HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ΕΛΛΙΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΑΓΙΑΣ ΤΡΙΑΔΟΣ

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1 THUNDER BAY BULLETIN HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ΕΛΛΙΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΑΓΙΑΣ ΤΡΙΑΔΟΣ 651 Beverly Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6N2 Telephone: (807) October 2011 Volume 7 Issue 9 OCTOBER 26: ST. DEMETRIOS THE GREAT MARTYR 26 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ: ΑΓΙΟΥ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΣ 1

2 THUNDER BAY BULLETIN Published monthly. Editor(s): Rev. Fr. Nikolaos Tambakis PARISH PRIEST: Rev. Fr. Nikolaos Tambakis; 106 Essex Court, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 7N6 # (807) cellular; # (807) office Church holytrinity@tbaytel.net; Fr. Nikolaos ntambakis@hotmail.com Website: Office hours: by appointment HELLENIC COMMUNITY PRESIDENT: ACHILLES STATHOPOULOS # (807) HOME; (807) MOBILE VICE PRESIDENT: TOM MARINIS # (807) HOME; (807) MOBILE SECRETARY: LISA BOOTE # (807) HOME TREASURER: TAX MILIONIS # (807) HOME; (807) MOBILE ASST. TREASURER: VACANT BOARD MEMBERS: ANDY KARANASOS, NICK MILIONIS, TIMO KAROUTAS, TED FRISKY, PETER SAITES, IRENE BINIARIS, PETER KOUKOS. RELIGIOUS AND LEGAL AUTHORITIES HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN SOTIRIOS - GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS IF TORONTO (CANADA), 1 PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW WAY (86 OVERLEA BOULEVARD),TORONTO, ONTARIO M4H 1C6; TELEPHONE: (416) ; FAX: (416) ; METROPOLIS@GOCANADA.ORG; WEBSITE: EMBASSY OF GREECE - 80 MACLAREN STREET; OTTAWA, ONTARIO K2P 0K6; TELEPHONE: (613) ;FAX: (613) ; WEBSITE: CONSULATE GENERAL OF GREECE BLOOR STREET E, SUITE 1800, TORONTO, ONTARIO M4W 3L4 ; TELEPHONE (416) ; FAX: (416) ; WEBSITE: GREEK TOURIST OFFICE (TORONTO) BAY STREET, TORONTO, ONTARIO M5R 3K8; TELEPHONE: (416) ; FAX: (416) ; GRNTO.TOR@SYMPATICO.CA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (L TO R): TED FRISKY, PETER KOUKOS, IRENE BINIARIS, NICK MILIONIS, TOM MARINIS, ANDY KARANASOS, TAX MILIONIS, TIMO KAROUTAS, ACHILLES STATHOPOULOS, PETER SAITES, LISA BOOTE, WITH FR. NIKOLAOS TAMBAKIS (ABOVE) 2

3 OCTOBER 26: ST. DEMETRIOS THE GREAT MARTYR Saint Demetrios was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thessalonica in 290, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bathhouse. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by name, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Seeing this, a certain youth named Nestor, acquaintance of Demetrios', came to the Saint in the bathhouse and asked his blessing to fight Lyaeus single-handed. Receiving this blessing and sealing himself with the sign of the precious Cross, he presented himself in the stadium, and said, "O God of Demetrios, help me!" and straightway he engaged Lyaeus in combat and smote him with a mortal blow to the heart, leaving the former boaster lifeless upon the earth. Maximian was sorely grieved over this, and when he learned who was the cause of this defeat, he commanded straightway and Demetrios was pierced with lances while he was yet in the bathhouse, As for Nestor, Maximian commanded that he be slain with his own sword ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ: ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ Ο δε Άγιος Δημήτριος ήταν Θεσσαλονικεύς την πατρίδα, ευσεβών γονέων γυιός ευσεβέστατος, και διδάσκαλος της πίστεως του Χριστού. Έτσι, όταν ήλθε ο Μαξιμιανός στη Θεσσαλονίκη, το 290, πρόσταξε να τον συλλάβουν και τον έρριξε στην φυλακή. Ενώ διεξάγονταν αθλητικοί αγώνες στην πόλι, ο μεν Μαξιμιανός καθόταν και τους παρακολουθούσε. Ένας δε βάρβαρος φίλος του και ξάκουστος παλαιστής, ονομαζόμενος Λυαίος, καυχόμενος για το ανάστημά του και για τη σωματική του δύναμι, εκόμπαζε στο στάδιο, προκαλώντας τους πολίτες να διαγωνισθούν μαζί του και καταβάλλοντας όσους έρχονταν στα χέρια μ αυτόν. Αυτά βλέποντας ένας νεαρός, ομομαζόμενος Νέστωρ, γνώριμος του Αγίου Δημητρίου, έρχεται σ αυτόν, στη φύλακη, ζητώντας της προσευχές του για τη μονομαχία. Πήρε την ευλογία του Αγίου, που τον σφράγησε με το σημείον του Σταυρού, παρουσιάζεται στο στάδιο και, λέγοντας: «Θεέ του Δημητρίου, βοήθα με!», πιάνεται στα χέρια με το Λυαίο και κτυπώντας τον καίρια πάνω στην καρδιά, αφήνει άψυχο στη γη τον πριν μεγάλαυχο. Ο δε Μαξιμιανός λυπήθηκε πολύ γι αυτό, ρώτησε πως συνέβηκαν τα πράγματα και πρόσταξε αμέσως, τον μεν Δημήτριο να τρυπήσουν με λογχισμούς στη φύλακη που βρισκόταν, τον δε Νέστορα να του πάρουν το ξίφος και να τον θανατώσουν με αυτό. 3

