NEPSIS Coming” (Matthew 24:42)

Spiritual watchfulness and alertness. “Watch, there- fore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is NEPSIS coming” (Matthew 24:42)

Saint Sophia ’ s Greek Orthodox Church 325 Waring Road Syracuse, New York 13224

Phone (315) 446 - 5222 Fax (315) 251 - 1654

APRIL 2021 Why Should We Go to Confession Day? NEPSIS

Several years ago, I stopped scheduling Lenten retreats for our parish. Frankly, I 2021 didn't think we were getting our money's worth: it was expensive to bring speakers here, and not many of us attended the retreats. In their place I decided to focus on Parish Council the essential element of Lent, repentance. Why not give everyone a chance to attend to the sacrament of confession? This is the meaning and purpose of Lent, Peter Manolakos President why not do it rather than hire someone to talk about it? Thomas Anthis Jr. Why should we go to Confession Day? Because of the great opportunities! Vice President

Christopher Shiomos, OD Confession Day gives us the opportunity to live the gospels and commemorations Secretary we have at this time of year. When we look at the gospels and commemorations around Lent - the Pharisee and the Publican, the Prodigal Son, the Holy Cross, Michael Copanas Saint Mary of Egypt - we see that they all point to one thing, repentance. The Treasurer

Prodigal returned to the father, and we should too. Mary of Egypt went into the desert to repent, and we should too. The paralytic (read on the second Sunday of Robert Allen Lent) received healing when his sins were forgiven by our Lord. Repentance. Nicholas Anastasiou Repentance is the removal of the layers between you and God, and confession is Joy Weatherup Anthis the naming of those layers, which brings about their removal. The layers are the Stephanie Armatas enemy, and it is never a bad thing to destroy the enemy of our souls. Dimitrios Kiritsis Eleni Kosmas, MD Confession Day gives everyone an opportunity to talk to a priest one-on-one. We George Nardone James Telonis, MD rarely get a chance to do that. What bothers you? What have you always wondered about? What sin comes back to your memory again and again? When I go to confession I always have something on my mind, and confession gives me a chance Honorary to talk about it with my spiritual father. Sure, I talk about my sins (that's why I'm Board Member there, after all), but there are always other issues that I want a second opinion James Sakezles about.

Confession Day gives everyone the opportunity to talk to a different priest than me. I invite a native Greek-speaking priest to join me that day - not only for those who would like to confess in Greek, but also for those who don't want to come to me. That makes sense. When I was a layman I was very friendly with our priest. I didn't VISIT THE like going to him for confession, so I told him I wanted to go to someone else. Why? It wasn't that I was embarrassed about the sins I had to confess, but that our PARISH WEBSITE relationship was different than I would have with a confessor. stsophias.org

Confession Day gives everyone the opportunity to feel the weight of sin lifted away. It's about drawing closer to God, and the joy of forgiveness.

Confession Day is April 3 from 10 am - 1 pm. There will be plenty of space for safe distancing, and please remember to bring your mask. I look forward to seeing you Saturday!

Your affectionate servant, Father David P a g e 2 N E P S I S

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CONFESSION DAY

Saturday, April 3 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

A Greek Speaking Priest, Fr. Christos Christakis, will be available

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ΗΜΕΡΑ ΕΞΟΜΟΛΟΓΗΣΗΣ Σάββατο, Απρίλης 3

10:00 π.μ.-1:00 μ.μ

Ιερέας ο οποίος ομιλή Ελληνικά θα είναι διαθέσιμος

HELPFUL BOOKS TO READ FOR LENT

The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus

The Illness and Cure of the Soul in the Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Hierotheos (Vlachos)

Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain by the Priestmonk Christodoulos

An Extraordinary Peace by Archimandrite Lazarus Moore P a g e 4 N E P S I S

April 2021 February 2021 Memorials Sacramental Registry Eternal Be Their Memory Funeral

April 4, 2021 • Georgia Katopes

• Memorial Service

for Sandra Stark (1 Year)

• Trisagion Prayer for Dimitrios Georgiadis (6 Months) St. Sophia's

• Trisagion Prayer for Konstantinos Gus Ioannidis (9 Months) Website &

• Trisagion Prayer for Maria Delaporta Stathis (2 Years) Mailing List

• Trisagion Prayer for Louis Stark (4 Years) Visit St. Sophia's website www.stsophias.org.

