THE PANAYIA. Assumption Of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach, CA APRIL 2014

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1 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 5761 E. Colorado St. Long Beach, CA NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LONG BEACH, CA PERMIT NO. 344 THE PANAYIA Assumption Of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach, CA Worship Services Regular Schedule Orthros 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM NOTE: Sunday Divine Liturgy starts at 10:00AM year-round. See enclosed calendar for dates and times of other services this month. APRIL 2014

2 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street, Long Beach, CA Phone (562) Fax (562) office@assumptionlb.org Rev. Fr. Christos Kanakis, Proistamenos Voula Michail - Kitsios, Office Administrator Penny Benetatos, Choir Director PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Chris Dolas - President David Matty - Vice President Jimmy Mentas - Recording Secretary Jimmy Eleopoulos - Corresponding Secretary George Demos - Treasurer Board Members Kathy Bastas, Dino Syrengelas, Olympia Stapakis, George Stavros, Nick Monios, Sam Platis, Tasos Papas, Nick Zamvakellis AHEPA Tasos Papas - President Bulletin Coordinator Voula Michail - Kitsios Bookstore Zoe Falley - Administrator Choir Pιnιό Benetatos - Director & Organist Karen Fic - President Church School Juliana Augoustatos - Superintendent Daughters of Penelope Catherine Vackrinos Sofie Batshoun Family Night Sam Platis Junior Choir Pιnιό Benetatos - Director Karen Fic - Assistant Director Greek School Kathryn Condaras - Principal Donna Stavros - P.T.A Hope/Joy Maria Georgakopoulos - Advisor Dusty Hanson - Advisor Junior GOYA Georgi Spirtos Francis - Advisor Tia Kanavos, Vasso Conley Page 2 Jorge Rivera, Sexton PHILOPTOCHOS Bobbie Soupos - President Karen Fic - 1st Vice President Amelia Ladas - 2nd Vice President Mary Lofton- Correspond. Secretary Lia Kakaris - Recording Secretary Nikki Andrews - Treasurer Marilyn Coats - Assistant Treasurer Kathy Bastas - Advisor Board Members Eftihia Missios, Olympia Stapakis, Andria Salsman, Matoula Batshoun, Zoe Falley, Vickie Hennig, Paris Kastanas, Kay Platis GOYA President - Christina Karidakis Vice President - Sina Bacol Treasurer - Margo Papacalos Corres. Secretary - Dena Bussa Rec. Secretary - Tasia Matty Historian - Christa Demos, Lexi Varonos Advisors - Lucia Papacalos, Vickie Demos, Maria Bussa Athletic Director: David Matty goyalb.events@gmail.com Greek Cultural Arts and Dance Dina Lioulias - President Maria Georgakopoulos - Vice President Georgia Alvertos - Corresponding Secretary Dusty Hanson - Recording Secretary Elene Dalkos - Treasurer Senior Christians Nick Monios - President Sons of Pericles Christo Beckas - President Stewardship Ministry Kathy Bastas (Chair) Camille Dolas, Max & Mary Lofton, Kay Platis, Cathy Shweiri Trisagio Ministry Max & Mary Lofton, Vickie Hennig, Yiota Beckas Welcome Ministry Kathy Bastas (Chair), Camille Dolas, Max & Mary Lofton, Kay Platis, Cathy Shweiri Beloved in the Lord, Pastor s Message The two words most of us would probably use to describe our lives are too busy. Some have said that all of us suffer from a hyperactivity disorder. We are too busy shuttling to and from activity from home to work, to school, and more. We are too busy with , online shopping, reading, and social media. And in our state of seemingly perpetual motion, we are also often too busy for God, Church, and our spiritual life. Is there a remedy