Following the Divine Liturgy last Sunday, October 9, 2005, in a joint meeting of the Planning and Building Committee and the Parish Council, an offer for our property was considered and discussed. Eight members of the Parish Council together with two additional members of the Planning and Building Committee were in attendance, together with George Angeliadis, our attorney of Hogan Law Firm.

The purpose of the meeting was to consider an offer for our property by Evelynne Sunny Carman, who wishes to establish a “Special Olympics Training Camp” at our present location. There are several unusual aspects of this offer, so it is important that the Stewards and Friends of Christ the Savior Church understand what is involved.

The offer is for $625,000 for the property, our asking price. The project includes unusual features, but also unusual advantages for our Mission. Among the conditions are:

a) No deposit will be offered as is normal in such purchases. The offer will be in effect for ninety days.

b) The offer is conditional upon the success of Ms. Carman to obtain a grant from an agency of the United States government to fund the “Special Olympics Training Camp.” We should know by the end of the year, or perhaps a bit earlier, if the grant has been approved.

c) The offer is also conditional upon Ms. Carman obtaining a loan for the full amount of the cost of purchasing our property. This loan will be re-paid from the proceeds of the grant.

d) We have been informed that the conditions listed above in “b” and “c” have a high likelihood of success, though they are not guaranteed, of course.

e) If the preceding takes place, we will receive the $625,000 in a lump sum by the end of the year 2005, at which time we will be able to begin an active building program on approval of the General Assembly of the Mission and the Metropolis of Atlanta.

f) By the buyer arranging financing for the loan, we are being granted permission by the buyer to stay on the present property and use essential facilities, until June 30, 2007, that is for eighteen months following the sale of the property, without charge.

The contract which was offered to us was discussed and clarified on a few points with the help of Attorney George Angeliadis. It was then voted upon by the Parish Council as authorized by the General Assembly and approved. The vote was seven for, and one abstaining.

We concluded the meeting with a prayer that the conditions of the offer be met and that God bless this undertaking. We ask for each of you to also pray for its success.

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

Evening Services as Announced

Saints: Holy Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council (+787); Longinus the Centurian at the Cross of Christ (+36); Leontios, Dometios, Terentios and Domninos; Malos; Longinos, of the Kiev Caves; Eupraxia, Princess of Pskov; Eloff of Gaul; Gail, Hermit of Bangor.

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

(Sing in English after the Entrance) ("From on high did you descend"). (Same)

(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 the Presentation of Christ - (Sing) From the sheet in the pew.

(Text): “Hail, O Mother of God, Virgin full of Grace. Through you did arise the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those in darkness. And you made glad righteous Elder Simeon, receiving and embracing the liberation of our souls; also giving to us the resurrection.”

(Read) A protection of Christians unashamable, / 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 to 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.

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, 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 (4^th 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: October 9, 2005: Attendance 34; Stewardship $922; Candles $66; Building Fund Tray $120. Many thanks for the following donations to the Building Fund: Charlie Chronopoulos $50; Feenie & Bette Ferriero $50; Christine Thomas $100; Gus Stathis $500. Thanks also to Nick Karaphillis for his gift of $310 to cover costs of bush-hogging and mowing our property. Many Thanks!

NO TRAY WILL BE PASSED TODAY – MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AT THE CANDLE TABLE

A ONE YEAR MEMORIAL with Kolyva, will be offered today by Fr. John and Presbytera Mary Liadis for the rest of the soul of the late Stephanos Liadis. Eternal memory!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Emily Thomas and Venice Cosmadelis are chairing the Carrabbas Restaurant Dinner on Nov. 8. This popular event will be sold out soon. Contact Venice for tickets @ $12 per person 686-1199. Benefits Christ the Savior Church.

PROSFORON BAKERS: Fran Triantafilon 10/16; Connie Mourgides 10/23; George Nikas 10/26 (St. Demetrios). Presbytera Emily Harakas 10/30; George Argyris and Carol Gymnaos 11/7; Nikas is Chairperson. Call him to join the Prosforon Bakers -597-1375.

