COMMUNITY BULLETIN ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH / MANITOBA HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTRE

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1 COMMUNITY BULLETIN ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH / MANITOBA HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTRE ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΓΟΥΙΝΝΙΠΕΓΚ / GREEK COMMUNITY OF WINNIPEG FEBRUARY 2016 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ 2255 Grant Avenue ~ Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0S2 ph: ~ fax: ~ greekcom@mymts.net ISSUE 81

2 St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Community Parish Priest (Ιερέας): Rev. Fr. Konstantinos Tsiolas (cell ) Rev. Deacon Dr. John Karvelas Community President (Προέδρος): Dino Chouzouris Ladies of Philoptochos: Debby Vlahos (home / debby.vlahos@gmail.com) G.O.Y.A.: Presvytera Nia Tsiolas (kleenexandkosta@hotmail.com) Greek School: Athena Dinos ( / athena2@mymts.net) - Principal Mary Ellen Constantinides ( / marilena@shaw.ca) - Parent Association Tina Katsikeros ( / tinakatsikeros@shaw.ca) - Yiayia Gogo Elena Kreouzi - Modern Greek Language (adult beginners) Sunday School: Victoria Marckx ( / victoriamarckx@gmail.com) Byzantine Music Class: Irini Mavroudis Church Choir: Dr. Miltos Lautatzis Lilipoupoli (playgroup ages 0-6): Dina Kyriakopoulos ( / Ntinak@gmail.com) Seniors Group: Vana Aglogallos ( ) AHEPA: Peter Ginakes ( / peteginakes@hotmail.com) Cypriot Association: Kyriacos Christodoulides ( / koullischrist@hotmail.com) Daughters of Penelope: Nicki Douklias ( / nicki.douklias@hotmail.com) Hellenic Professional Association: Mike Houvardas (cell ) Kefi Greek Folk Dancers of Manitoba: George Makris (gmakris.gm@gmail.com) - Senior KEFI Agapi Katrakis (cell / agapim@gmail.com) - Junior & Adult classes Tina Nakoulas (tnakoulas@live.com) - Senior KEFI 2

3 St. Demetrios Church Office / Το Γραφείο της Εκκλησίας Priest office hours Monday (Δευτέρα): Day off / Μη εργάσιμη ημέρα Tuesday (Τρίτη): Seniors Home visitations / Επισκέψεις σε Ηλικιωμένους Wednesday (Τετάρτη): Hospital visitations / Επισκέψεις σε Νοσοκομεία Thursday - Friday (Πεμ. - Παρ.): In office / Στο γραφείο (please call for an appointment) Church Office hours Monday - Friday (Δευ. - Παρ.): 9:00 am/πμ - 5:00 pm/μμ Saturday & Sunday (Σάβ. και Κυρ.): the office is closed / το γραφείο είναι κλειστό Office Administrator: Anastasia Tertigka ( / greekcom@mymts.net) TO ALL CHURCH MEMBERS: Please inform the Office ( / greekcom@mymts.net) of any changes to your mailing address and personal details. If you would like to receive electronic Church and Communitiy notices, as well as the bulletin ed to you each month, please go to the St. Demetrios Church website and join the mailing list! 3

4 The Community Board of Directors / Το Συμβούλιο 2016 COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS / ΤΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ Dino Chouzouris Vicky Scouras George Mavridis President / Προέδρος Vice-President Treasurer Stasa Veroukis-Regina Demetri Avgeropoulos Kostas Fliangos Secretary Assistant Treasurer Assistant Secretary BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS FINANCE: George Mavridis H.I.I.C.: Katy Louridas BUILDING: Demetri Avgeropoulos SENIORS: Chris Argiriou MEMBERSHIP: Stasa Veroukis-Regina SPECIAL EVENTS: Vicky Scouras WORSHIP: Fr. Konstantinos Tsiolas FOLKLORAMA: Debbie Panagiotou-Hirsch & Peter Philopoulos GREEK SCHOOL: TBA NOMINATION COMMITTEE: Christos Argiriou HELLENIC CULTURAL COMMITTEE: Dino Chouzouris OTHER ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS Christos Katopodis, Helen Kontzamanis, Nikos Andromidas (new), Jim Chouzouris (new), Sarantos Mattheos (new). ~~~~~~~~~~ Community members not appointed to the board may volunteer their time on any Board committees that need volunteers. Are you interested in joining a committee or offering your help to any of the community committees? We are looking to fill positions on the committees - it is a great way to get involved, learn more about our programs, events, and a way to stay connected to your Greek Community. Contact the Church office at or call the Committee Chair directly to offer your talents! Αν κάποιος ενδιαφέρεται να συμμετάσχει σε οποιδήποτε επιτροπή της Κοινότητας, παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε με το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας,

5 DID YOU KNOW: To carry out the religious and cultural missions that are integral to our Greek Community, certain costs must be incurred. The items below reflect actual operating costs of our Church and Cultural Centre for Building Maintenance & Expenses: $ 57,942 18% Community & Church Office Supplies: $ 27,083 9% Metropolis (Toronto) Annual Fee: $ 39,972 13% Wages & Benefits: $ 140,771 45% Utilities & Insurance: $ 47,632 15% TOTAL: $ 313, % Cost per Day: $ 859 Cost per Week: $ 6,027 Cost per Month: $ 26,117 Continued support of our Community is essential to its ongoing success. If you already have not done so, please renew your Church membership and consider an Automatic recurring monthly donation by contacting the office at Spread over the 400 families in our Community, we would exceed our operating costs IF we received: $ 2.15 per day from each family - Less than the cost of a fancy drink at Tim Horton's. $ 15 per week from each family - Less than a dinner for 1 person at a restaurant. $ 65 per month from each family - Less than the average cable & internet bill. $ 784 per year from each family - Less than a family gym membership. Your donations and support are vital to keep our community open and operating. Please renew your membership and contribute monthly. Call the office to set up payment. 5

