Welcome to Saint Nicholas on this Sunday, March 1, 2015 Today we

Welcome to Saint Nicholas on this Sunday, March 1, 2015
Today we commemorate: Sunday of Orthodoxy
EPISTLE READING
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40
Prokeimenon: Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.
Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David
and Samuel and the prophets -- who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received
promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won
strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign enemies to flight. Women received their
dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a
better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were
stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and
goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated -- of whom the world was not worthy -- wandering over deserts and
mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had
foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
GOSPEL READING
Sunday of Orthodoxy
The Gospel of John 1:43-51
At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip
was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have
found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see."
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!"
Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you
were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the son of God! You are the
King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe?
You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven
opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."
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. 28
3 rd Saturday of Souls, Divine Liturgy 10 am followed by a Memorial Service
Sun.
Mar. 1
Sunday of Orthodoxy, Orthros 8 am, Divine Liturgy 9 am
Tue.
Mar. 3
Parish Council meeting, 6 pm at Nick and Vaso Bouras's home,
42661 Hussar, Temecula
Wed.
Mar. 4
Presanctified Litrugy, 8 pm
Fri.
Mar. 6
Akathist Hymn, 8 pm
Sun.
Mar. 8
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, Orthros 8 am, Divine Litury 9 am
Announcements
 Bible Study will start again after Pascha. If you are interested in participating please let John
Bahnson or Fr. Andrew know which you prefer: Mon., Wed., or Fri., in the morning, afternoon or
evening. John Bahnson 909 241-9664 or [email protected]
 The March meeting of Philoptochos scheduled for Tuesday the 3rd of March has been canceled due
to the construction at Guava Street.
 Today, the procession with Icons for The Sunday of Orthodoxy will take place within the church by
the Sunday School children. Time is limited and please do not take any Icons off the walls. Most all of
our Icons are in storage until we can move into the new church.
SHARING STORIES OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE IN YOUR LIFE
If you’ve got a story to tell, you can send it to [email protected]
or by calling her at 951- 225-9175.
$ 0.50 / $ 150.00
By Rosemary Georgiou
Where to begin? There’s so many events rushing through my head. I guess I’ll start with the one
when I was working for a dentist. He was an elderly man, and I was hired to work the front desk, as
receptionist in his office. When he found out that I had been a dental assistant, my job description
changed. I would occasionally when needed assist the other dentist when he was there.
One day it was almost closing time and a lady came in. She was with some church organization and
she was selling some hair clips and pins. She was selling them for only $5.00 to $8.00 in order to raise
money for her church. I thought the clips and pins were beautiful and I had wished that I had the
money to be able to buy one. But I didn’t have any money. I told her how I wished I could buy one but I
didn’t have money. She asked if I could help out with any small donation, it would be really
appreciated. I reached for my purse and as I’m thinking how much I can give all I have is 50 cents. I
feel so embarrassed as I hand her the 50 cents and tell her that, that’s all I can give. She graciously
takes the money and says to me “God Bless You”. I still felt so bad that, that was all I was able to give.
After we closed the office on my way home, I thought it would be great if my friend would pay me the
$10.00 which I had loaned her. But I knew I would probably never see that money again, since she
was also a single mom and we both lived form paycheck to paycheck. You see I had an eight year old
son, whom I never received any child support for. Not that I hadn’t tried, but what the court says and
what actually happens are two different things. Anyway I had just been paid and after paying my rent
and all my bills I didn’t have any money left for another week, until I would receive another paycheck.
But as I arrived home I knew that some how I’d make it, we always did. I put my things down, kissed
my son and went to get the mail. As I looked through my mail I found a Christmas card from some
dear friends of mine. They were in San Francisco for the holidays. In the card was a $50.00 bill. They
wrote a few hello words and hoping that we were fine, but never mentioning the money. I had $50.00
wow! Thank you Lord!
The next day was Friday and after work my son and I went down to my parent’s house. They were
going to a church festival, so we went along with them. My father had bought raffle tickets for all the
grand kids. We arrived at the festival and my brother-in-law’s band was playing. Shortly after, they
started the raffle. The first prize which they started with was $100.00. As they called out the number,
then the name I could hardly contain myself. It was my son’s name!
Within two days I had $150.00, for food, for the two of us, for one week. So much more than we
needed! Thank you Lord!
I guess I felt like the Lord had bless me, because of the 50 cents I gave. Maybe it was nothing, maybe
it was not much, but because God sees our hearts, He knew I gave with my heart.
SCHEDULE FOR METROPOLITAN GERASIMOS
March 1 – March 27, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension – Oakland, CA
8:30 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Sunday of Orthodoxy Great Vespers
Protection of the Holy Virgin / St. Seraphim Orthodox Church – Santa Rosa, CA
5:00 p.m. Theological and practical discussion on the Fresco Program of the Church
6:00 p.m. Lenten Vespers with reception to follow
Friday, March 6, 2015
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church – San Diego, CA
7:00 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church – San Diego, CA
10:30 a.m. Clergy Synaxis – Area Clergy
5:30 p.m. Vespers
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church – Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
8:30 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church – Belmont, CA
12:00 noon Clergy Synaxis
Friday, March 13, 2015
Christ the Nativity Greek Orthodox Church – Novato, CA
6:00 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center – Dunlap, CA
Metropolis Young Adult Lenten Retreat
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Veneration of the Holy Cross
Monastery of the Theotokos the Life-Giving Spring – Dunlap, CA
7:00 a.m. Orthros
8:30 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Monday, March 16, 2015
Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center – Dunlap, CA
10:00 a.m. Saint Nicholas Ranch Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church – San Francisco, CA
10:00 a.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy
Friday, March 20, 2015
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – Northridge, CA
7:30 p.m. Salutations to the Theotokos
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – Northridge, CA
11:30 p.m. Clergy Synaxis
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church – Pasadena, CA
8:45 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church – Sacramento, CA
7:00 p.m. Great Vespers
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church – Sacramento, CA
8:30 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Sacramento State Capital, CA
2:00 p.m. Greek Flag Raising Ceremony for Greek Independence Day
Friday, March 27, 2015
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church – Belmont, CA
7:00 p.m. Akathist Hymn
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
TEKTON INVESTMENTS, INC. - Real Estate Division (George Tektonopoulos) Broker-Realtor,
26341 Jefferson, Suite C, Murrieta, 951 698-0325 [email protected]
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]