for our exhausting pace? Our Lord and Savior cries out to all who are too busy, Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30). Our Lord Himself is calling us to slow so that we can turn to Him. For centuries, the Christian Church has used the period of Great Lent as a time for inner reflection and meditation. In Latin the term lent means to slow down. A lento passage in music is played slowly. Great Lent, in other words, is meant to be our time to slow down, to take a rest from our usual pace and refocus and redirect our lives towards Christ and His Church. All the discipline of Great Lent the fast, the study, the prayer, the philanthropy are all intended to give us time for reflection and refocusing our lives. But this is not an easy task and the Church honestly and realistically communicates this struggle to us. At the Vespers beginning Great Lent we hear the following: Let us set out with joy upon the season of the Fast, and prepare ourselves for spiritual combat. Let us purify our soul and cleanse our flesh; and as we fast from food, let us abstain also from every passion. Rejoicing in the virtues of the Spirit may we persevere with love, and to be counted worthy to see the solemn Passion of Christ our God, and with great spiritual gladness to behold His holy Passover. Calling Great Lent a time of spiritual combat reminds us that none of our Lenten disciplines come easily to us. There are too many distractions that can take us away from God, that can pull us away from His love. Resisting the distractions is part of the combat we must endure. The hectic pace of our regular lives is one of those distractions. We can choose to say no to the non-essential demands on our time; we can choose to simplify our schedules and diets so that we can attend divine services, to spend more time in private prayer, and to read scripture. Our Lord calls us to Himself to find rest and to experience the peace we all desire. And we can find this peace in our Church, which shows us the way. But these days of rest and reflection are not ends unto themselves. Great Lent will culminate in a celebration, a time of joy: the Resurrection of our Lord. The Good News that we will proclaim at Pascha is not meant to be hidden under a bushel, but to be shared. When the women found the empty tomb they ran to the disciples to tell them the Good News (Matthew 28:8). Likewise we are meant to run to all corners of the world to proclaim the Resurrection and to bring all people to Christ and His Church. So, this Holy season of the Great Fast is a period of preparation we need so that when we experience the empty tomb, when we experience the Resurrection in our lives, we will be able to run and share the Good News with the world. I pray that this Holy and Great Fast Season be a time of many blessings from our God to you and your beloved families. With Love in Christ, +GERASIMOS Metropolitan of San Francisco Page 3

3 Greetings Panagia Parishioners! Kalo Pascha! President s Message On behalf, of the entire Parish Council and myself, we wish you all a very Blessed and Happy Holy Week and Pasha Celebration! Thanks to ALL that attended our Spring General Parish Assembly Meeting. Your support and input are greatly appreciated! Thanks to all that attended and supported our Philopotchos at their Annual Tea! Friday Nights!! If you have not been around our Parish on Friday nights, you are missing a lot!! Please come and join the fellowship and increase your knowledge in our Orthodox Faith by attending the very inspiring Orthodox Catechism