April 14, 2019

Saint Saint Mary of Egypt

Sophia The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where
her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days
Cathedral is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so
that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty
Miami, days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted
Florida in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great
loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the
Sunday,
April 14th repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

2019 Memorial

Telephone 20 Yrs. Mary Monas
mother of Eleni Monas and Anastasia (Jose)
305- 854-2922
Godur and
* Fax: grandmother to Dimitri Godur.

305-858-1854

Website:
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3rd Avenue

Mailing :
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SW 24th
Road

Miami, Fl.
33129, 33129

Liturgical Guide

Apolytikion for the Resurrection– Tone PL 1

Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι

Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for
our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He
consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life

the dead through His all glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Εν σοί Μήτερ ακριβώς διεσώθη τό κατ' εικόνα

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross,
thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for
it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous

Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.

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 precious rel-
ics of your children; Oh Glorious Martyrs: Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love, intercede

to Christ our God to save our souls.

Kontakion

Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια,

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city,
dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe

from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

Epistle Reading

The Reading is from Paul’s letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come,
then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation)
he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own
blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the
blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh,
how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without
blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading:

Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to
him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the
chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles;
and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he
will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him,
"Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do
you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and
one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking.
Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am bap-
tized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you
will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right
hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And
when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to
him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it
over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but
whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you
must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his
life as a ransom for many."





Saint John Oratorical Festival

On Saturday April 6th the District Parishes celebrated the
Saint John Oratorical Festival in West Palm Beach

16 Teens in the
Juniors and

seniors divisions
gathered to

participate in this
annual event.

Two of our very own
Giuliana Cabrera and

giulissa Cabrera
Performed
Brilliantly.

We congratulate them and
thank them for their
prticiipation

Donations for Children’s
Easter Egg Hunt

May 5th, 2019

Thomas Sunday - following Divine Liturgy

You may drop off candy donations (wrapped and
preferably NOT chocolate—it will melt) anytime

between now and the Lazarus
Saturday Communion Break-
fast on April 20th.
Monetary donations also wel-
come. We already have plenty
of plastic eggs. See Eleni Mo-
nas or any of the Sunday
School staff if you’d like to
help.

Diaper Drive!

St. Sophia GOYA is organizing a diaper drive to collect diapers of all sizes
until Easter (April 28). These diapers are going to be donated to Lotus House
Women’s Shelter. All donations are appreciated! For more in-

formation contact the GOYA executive board.

President Lindsey Kiskinis:
[email protected]
Vice President Giuliana Cabrera:

[email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, April 14th Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Matins 9:00 AM
Wednesday, April 17th Liturgy 10:00 AM

Pre-sanctified 6:30 PM

Saturday, April 20th Lazarus Saturday Matins 8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Liturgy

Breakfast * Palm Folding * Egg Wrapping * Immediately after Liturgy

Sunday, April 21st Palm Sunday Matins 9:00 AM
Liturgy 10:00 AM

Palm Sunday Luncheon immediately following the Liturgy 6:00 PM

Sunday Evening April 21th Service of the Bride Groom

LAZARUS SATURDAY

DIVINE LITURGY at 9:00 a.m.

followed by:
 Lenten breakfast
 Holy Week crafts & activities

for children
 Making palm crosses
 Wrapping red eggs
 Stuffing Easter eggs

Philoptochos Scholarship
The James and Mary Pechelys
Philoptochos Scholarship for $1000.00 can
be accessed on our website .
The Scholarship form must be completed
and in the office by June 2nd.