The Orthodox Messenger

Vol. VI, No. 41– Sunday, October 14,  2007

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.   Email:Rharakas@aol.com 

     “Now set your mind and heart to seek the Lord your God. Arise and build the sanctuary of the Lord God, so that the ark of the covenant of the Lord and the holy vessels of God may be brought into a house built for the name of the Lord." (1 Chronicles 22:19)

    These were the words of King David to his son Solomon  and the other leaders of the Hebrew people, encouraging them to build the holy Temple in Jerusalem as described in the Old Testament.

    hesTe very same words apply to all of the Stewards, Friends, Supporters and Benefactors of Christ the Savior Church. We will begin the building of the “sanctuary of the Lord God,” a church complex literally “built for the name of the Lord” this coming week.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007

   Arrival: His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios will arrive at Tampa International Airport in the afternoon and will be met by a delegation from our Church Vespers:  The special Vespers for our Ground-Breaking will be held 5:00 p.m. at Christ the Savior Church on Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville, FL. Visiting Priests from the Tampa Bay area will join His Eminence and the parishioners of Christ the Savior Church to celebrate this historic event. Reception:  Following the Vespers a reception in the Parish Hall will be offered to all in attendance by the St. Katherine Ladies Society.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007

   Orthros: 9:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m. followed by a brief Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. Ground-Breaking at the Anderson Snow Rd. property at 2:00 p.m.  Park opposite the site at the Recreation Center. The property will be blessed with a Water Blessing. All in attendance will have the opportunity to turn a spade of earth for the new buildings.  Ground-Breaking Banquet. 3:30 p.m. at Wellington County Club. Mariner Blvd. near County Line Rd. Christ the Savior Dance Group will perform!  Come! Participate! Share in this wonderful event of progress for our Mission!

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

Evening Services as Announced

4th  Sunday of Luke -GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - 3rd  Tone

   (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Efrainestho ta Ourania"). Hymnal,  83-84.

   (Sing in English after the Entrance)"Let all things rejoice"). (Same).

Dismissal Hymn of The Holy Fathers

(Read) O Christ our God, / You are infinitely glorified, / for You established our Fathers / as radiant stars on earth. / Through them, / you led us to the true Faith. / O Most Merciful One, / glory to You!

(Sing) Dismissal Hymn of the Presentation of Christ (See paper in the pews)

   Kontakion Sung in English:

(Read) A protection of Christians unshamable, / intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, / please reject not / the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. / Instead, come to us, for you are good. / Your loving help bring unto us, / who are crying in faith to you. / Hasten to intercede for us / and speed now to supplicate, / as a protection for all time, / Theotokos, / for those who honor you. 

                        Return to p. 26 of the Hymnal, to sing “Holy God . . . .”

    EPISTLE – Titus 3:8-15 (Holy Fathers) + Titus, my son, the saying is sure. 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 Tychicos 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 greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

    GOSPEL – Luke 8:5-15 (4th  Luke) + 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."
 

   FOR THE RECORD: Oct. 7th, 2007- Candles $47; Visitors’ Donations $117; Stewardship $445; Coffee Hour Basket $56; Living the Liturgy books $20. Attendance 62.

ST. KATHERINE’S LADIES SOCIETY held a tea luncheon this past Saturday, at the home of Harriet Pasisis.. A brief talk was given by Fr. Harakas, emphasizing the important role that women have in the life of the Church. An enjoyable time was had by all the women who attended. Today the Ladies Society holds its General Meeting after church services.

BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT – 9

    NOW IS THE TIME! pLease return your reservations for the Sunday, October 21 Ground-Breaking Banquet. To obtain tickets, call Venice Cosmadelis at 686-1199.

   REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS: We are working with the new owners of the Olympic Village Lane to demolish some of the unusable buildings. Also, arrangements are being made to remove the mobile home on the property.

FOR THE RECORD: Oct. 7^th, 2007- Candles  $47; Visitors’ Donations $117;  Stewardship $445; Coffee Hour Basket $56; Living the Liturgy books $20. Attendance 62.

  
ST. KATHERINE’S LADIES SOCIETY held a tea luncheon this past Saturday, at the home of  Harriet Pasisis.. A brief talk was given by Fr. Harakas, emphasizing the important role that women have in the life of the Church. An enjoyable time was had by all the women who attended. Today the Ladies Society holds its General Meeting after church services.
 

 YOUR  2008 DECLARATION OF INTENTION FOR YOUR  STEWARDSHIP OF THANKSGIVING, TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE: October 28, 2007 is the Kick-Off of our 2008 Stewardship Campaign at Christ the Savior Church.

FROM PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL representative Nancy Hurst: following: “Thank you very much for the wonderful school supplies collected by you for Pine Grove Elementary School’s needy students. There have been many families who have received assistance through this donation to our school. They are very appreciative of your assistance, also. On behalf of the entire school, I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU!! Pine Grove Elementary School is very fortunate to have Christ the Savior Church as a Partner in Education.”

   COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: 10/14 Diane Lydia Covington & Chrysokaty Georgacopulos; 10/20 Vespers: Harriet Pasisis & Venice Cosmadelis, Ladies Society Co-Chairs; 10;/21 Coffee Hour: Ladies Society Co-Chairs, Venice Cosmadelis, Harriet Pasisis, & Denise Zotto. Sign up for November!
PARISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - P.E.P:.Next Friday, Oct. 19 we will view and discuss the Video “From Christ to Constantine: The Trial and the Testimony of the Early Church. “We meet at 2:00 every Friday in the Parish Hall Enclosed in this Bulletin please find a schedule of P.E.P. Sessions for the year. Keep it and refer to it often.
 

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