SAINT KATHERINE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 5965 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32940

Church Phone: (321) 254-1045 fax (321) 821-0450 Church hall: (321) 254-1445 email: admin@saint-katherine.org - website: www.saint-katherine.org

FATHER DEMETRI TSIGAS

fatherdemetri@saint-katherine.org; cell phone: 321-615-4431

Orthros: 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Fellowship Hour: Noon

Church office hours: Mon. through Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Sat. closed & Sun. closed during Liturgy

~ VISION & MISSION STATEMENT ~ Our Vision (dream) is to be a growing, loving, united

Orthodox Christian family open to all. Our Mission (job) is to grow our faith in Christ through love and respect,

with humility and forgiveness.

SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS OF THE 4TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL

Great Martyr Marina

Martyrs Speratos & Veronica

630 God-bearing Fathers who convened in Chalcedon for the holy Fourth Ecumenical Council

~ Welcome to Our Guests ~ We are delighted that you are with us today. Please keep in

mind that according to the Holy Canons and teachings of the

Orthodox Church, you must be a baptized and chrismated

member of the Orthodox faith in good standing in order to

receive Holy Communion. You are welcome to receive a portion

of the blessed bread (antidoron) distributed at the end of the

Divine Liturgy. Please join us for coffee hour following services.

Sunday, JULY 17, 2016 4th Morning Gospel - 3rd Mode

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Divine Liturgy of St. John the Chrysostom

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Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown

the mighty power of His arm. He has trampled down death by death,

becoming the first born of the dead. He has delivered us form the

depths of hell and has granted to all the world His great mercy.

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Unending glory be Yours, O Christ our God, for making our holy fa-

thers radiant lights to all the world. Through them You led us to the

true faith. Compassionate Savior, glory to You.

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Your own ewe-lamb cries to You loudly, O Jesus, and she says, * "For my

Bridegroom do I long, and seeking You I now contend; * and I am crucified

and buried with You in Your baptism. * I suffer for Your sake, that I may reign

with You. * I die for You that I may also live in You. * Accept me as an un-

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blemished sacrifice * as I offer myself to You with love." * At her entreaties

and intercessions, * save our souls, O Merciful Lord.

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Apolytikion of St. Katherine - Plagal 1st Mode

The all-blessed bride of Christ let us extol in song * Katerina the

divine and protector of Sinai * our assistance and unfailing firm

support; * for she did muzzle brilliantly * the ungodly clever men by

the power of the Spirit. And now as a crowned Martyr * the great

mercy she pleads for all of us.

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O unfailing protection of Christians, and our faithful advocate before

the Creator: though we are sinners, do not ignore our entreaty; but in

your goodness, grant your timely help to us who appear to you in

faith. Quickly make intercession; on our behalf make speedy suppli-

cation, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you.

The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15 TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply them-selves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is fac-tious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best

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to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. The Reading is from The Gospel of Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Please pray for our: Brevard County, State of Florida & America Spiritual Leaders: Patriarch Bartholomew; Archbishop Demetrios; Metropolitan Alexios; & Fr. Demetri Civil Leaders: President Barack Obama, US Congress & Supreme Court; Governor Rick Scott; all our civil authorities and our armed forces. Parish Leadership: Parish Council & Philoptochos members, Chanters, Choir, Dance, Sunday & Greek School teachers & students, Youth Group leaders and chil-dren. Those who are sick, awaiting surgery, recovering from surgery, in need of prayers and/or shut in: Sophia Tenreiro, Alexandra Diamond, Peter Katsoulas, Mae Charos, Theresa Sempepos, Peter & Dorothy Pappademetriou, Nicholas, Gus Drivas, Bill & Ellen Werner, Olga, Despina Kalimnios, Ashley, Elias Corpas, Nazieh & Yvonne Yacoub, Savannah & Zander Kelly, Vada Ganakos, Mirsini Sirounis, Katherine, Don, Penny, Princeton, Suzanne Orosz, Faye Nicholas, Gerry & Chris, Veton, Mark, Ayad Saad & family, JoAnne Macheras, John Cominos, Van Katehakis, Lisa Waddell, Mi-chael Donohue, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine & Jim Manus, Ann Prieston, Anna, Kris Stamatis, Anastasia, Kyriaki, Renee, Olga Taran, George & Sue Kanazeh, Joseph, Jay & John Paul Figari, Matina, Gabriel & Markos Pongpipat, George, Mirek, James Burkhardt, Maria, Mary Katsenes, Lisa, Sylvia Demopoulos, Alexandra, Joyce Stav-rakis, Taylor Pappas, Rosemary George, Connie Ortolani, Maria Brewster, Maria, Iakovos, Efstratia, Sarah Wells, Jan & Mary, James Petersen, Denis Frawley, David Buckles, James Pappas, Bill Kokotis, Lori, Debbi Walker, Michelle Orosz, Leah Thom-as, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Tony Niarhos, Mary Catalano, Katie, Mike,

