ORTHODOX LIFE. June The Official Publication of Saint Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church

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1 ORTHODOX LIFE You are the Voice of Christ in a Changing World As the Father has sent me, so I send you! John 20:21 The Official Publication of Saint Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church June 2017

2 Parish Ministries Parish Council President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Asst. Treasurer Demetrius Tasoulas Gus Andreopoulos Ted Lanis Chris Limberakis Church Office Tracey St. Louis-Harris Sunday School Elsa Galetsa - Director Terry Mitchell ( ) Peter Kehayias Richard Semon James Maistros Paula Dart Choir John Fakis - Director Magdalene Santos - Organist Cantor George Papadopoulos & Aleksander Filip Altar Boys Michael Sergakis Philoptochos President - Mary Peteros Visitations - Alice Poulios Soup Kitchen - Irene Synodi College Outreach - Stephanie Panagos Bible Study Fr. Dean Greek School Dora Georgeady - Teacher Hellenic Dancers Nancy Bellos, Kristen Matsas Young at Heart Nancy Bellos - President Youth Michael Sergakis Bookstore Penny Maistros Web Page Julianne Swanson Order of AHEPA Tony Vallombroso - President Endowment Fund Peter Galetsa Tamam Smith David Vangel St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church 200 Hempstead St., New London, CT (860) FAX (860) Fr. Dean: (860) Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9am to 1pm office@saintsophianl.org frdean@saintsophianl.org Web Page: saintsophianl.org Facebook: Saint Sophia Church Fr. Dean A. Panagos Deacon James Whittaker Michael Sergakis - Youth/Young Adult Director Weekly Please call the office to be placed on the parish list for the most up-to-date parish news. Also, please let us know if you d like to receive the monthly bulletin via instead of having it mailed to your home. IMPORTANT Hospital ministry is an integral part of the ministry of the Church. If you would like Fr. Dean to visit you or a family member in the hospital, Rehabilitation Centers or Adult Care Centers please contact the Church Office. Bulletin Sponsors Your Greeting Could be Here! BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP FORM Yes, I would like to sponsor an issue of the Orthodox Life Name In memory of In honor of Other (circle) Donation: $50

3 Our Life in Christ SACRAMENTAL LIFE Baptism Alexandra Bonewicz Daughter of Stephanie & Brian was baptized on May 20th Godparent Kristin Pantelis Melina Longinidis Daughter of Harry & Kelly was baptized May 21st Godparent Sophia Halidis Chrismation Daniel Giovinazzo Was Chrismated on May 7th His sponsor is Connie Simos June Church Services Matins 9:00 am Saturday, 6/3 Sunday, 6/4 Sunday Services Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Weekday/Saturday Services Matins/Divine Liturgy - 8:30 am (C) Evangelismos Chapel SATURDAY OF THE SOULS Nousopoulos/Giovinazzo Wedding PENTECOST Monday, 6/5 FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY Services will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in Norwich beginning at 8:30 am Passings Cleo Poulios, Fell asleep in the Lord on May 3rd Saturday, 6/10 Sunday, 6/11 Cote/McGroarty Wedding FEAST OF ALL SAINTS 40 day Memorial for Cleo Poulios The Family of Cleo Poulios would like to Thank You all for your sincere condolences, cards, flowers and donations made to St. Sophia in her memory. Prayer Requests Please remember in Prayer the servants of God Catherine, Jeff, Demetrios, Lucretia, Mary, Alexandria, Nina, Olga, Kiki, Mary, Jenny, Michael, George, Mary, Peter, Amos, Peter, George, Freida, Voula, Sophia, Christos and Maria, Thomas and Kiveli, Georgia, Elias, Helen, Despina, Vasilios, Helen, Alexandra, Katherine, Athena SUNDAY, 6/18 SUMMER HOURS WILL BEGIN Matins at 8:00 am Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am Saturday, 6/24 ST. LEONITIOS, HYPATIOS & THEODOULOS, MARTYRS OF SYRIA NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN Sunday, 6/25 ST. PROKOPIOS THE MARTYR We will welcome Fr. Joseph Gardner, Chaplain with the United States Airforce, his presbytera Arleen and their sons Christopher and Ryan who will be entering the United States Coast Guard Academy, class of 2021 Vastakis Baptisim 3:00pm PLEASE NOTE Fr. Dean will be away Wednesday, June 28 through Friday, July 7. Please call the office in case of a pastoral emergency

