Saints RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS, & IRENE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming GA 30040 (770) 781-5250 www.stsrni.org officeadmin@stsrni.org facebook.com/sts Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church Read our daily devotionals at www.faithencouraged.org March 27, 2016 Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
St. Gregory Palamas This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in 1359 His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all th at we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas On This day, we also Commemorate: Matrona of Thessaloniki; Paul, Bishop of Corinth Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 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. Singers and Chanters: Anthony Birozes, David Boyd, Marie Chapman, Maria Hagen, 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 Saint in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone Beacon of Orthodox belief, the strong support of the Church and her teacher inspired by God, you are the ornament of monks, the unassailable champion of theologians, O Gregory the Wonder-worker and the boast of Thessalonica, the messenger of grace. Forever earnestly entreat for the salvation of our souls. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone O Champion General, I your City now ascribe to you * triumphant anthems as the tokens of my gratitude, * being rescued from the terrors, O Theotokos. * Inasmuch as you have power unassailable, * from all kinds of perils free me so that unto you * I may cry aloud: * Rejoice, O unwedded Bride. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ στρατηγῷ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοι ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε. Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοι Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.
EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 Prokeimenon. Mode 2. Psalm 117.14,18 The Lord is my strength and my song. Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely. "IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right h and, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him. Κατʼ ἀρχάς, Κύριε, τὴν γῆν ἐθεμελίωσας, καὶ ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν σού εἰσιν οἱ οὐρανοί αὐτοὶ ἀπολοῦνται, σὺ δὲ διαμένεις καὶ πάντες ὡς ἱμάτιον παλαιωθήσονται, καὶ ὡσεὶ περιβόλαιον ἑλίξεις αὐτοὺς, καὶ ἀλλαγήσονται σὺ δὲ ὁ αὐτὸς εἶ, καὶ τὰ ἔτη σου οὐκ ἐκλείψουσιν. Πρὸς τίνα δὲ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἴρηκέν ποτε, Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου, ἕως ἂν θῶ τοὺς ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν σου; Οὐχὶ πάντες εἰσὶν λειτουργικὰ πνεύματα, εἰς διακονίαν ἀποστελλόμενα διὰ τοὺς μέλλοντας κληρονομεῖν σωτηρίαν; Διὰ τοῦτο δεῖ περισσοτέρως ἡμᾶς προσέχειν τοῖς ἀκουσθεῖσιν, μήποτε παραρρυῶμεν. Εἰ γὰρ ὁ διʼ ἀγγέλων λαληθεὶς λόγος ἐγένετο βέβαιος, καὶ πᾶσα παράβασις καὶ παρακοὴ ἔλαβεν ἔνδικον μισθαποδοσίαν, πῶς ἡμεῖς ἐκφευξόμεθα τηλικαύτης ἀμελήσαντες σωτηρίας; Ἥτις, ἀρχὴν λαβοῦσα λαλεῖσθαι διὰ τοῦ κυρίου, ὑπὸ τῶν ἀκουσάντων εἰς ἡμᾶς ἐβεβαιώθη.
GOSPEL READING The Gospel according to Mark 2:1-12 At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"i say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!" Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, εἰσῆλθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς εἰς Καπερναοὺμ δι ἡμερῶν καὶ ἠκούσθη ὅτι εἰς οἶκόν ἐστι. καὶ εὐθέως συνήχθησαν πολλοί, ὥστε μηκέτι χωρεῖν μηδὲ τὰ πρὸς τὴν θύραν καὶ ἐλάλει αὐτοῖς τὸν λόγον. καὶ ἔρχονται πρὸς αὐτὸν παραλυτικὸν φέροντες, αἰρόμενον ὑπὸ τεσσάρων καὶ μὴ δυνάμενοι προσεγγίσαι αὐτῷ διὰ τὸν ὄχλον, ἀπεστέγασαν τὴν στέγην ὅπου ἦν, καὶ ἐξορύξαντες χαλῶσι τὸν κράβαττον, ἐφ ᾧ ὁ παραλυτικὸς κατέκειτο. ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς τὴν πίστιν αὐτῶν λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ τέκνον, ἀφέωνταί σοι αἱ ἁμαρτίαι σου. ἦσαν δέ τινες τῶν γραμματέων ἐκεῖ καθήμενοι καὶ διαλογιζόμενοι ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις αὐτῶν τί οὗτος οὕτω λαλεῖ βλασφημίας; τίς δύναται ἀφιέναι ἁμαρτίας εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ Θεός; καὶ εὐθέως ἐπιγνοὺς ὁ Ιησοῦς τῷ πνεύματι αὐτοῦ ὅτι οὕτως αὐτοὶ διαλογίζονται ἐν ἑαυτοῖς, εἶπεν αὐτοῖς τί ταῦτα διαλογίζεσθε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν; τί ἐστιν εὐκοπώτερον, εἰπεῖν τῷ παραλυτικῷ, ἀφέωνταί σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι, ἢ εἰπεῖν, ἔγειρε καὶ ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ περιπάτει; ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε ὅτι ἐξουσίαν ἔχει ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἀφιέναι ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἁμαρτίας - λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ σοὶ λέγω, ἔγειρε καὶ ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ ὕπαγε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου. καὶ ἠγέρθη εὐθέως, καὶ ἄρας τὸν κράβαττον ἐξῆλθεν ἐναντίον πάντων, ὥστε ἐξίστασθαι πάντας καὶ δοξάζειν τὸν Θεὸν λέγοντας ὅτι οὐδέποτε οὕτως εἴδομεν.