There is a wealth of information on the April 11, 2021 website with the most up to date calendar on • Trisagion Prayer services and events, color photographs from for Panagiota Koudinis Stamatakos(31 Years) recent functions, electronic sacrament forms to easily fill out and submit, and an online chapel highlighting the days readings and hymns.

Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive the latest information instantly. By subscribing to the mailing list you will be able to receive the electronic form of the Nepsis, the weekly bulletin, parish obituary announcements, and any other pertinent information. You may sign CHOIR up by going to the website and clicking the tab

We welcome everyone to join our Choir titled “Subscribe to our Mailing List” or via this link: http://stsophias.org/subscribe-to-our- Check the Church Calendar mailing-list. It’s that easy! for upcoming Choir Practices If you no longer require the paper copy of Nepsis through the mail, please notify Katina in the office so that you may be removed from the mailing list.

STEWARDSHIP

We thank all of you who have made a Stewardship Pledge for 2021. For those who intend to be 2021 Stewards but who have not yet sent in a pledge card, please do so as soon as you can. Those who have submitted a pledge will receive first quarter Stewardship statements in April. Once again, thank you for supporting St Sophia's.

The Stewardship Committee

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PRESIDENT ’ S M E SS AGE

Dear Parish,

At 5:27 am this morning, Spring arrived. The sun is shining in a cloudless sky, the temperature is 63 degrees, and it is the Sunday of Orthodoxy. There were 96 people at today's divine liturgy, and we have not seen so many people receive the Eucharist since before Covid.

After church, parishioners wearing masks lingered on the steps and in the driveway. Despite all the conflicting noise coming from the "experts", a sense of relief filled the air. Yes, we will continue to abide by all the official mandates and guidelines to keep people safe. But once given the clearance, we will also provide opportunities for our parishioners to engage with each other in meaningful activities that support our Church.

To that end, June 10 - 13 are the dates of our second drive thru festival. This year we have more time to prepare for our event so we are expanding the menu in order to accommodate demand. Net income from the full festival has been averaging $160,000 over the last three years. Last year's drive thru generated $40,000. The difference of $120,000 was replaced by the $130,000 we raised in our Carry Us Across Campaign. So we enter 2021 financially unscathed by Covid.

On a much brighter note, St Sophia's has received a very substantial legacy gift. Eleanor Theodore ,who recently went to sleep in the Lord, loved this church. She served on the Parish Council for decades working tirelessly for its benefit. She provided pro bono legal counsel to the church and was a generous steward and donor while she lived.

Eleanor, to no great surprise, remembered St Sophia's upon her passing. She left us a gift of $250,000 which is legally restricted for capital improvements to our building and grounds. While we cannot use this money to offset any operating costs, it will provide us the wherewithal to repair and improve our physical plant without taxing our annual income. This stunning gift of love from a person who was dedicated to St Sophia's is an example to ponder.

Holy Week comes in late April. As I mentioned early in this message, more people are now coming to church. Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Pascha are usually well attended. Right now we have capacity in the nave of the church of 100. We may be able to increase that to 125 by opening up the choir loft. But registration becomes VERY IMPORTANT when church attendance soars. You must register for services. If our registration list is at full capacity, anyone who comes who is not registered will not be seated in the church. We will have overflow capacity in the chapel and the lobby. We will do our BEST to accommodate everyone. But please register, either online or by calling the office, so that we can create sufficient overflow space.

Lent, as you know, is a time of preparation. We prepare for the singular event of human history. We prepare to witness the Resurrection of our Lord. The Great Passion unfolds in front of us in the Holy Week services. From the Hosannas of Palm Sunday to the Lamentations of Good Friday, we try to fully grasp what happened 2000 years ago. In May we will sing the Hymn of the Risen Christ. But first we must walk along what is now called the Via Dolorosa, carrying the tree they hung him on, anticipating God's Glory on earth.

Yours in Christ, Peter Manolakos Parish Council President P a g e 6 N E P S I S

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Hope your Lenten Journey has been a wonderful experience to date. We have another month before we get to celebrate Pascha.