4 As The Father Has Sent Me So I send you! John 20:21 The first thing Jesus says to His disciples who were in hiding following the crucifixion and resurrection is, "Peace be with you." He says it twice! It is in this same gathering that the disciples receive the Holy Spirit and Jesus once again "sends" them on a mission. On Pentecost we are reminded by the Church that we are commissioned to take Jesus Christ with us and introduce Jesus wherever we go. As our own Archbishop stated to the Church of America You are the voice of Christ in a fallen world. We cannot do this until we have the peace of the Lord. Many of us are not at peace. We're fractured, confused and just as muddled as were the disciples. This peace is a call to wholeness so that we might be equipped to bring Jesus to the world. As we read in Acts 2, on the day of Pentecost, the apostles were all together in the city of Jerusalem. "Suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. The apostles began to cause amazement and astonishment among the people gathered in Jerusalem. This crowd heard the apostles using a variety of languages, "speaking about God's deeds of power." But not everyone was impressed -- some sneered and said that the apostles were "filled with new wine." The apostle Peter took a bold stand in front of the crowd and told them that the coming of the Spirit was a fulfillment of ancient prophecy. We can be a voice of Christ in an ever changing world! This Spirit inaugurated the birth of the Church of Jesus Christ, the beginning of a new era, one in which "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (v. 21). On that Pentecost the Church was born and expanded throughout the world. Like the first disciples we must be at peace and filled with the Spirit in order to be the voice of Christ. The Bible tells us that the apostles were able to do what they did because "all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit" (v. 4). Without the inspiration of the Spirit, we're never going to get off the ground. We get the Spirit first and foremost in worship. We pray for the Holy Spirit to help us hear God's Word. We can ask for the Spirit to heal, touch and transform us. We can trust the Spirit to make Christ present to us in the bread and cup of Communion. Worship is not a mere human activity; instead, it is an activity that is both human and divine, with Jesus really present through the power of the Holy Spirit. Read this first prayer of many of our worship services; O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth: You are everywhere filling all things; Treasury of blessings and Giver of Life: come and abide in us, and cleanse us from every impu rity, and save our souls, O Good One! Inspired by the Spirit we can embark on a mission of sharing good news with people around us. In Jerusalem, Peter stood up and promised that "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (v. 21). He gave his hearers a message of inclusion and hope. While we may not join Peter in preaching on street corners, we can follow his lead by knocking on doors of the hearts of our family and friends and build relationships based on authentic concern.

5 Thursday, 6/1 Saturday, 6/3 Sunday, 6/4 June Activities Festival Baking at 9:00 am Greek School at 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am SPRING FESTIVAL Wednesday through Friday June am to 8 pm ORTHODOX STUDIES IN THE FAITH To know God is to study the Word of God Wednesdays in the Vallas Building Morning Study - 10:00 am Evening Prayer - 6:30 pm Evening Study - 7:00 pm The Study lasts one hour The Gospel of Mark Friday, 6/9 Sunday, 6/11 Monday, 6/12 Tuesday, 6/13 Wednesday, 6/14 Wednesday, 6/21 Friday, 6/23 NL Soup Kitchen 4pm Youth Graduation Parish Assembly at 7:00 pm Parish Council Mtg Bible Study 10am & 7pm Bible Study 10am & 7pm Incense Making 6 pm Although the touch of Jesus holds the power to heal and transform, only those who believe find their lives truly changed. This 6-week study, Jesus: Listening for His Voice, examines the Gospel of Mark, chapters 7 to 13 to discover not only what Jesus did, but also what he said. Experience for yourself the freedom and the power that comes from knowing truth and living accordingly. The sunny, relaxing days of summer are a perfect time to begin a new book and enhance our knowledge of our Orthodox faith and/or our Hellenic heritage. We have dozens of enriching selections on a variety of topics - History, Iconography, Spirituality, Orthodox Studies, Memoirs, Poetry and Fiction. Please stop in at our St. Sophia Bookstore/Gift Shop or Lending Library for a first - hand look and choose one of our many selections. Among those you might want to consider: 1. Scattered Leaves, Coming to America, or The Whispering Voices of Smyrna all by author Dr. Niki Karavasilis 2. The Jesus Prayer, Facing East, At the Corner of East and Now, by Frederica Mathewes-Green 3. Fiction such as Falling in Love with Sophia, Agape, & The Immigrant 4. Inspirational writings such as Lynette s Hope, Encountering Women of Faith, & Orthodox Women Speak. We also have a large selection of books on many topics of interest to children and teens for their summer reading. A large assortment of religious and ethnic gift items is available for every special occasion including birthdays, showers, weddings, & baptisms. Included in our gift selection are Icons, Censors, Jewelry, CDs, Cookbooks, and Art Work. PLEASE COME IN FOR A CLOSER LOOK!!!! June 14 What Do You Want more then the Kingdom of God? June 21 How Much Love Does Jesus Want From You? On May 21 we said goodbye to Kyria Georgia. We will miss her

