SEPTEMBER 2016 ΣΕΠΤΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ

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1 COMMUNITY BULLETIN ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH / MANITOBA HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTRE ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΓΟΥΙΝΝΙΠΕΓΚ / GREEK COMMUNITY OF WINNIPEG SEPTEMBER 2016 ΣΕΠΤΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ ISSUE 87

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): In the Office / Στο γραφείο Thursday - Friday (Πεμ. - Παρ.): In the Office / Στο γραφείο [Note: Schedule subject to change according to community needs. Please call to make sure Fr. Kosta is in the office.] Church Office hours Monday - Friday (Δευ. - Παρ.): 8:45 am/πμ - 4:45 pm/μμ Saturday & Sunday (Σάβ. και Κυρ.): the office is closed / το γραφείο είναι κλειστό Office Administrator: Anastasia Tertigka ( / greekcom@mymts.net) Everyone that comes in the building has to check in with the Office. Παρακαλούνται όλοι όσοι έρχονται στα κτίρια της Κοινότητας να ενημερώνουν το γραφείο της Κοινότητας. TO ALL CHURCH MEMBERS: Please inform the Office ( / greekcom@mymts.net) of any changes to your mailing address, address, and personal details. If you would like to receive electronic Church and Community notices, as well as the bulletin ed to you each month, please go to the St. Demetrios Church website and join the mailing list! If you signed up to receive ed Church and Community notices, but are not receiving any Church or Community s, please contact the Church office to confirm your information. We would like to inform all members that for every Wedding or Baptism there is a fee of $150 to the Church. This fee covers basic expenses such as chanters, preparations, set up and clean up, and it is not a fee for the priest Grant Avenue ~ Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0S2 ph: ~ fax: ~ greekcom@mymts.net 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 2016: (listed in order of payment received - as of 19 August 2016) LIFE MEMBERS: Spyros Balageorge John Philopoulos Kostantinos Vardalos (paid in December 2015) 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. N. & H. Sklavenitis 15. L. & F. Cholakis 16. N. Mercury 17. C. Adamopoulos (Winnipeg) 18. P. & K. Alevizos 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 (January 2016) 31. A. Anastasopoulos 32. K. Goritsas 33. S. McClement 34. G. Kantzioris 35. A. Dinos-Hoople & family 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 & family 44. V. Alevizos 45. P. & E. Nikitas 46. M. Mavridis 47. D. Bass 48. G. Foulides 49. N. & D. Hajidiacos 50. M. Vlahos 51. C. & M. Balaktsis 52. G. & M. Wilson 53. A. & E. Kilopoulos 54. L. Goutsos 55. P. & E. Athanasopoulos 56. T. Aggelopoulos 57. P. Caragannis 58. T. & F. Vardalos 59. D. Panos 60. G. Karaganis 61. F. & A. Saclamacis 62. A. Karafota 63. G. Simeonidis 64. A. & A. Argyriou 65. N. Lebetzis & family 66. F. Armatas 67. V. Tegos 68. G. & M. Fliangos 69. J. & V. Georgopoulos 70. C. & V. Agglogalos 71. K. Wall & B. Ivey 72. S. & C. Athanasiadis 73. P. & K. Nathanail 74. N. & D. Verras 75. A. Vandenberg-Gardos 76. S. & M. Laskaris 77. E. & E. Veroukis 78. E. Christodulides 79. M. Papastephanou & family 80. D. Liakakis 81. M. Simeonidis & family 82. E. Papakyritsis 83. N. Diamantakos & family 84. J. & G. Ginakes 85. J. Hrousalas & family 86. S. Mattheos (Matthews) & family 87. P. Pantos 88. M. & H. Lambos 6