6 Our Family Membership MEMBERSHIP FEES for 2016 Individual (26 to 64 years old): $ Family: $ Senior Family: $ Senior Individual (65+ years old): $ Young Adult (19 to 25 years old): $ (Membership may be paid via cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or debit card.) Membership is very important. Support your church and community - please remember to pay your membership today! Το να είστε μέλη στην Κοινότητα μας είναι πολύ σημαντικό. Υποστηρίξτε την Εκκλησία και την Κοινότητα μας - Παρακαλώ, θυμηθείτε να πληρώσετε τη συμμετοχή σας σήμερα! MEMBERSHIPS PAID for 2015/16: (listed in order of payment received - as of 18 January 2016) 1. N. & V. Toufanidis 2. T. Vagianos 3. A. & A. Chartofylax 4. E. Chouzouris & family 5. T. Aggelopoulos 6. C. & M. Balaktsis 7. A. & G. Cotsianis 8. M. Kelekis 9. M. & M. Mercury 10. L. & S. Panagiotou 11. E. Scouras 12. G. & K. Sotiriadis 13. B. Walker 14. A. Antonakis 15. P. & K. Alevizos 16. G. Andrews 17. K. & K. Hatzipanayis 18. C. & B. Tsentouros 19. F. Armatas 20. V. & K. Feredinos 21. A. Parasidis 22. G. & A. Laskaris 23. J. & G. Ginakes 24. S. & M. Laskaris 25. A. & S. Alevizos 26. I. & D. Alevizos 27. R. Alevizos & family 28. K. & L. Apostolopoulos 29. N. & T. Apostolopoulos 30. J. & E. Avramidis 31. G. & V. Chiola 32. E. & G. Cholakis 33. D. & G. Chouzouris 34. C. Constantinides 35. R. & F. Davies 36. C. Douvris & E. Gregory 37. A. & P. Economou 38. D. & P. Golas 39. M. & A. Houvardas 40. K. & N. Kalaitzakis 41. J. Kyriakopoulos 42. N. Kyriakopoulos & family 43. A. & S. Louizos 44. D. & C. Louizos 45. S. & M. Mattheos 46. N. Mercury 47. A. Mitousis 48. M. Mitousis 49. B. Nathanail & family 50. K. & A. Pantzaris 51. P. & R. Papadimitropoulos 52. M. & M. Petroulakis 53. D. & T. Scouras 54. P. Scouras 55. V. Scouras 56. B. & D. Vlahos 57. P. Vlahos 58. C. & P. Wilson 59. G. & M. Wilson 60. L. Anastasiadis 61. A. Anastasopoulos 62. E. Christodoulides 63. S. Gianakoulis 64. P. & T. Ginakes 65. A. Goritsas 66. S. Hoffman 67. D. Koutroubis 68. J. & C. Lambos 69. J. & G. Lambos 70. G. & A. Mavridis 71. T. & A. Routsis 72. V. Tegos 73. M. Caldis 74. A. Corantzopoulos 75. L. Malliaris 76. M. Mavridis 77. P. & E. Nikitas 78. A. Sklavenitis 79. D. Bass 80. S. Hrousalas 81. D. & P. Kaluzny 82. C. Karaganis 83. G. Louridas 84. M. & P. Vendittii 85. E. & E. Veroukis 86. I. Chatzoglou & family 87. R. & A. Hoople 88. S. Lambos & family 89. D. Avgeropoulos 90. A. Danos 91. N. Diamantakos & family 92. A. Dix 6

7 Our Family Membership 93. K. Louridas 94. G. Lukey 95. N. & S. Panaritis 96. V. Alevizos 97. C. Katopodis 98. P. Philopulos 99. G. & D. Veroukis 100. C. & M. Athanasopoulos 101. A. Hrousalas 102. G. Katsabanis 103. G. & D. Philopulos 104. M. Louridas 105. P. Skarpias 106. E. Varsamis 107. N. & M. Andromidas 108. D. Panos 109. J. Saites 110. K. Sandberg & family 111. I. Vlahos 112. D. Panopoulos 113. N. & D. Hajidiacos 114. A. & E. Kilopoulos 115. M. S. & family 116. D. & T. Dafnis 117. B. Gardos 118. R. & X. Hristozov 119. G. Kantzioris 120. P. Pantos 121. H. Simeonidis 122. C. & E. Aglogallos 123. C. & A. Rigas 124. D. Bechrakis 125. J. & L. Karvelas 126. L. & E. Bokouzis 127. P. & E. Constantinides 128. P. & N. Avgeropoulos 129. A. Karafota 130. D. & E. Polyzois 131. I. Polyzois 132. F. & A. Saclamacis 133. L. Simeonidis 134. E. & P. Charalabopoulos 135. E. Constantine 136. M. Danakas 137. P. & K. Nathanail 138. C. & P. Valentakis 139. C. Adamopoulos (Kenora) 140. G. & A. Alevizos 141. K. Anadranistakis 142. F. Andrews 143. M. & A. Apostolakis 144. A. & A. Argyriou 145. C. J. Danakas 146. J. Danakas 147. P. & F. Danakas 148. J. Limberatos 149. M. Papageorgiou 150. C. Argiriou 151. N. Attallah 152. H. Grafos 153. P. Limneos 154. J. Pappas 155. A. Verogos & family 156. A. Argiriou 157. M. Argiriou 158. E. Kitsikoudis 159. D. Liakakis 160. S. Louizos 161. P. Papadopoulos 162. C. Takis 163. M. Vlahos 164. P. Anadranistakis & family 165. G. Karaganis 166. I. Mavroudis 167. B. Pantos 168. A. & F. Veroukis 169. E. Vogiatzakis 170. M. Bastounis 171. K. Lagos 172. S. Veroukis 173. M. Apostolopoulos 174. A. Balageorge 175. T. Douklias 176. L. Balageorge 177. M. Ginakes 178. A. Latsoudes 179. S. & N. Mattheos 180. V. & M. Mattheos 181. E. & V. Cholakis 182. G. & M. Constantinides 183. C. Constantinidis 184. J. Constantinides 185. M. Danakas 186. G. Foulides 187. P. & M. Mikos 188. V. Apostolopoulos 189. G. Begleridis 190. D. Cravariotis 191. D. Cravariotis 192. L. Goutsos 193. A. & S. Kanakis 194. A. Kihn 195. D. & J. Kyriakopoulos 196. K. Malandrakis 197. M. Spyropoulos 198. Τ. & Σ. Ιακωβίδη 199. P. & H. Athanasopoulos 200. C. P. Danakas 201. X. & V. Marckx 202. M. Papastephanou 203. C. & J. Rougalas 204. H. Sagriotis 205. P. Caragannis 206. J. Govatsos 207. S. Govatsos 208. S. Papaioannou 209. S. & P. Anastasiadis 210. G. Ladacakos 211. M. & M. Lautatzis 212. I. Papadopoulos & family 213. C. & M. Papasotiriou 214. T. Papasotiriou 215. C. & E. Houvardas 216. D. & A. Kavvadas 217. L. & T. Groumoutis 218. J. & D. Hrousalas 219. A. Karogiannis 220. G. & A. Papanikolaou 221. G. Damianakos 222. J. & V. Georgopoulos 223. G. & G. Goutsos 224. C. Andrianopoulos & family 225. E. & A. Cholakis 226. P. & C. Cholakis 227. J. & N. Coutris 228. A. Doms 229. E. Papakyritsis 230. J. & M. Paulos 231. B. Spiropoulos 232. G. & M. Fliangos 233. K. Fliangos 234. L. Giftakis & family 235. J. Gardner 236. A. Giftakis 237. G. Athanasopoulos 238. E. Caramanos 239. C. & C. Christodoulou 240. N. Cravariotis 241. T. Gamvrelis 242. G. Jimas 7

