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

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11

BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 14:16-24; Matthew 22:14
11th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time ...Read Full Text >

11th Sunday of Luke
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Herman the Wonderworker of Alaska & First Saint of America
December 13 ...Read Full Text >

Auxentios, Eugene, Mardarios, Orestes, & Eustratios, Martyrs of Sebaste
December 13 ...Read Full Text >

Lucia the Virgin-martyr
December 13 ...Read Full Text >

Thyrsos, Leucius, & Callinicos, Martyrs of Apollonia
December 14 ...Read Full Text >

Eleutherios the Holy Martyr, Bishop Illyria and his mother Anthia
December 15 ...Read Full Text >

The Martyr Susannah the Deaconess
December 15 ...Read Full Text >

Haggai the Prophet
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righeous Mother Blessed Empress Theophania
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Daniel the Prophet & Ananias, Azarias, & Misail, the Three Holy Youths
December 17 ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios of Zakynthos
December 17 ...Read Full Text >

Sebastian the Martyr & his Companions
December 18 ...Read Full Text >

Boniface the Merciful of Tarsus, Eutychios the Martyr of Thessaloniki
December 19 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When you descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant dignity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead. All the hosts of heaven's powers did proclaim and cry out, O life giving Christ and our God we give glory. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον, η Ζωή η αθάνατος, τότε τόν Άδην ενέκρωσας τή αστραπή τής θεότητος, ότε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας εκ τών καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αι Δυνάμεις τών επουρανίων εκραύγαζον, Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for 11th Sunday of Luke
You justified the forefathers in faith, and through them betrothed yourself, aforetime, to the Church taken from out of the Gentiles. The saints boast in glory. For from their seed, there exists a noble crop, who is she who without seed has given You birth. By their intercessions, O Christ our God, save our souls. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before the ages is God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
This parable ... proclaims beforehand both the casting out of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles; and it  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century


And when were they bidden? By all the prophets; by John again; for unto Christ he would pass all on, saying, "He  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century


But not by words only, but also by actions did He bid them, after His ascension by Peter, and those with him. "For  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century


And yet the calling was of grace; wherefore then doth He take a strict account? Because although to be called and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century


What was the nature of the invitation? God the Father has prepared in Christ for the inhabitants of earth those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, Tranlsation courtesy of "The Orthodox New Testament" Volume 1, 4th Century


Come, O faithful,
Let us enjoy the Master's hospitality,
The banquet of immortality.
In the upper chamber  ...Read Full Text >
-Last Ode of the Compline Canon

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

 
Christ is Born, Glorify Him
Father Andrew Maginas, December 2009 Lamplighter Message
We begin our Christmas preparation (Christmas Lent) on November 15th in the Greek Orthodox Church. This season is roughly comparable to the "Advent" season in many other Christian Churches. Advent begins on the nearest Sunday to November 30th. The word Advent, from the Latin, means "a coming" and is meaningful to both our traditions.  ...Read Full Text >
December 10, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS` MESSAGE on ADVENT
“For unto us a child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Through the ages, our human creativity has been used to ...Read Full Text >
Upcoming and Ongoing Events
Philoptochos Food Drive- Philoptochos is collecting non perishable items for the needy in our area. Please bring your donations and place in the appropriate box in the Small Hall. Thank you in advance for helping to feed those less fortunate.

Philoptochos Christmas Party- December 15th at 12 noon ...Read Full Text >
Sacred Heart University To Host Lecture On Saint Paul By Archbishop Demetrios

December 2, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America returns to Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., to present a lecture on "St. Paul, the Apostle of Joy," Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. The lecture will take place at Sacred Heart University's Chapel of the Holy Spirit and will be open to the public. ...Read Full Text >

Ionian Village Announces Dates For Summer Camp 2010

November 30, 2009
Ionian Village, the unique summer camping program located in Greece and operated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, announces dates for summer camp 2010. ...Read Full Text >
Sunday, December 13th - The Holy Forefathers of Christ
. . . . 9:00 Orthros
. . . 10:00 Divine Liturgy

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

• Please join us for the Greek School / Sunday School Christmas Program and luncheon following the service in the Hellenic Center located behind the church.
• Philoptochos Christmas Bake Sale Today- Large and small Vasilopites are available. Get your Greek pastries, etc. for all your Christmas sweets.
• Parish Council Elections.

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Monday, December 14th
--- 4-6pm- Greek School

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Tuesday, December 15th
--- 12pm- Philoptochos Christmas Party at Benvenuto’s

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Wednesday, December 16th

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Thursday, December 17th
--- 12:30pm- Discussions on Orthodoxy
--- 6pm- Parish Council ...Read Full Text >
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