Updated on 11/12/2020

Saints RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS, & IRENE

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Rev. Fr. Barnabas Powell, Proistamenos 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming GA 30040

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November 15, 2020

8th SUNDAY OF LUKE

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

Fast Day (Fish Allowed) | Fish, oil and wine are allowed. Refrain from meat, dairy and eggs

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Welcome to Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene GOC

November 15, 2020 8th Sunday of Luke (Nativity Fast Begins) 8:45 am Orthos 10:00 am Divine Liturgy • Memorial for Spiros Kuluberis (uncle of

Evie Tzevelekos) • Sunday school classes begin immediately

after communion Watch all services on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaintsRNI/live/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwK-n9wDNv_YuCkg0N430Jw?view_as=subscriber Please go to our website for Service dates and times. www.stsrni.org Appointments with Father Barnabas: Father Barnabas is now hearing confessions. Please call the church office if you would like to schedule an appointment. Administrative Office Hours: Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Church Office Manager: Deborah Bowen 770-781-5250 *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.

Parish Council Ushers For Today: Parish Council Members Parish Council of 2020: Rusty Waldron, President; John Donkar, Vice President; Tasso Kefalas, Secretary; James Stockdill, Treasurer; Ted Bauer, David Boyd, Kosta Bozzuto, Stephanie Crosio, Ann Costakis Hayes, Athena Miller, Kurt Singleton, and Greg Tzevelekos Acolytes: Jacob Atkinson, Zackery Bethune, Spiro Kefalas, Rutherford, James & Hales Nease, Beckett Singleton, Aristotle & Alexander Theofilis and Jack Waldron. Senior Acolytes: Peter Chiboucas, Tasso Kefalas, Johnny Melts, and Sy Nease

Please say a special prayer for the following Individuals:

Families: Milam, Lucher Persons: David, Sharon Elizabeth, Allie

Friendly Reminder: The Orthodox Church practices “closed” communion. This means only Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared to receive the Eucharist should approach the Chalice at communion. If you have any questions, please see Fr. Barnabas after service.

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Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the Fourth Tone

Because of the finding of your holy relics, wise one, * the Island of Lesvos has been filled fully with the grace, * which God richly gave to you. * You, O devout martyr Raphael, paradoxically * appeared to many people, and you grant cures and healings. * And therefore we the faithful re-joice in all your miracles.

Apolytikion for St. Raphael in the First Tone

To the offspring of Ithaca, the pride and joy of Lesvos, * monastic martyrs’ glory, let us offer to Raphael our songs of praise; * for lately he appeared, and pours out cures and healings to us 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 you miracles. * Glory to Him who through you fulfills our prayerful requests. 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

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Second Tone

When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You. Apolytikion for the Martyrs in the Plagal of the First

Tone You have given us the miracles of Your holy Martyrs as an impregnable fortress, O Christ our God. At their entreaties, frustrate the plots of foreign enemies, and strengthen our nation, for You alone are good and love humanity.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone The Savior's most pure and immaculate temple, the very precious bridal chamber and Virgin, who is the sacred treasure of the glory of God, on this day is introduced into the House of the Lord, and with herself she brings the grace in the divine Spirit. She is extolled by the Angels of God. A heavenly tabernacle is she.

8th Sunday of Luke (Nativity Fast Begins)

On this day we also commemorate:

Guria, Shamuna, and Habib, Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa, &

Thomas, Archbishop of Constantinople

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EPISTLE READING

Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2. Psalm 27.9,1 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10 Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

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Προκείμενον. Ήχος πλ. β'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1 Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 2:4-10 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα Ἀδελφοί, ὁ θεός, πλούσιος ὢν ἐν ἐλέει, διὰ τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ ἣν ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς, καὶ ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν συνεζωοποίησεν τῷ Χριστῷ - χάριτί ἐστε σεσωσμένοι - καὶ συνήγειρεν, καὶ συνεκάθισεν ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· ἵνα ἐνδείξηται ἐν τοῖς αἰῶσιν τοῖς ἐπερχομένοις τὸν ὑπερβάλλοντα πλοῦτον τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν· θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον· οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων, ἵνα μή τις καυχήσηται. Αὐτοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν ποίημα, κτισθέντες ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ἐπὶ ἔργοις ἀγαθοῖς, οἷς προητοίμασεν ὁ θεός, ἵνα ἐν αὐτοῖς περιπατήσωμεν.

