August 2016
The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary August 15 608 SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD WILMINGTON NC 28403 (910) 392-4444 FAX (910) 392-4905 www.stnicholaswilmington.org
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
August 2016
Fr. Jon Emanuelson Parish Priest Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM – 2PM Office Phone: 910-392-4444 Office Fax: 910-392-4905 Fr. Jon’s Mobile Number: 910-685-0080 Office Email: office@stnicholaswilmington.org Fr. Jon’s Email: FrJon@stnicholaswilmington.org Church Website: www.stnicholaswilmington.org Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StNicholasWilmington 2016 PARISH COUNCIL CHURCH STAFF Officers
Members
Barbara Reynolds, President Jack Poulos, Vice President Tina Bostic, Treasurer Peter Malahias, Assistant Treasurer Irene Sotiriou Vogiatzis, Secretary
Evangelos Fragos Peter Manolukas Emanuel Miliotis
Debra Rallis Nick Saffo Maria Stasios
Angelique Skandalakis, Parish Office Administrator PARISH MINISTRY TEAM Emanuel Miliotis, Chairman of the Council of Ministries Religious Education…Richard Reynolds, Ministry Chair Adult Education…Richard Reynolds Youth Catechism…Courtney Malahias, Director Bookstore/Library…Mary Ann Wall Oratorical Festival…Courtney Malahias Hellenic Culture…Kitsa Wiersteiner, Ministry Chair Hellenic School…Anestis Logothetis, Acting Director Romiosini Dance Group…Zaharoula Katsikis Zoyra Dance Group…Lucas Bostic, Katerina Katsikis Choral…Dr. Michael Rallis Special Activities… Kitsa Wiersteiner Youth Diakonia…Doug Brown, Ministry Chair GOYA…Benjalee Pittman, Alexia Porzio, Doug Brown, Courtney Malahias HOPE/JOY… Joyce Patsalos, Sophia Brewer, Jaime Saffo, Renée Karonis Psilos, Connie Ronner Metropolis Strategic Planning...Koula Katsikis Liturgical Life… Dr. Michael Rallis, Ministry Chair Liturgical Music… Dr. Michael Rallis Acolytes…Doug Brown Neokoros/Sexton…**Volunteer Needed**
Communications - Technology Ministries… Alexandros Theodoropoulos , Ministry Group Leader Webmaster… Alexandros Theodoropoulos Publications…Angelique Skandalakis, Stella McTaggart Technology… Alexandros Theodoropoulos Media/Community Relations…Debra Rallis, Alexandros Theodoropoulos Parish Family Life…**Volunteer Needed** Parish Family Night…**Volunteer Needed** Men’s Group…Richard Reynolds Women’s Group…**Volunteer Needed** Forever Young…Stella Vallianos LOVE…Angelique Skandalakis, Kay Skandalakis Outreach & Evangelism…Diane McGowan, Ministry Chair OCF…Fr. Jon, Alexandros Theodoropoulos Hospitality…Ed Mayorga, Kathleen Mayorga Community Service…Christina Mount Parish Care…Pat Poulos, Tina Stamatakis, Kay Skandalakis , Dr. Mary Frankos Philoptochos…Tia Saffo, Chapter President Stewardship…Debra Rallis
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From the Desk of Father Jon A Treasure of our Orthodox Faith The Orthodox Study Bible St. Paul in writing to Timothy says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We tend to think the reading of the Bible is done by people outside the Orthodox Church. But nothing could further from the truth! St. John Chrysostom encouraged all Christians to read the Scriptures (the Bible) daily. St. Paul in his second letter to Timothy instructs most wisely. Reading our Orthodox Study Bible is part of what makes us complete Orthodox Christians. And yes, without reading the Bible we are incomplete. It is the word of God that sets us in motion, as it does the whole of creation. St. James writes, “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:21-22 It is by taking action in the gospel the teachings of our Lord take on flesh and meaning. The hearing has to beget action. Otherwise, “faith without works is dead.” James 2:20. And again, he reminds us, “But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.” James 1:25 The message of the gospel of Jesus resonates and compels as it is read aloud in our Orthodox Church and in our homes. When Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert, he answered, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’” Luke 4:4 (Deuteronomy 8:3) The parable of the Sower is about God’s word and how it is supposed to find fertile ground in our hearts and bear much fruit. Jesus, speaking to a crowd, says, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and do it.” Luke 8:21. Not only is the word of God supposed to be heard on a regular basis in church and in home, it is to be shared as we hear on the day of Pentecost, “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” And