THE ORTHODOX MESSENGER
Vol. V, No. 46 – Sunday, October 29, 2006
Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church - Presentation of Christ at the TempleThe 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
Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Th.D.,D.D. (352) 796-2377; Cell (352) 263-3005; Email: Rharakas@aol.com

STEWARDSHIP 2007
Number 3
“Multiplying Our Gifts”

 As Christ Multiplied the loaves and Fish
Christ Multiplies our Stewardship
of Time, Talent & Treasure

ANNOUNCEMENT: STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO NOV. 19, 2006

esus Christ’s miracle of the multiplication of the five loaves and two fish given to him by His Disciples, by which He fed over five thousand people, tells us that He can also multiply our gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure to the Church!

      Last week, we saw how our Christ the Savior Church is supported by the many services of Time and Talent of our Stewards. Very little would be done here without the giving of lots of hours and many different abilities by our Stewards and Friends.

      But, we also need your Stewardship of Treasure! Christ the Savior Church must pay for many things to function. Do you see the vigil lights on the Altar Table? They burn a special oil which we purchase at a reduced price – but it still costs us $65 for two and a half gallons. We buy it twice a year. That $130 comes out of the Stewardship of Treasure.

       Our expenses are real and, unfortunately, increasing. We’ve had, for the first nine months of the year a very small surplus- just $366 per month. If we had not been receiving $400 per month as a Mission grant, we wouldn’t have anything for emergencies!

       Your Stewardship of Treasure, keeps the lights on, pays for air conditioning, the maintenance of our grounds and buildings, the Priest’s remuneration and auto allowance, paper and ink for the bulletin and other publications, cleaning supplies, county fees and taxes and so many more things. Your Stewardship of Treasure is essential!    What will you declare for your Stewardship of Treasure on Sunday, November 19? Christ will multiply it!  

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

7th  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 Presentation of Christ (from sheet in the pew).

Kontakion to the Theotokos

(Sing) 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 – Galatians 1:11-19 (20th Sunday)

RETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.

GOSPEL – Luke 8:41-56 (7th Luke)

t that time, there came  to  Jesus  a man  named  Jairus,  who was a  ruler of the synagogue; and falling at  Jesus'  feet he  besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter,  about  twelve  years of age, and she was dying.  As he  went, the  people  pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living  upon  physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?"  When all denied it, Peter said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!"  But  Jesus said,  "Some  one touched  me;  for  I perceive  that  power  has  gone  forth from me." And when the woman saw that  she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared  in  the  presence of  all   the   people   why   she  had   touched   him,   and   how  she  had  been  immediately

sembly to add the name of Gus to that of his wife Alice to the hall, so that it will be known as “The Gus and Alice Marty Fellowship Hall.”

    Reports were received from the Nominating Committee, which was also designated as the Elections Committee consisting of Bette Ferriero, Chair and Cathy Lemonedes, Secretary, and Dee Nikas for the Parish Council Elections to be held December 3, 2006.  Gloria Vardakis reported on the By-Laws Revision Committee; Carol Gymnaos reported on developing plans for the Play Area; Bill Pasisis reported on Stewardship – we have 68 Steward families for 2006.  The Planning and Building Committee report was made by co-chairs Paul Cosmadelis and Nick Kastelan, detailing the plans and describing efforts to sell the property, followed by the unveiling of the color renditions prepared by our architect, Alex Nomikos. It was voted (33 yes – 6 no) to authorize the spending of $30,600 upon the sale of the Olympic Village Property to initiate the process for the new buildings. Nick Maroulis together with Carol Gymnaos made the Facilities and Grounds Committees Report regarding the repair of the Dining Hall kitchen roof, the repainting of the pantry walls, pest control, grounds cleaning and& debris removal. Fr. Stanley gave the Parish Life report focusing on the accomplishments of the past and now looking forward to the future, then leading the closing prayer.

   BAPTISM: The daughter of Achilles & Evangelia Thomas was baptized on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at our Church and was named Angeliki Emilia. Sponsors were Lainey Poulis, with co-Sponsors Evy Poulis and Nicki Poulis. Congratulations  and “Many Years!”

    AN APPRECIATIVE COMMENT ABOUT P.E.P.: Following the P.E.P. session on St. Ignatios, October 20, Steward Betty Frangos sent this comment: “Thank you for another excellent and informative session. What a great way to spend an afternoon!” Thanks Betty!

   OCALA MISSION “GREEK HERITAGE CRUISE”: Feb. 11-18 in the Eastern Carribean. Contact Fay, Travel Group International, toll free at 1-866-447-0750. Greek Fun!

   HOSPITALIZED: Oak Hill – Mihai Talpa; Bayonet Point Health & Rehab: Angie Maniates, Gus Marty. In addition we’ve been asked to pray for health for Mary Markovitch, Ed Zahka, Pat Lilore, Elaine Underwood, Dora Halvatzes, Helen Keriakis, Frances & Metaxia Porter, John Kelo, Jennie Kotsifakis, Alex George and Theona Hatzi, If you wish the community to pray for your health, please let us know. Why not send a card or call?

  CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Michael & Pani Karen Miklos on the birth of their grand-daughter, Meadow Ann, recently! We pray “Many Years!”

   IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you or a loved one is admitted to Spring Hill Regional Hospital, please tell Fr. Stanley immediately. The hospital no longer informs the clergy of patients according to religious preference. If Father doesn’t know, he can’t visit!

  MANY YEARS! Congratulations to proud parents Alex and Michelle Nomikos on the birth of their 7 lb. 8 ½ oz. son Justin born on October 15 at Spring Hill Regional Hospital.

  NOVEMBER COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: Nov. 5 - Harriet Pasisis & Presbytera Emily; Nov. 12 - Helen Vangel & Gloria Vardakis; Nov. 19 - Bette Ferriero; Nov. 26 - Helene Arvanitis and Ruby Hazivasilis. Many thanks! You can sign up today for December!

   TAX SITUATION: After extensive discussions with the Hernando County Tax Assessor’s Office, the Parish Council met last Sunday in special session and accepted the revised 2007 assessment of $1,416. The appeal with the Value Adjustment Board was withdrawn.

WORSHIP THE LORD WITH US ON SUNDAYS AND FEAST DAYS!  

CHRIST THE SAVIOR

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

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