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SAINTS RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS, & IRENE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming GA 30040 (770) 781-5250 www.stsrni.org [email protected] facebook.com/Sts Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church Read our daily devotionals at www.FaithEncouraged.org

July 11, 2021

THIRD SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

Future Sts Raphael Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church Cumming, Georgia

Today is Fast Free | No fasting restrictions. .

7/8/2021 WELCOME TO STS RNI

July 11, 2021

The Third Sunday of Matthew Parish Council Ushers For Today: Kurt Singleton and Rusty Waldron 8:45 am Orthos Parish Council of 2021: Kosta Bozzuto, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy President; Ted Bauer, V-President; Stephanie Crosio, Secretary; David C. Chapman, Fr. Gregory Tsikeranos presiding Treasurer; Michael Conner, John Donkar, Ann Costakis Hayes, Athena Miller, Sy Nease, Kurt Appointments with Father Barnabas: Singleton, Greg Tzevelekos and Rusty Waldron

Father Barnabas will be not be available for Acolytes: Jacob Atkinson, Zackery Bethune, confessions or meetings during the month of July. Harris Levantis, Rutherford & James Nease, Mike Page, Beckett Singleton, and Aristotle & Watch all services on: Alexander Theofilis. Senior Acolytes: Peter Chiboucas, Todd Heflin, Tasso Kefalas, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaintsRNI/live/ Johnny Melts, and Sy Nease YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwK- n9wDNv_YuCkg0N430Jw?view_as=subscriber AV Team: Michael Page, David Chapman, Tasso Kefalas & Thomas Gasper Please go to our website for Service dates and times. www.stsrni.org Please say a special prayer for the following

Individuals: David, Sharon Elizabeth, Administrative Office Hours: Betty, Perry, Mary, George, Kathryn, Estelle Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Church Office Administrator: Deborah Bowen Friendly Reminder: The Orthodox Church practices 770-781-5250 “closed” communion. This means only Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared to receive the *Are you interested in being a part of the Orthodox Eucharist should approach the Chalice at communion. Church? If so, the “Journey to Fullness” classes will If you have any questions, please see Fr. Barnabas resume in the Fall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. after service. Please call the church office if you are interested in attending.

Page 2 THIRD SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

Today we also commemorate:

Euphemia the Great Marty the All-Praised Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Princess of Kiev Nektarios the New Martyr

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the Fourth Tone Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone

Because of the finding of your holy relics, wise When You descended unto death, O Lord who one, * the Island of Lesvos has been filled fully with the grace, * which God richly gave to you. * You, O yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify devout martyr Raphael, paradoxically * appeared to Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also many people, and you grant cures and healings. * And when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all therefore we the faithful re- joice in all your miracles. the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory be to You. Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the First Tone

Apolytikion for the Saint in the Third Tone To the offspring of Ithaca, the pride and joy of Lesvos, * monastic martyrs’ glory, let us offer to To the Orthodox you brought elation, * to the Raphael our songs of praise; * for lately he appeared, heretics, humiliation, * lovely virgin of Christ, St. and pours out cures and healings to us all. * Euphemia. * For you confirmed what the Fathers Inexplicably he appears to believers, both in dreams decreed as true * during the Fourth holy Council in and awake, who cry: * Glory to Christ who gave you His might. * Glory to Him who gave you miracles. * Chalcedon. * We entreat you now, O glorious Glory to Him who through you fulfills our prayerful Martyr, pray for us * to Christ our God to grant us requests. the great mercy.

Apolytikion in honor of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone Irene A protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor Having contended on Lesvos for the sake of Christ to our Holy Maker unwavering, reject not the God, you have sanctified the island since the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead discovery of your sacred relics, O blessed ones; come to us for you are good; your loving help bring wherefore we honor you, O Godbearing Raphael, unto us, who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to together with Nicholas and virgin Irene, as our divine intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protectors and intercessors with the Lord. protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.

