Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church 800 Westridge Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 Rev. Father Sarantis Loulakis Emergency Mobile: 516-526-1475 Office Phone: 336-292-8013 Fax: 336-256-9908 www.dormition.nc.goarch.org [email protected]Bulletin for Sunday, October7, 2018 National Church Music Sunday Our mission … is to become Disciples of Christ, through thought, word and deed, humbly submitting to the will of the Father, while seeking the Holy Spirit to achieve Salvation. Our Vision… with the Grace of God, is to provide a loving community where all belong to Christ, through worship, sanctification, education, witness, compassion and fellowship. The Miracle: Jesus raising from the dead the widow’s son in Nain. In today’s Gospel reading, we hear how Jesus raised from the dead the widow’s son. And when the young man began to speak, the Bible says that fear came upon all of the people and they glorified God. So what kind of fear was it? The answer is found in the people’s response to their fear. They gave honor and re- spect to God. They recognized the power and might of God. This kind of fear is a good fear. Fearing God means that you recognize that He is awesome and power- ful, but it also means that you realize that He loves you. It should cause us to turn away from our natural wants and glorify him in front of others so others may know His love. The other kind fear that is ungodly, it is the fear that frightens us and up- sets us. But that kind of fear needs to be brought to God. You can let His love for you calm your fear, for His perfect love will cast out that kind of fear as you grow closer to Him. Amen
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Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church
800 Westridge Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Rev. Father Sarantis Loulakis Emergency Mobile: 516-526-1475
Our mission… is to become Disciples of Christ, through thought, word and deed, humbly submitting to the will of the Father, while seeking the Holy Spirit
to achieve Salvation. Our Vision… with the Grace of God, is to provide a loving community
where all belong to Christ, through worship, sanctification, education, witness, compassion and fellowship.
The Miracle: Jesus raising from the dead the widow’s son in Nain.
In today’s Gospel reading, we hear how Jesus raised from the dead the widow’s son. And when the young man began to speak, the Bible says that fear came upon all of the people and they glorified God. So what kind of fear was it? The answer is found in the people’s response to their fear. They gave honor and re-spect to God. They recognized the power and might of God. This kind of fear is a good fear. Fearing God means that you recognize that He is awesome and power-ful, but it also means that you realize that He loves you. It should cause us to turn away from our natural wants and glorify him in front of others so others may know His love. The other kind fear that is ungodly, it is the fear that frightens us and up-sets us. But that kind of fear needs to be brought to God. You can let His love for you calm your fear, for His perfect love will cast out that kind of fear as you grow closer to Him. Amen
For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, we welcome you and thank you for praying with us. When it comes time for the receiving of the Holy Communion from the Chalice, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith and it is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. If you are interested in learning more about the Or-thodox Faith, please see Father Sarantis after the service.
UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday October 7 ● National Church Music Sunday……..Orthros 8:45am / Divine Liturgy 10am Wednesday October 10……………………..…..…..Great Vespers 6pm/ Chanting Practice 6:30pm Sunday October 14 ● Holy Fathers of the 4th Council……Orthros 8:45am / Divine Liturgy 10am Wednesday October 17…………………………….…..Paraklesis 6pm/ Chanting Practice 6:30pm Sunday October 21 ● Hilarion the Great……………..…....Orthros 8:45am / Divine Liturgy 10am Tuesday October 23 ● St. James the Brother of God……......Orthros 8:45am/Divine Liturgy 10am Wednesday October 24……………………..…..…..Great Vespers 6pm/ Chanting Practice 6:30pm Friday October 26 ● St. Demetrios……...………….……....Orthros 8:45am / Divine Liturgy 10am Sunday October 28 ● Holy Veil of the Theotokos...……......Orthros 8:45am / Divine Liturgy 10am Wednesday October 31…………………………….…..Paraklesis 6pm/ Chanting Practice 6:30pm
TRISAGION SERVICE
Will be chanted today for Simone Farah and Olivia Suhair Farah.
Orthodoxy Class for Adults ~ will start on Wednesday October 17, at 7pm, and will meet every other Wednesday
Flu Clinic ~ Sunday, October 21 immediately after services
Philoptochos General Meeting ~ Tuesday, October 23, 6:45pm
3rd Sunday of Luke 3rd Antiphon: The Hymn of the Day – Tone 2: (Page 92 in the green hymnal)
( ) When You descended unto death, O Life immortal, You rendered to Hades a mor-tal blow by the lightning of your divinity, and when from the depths of darkness, You also raised the dead, all the heavenly powers cried out: O giver of life, Christ our God, glory to you.
