SAINT KATHERINE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 5965 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32940

Church Phone: (321) 254-1045 fax (321) 821-0450 Church hall: (321) 254-1445 email: admin@saint-katherine.org - website: www.saint-katherine.org

FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS

fatherdemetri@saint-katherine.org; cell phone: 321-615-4431

Orthros: 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon

Church office hours: Mon. through Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Sat. closed & Sun. closed during Liturgy

~ VISION & MISSION STATEMENT ~ Our Vision (dream) is to be a growing, loving, united

Orthodox Christian family open to all. Our Mission (job) is to grow our faith in Christ through love and respect,

with humility and forgiveness.

SUNDAY OF THE CANAANITE

Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer

Seven martyrs of Samosata: Philotheos, Hyperechios, Habib, Julian,

Roman, Iakovos, & Parigorios

Martyrs Silouan the Bishop, Luke the deacon & Mokios the Reader

Martyrs Sarvilos & Bebaia of Edessa

Hieromartyr Barsimaeus, Bishop of Edessa

Father Aphrahat

Neo-Martyr Demetrios of Chios (1802)

~ Welcome to Our Guests ~ We are delighted that you are with us today. Please keep in mind that according to the Holy Canons and teachings of the Orthodox Church, you must be a baptized and chrismated member of the Orthodox faith in good standing in order to receive Holy Communion. You are welcome to receive a portion of the blessed bread (antidoron) distributed at the end of the Divine Liturgy. Please join us for coffee hour following services.

Sunday, January 29, 2017 10th Morning Gospel - Grave Mode

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Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom

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Resurrectional Apolytikion - Grave Mode - p. 123 - 125

By Your cross, O Lord, You destroyed death; to the thief You opened

paradise. The myrrhbearers sorrow You transformed into joy, and You

sent Your apostles forth to proclaim that You had risen from the dead,

Christ our God, bestowing on all the world Your great mercy.

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For the Saint 4th Mode

Becoming a partner with the Apostles in way of life and successor to

their thrones, O God-inspired Saint, in the active life you found an en-

trance to contemplation. Hence you rightly expounded the word of truth,

and you shed your blood in struggling for the faith, O Hieromartyr Igna-

tius. Intercede with Christ our God, beseeching Him to save our souls.

Apolytikion of St. Katherine - Plagal 1st Mode

The all-blessed bride of Christ let us extol in song * Katerina the divine

and protector of Sinai * our assistance and unfailing firm support; * for

she did muzzle brilliantly * the ungodly clever men by the power of the

Spirit. And now as a crowned Martyr * the great mercy she pleads for all

of us.

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Kontakion - 1st Tone - p. 251 - 253

For our salvation You took flesh and You sanctified the Virgins

womb; You blessed the aged Simeon as You lay resting in his arms;

and having come to save us all, O Christ our God, to these troubled

times, bring Your lasting peace. Give strong and undaunted faith to

all Your people, O only lover of mankind.

The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16 -18; 7:1 BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will wel-come you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God. The Reading is from The Gospel of 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 an-swered, "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 an-swered, "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.

