Saints RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS, & IRENE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. October 30, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LUKE

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1 Saints RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS, & IRENE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming GA (770) facebook.com/sts Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church Read our daily devotionals at October 30, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LUKE The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia These Saints were from Aegae in Cilicia, brought up in piety by their parents. Zenobius was a physician, and healed many freely by the power of God; because of his virtue he was consecrated Bishop of Aegae. With his sister he was taken by Lysias the Governor, and after many tortures they were beheaded, about the year 290, during the reign of Diocletian.

2 Welcome to all visitors who are worshiping with us this morning. Please join us for Coffee Hour afterwards in the Parish Life Center ( PLC ). Reminder: If there is ever a luncheon prepared for donations to the church and you wish not to participate, the coffee and treats table is always available to everyone without a donation. Fellowship is the main focus of this time together! Visitors Meet & Greet with Father Barnabas TODAY, October 30 Sixth Sunday of Luke 8:45 a.m. - Orthos 9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy 8:00 p.m. - Faith Encouraged LIVE Program We will pass a second tray today for the St. Nicholas Shrine effort. The amount collected will be sent to the NY office where the effort is headquartered. For more information see Make checks payable to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese - St. Nicholas Fund; 8 East 79th Street; New York, NY Please make checks payable to: St. Nicholas Shrine Building Fund Sunday School students attend class after communion. Visit the Gift Shop for Inspiration and Gifts Reminder: Church offices are now located in the Parish Life Center. Administrative Office Hours: Tuesday Friday; 10 a.m. 3:00 p.m. *Are you interested in being a part of the Orthodox Church? If so, the Journey to Fullness classes are at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. For Today: Ushers: David and Marie Chapman Welcoming Ministry: Renee Birozes Coffee Hour hosted by: Gasper Family Parish Council of 2016: Kosta Bozzuto, President; Greg Pappas, Vice President; Len Vanerstrom, Secretary; David Chapman, Treasurer; Sandy Athenson, Anthony Birozes, Marie Chapman, Chris Foxhall, Helen McCart, Johnny Melts, Anne Trainor, and Plutarch Vamvakias Acolytes: Jacob and Jimmy Atkinson, David Druffner, Evan Eifert, Spiro Kefalas, Christos Kaloudis, Thomas Miller, Mike Trainor, Aristotle & Alexander Theofilis, Alex & Niko Tzevelekos, Christos Zourzoukis, Senior Acolytes: Johnny Melts Please say a special prayer for the following Individuals: J. Andropoulos, Ashley, Ava, Bill, Carrie, J. Consos, C. Farr, A. Harris, M. Hayes, the Jeffrey family, Mariann, Maria, A. Papandreou, M. Samaltanos; Victor, Patsy, Joanne, Walter, Vasilios and S. & K. Yalanzon. Friendly Reminder: The Orthodox Church practices closed communion. This means only Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared to receive the Eucharist should approach the Chalice at communion. If you have any questions, please see Fr. Barnabas after service.

3 Fifth Sunday of Luke On This day, we also Commemorate: Cleopas and Artemas of the 70 Apostles The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia Joseph, Patriarch of Constantinople Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the First Tone To the offspring of Ithaca, the pride and joy of Lesvos, * monastic martyrs glory, let us offer to Raphael our songs of praise; * for lately he appeared, and pours out cures and healings to us all. * Inexplicably he appears to believers, both in dreams and awake, who cry: * Glory to Christ who gave you His might. * Glory to Him who gave you miracles. * Glory to Him who through you fulfills our prayerful requests. Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the Fourth Tone Because of the finding of your holy relics, wise one, * the Island of Lesvos has been filled fully with the grace, * which God richly gave to you. * You, O devout martyr Raphael, paradoxically * appeared to many people, and you grant cures and healings. * And therefore we the faithful re-joice in all your miracles. 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. Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Singers and Chanters: Anthony Birozes, David Boyd, Marie Chapman, Lynn Lucher, Jimmy Smith, Todd Stewart Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone When You descended unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory be to You. Apolytikion for the Saints in the Fourth Tone Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You * the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. * Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, * dashing the demons' powerless displays of defiance. * O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls. Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone O Protection of Christians unshamable, mediation with the Creator immovable, we sinners beg you, do not despise the voices of our prayers, but anticipate, since you are good, and swiftly come unto our aid as we cry out to you with faith: Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who defend now and ever those who honor you.

