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Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church Bulletin
2215 Paseo Road—Colorado Springs, CO 80907—719.634.5678 church
Fr. Dennis Schutte—Proistamenos—719.322.4436 cell e-mail: info@amgoc.org
Parish website: www.amgoc.org FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/amgoc.co
April 1, 2018
Sunday Holy Scripture Reading
Apostolic Reading: Philippians: 4:4-9
Gospel: John 12:1-18
Services: Sunday-9 a.m. Orthros and 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Weekdays 8 a.m. Orthros and 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy when scheduled.
Saints of the Day: The Triumphant Entry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday. Ven. Mary of Egypt; Martyrs Gerontios and Basileidos; Venerable Euthymios, wonder worker of Suzdal.
Order of Service
First Antiphon with festal verses
Second Antiphon with festal verses
Sw`son hJma`~ Uijev Qeou`, oJ ejpi; pwvlou o{nou kaqesqeiv~, yavllontav~ Soi: jAllhlouvia.
Save us O Son of God, Who sat on the foal of a donkey, we sing to You, alleluia.
Third Antiphon with festal verses
Apolytikion of Saint Lazarus
Thvn koinhvn jAnavstasin prov tou` Sou` pavqou pistouvmeno~, ejk nekrw`n h[geira~ tovn Lavzaron, Cristev oJ Qeov~:o{qen kaiv hJmei`~ wJ~ oiJ pai`de~ tav th`s nivkh~ suvmbola fevronte~, suvn tw`/ nikhth`/ tou` Qanavtou bow`men: Wsannav ejn toi`~ uJyivstoi~, eujloghmevno~ oJ eJrcovmeno~ ejn ojnovmati Kurivou.
Apolytikion of Saint Lazarus Tone 1
In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, You did raise up Lazarus from the dead before Your Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to You, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord.
Entrance Hymn instead of Come let us . . .
Blessed is He Who comes in the name of the Lord; the Lord is God and has revealed Himself to us. Save us O Son of God, Who sat on the foal of a donkey, we sing to You, alleluia.
After the Entrance: For St. Lazarus—In confirming the common Resurrection...
Apolytikion of Palm Sunday Tone 4
As by baptism we were buried with You, O Christ our God, so by Your Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising You, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord.
Kontakion of Palm Sunday Tone 6
Being borne upon a throne in Heaven, and upon a colt on the earth, O Christ God, You did accept the praise of the Angels and the laudation of the children as they cried to You: Blessed are You Who comes to recall Adam.
Instead of “Axion Estin” Tone 4
God is the Lord has appeared unto us; let us celebrate the Feast, and let us rejoice and magnify Christ. With palms and branches let us raise our voices unto Him with praise, saying: Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord, our Savior.
Communion Hymn
Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.
Instead of We have received the true light…we chant In confirming the common resurrection…
Divine Services for Services Holy Week and Pascha
Please see the enclosed schedule or our website at: http://amgoc.org/holy_week_and_pascha
Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church
Holy Communion of the Orthodox Church is the Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is “With the fear of God, faith and love” that we approach the Divine Mysteries. Therefore, Holy Communion is reserved only for those baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves by prayer and fasting, as prescribed by the teachings of the Holy Orthodox Church. We ask that women, before approaching to receive from the Holy Cup, in respect of our Lord, to please remove lipstick.
Met. Isaiah to Visit AMGOC
Holy Monday evening, April 2, 2018, His Eminence, Met. Isaiah will visit our community and preside for the Bridegroom Service at 6pm. Following services we will offer very light Lenten refreshments (salad, fruit, coffee, etc.) but not a meal. Please make every effort to attend especially with our children.
Coffee Hour Signup
Please sponsor a coffee hour. Donations are welcome to help provide treats following services. April 1: Palm Sunday Luncheon (volunteers needed). April 8: Pascha Church Picnic.
Stewardship 2018
Stewardship Sunday for 2018 was held on December 3. Please see Ruxandra Georgescu for your packet.
Christians Around the World
Please remember to keep Christians around the world in your prayers. Many are being persecuted and even killed for their faith in Jesus Christ. Remember also the two kidnapped Orthodox bishops from Syria.