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Please pray for our: Brevard County, State of Florida & America Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Donald J. Trump, US Congress & Supreme Court; Governor Rick Scott; all our civil authorities and our armed forces. Parish Leadership: Parish Council, Philoptochos, Chanters, Choir, Sunday & Greek School teachers & students, Youth & Dance Group leaders and children. Those who are sick, awaiting surgery, recovering from surgery, in need of prayers and/or shut in: Alexandra Diamond, , Mae Charos, Theresa Sempepos, Peter & Dorothy Pappademetriou, Bill & Ellen Werner, Olga, Despina Kalimnios, Nazieh & Yvonne Yacoub, Savannah & Zander Kelly, Vada Ganakos, Mirsini Sirounis, Suzanne Orosz, Faye Nicholas, John & JoAnne Macheras, John Cominos, Van Katehakis, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine & Jim Manus, Ann Prieston, George & Sue Kanazeh, Jo-seph, Jay & John Paul Figari, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, David & Ashley, James Pappas, Bill Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Katie, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard D, Georgia & Vasili, Brandon Gilsenan, Bob Dear-min, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Tom & Yvette, Kris & Jonathan, Athena Giglio, Peter, Alice & Jim Zavitsanos, Michael Cora & family, Irene Decker, Harry Par-is, Samuel Smith, Fred Catalano, Costa, Anastasia, Maggie & Andromahi Theodorou, Peter Katsoulas, Despina Grant. For those expecting: Nicole & Anthony Schultz For those with new babies: Those preparing for Baptism: Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis, Harold David Ballard, Samuel Joseph III, Nicholas Cannaverde, Travis Hunter, Ethan Macheras, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, James Christian Figari. For the protection of Christians who are being persecuted for their faith. For the protection and freedom of the kidnapped Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi and Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim, both of Aleppo, Syria. Those preparing for Marriage: College Students: Arianna Bendlin, Michael Courey, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Alyssa, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jen-nifer & Andrew Loso, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, George & Jessica Saad, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Costas & Alex Stathis, Elizabeth Gaherty, Brandon Arena, Melanie Niarhos, Ronnie Rickard, Leah & Austen Thomas, Theodora Bendlin, Joseph Daniel Figari.

(If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.)

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Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church

IF THERE IS AN ICON ON THE CALENDAR AND A LITURGY IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND REQUEST THAT LITURGY BE SERVED ON THAT PARTICULAR DAY. PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS NOTICE.

PLEASE BE SURE BEFORE ANY MINISTRY DECIDES TO HAVE AN EVENT OR NEEDS ANY OF OUR FACILITIES, PLEASE CHECK ON LINE FIRST AND THEN

CONFIRM WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE. Check our on line calendar for updates on Liturgies & events.

https://localendar.com/public/saintkatherine

HOUSE BLESSINGS

Fr. Demetri will be available to bless your home after the 1st of the year along with your Orthodox neighbors homes. Call some of your neighbors then call Fr. De-metri. Lets build up the Body of Christ by building re-lationships with each other. Set up a table with or in

front of your icons, a candle or kandili (oil lamp), a bowl of water, a bunch of fresh basil and a censer with charcoal and incense.

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~ Today ~

~ Trisaghion Service ~

Julia Marinos - 9 days Dimitrios, Avgustis & Giorgios

(Tiniacos Family)

FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS BEING SOLD NOW! Chance to win $10,000. for $50 - Only 500 tickets will be sold

See Spiros in the Community Center

Festival Meeting today in Conference Room 12:30 pm

FESTIVAL FLYERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX, PICK UP WHAT YOU NEED AND DISTRIBUTE TO

FRIENDS, FAMILY & BUSINESSES YOU FREQUENT

Metropolitan Alexios will be visiting us next Sunday, please look for emails with more information.

~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~

Mon., Jan. 30th - Three Hierarchs - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Thurs., Feb. 2nd - Presentation of our Lord - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Feb. 2nd - Feb. 5th - OFFICE CLOSED Fri., Feb. 10th - Haralambos the Martyr - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Sat., Feb. 18th - 1st Saturday of Souls - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Thurs., Feb. 22nd - 11 am - ZOE meeting will be held to help pack pastries for the festival Sat., Feb. 25th - 2nd Saturday of Souls - DIVINE LITURGY 9 AM DUE TO FESTIVAL Sun., Feb. 26th - Vespers & Forgiveness Service - 6 pm Mon., Feb. 27th - LENT BEGINS Wed., Mar. 1st - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6 pm followed by Lenten Series, Journey to Fullness & Foundations of Freedom see p. 18 & 19 for more info

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VPK, Kindergarten & 1st grades - Brenda Roman - Last Attendance: 8

2nd - 4th Grades - Jonna Myatt - Jan. 8 Another great class! We talked about Zacchaeus.The story is a great one for chil-dren because they know what is like to be small and not be able to get a good view! The class also learned the meaning of the word "repentance" ( admitting you did wrong and asking for forgiveness) and we made sycamore trees out of brown paper bags. Attendance: 9

5th - 6th Grades - Daphne Courey & Anastasia Theodorou We Attendance: 7

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT FOR JANUARY 22

~ Vision Statement ~ To be a community of engaged and educated young Orthodox Christians.