4 EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9 Prokeimenon. Mode 2. Psalm ,18 The Lord is my strength and my song. Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely. BRETHREN, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven-whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise-whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows-and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Ἀδελφοί, Ὁ θεὸς καὶ πατὴρ τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ οἶδεν, ὁ ὢν εὐλογητὸς εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας, ὅτι οὐ ψεύδομαι. Ἐν Δαμασκῷ ὁ ἐθνάρχης Ἀρέτα τοῦ βασιλέως ἐφρούρει τὴν Δαμασκηνῶν πόλιν, πιάσαι με θέλων καὶ διὰ θυρίδος ἐν σαργάνῃ ἐχαλάσθην διὰ τοῦ τείχους καὶ ἐξέφυγον τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῦ. Καυχᾶσθαι δὴ οὐ συμφέρει μοι ἐλεύσομαι γὰρ εἰς ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις κυρίου. Οἶδα ἄνθρωπον ἐν Χριστῷ πρὸ ἐτῶν δεκατεσσάρων - εἴτε ἐν σώματι οὐκ οἶδα εἴτε ἐκτὸς τοῦ σώματος οὐκ οἶδα ὁ θεὸς οἶδεν - ἁρπαγέντα τὸν τοιοῦτον ἕως τρίτου οὐρανοῦ. Καὶ οἶδα τὸν τοιοῦτον ἄνθρωπον - εἴτε ἐν σώματι, εἴτε ἐκτὸς τοῦ σώματος, οὐκ οἶδα ὁ θεὸς οἶδεν - ὅτι ἡρπάγη εἰς τὸν παράδεισον, καὶ ἤκουσεν ἄρρητα ῥήματα, ἃ οὐκ ἐξὸν ἀνθρώπῳ λαλῆσαι. Ὑπὲρ τοῦ τοιούτου καυχήσομαι ὑπὲρ δὲ ἐμαυτοῦ οὐ καυχήσομαι, εἰ μὴ ἐν ταῖς ἀσθενείαις μου ἐὰν γὰρ θελήσω καυχήσασθαι, οὐκ ἔσομαι ἄφρων ἀλήθειαν γὰρ ἐρῶ φείδομαι δέ, μή τις εἰς ἐμὲ λογίσηται ὑπὲρ ὃ βλέπει με, ἢ ἀκούει τι ἐξ ἐμοῦ. Καὶ τῇ ὑπερβολῇ τῶν ἀποκαλύψεων ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι, ἐδόθη μοι σκόλοψ τῇ σαρκί, ἄγγελος Σατᾶν, ἵνα με κολαφίζῃ, ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι. Ὑπὲρ τούτου τρὶς τὸν κύριον παρεκάλεσα ἵνα ἀποστῇ ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ. Καὶ εἴρηκέν μοι, Ἀρκεῖ σοι ἡ χάρις μου ἡ γὰρ δύναμίς μου ἐν ἀσθενείᾳ τελειοῦται. Ἥδιστα οὖν μᾶλλον καυχήσομαι ἐν ταῖς ἀσθενείαις μου, ἵνα ἐπισκηνώσῃ ἐπʼ ἐμὲ ἡ δύναμις τοῦ Χριστοῦ.

