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THE ORTHODOX OASIS
Vol. XXX, Issue I | January 2019
Rev. Fr. Andrew J. Barakos, Presiding Priest: priest@assumptionaz.org
V. Rev. Fr. Virgil Suciu
Rev. Fr. Jacob Saylor: frjacob@assumptionaz.org
Evan Tsagaris, Office Administrator: office@assumptionaz.org
Tanya Garrison, Accounting: accounting@assumptionaz.org
8202 E. Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
Office: (480) 991-3009 / Info Line: (480) 391-8182, “4”
www.assumptionaz.org
From Father: God Loving People through His People
O
n Sunday, December 2, we invited over one-
hundred foster children and their guardians to
join us in our new Community Center for lunch
and to give them Christmas gifts. Chef John
Mitchell and his daughter Aliki organized the event, and
many volunteers assisted him in the kitchen preparing a
feast like no other. The tables were set, and the care was
taken to create a beautiful setting and display of treats for
the youth. I expressed to them that one way we express
love is through food and hospitality and thanked them for
giving us the opportunity to do just that.
Many times we never know what impact such an event might have but we do it anyway
hoping some good may come from it. I would like to share with you a note I received from one of
the foster parents after the event. This note reminded me what the Church is all about and how
this event fulfilled the very reason the Community Center was built—so that God may be glorified
through the events we host and the good things we do with it.
“Father Andrew,
Many thanks to you and your congregation for creating such a wonderful experience for our
children…I wanted to share a comment from one of our house daughters as she was getting in the
van after our time with you. This young teen has had very few experiences with Christians before
coming to our home. Life has taught her that things can be very ugly and are most always very
difficult. As a rule, she is aloof and guarded…one of the most difficult people to read I have ever had
the pleasure to love. As she was getting into the van, she was nearly in tears and gushing about
how ‘emotional’ she felt. The gift that she had received was so touching to her, but I believe the
cord it struck was that someone thought enough of her to give it. This is so contrary to her
experiences and a wonderful example of God loving people through his people. I left your parking
lot having been blessed by the gift of this young lady’s joy and perhaps even a new found hope in
humanity. Ten other young ladies live in this home, and that sentiment rippled through the van in
excited chatter all the way back to Mesa.
We were well fed, well cared for, and well loved. Thank you so much for expressing your faith
and sharing your talents with these children, our family and this Dad. God Bless and be with you.”
This note is an affirmation of God’s presence in the hearts of His people. It reminds us of the
significance of St. Paul’s identification of the church as the “body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:27).” The church
is the very presence of Christ in the world. By extension, each of us individually carries Christ and is
called to present Him through the uniqueness of our personality. Every person is a distinct
personality that allows God to interact with the world through endless possibilities. Here, the role
of the Holy Spirit, of repentance and the quest for purity, all work towards new incarnations of
Christ in each individual person. “A state of spiritual activity; which is acquired only after struggles
and ordeals…each person’s ‘I’ is finally regained, freeing oneself from fatal bondage (to sin). But one
can regain oneself only in God. True ‘whole-mindedness’ is only achieved in an encounter with the
living God. The path that leads there is the path of obedience, even of servitude to God…In God the
personality is restored and reintegrated in the Holy Spirit” (Florovsky). The uniqueness of each
person is not missed by God but serves to allow Him to love His people in dynamic and often
unexpected ways. We may not see ourselves as “saints”, but in the eyes of God, regardless of our
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From Father, Cont’d
weaknesses, He seeks to love us and others through those willing to allow His Grace to grow and
change us.
The question that Christ asks us is thus: “What limitations exist to my love towards others?”
Indeed, every failure to love presents a missed opportunity for someone to meet Christ in us. God’s
love is perfected in His obedience to His Father. This serves as a model for us, who seek to love with
the same love God loves us. God’s love is unconditional, self-emptying, and self-sacrificing.
God’s Love is Perfect
Every Christian is called to make God’s love perfect
in themselves, primarily by examining those places in my
relationships where love stops. Our Lord calls upon us to
look at love’s limitation in our lives. “But I say to you, keep
on loving your enemies, blessing those who curse you,
doing well to those who hate you, and keep on praying
for those who despitefully use you and are persecuting
you, so that you might become sons of your Father Who is
in the heavens…For if you love those who love you, what
reward are you having? You shall be perfect, even as your
Father Who is in the heavens is perfect” (Mt. 5:44-48). The
truth is that loving in this way has nothing to do with
trying harder, but of allowing the Grace of God to enlarge one’s heart towards others.
