41-47 Wisteria St., Perth Amboy, N.J. (732) Fr. Angelo J. Michaels MARCH 20 TH THE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY (BRING YOUR ICON TO CHURCH DAY)

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1 Page1 St. Demetrios Parish Newsletter March Wisteria St., Perth Amboy, N.J. (732) Fr. Angelo J. Michaels March 5, 2016 APOKRIATIKO GLENDI MARCH 2016 RELIGIOUS CALENDAR Mar 6th St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2 Κορινθίους α' 8:8-13, 9:1-2 Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 Ματθαῖον 25:31-46 Mar 13th St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18, 7:1 Gospel Matthew 6:14-21 Ματθαῖον 6:14-21 Mar 20th Epistle St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, Mar 27 th Ἑβραίους 11:24-26, Gospel John 1:43-51 Ἰωάννην 1:44-52 St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 Ἑβραίους 1:10-14, 2:1-3 Gospel Mark 2:1-12 Μᾶρκον 2:1-12 MARCH 20 TH THE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY (BRING YOUR ICON TO CHURCH DAY) The Sunday of Orthodoxy celebrates the establishment of Orthodoxy anew, the triumph of the true doctrine over heresy, when the icon of the Mother of God was venerated in the presence of Patriarch Methodis by Empress Theodora and her son proclaiming: If anyone does not offer relative worship to the Hoy Icons, not adorning them as they were gods, but venerating them out of love as images of the archetype, let him be anathema. To commemorate this triumph, we invite everyone to bring their icons to church, have it blessed and proceed to walk around our church processional in remembrance of the rightful veneration of icons to the church. St. Demetrios Perth Amboy GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY SUNDAY MARCH 27, 2016 DIRECTLY AFTER CHURCH We would like to inform you that the children of the Greek School, with the help of their teacher Mrs. Alexandra, will be presenting a beautiful program for the March 25 Greek Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, March 27 th, after church services downstairs in our church hall. Please come to this performance and make them proud and happy on this day. Σας παρακαλούμε όλους στην γιορτή του ελληνικού σχολείου που θα λαβη χωρoν την Κυριακή 27, Μαρτίου μετά την θεία λειτουργία κάτω στην αίθουσα της εκκλησίας μας για την Ημερα της εθνικης Ανεξαρτησιας στις 25 Μαρτίου τα παιδιά του σχολείου Ετοιμάζουν ένα ωραίο πρόγραμμα για όλους μας και θα χαρούν πολύ να Πάρεβρεθούμε όλοι στην γιορτή αυτή. Σας Ευχαριστουμε SERVICES (unless otherwise stated) Sunday Orthros 9:00 A.M. Divine Liturgy 10:00 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SACRAMENTS No Baptisms will be scheduled during any of the Great Feast Days of the Lord. Have you paid your stewardship for 2016? Help us keep the church open.