7 Our Family Membership 89. N. Louizos 90. N. & M. Andromidas 91. A. Begleridis 92. G. Begleridis 93. G. & V. Chiola 94. D. & G. Chouzouris 95. R. & F. Davies 96. A. Economou & family 97. D. & P. Golas 98. K. & N. Kalaitzakis 99. J. Kyriakopoulos 100. D. & C. Louizos 101. N. Mercury 102. A. Mitousis 103. M. Mitousis 104. B. Nathanail & family 105. M. & M. Petroulakis 106. D. & T. Scouras 107. P. Scouras 108. V. Scouras 109. D. & K. Sklavenitis 110. J. & S. Tom 111. B. & D. Vlahos 112. V. Saites 113. H. Simeonidis 114. N. Attallah & family 115. A. Hrousalas 116. K. & L. Apostolopoulos 117. M. Anadranistakis 118. K. Anadranistakis 119. E. Varsamis 120. N. & S. Panaritis 121. J. Constantinidis 122. J. & G. Lambos 123. T. & A. Routsis 124. H. Sagriotis 125. P. & N. Avgeropoulos 126. A. Danos 127. S. & Z. Petroulakis 128. N. & T. Apostolopoulos 129. M. Diacos 130. C. & P. Wilson 131. S. Papaioannou 132. I. Adamopoulos & J. French 133. C. Argiriou 134. M. Argyriou 135. A. Argyriou 136. A. & G. Cotsianis 137. P. Skarpias & family 138. D. & T. Dafnis 139. M. & A. Houvardas (February 2016) 140. D. Koutroubis 141. C. Berdessis 142. K. Louridas 143. M. Louridas 144. C. Constantinides 145. D. & A. Kavvadas 146. K. & K. Hatzipanayis 147. M. Spyropoulos 148. D. & J. Kyriakopoulos 149. I. Vlahos 150. M. & A. Apostolakis 151. P. & T. Ginakes 152. G. & M. Constantinides 153. D. Bechrakis 154. A. Sklavenitis 155. C. & T. Takis 156. M. Danakas 157. P. & F. Danakas 158. D. Horinos 159. C. & M. Athanasopoulos 160. G. & D. Veroukis 161. P. & R. Papadimitropoulos 162. C. & S. Kourkafas 163. N. & H. Boutroukas 164. G. & D. Philopoulos 165. E. Koulouriotis 166. A. Latsoudes 167. S. & P. Anastasiadis 168. L. Malliaris 169. T. Panos 170. A. Broumas 171. H. & K. Broumas 172. L. Simeonidis 173. P. Papadopoulos 174. M. Ginakes 175. J. Saites 176. P. Cholakis & family 177. T. & S. Iacovides (March 2016) 178. D. Catelanis 179. T. Douklias 180. L. & A. Ioannou 181. G. Athanasopoulos 182. G. & G. Goutsos 183. P. & M. Mikos 184. I. Voulgari 185. L. Balageorge 186. A. Balageorge 187. B. Spiropoulos 188. G. & M. Spyropoulos 189. G. Sotiriadis 190. K. Lagos 191. C. & J. Lambos 192. X. & V. Marckx 193. F. Andrews 194. V. & M. Mattheos 195. N. & S. Mattheos 196. I. Mavroudis 197. A. & F. Veroukis 198. A. & A. Chartofylax 199. P. & E. Constantinides 200. D. Cravariotis 201. K. Pasias & D. Hatzitheodoridis 202. J. & E. Avramidis 203. S. & M. Caldis 204. E. Kitsikoudis 205. V. Filopoulos 206. S. Hatzistamatakis 207. K. Malandrakis 208. N. & V. Toufanidis 209. A. Avramidis 210. A. & B. Pappas 211. D. & K. Stamatis 212. S. & H. Ashton 213. L. & E. Bokouzis 214. C. Constantinidis 215. J. Govatsos 216. S. Govatsos 217. A. & S. Kanakis 218. K. Tambakis 219. G. & A. Papanikolaou 220. G. Katsabanis 221. E. Constantine (April 2016) 222. I. Polyzois 223. I. Papadopoulos & family 224. D. Vardalos 225. D. & H. Kontzamanis 226. J. & N. Iliopoulos 227. C. & M. Papasotiriou 228. G. Jimas 229. D. Lambos & family 230. A. & S. Louizos (originally #239) 231. E. Anandranistakis 232. J. & M. Paulos 233. A. Doms 234. G. Sdrolias & family 235. E. & V. Cholakis 236. N. Douklias 237. A. Macrodimitris 238. S. Liontas 7

8 Our Family Membership 239. H. & R. Liontas 240. M. Bastounis 241. D. Ifandis 242. G. & H. Ifandis 243. C. Katopodis 244. P. & A. Porpiglia 245. B. & R. Protopapas 246. J. Gardner 247. A. Giftakis 248. R. Giftakis & family 249. T. Davison & C. Hrousalas 250. S. & M. Louizos 251. S. Katsabanis 252. J. & K. Mercury 253. E. & H. Petroulakis 254. G. Louridas 255. C. & T. Lefas 256. C. Karaganis 257. K. & M. Karlaftis 258. S. & G. Chatzoglou 259. J. & P. Philopoulos 260. J. Andranistakis 261. E. Caramanos 262. G. & S. Sarantidis 283. A. Rigas (September 2016) (May 2016) 263. C. Adamopoulos (Kenora) 264. C. Alevizos 265. F. Bisharat 266. G. & I. Kalaitzakis 267. C. Attallah 268. A. & E. Tsapralis 269. A. Karogiannis 270. T. Gamvrelis 271. C. Balageorge 272. D. & E. Balageorge (June 2016) 273. G. Carette 274. P. Katsikeros (July 2016) 275. E. & I.Chouzouris 276. G. Lambardias 277. M. & M. Lautatzis 278. M. E. Lautatzis 279. F. & L. Tsouras (August 2016) 280. C. Andrianopoulos 281. D. Papadimitropoulos 282. V. & V. Caravelis 8

