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GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY & PARISH

OF PROPHET ELIAS NORWOOD & EASTERN

SUBURBS INC.

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WEEKLY MAGAZINE

THE WORD OF GOD

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DATE 24-07-16
YEAR 32ND NUMBER 1618

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Fifth Sunday of Matthew (Rom. 10: 1-10)

A zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
It would be difficult to find a more happy description of the state of the Jews at
this period. They had a zeal for God. The Jew, said Josephus, knows the
Law better than his own name. The sacred rules were punctually observed.
The great feasts were frequented by countless thousands. Over and above the
requirements of the Law, ascetic religious exercises advocated by the teachers
of the Law came into vogue. Even the Hellenised and Alexandrian Jews under

Caligula died on the cross and by fire, and the Palestinian prisoners in the last
war died by the claws of African lions in the amphitheatre, rather than sin
against the Law. What Greek, exclaims Josephus, would do the like? The
Jews also exhibited an ardent zeal for the conversion of the Gentiles to the
Law of Moses. The proselytes filled Asia Minor and Syria, andto the
indignation of TacitusItaly and Rome. The tenacity of the Jews, and their
uncompromising monotheism, were seen in some conspicuous examples. In
the early part of his procuratorship, Pilate, seeking to break through their
known repugnance to everything that savoured of image-worship, had
introduced into Jerusalem ensigns surmounted with silver busts of the
emperor. Upon this the people went down in a body to Csarea, waited for
five days and nights in the market-place, bared their necks to the soldiers that
Pilate sent in among them, and did not desist until the order for the removal of
the ensigns had been given. Later he caused to be hung up in the palace at
Jerusalem certain gilded shields bearing a dedicatory inscription to Tiberius.
Then, again, the Jews did not rest until, by their complaints addressed directly
to the emperor, they had succeeded in getting them taken down. The
consternation that was caused by Caligulas order for the erection of his own
statue in the Temple is well known. None of the Roman governors dared to
carry it into execution; and Caligula himself was slain before it could be
accomplished.
Justice must be done to the heroic spirit of the Jews. But it was zeal directed
into the most mistaken channels. Their religion was legal and formal to the last
degree. Under an outward show of punctilious obedience, it concealed all the
inward corruption described by the Apostle in Romans 2:17-29, the full extent

of which was seen in the horrors of the great insurrection and the siege of
Jerusalem.
10:1-4 The Jews built on a false foundation, and refused to come to Christ for
free salvation by Godly acts and faith, and numbers in every age do the same
in various ways. The strictness of the law showed men their need of salvation
by grace, through works and faith. And the ceremonies shadowed forth Christ
as fulfilling the righteousness, and bearing the curse of the law. So that even
under the law, all who were justified before God, obtained that blessing by
faith, whereby they were made partakers of the perfect righteousness of the
promised Redeemer. The law is not destroyed, nor the intention of the
Lawgiver disappointed; but full satisfaction being made by the death of Christ
for our breach of the law, the end is gained. That is, Christ has fulfilled the
whole law, therefore whoever believeth in him, is counted just before God, as
much as though he had fulfilled the whole law himself. Sinners never could go
on in vain fancies of their own righteousness, if they knew the justice of God as
a Governor, or his righteousness as a Saviour.
A zeal of God - A zeal for God. Thus, John 2:17," The zeal of thine house hath

eaten me up;" an earnest desire for the honor of the sanctuary has wholly
absorbed my attention; So many persons suppose that, provided they are
sincere and zealous, they must of course be accepted of God. But the zeal
which is acceptable is what aims at the glory of God, and which is founded on
true benevolence to the universe; and which does not aim primarily to establish
a system of self-righteousness, as did the Jew, or to build up our own sect, as
many others do. We may remark here, that Paul was not insensible to what the

Jews did, and was not unwilling to give them credit for it. A minister of the
gospel should not be blind to the amiable qualities of people or to their zeal;
and should be willing to speak of it tenderly, even when he is proclaiming the
doctrine of depravity, or denouncing the just judgments of God.
Not according to knowledge - Not an enlightened, discerning, and intelligent
zeal. Not what was founded on correct views of God and of religious truth.
Such zeal is enthusiasm, and often becomes persecuting. Knowledge without
zeal becomes cold, abstract, calculating, formal; and may be possessed by
devils as well as human beings. It is the union of the two - the action of the
man called forth to intense effort by just views of truth and by right feeling - that
constitutes true religion. This was the zeal of the Saviour and of the Apostles
and all the Saints. So my dear brethren, let us imitate them.