On Sunday, April 11th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm there is a GOYA Retreat.

All participants need to register by Sunday, April 4th at the following address: https://www.detroit.goarch.org/nygoya.html

On Sunday, April 18th, Father David will have his next Children’s Sermon that will focus on Palm Sunday and Holy Week. Throughout the Lenten Period I will be sending out weekly activities as well as activities reflecting Father David’s Children’s Sermon.

On Saturday, April 17th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, St. Sophia will be hosting the Virtual District Level – SJCOF. St. Sophia will have two Senior Division and two Junior Division Speakers representing our parish.

In the meantime, wishing you all a beautiful Pascha. Yours In Christ, Liz Steinberg (315) 447-4445 Sunday School Director ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival (SJCOF) - Parish Level Event

On Sunday, March 21st we held the Parish Level SJCOF event. All the participants did a marvelous job with their speeches. We had a total of five participants.

Participant Senior Division 1st Place Zoe Kiritsis $100.00 Visa Card 2nd Place Cleo Shiomos $ 75.00 Visa Card 3rd Place Joanna Meskos $ 50.00 Visa Card

Participant Junior Division 1st Place Natalie Sousou $ 75.00 Visa Card 2nd Place Demos Mantalios $ 50.00 Visa Card

Also, would like to recognize Kosta Georgiadis for providing technical support for our parish level event.

In late June we will hold the Youth recognition program to present the participants with a participation certificate and a small token for their participation. Based on their ranking the Visa card award will be presented at that event. The first and second place participants in each division will move up to the District Level event that is being hosted by St. Sophia on Saturday, April 17th. This is a virtual event with speakers across the district participating. The 1st and 2nd place participants from each division for the District event will move up to the Metropolis event scheduled for May 15th. The national event will take place in mid-June. There will be one representative from each division representing the Metropolis. N E P S I S P a g e 7

AHEPA News Chapter #37 ~ Syracuse, NY

Brothers Greetings,

Mark your calendar for our next virtual/Zoom meeting, 2:00 pm Saturday, April 17th. If you need assistance to sign-in from your computer, tablet, or smart phone, ask someone who knows technology or call me, Mike Labatos at (315) 427-7628.

At the April virtual meeting we will be talking about our scholarships, AHEPA Day, our budget ,our AHEPA Home and the 200 Year Celebration of the war of Greek Independence Day.

We welcome Veteran, Colonel Theodore Limpert to our chapter, who was given the oath by AHEPA Supreme President George Horiates, during our February 20th meeting. Other special guests at the initiation were Region 3 Supreme Governor Thomas Dushas, District 6 Governor Louis Katsos, District 6 Lt. Governor Dean Moskos, District 6 Secretary Chris Pappis and District 6 Past Governor Demi Pamboukes. Mrs. Eleni Georgiadis and her sons, Niko and Kosta, were given Honorary Membership into our chapter, and we are proud to have them in our AHEPA family.

The light at the end of the tunnel is brighter and brighter each day, so let us be patient for a little longer.

We care, we love you and we thank you for your support,

The officers of AHEPA Syracuse Chapter 37

AHEPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

AHEPA scholarship applications are now available. To be eligible, the applicant must be the child of a member in good standing of St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church. Scholarships will be awarded to students entering their freshman year of college at a two or four year accredited college or university. Applications are available at the Church office, on the church website, stsophias.org or by contacting Peter Panels at [email protected] P a g e 8 N E P S I S

Agia Lavra

The Tale of two Georges From Dimitsana

Built on the mountainous slope in central Pelloponese, Dimitsana played a vital role in the revolution of 1821 being a major supplier of gunpowder to the Greek cause with its fourteen gunpowder plants.

Born Georgios Gotzias on March 25, 1771 Germanos III of old Patras (Παλαιών Πατροών Γερμανός) was Metropolitan of Patras in 1821 when on March 25, 1821, on the Feast of the Annunciation, he proclaimed the national uprising against the Ottoman Empire. At the monastery of Agia Lavra near Kalavrita he raised the banner and performed the swearing in of the revolutionaries to the adage of “Freedom or Death’ (Ελευθερία ἥ Θάνατος).