8 Our Family Membership 243. G. Sdrolias & family 244. P. & P. Tambakis 245. S. Tourikis 246. E. & H. Petroulakis 247. Family Membership 248. A. Caravelis 249. J. Philopoulos & family 250. D. & H. Kontzamanis 251. J. Pozios 252. M. Diacos 253. P. Spiropoulos 254. A. & E. Tsapralis 255. D. Catelanis 256. L. & K. Matheos 257. D. Papadimitropoulos 258. F. Kokonas 259. N. Douklias 260. E. Anandranistakis 261. G. & I. Kalaitzakis 262. I. Kefala 263. C. & T. Lefas 264. D. Ifandis 265. G. & H. Ifandis 266. P. & A. Porpiglia 267. P. & H. Louizos 268. D. & K. Sklavenitis 269. A. Skoulas 270. C. Cholakis 271. K. & M. Karlaftis 272. A. Macrodimitris 273. K Tambakis 274. M. Vogiatzakis & family 275. S. & M. Caldis 276. C. & S. Kourkafas 277. T. & C. Davison 278. S. Hatzistamatakis 279. A. Anastasopoulos 280. P. Takis 281. D. & E. Balageorge 282. N. & H. Boutroucas 283. M. Mitousis 284. F. Karlaftis 285. E. & K. Sarlas 286. L. Karlaftis 287. J. & S. Toma 288. P. Polyzois 289. M. Anadranistakis 290. P. Gamvrelis 291. S. & V. Mikos 292. P. Stathopoulos 293. P. & H. Halamandaris 294. L. & F. Tsouras 295. T. & T. Papagiannopoulos 296. G. & C. Aggelopoulos 297. A. Papaioannou & family 298. C. Tsitos and family 299. E. Vlahos 300. V. & R. Protopapas 301. V. & V. Caravelis 302. M. Toma 303. K. & L. Loumbardias 304. J. Veroukis 305. P. Katsikeros 306. S. & O. Veroukis-Regina 307. S. Matthew 308. E. Papakyritsis 309. S. & Z. Petroulakis 310. J. & M. Andranistakis 311. P. & K. Papaioannou 312. T. Panos 313. M. & A. Bafaloucos 314. S. Papadipitriou 315. P. & T. Shinkarik 316. A. Berdesis 317. E. Koulouriotis 318. V. Foulidis 319. C. Papaioannou 320. V. Saites 321. A. Sklavenitis 322. N. Lebetzis & family 323. P. Gardos 324. B. Constan 325. L. & E. Constan 326. E. & Z. Kavadas 327. P. Kavadas 328. C. Alevizos 329. S. & S. Kavadas 330. J. & P. Douklias 331. P. Albanese 332. S. Papadimitrious 333. E. & I Chouzouris 334. G. & C. Kliotis 335. K. Skarpias 336. S. Verras 337. V. & C. Goutsos 338. T. & K. Kyriakopoulos 339. S. Coutris 340. A. Koutis 341. P. & K. Economou 342. S. Mikos 343. J. & A. Groumoutis 345. G. & V. Vekios 346. J. & B. Papadopoulos 347. N. Mercury 348. C. Adamopoulos (Winnipeg) 349. B. Ferendinos PAID FOR 2016: 1. A. Voyatzakis & family 2. S. Hrousalas 3. B. Pantos 4. G. Lukey 5. H. Grafos 6. M. & M. Mercury 7. E. Scouras 8. D. Stathopoulos 9. S. Apostolaki & T. Ruta 10. A. & P. Calas 11. S. Veroukis 12. G. & V. Vekios 13. G. Damianakos 14. P. & K. Alevizos 15. N. & H. Skalvenitis 16. L. & F. Cholakis 17. N. Mercury 18. C. Adamopoulos (Winnipeg) 19. L. & S. Anastasiadis 20. J. & M. Kambas 21. D. & N. Ginakes 22. J. & C. Calogeris 23. G. & A. Mavridis 24. C. & L. Chatzoglou 25. D. Avgeropoulos 26. I. Chatzoglou & family 27. J. Hagemarcou & family 28. B. Gardos 29. P. Gardos 30. P. Philopoulos 31. A. Anastasopoulos 32. K. Goritsas 33. S. McClement 34. G. Kantzioris 35. A. Dinos-Hoople & family 8

9 Our Family Membership 36. E. Corantzopoulos 37. A. Parasidis 38. M. Papageorgiou 39. T. Constantinidis 40. Dn J. & L. Karvelas 41. D. Karvelas 42. N. Kyriakopoulos & family 43. K. Sandberg 44. E. Scouras 45. V. Alevizos 46. P. & E. Nikitas 47. M. Mavridis 48. D. Bass 49. G. Foulides 50. N. & D. Hajidiacos 51. M. Vlahos 52. C. & M. Balaktsis 53. G. & M. Wilson 54. A. & E. Kilopoulos 55. L. Goutsos 56. P. & E. Athanasopoulos 57. T. Aggelopoulos 58. P. Caragannis 59. T. & F. Vardalos 60. D. Panos 61. G. Karaganis 62. F. & A. Saclamacis 63. A. Karafota 64. G. Simeonidis 65. A. & A. Argyriou 66. N. Lebetzis & family 67. F. Armatas 68. V. Tegos 69. G. & M. Fliangos 70. J. & V. Georgopoulos 71. C. & V. Agglogalos 72. K. Wall & B. Ivey 73. S. & C. Athanasiadis 74. P. & K. Nathanail 75. N. & D. Verras 76. A. Gardos-Vandenberg 77. S. & M. Laskaris 78. E. & E. Veroukis 79. E. Christodulides 80. M. Papastephanou & family 81. D. Liakakis 82. M. Simeonidis & family 83. E. Papakyritsis 84. N. Diamantakos & family 85. J. & G. Ginakes 86. J. Hrousalas 87. S. Matthews & family 88. P. Pantos 89. M. & H. Lambos 90. N. Louizos 91. N. & M. Andromidas LIFE MEMBERS: Spyros Balageorge John Philopoulos Kostantinos Vardalos 9

10 2016 FEBRUARY CHURCH SERVICES Date Tue. 02 Feb. Sun. 07 Feb. Wed. 10 Feb. Sat. 13 Feb. Sun. 14 Feb. Fri. 19 Feb. Sun. 21 Feb. Sat. 27 Feb. Sun. 28 Feb. Service PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD IN THE TEMPLE (matins 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) 16th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW (matins 9:00 am / D. Liturgy 10:15 am) ST. CHARALAMBOS THE HIEROMARTYR (matins 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) PARAKLESIS (SUPPLICATION) SERVICE (5:00 pm) 17th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW / SUNDAY OF THE CANAANITE WOMAN (matins 9:00 am / D. Liturgy: 10:15 am) ST. PHILOTHEI OF ATHENS PATRON SAINT OF OUR PHILOPTOCHOS (matins 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy 10:15 am) 16th SUNDAY OF LUKE / SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE (Triodion Begins) (matins 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) VESPERS (5:00 pm) 17th SUNDAY OF LUKE / SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON (matins 9:00 am / D. Liturgy: 10:15 am) SACRAMENTS & MEMORIALS Sat. 06 Feb. Sun. 07 Feb. Sun. 14 Feb. Baptism - 3:00 pm Memorial: George Broumas - 1 year (memorial & coffee) Memorial: Kyriaki Gavrilidou - 1 year (memorial & coffee) Memorial: Stathis Grafos - 1 year (memorial & coffee) (Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for all liturgical services.) 10

