Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene

Greek Orthodox Church

Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos

Jimmy Smith, Psaltis

3074 Bethelview Road Cumming GA 30040

(770) 781-5250 cell (770) 861-3544 www.stsrni.org

We are an intentional Orthodox Christian Community for North Georgia!

SUNDAY OF

ST. MARY OF EGYPT

APRIL 21st, 2013

WORSHIP

Second Gospel/Tone Plagal First

We are so very glad you have joined us today, and we pray you will be inspired

and encouraged by your time with us.

The Orthodox worship service is an ancient and timeless expression of how

people have loved, served and worshipped God for many centuries, but it may be a bit of

a different experience for you. Please feel free to use a service book or not and simply

allow the words of the service to wash over you.

The central act of our worship culminates in people receiving communion.

This is a very special time for us all and we have some specific beliefs about our com-

munion together. This is why we never impose this service on those who are not pre-

pared or are not baptized Orthodox. This service may raise questions in your mind.

Please feel free to ask Fr. Barnabas or Fr. Paul anything you wish after the service.

At the end of the service EVERYONE is invited to come forward and receive a

portion of the blessed bread from Fr. Barnabas. No one should leave church

hungry!

Know you are welcome and we are glad you are here.

May God bless you and your family.

Apolytikion in honor of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene

Having contended on Lesvos for the sake of Christ God, you have sanctified the island

since the discovery of your sacred relics, O blessed ones; wherefore we honor you, O

Godbearing Raphael, together with Nicholas and virgin Irene, as our divine protectors

and intercessors with the Lord.

Memorial - A one-year memorial is lovingly offered in memory of Alberta Pappas

by her husband, Gus Pappas

A 40 day memorial is lovingly offered in memory of Demetra Spiliotis by her grand-

daughter, Carey Gilbert

May their Memory be Eternal!

Schedule for the Week April 24th, Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy

April 27th, Saturday - 5 p.m. Great Vespers

Parish Council On Duty Today - Paul Ray, Vic Pryles, Quay Farr

Ushering Ministry - PC/Parishioners

Welcoming Ministry - Sharon Tyre

ACOLYTES

Zachery Bethune, James Blane, Nathan Frazier, Nicholas Pryles, Tommy Roberts, Luke Sulyma,

Mike Trainor, Thomas Miller and Christos Zourzoukis

SENIOR ACOLYTES

Dean Pryles, Mike Manos

STS. RNI YOUTH CHOIR

Tabitha Bethune, Jessica Catapano, Maria Hagen, Christina Pryles & Laramie Smith

TODAY WE REMEMBER

SUNDAY OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT

Reading: The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little absti-nence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the First Tone: Let us wor-ship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born * for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness He was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, * and to raise up those who had died, * by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone: The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and fol-lowed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone: O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O des-pise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theoto-kos, them that honor thee.

We Also Remember The Holy Hieromartyr Januarius and Those With Him, Our Holy

Father Maximian, Patriarch of Constantinople, and Theodore the

Holy Martyr & his mother Philippa of Perge

Please pray for those faithful who are currently in need of our most fervent intercessions:

Andrew, Angie, Bill, Bill, Carrie, Demetra, Dina, Donna, Elaine, Elizabeth, Christi-

na, George, Gus, Heidi, Igli, James, Jerry, Joe, Maria,Michael, Oni, Paul, Peter,

Staikoula, Taki, Tara, Violeta,

John & Sheila Consos, Archie Lytle, Katherine & Sam Yalanzon

Visitors Welcome

Dina Sarandis resides at The Oaks on Post Road and welcomes visits from fellow parish-

ioners.

John & Sheila Consos are now residing in Dunwoody4355 Georgetown Sq., Unit 442

and would enjoy phone calls (770/232-5147) &/or visits.

If you know of someone who would like a visit, please contact Helen McCart

at 678-947-4771 or the Church Office.

Epistle Reading

The Reading is from St. Paul's

Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

The Reading is from St. Pauls Letter

to the Hebrews 9:11-14

Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4. Psalm 75.11,1

Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things

that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not

made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all

into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his

own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling

of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes

of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more

shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered him-

self without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works

to serve the living God.

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Gospel Reading

The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to

happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of

man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn

him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit

upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him,

"Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to

them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to

sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to

them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that

I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they

said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you

will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized;

but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those

for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be

indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them,

"You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over

them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so

among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and

whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also

came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival

Father Barnabas is grateful to everyone who contributed time, talents, and food to

yesterday's Oratorical Festival. The event was a great success for our Parish and a

shining example of the good things that happen when the members of the body

work together for a common purpose.

BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

Wednesday, April 24th - 10 a.m.

Great Lent Conversation on Holy Week

Wednesday, April 24h - following 6:30 p.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

A Step-by-Step Look at the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, April 25th - 6:30 p.m.

Great Lent Conversation on Holy Week

Father Barnabas will be available to hear confession every Wednesday either before or

after Vespers and by appointment. Please call or email the church office to request a time

to meet with Father and avail yourself to this healing divine mystery of the Church.