6 Parish Council News The recipient of the 2017 Metropolis Laity is Demetrius E. Tasoulas Demetrius has been a lifelong communicant of the parish and has served in numerous leadership positions. He has been past president of the Parish Council, Council Member, Stewardship Ministry Leader, and has served on the youth and Festival committees. Demetrius, along with Terry Mitchell, succeeded in acquiring on behalf of the parish the former Christian Scientist Church adjacent to the church campus which today is connected to the Venetos Community Center and is known as Annunciation Chapel/Vallas Building with added additional classroom and meeting space. Currently Demetrius chairs the parish campus/ house ministry that is tasked in the oversight of over 25,000 square feet of building on almost 2 acres of downtown property. Demetrius is married to Deborah Mourikis Tasoulas, the daughter of the late Fr. Spiros and Mary Mourikis, and their daughter Stacy who are both active in the ministries of Saint Sophia. The Award Ceremony and Banquet will be held on Sunday, June 11 at Lombardo s Banquet Hall in Randolph, MA. A new chair lift has been installed in the narthex! St. Sophia Financial Report April 30, 2017 Income Stewardship $ 20, Candles, tray, adopt-a-bill 8, Memorial Donations Holiday Donations 6, General Donations 0.00 Supplementary Income Religious/Cultural Fundraisers 1, Hall Rental 0.00 Other Income 0.00 Capital Campaign 0.00 Total Inflow $ 38, Expenses Archdiocese $ 4, Wages 22, Auto Expense 2, Insurance 4, Telephone Utilities 3, Supplies 1, Maintenance 2, Postage General Expenses Religious/Cultural Youth Groups Church Holidays 4, Fundraisers 0.00 Fellowship 0.00 Capital Expenses 0.00 Total Outflow $ 46, Net Profit $ (7,733.88) 7Operating Fund as of 04/30/2017 Checking Account/Money Market $ 48, Restricted Funds as of 04/30/2017 Endowment Fund Assets $ 627, Capital Campaign Account 13, Designated Donation/ Maintenance Account 24, Outstanding Commitments Chelsea Groton loan 181, SUMMER HOURS Matins at 8:00 am Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am Beginning June 18 Have You Made Your 2017 Stewardship Pledge? If Not - Please Do So Today!

7 YOUTH AWARD AND RECOGNITOIN SUNDAY June 11th SUNDAY SCHOOL AWARDS SUNDAY Achievement and attendance award will be presented. GREEK SCHOOL The Greek School Department will also be award Promotion certificates and Achievement Awards HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RECOGNITION The Philoptochos will recognize High School Graduates and the Scholarship Awards will be presented AHEPA NEWS FROM THE NEW LONDON WINTHROP CHAPTER 250 The local chapters of AHEPA along with all the chapters of District Seven of AHEPA throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island are preparing to offer scholarships to young people. The Order is also preparing to offer thousands of dollars to disserving nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Connecticut. These two key activities are often not reported in the local news media and consequently many people do not know what AHEPA does for the local community. In view of all these activities that AHEPA offers to the community it is very appropriate that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has set aside one Sunday a year as AHEPA SUN- DAY. This year the Sunday of AHEPA has been designated as May 21. It is significant to mention as the Archbishop writes: For almost a century this has been the focus of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. AHEPA Sunday is designated to offer our gratitude to the members of the AHEPA family. He says that the leaders of AHEPA are faithful servants of God as leaders in their parishes, in the institutions and organizations of the Church, and use the strength and mission of AHEPA to meet local needs throughout the world. Because of these reasons we call upon all young men in Southeastern Connecticut to come and join this great organization that serves its fellow man throughout the world. +Fr. Charles J. Simones, Chaplain

