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 2, 2008
MEATFARE
SUNDAY
SCRIPTURE
Epistle – I
Corinthians 8:8, 9:2
Gospel – Matthew 25:
31-46
HYMNS
“The Angelic Powers”
– Pg 86
“Hymn to Saint
Nicholas” - Pg 110
PROSFORA
Anna Besal
SUNDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 10:00am DIVINE LITURGY
WEEKDAYS 9:00am
ORTHROS 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY
MARCH SERVICES
08
Sat 2nd Saturday of
Souls 9:30am
09
Sun Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare Sunday) 10:00am
10
Mon LENT BEGINS
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
19
Wed Presanctified Liturgy 9:30am
21
Fri 2nd Salutation to the Theotokos
6:30pm
23
Sun Sunday of Gregory Palamas
10:00am
26
Sun Presanctified Liturgy 9:30pm
28
Fri 3rd Salutations to the Theotokos
6:30pm
PRAYER LIST:
Fr.
Paulson, Gary Bagdasarian, Georgia & Jack Christie,
Stella Christie, 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, 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:
Those
Who Have Fallen in the Line of Duty.
WORTHY OF NOTE…..
2008 COMMUNITY
EASTER CARD
If you
wish to have your name included in the 2008 St. Nicholas Easter Card, please
fill out application & send it, and your check for
$25.00, to the church office. Extra forms are in the Narthex
GALATOBOUREKO FOR SALE TODAY
Frozen
Galatoboureko trays are available for sale ($17.00 each). If you are interested
in purchasing a tray, see Anna Haupt in the social hall after the Liturgy.
CONGRATULATIONS
John
Woolard placed 2nd in the Original Oratory at the Beach District
Forensics Tournament last week. He will compete in the upcoming Regional
Tournament at Indian River High School.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING…SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008
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.
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. See Leslie Ullom for details.
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
“My soul melts for heaviness: you strengthen me according unto your word.
” ~ Psalm 119: 28
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
MEN OF ST. NICHOLAS MEETING……...MON MAR 03 6:00PM
BIBLE STUDY………………………………..TUES MAR 04 6:30PM
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING……………..THU MAR 13 6:00PM
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING……………….THU MAR 20 7:00PM
STEWARDSHIP BREAKFAST………………..SUN MAR 23 AFTER DL
FAMILY POT LUCK…………………………SUN MAR 30 4:00PM
LENTEN MEALS SERVED 5:30PM FRIDAYS BEGINNING MARCH 14
Beginning Friday
March 14, 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.
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.