SUNDAY WEEKLY BULLETIN January 26th, 2020 V. Rev. Archimandrite Eugene N. Pappas

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Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1

The Lord will give strength to his people. Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.

Προκείμενον. Ήχος βαρύς. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 28.11,1

Κύριος ἰσχὺν τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ δώσει. Στίχ. Ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ υἱοὶ Θεοῦ, ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ δόξαν καὶ τιμήν.

Πρὸς Τιμόθεον α' 4:9-15 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα

Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος. Εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ κοπιῶμεν καὶ ὀνειδιζόμεθα, ὅτι ἠλπίκαμεν ἐπὶ θεῷ ζῶντι, ὅς ἐστιν σωτὴρ πάντων ἀνθρώπων, μάλιστα πιστῶν. Παράγγελλε ταῦτα καὶ δίδασκε. Μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πνεύματι, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνείᾳ. Ἕως ἔρχομαι, πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ. Μὴ ἀμέλει τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσματος, ὃ ἐδόθη σοι διὰ προφητείας μετὰ ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν τοῦ πρεσβυτερίου. Ταῦτα μελέτα, ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι, ἵνα σου ἡ προκοπὴ φανερὰ ᾖ ἐν πᾶσιν.

The Gospel According to Luke 19:1-10

At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.

Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 19:1-10 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα

"Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, διήρχετο τὴν ῾Ιεριχώ· καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ὀνόματι καλούμενος Ζακχαῖος, καὶ αὐτὸς ἦν ἀρχιτελώνης, καὶ οὗτος ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐζήτει ἰδεῖν τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν τίς ἐστι, καὶ οὐκ ἠδύνατο ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄχλου, ὅτι τῇ ἡλικίᾳ μικρὸς ἦν. καὶ προδραμὼν ἔμπροσθεν ἀνέβη ἐπὶ συκομορέαν, ἵνα ἴδῃ αὐτόν, ὅτι ἐκείνης ἤμελλε διέρχεσθαι. καὶ ὡς ἦλθεν ἐπὶ τὸν τόπον, ἀναβλέψας ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶδεν αὐτὸν καὶ εἶπε πρὸς αὐτόν· Ζακχαῖε, σπεύσας κατάβηθι· σήμερον γὰρ ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ σου δεῖ με μεῖναι. καὶ σπεύσας κατέβη, καὶ ὑπεδέξατο αὐτὸν χαίρων. καὶ ἰδόντες πάντες διεγόγγυζον λέγοντες ὅτι παρὰ ἁμαρτωλῷ ἀνδρὶ εἰσῆλθε καταλῦσαι. σταθεὶς δὲ Ζακχαῖος εἶπε πρὸς τὸν Κύριον· ἰδοὺ τὰ ἡμίση τῶν ὑπαρχόντων μου, Κύριε, δίδωμι τοῖς πτωχοῖς, καὶ εἴ τινός τι ἐσυκοφάντησα, ἀποδίδωμι τετραπλοῦν. εἶπε δὲ πρὸς αὐτὸν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι σήμερον σωτηρία τῷ οἴκῳ τούτῳ ἐγένετο, καθότι καὶ αὐτὸς υἱὸς ᾿Αβραάμ ἐστιν. ἦλθε γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ζητῆσαι καὶ σῶσαι τὸ ἀπολωλός.

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is being hosted by the Greek School P.T.A. at Whitehall directly after the Divine Liturgy. Please

join us for refreshments.

Greek School Students will present their “GREEK LETTERS” program at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy TODAY. We are very proud of our special students who live, learn and love heir Hellenic roots, legacy and heritage. Please give the youngsters your encouragement with attention and applause. Services this week: WEDNESDAY, January 29th Great Vesper of THREE HIERARCHS 7:00 P.M. Artoklasia (Blessing of the Bread) 8:30 P.M. Reception in Rosehall 9:00 P.M. THURSDAY, January 30th, FESTAL DIVINE LITURGY at 9:00 A.M. ARTOKLASIA at 11:00 A.M. Reception in Rosehall at 11:30 A.M. SATURDAY, February 01,st, AGIASMOS 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY. February 02,nd LITURGY of the HOLY PRESENTATION 10:30 A.M. NEW YORK ARCHDIOCESE CLERGY RETREAT: The Reverend Clergy of the Holy Archdiocese will attend the Pre-Lenten Retreat in WASHINGTON, D.C. on Monday – Wednesday February 3,4,5th,under the direction of his Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. The event including lectures services, Liturgies, confession and contemplation will take place at Catholic University in D.C. Father Eugene will be a participant.

