THE PANAYIA. Assumption Of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach, CA NOVEMBER 2015

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1 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 5761 E. Colorado St. Long Beach, CA NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LONG BEACH, CA PERMIT NO. 344 THE PANAYIA Assumption Of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach, CA Worship Services Regular Schedule Orthros 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM NOTE: Sunday Divine Liturgy starts at 10:00AM year-round. See enclosed calendar for dates and times of other services this month. NOVEMBER 2015

2 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street, Long Beach, CA Phone (562) Fax (562) office@assumptionlb.org Rev. Fr. Christos Kanakis, Proistamenos Evagelos Karantonis, Pastoral Assistant Voula Michail - Kitsios, Office Administrator Jorge Rivera, Custodian PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Dave Matty - President Jimmy Eleopoulos - Vice President Jimmy Mentas - Recording Secretary Chris Dolas - Corresponding Secretary Athena Mantas - Treasurer Board Members George Demos, Dino Syrengelas, Max Lofton, George Stavros, Nick Monios, Sam Platis, Tasos Papas, Savvas Roubanis AHEPA Tasos Papas - President Bookstore Zoe Falley - Administrator Bulletin Coordinator Voula Michail - Kitsios Choir Church School Yota Batsaras - Principal Daughters of Penelope Sofie Batshoun Family Night Sam Platis GOYA Presidents - George Sehremelis & Thanasi Dalkos Vice President - Penny Bacol Greek Cultural Arts and Dance Patty Ladas - President Dina Lioulias - Vice President Kathryn Condaras - Principal Donna Stavros - P.T.A Hope/Joy/VBS Maria Georgakopoulos - Advisor Junior Choir Pιnιό Benetatos - Director Karen Fic - Assistant Director Panagia s Liitle Lambs Elizabeth Syrengelas PHILOPTOCHOS Karen Fic - President Mary Lofton - 1st Vice President Lia Kakaris - Secretary Sophie Batshoun - Corres. Secretary Angela Watkins - Treasurer Bobbie Soupos - Advisor. Public Relations Jimmy Eleopoulos Senior Christians Nick Monios - President Stewardship Ministry Kathy Bastas (Chair) Max & Mary Lofton, Trisagio Ministry Max & Mary Lofton, Vickie Hennig, Yiota Beckas Web Site David Derks Welcome Ministry Kathy Bastas (Chair), Camille Dolas, Kay Platis, Young Adults Eleni Demos, Olivia Varonos Page 2 Page 15

3 Patience! Pastor s Message Thank You for being Patient with us, we will get to you as soon as possible. We hear this countless times when we are trying to talk to the phone company or any other business. We have learned to expect results immediately right away! Not because Time is precious (because we waste it whether by staring at our phones and computers constantly) but because we are not a peace. When we obtain peace in our mind, we learn to practice patience and when we learn to be patient then we are at peace. So we must start somewhere. We misuse time when it comes to our Faith as well. I m not talking about prioritizing Church (that s for a whole other article). But we want immediate results our way. God wants us to ask him for what we want but at the same time he is not a Genie granting what we want and how we want. Prayer is a communication with God where its goal is to transform us while some answers are faster than others. We wait, we realize what we truly need. Sometimes the answer comes in waiting. Just as a child is not born the day after it is conceived and not all prayers are answered the next day either. The nine months that a mother has a child in her womb gives time for her to adjust, transform and prepare the mother and father for the new chapter