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SUNDAY WEEKLY BULLETIN January 21st 2018 V. Rev. Archimandrite Eugene N. Pappas

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1724 Avenue P Brooklyn, New York 11229-1206 Tel: (718) – 339- 0280 Web site: www.threehierarchsbrooklynny.org E-mail : [email protected]

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St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15

Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4.

Psalm 75.11,1

Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.

Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope

set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise

your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of

scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of

elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.

Προκείµενον. Ήχος πλ. δ'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1

Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡµῶν.

Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ µέγα τὸ ὄνοµα αὐτοῦ.

Πρὸς Τιµόθεον α' 4:9-15 τὸ ἀνάγνωσµα είναι απο

Τέκνον Τιµόθεε, πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος. Εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ κοπιῶµεν καὶ ὀνειδιζόµεθα, ὅτι ἠλπίκαµεν ἐπὶ θεῷ ζῶντι,

ὅς ἐστιν σωτὴρ πάντων ἀνθρώπων, µάλιστα πιστῶν. Παράγγελλε ταῦτα καὶ δίδασκε. Μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ

τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πνεύµατι, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνείᾳ. Ἕως ἔρχοµαι, πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ

παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ. Μὴ ἀµέλει τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσµατος, ὃ ἐδόθη σοι διὰ προφητείας µετὰ ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν τοῦ

πρεσβυτερίου. Ταῦτα µελέτα, ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι, ἵνα σου ἡ προκοπὴ φανερὰ ᾖ ἐν πᾶσιν.

15th Sunday of Luke

The Gospel According to Luke 19:1-10 At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

15th Sunday of Luke

Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 19:1-10 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσµα Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, διήρχετο τὴν ῾Ιεριχώ· καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ὀνόµατι καλούµενος Ζακχαῖος, καὶ αὐτὸς ἦν ἀρχιτελώνης, καὶ οὗτος ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐζήτει ἰδεῖν τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν τίς ἐστι, καὶ οὐκ ἠδύνατο ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄχλου, ὅτι τῇ ἡλικίᾳ µικρὸς ἦν. καὶ προδραµὼν ἔµπροσθεν ἀνέβη ἐπὶ συκοµορέαν, ἵνα ἴδῃ αὐτόν, ὅτι ἐκείνης ἤµελλε διέρχεσθαι. καὶ ὡς ἦλθεν ἐπὶ τὸν τόπον, ἀναβλέψας ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶδεν αὐτὸν καὶ εἶπε πρὸς αὐτόν· Ζακχαῖε, σπεύσας κατάβηθι· σήµερον γὰρ ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ σου δεῖ µε µεῖναι. καὶ σπεύσας κατέβη, καὶ ὑπεδέξατο αὐτὸν χαίρων. καὶ ἰδόντες πάντες διεγόγγυζον λέγοντες ὅτι παρὰ ἁµαρτωλῷ ἀνδρὶ εἰσῆλθε καταλῦσαι. σταθεὶς δὲ Ζακχαῖος εἶπε πρὸς τὸν Κύριον· ἰδοὺ τὰ ἡµίση τῶν ὑπαρχόντων µου, Κύριε, δίδωµι τοῖς πτωχοῖς, καὶ εἴ τινός τι ἐσυκοφάντησα, ἀποδίδωµι τετραπλοῦν. εἶπε δὲ πρὸς αὐτὸν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι σήµερον σωτηρία τῷ οἴκῳ τούτῳ ἐγένετο, καθότι καὶ αὐτὸς υἱὸς ᾿Αβραάµ ἐστιν. ἦλθε γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ζητῆσαι καὶ σῶσαι τὸ ἀπολωλός.

WELCOME: to Fr. Vasyl Shak the newly appointed priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Community of Saint Panteleimon Mission at Three Hierarchs. Fr Vasyl is replacing Fr. Mykola (NIKOLAI). Fr. Vasyl works in the Consistory Administration of the Metropolia. We embrace him with prayers for his success in shepherding our Ukrainian Orthodox brothers and sisters in the faith.

DEVOTIONS THIS WEEK: TODAY : Liturgy of Saint Maximos the Confessor 10:30 A.M. Sunday January 21st, Veneration of the Icons of Saints Anthony and Athanasios 12 :00 noon Wednesday January 24th Prayer and Healing Service 6:30 P.M. Lecture on the traditions of ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MONASTICISM by Father Eugene Sunday January 28th, Liturgy of Saint Ephraim the Syrian 10:30 A.M. Sacred Icon to be venerated in the NARTHEX. Monday January 29th, Great Vesper celebrated by HIS EMINENCE 7:00 P.M. ARCHBISHOP DEMETIROS Tuesday January 30th, PATRONAL FEAST LITURGY of THREE HIERARCHS 9:00 A.M. Artoklasies ( always welcomed ) AGAPE COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: is hosted and served by the Senior Club Members .PLEASE JOIN US!