8 PARISH OUTREACH IN NEW LONDON The Orthodox Church is often accused of neglecting the world for the sake of liturgical worship and spiritual life, turning primarily toward the Kingdom of God to come, disregarding challenges of the present. In fact, however, whatever the Church says, whatever the church does, is done in the Name of God and the sake of human dignity and the eternal destiny of the human being. It is impossible for the Church to close its eyes to evil, to be indifferent to the cry of the needy, oppressed and exploited. True faith is a course of permanent struggle against the power of inhumanity. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Keynote Address Forum on Modern Slavery On Friday, June 9th we will serve at the New London Community Meal Center (Soup Kitchen). We will need 6 to 8 volunteers at the soup kitchen to do prep work, serve, do dishes and clean up. We start at 4:00 pm and finish about 6:30 pm. Please see or call Eleni Mosher at , Irene Synodi at or call the Church Office at to volunteer If you would like to contribute to this ministry please send your contributions to the office payable to: St. Sophia/Enosis Philoptochos Saint Sophia Thursday Social Luncheon Senior Ministry Thirty-five parishioners were shown scenes of the Good Friday Procession around the church taken by a large drone. Birthdays were enjoyed by Joan Simones and Marilyn Boska. John Fakis asked everyone to try and find time to help out at the Spring Festival on June 7-9 from 11:00 am 9:00pm. The Rose City Senior Group directed by Lolita entertained us with songs and smiles. Please join us at the next luncheon on Thursday, June 15th 12:30 pm $7.00 a person Please bring your favorite desserts Please Consider Sponsoring The Fellowship Hour Fellowship Hours may be sponsored in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a birthday, etc. The Parish Council will make the coffee and assist the hosts as needed. The following Sundays are available June 18 and 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 We thank the following for hosting past fellowships Thelma and Richard Hunter on May 7th Youth on Mother s Day Georgian Family on May 28

9 Executive Board President Mary Peteros Vice President Marcia Wenzel Dora Georgeady Treasurer Penny Maistros Assistant Treasurer Marianne Semon Secretary Julie Vangel Corresponding Secretary Yannoula Ballassi ENOSIS PHILOPTOCHOS WHAT S HAPPENING IN JUNE? New Members Welcome The Enosis Philoptochos would like to welcome our newest member, Beth Ganacoplos, who joined the organization in May of Beth has been a longtime supporter of Philoptochos and has volunteered her time to the group from many years. We thank her for all her past and future support. The Philoptochos would like to remind all ladies of the parish that you may join at any time during the year. Membership dues are $30 dollars annually. We encourage all ladies of the parish to become a member of our chapter and show their support of the ministries of Philoptochos. New London Soup Kitchen On June 9 th we will be serving the meal at the Soup Kitchen in the evening. If you would like to help serve that day please contact Irene Synodi at GRADUATION SUNDAY & SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Philoptochos will be awarding scholarships and camperships on Sunday June 11 th. If you have applied for a scholarship or campership please attend church on Graduation Sunday. PHILOPTOCHOS BANQUET The Philoptochos Banquet will be held on June 20 th, 2017 at the FAT CAT BAR AND GRILL in Norwich, CT at 6:00pm. All members and those who may be interested in learning more about the ministries of Philoptochos are invited to attend. This is a pay your own way event and the restaurant is offering us its full menu however we would like to give them an estimate of the number of guests so they can plan for appropriate staffing. Therefore please contact Thelma Hunter at if you plan to attend.