5 The Gospel according to Luke 16:19-31 GOSPEL READING The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'". Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Ανθρωπος δέ τις ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐνεδιδύσκετο πορφύραν καὶ βύσσον εὐφραινόμενος καθ ἡμέραν λαμπρῶς. πτωχὸς δέ τις ἦν ὀνόματι Λάζαρος, ὃς ἐβέβλητο πρὸς τὸν πυλῶνα αὐτοῦ ἡλκωμένος καὶ ἐπιθυμῶν χορτασθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τοῦ πλουσίου ἀλλὰ καὶ οἱ κύνες ἐρχόμενοι ἀπέλειχον τὰ ἕλκη αὐτοῦ. ἐγένετο δὲ ἀποθανεῖν τὸν πτωχὸν καὶ ἀπενεχθῆναι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἰς τὸν κόλπον Αβραάμ ἀπέθανε δὲ καὶ ὁ πλούσιος καὶ ἐτάφη. καὶ ἐν τῷ ᾅδῃ ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ, ὑπάρχων ἐν βασάνοις, ὁρᾷ τὸν Αβραὰμ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν καὶ Λάζαρον ἐν τοῖς κόλποις αὐτοῦ. καὶ αὐτὸς φωνήσας εἶπε πάτερ Αβραάμ, ἐλέησόν με καὶ πέμψον Λάζαρον ἵνα βάψῃ τὸ ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ ὕδατος καὶ καταψύξῃ τὴν γλῶσσάν μου, ὅτι ὀδυνῶμαι ἐν τῇ φλογὶ ταύτῃ. εἶπε δὲ Αβραάμ τέκνον, μνήσθητι ὅτι ἀπέλαβες σὺ τὰ ἀγαθά σου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ σου, καὶ Λάζαρος ὁμοίως τὰ κακά νῦν δὲ ὧδε παρακαλεῖται, σὺ δὲ ὀδυνᾶσαι καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσι τούτοις μεταξὺ ἡμῶν καὶ ὑμῶν χάσμα μέγα ἐστήρικται, ὅπως οἱ θέλοντες διαβῆναι ἔνθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς μὴ δύνωνται, μηδὲ οἱ ἐκεῖθεν πρὸς ἡμᾶς διαπερῶσιν. εἶπε δέ ἐρωτῶ οὖν σε, πάτερ, ἵνα πέμψῃς αὐτὸν εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ πατρός μου ἔχω γὰρ πέντε ἀδελφούς ὅπως διαμαρτύρηται αὐτοῖς, ἵνα μὴ καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔλθωσιν εἰς τὸν τόπον τοῦτον τῆς βασάνου. λέγει αὐτῷ Αβραάμ ἔχουσι Μωϋσέα καὶ τοὺς προφήτας ἀκουσάτωσαν αὐτῶν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν οὐχί, πάτερ Αβραάμ, ἀλλ ἐάν τις ἀπὸ νεκρῶν πορευθῇ πρὸς αὐτούς, μετανοήσουσιν. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ εἰ Μωϋσέως καὶ τῶν προφητῶν οὐκ ἀκούουσιν, οὐδὲ ἐάν τις ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῇ πεισθήσονται.

6 PRAYERS BEFORE HOLY COMMUNION I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I also believe that this is truly Your pure Body and that this is truly Your precious Blood. Therefore, I pray to You, have mercy upon me, and forgive my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, known and unknown. And make me worthy without condemnation to partake of Your pure Mysteries for the forgiveness of sins and for life eternal. Amen. How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I dare to enter into the bridal chamber, my clothing will accuse me, since it is not a wedding garment; and being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. In Your love, Lord, cleanse my soul and save me. Loving Master, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these holy Gifts be to my condemnation because of my unworthiness, but for the cleansing and sanctification of soul and body and the pledge of the future life and kingdom. It is good for me to cling to God and to place in Him the hope of my salvation. Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of Your mystical Supper. I will not reveal Your mystery to Your adversaries. Nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas. But as the thief I confess to You: Lord, remember me in Your kingdom.

7 PARISH NEWS Archangel Michael Awards Ceremony on November 12, Congratulations again to our parishioners, Tasso Kefalas and Jacob Sparks. Education Ministry Ocf Workdaze XXIII To Infinity and Beyond- Following Christ after College. Nov , 2016 at the Diakonia Retreat Center, Salem, SC. See bulletin board in Narthex for more information. Kennesaw State Students -- OCF Chapter is growing! KSU students, did you know that there is an active Orthodox Christian Fellowship Chapter (OCF) on campus? They are reaching out to Orthodox students who attend KSU in the hope that they will join them in this important on-campus ministry. Please contact Athena Vlamis for further information. We're also on Facebook at "Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Kennesaw State University". Thank you! A Journey to Fullness educational classes begin with Father Barnabas on August 31 at 6:30 p.m. These classes will run through October 5, The classes will be held in the PLC. Flower Ministry Icons for Holy Feast Days - Donations ($20) or 2 dozen flowers to decorate each icon is needed for the following feast days: Dec. 25 Nativity of Christ (white roses). If you could help with these activities, please call Deborah Bowen at the office. Food Ministry Coffee Hour Sponsorship (please sign up at the PLC) November 6: Vanerstrom Family November 13: Lytle Family November 20: Donkar Family November 27: Ralston Family December 4: Stewardship Committee December 11: December 18: December 25: Fundraising Efforts We have had a group to look at the Sts RNI Playground Set regarding repairs and cleanup. The estimate is $500 for pressure wash, stain and repair. While we would love to have the playset replaced with a new one, this seems to be the best alternative for the present. If we receive enough donations for the full amount, we will go forward with the project. Please contact the church office if you can help.

