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APOLYTIKION
OF SAINT NECTARIOS
The offspring of Silyvria*
and the guardian of Aegina* the true friend of virtue who appeared in the
last years. O Nectarios* we faithful honor you* as a godly servant of
Christ, * for you pour forth healing* of every kind for those who piously
cry out. * Glory to Christ who has glorified you; * Glory to Him who has
shown wonders in you; * Glory to Him who works healing through you for
all.
ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΟΝ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΕΚΤΑΡΙΟΥ
Σηλυβρίας
τὸν γόνον
καὶ Αἰγίνης
τὸν ἔφορον,
τὸν ἐσχάτοις
χρόνοις
φανέντα ἀρετῆς φίλον γνήσιον,
Νεκτάριον
τιμήσωμεν
πιστοί, ὡς ἔνθεον
θεράποντα
Χριστοῦ. Ἀναβλύζει
γὰρ ἰάσεις
παντοδαπὰς
τοῖς εὐλαβῶς
κραυγάζουσι :
Δόξα τῷ
σὲ δοξάσαντι
Χριστῷ, δόξα τῷ
σὲ θαυμαστώσαντι,
δόξα τῷ
ἐνεργούντι
διὰ σοῦ
πᾶσιν ἰάματα.
LENTEN JOURNEY
Lent is very rich and is
comprised of many different elements helping to purify and enlighten us
in preparation for our Lord's Passion and Resurrection. It is during this
time of Lent that the Church gently guides us, step by step, towards the
glowing paschal feast. The more serious we are during this phase of
preparation, the deeper we will enter into the mystery of Pascha and
partake of its fruits. So together, as the Body of Christ, let us begin
our Lenten Journey by studying the Sunday Gospel Lessons of the Triodion
Period provided by the Church to bring us into Great Lent, Holy Week and
finally into a joyful Resurrection.
Our studies will be based upon the following
Gospel readings:
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February 17th -
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: Luke 18:10-14
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February 24th-
Sunday of the Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32
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March 3rd-
Judgment (Meatfare) Sunday: Matthew 25:31-46
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March 10th-
Forgiveness (Cheesefare) Sunday: Matthew
6:14-21
In Christ,
Christos Theoharatos
Judgement Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
Reading
The foregoing two parables -- especially that of the
Prodigal Son -- have presented to us God's extreme goodness and love for
man. But lest certain persons, putting their confidence in this alone,
live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out
their salvation, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine
Fathers have appointed this day's feast commemorating Christ's impartial
Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the
Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each
according to his deeds.
It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to
mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto
the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our
brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we
commemorate Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight -- which exile is
the beginning of life as we know it now -- it is clear that today's is
reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment,
truly, everything of this world will come to an end.
All foods, except meat and meat products, are allowed
during the week that follows this Sunday.
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Please click the link below to
watch the montage which consist of collection of photos, images, &
videos taken from the 2019 Apokriatiko Dinner Dance events.
2019 Apokriatiko
Dinner Dance
Special Announcement:
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Every
Sunday at 12:30 pm (except on every first Sunday of the month), a regular
service is now being added which is the Supplication or Healing Service
to Saint Nectarios.
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If
someone wants to sponsor the coffee hour, there is a sign-up sheet in the
Hall. Please write legibly your name next to the date you want to sponsor
·
We
invite all ladies of our Church to come and join in our Ladies
Philoptochos Society.
·
We
need oil (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) for the Church, please donate.
·
Please
notify us if someone in the member of the family or yourself is sick, so
that we may offer healing prayer.
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