The Greek Orthodox
Church of Our Saviour
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November 20, 2022
and also:
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Gospel and Epistle
Readings
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Readings for 11/20/2022
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 through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Gospel Reading Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Κυριακή, Νοεμβρίου 20, 2022
Ἐπιστολῆς Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 2:4-10
Ἀδελφοί, ὁ θεός, πλούσιος ὢν ἐν ἐλέει, διὰ τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ ἣν ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς, καὶ ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν συνεζωοποίησεν τῷ Χριστῷ - χάριτί ἐστε σεσωσμένοι - καὶ συνήγειρεν, καὶ συνεκάθισεν ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· ἵνα ἐνδείξηται ἐν τοῖς αἰῶσιν τοῖς ἐπερχομένοις τὸν ὑπερβάλλοντα πλοῦτον τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν· θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον· οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων, ἵνα μή τις καυχήσηται. Αὐτοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν ποίημα, κτισθέντες ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ἐπὶ ἔργοις ἀγαθοῖς, οἷς προητοίμασεν ὁ θεός, ἵνα ἐν αὐτοῖς περιπατήσωμεν.
Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 12:16-21 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἀνθρώπου τινὸς πλουσίου εὐφόρησεν ἡ χώρα· καὶ διελογίζετο ἐν ἑαυτῷ λέγων· τί ποιήσω, ὅτι οὐκ ἔχω ποῦ συνάξω τοὺς καρπούς μου; καὶ εἶπε· τοῦτο ποιήσω· καθελῶ μου τὰς ἀποθήκας καὶ μείζονας οἰκοδομήσω, καὶ συνάξω ἐκεῖ πάντα τὰ γενήματά μου καὶ τὰ ἀγαθά μου, καὶ ἐρῶ τῇ ψυχῇ μου· ψυχή, ἔχεις πολλὰ ἀγαθὰ κείμενα εἰς ἔτη πολλά· ἀναπαύου, φάγε, πίε, εὐφραίνου. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Θεός· ἄφρον, ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτὶ τὴν ψυχήν σου ἀπαιτοῦσιν ἀπὸ σοῦ· ἃ δὲ ἡτοίμασας τίνι ἔσται; οὕτως ὁ θησαυρίζων ἑαυτῷ, καὶ μὴ εἰς Θεὸν πλουτῶν.
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His Eminence
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Last Night’s Soup Run
in New York City
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This is prayer in action.
"Last night, Holy Trinity Church of New Rochelle, NY sponsored its monthly Soup Run. We distributed hot meals and warm clothing to numerous men, women, and children in need, living on the streets and in shelters in the heart of New York City. I also met several asylum-seeking families currently housed in a hotel on 31st street in Manhattan.
I am grateful to the Holy Trinity volunteers for their devotion to their unhoused brothers and sisters. I am thankful to Father Nicholas
Anctil and Soup Run directors Despina Kartson and Maria Scaros for their hard work, as well as to the Archdiocesan District Chancellor, Father Elias Villis, who joined me yesterday."
-His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
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CAMP SAINT PAUL
Save the Date
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Camp Saint Paul Reunion set for December 30, 2022, at the Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour in Rye, NY. Please see the flier for details and share with CSP family and friends.
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Camp Saint Paul
Winter Camp 2023
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Camp Saint Paul
Winter Camp Registration
Opens Monday, November 21st
at 12:00pm
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Camp Saint Paul
Winter Camp
Staff Applications
are Open Now
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New Nationwide
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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The 988 Lifeline
988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) Click below to learn more about 988.
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Finding Our Roots in Jesus' Family Tree:
An Advent Video Series
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Have you ever wondered why on the Sunday before Christmas we read a long list of names in the Gospel? Many of us do not know the histories and stories of the people listed. Would it shock you to find that Christ’s ancestors included murderers, prostitutes, adulterers, and other flawed characters? If we examine the stories of the people in the genealogy of Jesus we may find that they resonate with our own complex and even messy family histories.
This advent season the GOA Center for Family Care invites you to our new video series Finding Our Roots in Jesus’ Family Tree with the hope that learning more about these biblical figures will encourage all of us to experience more deeply the redeeming love of Jesus this Christmas season.
