Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, West Palm Beach, Florida PUBLISH DATE: April 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
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Monk-Martyrs Claudius, Diodore, Victor, Victorin, and those with them
April 5 ...Read Full Text >

Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople
April 6 ...Read Full Text >

Kalliopios the Martyr, Roufinos the Deacon & Akylina the Martyr in Sinope
April 7 ...Read Full Text >

George, Bishop of Lesvos
April 7 ...Read Full Text >

Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America
April 7 ...Read Full Text >

Agavos, Rouphos, Asynkritos, Phlegon, Herodion, & Hermes of the 70 Apostles
April 8 ...Read Full Text >

Eupsychios the Martyr
April 9 ...Read Full Text >

Terence & his Companions beheaded at Carthage
April 10 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory V, the Holy Martyr & Patriarch of Constantinople
April 10 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus Saturday
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Antipas, Bishop of Pergamon
April 11 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews and the soldiers guarding did watch over Your pure and sacred body. O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life. Where by all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life. Glory unto our resurrected Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation O You alone who loves all. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό τών Ιουδαίων, καί στρατιωτών φυλασσόντων τό άχραντόν σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι Δυνάμεις τών ουρανών, εβόων σοι Ζωοδότα. Δόξα τή Αναστάσει σου, Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οικονομία σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.


Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of the Church
Let us praise in hymns the all-lauded bride of Christ,* Catherine, the guardian of Sinai,* who is our help and our support;* for by the power of the Spirit she silenced brilliantly* the nobility of liars.* And now that she has been crowned as a Martyr,* she seeks for all Great Mercy.

Kontakion
A protection of Christians unshamable,* Intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering,* reject not* The prayerful cries of those who are in sin.* Instead, come to us, for you are good;* Your loving help bring unto us,* Who are crying in faith to you:* Hasten to intercede* And speed now to supplicate,* As a protection for all time,* Theotokos, for those who honor you.
-Translation from "The Service of Paraklesis" by Holy Cross Orthodox Press


But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


For with this object He reveals their deficiencies, that after these things thou mightest know what manner of men  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


For that throne is inaccessible to all, I do not say to men only, and saints, and apostles, but even to angels,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Seest thou how they were all in an imperfect state, when both these were lifting themselves up above the ten, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Hear at least how this same John, he who now came to Him for these things, everywhere gives up the first place to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Let us then become lowly, that we may be high. For most utterly doth arrogance abase. ... Abraham saith, "I am  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


Matins
9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
"Discussions on Orthodoxy" is our Noontime Thursday study group. Bring your lunch at 12 Noon and join us for our weekly discussion from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

Parish Information
Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
110 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

Phone: (561) 833-6387
Fax: (561) 833-6391
Website: www.stcatherine-wpb.org
Email: stcatherine@bellsouth.net

Proistamenos: Father Andrew Maginas
Email: FrAndrewMaginas@mail.goarch.org

 

— Holy Week, Pascha and Prayer —
Fr. Andrew Maginas, April 2009 Lamplighter Message
We experience many emotions during Holy Week and Pascha. It all begins on the Saturday of Lazaros when we rejoice at the miracle of restoring life to His friend. Like the crowds that greet Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, we cry out “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord.”

Yet, in a few days, we are
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April 1, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` REFLECTIONS ON THE SUNDAY OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT
"Let us give glory to God, the Eternal King, that we may find mercy on the Day of Judgment through our Lord Jesus Christ, to Whom is due all glory, honor, majesty and worship together with the Unoriginate Father, and the Most Holy and Life-Creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Events
Tsourekia & More ... (much more) ... available for sale by Philoptochos in the church hall following the Divine Liturgy each Sunday.

Tsourekia with Red Egg can be ordered for Palm Sunday from Demetra 845-8790

Philoptochos Palm Sunday Bake Sale! Mark you calendars (April 12th).
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Internet Ministries Launches Daily Bible Readings Service for Facebook and iGoogle

April 1, 2009
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President Obama Welcomes Archbishop, Hosts March 25 Celebration at the White House

March 26, 2009
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Archbishop Demetrios Speaks at Brookings, Meets with U.S. Senators

March 25, 2009
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Presidential Proclamation for Greek Independence Day

March 25, 2009
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Remarks of His Eminence at the White House

March 25, 2009
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Archbishop Demetrios Meets with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

March 24, 2009
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Encyclical for The Feast of the Annunciation and Day of Greek Independence March 25, 2009

March 20, 2009
I am lovingly and joyfully writing to you on this solemn day, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos and ever-Virgin Mary.  This Feast is celebrated in the midst of the season of Great and Holy Lent, and, thus, it provides us the blessed possibility to enjoy the unending love of God for us as we continue along our spiritual journey to Holy Week. ...Read Full Text >

Fr. James Kordaris Appointed Director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism

March 18, 2009
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has announced the appointment of Fr. James Kordaris to the position of Director of Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism. ...Read Full Text >

Sunday, April 5 - Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, Commemorating St. Mary of Egypt
. . . . 9:00am- Orthros
. . . 10:00am- Divine Liturgy

Our services are now streamed live on the internet.
Access the broadcast from our St. Catherine’s website
www.stcatherine-wpb.org

The rescheduled Parish Assembly is in the Hellenic Cultural Center following the Divine Liturgy

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Monday, April 6
--- 5pm-7pm- Greek School

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Tuesday, April 7
--- 12 Noon- Seniors Lunch Meeting
--- 6:30pm- AHEPA/ Daughters meetings

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Wednesday, April 8
--- 9:30am- Philoptochos Baking- All Welcome
--- 5:30pm- Presanctified Liturgy

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Thursday, April 9
--- 12:30pm- Orthodox Study Group
--- 6pm- Parish Council Meeting

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Friday, April 10
--- 10am- Philoptochos Board Meeting
--- 5 pm- Parish Youth Retreat

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Saturday, April 11 - Saturday of
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