EPISTLE READING. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17

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1 Welcome to Saint Nicholas on this Sunday, July 29, 2018 Today we commemorate: 9th Sunday of Matthew The Holy Martyr Callinicus Theodota the Martyr and her Children Holy Virgin Martyr Theodota EPISTLE READING St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17 Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4. Psalm 75.11,1 Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17 Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

2 Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 3:9-17 Προκείμενον. Ήχος πλ. δ'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1 Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν. Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ. Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 3:9-17 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα είναι απο Ἀδελφοί, Θεοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν συνεργοί θεοῦ γεώργιον, θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ἐστε. Κατὰ τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ τὴν δοθεῖσάν μοι, ὡς σοφὸς ἀρχιτέκτων θεμέλιον τέθεικα, ἄλλος δὲ ἐποικοδομεῖ. Ἕκαστος δὲ βλεπέτω πῶς ἐποικοδομεῖ. Θεμέλιον γὰρ ἄλλον οὐδεὶς δύναται θεῖναι παρὰ τὸν κείμενον, ὅς ἐστιν Ἰησοῦς Χριστός. Εἰ δέ τις ἐποικοδομεῖ ἐπὶ τὸν θεμέλιον τοῦτον χρυσόν, ἄργυρον, λίθους τιμίους, ξύλα, χόρτον, καλάμην, ἑκάστου τὸ ἔργον φανερὸν γενήσεται ἡ γὰρ ἡμέρα δηλώσει, ὅτι ἐν πυρὶ ἀποκαλύπτεται καὶ ἑκάστου τὸ ἔργον ὁποῖόν ἐστιν τὸ πῦρ δοκιμάσει. Εἴ τινος τὸ ἔργον μένει ὃ ἐποικοδόμησεν, μισθὸν λήψεται. Εἴ τινος τὸ ἔργον κατακαήσεται, ζημιωθήσεται αὐτὸς δὲ σωθήσεται, οὕτως δὲ ὡς διὰ πυρός. Οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ναὸς θεοῦ ἐστε, καὶ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ θεοῦ οἰκεῖ ἐν ὑμῖν; Εἴ τις τὸν ναὸν τοῦ θεοῦ φθείρει, φθερεῖ τοῦτον ὁ θεός ὁ γὰρ ναὸς τοῦ θεοῦ ἅγιός ἐστιν, οἵτινές ἐστε ὑμεῖς.

3 GOSPEL READING The Gospel According to Matthew 14:22-34 At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 14:22-34 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἠνάγκασεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοὺς μαθητὰς ἐμβῆναι εἰς τὸ πλοῖον καὶ προάγειν αὐτὸν εἰς τὸ πέραν, ἕως οὗ ἀπολύσῃ τοὺς ὄχλους. Καὶ ἀπολύσας τοὺς ὄχλους ἀνέβη εἰς τὸ ὄρος κατ ἰδίαν προσεύξασθαι. ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης μόνος ἦν ἐκεῖ. Τὸ δὲ πλοῖον ἤδη σταδίους πολλοὺς ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς ἀπεῖχεν, βασανιζόμενον ὑπὸ τῶν κυμάτων, ἦν γὰρ ἐναντίος ὁ ἄνεμος. Τετάρτῃ δὲ φυλακῇ τῆς νυκτὸς ἦλθεν πρὸς αὐτοὺς περιπατῶν ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν. Οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν ἐπὶ τῆς θαλάσσης περιπατοῦντα ἐταράχθησαν λέγοντες ὅτι Φάντασμά ἐστιν, καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ φόβου ἔκραξαν. Εὐθὺς δὲ ἐλάλησεν [ὁ Ιησοῦς] αὐτοῖς λέγων, Θαρσεῖτε, ἐγώ εἰμι μὴ φοβεῖσθε. Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπεν, Κύριε, εἰ σὺ εἶ, κέλευσόν με ἐλθεῖν πρὸς σὲ ἐπὶ τὰ ὕδατα ὁ δὲ εἶπεν, Ελθέ. καὶ καταβὰς ἀπὸ τοῦ πλοίου ὁ Πέτρος περιεπάτησεν ἐπὶ τὰ ὕδατα καὶ ἦλθεν πρὸς τὸν Ιησοῦν. Βλέπων δὲ τὸν ἄνεμον ἐφοβήθη, καὶ ἀρξάμενος καταποντίζεσθαι ἔκραξεν λέγων, Κύριε, σῶσόν με. Εὐθέως δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα ἐπελάβετο αὐτοῦ καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ, Ολιγόπιστε, εἰς τί ἐδίστασας; καὶ ἀναβάντων αὐτῶν εἰς τὸ πλοῖον ἐκόπασεν ὁ ἄνεμος. Οἱ δὲ ἐν τῷ πλοίῳ προσεκύνησαν αὐτῷ λέγοντες, Αληθῶς Θεοῦ υἱὸς εἶ. Καὶ διαπεράσαντες ἦλθον ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν εἰς Γεννησαρέτ.