First video aired on Monday, November 14th.
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GOLDCROSSES.COM has been serving the New England area for over 50 years, creating handmade, custom crosses for baptisms, weddings and other gifts. CLICK HERE to access the website and order online this Hancrafted Jewelry.
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Church of Our Saviour
Annual Christmas Card
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Christmas is a glorious time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This is a time when the joy, happiness and love innate in this holy day over-rides our personal worries, fears and heartaches. This is a time to be shared with our loved ones, family and friends. Join the many families of our parish in expressing Christmas greetings to all members and friends of the Church of Our Saviour by signing up for our Annual Christmas Card. Your donation will be used for the work of Christ our Lord, and you will be spared the tedious task of addressing, not to mention the increasing costs for cards and postage. Suggested donation is forty dollars. We have added an Online Payment Option for your Christmas Card donation. CLICK HERE or scan the QR Code below to Donate Online to the Church of Our Saviour Christmas Card.
When completing your Online Payment, please remember to fill in the line asking, "*HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR NAME DISPLAYED?."
This is how your family name will be printed on the Christmas Card.
Style examples for Names:
Mary and John Takis, John and Mary Takis and family,
Mr. and Mrs. John Takis and family.
We also kindly ask you to consider checking the box on the online donation screen stating, "I'd like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of the processing fees." Your support is greatly appreciated.
If you wish to mail in or hand-deliver your donation and form to the church, CLICK HERE to download the Christmas Card form.
If you have questions, email Angie Bissell by Clicking Here or visit the Christmas Card table in Marros Hall on Sunday after Divine Liturgy.
WE MUST HEAR FROM YOU FOR YOUR NAME TO BE LISTED ON THE THIS YEARS CHRISTMAS CARD by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022.
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CLICK HERE to Donate Online towards the annual Christmas Card or Scan the QR Code below
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MudGirls Studios
Holiday Collection
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or scan the QR code below |
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Sunday, November 20, 2022
Memorials
Mary Hanley – 1 Year Memorial
Offered by: Irene Hanley
Konstantine Moustakakis – 30 Year Memorial
Evyenia Moustakakis – 35 Year Memorial
Ionnis & Gianoula Pasvankias – 37 Year Memorial
Maria Limberpoulos - Memorial
Offered by: Arlene, Constantine, and John Pasvankias
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Schedule For
November 19th - November 25th
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Monday, November 21st
Feast Day of the Entrance
of the Theotokos into the Temple
Orthros 8:30
Divine Liturgy 9:30
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Church of Our Saviour
Stewardship
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"Let everyone give as his heart tells him, neither grudgingly, nor under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
(II Corinthians 9:7)
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To make your online donation towards your
2022 Stewardship,
CLICK HERE to donate towards your 2022 Stewardship
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For questions about your stewardship pledge or more information on becoming a steward of the Church of Our Saviour, please contact: George Soterakis by CLICKING HERE.
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Blood Drive
Save the Date - January 22, 2023
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Midnight Run
Friday, December 2
Midnight Run outreach to the homeless of New York City!
If you are interested in joining us please contact Father George Hazlaris by CLICKING HERE or (917) 923-8111 as we need to plan in advance for our volunteers.
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All Saints Bake Sale
Please stop by Marros Hall
after Divine Liturgy
and purchase our delicious desserts
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Join us this fall for many of our wonderful outings.
A trip is being planned to visit St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, as soon as it opens next month. If you would like to join us please contact Co-Chairs Pauline Miroulis and Chrys Simos for more information.
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Ladies Philoptochos
Society of Rye
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Philoptochos Angel Trees will be on display in Marros Hall
tomorrow, Sunday, November 27th after Divine Liturgy.
This year Angle Trees will be supporting:
St. Michaels Home,
Holy Cross Seminarians,
and the Don Bosco Community Center Toy Drive
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Agia Skepi
Holy Protection Greek Orthodox Monastery
Vasilopita
Our Ladies Philoptochos Society is selling fresh-baked Vasilopita just in time for the New Year.
To place an order for the Vasilopita, you can visit our table in Marros Hall during coffee hour after Divine Liturgy until Sunday, December 18th. CLICK HERE to download the Vasilopita order form. We ask that you please submit payment when placing your order.
