St. Paul s Greek Orthodox Community Special General Meeting. Sunday February 9 th :00-12:15 pm

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1 3000 Argyle Road, Regina, SK, S4S 2B2 Phone: Website: Community Priest: Rev. Fr. Spyridon Vandoros Phone: Council President: Chris Perentes Phone: Vol. 21, No. 1 Φεβρουάριος / February 2014 Submission deadline: Feb. 15 th Secretary Panayiota A. Tompoulidou tompanayiota@gmail.com St. Paul s Greek Orthodox Community Special General Meeting February 9 th :00-12:15 pm The Annual General Meeting that was held on December 8 th, 2013 did not have quorum (65 members). Therefore, a Special meeting has been scheduled for, February 9 th at noon to discuss and vote on the following proposal. In order to vote at the meeting you must be in good standing and have paid your 2013 dues. Proposal to construct a handicap washroom, renovate existing washrooms and replace flooring in Church Hall Pattison MGM Architectural Services was contracted to provide an estimate to construct an accessible washroom, renovate the existing washrooms and replace the flooring in the Church Hall Estimated cost is $100,000 including a 5% contingency amount The fee for the Architectural Services will be approximately $10,000 The Community Council is seeking approval from the membership so that it may tender the proposed work and get at least three quotes. This approval will also give Council authority to approve the most suitable bid up to $115, Membership Dues Family: $250 (including children under 18 yrs.) Individual: $125 (18 years of age and over) All Church Sacrament fees (marriage, baptism, chrismation and funeral) are included in your membership. All parties involved in the Church Sacraments must be members in good standing (annual membership dues for the last three years must be paid in full prior to the performance of the service). Payments can be mailed, dropped off during Church services or made with card payments. St. Paul s Newsletter Φεβρουάριος / February 2014 Page 1

2 Date Program - Services Time February 2 nd Η Υπαπαντή του Κυρίου - Our Lord s Presentation in the Temple February 9 th Αρχή Τριωδίου - Triodion begins Του Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου - of the Publican and the Pharisee Monday February 10 th Του Αγίου Χαραλάμπους - Holy Martyr Haralambos February 16 th Κυριακή του Ασώτου - of the Prodigal Son Monday February 17 th Services will be held in Yorkton 7:30 p.m. Wednesday February 19 th Services will be held in Swift Current 7:00 p.m. Saturday February 22 nd Α Ψυχοσάββατoν - 1 st Soul Saturday Τρισάγιoν - Trisagion February 23 rd Κυριακή της Απόκρεω- Meatfare St. Paul s Newsletter Φεβρουάριος / February 2014 Page 2

3 The Lord s Day Δευτέρα - Monday Τρίτη - Tuesday η Κυριακή του Λουκά 15 th of Luke Three Hierarchs Luncheon 2 Η Υπαπαντή τουκυρίου - Our Lord s Presentation in the Temple 9 Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου of the Publican and the Pharisee Special General Meeting to be held after church Services 5:30 p.m. Greek Dancing Classes 10 Του Αγίου Χαραλάμπους - Holy Martyr Haralambos 5:30 p.m. Greek Dancing Classes Τετάρτη - Wednesday Πέμπτη Thursday Των Τριών Ιεραρχών The Three Hierarchs Παρασκευή - Friday Σάββατο - Saturday :00 11:00 a.m. Preschool (No at Campbell / Basketball Tournament) :00 11:00 a.m. Preschool (No at Campbell / Cheer & Dance championships) (No and Preschool / Family Day Weekend) 16 Κυριακή του Ασώτου - of the Prodigal Son 23 Κυριακή της Απόκρεω - Meatfare 7:30 p.m. 17 Services will be held in Yorkton 7:30 p.m. Meeting - Ladies of Philoptochos Society 5:30 p.m. Greek Dancing Classes (No / Campbell Open House) 19 7:00 p.m. Services will be held in Swift Current Α Ψυχοσάββατoν - 1 st Soul Saturday 9:30a.m. 12:30 p.m. 20 th Annual "An Evening In Greece Delta Hotel St. Paul s Newsletter Φεβρουάριος / February 2014 Page 3

4 What has GOYA Been Up To? Over the months of December and January, the GOYA youth have participated in Christmas present wrapping, a Christmas movie night, a GOYA table at the Church bake sale, and a Catechism discussion with Father Spyro, in which the youth s questions regarding Orthodoxy were answered. GOYA youth also participated in New Year s carolling to various Greek homes, a gym night, and a meeting. These events are planned and structured towards the requests of the members and strive to ensure the youth enjoy the activities. GOYA is currently in the process of attaining hoodies for the youth group and looking into a possible trip for the group to take. The GOYA ministry is also donating $500 of our raised money to the Ekklisaki at RGM, so the youth can be remembered as a group who assisted in funding this memorable chapel. For any questions, concerns or youth 12 to 18 years of age interested in joining, please goyaregina1@gmail.com, or contact Michael Lang at (306) Visit our Blog: Like GOYA on Facebook: St Paul s GOYA Regina Follow GOYA on Instagram: goyaregina Hellenic Pavilion-Mosaic 2014 Planning for Mosaic 2014 is underway, and we are looking for volunteers to take on the following positions: 1. Head of Passport Sales 2. Ambassador (1 Position Vacant) 3. Youth Ambassador (2 Positions Vacant) Please contact Kosta Georgoulis at or kosta.georgoulis@gmail.com if you are interested in taking on these roles. ST. PAUL S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The St. Paul s Greek Orthodox Community Leadership Scholarship was created to recognize and award members of the Greek community in Regina who are currently enrolled in or intend to pursue postsecondary education at a recognized institution in Canada or the United States. Two scholarships will be awarded, one for $1,000Cdn and one for $500Cdn. The award will be applied to tuition Scholarship candidates must complete and submit the application no later than July 15 th, The package that contains the criteria, detailed procedure information and the application form are available at the Church (on the bulletin board) or from Andrea Gourgaris. For information, contact Andrea at or agourgaris@gmail.com Donating to Our Church Please consider making a donation for the chapel being built at Regina Memorial Gardens. To date we have raised over $88,000. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Baptisms January 11 th : Konstantinos Athanasios son of Athanasios Efthimiou and Karen Baumgartner Godparent: Chrisostomos Perentes January 19 th : Ioannis Maurice son of Nathan Van Beselaere and Athanasia Fourlas Godparent: Maria Markatos St. Paul s Newsletter Φεβρουάριος / February 2014 Page 4

5 If you would like to advertise In this space please contact: Spiro Kangles Ph.: or If you would like to advertise In this space please contact: Spiro Kangles Ph.: or Λάδι από το Ελαιοχώρι Τσάι του Βουνού από τον Μαλεβό Olive Oil from Eleoxori Mountain tea from Mt. Malevo Ρίγανη από το Καστρί Oregano from Kastri Γνήσιο μέλι από το Μαίναλο Honey from Mt. Menalo Call Nick St. Paul s Newsletter Φεβρουάριος / February 2014 Page 5

6 If you have any toys, wooden puzzles or easy-to-read books your children don t need or use anymore please consider donating them to our Preschool! St. Paul s Newsletter Φεβρουάριος / February 2014 Page 6

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