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

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Draft November 12, 2017

8th Sunday of Luke

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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, November 12

8th Sunday of Luke

8:30 a.m. Orthos

9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Memorial Service today is for the parents of Florence

Lytle, Petros Johnson (40 years) and Athena

Johnson (21 years)

Until further notice, there will not be any Pre-K Sunday School classes. The 4

th

and 5th

grades will be in the classroom

downstairs and the 9th

grade and above will

be in the St. Nicholas room.

Appointments with Father Barnabas: If you would like to schedule any appointments or arrangements with Father Barnabas, please contact the office administrator in order to assure that there are no conflicts on his calendar. Thank you. 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.

Visit the Gift Shop for Inspiration and Gifts

For Today: Ushers: Anne Trainor and Greg Pappas Coffee Hour hosted by: The Lytle Family Parish Council of 2017: Kosta Bozzuto, President; Greg Pappas, Vice President; Len Vanerstrom, Secretary; David Chapman, Treasurer; Sandy Athenson, Anthony Birozes, Marie Chapman, Helen McCart, Johnny Melts, Anne Trainor, Rusty Waldron 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:

Ruth, A. Andropoulos, Ashley, Ava, Austin Cohen,

Carrie, Chris V., Emilie C. Estelle S., Fred, Gus P.,

Perry, A. Harris, D. Jeffrey, Jo, Lockie G., Mariann,

Maria, A. Papandreou, Mary S., 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.

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

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 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 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: Richard Bethune, Tabitha

Bethune, Anthony Birozes, David Boyd, Lynne Lucher,

and Jimmy Smith

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Second

When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the

soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And

standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your

immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it.

You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You

resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You.

Apolytikion for the Hierarch in the Plagal of the Fourth

In your patience you have won your reward, O righteous

Father. You persevered unceasingly in prayer; you loved

the poor, and provided for them in all things. Wherefore,

intercede with Christ, our God, O blessed John the

Almsgiver, that our souls be saved.

Kontakion for the Departed in the Plagal of the Fourth

Remember, Lord, your servants; for you are good. Forgive

them all within they have erred in this life; for there is none

without sins except for you, who are able to grant rest to the

departed.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

The Savior's most pure and immaculate temple, the very

precious bridal chamber and Virgin, who is the sacred

treasure of the glory of God, on this day is introduced into

the House of the Lord, and with herself she brings the grace

in the divine Spirit. She is extolled by the Angels of God. A

heavenly tabernacle is she.

8th

Sunday of Luke

On this Day We Also Commemorate:

John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria; Nilus the Ascetic of Sinai; Martin, Bishop of Tours

EPISTLE READING

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode.

Psalm 115.15,12 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Verse: What shall I render to the Lord for all that he has given me?

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the II Corinthians 9:6-11

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also

reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under

compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing

in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in

abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his

righteousness endures forever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will

supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be

enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

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The Gospel According to Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to

inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he

answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and

with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to

him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A

man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him

and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that

road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came

to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to

where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his

wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn,

and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper,

saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.'

Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?"

He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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GOSPEL READING

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, in knowledge or in

ignorance. And make me worthy, without condemnation, to partake of Your pure

Mysteries for the remission of sins and for eternal life. Amen.

How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I should dare to

enter into the bridal chamber, my vesture will condemn me, since it is not a wedding

garment; and being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. Cleanse, O Lord, the filth

of my soul, and save me, as You are the one Who loves mankind. In Your love, Lord,

cleanse my soul, and save me.

Master Who loves mankind, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these Holy Gifts be to my

judgment because I am unworthy, but rather for the purification and sanctification of

both soul and body and the pledge of the life and Kingdom to come. It is good for me to

cleave unto God and to place in Him the hope of my salvation.

O Son of God, receive me today as a partaker of Your mystical supper. For I will not

speak of the mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss, as did Judas. But like the

thief, I confess to You: Remember me, Lord, in Your Kingdom.

PARISH NEWS

Philoptochos is collecting childrens pants (sizes 6-18) to help support the Clothing

Closet project at Cumming Elementary. Many students are in desperate need of pants, and the

closet is running low on them. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. There is a bin in

the Narthex where items can be placed.

Christmas Decorating of Church and PLC on Saturday, December 2 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Many hands might lighter work for everyone. Thank you.