You can also mail the form and payment to the church, Attention Ladies Philoptochos Society of Rye – Vasilopita.
The Vasilopita will be available for pick up on:
Sunday, December 18th, Christmas Eve-Friday, December 24th, and on
Sunday, December 26th.
Proceeds from the Vasilopita sale will benefit St. Basil’s Academy.
The Vasilopita is from the Agia Skepi Bakehouse located at the
Holy Protection Monastery in Pennsylvania. Vasilopita is the traditional sweet bread that is cut for the New Year. Each loaf is made with prayer and Thanksgiving by the Sisters at the Monastery. The coin inside brings a special blessing to the recipient for the New Year.
Any questions CLICK HERE to reach Elisabeth Kreder or
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Stewardship 2022
JOIN US!
We welcome you to join our Ladies Philoptochos Society of Rye. If you have any questions please CLICK HERE and send us an email.
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To date we have donated close to 5000+ servings of food. Each month we ask parishioners to donate a food item needed by Don Bosco. We are so grateful and humbled by the outpouring of donations.
Look for the green leafy box as you walk into church and in Marros Hall!
November Donation:
Jars of Peanut Butter, Small Cans of Tuna Fish
& 1 pound bags of Rice
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Youth Ministry
HOPE, JOY AND GOYA
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Upcoming Events:
Friday, November 18th
We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday evening, 11/18, at 6:30 pm for our Youth Ministries “Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner” and open gym night! Bring your favorite Lenten “meatless” dish to share with the group!
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Friday, December 2nd
GOYA -Monster Golf at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. The cost per GOYAn is $20 which includes a game of Monster Mini-Golf, a $10 arcade card, and 2 slices of pizza and soda.
JOY/HOPE LEGOLAND at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. The cost is $14 for children and $16 per adult. Optional pricing is available with food.
We will all meet at Ridge Hill Mall at 6:30 pm outside of LEGOLAND. Ridge Hill Mall is located at 1 Ridge Hill Blvd. in Yonkers.
Basketball Teams
Last call to join one of our teams! We are finalizing the registration of our teams and need all registrations in no later than 11/27.
Farm Team – ages 6 -8
Junior Varsity – ages 9-13
Varsity – ages 13-18
Registration Fee $ 50.
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If you have not yet done so,
please register your child in one of our
Youth Ministry groups
and submit payment as well.
HOPE: Ages 5-8, JOY: Ages 9-12, GOYA: 13-18
Young Adults : 19-over
Sign-up today for Youth Ministry
click below or scan the QR Code
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Practice this Sunday, November 20th
Groups 1, 2 & 3
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Sunday School
Christmas Pageant 2022
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St. John Chrysostom
Oratorical Festival 2023
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Check out the 2023 TOPICS for Senior and Junior Divisions to write their speeches. Let's do this!
• HOW IT WORKS:
The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is divided into Senior (grades 10-12) and Junior Divisions (grades 7-9). The participants select one of the five topics in their division to write speeches that are presented starting at the parish level, proceeding to the district or metropolis level, and then two finalists representing each Metropolis of the Archdiocese proceed to the national finals.
• AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
Participants at the National Finals receive awards from the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Scholarship Fund, ranging from $500 to $2000, the Faith Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism Scholarships, and the Chrysostom Scholarship Program of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
→ Click Here for more info about the Oratorical Festival.
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Demonstration and preparation of Galaktobouriko today!
Our PTO will handout aprons and gloves to each student and have each student prepare 2 galsktobourika!
To Register for Hellenic School
Please CLICK HERE to download the 2022/2023 Registration Form.
Please fill out the Registration Form and forward it to the Principal by CLICKING HERE.
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Saint Anastasia's
Fellowship
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Please Remember Your Church
In Your Will
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For more information on Estate Planning
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Coffee Hour
Sponsorship
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Would you like to sponsor a coffee hour?
to email the church office to schedule your Sunday Coffee Hour Sponsorship.
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The Greek Orthodox Church of Our Saviour
2195 Westchester Avenue Rye, New York 1058
Protopresbyter Elias G. Villis
Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Presbyter George Hazlaris
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