4 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 Sunday July 29 Wednesday August 1 Friday August 3 Sunday August 5 Monday August 6 Wednesday August 8 Friday August 10 Sunday August 12 Monday August 13 Tuesday August 14 Wednesday August 15 Sunday August 19 Thursday August 23 Sunday August 26 Wednesday August 29 Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Dormition Fast Begins Paraklesis Service 7:00 PM Presvytera Karen s Birthday Paraklesis Service 7:00 PM Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Transfiguration of our Lord Orthros 9:00 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Paraklesis Service 7:00 PM Paraklesis Service 7:00 PM Paraklesis Service 7:00 PM Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Paraklesis Service 7:00 PM Great Vespers 7:00 PM Orthros 9:00 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Fr. Andrew s 20th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Holy Priesthood, Orthros 9:00 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Beheading of St. John Orthros 9:00 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Announcements Church Bulletin Nicole Maverakis is now producing the weekly church bulletin. Please send any announcements to her at nicolemav@gmail.com. Articles should be submitted in text (*.txt) or Microsoft Word (*.docx) formats and pictures in JPEG (*.jpg *.jpeg *.jpe) format for inclusion in the bulletin. The deadline for submissions is on Friday 5:00 PM anything submitted after that time will not be included in the bulletin for the upcoming Sunday.

5 General Assembly Please don't forget that our General Assembly is coming up, July the 29th, after the Divine Liturgy. Also, on that date, AHEPA/DOP will be serving lunch for a small donation. Please support these important events. We have the General Assembly only twice a year. Your presence there is very important to our small church. We need your participation, votes and opinions. Bible Study Bible Study will meet Wednesday August 1st at the church at 6:30 pm. Please bring your favorite pot luck dish to share. We had awesome discussions relating the wonderful word of God to our personal lives. Hope you'll join us. Sanctuary Lights The two Sanctuary Lights on the Holy Altar are replaced every Sunday and burn for one week. You may offer one or both of them for a loved one. Please contact Fr. Andrew if you would like to donate towards one or both. The cost is $10.00 each. What God Has Done In Your Life We need stories from parishioners on What God Has Done in Your Life The stories can be submitted to Rosemary Georgiou: rosemgeorgiou53@aol.com Your story will be run for the entire month. Festival Volunteers Festival Volunteers Needed. The Festival is the most important fundraiser for our parish. It cannot be successful without the support of all parishioners. Please consider how you can help. The festival is on October 13 and 14. Ill Parishioners Reminder: If you know of any parishioners who are ill or hospitalized, please provide Father Andrew with the information as soon as possible. Demetrion-Hodges Family is in crisis mode Christine and David Hodges need our help. They need someone to stay at the house with David on Fridays from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Home cooked meals would also be appreciated. Please contact Fr. Andrew if you can help. A few of Christine Demetrion friends that have setup a meal train for her and her family to see if anyone from church would like to participate. The website is: She is very grateful for the meals. Church Bookmobile St. Nicholas Bookmobile is adding many new items for sale. You may purchase items after Liturgy on Sunday or by talking to Elaine Manneh at cell or house at Church Library A church library is now available in the church office. You may borrow books for a period of three weeks. Please write your name and telephone number on the library card. Consider sharing your reading in the bulletin. Children's books are available for borrowing in the Sunday School trailer.

