ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Monthly Bulletin

JULY/AUGUST 2014 Inside this issue: Clergy Message Spiritual Wisdom Calendar Greek Message Sacraments Donations Parish News Youth News Other Ministries The deadline for the September bulletin is August 10th! Summer Church Services Saturdays

Great Vespers

6:00 pm

Sundays

Orthros

8:30 am

Divine Liturgy

9:45 am

Orthros

9:00 am

Divine Liturgy

10:00 am

Σάββατα

Μέγας Εσπερινός

6:00 µµ

Κυριακές

Όρθρος

8:30 πµ

Θεία Λειτουργία

9:45 πµ

Weekdays

Καθιµερινές Όρθρος

Θεία Λειτουργία

9:00 πµ 10:00 πµ

Dormition of the Theotokos


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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Reverend Presbyter Anthony Evangelatos George Stavropoulos, Chanter

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Heidi Mason, Cho ir Directo r

OTHER MINISTRIES

Executive Board

Sunday School Tina Boutas Dina Coon Rhoda Economos

Joanna Stellakis, Vice Presid e nt—Administration Theodoros Ntakoulas, Vice Presid ent—House & Grounds Spyros Savas, Treasurer Nicholas Alexiou, Assistant Treasurer Jon Buterbaugh, Secretary Members of the Board John Karolemeas Christos Kotsiopoulos John Papadopoulos Stephen Passias Ethel Savas Themi Stamboulidis Phillip Tsionis Avraam Vardaxis

PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY Executive Board Heido Barbas, Presid e nt Tina Tsarhopoulos, 2nd Vice Presid ent Pegi Ciulla, Reco rd ing Secretary Tina Boutas, Co rrespond ing Secretary Lori Stasiewski, Treasurer Erlinda Anthony, Assistant Treasurer Despina Papadopoulos, Ad viso r Members of the Board Helen Holevas Penny Kazis

Ona Calogrias, Organist

PARISH COUNCIL

George Alexis, President

George Terzakis

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Ann Marie Horne Ethel Savas

Liz Karolemeas

Sophia Terzakis

EMAILS Father Anthony.............................. [email protected] Demetra Orfanos, Offi ce Mgr....... offi[email protected]

Greek School Tina Boutas Konstantinia Goudanas GOYA Jon Buterbaugh Jr. GOYA Suzanne Barrus JOY & HOPE Irena Mroz Paula Tsitsopoulos Adult Greek Classes Arthur Krikis OPA! Group Pegi Ciulla Koliva Ladies Philoptochos Coffee Hour Tina Boutas Shut-In Visitations Ladies Philoptochos Basketball Stephen Passias Dance Group Jon & Penny Buterbaugh Junior Choir Corinne & Heidi Mason Oratorical Festival Rhoda Economos Bookstore Joanna Stellakis Linda Sakelaris Stephen Savas Chris Kotsiopoulos Webmaster George Theodossiou [email protected]


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FROM FATHER ANTHONY If we were to take a good look at today’s society, we would realize that the behavior of many individuals stems from a basic lack of self-control. We could come up with an endless list of examples, such as substance abuse, violence, promiscuity, anger, rudeness, verbal and physical abuse, gambling, cursing, adultery, glu7ony, pre-marital sex, road-rage, self indulgence, lying, cheating, excessive materialism, and so on, just to name a few. Unfortunately, some of these behaviors can become so out of control that they can adversely affect others. Some recent examples are the tragic random shootings at various schools and other venues. Although this type of incident is still a rare occurrence, unfortunately, there has been an increase in such events. “Going postal” was not part of our vocabulary a few years back. In today’s world, one never really knows what could happen in any given place, and at any time. The reality is that we have been forced to live with domestic terrorism. There is no doubt in my mind that as society becomes more secularized, it also becomes plagued with all sorts of problems and an increase in violent crimes. With an increasing number of people having no faith tradition, there are countless souls with no sense of accountability to a higher power. The bad apples of this sector of society have no problem behaving inappropriately, or even criminally, when it behooves them. Those who are not criminally minded are still susceptible to behaviors that are outside the realm of morality and ethics, which again, stem from a lack of self-control. In regards to the Christian community, there are various ways of dealing with issues of self-control. Prayer, of course, is the starting point since it is an integral part of one’s spiritual life. The first step in controlling one’s various passions, is to prayerfully acknowledge their existence and the amount of control they have on one’s life. In our Orthodox Christian spiritual tradition, there is one other powerful tool at our disposal, which is fasting. Fasting had always been an integral part of the spiritual lives of early Christians, as well as devout Orthodox Christians throughout the ages. For the Orthodox, fasting basically consists of an alteration of foods consumed as a starting point. The general rule is that animal products and alcoholic beverages are prohibited when one is fasting. We Orthodox Christians fast on Wednesdays and Fridays each week (with some exceptions), and during certain periods of the year, in order to strive to control various passions and to remind ourselves of our constant dependence upon God for all things in life.

