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 9, 2008
FORGIVENESS SUNDAY
SCRIPTURE
Epistle – Hebrews –
12: 1-10
Gospel – Matthew 6:
14-21
HYMNS
“From On High Did You
Descend” – Pg 89
“Hymn to Saint
Nicholas” - Pg 110
PROSFORA
Joan Redfearn
SUNDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 10:00am DIVINE LITURGY
WEEKDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY
MARCH SERVICES
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
30
Sun Veneration of the
Holy Cross 10:00am
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, Kerry Haupt, Zachary
Hawkins, Joe Richardson, David Slack, Nicholas Townsend, Stephen Uhl.
BLESSED SOULS:
Helen Neskis,
Those Who Have Fallen
in the Line of Duty John Thomas, Yanaki
Palaistis.
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 enclosed list. If you decide to contribute, please bring your
items in by Sunday, March 30th. Special baskets will
be placed in the Narthex, Social Hall and church office for your convenience.
Please help us support our men in uniform with a little bit of “home”. (If you
do not have time to shop but would still like to participate with a cash
donation, we will be happy to shop for you.) Thank you and God bless.
LENTEN MEALS SERVED 5:30PM FRIDAYS BEGINNING MARCH 14
Beginning this Friday
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.
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
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING…SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008
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
“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight them- selves in the
abundance of peace ” ~ Psalm 37: 11
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
BIBLE STUDY………………………………..TUES MAR 10 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
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.