Church Bulletin - Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

PUBLISH DATE: September 25, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the ...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 Chariton the Confessor
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O Chariton, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Delighting in abstinence, O godly-minded one, and reining in the desires of thy flesh, thou wast seen to be increasing in faith. And thou didst blossom forth like the tree of life in the midst of Eden, O all-blessed and most sacred Chariton. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

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

Phone: 404-634-9345
Fax: 404-634-2471
Website: atlanta.goarch.org
Email: kpowers@atlmetropolis.org

Proistamenos: His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios
Email: patras@atlmetropolis.org

THE GOSPEL OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE
Fr. John Kostas, ST. GEORGE, Knoxville, TN
"And now faith, hope and love abide, these three…"
(I Cor. 13: 13)

Christians believe in the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In a similar way, the Scriptures teach us a trinity of Christian virtues -- faith (pistis), hope (elpis) and love (agape). These virtues go hand-in-hand, as do the three persons of the ...Read Full Text >

September 26, 2008
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON TECHNOLOGY, part 1
My dearly beloved in the Lord,

When I think of our children and youth, and the many temptations and trials that beset them in the world today, I am aware of the amount of work and attention required from their parents, their family and their Church family. In a climate of unbelief, that ...Read Full Text >

September 26, 2008
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON TECHNOLOGY, part 2
September 22, 2008

Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

My dearly beloved in the Lord,

“With us everything should be secondary compared to our concern with children,
and their upbringing in the instruction and teaching of ...Read Full Text >

September 26, 2008
HURRICANE IKE DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL
September 24, 2008

Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Metropolis of Atlanta

As we look back on the past few years, with all of the devastation and destruction in our Metropolis of Atlanta from natural disasters, I am proud of what we have done, the generosity of our Faithful ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Addresses European Parliament

September 24, 2008
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered a major address to the Plenary Assembly of the European Parliament during the formal sitting of the assembly in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. His All Holiness was introduced by Mr. Hans-Gert Pöttering, President of the European Parliament. The Press Release of the European Parliament highlighting His All Holiness’ address is given in full below, as well as a link to the address in its entirety. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios of America Welcomes the President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias

September 24, 2008
Archbishop Demetrios of America welcomed Monday September 22 at the Archdiocese, the President of the Republic of Cyprus His Excellency Demetris Christofias. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Receives Holy Relics of Saint Seraphim of Sarov

September 23, 2008
Archbishop Demetrios of America received yesterday, September 22, 2008, at the Archdiocese headquarters, the Holy and Sacred Relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov, one of the best known Russian Orthodox Saints of the 19 th century and a popular saint in Greece. ...Read Full Text >

Sunday, Oct. 5 National Church Musician Sunday
Choir and Chanters Recognition Sunday

19 Ways to Commemorate Church Music Sunday and Recognize Your Church Musicians!

1. Make sure that National Church Music Sunday is listed on your calendar of church activities and observances.
2. Announce National Church Music Sunday in your Sunday bulletin or parish newsletter and recognize the history and service of your choir and chanters. Also include short biographies of some of your musicians, especially those with longstanding service.
3. At the close of Liturgy, invite all your church musicians to come forward to renew their stewardship. We have a Commissioning Service available.
4. Hold an Artoclasia or a short prayer service for your church musicians at the end of the Divine Liturgy to guide them in the coming year of service to their Church.
5. Pray for your departed church musicians with a Trisaghion service at the end of Divine Liturgy.
6. ...Read Full Text >

Previous Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Bulletins

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Publish Date:	August 13, 2008
Publish Date:	August 7, 2008

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