6 St. Nicholas Cookbook Our St. Nicholas cookbook is now available for sale. Copies are in the church office. The cost is $12. each. Consider buying several to give out as gifts. Thanks to all who contributed recipes to make this project a success. AHEPA The DOP/Ahepa is sponsoring a summer luncheon on July 29th to continue to raise funds for the cost of a defibrillator for the church. The luncheon will be right after the Divine Liturgy and before the General Assembly which will be held on this Sunday.

7 Philoptochos Special Services are offered. Memorials: Koliva Small Tray - $30.00 Large Tray - $60.00 Prosfora 3 Loaves - $20.00 Artoklasia 5 loaves - $40.00 Trisagion: For your special requests, please call Vaso Bouras at (951) or Phofy Bachakes at (951) Please call Vaso or Phofy to make arrangements for services or events. Saint Nicholas Bookstore: Visit the St. Nicholas Bookstore in the Church Hall. There are a variety of gifts and books available. NewsDonateOur FaithPar

8 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE REVISED SCHEDULE Aug. 9 Thurs. Tiropita 30 trays 3 kitchen 8 10 workers Aug. 10 Fri. Tiropita, if needed Aug. 15 Wed Dolmathes PREP 2,500 4 kitchen Aug. 16 Thurs Dolmathes 8 10 workers Aug. 17 Fri. Dolmathes, if needed 8 10 workers Aug. 21 Tues. Pastitsio PREP pans 4 kitchen Aug. 22 Wed. Pastitsio 4 kitchen 8 10 workers Aug. 23 Thurs Pastitsio, if needed 4 6 workers Aug. 27 Mon. Mousaka PREP 30 pans 6 kitchen 8 10 workers Aug. 28 Tues. Mousaka PREP 6 kitchen 8 10 workers Aug. 29 Wed. Mousaka, if needed 6 8 workers Aug. 30 Thurs. Shish kebab marinade, etc. MEN and women needed Sept. 3 Mon. Karithopita Bake and Freeze 16 pans 4 6 workers Sept. 13 Thurs. Diples - Mary C. chair, need pasta machines workers Sept. 14. Fri. Make syrups 3 4 kitchen Sept. 18 Tues. Galatobouriko 40 pans 2 kitchen 6 8 workers Sept. 19 Wed. Galatobouriko Sept. 21 Fri. or Mon., Oct. 1 Dip melomacarona 2 4 kitchen Sept. 24 Mon. Kourambiethes 1, kitchen 6 8 workers Sept. 26 Wed. Kataifi 25 pan s 22/per pan 8 10 workers Sept. 27 Thurs. Ekmek Kataifi 15 pans 8 10 workers Oct. 1 Mon. (if not Fri., Sept.21) Dip Melomacarona 2 3 workers Oct. 2 Tues. Defrost Karithopita score, add syrup 2 3 workers Oct. 5 Fri. Baklava 33 pans 8 10 workers 3 baklava made before festival for city council & radio staff Oct. 7 Sun. Pasta Flora 16 pans 3-4 workers Oct. 8 Mon. ALL WEEK - SKEWER BRIGADE & FESTIVAL PREP PREPARE BINS FOR TRANSPORT MEN & WOMEN NEEDED

9 SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUCEMENTS Dear parents, Sunday school year is around the corner! The teachers are hosting a coffee hour registration for Sunday school, on September 2 nd after the Divine Liturgy. The Sunday school director, Mrs. Elaine, will have a discussion about the upcoming school year and the importance of Sunday school for the children. Please join the Sunday school team for this important date: SEPTEMBER 2 As part of the new school year, the Sunday school will be hosting the coffee hour every first Sunday of the month. We are encouraging children to be involved in the church gatherings. More information will be provided on September 2 nd. Thank you.

