The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, December 5th, 2021
December 5, 2021
10thSunday of Luke
Saints and Feasts Commemorated
Sabbas the Sanctified
Commemorated on December 5
This Saint was born in 439 in Moutalaska, a small village of Cappadocia. He entered the arena of the monastic life from childhood and was under that master trainer of monastics, Euthymius, the Great, the teacher of the desert. He became the spiritual Father of many monks and an instructor for the monasteries in Palestine, and was appointed leader (archimandrite) of the desert-dwellers of Palestine by the Patriarch of Jerusalem. In his old age he went to Constantinople, to the Emperors Anastasius and Saint Justinian the Great, in behalf of the Orthodox Faith and the dogmas of the Council of Chalcedon. Having lived ninety-four years, he reposed in 533. The Typicon for the ecclesiastical services had its beginning in the monastery established by this righteous one.
Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
Commemorated on December 6
This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330, As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike any man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of the bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock … was written originally for Saint Nicholas. He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time.
Liturgical Guide
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου…
Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion for Stephen the New in the Fourth Mode
Ασκητικώς προγυμνασθείς εν τώ όρει
Trained on the mountain in ascetical labours, with the whole armour of the Cross thou didst vanquish the spiritual arrays of unseen enemies; and when thou hadst stripped thyself with great courage for contest, thou didst slay Copronymus with the sword of the true Faith. For both these things hast thou been crowned by God, O righteous Martyr, blest Stephen of great renown.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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 Third Mode
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν Προαιώνιον Λόγον…
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 149.5,1.
The saints shall rejoice in glory.
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song.
The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Luke 13:10-17
At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.” And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.” Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?” As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
Trisagion
Flor Androsky (9 days) Friend of Kathy Ziegler and James Haidos.
Theodore P. Mavrick (16 years) Survived by sons Nick Mavrick and Peter Mavrick, and by grandchildren Natasha, Peter E. and Gabriel.
Artoklasia
The Artoklasia prayers will be chanted for the health of Stavroula Christodoulou, Georgia Legakis, Dimitra Bakas, Maria Vlamis, Eleni Litsas, and their families.
Announcements
Fall General Assembly
The Fall General Assembly is TODAY. In order to participate and to vote, you must be a pledging steward and current for year 2021.
Yearly Christmas Pageant and Church Family Event
The Sunday School Christmas Pageant Rehearsal will take place Saturday, December 11th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. The The pageant family event is Friday, December 17th at 7:00pm.
Thank you to our GOYA and the GOYA advisors for Decorating our Church for Christmas
Announcements
Fall General Assembly
The Fall General Assembly is TODAY. In order to participate and to vote, you must be a pledging steward and current for year 2021.
Yearly Christmas Pageant and Church Family Event
The Sunday School Christmas Pageant Rehearsal will take place Saturday, December 11th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. The The pageant family event is Friday, December 17th at 7:00pm.
Daughters of Penelope News
Dear St. Demetrios Family,
I hope you are doing well! We are very excited that our Christmas Party is only a week away! It will be held on Tuesday, December 7th at the lovely Oceanic Restaurant on the Pompano Pier. Festivities start at 6 p.m. followed by a delicious dinner. We have DJ Jimmy D Entertainment to provide us with both Greek and American music! It is $65 per person. Please purchase your tickets either online today (see flyer) or in person after church in the hall this Sunday, December 5th.
This is a wonderful place to host your family and friends for a lovely night to kick off the holidays! It’s going to be FABULOUS! You don’t want to miss out!! Share out on your social media too!
If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Balaskas at (954) 415 -0488 or Faith Makris Becker at faith.makris1@gmail.com. They will gladly help you purchase your tickets and put your seating arrangements together!!
We hope to see you there!
Philoptochos News
Philoptochos would like to extend a big thank you to all who participated in the bake sale. Whether it was by baking, buying, or monetary donations, your support is very much appreciated and goes a long way in helping our community.
Philoptochos is sponsoring an evening of fun entertainment! A few tickets are available for the BeeGee’s Salute Concert at The Parker (Parker Playhouse), 707N. 8th Street, St. Lauderdale on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm. Price is $60 for Orchestra seats. Please make checks payable to Philoptochos or use credit cards via Square. See Athena Loucas or Paula Kirifides for any questions.
Philoptochos 2022 Memberships: Annual dues are payable now. Become a new member or renew your membership @$50 for 2022, as you support the national, metropolis and local organizations of the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America. Please make checks payable to Philoptochos or use credit cards via Square.
Stewardship
Our Church. Our Spiritual Home. Our Family
Our St. Demetrios Church is our spiritual home. It is a place of prayer, comfort, spiritual healing, and celebration. You may have been brought here on your 40th day, or it may have been the destination of your spiritual journey. For both, St. Demetrios Church is a spiritual home to which we may always return. We are brothers and sisters in Christ – a family.
We ask you to support the worship, service and activities of our vibrant community. Giving to His Church is a way to thank God for His grace, His generosity and His many blessings.
Thank you very much for your 2021 stewardship pledge. Your gift truly makes a difference by enabling us to serve those who come to seek Jesus Christ in His Church. Please consider increasing your pledge for 2022. Even a small increase will help us do that much more to strengthen and advance our parish. Please fill out a year 2022 pledge form. Fill out both sides completely so that we can update our database. Thank you!
District Epiphany Celebration
Calander
Sunday, December 5
Orthros/Divine Liturgy 9:00AM/10:00AM
Sunday School After Holy Communion
GOYA Meeting 12:30PM
General Assembly After the Divine Liturgy
Pap Corps Boutique and Lunch After the Divine Liturgy
Book Fair After the Divine Liturgy
Bible Study 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Jr. Palazakia K-2nd grade 12:45PM-1:30PM
Upstairs classrooms
Palazakia 3rd-5th grade 12:45PM-1:45PM
Upstairs classrooms
Sr. Palazakia 6th-8th grade 1:00PM – 2:00PM
@ ArtServe
Kamaria 9th-12th grade 1:00PM-2:00PM
@ ArtServe
HDF 2:30PM – 3:30PM
in the church hall
Monday, December 6
Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner @ church 4:15PM-6:00PM
Intermediate Modern Greek -Zoom 6:30PM-7:30PM
Tuesday, December 7
Christmas party at the Oceanic 6:00PM
Thursday, December 9
Philoptochos Meeting 10:30AM
Advanced Modern Greek-Zoom 7:00PM
Saturday, December 11
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 9:00AM-12:00 noon
Sunday, December 12
Orthros/Divine Liturgy 9:00AM/10:00AM
Sunday School After Holy Communion
Bible Study 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Jr. Palazakia K-2nd grade 12:45PM-1:30PM
Upstairs classrooms
Palazakia 3rd-5th grade 12:45PM-1:45PM
Upstairs classrooms
Sr. Palazakia 6th-8th grade 1:00PM – 2:00PM
@ ArtServe
Kamaria 9th-12th grade 1:00PM-2:00PM
@ ArtServe
HDF 2:30PM – 3:30PM
in the church hall
