St. Demetrios. Newsletter

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1 St. Demetrios Parish Newsletter October Wisteria St., Perth Amboy, N.J. (732) Rev. Dr. George Parsenios HAPPY 100 th ANNIVERSARY Oct. 3 OCTOBER 2017 RELIGIOUS CALENDAR II Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Gospel: Luke 6:31-36 Oct.10 St. Paul s Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11 Κορινθιους β 9:6-11 Gospel: Luke 7:11-16 Λουκαν: 7:11-16 Oct. 17 Saint Paul s letter to Titus 3:8-15 Τιτον: 3:8-15 Gospel: Luke 8:5-15 Λουκαν: 8:5-15 This month our church commemorates the Feast Day of our patron Saint Demetrios the Myrrh Gusher and celebrates 100 years of worship in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The week is filled with wonderful events, which include many opportunities for prayer, sacred music and festive food services. Come out, come back, come forth to honor our great Saint Demetrios and enjoy all activities to mark this Special Week. See inside for the detailed schedule. CITY COUNCIL VOTES 5-0 TO PUT PROPERTY INTO REDEVELOPMENT THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT IN SUPPORT. Thanks to the tremendous community presence by the Saint Demetrios congregation, which filled the City Hall Chambers, the hallway and the stairwells. Our church was not to be ignored. Our community followed the law precisely to have our community property placed into redevelopment. This means we prepare to rebuild as so many successful waterfront communities throughout the state used this vehicle known as redevelopment. Oct. 22 Saint Paul s letter to the Galatians 1:11-19 Γαλατας: 1:11-19 Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 Λουκαν: 8:26-39 Oct. 29 Saint Paul s letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 Λουκαν: 8:41-56 Services unless otherwise stated: Orthros 9:00 A.M. Divine Liturgy 10:00 A.M. No Baptisms will be scheduled during any of the Great Feast Days of the Lord. PLEASE COME PRAY - PARAKLYSIS 2 TIMES A MONTH. SUPPLICATIONS FOR INTERVENTION FROM OUR BLESSED LADY THE THEOTOKOS AND SAINT DEMETRIOS. Please check the church calendar for dates and times. What should have been a simple application after an almost 9 month process, was attempted to be derailed by a small group of people who did not understand the facts or law. Despite clear explanation by our lawyers and parishioners speech, a few Council members tried to table, but because of your reaction and the integrity of some of the Council members they voted to proceed. We were victorious on this first step. Have you bought your 100 th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AND GALA LUNCHEON TICKETS? SPACE IS LIMITED AND TICKETS ARE GOING QUICKLY. Buy at the church office or on line by credit card Page1

2 Dear St. Demetrios Community, Message from Father George This month we are celebrating our 100 th year as the parish of St. Demetrios in Perth Amboy, and a variety of special events and sacred services will mark our anniversary year. You all know this. And you all know that 100 years is a long time. A lot has happened in our parish over the last century, and as we look back over our history, we can see the hand of God directing and shaping our growth and development as a Church. Many of us might even remember moments when it appeared that the parish was struggling to survive, but it is only when we reflect on these moments in particular that we recognize with special clarity that the hand of God has guided and protected us over the past century. The seed that was planted in Perth Amboy in 1917 has now grown a hundredfold. This is what is promised to us in the Parable of the Sower. In that parable, the number 100 is very significant. As the Sower spreads his seed on the ground, some of it falls on the side of the road, and is carried away by the birds. Other seed falls on rocky soil, and is scorched by the sun. But then we read, Other seed fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some a hundred (Mark 4:8). To have such a great yield - thirty, sixty and a hundredfold - is miraculous. The term yield refers to the amount of crops that are produced. If one bushel of seeds is planted, and five bushels of crops are produced, this is a yield of five times the amount planted. In the Parable of the Sower, the yields of sixty, thirty and a hundredfold are impossibly high yields of crops. These numbers are used in order to teach us that when God plants a seed, something miraculous can happen. Regular farming could never produce such massive yields, but God s will makes such a yield possible. The rules of normal farming do not apply. And when the seed was planted by our ancestors in Perth Amboy many years ago, it fell on good soil. What was planted in 1917 yielded a crop of a hundredfold. And why did the seed produce such a miraculous crop? Because it fell on good soil and because the people who followed God s will in Perth Amboy had prepared themselves to serve the Lord faithfully and well. We must continue to be open to God s will in Perth Amboy. We must prepare ourselves with hearts open to one another and turn prayerfully to God. Only in this way will the soil of Perth Amboy continue to be soil that produces a miraculous yield of divine produce. Our parish is not the largest in New Jersey, nor will it ever be, but in our 100 th year, we can still expect God to guide us and to lead us forward so that we can be one of the best parishes in the state. Our 100 th year is not a time when we should look old and tired, but one in which we should be thinking of new birth and of new life. Abraham was in his 100 th year when God gave him his son Isaac to rejuvenate and bring new life to the people of Israel. If we are faithful and focused on God, we can be, like Isaac, the new generation of the people of God in Perth Amboy, preparing to share the message of Orthodoxy for 100 more years in our beloved parish of St. Demetrios. Page2