in their life. Those nine months are transformative during its challenges. Even God waited to become flesh and become man and grow as a child. He waited to be crucified not so that our sins are forgiven, as Saint Isaac the Syrian wrote, but to show us how much he loves us. He waited and became incarnate for humanity and its salvation (the Creed) out of LOVE. What about people that frustrate us? It is important to remember that God is patient with all us. You are his child and so is the person you might strongly dislike. Jesus was patient with his disciples for three years! He was patient with Judas, giving him many opportunities to change his ways. We cannot change other people; we only hope to inspire them by our actions as Christ did. We must not expect for others to change because others will create their own consequences, but we must be patient for our anger to become compassion and our hate to become love. It took Moses 40 years to lead the people of Israel out of slavery and out of the dessert. His patience tested by the people he was trying to help. It took the Greeks over 400 years to be freed from the Ottoman Occupation. History can show us many examples. Being patient should not be interchanged with being careless or procrastinating. Faith and Works are important ingredients. Having Patience is having the wisdom to know what we can and cannot control. The Saints in the church endured and prayed for patience. Saint Nektarios was casted out of Egypt out of envy and rumors. Time revealed the truth. Time healed his heart and dried his tears. Time transformed the Saint and those around him. Why should we be any different? This is why we look to the Saints for inspiration, for guidance, for patience. I have been asked Why can t I just pray to God directly, why do I need the middle man? This comes from the mentality where we want to speak directly to the manager, sometimes not even the manager, the owner! Of course we pray to Christ. We are not to fear him with terror, to approach him with awe and love. He wants us to come to Him. When we look to the saints to pray for us, we are looking at people who may have gone through what we are going through and that their life, which centered on Christ, may inspire us. Having patience is a challenge for all of us. Waiting is frustrating. Not knowing results can be agonizing. We must pray for peace and patience to endure what we face, and in time we are transformed. It is important to remind ourselves that God has led us this far and he will continue to lead us. We must always thank God for the blessings seen and unseen and yet to be seen. Doing so we can acquire patience. Page 14 In His service, Fr. Christos Page 3

4 Λευκός Πύργος Greek Column by Voula Michail O Λευκός Πύργος είναι το πιο γνωστό αξιοθέατο της Θεσσαλονίκης και το σύμβολο της πόλης λόγω της θέσης του, της μακράς ιστορίας του αλλά και της επιβλητικής αρχιτεκτονικής που τον χαρακτηρίζει. Ο Πύργος χτίστηκε τον 15ο αιώνα προκειμένου να αντικαταστήσει μία παλαιότερη Βυζαντινή οχύρωση πιθανότατα του 12ου αιώνα, ενώ αργότερα ανακατασκευάστηκε από τους Οθωμανούς. Χρησιμοποιήθηκε ως φρούριο ενισχύοντας την άμυνα στο λιμάνι, ως φρουρά αλλά και φυλακή. Λόγω της φήμης του ως διαβόητη φυλακή ήταν επίσης γνωστός ως «Πύργος του Αίματος» (Κανλί Κουλέ) ή «Κόκκινος Πύργος» (Torre Blanca). Η μετονομασία του σε «Λευκό Πύργο» έγινε πιθανότατα το 1891 μετά την ασβέστωση του. Ήταν περιτριγυρισμένος από μακριά τείχη τα οποία ήταν ικανά να υποστηρίξουν και βαρύ οπλισμό. Μεγάλο τμήμα των οχυρώσεων αυτών κατεδαφίστηκε στις αρχές του 20ου αιώνα στα πλαίσια γενικότερου εκσυγχρονισμού ενώ δεν είναι ξεκάθαρο αν ήταν μέρος της