again, “Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Acts 4:31, 6:7. St. Paul again reminds us, “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 And when we take up the armor of God, we are to “take the helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;” Ephesians 6:17 It is with the Bible we find all manner of blessings. Together with our participation in prayer, fasting, worship and participation in the Holy Mysteries of our Orthodox Church, we become complete! Every Orthodox Christian home should have at least one copy of the Orthodox Study Bible. Other bibles are not complete. The Orthodox Study Bible is a treasure trove of the word of God, footnotes, cross references, morning and evening prayers, study aids, articles on the Faith and introductions to each book of the Bible. The theme of this year’s GOYA Lenten retreat and St. Stephen’s Summer Camp were the word of God. These two faith filled events have opened the Bible up to our youth! May they become true friends of Jesus Christ through the word of God. I have some Bible helps and aids for anyone who loves Him. Please make sure to ask about these. Remember, Bibles are like parachutes, they only work when they are open and used. It is my fervent prayer that in the near future, we will all be hearers and doers of the word of God. And we, the Orthodox Christians of St. Nicholas, will become a fountain of living water, sharing the word of God with our family members, friends and all we have the opportunity to witness to! Love, Fr. Jon 3
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From the Parish Council President Barbara Reynolds As I am writing this I am thinking of Fr. Jon and the St. Nicholas youth. They are at St. Stephens camp at the Diakonia Center this week. St Stephen's Summer Camp is grounded on the principals of living a true Orthodox lifestyle with twice daily liturgical services, opportunities for reflection, community living and meals, athletics, arts & crafts, and nightly social activities. We have heard from our youth that this is a week of spiritual growth as well as a time to connect with old friends and make new friends. I can’t wait to hear from them when they get back next week! Please thank the Philoptochos Society as they funded all our campers this year with our share of the Agape luncheon profits. I hope all of you are enjoying your summer, relaxing with family and friends and spending time on your spiritual growth. Not only do we have our beautiful Orthodox liturgy each Sunday and the Orthodox Study Bible, but there are also many rich Orthodox sources on the Internet. Below are three that I have used, but there are many more. Please share your favorite sources of inspiration with your family and friends. In His service Barbara 1.
Daily Scripture Reading and Lives of the Saints from Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. You can subscribe at the goarch.org Online Chapel to receive daily scriptures and stories of the lives of the saints.
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The Greek Orthodox Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) offers a weekly series of short, informative, entertaining, and spiritually beneficial videos. The series, “Be the Bee,” is named after a metaphor associated with Elder Paisios of Mount Athos (+1994), and explores ways that we can all focus on what is good and beautiful in our everyday lives. You can access the channel by searching “Y2AM” on YouTube, or going to www.youtube.com/user/y2am. I am not a youth or a young adult, but I really enjoy these videos and learn a lot from them.
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The Coffee with Sister Vassa Web site offers 10 minute pod casts and daily devotionals that you can access from http://www.coffeewithsistervassa.com/. Sister Vassa Larin is a PHD liturgiologist at the University of Vienna in Austria and a nun of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad.
Save the Dates
Summer Hours REMINDER
September 1: Ecclesiastical New Year
Sunday Services through August 21, 2016
September 17: Annual Golf Tournament
Orthros will begin at 8AM
September 18: First Day of Sunday School
Liturgy will begin at 9:30AM.
October 21-23: Family Spiritual Retreat & Cross Dive October 30: OXI Day Celebration
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Philoptochos
Youth Catechism Courtney Malahias
Enosis Chapter #5027 Tia Saffo
Catechism Corner
We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!