11 Church Etiquette When attending Divine Services we all have the responsibility of maintaining proper decorum and atmosphere in the church. The very first thing to keep in mind is that we are to be at Divine Services on time. The church is the House of God. Reverence and good manners are required at all times. No irreverent or irrelevant conversations should go on in the Narthex or in the church proper. There are certain times during the Divine Services when no one should be moving about, or entering the church, or being seated at a pew. Wherever a person happens to be at these moments, he or she should stop and stand reverently until the proper moment to be seated. These times are: 1. During the Doxology, while the priest is censing. 2. During the Small Entrance - The procession of the priest and altar boys with the Holy Gospel. 3. When the priest censes the Altar, icons, and congregation throughout the Divine Liturgy. 4. During the reading of the Epistle and Gospel. 5. During the sermon. 6. During the Great Entrance - the procession of the priest and altar boys with the Holy Gifts. 7. During the recitation of the Creed and Lord s Prayer (Our Father). 8. During the Consecration of the Holy Gifts. (Se Imnoumen) 9. During Holy Communion.To receive Holy Communion the faithful should come forth from the side aisles and exit via the centre aisle to return to their pew. 10. When receiving any sacrament of the church, use your baptismal/chrismation name. 11. During any special services such as Memorials or blessing of the loaves, special doxologies, etc. The general rule is that whenever the priest is outside the Holy Altar either with the censer or for giving a blessing, there should be no movement in the church. Also, we remind everyone that we should attend the Divine Liturgy and all services of divine worship from the beginning. Please remember that Parish Council members are obligated to maintain order and decorum in the church during worship. Please try to understand us. Cooperate with us. Τhe priests are here to serve you. Your cooperation in following these regulations will help us greatly in offering you assistance in all your spiritual needs. 11

12 ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΕΣ ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 2016 Ημερ. Τρι. 02 Φεβ. Κυρ. 07 Φεβ. Τετ. 10 Φεβ. Σαβ. 13 Φεβ. Κυρ. 14 Φεβ. Παρ. 19 Φεβ. Κυρ. 21 Φεβ. Σαβ. 27 Φεβ. Κυρ. 28 Φεβ. Ακολουθἰα Η ΥΠΑΠΑΝΤΗ ΤΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ ( Ορθρος 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 πμ) ΙΣΤ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ ( Ορθρος 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 πμ) ΑΓ. ΧΑΡΑΛΑΜΠΟΥΣ ΙΕΡΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΟΣ ( Ορθρος 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 πμ) ΠΑΡΑΚΛΗΣΙΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΗΝ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟ (5:00 μμ) ΙΖ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ / ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΧΑΝΑΝΑΙΑΣ ( Ορθρος 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 πμ) ΑΓ. ΦΙΛΟΘΕΗΣ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΑΣ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΤΙΔΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ ΜΑΣ ( Ορθρος 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 πμ) ΙΣΤ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΛΟΥΚΑ / ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΤΕΛΩΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΟΥ ΦΑΡΙΣΑΙΟΥ (Αρχή Τριωδίου) ( Ορθρος 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 πμ) ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ (5:00 μμ) ΙΖ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΛΟΥΚΑ / ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΑΣΩΤΟΥ ( Ορθρος 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 πμ) ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΑ & ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ Σαβ. 06 Φεβ. Κυρ. 07 Φεβ. Κυρ. 14 Φεβ. Βάπτιση - 3:00 μμ Μνημόσυνο: Γεώργιος Μπρούμας - 1ς χρόνος (μνημόσυνο & κάφε) Μνημόσυνο: Κυριακή Γαβριλίδου - 1ς χρόνος (μνημόσυνο & κάφε) Μνημόσυνο: Στάθης Γράφος - 1ς χρόνος (μνημόσυνο & κάφε) (Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για όλες τις λειτουργικές υπηρεσίες.) 12

13 Εκκλησιαστική Εθιμοτυπία Όταν είμαστε στην εκκλησία, όλοι έχουμε την ευθύνη να κρατήσουμε την σωστή ευπρέπεια και ατμόσφαιρα του ναού. Το πρώτο πράγμα που πρέπει να θυμόμαστε είναι ότι πρέπει να είμαστε στην εκκλησία στην ώρα μας. Η εκκλησία είναι ο οίκος του Θεού. Η ευλάβεια και οι σωστοί τρόποι απαιτούνται πάντα. Δεν πρέπει να γίνεται άσχετη ή ασεβής συζήτηση στον Νάρθηκα ή μέσα στον ναό. Υπάρχουν μερικές στιγμές στις ακολουθίες που κανένας δεν πρέπει να κινείται, η να μπαίνει στην εκκλησία, η να κάθεται. Όπου και να βρίσκεται ο άνθρωπος σε αυτές τις στιγμές, πρέπει να σταματήσει και να σταθεί όρθιος με σεβασμό έως την κατάλληλη στιγμή να καθίσει. Αυτές οι στιγμές είναι, 1. Στην Δοξολογία, όταν ο ιερέας θυμιάζει. 2. Στην Μικρή Είσοδο, στην διάρκεια της πομπής του Ευαγγελίου με τα ιερόπαιδα και τον ιερέα. 3. Όταν ο ιερέας θυμιάζει το Ιερό, τις εικόνες, και τον κόσμο στην διάρκεια της Θείας Λειτουργίας. 4. Στην ανάγνωση του Αποστόλου και του Ευαγγελίου. 5. Στο κήρυγμα. 6. Στην Μεγάλη Είσοδο, στην διάρκεια της πομπής των Αγίων Δώρων με τα ιερόπαιδα και τον ιερέα. 7. Στην απαγγελία του Πιστεύω και της Κυριακής Προσευχής (Πάτερ Ημών). 8. Στην Αναφορά (καθαγίαση) Των Αγίων Δώρων (Στον ύμνο Σε Υμνούμεν). 9. Στην Θεία Κοινωνία. Για να λάβουν τη Θεία Κοινωνία, οι πιστοί έρχονται από το πλάι και επιστρέφουν στις θέσεις τους από το μεσαίο διάδρομο. 10. Όταν λαμβάνουμε ένα Μυστήριο της Εκκλησίας, χρησιμοποιούμε το βαπτιστικό μας όνομα. 11. Σε ειδικές ακολουθίες, σαν τα μνημόσυνα, τις αρτοκλασίες, ειδικές δοξολογίες, κλπ. Ο γενικός κανόνας είναι, όταν ο ιερέας είναι εκτός του Ιερού, είτε με το θυμιατό ή για να δώσει ευλογία, δεν γίνεται κίνηση στην εκκλησία. Επίσης, θυμίζουμε όλους ότι πρέπει να είμαστε στην Λειτουργία και σε όλες τις ακολουθίες από την αρχή. Μη ξεχνάτε ότι τα μέλη του συμβουλίου είναι υποχρεωμένα να κρατήσουν την τάξη και την ευπρέπεια στην εκκλησία. Ζητάμε την κατανόηση σας. Συνεργαστείτε μαζί μας. Οι ιερείς είναι εδώ να υπηρετήσουν. Η συνεργασία σας στην παρακολούθηση αυτών των κανονισμών θα μα βοηθήσει πολύ στο έργο μας να προσφέρουμε τη βοήθεια μας σε όλες τις πνευματικές ανάγκες σας. 13