The correct understanding of fasting has always incorporated prayer and the performing of good works as necessary counterparts; otherwise, it would be practiced in vain. The spiritually healthy Orthodox Christian ideally focuses more clearly on God through prayer during times of fasting, because he has willingly controlled the basic bodily passion for food and drink. In this prayerful state of mind, he not only encounters God more readily through prayer, but also through his fellow man by involving himself in charitable works. What is important to stress here, is that true fasting does not remain on the level of food consumption. Here is where the ability to control undesirable behaviors comes in. When we’re able to control what we eat and drink, we can then take fasting to a higher level. Sincere, prayerful fasting leads to fasting of the total person – fasting from what we say, what we listen to, what we look at, what we do, etc. The combination of prayer and fasting can give us the strength to tackle many issues which seek to control us. Obviously, I’m not trying to naively insinuate that mass murderers would not commit crimes if they would only learn to fast! There are many types of negative behavior that are based on a multitude of complex issues. In such cases, spiritual guidance is only the beginning of what is truly needed in order to help. The average Christian, however, could reap immense spiritual benefit through a fine-tuned spiritual life that would include fasting. As an Orthodox priest, I’m obviously biased toward a holistic spiritual life that emphasizes prayer, fasting, regular liturgical and sacramental participation, performing good works, and so forth. In a general sense though, all those who believe in God should seek the full inclusion of Him in their lives through whatever means they know. Basically, we are all children of God, and as any child we are in need of his unending and unconditional love, as well as his mercy and divine guidance. Beloved in Christ, please remember that we have a 13-day fast period coming up on August 1st, in honor of the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos. Let us use this holy period – our “summer Lent” – in order to keep our own passions and self-control in check. As far as the rest of society, it is our obligation to continually pray for the world. Hopefully, our own example of sincere Christian spirituality can perhaps affect others around us to seek Christ in their lives.

Asking for the intercessions of the Holy Theotokos, +Fr. Anthony

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FROM FATHER ANTHONY FAST OF THE THEOTOKOS The “Pascha of summer” will soon be upon us. This holy season in honor of the holy Mother of God is a time for spiritual renewal through prayer, strict fasting, charitable acts, frequent church a7endance, and receipt of the holy mysteries of Confession and Holy Communion. Please note that, as we do every year, the Paraklesis (supplication service) to the Theotokos will be chanted each weeknight of the fast. I will also be available for confession after each Paraklesis, or during office hours by appointment. The general guidelines of the Church for this fast season are identical to those of Great Lent, for those who are able to follow them. On weekdays we fast from all animal products, including fish, as well as wine (all alcoholic beverages) and olive oil (many substitute vegetable oil). On Saturdays and Sundays, we are permi7ed wine and olive oil. On the feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord on August 6, we are also permi7ed fish, along with wine and oil. Please remember that on all fast days, shellfish is always permi7ed. As we always state, these guidelines to not apply to those with compromised health, pregnancy, or other similar situations. Let us all take up our spiritual armor and prepare for this great feast of the Mother of God, to the best of our ability.

