COMMUNITY BULLETIN ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MANITOBA HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTRE ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΓΟΥΙΝΝΙΠΕΓΚ GREEK COMMUNITY OF WINNIPEG

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1 COMMUNITY BULLETIN ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MANITOBA HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTRE ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΓΟΥΙΝΝΙΠΕΓΚ GREEK COMMUNITY OF WINNIPEG OCTOBER 2015 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΣ ISSUE 77 Life Magazine, 16 December Grant Avenue ~ Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0S2 ph: ~ fax: ~ greekcom@mymts.net

2 St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Community stdemetrioschurch.com/home.html Parish Priest (Ιερέας): Rev. Fr. Konstantinos Tsiolas (cell ) Rev. Deacon Dr. John Karvelas Community President: Vicky Scouras ( ) (Προέδρος) Ladies of Philoptochos: Debby Vlahos (cell / debby.vlahos@gmail.com) G.O.Y.A.: Alexandros Houvardas ( / goya.wpg.mb@gmail.com) Greek School: Athena Dinos ( / athena2@mymts.net) - Principal Mary Ellen Constantinides ( / marilena@shaw.ca) - Parent Association Tina Katsikeros ( / tinakatsikeros@shaw.ca) - Yiayia Gogo Elena Kreouzi - Modern Greek Language (adult beginners) Sunday School: Angie Houvardas ( / bigisland@mts.net) Byzantine Music Class: Irini Mavroudis Church Choir: Dr. Miltos Lautatzis Lilipoupoli (playgroup ages 0-6): Church office ( ) Seniors Group: Vana Aglogallos ( ) AHEPA: Christos Argiriou ( / argiriou@shaw.ca) Cypriot Association: Kyriacos Christodoulides ( / koullischrist@hotmail.com) Daughters of Penelope: Nicki Douklias ( / nicki.douklias@hotmail.com) Hellenic Professional Association: Mike Houvardas (cell ) KEFI Greek Folk Dancers of Manitoba: George Makris (gmakris.gm@gmail.com) - Senior KEFI Agapi Katrakis (cell / agapim@gmail.com) - Junior & Adult classes Tina Nakoulas (tnakoulas@live.com) - Senior KEFI 2

3 St. Demetrios Office Hours & Community Board of Directors Ὠρες του Γραφείου & Το Συμβούλιο Priest office hours Monday (Δευτέρα): Day off / Μη εργάσιμη ημέρα Tuesday (Τρίτη): Seniors Home visitations / Επισκέψεις σε Ηλικιωμένους Wednesday (Τετάρτη): Hospital visitations / Επισκέψεις σε Νοσοκομεία Thursday - Friday (Πεμ. - Παρ.): In office / Στο γραφείο (please call for an appointment) Church Office hours (office administrator: Anastasia Tertigka) Monday - Friday (Δευ. - Παρ.): 11:00 am/πμ - 5:00 pm/μμ Saturday & Sunday (Σάβ. και Κυρ.): the office is closed / το γραφείο είναι κλειστό COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS / ΤΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ Vicky Scouras Craig Wilson Elia Cholakis President / Προέδρος Vice-President Treasurer Stasa Veroukis George Mavridis Kostas Fliangos Secretary Assistant Treasurer Assistant Secretary BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS FINANCE: Elia Cholakis H.I.I.C.: Vicky Scouras WORSHIP: Fr. Konstantinos Tsiolas SENIORS: Christos Argiriou & Peter Philopoulos BUILDING: Craig Wilson SPECIAL EVENTS: Dino Chouzouris MEMBERSHIP: Stasa Veroukis FOLKLORAMA: Helen Kontzamanis GREEK SCHOOL: Craig Wilson HELLENIC CULTURAL COMMITTEE: Vicky Scouras Ιf anyone is interested in joining any of the Community Board committees please contact the Church office. Αν κάποιος ενδιαφέρεται να συμμετάσχει σε οποιδήποτε επιτροπή της Κοινότητας, παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε με το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας. 3

4 Our Family Membership MEMBERSHIP FEES for 2015 Individual (26 to 64 years old): $ Family: $ Senior Family: $ Senior Individual (65+ years old): $ Young Adult (19 to 25 years old): $ (Membership may be paid via cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or debit card.) Membership is very important. Support your church and community - please remember to pay your membership today! Το να είστε μέλη στην Κοινότητα μας είναι πολύ σημαντικό. Υποστηρίξτε την Εκκλησία και την Κοινότητα μας - Παρακαλώ, θυμηθείτε να πληρώσετε τη συμμετοχή σας σήμερα! MEMBERSHIPS PAID for 2015: (listed in order of payment received - as of 14 September 2015) 1. N. & V. Toufanidis 2. T. Vagianos 3. A. & A. Chartofylax 4. E. Chouzouris & family 5. T. Aggelopoulos 6. C. & M. Balaktsis 7. A. & G. Cotsianis 8. M. Kelekis 9. M. & M. Mercury 10. L. & S. Panagiotou 11. E. Scouras 12. G. & K. Sotiriadis 13. B. Walker 14. A. Antonakis 15. P. & K. Alevizos 16. G. Andrews 17. K. & K. Hatzipanayis 18. C. & B. Tsentouros 19. F. Armatas 20. V. & K. Feredinos 21. A. Parasidis 22. G. & A. Laskaris 23. J. & G. Ginakes 24. S. & M. Laskaris 25. A. & S. Alevizos 26. I. & D. Alevizos 27. R. Alevizos & family 28. K. & L. Apostolopoulos 29. N. & T. Apostolopoulos 30. J. & E. Avramidis 31. G. & V. Chiola 32. E. & G. Cholakis 33. D. & G. Chouzouris 34. C. Constantinides 35. R. & F. Davies 36. C. Douvris & E. Gregory 37. A. & P. Economou 38. D. & P. Golas 39. M. & A. Houvardas 40. K. & N. Kalaitzakis 41. J. Kyriakopoulos 42. N. Kyriakopoulos & family 43. A. & S. Louizos 44. D. & C. Louizos 45. S. & M. Mattheos 46. N. Mercury 47. A. Mitousis 48. M. Mitousis 49. B. Nathanail & family 50. K. & A. Pantzaris 51. P. & R. Papadimitropoulos 52. M. & M. Petroulakis 53. D. & T. Scouras 54. P. Scouras 55. V. Scouras 56. B. & D. Vlahos 57. P. Vlahos 58. C. & P. Wilson 59. G. & M. Wilson 60. L. Anastasiadis 61. A. Anastasopoulos 62. E. Christodoulides 63. S. Gianakoulis 64. P. & T. Ginakes 65. A. Goritsas 66. S. Hoffman 67. D. Koutroubis 68. J. & C. Lambos 69. J. & G. Lambos 70. G. & A. Mavridis 71. T. & A. Routsis 72. V. Tegos 73. M. Caldis 74. A. Corantzopoulos 75. L. Malliaris 76. M. Mavridis 77. P. & E. Nikitas 78. A. Sklavenitis 79. D. Bass 80. S. Hrousalas 81. D. & P. Kaluzny 82. C. Karaganis 83. G. Louridas 84. M. & P. Vendittii 85. E. & E. Veroukis 86. I. Chatzoglou & family 87. R. & A. Hoople 88. S. Lambos & family 89. D. Avgeropoulos 90. A. Danos 91. N. Diamantakos & family 92. A. Dix 4