αρχικής κατασκευής ή προστέθηκαν αργότερα προκειμένου να ενισχύσουν περαιτέρω τα αμυντικά χαρακτηριστικά της πόλης. Σήμερα ο Λευκός Πύργος είναι ανοιχτός στο κοινό, ενώ οι επισκέπτες έχουν την ευκαιρία να απολαύσουν την υπέροχη πανοραμική θέα που προσφέρεται από την κορυφή του. Εντός του Πύργου ένα πολύ ιδιαίτερο μουσείο περιμένει τους επισκέπτες. Πρόκειται για ένα χώρο αφιερωμένο στην μακραίωνη ιστορία και το πολυπολιτισμικό πρόσωπο τη Θεσσαλονίκης όπως αυτό διαμορφώθηκε από τούς κατοίκους της. Μπαίνοντας στον Λευκό Πύργο συνειδητοποιούμε ότι είμαστε στην καρδιά της πόλης! Μέσα από παρουσιάσεις συγκεκριμένων χαρακτηριστικών της πόλης, όπως τον αστικό χαρακτήρα και τους ανθρώπους της, θα μπορέσουμε να κατανοήσουμε διαχρονικά την Θεσσαλονίκη. Η έκθεση εστιάζει σε σημαντικές στιγμές και πτυχές της ζωής της. Η γεωγραφική τοποθεσία της πόλης, ως το επίκεντρο εμπορικών και θαλάσσιων δρόμων της ευρύτερης περιοχής, οι αλλαγές κατά την αστική ανάπτυξη, σημαντικά γεγονότα της ιστορίας της, αλλά και η πνευματική και κοινωνική ζωή της πόλης, είναι κάποια από τα κύρια θέματα που προσεγγίζονται διαδοχικά στα διάφορα πατώματα του πύργου. Οι επισκέπτες έχουν την ευκαιρία να απολαύσουν μία διαχρονική βόλτα από την ίδρυση της πόλης 23 αιώνες πριν, μέχρι το πρόσφατο παρελθόν και να γνωρίσουν τους διάφορους πολιτισμούς που διαμόρφωσαν την σημερινή της ταυτότητα μέσω των κοινοτήτων της. Μέσα από έξυπνες εφαρμογές πολυμέσων, ατμοσφαιρικές εικόνες και ήχους και με την χρήση οθονών αφής, ο κάθε επισκέπτης θα έχει την δυνατότητα να μάθει πολλές πληροφορίες σχετικά με όλα τα μέρη που μπορεί να επισκεφτεί αλλά και τι προϋπήρχε εκεί στο πέρασμα των αιώνων! Ο στόχος του μουσείου είναι να γνωρίσει την πόλη στους επισκέπτες της δημιουργώντας καθ αυτό τον τρόπο μια μοναδική σχέση ανάμεσα στους ανθρώπους και αυτήν. Ο Πύργος βρίσκεται σε κομβικό σημείο για όσους θέλουν να γνωρίσουν περισσότερα για την Θεσσαλονίκη καθώς οι αποστάσεις μερικών απο τα πιο σημαντικά αξιοθέατα και μνημεία είναι ιδανικές για περπάτημα. Σίγουρα το ιδανικότερο μέρος για να αρχίσετε την εξερεύνηση της πόλης! Page 4 Page 13

5 Panagia s Stewardship List (cont. from page 11) Vassiliades, John Vlachos, Dino & Helen Vlachos, Michael Vlahakis, Kathy Vlahakis, Mary Vorris, Athanasios & Niki Watkins, Evagelia Xagorarakis, Alexandros & Denise Xeros, Nick & Anna Salsman Yakos, John & Flora Yortzidis, Dimitri & Stacy Zambos, Angie Zambos, John Zamvakellis, Nick & Alison Zarifes, Angie Zoolakis, Anthony & Kari Zorzy, Josephine Zoumberakis, Stelio & Stacy Announcements BAPTISMS 10/24/15 Dimitrios Nikiforos Christides Proud Parents: George & Maya Christides Godparents/Nonoi: Haris & Ourania Christidis Iliana Panayiota Chrisstides Proud Parents: George & Maya Christides Godparents/Nonoi: Haris & Ourania Christidis WEDDING 10/17/15 Alexander Nicolaou & Teresa Flener Sponsor/Koumbaros: Christopher Nicolaou Congratulations WITH SYMPATHY To Anna Tsimerekis and family for the loss of her husband Niko, a dedicated Choir member on 10/1/15. May his memory be eternal. November s Prosforo is donated by Maria Tsalikis and Ria Jordanides. Thank you. If you would like to donate the Prosforo please call the office. 