October 2013 newsletter - Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek

The Word - October 2013
Faith
comes
by
hearing
and
hearing
by the
Word of
God.
Romans 10:17
the word
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Andover, MA
There are several ministries and
activities taking place this month.
Check the calendar for dates and
get engaged.
Parents: Sunday school, JOY,
GOYA, the Youth Choir and
Greek school are underway. Call
the church for information on how
to get your child connected.
October 2013
The Best Definition of Christianity
From Fr. Christopher
G
iving is therapy for the soul. It keeps the heart open to others and sensitive to their
needs. Giving is also the secret of a mentally and emotionally healthy life. Dr.
Adler, a famous psychiatrist, said, “I suppose all the ills of the human personality
can be traced back to one thing, namely, not understanding the meaning of the statement (of
Jesus): ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
A famous theologian said once, “People are sick not only because they have not received
love, but also because they are not able to give love.” Dr. Karl Menninger said to a person
who had suffered a breakdown, “Go find the neediest person and help him.” For our mental
and physical health we need to give. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
A child becomes an adult when he stops taking and starts giving. In fact, one of the best
signs of maturity is the ability to give.
Women’s Faith & Fellowship
October 4 - 9 am
Morning Meditations
October 9 - 10 am
Bread for Life Bible Study
October 23- 7 - 8:30 pm
Teamwork Trivia Night
Sponsored by Philoptochos
October 5, 6 pm
COUPLES NIGHT OUT
Saturday, October 26
at the home of
Dylan and Concetta Archambault,
Andover
Save the Date!
“Decorating for the Holidays”
Fundraiser sponsored by the
Daughters of Penelope
November 7, 6:00 pm
Visit our web site for more
information on our church.
During a stewardship campaign a parishioner complained that Christianity is one continual
give, give, give. The pastor replied, “Thank you for the finest definition of Christianity I
have ever heard.”
Christianity is one continual give…. That’s the way it all began. God gave (John 3:16). He
gave His only Son. His Son gave. He gave His life on the Cross that we may have life. His
disciples gave. They left their homes and businesses to devote themselves full time to Christ
as spreaders of His Good News. Most of the twelve apostles died a martyr’s death. They
gave their lives for Christ.
Through the ages the work of Christ has prospered to the extent that Christians have been
willing to give, give, give.
from “Daily Vitamins for Spiritual Growth” – Fr. Anthony Coniaris
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR PONDERING: God gives His gifts where He finds the vessel empty enough to
receive them. – C.S. Lewis
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General Assembly
Our yearly General Assembly will be held on Sunday, November 17th following Liturgy.
This gathering gives us the opportunity to review the past year, look at where we are today
and plan for the the coming years.
This is your church. Please attend and offer your thoughts on our future.
www.andoverorthodox.org
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Fr. Christopher Makiej,
Parish Priest
Dn. Sal Fazio
Parish Deacon
Ed George, President
John Terzakis, Vice President
Jim Panagas, Secretary
Robert Trant, Treasurer
Leonard Banos
Spiro Christopulos
Jim Demetroulakos
Maria Gudinas
Jean Koulouris
Nicholas Miminos
Valerie Murphy
Peter Souhleris
Buzz Stapczynski
George Tasiopoulos
Church Office
Karen Davies
Office Assistant
Anita Stratigakis
Philoptochos
Sandra Spanos Johnson, President
Chanter
Telly Papanikolaou
Choir
John Fugarino, Director
Organist
David Harvey
Altar Boy Captain
Basil Vergados
Sunday School
Dorothy Hatzikonstantis, Director
Greek School
Voula Nikitas
Christian Lending Library
Patti George, Director
GOYA Advisors
Connie Vergados
GOYA President
Basil Vergados
JOY Advisor
Patty Trant
YouthChoir/Women’sFellowship
Pres. Katerina Makiej
Book Store Manager
Elaine Demetroulakos
Internet Ministry
Christopher Primes
AHEPA
Steven Pithis
Daughters of Penelope
Elaine Kevgas
College Fellowship
Telly Papanikolaou
Young Professionals Ministry
Nicholas Miminos
Facilities
George Perakis
Archons
James Lolos
Telly Papanikolaou
Thank You to EVERYONE who volunteered, served, cooked and donated to our annual
Greek Festival on September 14 & 15.
