Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Reverend Father James Pavlow, Pastor
Reverend Father George I. Paulson, Pastor Emeritus
Reverend Father Savas Constantinou, Pastor Retired
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2007
8TH
SUNDAY OF LUKE
SCRIPTURE
Epistle – 11
Corinthians 4:6-15
Gospel- Luke 10:
25-37
HYMNS
“Hymn to Saint
Nicholas” - Pg 110
PROSFORA
Electra Julias
SUNDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 10:00am DIVINE LITURGY
WEEKDAYS 9:00am ORTHROS 9:30 am DIVINE LITURGY
NOVEMBER SERVICES
13
Tue St John Chrysostom 9:30am
18
Sun 9th Sunday of Luke
10:00am
21
Wed Presentation of the Theotokos 9:30am
22
Thu Thanksgiving Day 9:30am
25
Sun 13th Sunday of Luke
10:00am
DECEMBER SERVICES
02
Sun 14th Sunday of Luke
10:00am
05
Wed Vespers
6:00pm
06
Thur Saint Nicholas
9:30am
PRAYER LIST:
Fr.
Paulson, Fr. George Bartz, Cooper Barefield, Ed Bomar, Ted Chalios, Athena
Constantinou, Georgia Christie, Stella Christie, George Damergis, Maropia Domme,
Bill Eagan, Max Hospodar, Robbie Lloyd, Myra Luce, Arthur & Mary Melton, George
McGovern, Iris Page, Chris Passaris, Margaret Passaris, Richard
Corosu, Mary Pavlides, Billy
Pavone, Nick Riggio, Connie Roberts, Harriett Rushley, Leila Shaheen,
Leslie Ullom, Bill Zelms.
PRAY FOR OUR US SERVICEMEN & WOMEN:
Ben Denio, Matthew Gabriel, Joe Richardson, David Slack, Nicholas Townsend,
Stephen Peter Uhl.
BLESSED SOULS:
Those
Who Have Fallen in the Line of Duty.
WORTHY OF NOTE…..
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL
A
Trisagion service will be said today in memory of Helen & George Bolis. They
are survived by their son George.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
HAPPY
Birthday to our dear Helen Christie who will celebrate her 90th
Birthday on Tues. November 13.
God bless you, Helen.
BABY BLESSINGS
Congratulations to Fr. Jimmy & Presvytera Antonia on the birth of their 5th
child, son Gabriel, who was born Nov. 4. God bless you.
FROZEN FOOD ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP TODAY
If
you have placed an order for Frozen Food, please pick up your order today
immediately following the Liturgy.
BIBLE STUDY………………………….TUESDAY NOV 13 6:30PM
ANGEL TREE
Please
pick a name off the Angel Tree and help a foster child enjoy Christmas this
year. Bring gifts in by December 2nd so they can reach the children
in time for Christmas Day. Thank you.
BAKING WORK DAYS THIS WEEK ARE MON,
WED, THURS & FRI
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD
Sign up
for the St. Nicholas Christmas Card which will be sent to all the members of St.
Nicholas. It’s only $25.00 to send greetings to your St. Nicholas friends and
family and to support the church. Deadline is Dec. 2. Please sign up as soon as
possible.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING TUESDAY, NOV 13TH
There
will be a Sunday School Meeting Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00pm for all Sunday
School Teachers. Please plan to attend.
STEWARDSHIP UPDATES
In
order to meet our goal of offerings of $280,000 we need to raise
$5,385 per week. Last week’s offering was $4,406 Through November 4,
our total offering is $180,530 and our goal has been to receive
$236,940 a difference of minus -$56,410.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FUTURE DATES
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING……………….THUR NOV 15 7:00PM
PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE…………….FRI NOV 16 9AM-6PM
ST. NICHOLAS DINNER DANCE…………SAT DEC 01
6:30-11PM
ALTAR BEAUTIFICATION DONATIONS
If you
wish to donate to the Altar Beautification, make
check out to St. Nicholas Beautification Fund &mail to church office.
BINGO MANAGER NEEDED
We are
still looking for a Bingo Manager. This paid position will entail coordinating
workers, setting up bingo, preparing reports. If
interested, call Eddie Redfearn 498-8200 or Dan Cook 498-4810.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS CARD DRAWING
The
young people of St. Nicholas (Ages 6-18) are invited to take part in the 2007
Christmas Card Drawing. Two drawings will be selected for the St. Nicholas
Christmas Card. Applications are on the Narthex table.
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).
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK
“I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, and in His work do I hope”
~
Psalm 130:5