2 Page2 Great Lent is a period of time when the people are more conscious of their spiritual character. The passages of the Gospels and the Epistles, the hymnology and prayers, the spirit of the Church all endeavor to help the Christian cleanse himself spiritually through repentance. Repent is the first word Jesus Christ spoke in His proclamation to the people, as the epitome of His Gospel. Repentance is the main motivation of the Christian which acts to free him from sin. One s recognition of his sin, his contrition over it and lastly his decision to make an about-face change of his attitude are the steps of repentance. For one can learn to recognize iniquities from the Bible and the teachings of the Church. During the period of Lent the Christian is called to self-examination and self-control by the radiance of the Event of the Resurrection of Christ. This is why the Church designated such a period of time be observed before this great feast day. Fasting in its religious setting is abstinence from food, always in relation to a religious event or feast. Fasting in itself has no meaning in the Christian Church, but has a role in the attainment of Christian virtues. It is not to be accepted as a mere custom without a spiritual purpose. Fasting is understood as a means of temperance and sobriety, especially in relation to prayer, devotion and purity. It is also understood to be related to giving alms to the poor. The roots of fasting in the Christian Church are to be found in the Old Testament and the Jewish religion, both for certain days and certain foods. As a general rule, fasting precedes a religious feast. Many verses in the Old Testament refer to this. In continuation of the practice of fasting, the Christian Church determined the period of Lent to depend upon the great Feast of Easter, as set forth by the First Ecumenical Synod in 325. The Church determined the day on which the Resurrection of Christ would be celebrated, according to the conditions that existed at the time of this Event. Thus, the Synod set forth that the great Feast of Easter would be celebrated on the first Sunday, after the full moon, after the Spring Equinox (March 21), and always after the Jewish Passover. Thus, this great Feast is a moveable date in the calendar. Therefore, Great Lent, which depends upon the date of Easter, also is moveable, each year being celebrated on a different date, (Sunday), depending on the above conditions. The four weeks which precede Great Lent are considered preparatory, a forerunner to Lent. These four weeks, along with the eight weeks of Lent, are characterized by the Church as Triodion, meaning thrice-hymns, a name which has no bearing on the substance of Lent itself. Spiritual love in the Lord Jesus Christ Father Angelo J. Michaels, Protopresbyter Message from Father Angelo Η Ανακοίνωση του Πρωτοπρεσβυτέρου Η Μεγάλη Σαρακοστή είναι μια περίοδος όταν οι άνθρωποι έχουν συναίσθηση του πνευματικού τους χαρακτήρα. Το Ευαγγέλιο, οι Επιστολές, η υμνολογία και οι προσευχές προσπαθούν να βοηθήσουν τους ανθρώπους να καθαρίσουν τον εαυτό του πνευματικά μέσω της μετάνοιας. "Μετανοείτε" είναι η πρώτη λέξη του Ιησού Χριστού στη διακήρυξή του προς το λαό, ως η επιτομή του Ευαγγελίου Του. Η μετάνοια είναι το κύριο κίνητρο μας, η οποία ενεργεί για να μας ελευθερώσει από την αμαρτία. Η αναγνώριση και η συντριβή της αμαρτίας μαζί με την απόφαση για την αλλαγή, είναι τα στάδια της μετάνοιας. Κατά την περίοδο της Σαρακοστής, Ο Χριστός μας καλεί στην αυτοεξέταση και στον αυτο-έλεγχο από την ακτινοβολία της Αναστάσεως του Χριστού. Αυτός είναι ο λόγος που η Εκκλησία έχει οριστεί να παρατηρηθεί ένα τέτοιο χρονικό διάστημα πριν από αυτή τη μεγάλη γιορτή. Η νηστεία στην θρησκεία είναι η αποχή από το φαγητό, πάντα σε σχέση με μια θρησκευτική εκδήλωση ή γιορτή. Η νηστεία από μόνη της δεν έχει κανένα νόημα στην Χριστιανική Εκκλησία, αλλά έχει ένα ρόλο στην επίτευξη των χριστιανικών αρετών. Αυτό δεν πρέπει να δεχτεί ως ένα έθιμο χωρίς πνευματικό σκοπό. Η νηστεία είναι ένα μέσο εγκράτειας και νηφαλιότητα, κυρίως σε σχέση με την προσευχή, την αφοσίωση και την καθαρότητα. Επίσης σχετίζεται με ελεημοσύνη στους φτωχούς. Οι ρίζες της νηστείας στη χριστιανική Εκκλησία βρίσκονται στην Παλαιά Διαθήκη και την Εβραϊκή θρησκεία, για ορισμένες ημέρες και ορισμένα τρόφιμα. Κατά γενικό κανόνα, η νηστεία προηγείται μια θρησκευτική γιορτή. Πολλοί στίχοι της Παλαιάς Διαθήκης αναφέρονται σε αυτό. H Χριστιανική Εκκλησία καθόρισε την περίοδο της Σαρακοστής να εξαρτάται από τη μεγάλη γιορτή του Πάσχα, όπως ορίζεται από την Πρώτη Οικουμενική Σύνοδο το 325. Επίσης καθορήστηκε η ημέρα κατά την οποία θα εορτάζεται η Ανάσταση του Χριστού, σύμφωνα με τις συνθήκες που υπήρχαν κατά τη διάρκεια αυτού του γεγονότος. Έτσι, η Σύνοδος ορίζεται ότι η μεγάλη γιορτή του Πάσχα θα εορτάζεται την πρώτη Κυριακή μετά την πανσέληνο, μετά την Εαρινή Ισημερία, και πάντα μετά το Πάσχα των Εβραίων. Έτσι, αυτή η μεγάλη γιορτή είναι κινητή ημερομηνία στο ημερολόγιο. Ως εκ τούτου, η Μεγάλη Σαρακοστή, η οποία εξαρτάται από την ημερομηνία του Πάσχα, επίσης, είναι κινητή, κάθε χρόνο γιορτάζεται σε διαφορετική ημερομηνία,, ανάλογα με τις παραπάνω προϋποθέσεις. Οι τέσσερις εβδομάδες που προηγούνται την Μεγάλη Σαρακοστή θεωρούνται προπαρασκευαστικές, σαν ένας πρόδρομος για την Σαρακοστή. Αυτές οι τέσσερις εβδομάδες μαζί με τις οκτώ εβδομάδες της Σαρακοστής, χαρακτηρίζονται από την Εκκλησία ως Τριώδιο, ένα όνομα το οποίο δεν έχει καμία σχέση με την ουσία της Σαρακοστής η ίδια Ο πατέρας Angelo J. Michaels, Πρωτοπρεσβύτερος

