Who is my neighbor? (Is our wealth a blessing?)

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1 GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 435 KEATING DRIVE WINSTON-SALEM, NC ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL PLEASE EXPEDITE OCTOBER 2018 Non-Profit Organiz. U.S. Postage Winston-Salem, NC Permit # 168 Who is my neighbor? (Is our wealth a blessing?) From Fr. Steve Dalber Many times in Scripture we are instructed to love God and our neighbor. Jesus explains to us that if we don't love our neighbor we will not inherit Paradise. Because our salvation depends on it, it would seem that we should be constantly seeking out our neighbor in order to love them. Why are we Christians? Is it because we are seekers of the Kingdom? Is it because we want to be saved in the final days? Is it because we wish to be resurrected into a new, eternal life and a new world? All of the above should be the obvious answer for all Christians. However, according to Jesus, none of the above is available to us if we don't practice loving our neighbor. This may be a surprise to those that believe that just being baptized or "re-born" is enough. In reality, though, our Lord expects a great deal more from us than rituals and lip-service. Our actions are where the rubber meets the road. Do we truly love our neighbor as ourselves? Our Lord s reply when asked "Who is my neighbor?" was a parable within which a man falls among robbers. He is stripped, robbed, beaten and left on the side of the road half dead. Many pass him by "not wanting to get involved." One man however stopped and helped. Jesus taught that the man that stopped to help was showing love to his neighbor by showing him mercy. He didn't know the beaten man. The man had nothing to give him in return, and yet he took care of him as he would take care of himself. In order for us to understand what it means to love someone as much as we love our self, we must ask ourselves "how much do we love our self?" What sort of things do we do for our self? How do we provide for our self? How do we feed our self? How do we dress our self? How do we house our self? How do we transport our self? In order to truly love our neighbor as ourselves, it seems logical that what we do for ourselves is what we should do for our neighbor. Now the plot thickens. If this is the requirement for salvation, then who can be saved? Few if any of us, can be saved. Our Lord said, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the Kingdom." As wealthy American Christians, these are hard words. We count our wealth as a blessing, but is it really? How willing are we to give up our possessions in order to share them with others? If someone is sick or dying will we help them? If someone is hungry will we feed them? If someone needs to hear the Good News, will we share it with them? If someone is in pain will we comfort them? Who is my neighbor? Everyone is my neighbor; The Homeless - The Destitute - The Hungry - The Thirsty - The Weary - The old person needing help carrying their groceries - The child who needs protection - Those in the hospital - Those in prison. Wherever there is a need, there is our neighbor. We have neighbors all over the world. Those that we see every day and those we don't see but know are there. When we stand in judgment we will be asked; did you love your neighbor? Please don't ask our Lord, who is my neighbor? It will be too late then. Let us love our neighbor now while we are still able. All our wealth is worth nothing in the Kingdom, therefore let's invest it where it will accumulate great dividends. And always remember that if we fall short, our God is a merciful God who rewards not only our success but also our effort. A camel through the eye of a needle is impossible for men, but all things are possible for God.