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS: were held last Sunday with 18 candidates elected for 2018 and 2019. The following parishioners

were elected: alphabetically listed: George Annis, Billy Apostolou, Julia Demakakos, Alexandra Diolis, John Eugenis , George Giannopoulos, Sam Hilas, Connie

Ioannidis, Anthony Kallinikos, Robert Kelly, Harry Lambrakis, John Lambrakis, Marie Lambrianskos Fisher, Miles Paloympis, Miles Paloympis , Haritini Pandis, Nikolaos Paras, Joanna Vassilas, Gus Vellios.

GRATITUDE: is extended to the diligence and professionalism of the ELECTION COMMITTEE: Susan Jannace, Dina Theodosakis,

and Yvonne Karounos for the many hours they expended over the past two months to assure the protocols of the Archdiocese requirements for candidates were followed. The 3 ladies oversaw the electoral process.

SENIOR CLUB: will be meeting as usual on Wednesday , January 24th at 1:00 P.M. These afternoon fellowships prove so

advantageous to our elders. Well until 5:00 P.M. refreshments, games bingo, music it’s all there for everyone. IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT? NO! You simply have to be alive and kicking.

CALENDARS 2018 : The bilingual GREEK/English and the RUSSIAN/English Liturgical Calendars were mailed to the homes of all

the Parish registered stewards. Did you get yours? Are you registered as a supporting steward (member) of the parish and Archdiocese. Make a resolution now, sign up in the Church Office for the NEW YEAR 2018! Get your coveted calendar while they last.

2018 CHURCH STEWARDSHIP (Membership) is due. Please register with the Church Office . It is imperative for us to have your

essential information in our records, (NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE and/or email) With this registration you will receive all mailings and important announcement from the parish and the Archdiocese.

KARDAMILA SOCIETY of NEW YORK will have our Pastor, Fr. Eugene as their celebrant for the Annual Basilopita and

Theophania Agiasmos on Sunday, January 28th, at 3:30 P.M. at the Kardamila House. DAUGHTER OF PENELOPE DEMETRA CHAPTER #33 will initiate six new members on Monday evening, January 22nd.

Congratulations to the ‘Sisters’. Interested in joining this phil-Hellenic philanthropy? Call the President Effie Galiatsatos at (718) 339-0280 for details.

RADIO MINISTRY: Each Saturday at 1:15PM Fr. Eugene hosts and produces the radio broadcast MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE NOW IN ITS 19TH YEAR OF BROADCASTING LIVE ON WNYE 91.5 COSMOS FM, with listener telephone participation. Subjects of interest regarding Greek Orthodox theology, faith and practice, as well as secular topics confronting the nation and the world are discussed. Tune in and join the dialogue by calling 718-204-8900. Check our live audio at LIVESTREAMINGPLAYER . The website address. W.W.W.gaepis.org (Click live audio)

PRE- K FOR ALL : Any child 4 years of age is eligible for FREE enrollment at our school operated by the New York City

Department of Education. Classes are held each day from 8:30A.M. through 2:30 P.M. with free lunch served by the City. IT’S ALL YOURS FREE FOR THE ASKING AND TAKING. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILDREN /GRANDCHILDREN! Call now: (347) 729-0446 .

MEMORIALS FOR NEXT WEEK: JANUARY 28th + FR. ANTHONY MORFESIS + MEROPE ZACHRIOUDAKIS + AIKATERINI VLAHOS UP-COMING MEMORIAL: SUNDAY , FEBRUARY 04th + JOHN Sr. and + JOHN JR. ELEFTHERAKIS + DESPINA PAIZIS + ANASTASIA KATSAROS

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The Lord gives us once again an opportunity to express our solidarity by becoming a supporting and

registered member of the parish. We can only urge you to do so because your sustaining membership keeps this parish functioning and responding to the needs of all the faithful. Don’t wait until some insignificant date on the calendar. Register with the Church Office TODAY and garner all the benefits of being a supporter of Christ’s mission on earth.

FAMILY REGISTRATION FOR HUSBAND & WIFE: $275 PER YEAR

SINGLE MEMBERSHIP: $225 PER YEAR

SENIOR CITIZEN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $150 PER YEAR

SENIOR CITIZEN HUSBAND & WIFE MEMBERSHIP: $200 PER YEAR

WE DO NEED YOUR HELP!

Registering with your local parish is not so much a duty or obligation as it is a PRIVILEGE. By registering and offering your annual stewardship, you become an integral member of the living body of Christ as a faith community. By virtue of your Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), and Holy Eucharist (Communion), you claim to be a follower of Christ, a witness for Christ, and a practitioner for Christ. May we ask you then to live up to these promises by making your 2018 commitment TODAY! The benefits you shall receive beyond grace include the satisfaction and knowledge that this Church and community thrives thanks to your outreach.

YOU ARE PART OF THE GREAT FRESCO OF FAITH

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