Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church, Southhampton, NY PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
November 16 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
November 17 ...Read Full Text >

Gennadios I, Patriarch of Constantinople
November 17 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Mother Hilda of Whitby
November 17 ...Read Full Text >

Plato the Great Martyr of Ancyra
November 18 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyr Romanus
November 18 ...Read Full Text >

Zaccheus the Deacon
November 18 ...Read Full Text >

Holy New Martyr Anastasius of Paramythia
November 18 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasios the New Martyr
November 18 ...Read Full Text >

Obadiah the Prophet
November 19 ...Read Full Text >

Barlaam of Caesarea
November 19 ...Read Full Text >

Anthimos, Thallalaeos, Christopher, Euphemia & her children, the Martyrs
November 19 ...Read Full Text >

The Forefeast of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 20 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Righteous of Decapolis
November 20 ...Read Full Text >

Proclus, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 20 ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Apolytikion for The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercession.

Kontakion
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

Vespers
None

Matins
9:00am

Liturgy
10:00am

Bible Study
None

Parish Information
Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church
111 St. Andrews Road
Southhampton, NY 11968

Phone: (631) 283-6169
Fax: (631) 283-6271

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Alexander Karloutsos
Email: fralex@goarch.org

 
TODAY
GOYA MEETING

DATES REMEMBER
NOVEMBER 18 BIBLE STUDY --10:30
NOVEMBER 21-DINNER DANCE



CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD`S BLESSINGS
BAPTISMS OF:
Mark Theodore and Tatiana children of Maria Eftimiades and Michael Altherr
Mario Mula son of Anna and JAmes Mula


WEDDING OF:
Nicoletta Kirkitsos and Steven Savod

PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS

ALTAR CANDLES
Offered by Andy and Sia Arvans in beloved memory of their parents.

ALTAR FLOWERS
Offered by Andy and Sia Arvans for the health and happiness of their family and friends


CHOIR
We are looking for faithful members to give their time, talent and voices to join our choir, under the leadership of Bea Parash, to give praise and honor in song to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You do not have to have a perfect voice---All you need is a love for Christ and a desire to honor Him with ...Read Full Text >

SPONSORING ALTAR FLOWERS AND CANDLES
If you would like to sponsor Altar Flowers, Altar Candles or the Agape Hour please call the Church Office.

CAN YOU HELP US UPDATE OUR CHURCH RECORDS?
We wish to update our communications and records for all our beloved parishioners.

For example, we don’t have email addresses for everyone. Email addresses would help us so much in our ability to communicate quickly.

For those of you with email capabilities kindly email your contact information ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH
If you or your child are not receiving mailings about the parish youth activities or if you would like to learn more about the youth activities offered at the parish please speak with Anastasia Karloutsos-Lazarakis. home number 914-793-0929 or Email akarloutsos@yahoo.com

HOSPITAL/NURSING-HOME/SHUT-IN MINISTRY
To reach out and offer God’s healing to the ill, infirm, and aged, visitations are made by Fr. Alex. When a relative, parishioner or friend is hospitalized or needs a pastoral visit, please inform Fr. Alex and/or the Church office of the name and the hospital.

BAKALIKO: Sponsored by the Philoptochos
Visit the Bakaliko for all your entertaining and baking needs. All Proceeds go the Scholarship Fund.

BOOKSTORE
Bookstore: We have books for children and a new shipment of prayer ropes and icon bracelets and necklaces in various colors & styles. These will make wonderful gifts If you are looking for anything special please contact Debra Marino at 749-0848.
Please note that the bookstore works on the honor ...Read Full Text >
Fordham University Bestows Highest Honor On Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

October 28, 2009
Fordham University conferred yesterday its highest honor, the Honorary Doctorate of Laws, to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew “for his remarkable service to the world community and for the principles that he continues to uphold.” ...Read Full Text >

Vice President Biden to Ecumenical Patriarch: We are with you; We support the Ecumenical Patriarch as a leader of global standing

November 5, 2009
The Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden and his wife hosted a formal dinner yesterday Nov. 4, at the Vice Presidential Residence to honor His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who during this third leg of his trip to the United States is visiting Washington, DC. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides Over Ninth Annual Prayer Service for the U.N. Community

October 27, 2009
Last evening, Monday, October 26, His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Ninth Annual Orthodox Prayer Service for the United Nations Community, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral, the traditional site when the service is hosted by an Eastern Orthodox Church. The Ecumenical Patriarch was accompanied to the Service by Metropolitan Geron Athanasios of Chalcedon, Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea, and clergy and lay leaders of the Church of Constantinople. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Meets With U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

October 28, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew as part of his Patriarchal and Apostolic Visit to the United States met yesterday, Wednesday, October 28, with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations Headquarters. ...Read Full Text >

President Obama Receives Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Oval Office

November 3, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received today at the White House in the Oval Office by President Barack Obama. This reciprocal visit to the one paid by President Obama earlier this year (April 7, when he made his first overseas visit to a Muslim country, Turkey) followed up on their conversations at that time on the subjects of the recently concluded environmental symposium on the Mississippi River and the re-opening of the Theological School of Halki. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Wall Street Journal

October 26, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was published this morning on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal in an op-ed piece entitled: "Our Indivisible Environment."  ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides at Divine Liturgy in New Orleans

October 26, 2009
In the Byzantine Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of New Orleans, the oldest Orthodox Christian Community in America, established in 1864, orthodox faithful had gathered early Sunday morning, Oct. 25, waiting for His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to arrive for Matins service and the Divine Liturgy. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Visits Ninth Ward

October 23, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made a return visit to the Lower Ninth Ward District today to survey the recovery and restoration efforts of the wetland area in Bayou Bienvenue. ...Read Full Text >
 
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