Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church
12326 Spotswood Furnace Road*
nativity.va.goarch.org * Office: (540)-548-2665 * March 15, 2009
Fr. John C. Katsoulis - Presiding Priest
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 – 3:00
Cell Phone: (540)-645-1427 House: (540)-786-8833
E-mail: nativityofthetheotokos@verizon.net
KURIAKH - En h mnhmhn epiteloumen tou en Agioij Patroj hmwn Grhgoriou,
Arxiepiskopou qessalonikhj, tou Palama.
The 2nd Sunday of Lent – In which we commemorate Our Holy Father Gregory Palamas, the Archbishop of Thessalonika.
APOSTOLOS - Ebr. a 10-14, b 1-3 EPISTLE – Heb. 1:10-14, 2:1-3
EUAGGELION - Mark b 1-12 GOSPEL – Mark 2:1-12
APOLUTIKION THS QEOTOKOU
H gennhsij sou Qeotoke, xaran emhnuse pash th oikoumenh: ek sou gar aneteilen o hlioj thj dikaiosunhj, Xristoj o Qeoj hmwn: kai lusaj thn kataran, edwke thn eulogian: kai katarghsaj ton qanaton, edwrhsato hmin zwhn thn aiwnion.
APOLYTIKION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Your birth, O Theotokos, brought joy to the whole world, for from you dawned the sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life.
APOLUTIKION TOU AGIOU
Orqodociaj o fwsthr Ekklhsiaj to sthrigma kai didaskale, twn monastwn h kallonh, twn qeologwn upermaxoj aprosmaxhtoj, Grhgorie qaumatourge, Qessalonikhj to kauxhma, khruc thj xaritoj, iketeue dia pantoj, swqhnai taj yuxaj hmwn.
APOLYTIKION OF THE SAINT
O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved.
Today’s Memorial Service is given in memory of Maria Palagrouto, the beloved wife of Joe Palagrouto. May her memory be eternal!
There will be a Vespers and Presanctified Divine Liturgy this Wednesday evening at 7 pm and again on Friday morning at 9 am. The Third Salutations to the Theotokos will be Friday evening at 7 pm.
There will be a G.O.Y.A. meeting next Sunday after the Divine Liturgy.
The Ladies Philoptochos will be serving a Lenten Luncheon today after the Divine Liturgy. There will also be a Senior Citizens Luncheon on Saturday March 28th. Please come and help support their philanthropic endeavors.
An Oratorical Workshop will be held next Monday, the 16th, at 7:00 pm. All children who are participating in this years’ Oratorical Festival and their parents are invited to attend this meeting and receive guidance and pointers on making your work better.
Attention graduating high school seniors!
Student scholarship applications are now available for the Washington Metropolitan Area 40th Annual AHEPA Awards. Students should be affiliated with either the AHEPA family or with a Greek Orthodox Church within the jurisdiction of the Greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Applications and guidelines are available from either: Mr. Wayne Skinner, President, AHEPA Chapter #290 (540)-898-3260 or Jane Kalomatis Moore, Secretary, 40th Annual AHEPA Awards Committee (540)-371-8108. The deadline to submit your student application is April 3, 2009.
Let us not forget our people in the nursing homes, hospitals or separated from our community. If you know of anyone in this situation please contact Fr. John. Thank You.
An account has been established to support our permanent priest. To help build this account and our community, please see Sandy or Bill Winkler with your donations to this fund.