8 Gift Shop Ministry Please stop by Sts RNI Gift Shop for any special needs for a chrismation, baptism, birthday, or anniversary. If we don t have it, we can special order the item. GOYA MINISTRY It is time for WYR registration. Please let us know if you are interested in participating in this annual event. The event is held in Atlanta from December 27 - December 30. Communities from throughout the Metropolis will participate in this 3 day event of athletic tournaments, Bible bowl and Church services. Holy Confession is also offered throughout the event. Breakfast and dinner is provided each day, lunch is on your own (w/team & chaperone) between competing or cheering on your favorite teams. The children will also enjoy a dance on the last evening comprised of both Greek and American music. This year s theme for the Bible Bowl is "The Parables of Christ". Check out Biblebowl.network to compete anytime anywhere. Eligible for this event are teens from grades Once we have enough teens participating we can form our teams. Until then we have been participating with Atlanta and/or Marietta. Contact Athena Catapano, GOYA Advisor at athenacatapano@yahoo.com GOYA registration now open! (Grades 6-12) Contact Laura Kefalas at laurakefalas@gmail.com or cell Media Ministry Father Barnabas homilies can be heard on You Tube at Father Barnabas Powell. Sign up for daily devotionals to be ed to you at Hear Father Barnabas live on the Faith Encouraged Program, every second and fourth Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. The website is Father Barnabas 16 video series A Journey to Fullness is now available at Father Barnabas book A Faith Encouraged is due out soon. Family Promise Outreach Ministry Training for volunteers for the hosting of the families from Family Promise at Sts RNI is November 15 th, 7:00 8:30 p.m. in the PLC. The families who will be hosted at our church will be here on the night of December 11 and leave on the morning of December 18. Contact Anthony Birozes for more details at Anthony.Birozes@ejgallo.com

9 Philoptochos Ministry Philoptochos Board: Marie Chapman, President; Helen McCart, Vice President; Diane Walters, Recording Secretary; Julie Athenson, Corresponding Secretary, Florence Lytle, Treasurer; Midge Perry, Assistant Treasurer; Harriett Howell, Tina Maheras, Liz Ralston. Message from Florence Lytle on the Liturgy Books: The Divine Liturgy Books are in their second printing: A lot of the parishioners wished to donate or purchase the books for their own use. We could use another 36 of the pew/hard cover books donated to make the original 200 that were wanted. Orders will be taken until November 30. It is hoped that the 2 nd Printing will be ready by that time. We are no longer eligible for discounts due to the small size of our order and there are no pre-publication incentives. The price of the pew/hard cover book is $16.00 and the soft cover is $ Selfexplanatory order forms are in the Narthex. Please complete and turn in to Philoptochos. Thank you again for being so generous. Membership for Philoptochos is now open. Philoptochos would like to send cookies to our college students from the church. We only have three names and addresses so far. Please forward information to the office. We re collecting change in glass bottles for the Place so that they can purchase fresh milk and eggs for the families in need of Forsyth County. Sunday School Teachers: Pre-K: Margaret and Bill Gasper and Presvytera Connie K-1 st grade: Christine Waldron and April Eifert 2 nd and 3 rd grade: Liz Ralston and Michelle Boyd 4 th and 5 th grade: Jennifer Tubbs, Evie Tzevelekos 6 th and 7 th grade: Anthony Birozes 8 th grade and up: Tasso Kefalas and Dennis Sparks Assistants: Tori Avery, Keith Druffner, Linda Hutka, Midge Perry and Tina Vamvakias. Directors: Deborah Bowen and Evon Patrick We re studying the Old Testament We are continuing our study on Jacob today MORE NEWS FROM THE PARISH! Needs for the Vestry, Altar and Solea Note from Father Barnabas: The stone floors are in desperate need of being steamed and sealed in the church building. Please call the office if you can help with this project. Church Property and Buildings Our community is very excited about the growth with events, meetings, and parties that we are now experiencing. Our Parish Life Center has added so much to our capabilities of having more rooms in our church building available for classes and the Center itself is available for meetings, as well as events for our parishioners of all ages. Please be aware that if you plan to meet or use the church facilities in any manner, you should contact the church office to check for any conflicts on the calendar. Our office administrator is Deborah Bowen and she will be glad to work with you with your requests.

