Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elias ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟ∆ΟΞΟΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ ΠΡΟΦΗΤΗ ΗΛΙΑ Reading, Reading, Berkshire Berkshire, hire, England Calendar 2015 Ηµερολόγιο Sunday 4 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Celebration Service Sunday before Epiphany - Κυριακή πρό τῶν Φώτων Greek Sunday after Epiphany - full Agiasmos (Blessing) 11 English Κυριακή µετά τῶν Φώτων - πλήρη Αγιασµός 12th Sunday of Luke, cutting of the New Year Cake (Vasilopita) 18 Greek ΙΒ΄ Λουκᾶ, κοπή της βασιλόπιτας 25 15th Sunday of Luke - ΙΕ΄ Λουκᾶ Serbian Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, start of Triodion 1 Greek Τελώνου καί Φαρισαίου, Άρχή Τριωδίου 8 Sunday of the Prodigal Son - Κυριακή τοῦ Ασώτου English 15 Judgement Sunday (Meatfare Sunday) - Κυριακή τῆς Ἀπόκρεω Greek Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare Sunday) 22 Serbian Κυριακή τῆς Τυροφάγου Sunday of Orthodoxy, 1st week of fasting 1 Greek Κυριακή της Ὀρθοδοξίας, Α΄εβδοµάδα νηστείας Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, 2nd week of fasting 8 English Κυριακή Γρηγορίου Παλαµά, Β΄ εβδοµάδα νηστείας 15 Sunday of the Holy Cross - Κυριακή τῆς Σταυροπροσκυνήσεως Greek 22 Sunday of St. John Climacus - Κυριακή τοῦ Ἰωάννου Κλίµακος Serbian 29 Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt - Κυριακή της Μαρίας τῆς Αἰγυπτίας Greek Great and Holy Week – (April 5-12 Άπριλίου) – Άγία και Μεγάλη Εβδοµάδα 5 Palm Sunday - Κυριακή τῶν Βαῒων Greek Holy Wednesday (Μεγάλη Tετάρτη) 8 Greek Evening Service - Anointing: 19:00-20:30 HolyThursday (Μεγάλη Πέµπτη) Morning Holy Communion Service: 10:30 am 9 Greek followed by decoration of the Epitaphion Evening Service: 19:00-21:30 Holy Friday (Μεγάλη Παρασκευή) Morning Service (Αποκαθήλωση) 11:00 am, followed by 10 Greek completion of the decoration of the Epitaphion: 13:00 Evening Service: 19:00-21:30 Holy Saturday (Μεγάλο Σάββατο) Morning Holy Communion Service: 10:30 am 11 Greek Evening Service, The Resurrection of our Saviour: 22:30 followed by the Pascal Holy Communion Service Great and Holy Pascha, Great and Holy Easter Sunday 12 No Service Κυριακή τοῦ Ἀγίου Πάσχα 19 Sunday of Thomas - Κυριακή τοῦ Θωµά Greek Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women 26 Serbian Κυριακή τῶν Μυροφόρων 3 Sunday of the Paralytic - Κυριακή τοῦ Παραλύτου Greek 10 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman - Κυριακή τῆς Σαµαρείτιδος English 17 Sunday of the Blind Man - Κυριακή τοῦ Τυφλού Greek Sunday of the 318 Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council 24 Serbian Κυριακή τῶν 318 Ἀγίων Πατέρων τῆς Α' Οικουµενικής Συνόδου 31 Holy Pentecost - Κυριακή τῆς Πεντηκοστής Greek 7 Sunday of All Saints - Κυριακή τῶν Ἀγίων Πάντων Greek 14 2nd Sunday of Matthew - Β΄ Ματθαῖου English 21 3rd Sunday of Matthew - Γ΄ Ματθαῖου Greek 28 4th Sunday of Matthew - ∆΄ Ματθαῖου Serbian Please note that Greek school restarts on 11th January. Annual (Apokries) Dinner & Dance: Saturday 21st February 2015, at Badgemore Golf Club, Henley. Tickets will be on sale from 1st February. Greek Services: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays English Services: 2nd Sunday Please note that there are Serbian Services on the 4th Sunday of each month Sunday 5 12 Jul 19 26 Aug 2 9 16 23 30 6 Sep 13 20 27 4 Oct 11 18 Nov 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 Dec 20 27 Jan 2016 3 10 17 24 31 Celebration 5th Sunday of Matthew - Ε΄ Ματθαῖου 6th Sunday of Matthew - ΣΤ΄ Ματθαῖου Sunday of the 630 Holy Fathers of the 4th Council, Patronal Service and Feast of Prophet St Elias Κυριακή τῶν 630 Ἀγίων Πατέρων τῆς ∆' Συνόδου, Θρονική Λειτουργία και Έορτή του Προφήτη Ηλία 8th Sunday of Matthew - Η΄ Ματθαῖου Please Note that there are No Services during August 9th Sunday of Matthew - Θ΄ Ματθαῖου 10th Sunday of Matthew - Ι΄ Ματθαῖου 11th Sunday of Matthew - ΙΑ΄ Ματθαῖου 12th Sunday of Matthew - ΙΒ΄ Ματθαῖου 13th Sunday of Matthew - ΙΓ΄ Ματθαῖου 14th Sunday of Matthew - Ι∆΄ Ματθαῖου Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross Κυριακή πρό τῆς Ύψώσεως του Τιµίου Σταυρού Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross Κυριακή µετά την Ύψωση του Τιµίου Σταυρού 1st Sunday of Luke - Α΄ Κυριακή του Λουκά 2nd Sunday of Luke, All Saints of Cyprus B΄ Λουκά, Αγίων Πάντων της Κύπρου Sunday of the 365 Holy Fathers of the 7th Council Κυριακή των 365 Αγίων Πατέρων της Z΄ Συνόδου Sunday of Luke the Apostle and Evangelist Κυριακή του Λουκά του Αποστόλου και Ευαγγελιστού 6th Sunday of Luke - ΣΤ΄ Λουκά 5th Sunday of Luke - Ε΄ Λουκά 7th Sunday of Luke - Ζ΄ Λουκά 8th Sunday of Luke - Η΄ Λουκά 9th Sunday of Luke - Θ΄ Λουκά 13th Sunday of Luke - ΙΓ΄ Λουκά 10th Sunday of Luke - Ι΄ Λουκά 11th Sunday of Luke - ΙΑ΄ Λουκά Sunday before the Nativity of Christ Κυριακή πρό Χριστού Γεννήσεως Sunday after the Nativity of Christ Κυριακή µετά Χριστού Γεννήσεως Sunday before Epiphany - Κυριακή πρό τῶν Φώτων Sunday after Epiphany - Κυριακή µετά τῶν Φώτων 12th Sunday of Luke - ΙΒ΄ Λουκᾶ 14th Sunday of Luke - Ι∆΄ Λουκᾶ 15th Sunday of Luke - ΙΕ΄ Λουκᾶ Service Greek English Greek Serbian No Service No Service No Service Serbian No Service Greek English Greek Serbian Greek English Greek Serbian Greek English Greek Serbian Greek Greek English Greek Serbian Greek English Greek Serbian Greek Prophet St Elias’ Day: Sunday 19th July, with Buffet Lunch Feast (location to be announced). Services end on St Elias’ day and resume on 6th September Important Announcement At the time of publication, our church is located within St Bartholomew’s Church, St Bartholomew’s Rd, Reading, Berks RG1 3QA. However, please note that we are expecting to relocate after Easter 2015, to: St Mark’s Church, 94 Cranbury Road, Reading, Berks RG30 2TA. We will announce the final date during services and on our Website, Forums and Facebook. Greek Services: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays English Services: 2nd Sunday Please note that there are Serbian Services on the 4th Sunday of each month General Information Service Times Orthros: 11:00 a.m. Liturgy: 12:00 a.m. - 13:30 p.m. Services are followed by refreshments in the Vestry. Sunday Greek School Our very successful Sunday Greek School is open for children of all ages, and is held every Sunday except on Serbian Service Sundays (the 4th Sunday of each month). For enquiries please contact Mr. Andreas Despiniadis, our School Head. Committees Our Committee members volunteer and are elected to assist and grow our community. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our Committee members for any assistance or suggestions regarding our Community. Volunteers and suggestions for fundraising events are always welcome. Ecclesiastical Committee Committee Officers Mrs. Calliope Jenkins, President (mobile: 07803 349592) Mr. Nicholas Manousos, Vice President Mrs. Theano Llewellyn, Secretary Miss Florence Irvine, Treasurer Committee Members Mr. Andreas Despiniadis Miss Theodora Dimakopoulou Mr. Yiannis Irvine Mrs. Sonia Khuri Mrs. Sofia Kopatsari Mr. Michalis Koufopoulos Mr. Nikos Tsigaridas Mr. Matthew Wellspring St. Katerina’s Ladies’ Committee Committee Officers Mrs. Calliope Jenkins, President Mrs. Elizabeth Bolter, Treasurer Visits to the sick and elderly Mrs. Panorea Ziffo, Mrs. Katerina Calce, Mrs. Sonia Khuri Website, Forums, Facebook Our Website and Forums give information about our Services, our community, and our activities. You can also see our members’ suggestions, participate in discussions, and start new ones. Please visit our Facebook page for the latest information. Your views are important to us! Website: www.ProphetEliasReading.com Forums: www.ProphetEliasReading.com/Forum Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProphetEliasReading
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