The heart is enlarged by spending time in prayer and cultivating a deeper relationship with
God. “But you, beloved, building up yourselves by your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
keep yourselves in the love of God” (Jude). Several times in the divine liturgy, we pray for the
communion of the Holy Spirit. It is the presence of the warmth of the Holy Spirit that expands our
capability to love both God and others. We become more apt towards obeying the Word of God by
cultivating His Spirit within us. “But whosoever may keep His word, truly in this one the love of God
has been perfected. In this we know that we are in Him” (1 Jn. 2:5). Towards others we show forth a
capacity to do good works because my ‘ego’ no longer exists, but the Holy Spirit is the one, Who
accomplishes everything through me. “Everything is ascribed to God’s love and not to our own
achievements...The love of God has been shown to us...In giving the Holy Spirit” (Chrysostom). What
this means is that everyday actions of loving become transformative encounters, which change
lives, as was the case with the young foster child.
St. Gregory Palamas says, “Every person worthy of it participates differently in the great gift
of the Spirit. This corresponds to the degree of his own purity, mingling with the harmony of that
Beauty. But even he who has but little and that little obscure when compared to the endowments
of others, also unites himself to the whole of the very divine light...That unique light belongs
indeed to the unique Christ.” St. Gregory is saying that, even though we all differ as to the degree of
purity and holiness, the Light of God shines and makes itself known just the same. God’s love
knows no limitations and acts upon the world, regardless of our imperfections. We just need to
make ourselves willing and available to be used in this way by God.
With love in Christ,
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Philoptochos
T
he ladies of Philoptochos wrapped up 2018 with so many beautiful events
and fundraisers! Thank you to all that contributed throughout the year, we
are blessed to have such a wonderful force of women that do all they do!
We are ninety-six members strong, but we are always looking to add to
our sisterhood. A special thank you to Fr. Andrew, Fr. Jacob, Pres. Andrea, Pres.
Jordan, Evan Tsagaris, John Mitchell, and Cleo Aguilera, who have assisted and
supported Philoptochos all year—we are thankful to have your love and
support! Our Christmas Bake Sale was a huge success! Thank you to Evie Kypreos and to all those
that baked and wrapped and purchased items from our Bake Sale! A special thanks to our future
Philoptochos members, the young ladies from our Sunday School Middle School that contributed
to the Bake Sale by baking and decorating cookies and gingerbread houses!
We did things a little different this year by holding our Vasilopita Sale at the end of December.
Thank you to all of our Vasilopita bakers as well! We are looking forward to seeing new and
current members at our membership Luncheon on Saturday, January 12.
Upcoming Events
January 12: Philoptochos Membership Luncheon
February 7: General Meeting
March 1: Crab Feast
If you are interested in helping out with any of these events, please reach out to Eleni
Sommerschield 480-421-8853 or philoptochos@assumptionaz.org
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Name _______________________________
Phone ______________ Email ___________________
Tables reserved for 8 or 10
Crab Leg Dinner # ____ x $40 = $ ____
Non-Crab Dinner # ____ x $40 = $ ____
Youth (6 to 12) # ____ x $20 = $ ____
Children (5 & Under) # ____ x Free = $ ____
□ I cannot attend but will make a donation
Total $ ______
Please submit reservation form and payment to:
St. Barbara Philoptochos
C/O Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
8202 E. Cactus Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Mobile Donations: New Ways to Give!
W
ith fewer of us carrying cash and
checkbooks, Assumption Church is excited
to announce Vanco's new give by text and
app products! Designed to provide our
members with more convenient ways to give to the
church and fulfill stewardship commitments, these
options make it possible to manage and view giving from
the convenience of our smartphones.
Weekly and annual offerings, responses to special
appeals, and one-time or recurring donations may now
be accomplished by using Vanco's "GivePlus Church" app
and "Give+ Text" feature. To set up a "Give+ Text" account,
text the amount you wish to give to 480-470-9015 and follow the prompts. To get the app on your
phone, simply download Vanco's "GivePlus Church" app and create your account. For more
detailed instruction, please see our steward webpage: assumptionaz.org/stewardship.
