Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You.

Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode

Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Cyriacus, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

Τής ερήμου πολίτης, καί εν σώματι Άγγελος, καί θαυματουργός ανεδείχθης, θεοφόρε Πατήρ ημών Κυριακέ, νηστεία, αγρυπνία, προσευχή, ουράνια χαρίσματα λαβών, θεραπεύεις τούς νοσούντας, καί τάς ψυχάς τών πίστει προστρεχόντων σοι, Δόξα τώ δεδωκότι σοι ισχύν, δόξα τώ σέ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τώ ενεργούντι διά σού πάσιν ιάματα.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

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.

Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.

Services and Sacraments

Sunday, October 6, 2019 – 3^rd Sunday of Luke

NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC MINISTRY SUNDAY

Memorials:

MELBA BERRIS – 5 Years (Coffee Hour Sponsor)

GEORGE BERRIS – 8 Years

DECEASED MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH CHOIR

May their memory be eternal!

CHOIR MEMBERS WILL PASS A TRAY TODAY FOR THE MEFGOX SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

SERVICES THIS WEEK:

There are no additional services this week.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Alexandra, David, Tracy, Dianna, Lazarus, Henry, Betty, Catherine, Susan, Evelyn, Gregg, Peter, Stella, Ann Marie, Vasilios, Carol, George, Demetri, Steve, Molly, Maria, Elizabeth, Carol, Evans, Katherine, Mike, Connie, Mary, Margaret, Angela, Connie, Bill, Carrie, Vito, Pete, Amalia, Stephanie, Timothy, Lisa, Bill, Connie, Jacob, Anastasia, Rima, Kylie, Effie, Camryn, Nicholas, and Maria. (Names may be added by request to the prayer list.)

Saints and Feasts

September 29

2nd Sunday of Luke

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 4:6-15.

Ἀδελφοί, ὁ θεὸς ὁ εἰπὼν ἐκ σκότους φῶς λάμψαι, ὃς ἔλαμψεν ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ἡμῶν πρὸς φωτισμὸν τῆς γνώσεως τῆς δόξης τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν προσώπῳ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Ἔχομεν δὲ τὸν θησαυρὸν τοῦτον ἐν ὀστρακίνοις σκεύεσιν, ἵνα ἡ ὑπερβολὴ τῆς δυνάμεως ᾖ τοῦ θεοῦ, καὶ μὴ ἐξ ἡμῶν· ἐν παντὶ θλιβόμενοι, ἀλλʼ οὐ στενοχωρούμενοι· ἀπορούμενοι, ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἐξαπορούμενοι· διωκόμενοι, ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἐγκαταλειπόμενοι· καταβαλλόμενοι, ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἀπολλύμενοι· πάντοτε τὴν νέκρωσιν τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματι περιφέροντες, ἵνα καὶ ἡ ζωὴ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματι ἡμῶν φανερωθῇ. Ἀεὶ γὰρ ἡμεῖς οἱ ζῶντες εἰς θάνατον παραδιδόμεθα διὰ Ἰησοῦν, ἵνα καὶ ἡ ζωὴ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ φανερωθῇ ἐν τῇ θνητῇ σαρκὶ ἡμῶν. Ὥστε ὁ μὲν θάνατος ἐν ἡμῖν ἐνεργεῖται, ἡ δὲ ζωὴ ἐν ὑμῖν. Ἔχοντες δὲ τὸ αὐτὸ πνεῦμα τῆς πίστεως, κατὰ τὸ γεγραμμένον, Ἐπίστευσα, διὸ ἐλάλησα, καὶ ἡμεῖς πιστεύομεν, διὸ καὶ λαλοῦμεν· εἰδότες ὅτι ὁ ἐγείρας τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν καὶ ἡμᾶς διὰ Ἰησοῦ ἐγερεῖ, καὶ παραστήσει σὺν ὑμῖν. Τὰ γὰρ πάντα διʼ ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἡ χάρις πλεονάσασα διὰ τῶν πλειόνων τὴν εὐχαριστίαν περισσεύσῃ εἰς τὴν δόξαν τοῦ θεοῦ.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

2nd Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 6:31-36

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως. καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσι. καὶ ἐὰν ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσι. καὶ ἐὰν δανείζητε παρ᾿ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ἀπολαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανείζουσιν ἵνα ἀπολάβωσι τὰ ἴσα. πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες, καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε οὖν οἰκτίρμονες, καθὼς καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστί.

Parish News and Updates

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

HOPE and JOY Our Kids Rock! Our HOPE and JOY groups, of children ages 4 – 6^th grade and their families will gather after church TODAY! Lunch will be served, followed by painting rocks and planting bulbs for a new rock garden at the church.

PHILOPTOCHOS FASHION SHOW: On Saturday, October 12^th, our St. Helen Philoptochos will hold its Fall Harvest Fashion Show. The event features boutique shopping, a seasonal lunch, lovely models from our parish family, and fashions from The Clothing Cove in Milford. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased from Georgene Ochadleus at 248.685.8375, or any Philoptochos Board member.

