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: 8:45 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.

7th SUNDAY OF LUKE

Paul the Confessor,

Archbishop of Constantinople

Luke of Tauromenium in Sicily (+820)

Paul, the fool for Christ

~ 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, November 6, 2016 9th Morning Gospel - 3rd Mode

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Divine Liturgy of St. James

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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, be-

coming 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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For the Hierarch 3rd Mode

Your confession of the true divine faith * manifested you unto the whole

Church * as another Paul and zealot among the priests. * With you to-

gether is shouting the righteous blood * of Zacharias and Abel unto the

Lord. * Holy Father Paul, beseech Christ our God fervently, * entreating

that He grant us His great mercy.

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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

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Spirit. And now as a crowned Martyr * the great mercy she pleads

for all of us.

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Kontakion - Second Tone

A protection of Christians unshamable, Intercessor to our Holy Maker

unwavering; Reject not, 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 intercede; and Speed now to

supplicate; as a protection for all time, Theotokos for those who honor

you.

The Reading is from t. Paul's Second Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19 BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Juda-ism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zeal-ous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.

The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 8:41-56 At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came

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up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down be-fore him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, say-ing, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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, Chanters, Choir, Sunday & Greek School teachers & students, Youth & Dance Group leaders and children. Those who are sick, awaiting surgery, recovering from surgery, in need of prayers and/or shut in: Alexandra Diamond, Peter Katsoulas, Mae Charos, Theresa Sempe-pos, Peter & Dorothy Pappademetriou, Bill & Ellen Werner, Olga, Despina Kalimnios, Nazieh & Yvonne Yacoub, Savannah & Zander Kelly, Vada Ganakos, Mirsini Sirounis, Suzanne Orosz, Faye Nicholas, John & JoAnne Macheras, John Cominos, Van Katehakis, Angela DeCosta, Marlaine & Jim Manus, Ann Prieston, George & Sue Kanazeh, Joseph, Jay & John Paul Figari, Maria Brewster, Jan & Mary, James Pe-tersen, Denis Frawley, David & Ashley, James Pappas, Bill Kokotis, Leah Thomas, Mary & Pete Faines, Robert & Vel, Mary Catalano, Katie, Pauline Contakos, Jamie, George & Steven, Kiki & Howard D, Georgia & Vasili, Brandon Gilsenan, Bob Dear-min, Aurelia Bocanu, Peter & JoAnn Zuras, Nicoletta, Tom & Yvette, Kris & Jonathan. For those expecting: Nicole & Anthony Schultz 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,

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Please turn your cell phones & pagers off or on vibrate before entering Church

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.

Check our on line calendar for updates on Liturgies & events. https://localendar.com/public/saintkatherine

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: College Students: Arianna Bendlin, Michael Courey, Telly & Tony Galanopoulos, Alyssa Giglio, Alyssa, Marianthi & Callia Karas, Kimberley & Dana Marie Koines, Jen-nifer & Andrew Loso, Tommy Panouses, Catherine Psarakis, George & Jessica Saad, Catie & Sydney Sergis, Costas & Alex Stathis, Elizabeth Gaherty, Brandon Arena, Melanie Niarhos, Ronnie Rickard, Leah & Austen Thomas, Theodora Bendlin, Joseph Daniel Figari.

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

Message from Despina Sunday is my day off, my day to worship & socialize just like all of you. I am asking everyone to please be mindful of this. If you have a check to give me, please mark it and put it in the candle or collection trays. My work hours are Monday - Friday 10 am - 3 pm. Please call 1st as I am in and out. Thank you.

