FROM THE CHANCELLOR`S DESK Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I have just arrived in Tampa for our Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy-Laity Assembly, and as I await the beginning of our Assembly, I wanted to again express our gratitude and appreciation to Fr. James Rousakis, the Parish Council and all the Faithful of Holy Trinity, Dr. Ted Vlahos, Mrs. Jeannie Demas and all their co-workers for their hard work in organizing what promises to be a truly productive and enjoyable Assembly!

I hope and pray that clergy and lay representatives from all our parish communities were able to take time out from their busy schedules to gather as one family of faith here in Clearwater, so that all of us, clergy and Faithful alike, can be part of the discussions and decisions that will affect the future of our Metropolis and our Holy Orthodox Church.

Looking forward to seeing all of you here in Tampa!

Faithfully yours,
V. Rev. Fr. George Tsahakis

2009 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA CLERGY LAITY ASSEMBLY 2009 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA CLERGY LAITY ASSEMBLY
AND PHILOPTOCHOS CONFERENCE
June `10 – 14, 2009
Clearwater/ Tampa Bay, Florida

“THE DAY AFTER TODAY- OUR YOUTH”

The Metropolis of Atlanta 2009 Clergy Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Conference will be held from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the
GRAND HYATT TAMPA BAY, in Tampa, Florida, very near the airport.
There is free transportation to and from the airport and FREE PARKING!!!
Hotel reservations may be made anytime until May 15th, based upon availability by calling the Hyatt at (813) 874-1234.
Group discounted rates are available for $169.00 per night by mentioning the group
“Greek Orthodox” or code GREE.

We have an entertaining and uplifting program planned for the entire family.
Metropolis Council and Philoptochos Board will meet Thursday morning.
Official opening ceremonies and Grand Banquet will be held Thursday evening.
Philoptochos luncheon will be on Friday.
Friday night we will have a spectacular extravaganza!

For more information and registration forms please see our website at www.atlantaclergylaity.org


PARISH BULLETIN BOARD St. Sophia Philoptochos, ST. KATHERINE, Melbourne, FL is hosting the “Food Drop Off Day,” and are hoping to collect thousands of cans of non-perishable food items.

Congratulations to Sally Kalaris, ANNUNCIATION, Mobile, AL, who received “Bayside’s Best Teacher” Award for 2009 from Bayside Academy.

ST. BARBARA, Durham, NC recognized the youth ministries programs, the youth ministry workers, the young people and their graduates on Sunday, June 7th, honoring the young people and those who have given their time and efforts for the youth of their parish.

Philoptochos, ANNUNCIATION, Mobile, AL, is collecting toiletries from hotels, resorts and spas for the Christmas bags for the elderly.

ST. BARBARA, Durham, NC Philoptochos members will be assembling 25 School Kits for IOCC, Sunday Aug. 30 after Church.

Philoptochos, ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA, are collecting canned goods non-perishable food items, and children’s underwear on June 14, for One Roof





FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK June 14
All Saints
Elisha the Prophet
Methodios the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
Cyril, Bishop of Gortyna

June 15
2nd Monday after Pentecost: Apostles Fast Begins Today
Amos the Prophet
Our Righteous Father Hieronymus
Augustine the Blessed, Bishop of Hippo
Jerome the Righteous
Achikos, Stephanas, & Fortuanatos the Apostles
Father among the Saints Jonas, Metropolitan of Kiev

June 16
2nd Tuesday after Pentecost
Tychon the Wonderworker
40 Martyrs of Rome
Mark the Just of Apollonia

June 17
2nd Wednesday after Pentecost
Isaurus the Holy Martyr & his Companions of Athens
Manuel, Sabel, & Ishmael the Martyrs of Persia
Righteous Father Botolph, Abbot of the Monastery of Ikanhoe

June 18
2nd Thursday after Pentecost
Leontios, Hypatios, & Theodoulos the Martyrs of Syria