~ Mission Statement ~ To encourage and foster spiritual growth of young people in our Orthodox Faith.

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FROM THE CHANCELLORS DESK

When I visit shopping malls or walk along a crowded street in downtown Atlanta, I often see people wearing large silver and gold crosses around their necks. When I ask them what their significance is, they appear con-fused or surprised. Some actually admit it is just a nice piece of jewelry. Setting that aside, I believe the cross is a sacred symbol, and as Chris-tians, we should be known less for wearing crosses than bearing cross-es. I dont know about you, but Im increasingly concerned about our preference for the cross as a decoration, rather than as a means of de-votion and a discipline.

When Jesus called His first Disciples, Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John, He didnt call them to a life of thoughtful contemplation only. Je-sus called them into live-action missionary service leading up to His Cross and beyond. The Apostles had been making their living by catch-ing fish. Now they would make a new life by catching people, by evange-lizing a Gospel (the Good News of our Lord) that is more caught than taught.

Thats what it means to lift up or bear ones cross. The cross is not about death. The cross is about life. The cross is deliverance from what is pre-venting us from being alive, from being a human being fully alive.

How can the Kingdom of God come near us today? How do we incar-nate Christ in a world that seems so broken and battered? Waving the cross of Christ before the near-sighted, self-centered eyes of the world is not worth it. As Disciples, we have to be willing to bear the sacrificial cross we have been given, rather than finding ourselves just wearing a cross and assuming that simple behavior defines who we are. No, Jesus called His disciples to service, to sacrifice, to being the last, the least, and the lowliest. When Jesus promised to make His first Disciples fishers of people, it was a mission that came with fishhooks in thumbs, raw and ripped hands, long days of hard work and the possibility of empty nets.

Jesus said, If any want to become My followers, let them deny them-selves and take up their cross and follow Me. 25For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for My sake will

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find it. (Matthew 16:24-25). Lifes crosses are not barricades block-ing our path to the future, but rather bridges that take us across. The hard things of life make it easier, not harder, for us to be the human beings that God made us to be.

To illustrate, I want to share a story about the sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). He is most famous for his sculpture The Thinker. It seems that one day Rodin noticed a large crucifix that had been dis-carded in a pile of trash. Although it was terribly marred and defaced, Rodin perceived that it could be restored to its original beauty. Conse-quently he and some companions carried it to his home. But the cross was too big for the house. What to do? Rather than return it to the trash heap, Rodin decided to knock out some walls and raise the roof of his house to make room for the cross. Has the cross of Christ made you knock out some walls and raise the roof of your life? If not, we could examine our heart, our priorities, and our commitment to Him. It might just change the way we view and live our life! Amen! +Fr. George Tsahakis Chancellor

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2017 FESTIVAL

"THE PRESSURE IS ON!"

One of the most important parts to a successful Festival is proper staffing of Volunteers. We CAN NOT be successful without our volunteers! We need you! We'd like to THANK YOU, in advance, for signing up again this year. Please remember to CLEARLY write or print your name and phone #, so the Volunteer Committee can do a proper follow up when the time comes. FESTIVAL Committee will be meeting weekly. We need to begin getting our volunteers organized. Thank you again. Volunteer Chairperson Christine Balba - mbalba@cfl.rr.com

SIGN UP SHEETS ARE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY WHERE AND TIMES YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOL-UNTEER. DANCE PARENTS REMEMBER YOU MUST ALL PUT IN AT LEAST 1 SHIFT PER DAY, AS PART OF YOUR COMMITMENT TO DANCE.

COOKING SCHEDULE: 1. Pastitsio 2/7 & 2/8 goal

40 trays need 4 people 2. Galaktoboureko 2/15

Goal is 35 trays need 6 people

3. Green Beans 2/21 Need 3 people

4. Packing Pastries - 2/21, 2/22 & 2/23

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ZOE Hi to all our ZOE friends Our February meeting has been changed from the 2nd Thursday in February to February 23rd so we can help with things that need to be done for the fes-tival which will be starting the very next day. There will be lots to do, we need helping hands for a few hours.

