Welcome to Saint Nicholas on this Sunday, March 31, Today we commemorate: EPISTLE READING. St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

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1 Welcome to Saint Nicholas on this Sunday, March 31, 2019 Today we commemorate: Sunday of the Holy Cross The Holy Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra Innocent, Enlightener of Siberia & Alaska Akakios the Confessor EPISTLE READING St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2. Psalm 27.9,1 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and

2 sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek." Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 4:14-16, 5:1-6 Προκείμενον. Ήχος πλ. β'. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1 Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 4:14-16, 5:1-6 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα Ἀδελφοί, ἔχοντες οὖν ἀρχιερέα μέγαν, διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειραμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθʼ ὁμοιότητα, χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον, καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτως καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασεν γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν, Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ.

3 GOSPEL READING The Gospel According to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει.

4 Welcome to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church If this is your first time visiting St. Nicholas, thank you for coming and we look forward to meeting you. Please fill out one of the visitor cards located in the pew pockets and place it in the offertory basket or hand them to one of our ushers. 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 or one of the greeters in the fellowship hall after services. If you are in need of spiritual assistance or would like to know how to become an Orthodox Christian, please ask to speak with Father Andrew.

5 Calendar Friday March 29 Sunday March 31 Wednesday April 3 Friday April 5 Wednesday April 10 Friday April 12 Saturday April 20 April 21 April 27 Friday May 3 Salutations, 7:00 PM Sunday of the Cross Orthros 9:00 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Presanctified Liturgy 7:00 PM Salutations 7:00 PM Presanctified Liturgy 7:00 PM Akathist Hymn Lazarus Saturday Orthros 9:00 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Holy Week (See schedule on next page) Life Giving Spring Orthros 9:00 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

6 ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF TEMECULA Guava Street Murrieta, CA Parish Priest: Fr. Andrew Lesko: HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2019 Sunday April 21 Monday April 22 Tuesday April 23 Wednesday April 24 Thursday April 25 Bridegroom Matins 6:00 PM Bridegroom Matins 7:00 PM Bridegroom Matins 7:00 PM Holy Unction Service 7:00 PM Vespers and Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 AM Matins of Good Friday, Passion Gospels 7:00 PM Friday April 26 Royal Hours 12:00 Noon Great Friday Vespers, Taking Down from the Cross 3:00 PM Matins of Holy Saturday, The Lamentations 7:00 PM Saturday April 27 Vespers and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil 9:00 AM Orthros of the Resurrection 11:30 PM Sunday April 28 Holy Pascha, Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy Midnight 12:00 AM Easter Sunday Vespers, Agape Service 1;00 PM Parish Phone: Church Website: stnicholastemecula.org

7 Announcements Church Bulletin Nicole Maverakis is now producing the weekly church bulletin. Please send any announcements to her at 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. Bible Study Bible Study will be Tuesday, April 2nd beginning at 6:30. We will continue studying the Revelation. Please bring some dinner item to share with our group. Hope to see you all there. 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. 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. 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. 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. Greek School Greek School teacher Katia said classes will be at 5:30 PM from now on.

8 Ahepa and Daughters of Penelope The Ahepa/ Daughters of Penelope are sponsoring a community get-together to San Diego on May 18th. We'll be taking the Hornblower Cruise of the harbor. Following the two-hour cruise those who wish to join us we go to dinner (location to be determined near the harbor). The cost of the cruise is $20. a person for the two-hour cruise. There are only 30 seats available. The exact time will come in an additional . Please make a reservation with Elaine at church or call at Prepayment must be made at the time of the reservation and is nonrefundable. Please make out checks to DOP. Hope you'll join us. Golden Greeks Golden Greeks Lenten Luncheon and Presentation. Tuesday April 12N - 2PM Luncheon: (In silence with monastic reading)! Lentil Soup and salad Lenten dessert Coffee Presentation: The meaning and understanding of Holy Week. An examination of the hymnology of the services and meaning of services so we can better participate! Bring your Holy Week Books! Please reply to Eleni So she can make arrangements for lunch, and set up. This is a very interesting meeting, do not miss it please Eleni Hi everyone, just want to wish you a blessed Easter! My future plans are as follows, save this and Let me know what you think also; Meeting and special events to are; 1. TV game shows; Let s Make a Deal Price is Right 2. Redondo pier; Fresh fish to buy Nice view Clam chowder 3. Local casino for lunch and play Sept. Aquarium a treat for seniors To see a lot of unusual fish and lunch at unusual restaurants.