4 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church presents: SOUVLAKI DINNER (Souvlaki, Tzatziki, Mediterranean rice, Greek salad and pita) $10 Thursday, October 27, 2011 Thursday, November 10, 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Thursday, December 8, us at to be placed on our mailing list! Facebook Join our group Souvlaki Dinner Takeout! Website: 4

5 THE USE OF CANDLES IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH Question: Why do we light candles in the Orthodox Church? Answer: There are typically two types of candles that Orthodox are familiar with. First there are the genuine pure beeswax candles made from the combs of hives. Secondly, there are the paraffin wax candles made from petroleum. When the Fathers of the Church speak of the Orthodox use of candles, they are referring to the pure beeswax candles and not the latter. Paraffin wax produces carcinogens and soot when burned. In fact, one air quality researcher stated that the soot from a paraffin candle contains many of the same toxins produced by burning diesel fuel. With this information in mind, we can better understand the six symbolic representations of lit candles handed down to us by Saint Symeon of Thessaloniki: 1. As the candle is pure (pure beeswax), so also should our hearts be pure. 2. As the pure candle is supple (as opposed to the paraffin), so also should our souls be supple until we make it straight and firm in the gospel. 3. As the pure candle is derived from the pollen of a flower and has a sweet scent, so also should our souls have the sweet aroma of Divine Grace. 4. As the candle, when it burns, mixes with and feeds the flame, so also we can struggle to achieve theosis. 5. As the burning candle illuminates the darkness, so must the light of Christ within us shine before men that God's name be glorified. 6. As the candle gives its own light to illuminate a man in the darkness, so also must the light of the virtues, the light of love and peace, characterize a Christian. The wax that melts symbolizes the flame of our love for our fellow men. Besides the six symbolic representations above, Saint Nikodemos the Hagiorite gives us six different reasons why Orthodox light candles: 1. To glorify God, who is Light, as we chant in the Doxology: "Glory to God who has shown forth the light..." 2. To dissolve the darkness of the night and to banish away the fear which is brought on by the darkness. 3. To manifest the inner joy of our soul. 4. To bestow honor to the saints of our Faith, imitating the early Christians of the first centuries who lit candles at the tombs of the martyrs. 5. To symbolize our good works, as the Lord said: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in the heavens." The priest also gave us this charge following our baptism. 6. To have our own sins forgiven and burned away, as well as the sins of those for whom we pray. For all these reasons cited by our Holy Fathers, let us often light our candles and make sure as much as possible that they be pure candles. We should abstain from all corruption and uncleanness, so that all of the above symbolism is made real in our Christian lives. 5