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.
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! Father Barnabas is 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. TODAY, March 27 Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas 8:45 a.m. - Orthos - Divine Liturgy 8:00 p.m. - Faith Encouraged LIVE program at www.ancientfaith.com Sunday School Classes begin after communion Visit the Gift Shop for Inspiration and Gifts. Please contact Aftan Romanczak for inquiries regarding the gift shop. Wed., March 30 - Bible Study Book of Genesis Service Fri., April 1 Salutations to the Theotokos Annunciation of the Theotokos Sat., April 2 5:00 p.m. - Vespers *Are you interested in being a part of the Orthodox Church? If so, classes will be forming. Please call Admin Office or see Deborah Bowen to communicate your interest.* For Today: Ushers: David Chapman, Chris Foxhall Welcoming Ministry: Florence Lytle Coffee Hour Hosted by Marie Chapman 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, Jacob Sparks, Mike Trainor, Alex & Niko Tzevelekos, Christos Zourzoukis, Senior Acolytes: Johnny Melts Please say a special prayer for the following Individuals: J. Andropoulos, Bill, B. Fulbright, C. Birozes, Heather, Mariann, Maria, M. Samaltanos; D. Sarandis, E. Sofikitis, Victor, Patsy and S. and K. Yalanzon Friendly Reminder: The Orthodox Church practices close 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. Reminder: Church offices are now located in the Parish Life Center.
PLC means Parish Life Center CALENDAR for March 2016 revised as of 3/20/2016 Date Time Event Mar 27 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas Orthos Divine Liturgy Faith Encouraged LIVE program at www.ancientfaith.com Mar 28 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts meeting (PLC) For more information contact Harald Hagen at mrhhagen@yahoo.com or see bulletin board Mar 29 - Tues 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting Mar 30- Wed April 1 - Fri Apr 2 - Sat Apr 3 - Sun 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. Bible Study (PLC) Salutations to the Theotokos Vespers Sunday of the Holy Cross Orthos Divine Liturgy Apr 4 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts meeting (PLC) For more information contact Harald Hagen at mrhhagen@yahoo.com or see bulletin board Apr 6 - Wed Bible Study (PLC) Apr 8- Fri Salutations to the Theotokos Apr 9 - Sat Apr 10 - Sun 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Orthos Divine Liturgy Vespers Sunday of St. John Climacus Orthos Divine Liturgy Faith Encouraged LIVE program at www.ancientfaith.com
Apr 11 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts meeting (PLC) For more information contact Harald Hagen at mrhhagen@yahoo.com or see bulletin board Apr 13 - Wed Apr 15 - Fri Apr 16 - Sat Apr 17 - Sun 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. Bible Study (PLC) Akathist Hymn Salutations to the Theotokos Service Lenten mini-retreat - Dr. Buxhoeveden to speak about Evolution and Experiential Faith (PLC) see Lisa Boston for more information at myakunda@yahoo.com Vespers Sunday of Mary of Egypt Orthos Divine Liturgy Apr 18 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts meeting (PLC) For more information contact Harald Hagen at mrhhagen@yahoo.com or see bulletin board Apr 19 - Tues 7:00 p.m. Ladies Fellowship Meeting at Mary Milam s Home See Tina Maheras at tdmaheras@comcast.net or Mary Milam at dmarymilam@bellsouth.net Apr 20 - Wed Apr 22 - Fri Apr 23 - Sat Apr 24 - Sun 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.. 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Father Barnabas Birthday Bible Study (PLC) Orthos Divine Liturgy Following Service - Pancake Breakfast at the PLC Making of the Palm Crosses Great Vespers Palm Sunday Orthos Divine Liturgy After Liturgy - Palm Sunday lunch at the PLC Bridegroom Service Faith Encouraged LIVE program at www.ancientfaith.com