Gregory the V, born Georgios Angelopoulos in 1746 in Dimitsana, was Patriarch of Constantinople in 1821 when the news of the revolt in Greece became known to the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II. He immediately blamed the Patriarch and forced him to condemn the Greek revolutionary activities in order to protect the large Greek population in Constantinople and surrounding areas.

The Greek rebels scored several successes in the Pelloponese, infuriating the Sultan who ordered the abduction of Patriarch Gregory from the Patriarchal cathedral after the Pascha Sunday Celebration of April 22, 1821. He was martyred two days later and a bloody massacre of the Greek population in and around Constantinople ensued.

The brutal execution of Gregory the V, especially on Easter Sunday, infuriated people around the world and stimulated the Philhellenic movement that proved crucial in the following decade.

The brave actions of Metropolitan Germanos ironically resulted in the tragic martyrdom of his Patriarch. Both were heroes from the small town of Dimitsana. Patriarch Gregory was commemorated as an ethno martyr and later canonized by the Greek Orthodox Church; his Name Day is celebrated on April 10th.

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Bicentennial Committee for the Celebration of Greek Independence Day

Below is the correction of The Krifo Scholio article which appeared in the March 2021 Nepsis

Where appeared as “Amartolous” the correct word is “Armatolous. In Greek is Αρματωλοί

The word Armatolous is the plural of Armatoles. They were Christian irregular militia under the Sultan’s authority in areas of Greece which were difficult for Ottoman authority to govern.

They were enforcing the law according to their desires and eventually together with the Kleftes, they became the nucleus of the Greek fighting forces for the war of Greek Independence. N E P S I S P a g e 9

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Dear Members of Philoptochos, Parishioners and Friends of St. Sophia,

Repentance – that’s what Lent is all about. Sounds like a bit of a bummer. But it’s really not. Repentance is simply turning toward God. I think we all know that turning toward God is literally a saving grace!

Forgiveness – is the release of resentment or anger. Without forgiveness we can have no peace.

St. Nicholas of Cabasilas says on speaking of forgiveness,

“Of the many things which impede our salvation, the greatest of all is that when we commit any transgression we do not at once turn back to God and ask forgiveness. Because we feel shame and fear we think that the way back to God is difficult, and that He is angry and ill-tempered towards us, and that there is need of great preparation if we wish to approach Him. But the loving-kindness of God utterly banishes this thought from the soul. What can prevent anyone who clearly knows how kind He is and that, as it is said, while you are speaking He will say, ‘Here I am,’ from approaching Him at once for pardon of the sins which he has committed?”

Take advantage of St. Sophia’s Confession Day, Saturday, April 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

High school seniors! Philoptochos, St. Sophia and Armatas Scholarship applications are now available. Please call the church office to have the applications emailed or sent to you. You may also download the application from the church website, www.stsophias.org. The completed application along with all required documents must be received on or before Friday, June 4 by 5:00 p.m.

The Philoptochos has tried, during this pandemic, to continue its mission to reach out to our church community and our local, national and international communities, as we are able. The Lord is clear in His direction on inheriting the Kingdom:

“Come, you blessed of my Father inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited me; I was in prison and you came to Me . . . inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren you did it to Me.” Matthew 25.35-40

We pray that the pandemic is waning and that we may all be together again in the not-too- distant future. We look forward to the time when we might hug each other again and chat with each other during coffee hour and to continue living in the fullness of this life which God has granted us.

Kali Sarakosti. Have a blessed Lent.

Debora Tzivani Politis P a g e 10 N E P S I S

April 2021

Program Schedule For Cable Television All Programs Air on Spectrum (Time Warner) Cable Chanel 98 in Onondaga County

Sunday Programs at 7:00 pm Monday Programs at 7:00 pm

Speaker is Gregory Melnick April 5 — The Transfiguration of Christ, part 4: of St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church The Glory Proclaimed April 4 — Science in Creation History, part 4 April 12—Help! I’m Bored in Church April 11—Science in Creation History, part 5 April 19—What You See is What You Get April 18—Science in Creation History, part 6 April 26—Homily on the Burial of Christ April 25—Science in Creation History, part 7 of St. Epiphianus, part 1

Family Classic TV Sponsored by St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church

Sundays at 6:00 pm ~ Sir Lancelot with William Russell Sundays at 6:30 pm ~ The Adventures of Robin Hood with Richard Greene Sundays at 8:00 pm ~ Cisco Kid with Duncan Renaldo & Leo Carrillo (2 episodes) Thursdays at 8:30 pm ~ Sherlock Holmes with Ronald Howard

Fridays at 8:00 pm ~ Jim Bowie with Scott Forbes (2 episodes)

PLEASE NOTE…..