3 Αγαπητή κοινότητα του Αγίου Δημητρίου, Mήνυμα από τον Πατέρ Γιώργο Αυτό το μήνα γιορτάζουμε την 100η χρονιά μας ως ενορία του Αγίου Δημητρίου στο Perth Amboy και μια ποικιλία ειδικών εκδηλώσεων και ιερών υπηρεσιών θα σηματοδοτήσει την επέτειό μας. Το γνωρίζετε όλοι. Και όλοι γνωρίζετε ότι τα 100 χρόνια είναι πολύς καιρός. Πολλά έχουν συμβεί στην ενορία μας τον περασμένο αιώνα και, καθώς κοιτάμε πίσω στην ιστορία μας, μπορούμε να δούμε το χέρι του Θεού να κατευθύνει και να διαμορφώνει την ανάπτυξή μας και την εξέλιξή μας ως Εκκλησία. Πολλοί από μας ίσως θυμούνται ακόμη και στιγμές που φαινόταν ότι η ενορία αγωνιζόταν να επιβιώσει, αλλά μόνο όταν σκεφτόμαστε αυτές τις στιγμές ειδικότερα αναγνωρίζουμε με ιδιαίτερη σαφήνεια ότι το χέρι του Θεού μας έχει καθοδηγήσει και μας έχει προστατεύσει τον περασμένο αιώνα. Ο σπόρος που φυτεύτηκε στο Perth Amboy το 1917 έχει πλέον αυξηθεί εκατονταπλάσια. Αυτό είναι αυτό που μας υποσχέθηκε στην παραβολή του σπορέα. Στην παραβολή αυτή, ο αριθμός 100 είναι πολύ σημαντικός. Καθώς ο σπορέας απλώνει τον σπόρο του στο έδαφος, μερικά από αυτά πέφτουν στην πλευρά του δρόμου και παρασύρονται από τα πουλιά. Άλλοι σπόροι πέφτουν σε βραχώδες έδαφος και καίγονται από τον ήλιο. Αλλά τότε διαβάζουμε: "Άλλοι σπόροι έπεσαν σε καλό έδαφος και έδωσαν καρπούς που ξεπήδησαν και αυξήθηκαν. και εξήγαγε, περίπου τριάντα και περίπου εξήντα και μερικά εκατό "(Μάρκος 4: 8). Για να έχεις τόσο μεγάλη απόδοση - τριάντα, εξήντα και εκατό φορές - είναι θαυματουργή. Ο όρος "απόδοση" αναφέρεται στην ποσότητα των καλλιεργειών που παράγονται. Εάν φυτευτεί ένας μύλος των σπόρων και παράγονται πέντε μπουλντόζες, αυτό είναι μια απόδοση πέντε φορές μεγαλύτερη από την καλλιεργούμενη ποσότητα. Στην παραβολή του σπορέα, οι αποδόσεις των εξήντα, τριάντα και εκατό φορές είναι απίστευτα υψηλές αποδόσεις των καλλιεργειών. Αυτοί οι αριθμοί χρησιμοποιούνται για να μας διδάξουν ότι όταν ο Θεός φυτεύει έναν σπόρο, μπορεί να συμβεί κάτι θαυματουργό. Η τακτική καλλιέργεια δεν θα μπορούσε ποτέ να παράγει τέτοιες τεράστιες αποδόσεις, αλλά το θέλημα του Θεού καθιστά δυνατή αυτή την απόδοση. Οι κανόνες της κανονικής γεωργίας δεν ισχύουν. Και όταν ο σπόρος φυτεύτηκε από τους προγόνους μας στο Perth Amboy πριν από πολλά χρόνια, έπεσε σε καλό έδαφος. Αυτό που φυτεύτηκε το 1917 έδωσε μια καλλιέργεια εκατονταπλασιασμένη. Και γιατί οι σπόροι παράγουν μια τέτοια θαυμαστή καλλιέργεια; Επειδή έπεσε σε καλό χώμα και επειδή οι άνθρωποι που ακολούθησαν το θέλημα του Θεού στο Περθ Αμπόι είχαν προετοιμαστεί να υπηρετήσουν τον Κύριο πιστά και καλά. Πρέπει να συνεχίσουμε να είμαστε ανοιχτοί στο θέλημα του Θεού στο Περθ Αμπόι. Πρέπει να προετοιμαστούμε με ανοιχτές καρδιές ο ένας στον άλλο και να στραφούμε προσεκτικά προς τον Θεό. Μόνο με αυτόν τον τρόπο το χώμα του Perth Amboy θα συνεχίσει να είναι έδαφος που παράγει μια θαυματουργή απόδοση θεϊκών προϊόντων. Η ενορία μας δεν είναι η μεγαλύτερη στο Νιου Τζέρσεϋ, ούτε θα είναι ποτέ, αλλά στο 100ό έτος μας μπορούμε ακόμα να περιμένουμε από τον Θεό να μας καθοδηγήσει και να μας οδηγήσει προς τα εμπρός, ώστε να είμαστε μία από τις καλύτερες ενορίες στο κράτος. Ο 100ος χρόνος μας δεν είναι μια εποχή που θα πρέπει να φαίνουμε παλιές και κουρασμένες, αλλά μία στην οποία πρέπει να σκεφτόμαστε τη νέα γέννηση και τη νέα ζωή. Ο Αβραάμ ήταν στη 100η χρονιά του, όταν ο Θεός του έδωσε τον γιο του Ισαάκ να ανανεώσει και να φέρει νέα ζωή στον λαό του Ισραήλ. Αν είμαστε πιστοί και επικεντρωμένοι στο Θεό, μπορούμε να είμαστε, όπως και ο Ισαάκ, η νέα γενιά του λαού του Θεού στο Περθ Αμπού, προετοιμάζοντας να μοιραστούμε το μήνυμα της Ορθοδοξίας για ακόμη περισσότερα χρόνια στην αγαπημένη μας ενορία του Αγίου Δημητρίου. Page3