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11 God Works In Mysterious Ways By Eleni Malandrinos This incident happened two years ago. I had gone to a doctor because I was going to have Hernia Surgery. I had not particularly cared for this doctor right from the beginning, but my husband assured me that he was fine, that there was no need for me to be afraid. I went ahead and continued with him and paid ahead of time for the surgery. As time went on I made a frightening discovery! He the doctor, that was doing my surgery, did not like women! I was scared! I had paid him for the surgery and now if I changed my mind I would probably only get back half my money or none of it. So, I had to proceed with getting that surgery. I prayed many times over, that God would give me a sign. A sign that everything would be ok. As I was going to read my women s daily devotional one day, the first thing that appeared to me was just believe in Me. I felt that God was speaking to me, like that was my first sign from Him. On the day of my surgery, my son and I were driving to the hospital. I decided to get some gas, making sure that we wouldn t get stranded later on the way home. As I pulled up to the gas station guess who I saw? It was a nun! putting gas in her car! I parked near her. I was thrilled and crazed, that I jumped out of my car and said THANK YOU GOD, for sending me another sign. I went over to the nun and as I explained my story to her, she became wildly excited and kept saying Wait Wait!! I have something for you!!! She kept running around her car trying to figure out where she put what she was looking for. I found it! My Holy Water, she yelled. Right then and there at the gas station the nun anointed me. That was my sign from God that I needed, letting me know that everything was going to be alright. I thanked her and we all felt the excitement of this true blessing. It amazes me how God does work in truly mysterious ways. PSALM: 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in the Lord. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid.

12 My Spiritual Journey By: John Fowler This is my Spiritual Journey that lasted from my Senior year in High School (1964) until September 20, 1987 at St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church in San Bernardino. Over that span of 23 years, there was not one defining moment but several Priest (Episcopalian, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox) a Rabbi and two college professors. As a child, Church was where my mother dragged me to on Sundays. My dad was baptized and confirmed Episcopalian but as an adult became an atheist or agnostic as my mother didn t think it sounded as bad. My mother really didn t understand Theology but was a committed Christian. We would attend the neighborhood church wherever we lived, usually Lutheran or Episcopalian, as long as it wasn t Catholic. Lent of 1964, the Vicar at the Episcopalian Church, where I was attending, would be having special talks entitled What is an Anglo-Catholic. I enrolled. The priest there, Father Sculley based it on the Anglican Missal (based on Book of Common Prayer 1928, with Catholic additions). During that time Fr. Sculley and I had many conversations. Those four weeks ended up going until I started college that September. What I came away with was the love of the Eucharist and becoming a committed Christian. My early college years were filled with The Fraternity, parties and going out dancing (a normal young and foolish college student). I still managed to go to Mass on Sundays, carried my Rosary carefully hidden at all times. Very much a proud Anglo-Catholic and member of the Episcopal Church. But that changed quickly, in September 1966, when I met my future wife Phyllis at a dance. She had just graduated from St. Anthony s High School when we began to date. Before long we were head over heels in Love and by April were engaged to be married. I began attending Roman Catholic Mass with Phyllis, with no interest of converting. I had a real problem with certain Roman Catholic Dogma. But as time went on I did convert, not in faith but for the love I had in my Phyllis. We were married November 18, During the next ten to twelve years, I noticed a big change in the Catholic Church, of which I was not pleased and felt that I had made a big mistake converting. During the late 1970 s early 1980 s my wife, for her own personal reasons left the church. I stopped attending the Catholic Church, made a few attempts of going to the Episcopal Church. I was at my lowest point spiritually not knowing where to turn! That is when I decided to return to college, fix my Fraternity years, finish my BA and go on to Graduate School for my master s in history. I decided on Cal State Fullerton, because they had an outstanding Religious Studies department and I would be able to take religion classes on the side in order to discover who I was. Once back in college I made a decision that I would find out exactly where I belonged spiritually. The results six years later I would never have guessed. I began with Jewish Studies as it is the corner stone of Christianity. Of the 4-5 classes which I took, I met the most wonderful man, Rabbi Bergmann. In his early 60 s a part time instructor, he glowed with his love of God and his faith thru his example. He made the study of scripture a joy. I also took several Christian Studies. These classes were taught by an ex-roman Catholic Priest, Dr.George Saint Laurent. I took four of his classes which were part of my Graduate Program in history. But the person who made the biggest difference was Dr. Charles Frazee, also an ex-roman Catholic priest. He taught Eastern European History, Church History I and II along with Byzantine History and Eastern Orthodoxy of which I took all of his classes. In the two and half years I got to know Fr. Frazee and he got to know me. We would talk often mostly about religion and my struggles. During this time I became familiar with St. Vladimir s Seminary Press and read everything I could on Eastern Orthodoxy. But finally one day in Dr.Frazee s office, he looked at me and said; John, you can t be a Roman Catholic if you don t accept all of their Dogma! You should