9 Please let me know if your interested in any of these ideas! By speaking to Eleni at We will car pool and share the gas; I need to make the plans so do not take too long to respond. Eleni Skaropoulos, president

10 HCHC Special Collection Lent 2019 D A T E : MARCH 26, 2019 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 Metropolitan's Messages 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 Synaxis in Honor of the Archangel Gabriel Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Engraved in stone at the entrance of the Administration Building at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, you will find these words, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (Mark 8:34). For the students at our beloved Scholé, these words exemplify the commitment they have made to serve the Church. These words also apply to our lives as Orthodox Christians, for we are all called to carry the cross of Christ and follow Him in our daily lives and in our thoughts, words and deeds. The students who study on The Holy Hill, as it is called, are answering a calling from the Lord. Whether their vocation will be the priesthood or as a lay leader, they have chosen a path for their lives that will provide for the perpetuation of our faith. And while that call to serve the church may not be received by every person, we all still have an obligation to support that call. The education offered at the only Greek Orthodox Theological school in our Archdiocese is a responsibility that we all must answer. The alumni of Hellenic College Holy Cross serve throughout the world as hierarchs, clergy, scholars, missionaries, and in many other capacities. Faculty members are known internationally for their

11 scholarly and practical accomplishments, from patristics and theology to Byzantine music and youth ministry. They bring their many experiences and knowledge into their classrooms in order to prepare their students for their vocations, most of whom serve in our Archdiocese. Many believe that as a result, we have some of the best educated Orthodox clergy and lay workers in our nation. Any institution of higher learning requires generous and continuous support from its alumni and those who believe in its mission. Have the universities you attended ever stopped asking for donations and support? We, as a Metropolis, must do more to support the School. Therefore, I ask that each parish of our Metropolis pass a special tray on Sunday March 31, the Sunday of the Cross, for Hellenic College Holy Cross. Please give generously for this most worthwhile cause, so that we can secure not just the future of the School but provide for the best education of our clergy and lay leaders. Donations should be made payable to: Metropolis of San Francisco (Memo: HCHC), and sent to 245 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA Thanking you for your generosity and ongoing prayers for our beloved School, and beseeching the Lord s blessings upon your continued journey through Great Lent, I remain, With Love in Christ, + G E R A S I M O S Metropolitan of San Francisco

12 Christ is Risen! Pascha Picnic 2019 You are cordially invited to celebrate Pascha with your St. Nicholas family! Immediately following Agape Vespers Sunday, April 28 th FOOD, MUSIC, and ACTIVITIES Roasted Lamb provided for all at who attend, we just ask you bring a dish to share. Signup sheet provided in the Hall. Reserve a table for your family and friends! $40 donation includes two bottles of Red or White wine (your choice). Seating chart will be available to choose a table either under the tent or inside. Limited tables available so reserve early! Fun Activities for the Kids! Egg Hunt, Bounce House, Cotton Candy machine, Crafts and more If you cannot attend, no problem. Preorder a lamb dinner for just a $15-dollar donation. Lamb, rice, salad and roll included. (Pick up time TBD) We look forward to seeing you all there and celebrating together! If you would like help in any way, please contact Lindsay Hitte lmaehitte@gmail.com or (941)

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16 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.

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18 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

19 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 , HOME SMART REAL ESTATE, (Bogdan Sofian), Real Estate Consultant. BRE# Phone Cell: (951) Office: LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTER? Contact Tyler Hitte! She is an American Red Cross certified babysitter and has an up to date CPR certification. Available weekends and evening, as well as Christmas break. Contact information: (941) 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

20 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