3 Page3 Parish Council Marina Corodemus President Spero Kalambakis Vice President Dino Kusulas - Treasurer Helen Horan Secretary Atef Anthony Azouz Steve Corodemus Elizabeth DaCunha Kateina Ganiaris Nick Giannakopoulos Afroula Kanellidis Michael Koudis Maria Mantoudakis Irene Pakis Alex Vosinas G.O.Y.A. President Marie Kahlil G.O.Y.A. Advisors Nick & Cindy Giannakopoulos Demetra & Peter Wagner P.T.O. President Liz DaCunha Greek School Teacher Alexandra Velmahos Greek School President Marina Corodemus Sunday School Superintendent Helen Horan Choir Director Irene Pakis Chantor Stavros Tsapatsaris Deadline for submissions for the April 2016 Bulletin is March 10, Support the monthly newsletter. Submit your photo-ready business card today. For more details about ad rates please contact stdgoa@gmail.com. NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL BOARD Fr. Angelo J. Michaels Marina Corodemus Dino Kusulas Mary Lou Rivera Sylvia Kress - Director of Advertising PRESIDENT S MESSAGE MARCH 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Despite all the positive changes we have made in the church over the last 15 months, there are a few who still cannot bring themselves to be happy our church is thriving. To those, I convey the sermon of St. Paisios: St. Paisios: Be the Bee and not the Fly Be the Bee- Some people tell me that they are scandalized because they see many things wrong in the Church. I tell them that if you ask a fly, Are there any flowers in this area? it will say, I don t know about flowers, but over there in that heap of rubbish you can find all the filth you want. And it will go on to list all the unclean things it has been to. Now, if you ask a honeybee, Have you seen any unclean things in this area? it will reply, Unclean things? No, I have not seen any; the place here is full of the most fragrant flowers. And it will go on to name all the flowers of the garden or the meadow. You see, the fly only knows where the unclean things are, while the honeybee knows where the beautiful iris or hyacinth is. As I have come to understand, some people resemble the honeybee and some resemble the fly. Those who resemble the fly seek to find evil in every circumstance and are preoccupied with it; they see no good anywhere. But those who resemble the honeybee only see the good in everything they see. The stupid person thinks stupidly and takes everything in the wrong way, whereas the person who has good thoughts, no matter what he sees, no matter what you tell him, maintains a positive and good thought. St. Paisios of Mt. Athos, Good and Evil Thoughts, Spiritual Counsels III: Spiritual Struggle. So next time you hear someone speak ill of our church tell them to be a BEE and Not a FLY. Marina Corodemus President Parish Council St. Demetrios