9 Development of a Greek Community within Charleswood Care Centre Goal: to develop a grouping of Greek Residents within the care centre. Ideally, with a large enough group there would be the opportunity to re-design one unit for the Greek Residents to include an adjoining lounge and dining area. Considerations: Menu and diet with opportunities to enjoy traditional Greek foods Celebration of significant Greek Orthodox events: Christmas, Easter and Annunciation of the Virgin Mary (August 15th) Opportunities for the priest from the Greek Orthodox Church to visit and provide services if desired. Opportunities for members of the Greek Community to visit with several Residents together in a group setting. Opportunities for members of the Greek community to come and provide entertainment and share other aspects of the culture with other Residents and staff to help the larger care centre population understand the Greek culture more fully. Tours for members of the Greek community to become familiar with the care centre. All of the above considerations are possible now within our current set-up and structure. This would help to build the sense of understanding and unity with the Greek community. Next steps: Members of the Seniors Group to visit the care centre to become more familiar with the structure and set up. They will be the main contact for the day to day planning going forward. Contacts: Christos Argiriou, Greek Community board member: primary contact for any questions or concerns. Shelley Ireland, Social Worker from the care centre: primary contact to discuss placement of residents at the care centre and to provide tours. Linda Sundevic, Executive Director (5501 Roblin Boulevard, Charleswood Care Centre ): primary contact for the development of a grouping of Residents and discussions of a partnership to develop common and dining space (construction). If you have a loved one currently in a care facility or are looking into future residency, and you are interested in the opportunity of residence within a Greek unit at the Charleswood Care Centre, please contact Mr. Chris Argiriou via the Church office at

10 2016 SEPTEMBER CHURCH SERVICES Date Thu. 01 Sep. Sun. 04 Sep Mon. 05 Sep. Fri. 09 Sep. Sun. 11 Sep. Wed. 14 Sep. Sat. 17 Sep. Sun. 18 Sep. Sun. 25 Sep. Service BEGINNING OF THE INDICTION / ECCLESIASTICAL NEW YEAR (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) 11th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) ZACHARIAS AND ELIZABETH (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) ANCESTORS OF GOD JOACHIM & ANNA (m: 9:00 am / D. Liturgy: 10:15 am) SUNDAY BEFORE THE EXALTATION (matins: 9:00 am / D. Liturgy: 10:15 am) EXALTATION OF THE PRECIOUS AND LIFE-GIVING CROSS (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) THE MARTYRS SOPHIA AND HER DAUGHTERS FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) SUNDAY AFTER THE EXALTATION (matins: 9:00 am / D. Liturgy: 10:15 am) 1st SUNDAY OF LUKE (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am) SACRAMENTS & MEMORIALS Sun. 04 Sept. Sat. 10 Sept. Sun. 11 Sept. Sun. 25 Sept. Baptism: 1:00 pm Wedding: 4:00 pm Memorial: GUS DAMIANAKOS - 40 days. Baptism: 1:00 pm. (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 ΣΕΠΤΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 2016 Ημερ. Πεμ. 01 Σεπ. Κυρ. 04 Σεπ. Δευ. 05 Σεπ. Παρ. 09 Σεπ. Κυρ. 11 Σεπ. Τετ. 14 Σεπ. Σαβ. 17 Σεπ. Κυρ. 18 Σεπ. Κυρ. 25 Σεπ. Ακολουθἰα ΑΡΧΗ ΤΗΣ ΙΝΔΙΚΤΟΥ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) ΙΑη ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) ΖΑΧΑΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΕΛΙΣΑΒΕΤ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΩΝ ΙΩΑΚΕΙΜ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΝΗΣ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) ΠΡΟ ΤΗΣ ΥΨΩΣΕΩΣ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) Η ΥΨΩΣΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΤΙΜΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΥ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) ΣΟΦΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΩΝ ΚΟΡΩΝ ΑΥΤΗΣ ΠΙΣΤΕΩΣ, ΕΛΠΙΔΟΣ, ΑΓΑΠΗΣ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) ΜΕΤΑ ΤΗΝ ΥΨΩΣΙΝ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) Αη ΛΟΥΚΑ ( Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ) ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΑ & ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ Κυρ. 04 Σεπ. Σαβ. 10 Σεπ. Κυρ. 11 Σεπ. Κυρ. 25 Σεπ. Βάπτιση: 1:00 μμ. Γάμος: 4:00 μμ. Μνημόσινο: GUS ΔΑΜΙΑΝΑΚΟΣ - 40 μέρες. Βάπτιση: 1:00 μμ. (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 SEPTEMBER MEETINGS & EVENTS Senior Kefi 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (MHCC hall) To start in October. Junior Kefi 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (MHCC hall) To start in October. Re-Catechism 6:00 pm (MHCC) To Be Announced Modern Greek Language 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (MHCC classroom) To Be Announced Lilipoupoli (playgroup) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (MHCC hall) To Be Announced Yiayia Gogo, Greek School, Greek Dance 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (MHCC classrooms) Sat. 10 Sept. Sat. 17 Sept. Sat. 24 Sept. The Pontian Dance Class takes place every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the MHCC. Tue. 06 Sept. AHEPA monthly meeting - 7:30 pm. Wed. 07 Sept. Ladies of Philoptochos monthly meeting - 7:00 pm. Thu. 08 Sept. GOYA meeting - 7:00 pm, MHCC Boardroom. Sun. 11 Sept. First day of Sunday School. Thu. 15 Sept. GOYA "PAN-ORTHODOX PIEROGI DINNER" - 6:00 pm, Church Main Hall. Fri. 16 Sept. Free Cretan Dance Class - 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, 525 Beresford Ave, 2nd floor gym Fri. 16 Sept. - Sun. 18 Sept. Visit of the Consulate General of Greece Toronto. Sun. 18 Sept. Tue. 20 Sept. Sat. 24 Sept. Sat. 24 Sept. Free Cretan Dance Class - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, MHCC multipurpose room. Seniors Group monthly meeting - 12:00 pm, MHCC. Greek School Parents Association meeting - 9:30 am. "AN EVENING IN CRETE" DINNER & DANCE - 6:00 pm, Church Main Hall. Sun. 25 Sept. Dr. Leslie Kurke lecture - 3:00 pm, 118 St. Johns College, U of M. (Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for event dates.) 14