5 Our Family Membership 93. K. Louridas 94. G. Lukey 95. N. & S. Panaritis 96. V. Alevizos 97. C. Katopodis 98. P. Philopulos 99. G. & D. Veroukis 100. C. & M. Athanasopoulos 101. A. Hrousalas 102. G. Katsabanis 103. G. & D. Philopulos 104. M. Louridas 105. P. Skarpias 106. E. Varsamis 107. N. & M. Andromidas 108. D. Panos 109. J. Saites 110. K. Sandberg & family 111. I. Vlahos 112. D. Panopoulos 113. N. & D. Hajidiacos 114. A. & E. Kilopoulos 115. M. S. & family 116. D. & T. Dafnis 117. B. Gardos 118. R. & X. Hristozov 119. G. Kantzioris 120. P. Pantos 121. H. Simeonidis 122. C. & E. Aglogallos 123. C. & A. Rigas 124. D. Bechrakis 125. J. & L. Karvelas 126. L. & E. Bokouzis 127. P. & E. Constantinides 128. P. & N. Avgeropoulos 129. A. Karafota 130. D. & E. Polyzois 131. I. Polyzois 132. F. & A. Saclamacis 133. L. Simeonidis 134. E. & P. Charalabopoulos 135. E. Constantine 136. M. Danakas 137. P. & K. Nathanail 138. C. & P. Valentakis 139. C. Adamopoulos 140. G. & A. Alevizos 141. K. Anadranistakis 142. F. Andrews 143. M. & A. Apostolakis 144. A. & A. Argyriou 145. C. J. Danakas 146. J. Danakas 147. P. & F. Danakas 148. J. Limberatos 149. M. Papageorgiou 150. C. Argiriou 151. N. Attallah 152. H. Grafos 153. P. Limneos 154. J. Pappas 155. A. Verogos & family 156. A. Argiriou 157. M. Argiriou 158. E. Kitsikoudis 159. D. Liakakis 160. S. Louizos 161. P. Papadopoulos 162. C. Takis 163. M. Vlahos 164. P. Anadranistakis & family 165. G. Karaganis 166. I. Mavroudis 167. B. Pantos 168. A. & F. Veroukis 169. E. Vogiatzakis 170. M. Bastounis 171. K. Lagos 172. S. Veroukis 173. M. Apostolopoulos 174. A. Balageorge 175. T. Douklias 176. L. Balageorge 177. M. Ginakes 178. A. Latsoudes 179. S. & N. Mattheos 180. V. & M. Mattheos 181. E. & V. Cholakis 182. G. & M. Constantinides 183. C. Constantinidis 184. J. Constantinides 185. M. Danakas 186. G. Foulides 187. P. & M. Mikos 188. V. Apostolopoulos 189. G. Begleridis 190. D. Cravariotis 191. D. Cravariotis 192. L. Goutsos 193. A. & S. Kanakis 194. A. Kihn 195. D. & J. Kyriakopoulos 196. K. Malandrakis 197. M. Spyropoulos 198. Τ. & Σ. Ιακωβίδη 199. P. & H. Athanasopoulos 200. C. P. Danakas 201. X. & V. Marckx 202. M. Papastephanou 203. C. & J. Rougalas 204. H. Sagriotis 205. P. Caragannis 206. J. Govatsos 207. S. Govatsos 208. S. Papaioannou 209. S. & P. Anastasiadis 210. G. Ladacakos 211. M. & M. Lautatzis 212. I. Papadopoulos & family 213. C. & M. Papasotiriou 214. T. Papasotiriou 215. C. & E. Houvardas 216. D. & A. Kavvadas 217. L. & T. Groumoutis 218. J. & D. Hrousalas 219. A. Karogiannis 220. G. & A. Papanikolaou 221. G. Damianakos 222. J. & V. Georgopoulos 223. G. & G. Goutsos 224. C. Andrianopoulos & family 225. E. & A. Cholakis 226. P. & C. Cholakis 227. J. & N. Coutris 228. A. Doms 229. E. Papakyritsis 230. J. & M. Paulos 231. B. Spiropoulos 232. G. & M. Fliangos 233. K. Fliangos 234. L. Giftakis & family 235. J. Gardner 236. A. Giftakis 237. G. Athanasopoulos 238. E. Caramanos 239. C. & C. Christodoulou 240. N. Cravariotis 241. T. Gamvrelis 242. G. Jimas 5

6 Our Family Membership 243. G. Sdrolias & family 244. P. & P. Tambakis 245. S. Tourikis 246. E. & H. Petroulakis 247. Family Membership 248. A. Caravelis 249. J. Philopoulos & family 250. D. & H. Kontzamanis 251. J. Pozios 252. M. Diacos 253. P. Spiropoulos 254. A. & E. Tsapralis 255. D. Catelanis 256. L. & K. Matheos 257. D. Papadimitropoulos 258. F. Kokonas 259. N. Douklias 260. E. Anandranistakis 261. G. & I. Kalaitzakis 262. I. Kefala 263. C. & T. Lefas 264. D. Ifandis 265. G. & H. Ifandis 266. P. & A. Porpiglia 267. P. & H. Louizos 268. D. & K. Sklavenitis 269. A. Skoulas 270. C. Cholakis 271. K. & M. Karlaftis 272. A. Macrodimitris 273. K Tambakis 274. M. Vogiatzakis & family 275. S. & M. Caldis 276. C. & S. Kourkafas 291. S. & V. Mikos 292. P. Stathopoulos 293. P. & H. Halamandaris 294. L. & F. Tsouras 295. T. & T. Papagiannopoulos 296. G. & C. Aggelopoulos 297. K. & J. Sklavenitis 298. A. Papaioannou and family 299. C. Tsitos and Family 300. E. Vlahos 301. V. & R. Protopapas 302. V. & V. Caravelis 303. M. Toma 304. K. and L. Loumbardias 305. J. Veroukis 306. P. Katsikeros 307. S. & O. Veroukis-Regina 308. S. Matthew 309. E. Papakyritsis 310. S. & Z. Petroulakis 311. J. & M. Andranistakis 312. P. & K. Papaioannou 313. T. Panos 314. M. & A. Bafaloucos 277. T. & C. Davison 278. S. Hatzistamatis 279. A. Anastasopoulos 280. P. Takis 281. D. & E. Balageorge 282. N. & H. Boutroucas 283. M. Mitousis 284. F. Karlaftis 285. E. & K. Sarlas 286. L. Karlaftis 287. J. & S. Toma 288. P. Polyzois 289. M. Anadranistakis 290. P. Gamvrelis 6