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Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Psalm 67.35,26 God is wonderful among his saints. Verse: Bless God in the congregations. The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, "At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

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Προκείμενον. Ήχος δ'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 67.35,26 Θαυμαστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἐν τοῖς Ἁγίοις αὐτοῦ. Στίχ. Ἐν Ἐκκλησίαις εὐλογεῖτε τὸν Θεὸν. Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:1-10 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα Ἀδελφοί, συνεργοῦντες δὲ καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν μὴ εἰς κενὸν τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ δέξασθαι ὑμᾶς - λέγει γάρ, Καιρῷ δεκτῷ ἐπήκουσά σου, καὶ ἐν ἡμέρᾳ σωτηρίας ἐβοήθησά σοι· ἰδού, νῦν καιρὸς εὐπρόσδεκτος, ἰδού, νῦν ἡμέρα σωτηρίας - μηδεμίαν ἐν μηδενὶ διδόντες προσκοπήν, ἵνα μὴ μωμηθῇ ἡ διακονία· ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ συνιστῶντες ἑαυτοὺς ὡς θεοῦ διάκονοι, ἐν ὑπομονῇ πολλῇ, ἐν θλίψεσιν, ἐν ἀνάγκαις, ἐν στενοχωρίαις, ἐν πληγαῖς, ἐν φυλακαῖς, ἐν ἀκαταστασίαις, ἐν κόποις, ἐν ἀγρυπνίαις, ἐν νηστείαις, ἐν ἁγνότητι, ἐν γνώσει, ἐν μακροθυμίᾳ, ἐν χρηστότητι, ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ ἀνυποκρίτῳ, ἐν λόγῳ ἀληθείας, ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ, διὰ τῶν ὅπλων τῆς δικαιοσύνης τῶν δεξιῶν καὶ ἀριστερῶν, διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀτιμίας, διὰ δυσφημίας καὶ εὐφημίας· ὡς πλάνοι καὶ ἀληθεῖς· ὡς ἀγνοούμενοι, καὶ ἐπιγινωσκόμενοι· ὡς ἀποθνῄσκοντες, καὶ ἰδού, ζῶμεν· ὡς παιδευόμενοι, καὶ μὴ θανατούμενοι· ὡς λυπούμενοι, ἀεὶ δὲ χαίροντες· ὡς πτωχοί, πολλοὺς δὲ πλουτίζοντες· ὡς μηδὲν ἔχοντες, καὶ πάντα κατέχοντες.

THE GOSPEL READING

The Gospel According to Matthew 6:22-33

The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well."