15 ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΑΣΕΙΣ & ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ ΣΕΠΤΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ 2016 Κέφι 7:00 μμ - 9:00 μμ (MHCC) To start in October. Κέφι Γυμνάσιο 6:00 μμ - 7:00 μμ (MHCC) To start in October. Ανα-Κατήχηση 6:00 μμ (MHCC) To Be Announced Γλώσσα Νεοελληνικοού 7:00 μμ - 8:30 μμ (MHCC τάξη) To Be Announced Λιλιπούπολι (παιδάκια) 10:00 πμ - 12:00 μμ (MHCC) To Be Announced Υιαγιά Γογό, Ελληνικό Σχολείο, Ελληνικός χορός 9:00 πμ - 1:00 μμ (MHCC τάξεις) Σαβ. 10 Σεπ. Σαβ. 17 Σεπ. Σαβ. 24 Σεπ. Το Pontian Μαθήματα Χορού πραγματοποιείται κάθε Κυριακή στις 4:00 μμ. στις 5:30 μμ. Τρι. 06 Σεπ. Τετ. 07 Σεπ. Πεμ. 08 Σεπ. Κυρ. 11 Σεπ. Πεμ. 15 Σεπ. Παρ. 16 Σεπ. ΑΧΕΠΑ συνεδρίαση - 7:30 μμ. Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ. GOYA συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ, MHCC αίθουσα. Πρώτη ημέρα το Kατηχητικό Σχολείο. GOYA "PAN-ORTHODOX PIEROGI DINNER" - 6:00 μμ, αίθουσα της Εκκλησίας. Free Kretan Dance Class - 8:30 μμ to 9:30 μμ, 525 Beresford Ave., 2nd floor gym Παρ. 16 Σεπ. - Κυρ. 18 Σεπ. Επίσκεψη κλιμακίου Γεν. Προξενείου Τορόντο. Κυρ. 18 Σεπ. Τρι. 20 Σεπ. Σαβ. 24 Σεπ. Σαβ. 24 Σεπ. Free Kretan Dance Class - 6:00 μμ to 7:30 μμ, MHCC αίθουσα. Ηλικιωμένοι - 12:00 μμ, ΜΗCC αίθουσα. Ελληνικό Σχολείο Parents Association συνεδρίαση - 9:30 πμ. << ΜΙΑ ΒΡΑΔΙΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΡΕΤΕ >> - 6:00 μμ, αίθουσα της Εκκλησίας. Σαβ. 25 Σεπ. Dr. Leslie Kurke lecture - 3:00 μμ, 118 St. Johns College, U of M. (Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για τις ημερομηνίες γεγονότος.) 15

16 ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MANITOBA HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTRE THE HELLENIC GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF WINNIPEG INC. ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΓΟΥΙΝΝΙΠΕΓΚ GREEK COMMUNITY OF WINNIPEG 2255 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0S2 Phone: (204) Fax: (204) E- mail: ANAKOIΝΩΣΗ Επίσκεψη κλιμακίου Γεν. Προξενείου Τορόντο στο Winnipeg της Manitoba. Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι κλιμάκιο του Γεν. Προξενείου της Ελλάδας στο Τορόντο με επικεφαλής τον Γεν. Πρόξενο κ. Αλέξανδρο Ιωαννίδη, θα μεταβεί στο Winnipeg της Μανιτόμπα από 16 έως 18 Σεπτεμβρίου Σκοπός της επίσκεψη είναι γνωριμία με τους Ομογενείς που διαβιούν στην περιοχή καθώς και η παροχή προξενικών υπηρεσιών. Όλες οι προξενικές εργασίες θα πραγματοποιούν στις 17 Σεπτεμβρίου Οι ενδιαφερόμενοι μπορούν να απευθύνουν τα αιτήματά τους στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση ή στο τηλέφωνο (416) , εσωτ ANNOUNCEMENT Visit of upper echelons of the Consulate General of Toronto to Winnipeg, Manitoba. We would like to inform you that upper echelons from the Consulate General of Greece in Toronto, headed by the Consul General Mr. Alexandros Ioannidis, will visit Winnipeg, Manitoba from September The purpose of the visit is to get acquainted with expatriates living in the region, and to provide consular services. All consular services will be scheduled for the 17th of September Those interested may send their requests via to or by telephone at , ext