Bible Study Classes are on Wednesday morning, at 10:00 a.m. We are studying the book of Genesis. The educational classes start after Vespers on Wednesday night, where we

will be studying the Journey to Fullness series by Father Barnabas. All classes are held in

the Parish Life Center. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Our Sunday School is working with Philoptochos to donate canned or boxed items for The Place for their Thanksgiving meals. The following foods are needed: Corn, stuffing

mix, gravy, yams/sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned soups, jiffy corn muffin mix,

pumpkin, fruit and oatmeal. Please bring donations to your Sunday School class by November

19th . The Class that brings the most canned or boxes items will be invited to have a special

treat with Father Barnabas after Sunday School in the PLC.

Save These Dates

Sunday School Ministry

Nov. 26: Thanksgiving No Classes

Dec. 9: Pancake Breakfast with St. Nick/Nativity Pageant Rehearsal at the PLC

Dec. 10: Nativity Pageant Program, immediately following the Divine Liturgy

Dec. 2431: Break for Nativity/New Years Day (no classes)

Feb. 4: God Parents Sunday

Feb. 25: Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession Procession by SS students with Icons

March 31: Saturday of Lazarus Pancake breakfast after service and making of the Palm

Crosses

April 1: Palm Sunday

April 8: Pascha (no classes)

May 20: Graduation

June 11- 15: Vacation Church Camp

OTHER NEWS

Flower Ministry

Thank you to those you have donated to the decorating of the flowers for the Feast Days Icons. We have enough now to decorate the icons for the remainder of the year. The Feast Days for Icon Decorations are

(2017):

January 6: The Feast of Epiphany August 6: The Transfiguration of Christ

February 2: The Presentation of Christ

August 15: The Dormition of the Theotokos

(white flowers)

March 25: Annunciation of the Theotokos September 8: The Nativity of the Theotokos

April 16: Great and Holy Pascha September 14: The Exaltation of the Cross

June 2: The Apodosis of the Feast of the

Holy Ascension

November 21: The Entrance Into the Temple of

the Theotokos (white flowers)

June 4: Holy Pentecost December 25: The Nativity of Christ

Food Ministry

Coffee Hour Sponsorship (please sign up at the PLC)

Those sponsoring coffee hour: pls bring light refreshments, plates and cups; coffee is

sponsored by church. Thank you to all the families and friends who offer their assistance

with this ministry. It has proven to be a much loved time to gather after Sunday service.

2017

Nov. 12: Lytle Family

Nov. 19: Ralston Family

Nov. 26: Bozzuto Family

Dec. 3: Stewardship Committee

Dec. 10: Kefalas Family

Dec. 17: Donkar Family

Dec. 24: __________________________

Dec. 31: Olszowy Family

For individual memorials, the large tray of Koliva can be made for $30. Contact Helen McCart for those orders (helenmccart49@gmail.com).

Gift Shop Ministry

Please stop by Sts RNI Gift Shop for any special needs for a chrismation, baptism, birthday, or anniversary. If we dont have it, we can special order the item.

GOYA Youth Ministry

If you would like more information on GOYA or would like to join (Grades 6-12), please contact Laura Kefalas at laurakefalas@gmail.com.

mailto:helenmccart49@gmail.commailto:laurakefalas@gmail.com

Help Your Parish Community When You Shop

There are 2 very easy ways that our parishioners can support Sts RNI with donations from 2 vendors:

Amazon and Kroger. With the proper accounts, anyone who shops with either of these vendors can sign up Sts

RNI to receive a periodic donation from the vendor, based on purchase amounts. Sts RNI is already in the list of

recognized charities for both vendors.

Our 501(3)c name is Eastern Orthodox Community of Northern Georgia, Inc.

Here is a link that explains the Amazon program: https://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_se_dshb_bk_smi

Here is a link to sign up with the Kroger program: www.krogercommunityrewards.com or email at

kcr11@kroger.com

If you have a moment, please sign up with these vendors. If you have questions, please dont hesitate to

contact me. Thanks.

Hope and Joy Ministry

Contact Jennie Johnson at jenniepsi@yahoo.com for more information on the Hope and Joy Ministry.

Outreach Ministry

The Family Promise families will be at Sts RNI on December 10-17. Please volunteer to help us with these events . It truly takes a village! Contact Anthony Birozes Anthony.Birozes@ejgallo.com if you can

help!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Some of you have asked what other things volunteers can do to help. Here's some areas where they could use some help:

Part Time Driver - We are currently seeking a part-time driver ASAP. This position is great for someone with a flexible schedule hoping to earn a little extra money. The hours will vary as we do have some

volunteers in place; so the driver will need to be able to fill the spots which are not able to be covered by the

volunteers. Hours may range from early morning to evening to weekends. This person will be required to pass

a background check, random drug screenings and have a clean motor vehicle report. They do not need a CDL,

but they will be driving a car, a bus and/or a box truck. Please have anyone who may be interested contact

me. THANKS!