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~ TODAY ~

Welcome Fr. Constantinos Xanthakis

FESTIVAL MEETING TODAY FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES AS WE WILL BE WALKING

THE GROUNDS FOR LOGISTICS

IF THERE IS AN ICON ON THE CALENDAR AND A LITURGY IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND REQUEST THAT LITURGY BE SERVED ON THAT PARTICULAR DAY. PLEASE GIVE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS NOTICE.

Nicole, Andromahi, Rick Zelvis, Kathy S., Pauline Contakos, Jessie, Elaine Demopoulos, Mary Donedini, Christina, Jerry & Joseph Figari, Jamie, George & Steven, George De-mopoulos, Kiki D., Dail Jr & family For those expecting: Ryan & Natalie Yacoub-Pugh For those with new babies: Those serving in the Military: Joseph Abadiotakis, Jr., Elias Panayiotis Maldonado, Nicholas Tsamoutales, Yanni Tshontikidis, Harold David Ballard, Samuel Joseph III, Nicholas Cannaverde, Travis Hunter, Ethan Macheras, Matthew Ryan Stinnett, James Christian Figari. For the protection of Christians who are being persecuted for their faith. For the protection and freedom of the kidnapped Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi and Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim, both of Aleppo, Syria. Those preparing for Marriage: Sotiria Tutzarakis & Matthew Stinnett, Alexis Zavitsanos & Kraig Tharp, Nicolas Melitas & Julie Noble. College Students: Arianna Bendlin, Michael Courey, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alys-sa Giglio, Sade & Jamila Jelani, Alyssa, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Ma-rie Koines, Jennifer & Andrew Loso, Esther Muradov, Tommy Panouses, Ashley P. Buck-les, Catherine Psarakis, George & Jessica Saad, Noha Saliba, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Cos-tas & Alex Stathis, Mary Jane Tutzarakis, Elizabeth Gaherty, Brandon Arena, Melanie Niarhos, Ronnie Rickard, Leah & Austen Thomas, Theodora Bendlin .

(If you know of anyone that should be added to this list, please call the Church office.)

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Sun., July 17, 2-6 pm - My Big Fat Greek BBQ & Pool Party - North Salerno Park - 5225 Tavistock Dr. Rockledge food & drink sign up to come - Contact Connie S. with Questions - 631-697-8070 Sat., July 30th - 6:35 pm - Manatees Game, Sponsored by Viera Comics

Movie Outing - date & time TBD Zoo Day - date time TBD

Contact Brenda - email brock0187@yahoo.com or text or call 321-987-6531

Contact Brenda if you are not email list.