We continuously heard the same thing all weekend from the many patrons and visitors: how
organized our festival was - happy our parishioners were – everyone was smiling and so
welcoming, and the food was delicious!
A special thank you to our Chairpersons: CHRIS AND
JEANETTE ALEXANDROU. They both did an amazing job
and we are truly grateful for their dedication and commitment
to our festival this year!
We are also so very grateful to our Festival Committee Leaders and Coordinators: Brian
and Andrea Lynch, Jim and Nancy Patsios, Bob Goodwin, Paul Gianes, Terry and Valerie
Murphy, Peter Souhleris, Angie Chingris, Martha Coravos, Vasso Saragas, Ed George, Bob
Trant, Nick Miminos, Pam Smith, Alysia Redard, Dylan Archambault, Jim Panagos, and
Chris Primes.
Thank you to all our Sponsors, Donors and Placemat Contributors!
And extra special thanks to ALL who worked endless hours in the kitchen and at the various
work stations. There were so many people who gave their time to bake, clean, prep and serve.
We are successful because of ALL of you – THANK YOU!
The Word
Elizabeth Xaros Bigelow, Editor
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The Bookstore
Philoptochos
Dear Parishioners,
Philoptochos is busily preparing for our October 5th Trivia
Night fundraiser with DJ Ed. More information will be in my
next article after the event.
We are entering autumn when New England puts on her prettiest
clothes and we can enjoy the brisk days and early evenings
allowing more time for reading and contemplation. Our new
additions to the Bookstore, hopefully, will inspire you to do so:
Many thanks to those who donated to the Lunchless Luncheon
to benefit Hellenic College/Holy Cross School. I will report the
final tally next month.
“Speaking to God”; A Prayer Manual by Archbishop Demetrios
of America. “The Case for Christ”; A Journalist’s Personal
Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus. “First Among Equals”;
A Very Informative Booklet Detailing the
Foundation of the Orthodox Church before and after the Great
Schism.
Operation Housewarming is in full swing. Please consider
donating a new household item to help a veteran set up his/her
own home. The list of items to donate is on the collection
container in the atrium. Please see me or any member of
Philoptochos if you have any questions.
The next meeting will be October 17th at 7:00. All ladies of the
parish are welcome to attend.
Do come in and browse. You will find something of interest for
everyone. We would love to hear your suggestions and
comments.
In Sisterly Love,
Sandra Spanos Johnson
Sincerely,
The Bookstore Staff
Fall has arrived and so have a number of new book and movie
selections for our children and adults. Please stop by the
Lending Library and check out some of our new additions. Here
are just a few of the recently added titles we have available:
“The Jesus Kids Club” DVD, “God’s Story, Your Story” by
Max Lucado and “God Is In Control: My Unshakeable Peace
When the Storms Come” by Charles Stanley.
If there are any books or movies you would like to see in the
Library, just let us know and we will try to accommodate your
request.
RETURNS – Please remember to return any outstanding
books and movies the next time you are in church.
We will be sending reminder slips home with the Sunday school
children throughout the year for any overdue books and movies.
See you in the Library!
With Much Love,
Patti George
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Volume 15, Issue 8
Published monthly except August and January by
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church,
71 Chandler Road Andover, MA 01810
Phone 978-470-0919 vFax 978-470-0239
Periodicals postage paid at Andover, MA.
Permit No. 022-997. POSTMASTER: Send address changes
to Sts. Constantine & Helen Church.
