Holy Week and Paschal Church Services
April 2011
20 Holy Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Service of the Bridegroom and Sacrament of Holy Unction
21 Holy Thursday 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Vespers and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
7:00 p.m. Re-enactment of the Crucifixion, Twelve Passion Gospels
22 Holy Friday 3:00 p.m. The Unnailing Vespers (Apokathelosis); Trisagion for the Dead
7:00 p.m. The Lamentations, Solemn Procession of the Epitaphios
23 Holy Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
11:00 p.m. The Evening Vigil and Awaiting the Resurrection
12:00 Midnight The Resurrection
12:45 a.m. Divine Liturgy and the Sermon of St. John Chrysostom
Paschal Fellowship with Magiritsa following Divine Liturgy
24 Easter Sunday 12:00 p.m. The Vespers of Love (Resurrection Gospel read in various languages)
SS. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Feast Day Services
25 Bright Monday 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers; Procession of Holy Relics of our Patron Saints
Fellowship and Hors D'oeuvres sponsored by Philoptochos
26 Bright Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Procession of the Holy Relics of our Patron Saints
Fellowship and Hors D'oeuvres sponsored by Philoptochos
Jesus Feeds the Hungry
Volunteers are needed to participate weekly at St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, Clearwater. We help the St. Vincent's group on Wednesdays 6 to 11 a.m. and on Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 1345 Park Street. For more information call Anthony Damianakis (727)-789-5905 We Welcome You To Join Us
For the last seven years our parishioners have been meeting once a month to feed the homeless and the hungry. We purchase, prepare and serve a delicious meal to our brothers and sisters in Christ. These meals, and baked goods are distributed to over 250 destitute or homebound people and individuals of poverty stricken backgrounds. Some have handicaps such as paralysis or impaired vision and generally not able to travel to feed themselves. We welcome turkey, meatloaf or ham. vegetable, rice, pasta dishes are also appreciated. Prepared dishes may be dropped off any Sunday at the Church and we will gladly freeze them.
WE NEED YOU TO DELIVER HELP AND REBUILD HOPE.
We can't do it alone. Your support can make a difference!
next scheduled date....Saturday, May 28, 2011
The Circle of Hope Ministry
for Nurturing, Blessing and Engaging our Community
"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over them anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of the faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up..." (James 5:14-15)
PURPOSE - The Circle of Hope Ministry offers help to those in need by offering prayers and love to those who are ill as well as provide emotional support to their families.
· This ministry focuses on prayers for those in need by Fr. John D. Protopapas whom offers spiritual counseling and anointing of the Holy Oil.
· The parishioners meet weekly for Supplicatory Prayers to our Patron Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene and pray for all those in need of healing of body and soul.
· We will refer them to speak to someone who has been through their illness so they don't feel alone.
· We will direct them to the best Doctors in the area for second or third opinions.
· We will call to let them know we care and remind them that Christ is by their side.
EXPECTATION - To have each and every member of SS. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene feel loved, valued, empowered and inspired in their journey of healing and salvation.
HOW - Please call Myra Armstrong to sign up in becoming a guardian angel in this Ministry.
Join us every Monday, 6:00pm for Paraklesis to our Patron Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene.
WORKING IN HIS VINEYARD: MISSIONS AND PHILANTHROPY MINISTRY
"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." James 2:26
The Campaign for Building
SS. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Hellenic Orthodox Church
"And let them make Me a sanctuary: that I may dwell among them." Exodus 25:8
We are pleased to say our Building Fund Project is well underway! Stop by our Fellowship Hall and pick up a packet if you have not yet received one. Volunteers able to serve on a committee are welcome in our continued efforts toward completion of this project.
v Health & Wellness Ministry - SS. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene encourages you to take a step each day towards making a difference in your health. We welcome you to join us in offering our community organic foods. Organic foods protects our health, supports the environment, protects the waters, creates a diverse ecosystem, saves energy, organic farms build soil and supports our local farmers. All produce is 30% less expensive than retail and much fresher. Orders may be placed on Sundays or by email:saintraphaelchurch@yahoo.com for Wednesday pickup. Ten percent of sales will be made to support the "Circle of Hope Ministry". MARKET OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY ! Please visit His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the "Green Patriarch" at www.patriarchate.org
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v Bookstore - Christian reading material, beautifully painted icons, crosses, hand censors, CD's are available. Enrich your knowledge on the Word of God and the Greek Orthodox Traditions.
v v Hands on Recycling - Empty ink cartridges and cell phone batteries assist our ongoing recycling program. A Recycling Bin is placed adjacent to the Sunday School classrooms. The church receives $3.00 credit for supplies for every 5 cartridges. Thank you!
v Disables Veterans Ministry- This Ministry supports our soldiers and veterans through prayers, visiting the Tampa Veterans Hospital and offering financial support when needed. Please see Vasili Margaris for further information.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Sunday School - We welcome your children to attend Catechism classes every Sunday. Children's worship with Fr. John is at 10:00 to 10:30 am. and is then followed by Sunday School classes. To volunteer, call Mary Jones, Supervisor 727-733-7370.
G.O.Y.A. - Are you part of O Life- The orthodox life? A Christian Fellowship for the youth consists of team sports, helping those in need, and having fun together. Call Penelope Veloudos, G.O.Y.A. Advisor at 727-738-1092 and Theophani Damianakis, President 372-0711.
Hellenic Dance Lessons - We are now accepting registration forms for 2010-2011. Please speak with Paula Bamis for more information (727)457-3387 or email PaulaBamis@aol.com. .
