SUNDAY WEEKLY BULLETIN February 21st, 2021 V. Rev. Archimandrite Eugene N. Pappas

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Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Psalm 103.24,1

O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom. Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Προκείμενον. Ήχος δ'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 103.24,1

Ὡς ἐμεγαλύνθη τὰ ἔργα σου Κύριε, πάντα ἐν σοφίᾳ ἐποίησας. Στίχ. Εὐλόγει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον.

Πρὸς Τιμόθεον β' 3:10-15 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα

Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, παρηκολούθηκάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ, τῇ ἀγωγῇ, τῇ προθέσει, τῇ πίστει, τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ, τῇ ἀγάπῃ, τῇ ὑπομονῇ, τοῖς διωγμοῖς, τοῖς παθήμασιν, οἷά μοι ἐγένετο ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ, ἐν Ἰκονίῳ, ἐν Λύστροις, οἵους διωγμοὺς ὑπήνεγκα· καὶ ἐκ πάντων με ἐρρύσατο ὁ κύριος. Καὶ πάντες δὲ οἱ θέλοντες εὐσεβῶς ζῇν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ διωχθήσονται. Πονηροὶ δὲ ἄνθρωποι καὶ γόητες προκόψουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ χεῖρον, πλανῶντες καὶ πλανώμενοι. Σὺ δὲ μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης, εἰδὼς παρὰ τίνος ἔμαθες, καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας, τὰ δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.

The Gospel According to Luke 18:10-14 The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:10-14 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἄνθρωποι δύο ἀνέβησαν εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν προσεύξασθαι, ὁ εἷς Φαρισαῖος καὶ ὁ ἕτερος τελώνης. ὁ Φαρισαῖος σταθεὶς πρὸς ἑαυτὸν ταῦτα προσηύχετο· ὁ Θεός, εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ὥσπερ οἱ λοιποὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ἅρπαγες, ἄδικοι, μοιχοί, ἢ καὶ ὡς οὗτος ὁ τελώνης· νηστεύω δὶς τοῦ σαββάτου, ἀποδεκατῶ πάντα ὅσα κτῶμαι. καὶ ὁ τελώνης μακρόθεν ἑστὼς οὐκ ἤθελεν οὐδὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν ἐπᾶραι, ἀλλ᾿ ἔτυπτεν εἰς τὸ στῆθος αὐτοῦ λέγων· ὁ Θεός, ἱλάσθητί μοι τῷ ἁμαρτωλῷ. λέγω ὑμῖν, κατέβη οὗτος δεδικαιωμένος εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἢ γὰρ ἐκεῖνος· ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται, ὁ δὲ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται.

TODAY: We observe the 40th, day MEMORIAL of the mother of our Parish Council President John Eugenis.. May the memory of + SPYRIDOULA EUGENIS be eternal.

AEONIA TIS H MNHMH! ZOE SE SAS!

TODAY: We are pleased to welcome as the co-celebrant of the PUBLICAN and PHARISEE LITURGY, The Very Reverend Chrysostomos of the Church of Africa. This is an opportunity for us to once again hear and learn the insights of the Christian Orthodox faithful of Africa. We observe today the feast of Saint Eustathios of Antioch. Bi-Centennial Observance of the INDEPENDENCE of GREECE from the yoke of Turkish Ottoman oppression and subjugation begins THIS YEAR (1821-2021) on Thursday – MARCH 25th. (ANNUNCIATION/EVANGELISMOS FEAST). Our Parish will highlight this historic, monumental, phenomenal feat of liberation, identity and renaissance of the Greek nation throughout the year. Please join us in every endeavor to encourage our people, our faithful, and particularly our YOUTH in the significance of the 200 year old event and it’s consequences in OUR life TODAY! We are holocaust survivors too having suffered the indignation of oppressed servitude for OVER 400 years of ottoman, Turkish AND ISLAMIC DOMINATION. ZHTO H ELLAS ! ZHTO O LAOS !

Special commemorations will commence at THREE HIERARCHS on March 25th and there after. it is the duty of all to commemorate this event with pride and marvel, while reflecting upon the determined strength of our ancestral roots that served as the catalyst of the renewed democracy, freedom, heritage and legacy that we cherish today. it was OUR, is OURS, and will with God’s Grace – be OURS forever.