The March 9th meeting will be an outing to 'Exploration Tower' in Port Canaveral at the price of $4.00 + tax for seniors. You will be on your own for transportation. The museum-like tour is hands-on and the view from the Tower by floors, is tru-ly scenic. There may be a price break for over 20

attending but $4.00 stated from their website, seems reasonable. Afterwards lunch will be at Zachary's Restaurant in Cape Canaveral, not far from the Tower. More info on all as the time gets closer, we will need a headcount for the Tower and restaurant well ahead of time. April will be a 'NO meeting' month since preparation for Easter/Pascha will be in order and families will be busy. More info down the road, but May and June will end on high notes for anoth-er exciting year for our ZOE get-togethers ... Call Tresa Roman at 321 757 9404 or Christine Balba at cell # 603 233 4659 or Elaine Roman at 321 757 4348 with any questions... ZOE... here's to LIFE !!!

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Choir practice is held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Community Center.

Please join us to give greater glory to God!

ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 24, 25 & 26

WE NEED EVERYONES PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO BE A SUCCESS!

SEE CHRISTINA BALBA TO RESERVE YOUR VOLUNTEER SPOT!

OR EMAIL HER MBALBA@CFL.RR.COM Or call 321-213-6441

SIGN UP SHEETS ARE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE

COMMUNITY CENTER YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP ON LINE AT:

www.signup.com/go/F5ltl9

PLEASE LOOK THEM OVER AND SEE WHERE YOU CAN HELP!

If any parishioners, families, group of families, koumbari or friends would like to host a fellow-

ship hour following Sunday Liturgy please contact : Church office - 321.254.1045 Or email - admin@saint-katherine.org

This is a wonderful opportunity to extend our Christian hospitality with one another and any guests or visitors who attend our services.

Duties: Set up the two coffee pots in hall Provide a simple snack, Clean up

Available dates:

Feb. 5, 19

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St Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine 35th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Shrine

National Shrine Day Pilgrimage Weekend Saturday, February 4 - Monday, February 6, 2017

Schedule of Events The faithful are invited to support our first Shrine of our Greek Orthodox Arch-diocese as the St. Photios Foundation celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Dedication of the Shrine during the National Shrine Day Feast Day festivities on Sunday, February 5th and Monday, February 6th . Ecclesiastical services will begin 8:30 a.m. in the St. Photios Chapel on Sunday. Father Martin Ritsi and Deacon Athanasios Kartsonis will assist his Grace, Bish-op Gregory of Nyssa. Hospitality hour will follow the matins, hierarchical Di-vine Liturgy and Founders memorial. The National Shrine Feast Day banquet will begin at 1:00 p.m. His Grace, Bish-op Gregory of Nyssa, will give the keynote address. The St. Photios Award will be bestowed upon AHEPA Speedway Chapter #410 and Consul General Ada-mantia Klotsa. Nicholas Aliferakis will be recognized for his volunteer service to the Shrine. Tickets are $65.00. The faithful are invited to proceed to the Chapel of St. Photios where Rev. Dr. Nicholas Louh will celebrate Great Vespers and Artoklasia. All are then invited to depart for the Jacksonville Airport to welcome His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America and Archdeacon Panteleimon. The celebratory welcome will continue at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. On Monday, February 6, ecclesiastical services will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the chapel of St. Photios. Rev. Dr. Nicholas Louh and Archdeacon Panteleimon Papadopoulos will assist His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of Amer-ica. His Eminence will tour the Shrine and then leave for the Orthodox Chris-tian Mission Center, where the public is invited to attend a reception and pro-gram highlighting the global work of this institution of the Assembly of Canon-ical Orthodox Bishops in America. Call Polly Hillier at 904 829 8205 for more information.

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STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

In the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ our God, accept our offerings as You have accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer these gifts to Your glory, for the support of the ministries of Your Holy Church, for the alleviation of suffering and hunger, and for the proclamation of Your Gospel to the whole world. Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share the gifts you have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Amen.

2017 STEWARDSHIP

65 Stewards Pledging 92,630. Average Stewardship per family $1,425.

2017 STEWARDSHIP FORMS ARE AVAILABLE

IN THE NARTHEX OR ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE

[For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34

THE JESUS PRAYER

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.