Our programs also appear on Verizon FIOS cable channel 29,

Sunday at 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm

and Thursday at 8:30 pm and 9:00 pm

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Philoptochos SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Attention Seniors!

Do not forget to request your Scholarship Application.

One application covers three (3) available Scholarships: Philoptochos, St. Sophia and Armatas Scholarships

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• Call the church office and Katina will mail eligible candidates the applications, or if you provide her with an email address she can email the application. You may also download the application form the church website, www.stsophias.org. • In addition you can send an email to [email protected] to request the application.

• School record information and recommendation letters can be email directly to [email protected] or mailed to the church. One of the requirements is a recommendation from Father David. Please have Father David send it directly to Liz Steinberg.

• The application and other required documents must be received on or before Friday, June 4th by 5:00 pm. If not physically received by the specified date and time, the applications will not be accepted.

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be a member of St. Sophia Church.

• Parent or guardian must be parishioner in good standing, having paid in full, the stewardship of the previous year and submitted current year stewardship pledge card.

• Student must be a matriculated full-time high school senior.

• Post-graduation plans must be for a full-time program of study in a two year or four year accredited vocational school, college or university.

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Application requirements are outlined in the application.

Please follow instructions carefully.

Scholarship evaluation will equally consider high school achievements, church involvement and the essay.

Scholarships will be presented during the latter half of June, date to be determined.

Any questions, please contact Liz Steinberg at (315) 447-4445.

“TO GO” Thursday June 10, 2021 5 pm to 9 pm Friday June 11, 2021 5 pm to 9 pm Saturday June 12, 2021 Noon to 9 pm Sunday June 13, 2021 Noon to 6 pm

Mark your calendars! The 2021 Greek Fest “TO GO” will be here before you know it! Due to the pandemic we will be having a “pre-order and drive-up order ” for “pick-up only” Greek Fest “TO GO”. Plans are well underway and our committee chairpersons are sharpen- ing their pencils! The Pita Ladies will be starting soon. The Festival Baking Schedule will soon be posted and all volunteers, old and new, are welcome to join us in our baking efforts. Note that we will strictly abide by CDC guidelines for all preparations, the event and clean-up.

Our Greek Fest “TO GO” is a combined effort and we definitely need you—our volunteers—not only for the four days of the event but for the preparations prior to and the cleanup following! Invest yourselves in our beloved Church! Be a true Steward and give of your time and talents! Again, mark your calendars for June 10th to 13th—it will be here before you know it!

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GREEK FEST ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ATTENTION PITA LADIES “TO GO” MENU WE NEED YOUR HELP !!! GYRO CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITA DOUGH LAMB SOUVLAKI 9:00 am Sat—April 10 TIROPITA SPANAKOPITA 9:00 am Sat—April 17 DOLMATHES GREEK SALAD Come one, come all!!!! LOUKOUMATHES Bring your masks, hats, aprons & rolling pins KOULOURAKIA Everyone is welcome….. BAKLAVA including “Pita Ladies In Training” BOTTLED WATER

2021

GREAT LENT HOLY WEEK & PASCHA

Μεγάλη Τεσσαρακοστή Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα & Πάσχα

If the Son of God had not come down from heaven we should have had no hope of going up to heaven. If He had not become incarnate, suffered in the flesh, risen and as- cended for our sake, we should not have known God's surpassing love for us. If He had not taken flesh and endured the passion while we were still ungodly, we should not have de- sisted from the pride which so often lifts us up and drags us down. Now that we have been exalted without contributing anything, we stay humble, and as we regard with understand- ing the greatness of God's promise and benevolence we grow in humility; from which comes salvation.