4 Parish Council Marina Corodemus President Spero Kalambakis Vice President Dino Kusulas Treasurer Helen Horan Secretary Atef Anthony Azouz Steve Corodemus Elizabeth DaCunha Kally Durso Nick Giannakopoulos Dean Kakadelis Afroula Kanellidis Michael Koudis Maria Mantoudakis Demos Simatos Alex Vosinas Philoptochos President Stella Wacker G.O.Y.A. President Rachel Giannakopoulos G.O.Y.A. Advisors Nick and Cindy Giannakopoulos P.T.O. President Liz DaCunha Greek School Teacher Alexandra Velmahos Greek School President Dean Kakadelis Sunday School Superintendent Helen Horan Choir Director Irene Pakis Chantor Stavros Tsapatsaris Deadline for submissions for the November 2017 Bulletin is October 10, Support the monthly newsletter. Submit your photo-ready business card today. For more details about ad rates please contact PRESIDENT S MESSAGE My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This month, we not only commemorate the holy and glorious great Martyr Demetrios, but we celebrate our church's 100th Anniversary in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. We have planned a loving, family-oriented week of prayer, music and wonderful food services. Get your tickets online, from our church office and join us for this glorious celebration. Hronia Polla. In a message about Saint Demetrios several years ago, Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, reminds us that "Saint Demetrios lived in truly difficult times of widespread persecution against Christians." He reminds us about "the exemplary courage of Saint Demetrios against the ruthless Roman Emperor Maximian, who imprisoned and executed him after learning that he was a Christian and that reflect(ing) upon the complex subject of martyrdom and its relevance for our contemporary world." His Eminence instructs us that The Holy Scriptures view martyrdom of the Orthodox Christians as an "ultimate expression of love for God and an unyielding commitment to Christ. Though we may not face outward threats of physical harm for our faith today, our Christian faith sometimes impels us to take ethical stances that are unpopular, or to make business decisions that insure that others be treated with dignity and respect. Such stances and decisions may, in turn, subject us to social ridicule or contempt, or even threaten our financial security with job loss. Like the martyrs, we too, are called to remain grounded in our faith, to confess always and in all places the truth of Jesus Christ and to place our ultimate trust in God regarding matters. We too, are called to define God as the central focus of our love and our lives. In so doing, we truly honor and emulate the great heroes of faith, our precious martyrs." So when asked, how did we survive 100 years as an inner city church? The answer is, the same way we will thrive over the next 100 years. Namely, every day we must each live as the modern day martyrs, ready, if we must, express ethical standards that maybe be unpopular, subject us to ridicule or contempt, in an unafraid manner with unyielding commitment to Christ in our faith by placing ultimate trust in and making GOD the central focus of our love and lives. Saint Demetrios was with us then, is with us now and always. By his example, we will prevail! NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL BOARD Fr. George Parsenios Marina Corodemus Dino Kusulas Mary Lou Rivera Hon. Marina Corodemus - President, Parish Council Page4 Sylvia Kress Director of Advertising

