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Welcome to Saint Nicholas on this Sunday, December 17, 2017 Today we commemorate: 11th Sunday of Luke Daniel the Prophet & Ananias, Azarias, & Misail, the Three Holy Youths Dionysius of Zakynthos St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11 EPISTLE READING Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Daniel 3.26,27 Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers. Verse: For you are just in all you have done. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11 Brethren, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all.

Πρὸς Κολοσσαεῖς 3:4-11 Προκείμενον. Ήχος δ'. Δανιήλ 3.26-27 Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Κύριε, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν. Στίχ. Ὅτι δίκαιος εἶ ἐπὶ πᾶσιν, οἷς ἐποίησας ἡμῖν. Πρὸς Κολοσσαεῖς 3:4-11 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα είναι απο Ἀδελφοί, ὅταν ὁ Χριστὸς φανερωθῇ, ἡ ζωὴ ἡμῶν, τότε καὶ ὑμεῖς σὺν αὐτῷ φανερωθήσεσθε ἐν δόξῃ. Νεκρώσατε οὖν τὰ μέλη ὑμῶν τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, πορνείαν, ἀκαθαρσίαν, πάθος, ἐπιθυμίαν κακήν, καὶ τὴν πλεονεξίαν, ἥτις ἐστὶν εἰδωλολατρεία, διʼ ἃ ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας Ἐν οἷς καὶ ὑμεῖς περιεπατήσατέ ποτε, ὅτε ἐζῆτε ἐν αὐτοῖς. Νυνὶ δὲ ἀπόθεσθε καὶ ὑμεῖς τὰ πάντα, ὀργήν, θυμόν, κακίαν, βλασφημίαν, αἰσχρολογίαν ἐκ τοῦ στόματος ὑμῶν μὴ ψεύδεσθε εἰς ἀλλήλους, ἀπεκδυσάμενοι τὸν παλαιὸν ἄνθρωπον σὺν ταῖς πράξεσιν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν νέον, τὸν ἀνακαινούμενον εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν κατʼ εἰκόνα τοῦ κτίσαντος αὐτόν ὅπου οὐκ ἔνι Ἕλλην καὶ Ἰουδαῖος, περιτομὴ καὶ ἀκροβυστία, βάρβαρος, Σκύθης, δοῦλος, ἐλεύθερος ἀλλὰ τὰ πάντα καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν Χριστός.

The Gospel According to Luke 14:16-24 GOSPEL READING The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time of the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come; for all is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.' And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.' And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.'" Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 14:16-24 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἄνθρωπός τις ἐποίησε δεῖπνον μέγα καὶ ἐκάλεσε πολλούς καὶ ἀπέστειλε τὸν δοῦλον αὐτοῦ τῇ ὥρᾳ τοῦ δείπνου εἰπεῖν τοῖς κεκλημένοις ἔρχεσθε, ὅτι ἤδη ἕτοιμά ἐστι πάντα. καὶ ἤρξαντο ἀπὸ μιᾶς παραιτεῖσθαι πάντες. ὁ πρῶτος εἶπεν αὐτῷ ἀγρὸν ἠγόρασα, καὶ ἔχω ἀνάγκην ἐξελθεῖν καὶ ἰδεῖν αὐτόν ἐρωτῶ σε, ἔχε με παρῃτημένον. καὶ ἕτερος εἶπε ζεύγη βοῶν ἠγόρασα πέντε, καὶ πορεύομαι δοκιμάσαι αὐτά ἐρωτῶ σε, ἔχε με παρῃτημένον. καὶ ἕτερος εἶπε γυναῖκα ἔγημα, καὶ διὰ τοῦτο οὐ δύναμαι ἐλθεῖν. καὶ παραγενόμενος ὁ δοῦλος ἐκεῖνος ἀπήγγειλε τῷ κυρίῳ αὐτοῦ ταῦτα. τότε ὀργισθεὶς ὁ οἰκοδεσπότης εἶπε τῷ δούλῳ αὐτοῦ ἔξελθε ταχέως εἰς τὰς πλατείας καὶ ῥύμας τῆς πόλεως, καὶ τοὺς πτωχοὺς καὶ ἀναπήρους καὶ χωλοὺς καὶ τυφλοὺς εἰσάγαγε ὧδε. καὶ εἶπεν ὁ δοῦλος κύριε, γέγονεν ὡς ἐπέταξας, καὶ ἔτι τόπος ἐστί. καὶ εἶπεν ὁ κύριος πρὸς τὸν δοῦλον ἔξελθε εἰς τὰς ὁδοὺς καὶ φραγμοὺς καὶ ἀνάγκασον εἰσελθεῖν, ἵνα γεμισθῇ ὁ οἶκος μου. λέγω γὰρ ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐδεὶς τῶν ἀνδρῶν ἐκείνων τῶν κεκλημένων γεύσεταί μου τοῦ δείπνου. Πολλοί γὰρ εἰσιν κλητοί, ὀλίγοι δέ ἐκλεκτοί.