6 At one point during the Presanctified Divine Liturgy the liturgist holds a lit candle, and facing the people he proclaims: "The light of Christ shines on all". Christ is "the true light who enlightens and sanctifies all men". Are we worthy recipients of this light? The saints themselves constantly sought after this light. Let us then also imitate the saints and like Saint Gregory Palamas continuously supplicate the Lord in the following words: "Enlighten my darkness". Question: Is there any other reason why we light our candle in church? Answer: Besides the higher spiritual reasons mentioned above for why we light candles, there is another simpler and practical reason: to make a financial offering to the church. When we go to light our candle, we should also give an offering for the various services and expenses of the church. The church gives us the candle as a blessing for our offering and allows us to ignite the flame of the symbolism mentioned above. Question: Should we light candles outside the church as well? Answer: It is good and laudable to light candles at home when we pray, when the priest visits for a house blessing with Holy Water or Holy Unction, and even light a candle when we visit the grave of a loved one. Question: Is there any other purpose to the candle? Answer: When we light a candle in the church, we are making an offering to the church or to a particular icon to beautify it and show through physical light the symbolization of the uncreated light of God's house or the saint depicted in the icon. It is also customary for the faithful to offer pure beeswax candles at the Consecration of a new church. THE OFFERING OF TIME AND TALENT TO THE CHURCH When Billy Damianakos was asked his program development team what he wanted to do with his time, he said that he wanted to help HIS Church. Since early summer, Billy has dedicated his time on Fridays to go around the Church grounds and pickup any garbage and debris he sees. Thank you and God bless you Billy. You are an example of how we can overcome our obstacles and still serve the Lord with all of our mind, heart and soul. And his disciples asked him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. John 9:2-7 6

7 ΠΡOΣΕΧΕ ΤΗΝ ΨΥΧH ΣΟΥ! Κάποτε ήταν ένας βασιλιάς, ο οποίος είχε ένα γιο πονηρό. Έχοντας χάσει κάθε ελπίδα για αλλαγή προς το καλύτερο, ο πατέρας καταδίκασε τον γιο του σε θάνατο. Του έδωσε ένα μήνα περιθώριο για να προετοιμαστεί. Πέρασε ο μήνας, και ο πατέρας ζήτησε να παρουσιασθεί ο γιος του. Προς μεγάλη του έκπληξη, παρατήρησε πως ο νεαρός ήταν αισθητά αλλαγμένος: το πρόσωπό του ήταν αδύνατο και χλωμό, και ολόκληρο το κορμί του έμοιαζε να είχε υποφέρει. «-Πώς και σου συνέβη τέτοια μεταμόρφωση, γιέ μου;», ρώτησε ο πατέρας. «-Πατέρα μου και κύριέ μου», απάντησε ο γιος, «πώς είναι δυνατόν να μην έχω αλλάξει, αφού η κάθε μέρα με έφερνε πιο κοντά στον θάνατο;» «-Καλώς, παιδί μου», παρατήρησε ο βασιλιάς. «Επειδή προφανώς έχεις έρθει στα συγκαλά σου, θα σε συγχωρήσω. Όμως, θα χρειαστεί να τηρήσεις αυτή την διάθεση επιφυλακής της ψυχής σου, για την υπόλοιπη ζωή σου». «-Πατέρα μου», απάντησε ο γιος, «αυτό είναι αδύνατο. Πώς θα μπορέσω να αντισταθώ στα αμέτρητα ξελογιάσματα και τους πειρασμούς;». Ο βασιλιάς τότε διέταξε να του φέρουν ένα δοχείο γεμάτο λάδι, και είπε στον γιο του: «-Πάρε αυτό το δοχείο, και μετάφερέ το στα χέρια σου, διασχίζοντας όλους τους δρόμους της πόλεως. Θα σε ακολουθούν δύο στρατιώτες με κοφτερά σπαθιά. Εάν χυθεί έστω και μία σταγόνα από το λάδι, θα σε αποκεφαλίσουν». Ο γιος υπάκουσε. Με ανάλαφρα, προσεκτικά βήματα, διέσχισε όλους τους δρόμους της πόλεως, με τους στρατιώτες να τον συνοδεύουν συνεχώς, και δεν του χύθηκε ούτε μία σταγόνα. Όταν επέστρεψε στο κάστρο, ο πατέρας τον ρώτησε: «-Γιέ μου, τι πρόσεξες καθώς τριγυρνούσες μέσα στους δρόμους της πόλεως;». «-Δεν πρόσεξα τίποτε». «-Τι εννοείς, τίποτε ;», τον ρώτησε ο βασιλιάς. «Σήμερα ήταν μεγάλη γιορτή. Σίγουρα θα είδες τους πάγκους που ήταν φορτωμένοι με πολλές πραμάτειες, τόσες άμαξες, τόσους ανθρώπους, ζώα». «-Δεν είδα τίποτε απ όλα αυτά», είπε ο γιος. «Όλη η προσοχή μου ήταν στραμμένη στο λάδι μέσα στο δοχείο. Φοβήθηκα μην τυχόν μου χυθεί μια σταγόνα και έτσι χάσω τη ζωή μου». «-Πολύ σωστή η παρατήρησή σου», είπε ο βασιλιάς. «Κράτα λοιπόν αυτό το μάθημα κατά νου, για την υπόλοιπη ζωή σου. Να τηρείς την ίδια επιφυλακή για την ψυχή μέσα σου, όπως έκανες σήμερα για το λάδι μέσα στο δοχείο. Να στρέφεις τους λογισμούς σου μακριά από εκείνα που γρήγορα παρέρχονται, και να τους προσηλώνεις σε εκείνα που είναι αιώνια.θα είσαι ακολουθούμενος, όχι από οπλισμένους στρατιώτες, αλλά από τον θάνατο, στον οποίον η κάθε μέρα μας φέρνει πιο κοντά. Να προσέχεις πάρα πολύ να φυλάς την ψυχή σου από όλους τους καταστροφικούς πειρασμούς». Ο γιος υπάκουσε τον πατέρα, και έζησε έκτοτε ευτυχής. 7

