Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA PUBLISH DATE: October 28, 2009

Epistle Reading
I Cor. 12:27-31;13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...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 Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
Sainted Unmercenaries and Wonder Workers, regard our infirmities; freely you have received, freely share with us. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
O glorious, wonderworking physicians, having received the grace of healing, you reach out and restore health to those in need. But also, by your visitation you cast down the arrogance of the enemy, healing the world through miracles. -Translation by Narthex Press

The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

How then is it possible for the rich man to be saved. By possessing his goods in common with them that are in  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 74 on Matthew 23; Homily 78 on Matthew 6, 20, 25, 4th Century


If your tongue is used to chattering, your heart will remain dim and foreign to the luminous intuitions of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John of Dalyatha, Homily on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

 

ALWAYS THE RIGHT CHORD
Fr. Anthony Stratis, HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA
When a gifted musician is playing the right music, and doing so flawlessly, they are always going to strike the right chord. As we reflect upon the historic second visit of His All Holiness to our Cathedral and to New Orleans, it is clear that he was hitting chords with gifted dexterity in a way that resonated throughout our region. Evidence is in ...Read Full Text >
October 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the
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October 29, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS WELCOMES HIS ALL-HOLINESS ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW
Message to Welcome His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, to Whom belongs all glory, honor and worship. Amen.

Your All-Holiness, Your Eminence, Archbishop Donoghue, my brother Hierarchs, honored guests, my con-celebrants the
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October 22, 2009
UPDATE ON PATRIARCHAL VISIT FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS
October 14, 2009

Reverend Clergy and the Orthodox Faithful

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

“Let us all renew our commitment to work together
and bring about the changes we pray for…”
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
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"THE GREEN PATRIARCH"
Upon visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch to the US, a brief commentary why he is considered "The Green Patriarch":



As we come again to the changing of the Church year, we reflect once more on the state of God`s creation. We think about the past and repent for all that we have done or failed
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REMINDER – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY Nov. 1

Turn Clocks Back 1 Hour before going to bed Saturday night!


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,

Some boys were playing on a beach with a large beach ball. By accident, the ball was thrown too high, and driven by the wind, it landed in the water. No thought was
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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
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INVITATION FROM THE ST. NEKTARIOS PARISH COMMUNITY
It is with great joy and anticipation that we invite you and your community to join us here at Saint Nektarios as we celebrate the feast day of our patron saint. While realizing that everyone has a busy schedule, it is our hope and prayer that somehow you will be able to participate.

To help us
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FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Nov. 1
5th Sunday of Luke
Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
David the Righteous of Evia

Nov. 2
Monday of the 7th Week
Akindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidephoros, & Anempodistos of Persia
Domnina, Domna, & Kyriaki, the Martyrs
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HDF NEWS
HDF ORLANDO UPDATE:
All registration forms and the Director’s Manual are now on our web site (www.atlanta.goarch.org). Just click on the “Hellenic Dance Festival” tab at the far left and you’ll find everything you need in the HDF 2010 tab. We need to have your Intent To Participate Forms returned as
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PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Youth Choir Fundraiser, Nov. 7, 3pm,classical violin recital,free-will donation benefits Youth Choir

ST. CHRISTOPHER, Peachtree City, GA Philoptochos will be collecting canned goods (canned fruits, cans or jars of spaghetti sauce, canned meats, jellies and jams), diapers,
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COMING EVENTS Oct. continued
ST. CATHERINE, W. Palm Beach, FL GOYA Sponsored Fall Festival- Friday, Oct. 30, 6-9:30pm, for children of all ages. Spaghetti dinner, games, dancing, & costume contest. $5 entrance fee

ST. PHILOTHEA, Athens, GA Sock Hop Fri. Oct. 30 7:30-10:30pm

ST. NICHOLAS, Ft. Pierce, FL Fall Costume
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SAVE THE DATE - Nov.
HOLY TRINITY, Charleston, SC Sunday, Nov. 1, US Armed Services Recognition aboard the USS Yorktown honoring parish veterans

HOLY TRANSFIGURATION, Marietta, GA Philoptochos Spanakopita Presale Sunday, Nov. 1 P/u Nov. 15 or Nov. 22. 9x13 pans $20, sold frozen. Sweets-n-Treats Presale beginning Nov. 1
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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
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SAVE THE DATE - Dec. and 2010
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
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ST. DEMETRIOS, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale will celebrate its milestone 31st Annual Greek Festival the weekend of February 12 - 14. Each year, thousands of people attend this much anticipated cultural celebration featuring live music, dancing, delicious food, arts and crafts booths and a raffle ...Read Full Text >

THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH EVIL
Nobody argues that playing with fire isn’t dangerous. We all know many house fires are caused by children playing with matches or adults being careless with lit cigarettes. This is why millions of dollars are spent each year teaching fire prevention…and yet still we need fire fighters. I suppose it is ...Read Full Text >

HOW TO STAY SAFE
1. Avoid riding in automobiles because
they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home because 17% of all
accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks
because 14% of all accidents occur to
pedestrians.
4. Avoid traveling by air,
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ATTENDING SERVICES IS GOOD FOR YOU
Attending Religious Services Cuts Death Risk
A study published by researchers at Yeshiva University and its medical school, Albert Einstein College of
Medicine, strongly suggests that regular attendance at religious services reduces the risk of death by
approximately 20 percent. The findings,
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides Over Ninth Annual Prayer Service for the U.N. Community

October 27, 2009
Last evening, Monday, October 26, His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Ninth Annual Orthodox Prayer Service for the United Nations Community, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral, the traditional site when the service is hosted by an Eastern Orthodox Church. The Ecumenical Patriarch was accompanied to the Service by Metropolitan Geron Athanasios of Chalcedon, Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea, and clergy and lay leaders of the Church of Constantinople. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Wall Street Journal

October 26, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was published this morning on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal in an op-ed piece entitled: "Our Indivisible Environment."  ...Read Full Text >

Archdiocesan District Office of Education Offers Lesson Plans on Ecumenical Patriarchate

October 26, 2009
On the occasion of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's visit to the United States (October 20 - November 6, 2009), and especially the Greek American School of St. Demetrios, Astoria, the Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education developed a lesson for the upper grade students of the community day and afternoon schools (grade 5 and up). ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides at Divine Liturgy in New Orleans

October 26, 2009
In the Byzantine Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of New Orleans, the oldest Orthodox Christian Community in America, established in 1864, orthodox faithful had gathered early Sunday morning, Oct. 25, waiting for His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to arrive for Matins service and the Divine Liturgy. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Visits Ninth Ward

October 23, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made a return visit to the Lower Ninth Ward District today to survey the recovery and restoration efforts of the wetland area in Bayou Bienvenue. ...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 –hiloptochos (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 –: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
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Previous Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 14, 2009
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Publish Date:October 1, 2009
Publish Date:September 23, 2009
Publish Date:September 16, 2009
Publish Date:September 10, 2009
 
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