Please call the Church office for more information (770) 781-5250.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR LENT & PASCHA

21st, Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

8:45 a.m. Orthros/10 a.m. Divine Liturgy

APRIL 24th, Wednesday

6:30 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy

Followed by folding of palm crosses for Palm Sunday service

Please come and help!

26th, Friday

7 p.m. Vespers at Holy Transfiguration Church, Marietta

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR LENT & PASCHA

27th, Saturday - Saturday of Lazarus Service will be at the Holy Transfiguration

Church, Marietta

8:00 a.m. Orthros at Holy Transfiguration Church, Marietta

9:00am Consecration of Holy Transfiguration Church, Marietta 5 p.m. Great Vespers @ Sts. RNI

Followed by Book Club

28th, Palm Sunday

8:45 am. Orthros/10 a.m. Divine Liturgy

7 p.m. Matins of the Bridegroom #1

29th, Holy Monday

8 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

7 p.m. Matins of the Bridegroom #2

30th, Holy Tuesday

8 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

7 p.m. Matins of the Bridegroom #3

MAY 1st, Holy Wednesday

8 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

3 p.m. Holy Unction

7 p.m. Holy Unction

2nd, Holy Thursday

8 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil

7 p.m. Service of the Twelve Gospels and Procession of the Holy Cross

3rd, Holy & Great Friday

9 a.m. The Royal Hours

3 p.m. Service of the Descent from the Cross

7 p.m. Service of Lamentations and Procession of Epitaphion

4th-5th, Holy & Great Saturday

9 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil

11 p.m. Matins of the Resurrection

12 Midnight Resurrection Service/Resurrection Divine Liturgy

5th, Great and Holy Pascha

12 Noon Agape Vespers

Parish-wide Easter egg hunt and Parish Picnic

7th, Bright Tuesday - Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Feast Day

5 p.m. Hierarchical Great Vespers

Lamb Dinner Celebration follows

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PALM SUNDAY FISH LUNCHEON

Sunday, April 28th

Tickets Available Today

Adults $10 - Children 5-12 $5 - Children 4 & Under Free

See Stamatia Hagen 770-315-4530 or Sophia Bethune (h) 470-239-3623

PASCHA PICNIC - EASTER SUNDAY, MAY 5th

11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

12 noon Agape Service

1 p.m. Potluck Lunch - Each family brings a dish (or 2) to share

RSVP to Sophia Bethune (h) 470-239-3623

ANNUAL METROPOLIS PASCHA AGAPE PICNIC

Saturday, May 11th

11 a.m. Agape Service followed by the Panegyri

Diakonia Retreat Center

EASTER GOODIES

Philoptochos is taking orders for 9x12 tray of pastichio for $25/tray.

Delivery will be by Sunday, April 28th (Palm Sunday)

Contact Helen McCart - 678-947-4771 or filatra3@comcast.net

Tsoureki (Easter Bread) orders are also being taken. $10/loaf

Delivery will be by Sunday, April 28th (Palm Sunday)

Contact Sophia Bethune at (h) 470-239-3623or (c) 508-494-3757

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School

Sunday School students will be dismissed after receiving the Eucharist.

(6th grade through high school will meet together in the Youth Room.)

The Pascha Passports have been distributed. "Stamps" for attendance

will be given out in Sunday School. For all other services (Akathists,

Great Complines, and Pre-Sanctified Liturgy...), the stamps will be on the table in the narthex. Help your child remember to bring their Pass-

port to every service.

Please help Sunday School support Project Mexico this year. To learn

more about the orphans and home building trips that need our sup-

port, visit http://www.projectmexico.org/.

In the bookstore, we have some great resources to help educate our

children about Great Lent and Holy Week! Coloring books that include

posters and stickers (with both Greek and English texts) are available

for $9 each. Pascha baskets with Pascha Activity coloring books are

available for $25. Visit the bookstore for educational resources this Great Lent!

Only 1 Sunday of Sunday School left!

Any questions or concerns, or for more information, contact Lisa

Boston at 770-826-1212 or myakunda@yahoo.com

GOYA

Luminary Fund Raiser

Honor the memory of a loved one with a luminary to light our procession of the Epitaphion on Holy Friday.

Free will offering. Proceeds to benefit our GOYANs. Forms are located in the Narthex.

If you would like to repeat names from last year, please contact Suzi Pryles @ 770-851-9339 or suzi@bloominpatios.com

http://www.projectmexico.org/

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BOOK CLUB

Please join us after Saturday Vespers for Food, Fellowship, and

Good Conversation!

Saturday, April 27th

Please bring a dish to share for our covered dish supper.

For more information, contact Lisa Boston @ myakunda.com or Donna Smith @ miss-

magnoliasmoxie@gmail.com

Sts. RNI Choir Practice

Today - SUNDAY - Immediately following Divine Liturgy

in the Chapel

Contact Marie Chapman for more information.