June 19
2nd Friday after Pentecost
Thaddeus (Jude) the Apostle & Brother of Our Lord
Holy Martyr Zosima
Our Righteous Father Zenonus
Paisios the Great
All Saints of Russia
All Saints of Mount Athos

June 20
2nd Saturday after Pentecost
Methodios the Martyr, Bishop of Olympus
Kallistos I, Patriarch of Constantinople
Nicholas Cabasilas


































































































SAVE THE DATE - June ANNUNCIATION, Atlanta, GA GOLDEN GROUP Thursday, June 11, 6pm,Pavilion next to the Gym. Hamburgers, Hotdogs & more!

STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN, Fayetteville, NC Greater Greek Open Golf Tournament, Kings Grant GC, sponsored by GOYA

Atlanta Area Orthodox Young Professionals BBQ Pot Luck, Saturday, June 13, 2:30pm, St. Mary of Egypt, Norcross

HOLY TRANFIGURATION, Marietta, GA Prime Timers BBQ, Sat. June 13, 4pm, $10/person

ST. SOPHIA, Winter Haven, FL Graduate Sunday Awards Ceremony & Luncheon, June 14

ANNUNCIATION, Ft. Myers, FL Vacation Bible Camp, June 15-19

HOLY TRINITY, Orlando, FL VBS June 15-19,9:30am-1pm, Pre-K thru 5th grade

ST. JOHN, Jacksonville, FL VBS, “Walking with God,” June 15-19, 8:30am-noon

HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL Vacation Church School June 15-19, full program of worship, instruction, arts and crafts, singing, and recreation

HOLY TRINITY, Clearwater, FL Vacation Bible School June 15-19, 9am-noon, pre-K-6th, $20 registration, celebrating Jesus’ love for us through games, crafts, music & more

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC 2009 Vacation church camp Tuesday, June 16-Friday, June 19. “THE FANTASTIC FOUR - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.”

HOLY TRINITY, Charlotte, NC Vacation Church Camp June 15-19 (Monday-Friday) 9am-1:15pm for 4 year olds till 5th grade

HOLY TRINITY, Columbia, SC VCS June 15-19

HOLY TRINITY, Charlotte, NC Vacation Church Camp, rising 4 yrs. old thru 5th grade June 15-19

ST. JOHN, Tampa, FL Junior Olympics June 19-21

ST. ATHANASIOS, Gulf Shores, AL Yard Sale, June 20

ST. BARBARA, Sarasota, FL PHILOPTOCHOS Luncheon Sat. June 20, 11:30a.m.

ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA Father’s Day Luncheon Sunday, June 21

CHRIST THE SAVIOR, Spring Hill, FL Father's Day Blessing & Brunch, June 21

HOLY TRINITY, Charlotte, NC GOYA Retreat/Beach Trip to Charleston, SC June 22-24, rising 9th–12th graders. $90/person

TRANSFIGURATION, Florence, SC VBS June 22-26

ST. PHILOTHEA, Athens, GA Bread for Life Banquet, Tue Jun 23 7-10pm

HOLY TRINITY, Orlando, FL Tuesday, June 23,6pm-8pm, first of three Estate
Planning Workshops discussing The Fundamentals of Estate Planning: wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, and other essential estate planning tools; probate and trust administration. Reservations (407) 843-8441. Presented by Matthew A. Tavrides, J.D. Attorney

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC Family Prosfora Workshop June 24,10am-12:30

ST. PAUL, Savannah, GA, St. Paul’s Day Luncheon, June 28, Lemon Baked Chicken, Roasted Potatoes - Greek Style, Salad,Roll, Dessert Iced Tea & Coffee. $8/person




UPCOMING EVENTS HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Tallahassee, FL Spaghetti Dinner, July 3, 11am-7pm

ST. PAUL, Savannah, GA Vacation Church School for children 4-12 years old July 6-10, 9am-12:30 pm. “Feasts of the Theotokos”