~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~

Tues., July 26th - St. Panteleimon - Beginning with Great Vespers at 5:30 pm Orthros at 6:15 pm & Divine Liturgy at 7 pm - AT ST. ANTHONYS ANTIOCHIAN CHURCH - 4031 Aurora Rd Mon., Aug 1st - Dormition Fast Begins Wed., Aug. 3rd - Paraklesis - 6 pm Fri., Aug. 5th - Vespers - 6 pm Sat., Aug. 6th - Holy Transfiguration - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Wed., Aug. 10th - Paraklesis - 6 pm Fri., Aug. 12th - Paraklesis - 6 pm Sun., Aug. 14th - SS Registration Begins Vespers - 6 pm Mon., Aug. 15th - Dormition of the Theotokos - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Sun., Aug. 21st - SS Registration continues - 1st day of classes Mon., Aug. 29th - Beheading of John the Baptist - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am

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Hosting Fellowship Hour

This is a wonderful opportunity to extend our Christian hospitality with one another and any guests or visitors who attend our services.

Duties: Set up the two coffee pots in hall Provide a simple snack, Clean up

If any parishioners, families, group of families, koumbari or friends would like to host a fellowship hour following Sunday Liturgy please contact : Church office - 321.254.1045 Or email - admin@saint-katherine.org Available dates:

July 17, 24 & 31

During fasting periods, store bought cookies w/o egg or dairy products are: Nabisco Classics (oatmeal raisin, cinnamon swirls) Nabisco Social Tea Biscuits, Oreos.

A community Baby Shower will be held in honor of

Natalie Yacoub-Pugh Its a Girl!

On Saturday, July 23rd 1:00 pm

In the Hellenic Community Center

Everyone is invited.

She is registered at : Amazon.com , Doddlebumdiapers.com &

Coastal Baby Cloth & Co. (located in Indialantic)

Please RSVP by July 20th Diana Stathis 591-2734 or Despina 591-8691

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ST. KATHERINE PHILOPTOCHOS Mission Statement The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited women's philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Ameri-ca. The mission of the Society shall be: please visit: www.saint-katherine.org click Philoptochos Tab. For the Philoptochos calendar of events, click News & Events then click Parish Calendar. On behalf of the St. Katherines Philoptochos Society, we invite you to join us in our mission and share your time and talent. Below is a list of upcom-ing meetings and events for 2016. We encourage ladies 18 years of age and older to become a member. Calendar of Events

Sat.,, Aug. 20th at 11 a.m. Brunch/Lunch at Time Square Diner

Sun., Aug. 21st - Fanouropita Sunday

Sat.,, Sept. 10th - 10 am - General Philoptochos Meeting in Community Center

Sun., Sept. 18th - Philoptochos Memorial Sunday in memory of our sisters in Christ who have passed. We will host coffee hour or have a luncheon.

Fri., Sept. 30th - Sat., Oct. 1st - Yard Sale

Sat., Nov. 12th - Taverna Night

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You are the voice of Christ in a changing world UNITY IN HARMONY AND PEACE the message of THE 43rd Biennial Clergy Lai-ty Congress NASHVILLE, Tenn. The 43rd Biennial Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Or-thodox Archdiocese of America concluded Thursday, July 7, 2016, with the plenary session and the traditional Grand Banquet at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. A total of 1,197 registered participants were in attendance including 396 delegates to the National Philoptochos Convention. The work of the Congress culminated with Thursday s daylong plenary ses-sion, the presentation of the reports and the approval of the budgets for the next two years. The following ministries, departments and committees pre-sented their reports: Stewardship- Outreach and Evangelism, Religious Educa-tion, Greek Education, Administration, Finance, Center for Family Care, Office of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations, Leadership 100, Youth and Young Adults Ministries, Communications, Hellenic College Holy Cross, Chaplaincy and National Philoptochos. Within the scope of the Administration Committee, three amendments to the Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America were presented and following extensive discussion were approved. The amendments are on Conflicts Disclosure Policy, Whistle-blower policy and Youth protection. Addi-tionally a Financial Disclosure Amendment to the Uniform Parish Regulations was approved. Several resolutions were adapted by the Congress and included: a resolution

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proposed by the Order of St. Andrew Archons of the Ecumenical Patriar-chate on Religious Freedom, a resolution regarding Hagia Sophia, that de-plores the use of Hagia Sophia for conducting Muslim services, opposes any plans to convert it into a Mosque and calls for it to remain as a museum. Also a resolution on terrorism was adapted which deplores the innocent killing of civilians by terrorists affiliated with radical terrorist groups and condemns those who kill others in the name of religion.

