Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA PUBLISH DATE: October 14, 2009

Epistle Reading
Col. 4:5-11,14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...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 Luke the Evangelist
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
As a disciple of the Word of God, with Paul you illuminated all the earth and dispelled the gloom in writing Christ's divine Gospel. -Translation by Narthex Press
Most men not only bear Satan's burden willingly in their hearts, but they become so accustomed to it that they  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John of Kronstadt, My Life in Christ, Part 1; Holy Trinity Monastery pg.58, 19th century


The prudent farmer first clears his land of brambles before sowing it with seed. Similarly, the man who aspires to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies, VI: The Freedom of the Intellect no. 121, The Philokalia Vol. 3 Ed. Palmer, Sherrard, Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 338, 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: www.atlmetropolis.org
Email: info@atlmetropolis.org

Proistamenos: His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios

 
PROTECTION FOR A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Fr. Anthony Stratis, HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA
With the pending historic visit of His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, we are reminded of the need to be good stewards of our environment. The world we live in, as everything else, was created by our Lord – and is to be treated with due respect and goodness, rather than out of greed, ignorance, or expediency and ...Read Full Text >
October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...Read Full Text >
October 16, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON LEADERSHIP 100 SUNDAY
Reverend Clergy of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

My beloved con-celebrants,

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” Colossians 3:15

Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As we continue our journey through the new ...Read Full Text >

October 15, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON "OXI DAY"
“We will not say thereafter that the Greeks fight like heroes, but heroes fight like the Greeks!”
Winston Churchill

My dearly beloved,

This year we will commemorate the 69th anniversary of "OXI Day" – yet with all our celebrations, we will miss the point if we fail ...Read Full Text >

October 15, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Reverend Clergy of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

My dear con-celebrants and brothers in Christ,

“The most high and infinitely good God
has not granted to angels,
the power with which he has invested priests”
(St. John Chrysostom)

I greet ...Read Full Text >
PATRIARCHAL VISIT TO ATLANTA
On behalf of
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios
and the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta,
We cordially invite you to attend,
“An Ecumenical Gathering of Peace”
with
His All-Holiness
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the ...Read Full Text >

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,

By now, I hope that all of you have received the packet about the Patriarchal Visit, and I pray that many of you will have the opportunity to join us in welcoming His ...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 ...Read Full Text >

FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Oct. 18
3rd Sunday of Luke
Luke the Evangelist
Marinos the Martyr

Oct. 19
Monday of the 5th Week
Joel the Prophet
St. Varys the Martyr
St. John of Rilas
Felix the Hieromartyr & Eusebius the Deacon
John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt

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PATRIARCHAL VISIT TO NEW ORLEANS
HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA Tuesday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 25

His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew in New Orleans to lead an important environmental symposium

“Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River” Symposium

Oct. 25: 8:30 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy ...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 >

HDF NEWS- ORLANDO UPDATE INFO
Hellenic Dance Festival and Byzantine Weekend

Registration is now available for HDF 2010 in Orlando, FL. We will not be conducting online registration for the event in 2010 and therefore you will need to mail in all registration forms to:



Hellenic Dance Festival 2010
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PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ST. NICHOLAS, Wilmington, NC, held their Cross Dive and Blessing of the Waters on Figure 8 Island Saturday, September 12, to coincide with the Elevation or Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Congratulations to Nick Mueller of Charleston, the retriever of the cross.

ST. JOHN, Jacksonville, FL Philoptochos ...Read Full Text >

SAVE THE DATE - Oct.
ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Golf Tournament, Boca Greens CC, Oct. 17

ST. LUKE, Mooresville, NC Pan- Orthodox Vespers Saturday, Oct. 17, 7pm, for the feast day of St. Luke. Food and refreshments following

STS. RAPHAEL, NICHOLAS & IRENE, Cumming, GA Greek Festival Oct. 17-18

HOLY ...Read Full Text >

COMING EVENTS Oct. continued
ST. PHILOTHEA, Athens, GA Joy/Hope Outing to Washington Farms Oct. 24

HOLY TRANSFIGURATION, Marietta, GA GOYA Oct. 24 an evening of fall festivities & Chili Cook-Off!