Welcome If this is your first time to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, we welcome you and look forward to meeting you. May God bless your time with us as we worship God The Father, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. If you are not familiar with Orthodox worship, please ask one of our ushers. If you are in need of spiritual assistance or would like to know how to become an Orthodox Christian, please speak to Father Andrew. Calendar Sunday December 17 Friday December 22 Sunday December 24 Monday December 25 Wednesday December 27 Sunday December 31 Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Nativity Great Hours 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Nativity Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM St. Stephen Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Announcements Church Bulletin Nicole Maverakis is now producing the weekly church bulletin. Please send any announcements to her at nicolemav@gmail.com. Articles should be submitted in text (*.txt) or Microsoft Word (*.docx) formats and pictures in JPEG (*.jpg *.jpeg *.jpe) format for inclusion in the bulletin. The deadline for submissions is on Friday 5:00 PM anything submitted after that time will not be included in the bulletin for the upcoming Sunday. Bible Study We are currently studying Saint Paul's Epistle to the Galatians. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. We will then be taking a break until after the new year and will resume on January 10. Sanctuary Lights The two Sanctuary Lights on the Holy Altar are replaced every Sunday and burn for one week. You may offer one or both of them for a loved one. Please contact Fr. Andrew if you would like to donate towards one or both. The cost is $10.00 each. What God Has Done In Your Life We need stories from parishioners on What God Has Done In Your Life The stories can be submitted to Rosemary Georgiou: rosemgeorgiou53@aol.com Your story will be run for the entire month.

Ill Parishioners Reminder: If you know of any parishioners who are ill or hospitalized, please provide Father Andrew with the information as soon as possible. Beading Lessons Inna Hayek is providing art lessons with beading for children right after church every Sunday. Church Bookmobile St. Nicholas Bookmobile is adding many new items for sale. You may purchase items after Liturgy on Sunday or by talking to Elaine Manneh at cell 714-337-8179 or house at 951-691-8938. Greek Dance Greek dance will be on break through the Holidays and will resume: January 12 for Evdokia (ages 9-13) 7:00pm January 13 for Ta Pedakia (ages 5-8) 10:00 am Practices will be held in the church hall All new dancers are welcome! Church Cookbook We're creating a cookbook! St. Nicholas Philoptochos is creating a cookbook which hopefully will be published and ready for sale by Easter of 2018, but we need YOUR help. Please submit your favorite recipes with your name to emanneh@hotmail.com. Please submit them in word format so that I may type them into the given grid for the book. We'd love the MEN to enter their favorite recipes as well...the more the merrier. I'll be accepting recipes up to February 15th. Let's make this a great production of all our culinary talents. Make sure you include all the ingredients you use with the correct portions. Thanks, Elaine Manneh (951-691-8938 or cell 714-337-8179)

Philoptochos Special Services are offered. Memorials: Koliva Small Tray - $30.00 Large Tray - $60.00 Prosfora 3 Loaves - $20.00 Artoklasia 5 loaves - $40.00 Trisagion: For your special requests, please call Vaso Bouras at (951)302-0553 or Phofy Bachakes at (951)698-7016. Please call Vaso or Phofy to make arrangements for services or events. Saint Nicholas Bookstore: Visit the St. Nicholas Bookstore in the Church Hall. There are a variety of gifts and books available. NewsDonateOur FaithPar

