Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA PUBLISH DATE: October 1, 2008

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 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow
October 5 ...Read Full Text >

Pelagia the Righteous
October 8 ...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 Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow
Prelates of Russia, true keepers of the apostolic traditions, unshakable pillars, teachers of Orthodoxy, O Peter, Alexis, Jonas, Philip, Hermogenes, and Tikhon, pray to the Lord of all to grant peace to the world and to our souls great mercy. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
Ye lived piously among bishops; ye led the peoples to the knowledge of God, and ye pleased God well. Wherefore, ye were glorified by Him with incorruption and miracles, as disciples of the grace of God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

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

 

WHAT MAKES A "GOOD" ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN?
Fr. Peter Papanikolaou, ANNUNCIATION, Pensacola, FL
I would humbly like to share with you some reflections
on what is the make-up of an Orthodox Christian. It is human nature to categorize and evaluate others, and this nature also applies to us as Orthodox Christians. We apply words like good, real, indifferent, lukewarm, or bad to this title, perhaps because we understand there
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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
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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
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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
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HURRICANE IKE DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL
An account for disaster relief and His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios has requested that a second tray should be passed and a collection taken up for the victims of Hurricane Ike on Sunday, October 5, 2008. All checks should be made payable to the Metropolis of Atlanta, and sent to the Metropolis office, ...Read Full Text >

FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Oct. 5
2nd Sunday of Luke
Charitina the Martyr
Methodia the Righteous of Kimolos
Eudokimos the Unknown of Mount Athos
Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow

Oct. 6
Monday of the 3rd Week
Thomas the Apostle of the 12
Eroteis
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PARISH LIFE
ST. SOPHIA, Miami, FL Philoptochos is collecting donations for the victims of the Hurricane Ike. Needed are clothing and non-perishable food items, including socks, new underwear (men`s women`s and children`s), towels, soap, tooth brushes, toothpaste, flip flops, shoes, tee shirts, shorts, and jeans, ...Read Full Text >

PARISH CALENDAR
OCT
HOLY TRINITY,Orlando,FL Greekfest, Oct. 3-5

ANNUNCIATION, Atlanta, GA 2008 ATLANTA GREEK FESTIVAL, Oct. 2-5

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Saturday, Oct. 4 Philoptochos Membership Tea 2pm

HOLY TRINITY, Raleigh, NC 1st Annual Blessing of Pets Saturday, Oct. 4,10am
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SAVE THE DATE!
ST. PAUL, Savannah, GA Greek Festival Oct. 16-18

ST. SOPHIA, Miami, FL Fri. 10/17 Taverna Night,7 PM, Prepaid $15/$20 at the door. Children 6-12 $7,sponsored by Philoptochos

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Tallahassee, FL Greek Festival Oct. 17-18

HOLY TRINITY, Asheville, NC 2nd Annual Bazaar,
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TEACHING LITURGY AT ST. PHILOTHEA OCT. 5

Experience the Worship of the Early Church

For nearly 2 millennia the Orthodox Christian Church has celebrated the Divine Liturgy, and in that time it has not changed much. At first encounter it may even seem a little ancient, but with exposure one understands that it is “timeless”. We do not
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"4-LIFE" MEMORIAL SPORTS TOURNAMENT
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral GOYA
4-L I F E

Annual Memorial Sports Tournament
and Celebration of Life
“Co-Ed Indoor Soccer/Basketball Tournament”

Fellowship amongst Orthodox Youth of the Tampa Bay Area
Oct. 17-19th 2008
“All things are lawful for me, but
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SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP
ST. BARBARA, Sarasota, FL

“OUR ORTHODOX FAITH”

Spiritual Enlightenment - Workshop #1: Offering answers to your many questions
about Orthodox Rites and Traditions
Saturday, November 15, 2008
9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Provosts: Greek Orthodox Clergy
St. Barbara Greek
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GOYA ADVENT RETREAT
The forms for the GOYA ADVENT Retreat are available. Registration forms will be accepted beginning this Friday, August 22nd.

Please do not delay...as although the 'deadline' date is listed as Oct. 14, that is only if the retreat does not fill before that time.

The parishes that have
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HOLY TRINITY, CHARLOTTE, YAL WEEKEND
YAL Columbus Day Weekend
Basketball Tournament & Convention
Oct. 10-13
Guest Speaker: Frank Schaeffer
Can Orthodoxy Survive in America?
Saturday, October 11th 12:30pm—1:30pm
The Blake Hotel
Reservation Code: 1011
Call 1-888-66HOTEL (664-6835)
www.theblakehotel.net
Room rate ends
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WINTER YOUTH RALLY 2008
Winter Youth Rally
Atlanta Marriott, Century Center

“The Lord is my Shepherd”

December 27 – 30, 2008

(Saturday – Tuesday)

2008 Bible Bowl Challenge

The Acts of the Apostles

&

Orthodoxy 101: A Bird’s Eye View

by Fr. Evagoras
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ARTS & CRAFTS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Saturday, October 25,
10:00 A.M. ~ 4:00 P.M.