“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25
The 2016 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention took place in Nashville, TN on July 3-8. We offer our sincere thanks to Benjalee Pittman and Sue Lawler who attended on our behalf. We look forward to hearing news from our sister chapters throughout the country, and participating in new activities to accomplish our mission.
I love this verse so much - especially “exhorting one another”. The word exhort means an urgent appeal. We must all encourage each other in our faith Your Philoptochos board met on July 10th and we and lift each other up. I always tell my family that have started planning our annual August 15th Paniwe are each other’s cheerleaders. I tell them whatever giri. We will have a delicious, traditional roasted Lamb Dinner prepared by Chris and Angie Tsingelis. happens outside our home, you can feel strong and handle any situation because your family is behind We hope everyone will attend this fun event and en- you and we are always cheering you on in all your endeavors. This is how I feel our church family is. joy the basket raffle festivities. We are always lifting each other up and that support changes lives. Come to church. Bring your children Our next General meeting will be our Ecclesiastical to church. Let’s lift each other up. new year kick- off meeting, Saturday, September 25th. We will be hosting a “Stuff the Bus” event to collect back to school supplies to support New Hano- I am so excited about the upcoming ecclesiastical ver County School teachers. Please keep an eye out year. We are going to have an awesome year! This year we are doing things a bit different…………… for the reminder notice in September. We are joining forces with Love, Greek School, Joy/ We welcome all ladies over the age of 18 to join us, Hope and Goya to have one big parent meeting! The date is September 11, 2016! There will be sign up Philoptochos - 'friends of the poor'. for Sunday School, Calendars for our youth and a question/answer time. We will have an ice cream sundae bar for all. Sunday, September 18 is the first day of Sunday School. We are all looking forward to seeing your children’s smiling faces and getting to know them. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me (courtneymalahias@yahoo.com) or call me (431-5835) Thank you so much for all you do for our program. Grateful to be in His service, Courtney Malahias
Community Service Christina Mount
The Community Service Ministry would like to provide support to First Fruit Ministries. This is a local not for profit program that assists homeless women in our community address their issues and get back on their feet. One thing that remains a problem for many in our community that do not have a car is transportation. First Fruit Ministries and the women they serve will benefit from bicycles and lock sets.
Year End Philoptochos Event May 22, 2016 at the home of Tia Saffo
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Dance Groups
If you have an old adult bike you would like to donate to this cause, please bring it to the church or contact me Christina Mount at 910-262-44229 and we will make arrangements to pick up your donation. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Stewardship Debra Rallis
Wilmington Ballet, Cape Fear Community College, June 10, 2016
Our dancers were invited to be part of the pre-show for the Wilmington Ballet in June. OPA!!
Community News GREEK FESTIVAL
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it in gratitude;” (Col 4: 2) How, in practical terms, does one go about prayerfully “being watchful,” – and not only “watchful,” but “in gratitude”? In practice, I find that the two are connected. When I am “watchful,” I take note of the ups and downs of my day, jotting these down in a notebook for just a few minutes before I go to sleep. And in connection with prayer this little exercise brings me gratitude, because I begin to see my life as God’s work in progress, as a journey in Him, rather than letting it pass me by meaninglessly. So for me, “life” is not, as John Lennon sadly noted, “what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”
2017 will be our 25th Annual Greek Festival! Help us Celebrate this Milestone. SUBMIT any classic PHOTOGRAPHS you may have from years 1 through 24 to the Church Office.
Today let me take a few minutes to “be watchful,” because I know that this brings me gratitude, - and gratitude changes everything. Lord, open my eyes today, that I may see what You have to show me, in the circumstances, failures or successes You send my way this summer day.
We want to celebrate all the treasured moments leading to this achievement!