FASTING NOTE: There is no fasting on March 24th, (Wednesday, March 25th, (Thursday) and March 26th, (Friday), as we approach CARNIVALE (Apokrees)’ Celebrate and eat up! ARTOKLASIES are most welcomed for feast days, name days, thanksgiving and special intentions. Please coordinate with the Office for scheduling. WINE and PROSPHORA are always needed for liturgical rites. Please see the clergy for direction and scheduling. PSYCHOSABBATON: The first of the three psychosabbata is scheduled for MARCH 6th. Please mark your calendar for the Saturday Memorials: MARCH 06th, MARCH 13th, and MARCH 20th. TRIODION COMMENCES: Sunday February 21st. LENT COMMENCES: Monday March 15th……. and the journey continues! PASCHA IS CELEBRATED ON MAY 02nd. SPECIAL SUNDAY OBERVANCES are approaching: PSYCHOSABBATA: February 21st PUBLICAN and PHARISEE ALL SOULS SATURDAYS February 28th PRODI2GAL SON Saturday MARCH 06th March 07th CARNIVALE (apokrees) Saturday MARCH 13th March 14th CHEESEFARE Saturday MARCH 20th LENTEN SCHEDULE for the Paschal observance will be posted by mail to all registered stewards of the parish on this coming week. Additional copies will be available upon request through the Office. GREEK INDEPENDENCE BI –CENTENNIAL ( 1821-2021) will be celebrated, observed and honored with tribute – ALL THIS YEAR, commencing on March 25th THURSDAY 2021. REGISTRATION of STEWARDSHIP (MEMBERSHIP) for the year 2021 has commenced as of January 1st. Please respond as never before. Our parish like all others across the nation is suffering from a lack of attendance and weekly contributions due to the ‘social distancing and close-down’ of houses of worship. PLEASE DO A BIT MORE TO KEEP US FUNCTIONING. This ‘ IS’ your spiritual home.Up-coming MEMORIALS TODAY: + SPYRIDOULA EUGENIS + NINA VLADIMIRSKAYA SUNDAY, February 28th, + VLADIMIR EVMENENKO + MARY GEORGHIOU + VIKTOR KOZLOV

The former President of the Saint Stephanos ALTAR BOY SOCIETY AT Three Hierarchs Parish, WEST POINT CADET ALEX JOLIA last week communicated with the church indicating his academic progress at

the United States Military Academy. Alex is one of our finest having served at the altar for 7 years, reaching the lofty position of leadership. We congratulate his efforts and encourage his perseverance to

GOD and COUNTRY !

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The Lord gives us once again an opportunity to express our solidarity by becoming a supporting and registered member of the parish. We can only urge you to do so because your sustaining membership keeps this parish functioning and responding to the needs of all the faithful. Don’t wait until some insignificant date on the calendar. Register with the Church Office TODAY and garner all the benefits of being a supporter of Christ’s mission on earth.

FAMILY REGISTRATION FOR HUSBAND & WIFE: $300 PER YEAR

SINGLE MEMBERSHIP: $250 PER YEAR

SENIOR CITIZEN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $200 PER YEAR

SENIOR CITIZEN HUSBAND & WIFE MEMBERSHIP: $225 PER YEAR

WE DO NEED YOUR HELP!

Registering with your local parish is not so much a duty or obligation as it is a PRIVILEGE. By registering and offering your annual stewardship, you become an integral member of the living body of Christ as a faith community. By virtue of your Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), and Holy Eucharist (Communion), you claim to be a follower of Christ, a witness for Christ, and a practitioner for Christ. May we ask you then to live up to these promises by making your 2020 commitment TODAY! The benefits you shall receive beyond grace include the satisfaction and knowledge that this Church and community thrive thanks to your outreach.

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RADIO MINISTRY: Each Saturday at 1:15 PM Fr. Eugene hosts the radio broadcast MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE NOW IN ITS 22nd YEAR OF BROADCASTING LIVE ON WNYE 91.5 COSMOS FM, with listener telephone participation. Subjects of interest regarding Greek Orthodox theology, faith and practice, as well as secular topics confronting the nation and the world are discussed. Tune in and join the dialogue by calling 718-204-8900. Check our live audio at LIVESTREAMINGPLAYER . The website address. W.W.W.gaepis.org (Click live radio)