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC Council of ministries retreat July 17-18
For all Ministry Directors, Team and Group Leaders, Philoptochos Board Members and all members of the community interested in planning for the community

ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA GOYA Braves vs. NY Mets Outing Sunday, July 19,6pm,Tickets $18 Outfield Seats

ST. GEORGE, Greenville, SC Basketball Camp July 27-July 31, ages 5-13

ST. GEORGE, Greenville, SC Vacation Church School Aug. 3-8, 9am-noon

ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte, NC Missions and philanthropy Ministry Yard sale August 7-8

ST. CATHERINE, W. Palm Beach, FL Vacation Church School Aug. 10-14

HOLY TRINITY, Orlando, FL Vacation Bible School Aug. 10-14

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL, Greek Dance Camp, Aug.10-14,ages 7-15,9am-2pm (aftercare available) $90/camper. Dance instruction, movies/videos, t-shirt, dance competition, costume fashion show, arts & crafts, take-home dvd, snacks

1st Annual Celebration, Panagiri at the Beach, Aug. 14-16, hosted by ST. JOHN, Myrtle Beach, SC GOYA

ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA GreekFest 2009 Sept. 19

HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL GREEK FESTIVAL Sept. 24-26

HOLY TRINITY, Asheville, NC Greek Festival Sept. 25-27

2nd annual YAL Convention & Basketball Tournament, HOLY TRINITY, Charlotte, NC Oct. 9-12, (Columbus Day weekend)

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Golf Tournament, Boca Greens CC, Oct. 17

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Tallahassee, FL 2009 Greek Food Festival Oct. 23-24

National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon, November 14, Boca Raton Resort and Club, hosted by the Metropolis of Atlanta.


ST. STEPHENS CAMP NEWS St. Stephen's Summer Camp-2009 is taking registrations for
Session IV-----August 3-7, 2009
'HOLY GIFTS FOR THE HOLY PEOPLE'
Please do not delay, as all other sessions have filled!


Please send in forms immediately! Registration is not complete by phone or email....forms must be sent in to be registered. They may be scanned or faxed if paying by credit card.



ST. STEPHENS CAMP
Session I: Sunday, July 12 - Saturday July 18, 2009

Session II: Sunday, July 19 - Saturday, July 25, 2009

Session III: Sunday, July 26 - Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009

Session IV: Sunday, August 2 - Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009
Held at
The Diakonia Retreat Center
864-944-6788
www.diakoniacenter.org
455 Quail Ridge Road
Salem, SC 29676

Questions may be addressed to:
+Father Stavros Akrotirianakis-Camp Co-Director-(813)876-8830 frstav@gmail.com
+Father Matthew Carter-Camp Co-Director: frmatthewcarter@gmail.com
Ethel Gjerde-Assistant Camp Director: 404-271-8951 sargepw8@yahoo.com
Michelle Cassimus-Youth Coordinator: 404-634-9345 Ext. 19 youth@atlmetropolis.org

DOWNLOAD ALL FORMS: www.atlmetropolis.org
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All forms will be on our NEW WEBSITE: www.atlmetropolis.org
by Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009.
You may email us to receive them directly as attachments.
Please do not delay in getting all of your forms mailed immediately!
(Please remember you will not be sending the Priest Recommendation Form. He will send it to us here at the Metropolis.)

Questions may be addressed to:
+Father Stavros Akrotirianakis-Camp Co-Director-(813)876-8830 frstav@gmail.com
+Father Matthew Carter-Camp Co-Director: frmatthewcarter@gmail.com
Ethel Gjerde-Assistant Camp Director: 404-271-8951 sargepw8@yahoo.com
Michelle Cassimus-Youth Coordinator: 404-634-9345 Ext. 19 youth@atlmetropolis.org


SUMMER INSTITUTE on YOUTH MUSIC Thursday,July 30–Saturday,Aug. 2
Holy Cross Theological School, Brookline, MA

Anyone interested in developed church music programs for young people is invited to attend.
Workshops will be geared to practical applications and idea sharing. Registration is $100 plus $60 for meals prior to May 30th. June 1st and after, registration is $150 plus $60 for meals.

