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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta
Publish Date: 2016-03-17
Bulletin Contents
FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS
FROM THE CHANCELLOR'S DESK
Family Life Ministry
Metropolis of Atlanta STRATEGIC PLAN
FLYER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Allsaint
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta

General Information

  • Phone:
  • 404-634-9345
  • Fax:
  • 404-634-2471
  • Street Address:

  • 2480 Clairmont Rd. NE

  • Atlanta, GA 30329

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FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS

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My Beloved Ones,

Today, I am overflowing with the joy of God’s Holy Spirit. As you know, I am named after St. Alexios, the Man of God, and his life and sacrifices have inspired me as I seek to serve the faithful of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta. I thank you for you prayers, encouragement, and support.

This week, we began Great and Holy Lent. I pray that as we continue through our journey together, each of you will receive and use the gift that God has given you for his glory “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

God bless you and God be with you. Wishing you Καλή Σαρακοστή,

+ALEXIOS
Metropolitan of Atlanta

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FROM THE CHANCELLOR'S DESK

"What is this thing, a gun?" said Billy.

"That is a stapler. Don't you know what a stapler is?" said John.

"No, what is it?"

"It holds papers together like this."

"I would like to have one," said Billy.

"You don't need one," said John.

"Well, I like to hold things together," said Billy.

We all need to be held together by certain forces in our lives. Some people go all to pieces when any dividing force works on them. Our Orthodox faith reminds me of the staple. It may go unnoticed but supplies a real cohesive force in binding a couple together and in making for family unity.

When people worship together and when they find a common faith, the diversities of life do not destroy their stability. We may all expect to come into contact regularly with forces that would divide and destroy us, but in the strength of love, which our faith provides, we find mercy to forgive, patience to persevere and faith to follow in the footsteps of our Savior.

Without sound religious influence, our society would crumble and disappear. We may not need a stapling machine, but we all need the stable force of our religious faith. As we continue our lenten journey together, let us remember… “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

Blessed Lent!

+Fr. George Tsahakis

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Family Life Ministry

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Journey of Marriage (Pre-Marital Seminar)

IMPORTANT: All couples marrying in the Metropolis must attend a Metropolis-sponsored Journey of Marriage seminar prior to their wedding. The couple will present their certificate of completion to their parish priest after the seminar. 

  • April 2  - Melbourne, FL
  • April 9 - Charleston, SC
  • April 16 - Hobe Sound, FL

Check out the latest daily offerings from the Metropolis' blog! www.familylifeministry.atlanta.goarch.org 

To see the full list of seminars through 2016, and to register, please visit: http://www.familylifeministry.atlanta.goarch.org/upcoming-events-2/

 

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Metropolis of Atlanta STRATEGIC PLAN

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE STRATEGIC PLAN IN THE FUTURE?

11/19/2015

A Best Practices Resource Portal!

This web-based "Best Pracitices Portal" will have all the programs, materials, videos, podcasts, information, training, systems, processes and any other content developed by any group or Strategic Goal Implementation Task Force and will be housed and made available to everyone 24 hours a day! 

Look out for this resource in the future after the Strategic Plan Implentation Plan is complete! 

 


LIVE STRATEGIC PLAN TWO-PART VIDEO

10/15/2015

St. John the Divine in Jacksonville, FL has provided a two-part  live video  (click here to watch! )  about the Strategic Planning program presented by Bill Marianes. In this two- part video, Bill gives full insight (WHY/WHAT/HOW) towards the Strategic Plan of our Metropolis! Enjoy!


Who can YOU contact in YOUR Parish about the Strategic Plan?

10/02/2015

Easy... Your Parish Champion! Each Parish in our Metropolis has been assigned a designated Parish Champion.

What's a Parish Champion?
The Parish Champion works with the Metropolis Communications Director to help everyone at each Parish to be fully informed about our progress and how each parishioner can get involved or participate! 

Whose your Parish Champion? 
Email: communications@atlmetropolis.org and find out! 


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FLYER ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Living the Word of Faith: GOYA Lenten Retreat

    Living the Word of Faith: GOYA Lenten Retreat

    April 8 -10 2016 Diakonia Retreat Center

    St. Stephen's Summer Camp Dates!

    St. Stephen's Summer Camp Dates!

    Click on the flyer for details.

    The Metropolis of Atlanta Annual Banquet

    The Metropolis of Atlanta Annual Banquet

    April 2, 2016 Guest Speaker: The Very Rev. Dr. Nathanael Symeonides, Director of Inter Orthodox Ecumenical and Inter Faith Relations

    2016 Iconography Workshop

    2016 Iconography Workshop

    5 1/2 Day Retreat Iconography Workshop & Retreat, hosted by Fr. Anthony Salzman of Image & Likeness Iconography May 22-27 2016 at the Diakonia Retreat Center

    FIT Committee Positions Now Open!

    FIT Committee Positions Now Open!

    In addition to the on-going work of the Hellenic Dance Festival Committee, we are pleased to offer another opportunity for YOU to share your expertise, experience, and love as a member of our redesigned Festival Implementation Team.

    2017 HDF Committee Positions

    2017 HDF Committee Positions

    As we continue to enhance the experience and enjoyment of the Metropolis of Atlanta Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF), we are asking YOU to join us. We feel it is important to allow those with a deep love of our Faith and heritage an opportunity to join our team and continue the great work which has been accomplished.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. 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 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."

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
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Innocent, Enlightener of Siberia & Alaska

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Akakios the Confessor

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The Holy Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra

This Saint, who was from Cilicia of Asia Minor, became Bishop of Gangra, the capital of Paphlagonia. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council. Because of his confession of the Orthodox Faith, he was put to death by the Novatians, a sect which denied that sins committed after Baptism could be forgiven.

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