5 Αγαπητοι ενοριτες, Τον Οκτώβριο, όχι μόνο εορτάζουμε τον ιερό και ένδοξο μεγάλο μάρτυρα Δημήτριο, αλλά γιορτάζουμε την 100η επέτειο της εκκλησίας μας, στο Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Έχουμε σχεδιάσει μια αγάπη, οικογενειακή εβδομάδα προσευχής, μουσικής και θαυμάσιων υπηρεσιών φαγητού. Πάρτε τα εισιτήριά σας στη γραμμή, στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας μας και μαζί μας. Χρόνια Πολλά. Σε ένα μήνυμα για τον Άγιο Δημήτριο πριν από μερικά χρόνια, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Δημήτριος, ο Γερόνης της Αμερικής, μας θυμίζει ότι «ο Άγιος Δημήτριος ζούσε σε πραγματικά δύσκολες στιγμές εκτεταμένης δίωξης εναντίον Χριστιανών». Μας υπενθυμίζει "το υποδειγματικό θάρρος του Αγίου Δημητρίου εναντίον του αδίστακτου Ρωμαίου αυτοκράτορα Μαξιμιανού, ο οποίος τον φυλακίστηκε και τον εκτέλεσε αφού έμαθε ότι ήταν χριστιανός... και που αντικατοπτρίζει το πολύπλοκο θέμα του μαρτυρίου και της συνάφειάς του για τον σύγχρονο κόσμο μας." Ο Σεβασμιώτατος μας αναθέτει ότι η Αγία Γραφή θεωρεί το μαρτύριο των Ορθοδόξων Χριστιανών ως "απόλυτη έκφραση αγάπης για τον Θεό και αδιάκοπη δέσμευση στον Χριστό". Και "αν και δεν μπορούμε να αντιμετωπίσουμε εξωτερικές απειλές σωματικής βλάβης για την πίστη μας σήμερα, η χριστιανική πίστη μας παροτρύνει μερικές φορές να υιοθετούμε ηθικές στάσεις που δεν είναι δημοφιλείς ή να λαμβάνουμε επιχειρηματικές αποφάσεις που να διασφαλίζουν ότι οι άλλοι αντιμετωπίζονται με αξιοπρέπεια και σεβασμό. και οι αποφάσεις μπορούν με τη σειρά μας να μας υποτάξουν σε κοινωνική γελοιοποίηση ή περιφρόνηση ή ακόμη και να απειλήσουν την οικονομική μας ασφάλεια με απώλεια θέσεων εργασίας... Όπως και οι μάρτυρες, εμείς, επίσης, καλούμε να παραμείνουμε στη βάση μας στην πίστη μας, να ομολογούμε πάντα και σε όλους θέτει την αλήθεια του Ιησού Χριστού και θέτει την απόλυτη εμπιστοσύνη μας στον Θεό σχετικά με τα θέματα... Εμείς, επίσης, καλούμε να ορίσουμε τον Θεό ως το επίκεντρο της αγάπης και της ζωής μας. σπουδαίοι ήρωες της πίστης, οι πολύτιμοι μάρτυρες μας." Έτσι, όταν ρωτήσαμε, πώς επιβιώσαμε 100 χρόνια ως εκκλησία της πόλης; η απάντηση είναι, με τον ίδιο τρόπο που θα αναπτυχθούμε τα επόμενα 100 χρόνια. Δηλαδή, καθημερινά πρέπει να ζούμε ως σύγχρονοι μάρτυρες, έτοιμοι, εάν πρέπει, να εκφράσουμε δεοντολογικά πρότυπα που ίσως να είναι μη δημοφιλή, να μας υποτάσσουν να γελοιοποιούμε ή να περιφρονούνται, με έναν άσχημο τρόπο με αδιάκριτη δέσμευση στον Χριστό στην πίστη μας, τοποθετώντας την απόλυτη εμπιστοσύνη και καθιστώντας τον Θεό κεντρικό στόχο της αγάπης και της ζωής μας. Ο Άγιος Δημήτριος ηταν μαζί μας τότε, ειναι μαζι μας τώρα και πάντα και με το παράδειγμά του, θα επικρατήσουμε. Με αγαπη του Κυριου, Μαρινα Κοροδημα, Προεδρος Page5

