The Orthodox Messenger
 Vol. V, No. 27 – Sunday, septembber 24, 2006

Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church - Presentation of Christ at the Temple

The Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County, F lorida–“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

                                                         -OFFICIAL NOTICE-

 

Sunday, October 15, 2006


 CHRIST THE SAVIOR GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING THE DIVINE LITURGY

 

 

AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer

2. Election of General Assembly Chair

3. Election of General Assembly Secretary

4. Reading of Minutes of Previous General Assembly

5. Treasurer’s Report

6. Selection of Nominating Committee-Parish Council Elections, December 10, 2006

7. Selection of Election Committee-Parish Council Elections, December 10, 2006

8. Report on Parish By-Laws Revision

9. Report on Play Area Development

    10. Stewardship Committee Report

    11. Facilities Committee Report

    12. Planning & Building Committee Report

    13. Grounds Committee Report

    14. Parish Life Report

    15. Old Business

    16. New Business

    17. Closing Prayer

 

     Stewards have voice and vote. Friends and Guests may attend, without voice or vote.

 

 

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

Evening Services as Announced

Today’s Saints: Thekla Greatmartyr and Equal to the Apostles (1st c.); Observance of the Miracle of the Theotokos in Kythera; Coprios of Palestine; Synaxis of the Alaskan Saints; Ahmet the Neomartyr; Galakteon of Volgoda; Stephen, King of Serbia; Dorothy of Kashin.

1st SUNDAY OF LUKE

GOSPEL ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS

Dismissal Hymn - 2nd  Plagal  Tone

   (Sing in Greek before the Entrance) ("Angelike dynameis").Hymnal,  86-87.

   (Sing in English after the Entrance) ("The Angelic Powers "). (Same).

Dismissal Hymn of Thekla, Greatmartyr

   (Read) Your own lamb cries to you loudly, / O Jesus, and she says, / “For my Bridegroom do I long, / and seeking You I now contend; / and I am crucified and buried with You in Your baptism. / I suffer for Your sake, / that I may alos live in You. / Accept me as an unblemished sacrifice / as I offer myself to You with love.” At her entreaties and intercessions, / save our souls, O Merciful Lord.

Dismissal Hymn of the Miracle at Kythera

   (Read) O come, all you people, / and let us in faith clap our hands / and sing sacred songs to her who is the mother of God, / and longingly cry alound; / “Rejoice, O protection of all those who entreat you; / rejoice, the protection of those who honor you with longing; / rejoice, O Lady who restored the paralyzed man to health.

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

Kontakion sung by leaders in Greek “Prostasia ton Christianon. . .”

(Read)  O never-failing protectress of Christians / and their ever-present intercessor before the Creator: / do not be heedless to the prayerful voices of us sinners, / but in your goodness extend your help to us / who call upon you with confidence. / Hasten, O Mother of God, / to intercede for us. / You have always protected those who honor you!

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

   EPISTLE –2nd Timothy 3:10-15 (Saint Thekla) Timothy, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

   GOSPEL –Luke 5:1-11 (1st Luke) At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

TWO TRAYS TODAY: 1) Stewardship & Visitors’ DONATIONS;

2) DINO ADAMIS PHILANTHROPIC FUND


Fr. Michael Miklos Tells About His African Mission Trip 
“We Still Need You To Bring Newspapers” Says Nikolai                

Mary Markovitch’s “Mask” for HerSpecial Radiation Treatm


Architect Alex Nomikos At His Desk


Our Benefactor Gus Marty and Fr. At Dunkin’ Donuts


ANOINTING FOR HEALTH AND HEALING – At the end of the Divine Liturgy today, postponed from last Sunday when we conducted again the service of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. We pray for the health and healing, & anoint with holy oil all those present.

   FOR THE RECORD: September 17: -Candles $56; Building Fund $10; Visitors’ Contributions $19; Bulletin Sponsors $50; Bulletin Contribution $40; Stewardship $510; Attendance 32 –Thanks to all who contribute through their prayers, and Stewardship of Time, Talent & Treasure to Christ the Savior Church!

    PROSFORON BAKERS: 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 11/12.; George Nikas is Chair. Try making Prosforon Bread. It is easy!. For a recipe, call George Nikas at 597-1375.

   MANY THANKS to Bette Ferriero who made five Offering Breads (Prosforon) for emergency use. We are grateful!

   HOSPITALIZED:    Spring Hill-John Kelo, Gus Marty. Jefferson Hospital,Philadelphia-Mary Markovitch. Please pray for those who are sick.

   MARY MARKOVICH a Christ the Savior Steward with her husband Lou, living in Delaware, is being treated at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia for a non-malignant tumor with daily radiation treatments from Monday to Friday for several months. The day after a prayer service at church,  Mary says that the treatment is working and she has stopped “seeing double,” but that the treatments must continue. In order that the radiation targets precisely where the tumor is, she must wear a striking head mask to keep her head absolutely still. She has sent us a photo, which you will see on page 6. We pray for her rapid recovery.

