Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church, Southhampton, NY PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Parthenios, Bishop of Lampsakos
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Righteous of Greece
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Father Sabba of Kalymnos
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

George the New Martyr of Crete
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Zechariah the Prophet
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nicephoros & Stephanos the Martyrs
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Leavetaking of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
February 9 ...Read Full Text >

Nicephoros the Martyr of Antioch
February 9 ...Read Full Text >

Markellos, Philagrios, & Pankratios the Hieromartyrs
February 9 ...Read Full Text >

Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasios, Patriarch of Jerusalem
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Porphyrios & Baptos the Monk-martyrs
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Vlassios the Holy Martyr of Sebaste
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theodora the Empress
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Finding of the relics of Zachariah the Prophet, Father of the Holy Forerunner
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

George the Serbian
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Meletios, Archbishop of Antioch
February 12 ...Read Full Text >

Antonius, Archbishop of Constantinople
February 12 ...Read Full Text >

Christos the New Martyr
February 12 ...Read Full Text >

Martinianos the Righteous
February 13 ...Read Full Text >

Aquilla & Priscilla the Apostles
February 13 ...Read Full Text >

Eulogios, Patriarch of Alexandria
February 13 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Myrrhbearer of Serbia
February 13 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
He indicates the dispositions of each, calling the one kids, the other sheep, that He might indicate the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Matt. XXV, 4th Century

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
Sermon offered by Fr. Maximos of Siminopetras Monastery/ Q&A following Divine Liturgy

DATES REMEMBER

February 13 - Second Saturday of Souls
February 15 - Lent Begins
February 17 - Bible Study 10:30 am
February 20 - Third Saturday of Souls
February 20 - Altar Boy Meeting & Pizza Party
February 21 - Sunday of Orthodoxy
February 21 - Philoptochos Luncheon
March 5-7 - Zoullas ...Read Full Text >

HELPING HANDS
We are collecting new and gently used coats for all ages. If you have any coats please bring them to the Church and place in the bin that has been designated for this collection. The sooner the better, it`s been a very cold winter. Thanks

CALLING ALL COOKS AND BAKERS
We would like to start a program where we bring food to our sick parishioners if you are interested in being a person called to make a nutritious yummy meal that can be frozen please contact Anastasia at 631-287-7305 or akarloutsos@gmail.com

PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
FEBRUARY FLOWERS
Offered in memory of Gus and Annete Lazarakis



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
BAKALIKO: (SPONSORED BY THE PHILOPTOCHOS)
VISIT THE BAKALIKO FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY COOKING NEEDS
WE TAKE SPECIAL ORDERS
All Proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund

BOOKSTORE
BOOKSTORE:
We have icons, religious items and books for adults and children at the bookstore. We also have books on the lives of saints, the sacraments, feast and holy days, children's bibles and more. If you are looking for something special please contact Debra Marino
749-0848.
Please note: ...Read Full Text >
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