Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, West Palm Beach, Florida PUBLISH DATE: September 13, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross
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Memorial of the founding of the Holy Temple: Holy Resurrection of Christ
September 13 ...Read Full Text >

Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr
September 13 ...Read Full Text >

The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 14 ...Read Full Text >

Nikitas the Great Martyr
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

Bessarion of Larissa
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

Euphemia the Great Martyr
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love
September 17 ...Read Full Text >

Eumenios, Bishop of Gortyna
September 18 ...Read Full Text >

Ariadne the Martyr
September 18 ...Read Full Text >

Trophimos, Sabbatios, & Dorymedon the Martyrs
September 19 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead through His all glorious resurrection. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Τόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανυμνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν, ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ σταυρώ, καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.


Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
We offer Thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only friend of man. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Τόν ζωοποιόν Σταυρόν τής σής αγαθότητος, όν εδωρήσω ημίν τοίς αναξίοις Κύριε, σοί προσάγομεν εις πρεσβείαν, Σώζε τούς βασιλείς καί τήν πόλιν σου, ειρηνεύοντας διά τής Θεοτόκου, μόνε φιλάνθρωπε.


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
The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


For not in heaven only is He, but everywhere, and He fills all things; but yet He speaks according to the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


But wherefore did He not say plainly, "I am about to be crucified," instead of referring His hearers to the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


Now if the Jews, by looking to the brazen image of a serpent, escaped death, much rather will they who believe on  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


Seest thou the relationship of the type to the reality? there the Jews escaped death, but the temporal, here  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


there that which hung was brass fashioned into the likeness of a serpent, here it was the Lord's Body, builded by  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


For as some noble champion by lifting on high and dashing down his antagonist, renders his victory more glorious,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


Here Christ speaks concisely, because His discourse was directed to Nicodemus, but still in a more significant  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


"He gave His Only-begotten Son," not a servant, not an Angel, not an Archangel. And yet no one would show such  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 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

 

The Cross – A victory over evil, sin, Satan, and death.
Father Andrew Maginas, September Lamplighter Message
The Ecclesiastical -Church- year began on September first. It is ironical that we celebrate a new Church year and new beginnings at the same time that the school year is beginning. No matter how hard the anti-Christian forces in our society attempt to separate us from our churches- we continue to cross paths ...Read Full Text >
August 24, 2009
Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year Day for the Protection of our Natural Environment
Protocol 63/09

September 1, 2009

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and
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September 11, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 87/09

September 14, 2009
     
To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical
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August 27, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS MESSAGE ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters,I will be with you;
And through the rivers,they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire,you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch
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August 27, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS MESSAGE ON THE H1N1 VIRUS
As we look forward to the blessings of New Ecclesiastical Year, I greet you with joy and love in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with prayers and good wishes for a healthy and joyous year.

As I was traveling this summer, both in our Metropolis and Greece, I heard some talk from
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August 27, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON THE ARRIVAL OF THE ICON OF THE PANAGIA SOUMELA
My dearly beloved in the Lord,

“In everything you do, put God first and He will
direct you and crown your efforts with success. Proverbs 3:6

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we look forward to the beginning of a new Ecclesiastical year, I fervently
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August 27, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS REFLECTIONS ON THE NEW ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR
My beloved ones,
As we prepare for the beginning of the New Ecclesiastical Year, it seems scarcely possible to me summer is already approaching its end. This is indeed an exciting time, as we return from our vacations and travels with a renewed spirit and strength to face all the opportunities
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September 2, 2009
HIS EMINENCE`S REFLECTIONS ON THE FEAST DAY OF THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY AND LIFE-GIVING CROSS
Soon we will celebrate the blessed Feast Day of the Elevation of the Holy and Life-giving Cross.

The finding of the Holy Cross is of course an historical event. Naturally we all know the story of how St. Helena discovered the Cross in the foundation of the Temple in Jerusalem. St. Helena was
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Upcoming Events
Please note that the Philoptochos meetings will meet at a different time this month only. On Tuesday, September 22 the board will meet at 10am followed by the regular monthly meeting/luncheon at 12 noon.

Greek School Garage Sale- Saturday, October 3, 2009. See enclosed flyer for details.
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Scholarship Recipients for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

September 1, 2009
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year from three scholarship programs administered by the Chancellor's Office of the Archdiocese. In spite of the current economic conditions, these scholarship funds managed to award scholarships to a variety of students from all over the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch's Message for the Day of the Protection of the Environment

August 31, 2009
The present crisis offers an opportunity for us to deal with the problems in a different way, because the methods that created these problems cannot provide their best solution. We need to bring love into all our dealings, the love that inspires courage and compassion. Human progress is not just the accumulation of wealth and the thoughtless consumption of the earth's resources. ...Read Full Text >

Sunday, September 13 - Proeortia of the Elevation of the Holy, Precious, and Life-Giving Cross
. . . . 9:00 Orthros
. . . 10:00 Divine Liturgy

Choir resumes today after their summer break.

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

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Monday, September 14th - The Elevation of the Holy, Precious, and Life-Giving Cross
. . . . 9:00 Orthros
. . . 10:00 Divine Liturgy

--- 4-6pm- Greek School

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Wednesday, September 16th
--- 7pm- Vespers << at St. Sophia Cathedral in Miami >>
      (with Metropolitan Alexios)

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Thursday, September 17th - St. Sophia
. . . . 9:00 Orthros
. . . 10:00 Divine Liturgy
<< Services will be at St. Sophia Cathedral in Miami >>
(with Metropolitan Alexios)

--- 6pm- Parish Council Meeting

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Friday, September 18th
--- 4-6pm-
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