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Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 6:22-33 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· ῾Ο λύχνος τοῦ σώματός ἐστιν ὁ ὀφθαλμός· ἐὰν οὖν ὁ ὀφθαλμός σου ἁπλοῦς ᾖ, ὅλον τὸ σῶμά σου φωτεινόν ἔσται· ἐὰν δὲ ὁ ὀφθαλμός σου πονηρὸς ᾖ, ὅλον τὸ σῶμά σου σκοτεινὸν ἔσται. εἰ οὖν τὸ φῶς τὸ ἐν σοὶ σκότος ἐστί, τὸ σκότος πόσον; Οὐδεὶς δύναται δυσὶ κυρίοις δουλεύειν· ἢ γὰρ τὸν ἕνα μισήσει καὶ τὸν ἕτερον ἀγαπήσει, ἢ ἑνὸς ἀνθέξεται καὶ τοῦ ἑτέρου καταφρονήσει. οὐ δύνασθε Θεῷ δουλεύειν καὶ μαμωνᾷ. Διὰ τοῦτο λέγω ὑμῖν, μὴ μεριμνᾶτε τῇ ψυχῇ ὑμῶν τί φάγητε καὶ τί πίητε, μηδὲ τῷ σώματι ὑμῶν τί ἐνδύσησθε· οὐχὶ ἡ ψυχὴ πλεῖόν ἐστι τῆς τροφῆς καὶ τὸ σῶμα τοῦ ἐνδύματος; ἐμβλέψατε εἰς τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, ὅτι οὐ σπείρουσιν οὐδὲ θερίζουσιν οὐδὲ συνάγουσιν εἰς ἀποθήκας, καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος τρέφει αὐτά· οὐχ ὑμεῖς μᾶλλον διαφέρετε αὐτῶν; τίς δὲ ἐξ ὑμῶν μεριμνῶν δύναται προσθεῖναι ἐπὶ τὴν ἡλικίαν αὐτοῦ πῆχυν ἕνα; καὶ περὶ ἐνδύματος τί μεριμνᾶτε; καταμάθετε τὰ κρίνα τοῦ ἀγροῦ πῶς αὐξάνει· οὐ κοπιᾷ οὐδὲ νήθει· λέγω δὲ ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐδὲ Σολομὼν ἐν πάσῃ τῇ δόξῃ αὐτοῦ περιεβάλετο ὡς ἓν τούτων. Εἰ δὲ τὸν χόρτον τοῦ ἀγροῦ, σήμερον ὄντα καὶ αὔριον εἰς κλίβανον βαλλόμενον, ὁ Θεὸς οὕτως ἀμφιέννυσιν, οὐ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ὑμᾶς, ὀλιγόπιστοι; μὴ οὖν μεριμνήσητε λέγοντες, τί φάγωμεν ἢ τί πίωμεν ἢ τί περιβαλώμεθα; πάντα γὰρ ταῦτα τὰ ἔθνη ἐπιζητεῖ· οἶδε γὰρ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος ὅτι χρῄζετε τούτων ἁπάντων. ζητεῖτε δὲ πρῶτον τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ τὴν δικαιοσύνην αὐτοῦ, καὶ ταῦτα πάντα προστεθήσεται ὑμῖν.

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The Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, of one essence with the Father through Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; And He rose on the third day, according to the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father; And He will come again with glory to judge the living and dead. His kingdom shall have no end.

And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Creator of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets.

In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the age to come.

Amen.

The Fruits of True Prayer Prayer is doxology, praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication and intercession to God. "When I prayed I was new," wrote a great theologian of Christian antiquity, "but when I stopped praying I became old." Prayer is the way to renewal and spiritual life. Prayer is aliveness to God. Prayer is strength, refreshment, and joy. Through the grace of God and our disciplined efforts prayer lifts us up from our isolation to a conscious, loving communion with God in which everything is experienced in a new light. Prayer becomes a personal dialogue with God, a spiritual breathing of the soul, a foretaste of the bliss of God's kingdom.

As we pray deeply within our hearts we grow in prayer. By the grace of God we suddenly catch a glimpse of the miracle of the presence of the Holy Spirit working within us. At first it is only a spark but later it becomes a flame freeing and energizing our whole being. To experience the fire of God's holy love, to give it space within us to do its cleansing and healing work as a breath of the Holy Spirit, and to use it as light and power for daily living -- such are the goals as well as the fruits of true prayer.

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PRAYERS BEFORE HOLY COMMUNION

I believe and confess, Lord, that You are truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the first. I also believe that this is truly Your pure Body and that this is truly Your precious Blood. Therefore, I pray to You, have mercy upon me, and forgive my transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, in knowledge or in ignorance. And make me worthy, without condemnation, to partake of Your pure Mysteries for the remission of sins and for eternal life. Amen.

How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the splendor of Your saints? If I should dare to enter into the bridal chamber, my vesture will condemn me, since it is not a wedding garment; and being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels. Cleanse, O Lord, the filth of my soul, and save me, as You are the one Who loves mankind. In Your love, Lord, cleanse my soul, and save me.