14 2016 FEBRUARY MEETINGS & EVENTS Senior Kefi 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (MHCC hall) Sun. 07 Feb Sun. 21 Feb. Sun. 28 Feb. Junior Kefi 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (MHCC hall) Sun. 07 Feb Sun. 21 Feb. Sun. 28 Feb. Re-Catechism 6:00 pm (MHCC) Fri. 12 Feb. Fri. 19 Feb. Fri. 26 Feb. Modern Greek Language 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (MHCC classroom) Tue. 02 Feb. Tue. 09 Feb. Tue. 16 Feb. Tue. 23 Feb. Lilipoupoli (playgroup) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (MHCC hall) Fri. 05 Feb. Fri. 12 Feb. Fri. 19 Feb. Fri. 26 Feb. Yiayia Gogo, Greek School, Grades 1-6 KEFI 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (MHCC classrooms) Sat. 06 Feb. (13 Feb - PT mtgs) Sat. 20 Feb. Sat. 27 Feb. The Adult Greek Dance Class has been postponed until Fall Tue. 02 Feb. Wed. 03 Feb. Fri. 05 Feb. Tue. 09 Feb. Thu. 11 Feb. Sat. 13 Feb. Tue. 16 Feb. Wed. 17 Feb. Tue. 23 Feb. AHEPA monthly meeting - 7:30 pm. Ladies of Philoptochos - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. GREEK SCHOOL PAINT NITE FUNDRAISER - 7:00 pm. Community Board - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. GOYA - 7:00 pm - MHCC. AHEPA TAVERNA NIGHT FUNDRAISER - 6:30 pm in the Church Main Hall. Senior s Group - monthly gathering - in the MHCC multipurpose room. Hellenic Cultural Committee (HCC) - monthly meeting - 7:30 pm. H.I.I.C. - monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. Fri. 26 Feb. to Sun. 28 Feb. REGIONAL YOUTH RETREAT - MHCC (Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for event dates.) 14

15 ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΑΣΕΙΣ & ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 2016 Κέφι 7:00 μμ - 9:00 μμ (MHCC) Κυρ. 07 Φεβ Κυρ. 21 Φεβ. Κυρ. 28 Φεβ. Κέφι Γυμνάσιο 6:00 μμ - 7:00 μμ (MHCC) Κυρ. 07 Φεβ Κυρ. 21 Φεβ. Κυρ. 28 Φεβ. Ανα-Κατήχηση 6:00 μμ (MHCC) Παρ. 12 Φεβ. Παρ. 19 Φεβ. Παρ. 26 Φεβ. Γλώσσα Νεοελληνικοού 7:00 μμ - 8:30 μμ (MHCC τάξη) Τρι. 02 Φεβ. Τρι. 09 Φεβ. Τρι. 16 Φεβ. Τρι. 23 Φεβ. Λιλιπούπολι (παιδάκια) 10:00 πμ - 12:00 μμ (MHCC) Παρ. 05 Φεβ. Παρ. 12 Φεβ. Παρ. 19 Φεβ. Παρ. 26 Φεβ. Υιαγιά Γογό, Ελληνικό Σχολείο, Τάξεις 1-6 ΚΕΦΙ 9:00 πμ - 1:00 μμ (MHCC τάξεις) Σαβ. 06 Φεβ. (13 Φεβ. - συνεδριάσεις) Σαβ. 20 Φεβ. Σαβ. 27 Φεβ. Τα Μαθήματα Χορού για Ενήλικους αναβάλλονται έως το φθινόπωρο του Τρι. 02 Φεβ. Τετ. 03 Φεβ. Παρ. 05 Φεβ. Τρι. 09 Φεβ. Πεμ. 11 Φεβ. Σαβ. 13 Φεβ. Τρι. 16 Φεβ. Τετ. 17 Φεβ. Τρι. 23 Φεβ. ΑΧΕΠΑ - συνεδρίαση 7:30 μμ. Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ. ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ PAINT NITE FUNDRAISER - 7:00 μμ. Το Συμβουλίου - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ. GOYA - 7:00 μμ. - MHCC AHEPA TAVERNA NIGHT FUNDRAISER - 6:30 μμ, αίθουσα της Εκκλησιίας. Ηλικιωμένοι - ΜΗCC αίθουσα. HCC - συνεδρίαση - 7:30 μμ. H.I.I.C. - συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ. Παρ. 26 Φεβ. - Κυρ. 28 Φεβ. REGIONAL YOUTH RETREAT - MHCC (Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για τις ημερομηνίες γεγονότος.) 15

16 Thoughts from our Parish Priest Origins of the Feast of the Presentation of Christ In the beginning, this day was discussed among Christians, but the solemn celebration began from the period of the great Emperor Justinian. During the reign of this emperor, a great pestilence afflicted the people in Constantinople and vicinity so that about fivethousand or more people died daily. At the same time a terrible earthquake occurred in Antioch. Seeing the weakness of man s ability to prevent these misfortunes the emperor, in consultation with the patriarch, ordered a period of fasting and prayer throughout the entire empire. And, on the day of the Meeting (The Presentation) itself, arranged great processions throughout the towns and villages that the Lord might show compassion on His people. And truly, the Lord did show compassion; for the epidemic and earthquake ceased at once. This occurred in the year 544 A.D. Following this and from that time on, the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) began to be celebrated as a major feast of the Lord. Η προέλευση της Γιορτής της Υπαπαντής του Χριστού Από την αρχή, αυτή η μέρα συζητήθηκε μεταξύ των Χριστιανών, άλλα ο σοβαρός εορτασμός άρχισε από την περίοδο του αυτοκράτορα Ιουστινιανού. Στην βασιλεία αυτού του αυτοκράτορα, ένας μεγάλος λοιμός έπεσε στους κάτοικους της Κωνσταντινούπολης και των περιχώρων, στο σημείο που περίπου πέντε χιλιάδες άτομα πέθαιναν κάθε μέρα. Τον ίδιο καιρό, ένας φοβερός σεισμός έγινε στην Αντιόχεια. Βλέποντας την αδυναμία του ανθρώπου να αποτρέψει αυτές τις συμφορές, ο αυτοκράτορας, με συμβουλή του Πατριάρχη, διέταξε μια περίοδο νηστείας και προσευχής σε όλη την αυτοκρατορία. Και στην ήμερα της Υπαπαντής, οργάνωσε μεγάλες περιφορές και πομπές σε όλες τις πόλεις και χωριά, ώστε ο Κύριος να δείξει έλεος στον κόσμο Του. Και αλήθεια, ο Θεός έδειξε έλεος, και η επιδημία και ο σεισμός σταμάτησαν αμέσως. Αυτό έγινε το 544Μ.Χ. Από τότε, η Υπαπαντή του Κυρίου άρχισε να γιορτάζεται σαν μια σημαντική γιορτή του Χριστού. 16

