Weekly Sunday Bulletin – November 18th, 2018
9th Sunday of Luke – November 18, 2018
Saint of the Day
Plato the Great Martyr of Ancyra
Saint Plato contested in martyrdom in 266, when Agrippinus was proconsul. He was from the city of Ancyra in the province of Galatia.
Parish Council on Duty:
Harry Tangalakis, Marion Koliniatis, Mark Zaden, Bill Ypsilantis, Paul Fountas, Peter Kokkinos, Larry Kirifides
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.
Apolytikion for Great Martyr Plato in the Fourth Mode
Οι Μάρτυρές σου, Κύριε…
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
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
Ο καθαρώτατος ναός τού Σωτήρος…
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
Epistle Reading ~ The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 4:1-7.
Brethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
Gospel Reading ~The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, ‘Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” As he said these things, he cried out: “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Trisagion
Ed O’Brien (6 months) survived by his wife Maria Glaros.
Artoklasia
For the good health of the Philoptochos members and their families.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We thank you, Christ our God, for you have satisfied us with earthly gifts. Do not deprive us of your heavenly kingdom, but as you, O Savior, came among your disciples and gave them peace, come among us also and save us.
Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. It did not become a federal holiday until 1941. Thanksgiving was historically a religious observation to give thanks to God.
The First Thanksgiving was celebrated to give thanks to God for helping the pilgrims survive the brutal winter. The first Thanksgiving feast lasted three whole days providing enough food for 53 pilgrims and 90 Indians. The traditional Thanksgiving menu often features turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Americans may eat these foods on modern day Thanksgiving, but the first feast did not consist of these items. On the first feast turkey was any type of fowl that the pilgrims hunted. Pumpkin pie wasn’t on the menu because there were no ovens for baking, but they did have boiled pumpkin. Cranberries weren’t introduced at this time. Due to the diminishing supply of flour there was no bread of any kind. The foods included in the first feast included duck, geese, venison, fish, lobster, clams, swan, berries, dried fruit, pumpkin, squash, and many more vegetables.
Announcements
Daughters of Penelope Food Drive · Thank you all for your generosity. The folks at Christ Community Church Soup Kitchen were very appreciative.
Daughters of Penelope Christmas party tickets on sale today. Everyone is invited.
Lost and Found A wedding band was found and turned in to the office. Please call (954) 467-1515.
Loving Stitches If you like to crochet or knit, this is the place to come!! We meet at 11:30am on the 4th Tuesday of every month!! We supply the yarn & needles. We can also teach you!! We make blankets & hats for Holy Cross, Broward General, & Joe DiMaggio hospitals. If you are interested please call 954-467-1515.
Philoptochos Thanksgiving Bake Sale – Today! November 18th. Support the many ministries of Philoptochos.
Calendar of Events for the Week
Sunday 11/18
9:00am/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
11:15am Sunday School
12:00pm Philoptochos Pita Sunday & Bake Sale
12:30pm Greek dance
Monday 11/19
4:15pm-6:00pm Greek Classes A’, B’, G’, D’ & Adult Beginner
6:00pm-8:00pm Advanced Greek class
Tuesday 11/20 CANCELED Agape Luncheon for Seniors
Wednesday 11/21 Entrance of the Theotokos
9:00pm/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Thursday 11/22 Thanksgiving Day – office closed
Saturday 11/24
10:00am-1:00pm HDF practice in the hall
Sunday 11/25
9:00am/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
11:15am No Sunday School
12:30pm No Greek dance
1:00pm-4:00pm HDF practice in the hall