, cooking it on their special equipment and serving it. Thanks also to all the members who provided the “fixins’” for the meal. We are grateful to all! STEWARDS OF PROSFORON BAKING: Connie Mourgides 10/13; Venice Cosmadelis 10/20; Fran Mather 10/27; George Nikas; 11/3; Fran Triantafilon 11/10; Bette Ferriero 11/17; Include a list of names of your living and deceased relatives for commemoration. George Nikas is Prosforon Coordinator (597-1375). SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION TODAY! At the Coffee Hour today, we will have registration for our Sunday School. Classes begin on October 20. HOSPITALIZED: Always remember to inform Fr. Harakas about hospitalized family members so that he can visit and pray for them. PLANS ARE IN THE MAKING for our Mission-Parish 2002 Community Christmas Card. Parish Council Member George Nikas is chairing this effort. You will soon be receiving a letter with the details. Plan to send Christmas Greetings to all the members and friends of our church through the “2002 Community Christmas Card”! OUR SISTER COMMUNITY of St. George in New Port Richey invites us to their 20^th Anniversary observances. Bishop Alexios will offer the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, November 16, at 10 a.m. A Dinner Dance will be held that evening. Plan to attend! STEWARDSHIP is much more than a fund-raising method. “The Good Steward” of the New Testament teaching of Christ, emphasizes loyalty and commitment to serving his master. Our Master is Jesus Christ. Loyalty and commitment to Christ is what makes each of us “Good Stewards” through sharing of our “Time, Talents, and Treasure.” Think about what loyalty and commitment to Christ means for you this coming year. OUR NEXT MONTHLY FEAST DAY LUNCHEON: For the Sunday after the Feast of St. Demetrios (Oct. 26),October 27 after the D. Liturgy. A delicious Chili Platter, with all the delicious pluses! The Chicken Salad Platter (Aug. 18) was a real winner! The HUGE Submarine Platter (Sept. 15) was a delight for all! But WAIT TIL’ YOU TASTE OUR CHILI! Includes Potato Salad, Vegetable, Coffee & Dessert. Only $6. PARISH EDUCATION PROGRAM (P.E.P): This Friday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. – We continue our study of the Gospel of John. If you are free during the day, you will find this study enlightening and inspiring. You are welcome to join us for learning and fellowship each Friday at 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for an enjoyable gathering. You’re welcome! PARISH WISDOM: “If you’re headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns.” THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: helen vangel in memory of her parents, thimi & victoria vangel and brother theodore and nice deborah COME TO CHURCH! HELLENIC ORTHODOX MISSION OF HERNANDO COUNTY P.O. BOX 5566 SPRING HILL, FL 34611 “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”
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GOSPEL ENTRANCE HYMNS

Dismissal Hymn – Grave Tone