July 16th, 2017

SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL

MIAMI, FLORIDA

Sunday, July 16th, 2017

Sunday of the Holy Fathers

On the Sunday that falls from the 13th to the 19th of the present
month, we chant the Service to the Holy and God-bearing Fathers
who came together in the Seven Ecumenical Councils, that is: the
First Council, of the 318 Fathers who assembled in Nicaea in 325 to
condemn Arius, who denied that the Son of God is consubstantial
with the Father; the Fathers of the First Council also ordained that
the whole Church should celebrate Pascha according to the same
reckoning; the Second Council, of the 150 Fathers who assembled in
Constantinople in 381 to condemn Macedonius, Patriarch of Con-
stantinople, who denied the Divinity of the Holy Spirit; the Third Council, of the 200 Fa-
thers who assembled in Ephesus in 431, to condemn Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople,
who called Christ a mere man and not God incarnate; the Fourth Council, of the 630 who
assembled in Chalcedon in 451, to condemn Eutyches, who taught that there was only one
nature, the divine, in Christ after the Incarnation, and Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria,
who illegally received Eutyches back into communion and deposed Saint Flavian, Patriarch of
Constantinople, who had excommunicated Eutyches; the Fifth Council in 553, of the 165
who assembled in Constantinople for the second time to condemn Origen and Theodore of
Mopsuestia, the teacher of Nestorius; the Sixth Council in 680, of the 170 who assembled in
Constantinople for the third time, to condemn the Monothelite heresy, which taught that
there is in Christ but one will, the divine; and the Seventh Council in 787, of the 350 who as-
sembled in Nicaea for the second time to condemn Iconoclasm.

Rev. Fr. Spiro D. Bobotas

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

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

Liturgical Guide

Apolytikion for the Resurrection– Tone PL 1
Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι

Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin
was born * for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness He
was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, * and to raise up those

who had died, * by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Fathers in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous
stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful

One, glory be to Thee.

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 relics of your children;

Oh Glorious Martyrs: Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love, intercede to Christ our God to save
our souls.

Kontakion

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O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most con-
stant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come
unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplica-

tion, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee

MEMORIAL

1 Yr. For Maria Ketsios, Mother of Vicki Michalakos
7 Yrs. For Maria Michalakos, Mother of Themis Michalakos

Yia-yia’s to both Stephen and MariAlex

Scripture Readings

Epistle Reading:
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those
who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are
excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissen-
sions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is
factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing
that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas

or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to
spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their
way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good
deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me
send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading:
The Reading is from Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And be-
hold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he
said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of
the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their
thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your
sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man
has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your
bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were
afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 16th, Sunday- Sunday of the Holy Fathers Matins 9:00 AM

Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

July 19th, Wednesday Miami Rescue Mission Serving Dinner

We will be meeting at the office at 2:30 PM and we will be back to the office

around 6::00PM

Guidelines for Respectful Worship

Upon entering the Church, at all times, but especially during services an individual should
remember that he or she is in the House of God. Reverence and good manners are required
so as not to disturb those who are already engaged in prayer, but, even more importantly, as
an expression of sincere faith and awareness of the presence of the Lord. No irrelevant con-
versations should take place, either in the Narthex or in any part of the Church.

There are several parts of the service during which no one should be moving about. Wher-
ever a person happens to be at these moments, he or she should stop and stand reverently,
until the proper time to proceed. These parts of the service are:

1. The Procession of the Priest and Altar Boys with the Gospel;
2. The reading of the Gospel;
3. The Cherubic Hymn and the Great Procession of the Priest and Altar Boys with the Holy
Gifts;
4. The recitation of the Nicene Creed (in which the entire congregation should participate);
5. The prayers of offering “Take, eat…” and the prayers of the consecration of the Holy
Gifts;
6. The Sermon;
7. Any special services (memorial services, processions, prayers).

One basic rule to follow is that, whenever the Priest is facing the people or outside of the
altar, either with the censer or giving the blessing, everyone should stand wherever they are.
Please remember that the Parish Council members and the ushering staff are required to
keep order during services, and all should follow their instructions at all times. Thank you.