Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Reverend Father James Pavlow, Pastor

Reverend Father George I. Paulson, Pastor Emeritus

Reverend Father Savas Constantinou, Pastor Retired

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007

6^TH SUNDAY OF LUKE

SCRIPTURE

Epistle – Galatians 2:16-20

Gospel- Luke 8: 27-39

HYMNS

“The Tidings” - Pg 84

“Hymn to Saint Nicholas” - Pg 110

PROSFORA

Mary “Petey” Paris

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

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

OCTOBER SERVICES

26 Fri St. Demetrios 9:30am

28 Sun 7^th Sunday of Luke 10:00am

NOVEMBER SERVICES

04 Sun 5^th Sunday of Luke 10:00am

08 Thu Archangels Michael & Gabriel 9:30am

09 Fri Saint Nektarios 9:30am

11 Sun 8^th Sunday of Luke 10:00am

13 Tue St John Chrysostom 9:30am

PRAYER LIST: Fr. Paulson, Cooper Barefield, Ed Bomar, Ted Chalios, Athena Constantinou, Constandina, Georgia, Jack Christie, Stella Christie, George Damergis, Maropia Domme, Bill Eagan, Max Hospodar, Robbie Lloyd, Myra Luce, Mary Melton, George McGovern, Iris Page, Chris Passaris, Margaret Passaris, Richard Corosu, Mary Pavlides, Billy Pavone, Gina Paulson, Beth Petrakis, Harry Qashat, 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…..

CONGRATULATIONS

Samuel John, son of Aaron and Melanie Baja Ricketts was baptised & christmated into the Orthodox faith Sat. Oct. 13. Presvytera Antonia Pavlow is his sponsor. Best wishes to the family

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING……………..TOMORROW AT 6:00PM

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.

BAKING DAYS THIS WEEK ARE MON OCT 22 & WED OCT 17 AT 9AM

FROZEN FOOD ORDERS-ONLY 10 DAYS UNTIL DEADLINE

Niki Minadakis (461-8672 or 422-5600) is taking orders for Spanakopita & Tiropita ($18.00) Pastichio ($19.00) & Holiday Bread ($6.00) All orders must be pre-paid. Final day to order is Oct. 30^th.

ALTAR BEAUTIFICATION DONATIONS

If you wish to donate to the Altar Beautification, make check out to St. Nicholas Beautification Fund &mail to church office.

PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP

The new Philoptochos year has started. Anyone wishing to pay their dues ($25.00), see Niki Minadakis, Joan Redfearn or Toni King.

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 $4,293. Through October 14, our total offering is $167,116 and our goal has been to receive $220,785 a difference of -$53,669

MESSAGE OF THE WEEK

“I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, and in His word do I hope.”” ~ Psalm 130:5

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FUTURE DATES

ALTAR BOYS MEETING……………………FRI OCT 26 6:00PM

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING……….. SUN OCT 28 AFTER DL

HALLOWEEN FAMILY NIGHT…………….SUN OCT 28 5:00PM

MISSION WALK……………………………SAT NOV 03 TBA

PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE…………….FRI NOV 16 9AM-6PM

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.

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).