AHEPA COMEDY NIGHT: On Friday, October 18^th the AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope District #10 will present a Comedy Night at the Hellenic Cultural Center featuring “The Greek Goddess of Comedy” Ellen Karis, dancing appetizers and drinks. Event funding will help establish a Service Dog for Warriors and the continuing Flint Milk Drive. To sign up, go to: www.AHEPADistrict10.org

FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual Fall Family Festival, will be held on Friday, October 25^th, from 6 – 9 pm at the Hellenic Cultural Center. Bring the kids and join us for costumes, food, DJ, hayrides, and lots of surprises! Tickets are $7 for children and adults, and will be on sale after church. If you would like to volunteer to help at the event, or for more information, please contact Georgia Kapsalis at 734.516.8223 or georgiakapsalis@hotmail.com

PUTTING ON THE GLITZ: Tickets are now on sale for the 8^th annual “Putting on the Glitz” Dinner and Auction, Sunday November 10^th! This is our church’s largest annual fundraising event and we need your support! Bring a group to the event or donate live and silent auction items. “Big-ticket” items and smaller goods and services are all needed. All items for auction must be new. Drop off donations or contact the church office or Pam Avdoulos at avdoulospam@yahoo.com, and let’s make this event a huge success!

NEWS AND NOTICES

FEED THE NEEDY:All of our parishioners are invited to join the St. Cons Men’s Club to help pack and deliver groceries to local needy families on Saturday, November 23. Volunteer will meet at the Hellenic Cultural Center at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you can help at the HCC or to make home deliveries please RSVP to Mark Chuey at markchuey@aol.com

GOYA DODGEBALL: Our GOYA is hoping to put together a team for the upcoming GOYA Dodgeball Tournament on October 16^th at Assumption Church. Interested young people ages 12 – 18 should contact Leah Kahremanis at evangeliakahremanis@icloud.com and she’ll send you the link to register.

MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION: Please call the church office to schedule memorials in a timely manner so we can include the information in the bulletin. The coffee hour sponsorship is a voluntary donation to the church of $150 and it may help pay for the donuts and the coffee hour supplies both on the day of the memorial and on the days when there are no memorial services. Only dry cookies (koulourakia) and paxemadia are allowed for memorials.

SAVE THE DATE

October 12^th PHILOPTOCHOS FALL HARVEST FASHION SHOW
October 18^th AHEPA COMEDY NIGHT
October 20^th GOYA HAYRIDE AND CORNMAZE AT THREE CEDARS FARMS
October 25^TH FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL, SPONSORED BY THE MOMS’ GROUP
November 10^th PUTTING ON THE GLITZ DINNER AND AUCTION
November 23^rd MENS CLUB FEED THE NEEDY

SERVICES AND SACRAMENTS

Baptism: 10/5/19 POLYKARPOS TSOUKALAS, Parents: Tom and Anna Tsoukalas, Godparent: Michael Sinanis

Congratulations!

Non Orthodox Visitors Please Note: Holy Communion is offered to Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared themselves. Visitors are welcome to receive the Antidoron (Blessed Bread), which is distributed at the end of the Divine Liturgy.

Wisdom of the Fathers

He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.

Fr. Matthew the Poor

Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century

What is it that I love when I love you? Not the beauty of a body or the comeliness of time. Nor the luster of the light pleasing to the eyes, nor the sweet melodies of all manner of songs, nor the fragrance of flowers, ointments and spices, not manna and honey, nor limbs welcome to the embrace of the flesh - I do not love these when I love my God. And yet there is a kind of light, a kind of voice, a kind of fragrance, a kind of foods, a kind of embrace, when I love my God, who is the light, voice, fragrance, food, embrace of the inner man, where there shines into the soul that which no place can contain, and there sounds forth that which time cannot end, where there is fragrance which no breeze disperses, taste which eating does not make less, and a clinging together which fulfillment does not terminate. It is this that I love when I love my God.

St. Augustine

Confessions 10.6 in The Confessions of St. Augustine, p. 244, 5th century

General Information

Contact Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

Services and Sacraments

Saints and Feasts

2nd Sunday of Luke

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Parish News and Updates

GOYA DODGEBALL: Our GOYA is hoping to put together a team for the upcoming GOYA Dodgeball Tournament on October 16^th at Assumption Church. Interested young people ages 12 – 18 should contact Leah Kahremanis at evangeliakahremanis@icloud.com and she’ll send you the link to register.

Wisdom of the Fathers

General Information

Contact Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

Services and Sacraments

Saints and Feasts

2nd Sunday of Luke

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Parish News and Updates

GOYA DODGEBALL: Our GOYA is hoping to put together a team for the upcoming GOYA Dodgeball Tournament on October 16th at Assumption Church. Interested young people ages 12 – 18 should contact Leah Kahremanis at evangeliakahremanis@icloud.com and she’ll send you the link to register.

Wisdom of the Fathers

GOYA DODGEBALL: Our GOYA is hoping to put together a team for the upcoming GOYA Dodgeball Tournament on October 16^th at Assumption Church. Interested young people ages 12 – 18 should contact Leah Kahremanis at evangeliakahremanis@icloud.com and she’ll send you the link to register.