The Orthodox Messenger
Vol. V, No. 40 – Sunday, September 17, 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
Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Th.D.,D.D. (352) 796-2377 (fax also); Cell (352) 263-3005; Email: Rharakas@aol.com

Pastor with Guts
Submitted By Fr. Jerry Murphy

his Pastor has guts!!  Thought you might enjoy this interesting Prayer given in Kansas at the opening session of their Senate. It seems Prayer still upsets some people. When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard:
   "Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to Those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.
    We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. 
    We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.  
    We have killed our unborn and called it choice.  
    We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.  
    We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self-esteem.     We have abused power and called it politics.  
    We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.  
   We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.  
   We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.  
    Search us, Oh, God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free. Amen!"

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

SUNDAY AFTER THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS
Dismissal Hymn of the Elevation of the Holy Cross (September 14)
Sung in Greek before the Entrance by the leaders) “Soson Kyrie" Hymnal 107.
Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - 1st Plagal Tone
(Sing in English after the Entrance) "The Eternal Word" Hymnal, 85-86.
Dismissal Hymn of the Elevation of the Holy Cross (September 14) – 4th Tone
(Sing in English after the Entrance) “Save, O Lord”. Hymnal 107.
 Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross (September 14)
Sung in Greek by the Leaders “O Ypsotheis en to Stavro”
(Read) Lifted up by Your own will upon the Cross, / bestow Your mercy upon the new commonwealth / that bears Your Name. Make the Orthodox people glad in Your strength, / giving them victory over the enemy. / May Your Cross assist them in the struggle, / a weapon of peace and unconquerable banner of victory.

EPISTLE - Galatians 2:16-20 (After Elevation of Cross)

rethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

GOSPEL -  Mark 8:34-38, 9:1 (Before Elevation of Cross)

he Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste d.ath before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

   FOR THE RECORD: September 10: - Candles $42; Building Fund $76; Attendance 31. Visitors’ Contributions $65.25; Mission Support - Atlanta Metropolis $500; Stewardship -September 3 $1030, September 10 $340.We thank all who contribute through their prayers, and Stewardship of Time, Talent & Treasure to Christ the Savior Church!
    PROSFORON BAKERS: George Nikas 9/17. Venice Cosmadelis 9/24; Presbytera Emily Harakas 10/1; George Nikas 10/8; Argiris & Carol Gymnaos 10/15;. Fran Triantafilon 10/22; Gloria Vardakis 10/29; Bette Ferriero 11/5; George Nikas is Chair. Try making Prosforon Bread. It is easy! For a recipe, call George Nikas at 597-1375.
   MANY THANKS to Nanka Kastelan for the donation of flowers for the feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross as well as for the flowers she offered for the Supplicatory Services held during August 1-14. We also thank Kosta Hronis for the Sweet Basil plants from his garden for the services of the Elevation of the Holy Cross.
   HOSPITALIZED:    Spring Hill-John Kelo, Gus Marty. Jefferson Hospital,Philadelphia-Mary Markovitch. Please pray for those who are sick.
   WEEKLY BULLETIN SPONSORS ARE NEEDED! Your support makes this bulletin ministry possible. Bulletin Sponsors donate $25 for each issue and can have a brief message of their own choosing published in each issue. See George Nikas after Church today.
    SEPTEMBER CALENDAR “BE COMMANDS: For the week of September 17:  Sunday 9/17-“Be Strong in the Lord”; Monday-9/18 “Be Alert”; Tuesday 9/19- “Be Thankful”; Wednesday 9/20 “Be Patient”; Thursday 9/21 “Be Wise To Unbelievers; Friday 9/22 “Be Joyful Always”; Saturday 9/23 “Be  Content”. Think, pray, and act on these Bible statements on how we should Be each day!
  SEPTEMBER COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: Sept 17 - Harriet Pasisis & Presbytera Emily Harakas; Sept 24 - Stacy Underwood & Eva Thomas. Thank you!
 “COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT” National Orthodox Radio program: WTBN 750 AM, Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Or, check www.recieve.org on the web. Call 877-273-2348.

  A “GREEK HERITAGE CRUISE”- FEB. 11-18, 2007 is being sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Mission of Greater Ocala. For information, call 352-622-1378 or email Cooley Pantazis at Cpantazis@att.net . The brochure is available in the Parish Hall.
  EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Fr. Stanley Harakas’ fax number has changed. It is now the same as his phone number – 352-796-2377. This number is to be used for parish needs as well. Please note it on your church calendar and record it with your telephone numbers.

SUNDAY CHURCH ATTENDANCE – A CHRISTIAN’S PRIVILEGE!

 LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to help maintain our restroom facilities. The Parish Council needs help to keep these rooms clean and presentable each week. If you would be willing to help, call Parish Council Vice-President John Tsausis at 688-4399. Thank you!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! THE REGULAR GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR CHURCH WILL BE HELD AFTER CHURCH OCTOBER 15, 2006. A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED PRIOR TO THE ASSEMBLY. PLAN TO COME!

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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