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Religious Education Richard Reynolds
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Stewards who have completed 2016 Stewardship Card As of July 15, 2016 Anagnost, Christos Andrews, Chris Andrews, Louis & Roula Angeledes, Angelo & Evelyn Batounis, John & Nancy Batuyios, Nicholas & Colton, Julie Batuyios, Michael & Kippy Baynard, Carl & Elisabeth Bostic, Michael & Tina Brown, Douglas & Argiro Brunetti, Carlos Burke A. Bruce Calhoun, Cameron & Pam Dandulakis, Gregory & Kimberly Demas, Ron & Sherry Diakogiannis, Ifigenia Diakogiannis, John Dimopoulos, George Dimopoulos, Maria Dimopoulos, Pete & Kathy Dimopoulos, Vasilios Dodge, Nicholas & Kristina Dukas, Nota Emanuelson, Fr. Jon & Presbytera Barbara Faraclas, Pearl Fernandez, Deacon Thomas & Stacie Flowers, Larry & Helen Fragakis, John & Sophia Fragos, Evangelos & Olympia Franck, John & Argie Hale, Pamela Marvos Haralambous, Irini Jeffries, Phillip & Irene Kaprantzas, Christos & Eleni Karafas, Gus & Argiro Katris, Angelo & Anastasia Katsikis, Basile & Koula Kefalas, Thalia Kiliaris, Leonidas & Eleni King, Lee & Doris Koklanaris, Dr. Emanuael & Lambra Kratsa, Perry & Anita Lawler, Samuel & Susan Lazaridis, Nick & Nena Leeke, Samantha and Hess Lionikis, Emmanuel & Athanasia Logothetis, Anestis & Constance Loizides, Michael & Theodora Maggio, Evelyn Malahias, Peter & Courtney Manolukas, Joan and Peter Maraveyias, Nick & Jennifer Markatos, Aristea Marmaras, Georgia Marmaras, Mary
Maroudis, Xenophon & Mary Mayorga, Aspasia Mayorga, Edward & Kathleen McGowan, Calvin & Diane McGowan, Stavros Meyer, Mark & Angelique Miliotis Manny & Mary Beth Papanicolaou, Haralambos & Androniki Papanikolaou, Efstratios & Sandra Pappamihiel, Ruth Parrett, Bette Patitsas, Nicholas & Andrea Patsalos, Demetrios & Anna Patsalos, Nick & Joyce Pinkston, Anne Bakalis Ponos, Rhonda Poulos, Dena Poulos, Jack & Danielle Poulos, Patricia & Koula Proukou, Theodore & Katherine Psilos, Constantine & Karonis Renee Rallis, Dr. Michael & Debra Reynolds, Rick & Barbara Ronner, Thomas & Connie Saffo, Avery Saffo, Dea Saffo, Doky & Despina Saffo, Marian & Marika Saffo, Nick & Tia Saffo, Tony & Jamie Simotas, Spiros & Giannoula Singley, David & Jeanne Skandalakis, Kay & Angelique Skinner-Darby, Patricia Sljaka, Sophie Souflas, Thomas & Linda Spyropoulos, Maria Stasios, James & Maria Theophilos, Renee Tracy, Ernest & Sophia Triantafillopoulos, Konstantinos & Deb Vallianos, Stella Vavalette, Mary Ann Vines, Betsy & Jason Vogiatzis, Anastasios Vogiatzis, Ioannis & Barbara Vogiatzis, Vasilios & Sotiriou, Irene Voneiff, George & Irene Wall, Mary Ann Weatherly, Edwin Leo Whitley, John & Elaine Wickersham, Donald R. Wiersteiner, Samuae & Kyriaki Woods, William & Eleni Zezefellis, Effie 8
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Treasurer’s Report Tina Bostic
Operating Income/Expenses
Stewardship Stewardship Received
Stewardship Goal
Variance
Jan
$45,594.06
$21,847.36
$23,746.70
$(8,481.33)
Feb
$11,761.00
$21,847.36
$(10,086.36)
$18,125.20
$(1,631.77)
Mar
$13,775.00
$21,847.36
$(8,072.36)
$84,018.75
$34,312.49
$49,706.26
Apr
$73,332.00
$21,847.36
$51,484.64
May
$15,542.13
$32,541.72
$(16,999.59)
May
$10,925.00
$21,847.36
$(10,922.36)
Jun
$19,060.34
$20,565.32
$(1,504.98)
Jun
$15,859.00
$21,847.36
$(5,988.36)
YTD
$204,638.25
$154,054.12
$50,584.13
YTD
$171,246.06
$131,084.16
$40,161.90
Income
Expenses
Variance
Jan
$50,896.98
$21,401.44
$29,495.54
Feb
$18,626.62
$27,107.95
Mar
$16,493.43
Apr
Stewardship as of June 2016 Pledged
$211,988.00
Full Yr Goal
$262,168.32
Variance pledged to goal
$(50,180.32)
Amount. Received YTD
$171,246.06
Monthly average received
$28,541.01
Community News FOR SALE
WITH GRATITUDE
We have Greek beer and wine for sale. A case of Mythos Beer (24 bottles) is $36. Various bottled wines are $12 and the larger bottles are $20. Please see Angelique Skandalakis or a Parish Council member to purchase. All checks to be made out to St Nicholas Greek Festival with the memo stating “TAVERN.”
