2019_SUNDAY BULLETIN NOV 17 _9ΤΗ SUNDAY OF LUKE

About Receiving Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Dear Parishioners and visitors, we welcome all who have come to worship with us to-
day. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer to the faith or a first-time guest in an
Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us and thankful for the opportunity to Ἑλληνική Ὀρθόδοξος Ἐκκλησία Ἁγίου Γεωργίου
share and bear witness to this ancient and timeless Faith. In accordance with the holy canons 425 North 58 Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33021
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and traditions of the Church, please note that Holy Communion and the other Holy Mysteries
(Sacraments) are received only by those who are baptized and chrismated Orthodox Chris- Tel.: (954) 966-1898 • Fax: (954) 966-1906
tians who have properly prepared through prayer, fasting and confession. www.StGeorgeHollywood.org • [email protected]

For those who do receive, please remember the following helpful hints aimed at helping Facebook & Instagram: @StGeorgeHollywoodFL
to preserve the solemnity and safety of the Holy Mystery: 1) The Religious Education Teach-
ers are asked to guide the children to please proceed first to receive from the left-most chalice Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ioannis Vernikos Tel.: (334) 652-2564
so they may depart for their classrooms; 2) All other parishioners and Orthodox Christian
guests, please remain at your place until it is time for you to come and receive Holy Com- November 17, 2019
munion down the side aisles only; 3) We respectfully ask women to remove their lipstick be-
fore approaching the Holy Chalice; 4) Please wait in the Holy Communion line reverently, † ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΚΒ΄ (Θ΄ ΛΟΥΚΑ). Γρηγορίου ἐπισκόπου Νεοκαισαρείας († 270).
prayerfully and quietly without talking; 5) It is traditional as we approach with awe that we Γενναδίου ἀρχιεπισκόπου Κωνσταντινουπόλεως (†471).
make the sign of the Cross or bow down with a “metanoia” as an act of humility before the † 22nd SUNDAY (9th Luke). Gregory of Neocaesaria (†270). Gennadius,
Lord; 6) Please take great care to place the red cloth under your chin and to fully open your Archbishop of Constantinople (†471).
mouth so that none of the precious Body and Blood of Christ is accidentally spilled, then to
dab your lips on the cloth afterwards so none of the Holy Gifts are left on other objects.
Thank you for your cooperation, and may God have mercy on us all!
Attention Current and Prospective Members!
Are you an official member of St. George? Do you know how the church uses the con-
tributions we pledge every year? Did you know that unless you have signed and submitted a Weekly Readings
“Stewardship Form” you aren’t officially a member? As members, we all should know how
the church uses the contributions we make and affords you the right to participate in the Gen- Mon: I Thessalonians 1:1-5 Lk. 17:20-25
eral Assemblies, where you can find out those answers, as well as understanding the current
and future plans for the church. For 2020, the Stewardship Committee will be sending out Tues: I Thessalonians 1:6-10; Lk. 17:26-37; 18:8
Stewardship Forms this year. They will be available for pick-up NEXT Sunday and for the Wed: I Thessalonians 1:1-8; Lk. 18:15-17, 26-30
next few weeks. We ask that you to fill them out and bring them back to church on Steward- Thurs: Hebrews 9:-7; Lk. 10:38-42; 11:27-28
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ship Sunday, November 10 . If you haven’t fulfilled your pledge for 2019, please do so. We
are in the last few months of the year and need everyone’s participation to fulfill our obliga- Fri: Philemon 1:1-25; Lk. 19:12-28
tions. Lastly, thank you to all those who have fulfilled their 2019 pledge. We couldn’t do Sat: II Corinthians 8:1-5; Lk. 10:19-21
what we do without you and are grateful to God for your continued love and support.
In the Hospital? Home-Bound? Please let the Church Office know! Visitors
In today’s age of information privacy, churches are not notified when parishioners are
admitted to hospitals, nursing homes or other care facilities. Both those facilities and your Welcome to our parish! Whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this your first visit to an Orthodox
church depend on having the church notified by a friend or family member so that pastoral Church, we are pleased you have joined us today! Members of our welcome committee can be found in
care and outreach can be offered. The same goes for those homebound. If you or any of your the Narthex (by the candles) to answer any questions, to assist you in signing up for our mail list, and
loved ones are in any of these situations, please contact the Church Office at 954-966-1898 to to provide you with information regarding our faith. Please join us for coffee and conversation in our
request a visit from our priests or our wonderful Philoptochos Visitation Ministry. Also, in- hall after service.
terested in helping reach out to fellow parishioners in those situations?
Please contact Fr. Ioannis or send us an e-mail at [email protected] Please join us for prayer and fellowship.
Divine Liturgies are held every Sunday at 9:45 am. Vespers held every Saturday evening 7 pm.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
ADDITIONAL HYMNS
Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον Today’s Resurrectional Hymn (5th tone)
Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν,
ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῶ, καὶ

θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ.

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of
the Virgin for our salvation. For He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer
death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἱεράρχου / Hymn of the Hierarch
Ἐν προσευχαῖς γρηγορῶν, ταῖς τῶν θαυμάτων ἐργασίαις ἐγκαρτερῶν, ἐπωνυμίαν ἐκτήσω
τὰ κατορθώματα· ἀλλὰ πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, Πάτερ Γρηγόριε, φωτίσαι τάς ψυχὰς
ἡμῶν, μὴ ποτε ὑπνώσωμεν, ἐν ἁμαρτίαις εἰς θάνατον.