2 Mon Oct 1 Tue Oct 2 Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:00pm Koulourakia Bake Sale preparation 3:00pm Wed Oct 3 St. Dionysios Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Sun Oct 7 Regular Schedule Angel Choir (4th-6th grade) Adult Sunday School 9:15am. Topic: Divine Liturgy Mon Oct 8 Tue Oct 9 Presentation to the Community of the newest addition to the Breezeway. A framed, enclosed collage of the groundbreaking, Thyrianixia (Door opening of the church) and events associated with it. In addition, we will recognize the original Building Committee, and the Building Fund committee in a Trisagion as well as prayers for health. Our Breezeway area reflects the life, history and experience of our community. Fellowship Hour - Open GOYA Meeting at the home of Sam & Fay Ballas 5:00pm-6:30pm Parish Council Meeting 6:00pm Finikia Bake Sale preparation 4:00pm Wed Oct 10 6:00pm - 7:15pm Philoptochos General Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm GOYA Bible Study/Bible Bowl Sun Oct 14 Regular Schedule Angel Choir (4th-6th grade) Adult Sunday School 9:15am. Topic: Divine Liturgy Mon Oct 15 Artoklasia & Fellowship Hour is offered by the Adelfotis Kalesmenioton. Annunciation Christian Academy Fall Family Night 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00pm Σαβ 20 Οκτ Οι κυρίες της Φιλόπτωχου θα έχουν δείπνο στο Barn Dinner Theater στις 6:00μμ Κυρ 21 Οκτ Κανονικό Ωράριο Αγγελική Χορωδία (4ης-6ης τάξεων) Κατηχητικό ενηλίκων 9:15 π.μ. Θέμα: "Η Θεία Λειτουργία" Δεν θα έχουμε κατηχητικό σχολείο Διδαχή της Θείας Λειτουργίας στην κοινοτική αίθουσα στις 10:00πμ Δευτ 22 Οκτ Τρίτη 23 Οκτ Τετ 24 Οκτ Τριετές μνημόσυνο της Ειρήνης Ελεφάντη Ο καφές προσφέρετε στην αγαπημένη μνήμη της Ειρήνης από την οικογένεια της ΕΙΔΙΚΗ ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΣΥΝΕΛΕΥΣΗ μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία Η Ταινία «Πιστη, Ελπίδα και Αγάπη» 6:00μμ. Προσφέρεται απο την Φιλόπτωχο. Ο σκυνοθέτης και προταγονιστης, Χαράλαμπος Καρούντζος θα είναι μαζή μας για αυτή την ωραία βραδιά. «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική στο Breezeway» από τις 9 έως τις 12 το μεσημέρι. Προετοιμασία Σπανακοπιτάκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 4:00 μ.μ. Προετοιμασία Σπανακοπιτάκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 9:00 π.μ. Παρ 26 Οκτ Αγίου Δημητρίου Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Κυρ 28 Οκτ Κανονικό ωράριο Αγγελική Χορωδία (4ης-6ης τάξεων) Κατηχητικό ενηλίκων 9:15 π.μ. Θέμα: "Η Θεία Λειτουργία" Ένα σύντομο πρόγραμμα από το Ελληνικό σχολείο προς τιμή της 28ής Οκτωβρίου 1940 Ο καφές προσφέρεται από το GPTO προς τιμή του της 28ής Οκτωβρίου, 1940 Δευτέρα, 29 Οκτωβρίου - Παρασκευή, 2 Νοεμβρίου Χριστιανική Ακαδημία Επισκέψεις γονέων Mon 29 Οκτ Τρίτη 30 Οκτ «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική στο Breezeway» από τις 9 έως τις 12 το μεσημέρι. Προετοιμασία Σπανακοπιτάκια και Γαλακτομπούρεκο για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 4:00 μ.μ. AED & CPR training All church organizations 7:00pm Tue Oct 16 Tiropitakia Bake sale preparation 4:00pm

3 Δευτ 1 Οκτ Τριτ 2 Οκτ «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική στο Breezeway» από τις 9 έως τις 12 το μεσημέρι. Συνάντηση του Διοικητικού συμβουλίου της Φιλόπτωχου 6:00 μ.μ. Προετοιμασία Κουλουράκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 3:00 μ.μ. Τετ 3 Οκτ Αγίου Διονυσίου Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Κυρ 7 Οκτ Κανονικό Ωράριο Αγγελική Χορωδία (4ης-6ης τάξεων) Κατηχητικό ενηλίκων 9:30 π.