8 OXI DAY ON OCTOBER 28 commemorates the anniversary when former military general and Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas said, No to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini to allow Italian forces to occupy strategic locations in Greece or otherwise face war back in That makes 2011 the 71st anniversary. The motivation behind Mussolini s ultimatum was an attempt to impress his ally Adolf Hitler, by securing what was thought would be an easy victory and expanding his fascist regime. But when Italian Ambassador Emanuele Grazzi presented the demands at dawn after a party at the German embassy, it was clear that Greece was destined to enter WWII with Metaxas unwavering refusal. Though there is no documented proof that Metaxas responded with a simple no or oxi, the word perfectly encapsulates the longer reply said to be either You shall not pass or the French phrase Alors, c est la guerre ( Then it is war ). Residents were reportedly shouting oxi as they ran through the streets to arm themselves and prepare for war. Less than two hours later, Italian troops stationed in Albania attacked the border. Initial success by Italians was fiercely countered by Greeks, causing Mussolini to embarrass himself and call Hitler for help. Greek and British forces continued to fight and decimate German troops, which was considered to be the most powerful army in Europe, until Greece surrendered in Epirus to conclude the Greco-Italian War lasting six months. The extent of casualties caused Hitler to delay an attack on Russia, thus subjecting his troops to harsh winter conditions and contributing to the defeat of Germany. For many, Oxi Day is more than an anniversary commemorated with parades of schoolchildren in Thessaloniki, military grandstanding and flag waving. It is a day to remember Hellenic values, passion and filotimo, and the courageous words and deeds of ancestors who fought for this land with flesh and blood. May we one day honour this country by mirroring the virtues set forth for us in decades past and be worthy to inherit its rich legacy. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WORKED HARD TO SHOW OUR COMMUNITY S HOSPITALITY AND ATTENDANCE DURING HIS EMINENCE S VISIT. 8