17 Sunday School Programs for Kids & Adults: You are invited Ages 3-18 years (Kindergarten to Grade 12) When: Sundays, after Holy Communion 11:45-12:30 p.m. in the Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre classrooms. The St. Demetrios Sunday School teachers would like to thank those parents who have been sending their children to Divine Liturgy and to Sunday School on a regular basis. It is so very important for our children to attend Divine Liturgy each week and to attend Sunday School immediately following. Please continue to attend! For those parents who may feel that they do not come to church often enough and their children may be lost in class, please, SEND THEM ANYWAY!! Very few of our projects are ongoing, and any that are will be recapped at the start of class so your children will not feel lost. Children are provided with a nut-free snack and juice before each class, so they can break the Communion fast without needing to go to coffee hour first. Children from age three to university are welcome. Remember, the more students we have, the more dynamic the lessons will be. A reminder that there is no fee for attending Sunday School, and all materials needed will be provided. CHANGE IN CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS: As of January 17, the teacher for grades 7, 8, and 9 will be Reader Xenios Marckx, M. Ed, M. Div. Reader Xenios will take the place of Dino Chouzouris, who is retiring from teaching to serve as Parish Council President. The Sunday School wishes to thank Dino for his wonderful support and dedication to the students and the Sunday School. Thank you so very, very much, Dino, and good luck in your new position! The Sunday School is planning many projects and activities for Great Lent and beyond, among them the formation of a Parent-Teacher group for the Sunday School. Any parents interested please speak to Victoria Marckx at God Bless you all. May God keep us all under his care and watchful eye. Rev. Father Konstantinos Tsiolas Parish Priest Victoria Marckx Director, Sunday School Websites to visit:

18 Message from the Community President Happy New Year to all of our family and friends of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and Community. I would to thank the Board of Directors for believing in me, and bestowing me with great honor and great responsibility. As we move forward into 2016 it is my great pleasure to wish each and every one of you a joyous, healthy, and prosperous New Year. We have a lot of hard work ahead, but nothing we can t handle if we all work together. Our 100 year Centennial is just around the corner We need to come together, to show not only Winnipeg but the rest of Canada that the Greek Orthodox community of Winnipeg is proud, united and looking forward to the future. We need to be proud of all of the great accomplishments of those that have come before us. And we must continue to work hard to keep and maintain this beautiful church and Hellenic Cultural Center. We have seen the decline of church attendance and attendance at cultural events. There is no better time than now to take action. Come with your families to Sunday Liturgy, place your children in GOYA, take part in a dance program, join The Ladies of Philoptohos. They do wonderful work for our church community and others. Bring your children to Sunday School and Greek School, οr take part in many other programs and activities this community has to offer. Make it your priority to be a part of it! With love and mutual respect for one another the future of this community can be great. It is our turn to take good care of what has been given to us, so we can pass it on to our children, and future generations. Thank you. God Bless Us All Dino Chouzouris 18

19 Message from the Community President Καλή Χρονιά σε όλη την οικογένεια και τους φίλους της Εκκλησίας και της Κοινότητάς μας. Θα ήθελα να ευχαριστήσω το Συμβούλιο, που πίστεψαν σε μένα και μου έδωσαν μεγάλη τιμή και μεγάλη ευθύνη. Καθώς προχωράμε στο 2016 με μεγάλη μου χαρά σας εύχομαι χαρούμενη χρονιά με υγεία και ευημερία. Εχουμε πολύ σκληρή δουλειά μπροστά μας, αλλά τίποτα, που δεν μπορούμε να χειριστούμε, αν συνεργαστούμε αρμονικά. Η επέτειος της εκαντοετηρίδας της κοινόυητας μας έρχεται σύντομα... Πρέπει να συνεργαστούμε και να δείξουμε όχι μόνο στο Winnipeg, αλλά και στον υπόλοιπo Kαναδά, ότι η Ελληνική Ορθόδοξη κοινότητα του Winnipeg είναι μια περήφανη Ένωση, που έχει πολύ μέλλον. Πρέπει να είμαστε υπερήφανοι για όλα τα σπουδαία επιτεύγματα αυτών που ήταν πριν από μας και είναι ανάγκη να συνεχίσουμε να δουλεύουμε σκληρά για να διατηρήσουμε αυτή την όμορφη εκκλησία και το Πολιτιστικό μας κέντρο. Έχουμε παρατηρήσει μείωση της συμμετοχής στην Εκκλησία και στις εκδηλώσεις μας. Δεν υπάρχει καλύτερη στιγμή από τώρα για να αναλάβουμε δράση. Ελάτε με τις οικογένειες σας στη Λειτουργία, βάλτε τα παιδιά σας στη GOYA, πάρτε μέρος στα χορευτικά μας προγράμματα, γίνετε μέλη της Φιλοπτώχου. Κάνουν θαυμάσια δουλειά για την Κοινότητα και τους συνανθρώπους μας. Φέρτε τα παιδιά σας στο Κατηχητικό σχολείο, αλλά και στο Ελληνικό σχολείο ή δώστε τη συμμετοχή σας σε τόσα άλλα προγράμματα και δραστηριότητες που αυτή η Κοινότητα έχει να προσφέρει. Κάντε προεταιρεότητα σας, να γίνετε αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι της! Με αγάπη και αμοιβάιο σεβασμό για τους όλους το μέλλον αυτής της Κοινότητας μπορεί να έιναι σπουδαίο. Είναι η σειρά μας να φροντίσουμε ό, τι μας δώθηκε, για να το κληροδοτήσουμε στα παιδιά μας και στις μελλοντικές γενιές. Ευχαριστώ και ο Θεός να μας έχει καλά. Ντίνος Χουζούρης 19

20 Church Iconography Program Beloved in Christ, In this bulletin you will find the program of our iconography, as well as a sample of what the remaining icons will look like. The top layer of the icons is the New Testament icons, which will be put up on the right side of the church (as you face the Altar). The bottom layer is the Old Testament icons, which will be put up on the left side of the church. The theme is Promise and Fulfilment, and it depicts the promises given by God in the Old Testament, and the parallel, or fulfilment of each promise in the New Testament. These icons will be installed on the top halves of the side walls of our church. We are also installing icons of individual saints along the lower halves of the side walls of the church. There is no program for these icons, meaning that each donor can choose the Saint to be depicted (as long as it hasn t been donated already). I can give you some suggestions if you d like. Finally, we are changing the small icons on the iconostasis (temblon) of our Altar, as the current ones have been aged and darkened. For a list of those icons, please contact me directly. The price for a scriptural scene (upper half of the walls) panel is $9,500. The price for an individual saint (lower half of the walls) is $2,500. The price of the icons on the iconostasis is $2,500. You can also make a general donation toward the iconography of the church, as many people have done already. Another option is donating an icon as a group. If you have any questions, please feel to contact me. In Christ, Fr. Kosta Tsiolas New Testament icons Old Testament icons 20

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22 The Ladies of Philoptochos Greetings! In the month of February we celebrate the patron Saint of the Philoptochos across Canada, St. Philothei the Athenian. St. Philothei was born in Athens, and was part of a very rich and aristocratic family. Her father was Angelos Benizelos and her mother was Syrigi, a barren woman who gave birth to the Saint by her fervent prayers. At twelve years of age, she was pressured to marry a rich Athenian, who would mistreat her. In three years he died and her parents pressured her to marry for a second time, however, she decided to be a nun and gave away her property for the betterment of the poor and the freedom of Greek slaves. In her monastery was found shelter for both Greek and Turkish abused women, and that is the reason that the Turkish officials attacked the monastery and wounded the Saint. She gave up her soul to the Lord on February 19th, We the ladies of Philoptochos honour and admire the Saint, and we esteem her as a bright example to follow. Try to imitate St. Philothei in her love for Christ, in helping those less fortunate and in her self sacrifice. In her honour we are doing Artoclasia and all proceeds from Sunday s Coffee on her feast day will go to a local shelter for abused women. We do thank you for all your support time and time again. May St. Philothei intercede for our beautiful Community. Philoptochos would like to thank Fr. Kosta and Presvytera Antonia for hosting the coffee on her Name Day Jαnuary 17th. Best wishes always AXIA!! Congratulations to the newly elected parish president and members, and a heart felt thank you to the out going president and members. Praying that we all continue to work together for the glory of God and the good of our parish. Philoptochos meetings take place the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm in the main hall of our Church. We welcome all ladies of St. Demetrios to join us. Love in Christ our Lord. Debby Vlahos - president And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive Acts 20:35 Price list for serving coffee at Memorials, Prayers & Funerals (average size group): Coffee & paximadia $300. Serving of sandwiches brought to the Church - additional fee of $50. Two shared memorials $250 each. / Three or more memorials $200 each. Kolyva and prosfora $

