Service hours: Sundays and Feast days: Orthros at 9:30 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Post- Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Dismissal Hymn of the Elevation of the Holy Cross

    Sung in Greek before the Entrance - “Soson Kyrie ton laon sou”. Hymnal, 107.

Translation:  O Lord, save Your inheritance, granting to our rulers victories over foreign attackers, and by Your Cross preserving Your commonwealth.

Dismissal Hymn of the Resurrection - 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)

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.”

Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross

   Sung by the Leaders in Greek (“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.

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EPISTLE – Galatians 2:16-20 (Post-Feast of Cross) +  Brethren, 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 8:34-9:1 (Post-Feast of Cross) + The 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 death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

   FOR THE RECORD: Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004: Attendance – 36; Offering- $121; Candles - $49; Building Fund - $89; Pave It! Drive $1,245. Thanks to all!

THE FEAST OF THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS: Today, following the Divine Liturgy, we will repeat the Service of the Elevation of the Holy Cross for the benefit of all.

   FUTURE CHURCH PREPARATION: Work on preparing the Fellowship Hall to serve as an enlarged church for our use continues. The Department of Outreach and Evangelism of our Archdiocese, Fr. James Kordaris, Director, is helping to provide us with many of the ecclesiastical items we will need to furnish the new church. Among these from Fr. Mark Sietsema and the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lansing, Mich are a donation of a Tabernacle, and Processional Fans, Cross and Lanterns. We are grateful for this most generous donation. At a meeting Sunday, Sept. 12, the Mission Council voted to purchase the iconostasis no longer being used by Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, and to fund the Fellowship Hall conversion. The ongoing sign issue with the county was also discussed.

   P.E.P. – 1 THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 at 2:00 P.M. Scheduled is (depending on Hurricane Ivan consequences) “Christ and War.” Refreshments! General rule: if the public schools are cancelled on any given Friday, our P.E.P. –1 Session will also be can- celled. If public schools are in session, we are in session unless otherwise notified.

   P.E.P. – 2 THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church on Elgin Blvd. .  We will study the Bible readings of the Sacrament of Holy Unction. Our session this Thursday- “Preliminary Reflection 1 “Living the Whole Faith – Luke 13:22-30. Sessions taught by Fr. Harakas and hosted by Fr. Michael Shuster. An evening class for you. General rule: if the public schools are cancelled on any given Thursday because of bad weather, our P.E.P. 2 Session will also be can- celled. If public schools are in session, we are in session unless otherwise notified.

   THE BBQ CHICKEN LUNCHEON, originally scheduled for today has been postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan and needed repairs for the Dining Hall. As soon as we are able, the event will be rescheduled.

  HOSPTALIZED:  Oak Hill: Mike Triantafilon; Tampa General: Michael Zoumberos.We pray for a rapid recovery.

   PROSFORON BAKERS: Connie Mourgides 9/14 (Feast of the Elevation of the HolyCross). Gloria Vardakis 9/19; Presbytera Emily Harakas 9/26; Argyris & Carol Gymnaos 10/3; Patricia Lilore 10/10; Fran Mather 10/17; Fran Triantafilon 10/24; George Nikas 10/31. Prosforon Bakers Chairperson, George Nikas – 597-1375.

 WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING – SATURDAY OCTOBER 23 – 2 P.M  

  

 

 

 

 

2004-5 Christ the Savior

SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAM

 

SCHEDULE

   Sunday, September 19, 2004 – Beginning of Sessions

   Friday, December 24, 2004 – Christmas Pageant After Liturgy

   Saturday, April 2, 2005 – Lenten Retreat

   Saturday, April 23, 2005 – Saturday of Lazarus, Palm Making

                                                     Pancake Breakfast

   Sunday, May 15, 2005 – Closing Observances- Awards

 

AGE GROUPS

   Saint Symeon Group: Ages 3 to 5 – Basics of Church Life

              Making the Sign of the Cross; the Lord’s Prayer; Feasts, etc.

   Saint Stephen Group: 8 and older

              Alternating Between Bible Studies and Contemporary Moral

                Issues Facing Orthodox Christians.

               New Groups Will Be Formed as the Need Arises

PROGRAM

    All Children and Young People Attend Divine Liturgy With Parents

    After Holy Communion

            The Saint Symeon Group will hold classes in the Dining Hall

            The Saint Stephen Group will hold classes in the Office

    At the end of the lesson the children will join their parents in the coffee

    Hour

 

STAFF

    Supervisor: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas

    Director: Venice Cosmadelis

    St. Symeon Group Teachers: Venice Cosmadelis, Presbytera Emily

            Harakas, Nanka Kastelan

    St. Stephen Group Teachers: Betty Roussos, Maria Angeliadis

 

ROLE OF PARENTS: BRING CHILDREN AND YOUTH EVERY SUNDAY

 

INVITATION: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP IN THIS PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT VENICE COSMADELIS AT 686-1199.

   PAVE IT! FUND MEMORIAL DONATIONS: A donation for the Pave It! Fund was made by Tony Calligeros in memory of his beloved wife Katy. May Her Memory Be Eternal! A donation of $1,000 to the Pave It! Fund was made by the Marty Family – Gus, and Richard, Susan, Nicholas, Joseph, Ariel and Maggie Marty, and Andrea, Christopher, Lindsay & David Cardo, in memory of our beloved wife, mother and Yiayia – Alice L. Marty. May Her Memory Be Eternal!

   A TRISAGION SERVICE was conducted on Sunday, Sept. 12 for the rest of the soul of Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria, and the other persons, who were killed in a helicopter accident on the way to the Holy Mountain Athos this past Saturday, September 11. Authorities are investigating the accident. We also remembered in prayer the September 11, 2001 Victims and all victims of terrorism. May their memories be eternal!

   STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP: The Metropolis of Atlanta held a Stewardship Workshop at St. Nicholas Cathedral yesterday, September 18. Our mission was represent-ed by a number of our Mission Council members, and Fr. Harakas.

   PARISH MISSION COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.

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CHRIST THE SAVIOR GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

P.O. BOX 5566

SPRING HILL, FL 34611

“A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community”

 

   

    Jesus Said: “Let the children come

 to me, and do not hinder them,

for to such belongs the Kingdom

of heaven” (Matthew 19:14)

 

   

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