6 SAINT DEMETRIOS LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY Let us not get tired of doing good. As often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to our family in the faith. Our Mission: To help the needy and promote the Greek Orthodox Faith. Officers: Stella Wacker President Helen Catelanos 1 st Vice President Helen Suravlas 2 nd Vice President Mary Lou Rivera Recording Secretary Marietta Khalil - Treasurer Irene Pakis Assistant Treasurer Afroula Kannelides Corr. Secretary Board Members: Evelyn Mariotis Sultana Kizides Lynn Markus Angie Papaikonomou Joanne Xiadas Sylvia Kress Dear Philoptochos members and Parishioners, October marks our 100 Anniversary for our beloved community, I am looking forward to seeing many faces from the past and our current community as we come to celebrate this milestone. In November, the Metropolis of NJ Philoptochos will be hosting the Children medical Fund luncheon. Since the Year 1989, the Philoptochos Society has supported a sacred calling. Children with special needs hold a special place in our hearts. They must be protected and cherished, encouraged and included. Stella Wacker President of Philoptochos CALENDAR OF EVENTS: October 16 Board meeting 7:30 p.m. Church Hall October 25 St. Demetrios Vespers Hosting November 11 Children Medical Fund Luncheon If you would like to attend please reach out to Stella Wacker, we have a table reserved and we can all sit together. Page6

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8 100th ANNIVERSARY WEEK LONG ACTIVITIES PLANNED This October we celebrate our church s 100th anniversary. Numerous and varied events are being planned between Wednesday October Please save those dates and invite family and friends to join us. That week s agenda is as follows: Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m. Great Hierarchical Vespers for the Holy and Glorious Martyr Saint Demetrios, the blessing of the Five Loaves, officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos. Coffee and pastry reception to follow by Ladies Philoptochos. Thursday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. Orthros and Divine Liturgy for the Holy and Glorious Martyr Saint Demetrios. Rev. Dr. George Parsenios celebrant. Annual St. Demetrio s Complementary luncheon for all attendees. Catered by The Barge Restaurant. Friday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. Crafts and art display honoring Saint Demetrios by youth. 8:00 p.m. -9:15 p.m. ARCADIAN CHORALE PRESENTS: A CONCERT HONORING THE GREAT MARTYR ST. DEMETRIOS, CONDUCTED BY MAESTRA MARINA ALEXANDER. Accompanied by Yiannis Xylas. Wine, cheese and Pastry reception sponsored by the Parish Council. Sunday, October 29, 9:00 a.m. Orthros/10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos. Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Choir Musicians. Premier of the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom in the Fourth Plagal Mode by Anna Gallos, Conducted by Nicholas Kyrus and Accompanied by Teodora Adzharova. OUTDOOR ON SITE 100 th ANNIVERSARY GALA LUNCHEON UNDER THE TENT BY RESERVATION TO FOLLOW. CATERED BY THE PINES MANOR. TICKETS $55@ ADULTS. $20@ CHILDREN UNDER 12 CHILDRE UNDER 6 FREE. (It is recommended that flat shoes be worn as the ground maybe uneven in spots.) Table purchase for 10 in advance by Oct 1 $500. Door tickets $65 adults. 100th Anniversary Luncheon Reservations Sunday October 29th (Following church services) I wish to reserve table(s) of 10 for $500@. Please write names below: I wish to reserve tickets at $55@ adults, $20 children and children under 6 free. Names: Page8