With any questions please contact our Church accountant, Tanya Garrison
(accounting@assumptionaz.org). And of course, members may continue to give in person and
online.
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Women’s Book Club
T
he Assumption Women's Book Club meets once
each month to discuss a wide variety of books.
This month’s gathering will be Thursday, January
24, at 7pm. Our book this month will be The Great
Alone, by Kristin Hannah.
For more information, please contact Presvytera Andrea:
presandrea@yahoo.com.
Angel Tree
T
HANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts! You did it again! We are so thankful for all of
you, and as always, you have shared your blessings with those in need. All angels were
taken, plus we found out about additional needs, and our parish family came through
again. God is definitely at work here in our community. Thank you. God bless each and every
one of you.
In Christ,
Tammy Belt
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Loving Life +50
T
his month, we will meet on Wednesday, January 23, for a trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery. We
will carpool from Assumption in the morning. We are still solidifying itinerary details, so
please stay tuned for more information in the weekly bulletin. We are also extending an
invitation to our sister parishes, so invite a friend! Please contact Helen Noplos for more
information.
Last Month: December event was really nice, we had 30 people attend a Holiday concert at
the Scottsdale Center for the performing arts. Wow what a fantastic performance, really got us into
the festive spirit! See the picture of some of those attending.
And a special thank you to the following people that helped John Mitchell during the week before
prepare for the luncheon that was hosted for the foster children from Sunshine Acres: Mary Lou
Aleck, Mary Ann Bissias, Elaine Bowman, Bonnie Karraz, Zoe Leonard, Jeanne Karamigios, Popy
Skagos, Sandy Douglass, Dorothy Parides, Angie Eliades, and Phil & Helen Noplos. Thank you for
your special efforts!
For any questions or to RSVP for these events, contact Helen Noplos 480-991-3473
or hnoplos@aol.com.
Project Mexico
F
or all parents, high school youth, and young adults, this June 18-July 24, Assumption Church
will be returning to St Innocent Orphanage to participate in Project Mexico! These spots are
going to go quickly, so sign up today! .
Spots are limited and are filled on a 'first come, first served' basis. In order to reserve your spot,
please first contact Assumption's church office directly or reach out to Fr. Jacob, and submit a $100
deposit to "Assumption Church" (8202 East Cactus Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85260), for our "2019 Project
Mexico Trip". Your spot is not reserved until we have received your $100 deposit.
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Young Adult
Moms, Orthodox
Pops, ‘N’ Forum
Tots
T
he Orthodox Forum will meet Thursday evenings,
January 3 & 17, at 7 pm! We meet twice a
month throughout the year.
All young adults are welcomed and warmly
encourage to attend! So invite your friends, and feel free
to bring along a drink or snack for the whole crowd or
your own dinner you've yet to get to during your busy
day.
This ministry typically meets twice monthly on
Thursday evenings, from 7-9 pm. For more information
regarding this ministry, please contact Fr. Jacob Saylor:
frjacob@assumptionaz.org.
Moms & Tots
D
id you know that Mom & Tots is NOT solely for just stay at home moms and their tots? It
encompasses ages infant through four years and includes any caregiver of children:
moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. We also are planning activities on
evenings and weekends to accommodate the working parents in addition to still offering
activities during the week. Below is a calendar of activities for the month of December. Please join
in anytime, no advanced notice needed. Activities are constantly being added, so please be sure to
check the weekly e-blasts or calendar.
January Dates
11: First Fridays: 6pm
18: Moms n Tots: 9:30am
If you have any questions about the ministry, please feel free to contact Anna Rognstad at (480)
394-1617 or Jennifer Lopez (832) 851-5983.
Greek Dance
T
hanks to all who attended the Second Annual New Year's Eve Gala. The proceeds of the
event will be used to purchase new costumes and scholarships for dancers who wish to
attend the Folk Dance Festival competition in February. A good time was had by everyone
of all ages as we rang in 2019 with a bang! Start planning for next year's bash now!
Mark your calendars for our annual Soup and Salad Fundraiser on Sunday, January 27, following
Liturgy. All of our groups will be showcasing their talents. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for
children 12 and under and may be purchased at the door.