Anton C. Vrame, Ph.D.
Director
Department of Religious Education
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
50 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
617-850-1218



2009 SFGOCM CONFERENCE, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 33rd Annual Choir Conference
of the Southeastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Choirs and Musicians
Hosted By
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Winston-Salem, NC
July 24 - 26, 2009

Contact Information:
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
435 Keating Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 336-765-7145
Fax: 336-659-1643
Website: www.wsgoc.org
Virginia Moutos, Chairperson

For Information or Questions Contact:
Scott Marshall Phone: 336-926-9835
Email: scottmarshall@remax.net


Music & Musicians

Liturgy of Peace by Christopher Kypros
To order music, contact Christopher Kypros Phone: 757-617-1484
Email: pherky@cox.net
Adult Choir:Christopher Kypros, Choir Director, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Norfolk, VA

Organist:Elia Nicholas, Organist
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Raleigh, NC

Teen/Youth: Connie Marshall, Organist & Children’s Choir Director
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Winston-Salem, NC

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR MUSIC AND CHOIR ROBE!

Registration, Reservations & Sign-In
Conference Registration Deadline is June 26, 2009
Hotel Reservation Deadline is June 26, 2009
Hospitality & Early Conference Sign-In is Thursday, July 23, 6:00-8:00pm
Conference Sign-In at Annunciation GOC is Friday, July 24, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

FEES

Adults
The 2009 conference registration fee covers all choir refreshment breaks, Friday lunch, Friday Dinner/Dance, Saturday lunch, Saturday Grand Banquet, Sunday Farewell Lunch,
a conference T-shirt, a tote bag, and a CD recording of the liturgy.
$125 postmarked no later than June 26, 2009
$150 postmarked after June 26, 2009 (includes a $25 late fee)

Teens (7th-12th) and Youth (K-6th)
The 2009 conference registration fee covers T-shirt, all meals & activities (Friday-Sunday)

$25 postmarked no later than June 26, 2009
$50 postmarked after June 26, 2009 (includes a $25 late fee)

PLEASE NOTE
Payment must accompany each registration form.
Each attendee must complete the proper forms (Adult, Teen/Youth/Childcare, Guest)
Please make check payable to SFGOCM Conference 2009 and mail with forms to:
Choir Conference 2009
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
435 Keating Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104


Hotels:

Arrangements have been made to accommodate conference attendees at negotiated rates with two hotels located next to each other: The Hampton Inn & The Sleep Inn.
In order to receive Group Rates, please register by June 26, 2009
Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to date of arrival to avoid charges.

The Hampton Inn Kings & Doubles $82
GROUP CODE: GOS (add 12.75% tax)
1990 Hampton Inn Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
RESERVATIONS: (336) 768-9168 or 1-800-HAMPTON
Complimentary Hot Breakfast or On The Run bags, and Evening Cookies.
Pool, fitness center, business center & laundry facility. Hi-speed internet, local calls, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons & boards.

The Sleep Inn Kings & Doubles $69
GROUP CODE: 2247 (add 12.75% tax)
1985 Hampton Inn Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
RESERVATIONS: (336) 774-8020 Fax (336) 774-1185
Complimentary Breakfast or On The Run bags and Evening Cookies.
Fitness center, business center & laundry facility. High-speed internet, local calls, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons & boards.










































































































































































ST. PHILOTHEA GOLF CLASSIC St. Philothea Golf Classic
Monday September 21, 2009
The Georgia Club
Athens, GA
Tee time 1:30 p.m.

A benefit for
St. Philothea
Greek Orthodox Church
& Bread for Life

www.stphilothea.ga.goarch


GETTING THE DIRECTIONS RIGHT In the opening books of the Old Testament, we are given a detailed account of the survival of God’s people in the wilderness over the course of a long period of time. While Moses was leading the Chosen People out of Egyptian bondage and to liberation, a problem arose. That problem was based on the people’s impatience with the Lord’s directions and timing; they insisted upon their own ideas of where they needed to go and how best to get there.