By your accomplishments, you earned the name that you bore, for you were vigilant in prayer
and diligent in working miracles. Therefore, holy father Gregory, intercede with Christ our
God, that He illumine our souls, lest we fall asleep in sin unto death.

Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἁγίου Γεωργίου (Apolytikion of St. George, Church Hymn)
Ὡς τῶν αἰχμαλώτων ἐλευθερωτὴς καὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ὑπερασπιστής, ἀσθενούντων
ἰατρός, βασιλέων ὑπέρμαχος, Τροπαιοφόρε Μεγαλομάρτυς Γεώργιε, πρέσβευε True clarity often tweaks our sinful pride. But clarity in connection with how
Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.
much and how often we fail, how often and in how many ways we sin, also helps

Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of to lend clarity to the wonder of the Gospel. Only when we see our fallenness clearly
can we lift our eyes to the cross and in utter amazement say to our God, “Let me
kings, O trophy-bearer Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls
be saved. get this straight. For Christ’s sake You forgive me all of my sin, every single one? In
Κοντάκιον / Kontakion Christ You love me even, though I sin so often and in so many ways? Despite all
Ὁ καθαρώτατος ναὸς τοῦ Σωτῆρος, ἡ πολυτίμητος παστὰς καὶ Παρθένος, τὸ ἱερὸν that, You love me still and want me to join You forever in your heaven?” The an-
θησαύρισμα τῆς δόξης τοῦ Θεοῦ, σήμερον εἰσάγεται, ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ Κυρίου, τὴν χάριν swer, of course, is a crystal clear “Yes! Your sin has been erased by my Son. I love
συνεισάγουσα, τὴν ἐν Πνεύματι θείῳ· ἣν ἀνυμνοῦσιν Ἄγγελοι Θεοῦ. Αὕτη ὑπάρχει you!” And that’s the bottom line. If we know nothing else, and if we’re confused
σκηνὴ ἐπουράνιος. about everything else, this is the one thing we need to keep straight: God, for Jesus’
sake, has forgiven my sins. Once that faith is created in our hearts by the Holy Spir-
The Saviorʹs most pure and immaculate temple, the very precious bridal chamber and it, it brings with it a love for every word, will, and command of our God and a
Virgin, who is the sacred treasure of the glory of God, on this day is introduced into stubborn refusal to compromise even one word that our God has given to us.
the House of the Lord, and with herself she brings the grace in the divine Spirit. She is
extolled by the Angels of God. A heavenly tabernacle is she.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Στίχ. Σύ, Κύριε, φυλάξαις ἡμᾶς καὶ διατηρήσαις ἡμᾶς.

CHURCH SCHOOL: Dear Parents and student, classes begin with the Divine Liturgy! Par- Στίχ. Σῶσόν με, Κύριε, ὅτι ἐκλέλοιπεν ὅσιος.
ents, this is the most important time for you and your child to be present at the Divine Liturgy. Πρὸς Γαλάτας Ἐπιστολῆς Παύλου τὸ Ἀναγνωσμα
We all learn important lessons through the prayers and the Holy Scriptures, the Saints of the Κεφ. 6:11-18
day history and many other things of our Faith. Everything starts with our Worship, which is
Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν
the heart of the life of every Orthodox Christian! Make every effort to be at Church around
εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα
9:30 if you can not be at the beginning of the Matins at 8:15. Thank you for setting the example
μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ
and the model of respect for worship for your family!
νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ
• Please note that the Nativity Fast started on Friday, November 15th. This fast per-
σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοί δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ
mits consumption of fish except on Wednesdays and Fridays, until December 17th.
Κυρίου ἡμῶν ᾿Ιησοῦ Χριστοῦ, δι᾿ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ.
From December 18th to the 24th, only oil and wine is permitted.
Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ ᾿Ιησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ
• READING THE PSALTER. During the Nativity Fast, people read few of the psalms,
κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπ᾿ αὐτοὺς καὶ ἔλεος,
every day, individually but also as a group, at their convenience. All are welcome to
καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν ᾿Ισραὴλ τοῦ Θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ
join in this prayer cycle. For more information and participation, contact Presv. γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ Κυρίου ᾿Ιησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. ῾Η χάρις τοῦ

Efrossini. Κυρίου ἡμῶν ᾿Ιησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί· ἀμήν.
• Toy Drive and Food Drive For Thanksging & Christmas.
• Looking for a way to help others and give back? Join our Philoptochos for upcom- Verse: Thou, O Lord, shalt keep us and shalt preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man ceaseth.
ing events! Please see Dr. Maria Calzada for more information on how you can make
The reading is from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians.
a difference! 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 circumcised, and not 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 except 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 crea-
tion. 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.

ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
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The Gospel Reading
(Ninth Sunday of Luke) St. George Church Festival

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke
Luke 12:16-21 ALL Proceeds to Benefit
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The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentiful-

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ease, eat, drink, be merry.ʹ But God said to him, ʹFool! This night your soul We need your help!
is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?ʹ
So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As

he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."