9 SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES - OCTOBER 2011 SUNDAY 2 +2 ND SUNDAY OF LUKE. ST. CYPRIAN THE HIEROMARTYR. ORTHROS 9:15AM, DIVINE LITURGY 10:30AM. SUNDAY 9 +3 RD SUNDAY OF LUKE. ST. JAMES ALPHAIOS. ORTHROS 9:15AM, DIVINE LITURGY 10:30AM. SUNDAY 16 +HOLY FATHERS OF THE 7 TH ECUMENICAL SYNOD. ORTHROS 9:15AM, DIVINE LITURGY 10:30AM. SUNDAY ΤΗ SUNDAY OF LUKE. ST. JAMES THE BROTHER OF THE LORD. ORTHROS 9:15AM, DIVINE LITURGY 10:30AM. WEDNESDAY 26 +ST. DEMETRIOS THE MYRRH-BEARER. ORTHROS 9:15AM, DIVINE LITURGY 10:15AM. SUNDAY ΤΗ SUNDAY OF LUKE. STS. KLEOPAS, ARTEMAS OF THE 70. ORTHROS 9:15AM, DIVINE LITURGY AND DOXOLOGY 10:30AM. THEY SAY THAT CHURCH IS BORING. IT IS BORING BECAUSE THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE SERVICES! YOU NEED TO STUDY! IT IS BORING BECAUSE THEY DO NOT CARE FOR IT. SO THEY DO NOT SEE IT AS THEIR OWN, BUT AS SOMETHING FOREIGN TO THEM. THEY COULD AT LEAST BRING FLOWERS OR GREENERY TO DECORATE IT, THEY COULD TAKE PART IN CARING FOR THE CHURCH; THEN IT WOULD NOT BE BORING. - ST. ANTHONY (POTAPOV) OF OPTINA ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ - ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 2011 ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 2 +ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Β ΛΟΥΚΑ. ΑΓΙΟΥ ΚΥΠΡΙΑΝΟΥ ΙΕΡΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΣ. ΟΡΘΡΟΣ 9:15ΠΜ, ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ 10:30ΠΜ. ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 9 +ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Γ ΛΟΥΚΑ. ΑΓΙΟΥ ΙΑΚΩΒΟΥ ΑΛΦΑΙΟΥ. ΟΡΘΡΟΣ 9:15ΠΜ, ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ 10:30ΠΜ. ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 16 +ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΑΓΙΩΝ ΠΑΤΕΡΩΝ Ζ ΟΙΚ. ΣΥΝΟΔΟΥ. ΟΡΘΡΟΣ 9:15ΠΜ, ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ 10:30ΠΜ. ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 23 +ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΣΤ ΛΟΥΚΑ. ΑΓΙΟΥ ΙΑΚΩΒΟΥ ΑΔΕΛΦΟΘΕΟΥ. ΟΡΘΡΟΣ 9:00ΠΜ, ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΚΑΙ 10:30ΠΜ. ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ 26 +ΑΓΙΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΜΥΡΟΒΛΗΤΟΥ. ΟΡΘΡΟΣ 9:00ΠΜ, ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ 10:15ΠΜ. ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 30 +ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Ε ΛΟΥΚΑ. ΑΓ. ΚΛΕΟΠΑ, ΑΡΤΕΜΑ ΕΚ ΤΩΝ 70. ΟΡΘΡΟΣ 9:00ΠΜ, ΘΕΙΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΔΟΞΟΛΟΓΙΑ 10:30ΠΜ. 9