μ. Θέμα: "Η Θεία Λειτουργία" Παρουσίαση στην Κοινοτητα «Το υστορικό της Εκκλησίας του Ευαγγελισμού στο 435 Keating Drive το 1970». Αυτο το υστορικό θα τοποθετιθεί μονιμως στο Breezeway. Δευτ 8 Οκτ Τριτ 9 Οκτ Αναγνώριση της επιτροπής Building Committee, και την επιτροπή του Building Fund Committee. Ο καφές είναι ανοιχτός «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική» στο Breezeway από τις 9 έως τις 12 το μεσημέρι. Συνέλευση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου 6:00 μ.μ. Προετοιμασία Φοινίκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 4:00 μ.μ. Τετ 10 Οκτ 6:00 μ.μ. - 7:15 μ.μ. Φιλόπτωχος Γενική Συνέλευση 7:00μ.μ. - 8:00μ.μ. GOYA - μελέτη της Βίβλου Κυρ 14 Οκτ Κανονικό ωράριο Αγγελική Χορωδία (4ης-6ης τάξεων) Κατηχητικό ενηλίκων 9:30 π.μ. Θέμα: "Η Θεία Λειτουργία" Δευτ 15 Οκτ Τριτ 16 Οκτ Τετ 17 Οκτ Προσφορά Αρτοκλασία και Καφές από τον Σύλλογο «Αδελφώτης Καλεσμενιωτών» «Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική στο Breezeway» από τις 9 έως τις 12 το μεσημέρι. Χριστιανική Ακαδημία "Οικογενειακή Φθινοπωρινή Βραδιά" 5:30 μ.μ. Δείπνο 6:00 μ.μ. Εκπαίδευση AED & CPR στις 7:00μ.μ. Προετοιμασία Τιροπιτάκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 4:00 μ.μ. Προετοιμασία Τιροπιτάκια για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 9:00 π.μ. Πεμπ 18 Οκτ Του Αγίου Λουκά Όρθρος - Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ. Wed Oct 17 Tiropitakia Bake Sale preparation 9:00am Thu Oct 18 St. Luke Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Sat Oct 20 Sun Oct 21 Mon Oct 22 Tue Oct 23 Wed Oct 24 Ladies of Philoptochos presentation of Steel Magnolias at the Barn Dinner Theater 6:00pm Regular Schedule Adult Sunday School 9:15am. Topic: Divine Liturgy Teaching Liturgy in the Hall at 10am - No Sunday School - Not for 3&4yr olds 3yr Memorial - Irene Elefantis Fellowship Hour is offered in loving memory of Irene by her loving family. Philoptochos Movie Night with the Family at our Fellowship Hall Faith, Hope & Love by Robert Krantz at 4:00pm Concessions will be available: Pizza, beer, wine, popcorn, etc. Tickets: $12 Presold and $15 at the door. Child Care available with presold tickets for children ages 6 and under; $5 per child. To view the trailer for the movie, go to Spanakopitakia Bake sale preparation 4:00pm Spanakopitakia Bake sale preparation 9:00am Fri Oct 26 St. Demetrios Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am Sun Oct 28 Regular Schedule Adult Sunday School 9:30am. Topic: Divine Liturgy A brief program will be offered by the Greek School youth in honor of OXI Day Fellowship Hour is offered by the GPTO (Greek School Parent Organization) in honor of OXI Day October 28, 1940 Monday, October 29 - Friday, November 2 Annunciation Christian Academy Fall Parent Conference Days Mon Oct 29 Tue Oct 30 Spanakopita & Galaktobouriko Bake sale preparation 4:00pm

4 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 USHERS George Bambalis, Pete Bobotsiares, Pete C. Strates, Sammy J. Ballas CHURCH SERV COMM Team 2 - Chris Gallos, Teddy J. Tsiolkas, Angelic Carroll, Tony Vlasis MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 5 Konstantina Kortesis, Emilia Vlasis, Grace Anthony READER - Will Moye ALTAR BOYS Team 5 - Vasilios Ziogas, Marcus Neacsu, Matthew Moutos, John Kroustalis, Sebastian Neacsu, Harper Satterfield, Harrison Satterfield, Evangelos Paparoupas, Kosta Dupuy, Yiannis Skoteiniadis, Gabriel Vgenopoulos NURSERY Mary Paloumbas, Christina Soriano, Nia Kazakos SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 USHERS Ilias Vlachos, Maria Tsigas, Johnny Kortesis, Sam Gianopoulos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 3 George Kalamaras, Virginia Moutos, Chris Spinosa, Pete Mastoras MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 6 Athanasia Ballas, Emma Stuart Satterfield, Mary Vlachos READER Chris Lohr ALTAR BOYS Team 1 - Luke Vlahos, Alexandros Kalogeromitros, Yiannis Alexiou, Christos Demopoulos, Demetrios Liaskonis, John Stabolitis, John Petropoulos, William Pierce, Panayioti