7 Greek Community Care Centre Development of a Greek Community within Charleswood Care Centre May 27/15 Goal: to develop a grouping of Greek Residents within the care centre. Ideally, with a large enough group there would be the opportunity to re-design one unit for the Greek Residents to include an adjoining lounge and dining area. Considerations: Menu and diet with opportunities to enjoy traditional Greek foods Celebration of significant Greek Orthodox events: Christmas, Easter and Annunciation of the Virgin Mary (August 15th) Opportunities for the priest from the Greek Orthodox Church to visit and provide services if desired. Opportunities for members of the Greek Community to visit with several Residents together in a group setting. Opportunities for members of the Greek community to come and provide entertainment and share other aspects of the culture with other Residents and staff to help the larger care centre population understand the Greek culture more fully. Tours for members of the Greek community to become familiar with the care centre. All of the above considerations are possible now within our current set-up and structure. This would help to build the sense of understanding and unity with the Greek community. Next steps: Members of the Seniors Group to visit the care centre to become more familiar with the structure and set up. They will be the main contact for the day to day planning going forward. Shelley Ireland, Social Worker from the care centre will be the primary contact to discuss placement of residents at the care centre and to provide tours. Linda Sundevic, Executive Director will be the primary contact for the development of a grouping of Residents and discussions of a partnership to develop common and dining space (construction). Christos Argiriou will be the contact if there are questions or concerns. As discussed on this date, Linda Sundevic, Executive Director 5501 Roblin Boulevard, Charleswood Care Centre Phone:

8 Thoughts from our Parish Priest Someone once said that God must really love ordinary people--he made so many of them! In this day of media stars, sports heroes, authorities, experts and personalities, it is reassuring to know that there is one place where the ordinary person will always be loved and needed--in the church. Although the church welcomes everyone, the truth is that the rich and worldly are not generally receptive to the Gospel. Christ found that it was the common people who heard him gladly. St. Paul also observed that not many of those who were worldly, mighty, or of noble birth accepted the Christian calling. (l Cor. 1:26). A general once wisely observed that an army could more easily do without its generals than it could without its foot soldiers. Wars are not won by generals, but by privates. In exactly the same way, the common ordinary Christians are the very backbone of our parish. Our own congregation has its share of benefactors, and people of great prominence and accomplishment in the community. We are proud of each of them and thank God for them. At the same time, however, we need to admit that if the work of the Lord is to be done, and if the Gospel is to be perpetuated, it will be the ordinary Christians who will accomplish the task. In thinking back over the time that I have served this church, I can think of many examples of ordinary Christians who served God in extra ordinary ways. They sing in our choirs, teach in our Church School, wash pots and pans during our festivals. The work that they offer so willingly is rarely publicly acknowledged. But their work is precious and priceless, and their reward in God s kingdom will be great indeed. Perhaps we hold back because we think we are ordinary and have nothing to offer. Nothing could be farther from the truth! In Matthew 25:14-30, we learn that there is no shame in having limited talents. Rather, the sin is in not using the talent that God has given. The contribution that we consider small is badly needed. We shouldn t be afraid to offer our time and talents to our community and church. 8

9 Thoughts from our Parish Priest Κάποτε είπε ένας άνθρωπος, ο Θεός πρέπει να αγαπάει πολύ τους απλούς ανθρώπους, γιατί έπλασε τόσους πολλούς. Σε αυτή την εποχή των αστέρων του κινηματογράφου, ήρωες αθλητισμού, αρχές, και πολλές προσωπικότητες, είναι ενθαρρυντικό να υπάρχει ένα μέρος όπου ο απλός άνθρωπος πάντα θα είναι αγαπητός και απαιτημένος - η Εκκλησία. Αν και η εκκλησία καλωσορίζει όλους, η αλήθεια είναι ότι γενικά οι πλούσιοι και κοσμικοί δεν είναι δεκτικοί του Ευαγγελίου. Ο Χριστός βρήκε τους κοινούς, απλούς ανθρώπους οι οποίοι Τον δέχτηκαν με χαρά. Ο Άγιος Παύλος επίσης παρατήρησε ότι οι πιο πολλοί που δέχτηκαν την Χριστιανική κλήση δεν ήταν κοσμικοί, ισχυροί, η από ευγενής οικογένειες (1 Κορινθίους 1,26). Μια φορά ένας στρατηγός σοφά παρατήρησε ότι ένας στρατός μπορούσε πιο εύκολα να λειτουργήσει χωρίς τους στρατηγούς του, παρά τους απλούς στρατιώτες. Με τον ίδιο τρόπο ο απλός, κοινός Χριστιανός είναι η σπονδυλική στήλη της κοινότητας μας. Η κοινότητα μας έχει αρκετούς ευεργέτες και ανθρώπους με μεγάλα κατορθώματα. Είμαστε πολύ υπερήφανοι για αυτούς, και ευχαριστούμε τον Θεό για αυτά τα άτομα. Συγχρόνως, πρέπει να αναγνωρίσουμε ότι, αν θέλουμε να γίνει το έργο του Θεού, και το Ευαγγέλιο να κηρυχτεί, θα είναι o απλός Χριστιανός που θα το καταφέρει. Σκέφτομαι τον χρόνο που έχω υπηρετήσει σε αυτήν την εκκλησία, και βλέπω πολλά παραδείγματα απλών Χριστιανών που υπηρετούν τον Θεό με εξαιρετικούς τρόπους. Ψέλνουν στην χορωδία και το ψαλτήρι, διδάσκουν στα σχολεία μας, πλένουν πιάτα και μαγειρεύουν. Το έργο που προσφέρουν τόσο πρόθυμα, σπάνια αναγνωρίζεται δημόσια, αλλά το έργο τους είναι πολύτιμο και ανεκτίμητο, και η αμοιβή τους στην Βασιλεία του Θεού θα είναι μεγάλη. Ίσως μερικοί διστάζουμε γιατί νομίζουμε ότι είμαστε απλοί και συνηθισμένοι, και δεν έχουμε να προσφέρουμε κάτι, και όμως, αυτό δεν είναι αλήθεια. Στο Ευαγγέλιο του Ματθαίου μαθαίνουμε ότι δεν είναι ντροπή να έχουμε μόνο λίγο ταλέντο. Μάλλον, η αμαρτία είναι να μη χρησιμοποιήσουμε το ταλέντο που μας έχει δώσει ο Θεός. Η προσφορά που εμείς νομίζουμε μικρή χρειάζεται πολύ. Να μην φοβόμαστε να προσφέρουμε το χρόνο και τα ταλέντα μας στην κοινότητα και εκκλησία μας. 9