on Friday s at 6:00 pm given by Fr. Christos. In addition to Fr. Christos Orthodox Catechism, come and participate with our HOPE and JOY Ministries, lead by Maria Georgakopoulos, GO ASSUMTION GOYA Basketball! Congratulations to all of our GOYA Basketball Players! Do not miss out on the fun in seeing and supporting our GOYA Basketball Players every Sunday!! As you all know, April is a very full month of events, especially as we continue preparations for Holy Pascha. Please come out and support our Ministries for the upcoming April events: Greek Independence Day Celebration and Luncheon sponsored by our Greek School Ministry lead by Katerina Condaras and celebrate our on Sunday, April 6th! Easter Retreat and Palm Crosses Folding sponsored by our Sunday School, Hope and JOY Ministries, Friday, April 11th at 6:00 pm! Palm Sunday Luncheon sponsored by our Greek Dance Ministry lead by Dina Lioulias, Sunday, April 14th! Dying Easter Eggs supported by our Philoptochos lead by President Bobbie Soupos, after April 17th Thursday s morning service Have you pledged yet? Please do! Have you sent in your Pledge card yet? As you know, our Panagia depends on your participation to help make our parish grow. Please take the time to fill out your card, so, we can continue to plan and reach our financial obligations. You can contact Voula (562) at the church's office if you have questions. We appreciate your participation. It s April! It s Easter! Philoptochos The most beautiful time of the year! A time to reflect; a time to give back for all that we are so blessed to possess. Now that the weather is nicer, the days are longer, we have no excuse not to get out of the house and accomplish more. There is much to do within Philoptochos and WE would love to have you join us in all our endeavors. We will be baking soon; we have shut-ins to visit; and many gatherings coming up. There is always something to be accomplished within our organization. We need volunteers to work the coffee hour, provide refreshments, and/or help organize individuals to provide for Sundays in the future. If you, or someone you know would like to volunteer to help set up during Sunday Coffee Hour/s, and/or provide refreshments, please let one of us know. It s more fun for all if we share the responsibility. March 30th - General Philoptochos Meeting following Church Services. We have much to talk about and would love for ALL to attend. We have a Guest Speaker from: For the Child which is one of the many outreach programs we support. Please make an effort to attend this meeting and hear what Denise Dahlhausen has to say on abused, neglected and at-risk children in the greater Long Beach area. We will also be Hosting a Circle of Friends table for their 13th Annual Children s Circle of Friends Breakfast to be held at the Long Beach Hilton Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. May 1, If you would like to join us please let me know asap. April is prep month for Easter. Church services, baking, colored egg prep, shut-ins/visitations. See attached flyer! Should you have questions please don t hesitate to ask. May 4, Kids and Cancer Reception - Newport Beach, CA Invitation/s to follow soon. If you have not had the opportunity of attending a Kids and Cancer Benefit please make an effort to do so this year. Come support the children who depend on US to make them well. See for yourself what it s all about and meet the children as well as their parents who so appreciate all that WE do for their families. Carpool? Let us know! We are soliciting