Elizabeth Xaros Bigelow, Editor. exbigelow@aol.com
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GOYA OFFICERS 2013-14
Pictured from the left are: Kyros Vergados, Treasurer- Basil Vergados, President- Costas Vergados, Recording SecretaryGabriella Goodwin, Vice-President- Crysanthe Pantazopoulos, Corresponding Secretary.
GOYA
The first Sunday of each month is Youth Sunday―Epistle read­
ers, Ushers and Youth Choir members are welcome! GOYA meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of every month! I look forward
to seeing you all there!
Hello GOYAn’s!
Our first event of the year was our annual church festival and it
was a great success!
In Christ,
Basil Vergados. GOYA President
It was wonderful to see so many helping hands! Many kids from
GOYA as well as JOY worked hard together! In addition to this,
several kids participated in a beautiful Greek dance performance
that was fun and entertaining for everyone! Pictures can be seen
on our GOYA Facebook Page! Thank you all so much for your
dedication and hard work!
“Then Jesus said, if you abide in My word you are My disciples
indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make
you free.” John 8:31
Fall is fast approaching and I’m looking forward to so many fun
activities that we have planned for the season! Join us for some
indoor volleyball, ping pong, fun, fellowship and discussion every
month! We reconnect with old friends and make new ones!
In our effort to continue to expand our outreach to the youth of
our parish to keep them involved in the life of the Church, we
are in need of two items
for our Goya Ministry
GOYA WISH LIST
·
Volley Ball Nets, stands, equipment: $1,000
·
Ping Pong Table: $500
If interested in donating entire amount, or smaller amounts toward
these items, please contact the Church office – Thank you.
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Sunday School News
J O Y and Middlers
Sunday School Updates
We are off to a great start to our Sunday school year! We had a
wonderful show of students both returning and new on
September 15th. If you have not registered your child(ren) yet
for Sunday school, please remember to fill out the form and send
it to the church office, or slide it under the office door if it’s
locked. Forms can be found on the Sunday school bulletin board
downstairs or you can get it from the September “The Word”
newsletter online at our church site. This year we plan to have a
monthly spotlight on a bible story and character from the Old
Testament. We pray that parents will also read these stories out
of the bible each month with their children to share our faith and
biblical history.
We have planned a fun-filled year of outings and church
meetings for the JOY children ages 7–9 and The Middlers,
children ages 10–12 (5th and 6th graders) this year. Our first JOY
and Middlers meeting successfully took place on Sunday,
September 29th following Sunday school.
Our next church meeting will be held on Sunday, November
10th. All meetings at the church will be held immediately after
Sunday school from 12:00 – 1:15 pm in the large lower-level
room of the church.
Our first fellowship outing for the year will be held at Crescent
Farms in Haverhill, MA on Saturday, October 12th at 3:00
pm. Please join us for our annual hayride to the pumpkin patch
to pick our own pumpkins. After the perfect pumpkin has been
picked we will navigate through the giant corn maze and end our
day with delicious Richardson’s ice cream. Parents and siblings
are welcome to attend this outing.
Sunday School Calendar Ahead:
December 1 – No School (Thanksgiving weekend)
October Bible Spotlight: King David
October’s Old Testament focus is on King David. One of the
most famous stories of the Old Testament is of David and
Goliath. This story shows how David loved and put all his faith
in God to overcome a giant. Psalm 147:11 says “The Lord
delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His
unfailing love.” Some questions for you to find answers to are:
1)
How many stones did David have and how many did he
use to defeat Goliath?
2)
Was David a man or a young boy when he defeated
Goliath?
3)
What work did David do for his family and how did
that prepare him to face a giant?
4)
Why was David able to defeat Goliath and who did he
give the glory for his victory to?
Draw a picture and we will hang it on the Sunday school bulletin
board!