REGARDING THE PARAKLESIS SERVICE Unfortunately, many of us do not a7end any of the multiple Parak lesis services offered to the Holy Mother of God during the fast of the Theotokos. This is one of the most popular services of the Church, laden with poetic hymns set to simple, yet beautiful melodies. The hymns make very clear to us the important role of the blessed Panayia in the life of the Church. They extol her as Mother of God and mediator between Christ and humanity. Following are some excerpts from the service. Hopefully, these will inspire us to come and be blessed by the Theotokos while a7ending the Paraklesis. O Theotokos, we shall never be silent of your mighty acts, all we the unworthy. Had you not stood to intercede for us, who would have delivered us from the numerous perils? Who would have preserved us all until now with our freedom? O Lady, we shall not depart from you; for you always save your servants from all tribulation. With my temptations surrounding me, searching for salvation I have sought refuge in you; O Mother of the Word and ever-Virgin, from all distresses and dangers deliver me. With most serious ailments and with the passions so dark, I am being tested, O Virgin, come and bring help to me; for I have known of you, that you are without fail the endless treasure of cures, only all-blameless one. I know you as the protection of my life, a steadfast shelter and refuge, O Virgin; disperse the host of my many temptations, and force away the demonic aXacks from me. I pray to you unceasingly, from corruption of passions deliver me. The streams of my many tears, reject not, Holy Virgin; for you gave birth to the One who dried all the tears, from all the faces of people; The Christ was born of you. From the great multitude of my sins, ill am I in body, ill am I also in my soul. I am fleeing to you, the one who is all-blessed, the hope of all the hopeless, please come bring help to me. Lady and the Mother of Him who saves, receive the supplications of the lowly who pray to you. Mediate between us and the One you brought forth; O Lady of all people, intercede for us. MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS, SAVE US!


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FROM FATHER ANTHONY SPIRITUAL WISDOM Even the Saints of God were at times seized with despair and despondency. What, therefore, can we sinners expect? O, the enemy often wounds us by the wrath, humiliation, and cruel despondency of the heart! We must continually turn to God and be every moment with Him, in order that we may not be besieged with the wrath and despondency of the enemy. There are other means, besides, of escaping from them – the broad way of the world; only, if you give yourself up to worldly pleasures, despondency will leave you for a time, at least while the pleasures last. But afterwards you will be captivated by these pleasures; they will become a necessity to you, and you will find comfort and joy in them, and in them alone; but may God preserve every Christian from finding his only way of escape from despondency of the devil through such means! It is beXer to walk in the narrow path, to patiently bear despondency, and to seek frequent help and deliverance from the Lord Jesus Christ, Who always rejoices over those laboring for their salvation for His sake, than to enter on the broad and smooth way of the world and purchase there, by means of the pleasure of the flesh, freedom from the spirit of despondency. By means of this spirit of despondency, the enemy has driven many from the narrow path of salvation onto the broad, smooth path which leads to destruction. (St. John of Kronstadt) Christian life means to become like Christ; to have, as Saint Paul tells us, the same movements of the heart, the same thoughts, as the Son of the Father. If we remain conscious of this goal, if inwardly we go with all our being in this direction, our mind will not be lost in peXy things. Envy, jealousy, frictions, and the minute problems of daily life will pass completely unnoticed. (Archimandrite Sophrony, spiritual son of St. Silouan)

A MESSAGE TO OUR VACATIONING BRETHREN Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, while we enjoy our summer vacations let us not forget our spiritual obligations to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This not only includes daily prayers, but also church a7endance on Sundays and feast days. If traveling domestically, one can usually find Orthodox churches of multiple jurisdictions in most major cities. Remember, we are all Ortho do x regardless if we are Greek, Russian, Serbian, Arabic, etc., so please a7end no ma7er the nationality! If we are traveling internationally, there is still a good chance of finding an Orthodox church in many foreign capital and major cities. If you will remain local during the summer, please continue to a7end church. Remember, the Church is not on vacation! For those with summer homes on Cape Cod, as you probably know, there are two Orthodox churches from which to choose (why not try both?). When traveling, always remember to bring a small portable icon with you, along with a prayer book (our bookstore volunteers can help you with this). If you don’t want to carry a Bible, you can always find the daily scripture readings on our wonderful Archdiocesan website – www.goarch.org.


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JULY 2014 Sun

Mon

Tue

1

Wed

2

Thu

3

7 Clergy-Laity Congress

Κυρ. 4η Ματθαιου

Fr. Anthony away through 7/10

13

14

Sat

5 Great Vespers 6 pm

(office closed)

8

4th Sunday of Matthew

4 Independence Day

Please see your illustrated Archdiocesan calendar for daily Scripture readings and fasting guidelines.

