FORGIVENESS SUNDAY MARCH 17th, 2013 …stsrni.org/bulletin/m313/m3w3.pdf · 21st, Clean Thursday - 7 p.m. Great Compline 22nd, Clean Friday - 7 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos

Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene

Greek Orthodox Church

Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos

Jimmy Smith, Psaltis

3074 Bethelview Road Cumming GA 30040

(770) 781-5250 cell (770) 861-3544 www.stsrni.org

We are an intentional Orthodox Christian Community for North Georgia!

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY

MARCH 17th, 2013

(CHEESEFARE)

WORSHIP

Eighth Gospel/Tone Plagal Fourth

We are so very glad you have joined us today, and we pray you will be inspired

and encouraged by your time with us.

The Orthodox worship service is an ancient and timeless expression of how

people have loved, served and worshipped God for many centuries, but it may be a bit of

a different experience for you. Please feel free to use a service book or not and simply

allow the words of the service to wash over you.

The central act of our worship culminates in people receiving communion.

This is a very special time for us all and we have some specific beliefs about our com-

munion together. This is why we never impose this service on those who are not pre-

pared or are not baptized Orthodox. This service may raise questions in your mind.

Please feel free to ask Fr. Barnabas or Fr. Paul anything you wish after the service.

At the end of the service EVERYONE is invited to come forward and receive a

portion of the blessed bread from Fr. Barnabas. No one should leave church

hungry!

Know you are welcome and we are glad you are here.

May God bless you and your family.

Apolytikion in honor of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene

Having contended on Lesvos for the sake of Christ God, you have sanctified the island

since the discovery of your sacred relics, O blessed ones; wherefore we honor you, O

Godbearing Raphael, together with Nicholas and virgin Irene, as our divine protectors

and intercessors with the Lord.

40 Day Blessing - Liv Varitek is being presented today for her 40-day blessing by her

parents Catherine & Jason Varitek.

Schedule for the Week 18th, Clean Monday Beginning of Great Lent - 7 p.m. Great Compline

19th, Clean Tuesday - 7 p.m. Great Compline

20th, Clean Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy

21st, Clean Thursday - 7 p.m. Great Compline

22nd, Clean Friday - 7 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos

23rd, Saturday 3rd Saturday of Souls - 8:30 a.m. Orthros/9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

5 p.m. Great Vespers

Parish Council On Duty Today - Kosta Bozzuto, Harald Hagen

Ushering Ministry - PC/Parishioners

Welcoming Ministry - Tina Maheras

ACOLYTES

Zachery Bethune, James Blane, Nathan Frazier, Nicholas Pryles, Tommy Roberts, Luke Sulyma,

Mike Trainor, Thomas Miller and Christos Zourzoukis

SENIOR ACOLYTES

Dean Pryles, Mike Manos

STS. RNI YOUTH CHOIR

Tabitha Bethune, Jessica Catapano, Maria Hagen, Christina Pryles & Laramie Smith

TODAY WE REMEMBER

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY (CHEESEFARE) Reading: The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight here, on the eve of the holy Forty-day Fast, demonstrating to us not by simple words, but by actual deeds, how beneficial fasting is for man, and how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the transgressing of the divine commandments. For the first command-ment that God gave to man was that of fasting, which the first -fashioned re-ceived but did not keep; and not only did they not become gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind. The God-bearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by bringing to mind what we have fallen from, and what we have suf-fered because of the insatiety and disobedience of the first -fashioned, we might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands. Taking occasion from to-day's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this day, first from God, then from one another and all creation. Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone: You de-scended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be bur-ied for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Second Tone O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defend-er of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen."

We Also Remember Alexis the Man of God

St. Patrick, the Enlightener of Ireland

Marinos the Martyr

Theocteristos the Confessor

Please pray for those faithful who are currently in need of our most fervent intercessions:

Andrew, Angie, Bill, Bill, Carrie, Demetra, Dina, Donna, Efthymios, Elaine, Eliza-

beth, Christina, George, Gus, Heidi, Igli, James, Jerry, Joe, Maria,Michael, Oni,

Paul, Peter, Staikoula, Taki, Tara, Violeta,

John & Sheila Consos, Archie Lytle, Katherine & Sam Yalanzon

Epistle Reading

The Reading is from St. Paul's

Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

The Reading is from St. Pauls Letter

to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4

Prokeimenon. Mode 3. Psalm 46.6,1

Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed;

the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works

of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves be-

comingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in de-

bauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put

on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to grati-

fy its desires.

As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes

over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man

eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains,

and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God

has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of

another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will

be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

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Gospel Reading

The Reading is from Matthew 6:14-21

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your

heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not for-

give men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your

trespasses.

"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for

they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men.

Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you

fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may

not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your

Father who sees in secret will reward you.

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and

rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for

yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust con-

sumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your

treasure is, there will your heart be also."

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wisdom from the Fathers"

"Godliness is perfection that is never complete.

St. Philotheos of Sinai

BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

Wednesday, March 20th - 10 a.m.