3 Day tour to St. Anthony s Monastery: A 3 days trip to St. Anthony s Monastery in Arizona is organized by Eleni Skarpoulos on November 2nd to November 6th. If you are interested in going please contact Eleni for details at Deadline is October 20th. The first pick up will be at our church on November 2nd at 7:00 am. STEWARDSHIP AND THE PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON SUNDAY, NOV 8 th Are you planning on attending the Parish General Meeting on Sunday, Nov 8 th? Are you planning on nominating someone for the PC board on Nov. 8 n th? Are you planning on voting on Dec 6th for the PC board? If you answer YES to any of the questions above-- the next questions to ask yourself is.. Are you a Steward in Good Standing and current in meeting your pledge to be able to participate? Stewards in Good Standing and current are defined as: Stewards who have pledged in 2015 and have paid at least three-quarters (75%) of your pledge amount. Are you a Steward in Good Standing? If you are not, please take the necessary steps to be able to participate in the General Assembly and upcoming Parish Council Elections. Remember this Church belongs to YOU. Page 12 Philoptochos Calling all Assumption women and men who are not Philoptochos members to be a part of this dynamic movement. November is the last month for turning in your Philoptochos 2015 stewardship. We have been given a goal and are only 12 short of reaching this. Join us. Come see what we are all about. Help us help those in need! November is here and that means it's time for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Philoptochos is teaming up with Sunday School and the entire community in sharing with For The Child by providing 150 Thanksgiving meals. Please remember to bring in turkeys or other non perishable food items to make others Thanksgiving dinners complete. If you don't have time to shop we will be accepting monetary donations too. The deadline date is Sunday November 22. For a list of needed items, please see the Thanksgiving drive flyer located in this month's Panagia or ask any Philoptochos board member. Philoptochos Harvest Bake Sale will take place out on the platia on Sunday, November 15th. Nothing is better than the smell and taste of home baked goodies in the Fall. Bring your taste buds with you take home sweets from the Philoptochos. LIGHT THE PATH! St. John's church in Anaheim will be hosting this spectacular annual event. Don't miss it! Saturday November 21th. If you haven't replied yet, please do so. Be a part of this festive afternoon. If you are in need of transportation, please contact Karen The Philoptochos chapters of Southern California are joining together in hosting St. Nicholas Church/Shrine Fund-raiser. It will be held at the Betty Reckas Cultural Center on Friday December 4 th. It will be an evening of entertainment and dessert. For more information and tickets please contact Bobbie Join in the Christmas celebration with Long Beach Women's Veterans. This will be our 5 th year in hosting these ladies who have served our country. Come meet these brave women on Wednesday, December 9 th for lunch and lots of fun. On Sunday, December 13 th we will be holding our Annual Christmas Luncheon in the church hall. It is always a special afternoon. We are hoping all Philoptochos members attend. Reservations are a must! For more information call the office or please contact Lia Kakaris, Bobbie Soupos or Karen Fic. Look for the Christmas Tree in the Narthex with names of the children from Trinity Homes. Take a name, get a gift and make a child very happy. Philoptochos will be hosting a Trinity Homes Christmas party on December 17. For more information, please see Matoula or Sofie Batshoun. Karen Fic, President ********** ********** ********** There are so many reasons to be thankful. There are 8766 hours in a year how many of them do we spend in praise and thanksgiving for all that our heavenly Father has done for us and all He will be doing for us? Page 5