6

Fri

9

10

11

12 Great Vespers 6 pm

15

16

17

18

The Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council

19 Great Vespers 6 pm

Των Αγ. Πατερων της 4ης Συνοδου

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21

22

23

24

6th Sunday of Matthew Prophet Elias

7th Sunday of Matthew St. Panteleimon Κυρ. 7η Ματθαιου Του Αγιου Παντελειµονος

26 St. Paraskevi Orthros & Lit. Της Αγιας Παρασκευης

Κυρ. 6η Ματθαιου Του Προφιτου Ηλιου

27

25

Great Vespers 6 pm

28

29 August Parish Council Meeting 6 pm

30

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AUGUST 2014 Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Dormtion Fast begins 8/1. Please see bulletin entry for guidelines.

Please see your illustrated Archdiocesan calendar for daily Scripture readings and fasting guidelines.

3

4

8th Sunday of Matthew Κυριακη 8η Ματθαιου

10 9th Sunday of Matthew Κυριακη 9η Ματθαιου

17

5

6 Our Lord’s

Great Vespers of the Transfiguration 7 pm

Μικρα Παρακλησις

Μεγ. Εσπερινος

12

Transfiguration Orthros & Lit. Η Μεταµορφωσις Small Paraklesis 7 pm

13

Small Paraklesis 7 pm

Great Paraklesis 7 pm

Small Paraklesis 7 pm

Μικρα Παρακλησις

Μεγαλη Παρακλησις

Μικρα Παρακλησις

18

Fri

1

19

20

7

8

9 Small Paraklesis 7 pm

Μεγαλη Παρακλησις

Μικρα Παρακλησις

Eve of the Dormition

(no services here)

21

Great Vespers 6 pm

Μικρα Παρακλησις

Great Paraklesis 7 pm

14

Sat

2 Small Paraklesis 7 pm

Αρχεται η Νησ− τεια της Παναγιας αυριο, 1/8

Small Paraklesis 7 pm

11

Thu

15

Great Vespers 6 pm

16

Dormition of the Theotokos Orthros & Lit.

Fr. Anthony on vacation through 8/26

Η Κοιµησις της Θεοτοκου

(no Vespers)

22

10th Sunday of Matthew

23 (no Vespers)

Κυριακη 10η Ματθαιου

(visiting priest)

24 11th Sunday of Matthew Κυριακη 11η Ματθαιου

(visiting priest)

31 12th Sunday of Matthew Κυριακη 12η Ματθαιου

25

26

27

28

29 Beheading Of St. John the Forerunner Orthros & Lit. Αποτοµη Κεφαλης του Προδροµου

(strict fast)

30 Great Vespers 6 pm

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2014 Calendar of Events

Please note: All sacraments and funerals that occur in July & August, will be listed in the September edition of the bulletin.

Thu, Jul. 24

Golf Tournament Annual Food Festival

Thu, Sep. 18 through Sun, Sep. 21 Sun, Nov. 16

Fall General Assembly

Parish Council Elections Sun, Dec. 7 Parish Council Oath of Office & Election of Officers Sun, Dec. 21

2014 Parish Council Meetings July 29 (in lieu of August) September 9

October 14 November 11 December 9

PARISHIONERS CAN MAKE DONATIONS USING OUR WEBSITE! Our Online Bill Pay option works like this:

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Go to our church website at h7p://www.annunciationbrockton.org

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Scroll down the home page. Select (left click) one of the 4 Bill Pay options listed and follow links for more information and options.

You can fulfill your Stewardship or make other payments by credit card, including Roof Donations. If you have any questions, please call the Church Office for assistance.

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SACRAMENTS & DONATIONS

BAPTISMS 6/22 – Michael, son of Michael and Erin Bosco; sponsor, Katherine Danos

 FUNERALS 6/13 – Elaine Liatsos

 MEMORIAL DONATIONS In memory of Elaine Liatsos, $580 Demetria Phillips, in loving memory of her sister Helen Berdos & her brother Michael Georges, $200 Evangeline Liapis, in loving memory of her brother Theodore L. Liapis, $100 Mary Vernaglia, in memory of Theodore Liapis, $25 Penelope Theodoropoulos, in memory of Ma7hew Vemis, $50 Bill & Litsa Theos, in memory of Ma7hew Vemis, $200 Helen Zisimopoulos, in memory of Ma7hew Vemis, $100 Steven BerkowiR, in memory of George Capernaros, $50

 FLORAL DONATIONS 8/6 Transfiguration - Penny Kazis & Family, in memory of Anargyros Kazis 8/15 Dormition of the Theotokos (festal icon & iconostasis decoration) - The Tsianakas Family