23 Η Σελίδα της Φιλοπτώχου Αγαπητοι μας, Τον Φεβρουαριο γιορταζουμε την προστατιδα της Φιλοπτωχου ολου του Καναδα Αγια Φιλοθεη την Αθηναια η οποια γεννηθηκε στην Αθηνα και καταγοταν απο αρχοντικη και πλουσια οικογενεια. Πατερας της ηταν ο Αγγελος Μπενιζελος και η μητερα της η Συριγη, γυναικα στειρα,η οποια απεκτησε την αγια μετα απο θερμη και πολλη προσευχη. Δωδεκα ετων, πιεζεται να παντρευτει καποιον πλουσιο Αθηναιο, ο οποιος ομως την κακομεταχειριζοταν. Τρια χρονια αργοτερα ο συζυγος πεθαινει και οι γονεις της την πιεζουν και για δευτερο γαμο, ομως η Φιλοθεη αποφασιζει να γινει μοναχη και διαθετει ολη της την περιουσια για την ανακουφιση των πτωχων και την απελευθερωση σκλαβων Ελληνων. Στο μοναστηρι της εβρισκαν ανακουφιση κακοποιημενες γυναικες Ελληνιδες και Τουρκαλες γεγονος το οποιον δυσαρεστουσε τους Τουρκους κατακτητες, οι οποιοι εισεβαλαν στο μοναστηρι και κακοποιησαν την Αγια μας, η οποια παρεδωσε την ψυχη της στον Κυριο στις 19 Φεβρουαριου 1589 μ.χ. Οι κυριες της Φιλοπτωχου εχουν την Αγια Φιλοθεη φωτεινο παραδειγμα προς μιμησιν, την αγαπη της για τον Χριστο, την βοηθεια για τους φτωχους και την αυτοθυσια της. Προς τιμην της θα γινει αρτοκλασια και τα χρηματα του καφε την Κυριακη της Εορτης της θα διατεθουν σε κακοποιημενε γυναικες της πολης μας. Ευχαριστουμε απο καρδιας για την συνεχη υποστηριξη σας στο εργο μας. Ευχομαστε η Αγια μας να μεσιτευει για την ομορφη Κοινοτητα μας παντοτε. Ευχαριστουμε τον Πατερα Κωστα και την Πρεσβυτερα Αντωνια για το κερασμα των γλυκων και του καφε στην Ονομαστικη της Εορτη στις 17 Ιανουαριου. Θερμες ευχες για Χρονια Πολλα και Ευλογημενα. ΑΞΙΑ!! Συγχαιρομεν θερμα τον νεοεκλεγεντα προεδρο και τα νεα μελη του συμβουλιου και ευχαριστουμε θερμα την απερχομενη προεδρο και τα μελη που αποχωρισαν και ευχομαστε για μια συνεχη συνεργασια μεταξυ ολων μας για την δοξα του Θεου μας και το καλο της παροικιας μας. Οι συγκεντρωσεις γινονται καθε πρωτη Τεταρτη του μηνα στις 7 μ.μ. στο χωλλ της εκκλησια μας και ολες οι κυριες του Αγιου Δημητριου ειναι ευπροσδεκτες. Με την αγαπη του Κυριου μας Ιησου Χριστου. Ντεμπυ Βλαχου προεδρος << Δουλοι Χριστου και αδελφοι και συγκληρονομοι, εως εστι καιρος, Χριστον επισκεψωμεθα, Χριστον θεραπευσωμεν, Χριστον ενδυσωμεν, Χριστον θρεψωμεν, Χριστον ενδυσωμεν, Χριστον συναγαγωμεν, Χριστον τιμησωμεν. >> Αγιος Γρηγοριος ο Θεολογος Ή αδελφότης προσφέρει τόν καφέ γιά Μνημόσυνα, Τρισάγια, και Κηδείες: Παξιμάδια και καφέ $300. Σάντουιτς που φέρνετε στην Εκκλησία - $50 επιπλέον κόστος για το σερβίρισμα. Δύο μνημόσυνα $250 το ένα. / Τρία μνημόσυνα και πάνω $200 το ένα. Δίσκος και πρόσφορα $

24 Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY Mark your calendars, this month is Regional Retreat!! Meet up with old friends, and make some new friends from Regina and Thunder Bay. Father Nick is coming too!! February 11, (7-8:30pm) Discussion with Father. February Regional Youth Retreat. We are very excited about this years retreat. Registration forms can be downloaded off the church website. A good time will be had by all!!! GOYA Movie Madness Night - 23 January 2016 Photo courtesy of Presvytera Nia Tsiolas Events are open to all!! Feel free to bring a friend. Any questions, please contact Prez Nia kleenexandkosta@hotmail.com Thank you for your continued support. Check out our Facebook page, GOYA Winnipeg, for all the latest updates! Follow us on instagram 24

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26 Greek School January proved to be a great month at Greek School. The students enjoyed coming back to Greek School at the beginning of the month and then ended the month with our annual Three Hierarchs Celebration. Thank you to all who attended and supported this event. February is Parent Teacher month. Report cards will be distributed February 6th. There are no classes on February 13th, although parent-teacher meetings will be held that day. SAVE THE DATE!! March 5th, 2016 March 5th is our annual Apokreo Party! This is the Greek School s largest fundraiser and a fabulous time for the whole family. Bring your entire family for a night of fun and entertainment! We are looking for donations for raffle prizes or monetary donations to assist with the planning of this event. If anyone is interested in donating please contact any member of the Greek School Parent Association. A Special Thanks! The Greek School would like to thank Craig Wilson for his dedication and hard work during his term as Greek School Representative on the St. Demetrios church Board of Directors. During his term and with his support, the school added an adult class, introduced new books, installed projectors and laptops for each class, and more. His passion and dedication to Greek Language development in youth was evident and appreciated. Thank you! The Greek School Parent Association 2015/2016 Mary Ellen (Marilena) Constantinides, President Theofili Dafnis, Vice-President Rena Metallinos, Secretary Athena Alevizos, Treasurer Jessica Simeonides, Fundraising Chair Spiri Alevizos, Fundraising Co-Chair Kim Papaioannou, Fundraising Co-Chair OPEN POSITION, Volunteer Coordinator Greek School depends on the support and involvement of the entire Community. Please support our events. Greek School gratefully accepts any donations to assist in its operations. *** Tax receipts are available *** 26