For more information regarding this ministry, please contact Program Director, Jerry Zannis:
greekdance@assumptionaz.org.
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H
osted by Assumption Church, and open to all Middle and High School youth, our Annual
GOYA Winter Retreat returns January 18-20! .
Sign up now for a retreat that promises to be a fantastic weekend experience! The total
cost per participant is $125 before January 1 (or $150 after this date). Space is limited, so sign up
today! To register, click on the link in the comments below!
Packing lists and other logistical documents will be available in the coming weeks. Financial aid is
also available; please see Fr. Andrew or Fr. Jacob.
For more information regarding this ministry, please contact Fr. Jacob Saylor:
frjacob@assumptionaz.org or 480-991-3009.
First Fridays
O
ur next First Fridays will be on Friday evening, January 11, at 6 pm!
A program available to all youth Kindergarten-8th grade, First Fridays provides youth
with an evening of fun, fellowship, and learning, this parish program is hosted on the
first Friday of each month, September through May. Running from 6-8:30 pm (with middle school
program running from 7-9 pm), the mission of this monthly activity, beside providing a safe
environment for youth to hang out and enjoy one another, is to engage through fun activities,
fellowship, and discussion our youth in their Orthodox faith.
For any questions or to get involved: please contact Fr. Jacob Saylor: frjacob@assumptionaz.org.
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Scottsdale AZ January 2019 11Sunday School Spotlight: First & Second Grade
H
ello! My name is Joanne Demetropoulos, and I
am thrilled to be a part of the Sunday School
team. I am originally from Wisconsin, and I
have called sunny Arizona home for almost
eleven years. My nine-to-five is teaching Pre-K at Anasazi
Elementary School.
I have been a part of the Scottsdale Unified School
District for fourteen years. Teaching children is something
I am passionate about, and watching academic growth is
truly the best feeling. When I’m in the classroom, my
strengths include positive classroom management (ask
your child how they can earn treasure box), cultivating art
projects, and creating a safe learning environment. When
I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, cooking, traveling, working
out, photography, exploring all the wonderfulness Arizona offers, and growing my Young Living
Essential Oil business.
Our darling class has been busy learning about the Orthodox faith. A central theme in our
classroom has been on love. Ways we show our love are by loving one another, forgiving others, and
by obeying our parents. Also, we have read Bible stories that teach love and forgiveness. Our class
recently learned a big word: sacrament. In the upcoming weeks, we will continue to learn about
sacraments and ways to show our love at home, school, and church.
Hello! My name is Aliki Mitchell. This is my first year
teaching Sunday School at Assumption, and I absolutely
love it. I started teaching First and Second Grade
in Sunday school after an incredible experience being a
counselor at the All Saints Camp this past summer. I
really felt like I wanted to continue that experience
throughout the year and be more involved in the life of
the church other than attending Sunday Liturgies.
While starting college a few years ago, I realized just how
important it is to have a foundation and base in the faith
and in the church community. Joanne and I regularly talk
to our students and discuss how they can incorporate
their faith into their daily lives whether it be at home, at school, with their friends, or out in public.
My favorite part about working with the children at Assumption is talking with them about the
stories of the saints and explaining how much they loved God. It is so wonderful to see their faces
light up when they realize that they can love God just as much. We then discuss how they
themselves can impact the world by being good Christians and good examples to others around
them. Within these discussions, it is obvious that they are all so pure and innocent and how they
have such big hearts and great love for the world around them; it is in these conversations where I
realize that I am still learning from them as much as I hope they are learning from me.
In Christ,
Ms. Joanne Demetropoulos & Ms. Aliki Mitchell
First & Second Grade Sunday School Teachers
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Family Meal Outreach
C
ome together with fellow Assumption parishioners the first Monday of each month, as we
joyfully labor to offer meals to local struggling families and homeless, at the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul Food Reclamation Center, 420 West Watkins Road in Phoenix.
An opportunity to help to serve between one hundred to four hundred hot meals to
working families in need, volunteers can also lead children in enriching activities in the Dream
Center, playground, or assist with interviewing families in need. All spots must be confirmed by
the Thursday prior to service.
