THE ORTHODOX MESSENGER Vol. XIII, No. 14 – Sunday, April 6th, 2014

Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church - Presentation of Christ at the Temple The Hellenic Orthodox Mission of Hernando County, Florida – “A Pan-Orthodox Christian Community” Ecumenical Patriarchate + Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America + Metropolis of Atlanta Church Location: 13460 Olympic Village Lane, Brooksville, FL 34614 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15303 Spring Hill, FL 34604 Website: www.csgoc.org, or www.christthesavior.info Church Office – (352) 796-8482

Fr. Julian Damian – E-mail; [email protected]

Service Hours: Sundays and Feast Days: Orthros at 9:30 a.m. at 10:00 a.m. Evening Services as Announced Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty- seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed. WISDOM OF THE CHURCH FATHERS: He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier than a man who prays sincerely. ... But if thy body be too weak to fast continually, still it is not too weak for prayer, nor without vigor for contempt of the belly. For although thou canst not fast, yet canst thou avoid luxurious living. -St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5

Saints: Eutychius, Patriarch of Constantinople; 120 Martyrs of Persia; Gregory of Sinai

Fifth Sunday of Lent ENTRANCE AND OTHER HYMNS People: Apolytikion -Hymnal Pg 89 “From on High did You Descend” (English) People: "Come let us bow down to Christ...." Hymnal P.24 Leaders & People: repeat Apolytikion Page 89 (in Greek) Leaders & People: Sing (In Greek) Feast Day Hymn ( See Handout ) People: of our Church - See paper in the pews (“Hail Mother of God”) Seasonal : 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.

Return to p. 26 of the Hymnal, to sing “Holy God . . . .” St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14 Psalm 75.11,1 Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Gospel of Mark 10:32-45 At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Change to St Basils’ Liturgy after reading of “Creed” (In Pew)

 Today’s Reader: Venice Cosmadelis  Candle Stand: Donna Hados & Niko Maroulis FROM THE PSALMS: Lord, every day I call to you and lift my hands to you in prayer. Psalm 88 - verse 9b Continue Prayers for Presbytera Emily and Father Stanley Harakas for Her recovery. Weekly Announcements 1. Two Trays, second Tray for Building Fund 2. Please call Venice Cosmadelis, Chairman of the St. Katherine’s Sunshine Committee, at 352-686-1199, if you know of anyone who is ill or in the Hospital. 3. This last Friday the “Akathist Hymn” was celebrated; 4th April 2014 at 6:30 pm 4. Today “God Parents Sunday” will be celebrated with a luncheon after Church Services. Please set with your God Child. 5. “Angels connect" --- The Parish councils new program is progressing. 6. Visitations will be done by request to the members of the parish that cannot come to church for Pascha. If any steward of the parish needs to make an appointment please contact Fr. Julian at 727-667-3252.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES - 2014 APRIL

Saturday of Lazarus - Orthros 9:30am; Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00 am Palm Cross Making 11:15 a.m.

Palm Sunday— Christ’s Triumphal Entry in Jerusalem. Orthros 9:30arn. Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Palms 11:15 a.m.: Annual Palm Sunday Fish Dinner

Holy Tuesday — Bridegroom Service (Hymn of Kassiane) 6:30 p.m.

Holy Wednesday — Healing Service; Sacrament of Holy Unction 6:30 p.m.

Holy Thursday — The Last Supper - Christ’s Suffering & Death on the Cross Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 9:30 a.m. The Crucifixion Orthros 6:30 p.m.

Holy & Great Friday — Burial and Funeral of Christ: Decoration of Epitaphion / Tomb of Christ 8:30 a.m. The Service of the Great Hours 9:00 a.m. Vespers of Descent from the Cross —Apokathelosis 12 Noon; Vespers Memorial Service Follows Lamentations Orthros -Ta Engomia 6:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday — Anticipating the Resurrection of Christ Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 a.m. Canon of Pascha 11:30 p.m.

HOLY & GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD Resurrection Service Midnight; Paschal Divine Liturgy of St. Chrysostom 12:30 a.m. Blessing of Paschal Eggs & Community Meal