, NICHOLAS, & IRENE GREEK ORTHODOX

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

October 18, 2020

LUKE the EVANGELIST

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

Today is Fast Free | No fasting restrictions. Updated on 10/15/2020 Welcome to Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene GOC

October 18, 2020 Parish Council Ushers For Today: Parish Council Members

Luke the Evangelist Parish Council of 2020: Rusty Waldron, President; John Donkar, Vice President; Tasso Kefalas, 8:45 am Orthos Secretary; James Stockdill, Treasurer; Ted Bauer, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Boyd, Kosta Bozzuto, Stephanie Crosio, Ann Costakis Hayes, Athena Miller, Kurt Singleton, and • Greg Tzevelekos No Sunday school today Acolytes: Atkinson, Zackery Bethune, Spiro Watch all services on: Kefalas, Rutherford, James & Hales Nease, Beckett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaintsRNI/live/ Singleton, Aristotle & Theofilis and Jack YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwK- Waldron. Senior Acolytes: Peter Chiboucas, Tasso n9wDNv_YuCkg0N430Jw?view_as=subscriber Kefalas, Johnny Melts, Sy Nease and Jacob Sparks

Please go to our website for Service dates and times. www.stsrni.org Please say a special prayer for the following Individuals: Appointments with Father Barnabas: Families: Theofilis, Milam Father Barnabas is now hearing confessions. Persons: David Please call the church office if you would like to schedule an appointment. Friendly Reminder: The Orthodox Church practices Administrative Office Hours: “closed” communion. This means only Orthodox Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. who have properly prepared to receive the Church Office Manager: Deborah Bowen Eucharist should approach the Chalice at communion. 770-781-5250 If you have any questions, please see Fr. Barnabas after service. *Are you interested in being a part of the Orthodox Church? If so, the “Journey to Fullness” classes will resume in the Fall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Please call the church office if you are interested in attending.

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Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

On this day we also commemorate:

Marinos the

Divine Liturgy of St.

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

Because of the finding of your holy , 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. * yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify You, O devout martyr Raphael, paradoxically * Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also appeared to many people, and you grant cures when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all and healings. * And therefore we the faithful re- the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver joice in all your miracles. of life, our God, glory be to You.

Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the First Tone Apolytikion for the Apostle in the Third Tone To the offspring of Ithaca, the pride and joy of Lesvos, * monastic ’ glory, let us offer to O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make Raphael our songs of praise; * for lately he intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our appeared, and pours out cures and healings to us souls forgiveness of offenses. all. * Inexplicably he appears to believers, both in dreams and awake, who cry: * Glory to Christ who gave you His might. * Glory to Him who gave Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone you miracles. * Glory to Him who through you fulfills our prayerful requests. A protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our Holy Maker unwavering, reject not the Apolytikion in honor of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead come Irene to us for you are good; your loving help bring unto

Having contended on Lesvos for the sake of us, who are crying in faith to you. Hasten to Christ God, you have sanctified the island since intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a the discovery of your sacred relics, O blessed protection for all time, , for those who ones; wherefore we honor you, O Godbearing honor you. Raphael, together with Nicholas and Irene, as our divine protectors and intercessors with the

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Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4. Psalm 18.4,1 Their voice has gone out into all the earth. Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the :5-11, 14-18 Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicos will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him Onesimos, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place. Aristarchos my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions if he comes to you, receive him), and who is called Justos. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved physician and greet you. Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippos, "See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord." I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you. Amen. ††††

