Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Reverend Father James Pavlow, Pastor
Reverend Father George I. Paulson, Pastor Emeritus
Reverend Father Savas Constantinou, Pastor Retired
Sunday March 16th, 2008
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
SCRIPTURE
Epistle – Hebrews –
12: 24-26, 32-40
Gospel – John 1:43-52
HYMNS
“The Stone Was
Sealed” – Pg 80
“Hymn to Saint
Nicholas” - Pg 110
PROSFORA
Chris Webb
SUNDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 10:00am DIVINE LITURGY
WEEKDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY
MARCH SERVICES
19
Wed Presanctified Liturgy 9:30am
21
Fri 2nd Salutation to the Theotokos
6:30pm
23
Sun Sunday of Gregory Palamas
10:00am
26
Wed Presanctified Liturgy 9:30pm
28
Fri 3rd Salutations to the Theotokos
6:30pm
30
Sun Veneration of the
Holy Cross 10:00am
APRIL SERVICES
02
Wed Presanctified Liturgy 9:30am
04
Fri 4th Salutation to the Theotokos
6:30pm
06
Sun 4th Sunday of Lent
10:00am
PRAYER LIST:
Fr.
Paulson, Gary Bagdasarian, Eva Christie Georgia &
Jack Christie, Stella Christie, Fr. Sav & Athena
Constantinou, Bill Eagan, Harry Hale, Max Hospodar, George
Koutroulakis, Aspasia Mellas, Mary Melton, Chris Passaris, Margaret
Passaris, Mary Pavlides, Beth Petrakis, Nick Riggio, Connie Roberts, Leslie
Ullom, Carter Watrous, Ryan
Wineke.
PRAY FOR OUR US SERVICEMEN & WOMEN:
Ben Denio, Matthew Gabriel, Thomas Green, Kerry
Haupt, Zachary Hawkins, Joe Richardson, David Slack, Nicholas Townsend, Stephen
Uhl.
BLESSED SOULS:
Those
Who Have Fallen in the Line of Duty, George Bacalis,
Helen
Neskis,
Yanaki Palaistis, John
Thomas
WORTHY OF NOTE…..
“CARE” PACKAGES TO IRAQ
The
Philoptochos Ladies are going to send “care” packages to the military men on our
prayer list. If you would like to participate in this worthy project, please
check out the list on the Narthex table. If you decide to contribute, please
bring your items in by Sunday, March 30th. Special baskets
have been placed in the Narthex, Social Hall and church office for your
convenience. Please help us support our men in uniform.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING… TODAY FOLLOWING THE LITURGY
2008 COMMUNITY EASTER CARD
If you
wish to have your name included in the 2008 St. Nicholas Easter Card, please
fill out an application & send it, and your check for
$25.00, to the church office. Forms are in the Narthex
CONFESSIONS
Parishioners wishing
to make their confessions are requested to
call Fr. Jimmy (422-5600) to schedule an appointment.
BIBLE STUDY…..TUESDAY, MARCH 18 AT 6:30PM
LENTEN MEALS SERVED 5:30PM FRIDAYS
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.
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BAKE SALE
Niki Minadakis
(422-5600) is taking orders for Easter Bread ($6.50) and Koulourakia ($3.00per
dozen.) Orders must be prepaid and placed by March 21.
ST
NICHOLAS ORATORICAL FESTIVAL MARCH 30
The St. Nicholas
Oratorical Festival will take place on Sunday March 30 from 4:00-7:00pm. Please
encourage your children to participate. Dinner will be provided. See Leslie
Ullom for details.
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK
“Hatred stirs up strifes: but love covers all
sins ”
~ Proverbs
10:12
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING……………….THU MAR 20 7:00PM
BAKING……………………………………..MON MAR 31 9:00AM
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.
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).
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.
EASTER CARD DRAWING FOR ST. NICHOLAS CHILDREN
All St. Nicholas children (Ages 6 to 18) are invited to take part in the Easter Card Drawing. Two drawings will be selected for the card which will be sent to the members of St. Nicholas. Forms are on the Narthex table. Return finished drawings to church office. Deadline is April 6.