St. Catherine Church, Ithaca, NY PUBLISH DATE: May 25, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
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Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist
May 25 ...Read Full Text >

John the Russian of Evia
May 27 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for 4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost
At Mid-feast give Thou my thirsty soul to drink of the waters of piety; for Thou, O Saviour, didst cry out to all: Whosoever is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Wherefore, O Well-spring of life, Christ our God, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist
Christ God hath revealed to us thy truly ven'rable head as a divine treasure that had been concealed in the earth, O Prophet and Forerunner. Wherefore, as we gather on the feast of its finding, with our hymns inspired of God, we praise Christ the Saviour, Who by thy mighty prayers saveth us from every kind of harm. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of the Church
Let us praise the all-lauded and noble bride of Christ, the godly Catherine, the guardian of Sinai and its defence, who is also our support and succour and our help; for with the Holy Spirit's sword she hath silenced brilliantly the clever among the godless; and being crowned as a Martyr, she now doth ask great mercy for us all. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA


Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
He shows that she is worthy to hear and not to be overlooked, and then He reveals Himself. For she, as soon as  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on John 3, 4th Century


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

He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this  ...Read Full Text >
-Fr. Matthew the Poor, Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century


What is it that I love when I love you? Not the beauty of a body or the comeliness of time. Nor the luster of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Augustine, Confessions 10.6 in The Confessions of St. Augustine, p. 244, 5th century

Vespers
6:00 PM on Certain Feasts and most Saturdays

Matins
None

Liturgy
10:15 AM

Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Parish Information
St. Catherine Church
120 West Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone: (607) 273-2767
Fax: 607-273-6733
Website: www.stcatherine.ny.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Stephen Lilley
Email: slilley@twcny.rr.com

Assistant: Rev. Deacon Michael Bahlatzis

Other Parish Info
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS

President John Bezirganian
PO Box 1099
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Home: 387.7007
jsbez@yahoo.com

 
May 22, 2008
Encyclical of SCOBA for Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday - June 1, 2008
June 1, 2008
The Sixth Sunday of Pascha

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference
of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To all the Clergy and the Laity of the Holy Orthodox Churches in the Americas

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Christ is ...Read Full Text >
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER JUNE 5TH
The Men’s Society thanks everyone that was able to attend our last dinner of May 8th. A nice evening with delicious food was enjoyed by the many in attendance. All proceeds have been donated in support of St. Catherine’s. Thank you to those volunteers who helped in the preparation, serving and cleanup ...Read Full Text >

PRIME TIMERS GET TOGETHER JUNE 12, 2008
At our last meeting which was held April 12, 2008 at Wegmans, we decided to take a “safari” to Skaneateles for lunch. We need to know who is planning to go so that we can get enough drivers to take us up. Please let Ann Bantuvanis know if you would like to go: 272-2140, or email abant6@msn.com. We would ...Read Full Text >

ORDINATION OF DEACON MICHAEL BAHLATZIS
To the Holy Priesthood will take place on Saturday June 21st 2008 during the Divine Liturgy (which starts at 10:00AM) at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Vestal, New York. All Parishioners from St. Catherine’s are invited to be present on this joyous occasion.
Five Million Dollar Gift to Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology from Great Benefactors Michael and Mary Jaharis - Sixty-three Graduate from College and Seminary

May 20, 2008
The highest ever single gift to Hellenic College – Holy Cross School of Theology was made by Michael and Mary Jaharis, during the 66th Commencement ceremonies, held May 17 in Brookline, Mass. ...Read Full Text >

Remarks of Michael and Mary Jaharis Upon Receiving Honorary Degrees from Hellenic College-Holy Cross - Announcement of Five Million Dollar Gift to School

May 20, 2008
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Archbishop Demetrios to Visit Moscow at the Official Invitation of Patriarch Alexy

May 19, 2008
On Wednesday May 21, Archbishop Demetrios of America will travel to Russia, leading a delegation from the Archdiocese on an official visit to the Patriarchate of Moscow. This first official visit of an Archbishop of America to the Church of Russia comes after the invitation of Patriarch Alexy II, conveyed both in person by His Grace Bishop Mercurius of Zaraisk, the Administrator of the Parishes of the Moscow Patriarchate in the United States, and in writing by His Eminence Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, the Head of External Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate. ...Read Full Text >

Archdiocesan Council Convenes for Semi-Annual Meeting - Faithful Urged to Attend 39th Clergy-Laity Congress

May 16, 2008
The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America met for its semi-annual meeting on May 8-9, 2008, at the New York Hilton Hotel. The Council began its work with Sub-Committee meetings which were held Thursday evening. The full Council was convened the next morning with an opening prayer service and introductory remarks from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America.  ...Read Full Text >

Youth Department Releases Online Young Adult Survey

May 15, 2008
In an effort to better understand and address the needs of young adults, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries has developed the Young Adult Survey. By listening to the voice of young adults living in our society, the Department is looking to create new, effective ministries for this demographic. ...Read Full Text >
*SUNDAY MAY 25TH: SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN. Divine Liturgy 10:15AM. 40 Day Memorial Service Anargyros Vlahos. Coffee Hour: Family of Anargyros Vlahos.

*MEMORIAL DAY TRISAGION: Will begin on Memorial Day (May 26th) 10:00AM at the upper part of Lakeview Cemetery at 10:00AM. Near the exit side around 10:20.

*Tuesday May 27th: Bible Study 7:00PM.

*SUNDAY JUNE 1ST: SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN. Divine Liturgy 10:15AM. Coffee Hour: Dimitra Stratakos

*WEDNESDAY JUNE 4TH: LEAVE-TAKING OF PASCHA. Morning Divine Liturgy 9:00AM

*THURSDAY JUNE 5TH: FEAST OF THE ASCENSION. Morning Divine Liturgy 9:00AM

*Thursday June 5th: Community Fellowship Dinner at 6:00PM in Hall.

*SUNDAY JUNE 8TH: SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS. Divine Liturgy 10:15AM.

*Tuesday June 10th: Bible Study 7:00PM.

*Thursday June 12th: Prime Timers trip to Skaneateles for lunch.

*SATURDAY JUNE 14TH: SATURDAY OF THE SOULS. Morning Divine Liturgy 9:00AM

*SUNDAY JUNE ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Catherine Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:February 17, 2008
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