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THE GOSPEL READING

The Gospel According to Luke 10:25-37 At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live." But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 10:25-37 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, νομικός τις ἀνέστη ἐκπειράζων αὐτὸν καὶ λέγων· διδάσκαλε, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε πρὸς αὐτόν· ἐν τῷ νόμῳ τί γέγραπται; πῶς ἀναγινώσκεις; ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· ἀγαπήσεις Κύριον τὸν Θεόν σου ἐξ ὅλης τῆς καρδίας σου καὶ ἐξ ὅλης τῆς ψυχῆς σου καὶ ἐξ ὅλης τῆς ἰσχύος σου καὶ ἐξ ὅλης τῆς διανοίας σου, καὶ τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν· εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ· ὀρθῶς ἀπεκρίθης· τοῦτο ποίει καὶ ζήσῃ. ὁ δὲ θέλων δικαιοῦν ἑαυτὸν εἶπε πρὸς τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν· καὶ τίς ἐστί μου πλησίον; ὑπολαβὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν· ἄνθρωπός τις κατέβαινεν ἀπὸ ῾Ιερουσαλὴμ εἰς ῾Ιεριχώ, καὶ λῃσταῖς περιέπεσεν· οἳ καὶ ἐκδύσαντες αὐτὸν καὶ πληγὰς ἐπιθέντες ἀπῆλθον ἀφέντες ἡμιθανῆ τυγχάνοντα. κατὰ συγκυρίαν δὲ ἱερεύς τις κατέβαινεν ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ ἐκείνῃ, καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν ἀντιπαρῆλθεν. ὁμοίως δὲ καὶ Λευΐτης γενόμενος κατὰ τὸν τόπον, ἐλθὼν καὶ ἰδὼν ἀντιπαρῆλθε. Σαμαρείτης δέ τις ὁδεύων ἦλθε κατ᾿ αὐτόν, καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν ἐσπλαγχνίσθη, καὶ προσελθὼν κατέδησε τὰ τραύματα αὐτοῦ ἐπιχέων ἔλαιον καὶ οἶνον, ἐπιβιβάσας δὲ αὐτὸν ἐπὶ τὸ ἴδιον κτῆνος ἤγαγεν αὐτὸν εἰς πανδοχεῖον καὶ ἐπεμελήθη αὐτοῦ· καὶ ἐπὶ τὴν αὔριον ἐξελθών, ἐκβαλὼν δύο δηνάρια ἔδωκε τῷ πανδοχεῖ καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἐπιμελήθητι αὐτοῦ, καὶ ὅ τι ἂν προσδαπανήσῃς, ἐγὼ ἐν τῷ ἐπανέρχεσθαί με ἀποδώσω σοι. τίς οὖν τούτων τῶν τριῶν πλησίον δοκεῖ σοι γεγονέναι τοῦ ἐμπεσόντος εἰς τοὺς λῃστάς; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· ὁ ποιήσας τὸ ἔλεος μετ᾿ αὐτοῦ. εἶπεν οὖν αὐτῷ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· πορεύου καὶ σὺ ποίει ὁμοίως..

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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 NEWS • 2021 Stewardship Cards are in the Narthex. Get a jump start on 2021. 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.

• 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

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SURVEY What would you like to see in 2021 at Sts RNI. Please take this survey and return to the

church office at officeadmin@stsrni.org or drop it by the office. We need this info to plan for 2021:

_____ Virtual Bible Study with Fr Barnabas on Wednesday mornings _____ In-person Bible Study with Fr. Barnabas on Wednesday mornings _____ Virtual Class on Journey to Fullness on Wednesday nights after service _____ In-person Class on Journey to Fullness on Wednesday nights after service. _____ In-person “learning the steps to Greek line dancing” once a month at the PLC _____ In-person “learning the steps to Greek line dancing” twice a month at the PLC _____ In-person men’s book study once a week in the PLC Suggestions for events/classes for 2021:

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...undo, O Lord, the dangerous effects of the virus and heal all people, as a most Gracious Lord. For You are our hope and our whole life is in Your benevolent hands... Prayer for Protection against a Pandemic From www.goarch.org

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Financials

For the week of 11/04/2020 to 11/10/2020 OPERATING ACCOUNT Balance = $12,013.40 Income = $5,669.04 Checks & Cash Deposit = $1,413.00 On-Line Giving = $4,256.04 Expenses = $966.88 Income last 4 weeks = $22,308.37 Expenses last 4 weeks = $20,127.17 NEW BUILDING ACCOUNT Balance = $587,183.54

Thanks to our Parishioners moving to WebPay On-Line Giving we have generally maintained our monthly income. This reporting period saw increases in both our cash/check and On-Line Giving, which is very helpful. Your continued support in returning to pre-COVID giving levels will be greatly appreciated. On Behalf of James Stockdill, PC Treasurer David Chapman, PC Assistant Treasurer

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Envelopes are included. You can place them in the boxes on the tables in the Narthex.

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STS RNI CALENDAR FOR NOV/DEC 2020 You can access updated calendar anytime on line at http://stsrni.org/ under Upcoming Events.