Demopoulos, Alex Zades NURSERY Paula Manser, Kelly Kontos, Lauren Kiser Hultquist SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 USHERS Stan Carroll, Greg Karagiorgis, Paula Christakos, Ted Kazakos CHURCH SERV COMM Team 4 - Brian McFarlin, Chad Davis, Renee Kortesis, Kim Karahalios MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 7 Yanna Pantazis, Lexie Pierce, Katerina Raptis READER John Washinsky ALTAR BOYS Team 2 - Demetri Hodges, Terry Rizos, Max Clark, Danny Gallos, Demetri Kortesis, Spero Moutos, George Sechrest, Christian Gallos, Jack Nolan, Demetri Ioannou NURSERY Helen Sialmas, Jessica Strates, Stella Tsiaras SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 USHERS George Bambalis, Pete Bobotsiares, Pete C. Strates, Sammy J. Ballas CHURCH SERV COMM Team 1 - Tom Giannopoulos, Tony Franzese, Presv. Stacy Shepherd, Paul Anthony MAIDENS FOR CHRIST Team 8 Melissanthi Guthold, Kasiani Ioannou, Glukeria Kalogeromitros READER - Ron Sheppard ALTAR BOYS Team 3 - Stavros Karagiorgis, Angelo Petropoulos, Nicholas Woody, Panagiotis Vgenopoulos, Parker Moye, Evangelos Kortesis, Christos Katsoudas, John Spinosa, Tyler Goodin, Alexander Warren NURSERY Angela Cassar Tsolis, Corie Ebert, Katie Kroustalis Winston Salem Daughters of Evrytania 2 n d ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SILVER TEA CANCER SERVICES BENEFIT 4:00 pm - Saturday, December 1, 2018 Greek Orthodox Hellenic Center Keating Dr., Winston Salem, NC HOLIDAY MUSIC, CHRISTMAS CAROLS, SILVER TEA BUFFET, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT BY NUMEROUS DANCE ACADEMIES AND A SILENT AUCTION FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CALL: HELEN GALLINS PENNY KALIVIOTIS STACEY KARAGIORGIS ZOE MICHAEL BESSIE STRATES Prayer List As members of an Orthodox Christian family, we are called upon to pray for each other in time of need. Please pray for: Despina, Paul, Ortencia, Chris, Kim, Olga, Charles, George, Olga, Luba If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at We will begin with a fresh list of names every month. RESERVATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED IN ADVANCE ON PRE-PURCHASED TABLES OF 10 ONLY DONATION: $40 ADULTS - $20 STUDENTS - $15 CHILDREN UNDER 12 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CANCER SERVICES Sponsorships Available ~ Contact Stacey Karagiorgis at staceykaragiorgis@gmail.com or (336)

5 Intellectual Assent Followed by Commitment Mr. Gallup conducted a poll a few years ago and discovered that 95% of Americans believe in God. These are remarkable statistics. On the basis of this poll we should expect to have a nation of saints. But far from it. Many of the things we see happening in our nation reflect anything but faith in God. Obviously we need to define the word believe, Belief can mean many things. It can mean intellectual assent to something. This has little or no effect on one s life. For example, Adolf Eichmann, who was hanged some years ago for crimes too gruesome to imagine, declared that he believed in God. St. James writes that even the devils believe in existence of God. Yet their belief is intellectual assent. It has no effect on their lives. Even though they believe, they continue to act like devils. When we say I believe in the Nicene Creed we mean more than intellectual assent. We mean commitment. This is why the word believe is followed by the preposition in. I believe in one God There is a vast difference between someone who says, I believe you and someone who says, I believe in you. the latter expresses deep trust. The creed expresses not only facts about God but also trust and commitment to Him. I believe in God is a strong expression of faith. It is not like saying, I suppose there is a God, I think, I surmise, I am inclined to the opinion that in all