4 Page4 "SATURDAY OF SOULS" You are encouraged to submit the names of family and friends who have passed to Father Michaels, for the special general memorial services conducted on four designated Saturdays called "Saturdays of the Souls." (Psiho sabbadon). This year three of those Saturdays fall on: Pre-Great Lent then during Great Lent dates of: Saturday, March 5, 12 and 19. Parishes are encouraged to offer this cycle of services (akolouthia) and ensure they have enough kollyva (boiled wheat) to offer for the memorial of all those who have gone before us. This year we will be sending offering envelopes for the return of names of the dead for whom you wish Father to say prayers. We ask respectfully, that you return your names on the sheet enclosed along with a donation to the church to continue the services that occur of these three Saturdays during Lent for your loved ones. There is no set amount. Please give as your heart dictates. On April 9 th at 10 AM Father Michaels, along with members of the Parish Council and GOYA, will visit Alpine Cemetery in Perth Amboy to conduct a Memorial Service. Small icons of St. Demetrios will then be put on the graves of parishioners of our church who have fallen asleep to honor their memories. All are invited to attend. Fasting During the Great Lent NISTEIA Orthodox Christians should practice fasting during the Great Lent. During these periods, certain foods are prohibited. These are, in order of frequency of prohibition, meat (including poultry), dairy products, fish, olive oil and wine. Fruits, vegetables, grains and shellfish are permitted throughout the year. Of course, the Orthodox Church never reduces the practice of fasting to a legalistic observance of dietary rules. Fasting that is not accompanied by intensified prayer and acts of charity, inevitably becomes a source of pride. The Church also recognizes that not everyone can fast to the same degree, and assumes that individual Christians will observe the fast prescribed for them by their spiritual fathers. This year our Church will encourage fasting when you can along with works of charity and daily prayers with your prayer rope saying the Jesus prayer 10 minutes a day. a) All Wednesdays and Fridays, except for those noted below; b) The day before the Feast of Theophany (January 5); c) Cheesefare Week (the last week before the Great Lent, during which meat and fish are prohibited, but dairy products are permitted even on Wednesday and Friday); d) Great Lent (from Clean Monday through the Friday before Lazarus Saturday, olive oil and wine are permitted on weekends) Father Michaels to Retire After almost 20 years here at St. Demetrios, and 35 years of faithful service to the Church, Father Angelo Michaels has announced his retirement from full time service. Father and Presbytera will continue to live in Woodbridge and will always be beloved members of our church. A retirement lunch is currently being planned for May 15 at the church-details to follow.

5 Page5 WALL OF LOVE For a limited time, commemorative bricks will be available for a Meditation Garden at St. Demetrios Church. Bricks with the names of current family, or those who have passed, will adorn the wall next to the new mosaic of Archangel Gabriel. Honor a beloved family member, or pay tribute to a friend or mentor. The bricks are precision engraved to last a lifetime. Since 1917, when St. Demetrios opened its doors, it has been a place of worship for the central New Jersey Orthodox faithful. This meditation garden will overlook the water of the Raritan Bay surrounded by the history of our present and past loved ones. Their memories shall truly be eternal in this most special area. Adorning the garden will be the mosaic of St. Gabriel. Gabriel, One of Seven Archangels. The name Gabriel means God is Strong, God is powerful, God is mighty. Gabriel, the Greatest of all Messengers Gabriel was chosen as the special angel who had the sole privilege of carrying the message of the prophet who would go before the Lord to prepare his way, to prepare a people fit for the Lord (Lk 1:17), John the Baptist. Gabriel s most privileged duty was to announce the birth of Jesus (Lk 1:31), the Son of the Most High, the one who would take the throne of David, who would rule over the house of Jacob, whose kingdom would never end, the Son of God. No other angel has ever brought such an important announcement. Gabriel stands alone as the greatest of all angelic messengers. The entrance portico has a limited number of premium bricks available in two sizes. Support for the Meditation garden provides: 1).The first outdoor prayer location for parishioners to speak with God in a natural setting. 2). Preserve as a reminder those beloved members of our church that have gone to be with the Lord but forever in our memories. 3). Plans for landscaping in preservation of our Church Public appearance Special Offer Pricing Payment Information 4 $100 8 $ 300 $ $ Name: Address: Total Order $ City: Engraving information 3 lines per 4 x8 brick 4 lines per 8 x8 brick 18 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation) 1 st line 2 nd line 3 rd. line 4 th line- 8 x8 only [ ] I would like to have my family name and Cross engraved. State: Zip: Phone: [ ] Check enclosed (payable to St. Demetrios Church Name: Account Number: Exp. Date: Signature: Return this form along with your payment to: address (for transmittal of artwork): A logo plus one line of text may be inscribed on 8 x 8 bricks. Be sure to include your address above, or send your EPS or AI file to St. Demetrios@gmail.com or send to Church. Brick location will be determined on a first-come, first- served basis. Full payment is due at time of order. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church41-47 Wisteria Street Perth Amboy, New Jersey The St. Demetrios Endowment fund is a 501(c) (3) organization. Brick orders are tax-deductible Questions? Please contact Froso Morales At