BROOKLYN LECTURE SERIES: will highlight Rev. Fr. Michael Ellias at HOLY CROSS CHURCH on February 06th. (THURSDAY EVENING) at 7:00 P.M. with the theme CHOOSING of the SERVANTS (ACTS 6:1 - 7:60)

DAUGHTERS of PENELOPE DEMETRA CHAPTER #33 will sponsor a BNGO NIGHT on Monday, February 03rd, in WHITEHALL at 7:00 P.M. There will be many prizes and refreshments for all. Come and join a night full of fun! A donation of $10.00 (ten dollars) will bring cash prizes and many gifts.

SENIOR CLUB: will meet on Wednesday as usual each week at 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Bingo, sweets and treats will be served. Come on down for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and recreation- OPEN TO ALL !

GOLDEN GREEKS Boy Scout Troop # 531 will have a 3 DAY CAMPING TRIP Friday, Saturday Sunday, January 24-25—26th to ALPINE, NEW JERSEY. Are your lads enrolled in scouting? WHY NOT? Register any Friday evening at 7:-- P.M in the Church Scouting Office with Scoutmaster Dean Veroutis.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: His Eminence ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS will make his first pastoral visit to our parish on WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 29th at 7:00 P.M for the Great Vesper of the THREE HOLY HIERARCHS. An open-reception will be held in ROSEHALL for everyone.

HELLENIC HERITAGE AWARD this year will highlight Archon Notarios John Catsimatides with the coveted award presented by His Eminence the Archbishop on Three Hierarchs Eve, January 29th. Make every effort to be present and witness this historic and privileged event.

AGIASMOS: for February Month will be observed on Saturday – February 01st at 11 A.M. The following day is YPAPANTI (Presentation of the Lord to the Temple) It is 40 days since Christmas, Hence it is the SARANTISIS of the baby LORD JESUS.

PRAYER AND HEALING service will be scheduled for 6:00 P.M. (Private prayer and veneration ) on WEDNESDAY evening, January 29th. We invite all the faithful to attend the VESPER which will follow.

BIBLE STUDY LECTURES: scheduled by the Pan Orthodox Clergy of Brooklyn is posted in this bulletin for your edification. Please note the subject matter, venue, date and homilist for each month through the winter and spring of 2020. This is a wonderful experience to hear other preachers on a variety of subjects while visiting the major parishes in Brooklyn. WHY NOT MAKE a NEW YEAR RESOLUTION: to get to as many of these events as possible! Please note this is all free to the public with refreshments or dinner served after the speaker concludes. SEE YOU THERE? PARKING LOT PERMITS are being prepared upon request by the Church Office for the 2020 YEAR. Please update your present placard to avoid any towing issues. PLACARDS must be prominently displayed AT ALLTIMES IN THE in the lot: RADIO MINISTRY: Each Saturday at 1:15PM Fr. Eugene hosts and produces the radio broadcast MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE NOW IN it’s 21st 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 audio)

MEMORIAL TODAY: + STEPHANOS CARAVOLOS MEMORIALS NEXT WEEK: + JOHN ELEFTERAKIS JR. M.D. + JOHN ELEFTERAKIS SR. + MARGARET SERRAS + BASILIKI GAVARIS + RUTH LEWNES

Scenes from the solemn and festive INITIATION CEREMONY of the Daughters of Penelope Demetra Chapter #33 who received 11 (ELEVEN) new members into their ranks. Nine of the initiates were received

from the MAIDS OF ATHENA Chapter #255.

The ceremony was on Monday, January 06th, the feast of the Holy Epiphany. Congratulations to the new ‘DAUGHTERS’ as they become NEO-PHYTES (neo-fotistes) in their philanthropic outreach.

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.

YOU ARE PART OF THE GREAT FRESCO OF FAITH

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