While Moses was receiving the Ten Commandments from God, the people grew impatient. Rather than awaiting the Lord’s promise, they took matters into their own hands and fashioned a golden idol to worship. As ludicrous as that may sound to us, the same foolishness keeps happening today – and by those who profess faith in Christ!

After Moses cast down the tablets with the Commandments, and then ground down the golden calf that the people were sinfully worshipping, he then sprinkled the dust into the water and forced them to drink it! (Exodus 32:20) Then, the Lord led His people, under Moses’ leadership, through the wilderness for forty years, that none of the offenders, but only their children, set foot upon the promised land.

Too often, we confuse our directions with the Lord’s. Most Christians are well aware of the right path most of the time. However, too often people give in to other, more immediate interests rather than what is right for the soul. It is easy, yet still dangerous, to appease the worldly, the material, the physical, at the expense of the spiritual because, among other reasons, the soul lives onto eternity.

At Exodus 32:26, Moses commanded: “Who is on the Lord’s side? Let him come unto me!” The Great Lawgiver did not need a spiritual “GPS” to determine the right direction, he simply listened to God. For us to have the correct directions, we need to do the same thing. The objective is not complicated, but the impact is indeed eternal.

Let us come together this Sunday, with our own directions clear, and stand together on the Lord’s side.

Fr. Anthony Stratis, HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA



FASTING Fasting, or abstaining from food, was a discipline practiced by our Lord himself. It was after forty days of prayer and fasting in the wilderness, that Jesus victoriously faced the temptations of the devil (Matthew 4:1-11). He asked his disciples to use fasting, coupled with prayer, as a means to achieve spiritual victories (Matthew 17:21; Mark 9:29; Luke 2:37), and the example of the Lord was followed by the disciples in their apostolic ministry and instruction to the early Christians (Acts 14:23; 27:9; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 6:5, 11:27).

The practice of fasting is rich with meaning. Many of the Holy Fathers throughout the history of the Church have written about the significance of fasting. Saint Basil, for example, tells us that fasting is not simply abstaining from food; it is, more importantly, the avoidance of sin. The Church in her hymnology describes fasting as the mother of chastity and prudence, as the accuser of sin and as the advocate of repen-tance, the life worthy of angels and the salvation of humans. Fasting becomes all of these when observed in the proper spirit.

In its most basic sense, fasting is abstinence from food. But it is far more than that. Through a very natural process created by God, we consume food for sustenance, energy, and life. However, we can be inclined to take more than we need or to be so controlled by our physi-cal desire that we focus only on what we eat, neglecting our relationships and our spiritual needs, and even endangering our well-being. By subordinating the desires of the body, fasting helps us reestablish a proper order in our lives as Christians. It helps us to open our minds and souls to the guidance of the Spirit and to break away from our cap-tivity to bodily appetites and selfish desires. Through fasting we over-come the burdens and pressures of physical gratification that are placed upon us in our world, and through our faith in Christ we are renewed and transformed into the holy people God created us to be. In addition, through fasting we move away from an entanglement and conformity to sinful passions and desires, into a blessed life filled with the presence, power, and grace of God.

From the HOLY TRINITY, Charlotte, NC bulletin


HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The birth of the Christian Church began at Pentecost, when God saw fit to pour out the Holy Spirit. It was one of the most wonderful and exciting moments in the history of the Christian faith. This descent of the Holy Spirit is the new covenant by God with the new Israel, the Church. The Holy Spirit had fallen on the lives of believers. People were filled with the passion and fires of the Holy Spirit. They were gathered from every
persuasion and city, every nation and land, all glorifying God.
The Holy Spirit descended upon the church on the Day of Pentecost. How can we be indifferent in the light of that event? We all need the power of the Spirit today and that power is still available to all who ask for it.
“The seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit” as stated during the Sacrament of Chrismation provides us with the promise that Christ communicated just before His Ascension. The Spirit empowers us to attain the fullness of humanity. Wherever we learn to live in
faith, the gifts of the Holy Spirit will be alive and well. These are gifts of love, joy,peacefulness, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control.
The disciples had spent three years living with Christ. They had witnessed His death and resurrection, but it took the power of the Holy Spirit to transform them into the great men that they were. We too have that power of the Holy Spirit living within us.
Yet, so few of us know how to tap into that power. It is the Holy Spirit that gives us the ability to be a witness to the world. It is the Holy Spirit that gives us words to say when
our minds go blank. It is the Holy Spirit that makes us able to carry out Christ’s command to preach to all the nations and make disciples of every nation. If we do not know how to use the Spirit, it hinders His work in us. It is through the Holy Spirit that we are able to love the unlovable, minister to the unwanted, serve those who reject us and grow closer to the kingdom of God.
And it is the Holy Spirit that gives us our power. It is the Holy Spirit that makes us work the way we were
meant too. When we use the Spirit we can do all things for Christ. We need to be filled with the Spirit.
Without the Spirit we can do nothing. With Him, we can turn a world upside down and shine God’s light into a dark world. When we are filled with the Spirit, we can be Christ in our world. Is your light being powered by the Holy Spirit so you can shine God’s light in His world? On that first Pentecost, the Apostles were ignited with the flame and zeal of the Holy Spirit. Peter stood up and preached and before the day ended over 3,000 people committed themselves to Christianity. These courageous and committed souls went out and in the words of St. Luke "turned the world upside down."
This is the spirit which gave birth to the Church. This spirit is the power of Pentecost! It is a redeeming
and sanctifying experience which compels the people of God to utilize the gifts that they have been
provided and be a light of Christ to all.
Fr. Robert O'Loughlin, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Tallahassee, FL

PENTECOST and THE HOLY SPIRIT Come to Church and see for yourself and experience, “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit.”

The Greek Orthodox Church was born on the feast day of Pentecost, (Sunday June 7th). Fifty days after the Holy Pascha we celebrate the birthday of our Lord’s Church. The descent of the Holy Spirit on the believers in Christ was the crowning act of redemption and salvation of man by God. On Pentecost the disciples received the gifts of the Spirit of God and the Spirit of God descended on their heads. They became the first fruits of the redemptive work of Christ. Together with God`s Apostles the Church of Christ began on earth. For all Greek Orthodox Christians it marked the completion of the redemptive work of Christ and the inauguration of the New Covenant, the Covenant of Grace, which was poured down on us by the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost is a constant reminder of our own "baptism by the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5), which we received at the time of our Chrismation. The priest, anointing our body with the holy chrism pronounced the words: "The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit," the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon us, taking possession of our souls. We then have become a living "temple of the Holy Spirit." (I Cor. 6:19)

Summertime is also here and for all of us near the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean we face yet another Hurricane season which officially started June 1st. Most of us will be making plans for a few weeks of vacation so we can unwind, enjoy the family, and recoup from a busy year. However, please do not forget to make plans for another Hurricane season. Disaster preparedness is part of our lives and should not be ignored. All of us live in and around the potential areas affected by stormy weather. We will begin to hear warnings of approaching storms. The level of severity depends upon wind speed and hurricane intensities. Hurricane warnings 1, 2,3,4,5 along with evacuations routes, plans are in place to keep us from harm. We must obey all warnings and evacuate when the storm is bearing down on us. Time is of the essence which will allow us to escape from possible destruction and even death.

Beginning Sunday June 7th our Chapel will add additional prayers for God to allow for calmer weather and protect us throughout the 2009 Hurricane Season. God save us and protect us from all calamity and distress.

Fr. Frank P. Mayernick, ST. ATHANASIOS, Gulf Shores, AL