Προκείμενον. Ήχος πλ. δ'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 18.4,1 Εἰς πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν ἐξῆλθεν ὁ φθόγγος αὐτῶν. Στίχ. Οἱ οὐρανοὶ διηγοῦνται δόξαν Θεοῦ. Πρὸς Κολοσσαεῖς 4:5-11, 14-18 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα Ἀδελφοί, ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι. Ὁ λόγος ὑμῶν πάντοτε ἐν χάριτι, ἅλατι ἠρτυμένος, εἰδέναι πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ ἀποκρίνεσθαι. Τὰ κατʼ ἐμὲ πάντα γνωρίσει ὑμῖν Τυχικός, ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος καὶ σύνδουλος ἐν κυρίῳ· ὃν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο, ἵνα γνῷ τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν καὶ παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν· σὺν Ὀνησίμῳ τῷ πιστῷ καὶ ἀγαπητῷ ἀδελφῷ, ὅς ἐστιν ἐξ ὑμῶν. Πάντα ὑμῖν γνωριοῦσιν τὰ ὧδε. Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἀρίσταρχος ὁ συναιχμάλωτός μου, καὶ Μᾶρκος ὁ ἀνεψιὸς Βαρνάβᾳ, περὶ οὗ ἐλάβετε ἐντολάς - ἐὰν ἔλθῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς, δέξασθε αὐτόν· καὶ Ἰησοῦς ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰοῦστος, οἱ ὄντες ἐκ περιτομῆς· οὗτοι μόνοι συνεργοὶ εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ, οἵτινες ἐγενήθησάν μοι παρηγορία. Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Λουκᾶς ὁ ἰατρὸς ὁ ἀγαπητός, καὶ Δημᾶς. Ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ ἀδελφούς, καὶ Νυμφᾶν, καὶ τὴν κατʼ οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἐκκλησίαν. Καὶ ὅταν ἀναγνωσθῇ παρʼ ὑμῖν ἡ ἐπιστολή, ποιήσατε ἵνα καὶ ἐν τῇ Λαοδικαίων ἐκκλησίᾳ ἀναγνωσθῇ, καὶ τὴν ἐκ Λαοδικείας ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀναγνῶτε. Καὶ εἴπατε Ἀρχίππῳ, Βλέπε τὴν διακονίαν ἣν παρέλαβες ἐν κυρίῳ, ἵνα αὐτὴν πληροῖς. Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου. Μνημονεύετέ μου τῶν δεσμῶν. Ἡ χάρις μεθʼ ὑμῶν. Ἀμήν.

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The Gospel According to :16-21

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me." The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!" And he said to them, "I saw fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."

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Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 10:16-21 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα

Εἶπεν ὁ Κὐριος τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ μαθηταῖς· ῾Ο ἀκούων ὑμῶν ἐμοῦ ἀκούει, καὶ ὁ ἀθετῶν ὑμᾶς ἐμὲ ἀθετεῖ· ὁ δὲ ἐμὲ ἀθετῶν ἀθετεῖ τὸν ἀποστείλαντά με. ῾Υπέστρεψαν δὲ οἱ ἑβδομήκοντα μετὰ χαρᾶς λέγοντες· Κύριε, καὶ τὰ δαιμόνια ὑποτάσσεται ἡμῖν ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου. Εἶπε δὲ αὐτοῖς· ἐθεώρουν τὸν σατανᾶν ὡς ἀστραπὴν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ πεσόντα. ἰδοὺ δίδωμι ὑμῖν τὴν ἐξουσίαν τοῦ πατεῖν ἐπάνω ὄφεων καὶ σκορπίων καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσαν τὴν δύναμιν τοῦ ἐχθροῦ, καὶ οὐδὲν ὑμᾶς οὐ μὴ ἀδικήσῃ. πλὴν ἐν τούτῳ μὴ χαίρετε, ὅτι τὰ πνεύματα ὑμῖν ὑποτάσσεται· χαίρετε δὲ ὅτι τὰ ὀνόματα ὑμῶν ἐγράφη ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς. ᾿Εν αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ ἠγαλλιάσατο τῷ πνεύματι ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς καὶ εἶπεν· ἐξομολογοῦμαί σοι, πάτερ, κύριε τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅτι ἀπέκρυψας ταῦτα ἀπὸ σοφῶν καὶ συνετῶν, καὶ ἀπεκάλυψας αὐτὰ νηπίοις· ναί, ὁ πατήρ, ὅτι οὕτως ἐγένετο εὐδοκία ἔμπροσθέν σου.

10/15/2020 Page 5 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 . 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 NEWS

• Father Barnabas is now hearing confessions. You will need to make an appointment with the church office and it is important that you keep your appointment.

• Memorials: Father Barnabas can pray the memorial, but no koliva. He suggests that the families have Koliva at their homes but not bring it to the church.

• Family Promise Dates for 2020: December 20-27; For 2021: Feb. 21- 28; May 23 – 30; July 25 – Aug 1; Nov. 7 – 14

†††† Suggestions for Future Events at Sts RNI After the Greek , be on the lookout for a Fall Survey on how Sts RNI can serve you and your family in the future.

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For the week ending For the week of 09/30/2020 to 10/07/2020 Thanks to our Parishioners moving to WebPay On-Line Giving we have maintained our OPERATING ACCOUNT monthly income, but we are now in the summer doldrums period, so we must be Balance = $8,650.43 diligent to do everything possible to offset the cash and check donations in addition to our Income = $5,077.93 On-Line Giving. Checks & Cash Deposit = $1,525.00 On-Line Giving = $3,552.93 On Behalf of James Stockdill, PC Treasurer Expenses = $448.49 David Chapman, PC Assistant Treasurer

Income last 4 weeks = $17,176.43 Expenses last 4 weeks = $27,874.63

NEW BUILDING ACCOUNT

Balance = $337,071.54

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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

10/15/2020 Page 8 STS RNI CALENDAR FOR OCT. 2020

You can access updated calendar anytime on line at http://stsrni.org/ under Upcoming Events.