17 The Cultural Committee and the Seniors Association of the Greek Community of Winnipeg present Saturday, September 24, 2016 Main Hall, St. Demetrios Church 2255 Grant Avenue Doors 6:00pm, Dinner 6:30pm Join us for an evening of live Cretan music, food, and dancing! Dinner and dance tickets: $35 for adults $10 for kids 10 years old and under Kids 2 years old and under are free For tickets, call or visit the church office by September 15. After dinner tickets, 10pm admission: $15 per person Featuring Peter Bouras from Montreal on the lyra Free Cretan dance classes on the 16th & 18th! Please see the KEFI Dancers bulletin page for more information. 17

18 Thoughts from our Parish Priest Why does the world reject the Cross of Christ? The Cross reminds us that the meaning of life is to be found in sacrifice. Especially when it is stressed by everyone that we should find our rights and defend them in every way, that society and the world despises and marginalizes those who prefer to forgive those who hurt them and not repay them with evil, and even though they come out losers as to all sorts of interests, the way of the Cross seems difficult. When people see the satisfaction the passions give them and it is these which give pleasure and beauty in life, to give up one's own will and follow Christ to the Cross is a rebuke to the person who does not believe. Because non-believers in the Cross want to justify themselves for the darkness in which they choose to live, they reject those who choose the path that leads to the Light of life. The Cross also reminds us that there is a standard to which we are called to imitate. We usually only have ourselves as our standard or what embodies our ideals. Whether it is to have material goods, access to knowledge and information, conditions for life and the big question: "Why should others have more than me?" These are the ideals of the world which embody those people who are famous, and make us stray from the path. The Cross reminds us of the unique standard of humility, that God became man. The Giver of Life tasted the bitterness of death. The sign of the Cross reminds us that we have an eternal and unique standard and it calls us to follow Him. Finally, the Cross reminds us that our existence should seek eternity. Our life does not end at the time of death. For us to live our journey towards the resurrection and immortality, we must remember the commandments of God and strive to actualize them. This path seems very backward. People seek freedom of the self. We don't want anyone over us. We consider the commandments of God to be relational, especially love. And whatever we don't understand or is contrary to our carnal minds we reduce and erase them from our lives. There is no point in a person hiding their identity or trying to beautify themselves only to be liked. That we are Christians, today and in every era, means that we are called to follow the path of the Cross. To proclaim it in our words and deeds. Without giving in to pressure. Without adjusting to the mentality of the world. But with clarity. Oriented towards sacrifice, towards following our standard who is Christ and keeping the commandments of the Gospel. This is the true path and way of the Church. And in a time when all has collapsed by illusions, it is worth rejoicing in our selfconsciousness by choosing once again the course of the Crucified. We know it is accompanied by the Resurrection. But it needs courage to be able to overcome reluctance, illusions and regrets. And the Lord will be with us. 18