10 The Parish Life Center is available for rental and we do have a Food Ministry that can provide catering or you can provide your own. If you are interested, contact the church office for information and costs. Mark Your Calendars Dec. 3 Christmas Tree decorating in PLC Dec. 4 Stewardship Sunday luncheon in PLC/ Luncheon in PLC sponsored by the Stewardship Committee Dec Family Promise Program Three families will be hosted at Sts RNI (Sun night Sunday morning) Dec Pancake Breakfast and Christmas Concert by our Church Youth Family Promise Families will be our guests. ()

11 PLC means Parish Life Center CALENDAR for October 2016 (updated 10/11/16) Date Time Event Oct 30 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 5 th Sunday of Luke Orthos Divine Liturgy Today Sunday School will continue to study Jacob Oct 31 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Meeting (PLC) Nov 2 - Wed Nov 5 - Sat Nov 6 - Sun Nov 7 - Mon Nov 8 - Tues Nov 9 - Wed 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. 6:10 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 12 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Genesis (PLC) Vespers Educational Classes by Father Barnabas A Journey to Fullness in the PLC Vespers GAME NIGHT in the PLC bring your family, favorite games and your drinks. A light dinner will be served. 7 th Sunday of Luke Orthos Divine Liturgy 9 th hour prayers Divine Liturgy - Synaxis of the Archangels Boy Scout meeting (PLC) Prosforo Baking (PLC) Ladies Ministry meeting/dinner at Mary Milam s home Contact Tina Maheras at tdmaheras@comcast.net or Mary Milam at dmarymilam@bellsouth.net Bible Study Genesis (PLC) Philoptochos serving lunch at The Place Vespers Educational Classes by Father Barnabas A Journey to Fullness in the PLC GOYA meeting (Library) Nov 12 - Sat 6:00 p.m. Archangel Michael Awards Ceremony at the Cathedral No Vespers Service Tonight

12 Nov 13 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 8 th Sunday of Luke Orthos Divine Liturgy. 20 year Memorial for Athena Johnson and 39 year Memorial for Peter Johnson, Parents of Florence Lytle General Assembly immediately after service PC nominations and 2017 Budget approval Faith Encouraged LIVE Program - Nov 14 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting Nov 15 - Tues Nov 16 - Wed 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos Meeting (Library) Family Promise training for those volunteering in December (PLC) Bible Study Genesis (PLC) Vespers Educational Classes by Father Barnabas A Journey to Fullness in the PLC

13 Nov 19 - Sat 5:00 p.m. Vespers Nov 20 - Sun Nov 21 - Mon Nov 23 - Wed Nov 24 - Thur 8:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9 th Sunday of Luke Orthos Divine Liturgy Parish Council Elections (PLC) after services Vesperal Liturgy - Entrance of the Theotokos (Nov 21) Boy Scout Meeting (PLC) Bible Study Genesis (PLC) Vespers Educational Classes by Father Barnabas A Journey to Fullness in the PLC THANKSGIVING DAY Nov 26 - Sat 5:00 p.m. Vespers Nov 27 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 13 th Sunday of Luke Orthos Divine Liturgy Faith Encouraged LIVE Program - Nov 28 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Meeting Nov 30 - Wed 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Genesis (PLC) Vespers Educational Classes by Father Barnabas A Journey to Fullness in the PLC

14 Honors Banquet Sts RNI congratulates Tasso Kefalas and Jacob Sparks Saturday, November 12, 2016, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Annunciation Cathedral, Atlanta, GA If you are attending meetings during our Metropolis Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Weekend and need overnight hotel accommodations, we have reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $107. In addition to Archangel Michael honorees and their families, meetings scheduled for this weekend include those for our Vicars, Metropolis Council, Metropolis Philoptochos Board, Ambassadors, Archons, and Diakonia Deca meetings.