Eisodikon (Hymn of the Entrance): Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ. Save us, O Son of God risen from the dead, we sing to you: Alleluia. Resurrection Hymn of the Day – Tone 2: (Page 92 in the green hymnal)
( ) When You descended unto death, O Life immortal, You rendered to Hades a mor-tal blow by the lightning of your divinity, and when from the depths of darkness, You also raised the dead, all the heavenly powers cried out: O giver of life, Christ our God, glory to you.
The Hymn of Sergios and Bakchos – Tone 4:
(Οἱ Μάρτυρές σου Κύριε , ) Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You the crowns of incorrup-tion, in that they contested for You our immortal God. Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, dashing the demons' powerless displays of defi-ance. O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls.
The Hymn of the Church – Tone 1: …) In giving birth you remained a virgin and in your Dormition you did not forsake this world, O Theotokos. For as the Mother of Life you have yourself passed into life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death.
Kontakion of the Feast – Tone 2: (page 111 in the green hymnal) (Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ...) The protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwa-vering, do not turn from the prayerful cries of those who are in sin, instead come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to intercession and speed now to supplication as a protection for all time, Theotokos for those who honor you.
Epistle Reading: II Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9 (Holy Cross book pg. 95)
Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.
I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not
know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weak-nesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Sa-tan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is suffi-cient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Gospel Reading: Luke 7:11-16 (Holy Cross book pg. 97) At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disci-ples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a wid-ow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glori-fied God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
***The Ushers will dismiss the congregation row by row for receiving the Holy Communion***
CHANTING REHEARSAL
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
50-Plus (50+) Group :
Monday October 8th, 1:30 pm Osteria , 310 Westover Terrace
For Sale from the Daughters of Penelope Please Pre-Order by October 18
Pich-Up Dates: Sundays, October 28 & November 4 Cost per pound: $3.75—Fellowship Hall, after the Divine Liturgy at the Stage Area
(Same price as before.)
Daughters Filo Sale for the upcoming holidays. Call Su Peterson at (336) 288-3315 or send
an email ([email protected]) to place your order. Please include in your message, who you are, the number of pounds you wish to order, and a return phone number.
You will receive a return call or message confirming your order. We purchase our filo made
fresh, never frozen. Please think ahead as to what your needs will be before the holidays from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. Thank you in advance for your support over these last few years that we have taken on this fundraising project. It has helped to support the various charities that the Daughters donate to over the year. Deadline is October 18.
Daughters of Penelope Bake Sale and AHEPA Meal November 4th, 11am-5pm
Introduction to Orthodoxy Class for Adults Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church offers an introductory course on the Orthodox Church taught by Fr. Sarantis Lou-lakis. The one-hour class surveys the history, spirituality, doctrine, and worship of the Ortho-dox Church. The The class is especially intend-ed for those who are thinking about converting to Orthodoxy and for family members and friends who would like to support them on their journey, but it is also open to people who are already Orthodox and who would like to deepen their understanding of their faith. The class explores Christian theology and practice through reading selections of Scripture, the Church Fathers, the lives of the Saints, and other texts representative of the Orthodox worldview. These readings are the starting point for our discussions, which aim at clarifying doctrine and worship and helping us to discover (or rediscover), week after week, why we belong in the Church.
Classes will be held (Bi-weekly) every OTHER Wednesday night at 7:00pm in church starting on October 17th, 2018. Occasionally the class date and time may be changed with ample time of notice. If you are in-terested in attending the class, please contact Fr. Sarantis Loulakis at [email protected] with any questions.
Philoptochos is pleased to announce that they will once again be sponsoring a Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday, October 21st immediately after church. Our own Dr. Emily Mihelich, a pharmacist for Walmart, is coordi-nating this event. Shots will be available to anyone age 14 years and old-er (certain health conditions or related restrictions may apply.) A brief medical questionnaire will be completed. The cost for the flu shot is $25, however, it is covered by Medicare Part B and D, United Health Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and most insurances. Please bring your in-surance card and check with your provider if you are uncertain. This shot includes both the H1N1 and seasonal flu immunizations. Because your health and wellbeing is important to us, Philoptochos will cover the cost for anyone who would like to receive the flu shot but cannot afford to do so. Please see or contact Philoptochos president, Christa Graham ([email protected]) with your request. All requests will be kept confi-dential. If you have any questions regarding the flu shot, please see or contact Emily Mihelich at ([email protected]).