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News from our Community-Parish

Death-Funeral
Early last Sunday, Anna Bakaniozos of Skhinoudi-Imvros passed away in
hospital, aged 77 years. Her funeral took place in our Church last Thursday. A
wreath was
laid on behalf of our Community-Parish by the President Mr. Andrew
Kefalianos. The burial was at Payneham Cemetery and the coffee of

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condolence was offered in our Parish Hall. The Priest, President, Executive
Committee and Philoptohos extend their sincere sympathy to her husband,
daughters, grandchildren and family, and pray they may have strength and
comfort from above. Warm thanks to those who donated to the Church in
memory of the late Anna Bakaniozos.

Church Services
Tomorrow, Monday Falling Asleep of St. Anna, Tuesday Martyr St. Paraskevi,
Wednesday St. Panteleimonos, Thursday St. Irene Chrysovalantou (blessing
of the apples), Friday Sts. Kallinikos and Theodoti and their martyr children
Kallinikos and Theodosios, Matins and Divine Liturgy, 8am 9.30am approx..

Divine Liturgy in English

This coming Saturday 30th July, Divine Liturgy in the English language, 6pm
7pm. This is a spiritual opportunity, especially for those who have difficulty in
understanding the service in Greek.

Our Festival
For the last two weeks, here in the Parish and Community of Norwood, we
have been celebrating the Great Prophet: the Zealous Prophet and faithful
man of God; a man always obedient to Gods commands, while at the same
time receiving whatever he asked from Him. This grace of God we also
receive, as well as all people who believe in Him and do His will. With grandeur
and fitting respect, we followed the program of Church Services, including
Episcopal Celebratory Vespers and the Celebratory Service on the Feast-Day,
which a multitude of people attended, receiving the grace of the great Prophet.
We believe that this grace of God helped us, especially the ladies of the
Philoptohos and the volunteers who helped in all the functions in honour of the

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Great Prophet to be crowned with success. The ladies of the Philoptohos, with
the assistance of the members of the Executive Committee, worked and
served with all their strength for the best and complete service of everyone.
The Dance was a perfect success. We do not judge success by income, but by
the joy, pleasure and general satisfaction of the participants. The reward of the
Philoptohos and the Executive Committee for all their service is the warm
thanks, the spontaneous congratulations and the praise of the people whom
they serve. We thank the band with clarinet and Tsambika the singer. We
thank the MC Mr. Kon. Psarommatis, Mr. George Karatasas for the auction,
and Alexia and Christopher Crocker for the presentation of Greek dancing.
Successful also were the religious ceremonies in memory of Prophet Elias the
Thesvite. May our Lord keep us well to celebrate again next year.

Donations
Andrew and Eftychia Mitrousis (Church)

$500

Klimis Klimentou

$350

(2 candle holders for Alter boys)

Anonymous

$ 50

Paris & Maria & George Sloumatis (for health)

$ 50

Ilias Manolakis (in memory of his late wife Katerina)

$ 50

Many thanks to our devout donors and may the Lord give them grace and
blessings.

The Raffle Winners

1 Spit with all accessories, donated by GAGANIS Wholesalers: Carla
Mandalios. 2 One night accommodation at Lakeside Getaway, Victor
Harbor, donated by Steel & Paraskevi Foumakis 83447921: Mr. John
Papademetriou. 3 six bottles whisky, donated by Blackwell Funeral Directors:

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Mrs. Despina Langanis. 4 - $200, donated by the Philoptohos: Anastasios

Karatasas. 5 Squash racquet from Norwood Squash Centre, donated by the
Psarommatis brothers: Mrs. E. Vlachoulis. We congratulate the winners of the
raffle, and heartily thank everyone who ran it. Many thanks also to the donors
of the prizes, and may they have health and prosperity in their businesses.

(Some raffle-books have not been returned. If at all possible, please return
them, despite being late.)
Bible Study
Orthodox Christian topics are discussed in the rooms of the Prophet Elias
Community Centre every Wednesday, 7pm 8pm. Discussions are in English
and there is opportunity for everyone to listen, ask questions, and examine
every topic. All the topics are very interesting and enrich our spiritual
knowledge.

Reminder
For the last 32 years, Fr. Stavros has been at the service of our parishioners
24 hours a day. You can contact him, on these numbers: Office 8362 4139,
Mobile 0412 710 037, Home 8431 7789; or at Church, either after the frequent
services or in his office. We understand that when someone is in pain or is
sick, it may be hard to even remember to telephone the Priest for prayer or to
make a visit. However, what we dont understand is why, despite their pain,
some people remember to complain and disparage the good intentions of their
Priest.

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