Review of Philippians Chapter 2 & beginning Great Lent Conversation on Holy Week

Wednesday, March 20th - following 6:30 p.m. Vespers

A Step-by-Step Look at the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, March 21st - 6:30 p.m.

Review of Philippians Chapter 2 & beginning Great Lent Conversation on Holy Week

Father Barnabas will be available to hear confession every Wednesday either before or

after Vespers and by appointment. Please call or email the church office to request a time

to meet with Father and avail yourself to this healing divine mystery of the Church.

Please call the Church office for more information (770) 781-5250.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR LENT

MARCH 17th, Sunday Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare)

8:45 a.m. Orthros

10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy followed by Forgiveness Sunday Vespers

18th, Clean Monday Beginning of Great Lent

7 p.m. Great Compline

19th, Clean Tuesday


20th, Clean Wednesday

6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy

21st, Clean Thursday


22nd, Clean Friday

7 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos

23rd, Saturday 3rd Saturday of Souls

8:30 a.m. Orthros/9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy


SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR LENT

MARCH 24th, Sunday Sunday of Orthodoxy


Greek School Presentation/Procession of Icons

6 p.m. Great Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation at the Cathedral, Atlan-

ta

25th, Feast of the ANNUNCIATION @ Cathedral in Atlanta


27th, Wednesday


29th, Friday


31st, Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas


APRIL 3rd, Wednesday


5th, Friday


7th, Sunday of The Holy Cross

8:45 a.m. Orthros

10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy followed by Procession of Holy Cross with flowers

10th, Wednesday


12th, Friday

7 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos with Fr. John Dalber of St. Nektarios,

Charlotte. Lenten Retreat Begins

13th, Saturday

Sts. RNI Lenten Retreat with Fr. John Dalber - 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


14th, Sunday of St. John Climacus

8:45 a.m. Orthros

10 a.m. Divine Liturgy

17th, Wednesday


19th, Friday

7 p.m. Akathist to the Theotokos

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday of Souls

March 23rd 8:30 Orthros

9:30 Divine Liturgy

Please complete & return the form below to Father Barnabas or Father Paul for names to be memorialized during the Saturday of Souls

services.

If anyone can make koliva for the service on March 23rd, please contact Ginny in the church office. Thank you.

Prosforo Baking

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Contact Stamatia Hagen for more information at [email protected] or 770-315-4530

All hands are welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School

Sunday School students will be dismissed after receiving the Eucharist.

(Teens will be in new youth room, 6th-8th grade in the Blue House.)

This Sunday the teens will stay in the sanctuary for the forgiveness ser-

vice. 3&4 year olds through 8th grade will be dismissed after Eucha-

rist. Next Sunday is Sunday of Orthodoxy. Bring an icon for the proces-sion. Sunday School is supporting Project Mexico for Lent. Dona-

tion boxes went home last week. Fasting, extra church services, pray-

ers, bible readings, and almsgiving are being encouraged in Sunday

School as part of our "Lenten journey". To help us, Pascha Passports

will be handed out next week along with instructions. Volunteers are needed to help with Sunday School. Fully prepared lessons are given

each Sunday. Your participation is essential.

Any questions or concerns, or for more information, contact Lisa

Boston at 770-826-1212 or [email protected]

GOYA TONIGHT, March 17th - 5 p.m. Rap Session with Fr. Barnabas at the

home of Eleni Athenson - 7440 Craigleith Dr., Duluth 30097

RSVP 630-336-1562 or [email protected]

Visitors Welcome Dina Sarandis resides at The Oaks on Post Road and welcomes visits from fellow pa-

rishioners.

John & Sheila Consos are now residing in Dunwoody4355 Georgetown Sq., Unit

442and would enjoy phone calls (770/232-5147) &/or visits.

If you know of someone who would like a visit, please contact Helen McCart

at 678-947-4771 or the Church Office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PHILOPTOCHOS

2013 Membership Drive has begun. ALL are welcome to join.

Philoptochos is not just a ladies organization anymore!

GENERAL Meeting - Tuesday, March 26th, 6:30 p.m. - Blue House

SPRING BAKE SALE

Philoptochos is taking orders for baklava ($25/9x12 tray) and

galatoboureko ($20/9x12 tray) for delivery week of March 24th.

Please contact Ginny Kostulakos at [email protected] or

678-807-7167 to place your orders.

THANK YOU LADIES for coming to The Place to help serve lunch on

Wednesday, March 9th. The day was very successful & enjoyed.

Our next The Place lunch is Wednesday, May 22nd.

Helen McCart, Chr.

BOOK CLUB Please join us after Saturday Vespers for Food, Fellowship, and

Good Conversation!

Saturday, March 23rd

.Please bring a dish to share for our covered dish supper.

For more information, contact Lisa Boston @ myakunda.com or Donna Smith @ miss-

[email protected]

Sts. RNI Choir Practice

Today - SUNDAY - Immediately following Divine Liturgy

in the Chapel

Contact Marie Chapman for more information.

770-205-7220 or [email protected]

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Friday & Saturday, April 12th & 13th - Sts. RNI Parish Lenten Retreat with Fr.