 Mr. & Mrs. Aristotelis Roussopoulos, in loving memory of their sister Dafni Adams, $100 (reprinted with the correctly spelled name—our apologies to Mr. & Mrs. Roussopoulos for the initial error)

Join us for the Annual Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Golf Tournament! EXCITING PRIZES INCLUDE Foursome to the Easton Country Club (1st Place) $25 Gift Certificates to each (2nd Place) 460cc Driver (Longest Drive Prize) - Putter (Closest To The Pin Prize) Register & pay online at http://www.annunciationbrockton.org—we accept all major credit cards! When: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:30 AM—Shotgun Start 8:00 AM—Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM—Golf Range

Where: Easton Country Club 256 Purchase Street South Easton, MA 02356 (508) 238-2500

ENTRY FEE OF $125 PER PLAYER INCLUDES GREEN FEES, GOLF CART, DRIVING RANGE, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, LUNCH BANQUET, AND AWARDS. DINNER GUESTS WELCOME AT $25 EACH.

Mail check & registration by July 16th to: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 457 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301 Telephone—(508) 559-0910

Contact: Stephen Passias [email protected] Telephone—(508) 942-8483

Please cut along above line & return bottom portion with payment

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM Name(s): 1) 2) 3) 4) E-mail (e-mail address of first name) Telephone

Golf/Food Festival Bundle: $450 (includes tee sponsorship tournament, banner & placemat ad for festival: save $150!) Tee or Green Sponsor: $150 Putting Green: $250—2’ x 6’ Banner Ad Driving Range: $250—2’ x 6’ Banner Ad Breakfast: $250—2’ x 6’ Banner Ad Lunch: $500—2’ x 6’ Banner Ad Golf Towels: $1,000—Your company’s name on the towels! I cannot attend, but would like to make a donation. Please accept my donation of $ . Sponsor: Telephone: Street Address:

http://www.annunciationbrockton.org ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION

City:

State:

Zip:

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COMMUNITY NEWS Remember Your Pledge for 2014!

Υπενθύµιση για το 2014!

Please do not forget to submit your 2014 Stewardship obligation.

Αγαπητοί Ενορίτες, Σας παρακαλούµε µη ξεχάσετε να αποτείλετε την ετήσια προσφορά σας για το παρόν (τούτο) το έτος 2014.

Stewardships are the greatest source of income for our Church. Please feel free to contact the Church Office with any questions.

Η ετήσια προσφορά σας αποτελεί τη βασικώτερη πηγή εισοδήµατος για τη συντήρηση και τις καθηµερινές ανάγκες της Εκκλησίας µας.

Thank you kindly!

Σας ευχαριστούµε θερµά.

Stewardship Committee News The Stewardship CommiEee would like to wish all of our Parishioners a safe summer and to remind everyone that our Church still needs your Time, Talent, and Treasure to keep things running smoothly. We would like to invite all of you to participate in the upcoming Food Festival, September 18-21, by volunteering your Time and Talents. The Stewardship CommiEee welcomes new members to this very productive and progressive ministry. We also invite new members to become part of the many ministries of our Church.

In peace, The Stewardship Committee


Annunciation Church Monthly Bulletin  July/August 2014  Easy reading booklets to explore new subjects, by different authors:

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From our collection Chickpea and Couscous Salad

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The Orthodox Position on Yoga

1 1/4 c water

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Why go to Church?

1 c dry couscous

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Building a Habit of Prayer

1/2 cup raisins 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained 1/4 c chopped parsley 3 green onions, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1 cup diced zucchini 1 red pepper, diced 6 T olive oil 2-3 T lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced

Icon gifts for Baptisms or Weddings!

3/4 t salt 1/2 t ground cumin

Στα Ελληνικά Used books in Greek We have a few used bibles and prayer books in Greek for anyone interested.

New scents of incense! Pocket prayer books Icon cards, great to slip into an envelope Woven icon bookmarks make a lovely gift. Guardian angel nightlight for children

2 t sugar 1/8 t hot pepper sauce Black pepper to taste Bring water to boil in saucepan. Still in couscous and raisins and immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 min. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains and set aside. In large bowl, combine chickpeas, parsley, green onions, tomato, zucchini and red pepper. Add the couscous mixture and stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, sugar and hot sauce. Add pepper to taste. Pour over couscous mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving. Serves 4-6. From “When You Fast” By Catherine Mandell

We lend from our collection!