10 Message from the Community President I would like to extend a very big Thank You to all of the people that donated and helped with the Sunday Breakfast on the 20th of September: Thank you guys!!!! Super Boys Nick s Inn Red Top Cia Giannakis Nitsa Avgeropoulos Loona Rosa All the board members for their help Vicki Apostolopoulos Mike Petroulakis I hope that everyone had a great summer, and are back refreshed and full of energy and great ideas for a successful fall!! Vicky Scouras Community President 10

11 Lilipoupoli Drop-in Playground For children ages 0 to 6 Your child can get out of the house and play with other children. You and your family can socialize with other parents who have children of the same age as yours. You and your child can have a good time and get out of the everyday routine. Bring your child s favourite toys with you and come to Lilipoupoli Drop-in Playground! Where: When: Cost: Multi-purpose room in the Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre at 2255 Grant Avenue. Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (weather permitting). The suggested donation is $3 each time you bring your child. There is no registration, so you may bring your child whenever you want. Coffee and music will be available to make our day even better! 11

12 2015 OCTOBER CHURCH SERVICES Date Sat. 03 Oct. Sun. 04 Oct. Sun. 11 Oct. Sat. 17 Oct. Sun. 18 Oct. Tue. 20 Oct. Sun. 25 Oct. Mon. 26 Oct. Wed. 28 Oct. Sat. 31 Oct. Service LITURGY IN BRANDON (D. Lit.: 10:00 am) 2nd SUNDAY OF LUKE (m. 9:00 am / D. Lit.: 10:15 am) FATHERS OF THE 7th ECUM. COUNCIL (m. 9:00 am / D. Lit.: 10:15 am) VESPERS (5:00 pm) ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST (m. 9:00 am / D. Lit.: 10:15 am) ST. GERASIMOS OF CEPHALONIA (m. 9:00 am / D. Lit.: 10:00 am) 6th SUNDAY OF LUKE (m. 9:00 am / D. Lit.: 10:15 am) VESPERS FOR ST. DEMETRIOS (7:00 pm) THE GREAT MARTYR DEMETRIOS (m. 9:00 am / D. Lit.: 10:15 am) HOLY PROTECTION OF THEOTOKOS (m. 9:00 am / D. Lit.: 10:00 am) VESPERS (5:00 pm) SACRAMENTS & MEMORIALS Sun. 18 Oct. Sat. 24 Oct. Sun. 25 Oct. Memorial: Nick Chouzouris (6 months - memorial & coffee) Baptism - 4:00 pm Baptism - 2:00 pm Memorial: Aggeliki Adamopoulos (1 year - memorial & coffee) (Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for all liturgical services.) 12

13 Church Etiquette When attending Divine Services we all have the responsibility of maintaining proper decorum and atmosphere in the church. The very first thing to keep in mind is that we are to be at Divine Services on time. The church is the House of God. Reverence and good manners are required at all times. No irreverent or irrelevant conversations should go on in the Narthex or in the church proper. There are certain times during the Divine Services when no one should be moving about, or entering the church, or being seated at a pew. Wherever a person happens to be at these moments, he or she should stop and stand reverently until the proper moment to be seated. These times are: 1. During the Doxology, while the priest is censing. 2. During the Small Entrance - The procession of the priest and altar boys with the Holy Gospel. 3. When the priest censes the Altar, icons, and congregation throughout the Divine Liturgy. 4. During the reading of the Epistle and Gospel. 5. During the sermon. 6. During the Great Entrance - the procession of the priest and altar boys with the Holy Gifts. 7. During the recitation of the Creed and Lord s Prayer (Our Father). 8. During the Consecration of the Holy Gifts. (Se Imnoumen) 9. During Holy Communion.To receive Holy Communion the faithful should come forth from the side aisles and exit via the centre aisle to return to their pew. 10. When receiving any sacrament of the church, use your baptismal/chrismation name. 11. During any special services such as Memorials or blessing of the loaves, special doxologies, etc. The general rule is that whenever the priest is outside the Holy Altar either with the censer or for giving a blessing, there should be no movement in the church. Also, we remind everyone that we should attend the Divine Liturgy and all services of divine worship from the beginning. Please remember that Parish Council members are obligated to maintain order and decorum in the church during worship. Please try to understand us. Cooperate with us. Τhe priests are here to serve you. Your cooperation in following these regulations will help us greatly in offering you assistance in all your spiritual needs. 13

14 ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΕΣ ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 2015 Ημερ. Σαβ. 03 Οκτ. Κυρ. 04 Οκτ. Κυρ. 11 Οκτ. Σαβ. 17 Οκτ. Κυρ. 18 Οκτ. Τρι. 20 Οκτ. Κυρ. 25 Οκτ. Δευ. 26 Οκτ. Τετ. 28 Οκτ. Σαβ. 31 Οκτ. Ακολουθἰα ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΣΤΟ BRANDON (Θ.Λειτ.: 10:00 πμ) Δ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΛΟΥΚΑ (Ορ. 9:00 πμ / Θ.Λειτ.: 10:15 πμ) ΑΓ. ΠΑΤΕΡΩΝ 7ης ΟΙΚΟΥΜΕΝΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΝΟΔΟΥ (Ορ. 9:00 πμ / Θ.Λειτ.: 10:15 πμ) ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ (5:00 μμ) ΑΓ. ΛΟΥΚΑ ΤΟΥ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΟΥ (Ορ. 9:00 πμ / Θ.Λειτ.: 10:15 πμ) ΑΓ. ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΥ ΚΕΦΑΛΛΗΝΙΑΣ (Ορ. 9:00 πμ / Θ.Λειτ.: 10:00 πμ) ΣΤ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΛΟΥΚΑ (Ορ. 9:00 πμ / Θ.Λειτ.: 10:15 πμ) ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ (7:00 μμ) ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΣ (Ορ. 9:00 πμ / Θ.Λειτ.: 10:15 πμ) ΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΑΣ ΣΚΕΠΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ (Ορ. 9:00 πμ / Θ.Λειτ.: 10:00 πμ) ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ (5:00 μμ) ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΑ & ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ Κυρ. 18 Οκτ. Σαβ. 24 Οκτ. Κυρ. 25 Οκτ. Μνημόσυνο: Νἰκος Χουζοὐρις (6 μἠνες - μνημόσυνο & κάφε) Βάπτιση - 4:00 μμ Βάπτιση - 2:00 μμ Μνημόσυνο: Αγγεληκἰ Αδαμοποὐλου (1 χρόνος - μνημόσυνο & κάφε) (Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για όλες τις λειτουργικές υπηρεσίες.) 14

