1 CALENDAR Aug 23 – September 30, 2015 Date Time Event Aug 23 – Sun 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. After Church Service 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. 12 th Sunday of Matthew Orthos Divine Liturgy Welcome Ministry – Renee Birozes Parish Council – Kostas Bozzuto; Chris Foxhall Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House Nik & Argentina Moissiadis Greek Dance Lessons (Blue House) Contact [email protected]for details Faith Encouraged LIVE program www.ancientfaith.com Aug 25 - Tues 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 6 – 8:00 p.m. Baking for Greek Festival (Blue House) Project Comfort and Guild dinner – Place TBD Aug 26 – Wed 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Class – Genesis Vespers followed by Adult Education Aug 27 – Thurs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Baking for Greek Festival (Blue House) Aug 29 – Sat 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers Aug 30 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 13 th Sunday of Matthew Orthos Divine Liturgy Welcome Ministry – Helen McCart Parish Council – John Patrick/Len Vanerstrom Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House hosted by Florence Lytle
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CALENDAR Aug 23 – September 30, 2015 Date Time Event
Aug 23 – Sun
8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. After Church Service 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
12th Sunday of Matthew Orthos Divine Liturgy Welcome Ministry – Renee Birozes Parish Council – Kostas Bozzuto; Chris Foxhall Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House Nik & Argentina Moissiadis Greek Dance Lessons (Blue House) Contact [email protected] for details Faith Encouraged LIVE program www.ancientfaith.com
Aug 25 - Tues 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 6 – 8:00 p.m.
Baking for Greek Festival (Blue House) Project Comfort and Guild dinner – Place TBD
Aug 26 – Wed 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Bible Study Class – Genesis Vespers followed by Adult Education
Aug 27 – Thurs
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Baking for Greek Festival (Blue House)
Aug 29 – Sat 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers
Aug 30 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
13th Sunday of Matthew Orthos Divine Liturgy Welcome Ministry – Helen McCart Parish Council – John Patrick/Len Vanerstrom Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House hosted by Florence Lytle
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m. After Church Service
GOYA Pool Party St. Marlo Country Club Community Pool 7765 St Marlo CC Pkwy Duluth, GA 30097 RSVP – [email protected] Greek Dance Lessons (Youth Room) Contact [email protected] for details
Orthos (New Church Year) Divine Liturgy Greek Festival Baking (Blue House)
Sept 2 - Wed 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Bible Study Class – Genesis Vespers followed by Adult Education
Sept 3 - Thurs 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Greek Festival Baking (Blue House)
Sept 5 - Sat 5:00 p.m. After Vespers
Great Vespers Ministries Team Leaders Dinner (Blue House)
Sept 6 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
14th Sunday of Matthew Orthos Divine Liturgy Blessing of the Waters (Sunday School Teachers and Students will participate) Welcome Ministry – Deborah Bowen Parish Council – Helen McCart/John Patrick Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House hosted by Diane Walters Greek Dance Lessons (Blue House) Contact [email protected] for details
Sept 7 - Mon LABOR DAY
Sept 8 – Tues 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Feast Day - The Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Festival Banking (Blue House)
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Sept 9 – Wed 10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Bible Study Class – Genesis Vespers followed by Adult Education
Sept 10 – Thurs
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Greek Festival Baking (Blue House) Philoptochos Board Meeting (Blue House)
Sunday before Holy Cross Orthos Divine Liturgy Welcome Ministry – Jan Christy Parish Council – David Chapman/Len Vanerstrom Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House hosted by ? BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS Greek Dance Lessons (Blue House) Contact [email protected] for details Faith Encouraged LIVE program www.ancientfaith.com
Sept 14 - Mon Feast Day - The Exaltation of the Cross
Sept. 15 - Tues
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Ladies Fellowship Luncheon at Mary Milam’s home Contact Mary at [email protected]
Sept. 16 - Wed 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Bible Study Class – Genesis Vespers followed by Adult Education
Sept 17 – Thurs
6:30 p.m. General Membership Meeting (Blue House)
Sept 19 - Sat 10 a.m. – Noon 5:00 p.m.
