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 3, 2008

15^TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

SCRIPTURE

Epistle – II Corinthians 6: 1-10

Gospel – Matthew 25: 14-30

HYMNS

“Let All Things Rejoice” – Pg 83

“Hymn to Saint Nicholas” - Pg 110

PROSFORA

Mary Gabriel

SUNDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 10:00am DIVINE LITURGY

WEEKDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY

FEBRUARY SERVICES

10 Sun Sunday of the Canaanite Woman 10:00am

17 Sun Sunday of Publican & Pharisee 10:00am

24 Sun Sunday of the Prodigal Son 10:00am

MARCH SERVICES

01 Sat 1^st Saturday of Souls 9:30am

02 Sun Meatfare Sunday 10:00am

08 Sat 2^nd Saturday of Souls 9;30am

09 Sun Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare Sunday) 10:00am 12 Wed Presanctified Liturgy 9:30am 14 Fri 1^st Salutations to the Theotokos 6:30pm

PRAYER LIST: Fr. Paulson, Gary Bagdasarian, Ted Chalios, Georgia & Jack Christie, Stella Christie, Bill Eagan, Max Hospodar, George Koutroulakis, Mary Melton, George McGovern, Becky Parker, Chris Passaris, Margaret Passaris, Mary Pavlides, Beth Petrakis, Nick Riggio, Connie Roberts, Michael Savvides, Leslie Ullom, Carter Watrous.

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…..

MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL

A 1-Year Memorial Service will be celebrated today for the soul of Polly Lewis who passed away January 29, 2007. She is survived by her beloved daughter Mary Haughney & family. May her memory be eternal.

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 FEBRUARY 17

Youth Sunday will take place on the 3^rd Sunday of every month

beginning Feb. 17. Sunday School children will sing from the pews with the choir under the direction of Diane Blischak. All junior & high school students will be acting Parish Council Members by helping with the collection. If you have any questions, call Fr. Jimmy at 422-5600.

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.

BIBLE STUDY RETURNS ON FEBRUARY 19

Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30pm. Join Fr. Jimmy as he teaches the Book of Mark.

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

“ And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. ” ~ Matthew 21:22

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

ST. NICHOLAS MEN’S MEETING…………MON FEB 04 6:00PM

PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING……………….SUN FEB 17 AFTER DL

SUN. SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING……TUES FEB 19 6:00PM

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING……………..THUR FEB 21 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.