Dear St. Nicholas Parishioners, While Pascha – “The Feast of Feasts” – and the focal point of our community’s shared spiritual life together is still prominent in my thoughts through the glow of the Resurrection, I feel the love that I need to express to you – our wonderful St. Nicholas parishioners.
We also have various Greek food items for sale - Olive oil, orzo, canned giant beans , dolmades, coffees and spoon sweets. See Sandra Papanikolaou or Irene Sotiriou to purchase. All checks to be made out to St Nicholas Greek Festival with the memo stating “GREEK MARKETPLACE.”
Not that I am facing the most challenging moments of a 75 year lifetime, you have in your visits to TRINITY Rehabilitation, your cards, your gifts, your offers to help in any way, your love, and mostly your prayers have uplifted and given comfort to the pain and the daily re-invention of every physical movement I make.
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My life has been filled with many, many blessings; my Philoptochos continues to collect personal hygiene husband Emmanuel’s and my being part of St. Nicho- items for homeless teens this summer, to be distributlas parish has been one of the greatest. ed in the fall. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap and shampoo, all items we take for granted eveAfter leaving Pennsylvania 20 years ago where most ryday, are desperate needs for these children. We will of my family and friends lived, I was devastated until I set up purple bins in the Hellenic center so that we can faced the icon of our patron saint to whom I prayed for start receiving your donations. many years to help me over many rough waters as He has, by tradition, helped sailors and seafarers. We are in need of some Commandaria wine for the altar. It is available for purchases at Greek stores in Not only St. Nicholas, but you who are the church – Raleigh, Charlotte, or online. Please see Father Jon if not the material wood, bricks, etc. – have made my you would like to donate some. life beautiful. We are looking for a handyman (or woman) to volunBefore my accident, the Good Lord led me to Bible teer to help with minor repairs around the church. Class after which I dusted off my bible and began reading Scripture. Thank you, Richard Reynolds, for We are accepting donations as we continue to improve resurrecting this beautiful gift, and to John Whitley our Hellenic Center. Any donations would be greatly and Elaine who came to Trinity and to John who is appreciated. Items needed include new banquet seldom seen without his worn and frayed Bible. chairs. They, Deacon Tom and Father Jon, who made several visits to pray with me and give me Communion are a handful of all of you – the many, many names I cannot list – have “let your good deeds glow for all to see, so that they will praise your Heavenly Father” – Matthew 5.16.
Please donate all weekly coupons from newspapers & ads to the Hellenic Center. These coupons will be used to help our parishioners save money on products. For more information, please see Benjalee Pittman.
We are looking for volunteers to host coffee hour. If you are interested in hosting coffee hour please conJust as our Lord and Savior sacrificed Himself on The tact Angelique Skandalakis in the Office. For the Cross giving us all His love and forgiveness, we at St. weeks when we do not have a volunteer we will still Nicholas are sharing that love with each other while have coffee and juice. helping me, through this love, to deal with my illness with strength and grace. Congratulations For in this troubled world and in this life, it is only love that ultimately remains. Written by Lambra Koklanaris as a thank you to everyone at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
DONATION REQUESTS TIME, TALENT, OR TREASURE ***NEW: ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) SUMMER CAMP: Our church is hosting 13 refugee children this summer for an English summer camp (Aug. 8-12). We’re looking for a few volunteers to help with lunch, and we are hoping that some parishioners might want to sponsor a child to go on a field trip to Fort Fisher on the last day of the camp. For only $12 you can help a child see the beauty of their new coastal home. Please make any donations to the Parish Council members on duty or contact Eleni Pappamihiel at epappamihiel@yahoo.com
Congratulations to Kimberli and Steven Theophilos on the occasion of the birth of their second child, Warren Charles. He was born on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2:26am and weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. Yiayia, Renee Theophilos, is thrilled that her first grandson, Nikolas Theophilos, now has a baby brother. Na sas zisei!