Greek Dance Lessons/Group
We welcome your children, ages 4 and older, to join our parish Youth Greek Dance Group. The first meeting was held on February 4, 2018. The children are learning their first Greek dance and practices will take place every two weeks. The goal is to have a group dancing for our Annual Greek Festival. Any interested adults with knowledge of Greek dances are welcome to help teach. Practice will resume on Sunday, April 15.
There has been much interest in creating an Adult Greek Dance Group. All ages over 18 are welcome and we hope to perform at our Greek Festival. If there is enough interest, practices will parallel the youth dance group every two weeks after church on Sundays, with additional dancing after the children are finished. For more information please contact Constadina Vasiliades at: 808-373-0312 or constadina@shaw.ca if interested or for questions.
Bookstore/Library
Please visit our bookstore for icons, books, etc. Holy Books are available for $25. Please refer to last week’s flyer (located by the candles) for information about items for purchase in the bookstore. If you have any questions or would like something specially ordered, please see Olga or email her at osonnenburg@comcast.net.
A Worshiper’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy, by Fr. Steven Tsichlis—Review
“Engaging our faithful and inquirers in the life of the Church requires a deeper understanding of the Divine Liturgy. This 26-page booklet provides an engaging and informative summary that may be read cover to cover or consulted as questions arise.”
Capital Campaign
Amazon Smile: You may support Archangel Michael GOC through Amazon Smile. Please make sure you sign in at: https://smile.amazon.com/ King Soopers Cards: Please pick up your King Soopers card as 5% of every purchase is sent back to AMGOC.
Red Eggs
We are dying eggs red on Holy Thursday, April 5. We will purchase the 15 dozen brown eggs and cash donations are welcome.
AMGOC Capital Campaign Fundraiser
Dear Faithful in the Lord,
It is with much joy that I announce to you a wonderful opportunity offered to our community. A faithful family has offered to match dollar for dollar up to $25,000, all new donations given toward our Capital Campaign Fund. This is in addition to previous pledges you have made. That means we have the potential of raising $50,000!
The challenge is to have raised the matching funds by Pascha, so we have 1 week until April 8th to meet this goal! I know how generous our faithful have been throughout the years at Archangel Michael Church and I am sure this opportunity is achievable.
When sending checks, please put CC Challenge in the memo. I wish you a blessed remainder of Great Lent and a joyous celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection, Kalo Pascha! In the Lord, Fr. Dennis
Donations for Great Lent
Paschal Candle $275 and flowers for the kouvouklion of Holy Friday $1,000.
Parish Events
Our parish community has two upcoming events: Territory Days, held on Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 27 and 28. Greek Festival, August 17, 18 and 19. Please mark your calendars and also volunteer for these important fundraisers.
Congratulations!
Last week Harry Manesiotis became a citizen of the United States of America, congratulations to him and his family.
Holy Chrismation
The servant of God Ben Luther was Chrismated this morning before Divine Liturgy receiving the name Ignatios. His godfather is Harry Manesiotis. May our Lord grant them health, salvation and many years!
Archangel Michael GOC Icon Workshop
Once again we are hosting an Icon Painting Workshop on May 3, 4, 5, 6. The first session will be on Thursday, May 3-from 6pm to 9pm ( this is an optional date for those that can attend and wish to get an early start ) followed by Friday, May 4-from 6pm to 9pm., Saturday, May 5-from 9am. to 6pm., and Sunday, May 6- from 12pm to 6pm. The workshop is open to all levels; no previous painting or Iconography experience is necessary. All materials are included in the workshop. Space is available for 12 participants on a first - come, first-serve basis at a cost of $275.00 per participant. The workshop will be instructed by Mr. Christopher Gosey, whose studio is in New Hampshire, where he specializes in Russian, Byzantine, and Ethiopian Orthodox Icon-writing. He has lectured in the Harvard Divinity School, the International Society of Gilders, and Harvard's School of Middle Eastern Studies. See his work at http://holyimagesnh.weebly.com.) Additional information is available on the sigh-up sheet or contact Nick Rougas at 719-369-7700 or rougasn@Comcast.net.