770-205-7220 or mommystargater@comcast.net

Pancake Breakfast/Prosforo Baking Saturday, June 8th Pancake Breakfast followed by Prosforo baking with

Sunday School classes. All children are welcome. Father Paul and Father Barnabas will be teaching the children the prayers of the Vestments and the

process and prayers of the cutting of the Holy Bread.

Sts. RNI Bookstore News

Your purchases through Amazon helps us raise money! We have a new e-store on Amazon for the Sts. RNI Bookstore. This is an

Amazon webstore that we put items into categories like books, cds, jewelry, food, etc. and we get paid 10% on all sales through our store. If someone from the church wants to buy something on Amazon, they need to click

through our link for us to get credit. Also, if anyone wants a book, cd, etc., not on our list, they need to let us know & we can add it to the site.

Use the link: http://astore.amazon.com/stsrapnicireo-20

For more information or to add items, contact Aftan Romanczak at aromanczak@hotmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FELLOWSHIP HOUR

Our 2012-2013 Fellowship Hour Donation Campaign has begun.

A suggested donation of $25/family helps cover the cost of the weekly

Fellowship Hour. Checks should be made payable to Sts. RNI G.O. Church with

Fellowship on the memo line.

We hope you have enjoyed the refreshments provided over the past year and will con-

tinue to support the Fellowship Committees efforts to serve you each Sunday.

2012-13 Donors

Thank you all for your support of this Ministry.

Jim & Angie Andropoulos

Anthony & Mary Birozes

Kosta & Carolyn Bozzuto

David and Marie Chapman

Grace Chihlas

John & Beth Doulgerakis

Mariya & Gregory Dunkel

Keith & Mary Druffner

Chris & Liz Foxhall

Jean Gwaltney,

Harriet Howell

Eleni Jordan

Vasilios Kaloudis

Jim Kanellos

Dennis & Ginny Kostulakos

Leon & Frances Lopez

Florence & Archie Lytle

Bill & Margaret Manos

Riley & Elizabeth Marvos

Mary & Bill Milam

Athena & Matt Miller

Nik Moissiades

Patricia Morris

Nick & Teddie Panos

Gus Pappas

Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie Powell

Vic & Suzi Pryles

Gigi & Paul Ray

Kathy & Taka Shoji

Nikolaos & Eva Thrasivoulou

Ed & Anne Trainor

Arthur Tsiropoulos

Sharon Tyre

PHILOPTOCHOS

2013 Membership Drive is underway. ALL are welcome to join.

Philoptochos is not just a ladies organization anymore!

Nicholas & Varvara Alexiou

Jim & Angie Andropoulos

Sarante & Julie Athenson

Richard & Sophia Bethune

Anthony & Mary Birozes

Renee Birozes

Katherine Blanos

Joseph & Barbara Bonelli-Selwa

Jordan & Lisa Boston

Helen Bouboulis

Kosta & Carolyn Bozzuto

Sean & Maria Carney

David & Marie Chapman

Grace Chihlas

Julie Chokos

John & Sheila Consos

Dan & Alyssa Douglas

John & Beth Doulgerakis

Quay & Trissie Farr

Chris & Liz Foxhall

Valerie Galanis

Robert & Jennifer Guano

Harald & Stamatia Hagen

Christine Hatcher

Harriet Howell

Mark & Jennie Johnson

Eleni Jordan

Vasilios & Mary Kaloudis

James Kanellos

Maria Kardomateas Theodoros & Aphrodite Kazazakis-Levendakis

Dennis & Ginny Kostulakos

Leon & Francis Lopez

Archie & Florence Lytle

Connie Machoudy

Harry & Tina Maheras

Bill & Margaret Manos

Emanuel Manos

Bill & Audrey Marianes

Al & Helen McCart

John & Becky Melts

Bill & Mary Milam

Matt & Athena Miller

Nikolaos Moissiadis

Patricia Morris

Peter & Jamie Nunn

Nicolas & Teddie Panos

Constantinos & Evelyn Pantazopoulos

Lazaros & Christina Papadopoulos

Gregory Pappas

Gus Pappas

John & Evon Patrick

Sts. RNI Philoptochos

Gus Plakiotis

Ioanna Plakiotis

Mihai & Heidi Popa

Father & Presvytera Powell

Pam Powers

Vic & Suzi Pryles

Paul & Gigi Ray

Marina Raymond

David & Mary Roberts

Athan & Cheri Romanczak

Andrew & Lorez Roussey

Dina Sarandis

Taka & Kathy Shoji

Eric & Donna Smith

Eugenia Smith

Estelle Sofikitis

George & Anna Sofikitis

Dennis & Laura Sparks

Koko & Carol Tadros

Steven & Thalia Thompson

Ed & Anne Trainor

Brian & Jennifer Tubbs

Sharon Tyre

Greg Tzevelekos

George Tzortzinakis

Plutarch & Tina Vamvakias

Rusty & Christine Waldron

Tim & Diane Walters

Steve & Smara Wolff

Sam & Katherine Yalanzon

George & Thalia Zazanis-Bruno

John & Mildred Zourzoukis

To date the 85 families below have returned

Stewardship Commitment Cards for 2013.