Date Time Event

Nov 15 - Sun 8:45 am 10:00 am

8th Sunday of Luke Orthos Liturgy Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion Memorial for Spiros Kuluberis (uncle of Evie Tzevelekos)

Nov 16 – Mon 7:00 pm Virtual General Assembly*

Nov 17 - Tues 7:00 pm Virtual General Assembly*

Nov 18 - Wed 6:30 pm

Vespers

Nov 19 – Thurs 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Bipolar / Depression Support Group Meeting (PLC) Virtual General Assembly*

Nov 20 - Fri Noon Baptism – Corbin McGibboney (PLC reserved)

Nov 21 - Sat 9:00 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm

Entrance of the Theotokos Orthos Liturgy In-person General Assembly in PLC after service Great Vespers

Nov. 22 - Sun 8:45 am 10:00 am

9th Sunday of Luke Orthos Liturgy No Sunday School today Parish Council Elections begin (Nov 22 – Dec 5)

Nov. 24 - Tues 6:15pm 6:30 pm

9th Hour Prayers Liturgy - Katherine the Great

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Nov 26 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day

Nov 28 - Sat 5:00 pm Great Vespers

Nov 29 - Sun 8:45 am 10:00 am

13th Sunday of Luke Orthos Liturgy Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

Nov. 30 - Mon 9:00 am 10:00 am

Orthos Great Liturgy for Apostle Andrew

Dec 1 - Tues 6:15 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm

9th Hr Prayers Liturgy – Porphyrios Parish Council Meeting

Dec 2 - Wed 6:30 pm Paraklesis to Sts Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Service

Dec 3 - Thurs 6:15 pm 8:30 pm

9th Hr Prayers Paraklesis to Sts Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Service

Dec 5 - Sat 11 am – 3pm 5:00 pm

Christmas sale by Tina Vamvakias and Marie Chapman in PLC Vespers

Dec 6 - Sun 8:45 am 10:00 am

10th Sunday of Luke Orthos Liturgy Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

Dec 9 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Dec 12 - Sat 9:00 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm

Orthos Liturgy - Spyridon the Wonderworker Great Vespers

Dec 13 – Sun 8:45 am 10:00 am

11th Sunday of Luke Orthos Liturgy Sunday School Classes begin directly after Communion

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Dec 15 - Tues 9:00 am

10:00 am Orthos Liturgy – Eleutherios

Dec 16 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Dec 17 - Thurs 7:00 pm Depression/Bipolar Support Group (PLC)

Dec 19 - Sat 1-4:30 pm 5:00 pm

Christmas Food Order Pickup – Drive Thru Church Vespers

Dec 20 - Sun 8:45 am 10:00 am

Sunday before Nativity Orthos Liturgy No Sunday School Classes today

Dec 23 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Dec 24 - Thur 9:00 am 6:30 pm

Royal Hours Vesperal Liturgy

Dec 25 - Fri 9:00 am 10:00 am

Orthos Liturgy - Nativity of our Lord

Dec 26 - Sat 9:00 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm

Orthos Liturgy - Synaxis of the Theotokos Great Vespers

Dec 27 - Sun 8:45 am 10:00 am

Sunday after Nativity Orthos Liturgy No Sunday School Classes

Dec 30 - Wed 6:30 pm Vespers

Dec 31 - Thurs New Year’s Eve Jan 1 - Fri New Year’s Day

Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Jan 2 – Sat 5:00 pm Vespers

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Jan 3 - Sun

8:45 am 10:00 am

Sunday before Epiphany Orthos Liturgy

• Info for Virtual Assemblies: Below is a link for the virtual sessions using Google meeting. Just click the link at 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and\or Thursday this week to join the meeting. We will go through all the documents, updates and new business for the community. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3JkYjdwYzJycGtlbzZkOHNub3IxNWkwOHJfMjAyMDExMTBUMDAwMDAwWiBwY3ByZXpAc3Rzcm5pLm9yZw&tmsrc=pcprez%40stsrni.org&scp=ALL Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/ebc-sjdp-opu Join by phone (US) +1 530-512-0617 (PIN: 346893730)

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

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STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT FOR 2021 (14 as of 11/12/2020) Go to StsRNI.org website under Giving and fill out your Stewardship Card online

Bethune, Richard & Sophia Bowen, Deborah Boyd, David & Michelle Chapman. David & Marie Crosio, Russell & Stephanie Page, Michael & Catherine Patrick, John & Evon Powell, Fr. Barnabas & Pres. Connie Singleton, Kurt & Jennifer Tzevelekos, Greg & Evie Tzevelekos, Jacob Tzevelekos, Niko Vamvakias, Plutarch & Tina Waldron Rusty & Christine

...undo, O Lord, the dangerous effects of the virus and heal all people, as a most Gracious Lord. For You are our hope and our whole life is in Your benevolent hands...Prayer for Protection against a Pandemic

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