St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Philoxenia, Southern hospitality at its best! 7100 Airport Rd. North, Naples, Fl 34109 239-591-3430 / [email protected] / stkatherine.net Sunday, October 13, 2013 Sunday of the 7th

LONGINUS THE CENTURION OCTOBER 16

Rev. Fr. Philemon Patitsas Proistamenos [email protected] (239) 963- 7558 [Cell]

V. Rev. Arch. Gregory Hutton Retired Priests: V. Rev. Arch. Ernest Blougouras V. Rev. Fr. Peter Atsales Parish Council Richard Pappas Parish Council President Dr. John Klemes 1st Vice President Dr. John Psaras 2nd Vice President Dr. Vlasios Albanis Treasurer James Loukidis Assistant Treasurer Dianne Hatzis Secretary Harry Assistant Secretary

Frank Butler This Martyr was in the service of at the time of our Linda Hatzis Saviour's Passion. While standing guard at the Cross and beholding the Jim Ketis earthquake and all that came to pass, he cried out with fear, "Truly this was Vasiliki Lempesis the Son of God" (Matt. 27:54). After the Resurrection, he forsook the Bill Mandros military and departed for Cappadocia, his homeland, where he preached Bob Mankus Christ. By the agency of Pontius Pilate, Caesar had him arrested and Minas Masouras beheaded. Dr. Harry Papas

October 13, 2013

4th Sunday of Luke October 13, 2013

Grave Tone / Fifth Eothinon (Luke 24:13-35 )

Epistle Reading :8-15 And some fell among horns; and the thorns TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you grew with it and choked it. And some fell to insist on these things, so that those who into good soil and grew, and yielded a have believed in God may be careful to apply hundredfold." And when his disciples asked themselves to good deeds; these are excellent him what this parable meant, he said, "To and profitable to men. But avoid stupid con- you it has been given to know the secrets of troversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quar- the kingdom of God; but for others they are rels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a per- word of God. The ones along the path are those who have son is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from When I send or Tychicos to you, do your best to their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the win- ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, ter there. Do your best to speed and receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleas- All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who ures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with Reading Luke 8:5-15 patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; ears to hear, let him hear." and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. OF ST. KATHERINE RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION SEASONAL KONATAKION IN THE SECOND TONE GRAVE TONE

Let us praise the most auspicious bride of O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished A protection of Christians unshamable, Christ, the divine Katherine, protectress of death, and granted unto the thief blessed Intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwaver- Sinai, our aid and our help. For she brilliantly paradise. The Myrrh bearers ceased lament- ing, reject not The prayerful cries of those silenced the eloquence of the impious, by ing and turned to joy. The apostles did who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you the sword of the spirit, and now, crowned as preach the Good News at Your command, are good; Your loving help bring unto us, a martyr, she asks great mercy for all. that You had risen from t he dead O Christ Who are crying in faith to you; Hasten to Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the intercede And speed now to supplicate, As world ever more. a protection for all time, , for those who honor you .

COMMUNION REMINDER WELCOME ALTAR SERVERS 10/13/13 We welcome one & all who have come to Welcome to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Archangel pray with us this morning. Baptized/ of Naples, one of the most hospitable parishes in Adam Bowman Vikram Singh Chrismated Orthodox Christians who are America. Please complete the welcome card in Peter Alex Mateo Shatri properly prepared through prayer, fasting, your pew rack and place it in the offertory tray or hand it to an usher so we can immediately Aleksei Ruci Alex Limka repentance, & almsgiving are invited to come welcome you today. Fr. Philemon Marko Ruci forward to receive the Holy Eucharist. TWO OFFERINGS Women are kindly asked to remove their St Katherine’s passes two baskets. The first is All St. Katherine Acolytes & visiting lipstick prior to receiving the Holy Eucharist. for the stewardship and general offering. The Acolytes are welcome to serve second goes to our building fund. every Sunday if desired.

10-year Memorial

Vasilios Lialios May his memory be eternal. 2 St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Naples, FL REFLECTIONS ON STEWARDSHIP Stewardship is returning to God His many blessings – our expression of thanksgiving and gratitude for the spiritual and material gifts He has bestowed upon us. Stewardship is not giving to a need; it is the need to give. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty, and trust -- and act on those beliefs.