Everyone is warmly encouraged to participate in this labor of love Monday, January 7, from 4pm to
6:30pm! For further information, or to get involved, please feel free to contact Tina Kanelos
Jones at tkanelos@gmail.com, or check out the Society of St Vincent de Paul's website, here: http://
www.stvincentdepaul.net/.
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2018 REGISTERED STEWARDS
The names listed below represent those whose 2018 pledge cards have been received. If you have marked a donation as stewardship and are not listed
below, we welcome you to fill out a pledge card and then contact the parish office.
Agnos, Christ & Christine Dmitrick, Robert Latonis, Anthony Sgouros, George & Traci
Agnos, Kosta & Erin Dollas, Byron & Elaine Lewandowski, Craig & Joanne Shewmaker, Douglass & Juliet
Agra, Catherine Donahoe, Georgine Liakas, Nicholas & Katherine Shraiky, Hanadi
Aleck, Kyrieckos & Mary Lou Douglas, Sandra Logan, Stacy & Ginger Sideris, Nikolaos & Maria
Amanatidis, Laz & Popy Skagos- Drivaras, Alexandros & Kathy Lopez, Julian & Jennifer Sioles, Robert & Donna
Amanatidis DuBois, Brad & Trisha Folk Lucia, Charleen Sisson, Angelica
Anastos, Nick & Athena Dungan, Richard & Dorothy Lyons, Christine Sisson, Rocky & Constance
Apostolatos, Maria & Mr. Artin Egnash, Rodney Makridis, Takis & Vanessa Skarlis, Jim & Sandra
Knadjian Eliades, Nick & Angie Makridis, Tony & Susan Solomon, Constantin
Aravosis, Peter & Carol Elias, George Manchen, Charles & Pamela Solomon, Sally
Argyropoulos, Ann Evangelides, Chris & Sophie Maniatis, Bette Sommerschield, Scott & Eleni
Argyros, Apostolos Floor, Mary Maniatis, Maria Sotos, George & Diane
Asay, Lavinia Floor, Timothy & Karla Maniatis, Mary Spanos, Dimitri & Jewel
Ashby, Ennis & Sophia Fotias, Theodore & Evangeline Manos, Anna Stallone, John & Maria
Athanasopoulos, George & Vasso Francis, Andrew Manos, George & Peter Stamas, James & Laurie
Barakos, Eva Francis, Kalli Manuel, Luke & Kara Stamatakis, Josephine
Barakos, Rev. Fr. Andrew & Pres. Francis, Katherine Marmas, Gregory & Susan Stamatelos, Kimberly
Andrea Gallios, Angela Maroulis, John & Anna Stamatis, Andrew & Christine
Barker, Shawn & Michelle Gambaccini, David & Marta Maroulis, Spiro & Christine Stamos, Carol
Bartol, Lee & Ann Garrison, Thomas & Tanya Mavrikos, Irene Stanek, James & Michelle
Batog, Karl & Ioana Gavras, Chris & Anne Maydanis, Peter & Christina Stathas, Achilles & Janet
Belt, Tammy Goad, Van & Irene Bafaloukos-Goad McNamara, Ed & Andrea Stehling, Linda
Beratis, Lou & Judie Goumas, Kostas, Stavroula & Greg Mellas, Alexander Stell, Dennis & Estelle
Bergquist, John & Elaine Govas, James & Popi Mellas, Nicholas & Georgia Stephenson, Sean & Stephanie
Bissias, George & Mary Ann Grubor, Mylan & Joanne Mellas, Nicholas & Roxana Stuck, Roy & Maria
Bogues, James & Joyce Hakim, Abby Mellas, Pete & Vanessa Syregelas, Christopher & Angela
Botsios, Georgia Harris, Diana Mellas, Stephen Syregelas, Nick & Mary
Boudreaux, Clent & Soula Hellwig, Amelia Metanias, Andrew & Joanne Tambakeras, Markos & Pamela
Bourdamis, James & Hilda Hiras, Mary Metropoulos, Kyriakos & Panagiota Tavlarides, Nickolette
Bowman, Elaine Hiras, Michael & Dr. Sophia Fountis Mihailidis, Nicholas & Irene Tavlarides, Teddy