ST. BARBARA, Sarasota, FL
7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd,

Featuring:
A GREEK LUNCHEON
Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Greek Salad & Roll
$10.00
Delicious Homemade Greek Pastries
Greek Cuisine Cookbook
Church Tours

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ORATORICAL FESTIVAL TOPICS ANNOUNCED
The Department of Religious Education has posted the 2009 Oratorical Festival
Topics, Topic Tips and Bibliography on their web-site:
www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof.asp
Please share this information with your Religious Ed. (Catechism/ Sunday School) Students
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SE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SEMINAR
OCT. 11TH ANNUAL SE CONFERENCE-2008 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Topic: "The Enthusiastic Teacher". Date:Saturday, October 11, 2008.
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Location: St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Northwest (NW) 51st Street (Yamato Road), Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone: 561-994-4822,
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HARVEST MOON HOEDOWN
Y’all kick up your heels and join in the fun!
Hoedown Dancing
Live Band (Tune Dogs) and
Caller
Intermission DJ:
Demetri Miltiades
$45 per person
($25 dance only)
Limited Seating: Purchase
tickets by October 19, 2008
Questions?
Dorothy Macris: 770-475-3459
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ARE YOU WILLING TO MAKE A BET?
Last week, a couple of women were arrested because they lied about a lottery ticket! They collected money from another to buy a lottery ticket, and then bought it. So far, no problem! But then, when they found out that that ticket won about $800.000, they lied and said the numbers did not come in! As the ...Read Full Text >

NEW YORK LIFE ANNOUNCES GREEK LIFE INSURANCE POLICY PROGRAM
New York Life Insurance Company Announces the Greek Life Insurance Policy Program

New York Life Insurance Company began selling life insurance policies in the Ottoman Empire in 1882. In connection with turmoil caused by the outbreak of World War I, however, New York Life stopped selling policies in
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CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP, Part 1
Soon, Americans will be called upon to vote in the Presidential and other elections. That raises a question for us. Should Christians help govern the city, county state and nation in which they live? Should they exercise their legal rights and obligations? Is there such a thing as Christian citizenship? The ...Read Full Text >

CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP, Part 2
Last week's message, titled “Christian Citizenship (1)” showed that as Christians, we have a mission to exercise our citizenship responsibly, just as Christians have done from the very beginning of our Faith. We are all presently being literally bombarded with advertisements, mailings, TV programs, and ...Read Full Text >

WHAT ARE YOU GRIPPED BY?
John Bouton, a Major League pitcher, said, “You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.” So what are you gripped by? Money? Status? Stuff? Do you have possessions or do possessions have you? Simple questions with ...Read Full Text >

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PERFECT?
In the Bible we are told to “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mat. 5:48). That is all a number one child needs to hear and they know what to do. They are
usually over achievers, extroverts, organized, and tend to be perfectionists. It is not always the case but in studies of birth order
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A RULE OF PRAYER
“Every Orthodox Christian should construct and maintain a Rule of Prayer which is utilized each day. One’s Rule of Prayer should be recited at the same time each day. One’s
Rule of Prayer should not be excessive in length. It should suit a person’s schedule and be able to be said in difficult times, when
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CHILDREN'S ORTHODOX BULLETIN
This year's issues will be posted on weekly on the St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian School's web site. You can find this it on the web site or by using the link provided below.

http://www.StNicholasOrthodoxChristianSchool.org/html/childrens_bulletin.asp





YOUTH ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Make plans now for the GOYA Advent Retreat, this November 14-16, 2008.
facilitated by +Father Grigorios Tatsis.

All GOYANS who are interested in learning about Iconography will have an opportunity to participate in
The Youth Iconography Workshop
with +Father Anthony Salzman, during
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“SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS”
Psalm 100:2
A WEEKEND SYMPOSIUM
at the Diakonia Center
Salem, SC
Developing Church-centered Leaders within our Parishes
To Grow in the Faith and Reflect the Image of Christ

OCTOBER 24-26, 2008

BEGINNING 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY — ENDING NOON SUNDAY
Space will be limited to be able to offer
in depth discussion in a smaller group setting
and a special time with His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
A representative from your:
 Parish Council (current members and nominees)  Local Philoptochos Board
¨ One Priest from each Conference

TOPICS TO INCLUDE
¨ Understanding the Mission of the Church
¨ The Importance of Laity in the Life of the Church in America
¨ Theological and Historical Aspects of the Laity and Clergy Working Together

Cost: $90.00 per person includes two-nights lodging, meals and materials
Family members are invited  Special
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