St. Gregory Palamas

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It is indeed the time for all Christians to celebrate and enjoy the event of the Resurrec- tion of Christ, our own resurrection, and the renewal of all creation. This schedule is meant to help you celebrate the coming Resurrection throughout Holy Week, so that when Pascha ar- rives your soul is prepared to receive the Risen Christ!

Fr. David Smith and the Parish Council of Saint Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church

Είναι πράγματι η ώρα για όλους τους Χριστιανούς να γιορτάσουμε και να απολαύσουμε το γεγονός της Αναστάσεως του Χριστού, που είναι η δική μας Ανάσταση και η ανανέωση όλης της δημιουργίας. Αυτό το πρόγραμμα έχει ως στόχο να σας βοηθήσει να δεσμευτείτε να παρακολουθήσετε την προετοιμασία για τον εορτασμό της Αναστάσεως όλη την εβδομάδα, έτσι ώστε όταν φτάσει το Πάσχα η ψυχή σας να είναι έτοιμη να λάβει τον Αναστημένο Χριστό!

2021 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE & EVENTS

The Saturday of Lazarus—April 24 Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Followed by folding of Palms for Palm Sunday Great Vespers 5:00 pm

Palm Sunday—April 25 Orthros 9:00 am Blessing of Palms 9:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Bridegroom Orthros 6:00 pm

Holy Monday—April 26 Presanctified Liturgy 9:00 am Bridegroom Orthros 6:00 pm

Holy Tuesday—April 27 Presanctified Liturgy 9:00 am Bridegroom Orthros 6:00 pm

Holy Wednesday—April 28 Presanctified Liturgy 9:00 am Holy Unction 3:00 pm Holy Unction 6:00 pm

Holy Thursday—April 29 Vesperal Liturgy 5:45 am in Chapel Vesperal Liturgy 9:00 am in Church The Passion Gospels 6:00 pm

Great and Holy Friday—April 30 Royal Hours 10:00 am Great Vespers (Removal of Christ from Cross) 3:00 pm Epitafios Service 6:00 pm

Holy and Great Saturday—May 1 9:00 am Protoanasisi Divine Liturgy 10:30 pm Resurrection Service—Pascha

Pascha—Easter Sunday—May 2 12:00 pm (Noon) Agape Vespers

Donations for the Church Used during Holy Week and through the Year

The following donations are for use of the purchase of items used in the Altar throughout the year. Pure beeswax candles and 100% olive oil are preferred since they have no impu- rities and have no animal products in them.

Incense $50.00 per pound and needed throughout the year Altar Wine $125.00 per case (needed throughout the year) Ecclesiastical Books

ΔΩΡΕΕΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ ( ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ Μ. ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΑ ΚΑΙ ΓΙΑ ΟΛΟ ΤΟ ΧΡΟΝΟ )

Οι παρακάτω δωρέες προορίζονται για την αγορά προιόντων που θα χρησιμοποιηθούν στο Ιερό για όλο το χρόνο. Προτιμάμε γνήσιον κερί μέλισσας και αγνό ελαιόλαδο επειδή δεν έχουν καμία άλλη χημική ή ζωική προσθήκη.

- Λιβάνι $50.00 το πάουντ (το χρησιμοποιούμε όλο το χρόνο). - Κρασί για το Ιερό $125.00 η κάσα (το χρησιμοποιούμε όλο το χρόνο). - Εκκλησιαστικά βιβλία.

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Flowers for Holy Week and Pascha Please give any Amount

Palms used on Palm Sunday Flowers for the Ιcon of the Nymphios and the Resurrection. Lilies and cut flowers for vases. Flowers to decorate the Kouvouklion (Epitafios) for Good Friday.

ΛΟΥΛΟΥΔΙΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ Μ. ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΣΧΑ ( ότι θέλετε προσφέρετε ) • - Βαϊα και φοίνικες για την Κυριακή των Βαϊων. • - Λουλούδια για την εικόνα του Νυμφίου και της Αναστάσεως • - Κρίνοι (Λίλεις) και λουλούδια για τα βάζα • Λουλούδια για διακόσμηση του Κουβουκλίου την Μ. Παρασκευή

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Pascha Offering Envelopes

Please pick up your special Pascha Offering Envelope at the candle stand in the Narthex. Please return this to the Church office by mail or simply drop it in the offering tray. May God bless you for your generosity and support of our Church!