13 either go back to the Episcopal Church or follow your heart to the Orthodox Church. You have to make a commitment, or you will never find peace. After the advice of my college professor Dr. Frazee, to follow my heart and search out Orthodoxy, I went to St. Elias in San Bernardino. It was there that I met Fr. Peter Costarakis. I explained to him my background, what I had been studying and my desire to become Orthodox. We talked for about an hour and agreed to meet casually several times a month. I recall him saying to me as I was leaving, John I will see you next Sunday at Liturgy. Sunday, I sat in the last pew and observed Liturgy. Wow it was beautiful! I knew at that moment that I wanted to be Orthodox. Not because of what some book said, but because I wanted to experience it as a member. After several months, Fr. Peter asked me when I wanted to be Chrismated, and without hesitation I said, how about next Sunday. He asked me who I wanted as my sponsor. My reply was I don t know anyone! Immediately he went behind the Iconostasis and called Andrew I would like you to meet someone. He introduced Sub-Deacon Andrew Lesko to me and said Andrew this is John Fowler, would you like to be his sponsor in Chrismation? I remember Fr. Andrew saying, I would be honored. And so, it was on September 20, 1987 that I became a member of God s Holy Church The Greek Orthodox Church thru the Sacrament of Chrismation. Through job changes and life events, we moved to Northern California and met many priests. Each planting in me seeds of knowledge in Orthodoxy, which little by little helped me to grow in the faith. Several years after retirement, we returned to Southern California and purchased our home in Menifee. Life is truly amazing for who would know that the Sub-Deacon who sponsored me in Chrismation, many years ago is now my Parish Priest, planting more seeds of his knowledge of Orthodoxy here at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Murrieta. No, my Spiritual Journey was not one special event but a long hard road for this 17-year-old Anglo-Catholic Episcopalian to Roman Catholicism and finally to Orthodoxy. Many planted their seeds of faith in my heart, but now at 72 years old, I still have so much more to learn, but I have arrived at my Spiritual Home in God s Holy Church. I have peace. PSALM: 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. MATT: 7:7-8 Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened. Divine guidance is always with us. God speaks to us in many ways through the still, small voice in our times of prayer and through the unexpected yet perfectly timed suggestion of someone. There is no limit to what God can do through us and through others. Thank you, John, for sharing your inspiring story. It is truly meaningful to see how you chose to trust God and opened yourself to His love and goodwill. Blessings to you always. Rosemary Georgiou

