The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 24, 2023
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September 24, 2023
1st Sunday of Luke
Thekla the Protomartyr & Equal to the Apostles
This saint was from the city of Iconium. When she was eighteen years of age, she was instructed in the Faith of Christ and the hope of the resurrection by the Apostle Paul, whom also she followed, forsaking her betrothed and espousing a life of virginity for the sake of the Heavenly Bridegroom. Having preached Christ in various cities and suffered many things, she reposed in Seleucia of Cilicia at the age of 90.
Liturgical Guide
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode
Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον…
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers’ lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.
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Apolytikion for Theotokos Myrtidiotissis in the Fourth Mode
Λαοί νῦν κροτήσωμεν…
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 aloud: * “Rejoice, O protection of all those who entreat you; * rejoice, the salvation of those who honor you with longing; * rejoice, O Lady who restored * the paralyzed man to health.”
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Apolytikion for Protomartyr Thekla in the Third Mode
Θείου κήρυκος διδασκαλίας…
All aflame with love for your Creator, * from the teachings of the sacred preacher, * you disregarded as fleeting all things mundane. * And being bold in the face of the penalties, * you gave yourself as a beautiful gift to God. * Thekla, glorious companion of the Apostle Paul, * we pray you entreat your Bridegroom, Christ, * and ask Him to grant us His great mercy.
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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 Second Mode
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε…
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.
The reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15
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 Reading
Luke 5:1-11
At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 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.
Memorial Prayer
Flora Krekoukis (3 years) and Michael Mamoukakis (6 years)
Announcements
Loving Stitches
Join us on Tuesday, September 26 at 11:00am. We will happily stitch away in the hall that day!
Ministry Programs
If you have not done so, please register your children. Stewardship of the individual or family is mandatory. Also, the Parental Covenant, Student Code of Conduct, Release of liability, and Release form and waiver are required.
This Sunday
Philoptochos
Reminder: On October 1st, 2023 we will begin our fund collection for the Covenant House, Fort Lauderdale. This organization offers a save haven for homeless teens who are in need of the many services they provide. We will be collecting gift cards for their use. There will be a collection box in the Kandaras Hall. Gift cards should be of $10-$15 donations from businesses like, Target, Walmart, Uber, etc. Your donation is greatly appreciated.
Learn to bake Prosfora, Saturday, September 30 at 10:30 in Kandaras hall. The Holy Bread is absolutely essential at every Divine Liturgy, so it is necessary that every generation know how to prepare it. All ages from older teens on up, men and women, are welcome. You will learn the recipe, how to make a clear seal, the various ways to make the seal, and what each part of the seal means. Making Prosfora, whether you make it often or occasionally, is a sacred duty and privilege. Please come and learn. Light lunch will be served, so RSVP to Paula, 954-240-2896
or paula.kirifides@gmail.com
Philoptochos
Learn to bake Prosfora, Saturday, September 30 at 10:30 in Kandaras hall. The Holy Bread is absolutely essential at every Divine Liturgy, so it is necessary that every generation know how to prepare it. All ages from older teens on up, men and women, are welcome. You will learn the recipe, how to make a clear seal, the various ways to make the seal, and what each part of the seal means. Making Prosfora, whether you make it often or occasionally, is a sacred duty and privilege. Please come and learn. Light lunch will be served, so RSVP to Paula, 954-240-2896 or paula.kirifides@gmail.com
Hope & Joy Movie Night
Philoptochos College Care Packages
For any Stewards of our church who may have a college aged son or daughter, please contact Philoptochos at St. Demetrios.org. So that we may send to them, College Care Boxes from our church twice a year. If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of-st-demetrios.square.site/
Film Festival
Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida invites you to the first South Florida Greek Film Festival, on Saturday and Sunday, October 14th & 15th at the Savor Theater, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale 33301. The festival will include film screenings by Greek filmmakers. All films have English subtitles.
On Saturday October 14, the opening night movie is “Eftihia”. Red carpet welcome at 6:00pm, the movie begins at 6:45pm (running time 123 minutes). There will be an afterparty of Mezze & Drinks following the screening (sponsored by Souvlaki.gr).
The film EFTIHIA, unfolds the hectic life and great work of lyricist Eftihia Papayanopoulou, a refugee from Smyrna. The film draws inspiration from the passions and weaknesses of Eftihias’ exuberant personality, following her pioneer life and the indelible mark she inherited to Greek folk songwriting. Her lyrics have become some of the greatest and most timeless hits, such as “Perasmenes mou agapes”, “Oniro Apatilo”, “Ime aitos horis ftera” etc. “As she used to say people know my songs but they don’t know me”. This film has earned 8 Iris Awards (Greek Film Academy), the Orpheus award in LA, and the People’s award in NY
For tickets https://simplygreeksf.square.site/ For more information visit the website at www.hcssfl.org.
Save the Date!
For more information, contact hopeandjoyfortlauderdale@gmail.com
Save the Date
Stewardship Form
Please fill out a year 2023 pledge form by clicking here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/ Or download this form, fill out both sides completely and return it to the office. Thank you!
Calendar
Sunday 9/24
8:30am/9:30am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School followed by Dance
After Liturgy Loukoumades Sunday
Frappe Sunday
1:15pm Bible Study
Monday 9/25
4:15pm-6:00pm Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner in person
7:00pm Intermediate Modern Greek over Google Meet
Tuesday 9/26
11:00am Loving Stitches
7:00pm Advanced Modern Greek-zoom
Thursday 9/28
7:00pm Advanced Modern Greek-zoom
Saturday 9/30
10:30am Prosforo baking class
5:00pm Hope/Joy Family movie night
Sunday 10/1
8:30am/9:30am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School followed by Dance
GOYA meeting
1:15pm Bible Study