ΠΑΣΧΑΛΙΝΟ ΦΑΚΕΛΑΚΙ

Παρακαλούμε, παραλάβαιτε το ιδιαίτερο φακελάκι για την Πασχαλινή προσφορά σας από τον πάγκο των κεριών, όπου είναι στον Νάρθηκα. Σας παρακαλούμε ταχυδρομείστε το στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας ή αφήστε το στο δίσκο. Ο Θεός να σας ευλογεί για την γενναιοδωρία σας και την υποστήριξή σας στην εκκλησία.

GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA May 2, 2021 St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church—April 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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CONFESSION DAY 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

6:00 PM AKATHIST III 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9:00 AM ORTHROS 9:00 AM 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY SUNDAY OF THE HOLY CROSS

6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM AKATHIST IV 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS JESUS PRAYER GROUP PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY ROMANIAN LITURGY SUNDAY OF 6:00 PM 11:30 AM ST JOHN CLIMACUS PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY DISTRICT ORATORICAL 2:00 PM BICENTENNIAL 6:00 PM COMMITTEE MTG JESUS PRAYER GROUP 7:00 PM 6:00 PM AKATHIST V 2:00 PM AHEPA MEETING 2:00 PM METROPOLIS NOT YOUR TYPICAL OF DETROIT 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS YOUTH LENT RETREAT 8:00 PM TELOS WEBINAR BIBLE STUDY 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9:00 AM ORTHROS 9:00 AM 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAY OF LAZARUS SATURDAY ST MARY OF EGYPT PALM FOLDING 11:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM AFTER LITURGY SUNDAY SCHOOL SESSION ON JESUS PRAYER GROUP PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY PALM SUNDAY & HOLY WEEK

25 26 27 28 29 30 PALM SUNDAY HOLY MONDAY HOLY TUESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY HOLY THURSDAY HOLY FRIDAY 9:00 AM ORTHROS 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 5:45 AM VESPERAL LITURGY 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY IN THE CHAPEL 10:00 AM ROYAL HOURS

2:00 PM BICENTENNIAL 3:00 PM HOLY UNCTION 9:00 AM VESPERAL LITURGY 3:00 PM VESPERS COMMITTEE MTG IN THE CHURCH REMOVAL OF CHRIST 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM HOLY UNCTION FROM THE CROSS BRIDEGROOM ORTHROS BRIDEGROOM ORTHOS 6:00 PM 6:00 PM BRIDEGROOM ORTHOS THE PASSION GOSPELS 6:00 PM EPITAPHIOS St. Sophia Greek Orthdox Church—May 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 HOLY SATURDAY 9:00 AM PROTOANASISI DIVINE LITURGY

10:30 PM PASCHA

2 RENEWAL MONDAY 3 RENEWAL TUESDAY 4 RENEWAL WEDNESDAY 5 RENEWAL THURSDAY 6 RENEWAL FRIDAY 7 8 EASTER—PASCHA 9:00 AM ORTHROS 9:00 AM ORTHROS 12:00 PM (NOON) 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM AGAPE VESPERS ST. GEORGE LIFE-GIVING FONT ROMANIAN LITURGY

6:00 PM 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS JESUS PRAYER GROUP Mother’s Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY THOMAS SUNDAY 2:00 PM AHEPA MEETING

2:00 PM BICENTENNIAL 6:00 PM 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS COMMITTEE MEETING JESUS PRAYER GROUP 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9:00 AM ORTHROS 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAY OF THE 6:00 PM SAINTS CONSTANTINE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN JESUS PRAYER GROUP & HELEN 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS 8:00 PM TELOS WEBINAR 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9:00 AM ORTHROS 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC MID-PENTECOST

2:00 PM BICENTENNIAL 6:00 PM 6:00 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 5:00 PM GREAT VESPERS COMMITTEE MEETING JESUS PRAYER GROUP 30 31 9:00 AM ORTHROS 10:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY OF CEMETERY SERVICES THE SAMARITAN WOMAN 8:30 AM WOODLAWN IN THE CHAPEL 10:00 AM OAKWOOD UNDER THE TENT