Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Reverend Father James Pavlow, Pastor
Reverend Father George I. Paulson, Pastor Emeritus
Reverend Father Savas Constantinou, Pastor Retired
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2008
SUNDAY OF PUBLICAN AND PHARISEE
SCRIPTURE
Epistle – II Timothy
3: 10-15
Gospel – Luke 18:
10-14
HYMNS
“The Eternal Word” –
Pg 85
“Hymn to Saint
Nicholas” - Pg 110
PROSFORA
Elfie Talreja
SUNDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 10:00am DIVINE LITURGY
WEEKDAYS 9:00am
ORTHROS 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY
FEBRUARY SERVICES
24
Sun Sunday of the Prodigal Son 10:00am
MARCH SERVICES
01
Sat 1st Saturday of
Souls 9:30am
02
Sun Meatfare
Sunday 10:00am
08
Sat 2nd Saturday of
Souls 9;30am
09
Sun Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare Sunday) 10:00am
10
Mon LENT BEGINS TODAY
12
Wed Presanctified Liturgy 9:30am 14
Fri 1st Salutations to the Theotokos
6:30pm
15
Sat 3rd Saturday of
Souls 9:30am
16
Sun Sunday of Orthodoxy 10:00am
PRAYER LIST:
Fr.
Paulson, Gary Bagdasarian, Ted Chalios, Georgia &
Jack Christie, Stella Christie, Athena Constantinou, Bill Eagan, Harry Hale
,Max Hospodar, George Koutroulakis, Mary Melton,
George McGovern, Chris Passaris, Margaret Passaris, Mary Pavlides, Beth
Petrakis, Nick Riggio, Connie Roberts, Leslie Ullom, Carter
Watrous, Ryan Wineke,
Bill Zelms.
PRAY FOR OUR US SERVICEMEN & WOMEN:
Ben Denio, Matthew Gabriel, Zachary Hawkins, Jose
Ontiveros, Joe Richardson, David Slack, Nicholas
Townsend, Stephen Uhl.
BLESSED SOULS:
Fr. George Bartz,
Those Who Have Fallen
in the Line of Duty.
WORTHY OF NOTE…..
2008 OFFERING ENVELOPES & STEWARDSHIP PACKETS
IF
YOU HAVE NOT PICKED UP YOUR OFFERING ENVELOPES they
are on a table in the Community Center. Please
pick your envelopes
& Stewardship packets today so we can avoid the expense of
mailing them. Thank you.
YOUTH SUNDAY BEGINS TODAY
Youth
Sunday will take place on the 3rd Sunday of every month
beginning
today. Sunday School children will sing with the
choir under the direction of Diane Blischak. All junior & high school students
will help with the collection. If you have any questions, call Fr. Jimmy.
GALATOBOUREKO FOR SALE TODAY
There
are a few Frozen Galatoboureko trays available for sale
today ($17.00 each). If you are interested in purchasing a tray, see Anna
Haupt in the social hall after the Liturgy.
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING TODAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COFFEE HOUR IN THE FRONT OF THE
SOCIAL HALL.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.
BIBLE STUDY RETURNS ON TUESDAY AT 6:30PM
Bible
Study will resume this Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30pm. Join Fr. Jimmy as he
teaches the Book of Mark.
PLEASE NOTE: PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
TO THURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 6:00PM.
ALTAR BEAUTIFICATION DONATIONS
If you
wish to donate to the Altar Beautification, make check out to St. Nicholas
Beautification Fund &mail to the church office.
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK
“ For
we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones. ” ~ Ephesians 5:2,
19, 30
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
SUN.
SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING……TUES FEB 19 6:00PM
BIBLE STUDY………………………………..TUES FEB 19 6:30PM
GIRLS YOUTH OUTING……………………FRI FEB 29 6:00PM
FAMILY NIGHT POT LUCK DINNER…..…SAT MAR 01
5:00PM
MEN OF ST. NICHOLAS MEETING……...MON MAR 03 6:00PM
LENTEN MEALS SERVED 5:30PM FRIDAYS BEGINNING MARCH 10
Beginning Friday
March 10, the “Chefs of St. Nicholas” will provide a Lenten Meal before the
Friday night services. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:20. Salutation
Services will begin at 6:30.
19
Wed Presanctified Liturgy 9:30am
21
Fri 2nd Salutation to the Theotokos
6:30pm
23
Sun Sunday of Gregory Palamas
10:00am
PLEASE NOTE: ADVANCE NOTICE FOR PLANNING SERVICES
When
planning any services-MEMORIALS OR CHURCHINGS-you must Contact the
priest/church office 2 weeks prior to the date, so we may make proper
preparations. For WEDDINGS & BAPTISMS-10 to 12 weeks are necessary for
validation & securing proper certificates and registration from the
Archdiocese. CHURCH DIVORCES must be filed & validated by the
Archdiocese prior to scheduling a second wedding (approx
3-4 months).
ST
NICHOLAS ORATORICAL FESTIVAL MARCH 17
The St. Nicholas
Oratorical Festival will take place on , 2008,
immediately follow the Salutation Service. Please encourage your children to
participate. See Leslie Ullom for details.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS DONATIONS
The Food Pantry is still low on food. We have been distributing many bags of food each week. If you would like to make a donation to buy needed supplies, please make out a check to St. Nicholas Pantry and mail it to the office.