September 9, 2018

SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Sunday before the Holy Cross
Sunday, September 9th, 2018

Synaxis of Sts. Joachim & Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of
the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate
the synaxis of Saints Joachim and An-
na, honouring them as her parents.

Saint Severian the Martyr

Saint Severian, a senator from Sebastia, was
both an illustrious man of wealth and a fearless
Christian. Because he encouraged the holy Forty
Martyrs of Sebastia to stand fast in their confes-
sion, he was given over to terrible torments, and
received his own crown during the reign of Licinius
and Lysius the Duke, about the year 315.

Rev. Fr. Spiro D. Bobotas

Telephone 305- 854-2922 * Fax: 305-858-1854
Website: stsophiamiami.org
2401 S.W. 3rd Avenue, 33129

Mailing Address: 244 SW 24th Road Miami, Fl. 33129

Liturgical Guide

Apolytikion for the Resurrection– Tone PL 2

Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου

When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You be-
came as though dead, and standing by Your sepulchre was Mary seeking Your pure
and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You
came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead.

Lord we give glory to You.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the
Fourth Mode

Η γέννησίς σου Θεοτόκε

Thy Nativity, O Theotokos, hath procliamed joy to the whole world; for from thee
hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and

bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Apolytikion for St. Sophia Tone 3

Χαίρει ἔχουσα ἡ Ἐκκλησία,

Having you and your three daughters, as a sacred boast the Church rejoices, and
with gladness she praises you, You are to me my pride and joy, as are the most pre-
cious relics of your children; Oh Glorious Martyrs: Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love,

intercede to Christ our God to save our souls.

Kontakion in Tone 4

Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας,

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of
childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free

of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the
Theotokos, who nourishes our life."

Scripture Readings

Epistle Reading:

The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is
those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circum-
cised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For
even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to
have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory ex-
cept in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me,
and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a
new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.
Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace
of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Gospel Reading:

The Reading is from the Gospel of John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven,
the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son
of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved
the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but

have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but
that the world might be saved through him."

40 Day Blessing

Christos Demitrios Salvaris
is presented by his parents Beatriz & Demitrios

Salvaris for the Traditional 40 Day Blessing



Having you and your three daughters, as a sacred boast the
Church rejoices, and with gladness she praises you, You are to
me my pride and joy, as are the most precious relics of your chil-
dren; Oh Glorious Martyrs: Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love,
intercede to Christ our God to save our souls.

Apolytikion of St. Sophia

September 9,,2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is my prayer that you will be able to celebrate Great Vespers with us on
Sunday, September 16th and also to be with us Monday Morning for the
Divine Liturgy. I look forward to celebrating the Feast Day of St. Sophia and
her three daughters Faith, Love and Hope with my fellow priests and with
you my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Vespers will begin at 5:00 PM. We also invite you to join us immediately af-
ter the service for refreshments in our community center. Monday morning
services will begin with Matins at 8:00 AM and the Divine Liturgy celebrated
at 9:00 AM.
Please join us to make this a family celebration.
In His Service,

Fr. Spiro D. Bobotas

BEACH REACH ST. SOPHIA
2018 FAMILY BEACH

PICNIC
2018

BLESSING OF
THE BACK
PACKS
2018

Orthodox Christian Attorney Conference

Hilton Clearwater Beach, FL

Friday, October, 12 • 7:00 pm to Saturday, October 13 • 6:00 pm
Join us for the second national gathering of Orthodox Christian attorneys. This event is a
chance for fellow Orthodox attorneys to build relationships across jurisdictions and learn

how to serve our Lord together through our profession.
Participants are welcome to attend the Orthodox event only or the entire Christian Legal

Society conference. Discount available to attend both.

For information about the first Orthodox Attorney Conference in 2017
and to add your name to the OCAN email list, see:
www.ChristianLegalSociety.org/orthodox

Conference Theme: Stewardship of Our Hearts and Minds in the Legal Profession
Sample Topics

· Bringing sacrament to the billable hour · Pro-bono work as a service to God
· Law as a healing and service profession · Financial/professional ethics in serving

church boards
Questions? Contact: Ken Liu, Christian Legal Society [email protected]

Keynote Speaker:Judge Stephanos Bibas
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 9th, Sunday -Sunday before the Holy Cross - Matins: 9:00 AM
- Liturgy: 10:00 AM

September 14th, Friday -Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Matins: 8:00 AM
September 15th - Liturgy: 9:00 AM
1:00 PM
Saturday Ministry Barbecue

September 16th, Sunday after the Holy Cross - Matins: 9:00 AM

- Liturgy: 10:00AM

GOYA MEETING FOR ELECTIONS

-Vespers for Saint Sophia - 5:00 PM

Light refreshments immediately afterwards

September 17th, Monday -Feast Day of St. Sophia, - Matins: 8:00 AM
- Liturgy: 9:00 AM

Ministries Barbecue

& CHURCH FAMILY DAY

Saturday September 15th
1PM to 4PM

Sponsored by the Ministries of Saint Sophia

Please bring a Pot-Luck Item for the table
We will have Hambugers and Hotdogs &

Cold drinks, games activities and fun!

Join us on Tuesday, September 18th for a
glass of wine,, soda, cheese and a lot of
Theological Chatting .7:00 PM in the

Fellowship house