14 Statement from Metropolitan Gerasimos on the Devastating Fires in Greece D A T E : July 24, 2018 C A T E G O R Y : M E T R O P O L I T A N ' S M E S S A G E S A U T H O R : H I S E M I N E N C E M E T R O P O L I T A N G E R A S I M O S His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos Beloved in the Lord, We have all heard the devastating accounts of the tragic wildfires in Greece which have claimed over 70 lives over the past 24 hours. The images in our minds of nearly 30 people embracing on a beach only to succumb to the flames as they tried to escape are heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are suffering, and for the eternal rest of the victims of this devastation. I share with you the statement from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and join with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, asking that all our parishes offer a Memorial Service this Sunday, July 29, 2018 for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in these fires. I also ask that each parish in our Metropolis offer a special collection to aid the fire victims in rebuilding their homes and livelihoods. Checks should be made payable to: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, MEMO: Attica Fires Relief Fund, 245 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA We will gather all the funds contributed from our Metropolis and send them directly to provide assistance.

15 Praying that the Lord s mighty hand may bring peace to this ravaged land, and that His grace and mercy will comfort all those who are suffering, I remain, With Love in Christ, + G E R A S I M O S Metropolitan of San Francisco The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Greek American Omogeneia participate in the mourning and suffering caused by the latest fires in Attica, Greece NEW YORK The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America expresses its deep sorrow and agony for the disastrous fires in eastern Attica, Greece, which yesterday, July 23, 2018, destroyed inhabited areas and woodland, caused the loss of life of dozens of our fellow human beings, injured many others, and devastated homes and property. There is currently a significant number of missing persons. I express my sincere condolences to the people of Greece for this unexpected tragedy. As Greek Orthodox in America, we stand by and with our affected brothers and sisters in Greece and we fervently pray to God for the families impacted by this tragic calamity. We hope that favorable conditions will soon be restored for the return of life and progress in the destroyed areas, said His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. The Archbishop sent letters of condolence to the President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras, Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece, Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki, and Metropolitan Kyrillos of Kifissia, Amaroussion and Oropos. In addition, Archbishop Demetrios wrote an Encyclical to the reverend clergy and the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, asking them to hold a prayer service this Sunday, July 29, 2018 for the health, relief and support of the fire victims, and to offer a special memorial service for those who have lost their lives to this tragedy. In the same Encyclical, the Archbishop asks the parishes to conduct a special fundraiser (to pass a special tray) on the following two Sundays to alleviate the suffering victims and offer help and hope to those whose homes and fortunes have been totally destroyed. All offers and contributions of either parishes or individuals should be sent payable to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America with a memo indicating Attica Fires Relief Fund. Article Originally Published By: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Photo Credit: REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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17 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. ALENA NEWLOGICA PROFFSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY newlogica.com ALL DAY AUTO REPAIR AND SMOG, Via Montezuma, Temecula, ask for George A PLUS ORGANIZATION, LLC (Presv. Karen Lesko), Personal organization for your home, garage, or business, to fit your specific needs 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, pbpgeneral@yahoo.com AVON CALLING! (Eleni Malandrinos) Your Avon representative. Need a Book? Need an Order? emalandrinos@aol.com BARBARIAN BAIL BONDS, Kristi Bartzis, Bail Agent serving So. Cal. With Bail Bonds 24/7 bailagentkristi@gmail.com Off: Cell: BEST FRIEND FINANCIAL TAX & IMMIGRATION SERVICES (Christina Nichols-Wainright, Jefferson Suite B, Temecula, 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! demi@demified.com CHRYSANTHE PAPAZOGLOU Men's & Women's Alterations, Custom Window Treatments Oasis Resident, Menifee CA CLASS ACT PHOTO BOOTH (Chris Engel), classactphotobooth@gmail.com THE COLOUR PARLOR ( Janna Bozonelos) Clinton Keith Rd.. Suite A-102, Wildomar DIRTY PANELS - Provides solar panel cleaning. Contact Jordan Neal, P.O. Box 975, Murrieta, CA Phone dirtypanels@yahoo.com ELI-COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR (Elias Housein), Your Foreign & Domestic Specialist since 1985, Washington Ave. Unit B, Murrieta ENGLAND FAMILY MORTUARY, INC. Greg England, Funeral Director, Temecula Valley's Funeral Home Madison Ave., Temecula , EnglandFamilyMortuary.com EVEREST TOWN CAR SERVICE (for all your transportation needs), Serving the Temecula Valley Area or acedriver1@yahoo.com