Volunteer Drivers & Day center Volunteers: We are in need of folks who are willing to share their time with our guests either being present at the day center or transporting our guests to and from the churches,

work, appointments, etc. If you or someone you know might be able to help us out, please email me. For these

volunteers, we do require a background check and motor vehicle report, and they will have additional

training. Even if someone can do a few hours or only one day a week, we would appreciate their

assistance. Also, this offers a great opportunity for potential volunteers who are only limited availability since

the drivers are needed seven days a week and the day center volunteers are needed on the weekends.

Here's the link for weekend coverage.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4eaba92eaaf49-weekend1

https://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_se_dshb_bk_smihttp://www.krogercommunityrewards.com/mailto:kcr11@kroger.commailto:jenniepsi@yahoo.commailto:Anthony.Birozes@ejgallo.comhttp://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4eaba92eaaf49-weekend1

Philoptochos Ministry

2017-18 Philoptochos Board:

Advisor: Marie Chapman; Membership Chair: Evie Atkinson;

Recording Secretary: Marilyn Ponton; Correspondence Secretary: Athena Miller;

Assistant Treasurer: Midge Perry; Treasurer: Ann Hayes

Vice President: Helen McCart; President: Jennifer Tubbs

Philoptochos is collecting childrens pants (sizes 6-18) to help support the Clothing Closet project at

Cumming Elementary. Many students are in desperate need of pants, and the closet is running low on

them. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. There is a bin in the Narthex where items can be

placed.

Food Items needed for The Place: Canned Soups, Canned Beans, Canned

Vegetables (not green beans please), Tuna Helper, Dry Pasta, Boxed Cereal, Canned

Pasta ( Spaghettios, Chef Boy R Dee) please place items in food bin in the hallway by the freezer!

Please note these Future dates of the Ladies Philoptochos!

Dates for The Place Lunches - Dec. 6 for the remainder of 2017

CALENDAR for November and December 2017

PLC means Parish Life Center

Date Time Event

Nov 12 - Sun

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

8th

Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Liturgy

Memorial Service today is for the parents of Florence Lytle, Petros

Johnson (40 years) and Athena Johnson (21 years)

Lanier Tech Holiday Festival 10 a.m. 4:00 p.m. No Admission Costs

Nov 13 Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Meeting

Nov 15 Wed 10:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Class (PLC)

Vespers

GOYA - Dinner/Pizza after Vespers

Journey to Fullness Class (PLC)

Nativity Fast Begins

Nov 18 - Sat 5:00 p.m. Vespers

Nov 19 Sun

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

9th

Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Divine Liturgy

Memorial for YiaYia of Yianna and Kiki Mandolakis

Nov 20 Mon 6:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

9th Hr Prayers - Liturgy for the Entrance of the Theotokos

Liturgy for the Entrance of the Theotokos

Boy Scouts Meeting in the PLC

Father Barnabas Out of Town Nov. 21 28

Nov 22 - Wed No Classes or Service Today

Nov 23 - Thur THANKSGIVING DAY

Nov 25- Sat No Service Tonight

Nov 26 - Sun

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

13th

Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Divine Liturgy

No Sunday School Classes today

Nov 27 - Mon 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Meeting in the PLC

Nov 29 - Wed 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Class (PLC)

6:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m. 9th Hour Prayers for the Apostle Andrew

Liturgy for the Apostle Andres

Journey to Fullness Class (PLC) after service

Dec 2 - Sat 10:00am 1:00 pm

2:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Christmas Tree Trimming and PLC/Church Decorations

Baptism Findley Jackson

Vespers

Dec 3 - Sun

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

14th

Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Divine Liturgy

Stewardship Sunday

Dec 4 - Mon 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Orthos

Liturgy for the Great Martyr Barbara

Boy Scouts Meeting in the PLC

Dec 5 - Tues 6:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

9th

Hour Prayers

Liturgy for St. Nicholas

Parish Council Meeting

Dec 6 - Wed 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Class (PLC)

The Place - Philoptochos cooking/service lunch

Vespers

Journey to Fullness Class (PLC) after service

Dec 9 - Sat 10:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast (PLC)

