Transcript Palm Sunday April 24, 2016 THE CANON

ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
April 2016
Volume 44 Issue 4
Philoptochos Annual
Plaki Dinner
Palm Sunday
April 24, 2016
Following the Divine Liturgy
Plaki Dinner $16
Spaghetti Dinner $7
(Dinners include Dessert and Beverages)
Please make your reservations no later than Tues, April 19th
THE CANON
LENTEN MESSAGE
On the last Sunday of Great Lent, the gospel
reading at the Liturgy tells us of Jesus and His disciples going up to Jerusalem.
“And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; and
they were amazed, and those who followed were
afraid. And taking the twelve again, 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 arise” (Mk. 10:3234)
The first time that Jesus told the apostles that
He was to suffer and die was immediately after
Peter confessed him for the first time to be the
Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus then announced that the Messiah was the Suffering Servant, the One rejected and crucified in order to be
raised and glorified by the Father. When Peter
rebelled at his revelation, the Lord rebuked him with
harsh words, even calling him Satan. Then, in the
course of the festival of booths, Jesus took Peter,
James and John to the mountain and was transfigured before them in glory, speaking with Moses and
Elijah about the “exodus” that He was going to
make in Jerusalem. Coming down from the mountain, He spoke again about His impending betrayal,
suffering, death and resurrection of the third day.
When the disciples were going up to Jerusalem
with Jesus, it is recorded that they were amazed
and afraid. Their amazement, no n doubt was from
the strange and marvelous character of what was
happening. Their fear was certainly from Jesus’
predictions about His fate, soon to be fulfilled, for
they know that the Lord’s enemies were really
seeking to kill Him. As they went their way, they
continued to ask about their place in the kingdom.
And their amazement and fear must have been
more greatly magnified at the Master’s response:
“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 baptized?” And they said to Him, “We
are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I
drink, you will drink. And 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 is
for those fo whom it has be prepared.” And when
the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at
James ad John. And Jesus called them to Him
and said to them, “You know that hose 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 our servant, and whoever would be first among you must be
slave of all. For the Son of man came not to be
served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mk. 10:38-45)
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April 2016
[Community°É°NEWS]
Sun
Sympathy: Our deepest sympathy to Honey
Barbaresso upon the death of her husband
Nicholas who fell asleep in the Lord on February 27, 2016.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Salutations 2
to the Theotokos
7:00 PM
+May God rest is soul and grant peace and
comfort to her and her family +
Seniors: Our next Senior Gathering will be
Thursday March 3rd at 5:00 here at the
church. PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH TO
SHARE WITH OUR MEAL.
G.O.Y.A.
3 Veneration
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of the Holy
Cross
Orthros 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy
10:00 AM
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12
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A.H.E.P.A.
SENIORS
6:30 PM
5:00 PM
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8 Salutations 9
to the Theotokos
7:00 PM
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Orthros 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy
10:00 AM
Philoptochos
Parish Council
Akathist Hymn
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
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Orthros 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy
10:00 AM
G.O.Y.A
Meeting
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24
Palm
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Sunday
Orthros 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy
10:00 AM
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A.H.E.P.A
6:30 PM
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23 Saturday of
Lazarus
Orthros 9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy
10:15 AM
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
(SEE SCHEDULE)
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Items needed for Holy Week and Easter

Flowers : Stavroproskiniseos ( April 3rd)
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Flowers for Nymphios Icon (Palm Sunday,
Holy Monday and Tuesday)
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Wreath for the Holy Cross (Holy Thursday)
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Candles for the Holy Cross (Holy Thursday)
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Rose Water (Holy Friday)
-G.O.Y.A. meeting every third Sunday of the
Month after church
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Rose Petals (Holy Friday)
Up coming plans:
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Flowers for the Resurrection Banner
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Flowers for Resurrection Icon
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Flower for Resurrection Icon
Lenten Retreat: Friday April 22 at 6:00
p.m.
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Lenten talk, Making Prayer Rope and
Palms.
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Mother’s Day Breakfast (to be discussed)
Χαιρετισμοί:
7:00 μ.μ.
Μαρτίου
18, 25
Απριλίου
1, 8
Ακάθιστος Ήμνος
27
for the Easter service (Needed by Holy Saturday Morning) will be greatly appreciated !!!
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Easter Eggs: As you dye your Easter Eggs
on Holy Thursday (Konkini Pempti), anyone
wishing to do an extra 1 or 2 dozen of dyed
red Easter Eggs and give them to the church
Thank You: The families of Demetria Christo
would like to sincerely thank all those who
generously gave to St Nicholas in her memory
and who also helped with baking and serving
for her Makaria and 40 day Memorial. God
bless you all and especially the Ladies of
Philoptochos who tirelessly serve the needs of
our parish.
Easter Bunny: The Easter Bunny will visit
the Sunday School classrooms on Palm Sunday. Please give the office a call and lets us
know if your child will be participating.