18 FABOZZI & MILLER, APC (Kiki Manti), Attorney at Law Fifth St., Ste. 200, Temecula FLORE WHOLESALE (Quality Design and Wholesale Fresh Flower's) Cherry St. Suite F, Murrieta, Stephanie Doehring , HANDYMAN, (David M. Hodges), Broad Oak St., Murrieta, Phone (Cell) and (Fax & Message). HOME SMART REAL ESTATE, (Bogdan Sofian), Real Estate Consultant. BRE# Phone Cell: Office: M AND D FIELDS BAKER (Melinda Fields), Cookies-Breads-Cakes (Baking with a Passion) Adelfa, Lake Elsinore, MandDFieldsBakery@live.com THE KHAN LAW FIRM Specializing in Immigration Law, Business Law and International Law Contact Nasir Khan MANDEL JEWELERS (Linda Mandel), Fine Jewelers since E. Imperial Hwy, Ste 148, Brea, CA MARIAN ELLIS, hair designer, Those who seek beauty, will find it Old Town Front Street Suite 235, Temecula rylinashleesalon@hotmail.com MASSAGE THERAPIST, call Roma or roma-luka@hotmail.com MEGA TOM'S, Gourmet Fast Food Restaurants, Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, Madison Ave, Murrieta, NEWPOINT WELLNESS, Acupuncture &Vitality Studio. Experience the power of community acupuncture George Cushman Ct. Ste 211 Temecula, CA NICOLE MAVERAKIS, Electronics Consultant, extensive knowledge of computers, audio and video systems. If you need help with those fields contact nicolemav@gmail.com OC GRILL Rancho Viejo Rd. San Juan Capistrano OLD MARKET GRILL, Fresh Mediterranean Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, Clinton Keith Rd., Wildomar, Dine in Take out Call in Drive Thru OPA TRAVEL (Eleni Skaropoulos), Greece air tickets is my specialty. Also tour packages anywhere plus bus tour organizer. Call PANGAEA RESTAURANT (Owned/Operated by the Zachos Family). Authenic Greek and Italian Cuisne fresh cooked to order! Dine In, Carry Out, Catering, Banquets Jefferson Ave. #17, Temecula Private Parties or Business Meetings! Like us on Facebook PAX PRINTER REPAIR, Peter Rekatsinas, 108 N. Kalmia St., Escondido, , PIANO LESSONS/RUSSIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS, Inna Hayek, Private Tutor, All Ages and All Levels (Adult care, Child care and Crafts). PAISANO SMOG CHECK, Test only station, Vehicle Registration Transfer of Ownership Registration Renewals Lien Sales, Collier Ave. Ste. B, Lake Elsinore, PLUMBING, Bisharah al shaer, bishara.shaer@yahoo.com

19 VERONIKA HUGGINS, Concert Pianist Accordion Player, All forms of music for venues large or small Lessons Available SIGGYS RESTAURANTS Simply the best since 1956, Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, serving Murrieta and Temecula Jefferson Ave., Murrieta ll9 and Highway 79 South, Temecula, SOLAR: EARTHWISE SOLAR (Elliott Nissim) TAXES: J.C. H. TAX GROUP (John Hadjis, Chris Hadjis, Andrea Nissim) Temecula , also in Lake Elsinore TEKTON INVESTMENTS, INC. - Real Estate Division (George Tektonopoulos) Broker-Realtor, Jefferson, Suite C, Murrieta, tekton@ez2.net THOMAS WINFIELD COOK, House Painting Paseo De Las Olas Temecula (760) 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 Haun Road, Menifee, , Winchester Road, Temecula, , ---coming soon Wildomar--- wwwyellowbasket.com 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 vevass@yahoo.com