Apr 25 - Mon Apr 26 Tues Apr 27 - Wed Apr 28 - Thurs Apr 29 - Fri April 30 - Sat May 1 - Sun 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Holy Monday Bridegroom #2 Service Boy Scouts meeting (PLC) For more information contact Harald Hagen at mrhhagen@yahoo.com or see bulletin board Holy Tuesday Holy Wednesday Cancelled - Bible Study Unction Service Brigegroom #4 Service Holy Thursday Vespers Liturgy of St. Basil Holy Friday Royal Hours Service Service of the Descent from the Cross Cancelled - es Lamentation Service Holy Saturday Vespers Liturgy of St. Basil Cancelled es Holy Saturday Orthos After Service Traditional Lamb Soup at the PLC Great and Holy Pascha Great and Holy Pascha - Resurrection Service/Divine Liturgy Agape Service No Sunday School Classes Easter Egg Hunt After Service Community Pascha Luncheon Celebration in the PLC May 2 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts meeting (PLC) For more information contact Harald Hagen at mrhhagen@yahoo.com or see bulletin board May 3 - Tues 7:00 p.m. Sts. RNI Name Day Parish Council Meeting
Notes and Thank Yous Please notice on the bulletin board outside the admin office (PLC) is a list of to-dos and needs for the church facilities. If you can help with any of these items, please call the office at 770-781-5250. The ongoing Sts RNI Bake Sale - You can order anytime and receive fresh pastries or baked goods. See bulletin board for more information. Forms are in the PLC. If you have not filled out a Stewardship card, please do so. A new card should be filled out every year. Mark Your Calendars See bulletin board or calendar for more details Ms. Helen is cooking Lenten items for sale by the quart to the community: lentil soup, northern beans, spanakorizo and Lenten deserts. The soups will be $10 a quart. Other smaller items will be available also. During this Lenten season, you can buy your food already cooked. It will be available starting Sunday, March 27 at the PLC. Lenten mini-retreat with Dr. Daniel P. Buxhoeveden, JD, PhD When: April 16th 11:00-12:00 Contemporary issues: the science of evolution 12-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:45 Modern day miracles Where: Parish Life Center of Sts RNI GOC Free to attend Donations accepted RSVP to myakunda@yahoo.com so Lisa Boston knows how much soup to make. Zorba the Greek - the newly restored Academy Award Winning Film will be shown at the White Hall Theatre Emory University on April 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $10 (see bulletin board for more details) Saturday of Lazarus Event April 23, Pancake Breakfast and making of the palm crosses at the PLC after Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, May 1 st following the Agape Vespers. The entire community is invited. For each child that participates, please bring at least a dozen filled plastic eggs. Please do not fill them with chocolate because it melts. There is a container in the Narthex that you can drop them off in. Don t forget to bring your Easter Basket. There will be special prize eggs! If you have any questions, please contact Marina Vanerstrom at 770-733-4305. Vacation Church Camp June 6-10, 2016 Greek Festival October 14 16, 2016
Donations for Great Lent and Pascha Salutations & Services, Flowers for Theotokos Icon - $50 Veneration of the Holy Cross, April 3, 12 dozen yellow flowers - $150 Palm Sunday Flowers for Icon of Christ s Triumphant Entrance - $50 Palms for Palm Sunday $50 Holy Monday, Tuesday & Bridegroom Services, Flowers for Bridegroom Icon - $50 Holy Wednesday, Holy Unction Service, Flowers for Niptir Icon-$50 Holy Wednesday Unction, olive oil and candles- $50 Holy Wednesday Evening & Thursday Evening - Icon of Extreme Humility $50 Holy Wednesday Unction, olive oil and candles- $50 Holy Thursday Morning Liturgy- Flowers for Last Supper Icon- $50 Holy Thursday, Candles for Crucifixion & Flowers base of Cross - $100 Holy Friday, Flowers to decorate the Kouvouklion-$400.00 Holy Friday Apokathelosis/Icon of Removal from Cross - $50 Holy Friday, White Linen Sheet (twin size) for the body of Christ- $20 Holy Friday Lamentations, Rose Petals for Myrophores- $50 Holy Saturday Morning Liturgy, Bay Leaves -$50 Holy Saturday Resurrection Service, Icon of Resurrection - $50 Holy Saturday Resurrection Service, Lilies for Narthex & Sanctuary- $20 each Holy Saturday Resurrection Service, Red eggs, tulle & red ribbon- $50 Decorated Resurrection Candle (1) for Clergy - $200 St. John Commandaria Wine for Communion - $50 Candles & plastic cups for Holy Friday & Resurrection- $200 Any monetary donations will be greatly appreciated. Checks made to Sts RNI Philoptchos memo line should read Holy Week or name of event/icon. Kali Sarakosti to all! (Good Great Lent)