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Oct. 24 6:30 PM Philoptochos Newcomers Dance

ANNUNCIATION, Winston-Salem, NC Sat Oct 24 ...Read Full Text >

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

HOLY TRINITY/ST. JOHN, Jackson, MS Church Picnic, Sunday, Nov. 1 4pm

ST. SOPHIA, Winter Haven, FL Pumpkin Fest & Picnic Brunch, Nov. 1, festival of autumn activities, ...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 >

SAVE THE DATE - Dec.
HOLY APOSTLES, Winterville, NC Holiday Pastry Sale on Wednesday, Dec.2 & Thursday, Dec. 3 benefiting Building Fund

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Philoptochos December 5, Annual Dinner Dance Auction, Hellenic Band

ST. BARBARA, Sarasota, FL Holiday Dinner Dance, Dec. 6

ST. MARK, Boca ...Read Full Text >

2009 HOLIDAY PASTRY SALE
Sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos Society
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
P.O. Box 1149 – Durham, NC 27702
919-682-1414

Featuring pre-packaged Greek specialties for your home, office parties and gifts for friends

Proceeds to benefit the North Carolina Medical Ministry ...Read Full Text >

THINK...
We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience.

We are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience.

ST. KATHERINE, Melbourne, FL newsletter


FIRST FRUITS OR BEST FRUITS?
In a conversation recently a question was asked regarding the quality of olive oil needed in the Church. My response was a simple one: “We offer God the best we have.” We grow up hearing the term “first fruits” that are offered to God but most of us do not understand the true meaning of this challenge.
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HE GAVE THE MAXIMUM
In an eastern city a few years ago there was a campaign for the erection of a hospital. A high-powered financial wizard was called to conduct it. He concluded his pep talk to the solicitors who were going out to raise the money with these wise words: "Never suggest to anyone a minimum contribution, for the ...Read Full Text >

THE DIVINE LITURGY
The Divine Liturgy is an invitation to dine with our Lord. God is the host of the feast and all are invited. We must all be present because we are all joined spiritually by the Eucharistic cup. The guest of honor is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is wanting to communion with all of us and as Jesus ...Read Full Text >
Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

October 2, 2009
In this new ecclesiastical year, I greet you with paternal love on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod in order to announce that in recognition of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. ...Read Full Text >
THE TWELFTH ANNUAL ARCHANGEL MICHAEL FEAST & HONORS
NOVEMBER 5-8, 2009
Schedule of Activities
Thursday, November 5, 2009
4:00-6:00 PM Vicars Meeting Metropolis Board Room
6:00-7:00 PM Vicars Dinner Metropolis Board Room
7:00-9:00 PM Vicars Meeting Resumes Metropolis Board Room
Friday, November 6, 2009
9:00-1:00 PM Vicars & Ambassadors Meeting Metropolis Board Room
10:00-1:00 PM Philoptochos Board Meeting Cathedral Board Room
1:00-2:00 PM Lunch for Vicars & Ambassadors Metropolis Board Room
1:00-2:00 PM Lunch – Philoptochos (working lunch) Cathedral Board Room
2:00-6:00 PM Metropolitan Council Meeting Metropolis Board Room
2:00-5:00 PM Resume Philoptochos Board Mtg. Cathedral Board Room
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner - on your own
7:00 – 9:00 PM Youth, Education, & Culture Meeting Metropolis Upper Room
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00-12:00 PM Philoptochos Board Meeting Convenes Cathedral Board Room
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch, ...Read Full Text >
Previous Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Bulletins
Publish Date:October 8, 2009
Publish Date:October 1, 2009
Publish Date:September 23, 2009
Publish Date:September 16, 2009
Publish Date:September 10, 2009
 
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