Plaki Dinner — Sunday, April 24th
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Light a Luminary
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Proceeds to go to
Loved one.
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Donation $5 each
Sponsored by Philoptochos
Whatever happens during the forty days of
Great Lent, whether we think, according to our limited understanding, that we have done well, or
whether we learn once more the bitter but most
blessed lesson of our incapability to accomplish
even the smallest of our good intentions, the result
– if we are yet the least bit alive – will be the same
every year: We go up to Jerusalem with Jesus, like
His very first disciples, amazed and afraid! We are
filled with wonder and awe at what the Lord brings
to pass for the sake of our salvation. If this be so
(and may the Lord grant it!) the Lenten spring will
not have shone forth upon us in vain.
“Make us worthy, O Lover of Mankind,
To behold the week of Your Passion,
For we have finished the forty days of the fast.
May we glorify Your mighty acts,
Your unspeakable plan of salvation for our sake.
O Lord, glory to You.”
“We have completed the forty days which profit our
souls.
Now let us beg of the Lover of Mankind:
‘Enable us to see the Holy Week of Your Passion,
That we may glorify Your mighty work,
Your wonderful plan of salvation for us,
Singing with one heart and one voice:
(Please submit your donation and names by April 24th)
O Lord, glory to You!”
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Ελπίζω στόν Χριστό σημαίνει ότι εμπιστεύομαι απόλυτα στήν αγαπιτική πρόνιά Του γία τήν ζωή
μου. Παραδίδω στήν αγάπη τού Χριστού ολόκληρη τήν ζωή μου μέ εμπίστοσύνη στήν αγάπη Τού. «Η
ελπίδα είναι νά πιστεύη κανείς χωρίς δισταγμό καί μέ όλη του τήν ψυχή, ότι οπωσδήποτε θά επιτύχη
εκείνο πού ελπίζει,». Ο όσιος Ιωάννης τής Κλίμακος γράφει,: «Η ελπίδα είναι πλούτος ενός πλούτου
πού δέν φαίνεται. Είναι ασφαλής απόκτηση θησαυρού πρίν από τήν απόκηστή του. Η ελπίδα είναιναι
ανάπαυση καί ανακούφιση από τούς κόπους. Ειναι η θύρα τής αγάπης. Φονεύει τήν απόγνώση... Η
ελπίδα γεννιέται από τήν γεύση καί τήν εμπειρία τών δώρων τού Κυρίου. Διότι αυτός πού δέν τά
γεύθηκε, θά έχη δισταγμούς».
Ο χρυσορρήμων άγιος Ιωάννης λέγει ότι «η ελπίδα στόν Θεό είναι αθάνατη, αμετάτρεπτη,
αμετακίντη, αμετάβλήτη, δημιουργεί κάθε ασφάλεια καί κάνει ακαταμάχητο εκείνον πού τήν
χτησίμοποιεί μέ ακρίβεια καί μέ τήν πρέπουσα διάθεση». «Η ελπίδα τότε πρό πάντων υπάρχει, όταν,
ενώ τά φαινόμενα μάς οδηγούν σέ απόγνώση, αυτή μάς ετοιμαζει νά έχουμε θάρροςγιά τό μέλλον».
Καί ο όσιος Σεραφείμ τού Σάρωγ λέγει: «Ελπίδα αληθινή έχει ο άνθρωπος πού γιά τήν ασγάπη τού
Θεού δέν μεριμναάγιά τόν εαυτό του, πιστεύει ότι μεριμνά γι αυτόν ο Θεός... Ο ποιός έχει τήν αληθινή
ελπίδα ζητά μόνο τήν βασιλεία τού Θεού. Ότι γιά τά απαραίτητα αγαθά τής πρόσκαιρής ζωής είναι
σίγουρος πώς θά δοθούν».
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ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΕΒΔΟΟΜΑ
Holy Friday Evening
Lamentations: Engomia
Epitaphios
A somber, sad atmosphere pervades this service, well attended by parishioners wearing dark
clothing appropriate for mourning. Sorrowful funeral dirges, the Engomia are similar to those sung in
ancient times. Young girls dressed in white stand at the Epitaphios, like the women who guarded
Christ’s tomb. During the evening, the congregation joins the choir in singing one of the most famous
Orthodox hymns, “Lamentations” presented in three stanzas: “I Zoe en tafo” (Life in the Tomb), “Axion
esti Megalinin se ton Zoothotin” (It is Meet t Magnify Thee, the Giver of Life) and “E yenee pase imnon
ti tafi sou.” (All generations offer hymn at Your Tomb.)
(Note: On Friday afternoon, the Crucified Lord was removed from the Cross and His body was
wrapped in a white sheet and prepared for burial. The Epitaphios- which is a cloth depicting the Icon
of the burial of Christ is then carried around the church in solemn procession (re-enacting His burial.)
The Epitaphios is then placed in the tomb – the Kouvouklion which is decorated with flowers. (Many
times the Cloth and the tomb are referred together as the Epitaphios.)