6 Kourtis, Costa & Cesilia Krantz, Robert & Tricia Kyriakos, Spiros & Laine Ladas, Charlie & Patty Ladas, Amelia Lafkas, Peter & Ada Lam, Joshua & Aphrodite Lambrakis, Spiros & Catherine Lambros Mary Papacalos, George & Lucia Papachristou, Theodora Papadakis, Christine Papadakis, Lilian & Andriana Papadakis, Michael & Janel Papadopoulos, Evangelos & Lorraine Papakoulos, Angie Papas, Maria Papas, Tasos & Georgia Spiropoulos, James & Marina Spiropoulos, Troy & Gina Sprague, Ron & Mary Stapakis, Olympia Stathis, Robert & Josefa Stavros, Andy & Amber Stavros, Bill & Maria Stavros, George & Donna Stavros, Louis & Mary Lansdale, Marianthi Pappagelis, Christina Stavros, Ted & Olga Lembesis, Ann Pappas, Mark & Shari Stavros, Tom Lembesis, John Jr. & Theresa Pappas, Victor & Christina Stavroudis, Toula Lembesis, Nick & Saskia Paralapanides, Charles & Elenie Stevenson, Gus & Leona Lembesis, Pendalis & Evangelia Pass, Toula Stewart, Sean & Denise Liarakos, Dimitrios & Voula Paulos, Mary Sullos, James & Vickie Liarakos, George & Dezi Paulos, Nicholas Sverkos, Pete & Natalie Liarakos, John & Tesi Paulos, Todd & Cindy Syrengelas, Andreas & Evdoxia Lofton, Max & Mary Paxos, Joanne Syrengelas, Andreas & Niky Loizides, Demetrios & Karen Pelonis, Petros & Agatha Syrengelas, Dino & Dora Loizides, George & Rodoula Philips, Mark & Crystal Syrengelas, George & Athanasia Lolis, Vasilios Phoutrides, Neilos & Patricia Syrengelas, Michael & Elizabeth Lovejoy, Jeremy & Nectaria Platis, Jim & Kay Syrengelas, Soteria Makas, Diane & Natalie Platis, Sam & Laura Syrengelas, Toula Mangoutas, John & Barbara Manolas-Lopez, Georgia Politis, Spiros & Assal Syrengelas, Vasili & Maria Manos, Denise Polychrones, Jerry & Mary Talaganis, Ernest Manos, Dr. Andrew & Pam Polychrones, Speros & Dora Talaganis, John & Kathleen Talaganis, Nick & Amy Mantas, Athena Poulis, John Tavlarides, Angelo & Mary Mantas, Speros Raptis, Maria Tavlarides, Matt & Whitney Mantikas, Nick & Katherine Richards, Dean & Dorothy Teodosiadis, Romilos & Melpomeni Marangopoulos, Jake & Tammy Richmond, Dan & Doris Terzi, Popi Marentis, Victoria Roubanis, Savvas & Jody Terzis, Constantinos & Suzanna Marinow, Atanas & Elena Roumeliotis, George & Pamela-Tsakoumakis Thermos, Jerry & Ellie Markouizos, George & Argyro Russos, Asimina Thibault, Irene Markouizos, Karlos & Georgia Russos, Emmauel Toulios, Spyros & Eleni Markouizos, Markella Salsman, Mel & Andria Toumasis, Gerasimos & Kyriaky Markouizos, Nektarios & Lisa Santamarina, Jose & Ronnea Triantos, Anastasia Matty, David & Barbara Seger, Clay & Susan Triff, Brent Matty, Thelxe Sehremelis, Andy & Leslie Trigonis, Tula Medenas, Ted & Foula Sharkoff, Dr. Donald & Anna Trikounakis, Tony & Irma Mentas, Ann Sharkoff, Dr. James & Katherine Tsakoumakis, Stan & Debora Mentas, James & Patricia Shweiri, Cathy & George Tsalickis, Mike & Jim Michel, David & Vasiliki Shweiri, Gabriel & Nicole Tsalikis, Maria Michel, Erik & Jennifer Silva, Robert & Nicolette Tsamous, Peter & Helen Milonas, Dina Simitian, Richard & Anna Tsimerekis, Anna Missios, Basil & Eftihia Sinis, Phaedon & Tanya Tsouloufas, Sam & Giovanna Mitchel, Pete Siouris, Chris & Panayota Tzortzakis, Georgis & Kelly Monios, Nick & Linda Sirigos George & Eliodora Vackrinos, Catherine Montalbano, Paul & Maria Skourtas, Tony & Angelique Vagelatos, John Morgan,Valerie Smith, Emmanuel & Christina Valaskantjis, Nikiforos & Georgia Nakai, Keiichi & Saki Smyrniotis, Chris & Mary Vardakis, Alex Nanopoulos, Chris & Yota Sotiriou, Dimitrios Vargo, Douglas & Elefteria Nezis, Alexander & Alice Sotiriou, Panagiotis & Vasiliki Varzak, Darlene Nicolaou, Alexander & Reese Soultanakis, Trudith Vasilomanolakis, Dr. Mike & Niki Palencia, Emersonn Page 6 Soupos, Tom & Bobbie Vasilomanolakis, Francine Panou, Paraskevi Page 11