Master Who loves mankind, Lord Jesus Christ, my God, let not these Holy Gifts be to my judgment because I am unworthy, but rather for the purification and sanctification of both soul and body and the pledge of the life and Kingdom to come. It is good for me to cleave unto God and to place in Him the hope of my salvation.

O Son of God, receive me today as a partaker of Your mystical supper. For I will not speak of the mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss, as did Judas. But like the thief, I confess to You: Remember me, Lord, in Your Kingdom.

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PARISH UPDATES and NEWS

Friend in Need: We are trying to find someone to provide some extra help taking laundry to the laundromat for the next 3 or 4 weeks for an elderly woman and son. We wondered if there may be someone known to our church community who would like to earn some extra money and put a small down payment on a mansion in heaven by taking their laundry to wash at the laundromat. Her brother’s laundry is often urine saturated. They could use extra cleaning help too, but the laundry is the most hard and solvable problem. Please call Megan Brightwell at 256-405-9262 if you know of anyone who can help.

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Update - Family Promise – Volunteers Needed for week of August 8

Family Promise Dates for 2021: August 8-15; November 7-14. They will now be housed in the Church building as they were before the Covid-19 restrictions. Contact Anthony Birozes at [email protected] or Michelle Boyd at [email protected].

It’s that time again to serve those in need in our county! We will be hosting our families at our church. We would love to have new volunteers!!

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On Saturday, July 31at 6:00 pm, Greg & Evie are hosting a graduation party for Anna and Jacob in the PLC. They are inviting the church family. Come join in the fun! No gifts but a donation to the church is appreciated. Please rsvp to Evie at 404-422-2856

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Aug 7, 2021, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm in the PLC. CPR/First Aid/AED 2 yr certification. Lunch provided by Whistler ITS. Fee is $50 with half of the proceeds going to youth ministries. You must be 14 yrs old and up to take the class. Contact [email protected] to enroll.

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Greek Ladies’ Kitchen https://greekladieskitchen.square.site

If you would like to order food for any event or just for your family, go to the website above. Philoptochos is now cooking year-round. Business cards are in the Parish Life Center.

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• 2021 Stewardship Cards are in the Narthex. Christian Stewardship is learning how to be a responsible and concerned caretaker of Christ’s Church; it is learning how to enjoy Church life …. for in Her dwells the fullness of the Spirit of God.

For your convenience, there is a Kiosk in the Narthex for donations and tithing.

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Archangel Michael Honors Atlanta, GA November 13 - 14, 2021

Sts RNI Recipients: 2021: Rusty Waldron and Ari Theofilis 2020: David Boyd and Zachery Bethune

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• Parishioners are asked to volunteer to serve during the Coffee Fellowship hour each Sunday (11:00 am – 12:30 pm). • It works well to have 2-4 people (or 2 families) to provide and serve together. 10 | Page

• Volunteers provide treats, juice, make coffee, serve and clean-up. Suggested: 8-10 dozen treats (for example, cookies, bars, cupcakes, donut holes, etc. – (homemade or store bought) • Instructions for brewing coffee are on the wall next to the coffee machine. • Coffee, napkins, coffee cups and cups for water are donated for your use (in pantry). • Please sign up in the PLC on the white board.

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Thank you to all who generously donated to the National Orthodox Baby Shower! We collected 1,800 diapers, 4,000 wipes, 15 bottles of baby wash and lotion, 7 tubes of diaper cream, plus blankets, clothing, books and puzzles. Cumming Women’s Center will receive these wonderful donations!

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Get Ready

Sts RNI Greek Festival (will include a drive-thru) October 15, 16 and 17, 2021

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Greek Dancing practice will start in the Fall Alexandra Powell will be organizing – please contact the office at [email protected] if you want to participate this year.