The cost for this event is:
·
$10.00 per child – this includes the hayride, a
pumpkin, the corn maze, and ice cream
·
$5.00 per adult – adult price only includes the giant
corn maze and hayride to the pumpkin patch
If your child would like to attend, please RSVP to
pattytrant@earthlink.net by Friday, October 4th.
I look forward to seeing everyone at Crescent Farms!
In Christ,
Patty Trant
Jesus Loves You!
Mrs. Hatzikonstantis
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Following are those parish families who have made a contribution towards their 2013 stewardship commitment
as of September 20. Thank you for your generous donations. If you have not yet contributed, please consider
doing so now.
Dr. & Mrs. Mario Abdennour
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Alexandris
Mr. & Mrs. C. Alexandrou
Mrs. Mary Anastopoulos
Mr. Raymond Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. John Andreadis
Ms. Joanne Andrellos
Mr. William Andros
Mr. & Mrs. John Anton
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Apostolopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. John Bajor
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Banos
Mr. & Mrs. Armand Bassi
Mrs. Margaret Bedrosian
Mr. Steven Belesis
Mr. & Mrs. David Bennett
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Berry
Mr. & Mrs. John Bigelow
Ms. Eleni Bittarelli
Dr. and Mrs. George Boutselis
Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Brachos
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Brandon
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Brickman
Mr. & Mrs. Dana Brown
Mr. & Mrs. William Budd
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Burton
Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Camargo
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Capozzi
Ms. Sophia Carafotes
Mr. & Mrs. George Carras
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Caselle
Mr. & Mrs. George Chamberas
Mr. & Mrs. David Chavez
Mr. & Mrs. David Chmiel
Mr. & Mrs. Cholidis
Mr. Chris Christakos
Ms. Anastasia Christie Randall
Mr. Phil Christie
Mr. & Mrs. Spiro Christopulos
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Chunias
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Clancy
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Coconis
Ms. Harry Coconis
Mrs. Marion Colman
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Connor
Mr. Stephen Connor
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Constantine
Mrs. Georgia Contos
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Contos
Ms. Kate Cook
Ms. Harriet Cooper
Ms. Martha Coravos
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Coufas
Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Coufos
Ms. Anthony Coulouras
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Danas
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Dardonis
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Degnan
Mr. & Mrs. George Delegas
Mrs. Elaine Demetroulakos
Dr. & Mrs. James Demetroulakos
Ms. Kay Diamantas
Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Diamantas
Mr. Kosta Diamantopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. John DePietro
Mr. Denis Dragonas
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Drivas
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Dubanowitz
Ms. Christine Duci
Mrs. Kostas Duci
Mr. & Mrs. George Dukas
Mr. & Mrs. James Dukas
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Evangelinos
Mr. & Mrs. Chip Faulkner
Mr. & Mrs. Sal Fazio
Sofia Mourmoutis/George Flaherty
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Furman
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Gatej
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gavriel
Mr. & Mrs. N. Georgacopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. C. Georgacopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Chris George
Mr. & Mrs. Ed George
Mr. & Mrs. Ken George
Mr. & Mrs. William Georgelis
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Georgian
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Georgoudis
Mr. & Mrs. Stavros Giannakas
Mr. Paul Gianes
Mr. & Mrs. Dimitris Giannakopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Giannousis
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gildea
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goodwin
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Gorman
Mr. & Mrs. James Grammas
Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Grillakis
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gryllakis
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gudinas
Mr. & Mrs. John Gulde
Mr. & Mrs. David Harvey
Mr. & Mrs. George Hatzigiannis
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hatzikonstantis
Mr. & Mrs. William Hutchins
Mr. & Mrs. William Iatron
Mrs. Matina Iraclidis