Our Bookstore is open to you

Please visit our collection, to borrow or purchase. If we are not present, email us:

Illustrated, for a young boy starting to serve in the altar

[email protected]. Or leave a message at the office,

Beautiful tapestry icon pouch

508-559-0910

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ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, BROCKTON, MA

2014 STEWARDS Aftosmes, Mrs. Anastasia Alexiou, Mr. Alexander Alexis, Mr. & Mrs. George Anastos, Mr. Nicholas Antoniou, Irene Antonopoulos, Mr. Vaios Apostopoulos, Anna Babalas, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Babanikas, Atty. & Mrs. Nicholas Babanikas, Mr. Konstantinos Babanikas, Mrs Ekaterina Bandis, Mr. Michael Barrus, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Bartorelli, Mrs. Bessie Bellas, Elias Bellas, Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Besarick, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Bloumbas, Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Bloumbas, Mr. George Bloumbas, Mr. & Mrs. James Boutas, Mr. & Mrs. Serafim Bulgaris, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Buterbaugh, Mrs. Niki Cariofiles, Mrs. Demetra Cariofiles, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Castle, Mrs. Cleo Cauldwell, Mrs. Diana Cleary, Mrs. Elizabeth Colarusso, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Conley, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Constantinou, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Constantinou, Mr. & Mrs. Dino Cooper, Ms. Nicholetta Costarellos, Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Costas, Mr. & Mrs. George Cotter, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Covett, Mr. Robert G. Covett, Mrs. Helen S. Critikos, Athena Davos, Mr. Yiannis Deane, Mrs. Phyllis Deeb, Paul & Elaine DeBaggis, Mrs. Priscilla Deligeorges, Mr. & Mrs. George Demetriades, Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Demos, Mr. & Mrs. Steven Demos, Ms. Evangeline Dinopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Dosis, Sophia Droukas, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Economos, Mr. Irene Economos, Ms. Rhoda Economos, Mrs. Voula Efremidis, Mr. & Mrs. Chuck

Ellard, Mrs. Anastacia Evangelatos, Father & Mrs. Anthony Fabian, Evagelia & Gerald Fields, Dr. & Mrs. Michael Fisher, Mrs. Jean Fletcher, Mrs. Diane Gagne, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gatsonis, Mrs. Helen Gekas, Agoritsa George, Atty. & Mrs. Charles George, Ms. Annie Georges, Evgenis Georgeu, Mrs. Phyllis Giannakoulis, Mrs. Pat Giannaros, Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Giannaros, Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Giannouloudis, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ginis, Evlambia Gioulis, Mr. & Mrs. Nondas Golas, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Grantsis, Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Habib, Ms. Violet Hall, Mr. & Mrs. Per Olof Hasouris, Phillip Hasouris, Mr. & Mrs. James Hatzis, Mrs. Anastasia Holevas, Mrs. Helen Huser, Mr. Henry & Mrs. Thalia Lingos Iosifidis, Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Joseph, Mrs. Louise Joyce, Mrs. Katherine Juris, Mr. & Mrs. John Kalaitzidis, Mrs. Zoi Kalivas, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kallianidis, Mr. Milton Kallis, Mrs. Nikoletta Kampanelas, Mrs. Paris Kanellopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kanellopoulos, Mrs. Pota Kanevski, Mr. & Mrs. David Karalilios, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Karatonakis, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Kavgic, Mr. & Mrs. George Kazis, Mrs. Penny Kiniklis, Aliki Konstantilakis, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Korbas, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kotsiopoulos, Mr. Alexander Kotsiopoulos, Mr. Chris Kotsiopoulos, Mr. Efthemios Kostiopoulos, Mr.& Mrs. George Kostiopoulos, Mrs. Olga Krowski, Joseph & Nancy