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GREEK FESTIVAL 2021 – BAKING NEEDS AND SCHEDULE Baking for this year’s Greek Festival is gearing up, and we need your help! Baking will start in August, and we need to get our supplies ready. Our Church family has always generously supported the Pastries/Baking team, and this year we once again need large quantities of the following materials…

Item Quantity Needed Notes Butter (unsalted “sweet” butter) - 350 lbs. Walnuts 120 lbs. (Costco has 3 lbs. for $10) Flour (unbleached all-purpose – King Arthur) - 400 lbs. (12 pound bag from BJ's) Granulated sugar - 290 lbs. We would welcome either the materials or monetary donations, and your continued generosity is greatly appreciated! Donated supplies can be dropped off at the PLC during business hours or on Sunday. Below is the baking schedule. We will bake weekly at the PLC, Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm, and we included evenings and Saturdays so those who work during the week can join us. The frequency of Saturday and Tuesday evening work sessions will depend on how many people are able to join us (minimum of 3). We are setting up an online Signup Genius site (details will be provided), or you can contact Helen McCart at 404-428-4336 (call or text) to sign up. Everyone is welcome, and if you don’t have experience baking Greek goodies, we will teach you! If you have questions, please see Helen McCart, Sophia Bethune, or Ann Hayes, this year’s Pastries co-chairs. Please join us!

Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm Tuesday evenings, 6 pm to 8 pm August 3-5 August 21 Sept 14-16 Oct 2 August 7 August 24-26 Sept 18 October 5-7 August 10-12 August 31 – Sept 2 Sept 21-23 Oct 12 – 14 August 17-19 Sept 7-9 Sept 28-30

Donation Barrel for food items is in the PLC Monetary Donations Box for Greek Festival Baking is also in PLC

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STS RNI SUNDAY SCHOOL – 2021/22

Our priest, Sunday School Director and teachers invite you to register your child/children for the upcoming 2021/22 school year. Please complete this form with information regarding your child/children and return to the parish office or email to [email protected] by August 15th. The classes will include Grades 1 – 12. The personal meet and greet will be on August 22 and classes will begin on August 29. (Parents please sign Release on second page) Director – Evon Patrick Parent 1 Name______Parent 2 Name______Home Address ______City / State ______Zip ______Home Phone ______Parent 1 Cell # ______Parent 2 Cell #______Email Address ______

Child 1 Name ______Date of Birth ______Age in Years ______Grade ______Baptismal Name & Name Day: ______Known Allergies/Medical Concerns______

Child 2 Name ______Date of Birth ______Age in Years ______Grade ______Baptismal Name & Name Day: ______Known Allergies/Medical Concerns______

Child 3 Name ______Date of Birth ______Age in Years ______Grade ______Baptismal Name & Name Day: ______Known Allergies/Medical Concerns______

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AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

As legal guardian of the minor child(ren) named on the first page of this document, I hereby confirm that I have chosen for this/these child(ren) to participate in the Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orthodox Church (“STS RNI”) Sunday School program, including all planned and arranged activities. I am aware that this program may present risks of personal injury, property loss, or damage to participants. I accept all responsibility and all liability for any and all liability for any injury, death, or other loss or damage that may occur to me and/or to the minor child(ren) as a result of the minor child(ren)’s participation in the STS RNI Sunday School program.

I release STS RNI and will indemnify and hold harmless STS RNI in Cumming, Georgia, its agents, affiliates, and successors from all claims, judgments, and costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred in connection with any action that may be brought as a result of the minor child(ren)’s participation in the STS RNI Sunday School program.

I give permission for my child/ren to be photographed (circle yes or no) and participate in church related newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and classrooms (circle yes or no).

I have read the Agreement and Release of Liability. I understand and agree to the terms.

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Printed Name

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• Don’t forget to fill out your Capital Campaign cards which are in the Narthex. Envelopes are included. You can place them in the boxes on the tables in the Narthex.