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Irvin
Mr. & Mrs. Arun Jani
Mr. & Mrs. David Janos
Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Johnson
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Mr. & Mrs. Scott Jumper
Ms. Kristin Kacamburas
Mr. & Mrs. James Kafasis
Mr. & Mrs. George Kakridas
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kalantzakos
Mr. & Mrs. David Kalivas
Ms. Theodore Kalivas
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kalogeropoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Christos Karadimas
Mr. & Mrs. John Karafilides
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Karagianes
Rev. & Mrs. George Karahalios
Mr. & Mrs. James Karmourtopoulos
Mrs. John Karamourtopoulos
Mrs. Thea Karamourtopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Soterios Kareklas
Mr. & Mrs. Antoine Karko
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kasparian
Ms. Peter Katsaros
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Katsikis
Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Kazanis
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kefallinos
Mr. & Mrs. Christos Kelekis
Ms. Bessie Kenney
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kent
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Kiladis
Mr. & Mrs. James Kiladis
Mr. & Mrs. George Kokinos
Mr. & Mrs. Fotios Kokkotos
Mr. George Kolofoles
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kolofoles
Mr. Michael Kolofoles
Mr. Nicholas Kolofoles
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Koskores
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Koskores
Mr. Peter Koskores
Mr. & Mrs. Mihail Kostakis
Mr. & Mrs. Marcellus Koster
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kotopoulis
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kotsopoulos
Mr. Michael Koulopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. David Koulouris
Mr. & Mrs. C. Koutsogiannopoulos
Mrs. Eleni Koutsogiannopoulos
Ms. Athena Kritzas
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Krueger
Mr. & Mrs. David Kulesza
Mr. & Mrs. John Kyriages
Mr. & Mrs. Steven LaFortune
Mr. Basil Lallos
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lallos
Ms. Alexandra LaMela
Mrs. Anthy LaMela
Mr. & Mrs. Aras Lapinskas
Mr. & Mrs. James Lawler
Stewardship (continued)
Ms. Mary Lazarakis
Ms & Mrs. Michael Legaspi
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Liatsos
Mr. & Mrs. George Likousas
Mrs. Bess Liponis
Mr. & Mrs. James Loisou
Mr. & Mrs. James Lolos
Andrea Zaimes & Brian Lynch
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Macrokanis
Mr. & Mrs. John Mahoney
Rev. & Mrs. Chris Makiej
Mr. & Mrs. John Makiej
Mr. Paul Makiej
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Makiej, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Makiej, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Al Mancini
Mr. & Mrs. John Marino
Mrs. Dorothy Mastromonaco
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Matses
Mrs. Vasilike Matses
Mr. & Mrs. James Matzouranis
Ms. Nikole Matzouranis
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Matzouranis
Mrs. Andrea Mavroides
Mr. & Mrs. J. Kenon Maynard
Mrs. Joanne McArdle
Ms. Penelope McGarry
Mr. & Mrs. Sean McKenna
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory McLoon
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Medeiros
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Medor
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Melahouris
Mrs. Athena Melucci
Ms. Maria Miara
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Milligan
Mr. Nicholas Miminos
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Miminos
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Moccia
Ms. Georgia Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Mothon
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Munroe
Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Murray
Mr. & Mrs. A. Mylonas
Mr. & Mrs. Louie Nicolakakis
Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Nikitas
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Nikolopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nikopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Paul O’Rouke
Mrs. Catrina Orphanos
Mrs. Ethel Panagas
Mr. James Panagas
Mr. Steven Panagas
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Pantazi
Mr. & Mrs. John Pantazopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pantely
Mr. & Mrs. John Papadopoulos
Mr. Stergios Papadopulos
Dr. & Mrs. Panos Papageorgiou
Dr. & Mrs. Telly Papanikolaou
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Papapetro
Ms. Adrienne Pappadopoulos
Ms. Mary Pappey
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Pappey
Mrs. Anastasia Paris
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Pastore
Ms. Stephanie Patrakis
Mr. & Mrs. James Patsios