19 Thoughts from our Parish Priest Γιατί ο κόσμος δεν θέλει τον Σταυρό και τον απορρίπτει; Ο Σταυρός μας υπενθυμίζει ότι το νόημα της ζωής μας βρίσκεται στη θυσία. Όταν μάλιστα από όλους τονίζεται ότι θα πρέπει να βρίσκουμε το δίκιο μας και να το υπερασπιζόμαστε με κάθε τρόπο, ότι η κοινωνία και ο κόσμος περιφρονούν και περιθωριοποιούν όσους προτιμούν να συγχωρούν εκείνους που τους βλάπτουν και να μην ανταποδίδουν το κακό, ακόμη κι αν βγαίνουν ζημιωμένοι ως προς το κάθε λογής συμφέρον, ο δρόμος του σταυρού φαντάζει δυσκολότερος. Όταν ο κόσμος θεωρεί πως η ικανοποίηση που τα πάθη μας προσφέρουν είναι αυτή που δίνει ευχαρίστηση και ομορφιά στη ζωή, το να παραιτηθούμε από το ίδιον θέλημα και να ακολουθήσουμε τον Χριστό στο σταυρό αποτελεί έλεγχο για τον άνθρωπο που δεν πιστεύει. Οι μη πιστεύοντες στο σταυρό που θέλουν να δικαιολογήσουν τον εαυτό τους για το σκοτάδι, στο οποίο επέλεξαν να ζήσουν, απορρίπτουν εκείνους που διαλέγουν την οδό που οδηγεί στο Φως της ζωής. Ο Σταυρός ακόμη μας υπενθυμίζει ότι υπάρχει ένα πρότυπο, στο οποίο καλούμαστε να μοιάσουμε. Κι εμείς συνήθως έχουμε πρότυπα τους εαυτούς μας ή ό, τι ενσαρκώνει το ιδανικό του παρόντος. Υλικά αγαθά, πρόσβαση στη γνώση και την πληροφορία, συνθήκες ζωής και το μεγάλο ερώτημα «γιατί ο άλλος να έχει περισσότερο από εμένα;» αποτελούν ιδανικά του κόσμου τούτου, τα οποία, ενσαρκωμένα σε πρόσωπα διάσημα, μάς κάνουν προς τα εκεί να στρεφόμαστε. Ο Σταυρός μας υπενθυμίζει ένα πρότυπο μοναδικής ταπείνωσης, τον Θεό που γίνεται άνθρωπος. Ο χορηγός της ζωής γεύθηκε την πικρίλα του θανάτου. Το σημείο του Σταυρού μας υπενθυμίζει ότι έχουμε πρότυπο. αιώνιο και ανεπανάληπτο και μας καλεί να Τον ακολουθήσουμε. Ο Σταυρός, τέλος, μας υπενθυμίζει ότι η ύπαρξή μας χρειάζεται να προσανατολιστεί στην αιωνιότητα. Ότι δεν σταματά η ζωή μας την ώρα του θανάτου. Αλλά για να ζήσουμε την πορεία προς την Ανάσταση και την αθανασία, χρειάζεται να θυμόμαστε τις εντολές του Θεού και να αγωνιζόμαστε να τις κάνουμε πράξη. Και αυτός ο δρόμος φαντάζει ιδιαίτερα οπισθοδρομικός. Οι άνθρωποι επιδιώκουμε την αυτο-ελευθερία. Δεν θέλουμε κανέναν πάνω από το κεφάλι μας. Θεωρούμε τις εντολές του Θεού δέσμευση, ιδίως την αγάπη. Και ό,τι δεν καταλαβαίνουμε ή ό,τι έρχεται σε αντίθεση με το φρόνημα της σαρκός μας, μάς οδηγεί στο να το μειώνουμε και να το διαγράφουμε από τη ζωή μας. Δεν έχει νόημα κάποιος να κρύβει την ταυτότητά του ούτε να προσπαθεί να την ωραιοποιήσει, για να γίνει αρεστός. Είμαστε χριστιανοί σήμερα και σε κάθε εποχή σημαίνει ότι καλούμαστε να ακολουθήσουμε την οδό του σταυρού. Να την διακηρύξουμε έργοις και λόγοις. Χωρίς τεχνάσματα. Χωρίς δήθεν προσαρμογές στη νοοτροπία του κόσμου. Αλλά με σαφήνεια. Με προσανατολισμό στη θυσία, στην ακολούθηση του προτύπου μας που είναι ο Χριστός και στην τήρηση των εντολών του Ευαγγελίου. Αυτός είναι και ο γνήσιος εκκλησιαστικός δρόμος και τρόπος. Και σε μια εποχή κατάρρευσης των ψευδαισθήσεων, αξίζει να εντρυφήσουμε στην αυτοσυνειδησία μας και να διαλέξουμε και πάλι την Σταυρώσιμη πορεία. Γνωρίζουμε ότι την συνοδεύει η Ανάσταση. Χρειάζεται όμως τόλμη, για να μπορέσουμε να υπερνικήσουμε δισταγμούς, ψευδαισθήσεις και ωραιοποιήσεις. Και ο Κύριος θα είναι μαζί μας. 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

21 Church Iconography Program UPDATE: The iconographer will be coming in the fall to install the icons. If you would like to make a donation towards one of the icons that are still available, please contact the church office immediately!! All icons need to be ordered and completed before the iconographer arrives to install them. 21