27 Fundraiser for St Demetrios Greek School of Winnipeg Friday, February 5th, pm 9:30 St Demetrios Church 2255 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, MB COST: $45 LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE! Register to reserve your spot at: No skill necessary! A Paint Nite artist will guide you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece! All paint supplies are provided. Just bring yourself and a few friends!! Contact: Athena Dinos athena2@mymts.net Complimentary snacks Cash Bar JOIN US FOR THIS FUN NITE IN SUPPORT OF GREEK SCHOOL 27

28 AHEPA FAMILY Announcements WINNIPEG CHAPTERS Order of AHEPA Polikos Aster Chapter CJ8 Inc. established in 1930 Daughters of Penelope Elysia Chapter 124 formed in 1944 Sons of Pericles Chapter and Maids of Athena Chapter Olympia 229 organized in the 1970s AHEPA IN MANITOBA / Η ΑΧΕΠΑ ΣΤΗ ΜΑΝΙΤΟΜΠΑ Η ΑΧΕΠΑ ιδρύθηκε το 1922 στις ΗΠΑ, οργανώθηκε στον Καναδά το 1928 καί στην Μανιτόμπα το Έχει μακρά καί πλούσια ιστορία με σημαντικά επιτεύγματα γιά τον ελληνισμό τού Καναδά, της Αμερικής, της Αυστραλίας, της Κύπρου καί της Ελλάδας καί γιά τις κοινονίες σ αυτές τις χώρες. Το έργο της ΑΧΕΠΑ συνεχίζεται με υποστήρηξη γιά την Ορθοδοξία, την ελληνική γλώσσα, τον ελληνικό πολιτισμό καί την φιλανθρωπία. Όλοι είναι ευπρόσδεκτοι να προσφέρουν στο σπουδαίο αυτό έργο. The mission of AHEPA in Canada, which is shared by the Winnipeg Chapters, is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, Family and Individual Excellence. The main objectives of AHEPA are to promote mutual understanding between Hellenic and other Canadians, preserve and promote Hellenic culture and language while encouraging its members to participate in the civic and commercial life of our society. AHEPA strives to improve the human condition through its support of numerous charitable causes. While pursuing the above ideals, AHEPA encourages loyalty to Canada and respect for its traditions, discourages the interference of any religion in governmental affairs, and provides links with Hellenic people in Greece (Hellas) and the Diaspora. Join us to make a difference! Ελάτε να κάνουμε την διαφορά!! Websites: or Upcoming Events: The next AHEPA meeting is schedule for 02 February The AHEPA Taverna Night is scheduled for Saturday, February 13 in support of St. Nicholas Shrine in New York, and the Waterloo Institute for Hellenic Studies. Tickets are $20 adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. 28

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30 Daughters of Penelope From the Daughters of Penelope to all our friends in the Greek Community of Winnipeg Can you help? Do you want to make a positive difference to your local community and make new friends by belonging in an international community? Join the Daughters of Penelope Established in 1929 Inspire MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Daughters of Penelope are to encourage and promote loyalty to the country in which they live, cultivate the ideals and traditions of Hellenism, promote opportunities of education and promote the spirit of cooperation while working closely and in harmony with the entire AHEPA Family. The Daughters of Penelope help through monetary contributions. They volunteer in many different organizations and support local needs, award scholarships, help the less fortunate, support their local church, and make a huge difference in their community. Whether you are new to Winnipeg or have wondered what do the Daughters do? Join us at our next meeting to find out and make a difference! Happy and Blessed New Year to all! There will be no meeting for the month of February. Regular meetings held the second Thursday of each month in the St Demetrios Church hall will start again in March. COME AND ENJOY OUR DELICIOUS LOUKOUMADES ON MARCH 20TH! Nicki Douklias President Winnipeg Chapter

31 Daughters of Penelope Fundraiser for Daughters of Penelope St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Winnipeg See any Daughter s member for tickets $5.00 each 31

32 Cypriot Association An Update on the Cyprus Problem. In his recent address to the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, the President of Cyprus referred to the Cyprus problem and noted that following the non-renewal of actions by the Turkish Government which violated the exercise by the Republic of Cyprus of its sovereign rights within its Exclusive Economic Zone, and the change in the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community, a window of opportunity opened that revived the hope that the new round of negotiations which resumed in May 2015 will lead to the final settlement of the Cyprus problem. A hope that is based on the conviction both President Anastasiades and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akinci, share the same political courage and resolve to move forward, in order to materialize the joint vision of the Cyprus people, who desire the solution of the Cyprus problem through a viable, lasting and functional settlement. A settlement, in full conformity with the values and principles of both the Charter of the United Nations and the EU acquis, the High Level Agreements between the leaders of the two communities of 1977, and 1979, as well as the Joint Declaration of February 11, A settlement that will lead to the evolution of the Republic of Cyprus to a federal state, in a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality, a single sovereignty, a single international legal personality and a single citizenship. A state that is and will continue to be a member of the UN, the EU, and numerous other international organizations and whose sovereignty, territorial integrity and constitutional order will not be constrained by anachronistic systems of guarantees by third countries and the presence of foreign troops on the island. The President also pointed out that the settlement to be achieved through the new round of negotiations will: * Leave neither winners nor losers. * Take into account the sensitivities and concerns of both communities. * Respect the fundamental freedoms and human rights of all Cypriots, whether Greek or Turkish. * Reunite the country, its people, the economy and institutions. * Create a homeland of peaceful coexistence and prosperous collaboration between all of its citizens, to the benefit of the younger generations. * Allow Cyprus to utilize its full potential by removing all the political barriers that prevent the full exploitation of our unique geographical position at the crossroads of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. * Transform Cyprus into a shining example of the ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic cooperation between Christian and Muslim communities. 32

33 Cypriot Association * Turn Cyprus into a model-country of reliability, stability and security in what is now a very turbulent and volatile region, characterized by protracted conflicts and instability. Informing the UN body that during this new negotiating round, progress has been achieved in a number of issues on almost all chapters of the Cyprus Problem, the President also said that on other substantive issues there are significant differences that need to be resolved, pointing out that the resolution of these differences would also require Turkey s active and determined contribution, considering that its occupation forces still remain in the northern part of Cyprus. We do hope that rhetoric assurances of Turkey s desire to reaching a settlement will be at last tested in practice, through the adoption of concrete steps that will positively underpin the negotiating process and correspond to the climate of hope prevailing in the island. Indeed, reaching a solution on the Cyprus problem can become a paradigm of how diplomacy and the adoption of a reconciliatory stance can contribute to the resolution of even the most difficult international issues, prevailing over mistrust. Further, the discovery of hydrocarbon reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean has the potential to create synergies and a grid of alliances for broader cooperation between hydrocarbonproducing and hydrocarbon-consuming countries of that area and beyond, to the benefit of their socioeconomic development and the welfare of the people of Cyprus. Such positive developments can also foster the achievement and maintenance of a much needed environment of stability and peace in the immediate neighborhood. 33

34 Exploring The Gospel According to Saint Matthew RE CATECHISM FRIDAYS AT 6:00 PM BEGINNING JANUARY 15th,