Mr. & Mrs. George Perakis
Mr. & & Mrs. John Pescatore
Mr. & Mrs. Nikolas Petrakis
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pithis
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Plentzas
Mr. William Popken
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Powers
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Primes
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Primes
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Proctor
Mr. Andrew Prutsalis
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Raymond
Mr. & Mrs. Dieter Reuther
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Revelotis
Diane Rigos & Paul Champion
Steven Robinson/Angela Kulesza
Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Rooks
Mr. & Mrs. Aris Roumeliotis
Mr. George Saideh
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sanborn
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sangermano
Ms. Demetra Santos
Mr. & Mrs. James Saragas
Mr. & Mrs. Patroklos Saragas
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Saraidaridis
Ms. Doree Scarmoutzos
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Schuhwerk
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Serpa
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shanahan
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sheehan
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Skigis
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Skowronek
Mr. & Mrs. Skrekas
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Souhleris
Mr. & Mrs. George J. Spanos
Mr. Nikitas & Dr. Lesleyann Splagounias
Mr. & Mrs. Chronis Stamatiadis
Mr. & Mrs. Buzz Stapczynski
Mr. & Mrs. William Stathos
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Stellakis
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Stevens
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Stoupis
Mr. & Mrs. Leonidha Strakosha
Dr. & Mrs. Louis Stylos
Mrs. Peter Stylos
Mrs. Maria Anastos Sutherland
Mrs. Marina Taliadouros
Mr. & Mrs. George Tasiopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Telios
Mr. & Mrs. John Terzakis
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Tierney
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Touma
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Trant
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Treat
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Trebach
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Tsakle
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Tsakonas
Mr. & Mrs. George Tsatsis
Mr. & Mrs. Antony Tsekrekas
Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Tzavalas
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Ullman
Mrs. Pauline Valavanis
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Varitimos
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Varitimos
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Vemis
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Vergados
Mr. John Vitale
Mrs. Dottie Vlamis
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vlamis
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Vogis
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Wallingford
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Warren
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wighardt
Ms. Eleni Woodis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wouralis
Mr. & Mrs. George Xifaris
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Yates
Ms. Hope Zahos
Mr. & Mrs. Soterios Zaimes
Kerry Zaimes/William Mouyos
Pres. Irene Zanetos
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Zavalianos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zohdi
Ms. Elaine Zollo
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στον Μεταξά και ζητούσε ο στρατός της
Ιταλίας να καταλάβει στρατηγικά σημεία της
Ο Άγιος Διονύσιος ο Αρεοπαγίτης καταγόταν Ελλάδας κάνοντας την άλλο ένα
προτεκτοράτο του άξονα. Ο Ιωάννης
από την πόλη των Αθηνών. Έζησε και
μαρτύρησε τα χρόνια που αυτοκράτορας ήταν Μεταξάς απέρριψε το τελεσίγραφο με την
ο Δομετιανός. Διακρίθηκε για τη φιλοσοφική φράση «Λοιπόν αυτό σημαίνει πόλεμο», θέση
του κατάρτιση και τη βαθιά του καλλιέργεια. που εξέφραζε όλους τους Έλληνες. Το πρωί
αυτό απευθύνεται ο Ιωάννης Μεταξάς στον
Αρχικά ήταν ειδωλολάτρης και μέλος της
Βουλής του Αρείου Πάγου. Το κήρυγμα όμως Ελληνικό λαό μέσω του ραδιοφώνου λέγοντας
« Η στιγμή ήρθε που θα αγωνιστθούμε δια την
του Αποστόλου Παύλου άγγιξε την
ανεξαρτησία της Ελλάδος, την ακεραιότητα
παιδευμένη και ευαίσθητη ψυχή του και
και την τιμήν της. Μολονότι τηρήσαμε την
βαπτίσθηκε. Αργότερα διαδέχθηκε στον
πλέον αυστηρή
επισκοπικό θρόνο των
ουδετερότητα, η Ιταλία μην
Αθηνών τον ευσεβή
αναγνωρίζων σε εμάς να
Ιερόθεο. Υπήρξε
ζήσωμεν ως ελεύθεροι
συγγραφέας πλήθους
Έλληνες, μου ζήτησε την
θεολογικών
παράδοση τμημάτων του
συγγραμμάτων.