TIME TALENT TREASURE

Worship Help Wanted Tithing

Sunday & Weekday Liturgies:  Sunday School Teaching Assistants. Please strive to fulfill your 2013 stewardship pledge before the end of the year -- 8:30 AM Orthros / 9:30 AM  Parish office help: file, phones, projects. the sooner the better for our parish. Parish Ministry Fund We tithe. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America states in the UPR: The “Parish Ministry Fund” exists to help the Stewardship is recommended to be ten needy as funds are available. We thank you for percent (10%) of one’s annual income as remembering those in need. stated in Holy Scripture to help meet the financial obligations of the Parish, the Me- “Come, you blessed of my Father, tropolis, and the Archdiocese. inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and We kindly ask our stewards to pledge at least you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave $100 per month. Let us start today to become an even better steward of God’s Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; gifts to us. Due to the scaffolding that has been I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and erected in the Sanctuary to complete you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Mortgage Retirement our iconography in the apse, we will not Me.” Matt 25: 34-36 Our initial mortgage as of Mar 16, 2009 was be able to celebrate services in the Coffee Hour $1,677,000. Today it is $204,129.03. Church until mid-October. During this The net savings in annualized interest is Oct.-13: Oct.-27: time Sunday Divine Liturgy will be cele- $71,000. Please consider making a A. Kontos Family St. Luke Luncheon contribution to retire the mortgage by brated in the Social Hall with the bless- contacting Fr. Philemon (239) 963-7558 ings of Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta. Oct.-20: Nov.-3 Richard Pappas (239) 293-0599 or Masouras Family Available Harry Demas (239) 398-0610. Special Services Paver Project Sat., Oct-19: Wedding of: My heartfelt thank you to the members Nicholas George Lafakis that assisted in the coffee hour Sunday. Our paver project for mortgage reduction continues. The cost to sponsor an 8”x 8” with & Please call the parish office (239)-591-3430 to offer assistance. a maximum of six lines is $400. To sponsor a 4”x 8” is $250. Co-Chairs: Laura Eleni Philbert Vasiliki Bodnarchuk Dr. John Klemes (239) 273-7345 or Coffee hour coordinator Dr. Kontos at (239) 597-5884.

If you or your loved one would like Fr. Philemon to visit you in the hospital or in your home, please notify the Church Office by calling: 239-591-3430 or in case of emergency: (239) 963- 7558 email: [email protected]. Please provide the parish office with the name, address, and phone number of the sick or shut-in. Hospital visitations must be initiated by the patient's family member as, by law, hospitals are not permitted to share patient information without their consent.

October 13, 2013 3 3 St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Event Calendar 2013 -2014  Sun, Oct- 27-2013 OXI Day Celebration; St. Luke (Oct-18) - Slava Luncheon

 Wed, Oct-30-2013 National Retreat – Liturgy & Luncheon

 Sat., Nov-2-2013 Philoxenia Welcome Ministry Dance

 Sun, Nov-3-2013 1st Parish Ministries Sunday

 Sun, Nov-10- 2013 General Assembly

 Sun, Nov-17-2013 Stewardship Sunday - Commitment Cards Returned

 Sun, Nov-24,-2013 St. Katherine Feastday - Luncheon and Great Vespers

 Mon, Nov-25-2013 St. Katherine Feastday – Divine Liturgy

 Sun, Dec-8-2013 Parish Council Elections

 Wed, Dec-25-2013 Nativity of Christ

 Mon, Jan-6-2014 Theophany

 Sun, Jan-12-2014 Vasilopita Cutting / Parish Council Affirmation of Office

 Sat, Jan-18-2014 Vasilopita Dinner Dance

 Sun, Jan-26-2014 2nd Parish Ministries Sunday

 Sun, Feb-2-2014 Godparents & Sponsors Sunday

 Fri, Sat, Sun - Feb, 7, 8, 9 Annual Greek Festival

 Sun, Feb- 16-2014 Stewardship Time & Talents Recognition Awards; Leadership 100 Conf.

 Sat, Feb-22-2014 Apokriatiko Glendi

 Sun, Feb-23-2014 Meat Fare Sunday

 Sun, Mar-2-2014 Cheese Fare Sunday

 Mon, Mar-3-2014 Lent begins

 Sun, Mar-9, 2014 Sunday of

 Sun, Mar-16-2014 General Assembly

 Tue, Mar-25, 2014 Annunciation / Greek Independence Day

 Sun, Apr-13-2014 Palm Sunday

 Sun, Apr-20-2014 Easter Sunday (Holy Pascha) - Western & Eastern

 Sun, Jun-1 -2014 Youth Appreciation Sunday

 Fourth Week of July Camp St. Stephens - Diakonia Center (Salem, SC)

4 St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Naples, FL Ministry Happenings

Embracing Orthodoxy: Journey to Marriage: Every Wednesday after Paraclesis 1 st & 4th Tuesday at 7-PM (Oct. 1st and 22nd)

This is an opportunity for all of St. Katherine’s parish An opportunity for couples preparing for marriage or wishing members to grow in faith and knowledge. to strengthen their marriages to grow in love and Classes will resume when we return to understanding for one another and to highlight healthy modes worshipping in the Sanctuary in mid-October of communication. Please call Fr. Philemon (239)963-7558 or the Parish office at (239)591-3430 to register for the class.