Nursery notice:
We are re-starting the nursery again today, October 7th.
We are still very much in need of volunteers to help staff the nursery - if you are interested, please email Mark Williams
The Prayer of the Second Antiphon (From the Divine Liturgy) Priest (in a low voice): Lord, our God, save Your people and bless Your inheritance. Protect the fullness of Your Church. Sanctify those who love the beauty of Your house. Glorify them in return by Your divine power, and forsake us not who have set our hope in You. For Yours is the dominion, and Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Fa-ther and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.
Third Annual Philoptochos “Care Kits for the Homeless” Drive Our Ladies Philoptochos invites you to participate in our third annual “Care Kits for the Homeless” drive. This pro-ject allows us to create something to share with those asking for assistance, without trying to judge their needs on our own. From September 2nd to October 21st we will be collecting these items: Winter hats Winter gloves Thick socks Wet wipes Band-Aids Chapstick Protein Bars Peanut butter or cheese crackers Beef Jerky sticks Bottled water
*Note: The majority of these items can be found at Dollar Tree stores! Philoptochos members will assemble the Care Kits at our October general meeting. Once completed, the kits will be available for all parishioners to take and share with those in need. Care Kits give us a very real way to help the less fortunate in our Greensboro community. They are also a wonderful learning opportunity for families as they collect supplies and distribute Care Kits. Questions? Contact Erin Blindenbacher ([email protected]), Catherine Stout ([email protected]) or Emily Mihelich ([email protected])
Ladies Philoptochos The Ladies Philoptochos will host a Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday, October 21st, immediately following church, in the Fellowship Hall. The clinic is available to anyone age 14 years or older (certain health conditions or related conditions may apply). This is a wonderful and convenient opportunity for you to receive the H1N1 and seasonal flu immunizations. Please see the Flu Shot article with details and additional information. Please see the separate article on our Third Annual Care Kits for the Homeless community out-reach project that will continue through October 21st. If you are unable to shop, we will accept monetary donations and purchase needed items for the Care Kits. Last year 141 kits were prepared and distributed to homeless and needy individuals. Your generous support will help those less fortunate in our community. Our next Food Bank collections through October will also focus on the neediest students in Guilford County and will be donated to the Backpack Beginnings program. This organization serves over 7000 students experiencing hunger in our community by providing backpacks of weekend food and also stocking Food Pantries in 19 Guilford County Middle and High Schools. Please donate non-perishable items so we may help this very important organization stock these Food Pantries. The following are food donations that are most needed: soups, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned beans and pastas, dry pastas, spaghetti sauces, rice, macaroni and cheese, canned tuna, peanut butter and jelly, cereals, oatmeal, grits, shelf stable milk, and 100% fruit juice. In addition, they accept personal hygiene items such as shampoo, soap, deodor-ant, toothpaste and toothbrushes. They also accept paper grocery bags. Donations may be left in the Nar-
thex or on the Food Bank Cabinet in the Fellowship Hall. se note on your calendars, our Fall Philoptochos General Meeting, on Tuesday, October 23. Meetings begin at 6:45pm with refreshments and the busi-ness meeting begins promptly at 7pm. Please join us and bring a friend and learn of the many exciting pro-jects and events planned for the remainder of 2018 into 2019. Also, at this meeting we will be assembling the Care Kits which will be made available to all parishioners to take and share with those in need. Your Philoptochos Board looks forward to seeing you on October 23rd!
Welcome all who are visiting at the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church. Please join us in the Parish Hall for coffee and refreshments after the service. Please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offering tray or hand it to a parish council member in the Narthex. Any council member would be happy to meet with you and tell you more about life at this church. Please leave a phone number if you wish to be contacted.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE - FALL 2018
Class starts following Distribution of Holy Communion
Sunday School is held every Sunday unless otherwise specified
Is every Sunday! May God bless our Children, Teachers, Parents and Grandpar-ents to have a blessed and fruitful year 2018-2019!
OCTOBER NOVEMBER
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3rd Sunday of Luke 5th Sunday of Luke
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Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
CLASS PHOTOS Sermonette Sunday
8th Sunday of Luke Sermonette Sunday
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Sunday of the 6th Ecumenical Council Teachers & Assis-