10 Youth Events at Saint Sophia Family Night! June 23, 6:00 pm Join us for a night of: Incense Making! Spring Festival Volunteers needed! Please sign up with Michael to help bus the tables during our Spring Festival! June 7, 8, & 9 Vacation Bible School July 17th - 21st Have you ever wondered why we burn incense? Have you ever wondered why we use it in Church or where it came from? Have you ever wondered how it s made? Join us for a fun night of learning about and making incense! Everyone is invited! Film Festival at Saint Spyridon in Newport, RI Join us for a great July 8th week of faith, Starting at 9:30 am learning, and lots of fun! High School Students can earn LTE hours by helping for the week. Create and submit any faith oriented video up to 20 minutes long. There are no age restrictions.

11 Vacation Bible School July Vacation Bible School will be held July from 9 a.m. to 1 pm at Saint Sophia. This year, we will explore Rome and meet Saint Paul and the underground Church during our week of VBS. Join us for a week of Orthodox Spirituality for children ages 5 to 10. The week will include special crafts, music, snack time, and fun! Parents Name Parents Home Phone Please return this form to the church office or it to youth@saintsophianl.org Cell Phone Caregiver Name/phone (if applicable) Child s Name T-Shirt Size Age Grade entering in Fall 2017 Does your child have special needs? Yes / No Does your child have any allergies? (Food or other) Yes / No If yes to either of the above, please explain how we can help. Would you be willing to stay and help? Please check any of the following areas in which you would be interested to help. refreshments general assistant teacher crafts (Please feel free to or call Michael at youth@saintsophianl.org and (860) ) Please return this form by Monday, July 3 Saint Sophia Hempstead Street - New London, CT 06320