Kyranos, Mr. & Mrs. Christos Kyranos, Mr. & Mrs. George Kyranos, Mr. & Mrs. John Kyriakides, Mr. Angelo Kyriakides Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lainas, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lenton, Mrs. Maria Liapopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Lee Liolios, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Livanis, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Loiacono, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lucas, Mr. & Mrs. William Macrogianis, Mrs. Evelyn Macrogianis, Mr. Emanuel Macrogianis, Mr. Nicholas Maranian, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Malone, Mrs. Katerina Manos, Mr. & Mrs. Sarantos Marathas, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Margaritis, Mr. & Mrs. Timoleon Margos, Ms. Sadie Mathers, Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Mihos, Mr. & Mrs. Christy Mihos, Mrs. Marlene Mihos, Mrs. Peter Mihos, Ms. Melissa Mihos, James C. Mitchell, Dr. George Mroz, Mr. & Mrs. Marcin Nanos, Mr. & Mrs. Odesses Nicholaides, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Nickandros, Mr. & Mrs. George Nickolaow, Mr. James Nikopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Charalampos Ntakoulas, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Odierno, Ms. Paula Orfanos, Ms. Demetra Orphanos, Mr. & Mrs. John Panagoulopoulos, Mr. George Papadopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Papadopoulos, Mr. Thomas Papastathopoulos, Mr. & Mrs.Vasilios Papastathopoulos, Anna Pappas, Ms. Georgia Pappas, Ms. Mary Pappas, Mr. Peter Passias, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Passias, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Passia, Zena Pavlidis, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Perdikis, Mrs. Liberty Perry, Mrs. Marion Petropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Alki Petropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George

Petropoulos, Ms. Georgia Petros, Dr. & Mrs. George Petros, Mrs. Joan Phillips, Mrs. Demetria Plessas, Mr. Petros Polisson, Ms. Helen Pouliopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Fotios Psilekaris, Ms. Theodora Psilekaris, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Psilekas, Mrs. Lamperni Psychos, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Psychos, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Regas, Mr. Charles Sarantopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Sarantos, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Sarris, Mrs. Teresa Savas, Mr. Irakli Savas, Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Savas, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Scleparis, Mrs. Frances Sedell, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Siamantouras, Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Sideropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Simolari, Mr. & Mrs. Vasil Siogros, Mr. Steve Siogros, Mr. Van Skenas, Mrs. Jeanette Smiliotopoulos, George & Tina Spanos, Mr. Nicholas Spyropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George Stamboulidis, Mr. & Mrs. Themi Stasiewski, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Stellakis, Ms. Joanna Syrniotis, Ms. Vasiliki Tasho, Mrs. Georgia Terzis, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Theofilou, Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Theos, Mr. & Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. Jane Tsarhopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tsionis, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Tsionis, Ms. Stacey Tsitsopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George Tsokanis, Mr. Peter Vallas, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Vardaxis, Mr. & Mrs. Avraam Velissaris, Mrs. Demetrios Vellios, Mr. & Mrs. William Walsh, Mr. & Mrs. David Webb, Dr. Andrew & Dr. Tania Lingos-Webb Williams. Jennifer Yiotopoulos, Mr. Steven Zouroulidis, Adamandis

If you have pledged for2014 and your name was inadvertently omitted, please contact the Church Office.

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PHILOPTOCHOS KOLIVA

UPCOMING EVENTS

If you are planning a memorial service and would like to order koliva, please call the Church office at 508-559-0910 at least one week in advance of the memorial service. The cost is $85 and checks should be made payable to the Ladies Philoptochos Society.

July Meeting TBA Membership Meeting August 5, 2014

COFFEE HOUR

Baking for the Food Festival Begins August 18, 2014

If you are interested in sponsoring a coffee hour, please contact Tina Boutas at 508-588-8891 or call the Church office at 508-559-0910.

MEMBERSHIP Please remember to send in your Philoptochos membership ($25.00 annually) for 2013 & 2014! Thank you!

SHUT-IN VISITATIONS Anyone who would like a visit from the Ladies Philoptochos, please contact the Church office at 508-559-0910.

Philoptochos Ends Its Year With a Night of Celebration On June 4, 2014, the Ladies’ Philoptochos celebrated their end of the year at Chinatown Restaurant in Stoughton. It was a night of festivity as Philoptochos paid tribute to Bertha Weinberg for her twenty seven years serving as chairwoman for the Sunday coffee hours. Guests enjoyed the display of photographs showing fifty years of Philoptochos activities as well as the plentiful assortment of food. Bertha was surprised with a corsage, plaque, and gift card. Here are the words of appreciation she delivered that evening. “Thank you for this honor you have bestowed upon me. I am touched and sincerely appreciate it. It has been my pleasure and my honor to serve my church and our community. I had such a wonderful time and made many dear friends in the fifty years I have been in Philoptochos. Looking back, I realize I have gone through six priests and held every office except Treasurer. I guess you never trusted me with your money! I have fond memories of chairing dinner dances, fashion shows, decorating for Easter, working at Palm Sunday cake sales, and of course chairing my AXic Treasures table since our very first festival on Warren Ave. You always called my stuff “junk,” but I know many of you did preXy well at my table! My 27 years of chairing the coffee hour has given me my greatest pleasure. It gave me the opportunity to meet new people and socialize. A sincere thank you to the wonderful hostesses who helped make our coffee hour such a success. Again, thank you all for this tribute – at least now I will have something to write in my obituary. And to the new generation of Philoptochos members, I hope you will always remember me as the Greek lady with a Jewish name who always wore a hat to church on Sundays.“