What God Has Done In My Life Christina s Miracle Story 11-26-2017 It was January 22, 2017 on a cold, rainy Sunday, that I had settled down to watch a nice inspirational movie called Heaven Is Real. Then at about 7:30pm, I received a call. It was a call from my ex-husband, asking me what I was doing? I thought it rather strange that he would call and ask me that. But then as gently and calmly as he could, he blurted out that Christina our daughter, had been in an accident, but that she was fine. It was a car accident, but she was alright, he reiterated. I felt like my heart had dropped to my feet! I began to ask him how, where I needed to get to her! In my nervous anxiety, I just wanted to be with her! He continued trying to assure me that she was at the hospital and was being well taken care of. They were just doing routine check over on her but that she was being released soon. No need for concern, her sister Alexandra and her husband were also there with her. He wasn t giving me much details about what happened, but that she was fine and that she would fill me in when I d see her. He kept assuring me that there really was no need for me to drive over an hour to be there, especially under the bad weather conditions. He made it sound as if everything was under control and there was no need for me to worry. After calming down, shedding a few tears, I thanked him and said goodnight. The remainder of the night I prayed and continuously thanked God for keeping her safe. Little did I know that my daughter s dad had been trying to spare me from the unbelievable details of her horrible ordeal! The next day Monday, she called me. She was not at work, but was staying at her dad s house. I had all sorts of questions for her. But mainly I just wanted to know what happened! As she began her story, I could not have imagined what I was about to hear. It had rained for three days and while still raining on that Sunday, her friends convinced her to meet them for an early dinner. She agreed. While they had a great time, soon it was time to say good-night and make her way home. As she was getting ready to go onto the freeway, while approaching the onramp her car hit a puddle causing her car to hydroplane! Without warning the car began spinning around and around out of control! It then slid into the concrete wall, flipping the car over and over and over! The car rolled three maybe four times! It finally landed upside down, so near the freeway that she could feel the strong wind of the passing cars! With the rain falling, the broken glass around her, she could hear voices! Then all of a sudden down on the ground next to her, appeared a man! I m a EMT, was the first thing that he said. I m here to help you, he told her. He continued to talk to her while, checking to see if she was bleeding or had any broken bones. He stayed with her until the paramedics arrived. As they pulled her out and loaded her onto the gurney, she looked for him to thank him but couldn t see him anywhere. She was taken to the hospital where a thorough work over was done. They performed head scan, internal scan. She was there for over three hours, while they ran all sorts of tests making sure that she didn t have any internal bleeding, head concussion or any other unforeseen problems. By the grace of God, the only slight injury was to her right knee. The doctor made her wear a removable cast, because he thought that maybe the tendon had been hurt. But it was nothing serious. As she s telling me her story, over the phone, all I can do is listen, cry and keep thanking God. She spent two days at home laying around, so bored. By Wednesday she decided to go back to work. All week, all I could do was to thank God over and over for His loving mercy and grace on my daughter.

On Saturday of that week, I went to see her. I hugged her as I d never hugged her before! Again, so thankful for having her. As we talked she told me about her new car being completely totaled. She also shared some most unique feelings. Feelings of peace that came upon her as her car was in the midst of turbulence. She described it as a voice coming to her and saying, ok here we go don t be afraid. Immediately she felt a peace, and quietness. She also told me that when she was upside down in her car the EMT who appeared to her had the bluest eyes. Upon her telling me that, I got chills all over my body and the movie that I had been watching at the time of her accident, came to my mind. The movie Heaven Is Real, is based on a true story about a little boy who dies and goes to heaven. While in heaven, he sees Jesus. He comes back to life and tells his parents about the things he saw. There s a part where the little boy tells his dad that he saw Jesus. He tells his dad that Jesus had the bluest eyes! What s really amazing is that when I was watching the movie, the boy said that Jesus had the bluest eyes I in a most sarcastic, making fun of the boy said to myself yeah right Jesus has blue eyes! No way! He was Jewish! So here I was now hearing the same thing from my daughter, There s absolutely NO doubt in my heart that Jesus Christ, was with her! Some people have said to her and to me oh you were really lucky, you had a BMW, those cars are really Strong! But it s not about the car or luck! The dictionary describes luck as chance! We as children of the Most High our Heavenly Father, God We don t live by chance! We don t live by luck! He s got us in the palm of His hand! He directs the path of our lives! He is a Lamp onto my feet. And a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105) It is so important to declare God s wondrous deeds as a testimony to others, especially to unbelievers and younger generations. By: Rosemary Georgiou

Dear parents, The Sunday School will be having the Christmas program on Sunday, December 24, 2017; the children have quite a show prepared: Christmas carols, guitar and keyboard carols, played by the Sunday School children under the instruction of Mr. Bonzonelos. Please join the Sunday school children for a wonderful Sunday afternoon with Christmas carols and support the children who prepared a wonderful Christmas caroling show. Thank you to all the parents for bringing the children for rehearsals, thank you to all the instruction given by the members of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Metropolis Summer Camp 2018 Dates Announced Greetings Reverend Clergy and Youth Workers, I am happy to announce the dates for Summer Camp 2018! Please share this information with your parishioners so that they can begin to plan for next summer! Due to high demand and long waiting lists the last few summers, we are excited to add a 4th session of camp! All four sessions are for campers ages 8-18, and as of now, campers are still limited to registering for only one session of camp. Online registration will open December 1, 2017 at www.gosfyouth.org. Monthly payment plans are available, and this will help families spread out the cost for camp over 6 months. To register, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required. Stay tuned for more updates about summer camp! 2018 SUMMER CAMP DATES Staff Orientation Week: July 3 7 Session I: July 8 14 Session II: July 15 21 Session III: July 22 28 Session IV: July 29-Aug 4 2018 REGISTRATION FEES $500 Early Registration (December 1 December 31) $525 Normal Registration (January 1 February 28) $550 Late Registration (March 1 May 31) With Love in Christ, ------------------------------------------ Johanna Duterte Director of Youth and Youth Adult Ministries Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco 245 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Cell: (408) 712-7658 Email: JDuterte@sanfran.goarch.orgWebsite: www.gosfyouth.org