7 Ala, Eli Ala, Falanai & Lisa Ala, George Alex, Helen Alexiou, Demi Amarantos, George & Angela Amarantos, Harriet Andrikos, Ioannis & Argyro Andros, Nick Apostle, Helen Apostle, Kostantina Argeris, John & Vasiliki Argyros, Dionisios & Irene Argyros, Phillip & Amy Armstrong, Randy & Janet Bacol, Penny Bacol, Pete & Ria Bacol, Sina Bahos, Kanella Balas, Jim & Jennifer Bastas, Nikolaos & Kathy Batsaras, Ilias & Yota Batshoun, Christina Batshoun, Emil & Matoula Batshoun, Sofie Beckas, Spiro & Eleni Beckas, Yiota Benetatos, Pinio Berdanis, John & Helen Berovinos, Michael & Kimberly Berovinos, Tony & Bonnie Bisbikis, Angelos & Diana Bisbikis, Dimitra & Argyroula Boosalis, Aphrodite Bouras, Kathy Bouras, Peter Boyce, Maria Bratkic, Jure & Demetra Breres, Zena Briliakis, Gus & Nicki Brogolias, Nick Brooks, Harriet Bussa, Tom & Maria Castridis, Demetris Chelekis, Louis & Vicki Chioles, James & Effie Chizhov, Svetlana Choullis, Manolis & Sotiria Christidis, Haris & Ourania Coats, Marilyne Colazas, Xenophon & Mila Coleman, Niki Panagia s Stewardship Family as of October 15, 2015 Condaras, Nicholas & Katerina Contos, Angeliki Contos, Vasilis & Voula Cook, Jeff & Susan Cornwell, Caryle & Demetra Coroneus, John & Xanthipe Critides, Anastasios & Shawnee Cyprus, Brandon Cyprus, Brett & Jane Cyprus, Kayla DaCosta, Marvin & Katerina Dalkos, Bob & Vaso Dalkos, Chris & Roula Dalkos, Christos Dalkos, John & Stavroula Dalkos, Stevie Demopulos, Michael & Patricia Demos, Christa Demos, Eleni Demos, George & Vickie Demos, Joanna Deneff, Alkisti Deneff, Peter & Diane Deralas, Dean Desalernos, Stephen & Julia Diamond, Helen Dimakides-Fillippis, Christina & George Dimitriou, Kostantinos & Cynthia Dimitropoulos, Thanasi & Eleni Dimou, Leonidas & Judith Dimou, Nick Dogris, Alex & Peggy Dolas, Chris Dolas, James Dolas, Jim & Camille Dolas, Jonh & Theodora Dolas, Peter Donlou, Gordon & Maria Edwards, Nickolas & Pamela Eleopoulos, Gus & Robin Eleopoulos, Jimmy & Leigh Etchepare, Anna Falley, Zoe Fattaleh, Raja Fattaleh, Saba & Diana Fenn, Brad & Anna Fic, Karen Flynn, Matthew Foutris, Constantine & Christine Frousakis, Gus & Vicky Futris, William & Mary Gabriel, Sam & Kathy Greek Dance & Cultural Arts School Welcome to November AGDCAS Dancers and Parents! Hopefully now the weather is cooperating and bringing some cooler temperatures as our dancers practice night after night! On behalf of the Board, I wanted to thank everyone for their support of our October Diakonia project: Helping the Children of Greece. The economic crisis combined with the refugee crisis has depleted many resources in Greece. The money raised was used to purchase food, school supplies, clothing, and other essentials through a local philanthropic organization on the island of Samos. Thank you to Paraskevi June for coordinating this project as well as Evan Karantonis for the wonderful design of our "Wall of Hope" recognizing our donors. Our November Diakonia project will be collecting toiletries and everyday essentials to be sent to the Long Beach Rescue Mission. Because of Thanksgiving, there is a big focus on food drives, but there are so many other basic needs that are just as important. Please keep an eye out in the hallways of the Education Building for more information and collection boxes. Please mark your calendars for our upcoming New Year's Eve event. This year's event will take place on Thursday, December 31. You don't want to miss out on the fun and dancing and ringing in the New Year with your family and friends! Finally, don't forget to register for FDF packages and take advantage of the early bird prices. Registration should be open mid-november but you can make your hotel room reservations now. Visit