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~ Today ~

AHEPA BREAKFAST FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY $10 ADULTS $8 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER

FESTIVAL MEETING 1 PM IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM

~ Upcoming Liturgies & Events ~

Tues, Nov. 8th - Synaxis of the Archangels - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am AHEPA MEETING - 6 PM Wed., Nov. 9th - St. Nektarios - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Thurs., Nov. 10th - ZOE will be visiting Rossetter House Museum then having Lunch See p. 14 for information PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM Sun., Nov. 13th & Mon., Nov. 14th - Life Touch Portraits, see below or insert for more details Sun., Nov. 20th - Final day to donate towards Thanksgiving Fundraiser. Mon., Nov. 21st - Entrance of the Theotokos - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Fri., Nov. 25th - St. Katherine Feast day - Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am Sun., Nov. 27th - FINAL DAY TO ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS BAKED GOOD & BE INCLUDED IN THE CHRISTMAS CARD Wed., Nov. 30th - St. Andrew - Orthros 9 am - Divine Liturgy 10 am

SIGN UP FOR YOUR LIFETOUCH PORTRAIT SESSION NOW ON LINE AT https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/stkatherinegreekorthodox1/index.php?page=10

Or go to www.saint-katherine.org and click on Make an appointment here on the bottom of the page.

Or you can sign up in the community center beginning Sun., Oct. 23rd following Divine Liturgy

Sessions: Sunday Nov. 13 1-7 PM Monday Nov. 14 1-8 PM

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VPK, Kindergarten & 1st grades - Brenda Roman & Donna Thomson Today we carved a pumpkin. What does a Pumpkin have to do with church, you ask? This is what the children learned: 1.) We will open our minds so we can receive God ( we carved open the top of the pumpkin) 2.) We will clear our thoughts of mean thoughts or prejudices ( we cleaned out the innards) 3.) We will open our eyes so we can see all the good in God's world (we carved the eyes) 4.) We will awaken all our senses to be aware of all the goodness around us ( we carved the nose) 5.) We will share God's message with friends and family ( we carved the mouth) 6.) We will let our light shine for all to see!! ( we put a light inside the pump-kin )... Attendance: 7

2nd - 4th Grades - Jonna Myatt This week's lesson was "the Saints of our Church". We talked about why and how we honor the saints. The Church helps us by keeping alive the memory of the saints who were very courageous and whose stories are an example for us, so we can grow as Christians. We also wrote down our Patron Saints on the board, learned a few facts about each one and looked at the icons. Attendance: 10

5th - 6th Grades - Daphne Courey & Anastasia Theodorou Todays lesson focused on the meaning and importance of ethics in society. The children had fun giving advice like Dear Abby on how they would solve an eth-ical dilemma presented in the class. We also discussed righteous behavior as doing what is right in the eyes of God. In our bible story we learned that King Solomon asked God for the gift of wisdom which he then used to govern the people with justice and recognize the difference between good and evil. Attendance: 10

7th - 8th Grade - Presvytera Eleni Attendance: Orthodox Life/High School: Bill Orosz and Warren Baker Attendance:

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 30

~ Vision Statement ~ To be a community of engaged and educated young Orthodox Christians.

~ Mission Statement ~ To encourage and foster spiritual growth of young people in our Orthodox Faith.

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GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106 * Tel: (212) 570-3530

Fax: (212) 774-0237 www.goarch.org - Email: communications@goarch.org

Protocol 212/16 November 8, 2016 Feast of the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sister-hoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this blessed Feast of the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels we honor and sup-port each year the legacy of compassionate service and quality care through the sacred ministry of Saint Michaels Home, one of the National Ministries of the Holy Archdiocese of America. As the Holy Angels have and continue to offer a witness of the grace of God, the staff, administration and benefactors of Saint Michaels continue to offer grace and love to the residents and their families in an environment that sustains the body with dignity and nurtures the soul in our Orthodox faith. As the only Greek Orthodox elder care facility in the United States under the aegis of the Archdiocese, this holy work in caring for our elderly for over 58 years has been sustained and advanced by many in our community, and we give thanks to God for all that has been accomplished. He has blessed the generosity and commitment of our faithful, and from this foundation we are now able to expand the ministry of Saint Michaels to offer care to more peo-ple and in more ways. In the Fall of 2014, Saint Michaels purchased an 11-acre site in Uniondale on Long Island, which includes a 90,000 square foot building. Once renovated, this facility will provide a home for 160 residents compared to 60 at the cur-rent location. In addition, the new facility will expand the care of the elderly