donations again this year to present to Kids and Cancer on the day of event. The amount we collect determines on how many of these young children we are able to send to camp. Last year we collected $10,0000 and were able to send thirty five children to camp. The cost is $300 per child. We are in hopes that ALL OF YOU will once again be so generous as to support our Kids & Cancer challenge. Help us to put smiles back on the little children s faces. GRADUATES - If you have a child that will be graduating college or high school this year let Bobbie or Karen Fic know asap. Please look both in our Panagia Bulletin and our weekly Sunday Bulletins for other events! CAMPERS Philoptochos is offering one (1) Scholarship to St. Sophia Camp and One (1) Scholarship to St. Nicholas Camp. If interested in applying contact Karen Fic at: Philoptochos Membership Tea Lights, Camera, Action - WE did it again! ALL the Tables were Fabulous; ALL who participated were winners; Absolutely NO losers! Thank you to everyone who dressed a table in the Hollywood Theme of their choice. There were three (3) categories. (Mr. Harry White volunteered as our Judge) and the Oscar/ s and Theatre Ticket/s went to: Our Parish Council is here to serve you and our Panagia Parish. Please do not hesitate to call or ask any of your parish council members or me with any questions! We will provide you with the answers we know and get back to you with the answers we don t know. Most colorful Table Casa Blanca - Marilyn Coats/Karen Fic Most Creative Table Under the Candelabra Lia Kakaris Most Original Table Old Hollywood Glamour - Janet Armstrong/Mary Paulos. Thanks for all of your continued support! A BIG THANK YOU to Paris Kastanas, along with her helpers, for preparing such a nice variety of food/s. And; to Zoe Falley and donors for doing such a great job on the raffle. Thank you all! Kalo Pascha! Chris Dolas, President Bobbie Soupos, President Page 4 Page 5

4 Come Celebrate with us Mother s Day Hosted By: The ASSUMPTION SENIORS SUNDAY MAY 11, 2014 FOLLOWING CHURCH IN OUR CULTURAL CENTER We will be serving Roasted Chicken with rice & vegetable, Dolmades, Salad and Desert Adults: $15 Children: $5 All proceeds to benefit the Third Building Page 6 Come Celebrate Father s Day with us Hosted By: The ASSUMPTION SENIORS SUNDAY, June 15, 2014 FOLLOWING CHURCH IN OUR CULTURAL CENTER We are serving Pastichio, Dolmades, Salad & Dessert Adult Ticket: $15.00 Children: $5.00 All proceeds to benefit the Third Building Page 7

5 In the year of the Lord - April 2014 S u n d ay M o n d ay Tu e s d ay 1 We d n e s d ay 2 T h u r s d ay F r i d ay Greek School 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 7 8 Ε Νηστειών Ακάθιστος Ύμνος GOYA Basketball practice 6 pm 9 10 Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am 11 GOYA Basketball practice 6 pm Greek School 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt 5 Akathist Hymn 7:00 pm Προγιασμένη Λειτουργία Pre-sanctified Liturgy 6:00 pm 6 4 S a t u r day d ay Έγερσις του Λαζάρου Saturday of Lazarus, Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Family Night & Holy Week Retreat Προγιασμένη Λειτουργία Pre-sanctified Liturgy 6:00 pm 12 Gr. School: Independence Day Lunch Των Βαΐων Μ. ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ Μ. ΤΡΙΤΗ M. TETARTH Holy Wednesday Μ. ΠΕΜΠΤΗ Μ. ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ Μ. ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ Των 10 Παρθένων Μέγα Ευχέλαιον Ο Μυστικός Δείπνος Τα Άγια Πάθη Του Κυρίου Reading of the Royal Hours 1:00 pm (Αποκαθήλωσις) Descent from the Cross 2:30pm (Επιτάφιος) Lamentations Service 7 pm Η Ταφή του Κυρίου Liturgy of St. Basil 10:00 am The Canon 11:15 pm Resurrection Service and Liturgy 12:00 midnight Supper to follow Liturgy Palm Sunday Orthros 9:45am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Palm Sunday Luncheon sponsored by the FDB Holy Monday 2nd Bridegroom Service 7 pm (Του Νυμφίου) 1st Bridegroom Service 7 pm (Του Νυμφίου) 20 EASTER SUNDAY Agape Service 11:00 am Του Θωμά Thomas Sunday Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Page 8 Sacrament of Holy Unction Liturgy of St. Basil 8:30 am 3:00 pm Service of the Passion 7:00 pm (Του Νυμφίου) Orthros for the Mystical Supper Philoptochos: Dying red eggs (Anointing with Holy Unction) after the morning service 7:00 pm Great Vespers at St. Georges church in Downey 7pm Γεωργίου Τροπαιοφόρου Great Martyr George Orthros 9:15 am Divine Liturgy 10 am St. George Church in Downey Greek School 5:30 pm - 7 pm Senior Christians Potluck 11:30 am 28 Holy Thursday 3rd Bridegroom Service 7 pm 21 ΤΟ ΑΓΙΟΝ ΠΑΣΧΑ, Η ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ 27 Holy Tuesday 29 Holy Friday Holy Saturday GOYA Basketball practice 6 pm 30 Greek School 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Events are subject to change; please refer to weekly bulletin for current schedule Page 9

6 Saint Sophia Philoptochos Debutante Presentation ball 2015 Plans are underway for the Saint Sophia Philoptochos Debutante Presentation Ball will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Interested young ladies who will be high school juniors and older should contact the Presentation Ball Chair, Katrina Beers at or at An information meeting will be held at the Saint Sophia Cathedral Huffington Center on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 12:30 pm. Announcements GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Sunday, April 6, 2014 Come celebrate with the Greek School of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church! The Greek School Students will be reciting poems and performing plays and dance. Please join us, a luncheon will be served right after church service. On April 16th Holy Wednesday, there will be no classes. The children will attend church services at 3:00pm. Kalo Pascha. Agape Celebration of Love Reception to benefit Kids 'n' Cancer Sunday, May 4, :00pm - 5:00pm Big Canyon Country Club One Big Canyon Drive Newport Beach, California $75 per person For more information, please contact: Metropolis of San Francisco Philoptochos Office at or office@sfphiloptochos.org Thank you, Kathryn Condaras, Principal ASSUMPTION GREEK DANCE & CULTURAL ARTS SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO JOIN US IN A CELEBRATION OF PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER FLOWERS With your help, Katy Georgedes will adorn our church. Flowers needed for Palm Sunday, Nymphios, Crucifixion, and Resurrection icons. Also, for the Epitaphios (Christ s tomb), and Easter lilies to decorate the Church for Easter. Thank you for your generosity. April s Prosforo is donated by Vickie Hennig and Mary Lambros. Thank you. If you want to donate the Prosforo please call Voula at the church office at TRADITIONAL SEAFOOD LUNCHEON WILL BE SERVED KIDS/DANCERS $12.00 ADULTS $15.00 Page 10 Άγιος Γεώργιος ο Μεγαλομάρτυρας και Τροπαιοφόρος Greek Column by Voula Michail Ο λαοφιλής Άγιος Γεώργιος ο μεγαλομάρτυρας και Τροπαιοφόρος γεννήθηκε περίπου το 275 μ.