6 Page6 G.O.Y.A. News March is an exciting time for our G.O.Y.A. as Sights and Sounds is taking place. We will compete on Saturday, March 12th. Our G.O.Y.A. will display artwork, perform a play and do several skits and monologues. Our Greek dance group will be performing as well. We invite all of you to attend the spaghetti lunch on March 13th after church. Everyone is invited to view our Sights and Sounds and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Please bring any youth that may be interested in joining G.O.Y.A. next year as we would love to grow our organization! God bless you all. Rachel Giannakopoulos G.O.Y.A. Volleyball one of many activities to look forward to as a St. Demetrios G.O.Y.A.N.

7 Page7 It is with heavy heart and deep sadness we inform you that Spero Coutros fell asleep in the Lord on February 12, We send our love and prayers to the entire family for God's comfort and peace upon them during this most difficult time. May his memory be eternal. The children of St. Demetrios Hope and Joy wished our Seniors a Happy Valentines Day on February 14th MARCH COFFEE HOUR SPONSORSHIPS First Sunday in March is being sponsored by Helen Horan in honor of her mother The second Sunday in March is being sponsored by the Christopoulos family The third Sunday in March is being sponsored by Angie Mellas in honor of her father. The last Sunday in March is being sponsored by Reuben and Froso Morales. COFFEE HOUR SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABALE FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2016 PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION ST DEMETRIOS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 2017 President Marina Corodemus has appointed a 100 th anniversary committee to prepare for our church s 100 th anniversary yearlong celebration in While we hope ALL community members will play an active part in the celebration a committee to start preparations has been appointed those persons are: Chairpersons: Marina Corodemus/Helen Catelanos Peter Christopoulos, Chris Corodemus, Liz DaCunha, Nick Giannakopoulos, Helen Horan, Ted Kaidas, Afroula Kanelidis, Dino Kusulas, Olga Mamalingas, Maria Mantoudakis, Nick Vosinas, Demetra Wagner ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS: PLEASE LOOK THROUGH YOUR HOUSE FOR ANY PHOTOS, NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, VIDEOS, PROGRAMS, SUNDAY SCHOOL, GREEK SCHOOL, MR AND MRS MEMORABILIA OF ST. DEMETRIOS. WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE A CELEBRATION OF THE 100 YEARS AND ALL TANGIBLE MEMRORIES WOULD BE HELPFUL. PLEASE CONTACT HELEN CATELANOS WITH YOUR MEMORIES THAT ARE PRESERVED. We are looking forward to an entire year of reunion of all past groups that made up St. Demetrios so get your thinking caps on with names, addresses and phone numbers. PRAYER ROPES This Lenten season, take 10 minutes out, per day, for the next 40 days, until the Resurrection and say the Jesus prayer for 10 minutes a day. It will not be easy. It will take concentration, dedication and focus that you may not be used to. That is one way the prayer rope will help you by focusing your prayers knot by knot for 10 minutes on your prayers asking our Lord Jesus Christ to have mercy upon us. Think how much more meaningful the resurrection will be this year AFTER you have fasted and Prayed to our Lord with sincerity and humility during the time of His passion for us. Prayer ropes will be on sale at the church off for They are made by Greek Orthodox nuns from Greece. All proceeds will be donated to the monastery.

