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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
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
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR LENT
MARCH 24th, Sunday Sunday of Orthodoxy
8:45 a.m. Orthros/10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
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
8:00 a.m. Orthros/9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
27th, Wednesday
6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy
29th, Friday
7 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos
31st, Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
8:45 a.m. Orthros/10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
APRIL 3rd, Wednesday
6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy
5th, Friday
7 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos
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
6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy
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.
5 p.m. Great Vespers
14th, Sunday of St. John Climacus
8:45 a.m. Orthros
10 a.m. Divine Liturgy
17th, Wednesday
6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy
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-
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