Date Time Event

Oct 16 - Fri 4-8 pm Greek Festival Drive Thru Begins

Oct 17 - Sat 11-8 pm Greek Festival Drive Thru 5:00 pm Great Vespers

Oct 18 - Sun Luke the Evangelist 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy No Sunday School Classes Today

12-4 pm Greek Festival Drive Thru

Oct 20 - Tues 9:00 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy – Gerasimos

Oct 21 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Oct 22 - Thurs 6:15 pm 9th Hour Prayers 6:30 pm Liturgy - James, Brother of the Lord

Oct 24 - Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers

Oct 25 – Sun 6th Sunday of :45 am Orthos 10:00 am Liturgy Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

Oct 28 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Oct 31- Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers

See calendar of events at www.StsRNI.org website for September’s calendar.

10/15/2020 Page 9 STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT FOR 2020 (101 as of 10/15/2020) Go to StsRNI.org website under Giving and fill out your Stewardship Card online

Avery, Tori Kouloumberis, Peter & Leah Bauer, Ken (Ted) & Kim Koulouris, Stanley & Suzanne Bethune, Richard & Sophia Lopez, Leon & Frances Bevill, Vicki Lucher, David & Lynne Birozes, Anthony & Mary Lytle, Archie & Florence Birozes, Mabel Maheras, Tina Birozes, Renee Maniatis, Dimitris & Vasiliki Bowen, Deborah Marvos, Todd & Ann Boyd, David & Michelle McCart, Al & Helen Bozzuto, Kosta & Carolyn Tuthill McGiboney, Geoffrey & Nicole Bright, Perry & Georgia Melts, John & Rebecca Brooks, Milam, Bill & Mary Brown, Dan & Sophia Miller, Matthew & Athanasia Brueggen, Geoff & Elise Missos, Evangelos & Lisa Buzyna, George & Helen Mortakis, Dean & Tania Capobenedetto, Tonia & Scott Nease, Sy & Mary Chapman, David & Marie Page, & Catherine Chason, Russell & Chyrisse Panos, Alex & Jennifer Chiboucas, Peter & Elizabeth Veronneau Panos, Nicolas & Theodora Christy, Rick & Jan Pappas, George Condos, Connie Pappas, Gregory & Mary Conner, Michael & Artemis Pantazopoulos, Constantinos and Evelyn Crosio, Russell & Stephanie Patrick, John & Evon Dominick, Mark & Lisa Plakiotis, Charles Gus Donkar, George & Alexis Ponton, Marilyn Donkar, John & Athena Popa, Mihai & Heidi Foxhall, Chris & Liz Porter, Bill & Nancy Gasper, Bill & Margaret Powell, Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie Guano, Robert & Jennifer Ralston, Luke & Liz Hadjisimos, Chrisoula Ryan, Chad & Joanne Hadjisimos, Demetrios & Glykeria Singleton, Kurt & Jennifer Harmon, Georgia Sofikitis, George & Anna Hagen, Harald & Stamatia Sofikitis, Stamatia (Estelle) Hauge, Mike Sparks, Dennis & Laura Hayes, Ann Costakis Stockdill, James & Jennifer Heflin, Sean Tanis, Jack & Georgi Heflin, Todd & Lynn Taylor, Benjamin Henning, Robert & Ana Taylor, Patrick & Hollie-Marie Hutka Steven & Linda Theofilis, Gary & Barbara Jackson, Reed & Stephanie Thompson, Steve & Thalia Johnson, Brent & Nichole Trainer, Edward & Ann Johnson Jennie Tubbs, Brian & Jennifer Kefalas, Tasso & Laura Tzevelekos, Greg & Evie Kelly, Terry & Tammy Tzevelekos, Niko Koronis, Nektarios & Elaine Tzortzis, Dimitri & Elleni

10/15/2020 Page 10 Uhl, John & Natalie Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina Vanerstrom, Len & Marina Waldron, Rusty & Christine Walters, Tim & Diane Willis, Mike & Dora Wilson, Jake & Katherine Zazanis, Georgios & Thalia Zavlanos, Stephanie Zis, Nikolas & Joanne Zourzoukis, John & Mildred Zukerino, Theodore Kazazakis and Aphrodite Levendakis

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