15 Εκκλησιαστική Εθιμοτυπία Όταν είμαστε στην εκκλησία, όλοι έχουμε την ευθύνη να κρατήσουμε την σωστή ευπρέπεια και ατμόσφαιρα του ναού. Το πρώτο πράγμα που πρέπει να θυμόμαστε είναι ότι πρέπει να είμαστε στην εκκλησία στην ώρα μας. Η εκκλησία είναι ο οίκος του Θεού. Η ευλάβεια και οι σωστοί τρόποι απαιτούνται πάντα. Δεν πρέπει να γίνεται άσχετη ή ασεβής συζήτηση στον Νάρθηκα ή μέσα στον ναό. Υπάρχουν μερικές στιγμές στις ακολουθίες που κανένας δεν πρέπει να κινείται, η να μπαίνει στην εκκλησία, η να κάθεται. Όπου και να βρίσκεται ο άνθρωπος σε αυτές τις στιγμές, πρέπει να σταματήσει και να σταθεί όρθιος με σεβασμό έως την κατάλληλη στιγμή να καθίσει. Αυτές οι στιγμές είναι, 1. Στην Δοξολογία, όταν ο ιερέας θυμιάζει. 2. Στην Μικρή Είσοδο, στην διάρκεια της πομπής του Ευαγγελίου με τα ιερόπαιδα και τον ιερέα. 3. Όταν ο ιερέας θυμιάζει το Ιερό, τις εικόνες, και τον κόσμο στην διάρκεια της Θείας Λειτουργίας. 4. Στην ανάγνωση του Αποστόλου και του Ευαγγελίου. 5. Στο κήρυγμα. 6. Στην Μεγάλη Είσοδο, στην διάρκεια της πομπής των Αγίων Δώρων με τα ιερόπαιδα και τον ιερέα. 7. Στην απαγγελία του Πιστεύω και της Κυριακής Προσευχής (Πάτερ Ημών). 8. Στην Αναφορά (καθαγίαση) Των Αγίων Δώρων (Στον ύμνο Σε Υμνούμεν). 9. Στην Θεία Κοινωνία. Για να λάβουν τη Θεία Κοινωνία, οι πιστοί έρχονται από το πλάι και επιστρέφουν στις θέσεις τους από το μεσαίο διάδρομο. 10. Όταν λαμβάνουμε ένα Μυστήριο της Εκκλησίας, χρησιμοποιούμε το βαπτιστικό μας όνομα. 11. Σε ειδικές ακολουθίες, σαν τα μνημόσυνα, τις αρτοκλασίες, ειδικές δοξολογίες, κλπ. Ο γενικός κανόνας είναι, όταν ο ιερέας είναι εκτός του Ιερού, είτε με το θυμιατό ή για να δώσει ευλογία, δεν γίνεται κίνηση στην εκκλησία. Επίσης, θυμίζουμε όλους ότι πρέπει να είμαστε στην Λειτουργία και σε όλες τις ακολουθίες από την αρχή. Μη ξεχνάτε ότι τα μέλη του συμβουλίου είναι υποχρεωμένα να κρατήσουν την τάξη και την ευπρέπεια στην εκκλησία. Ζητάμε την κατανόηση σας. Συνεργαστείτε μαζί μας. Οι ιερείς είναι εδώ να υπηρετήσουν. Η συνεργασία σας στην παρακολούθηση αυτών των κανονισμών θα μα βοηθήσει πολύ στο έργο μας να προσφέρουμε τη βοήθεια μας σε όλες τις πνευματικές ανάγκες σας. 15

16 2015 OCTOBER MEETINGS & EVENTS Senior KEFI 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (MHCC hall) ---- To Be Announced Junior KEFI 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (MHCC hall) Sun. 18 Oct. Sun. 25 Oct. Adult KEFI 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm (MHCC hall) ---- January 2016 Modern Greek Language 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (MHCC classroom) Tue. 06 Oct. Tue. 13 Oct. Tue. 20 Oct. Tue. 27 Oct. Lilipoupoli (playgroup) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (MHCC hall) Fri. 02 Oct. Wed. 07 Oct. & Fri. 09 Oct. Wed. 14 Oct. & Fri. 16 Oct. Wed. 21 Oct. & Fri. 23 Oct. Wed. 28 Oct. & Fri. 30 Oct. Yiayia Gogo, Greek School, Grades 1-6 KEFI 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (MHCC classrooms) Sat. 03 Oct. Sat. 17 Oct. Sat. 24 Oct. Sat. 31 Oct. Thu. 01 Oct. Tue. 06 Oct. Wed. 07 Oct. Thu. 08 Oct. Tue. 13 Oct. Thu. 15 Oct. Tue. 20 Oct. Wed. 21 Oct. Sat. 24 Oct. Sun. 25 Oct. Tue. 27 Oct. Thu. 29 Oct. G.O.Y.A. Parent Meeting 7:00-8:30 pm in the Church hall. AHEPA monthly meeting - 7:30 pm. Ladies of Philoptochos - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. Daughters of Penelope - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. Community Board - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. G.O.Y.A. Activity - MHCC. Senior s Group - monthly gathering - in the MHCC multi-purpose room. Hellenic Cultural Committee (HCC) - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. OXI Day Memorial Banquet - 6:30 pm at the Victoria Inn (Wellington Crescent) Greek School October 28th Lunchean - Church main hall after Divine Liturgy. Ladies of Philoptochos Potluck - after evening vespers. H.I.I.C. - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. G.O.Y.A. Discussion - MHCC boardroom. (Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for event dates.) 16

17 ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΑΣΕΙΣ & ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΣ 2015 ΚΕΦΙ 7:00 μμ - 9:00 μμ (MHCC) ---- ΚΕΦΙ Γυμνάσιο 6:00 μμ - 7:00 μμ (MHCC) Κυρ. 18 Οκτ. Κυρ. 25 Οκτ. ΚΕΦΙ Ενηλίκους 8:00 μμ - 9:30 μμ (MHCC) ---- Ιανουάριος 2016 Γλώσσα Νεοελληνικοού 7:00 μμ - 8:30 μμ (MHCC τάξη) Τρι. 06 Οκτ. Τρι. 13 Οκτ. Τρι. 20 Οκτ. Τρι. 27 Οκτ. Λιλιπούπολι (παιδάκια) 10:00 πμ - 12:00 μμ (MHCC) Παρ. 02 Οκτ. Τετ. 07 Οκτ. & Παρ. 09 Οκτ. Τετ. 14 Οκτ. & Παρ. 16 Οκτ. Τετ. 21 Οκτ. & Παρ. 23 Οκτ. Τετ. 28 Οκτ. & Παρ. 30 Οκτ. Υιαγιά Γογό, Ελληνικό Σχολείο, Τάξεις 1-6 ΚΕΦΙ 9:00 πμ - 1:00 μμ (MHCC τάξεις) Σαβ. 03 Οκτ. Σαβ. 17 Οκτ. Σαβ. 24 Οκτ. Σαβ. 31 Οκτ. Πεμ. 01 Οκτ. Τρι. 06 Οκτ. Τετ. 07 Οκτ. Πεμ. 08 Οκτ. Τρι. 13 Οκτ. Πεμ. 15 Οκτ. Τρι. 20 Οκτ. Τετ. 21 Οκτ. Σαβ. 24 Οκτ. Κυρ. 25 Οκτ. Τρι. 27 Οκτ. Πεμ. 29 Οκτ. Συνεδρίαση Γονέων G.O.Y.A. 7:00-8:30 μμ στην αίθουσα της Εκκλησίας ΑΧΕΠΑ - συνεδρίαση 7:30 μμ Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ Θυγατέρες της Πηνελόπης - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ Το Συμβουλίου - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ G.O.Y.A. Activity - MHCC Ηλικιωμένοι - ΜΗCC αίθουσα. HCC - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ Ετήσιο Γέυμα 28ης Οκτωβρἰου - 6:30 μμ στo Victoria Inn (Wellington Crescent) Γέυμα Ελληνικο Σχολείου για την 28η Οκτωβρἰου - μετά τη Θ. Λιτουργία. Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου Kαθιερωμένο Ποτ Λακ - μετά τον Εσπερινό H.I.I.C. - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ G.O.Y.A. Discussion - MHCC (Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για τις ημερομηνίες γεγονότος.) 17