15 Stewardship Commitment for as of 9/20/16 Andros, George & Maria Apesos, Matthew & Addy Athenson, Sandy & Julie Avery, Tori Birozes, Anthony Birozes, Mabel Birozes, Renee Boston, Lisa Bowen, Deborah Boyd, David & Michelle Bozzuto, Kosta & Carolyn Catapano, Athena Chapman, David & Marie Chason, Russell & Chyrisse Christie, Giles & Emilie Christy, Rick & Jan Condos, Connie Consos, John Donkar, John & Athena Druffner, Keith & Mary Eifert, April & David Farr, Quay & Trissie Foxhall, Chris & Liz Fulbright, William & Hayley Gasper, Bill & Margaret Gilbert, Rob & Carey Goolsby, Matthew & Karen Guano, Robert & Jennifer Hagen, Harald & Stamatia Hatzispiros, Tasia & Fontasa Hayes, Michael and Ann Costakis Henning, Robert & Ana Howell, Harriet Hutka, Steven & Linda Johnson, Jennie Kaloudis, Vasilis & Mary Kanellos, Jim Kefalas, Tasso & Laura Kefalas, Thalia Klock, Jacqueline Ladies Philoptochos Society Lambros, Angelo & Crystal Lampadarios, Stelios & Penny Levantis, Alex & Melpo Loumakis, Jennifer Loumakis, Melanie Lopez, Leon & Frances Lucher, David & Lynne Lytle, Archie & Florence Maheras, Tina Manos, Emanuel Manos, William & Margaret Marvos, Todd & Ann McCart, Al & Helen Melts, Johnny & Becky Mermigkas, George and Georgia Loupeti Milam, Bill & Mary Miller, Matthew & Athanasia Moissiadis, Nik & Argentina Panos, Nicholas & Teddie Papandreou, Andreas & Mary Pantazopoulos, Constantinos & Evelyn Papadopoudos, Lazaros & Christina Pappas, Greg Pappas, Gus Patrick, John & Evon Perry, Michele Popa, Mihai & Heidi Powell, Father Barnabas & Presvytera Connie Powell, Kristin Powers, Pam Pryles, Victor & Susan Ralston, Luke & Liz Robinson, Paula Samaltanos, Mary Sarandis, Dina Shoji, Takanori and Kathryn Sofikitis, Estelle Sparks II, Dennis Sparks, Dennis & Laura Sparks, Jacob Statham, O Brien & Jennie Stewart, Todd Tadros, Koko & Carol Thompson, Steven & Thalia Trainor, Edward & Anne Tyre, James & Sharon Tubbs, Brian & Jennifer Tzevelekos, Greg & Evelyn Vamvakias, Eleanor Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina Vanerstrom, Len & Marina Waldron, Rusty & Christine Walters, Tim & Diane Wilson, Jake & Catherine Zazanis, George & Thalia Bruno Zourzoukis, John & Mildred Zukerino-Kazazakis-Levendakis We are an Intentional Orthodox Christian Community for North Georgia

16 Stewardship Commitment for as of 10/27/16 Athenson, Sandy & Julia Bethune, Richard & Sophia Birozes, Anthony & Mary Bowen, Deborah Bozzuto, Kosta & Carolyn Chapman, David & Marie Donkar, John & Athena Foxhall, Chris & Liz Goolsby, Matthew & Karen Kefalas, Tasso & Laura McCart, Al & Helen Melts, Johnny & Becky Panos, Nicolas & Teddie Pantazopoulus, Constantinos & Evelyn Pappas, Greg Pappas, Gus Powell, Father Barnabas & Presvytera Connie Powers, Pam Sofikitis, George & Anna Sofikitis, Estelle Trainor, Anne & Edward Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina Vanerstrom, Len & Marina We are an Intentional Orthodox Christian Community for North Georgia