Braskett, Diana Houpis, Maria Millstine, John & Denise Terzis, Alexandros & Mrs. Martha
Brewer, Deborah Hubbard, Diane Moschonas, Constantine & Debbie Pena
Brown, Mark & Alyssa Ishak, Tony & Lindsay Mourikes, James & Irene Terzis, Pete & Katerina
Browne, Slater & Elaine Issichopoulos, Connie Murray, Martin & Eugenia Theoharatos, Constantino & Karen
Bubeck, Ben & Karina Jasmer, David & Alice Nakhla, Susie Thomas, Jim
Burke, Tom & Mrs. Joanna Gonos Johnson, Daniel & Nicole Nassos, Marc & Terah Thomopoulos, Georgianna
Burton, Dean & Mary Jones, Kevin & Tina Neckopulos, Bettie Throuvalas, John & Patty
Catsadimas, Sotera Jones, Rita H Nemer, Donald & Lorraine Tobey, William & Carole
Catsoules, Nick Kalivas, James & Linda Nicholson, Nicholas & Rennie Torre, Henry & Lina
Chandiles, Eva Kalivas, Laurie & Robert Gibney Nicolopoulos, Chris & Lee Tourlis, Gust
Chirbas, Bessie Kalomas, George Nicolopoulos, Kathy Tournas, Joshua & Lucille
Christias, Eleftherios & E. Diane Kalomas, Helen Nicols, Paula Tripsas, Trifon & Georgia
Christofellis, Angela Kanios, John Nomicos, Dino & Nicole Tsikalas, Gust & Barbara
Clary, Andrew & Irene Kanios, Louis Noplos, Mary Tsikalas, Sophia
Cole, Scott & Maggie Kantaros, Nick & Dena Noplos, Phil & Helen Tsikitas, Frank & Georgia
Columbus, Frank & Elaine Karamigios, Jeannie Palmer, Elizabeth Tsokas, Kathy & Panayote
Conti, Edward & Pam Karandreas, Ted & Asemo Pandi, Alex & Toni Tucker, Marvin & Eleni
Contos, Pete & Elizabeth Kariotoglou, Dimitrios & Ekaterine Papadopoulos, Anthony & Sandra Tuman, Walter & Helena
Costanzo, Samuel & Kris Karraz, Antonios & Bonnie Papadopoulos, George & Chrysoula Tutelman, Maria
Craig, Michael & Christina Kenney, Leslie Pappas, Andrew & Ms. Emily Tzavaras, Thomas & Bessie
Csencsits, Bill & Michelle Arcamuzi Kenrick, Thomas Sipchen Unks, Ray & Dee
Cummings, Janet Kenworthy, Don & Andrea Parides, George & Dorothy Valos, John & Georgia
Curtis, Ethan & Talia Kingsley, Harrison Parides, Nitsa Vasilakis, Alexia
Dalianes, Thanos & Marguerite Kircos, Spiro Pasisis, George & Vicky Vlachos, Demetrios & Lydia
Damiris, John & Amanda Kircos, William & Meghan Pasisis, Ted & Fotini Von Schottenstein, Greg
Dandas, Gus Kireopoulos, Christopher Pateras, Angelo & Joyce Vouniozos, Helen
Darian, Zachari Kireopoulos, Louis & Maura Pena, Elenitsa Wallach, David & Maria
David, Jack & Shannon Kireopoulos, Steve & Jennie Perna, Rocco & Harriet Weiss, Ed & Stephanie Demogenes
David, Joseph & Paru Klausing, Kathy Pessimisis, Sara Weiss, William & Catherine
Deffigos, John & Mary Kobs, Kenneth & Sophia Petrus, Shawn Wilder, Kevin & Tina
Delaportas, Susanna Kockinis, David & Maria Plache, Ken & Penelope Wrasman, Brent & Cynthia
Demeris, Theodore & Pamela Koines, Nick & Vickie Poulos, Andrew & Angela Wright, Athena
Demetropoulos, Billy & Kim Kompouras, Petros & Anastasia Pullos, Christina Yannakopoulos, George & Helen
Demetropoulos, James Tsokas Reichert, Joanne Zack, Bob & Robin Hamilton
Demetropoulos, Joanne Kontos, Mary Riethmann, Elizabeth Zafirakis, George & Nikoletta
Demetropoulos, John & Mary Kossaras, George & Lia Ristagno, Mike & Antonia Zahariades, Tena +
Demetrulias, George & Janis Kostaras, John & Maria Sampanes, John Zannis, Jerry & Amanda
Demogenes, Steve Kostas, John J. Santorios, Andrew & Barbara Biaett Zarvos, J.B.