22 The Ladies of Philoptochos There is no greater joy, honour and privilege to be the ambassadors of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Nation for a whole week. This great opportunity takes place during Folklorama where all Volunteers with pride, commitment and dedication work tirelessly to add one more year of triumph to the history of the Greek Pavilion. We love our guests and our hospitality is incomparable. Thank you Volunteers!!! We are so grateful to all who participated in this celebration of love and harmony for the good of our beautiful Community. It is His love which binds us together, and for this we are so grateful. Till next year. Opa!! We resume our meetings starting Wednesday Sept. 7th 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall, with Agiasmo. Please join us to celebrate our faith in a very practical way, Orthodoxia and Orthopraxia. Wishing you all heaven's best in the New ecclesiastical Year Sept. 1st. The beginning of the new year is time for contemplation for us ladies, reflection and prayer. It is time to pause and refresh the spirit and meditate on the new year before us. Recommit our selves to the promise we gave at our orkomosia to serve Him and fulfill our Mission. Christ our God, Your kingdom is an everlasting one and your lordship is over all. You have made all things with wisdom and have established proper times and seasons for our lives. We give thanks to you in all circumstances and for all things. Grant that this liturgical year be for all of us a year of grace. Make us worthy with purity of heart always to praise You. Lord glory to You!" Matin hymn Sept. 1st. Love in Christ. Debby Vlahos - Philoptochos 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 Με μεγαλη μας χαρα, προθυμια και τιμωντας το προνομιο να ειμαστε οι πρεσβεις του Χριστου μας και του Εθνους μας ζησαμε μια ολοκληρη εβδομαδα ολοι οι εθελοντες τον θριαμβο του Ελληνικου μας περιπτερου στην ομορφη κοινοτητα μας. Στιγμες αγαπης, ομονοιας, φιλιας, φιλοξενιας και οτι καλλυτερο εχουμε να προσφερουμε ως λαος το προσφεραμε την εβδομαδα του Φολκλοραμα. Μια εξαιρετικα δυναμικη προσφορα ολων μας προς τους εκλεκτους επισκεπτες μας. Συνεχιζουμε να προσθετουμε επιτυχιες σε αυτες τις πανηγυρεις, ακουραστοι και με μεγαλη προθυμια για 47 ολοκληρα χρονια. Ευχαριστουμε ολους τους συμμετεχοντες. Και του χρονου. Οπα!! Αρχιζουμε το νεο εκκλησιαστικο χρονο με αγιασμο στις 7 Σεπτεμβριου στις 7 το βραδυ στο χωλ της εκκλησιας μας. Προσκαλουμε ολες τις κυριες της ενοριας μας να γινουν μελη. Εδω μας δινεται η ευκαιρια να βιωσουμε Ορθοδοξια και Ορθοπραξια. Αρχη του νεου ετους και για μας τις κυριες ειναι καιρος για βαθεια περισυλλογη, αναψυχη και ανανεωση της υποσχεσης που δωσαμε στην ορκωμοσια μας να υπηρετησουμε τον Χριστο μας εκτελωντας τα καθηκοντα μας κατα την υποδειξη του καταστατικου μας. Ο πασης δημιουργος της κτισεως, ο καιρους και χρονους εν τη ιδια εξουσια θεμενος, ευλογησον τον στεφανον του ενιαυτου της χρηστοτητος σου Κυριε, φυλαττων εν ειρηνη τους βασιλεις και την πολιν σου, πρεσβειαις της Θεοτοκου και σωσον ημας. Απολυτικιον 1ης Σεπτεμβριου Ευχομαστε σε ολους ευλογημενη την νεα χρονια. Με την αγαπη του Χριστου μας. Ντεμπυ Βλαχου, προεδρος της Φιλοπτωχου << 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 Sunday School Programs for Kids & Adults: 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. REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS: Sunday School registration will begin this month for the coming year which begins Sunday, September 11. This year's registration forms will be a little different from last years, so please, everyone must fill them out, even if you have done so in previous years. *************************************************************************************** SUNDAY SCHOOL IS OPEN TO ALL THOSE WHO WILL TURN THREE ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, Our classes are mixed grade classes and go from pre-k all the way to University level, and are taught in English, although some Greek language hymnography may be taught. CLASSES ARE FREE TO ALL! Please note that upon registration you will receive a handbook explaining some of the different programs we will be having this year. Victoria Marckx will always be available to discuss questions, comments, or concerns any parents may have about the curriculum, or about the individual needs of the students. *************************************************************************************** ATTENTION CRAFTERS: The Sunday School is still looking for donations of fabric and sewing materials that can be used to make costumes for our younger children (grades Pre-K - Grade 3). If you have extra fabric from projects, or can volunteer some time to sew, we would love your help! We are looking only for colours that would have been common in biblical times, so please, no florals (stripes are OK) or bright colours...think iconography, for a guide. *************************************************************************************** FOR ALL SINGERS: Do you love to sing? Can you sing some basic hymnography in Greek and English? Do you like to teach small children to sing? If so, then please consider volunteering for our Sunday School Music Days! Once a month or so, we will be having a day devoted to the hymns of our church, with each grade learning to sing the beautiful hymns of the church that are appropriate for their grade level. We would like each class to have a special "music teacher: who can visit them on these days, and teach them hymns which range from the simplest Trisagion to 24

25 Sunday School festal hymnography, depending on age. You only feel confident teaching the simplest hymns? NO PROBLEM! We can use you with our younger children! Accomplished cantor? PLEASE...we can use your skills also with our high school and university students! Let's fill our halls and our church with music! (we need anywhere from 3-4 teachers, so, please, contact us to help) ************************************************************************************** ATTENTION PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS/GODPARENTS: This year will mark the beginning of a Sunday School Parent-Teacher Association. Please consider joining! The time commitment will be small, but it is vitally important that the teachers have parent contacts and feedback. As of this writing, none of the teachers have any children, so we need some parent input! Please help us to provide the best programming for the children in our parish... their future concerns us all. ************************************************************************************** Wondering just WHAT your students are learning in Sunday School? What questions they ask? Wonder no more... the Sunday School will have a monthly newsletter to help keep parents, godparents, an grandparents (and anyone else who is interested) in touch with what our students are doing and thinking about. The first issue will be out next month! 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:

26 ST. DEMETRIOS NOW HAS A MOBILE CHILDREN'S ORTHODOX BOOK LIBRARY!!! WHAT IS IT??? Our library is a rolling library cart with Orthodox books for children of all ages. As of this writing, we have 60 books, mostly picture books, and are looking to purchase many more. HOW WILL WE USE IT??? The cart will visit each Sunday School class each week. Children will have a few minutes of "library time" to choose their books, fill out the library check out card, and can then take their books home to share with the family for two weeks. Parents with children younger than three are welcome to check books out for their children as well. Teachers will have an extra wealth of extra-curricular books to make the classroom more fun! Children can sign up for reading contests with prizes once the number of books gets to a level that supports this. CAN WE BUY ANY OF THE BOOKS??? Twice a year (in October and in February) Order forms will be sent home with the students so parents can order books in time for Advent or Lenten reading. Special arrangements have been made with publishers for bulk purchases. WHAT IF I HAVE A FAVOURITE ORTHODOX CHILDREN'S BOOK THE LIBRARY DOESN'T HAVE? We'd love to hear about it, and we'd love to purchase it if it's in print. HOW CAN WE HELP BUILD THE LIBRARY??? Thanks to the very very generous donations from authors, parishioners, non-parishioners, and others, we were able to get the cart, the paper goods (library pockets, cards, due date slips, and stamps) and the first sixty books in record time. We need to purchase many more books to fill our cart! Donations are requested of money only (please no used books without talking to Victoria Marckx or to Fr. Kosta first to see if the item is appropriate for our library). We request monetary donations rather than people individually ordering their favourite books because the Church has discount arrangements with publishers for bulk purchases and can purchase more than individuals can for the same money. All amounts will help us with our purchasing, so please be as generous as you can. MAY I MAKE MEMORIAL DONATIONS OR DONATIONS HONOURING SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY: Yes! Absolutely! We have crafted donation book plates both of "In honour of" and "In Memory of". Donating books to the library would be a wonderful way to honour those we remember and a great way to celebrate the birthday or name day of a child, parent, or grandparent. The library depends on your support. We all know that ordering Orthodox books for our children can cost as much as $50 per book, once customs duties and currency conversion are taken into account. Please be as generous as you can so that all our children can access the wealth of Orthodox children's literature that is out there, waiting to be read. 26

27 PLEASE DONATE NOW to our Saint Demetrios Orthodox Children s Library All the Finest Orthodox Children s Books in Print! Of all holy works, the education of children is the most holy. ~Saint Theophan the Recluse Please contact Victoria Marckx for details: or victoriamarckx@gmail.com 27

28 KEFI Dancers (Junior, Senior, Adult) Dance Classes for the 2016 / 2017 Season: Psarakia (grades 1-3) and Delfinakia (grades 4-6) will continue to have dance class during Greek School. If your child is NOT registered in Greek School and would like to participate in dance classes, please contact the Greek School for exact practice times for each grade. Jr. Kefi (grades 7-11): Classes will be Sundays from 6-7pm in the MHCC multipurpose room, unless otherwise noted. Registration fee is $50 per student. Jr. & Senior Kefi dance practices will begin in October. Please contact Agapi Katrakis at agapim@gmail.com or if you are unable to attend dance practice. If less than four (4) dancers are available, dance practice will be cancelled. The Jr. Kefi assistant instructor for this year is Sam Korantzopoulos. She can be contacted at sam_koras16@hotmail.com. Sr. Kefi (grade 12 and up): Senior Kefi dance practices take place Sunday's starting at 7:00 pm. CRETAN DANCE CLASSES Learn dances from the island of Crete! Hear the music and learn the dances that you will enjoy at the Evening in Crete event on September 24th! Friday, September 16th, 8:30-9:30pm, at Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave, 2nd floor gym (this class will be with the Manitoba International Folk Dance Association). Sunday, September 18th, 6-7:30pm, at the Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre, 2255 Grant Avenue, Multipurpose Room. Classes are free of charge. 28

29 Greek School We hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful summer. Fall is quickly approaching, as is another year of our Greek School. We continue to accept registrations for the 2016/2017 year. Please contact the church office for registration forms. **Dates to Remember!** Saturday, September 10th First day of classes. Agiasmos at 9:00am with classes to follow. Saturday, September 24th - The first Greek School Parents Association meeting at 9:30am TUITION FEES: REGISTRATION FEE KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 6 REGISTRATION Kindergarten children must be age 5 by December 31st YIAYIA GOGO YIAYIA GOGO children must be age 4 by December 31st $25.00 per child $400 per child $75.00 per child Sincerely, Greek School Parent Association Executive 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 *** 29

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32 Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER Share and Save the Date: The Greek Orthodox Youth Association of Winnipeg is hosting a Pan-Orthodox Pierogi Dinner fundraiser in support of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. For tickets please call the St. Demetrios Church office or contact any one of the Youth Adult members to reserve. As many of you have heard, a fire broke out about a month ago at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Main. The youth organization of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church decided they wanted to put together a fundraiser to bring together all of our fellow Orthodox parishes to help support our brothers and sisters at Holy Trinity after a devastating event. Please join us and invite friends for a nice dinner :) Tickets are $12 for a platter and drink. 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 32

33 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 scheduled for September 6th, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Main Hall. The Annual OXI Day Memorial Banquet will take place on Saturday, the 29th of October Once tickets are available, they may be purchased from any member of AHEPA. 33