Practice for Christmas Pageant by Sunday School Students

Vespers

Dec 10 - Sun

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Noon

10th

Sunday of Luke

Orthos

Liturgy

Sunday School Christmas Pageant

More to Come

Stewardship Commitment for 2017 108 as of 9/26/17

Andros, George & Maria

Athenson, Sandy & Julia

Avery, Tori

Barnard, Stephen & Deane

Bauer, Ted

Bethune, Richard & Sophia

Birozes, Anthony & Mary

Birozes, Mabel

Birozes, Renee

Boston, Jordan & Lisa

Bowen, Deborah

Boyd, David & Michelle

Bozzuto, Kosta & Carolyn

Brueggen, Geoffrey & Elise

Carney, Sean & Maria

Catapano, Athena

Chapman, David & Marie

Charitos, Angeline

Chason, Russell & Chyriss

Christy, Rick & Jan

Consos, John (deceased)

Dimitrakakis, John & Alexis

Donkar, John & Athena

Druffner, Keith & Mary

Eifert, David & April

Foxhall, Chris & Liz

Gasper, Bill & Margaret

Gilbert, Rob & Carey

Gkoumas, Kleomenis

Goolsby, Matthew & Karen

Guano, Robert & Jennifer

Hagan, Harald & Stamatia

Hayes, Michael & Ann Costakis

Henning, Robert & Anna

Howell, Harriet

Hutka, Steven & Linda

Jackson, Stephanie

Johnson, Jennie

Kaloudis, Vasilis and Mary

Kanellos, James

Kefalas, Spiros

Kefalas, Tasso & Laura

Kefalas, Thalia

Klock, Jackie

Ladies Philoptochos Society of Sts RNI

Lambros, Angelo & Crystal

Lavdas, Alexander

Levantis, Alex & Melpo

Lucher, David & Lynne

Lytle, Archie & Florence

Maheras, Tina

Maniatis/Bakalis, Dimitrios & Visiliki

Manos, Emanuel

Manos, William & Margaret

Manolakis, Yianna

Marianes, Bill & Audrey

Marvos, Todd & Ann

McCart, Al & Helen

McGiboney, Nicole

Melts, Johnny & Becky

Milam, Bill & Mary

Miller, Matthew & Athanasia

Moissiadis, Nik & Argentina

Panos, Nicolas & Teddie

Papadakis, Evan and Nicki

Pantazopoulus, Constantinos & Evelyn

Papadopoulos, Lazaros & Christina

Pappas, Greg

Pappas, Gus

Pappas, Thomas and Lillian

Pappas Mavraki, Christos & Pauline

Patrick, John & Evon

Perry, Michele

Ponton, Marilyn

Popa, Mihai & Heidi

Powell, Father Barnabas & Presvytera Connie

Powers, Pam

Pryles, Victor & Suzi

Ralston, Luke & Liz

Robinson, Paula

Ryan, Chad & Joanne

Samaltanos, Mary

Singleton, Kurt & Jen

Skiouris, Stathoula Effie

Sofikitis, Estelle

Sofikitis, George & Anna

Sparks, Dennis & Laura

Sparks II, Dennis

Sparks, Jacob

Sperounis, Nicholas & Leila

Tadros, Koko & Carol

Theofilis, Gary & Barbara

Thompson, Steven & Thalia

Trainor, Anne & Edward

Tzevelekos, Greg & Evie

Tubbs, Brian & Jennifer

Tyre, James & Sharon

Vamvakias, Eleanor

Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina

Vanerstrom, Len & Marina

Waldron, Rusty & Christine

Walters, Tim and Diane

White Philip & Kathy

Willis, Mike & Dora

Wilson, Jacob & Katherine

Zazanis, George & Thalia

Zourzoukis, John & Mildred

Kazazakas-Levandakis-Zukerino Bakery

Stewardship Commitment for 2018 (30 as of 11/7/17)

Athenson, Sandy & Julie

Bauer, Ken (Ted) & Kim

Birozes, Anthony

Bowen, Deborah

Bozzuto, Konstantinos & Carolyn

Brueggen, Geoff & Elise

Buzyna, George & Helen

Chapman, David & Marie

Christy, Rick & Jan

Donkar, John & Athena

Hutka, Steven & Linda

Johnson, Brent & Nichole

Kefalas, Spiros

Kefalas, Tasso & Laura

Levantis, Alex & Melpo

Lucher, David & Lynne

McCart, Al & Helen

Melts, Johnny & Becky

Panos, Nicholas & Theodora

Pappas, Gregory

Patrick, John & Evon

Perry, Michele Midge

Ponton, Larry & Marilyn

Powell, Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie

Safikitis, Estelle

Sparks, Dennis & Laura

Trainor, Edward & Anne

Vamvakis, Plutarch & Augustina

Vanerstron, Len & Marina

Waldron, Rusty & Christine