12 «Όπως απέστειλε εμένα ο Πατέρας, έτσι στέλνω και εγώ εσάς.» Ιωάν. 20:21 Το πρώτο πράγμα που ο Ιησούς λέει στους μαθητές του, οι οποίοι όπως γνωρίζουμε κρυβόντουσαν μετά την σταύρωση και την Ανάσταση είναι, «Ειρήνη υμίν». Το λέει δύο φορές. Στην ίδια συνάντηση οι μαθητές λαμβάνουν το Άγιο Πνεύμα και ο Ιησούς τους «στέλνει» σε μια αποστολή. Στην Πεντηκοστή η Εκκλησία μας υπενθυμίζει ότι η αποστολή μας είναι να πάρουμε μαζί μας τον Ιησού και να τον «συστήνουμε» όπου πηγαίνουμε. Όπως επισημαίνει ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος της Εκκλησίας της Αμερικής «Είστε η φωνή του Κυρίου σε ένα κόσμο που καταστρέφεται». Πρέπει όμως να έχουμε μέσα μας την «ειρήνη» του Χριστού για να μπορούμε να το πράξουμε αυτό. Αρκετοί από εμάς δεν έχουμε την ηρεμία που χρειάζεται. Είμαστε διαλυμμένοι, ζαλισμένοι, και τόσο συγχισμένοι όσο και οι μαθητές του Ιησού. Η ειρήνη του Χριστού μέσα μας είναι το κάλεσμα στην ολότητα που θα μας επιτρέψει να φέρουμε τον Ιησού στον κόσμο μας. Όπως διαβάζουμε στις Πράξεις β, οι μαθητές την ημέρα της Πεντηκοστής ήταν όλοι μαζεμένοι στην πόλη της Ιερουσαλήμ. «Και εξαίφνης έγινεν ήχος εκ του ουρανού ως ανέμου βιαίως φερομένου, και εγέμισεν όλον τον οίκον όπου ήσαν καθήμενοι. Και εφάνησαν εις αυτούς διαμεριζόμεναι γλώσσαι ως πυρός, και εκάθισεν επι ένα έκαστον αυτών. Και επλήσθησαν άπαντες πνεύματος αγίου, και ήρχισαν να λαλώσι ξένας γλώσσας, καθώς το πνεύμα έδιδεν εις αυτούς να λαλώσιν..». Όσοι παρευρίσκοταν εκεί έμειναν απορημένοι και ενθουσιαμένοι με τους μαθητάς. Οι παρόντες άκουσαν τους Αποστόλους να χρησιμοποιούν διάφορες ξένες γλώσσες, «για τον λόγο του Θεού». Μερικοί όμως άρχισαν να τους χλευάζουν και να τους λένε ότι μιλούσε το κρασί. Ο Απόστολος Πέτρος τότε στάθηκε μπροστά απο το πλήθος και με βροντερή φωνή τους είπε ότι το άγιο Πνεύμα τους δίνει αυτή την δυνατότητα και ότι το συμβάν υπήρχε καταγεγραμμένο στις προφητείες. Το Άγιο Πνεύμα εγκαθίδρυσε την γέννηση της Εκκλησίας του Ιησού Χριστού, το ξεκίνημα μιας νέας εποχής, όπου «όποιος καλέσει το όνομα του Ιησού θα σωθεί». Όπως οι πρώτοι μαθητές έτσι και εμείς πρέπει να βρισκόμαστε εν ειρήνη γαι να γεμίσουμε με το Πνεύμα και να μπορέσουμε να ακούσουμε την φωνή του Κυρίου. Η Βίβλος αναφέρει ότι οι μαθητές ήταν έτοιμοι να κάνουν αυτά που έκαναν επειδή «όλοι τους ήταν πλημμυρισμένοι με το Άγιο Πνεύμα». Χωρίς την επιφώτηση του Αγίου Πνεύματος, ποτέ δεν θα μπορέσουμε να ξεκινήσουμε. Λαμβάνουμε το Πνεύμα μέσα από την προσευχή. Προσευόμαστε για το Άγιο Πνεύμα να μας βοηθήσει να ακούσουμε τον Λόγο του Θεού. Μπορούμε να ζητήσουμε από το Πνεύμα να μας ιάσει, να μας ακουμπήσει, να μας μεταμορφώσει. Μπορούμε να εμπιστευτούμε το Πνεύμα να είναι παρόν στην Θεία Κοινωνία. Η προσευχή δεν είναι μόνο ανθρώπινη δραστηριότητα. Είναι και ανθρώπινη και θεϊκή, με τον Ιησού παρόντα με την δύναμη του Αγίου Πνεύματος. Διαβάστε αυτή την προσευχή, μια από τις πολλές στις λειτουργίες μας. «Βασιλεύ Ουράνιε Παράκλητε, το Πνεύμα της αληθείας ο πανταχού παρών και τα πάντα πληρών ο θησαυρός των αγαθών και ζωής χορηγός, ελθέ και σκήνωσον ημιν και καθάρισον ημάς από πάσης κηλίδος και σώσον αγαθέ, τα ψυχάς υμών! Εμπνευσμένοι από το Άγιο Πνεύμα μπορούμε και εμείς να αρχίσουμε να διαδίδουμε καλά νέα στοσυ ανθρώπους γύρω μας. Στην Ιερουσαλήμ ο Απόστολος Πέτρος μας υποσχέθηκε ότι «όποιος επικαλέσει το όνομα του Κυρίου θα σωθεί». Έδωσε στο κοινό του ένα μήνυμα ελπίδας και αλληλεγγύης. Αν και δεν μπορούμε να βγούμε στους δρόμους και να αρχίσουμε να κυρρήτουμε όπως ο Απόστολος Πέτρος, μπορούμε όμως να ακολουθήσουμε το παραδειγμά του χτυπώντας τις πόρτες της καρδιάς των δικών μας ανθρώπων και των φίλων μας και να χτίσουμε σχέσεις που έχουν ως βάση την αγάπη και το πραγματικό νοιάξιμο. Μπορούμε να είμαστε η φωνή του Κυρίου σε ένα κόσμο που καθημερινά αλλάζει! Την Πεντηκοστή η Εκκλησία γεννήθηκε και εξαπλώθηκε στον κόσμο.