Give on-line at https://stsrni.org/plc-donations

The Future Sts RNI Greek Orthodox Church Cumming, Georgia

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Financials

For the week ending 07/06/2021 NEW BUILDING ACCOUNTS

OPERATING ACCOUNT Regions Chk Bal = $162,118.51 Regions Inv Bal = $521,010.69 Balance = $54,990.22 Fidelity Balance = $ 37,334.58 ComputerShare = $ 11.128.00 Income = $ 4,479.78 TOTAL = $731,591.78 Checks & Cash Deposit = $491.00 OnLine Giving = $3,988.78 Thanks to our Parishioners for your generous donations during the Lenten season / Holy Week period. Your support with donations has Expenses = $353.75 positioned Sts RNI GOC for a strong Summer 2021. Your continued support in returning to Income last 4 weeks = $18,688.68 pre-COVID giving levels is greatly appreciated Expenses last 4 weeks = $22,387.68 On Behalf of David Chapman, PC Treasurer; James Stockdill, PC Assistant Treasurer

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STS RNI CALENDAR

July/Aug 2021 (updated 7/8/2021) You can access updated calendar anytime on line at http://stsrni.org/ under Upcoming Events.

Date Time Event

Father Barnabas on vacation July 3 - 24 July 11 - Sun 3rd Sunday of Matthew Fr. Gregory Tsikeranos presiding 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

July 13 - Tues 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting

July 18 - Sun Sunday of the Holy Fathers Fr. Gregory Tsikeranos presiding 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 40 day Memorial for Christos, father of Joanna Green

July 25 - Sun 5th Sunday of Matthew (visiting priest) 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

July 26 - Mon 6:15 pm 9th Hour Prayers 6:30 pm Liturgy for Great Marty Panteleimon

July 28 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

July 31 - Sat 6:00 pm Graduation party for Anna and Jacob PLC – Sts RNI church family invited. RSVP To Evie at 404-422-2856

Aug 1 – Sun Sunday of Matthew 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

Aug 2 - Mon 6:30 pm Small Paraklesis to the Theotokis

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Aug 3 - Tues 10-2 pm GF Baking 6:30 pm Small Paraklesis to the Theotokis 7:45 pm Parish Council Meeting

Aug 4 - Wed 10-2 pm GF Baking

Aug 5 - Thur 10-2 pm GF Baking 6:30 pm Great Vespers for Transfiguration

Aug 6 - Friday Holy Transfiguration

Aug 7 - Sat 9:30 – 5pm CPR/First Aid Training in PLC

Aug 8 - Sun 7th Sunday of Matthew 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy Family Promise 8 - 15

Aug 9 - Mon Family Promise 6:30 pm Small Paraklesis to the Theotokis

Aug 10 - Tues 10-2 pm Family Promise 6:30 pm GF Baking Small Paraklesis to the Theotokis

Aug 11 - Wed 10-2pm GF Baking

Aug 12 - Thurs 6:30 pm Small Paraklesis to the Theotokis

Aug 13 - Fri 6:30 pm Small Paraklesis to the Theotokis

Aug 14 - Sat 10 am - 12 Prosforo Baking in the PLC

Aug 15 - Sun Dormition of the Theotokos 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Blessing of the Waters

TURN IN YOUR SS REGISTRATION FORMS

Aug 17 - Tues 10-2 pm GF Baking

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Aug 18 - Wed 10-2 pm GF Baking 6:30 pm Small Paraklesis to the Theotokis

Aug 19 – Thurs 10-2 pm GF Baking

Aug 22 - Sun 9th Sunday of Matthew 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy Meet & Greet in SS Classes

Aug 24 - Tues 10-2 pm GF Baking

Aug 25 – Wed 10-2 pm GF Baking

Aug 26 - Thurs 10-2pm GF Baking

Aug 28 - Sat 9:00 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy for Moses the Black

Aug 29 - Sun Beheading of John the Baptist 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy First Day of Sunday School

Aug 31- Tues 10-2 pm GF Baking

Sept 1 - Wed 9:00 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy for the Indiction

Sept 2 – Thurs 10-2pm GF Baking

Sept 4 - Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers

See calendar of events at www.StsRNI.org website for on-line calendar of events.