8 Page8 The St Demetrios community will honor the following members for their outstanding service to our church on March 5 th at the Aprokriatiko Glendi: Irene Demitratos Andrew Demitratos Afroula Kanellidis Dennis Krousos Dino Kusulas

9 Page Middlesex Avenue Metuchen, NJ (732) Green Street PO Box 24 Iselin, NJ (732) GUS KRARAS 26 E. Lancaster Ave. Reading, PA (800) (610) FAX (610) Many thanks to Sylvia Kress for her hard work coordinating sponsorship for this newsletter WE ARE UP TO 13 SPONSORS! Many thanks to our sponsors, our patrons, for their support of this newsletter Support Our Community & Support Our Sponsors Orthodox Observer Anyone wishing to receive the Orthodox Observer should complete a parishioner data sheet making sure to include an up to date mailing address. Proposed St. Demetrios Meditation Garden. See Page 5 for details about purchasing memorial bricks Front Path

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11 Page11 ~ March 2016 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Saturday of Souls Divine Liturgy 10am 6 Meatfare Sunday Seniors Meeting 11AM Church Hal Saturday of Souls Prayer for the Souls of the departed 10am 13 Cheesefare Sunday 14 Lent Begins Presanctified Liturgy Salutations to the 10am Theotokos 7pm 19 Saturday of Souls Divine Liturgy 10am Oratorical Festival 20 Sunday of Orthodoxy Installation of the Icons Presanctified Liturgy Vespers in Jersey 7pm City 7PM 25 Divine Liturgy 10am Greek Ind.Day St. Gregory of Palamas Greek Ind. Day Greek School Program Presanctified Liturgy 10am 31 ~ Μάρτιος 2016 ~ ΚΥΡ ΔΕΥ ΤΡΙ ΤΕΤ ΠΕΜ ΠΑΡ ΣΑΒ Τσικνοπέμπτη 4 5 Ψυχοσάββατ ο 10 π.μ. 6 Κυριακή της Αποκριάς Seniors Meeting Church Hall 11AM Ψυχοσάββατ ο 10 π.μ. 13 Κυριακή της Τυρινής 14 Καθαρά Δευτέρα Λειτουργία Προηγιασμένων Τιμίων Δώρων 10 π.μ Χαιρετισμοί 19 Ψυχοσάββατ ο 10 π.μ. 20 Κυριακή της Ορθοδοξίας Λειτουργία Προηγιασμένων Τιμίων Δώρων 7μ.μ. 24 Εσπερινός στην εκκλησία του Jersey City 7μ.μ. 25 Θεία Λειτουργία 10 π.μ. Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου7μ.μ Αγίου Γρηγορίου του Παλαμά Πρόγραμα του ελληνικού σχολείο για την 25η Μαρτίου Λειτουργία Προηγιασμένων Τιμίων Δώρων 10 π.μ. 31

12 Page12 St Demetrios G.O.C Wisteria St Perth Amboy, N.J GREEK FESTIVAL JUNE 4 TH SAVE THE DATE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME Apokriatiko Glendi March 5 th 2016 Have you visited the St Demetrios Perth Amboy website lately? You can now make donations, and honor your stewardship commitment by making your payments on line at: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Wisteria St. Perth Amboy, N.J Fr. Angelo J. Michaels Phone: (732) Cell: (908) Fax: (732) frangelom@aol.com St. Demetrios Greek School performed for Greek Letters Day on January 31 st Our Greek School students are: Gianni DiGirolomo, Konstantinos DiGirolomo, Anastasia Haring, Dimitrios Kakadelis, Domna Kakadelis, Kyriaki Kakadelis, Jaceir Kanellidis, Alexandra Kross, Priscilla Medina, Nikolas Morales, Emalee Rizitis, Dimitri Sousa, Sofia Sousa and Claire Veiga. We re on the Web! Visit us at: stdgoa@gmail.com All stained glass windows on the first floor of the church have been purchased for restoration. There remain 4 windows upstairs in the choir loft that total $10,000. We will accept multiple names and contributions towards those windows. If you would like to buy a share at $1,000 or $2,000 please contact Froso in the office for payment.