PERSONAL TESTIMONIES FROM ST. KATHERINE PARISHIONERS

HAVE YOU BEEN PERSONALLY AFFECTED BY A MIRACLE OR DIVINE INTERVENTION IN YOUR LIFE? AS YOUR PRIEST, I HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO HEAR MANY OF YOUR STORIES AND MIRACLES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AN ACCOUNT OF GOD’S DIVINE LOVE AND INTERVENTION IN YOUR LIFE, ANONYMOUSLY OR BY NAME, PLEASE SUBMIT A SHORT ONE PAGE SUMMARY TO FR. PHILEMON IN THE PARISH OFFICE OVER THE COMING SEASON. FR. PHILEMON WILL BE SHARING THESE STORIES ANONYMOUSLY, AND IF GOD’S GRACE ALLOWS, WE WILL PUBLISH A SHORT BOOK OF THESE MIRACLES. PLEASE KNOW THAT BIANCA VUKOVIC HAS OFFERED TO HELP WITH THE ASSEMBLY.

Wishing you every blessing in Christ, + Fr. Philemon

Please contact the parish office to sponsor: 239-591-3430

Pentecostarion Sponsored! Christine Cokkinias $250.00 Campus Beautification: Landscaping A. Beautify the fenced utility area $2,000.00 B. East view of Cultural Center Sponsored! Dr. Chris Papadopoulos $1,000.00 C. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Sign Sponsored! Phillip George $2,000.00 D. West view of Cultural Center $2,000.00 E. Median in front of Church $2,000.00 F. East side of Church and S.E. corner $2,000.00 G. Areca Area & Covered Walk-Way Sponsored! Dr. Chris Papadopoulos $1,000.00

Wedding Crowns (Stefana) for the Holy Altar $ 104.00 Sponsored! Tom & Joanne Venetis

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Please RSVP to GOYA Officers:  Tiffany Ketis: (239) 777-5562  Adam Bowman: (239) 770-0887  Evelyn Alex: (781) 871-7200.

Sun. Oct. 13th: 5:30 PM Orthodox Life/Goya Meeting Sun. Oct. 27th: 5:30 PM Goya Fun Night Sun. Nov. 10th: 5:30 PM Orthodox Life/Goya Meeting Sun. Nov. 24th: 5:30 PM Goya Fun Night

Join us for the Christ-

Fri./Sat./Sun. Sat./Sun. Oct. 18th, 19th, 20th Nov. 23rd, 24th Co-ed Volleyball Tournament Advent Retreat Hosted by Hosted by St. Stefano’s Goya St. Mark’s of Boca Raton. of St. Petersburg.

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Thurs. Nov. 7th: 7-PM **Goya Parent Organization Monthly Planning meeting Thurs. Dec. 5th: 7-PM **Goya Parent Organization Monthly Planning meeting

**All Parents are encouraged to attend 2-5 PM with Fr. Philemon

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St. Katherine 2014 Greek Festival is in search of members to join with the existing planning committee. Please contact Richard Pappas or Fr. Philemon to express your interest @ 239-591-3430.

St. Katherine Hellenic Dance Troupe is in search of Co-Directors & Instructors. Please contact Joanne Venetis or Fr. Philemon to express your interest @ 239-591-3430.

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October 13, 2013 11 11 12 St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Naples, FL HHELPELP USUS BURNBURN THETHE MORTGAGEMORTGAGE!! This beautiful edifice, our Ecclesia, with the land and the associated support facilities has cost our small community more than $6,500,000. Our dream, our vision, our little paradise here in Naples, FL will not be a reality without the completion of the interior Iconography of the Church, along with some additional classrooms to facilitate our youth. Our mortgage has been reduced to $204,129.03. We ask your help in paying off the remainder. We are small in numbers and we need your help. If you enjoyed your visit here and you are in a position to help us eliminate this burden, please search your heart and make a contribution to our Mortgage Elimi- nation Drive. Make your check payable to “ Katherine Greek Orthodox Church” with a notation of “Building Fund.” Thank you, God bless you, and have an enjoyable stay. CONTRIBUTION PAYMENT INSTRUCTION STOCK TRANSFERS: will be credited at the closing value on the day received Stock Transfer – DTC – Depository Trust Co. National Financial Services Please note that you must notify St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church office of all stock trans- DTC: 0226 fers, in order to receive proper credit for your Account Name: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church contribution. If you have any questions, please Account Number: NT2-046914 contact the church office. Stock Transfer – Physical Securities St. Katherine G.O. Church Send to: National Financial Services 7100 Airport Rd N One World Financial Center Naples, FL 34109 200 Liberty St. Tel: 239-591-3430/Fax: 239-591-3271 5th Floor-Cashier New York, NY 10281 A/C NT2-046919

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