Weekly Sunday Bulletin – February 10th 2019

Sunday of the Canaanite – February 10, 2019

Saint of the Day

Hieromartyr Haralambos

This Saint was a priest of the Christians in Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese having the same name. He contested during the reign of Alexander Severus (222-235), when Lucian was Proconsul of Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 103 years of age. St. Haralambos is commemorated on February 10th, with the exception when this date falls on the Saturday of the Souls preceding Lent or on Clean Monday (the first day of Lent), in which case the feast is celebrated on February 9th.

 

 


 

Parish Council on Duty:

Harry Tangalakis,  Marion Koliniatis, Mark Zaden, Bill Ypsilantis, Paul Fountas, Peter Kokkinos

 


 

 Liturgical Guide


Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα …

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Haralambos in the Fourth Mode
Ως στύλος ακλόνητος, τής Εκκλησίας Χριστού …

An unshaken pillar of the Church of Christ God art thou, an ever-resplendent lamp, O Haralampus most wise, which shineth through the earth; in martyric contest thou hast shined on the whole world, and thou hast dispelled the moonless night of the idols. Now boldly intercede thou with Christ that we may all be saved.

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.

Epistle Reading ~  The reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

Gospel Reading ~ Sunday of the Canaanite The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon.” But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” And he answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.



Trisagion

Fr. Constantine Halkias (7 days) survived by his children.

Kalliope Skoundridakis (7 yrs) survived by her husband Zaharia, and her children John, Panayioti, Billy, Katerina and their families.


 

Announcements

Philoptochos News
SAVE THE DATE:  Thursday, March 7th @ 7pm.
Special Lecture by doctor of physical therapy, Cara Giusti.  Learn the daily moves, mindset, and practices of those living longer and aging with agility.  Invite family, friends, & community.  Sponsored by Philoptochos.
SAVE THE DATE:   Saturday, March 16th @ 6:30pm.
Feather/BINGO Party.  A fun evening for the whole family!  Sponsored by Philoptochos.

EYCC News  Post-Festival Attendance Policy:  We will continue to take attendance after the festival to encourage families to participate in the Divine Liturgy and students to go regularly to Sunday school.  Post-Festival attendance, however, will not count toward dancing in the 2020 festival.  Instead we will recognize students who have superior attendance, and students who participate in other ways, such as Oratorical Festival, Epistle Reading, Choir, etc. at the Youth Sunday celebration on May 12. Adults in the community are encouraged to invite student participation and to let an EYCC member know about such participation. In September, 2019, we will revert to the Pre-Festival Attendance Policy, which connects attendance in church and Sunday school with the privilege of attending Dance Practice.

Bookstore News Now available at the bookstore, 2019 wall calendars featuring angels and angelic visitations. Also come and see the newest books in stock.

DOP The Daughters of Penelope would like to invite you to take on a challenge that is close to our heart as well as close to home.  Our focus this year for philanthropy is to raise money for the University of Central Florida and their research team that assists young and old that are in need of prosthetic limbs.  Saturday, March 23rd we will be having our annual luncheon at Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and you are all invited to attend.  The cost is $55 for a delicious lunch, wonderful company and basket raffles to benefit the University of Central Florida and their dream team to build bionic limbs for children. If you or someone you know want to sponsor a raffle basket personally or with services from a business and would like to get involved in anyway please see Melissa Bakatselos, Tara Bakatselos or any officer from the Daughters of Penelope for more information.  We will gladly accept donations of any amount to help UCF reach their goals and their organization “Limbitless Solutions”. Email: dop.fashionshow@gmail.com

 


 

Festival 2019 Join us!

Thursday, February 7 from 5pm to 10pm
Friday, February 8 from 12noon-11pm
Saturday, February 9 from 12noon-11pm
Sunday, February 10 from 12noon -7pm

 



Calendar of Events for the Week

 

Sunday                   02/10   
9:00am/10:00am                  Orthros/Divine Liturgy

Wednesday          02/13
6:30pm                                     DOP meeting at Nina McGuirk’s community room

Sunday                    02/17
9:00am/10:00am                   Orthros/Divine Liturgy
11:15am                                     Sunday School