εθνικού μας εδάφους.
Επιβραβεύθηκε από τον
‘Ελληνες τώρα θα
Θεό για την χριστιανική
αποδείξουμε ότι είμαστε
του δράση με το χάρισμα
άξιοι των προγόνων μας.
να επιτελεί θαύματα.
Αγωνισθείτε για την
Περιόδευσε σε πολλά
πατρίδα, τις γυναίκες, τα
μέρη της Δύσης, όπου
παιδιά μας τις ιερές
κήρυττε τον ευαγγελικό
παραδόσεις μας. Νυν υπέρ
λόγο και ερμήνευε τις
πάντων ο αγών». Το πρώτο
ιερές γραφές.
ελληνικό ανακοινωθέν της
28ης Οκτωμβρίου που
Όταν έφθασε στο
χαράκτηκε στις καρδιές των
Παρίσι συνελήφθη
Ελλήνων είναι¨Οι Ιταλικές
και αργότερα
στρατιωτικές δυνάμες προσβάλουν απο τις
αποκεφαλίσθηκε. Μαζί του
μαρτύρησαν και δυο μαθητές του. Ο 5¨30 το πρωί τα τμήματα της
Ελληνοαλβανικής Μεθορίου. Αι ημέτεραι
ηγεμόνας της περιοχής έδωσε εντολή
δυνάμεις αμύνονται του πάτριου
να μη θάψει κανείς τα άγια λείψανα
εδάφους».Τελικά η σθεναρή αμυντική άμυνα
των μαρτύρων, όμως κάποιοι
των Ελλήνων αναγκάζει τον Μουσολίνι να
χριστιανοί τα φύλαξαν και, όταν δεν παραδεχτεί την ήττα της Ιταλίας στις 26
υπήρχε πλέον φόβος τα ενταφίασαν Μαρτίου 1941.
με τιμές.
Η ελληνική νίκη όχι μόνο καθυστέρησε αλλά
η
Στις 28 Οκτωμβρίου 1940 και 3 η ώρα το
άλλαξε εντελώς τα σχέδια του Χίτλερ. Η
πρωί, ο ιταλός πρέσβης στην Αθήνα μετά από Ελλάδα ήταν η μόνη χώρα που αντιστάθηκε
εντολή του Μουσολίνι παρέδωσε τελεσίγραφο στα σχέδια του άξονα.
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October 2013
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday Thursday
2
3
Greek School
4:30 pm
Friday
Saturday
4
5
Womens’ Faith
& Fellowship
9:00 am
Metropolis
Clergy/Laity
10:00 am
Teamwork Trivia
Night 6:00 pm
6
7
Orthros 9:00
Liturgy 10:00
8
9
Greek School
4:30 pm
Morning
Meditations
10:00 am
16
10
11
17
18
12
Wedding 4 pm
Stratigakis
13
14
15
Orthros 9:00
Liturgy 10:00
Columbus Day
Greek School
4:30 pm
Philoptochos
Mtg. 7:00 pm
Parish Council
Mtg. 7:15 pm
20
21
Baptism 11 am
Ullman
22
23
24
Orthros 9:00
Liturgy 10:00
Greek School
4:30 pm
“Bread for Life”
Bible Study
7:00-8:30 pm
Young
Professionals
7:00 pm
Baptism 2 pm
Andersen
Men’s Dinner
7:00 pm
30
31
Goya 6:00 pm
27
Orthros 9:00
Liturgy 10:00
28
29
19
Men’s Breakfast
8-9:30 am
Greek School
4:30 pm
Joy 12:15 pm
11
25
26
Couples Night
Out 7:00 pm
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