Demos, Alexandros & Kelly Kostas, Jr., John & Valerie Sarantinos, Les & Christine Zias, John & Mary
Diamont, Jesse & Leo Kostas, Tiffany Sarigiannides, Lazaros & Mrs. Ageliki Zotos, Christopher & Anna
Diamantopoulos, John & Angie Kotsovos, Nick & Georgia Bekos Zouvas, Areta
DiMino, Michael & Joni Kotsovos, Spiros & Krista Saylor, Rev. Fr. Jacob & Pres. Jordan
Dimtsios, Dorothy Koufidakis, Philip & Angela Scoulas, Lucille + Deceased
Dimtsios, John & Christina Kypreos, Bill & Evie Serelis, Helen
2019 PARISH COUNCIL
John Deffigos Michael Ristagno
John Demetropoulos Tony Papadopoulos
John Dimtsios Christina Pullos
Spiro Kircos George Sgouros
Julian Lopez Sally Solomon
Takis Makridis Ed Weiss
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S M T W T F S
December 30 December 31 January 1 January 2 January 3 January 4 January 5
7:50am: Matins 5pm: Vesperal Liturgy 7pm: Greek Dance 7pm: Young Adult 7:30am: Royal Hours 7:30am: Matins
9:10am: Point of 7pm: New Years Eve Offices Closed Forum 8:30am: Liturgy &
Renewal Gala Blessing of the Waters
+St. Basil
9:30am: Liturgy 5pm: Great Vespers
11:30am: Bookstore Offices Closed Happy New Year!
Open
11:30am: Greek Dance
12pm: Vasilopita Sale
January 6 January 7 January 8 January 9 January 10 January 11 January 12
7:30am: Matins 7:30am: Matins 7pm: Greek Dance 7pm: Philoptochos 6pm: First Fridays 11am: Philoptochos
9:10am: Point of 8:30am: Liturgy Meeting 6pm: Moms & Tots Membership Luncheon
Renewal 4pm: Family Meal 5pm: Great Vespers
9:30am: Liturgy Outreach
11:30am: Bookstore 7:30pm: Adult Greek
Open Dance
11:30am: Greek Dance
12pm: Vasilopita Sale +Synaxis of St. John the
+ Holy Theophany Baptist
January 13 January 14 January 15 January 16 January 17 January 18 January 19
7:50am: Matins 5pm: Vesperal Liturgy 6pm: Paraklesis 7:30am: Matins 7:30am: Matins
9:10am: Point of 7pm: Greek Dance 8:30am: Liturgy 8:30am: Liturgy
Renewal +St. John the Hut-Dweller 7pm: Young Adult 9:30am: Moms & Tots
9:30am: Liturgy Forum
11:30am: Bookstore +St. Athanasios
Open +St. Anthony the Great
11:30am: Greek Dance GOYA Departs for Winter
Retreat
12pm: Parish Luncheon
January 20 January 21 January 22 January 23 January 24 January 25 January 26
7:50am: Matins 6pm: Parish Council 7pm: Greek Dance 7pm: Women’s 7:30am: Matins 5pm: Great Vespers
9:10am: Point of TBD: Loving Life +50 (St. Bookclub 8:30am: Liturgy 6:30pm: Agape Ball
Renewal Anthony’s Trip)
9:30am: Liturgy +St. Gregory
11:30am: Bookstore
Open
11:30am: Greek Dance
GOYA Returns from
Winter Retreat
January 27 January 28 January 29 January 30 January 31 February 1 February 2
7:50am: Matins 5pm: Great Vespers 7:30am: Matins 6pm: First Fridays 8:30am: Matins
9:10am: Point of 8:30am: Liturgy 6pm: Moms & Tots 9:30am: Liturgy
Renewal 7pm: Greek Dance 5pm: Great Vespers
9:30am: Liturgy
11:30am: Bookstore +Synaxis of the Three +Presentation of Our Lord
Open Hierarchs
12pm: Soup & Salad
Luncheon
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