χ. στην Καππαδοκία, από γονείς χριστιανούς. Ο πατέρας του, μάλιστα, πέθανε μαρτυρικά για το Χριστό όταν ο Γεώργιος ήταν δέκα χρονών. Η μητέρα του τότε τον πήρε μαζί της στην πατρίδα της την Παλαιστίνη, όπου είχε και τα κτήματά της. Όταν έγινε 18 χρονών, στρατεύθηκε στο ρωμαϊκό στρατό. Αν και νέος στην ηλικία, διεκπεραίωνε τις στρατιωτικές του υποχρεώσεις τέλεια. Όλοι τον θαύμαζαν για το παράστημα του. Γι' αυτό, γρήγορα τον προήγαγαν σε ανώτερα αξιώματα και του έδωσαν τον τίτλο του κόμη και ο Διοκλητιανός τον εκτιμούσε πολύ. Από την εποχή του αυτοκράτορα Δεκίου μέχρι την εποχή που ανέβηκε στον θρόνο ο Διοκλητιανός, το 283 μ.χ., η Χριστιανική Εκκλησία μεγάλωσε πάρα πολύ, γιατί επικρατούσε ειρήνη. Οι Χριστιανοί πήραν πολλές δημόσιες θέσεις, έκτισαν πολλούς και μεγάλους ναούς, διάφορα σχολεία και οργάνωσαν την διοίκηση και τη διαχείριση των εκκλησιών και της φιλανθρωπίας. Ο Διοκλητιανός αρχικά εργάστηκε για την οργάνωση του κράτους του. Προσέλαβε στρατηγούς για βοηθούς του που τους ονόμασε αυτοκράτορες και Καίσσαρες κι αφού πέτυχε να υποτάξει τους εχθρούς του κράτους και να σταθεροποιήσει τα σύνορα του, στράφηκε στα εσωτερικά ζητήματα. Δυστυχώς, στράφηκε εναντίον της Χριστιανικής Θρησκείας για να ανορθώσει την ειδωλολατρία. Γι' αυτό το λόγο λοιπόν, κάλεσε τους βοηθούς του Καίσσαρες το 303 μ.χ. και τους στρατηγούς στην πρωτεύουσα του ανατολικού Ρωμαϊκού κράτους σε τρεις γενικές συγκεντρώσεις. Ανάμεσα τους βρισκότανε και ο 28χρονος Γεώργιος, που διακρίθηκε πολλές φορές στους πολέμους. Συγκεντρώθηκαν λοιπόν όλοι, για να πάρουν αποφάσεις για την εξόντωση και τον αφανισμό της Χριστιανικής πίστης. Πρώτος μίλησε ο Διοκλητιανός και επέβαλε σε όλους ν' αναλάβουν τον εξοντωτικό αγώνα εναντίον του Χριστιανισμού. Όλοι υποσχέθηκαν ότι θα καταβάλουν κάθε προσπάθεια, για να εξαλείψουν την Χριστιανική Θρησκεία από το Ρωμαϊκό κράτος. Τότε ο γενναίος Γεώργιος σηκώθηκε και είπε: «Γιατί, βασιλιά και άρχοντες, θέλετε να χυθεί αίμα δίκαιο και άγιο και να εξαναγκάσετε τους Χριστιανούς να προσκυνούν και να λατρεύουν τα είδωλα»; Και διακήρυξε την αλήθεια της Χριστιανικής Θρησκείας και την Θεότητα του Χριστού. Μόλις τέλειωσε, όλοι συγχυστήκανε μ' αυτή την ομολογία του και προσπάθησαν να τον πείσουν να μετανοήσει για όσα είπε, καταπραΰνοντας έτσι και τον Διοκλητιανό. Αλλά ο Γεώργιος ήταν σταθερός και με θάρρος διακήρυσσε την Χριστιανική του πίστη. Το άλλο πρωί ο Διοκλητιανός διέταξε να του παρουσιάσουν τον Γεώργιο για να τον ανακρίνει. Και πάλι αυτός έμεινε ακλόνητος στην ομολογία του. Ο Διοκλητιανός οργίστηκε από τα λόγια του και διέταξε τους δήμιους να δέσουν τον Άγιο σε ένα μεγάλο τροχό για να κομματιαστεί το σώμα του. Ο Γεώργιος ευχαρίστησε τον Θεό που τον αξίωνε να δοκιμαστεί και δέχτηκε με ευχαρίστησε να υποστεί το φοβερό αυτό μαρτύριο, που χώριζε σε μικρά λεπτά κομμάτια ολόκληρο το σώμα του, επειδή γύρω γύρω από τον τροχό υπήρχαν μπηγμένα κοφτερά σίδερα, που μοιάζανε με μαχαίρια. Πραγματικά μόλις ο τροχός κινήθηκε τα κοφτερά σίδερα άρχισαν να κόβουν το σώμα του. Τότε ακούστηκε μια φωνή από τον ουρανό που έλεγε : «Μη φοβάσαι, Γεώργιε, γιατί εγώ είμαι μαζί σου» και αμέσως ένας άγγελος ελευθέρωσε τον Άγιο, λύνοντας τον από τον τροχό και θεραπεύτηκε όλο το καταπληγωμένο σώμα του. Το μαρτυρικό τέλος του Αγίου Ο Άγιος Γεώργιος κλείστηκε στην φυλακή και την νύκτα είδε στ' όνειρο του τον Χριστό, που του ανάγγειλε ότι θα πάρει το στεφάνι του μαρτυρίου και θα αξιωθεί της αιωνίου ζωής. Σαν ξημέρωσε διατάχτηκαν οι στρατιώτες από τον ο Διοκλητιανό να παρουσιάσουν μπροστά του τον Άγιο. Πραγματικά ο Άγιος βάδιζε γεμάτος χαρά προς τον βασιλέα, επειδή προγνώριζε ότι έφτασε το τέλος του. Ο πιστός υπηρέτης του Αγίου, Πασικράτης, εκτελώντας την επιθυμία του Αγίου, παρέλαβε το Άγιο λείψανο του Μάρτυρα μαζί με αυτό της μητέρας του Αγίας Πολυχρονίας και το μετέφερε στη Λύδδα της Παλαιστίνης. Page 11