for more information. Greek school is in full swing, we just completed our "OXI DAY" celebration with the students reciting poems and the Pre - School students singing a song. The event was wonderful, it was nice to see all the parents, grandparents and relatives join us on this important day. All teachers and I are so proud of our students with their performance. Keep up the good job. We would like to thank all the parents who helped to make this day a success. It is not too late to sign up your child for Greek school if anyone is interested. We have room in our Pre - School class and Kindergarten class and meet every Wednesday from 5:30-7:00. Galang, Tianna & William Rous Galanis, Jerry & Marian Georgedes, Ekaterini Georges, Linda Georges, Louie & Penny Georgiadou, Vicki Georgoulis, George & Anna Ghilarducci, Walt & Laura Giannakopoulos, Harri & Sia Giannoulis, Anastasia Gossen, Ryan & Jennifer Gurrola, Raymond & Mary Hadjimarkos, Nicholas & Stemma Hadjioannou, Arion & Nicole Hanches, Fotini Thank you, Hanson, Chris & Dusty Kathryn Condaras, Principal Hardaway, Herman & Pamela Haririan, Alka Harrison, Danielle Hennig, Vickie Herron, Craig & Diana Hillas, Orestis & Eleni Hoatua, Evy Dukelis Hourigan, Sophia Jordanides, Dennis & Giselle Jordanides, Tim & Ria Jovicic, Goran & Alexandria Kades, Clio Kades, Kelly Kakaris, Tellis & Lia Kallins, Dr. James & Virginia Kallins, George & Bettina Kanakis, Fr. Christos & Pres. Jessica Kanakis, Peter & Evangelia Kanavos, Pete & Tia Karalexis, Kristina Karapoulios, Evangelos & Eleni Karatzis, Spiros & Julie Karidakis, George & Diane Patty Diamond Ladas, President Karidakis, Jim Karidakis, Nicholas Karthas Nicholas Little Lambs Kastanas Bill & Paris We have had so much fun singing, dancing and Kiousis, Spiro & Katerina doing crafts with our little lambs. The children also Kitsios, Kostas & Voula love playing, while mommies get a chance to chat. Konstantinidis, Bryon & Katie Please join us with your little ones. We meet every Kontokanis Dimitrios & Maria Kootsikas, Coula Wednesday 10:30-11:30 in the Sunday school Koromelas, John & Tina classroom. Kostallas, Tony & Cathy Have a great day! Kotsakis, Helen & Jane Elizabeth Syrengelas Koulos, Peter & Emily Page 10 Page 7

8 In the year of the Lord - November 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed nesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 E Λουκά (Κοσμάς & Δαμιανός) 5th Sunday of Luke (Cosmas & Damianos) 8 Z Λουκά 7th Sunday of Luke Vespers St. Nektarios in Covina 7pm General Assembly 15 H Λουκά 8th Sunday of Luke Hope/Joy after church Nativity Fast Begins 22 Θ Λουκά 9th Sunday of Luke 9 Νεκταρίου Αιγίνης Nektarios the Wonderworker Orthros 9:00 am in Covina Senior Christians Thanksgiving Potluck 11:30 am P. C. Meeting 7 pm Panagia s Little Lambs 10:300-11:30 am 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Panagia s Little Lambs 10:300-11:30 am 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Panagia s Little Lambs 10:300-11:30 am 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm No Young Adult Forum 7:00 pm GOYA meeting 6:30 pm Happy Thanksgiving Office closed Happy Thanksgiving Office closed Τα Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου The Entrance of the Blessed Virgin Mary into the Temple Orthros 9:30 am, Divine Liturgy 10 am ΙΓ ΛΟΥΚΑ 13th Sunday of Luke 30 Ανδρέου Αποστόλου Andrew the First Called Apostle Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy 10:000 am GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 2015 AFTER CHURCH SERVICES Page 8 Events are subject to change without notice; please refer to weekly bulletin for current schedule info Page 9