The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, August 25th, 2024
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Sunday, August 25th, 2024
9th Sunday of Matthew
Titus the Apostle of the 70
Saint Titus was a Greek by race, and an idolater. But having believed in Christ through the Apostle Paul, he became Paul’s disciple and follower and labored with him greatly in the preaching of the Gospel. When Paul ordained him Bishop of Crete, he later wrote to him the Epistle which bears his name. Having shepherded in an apostolic manner the flock that had been entrusted to him, and being full of days, he reposed in peace, some ninety-four years of age.
Liturgical Guide
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος…
From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.
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Apolytikion for Apostle Bartholomew in the Third Mode
Απόστολοι Άγιοι…
O Holy Apostles, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offenses.
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Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας…
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: “The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life.”
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Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
The reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17
Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw – each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and that temple you are.
Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-34
At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
Memorial Prayer
Dionysios Zougras (40 days) Survived by his wife Vasiliki, sons Demetrious (Alexandra), Fr. Panagiotis (Presv. Alexa), Anthony (Juliana), and grandchildren Vasiliki, Demetra, Dionysios, and Asimina.
Yiannis Karliambas (1 year) Survived by his wife Chaido, children Vasiliki and Alexandra, and grandchild Tyler.
Trisagion Prayer
Christos “Chris” Politis (40 days) Survived by children James (Tina) and Maria (Scott), and brothers John, Louis, and George.
Maria Papastamatis (4 years) Survived by husband George, children Michael, and Alex (Maria), and granddaughter Christina.
Announcements
Coffee Hour
This Sunday’s coffee hour is sponsored by John Politis in memory of his brother Chris.
Loving Stitches
Join the Loving Stitches for stitching and fun at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 27.
Prosforo, Oil, Wine
We ask anyone who is able to bake prosforo to please do so. Also, donations of olive oil for the vigil lamps and wine for Holy Communion (specifically “Nama Byzantino” sweet red wine) would be greatly appreciated.
Program Registration-Children and Adults
Registration for all programs will be held Sunday, August 25th after the Divine Liturgy.
In order to Register any child or adult for any program(s) for the 2024-2025 term, the family or individual must be a 2024 Steward in Good Standing. This means they have submitted a 2024 Pledge, have paid (or are paying) on that pledge, and have no prior year pledge amount(s) in arrears. As with all prior years, please advise if there are any issues with regard to financial hardship. They should be brought to the attention of Father Peter.
Movie Night
Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the screening of the film “The right pocket of the robe”. The film is a sweet tale of a monk who finds hope after losing his only companion. What they said about the film: “It touches the viewer with its humane point of view and it wins us with the subtle, internal performance by the wonderful Thodoris Antoniadis”…“It manages to capture all the beauty of the vast horizon, the atmosphere of the old monastery while its brilliantly crafted close up shots literally emphasize what is important”. Saturday August 24 @7:00pm (Suggested donation $5) Run time 1h 40min
Philoptochos News
BINGO
Saturday, August 24th, at 12:00 noon. Doors open at 11:30am. Many gift prizes. 50/50 raffle, plus refreshments. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food. Get 2 BINGO cards for $7.00 at the door. Supporting Feeding South Florida and Covenant House. Invite your neighbors and friends. See you on Saturday, August 24th, at 11:30am.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future. If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs
Summertime Angels
It’s time for our annual fundraiser. During the quite summer months, utilities and fixed expenses don’t take a vacation! As always, we thank you for your generosity.
Stewardship Year 2024
We are more than a quarter through the calendar year.
If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so.
To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” . If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.
We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.
If you have not, please fill out a form. You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.
Calendar
Saturday 8/24
11:30am Bingo
7:00pm HCSSF Movie Night
Sunday 8/25
8:30am/9:30am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Fanouropita
After Divine Liturgy Registration for all programs
Tuesday 8/27
11:00am Loving Stitches
Sunday 9/1
8:30am/9:30am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