Due to the financial crisis in Greece, families and the elderly lack essential food items and sustainable jobs, hospitals face shortages of critical medical supplies, and refugees seeking shelter face greater challenges each day. Thanks to the generosity of the Jaharis Family Foundation, Inc., we have an opportunity to make an impact for those in need in Greece. Now through February 28, 2018, the Jaharis Family Foundation, Inc., will match the first $1 million in donations towards our Greece programs. Consider making a gift today, and your support will go twice as far. 110 West Road, Suite 360 Baltimore, MD 21204 Tel: 410.243.9820

SUPPORT BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ARE PARISHIONERS OF OUR PARISH Want your Business listed? All you have to do is contact Father Andrew, it's that simple. ALENA NEWLOGICA PROFFSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY 323 620-9075 newlogica.com newlogica@gmail.com ALL DAY AUTO REPAIR AND SMOG, 28730 Via Montezuma, Temecula, 951 695-3885 ask for George A PLUS ORGANIZATION, LLC (Presv. Karen Lesko), Personal organization for your home, garage, or business, to fit your specific needs. 909 801-1108 kmlesko@mail.com A TO Z BUILDERS & REMODELER, Boris Prohnitchi, General Contractor, Room Addition, Roofing Solution, Decorative Patios, Decks, Paving, Kitchen & Bathroom Flooring and Painting. San Jacinto, 951 330-6654 pbpgeneral@yahoo.com AVON CALLING! (Eleni Malandrinos) Your Avon representative. Need a Book? Need an Order? 951 767-2220 emalandrinos@aol.com www.youravon.com/emalandrinos BARBARIAN BAIL BONDS, Kristi Bartzis, Bail Agent serving So. Cal. With Bail Bonds 24/7 bailagentkristi@gmail.com Off: 714 584-9164 Cell: 714 746-3605 BEST FRIEND FINANCIAL TAX & IMMIGRATION SERVICES (Christina Nichols-Wainright, 27780 Jefferson Suite B, Temecula, 951 699-8714 Christina@FFF-Tax.com website BFF-Tax.com DEMIFIED HEALTH & HOME IMPROVEMENTS (Demi and Lawrence Mazzola), Providing health, home and business improvements that are always a work in progress! We also sell vitamins! www.demified.com 818 652-7922 demi@demified.com CHRYSANTHE PAPAZOGLOU Men's & Women's Alterations, Custom Window Treatments Oasis Resident, Menifee CA 951 246-7991 CLASS ACT PHOTO BOOTH (Chris Engel), www.classactphotobooth.com 951 541-7812 classactphotobooth@gmail.com THE COLOUR PARLOR ( Janna Bozonelos) 32395 Clinton Keith Rd.. Suite A-102, Wildomar 951 318-5872 DIRTY PANELS - Provides solar panel cleaning. Contact Jordan Neal, P.O. Box 975, Murrieta, CA 92564. Phone 619-772-5902. Email: dirtypanels@yahoo.com ELI-COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR (Elias Housein), Your Foreign & Domestic Specialist since 1985, 24890 Washington Ave. Unit B, Murrieta 951 600-3977 ENGLAND FAMILY MORTUARY, INC. Greg England, Funeral Director, Temecula Valley's Funeral Home 27135 Madison Ave., Temecula 951 490-6818, 951 695-8555 EnglandFamilyMortuary.com EVEREST TOWN CAR SERVICE (for all your transportation needs), Serving the Temecula Valley Area. 951 400-3439 or 310-809-0801 acedriver1@yahoo.com FABOZZI & MILLER, APC (Kiki Manti), Attorney at Law 41911 Fifth St., Ste. 200, Temecula kmanti@fabozzimillerlaw.com 951 296-1175