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Mancuso, Stamati Poulos (Nephew of Olympia Fragos), Claire Skarpentzos, Pat Skinner-Darby, Charity Skinner-Darby (daughter of Pat), John & Olympia Stamboulis, Andy Tsingelis, Vasilios Vogiatzis.
Sympathies and Memorials On May 22 we held a one year memorial for Frances Batuyios. Αιωνία της η μνήμη - May her memory be eternal! On May 29 we held a 40-day memorial for Nota Dukas. Αιωνία της η μνήμη - May her memory be eternal!
Congratulations to Stanislav Dimov and Diana Dimova on the occasion of the birth of their firstborn son, Daniel Stanislav Dimov. He was born on Friday, June 10, 2016 and weighed 5lbs, 13oz. Diana’s mother came from Bulgaria to celebrate the coming of her second grandchild. God grant them good health!
We would like to offer our sympathy to Angela Dentiste and family on the passing of her nephew, Michael Peden Mueller, on June 7. May his memory be eternal! On June 12 we held a one year memorial for Georgia Macris, sister of Spiro Macris and Mary Swansbrough. May her memory be eternal! We would like to offer our sympathy to Ron and Sherry Demas on the passing of their son, Theodore James, "TJ.” He passed "peacefully" as a very close friend was reading the scriptures to him Sunday morning, June 19 at 11:30 am EST in Denver, Colorado.
Congratulations to Gus and Deborah Triantafillopoulos on the birth of their granddaughter, Wilsie Antigone Gillespie, on June 23rd in New Mexico. Mother Nia Gillespie and baby Wilsie are doing well. Na sas zisei!
On July 3 we held a memorial for Marion Bobon, mother of Sue Lawler and grandmother of Benjalee Pittman, Jessie Lawler, and Sammy Lawler. May her memory be eternal!
We wish to congratulate our 2016 graduating high school seniors: Eliana Papanikolaou, Eliana Fragos, Valerie Lazarides, Dimitri Ioannou, Dea Saffo, Katerina Katsikis, Michael Poulson, Alex Manolukas, and George Horiates. We wish you all the best!
On July 10 we held a memorial for all of the departed AHEPA members. May their memories be eternal! On July 17 we held a memorial for all of the departed Chapter Therma members. May their memories be eternal!
For all the people celebrating their birthday, anniversary, and name day in the month of August, may you have many happy years! Many Happy Years!
With the Saints, give rest to the souls of Your servants, where there is no pain, sorrow, or suffering, but life eternal.
PLEASE REMEMBER Please pray for those who are ill, recovering, and/or homebound: Presbytera Barbara, Stavros Chantiles, Sophia Copes, Sherry Demas, Katherine Demetriou (sister of Angelo Demetriou), Nicholas Devoles, Constantine Dukas, Sue Fokakis (Silver Stream), George Fokakis (Pacifica nursing home), Demitra George, Nick Karloutsos (Silver Stream), Angelo Katris, Dan Kirkby (brother of Matthew), Nikolaos Kotsinis, Olga 11
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Panigiri Remembering the Dormition of the Theotokos August 15, 2016 6:00pm St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church $15.00 Traditional Roasted Lamb Meal – Prepared by Chris & Angie Tsingelis $ 6.00 Hotdog, chips & juice box Free Children (2 and under)
Fabulous Gift Basket Raffle Tickets: 1 for $1.00 6 for $5.00 12 for $10.00 All Proceeds benefit our Philanthropic projects 12
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