In a separate resolution the 43rd Clergy Laity Congress applauds the pres-ence and functioning of the Assembly of Bishops of the United States; calls upon all Orthodox Christians to support the Assembly of Bishops to foster greater unity and coordination of Orthodox Christianity in America; and calls upon all Orthodox Churches in America to work together on the minis-tries of the Church and serve as a common witness in the secular society of today.

Finally, a resolution of thanks was adapted expressing gratitude to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and all those who contributed to the success of the Congress.

(see available documents on https://www.clergylaity.org/documents) The festive Grand Banquet was an appropriate finish to the weeklong 43rd Biennial Clergy Laity Congress.

Following the invocation by Archbishop Demetrios assisted by Fr. John Tou-loumes, President of the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council and the singing of the Greek and American National Anthems, by Steven G. Sotiriadi and Gor-don Thomas respectively; co-chairs George and Lee Ann Anderson offered welcoming greetings. Demetria Kalodimas, NBC Channel 4 Anchor in Nash-ville graciously served as Mistress of Ceremonies.

The Mayor of Nashville, Megan Barry, offered her greeting and remarks of appreciation.

Grammy winner gospel singer CeCe Winans was enthusiastically received as she performed a spiritual musical interlude.

Greetings were also offered by the Ambassador of Greece to the United States Haris Lalakos and the President of the National Philoptochos Maria Logus.

Patriarchal representative Metropolitan Damaskinos of Kydonia and Apoko-ronos surprised the gala attendees as he, in the Cretan tradition, recited greetings and praise in the form of mantinades, with verses about joy and

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friendship, hardships and suffering and rhyming commentary on the pro-ceedings, the people and happenings of the Congress he witnessed.

Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea, the second patriarchal representative, offered warm and heartfelt greetings and appreciation for his experience during the work of the Congress. He additionally spoke of the high caliber, ethos and mindset of Archbishop Demetrios and quoted one of his profes-sors at Princeton University who had told him that Archbishop Demetrios is a really wise and holy man. Concluding his remarks Metropolitan Ambrosi-os asked the faithful in America for two things: first to pray for their spiritu-al shepherd and second to pay close attention and follow his example and said that by doing so we will surely be the voice of Christ in a changing world.

Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, the host Metropolitan of the 43rd Con-gress, offered words of appreciation to the participants and to all who toiled tirelessly for the success of the Congress. He also admonished those in attendance to keep God fist and place Christ at the head of the table so we can be the voice of Christ in a changing world. A video presentation on the 25 years of Patriarchal Ministry of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, produced by GoTelecom was shown and applauded.

Archbishop Demetrios of America in his response said he was pleased the evening was full of unexpected and unpredictable events. He spoke about the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church, which took place in Crete, Greece, only two weeks prior and said it was a tremendous experi-ence, demonstrating the vision and the unity of the Orthodox Church, per-meated by of the presence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He added that the presence of the Holy Spirit was also guiding the faithful at the 43rd Cler-gy Laity Congress in their work.

Additionally, His Eminence said that we should all be thankful to God for the good progress of the work in rebuilding Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center.

Whatever we do has to be a manifestation of unity in all levels, unity with harmony and unity in peace, said Archbishop Demetrios and added being the voice of Christ in unity will help us grow in the Lord and lead us into transformation and salvation.

For photo albums from the Clergy Laity Congress visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/goarch/albums/

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

In the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ our God, accept our offerings as You have accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer these gifts to Your glory, for the support of the ministries of Your Holy Church, for the alleviation of suffering and hunger, and for the proclamation of Your Gospel to the whole world. Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share the gifts you have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Amen.

2016 STEWARDSHIP

112 Stewards Pledging $131,892.

Paid to Date $71,705.

HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR 2016 STEWARDSHIP FORM TO HELP

YOUR CHURCH?

52 Friends of St. Katherine paid $24,880. [For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 12:34

THE JESUS PRAYER

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.