FLORE WHOLESALE (Quality Design and Wholesale Fresh Flower's) 41555 Cherry St. Suite F, Murrieta, Stephanie Doehring 951 304-1400, 951 304-1422 florewholesale@yahoo.com HANDYMAN, (David M. Hodges), 41687 Broad Oak St., Murrieta, Phone 951 704-8826 (Cell) and 951 461-1145 (Fax & Message). HOME SMART REAL ESTATE, (Bogdan Sofian), Real Estate Consultant. BRE#01921858 Phone Cell: 714 726-0177 Office: 951 297-7660 boghi77@gmail.com M AND D FIELDS BAKER (Melinda Fields), Cookies-Breads-Cakes (Baking with a Passion) 33238 Adelfa, Lake Elsinore, 714 906-4874 MandDFieldsBakery@live.com THE KHAN LAW FIRM Specializing in Immigration Law, Business Law and International Law Contact Nasir Khan 951 290-3737 MANDEL JEWELERS (Linda Mandel), Fine Jewelers since 1969 2500 E. Imperial Hwy, Ste 148, Brea, CA 714 256-9694 www.mandeljewelers.net MARIAN ELLIS, hair designer, Those who seek beauty, will find it. 28559 Old Town Front Street Suite 235, Temecula 951 695-5575 rylinashleesalon@hotmail.com MASSAGE THERAPIST, call Roma 818 657-9671 or roma-luka@hotmail.com MEGA TOM'S, Gourmet Fast Food Restaurants, Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, 25201 Madison Ave, Murrieta, 951 698-9976 www.megatomsburgers.com NICOLE MAVERAKIS, Electronics Consultant, extensive knowledge of computers, audio and video systems. If you need help with those fields contact 951 287-1083 nicolemav@gmail.com OC GRILL 31115 Rancho Viejo Rd. San Juan Capistrano 949-388-6890 OLD MARKET GRILL, Fresh Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, 23937 Clinton Keith Rd., Wildomar, Dine in Take out Call in Drive Thru 951 600-3974 www.oldmarketgrill.com OPA TRAVEL (Eleni Skaropoulos), Greece air tickets is my specialty. Also tour packages anywhere plus bus tour organizer. Call 951 672-3634 PANGAEA RESTAURANT (Owned/Operated by the Zachos Family). Authenic Greek and Italian Cuisne fresh cooked to order! Dine In, Carry Out, Catering, Banquets. 27326 Jefferson Ave. #17, Temecula 951 296-5674 Private Parties or Business Meetings! Like us on Facebook PAX PRINTER REPAIR, Peter Rekatsinas, 108 N. Kalmia St., Escondido, 760 480-1136, www.paxprinterrepair.com PIANO LESSONS/RUSSIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS, Inna Hayek, Private Tutor, All Ages and All Levels. 951 443-8174 (Adult care, Child care and Crafts). PAISANO SMOG CHECK, Test only station, Vehicle Registration Transfer of Ownership Registration Renewals Lien Sales, 18281 Collier Ave. Ste. B, Lake Elsinore, 951 674-1212 PLUMBING, Bisharah al shaer, bishara.shaer@yahoo.com 951 599-9858 VERONIKA HUGGINS, Concert Pianist Accordion Player, All forms of music for venues large or small Lessons Available 951 678-3286 nikahuggins@msn.com SIGGYS RESTAURANTS Simply the best since 1956, Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, serving Murrieta and Temecula. 26870 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta 951 696-0ll9 and 39170 Highway 79 South, Temecula, 951 303-9399 SOLAR: EARTHWISE SOLAR (Elliott Nissim) 855 864-3876

TAXES: J.C. H. TAX GROUP (John Hadjis, Chris Hadjis, Andrea Nissim) Temecula 951 695-0900, also in Lake Elsinore 951 245-5651 TEKTON INVESTMENTS, INC. - Real Estate Division (George Tektonopoulos) Broker-Realtor, 26341 Jefferson, Suite C, Murrieta, 951 698-0325 tekton@ez2.net THOMAS WINFIELD COOK, House Painting 31399 Paseo De Las Olas Temecula (760) 716-8182 THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Christine Hodges), Resource Specialist ELS- Citizenship teacher, The choice is always yours Free helps! Have questions on Special Education or services. Need help becoming a United States Citizen? YELLOW BASKET, Family Restaurant 29966-1 Haun Road, Menifee, 951 301-8322, 40575 Winchester Road, Temecula, 951-296-0543, ---coming soon Wildomar--- wwwyellowbasket.com WINE BY DESIGN, Express & Impress (Evan Vassilakis), The creator or Blouzo brings you superb wines from Lodi and Napa We specialize on private label creations for both business, restaurants, and events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday reunions, fund raising and special occasions. 760 390-4443 vevass@yahoo.com