Project Comfort at Hobby Lobby Vespers OPA PICNIC following Vespers
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Sept. 20 - Sun 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Sunday after Holy Cross Orthos Divine Liturgy Welcome Ministry – ? Parish Council – David Chapman/Helen McCart Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House hosted by Marina Raymond and Len Vanerstrom Greek Dance Lessons (Blue House) Contact [email protected] for details
1st Sunday of Luke Orthos Divine Liturgy Welcome Ministry – Michelle Boyd Parish Council – G. Pappas/P. Vamvakias Fellowship Hour after Service in the Blue House hosted by Deborah Bowen Greek Dance Lessons (Blue House) Contact [email protected] for details Faith Encouraged LIVE program www.ancientfaith.com
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E V E N T S
We are still in need of the following Department Chairs: 1) Marketing
2) Signs 3) Visitor Welcoming
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
October 16, 17, and 18, 2015
Study of the Book of Genesis on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Library of the Church. Everyone is welcomed to attend these wonderful and insightful gatherings that we have to become more enlightened in God’s word.
Starting Sunday, June 28, 2015 until the Greek Festival
Right after church services – meet at the Blue House
Sts RNI Food Fun! (Blue House) September 26 10:30 – 2:00 p.m. Gyro’s and Fries
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Feast Days for Icon Decorations
January 6: The Feast of Epiphany
February 2: The Presentation of Christ March 25, 2016 Annunciation of the Theotokos (white flowers) May 1, 2016: Pascha June 9, 2016: Holy Ascension of Christ June 19, 2016: Holy Pentecost August 6: The Transfiguration of Christ August 15: The Dormition of the Theotokos (white flowers) Sept 8: The Nativity of the Theotokos (white flowers) Sept 14: The Exaltation of the Cross Nov 21: The Entrance Into the Temple of the Theotokos (white flowers) Dec 25: The Nativity of Christ Please contact Deborah Bowen at [email protected] Your assistance with these Holy Days is appreciated!
The Orthodox church celebrates 12 beautiful feast days during the year and Sts RNI would like to show our respect and love for these days by presenting the icon with flowers.
Would you, your family or group please consider sponsoring one of these feast days with a floral tribute?
There are two ways to contribute. (1) you can be responsible for decorating the icon for a specific feast day or (2) you may donate money and/or flowers for a specific feast day and we will decorate the icon for you. These may also serve as a memorial for a loved one. Your contribution will be acknowledged in the church bulletin and newsletter.
Thank you for your consideration and support for this beautiful tradition.
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• Thanks to Bill and Haley Fulbright for the iPad which they donated to the Gift Shop.
• Prosforo Ministry baked 16 loaves on August 18, 2015.
• Project Comfort donated one of their beautiful baby quilts to the Wilson family upon William’s 40th
day blessing on Sunday.
• 25 Blessing Bags made by the Women’s Fellowship group were delivered to ANIZ, Inc. Their website is ANIZ.org
• Greek Festival volunteer chairmen still needed for MARKETING, SIGNS & VISITOR WELCOMING! Please contact Johnny Melts at [email protected] if you have any questions.
• We will be baking for the Greek Festival on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 12 from 10 am to 3 pm. If we have enough people who are interested in baking in the evening or on a Saturday please let Diane Walters know at [email protected] so we can plan accordingly. It takes many volunteers to have a successful Greek Festival. We will have signup sheets soon! Please contact Johnny Melts at [email protected] if you have any questions.
• GOYA has elected it’s new officers: Jacob Sparks, President; Maria Hagen, Vice President; Andrew Moissiadis, Vice President; Nicholas Pryles, Vice President – Congratulations to these outstanding young parishioners!
• Fellowship and Welcome Ministries are now set up with Sign Up Genie. Please volunteer your time to help these ministries. Web address for Sign Up Genie is listed below under each ministry.
• Starting in September, the Calendar and Announcements will only be emailed the last week of each month. If you have any news to be added, please keep this in mind.
