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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 kmlesko@mail.com
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 pbpgeneral@yahoo.com
AVON CALLING! (Eleni Malandrinos) Your Avon representative. Need a Book? Need an Order?
951 767-2220 emalandrinos@aol.com www.youravon.com/emalandrinos
BARBARIAN BAIL BONDS, Kristi Bartzis, Bail Agent serving So. Cal. With Bail Bonds 24/7
bailagentkristi@gmail.com 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 Christina@FFF-Tax.com 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 demi@demified.com
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 acedriver1@yahoo.com
FLORE WHOLESALE (Quality Design and Wholesale Fresh Flower's) 41555 Cherry St. Suite F,
Murrieta, Stephanie Doehring 951 304-1400, 951 304-1422 florewholesale@yahoo.com
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 boghi77@gmail.com
M AND D FIELDS BAKER (Malinda Fields), Cookies-Breads-Cakes (Baking with a Passion) 33238
Adelfa, Lake Elsinore, 714 906-4874 MandDFieldsBakery@live.com
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 emalandrinos@aol.com
MARIAN ELLIS, hair designer, “Those who seek beauty, will find it.” 28559 Old Town Front Street
Suite 235, Temecula 951 695-5575 rylinashleesalon@hotmail.com
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 nicolemav@gmail.com
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, bishara.shaer@yahoo.com 951 599-9858
VERONIKA HUGGINS, Concert Pianist – Accordion Player, All forms of music for venues large or
small – Lessons Available 951 678-3286 nikahuggins@msn.com
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 vevass@yahoo.com
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