Steven Dalber, priest at St. Nektarios parish, Charlotte, NC, as guest speaker

Saturday, April 20th - Sts. RNI Parish hosting the Metropolis District Level

Oratorial Festival

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FELLOWSHIP HOUR

Our 2012-2013 Fellowship Hour Donation Campaign has begun.

A suggested donation of $25/family helps cover the cost of the weekly

Fellowship Hour. Checks should be made payable to Sts. RNI G.O. Church with

Fellowship on the memo line.

We hope you have enjoyed the refreshments provided over the past year and will con-

tinue to support the Fellowship Committees efforts to serve you each Sunday.

2012-13 Donors

Thank you all for your support of this Ministry.

Sts. RNI Bookstore News

Your purchases through Amazon helps us raise money! We have a new e-store on Amazon for the Sts. RNI Bookstore. This is an

Amazon webstore that we put items into categories like books, cds, jewelry, food, etc. and we get paid 10% on all sales through our store. If someone from the church wants to buy something on Amazon, they need to click through our link for us to get credit. Also, if anyone wants a book, cd, etc., not on our list,

they need to let us know & we can add it to the site. Use the link: http://astore.amazon.com/stsrapnicireo-20

For more information or to add items, contact Aftan Romanczak at [email protected]

Jim & Angie Andropoulos

Anthony & Mary Birozes

Kosta & Carolyn Bozzuto

Grace Chihlas

John & Beth Doulgerakis

Mariya & Gregory Dunkel

Keith & Mary Druffner

Chris & Liz Foxhall

Jean Gwaltney,

Harriet Howell

Eleni Jordan

Vasilios Kaloudis

Jim Kanellos

Dennis & Ginny Kostulakos,

Florence & Archie Lytle

Bill & Margaret Manos

Riley & Elizabeth Marvos

Mary & Bill Milam

Athena & Matt Miller

Nik Moissiades

Patricia Morris

Nick & Teddie Panos

Gus Pappas

Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie Powell

Vic & Suzi Pryles

Gigi & Paul Ray

Kathy & Taka Shoji

Nikolaos & Eva Thrasivoulou

Ed & Anne Trainor

Arthur Tsiropoulos

Nicholas & Varvara Alexiou

Jim & Angie Andropoulos

Sarante & Julie Athenson

Richard & Sophia Bethune

Anthony & Mary Birozes

Renee Birozes

Katherine Blanos

Joseph & Barbara Bonelli-Selwa

Jordan & Lisa Boston

Helen Bouboulis

Kosta & Carolyn Bozzuto

Sean & Maria Carney

David & Marie Chapman

Grace Chihlas

John & Sheila Consos

Dan & Alyssa Douglas

John & Beth Doulgerakis

Quay & Trissie Farr

Chris & Liz Foxhall

Robert & Jennifer Guano

Harald & Stamatia Hagen

Christine Hatcher

Harriet Howell

Mark & Jennie Johnson

Eleni Jordan

Vasilios & Mary Kaloudis

James Kanellos

Maria Kardomateas Theodoros & Aphrodite Kazazakis-Levendakis

Dennis & Ginny Kostulakos

Archie & Florence Lytle

Connie Machoudy

Harry & Tina Maheras

Bill & Margaret Manos

Emanuel Manos

Bill & Audrey Marianes

Al & Helen McCart

John & Becky Melts

Bill & Mary Milam

Matt & Athena Miller

Nikolaos Moissiadis

Patricia Morris

Nicolas & Teddie Panos

Constantinos & Evelyn Pantazopoulos

Lazaros & Christina Papadopoulos

Gus Pappas

John & Evon Patrick

Sts. RNI Philoptochos

Gus Plakiotis

Ioanna Plakiotis

Father & Presvytera Powell

Pam Powers

Vic & Suzi Pryles

Paul & Gigi Ray

Athan & Cheri Romanczak

Andrew & Lorez Roussey

Dina Sarandis

Taka & Kathy Shoji

Eric & Donna Smith

Eugenia Smith

Estelle Sofikitis

George & Anna Sofikitis

Dennis & Laura Sparks

Koko & Carol Tadros

Steven & Thalia Thompson

Ed & Anne Trainor

Brian & Jennifer Tubbs

Sharon Tyre

Greg Tzevelekos

George Tzortzinakis

Plutarch & Tina Vamvakias

Rusty & Christine Waldron

Tim & Diane Walters

Steve & Smara Wolff

Sam & Katherine Yalanzon

To date the 75 families below have returned

Stewardship Commitment Cards for 2013.

2013 Parish Council

President - John Patrick; Vice President/Assist. Treasurer- Harald Hagen;

Recording Secretary - Paul Ray; Corresponding Secretary - Harriet Howell;

Treasurer - Vic Pryles; Sophia Bethune, Kosta Bozzuto, Marie Chapman,

Quay Farr, Chris Foxhall

Documents

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY MARCH 17th, 2013 …stsrni.org/bulletin/m313/m3w3.pdf · 21st, Clean Thursday - 7 p.m. Great Compline 22nd, Clean Friday - 7 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos