Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA PUBLISH DATE: September 23, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

The Feast of the Holy Skepi of the Theotokos
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios the Areopagite
October 3 ...Read Full Text >

Apolytikion of the Church
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high!

Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Mark, Aristarchos, & Zenon, Apostles of the 70
O Holy Apostle Aristarchus, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins. -Translation by Narthex Press

There is an old saying: 'Excesses meet.' Too much fasting and too much eating come to the same end. Keeping too  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment no. 16; Paulist Press pg. 76, 5th century


Parish Information
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta
2480 Clairmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Phone: 404-634-9345
Fax: 404-634-2471
Website: www.atlmetropolis.org
Email: info@atlmetropolis.org

Proistamenos: His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios

 

GOD IS ALMIGHTY BECAUSE OF HIS INFINITE AND INEXHAUSTIBLE LIFE AND LOVE
Fr. Anthony Monteleone, HOLY TRINITY, Baton Rouge, LA
God is Almighty ---not because He can zap and destroy us like Zeus with a lightning bolt --nor even because of His power that we see reflected in the beauty and forces and of nature.
For us, as human beings, God shows Himself to be almighty because the very instruments and means used to inflict
 ...Read Full Text >
FROM THE CHANCELLOR'S DESK
Blessed are those who mourn for the victims of our recent hurricanes; may they find comfort in their pain and hope in their helplessness.

Blessed are those who found a way to survive; may they now find sufficient strength and healing as they re-assemble the scattered pieces of shattered lives.
 ...Read Full Text >

MEDITATION ON THE HOLY CROSS
The Cross is the most recognizable symbol of our Orthodox Christian Faith. On the Feast Day of the Elevation of the Holy cross – a cross is placed before us in our churches reminding us of our obligation to venerate, love and give glory to this instrument
of our salvation. St. Cyril of Alexandria writes:
 ...Read Full Text >

FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Sept. 27
1st Sunday of Luke
Kallistratos the Martyr & his 49 Companions
Mark, Aristarchos, & Zenon, Apostles of the 70
Akylina the New Martyr of Thessaloniki
Gideon the Righteous

Sept. 28
Monday of the 2nd Week
Chariton the Confessor
Our Righteous
 ...Read Full Text >

METROPOLIS EYCC AND STEWARDSHIP MEETING
-OCT. 18- ST. DEMETRIOS, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
FOR: clergy, parish council members, Stewardship Committee Members, Programs Committee Members, Sunday School Teachers, Greek School Teachers and Dance Troupe Instructors.
TIME:1-4pm
TOPICS: Stewardship - Presenters Bill Marianes and George Matthews
 ...Read Full Text >

2009 ST. PHOTIOS SHRINE ESSAY CONTEST
2009 St Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Fourth Annual Essay Contest

St. Photios Foundation is sponsoring the fourth memorial essay contest

Deadline:Nov. 16, 2009
Eligibility: All High School Students
Entry Fee:Free
Type:1,000 word Essay

First Prize $500.00
 ...Read Full Text >

OYP FALL DINNER DANCE
Atlanta Area OYP (Orthodox Young Professionals)’S
FIRST ANNUAL FALL DINNER DANCE

Come dance the night away with friends!

Holy Transfiguration in Marietta
Friday Oct. 23rd
7:00 pm Cost: $2.00

Please RSVP no later than Monday October 12, 2009 Let us know what kind
 ...Read Full Text >

HOLY TRINITY, Charleston, SC CENTENNIAL CONCERT
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
Celebrates Centennial with Concert in the Park
Will feature performances by Holy Trinity Centennial Choir, and Ann Caldwell and the Magnolia Singers

As part of its year-long centennial celebration, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity is
 ...Read Full Text >

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ANNUNCIATION, Winston-Salem is participating in the building of a Habitat for Humanity house that will be given to a needy family. Volunteers are needed Saturdays, Sept. 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 and Nov. 7. 8am-1pm

Risa Poniros, HOLY TRINITY, Raleigh, NC, along with other artists will present an
 ...Read Full Text >

SAVE THE DATE - September
HOLY TRINITY/HOLY CROSS, Birmingham, AL GREEK FESTIVAL Sept. 24-26

ST. KATHERINE, Melbourne, FL Brevard Interfaith Coalition Luncheon, Thurs., Sept. 24 11am-1pm sponsored by Philoptochos

ST. NICHOLAS, Spartanburg.SC 16th Annual Spartanburg Greek Festival 9/24—27

ST. JOHN,
 ...Read Full Text >

COMING EVENTS
HOLY TRINITY, Orlando, FL Greek Nite dinner dance Friday, Oct, 2, sponsored by the dance troupes

ANNUNCIATION, Atlanta, GA Atlanta Greek Festival Oct. 2-4

ST. GEORGE, New Port Richey, FL Oct 3 Taverna Night

ST. JOHN, Jacksonville, FL Annual Family Fall Festival Saturday Oct. 3,
 ...Read Full Text >

SAVE THE DATE - Nov-Dec.
HOLY TRINITY, Charleston, SC Sunday, Nov. 1, US Armed Services Recognition aboard the USS Yorktown honoring parish veterans

CHRIST THE SAVIOR, Spring Hill, FL Garage Sale, Nov. 6-7

ST. KATHERINE, Melbourne, FL Nov. 6 & 7 Garage Sale sponsored by Philoptochos

ST. JOHN,Tampa,FL
 ...Read Full Text >

HC/HC PILGRIMAGE 2009
HELLENIC COLLEGE -
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
PILGRIMAGE 2009 – A TRULY
SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE
OCT. 24 – 25, 2009
**TENTATIVE ITINERARY:
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
LUNCH, CAMPUS TOUR, BIBLE
STUDY, VESPERS, EVENING ON
YOUR OWN IN BOSTON
SUNDAY, OCT. 25
DIVINE
 ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH NEWS by Presbytera Mari
NEWS FROM THE YOUTH OFFICE...

WINTER YOUTH RALLY INFORMATION IS HERE!!!
Get ready! Winter Youth Rally is fast approaching and the much anticipated information/forms have been sent out! Please be sure to read everything very carefully, as we have some major changes this year. The biggest
 ...Read Full Text >

"NOW WHAT?" OVERCOMING FRUSTRATION
It is not very difficult, with all the distractions of daily matters, for one to get side-tracked with worldly concerns. Such distractions have the strong potential to pull us away from Christ.



So while we, on one hand, look at Christ on the Cross and know that His sacrifice cleanses
 ...Read Full Text >

WE ARE REWARDED LATER FOR OUR CHOICES TODAY
When God became human, He established the Church with the help of His Apostles. From the very beginning of His earthly ministry God never forced anyone to participate in His Church. “Come and see,” (John 1.39) and “Follow Me,” (Matthew 4.19) were the words Christ used to call His first Disciples, and they ...Read Full Text >

ARCHANGEL MICHAEL FEAST DAY AND HONORS 2009

The Archangel Michael Feast was prayerfully conceived by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios
upon His arrival to Atlanta, as the annual double feast of the Metropolitan family. Since 1998, the Metropolitan family comes together in Atlanta on the weekend of, prior to, or following the November 8th Feast of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel. It is to honor and celebrate our Patron Saint and the lives of one adult and one youth from each parish, who are the living examples of the Orthodox Christian life and journey to Theosis. By extension, this special Metropolis feast is also the annual Metropolitan celebration and thanks giving for all devout stewards of faith, time and talent, “Who first give themselves to the Lord by the will of God.


The Twelfth Annual Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Program
November 7-8, 2009
Honors Banquet & Program
Saturday, November 7, 2009 ~7:00 PM

Metropolis
 ...Read Full Text >
Previous Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Bulletins
Publish Date:September 16, 2009
Publish Date:September 10, 2009
 
This bulletin was created through Bulletin Builder, a service provided by the
Department of Internet Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,
with the financial support and vision of Leadership 100