probability there may be a God. I believe in means commitment. It means the wagering of one s life not merely the nodding of one s head. It means decision not just discussion. It means, I bet my life, my whole existence on the fact of God and I yield my life to Him. I promise to obey and follow Him in all that I do. If we do not mean this when we say the Creed, then perhaps we should be honest and not say it at all. Church Fathers Speak I do not pray any longer not to sin, but for thirty years I have been repeating, Lord Jesus, shield me from my tongue. yet despite this my tongue trips me up every day, and I commit sin because of it. Sayings of the Desert Fathers From Daily Vitamins for Spiritual Growth by Anthony M. Coniaris PARISH COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE The following items of note resulted from business discussed at the September 10, 2018 Parish Council meeting: George Bambalis presented need to complete retaining wall at rear, lower corner of Hellenic Center. Board approved work to be completed per estimates gathered by Mike Vlasis. Work includes: Installing retaining wall blocks at back drive between existing retaining wall to concrete retaining wall where food trailer is parked during festival. Digging bank out, installing blocks, backfill behind wall with gravel for drainage. Estimated cost to be $4400. By-Law Changes were approved to have 14 members on Parish Council instead of 12. Parish will elect 8 new members at next election to join 6 members who will continue to serve. After the first year, one member will rotate off after only one year of service. In following years, parish will elect 7 new members each year; with 7 members rotating out of service. This By-Law change will be taken to Special General Assembly for approval. Assessment to Archdiocese will be $58,600 as compared to $ last year. Nominating Committee was formed with George Bambalis as chair & Pete Bobotsiares, Paula Christakos & Maria Tsigas as members. Dr. Mike Olympio will hold CPR & AED training October 15 at 7 pm. George Stabolitis presented a flooring vendor, Floor Action for new Pavilion Floor. Owner is out of Kernersville & has attended our Festival for many years. They did the floor at Greensboro Day School, which our group has visited. Board approved taking the proposal to Special General Assembly for approval. Cost is $55,000 for 6 mm rubber floor with 2 mm scratch protection & top coat of color. Also included is striping for volleyball & basketball lines. Additional report from Mike Vlasis. Tom Westmoreland proposed to lay fabric and 6 recycled asphalt to cover soccer field. He will lay a mesh lining & this crushed asphalt. This project addresses the ongoing wash out concerns with the soccer field as we rely heavily on this for festival parking. Estimate is $45,000. Board approved taking this proposal to Special General Assembly for approval. Special General Assembly will be held Sunday October 21 after Liturgy to address three items: 1. By Law change 2. Pavilion Floor project, to be done after Festival 2019 prior to Labor Day Soccer Field Asphalt, to be done prior to Festival 2019 Pete Bobotsiares raised concern about a recent serious injury by scalding of a restaurant owner & our desire to help him. Board approved giving $1,500 and allowing individuals to join in this gift for Evangelos Manginas. We can then share the total gifts with the family. To assist, please give contribution to the Parish Council and mark it Philanthropy. Sunday, October 7: Rita Georgoulias will present a historical unveiling that she has been hard at work to finish. It will be a part of permanent display in our breezeway authorized by the Parish Council in We will also honor at this time members from the 1970 Building Committee and Building Fund Committee.