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2015
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The Greek Orthodox Youth of America, or GOYA, is the ministry to teenagers of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Since GOYA is ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program should reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.
GOYA is a ministry of junior high and high school grade Orthodox Christians. As a member you will participate in the following areas: Worship: Prayer, Participate in the Divine Services and Sacraments Fellowship: Retreat and Athletic Programs, Outings Service: Local Work Projects, Outreach Witness: Attending Spiritual Classes For grades 6–12
H.O.P.E .(Hellenic Orthodox Primary Education) is a ministry to Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and J.O.Y. (Junior Orthodox Youth), is a ministry to 3rd through 6th grade children. Our H.O.P.E./J.O.Y. Ministry is also open to all siblings ages 3 and older. Since J.O.Y. is a ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program reflects the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition and Life.
We strive to help our children develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Becoming active sacramental members of the living church, our young people are being equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation. By laying a strong foundation of faith at this age, the young people will have something that will guide and strengthen them as they progress into junior high and high school.
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Various ministries and parishioners will be responsible for the Fellowship Hour after services on Sunday. Please volunteer to assist with this special time on Sundays so that we all can continue to enjoy coffee, light refreshments & good fellowship together following our Divine Liturgy.
Sign Up Genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0544aaaf2ba6ff2-weekly Please contact Margaret Gasper at [email protected] for more information.
We are collecting non-perishable food items in the barrel in the Narthex. The contents will be brought either to The Place in Cumming or St. John the Wonderwork in Atlanta. Donations to the food banks are desperately needed. Please be as generous as you are able.
If you are interested in working with the Philoptochos group please contact Marie Chapman at [email protected] for more info.
The members of this ministry are involved in all areas of philanthropy, whether it is on a global scale or helping a struggling parishioner. We find not only the joy in giving and helping but in creating fellowship and treasured friendships among our members.
The first edition of the Cooking Greek in Cumming cookbook is now available for purchase for $15 a copy. Copies may be obtained from Marie Chapman, Helen McCart, or Ginny Kostulakos.
FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY
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The Prosforo Ministry led by Stamatia Hagen meets once a month to bake loaves of Prosforo to be used during the Divine Liturgy each Sunday and any weekday services. If you would like to have Prosforo dedicated to the memory or health of someone or to donate towards Prosforo ingredient expenses, please reach out to Stamatia Hagen at 770-‐315-‐4530 or [email protected] Or Helen McCart at 404-‐428-‐4336 at [email protected]. The Ministry always welcomes volunteers to help on baking days.
/ Forsyth Fiber Artists
The goal of Project Comfort is to provide handmade items to church members who have just given birth and to those who have recently lost a loved one. As FFA, we are also going to expand our charitable giving to include local charities (the underserved in hospitals and the area’s homeless population) in the very near future. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every month at 10AM at the Blue House, every 3rd Saturday at 10AM at Hobby Lobby, and every 4th Tuesday at 6PM (dinner provided or potluck—the location varies, please check our Facebook page for the location).
Providing Christian hospitality to guests in our parish and to help them feel at home.
For Sign Up Genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45afab2ea1f58-‐welcome Please contact Michelle Boyd at [email protected] or Florence Lytle at [email protected] for more information.
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Women’s Fellowship at Mary Milam’s home. Laughter, friendship, education and sometimes even a little singing makes our special times together very blessed. Come join us and get to know the ladies of our church on a personal basis. One meeting a month – one month starts at lunch time and the next month is at 6:30 p.m. See calendar at Sts RNI website or the calendar posted at the church. RSVP Mary Milam at 770-889-1325 or [email protected] or Tina Maheras at 678-427-3143 or [email protected]
Please contact Deborah Bowen at the church office (770-781-5250) or at [email protected] to schedule an appointment at the church and/or with Father Barnabas; or to place any special events, announcements or changes to the bulletin each week.
• Please let us know in the office at [email protected] if you know of any births, marriages, graduations, deaths, illnesses, or special events, so that we may keep our parish community informed.
• Schedule for Parish Council is posted outside the
Administrative Office Door. Please call your ministry leader for changes in the schedules.