13 Πρόγραμμα Λειτουργικής Ζωής για τον Ιούνιο Το μηνιαίο γεύμα συνταξιούχων της Αγίας Σοφίας για τον μήνα Μάιο θα είναι στις 15 Ιουνίου στις 12:30 μμ. Το κόστος είναι 7 δολλάρια το άτομο. Σας παρακαλούμε να φέρετε κάποια από τα αγαπημένα σας γλυκά Ιερά Μυστήρια Βαφτίσεις Αλεξάντρα Bonewicz Κόρη της Στέφανι και του Μπράϊαν βαφτίστηκε στις 20 Μαϊου. Νονά ήταν η Κρίστιν Παντελής Μελίνα Λονγκινίδις Κόρη του Χάρυ και της Κέλυς βαφτίστηκε στις 21 Μαϊου. Νονά ήταν η Σοφία Χαλίδις Χρίσμα Δανιήλ Giovinazzo Χρίστηκε στισ 7 Μαϊου Νονά του είναι η Κόνυ Σίμος Κηδείες Η Κλεοπάτρα Πούλιος απεβίωσε στις 3 Μαϊου Ευχαριστίες Η οικογένεια της Κλεοπάτρας Πούλιου θα ήθελε να σας ευχαριστήσει για την συμπαραστασή σας, τις κάρτες, τα άνθη, και τις δωρεές σας στην Εκκλησία μας εις μνήμην της. Παράκληση για Προσευχές Παρακαλούμε να έχετε στις προσευχές σας τους παρακάτω αδερφούς μας... Κατερίνα, Τζέφ, Δημήτριο, Λουκρητία, Μαίρη, Αλεξάνδρια, Αγγέλα, Νίνα, Όλγα, Κικί, Μαίρη, Μάρσια, Τζένη, Μιχάλη, Γεώργιο, Μαίρη, Πέτρο, Άμος, Πέτρο, Γεώργιο, Φρίντα, Βούλα, Σοφία, Χρήστο και Μαρία, Θωμά και Κυβέλη, Γεωργία, Ηλία, Ελένη, Δέσποινα, Ελένη, Σύνθια, Νίκο, Βασίλειο, Ελένη, Αλεξάνδρια, Κατερίνα και Αθηνά Λειτουργίες του Ιουνίου Ακολουθίες τις Κυριακές Ορθρος 9:00π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 10:00 π.μ. 18 Ιουνίου Καλοκαιρινό ωράριο Όρθρος 8:00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία 9:00πμ Καθημερινές Ακολουθίες Όρθρος/ Θεία Λειτουργία 8:30 π.μ. Π) στό Παρεκκλήσιον μας Σαββάτο 3/6, Ψυχοσάββατο Γάμος Νουσόπουλου/ Giovinazzo Κυριακή 4/6, ΠΕΝΤΗΚΟΣΤΗ Δευτέρα 5/6, ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΟΣ Η Λειτουργία θα γίνει στην Εκκλησία της Αγίας Τριάδας στο Νόργουιτς(Norwich) στις 8:30πμ Σαββάτο 10/6, Γάμος Cote/McGroarty Κυριακή 11/6, ΤΩΝ ΑΓΙΩΝ ΠΑΝΤΩΝ 40ήμερο μνημόσυνο για την Κλεοπάτρα Πούλιος ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 18/6, ΑΡΧΙΖΕΙ ΤΟ ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙΝΟ ΩΡΑΡΙΟ Όρθρος στις 8:00πμ Θεία Λειτουργία στις 9:00πμ Λεοντίου, Υπατίου, Θεόδουλου και Αιθερίου Σαββάτο 24/6, Γενέσιον Ιωάννου Προδρόμου Κυριακή 25/6, Προκοπίου Μάρτυρος Θα καλωσορίσουμε τον Fr. Joseph Gardner, που υπηρετεί στην αεροπορία, με την πρεσβυτέρα Arleen και τα παιδιά τους Christopher και Ryan. Οι γίοι τους θα φοιτήσουν στο United States Coast Guard Academy, στην τάξη του Βάφτιση Βαστάκη στις 3μμ Ο Ιερέας θα λείπει από την Τετάρτη 28 Ιουνίου μέχρι την Παρασκευή 7 Ιουλίου. Αν χρειαστείτε οτιδήποτε παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήστε με το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας Σημαντικό Οι επισκέψεις στο νοσοκομείο είναι κομμάτι της προσφοράς της ενορίας μας. Αν θα θέλατε τον Πατερ, να επισκεφτεί εσάς ή κάποιο μέλος της οικόγενειάς σας στο Νοσοκομείο επικοινωνήστε με το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας

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16 Stewardship We would like to thank you for your continued support towards the Saint Sophia Stewardship Ministry. Your contribution of valuable time, spirit of volunteerism, service to our parish and generous financial support is the definition of Christian Stewardship. Your love for our spiritual family is the impetus that leads to our spiritual efforts for the continual betterment of our parish. To fulfill our Church s mission, we pray for everyone s participation in supporting our 2017 Stewardship Program Please take the time today to fill out your 2017 Stewardship Commitment Card.. Stewardship Pledge Cards for 2017 are available from the Church office 2017 STEWARDSHIP REPORT 1/1/17 5/22/17 Pledged amount $ 97, Amount Collected $ 87, We ask you to support our 2017 ministries The base from which we serve as the Voice of Christ in a Changing World is the parish. A strong parish provides opportunities for sharing the Good News of Christ, for welcoming those that are searching for a spiritual home, and a base from which we are sent out into the world. The parish also provides a place for worship, community and education in the faith. To be stewards of the Gospel, we need to be stewards of our parish. This requires the vision and inspiration to see the parish, not as it is, but as it could be. We are called to offer ourselves and our treasure to make our local church all that is can be. Please remember that St. Sophia is uniquely our responsibility and we need to help today for our Future! Be a Steward of Saint Sophia in 2017! We are writing to introduce and hopefully gain your support for our new stewardship challenge. As you know, personal stewardship contributions range anywhere from $1 to an unlimited amount, which you are free to determine at will. Our proposed stewardship challenge is designed to help us learn to become better stewards. 3-Year Stewardship Step-Up Challenge We challenge each of our stewards to increase their stewardship pledge by incremental amounts over the next 3 years. We are proposing that for the next 3-years these increases would look like this: 2017 Increase over 2016 pledge - 3% 2018 Increase over 2017 pledge - 4% 2019 Increase over 2018 pledge - 5% If you pledged $500 in 2016, we ask you to increase this by 3% your 2017 pledge would be $515 If you pledged $1,200 in 2016, we ask you to increase this by 3% your 2017 pledge would be $1,236 If you pledged $1,500 in 2016, we ask you to increase this by 3% your 2017 pledge would be $1,545 ADOPT A BILL! This is how it works! In the lobby of the Church is a bulletin board with a number of bills the church needs to pay. You are invited to chose a bill you would like to pay. Write a check out to Saint Sophia for the indicated amount and return the bill and check to the church office. This contribution is tax deductible but separate from your annual Stewardship donation. We thank the following parishioners that have contributed since May 2017 Amy Antipas

17 June 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 Sat of the Souls Nousopoulos/ Giovinazzo Wedding 10 Pentecost Sunday School Feast of the Holy Trinity 8:30 am in Norwich Spring Festival 11am 9pm 4:00 pm NL Soup Kitchen Cote/McGroarty Wedding :30 am Youth Graduation 18 Fathers Day Summer Hours Begin Parish Assembly 7:00 pm 19 6:00 pm PC Meeting SS Teachers Dinner 20 Philoptochos Banquet 10 am & 7 pm Bible Study am & 7 pm Bible Study Thursday Social Luncheon 12:30 pm Incense making 6:00 pm 24 Nativity of Saint John Vastakis Baptism Father Dean will be away June 28 July 7

18 St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church 200 Hempstead Street, New London, Connecticut ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID New London, CT Permit No. 272 PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY TIME VALUED MATERIAL 2017 Spring Greek Food Festival Your help is needed Our Parishes biggest fund-raiser is the Greek Festival BECOME A VOLUNTEER choose the days/times you are available and then your favorite station or interest Wednesday June 7th 10:30am - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Thursday June 8th 10:30am - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Friday June 9th 10:30am - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Decorating/Setup Food Line Servers Food Line Runners Pre Festival Setup Kitchen/Prep Help Post Festival Cleanup Table Bussing Take Out Phones Greeters Pastries Bar Gyros NAME HOME PHONE CELL PHONE Thank you! We will see you at the festival! Please return this form to : Saint Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church 200 Hempstead Street New London CT For more information on how you can volunteer at the Greek Festival please contact: The office at or by at Office@saintsophianl.org