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Welcome to Saint Nicholas on this Sunday, February 15, 2015 Today we commemorate: Judgement Sunday (Meatfare) EPISTLE READING St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2 Prokeimenon: Great is our Lord, and great is his power. Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good. Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall. Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. GOSPEL READING Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday) The Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46 The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." Welcome † If this is your first time to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, we welcome you and look forward to meeting you. † May God bless your time with us as we worship God The Father, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. † If you are not familiar with Orthodox worship, please ask one of our ushers. † If you are in need of spiritual assistance or would like to know how to become an Orthodox Christian, please speak to Father Andrew. Calendar Sat. Feb. 14 1 st Saturday of Souls, Divine Liturgy, 10 am followed by a Memorial Service Sun. Feb. 15 Judgement Sunday, Orthros 8 am, Divine Liturgy, 9 am Sat. Feb. 21 2 nd Saturday of Souls, Divine Liturgy, 10 am followed by a Memorial Service Philoptochos Membership Luncheon, 12 noon Sun. Feb. 22 Forgiveness Sunday, Orthros 8 am, Divine Liturgy 9 am Forgiveness Vespers, 4pm Mon. Feb. 23 Lent Begins Wed. Feb. 25 Presanctified Liturgy, 8pm Fri. Feb. 27 Akathist Hymn, 8 pm Sat. Feb. 28 3 rd Saturday of Souls, Divine Liturgy 10 am followed by a Memorial Service Announcements STEWARDSHIP: Have you returned your Stewardship card yet? If so, thank you, if not, please fill it out and return it to the church as soon as possible. If you never received one or need an extra one, they are available in Narthex. Remember that the Stewardship card needs to be filled out annually. SUPPORT BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ARE PARISHIONERS OF OUR PARISH Want your Business listed?? All you have to do is contact Father Andrew, it's that simple. A PLUS ORGANIZATION, LLC (Presv. Karen Lesko), Personal organization for your home, garage, or business, to fit your specific needs. 909 801-1108 [email protected] A TO Z BUILDERS & REMODELER, Boris Prohnitchi , General Contractor, Room Addition, Roofing Solution, Decorative Patios, Decks, Paving, Kitchen & Bathroom Flooring and Painting. San Jacinto, 951 330-6654 [email protected] AVON CALLING! (Eleni Malandrinos) Your Avon representative. Need a Book? Need an Order? 951 767-2220 [email protected] www.youravon.com/emalandrinos BARBARIAN BAIL BONDS, Kristi Bartzis, Bail Agent serving So. Cal. With Bail Bonds 24/7 [email protected] Off: 714 584-9164 Cell: 714 746-3605 BEST FRIEND FINANCIAL TAX & IMMIGRATION SERVICES (Christina Nichols-Wainright, 27780 Jefferson Suite B, Temecula, 951 699-8714 [email protected] website BFF-Tax.com DEMIFIED HEALTH & HOME IMPROVEMENTS (Demi and Lawrence Mazzola), Providing health, home and business improvements that are always a work in progress! We also sell vitamins! www.Demified.com 818 652-7922 [email protected] ELI-COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR (Elias Housein), Your Foreign & Domestic Specialist since 1985, 24890 Washington Ave. Unit B, Murrieta 951 600-3977 ENGLAND FAMILY MORTUARY, INC. Greg England, Funeral Director, Temecula Valley's Funeral Home 27135 Madison Ave., Temecula 951 490-6818, 951 695-8555 EnglandFamilyMortuary.com EVEREST TOWN CAR SERVICE (for all your transportation needs), Serving the Temecula Valley Area. 951 400-3439 or 310-809-0801 [email protected] FLORE WHOLESALE (Quality Design and Wholesale Fresh Flower's) 41555 Cherry St. Suite F, Murrieta, Stephanie Doehring 951 304-1400, 951 304-1422 [email protected] HANDYMAN, (David M. Hodges), 41687 Broad Oak St., Murrieta, Phone 951 704-8826 (Cell) and 951 461-1145 (Fax & Message). HOME SMART REAL ESTATE, (Bogdan Sofian), Real Estate Consultant. BRE#01921858 Phone Cell: 714 726-0177 Office: 951 297-7660 [email protected] M AND D FIELDS BAKER (Malinda Fields), Cookies-Breads-Cakes (Baking with a Passion) 33238 Adelfa, Lake Elsinore, 714 906-4874 [email protected] MALANDRINOS RED MOUNTAIN NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE (Eleni Malandrinos), We sell Variety of trees, Cactus, gifts, Pots, Statues, and Vases. 43411 Osage Rd. 951 767-0785 Malandrinos.com [email protected] MARIAN ELLIS, hair designer, “Those who seek beauty, will find it.” 28559 Old Town Front Street Suite 235, Temecula 951 695-5575 [email protected] MARY KAY BEAUTY CONSULTANT (Alicia Bahnson), will donate 25% of each total purchase to St. Nicholas Church indefinitely by just mentioning St. Nicholas. 909 229-1443 www.marykay.com/abahnson MEGA TOM'S, “Gourmet Fast Food Restaurants”, Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, 25201 Madison Ave, Murrieta, 951 698-9976 www.megatomsburgers.com NICOLE MAVERAKIS, Electronics Consultant, extensive knowledge of computers, audio and video systems. If you need help with those fields contact 951 287-1083 [email protected] O. B. One, OWNER BUILDER ONE (Charles Fields), a subsidiary of Old Ben One Inc., 33238 Adelfa St., Lakeland Village 951 777-6775 OLD MARKET GRILL, Fresh Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, 23937 Clinton Keith Rd., Wildomar, Dine in – Take out – Call in – Drive Thru 951 600-3974 www.oldmarketgrill.com OPA TRAVEL (Eleni Skaropoulos), Greece air tickets is my specialty. Also tour packages anywhere plus bus tour organizer. Call 951 246-8084 PANGAEA RESTAURANT (Owned/Operated by the Zachos Family) Formerly The Greek Place. New ownership since Feb. 1st., 2014. Authenic Greek and Italian Cuisne! Tell a friend! 