IT NEWS UPDATE

 Things are progressing wonderfully! We are continuing to upgrade the Church Office computers— both hardware and software—to allow us to transition to the new office automation software that is coming from the Archdiocese. Please watch this space in the coming months for more details!

September 18, 19, 20, & 21 Our annual Greek Food Festival is just around the corner! As we all know, the single biggest factor contributing to the success of our Festival is the commitment from over 150 of our parishioners that work long hours prior to and during the Festival. Many other parishioners that are unable to work during the Festival have, over the years, generously donated merchandise or made monetary donations to help defray the costs that we incur. For those of our parishioners that would like to donate merchandise, we have prepared a list of items that we utilize at the Festival. It would be greatly appreciated if you, your business, or your employer could help us defray the cost by donating merchandise. ITEM

ITEM

TOTAL NEEDED

TOTAL NEEDED

Fresh Chicken Breasts

600 Pounds

Butter - Unsalted

120 Pounds

Fresh Legs of Lamb

900 Pounds

Eggs - Large

100 Dozen

Fresh Ground Hamburg

400 Pounds

Feta Cheese

10 Trays

Filo Dough

250 Pounds

Olives

3 Large Containers

Pita Bread - Large

350 Packages

Chicken Broth - 46 oz Cans

15 Cans

Bulkie Rolls

80 Packages

Spinach - Frozen Chopped

80 Pounds

Cucumbers

10 Cases

Walnuts - Chopped Fine

125 Pounds

Red Onions

350 Pounds

Miller Lite - 12 oz Cans

20 Cases

Green Peppers

250 Pounds

Amstel Light - 12 oz Cans

5 Cases

Iceberg Lettuce

30 Cases

Heineken - 12 oz Cans

12 Cases

Tomatoes

20 Cases

Budweiser - 12 oz Cans

30 Cases

Rice

50 Bags

Budweiser Light - 12 oz Cans

30 Cases

Flour

1,000 Pounds

Greek Wine - White

6 Cases

Greek Wine - Red

8 Cases

Granulated Sugar

500 Pounds

If you wish to make a monetary donation to help in defraying the costs of our Annual Greek Food Festival, please return this portion of the page along with your donation. All donations are welcome!

Name: Full Address:

Telephone:

E-mail:

Donation amount: How would you like your donation listed in the bulletin?

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2014 Get Togethers 2:00—4:00 pm Third Tuesday of the Month

Dates Tuesday, July 15, 2014 ♦

Bingo and Baklava

Friday, August 15, 2014 ♦

Dormition of the Theotokos - Church Outing

Tuesday, August 20, 2014 ♦

Family Connections Book

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 ♦

Stretch and Flex Exercise Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 ♦

2nd Annual Luncheon at the Fuller Craft Museum

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 ♦

Thanksgiving Gathering

December 2014 Dinner and BHS Christmas Concert

$20 yearly donation welcomed

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YOUTH NEWS

AGOC GOYA  Another year has wound down for our GOYA! Some of the highlights for the year were Pita making with Tom Sedell, visiting the Philoxenia House, and our annual Lenten Lock-In. We are now se7ing our sites on a beach trip this Summer.

 Congratulations to our seniors who are graduating from High School this year! Next year each of them are planning to continue GOYA Volunteers are needed their education at the next level. Andreas We will be looking for volunteers starting in Evangelatos will be a7ending Berklee School of Music, Alexandra Giomaki will be a7end September. Ideally we would like 2 to 3 people (1 or 2 parents and in addition 1 or 2 GOYA the Massachuse7s School of Pharmacy, and alumni) who can dedicate their time and talents Stephan Maranian will be a7ending to help our GOYA continue to be successful. St. Anselm College.



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