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STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT FOR 2021 (115 as of 7/8/2021) Go to StsRNI.org website under Giving and fill out your Stewardship Card online

Bauer, Ken (Ted) & Kim Kazazakis, Theodoros & Soula Levendakis Bayouk, Joe & Joanne Kefalas, Anastasio & Laura Bethune, Richard & Sophia Kelly, Terry & Tammy Bevill, Vicki Klock, Jacqueline Birozes, Anthony & Mary Kaloudis, Bill & Maria Birozes, Mabel Kouloumberis, Peter & Leah Birozes, Renee Kulkarni, Michael & Katy Botsis, Amelia Levantis, Alex & Melpo Bowen, Deborah Lucher, David & Lynne Boyd, David & Michelle Lytle, Archie & Florence Bozzuto, Kostantinos & Carolyn Maheras, Tina Brady, Robert & Daisy Tomazos Manolakis, Yianna Bright, Georgia Marianes, Bill & Audrey Brooks, Elijah Marmolejo, Cameron Brown, Dan & Sophia Marvos, Todd & Ann Brueggen, Geoff & Elise McCart, Al & Helen Buzyna, George & Helen McGiboney, Geoffrey & Nicole Cassis, Dn. George & Vicki Melts, Johnny & Rebecca Chapman, David & Marie Milam, Bill & Mary Chason, Russell & Chyrisse Miller, Matthew & Athanasia Chiboucas, Peter & Elizabeth Missos, Evangelos & Lisa Veronneau Mortakis, Dean & Tania Ciccotello, Keith & Caroline Nease, Charlotte Conner, Michael & Artemis Nease, Sy & Mary Crosio, Russell & Stephanie Page, Michael & Catherine Donkar, George & Alexis Panos, Alex & Jennifer Donkar, John & Athena Panos, Nicolas & Theodora Foxhall, Chris & Liz Pantazopoulos, Constantinos & Evelyn Gasper, Bill & Margaret Papadopoulos, Lazaros & Christina Gomez, Michael & Marinela Prifti Pappas, George Harry Guano, Robert & Jennifer Pappas. Greg & Mary Hadjisimos-Samouris, Chrisoula Pappas, Nick Hadjisimos, Demetrios & Glykeria Pappas, Thomas, Jr. Hagen, Harald & Stamatia Pappas, Thomas, Sr. Hagen, Sophia Patrick, John & Evon Hagen, Maria Plakiotis, Charles Hauge, Michael Ponton, Marilyn Hatcher, Christine Porter, Bill & Nancy Hayes, Ann Costakis Powell, Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie Heflin, Sean Ralston, Luke & Liz Heflin, Todd & Lynn Richards, Larry & Lisa Henning, Robert & Anna Ryan, Chad & Joanne Jackson, Reed & Stephanie Sarmir, W. Jay & Carol Johnson, Brent & Nichole Singleton, Kurt & Jennifer Johnson, Jennie Skiouris, Effie

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Sofikitis, George & Anna Sofikitis, Stamatia (Estelle) Sparks, Dennis & Laura Stockdill, James & Jennifer Tadros, Koko & Carolyn Tanis, Georgi Taylor, Patrick & Holli-Marie Theofilis, Dr. Gary & Barbara Thompson, Steven & Thalia Trainor, Edward & Anne Tubbs, Brian & Jennifer Tyre, James & Sharon Tzevelekos, Greg & Evie Tzevelekos, Jacob Tzevelekos, Niko Tzortzis, Dimitris & Elleni Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina Vanerstrom, Len & Marina Voustas, Chrisoula Waldron, Rusty & Christine Walters, Tim & Diane Wilson, Jacob & Katherine Zavlanos, Christina Zazanis, Georgios & Thalia Zis, Nikolaos & Joanne Veremis Zourzoukis, John & Mildred

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