18 Church Iconography Program Beloved in Christ, In this bulletin you will find the program of our iconography, as well as a sample of what the icons will look like. On the page with the icons, the top layer is the New Testament icons, which will be put up on the right side of the church (as you face the Altar). The bottom layer is the Old Testmanent icons, which will be put up on the left side of the church. The theme is Promise and Fulfillment, and it depicts the promises given by God in the Old Testament, and the parallel, or fulfillment of that promise in the New Testament. The icons that have not been crossed out are the ones still available. These icons will be installed on the top halves of the side walls of our church. We are also installing icons of individuals saints along the lower halves of the side walls of the church. There is no program for these icons, meaning that each donor can choose the saint to be depicted (as long as it hasn t been donated or reserved painted already). I can give you some suggestions if you d like. Finally, we are changing the small icons on the iconostasis (temblon) of our Altar, as the current ones have been aged and darkened. This is the list of the icons needing replacement on the Iconostasis: - The Annunciation of the Theotokos - The Presentation of the child Jesus to the Temple - The Raising of Lazarus from the dead - Doubting Thomas - The Ascension of Christ - The Holy Pentecost The price for a scriptural scene (upper half of the walls) panel is $9, The price for an individual saint (lower half of the walls) is $2, The price for the icons on the Iconostasis is $2, You can also make a general donation toward the iconography of the church. We have also had people get together and donate an icon as a group. If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me. In the Resurrected Christ, Fr. Kosta Tsiolas 18

19 Church Iconography Program New Testament icons Old Testament icons Altar Solea Resurrection Abraham sacrifices Isaac Crucifixion Joseph sold into slavery Judas betrays Jesus Moses on Sinai Sermon on the Mount Noah in the Ark Jesus calming the storm Eve & the Serpent Annunciation Narthex 19

20 The Ladies of Philoptochos Greetings! Bountiful harvest greetings to all, I hope you are enjoying the colourful and crisp autumn days.we started off the new ecclesiastical year with an Agiasmos service at our first meeting in September. We are greatly inspired by the Koinonikon from the Liturgy of the new Ecclesiastical New Year You will bless the crown of the year of your goodness. We have the opportunity to not only bless others, but to also be blessed thru living out the mission statement of Philoptochos which is: To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada), through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources; To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs; To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council. The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness. You are cordially invited to join us as we contiue the mission work, we meet the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:00 pm in the Church Hall and would love to see you there! Love in Christ, Debby Vlahos Philoptochos President And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive Acts 20:35 Price list for serving coffee at Memorials, Prayers & Funerals (average size group): Coffee & paximadia $300. Serving of sandwiches brought to the Church - additional fee of $50. Two shared memorials $250 each. / Three or more memorials $200 each. Kolyva and prosfora $

21 Η Σελίδα της Φιλοπτώχου Καλο Φθινοπωρο σε ολους! Αξιωθηκαμε να υποδεχτουμε νεον ενιαυτον και να παρουμε μεγαλη ευλογια απο το Κοινωνικον της Εορτης, Ευλογησον τον στεφανον του ενιαυτου της χρηστοτητος Σου Κυριε. Ζηταμε να ευλογησει ο Κυριος τον κυκλο, την χρονια αυτη της καλωσυνης Του. Αυτος γνωριζει και το καθε λεπτο αυτου του εκκλησιαστικου ετους και μας δινει μια ακομη ευκαιρια να αγαπησουμε τους αλλους λιγο παραπανω, να απαρνηθουμε λιγο και τον εαυτον μας και να ζησουμε την ζωη μας οπως μας θελει ο Χριστος. Με αγιασμο αρχισαμε την πρωτη μας συναθροιση παρουσια πολλων μελων και πηραμε ουρανια δυναμη και ευλογια απο τις ωραιοτατες.προσευχες για το ξεκινημα της νεας χρονιας. Με ενθουσιασμο και φλογα Θεου, χαρουμενες, προθυμες, ακουραστες με ανοιχτη την καρδια και τα χερια να προσφερουμε στον πλησιον μας μια ανακουφιση προς δοξαν Του. Αγαπη διχως συνορα και ιδιοτελεια η αγαπη ολων των Φιλοπτωχων αδελφοτητων οπως διαπιστωσαμε και στην Κληρολαικη φτανει παντου και η παρουσια τους κανει την διαφορα και στις Κοινοτητες μας στον Καναδα και στην μεγαλη Κοινοτητα του κοσμου. Με ευγνωμονα καρδια αναπολουμε τις ευεργεσιες των ευλογημενων αυτων γυναικων που εγιναν οι προτοποροι στην τοσο αξιοθαυμαστη ιεαραποστολη και προσευχομαστε να ειμαστε ανταξιες τους να συνεχισουμε το εργο για το καλο της ομορφης μας Κοινοτητας και προς δοξαν του μεγαλου Θεου. Προσκαλουμε λοιπον ολες τις Κυριες του Αγιου Δημητριου να γινουν μελη, να προσφερουν οτι μπορουν και η παρουσια νεων μελων και μονο αυτη μας αρκει. Στις 25 Οκτωβριου μετα τον Πανηγυρικον Εσπερινον προς τιμην του Αγιου Δημητριου το καθιερωμενο ποτ λακ στο χωλλ της Εκκλησιας μας. Καλη συναντηση λοιπον να συνεορτασομεν τον Μεγαλον Αυτον Αγιον και να εχουμε την βοηθεια του παντοτε. Με αγαπη Χριστου. Ντεμπυ Βλαχου προεδρος της Φιλοπτωχου << Δουλοι Χριστου και αδελφοι και συγκληρονομοι, εως εστι καιρος, Χριστον επισκεψωμεθα, Χριστον θεραπευσωμεν, Χριστον ενδυσωμεν, Χριστον θρεψωμεν, Χριστον ενδυσωμεν, Χριστον συναγαγωμεν, Χριστον τιμησωμεν. >> Αγιος Γρηγοριος ο Θεολογος Ή αδελφότης προσφέρει τόν καφέ γιά Μνημόσυνα, Τρισάγια, και Κηδείες: Παξιμάδια και καφέ $300. Σάντουιτς που φέρνετε στην Εκκλησία - $50 επιπλέον κόστος για το σερβίρισμα. Δύο μνημόσυνα $250 το ένα. / Τρία μνημόσυνα και πάνω $200 το ένα. Δίσκος και πρόσφορα $