   YOU CAN BE A WEEKLY BULLETIN SPONSOR! 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 24:  Sunday 9/24-“Be holy”; Monday-9/25 “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to be angry”; Tuesday 9/26- “Be sympathetic, compassionate, humble”; Wednesday 9/27 “Be prepared to

give an answer”; Thursday 9/28 “Be clear-minded and self-controlled; Friday 9/29 “Be merciful”; Saturday 9/23 “Be  eager to make your calling and election sure”. Think, pray, and act on these Bible statements on how you should Be each day!

  SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS: Sept 24 – Stacy Underwood & Eva Thomas. Oct. 1 – Emily Thomas; Oct. 8 – Bette Ferriero; Oct. 15  - Bill & Harriet Pasisis; Oct. 22 – Paul & Venice Cosmadelis; Oct. 29 – Presbytera Emily and Harriet Pasisis. Thank you! Please sign up for November. You can host a Coffee Hour.
    SUNDAY SCHOOL: Following Holy Communion, children in church will be escorted to the Parish Hall for their lessons. Our Sunday School Director, Venice Cosmadelis could use
some assistant teachers. See her after Church. Parents! Bring your children to Church, to worship, receive Holy Communion, and to learn about their Faith!
    BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS NEXT SUNDAY: Birthdays: Suzanne Heuer 10/2; Patricia Heuer 10/8; Stacey Angeliadis 10/12; Tyke Nicolelis 10/15; Theresa Hronis 10/19; Fred Underwood 10/24; Emily Mourgides 10/24; Elaine Underwood 10/27; Matthew Hazivasilis 10/27; Lorraine Skaroulis 10/29. Anniversaries: Sam & Janice Jabbour 10/1; John & Patricia Tsausis 10/3; Robert & Paul Borden 10/23; George & Marian Maniates 10/27; Phil & Colleen Skaroulis 10/28. Congratulations and Many Years!
     PARISH COUNCIL: The Parish Council of Christ the Savior Church met at its re-scheduled regular meeting for September on Wednesday, Septem-ber13, 2006 at 7 p.m., chaired by President Gloria Vardakis. Treasure George Nikas presented an updated financial report and announced that as of this month, the Building Fund has now been placed in a separate account, separate from the operating funds of the church. It was voted to offer guest speakers at the Parish Educational Programs (P.E.P.) a modest gift honoring their presentations. The St. Petersburg Times –Hernando Edition New Comers edition ad was approved. The plan to reduce the number of names on the mailing list has been approve implemented. Pinecrest Funeral Home is once again sponsoring our Church Calendar for 2007. The Archdiocese Calender has been ordered. President Gloria Vardakis raised the question of the unsold Metropolis Diakonia magazines. It was voted to pay for the 25 copies sent to us, but to ask that the number be reduced in the future. Hernando County has inspected our well and found it safe, but has informed us of the need for a pressure gage and a check valve. Vice President John Tsausis will follow through. The bathroom conditions are unacceptable and a committee of Gloria Vardakis, Carol Gymnaos and Helen Vangel volun-teered to correct the situation. The President prepared straws to determine by lot the terms of office of the three new members of the Parish Council. The results were: Terms of office to the end of 2006, Carol Gymnaos and Helen Vangel; term of office to the end of 2008, Nick Maroulis. Helen and Carol were strongly encouraged to be candidates in the December, 2006 election for the class of 2009. The roof of the pantry is leaking. Carol Gymnaos will look into its repair. The announced proposed Hernando County tax assessment for next year in the amount of $5,209.39 has been appealed to the county authorities. We are waiting for a hearing date. The Treasurer reported that our property insurance has been renewed at the annual premium of $5,800. Alex Nomikos, our Architect has prepared some sample kitchen designs for the new hall. They will be reviewed by the Planning and Build-ing Committee and sent out for review. The Parish Council will meet on Saturday, October 7 at 1:00 p.m. to work on the requirement that our Parish By-Laws be revised to conform with the Atlanta Metropolis Model Parish By-Laws. Bill Pasisis announced that a full color multi-dimensional render-ing of the new building and hall is being prepared by our architect.
WELCOME VISITORS! We are happy that you are worshiping with us today. Please know that HOLY COMMUNION is offered in the Orthodox Church only to Orthodox Christians in good spiritual standing, for example, if married, married in the Church. If you are not an Orthodox Christian, please receive the blessed bread at the end of the Divine Liturgy and join us at Coffee Hour. To learn more about the Orthodox Church, contact Fr. Stanley at 796-2377.
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. AGENDA INCLUDED.
TODAY’S BULLETIN SPONSOR: GUS N. MARTY
IN MEMORY OF HIS WIFE – ALICE L. MARTY – ETERNAL MEMORY!

WORSHIP THE LORD WITH US ON SUNDAYS AND FEAST DAYS!

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

PARISH EDUCATION PROGRAM (P.E.P.)
Learn About Our Faith!
Video & CD Presentations!
Guest Speak-ers!
Readings From the Fathers!
Bible Studies!
Hymns & Ser-vices!
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2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
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