10 OUR MEMBERS So far only 106 people have submitted their membership dues for We ask and encourage everyone to do so as soon as possible. Each member is indispensable for the well being and functioning of our parish. We thank all who have taken the time to submit their membership dues already as of October 1, 2011: 1. Mr. Gavriil Aspropotamitis 2. Mr. Nicholas Balina 3. Mrs. Jenny Biniaris 4. Mrs. Katerina Biniaris 5. Mr. Anthony Biniaris 6. Mr. George Biniaris 7. Mrs. Toni Biniaris 8. Mrs. Athena Blieske 9. Mrs. Lisa Boote 10. Mr. Costa Chimbakis 11. Mrs. Helen Chimbakis 12. Mr. Bill Comminos 13. Mrs. Tarja Comminos 14. Mr. George Comminos 15. Mr. Peter Comminos 16. Mr. Andrea Comminos 17. Mrs. Nitsa Comminos 18. Mr. Darko Dimitrijevic 19. Mrs. Bayba Frattolin 20. Mrs. Tara Giardetti 21. Mr. Peter Giardetti 22. Mrs. Sheila Glymitsas 23. Mr. Harry Glymitsas 24. Mrs. Dimitra Glymitsas 25. Mrs. Samantha Graca 26. Mr. Bill Hatzis 27. Mr. Dimitri Hatzis 28. Miss. Debbie Hatzis 29. Mr. Jamie Hatzis 30. Mrs. Stella Hatzis 31. Mr. Sotirios Hatzis 32. Mrs. Theodora Hatzis 33. Ms. Bianca Jampa 34. Mr. Andy Karanasos 35. Mrs. Lori Karanasos* 36. Mr. Mike Karanasos 37. Mrs. Voula Karanasos 38. Mr. Timo Karoutas 39. Mr. Nick Koukos 40. Mrs. Joyce Koukos 41. Mr. Ray Leino 42. Mrs. Virginia Leino 43. Mr. Chris Lent 44. Mrs. Joanne Lent 45. Mr. George Lotsios 46. Mr. Jack Lotsios 47. Mrs. Effie Lotsios 48. Mrs. Helen Machairas 49. Mrs. Dolores Maki 50. Mr. Taxios Milionis 51. Miss Georgina Mellas 52. Mr. Tom Mellas 53. Mrs. Smaragthe Mellas 54. Mrs. Tina Mellas 55. Mrs. Maria Mellas- Catanzaro 56. Mr. Paul Catanzaro* 57. Mr. Tom Marinis 58. Mr. Stamati Mellisis 59. Mrs. Angela Mellisis 60. Miss Bessie Melville 61. Mrs. Athina Morakis 62. Miss Maria Morakis 63. Mrs. Angie Palo 64. Mr. John Panasopoulos 65. Mrs. Helen Panasopoulos 66. Mrs. Helen Pantoulias 67. Mr. Peter Pantoulias 68. Mr. John Pantoulias 69. Mrs. Nikki Pantoulias 70. Mr. Tom Pavlou 71. Mrs. Rosa Pavlou 72. Mrs. Virginia Pazianos 73. Mr. Tom Pazianos 74. Mrs. Leila Pazianos 75. Mrs. Lola Saites 76. Mr. Steven Scollie 77. Mrs. Irene Biniaris (Scollie) 78. Mr. Andrew Sheare 79. Mrs. Cathy Sheare 80. Mr. Artie Soulias 81. Miss. Kelly Soulias 82. Mrs. Rose Sourtzis 83. Mr. Spiro Sourtzis 84. Mr. Marino Spourdalakis 85. Mrs. Nora Spourdalakis 86. Mr. Achilles Stathopoulos 87. Mrs. Irene Stathopoulos* 88. Mr. Emilio Stefanidis 89. Mrs. Anja Stefanidis 90. Mrs. Jenny Theodore 91. Mr. Ahileas Tsekouras 92. Mr. Constatine Tsekouras 93. Mrs. Jane Tsekouras 94. Miss Elaine Tsekouras 95. Mr. Harry Tsekouras 96. Mrs. Lily Tsekouras 97. Mr. John Tsekouras 98. Mr. Paul Tsekouras 99. Mrs. Sylvia Tsekouras 100. Mr. Peter Vlotaros 101. Mrs. Christine Vlotaros 102. Miss Helen Vlotaros 103. Mr. Taki Vlotaros 104. Mrs. Ploumi Vlotaros 105. Mrs. Effie Voulgaris 106. Miss Georgina Voulgaris RECOGNIZE TO WHOM YOU OWE THE FACT THAT YOU EXIST, THAT YOU BREATHE, THAT YOU UNDERSTAND, THAT YOU ARE WISE, AND, ABOVE ALL, THAT YOU KNOW GOD AND HOPE FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. YOU HAVE BEEN MADE A SON OF GOD, CO-HEIR WITH CHRIST. WHERE DID YOU GET ALL THIS, AND FROM WHOM?... WHAT BENEFACTOR HAS ENABLED YOU TO LOOK OUT UPON THE BEAUTY OF THE SKY, THE SUN IN ITS COURSE, THE CIRCLE OF THE MOON, THE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF STARS, WITH THE HARMONY AND ORDER THAT ARE THEIRS, LIKE THE MUSIC OF A HARP? WHO HAS BLESSED YOU WITH RAIN, WITH THE ART OF HUSBANDRY, WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF FOOD, WITH THE ARTS, WITH HOUSES, WITH LAWS, WITH STATES, WITH A LIFE OF HUMANITY AND CULTURE, WITH FRIENDSHIP AND THE EASY FAMILIARITY OF KINSHIP?... IS IT NOT GOD WHO ASKS YOU NOW IN YOUR TURN TO SHOW YOURSELF GENEROUS - BECAUSE WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM HIM SO MANY WONDERFUL GIFTS, WILL WE NOT BE ASHAMED TO REFUSE HIM THIS ONE THING ONLY, OUR GENEROSITY? - ST. GREGORY NAZIANZEN 10

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