22 Sunday School Programs for Kids & Adults: You are invited Ages 4-18 years (Kindergarten to Grade 12) When: Sundays, after Holy Communion 11:45-12:30 p.m. in the Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre classrooms. Please stay tuned for Sunday School announcements. Rev. Father Konstantinos Tsiolas Parish Priest Angie Houvardas Director, Sunday School Websites to visit: Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) DATES TO REMEMBER: Oct 01 - Parent Meeting 7-8:30pm in the Church hall Oct 15 - Activity based in the MHCC Oct 29 - Discussion based in the Boardroom Check out our Facebook page, GOYA Winnipeg, for all the latest updates! us at goya.wpg.mb@gmail.com with your questions and comments. Follow us on instagram GOYA 2014/15 Executives: Alex Houvardas - President / Spiro Verras - Vice President / Foti Hrousalas - Treasurer Demetrios Karvelas - Secretary / Lexi Verras - Public Relations GOYA Advisors: Maria Danakas, Angela French, Chrissoula Chouzouris 22

23 Greek School Wow the first month of Greek School has come and gone so quickly! The Greek School Parent Association wishes to welcome everyone to Greek School for the 2015/2016 school year. Thank you to Fr. Kosta for helping us begin the school year with an Agiasmos service on the first day of classes. The students were very excited to be back at school, to see their friends and meet their new teachers. We wish the students and teachers a successful year! Στούς μαθητές και διδασκάλους ευχόμαστε. Καλή Χρονία! Finally, the Greek School Parent Association wishes to invite everyone to the Greek School s October 28th Celebration and Luncheon to be held on Sunday, October 25 in the church hall following liturgy. Please come show your support for the Greek School and help celebrate the accomplishments of our children. REMINDER! There will be no Greek School on Saturday, October 10. MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE CLASS - BEGINNERS For anyone who wants to learn Greek but never had the opportunity to do so, this course is designed to introduce the beginner to Greek language and grammar. Emphasis will be given to conversational skill development. Class is open to individuals ages 16 and older. Class: Tuesday Evenings (except through Christmas and Easter Break) Time: 7pm pm Start Date: Tuesday October 6th, 2015 End date: May 2016 Instructor: Elena Kreouzi Cost: $350 Location: Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Center 2255 Grant Avenue Administration contact information: Athena Dinos athena2@mymts.net Greek School depends on the support and involvement of the entire Community. Please support our events. Greek School gratefully accepts any donations to assist in its operations. *** Tax receipts are available *** 23

24 AHEPA FAMILY Announcements AHEPA SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED AT THE 2015 OXI DAY BANQUET Scholarships for HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES (registered in first year in a University or College): 1) Penelope Scholarship: worth $1,000; sponsor: Winnipeg Daughters of Penelope Chapter. 2) Alexander the Great Scholarship: worth $1,500; sponsor: Winnipeg AHEPA Chapter. Scholarship for UNIVERSITY or COLLEGE STUDENTS (completed at least one year of study): 3) Socrates Scholarship: worth $1,500; sponsor: Winnipeg AHEPA Chapter. Scholarships for SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, GRADUATE STUDIES or University-based licensed professions 4) Science or Engineering Scholarship: worth $2000; sponsor: Demetrios & Helene Kontzamanis. ** NEW ** Offered for the first time in 2015, marking 25 years since the first AHEPA Scholarships were awarded in ) Archimedes Scholarship: worth $1500; sponsor: previous scholarship recipients and their parents. Scholarship for HELLENIC STUDIES at a Manitoba University: 6) Plato Scholarship for Hellenic Studies: worth $1,500; sponsor: Winnipeg AHEPA Chapter For students from any heritage from Manitoba, Canada or any other country, registered for undergraduate or graduate Hellenic Studies at any Manitoba University. THANKSGIVING DAY IN CANADA, 12 OCTOBER 2015 IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH ALL DOCUMENTS REQUESTED For applications, check with the Greek Community Office or download from: For questions, information or applications contact: Christos Katopodis at OR Katopodis2011@gmail.com Chair, AHEPA Scholarship Committee Συγχαρητήρια σ όλους τούς υποτρόφους της ΑΧΕΠΑ και στις οικογένειες τους. Τις καλύτερες ευχές μας για ακαδημαϊκές και επαγγελματικές επιτυχίες σε όλους τους φοιτητές μας, είτε έχουν πάρει υποτροφία είτε όχι. ΚΑΙ ΕΙΣ ΑΝΩΤΕΡΑ! 24

25 THE ORDER OF AHEPA WINNIPEG CHAPTER PRESENTS THE ANNUAL OXI DAY MEMORIAL BANQUET Saturday, 24th of October 2015 at the Victoria Inn 1808 Wellington Avenue Cocktails at 6:30 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm The banquet will feature live entertainment with a 4-piece Greek orchestra from Toronto. Please contact members of AHEPA for futher details, and ticket prices. 25

26 Daughters of Penelope From the Daughters of Penelope to all our friends in the Greek Community of Winnipeg Can you help? Do you want to make a positive difference to your local community and make new friends by belonging in an international community? Join the Daughters of Penelope Established in 1929 Inspire MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Daughters of Penelope are to encourage and promote loyalty to the country in which they live, cultivate the ideals and traditions of Hellenism, promote opportunities of education and promote the spirit of cooperation while working closely and in harmony with the entire AHEPA Family. The Daughters of Penelope help through monetary contributions. They volunteer in many different organizations and support local needs, award scholarships, help the less fortunate, support their local church, and make a huge difference in their community. Whether you are new to Winnipeg or have wondered what do the Daughters do? Join us at our next meeting to find out and make a difference! Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at St Demetrios Church hall. Ελάτε να κάνουμε την διαφορά!! Με την βοήθεια τη δικιά σας και του Θεού ελάτε να γίνει το έργο μας πιο δυναμικό και αποτελεσματικό!!! May God bless you and have a good, prosperous and fruitful year. Contact : Nicki Douklias, President Winnipeg Chapter, phone number:

27 CYPRIOT ASSOCIATION 18 th International Conference of Immigrant Cypriots August, 2015, Lefkosia, Cyprus Brief Report Kyriacos Hatzipanayis, our Association s former president, had recently been sanctioned by the Cypriot Federation of Canada (CFC) to represent Canada at the above noted conference. The following is a brief report he prepared by him on this conference. Tuesday, 25 August 2015 Following introductory remarks by the General Manager of the Office responsible for Cypriots Immigrants and Repatriated Cypriots (Leonidas Markidis), greetings were extended to all delegates and invited guests by the Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chair of the Presidency Committee for Humanitarian and Cypriot Immigrant Affairs, the presidents of POMAK, PSEKA and NEPOMAK, the General Manager of the Secretariat responsible for Hellene Immigrants (Michalis Kokkinos), the President of the Cypriot Parliament and President Anastasiadis. With the exception of the address delivered by the young female president of NEPOMAK (Ms. Antonia Savvidi), which was very emotional and a breath of fresh air, I found all other addresses to be very dry and repetitious. All government presenters emphasized the important role Cypriots and Cypriot organizations abroad can play concerning the Cyprus problem and economy. The President is very optimistic a solution to the Cyprus problem can be found as long as the negotiations continue ad no time constraints imposed on the Cypriot Government. A networking reception hosted by the Cypriot Foreign Minister ensued. Wednesday, 26 August 2015 The conference started with a report from the President of POMAK. Unfortunately, the report focused entirely on problems encountered by Cypriots in the UK, a fact which was criticized by many delegates as it was not inclusive of the state of affairs of the other POMAK member federations. A discussion took place as to whether POMAK should continue collecting membership fees from its members and what to do with the money presently in the account. A suggestion was made to spend the money to strengthen the needy federations so that they can contribute effectively to the goals and objective of POMAK. It was resolved, however, that it is prestigious for POMAK to continue having a healthy account and that the money can be strategically utilized within the POMAK s mandate. A discussion ensued whether the Cypriot Federation of Lebanon could be a full-fledged member of POMAK. 27

28 CYPRIOT ASSOCIATION To this end, it was decided to grant an observer status to the federation this year and revisit the federation s request for full POMAK membership next year. Subsequently, the leaders of all Cypriot political parties addressed the delegates for the duration of six minutes each. As expected, they all agreed to disagree on the major issues confronting Cyprus. The delegates tactfully suggested to all leaders to try to have a common line when dealing with foreign officials and media, as divisiveness will undermine the national efforts for a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem, it will deter foreign investment etc. Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister provided an update of the negotiations with the Turkish Cypriots with no breaking news: all information shared with the delegates had already been covered by the local press. The only news that is worth mentioning is that the Turkish Cypriot negotiators have accepted the ratio of 4:1 as the population base for Cyprus once a solution is reached (1 Turkish Cypriot for every 4 Greek Cypriots). As well, if Turkish Cypriots choose to live in free Cyprus (in the South), the Government of Cyprus is obliged to return to them all property they might own in the South no later than six months. The update provided by Cyprus Minister of Energy was not any different, as the information shared was based on well known facts reported by the press and/or posted on the internet such as the alliance between Cyprus, Israel, Greece and Egypt and the continued negotiations to supply natural gas to Egypt and Jordan from the Aphrodite field. Also, reference was made to the discovery of huge hydrocarbon reserves within the Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone neighbouring the Aphrodite field, which presents an opportunity for joint ventures between Cyprus and Egypt. Minister Lakkotripis spoke also about the drop of tourism from Russia (-17%) and clarified that this decline has been counteracted with a corresponding increase of travellers from the UK and Germany. He also noted that Cyprus did not do very well either with the Northern European countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark). Nonetheless, overall tourism visits are expected to increase by 5.5% in 2015, but tourism receipts are expected to be lower than 2014, a fact which is largely attributed to the 17% decrease in Russian visits: apparently the average Russian tourist spends much more as compared to the other visitors. Cyprus Minister of Finance is very optimistic that the Cypriot economic crisis will be ended soon and that growth is expected to start in early He also explained that the Government of Cyprus will introduce legislation and certain measures that will facilitate foreign investment and the establishment of companies/ corporations in key sectors of the economy. The next conference has bee.n scheduled for August 23,

29 KEFI Dancers (Senior, Junior, Adult) Dance Classes for the 2015/2016 Season: Psarakia (grades 1-3) and Delfinakia (grades 4-6) will continue to have dance class during Greek School. If your child is NOT registered in Greek School and would like to participate in dance classes, please contact the Greek School for exact practice times for each grade. Jr. Kefi (grades 7-11): Beginning Sunday, October 18th. Classes will be Sundays from 6-7pm in the MHCC multipurpose room. Please remember to bring your $50 registration fee to our first class. Sr. Kefi (grade 12 and up): Stay tuned for class times! Adult Recreational Class: Classes will begin in January Stay tuned for class times! COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Do you have photos of Greek Community events, such as celebratory dinners, dinner/dances, Folklorama, Kefi performances, Church events, and Greek school? If yes, we want them! The Greek Community of Winnipeg will be celebrating 100 years of incorporation in the City of Winnipeg. As part of the commemoration of this community milestone we are gathering photographs showcasing our wonderful community to be part of a Community Archive. The photos may be print or digital copies. You may contact Vicki Apostolopoulos or Agapi Katrakis of the Centennial Celebration Committee at 100yearswpg@gmail.com if you would like us to pick up the photos for scanning, or to a digital photo. All print copies will be returned once scanned. Thank you! 29

30 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS GREEK FOLK COSTUMES Our community prides itself on having an extensive collection of authentic Greek folk costumes. These costumes are worn by our community groups for dance performances, as well as at events while representing our community. We would like to expand this collection, particularly the costumes for our youth. Currently, we have a limited number of costumes that will fit this age group, and we have an increasing interest from the kids to wear costumes during their dance performances. If you have a costume that you would like to donate to the community for use by community groups, such as Kefi and Greek School, please drop them off in the church office with the Office Administrator. All sizes and regions are welcome! If you require a costume to be picked up, or would like to sponsor the purchase of a child s Greek folk costume, please contact Agapi Katrakis at or agapim@gmail.com. Folklorama 2015 was a big success, thanks in large part to all of our dedicated volunteers. President Vicky Scouras has extended this message to all the volunteers who helped pull the pavilion together, Thank you to all of you for participating in Folklorama this year. I will extend a very big thank you to all our volunteers that made everything possible. Θα ήθελα να σας ευχαριστήσω από τα βάθη της καρδιάς μου για τη συμμετοχή σας στο πανηγύρι μας και φέτος. Θα ήθελα επίσης να στείλω ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ σε όλους τους εθελοντές μας. The Greek Community is very grateful for all the work that was done for Folklorama. It is our biggest event and fundraiser of the year and it is a lot of work! Many of our volunteers worked tirelessly, night and day, to ensure we had a successful, well-run and profitable Pavilion. THANK YOU!!!! 30

31 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Photos courtesy of Katina Anadranistakis Folklorama August

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