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from one level to five. These include a nursing home section, a wing for resi-dents who are burdened with dementia or Alzheimers, studio bedrooms for independent and assisted living, and independent living one-bedroom apart-ments. In an enjoyable and beautiful environment the facility will also have additional areas that enhance the quality of daily life, including a magnificent chapel, numerous outdoors gardens, a library, beauty salon, physical and oc-cupational therapy rooms, computer lounge and many other ancillary spaces needed to assure the well-being and happiness of its residents. To make this long awaited and much needed Greek Orthodox Continuum-Care Facility a reality and provide a home for more of our beloved seniors, your support is critically needed. I ask the faithful of our Holy Archdiocese to con-tinue our tradition of supporting this national ministry through a special col-lection on Sunday, November 6. The gifts should be sent to the Archdiocese in care of Saint Michaels and will be forwarded to the Home. Your generosity is needed at this time to fulfill the vision of making this ministry a premier, multi-leveled senior care home. Our faithful are invited to visit the website of the facility to see how you can be a part of this exciting endeavor with various naming opportunities. I also ask you to consider prayerfully the additional support you can offer in the months and years ahead to this expansion of a sacred ministry of compassion and care. As we sing in the hymns of the Feast of the Holy Archangels, calling upon them for protection and deliverance from oppression, sorrow, and sickness into the glorious liberty, joy, and abundant life in Christ, may we offer this as our prayer for our elderly in need. May we also labor to support and expand our witness of the Gospel and the ministry of grace through Saint Michaels Home, which has and will continue to be a home-away-from-home for countless el-derly from the New York Metropolitan area and many parts of our Archdio-cese. With paternal love in Christ, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America

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MESSAGE FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS

My Beloved Ones, Yesterday, the Orthodox Church celebrated a beautiful milestone in its recent history, for November 2nd marked the 25th anniversary of His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomews elevation to the Ecumenical Throne. I know I echo the thoughts of my fellow Bishops and Metropolitans when I say that it has been a privilege and honor to serve the Holy Mother Church, with His All-Holiness as a guiding example. I am particularly thankful to have been able to spend time with His All-Holiness during my service in the Holy Synod. From celebrating Divine Liturgy with him and my fellow Bishops, to discussing initiatives and pro-grams of our Metropolis of Atlanta, His All-Holiness exudes a true Christ-like love and concern for all his flock. He has exhibited true leadership for the Holy Orthodox Church, taking firm stands on positions such as the environment, the recent refugee crises throughout the world, as well as interfaith dialogues with fellow Christians and non-Christians alike. In all these things and many more, Patriarch Bartholomew has been a true disciple of Christ, demonstrating both his firm commitment to the message of the Gospel, while never for-getting the fruits of the Spirit, including patience and love for all men. Our Lord ended His earthly ministry by charging His disciples to go and make disciples of all the nations (Matthew 28:19). In his twenty-five years as Ecumenical Patriarch, His All-Holiness has never wavered in that commitment to proclaim Orthodoxy to a world which was often either indifferent or ignorant. The joy with which he has proclaimed the Good News means multitudes are certainly no longer ignorant of Orthodox Christianity; and indeed, those who truly hear witness His All-Holiness evangelizing do not come away unmoved. Truly, we as a Metropolis, and the entire Universal Body of Christ, should consider ourselves fortunate and blessed to have a Hierarch who so selflessly serves others, with an untiring spirit, no matter the trials or ob-stacles he encounters.

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May the Lord our God continue to bestow health and peace upon His All-Holiness, our Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, granting him many more years in the service of Orthodoxy! +ALEXIOS Metropolitan of Atlanta

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Choir practice is held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Community Center.

If you would like to join them please do so.

CHRISTMAS BAKING DATES!