27326 Jefferson Ave. #17, Temecula 951 296-5674 PIANO LESSONS, Inna Hayek, Private Tutor, All Ages and All Levels. 951 443-8174 (Adult care, Child care and Crafts). PAISANO SMOG CHECK, Test only station, Vehicle Registration – Transfer of Ownership – Registration Renewals – Lien Sales, 18281 Collier Ave. Ste. B, Lake Elsinore, 951 674-1212 PLUMBING, Bisharah al shaer, [email protected] 951 599-9858 VERONIKA HUGGINS, Concert Pianist – Accordion Player, All forms of music for venues large or small – Lessons Available 951 678-3286 [email protected] SIGGYS RESTAURANTS Simply the best since 1956, Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, serving Murrieta and Temecula. 26870 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta 951 696-0ll9 and 39170 Highway 79 South, Temecula, 951 303-9399 TAXES: J.C. H. TAX GROUP (John Hadjis, Chris Hadjis, Andrea Nissim) Temecula 951 695-0900, also in Lake Elsinore 951 245-5651 SOLAR: EARTHWISE SOLAR (Elliott Nissim) 855 864-3876 THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Christine Hodges), Resource Specialist – ELS- Citizenship teacher, “The choice is always yours “ Free helps! Have questions on Special Education or services. Need help becoming a United States Citizen? YELLOW BASKET, Family Restaurant 29966-1 Haun Road, Menifee, 951 301-8322, 40575 Winchester Road, Temecula, 951- 296-0543, ---coming soon—Wildomar--- wwwyellowbasket.com TROY'S PIZZA OVEN, and Family Style Dinners, 31574 Railroad Canyon Rd., Canyon Lake, 244-1234 951 WINE BY DESIGN, Express & Impress (Evan Vassilakis), The creator or Blouzo brings you superb wines from Lodi and Napa We specialize on private label creations for both business, restaurants, and events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday reunions, fund raising and special occasions. 760 390-4443 [email protected] Metropolis of San Francisco banner FDF TO LIVE-STREAM SUNDAY LITURGY AND EVENTS ONLINE AT www.yourfdf.org The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Folk Dance and Choral Festival is being held this weekend, February 12 – 15, 2015 at the Marriott Anaheim Hotel. Over 3,000 people are expected to participate in these four days of festivities celebrating Faith, Dance and Fellowship. Now in its 39th year, FDF is the largest gathering of Greek Orthodox youth in the America. This year, we are pleased to announce that live-streaming will be available for the following FDF events and activities: Sunday, February 15, 2015 – Watch Online at www.yourfdf.org 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST Archieratical Divine Liturgy Advanced Senior Competition Finals 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PST Awards Ceremony “We are grateful to the Department of Internet Ministries at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for making this possible,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco. “This is a wonderful opportunity to share this ministry with the faithful from across our Archdiocese and celebrate the accomplishments of our youth.” His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America will celebrate the Divine Liturgy, assisted by over 30 clergy from throughout the Metropolis. The afternoon will feature the Advanced Senior Competition Finals during which the final eight dance groups will compete with some of the most complex dances and music from numerous regions in Greece. The evening’s Awards Ceremony will mark the concluding event at which the winners in the various categories in dance, music and choral singing will be announced. Be sure to visit www.yourfdf.org to watch this exciting live coverage of the 2015 Folk Dance and Choral Festival. “It’s About Time: Making Time for God” So. Calif. Pan-Orthodox Lenten Youth Rally for the Sunday of Orthodoxy For Grades 5 to 12 with Guest Speaker, Father Michael State of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Northridge Saturday, February 28, 4 pm to 5:30 pm St. Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral 1621 W. Garvey Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 626-284-9100 Pan-Orthodox Triumph of Orthodoxy Hierarchical Great Vespers with Icon Procession to Follow at 6 pm with Fellowship Reception at 7 pm Triumph of Orthodoxy Pan-Orthodox Vespers Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura Counties Saturday, February 28, 2015 With the Blessings of the Canonical Orthodox Hierarchs on the West Coast His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos, His Eminence, Metropolitan Joseph, His Eminence, Archbishop Kyrill, His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin, His Grace, Bishop Maxim Hosted by Saint Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral 1621 West Garvey Avenue Alhambra, California 4:00 p.m. Pan-Orthodox Youth Rally with speaker Fr. Michael State 6:00 p.m. Vespers and Icon Procession Singing by Pan-Orthodox Young Adults Followed by a performance of spiritual songs 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Reception Icon and Book Exhibit DISTRICT FESTIVALS Pacific Northwest April 19, Holy Trinity, Portland, OR Bay Area April 19, Holy Cross, Belmont, CA Eastern California April 19, Annunciation, Modesto, CA Southern California April 19, St. John the Baptist, Anaheim CA Southwest March 29, Assumption, Scottsdale, AZ SAN FRANCISCO METROPOLIS FESTIVAL May 9, 2015 Saint Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center Dunlap, CA ARCHDIOCESAN FESTIVAL June 5-7, 2015 Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church Pasadena, CA Topics, Guidelines and Information (including rules for the poetry and essay festivals) may be found at the Metropolis of San Francisco Religious Education Website: http://www.religioused.sanfran.goarch.org