7 Panagia s Stewardship Family as of February 2014 Alexiou, Archimedes Alexiou, Demi Alexopoulos, Andrew Alexopoulos, Christine Alexopoulos, Dimitri & Maria Alexopoulos, Elias Alvertos, Yiannis & Georgia Amarantos, Harriet Andrikos, Ioannis & Argyro Antoniou, Konstamtinos & Maria Apostle, Helen Bacol, Pete & Rea Bastas, Nikolaos & Kathy Beckas, Spiro & Eleni Benetatos, Harry & Penny Berovinos, Michael & Kimberly Berovinos, Tony & Bonnie Bettios, Christos & Lorraine Bouras, Kathy Bouras, Peter Boyce, Maria Bozigian, Linda Bratkic, Jure & Demetra Breres, Zena Brillakis, Gus & Nicki Bussa, Tom & Maria Chelekis, Louis & Vicki Choullis, Manolis & Sotiria Colazas, Xenophon & Mila Contos, Angeliki Cornwell, Carlyle & Demetra Coromelas, Acrivi Cristidis, George & Melina Critides, Anastasios & Shawnee Dalkos, Chris & Roula Dalkos, John & Stavroula Demopoulos, Michael Demos, Eleni Demos, George & Vickie Deneff, Alkisti Deneff, Peter & Diane Deralas, Dean Diacoumaco,s Marya Dimitropoulos, Thanasi & Eleni Dimou, Leonidas Dimou, Nick Dolas, Chris Dolas, Jim & Camille Donlou, Gordon & Maria Dukelis, Evangeline J. Edwards, Nickolas & Pamela Etchepare, Anna Exacoustos, Stella Falley, Zoe Fattaleh, Raja Fattaleh, Sabba & Diana Fenn, Brad & Anna Fiamengo, Alexandria Fic, Karen Flynn, Matthew Foutris, Gus & Christine Frousakis, Gus & Vicky Futris, William & Mary Gabriel, Sam & Kathy Galanis, Jerry & Marian Georgakopoulos, Mike & Maria Georges, Louie & Penny Georgiadou, Vicki Georgoulis, George & Anna Ghilarducci, Walt & Laura Hadjimarkos, Nicholas & Stemma Hanches Roll, Fotini Hanson, Richard Hennig, Fred & Vickie Jordanides, Timothy & Ria Kakaris, Telis & Lia Kallins, George & Bettina Kanakis, Fr. Christos & Jessica Karapoulios, Evangelos & Eleni Karidakis, George & Diane Karthas, Nicholas Kastanas, Vassilios & Paris Katsikakis, Maria Konstantinidis, Byron & Kaite Kostallas, Tony & Cathy Koulos, Peter & Emily Kourtis, Costa & Cecilia Krebenios, Anastasia Ladas, Amelia Ladas, Charlie & Patty Liarakos, George & Dezi Liarakos, John & Athanasia Lofton, Max & Mary Loizides, George & Rodou Lopez, Jeff & Georgia Lovejoy, Jeremy & Nectaria Manos, Andrew & Pamela Marangopoulos, Jake & Tammy Matty, David & Barbara Mavrovitis, Michail & Monica Medenas, Ted & Fotoula Mentas, Ann Mentas, James & Patricia Michel, David & Vasiliki Milonas, Dina Missios, Basil & Eftihia Vasilomanolakis, Dr. Mike & Niki Monios, Nick & Linda Vasilomanolakis,Francine Nakai, Keiichi & Saki Vassiliades, John Nezis, Alice Papacalos, George & Lucia Vlachos, Dino & Helen Papas, Tasos & Georgia Vlahakis, Mary Pappas, Mark & Shari Watkins, Evangelia Pappas, Victor & Christina Paulos, Mary Woo-Sam, Maria Paulos, Nicholas Zambos, Angie Paulos, Todd & Cindy Zarifes, Angie Paxos, Joanne Zimmerman, Roseann (Rikki) Phillips, Crystal Platis, Jim & Kay Zoolakis, Anthony & Kari Pliaconis, Alexander & Nicole Polychrones, Speros & Dora Roubanis, Savvas & Jodi Russos, Asimina Salsman, Mel & Andria Santamarina, Jose & Ronnea Sharkoff, James & Katherine Shill, Peter & Ami Shweiri, George & Cathy Simitian, Richard & Anna Siouris, Chris & Yota Sirigos, George & Eliodora Skandalakis, Melia Skourtas, Tony & Angelique Smyrniotis, Alexandra Sotiriou, Panagiotis & Vasiliki Soultanakis, Paul & Trudith Soupos, Tom & Bobbie Spiropoulis, James & Marina Stathis, Robert & Josefa