Workshops begin 10 am

November 28th & 29th - Koulourakia December 5th & 6th - Kourambiethes December 13th - Bake Baklava December 15th & 16th - Packing Baked Goods & Decorating December 17th & 18th - Bake Sale Pick up and Boutique In Education Building Double Classroom

PICK UP YOUR ORDER FORMS IN THE NARTHEX

OR COMMUNITY CENTER FIRM DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 27TH

TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS

Dont forget to pick up your Thanksgiving Fundraiser, Christmas Bake Sale

& Christmas Card Forms either In the Narthex or Community Center

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ZOE "ZOE" Means "life" in Greek

NOVEMBER Thursday, the 10th at 11:30

You will all meet at the Rosetter House 1320 Highland Ave. (Go East (left) onto Eau Gallie Blvd to Highland Ave. then make a right. Lunch will be at Squid Lips. 1477 Pineapple Ave.

Tickets will be discounted to $6 pp if we have 10 or more attending. Please call Maria Brewster for more information and to let her know if you can attend at 321-622-4747.

HOLY LAND TRIP, SEE P. 14

LOVE FROM US TO YOU. WITH LIFE

FESTIVAL MEETINGS

SUN., NOV. 6TH & SUN., NOV. 20TH

WE NEED EVERYONES PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO BE A SUCCESS!

SEE CHRISTINA BALBA TO RESERVE YOUR

VOLUNTEER SPOT! OR EMAIL HER MBALBA@CFL.RR.COM

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Please join us for the Holy Land Experience in Orlando on December 10th....in order to receive the discounted rate, we need 10 people to attend..

They do not repeat their shows so it was explained to me to be there by 10 a.m.....the bus has been canceled since more folks want to drive their own vehicles..we will need to meet at St Katherine's and leave together because we need to be at a certain park location to divvy out the tickets..the tick-ets need to be prepaid by November 20th...$45 for adults, $30 for kids 12 years old and under and $15 for 5 years old and under....for this group rate, cash or check is the only acceptable payment and by 'contract' must be made out to me (Elaine Roman, as group organizer) ......I will be putting the total amount on my credit card by phone (sorry, just how they do it)....

Since George and I will be out of town and will not be seeing anyone til No-vember 13th, the church office may accept any monies made out to me..

Hector Santos has been very accommodating and is sure with all the new scripts, photo opportunities and children's' area, we will all have a wonderful time.....

Wheel chairs are not available but you may bring your own...you many bring bottled water and a snack but no backpacks...other food is available to pur-chase..

I hope we will have a good showing....the event would make a nice preChristmas gift..

Thanks, Elaine Roman

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ZOE CHRISTMAS BUFFET LUNCHEON

EAU GALLIE YACHT CLUB

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 11:30 AM

$22.00 PER PERSON

DEADLINE FOR PRE PAID RESERVATIONS

IS NOVEMBER 30th

CONTACT: CHRISTINE BALBA

321-213-6441

SEATING IS LIMITED TO 40

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SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING AT 7 PM

Each week well cover two sessions each from

Drive Thru History THE GOSPELS (Special Edition)

& one or two from Constitution Alive!

LAST WEDNESDAY FOR THE SEASON!

November 9: Gospels The Resurrection of Jesus & Who is

Jesus?

Constitution Duty of Citizens

A Class Workbook is available for the Constitution Alive! Series. We have pur-

chased 10 copies available for $20 each ($15 plus shipping & handling). You can

also order it directly from www.Wallbuilders.com. It contains The Constitution

Made Easy with the original and a modern translation of the Constitution set

side-by-side which will be often referenced by Rick Green in the series.

CHRISTMAS DANCE

Saturday December 16th 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come and Enjoy the Christmas Season, Dancing & Socializing

Everyone is invited!

Indian River Colony Club, Murrell Road

Music by Yianni

Buffet, Cash bar, Lenten meal available, to those who are fasting

DONATION $50 per person

Sponsored by AHEPA #401a

RSVP by December 10th call Jim Papageorge 757-9407

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

132 Stewards Pledging $149,447.

Paid to Date $120,787.

50 Friends of St. Katherine paid $25,213.

2017 STEWARDSHIP FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

PICK ONE UP IN THE NARTHEX

[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.