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10 SUNDAY SCHOOL Our Sunday School Curriculum Program introduces our children to our Greek Orthodox faith, beliefs, traditions and customs with lessons that include learning prayers, participation and correct practices in the Divine Liturgy, the Life of Jesus, The Holy Trinity, Bible Stories, Holy Sacraments, our Saints, our Feasts and special Holy Days, to name a few topics. Our curriculum books and materials utilized are those published by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Department of Religious Education. The vitally important connection to our religion and faith assists the children and their families in developing their spiritual growth together. Teachers are sensitive to their roles in this process which must be a partnership with the home and family. It is our belief that Sunday School provides the children with the pillars of our faith, the Christ centered inner peace and well-being which will become the guidance and reference that they may come to rely upon as they face the trials and tribulations of their growth and development in the challenging society of today. GREEK SCHOOL The Saint Demetrios Greek School is back in session for the school year. For all those who have children, and would like for them to learn their heritage and the Greek language, I encourage all of you to enroll your children as soon as possible. Learning Greek is a tremendous help in your child s development, specifically when trying to understand more difficult English words with Greek roots. Also, the Greek school will allow your children to meet other Greek kids in the community. It is a gateway for them to build friendships and will encourage them to join Greek organizations such as GOYA and also Sunday School. The children are the future of the Greek community and we need to ensure they feel connected to it so when they become older they will continue passing on Greek traditions and language to their children. As Greek School President, it is my job to ensure the students have the resources they need to learn Greek. I would love to see a large class of young Greek children learning about their language and heritage together. Thank you, Dean Kakadelis Greek School President Congratulations to Dimitri Kakadelis who passed The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek in June 2017! Page10

11 PTO Church Picnic September 10, 2017 Our Saint Demetrios PTO held a wonderful Welcome Back Picnic for all our Church Parishioners on Sunday, September 10, It was an exceptionally beautiful day, the sun was shining and everyone was smiling. The aroma of hot dogs and hamburgers filled the air, which everyone enjoyed along with all the trimmings, salads, a variety of fruits and, of course, sweet, delicious desserts. It was a special gathering of our parishioners of all ages who were especially happy to see each other, pray together and enjoy fellowship as a united and supportive congregation. Asbury Park September 17, 2017 Our parishioners participated in the Holy Cross Celebration on Sunday afternoon. The Divine Liturgy of the Feast of the Cross was held at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ. After Church Services, families and guests gathered on the beach to witness the "Tossing of the Cross Ceremony". Our boys and girls dove into the ocean for the opportunity to retrieve the cross. Each winner returned the cross to His Eminence Evangelos who blessed them along with all those who participated. We are very proud of our divers, Julia Parsenios, Kali Simatos and Dean Giannakopoulos who were congratulated for their efforts by Father George. Page11

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13 ~ October 2017~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 First Day of Sunday School Paraklesis 7:00 p.m Mr. & Mrs. Goya Pageant Philoptochos Meeting 7:00 p.m Goya District Meeting th Year Anniversary Gala Lunch Goya Harvest Westfield Paraklesis 7:00 p.m Great Vespers of St. Demetrios 7:00 p.m Divine Liturgy of St. Demetrios 10:00 a.m. 27 The Arcadian Chorale 8:00 p.m. 28 Eastern Federation Choir Rehearsal and Preparations ~ Οκτώβριος 2017~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Πρώτη ημέρα του σχολείου της Κυριακής Παρακλύση 7:00 p.m Ο κ. Και η κυρία Goya Pageant Συνάντηση του Φιλοπτώχου 7:00 p.m Συνάντηση Επαρχίας Goya ή επέτειο γκαλά μεσημεριανό Goya χορός Παρακλύση 7PM Μεγάλα Εσπερινά του 26 Θεία Λειτουργία του Αγίου Αγίου Δημητρίου Δημητρίου 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m Το αρκαδικό χορό 8:00 p.m. 28 Χορωδία της Ανατολικής Ομοσπονδίας και προετοιμασίες Page13

14 St Demetrios G.O.C Wisteria St Perth Amboy, N.J Have you bought your 100 th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AND GALA LUNCHEON TICKETS? SPACE IS LIMITED AND TICKETS ARE GOING QUICKLY. Buy at the church office or online. Have you visited the St Demetrios Perth Amboy website lately? You can now make donations and honor your stewardship commitment by making your payments on line at: Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Wisteria Street Perth Amboy, N.J Rev. Dr. George Parsenios Phone: (732) Cell: (609) Fax: (732) We are on the Web! Visit us at: Page14