Stavros, Andy & Amber Stavros, George & Donna Stavros, Ted & Olga Stergiou, Eleni Stevenson, Gus & Leona Sullos, James & Vickie Syrengelas, Sotiria Talaganis, Ernest Tavlarides, Angelo & Mary Tener, Theresa Terzis, Constantinos & Suzanna Thermos, Gerry & Elli Thibault, Irene Toumasis, Gerasimos & Koula Tsalikis, Maria Tsimerekis, Nicos & Anna Vackrinos, Catherine Valaskantjis, Nikiforos & Georgia Varzak, Darlene Page 12 STEWARDSHIP REPORT, APRIL 2014 PANAGIA THANK YOU TO OUR NEW STEWARDS (FEB 10 MAR 10) Apostle, Helen Beckas, Spiro & Eleni Bouras, Kathy Breres, Zena Cristidis, George & Melina Contos, Angeliki Critides, Anastasios & Shawnee Dalkos, John & Stavroula Dalkos, Chris & Roula Demopolos, Michael & Patricia Demos, George & Vickie Dimou, Leonidas Dimou, Nick Fenn, Brad & Anna Fic, Karen Flynn, Matthew Frousakis, Gus & Vicky Hennig, Fred & Vickie Kakaris, Telis & Lia Kanakis, Fr, Christos & Jessica Katsikakis, Maria Michel, David & Vasiliki Paulos, Todd & Cindy Polychrones, Speros & Dora Salsman, Mel & Andria Simitian, Richard & Anna Siouris, Chris & Panayota Stavros, Ted & Olga Stergiou, Eleni Stevenson, Gus & Leona Talaganis, Ernest Thibault, Irene Valaskantjis, Nikiforos & Georgia Varzak, Darlene Vassiliades, John Zoolakis, Anthony & Kari STEWARDSHIP STATISTICS AS OF 3/10/2014 Number of Pledged Families in 2014 Number of Unpledged Families (from 2013) Amount Pledged Total Amount Received 1/1 thru of 3/10 Unpaid Pledged Amount (as of 3/10/14) Stewardship Income Required to Meet Assumption 2014 Budget ($225,000) $154,738 $64,109 $90,629 $160,891 OUR STEWARDSHIP CHALLENGE In 2013 the total cost to maintain Assumption Church was $43,073 per month, $1,416 per day! If you have not pledged, please do so soon. If you have pledged in 2014, Thank You, and please meet your pledge as promised. Your Assumption Stewardship Ministry Team Page 13

8 GOYA Presents: Good Friday Luminaries (Lambades) Would you love fresh baked goodies to share with your family? But there just isn t enough time? Make it easier on yourself by ordering Let s light our path around the church with the names of Our loved ones who have passed on and our wishes for the health of our family and friends. Tsoureki Easter Koulourakia Red Dyed Eggs Melomakarona, Kourabiedes Baklava Our Goyans will personalize each candle-lit bag (lambada) with: In the Memory of OR For the Health of The bags will be lined around the church along the path of the Epitaphio. This Easter Holiday, the talented ladies of Philoptochos are baking just for you! Each bag costs $5.00. Orders can be placed in two ways, either: Call in your orders today!! Bobbie Soupos (714) or Voula at the church office (562) Visit our display table after church on Sunday or Write the names on the form below, make your check payable to: Assumption Goya and mail to: Dena Bussa at: 2951 Brimhall Drive, Los Alamitos, (Please, no more than 2 names per bag only.) If you need more than 2 bags, simply write out the information on a separate piece of paper $10 for Tsoureki available to buy on 4/6/14 $15 for 20 pieces of Easter Koulourakia available to buy on 4/12/14 $10 for 15 Red Dyed Eggs available to buy on 4/13/2014 $15 for 20 pieces of Kourabiedes & Melomakarona available to buy on 4/6/14 $ 15 for 10 pieces of Baklava available to buy on 4/6/14 LET US DO THE BAKING FOR YOU!! Page 14 Ordered by: Ordered by: Phone #: Phone #: In Memory of/to the Health of: (Circle One) In Memory of/to the Health of: (Circle One) Name: Name: Name: Name: Paid by: Cash/Check No.: Paid by: Cash/Check No.: Page 15