More News A message from Chris Birozes (Anthony Birozes son); tfp@gatransplant.org. Hello, I have been encouraged to plan ahead for some of the uncovered and unforeseeable costs of post-transplant care. This fundraiser will help fund those unforeseeable costs that won't be covered by insurance that I may have throughout my lifetime. I am eligible to receive matched funds up to $10,000 for every dollar that I raise in the next twelve months, which can be used for my post-transplant related costs. I thank you in advance for any donation toward my cause and I will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Christopher Birozes Click here to visit my personal page. If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://client.gatransplant.org/site/tr?px=1040249&pg=personal&fr_id=1040&et=m3nt181wydfv1-7edgzffa&s_tafid=1731 Message from: GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE START SOCIAL MEDIA INITIATIVE NEW YORK The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate have started a social media initiative to help promote religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate and get the word out about the oppression our church still suffers in Turkey. The Archons and the Archdiocese believe the use of social media can help project this important message for religious freedom to a potential worldwide audience. The Archons are requesting that all members of our parishes and communities who participate in social media kindly follow @OrderStAndrew on Twitter, and Like the Order of St. Andrew Facebook page. With the help of our faithful parishioners in sharing, liking and re-tweeting Archon social media content, we hope to build a vibrant online community that can help bring to light the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarch to as many people as possible.
From the Event and Food Ministry: We are preparing for our food lunches and dinners for April 24 th, April 30 th and May 1 st. Please see below are schedule, menu and needed sponsorship for the food. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Athenson at sathenson@yahoo.com. April 24 th - Palm Sunday: Fish Plaki- Greek Style baked fish served with rice salad. (Sponsor to cover cost of fish) Chicken Fingers for the children April 30 th - Anastasi Service: Mageritsa- Traditional lamb soup, will be served with Loukaniko (Greek Sausage) and Red Eggs. (No Sponsor needed) May 1st- Easter Sunday: Traditional grilled leg of lamb served with rice and salad - Everyone is asked to bring an additional side dish. (Sponsor needed to fund the Lamb) Also everyone should bring their own wine Chicken Fingers for the children.
Stewardship Commitment for 2016 79 as of 3/27/2016 Apesos, Matthew & Addy Athenson, Sandy & Julie Birozes, Anthony Birozes, Mabel Birozes, Renee Bowen, Deborah Boyd, David & Michelle Bozzuto, Kosta & Carolyn Chapman, David & Marie Chason, Russell & Chyrisse Christy, Rick & Jan 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 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 Lampadarios, Stelios & Penny Levantis, Alex & Melpo 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 Milam, Bill & Mary Miller, Matthew & Athanasia Moissiadis, Nik & Argentina Panos, Nicholas & Teddie Pantazopoulos, Constantinos & Evelyn Pappas, Greg Pappas, Gus Patrick, John & Evon Perry, Michele Popa, Mihai & Heidi Powell, Father Barnabas & Presvytera Connie Powers, Pam Pryles, Victor & Susan Ralston, Luke & Liz Samaltanos, Mary Sarandis, Dina 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 Zazanis, George & Thalia Bruno Zourzoukis, John & Mildred Zukerino-Kazazakis-Levendakis We are an Intentional Orthodox Christian Community for North Georgia