6 CANDIDATES NEEDED 2018 STEWARDSHIP CΟΜΜΙΤΜΕΝΤ PROGRAM We would like to thank the following Stewards for their support of Annunciation Ministries. The Stewardship list is updated on the 15th of every month. Giannopoulos, Tom & Anna Harris, Ted Knight, Ira & Robin Liontis, Sam & Litsa Manser Jr, Stephen & Paula Papakonstantinou, Mike Sialmas, Dimitrios & Helen Strates, Peter John & Spyridoula Tsiolkas, Maria L. The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve on the Parish Council in 2019 & Candidates must be members of the Church in good standing with our parish, for 1 year preceding the date of election and must live their life in accordance with the Faith, and Canons of the Church. Should you wish to be a candidate please contact George Bambalis, Pete Bobotsiares, Paula Christakos or Maria Tsigas. Service on the Parish Council is a unique way of serving our Lord and His Church. Annunciation Christian Academy What a wonderful first month we are having at ACA! Tears are fading way and our little friends are learning new routines. Smiles are everywhere and the best hugs are found here at ACA! We have been busy exploring colors, numbers, cutting, playing with play dough making new friends and of curse learning the alphabet. Some of the activities planned for your children are old favorites and some are new and adventures. We truly look forward to each and every day that we get to spent with your children. Happy Fall to All! Evdoksia Vagios 2018 STEWARDSHIP REPORT To date we have received 375 pledge cards Our goal is 410 HAVE YOU TURNED YOUR STEWARDSHIP CARD IN? PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Greetings Greek School Families, Our year is off to a great start. We are actively preparing for our first performance "Oxi Day" on Sunday October 28th. We will also be hosting Coffee Hour that day so please be on the look out for informative s about our upcoming events and if you have not yet joined the remind group PLEASE DO SO! This is instant one way informative text messages. All you need to do to join is text this to the number We thank you for your continued support of our program and we are looking forward to another great year. In Christ, Heather Vlachos Hello! Our September Meeting came on the hills of Hurricane Florence, but the meeting went on so we could discuss what we have planned for the year. I hope you, your family and friends stayed safe during Florence s visit. In our meeting we discussed and approved moving our meetings to 6 PM going forward. So, our next General Meeting will be Wednesday the 10th at 6 pm. I encourage you to grab another member and come join us as we continue to carry out our mission. I have created a Calendar of Events that includes everything we have going on so far. Please cut it out and post it on your Fridge, or even better, input the dates in your personal calendar. You can bring any questions or suggestion you might have in our next meeting. In Christ's Love, Kiki Gonzales For with God, all things are possible. LUKE 1:37 Paid by: Cash amt $ Check# Check amt $ Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society - Prostasia Chapter Bake Sale - Saturday, November 10, :30a.m. - 7:30p.m. Item Price Qty. Total Price Baklava 2.50 Kataifi 2.50 Finikia 1.50 Kourabiethes 1.50 Koulourakia (1/2 doz.) 3.00 Koulourakia (1 doz.) 5.00 Chocolate Koulourakia (1/2 doz.) 5.00 Mini Baklava Box Assorted Box 9.00 Spanakopitakia (1 doz.) 8.00 Frozen triangles-spinach and cheese Spanakopita pan (10 X12 ) Frozen-Spinach and cheese Spanakopita pan (8 X8 ) Frozen-Spinach and cheese Tiropitakia (1 doz.) 8.00 Frozen cheese rolls Tsourekia (sweet bread) 6.00 Total Due: $ Name: Phone: Make checks payable to: Philoptochos Society Pre-order pick up is Friday, November 9, 3-6PM Last day for pre-orders: Monday, November 5, 2018

7 Meet and Greet Robert Krantz at a special showing of his new Movie: Faith, Hope & Love Movie Night with Family & Friends has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 21 Doors Open at 5 PM and Movie starts at 6PM. st Concessions available: Pizza, snacks, popcor n, and dr inks, including beer & wine. Movie Tickets: $15 at the door and $12 in advance*. Child Care Tickets available with movie tickets purchased in advance ONLY for children ages 6 and under; $5 per child. Tickets for the Movie or Child Care, can be picked up after church service on Sundays & during office hours at the church office. To view the trailer for the movie, go to Please contact Kiki Gonzales if you have any questions at or gonzaleskiki@gmail.com. *If you already purchased your ticket for the 9/16 showing, your tickets will be honored for the 10/21 show. If you are not able to attend the 10/21 show, please