The procession with the Epitaphios through the church is the high point, a solemn but extraordinary
spectacle. Some churches old the procession outside as the congregation follows with lit candles.
The Kovouklion is brought to the entrance of the church and raised high above everyone’s head as the
parishioners file underneath to receive God’s blessing. To symbolize the death of Christ, the candles
are extinguished and rose water, representing tears, is sprinkled on the congregation. At the end of
the service, people receive flowers from the Epitaphios and place them in their homes with the icons
on their ikonstasia.
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 24 ΑΠΡ
ΝΥΜΦΙΟΣ
7:00 ΜΜ.
ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ 25 ΑΠΡ
ΝΥΜΦΙΟΣ
7:00 Π.Μ.
ΤΡΙΤΗ
ΝΥΜΦΙΟΣ
7:00 Μ.Μ.
ΤΕΤΑΡΤH 27 ΑΠΡ
ΕΥΧΕΛΑΙΟΝ
7:00 Μ.Μ.
ΠΕΜΠΤΗ 28 ΑΠΡ
ΘΕΙΑ ΚΟΙΝΟΝΙΑ
6:30-8:30 Π.Μ.
ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙA
10:00 Π.Μ.
ΔΩΔΕΚΑ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ
7:00 Μ.Μ.
26 ΑΠΡ
ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ 29 ΑΠΡ
ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ 30 ΑΠΡ
Holy Saturday Morning
ΘΑ ΣΤΟΛΙΣΟΜΕ
ΤΌΝ ΕΠΙΤΑΦΙΟΝ
9:00 Π.Μ.
ΑΠΟΚΑΘΙΛΩΣΙΣ
2:30 Π.Μ.
ΕΝΓΩΜΙΑ
7:00 Μ.Μ.
ΘΕΙΑ ΚΟΙΝΟΝΙΑ
6:30-8:30 Α.Μ.
ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΊA
10:00 Α.Μ.
ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΣ
11:00 Μ:Μ
The First Resurrection
I Proti Anastasi
The first service of Saturday morning is called the “First Resurrection” the “Proti Anastasi”. This
morning service breaks this solemn spell. The Holy Altar and other parts of the church which had been
draped in purple this past week are now adorned in white and gold clothes. This is the time that after
His burial, our Lord first descended into Hades where He preached His message to the dead and
those who believed in Him were resurrected and received eternal life and salvation. (1 Peter 3: 18-19)
The heavy sorrow of Good Friday begins to lift when the Priest, wearing a bright robe, chants,
“Arise O God, and judge Thou the earth; for thou shall take all heathen to Thine inheritance.”
While throwing lemon leave throughout the church to joyfully proclaim Christ’s glorious and triumphant
entry into Hades and celebrating His triumph over death.
ΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΠΑΣΧΑ
Κ1 ΜΑΙΟΥ
ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΑ
ΤΗΣ ΑΓΑΠΗΣ
11:00 Π.Μ.
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FOR HOLY FRIDAY
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE!
ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ
FOR THE REPOSE
GREAT & HOLY WEDNESDAY
ΥΠΕΡ ΑΝΑΠΑΥΣΕΩΣ
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APRIL 27, 2016
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
2000 Tower Blvd., Lorain, OH.
7:00 p.m.
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Participating churches:
St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church
SS. Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church
SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Our Holy Orthodox Church as always viewed the body and soul as inseparable, for that reason
has stressed the necessity or preserving both in good health. That is why the Church provides
the Sacrament of Holy Unction. Following Jesus’ exhortation to His disciples to “heal the sick,
raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons.”
If you have family members to be prayed for at this service, please give the names to your parish priest prior to this service.
LET US COME TO JESUS FOR HEALING AND FORGIVINESS !
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
FOR HOLY WEDNESDAY
Sunday, April 24
Bridegroom Service
7:00 pm
Monday, April 25
Bridegroom Service
7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 26
Bridegroom Service
7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 27
Holy Unction
7:00 pm
Thursday, April 28
Holy Communion
6:30 - 8:30 am
Divine Liturgy
10:00 am
12 Gospels
7:00 pm
Decorate Epitaphios
9:30 am
Un-nailing from the Cross
2:30 pm
Lamentations
7:00 pm
Holy Communion
6:30 - 8:30 am
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Divine Liturgy
10:00 am
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The Resurrection
11:00 pm
The Agape Service
11:00 am
ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ
FOR GOOD HEALTH
ΥΠΕΡ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ
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Friday, April 29
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Saturday, April 30
Easter Sunday, May 1
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GYRO DRIVE – THRU
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FRIDAY, MAY 20TH 10 AM—9 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 21 11 AM—9 PM
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BAKLAVA BAKING — SATURDAY, MAY 7TH
STARTING AT 9 AM
SETUP — THURSDAY, MAY 19TH @ 5 PM
EQUIPMENT, FILL SAUCE CUPS ETC.