FR. STANLEY’S BUILDING FUND APPEAL TO HIS FORMER STUDENTS:

The following contributions were received recently for our Building Fund from Fr. Stanley’s appeal to his former students: Fr. Demetrios Recachinas - Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Sunday School –Bridgeport, CT. - $50; Fr. Dean Paleologos – St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cath-edral – Worcester, MA – $500; Archimandrite Vasilios Penterides – St. George Greek Orthodox Church – Ocean City, MD – Personal Donation - $500; Archimandrite Vasilios Penterides – St. George Greek Ortho-dox Church – Ocean City, MD – Parish Donation - $250; Fr. Christopher Stamas – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral – Springfield, MA – $500. Fr. Stanley expresses deep gratitude and appreciation to Fathers Recachinas, Paleologos, Penterides and Stamas and their parishioners for this generous response to this appeal. So far, we’ve received $5,900 from this appeal.

THE YARD SALE last week was a good success, earning $618 for our church treasury.

Many thanks to Harriet Pasisis and her committee who made it all happen: James Athan, Paul and Venice Cosmadelis, Presbytera Emily Harakas, Nikolai Kastelan, Spero & Cathy Lemonedes, Presbytera Mary Liadis, George & Dee Nikas, Bill Pasisis, Betty Roussos, Helen Vangel, and Gloria Vardakis. The items left over from the sale will be donated to various charities in Hernando County. Thanks also to the many parishioners who donated items for the sale and to all who came and purchased items!

FR. HARAKAS OUT OF TOWN: Fr. Harakas, will be helping lead a Clergy Retreat at the Diakonia Center this coming week, returning Thursday night, October 20. In case of need, contact our Parish Council President, Paul Cosmadelis (686-1199) for assistance.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (P.E.P.): There will be no P.E.P. class on Friday, October 21. The following Friday, we will continue our study of the Gospel of John.

TAVERNA NIGHT! Greek food, dancing and hospitality, Monday October 24, 5-9 p.m. Yanni’s Restauant, Homosassa, FL $20 per person. Benefits Christ the Savior Church. For information or tickets call Connie (352-686-0589). Its coming fast and you want to be sure that you have a place. Respond soon!

ST. KATHERINE LADIES SOCIETY MEETING TODAY! President Emily Thomas invites all women of the Mission to attend the St. Katherine Ladies Society meeting TODAY Sunday, October 16, after the Divine Liturgy. The meeting will be in the Chapel.

LEARN ABOUT MEDICARE PART D DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAM after Church on Sunday, October 30. Presented by St. Katherine’s Ladies Society and Ameri-Life of Hernando County. Free! No selling! Lunch will be served for all parishioners in attendance.

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

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Evening Services as Announced

Saints: Holy Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council (+787); Longinus the Centurian at the Cross of Christ (+36); Leontios, Dometios, Terentios and Domninos; Malos; Longinos, of the Kiev Caves; Eupraxia, Princess of Pskov; Eloff of Gaul; Gail, Hermit of Bangor.

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

BULLETIN SPONORS: THE THOMAS FAMILY

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN AND GOOD HEALTH TO OUR DAD AND PAPOU!”

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Evening Services as Announced

Saints: Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council (+787); Longinus the Centurian at the Cross of Christ (+36); Leontios, Dometios, Terentios and Domninos; Malos; Longinos, of the Kiev Caves; Eupraxia, Princess of Pskov; Eloff of Gaul; Gail, Hermit of Bangor.

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

BULLETIN SPONORS: THE THOMAS FAMILY

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN AND GOOD HEALTH TO OUR DAD AND PAPOU!”

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Saints: Holy Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council (+787); Longinus the Centurian at the Cross of Christ (+36); Leontios, Dometios, Terentios and Domninos; Malos; Longinos, of the Kiev Caves; Eupraxia, Princess of Pskov; Eloff of Gaul; Gail, Hermit of Bangor.