return your ticket for a full refund. October Philoptochos Calendar of Events Sunday School News from the Annunciation Written & Directed by Robert Krantz 10/1 10/2 Mon. 6 PM Tues. 3 PM Board Meeting 10/9 Tues. 4 PM Baking - Finikia 10 /10 Wed. 6 PM General Meeting- New Time 10/16 Tues. 4 PM Baking - Tiropitakia 10/17 Wed. 9 AM Baking - Tiropitakia 10/20 Sat. 6 PM Barn Dinner Theater 10/21 Sun. 6 PM Movie Night Doors open at 5 pm 10/23 Tues. 4 PM Baking - Spanokopitakia 10/24 Wed. 9 AM Baking - Spanokopitakia 10/30 Tues. 4 PM Baking Spanokopita (Sm & Lrg Pans) Baking Galaktoboureko Baking - Koulourakia Sermonette Theme: Orthodox Traditions Sunday School is officially underway! We have had a wonderful start to our year. It seems like our teachers and students have really started to enjoy the first weeks of class. We would like to thank our teachers who have offered their time and talents to help educate our children. They were eager to get into their classrooms and to get to know the kids. This year's theme, in the Youth Lesson will focus on "Orthodox Traditions." Schedule for Liturgy and Sunday School: 10:00 am Liturgy Begins 11:00 am Youth proceeds to classes after Holy Communion 11:45 am Dismissal of Sunday school Parents with students kindergarten age or younger are asked to proceed to the classrooms for student pick up immediately following the sermon (but no earlier than 11:45 am). Please remember that in order to participate in youth activities outside of Sunday School (GOYA, Greek dance, etc), a child must attend more than 55% of his or her classes. Attendance will be taken and must be consistent throughout the school year. Divine Liturgy in another town can be counted towards attendance if the appropriate forms are completed. If you have further questions about this, please contact the Sunday School Directors or any of the clergy. We also wanted to remind you that our food drive has begun! Please send non-perishable food items every Sunday to help your child's class fill their boxes. The boxes will be given to the Food Bank to provide emergency assistance to families in need. Calendar : 10/7 Angel Choir for grades 4-6 and 6th graders will be presented their Orthodox Bibles and should be present to receive them 10/14 Angel Choir for grades /21 Teaching Liturgy - Sunday School students in grades K-12 are to attend the Teaching Liturgy in the Hall. Please arrive at 10am In Christ's Service, Zoe Bobotsiares, Helen Karagiorgis, & Heather Vlachos

8 ANNUNCIATION YOUTH NEWS OCTOBER 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday October 7th : GOYA Meeting at the home of Sam and Fay Ballas 5:00pm-6:30pm Sunday October 7th: 6th graders receive their Orthodox Study Bibles in Church Wednesday October 10th: GOYA, HDF and parents set up hall for catering event times TBA and GOYA Bible Study/ Bible Bowl 7:00pm-8:00pm Saturday October 13th: GOYA, HDF, and parents catering fundraiser in the hall times TBA Sunday October 21st: Sunday School Teaching Divine Liturgy in the Hall Wednesday October 24th: GOYA Bible Study/ Bible Bowl 7:00pm 8:00pm GOYA Please join us for our first official meeting this year! Sunday October 7th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm We have been invited to have our first meeting at the home of Sam and Fay Ballas The address is: 2406 Wellsburg Ct. Clemmons NC Our newest Altar Boys at Altar Boy Orientation Please pray for them and all our Altar Servers as they participate in the ministry of service in the Holy Altar Please join us for an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and connect with new ones. We will have fellowship, some good food, a time to pray, and time to talk about upcoming events and plans. GOYA is the youth ministry for youth in the 6th through 12th grades GOYA BIBLE STUDY AND BIBLE BOWL The Bible Study is for any GOYAN who wants to learn more about the Holy Scriptures. It is NOT just for Bible Bowl participants! We encourage all of our GOYA to take become active in learning about their faith. Come join in the discussion. Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7:00pm-8:00pm Please bring your Orthodox Study Bible Young Men s Basketball Basketball practice has begun for our young men in grades 6th-12th. Practices are being held on Monday nights at the St. John s Lutheran Church/School gymnasium located at 2415 Silas Creek Parkway. The Jr. Team grades 6th-9th practice from 6pm-7pm and the Sr. Team practices from 7pm-9pm. A huge thank-you to our basketball committee: Chris Christakos, Sammy Gianopoulos, Johnny Kortesis, and George Stabolitis and our coaches: Teddy A. Kazakos, Dr. Bill Satterfield, Gus Siokis and George Stabolitis please keep them and our players in your prayers