TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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1 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΤΩΝ ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΩΝ TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA Phone: Phone Fax: Website: Office: SUNDAY OF THE ECUMENICAL COUNCIL - OCTOBER 16, 2016 WEEKDAY SERVICES - Καθημερινές Λειτουργίες: Every Tuesday Vespers - (5:00 pm) Every Thursday Paraklesis - (5:00 pm) Great Vespers of St. Demetrios in Weston - Monday, October 25 (6:00 p.m.) St. Demetrios Orthos & Divine Liturgy in Watertown Tuesday, Oct. 26 (8:30 a.m.) Taxiarchae Feast Day Vespers Service - Monday, November 7 (7:00 p.m.) Taxiarchae Feast Day - Tuesday, Nov. 8, Orthros 8:45 & Divine Liturgy 9:45 a.m. Every week, the Sunday Weekly Bulletin is posted on our website at

2 HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode: O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Apolytikion for Sun. of the 7th Ecumenical Council in the Plagal Fourth Mode: You are greatly glorified, O Christ our God, who established our Fathers as luminaries upon the earth, and through them led us all to the true Faith. O Most compassionate, glory to You. Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ φωστῆρας ἐπὶ γῆς τοὺς Πατέρας ἡμῶν θεμελιώσας, καὶ δι' αὐτῶν πρὸς τὴν ἀληθινὴν πίστιν, πάντας ἡμᾶς ὁδηγήσας πολυεύσπλαγχνε, δόξα σοι. Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode: A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you. Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν Receiving Holy Communion - We welcome to this celebration of the Divine Liturgy those Christians who are from other Christian Denominations and who are not fully united with us. Sadly, it is a consequence of the divisions in Christianity that we cannot extend to you an invitation to receive Holy Communion. Orthodox Christians believe that the Eucharist is the work or action of the celebrating community signifying a oneness of faith, life, and worship of the believing community. Reception of Holy Communion by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist, and for which we must pray. However, all present are welcome to partake of the Antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the Liturgy Service.

3 EPISTLE READING Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27. Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers. Verse: For you are just in all you have done. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15 TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds: these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is per-verted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nico-polis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn earn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. Προκείμενον. Fourth Mode. Δανιήλ Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Κύριε, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν Πατέρων ἡμῶν. Στίχ. Ὅτι δίκαιος εἶ ἐπὶ πᾶσιν, οἷς ἐποίησας ἡμῖν. τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Τίτον 3:8-15 Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔριν καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι. αιῥετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει, ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος. Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς σὲ ἢ Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν, ἐκεῖ γὰρ κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι. Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλῶν σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ. μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι.

4 Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council The Reading is from Luke 8:5-15 GOSPEL READING The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8:5-15 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρων τοῦ σπεῖραι τὸν σπόρον αὐτοῦ. καὶ ἐν τῷ σπείρειν αὐτὸν ὃ μὲν ἔπεσε παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν, καὶ κατεπατήθη, καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ κατέφαγεν αὐτό καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ τὴν πέτραν, καὶ φυὲν ἐξηράνθη διὰ τὸ μὴ ἔχειν ἰκμάδα καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐν μέσῳ τῶν ἀκανθῶν, καὶ συμφυεῖσαι αἱ ἄκανθαι ἀπέπνιξαν αὐτό. καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν εἰς τὴν γῆν τὴν ἀγαθήν, καὶ φυὲν ἐποίησε καρπὸν κατονταπλασίονα. ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκούειν ἀκουέτω. Επηρώτων δὲ αὐτὸν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λέγοντες τίς εἴη ἡ παραβολὴ αὕτη; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν ὑμῖν δέδοται γνῶναι τὰ μυστήρια τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ Θεοῦ, τοῖς δὲ λοιποῖς ἐν παραβολαῖς, ἵνα βλέποντες μὴ βλέπωσι καὶ ἀκούοντες μὴ συνιῶσιν. ἔστι δὲ αὕτη ἡ παραβολή ὁ σπόρος ἐστὶν ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ οἱ δὲ παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν εἰσιν οἱ ἀκούσαντες, εἶτα ἔρχεται ὁ διάβολος καὶ αἴρει τὸν λόγον ἀπὸ τῆς καρδίας αὐτῶν, ἵνα μὴ πιστεύσαντες σωθῶσιν. οἱ δὲ ἐπὶ τῆς πέτρας οἳ ὅταν ἀκούσωσι, μετὰ χαρᾶς δέχονται τὸν λόγον, καὶ οὗτοι ῥίζαν οὐκ ἔχουσιν, οἳ πρὸς καιρὸν πιστεύουσι καὶ ἐν καιρῷ πειρασμοῦ ἀφίστανται. τὸ δὲ εἰς τὰς ἀκάνθας πεσόν, οὗτοί εἰσιν οἱ ἀκούσαντες, καὶ ὑπὸ μεριμνῶν καὶ πλούτου καὶ ἡδονῶν τοῦ βίου πορευόμενοι συμπνίγονται καὶ οὐ τελεσφοροῦσι. τὸ δὲ ἐν τῇ καλῇ γῇ, οὗτοί εἰσιν οἵτινες ἐν καρδίᾳ καλῇ καὶ ἀγαθῇ ἀκούσαντες τὸν λόγον κατέχουσι καὶ καρποφοροῦσιν ἐν ὑπομονῇ. ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκούειν ἀκουέτω.

5 WELCOME to all who worship with us. A special welcome to the grandparents as we celebrate Grandparents Sunday today! Please join us for coffee fellowship immediately following the Liturgy in the hall. MEMORIALS: A 6 month Memorial will be offered for Ioanna Tembelopoulos by her loving family. A 1 year Memorial will be offered in memory of Stamatina Berlis by her loving family ARTOCLASIA: May their Memory be eternal... Artoclasia is offered today by the Arcadian Society Tripolitsa for the good health of our members and their families. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sunday School has begun - Registrations are available, contact the church office. Greek School Tuesday, October 18 (4:00 p.m.) Thursday, October 20 (4:00 p.m.) Saturday, October 22 (10:00 a.m.) Philotimo Chat Group - Thursday, October 20 (10:00-12:00 p.m.) Great Vespers of St. Demetrios in Weston - Monday, October 25 (6:00 p.m.) St. Demetrios Orthos & Divine Liturgy Watertown - Tuesday, Oct. 26 (8:30 a.m.) Kali Parea - Hobo Railroad Trip - Thursday, October 27 (see back page) Mommy and Me - Friday, October 28 (10-11:30 a.m.) Taxiarchae Vespers - Monday, November 7, (7:00 p.m.) Taxiarchae Feast Day - Tuesday, November 8, Orthos 8:45 Liturgy 9:45 a.m. General Assembly Sunday, November 13 (after Liturgy) PARKING: Help us be a good neighbor. When parking at the Watertown Savings Bank, the ATM needs to be accessible even on Sundays! Please be considerate.

6 Taxiarchae Parish Ministry 1. Parish Council: Costas Karageorgis, President 2. Philoptochos: Leah Alvanos 3. Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas 4. Office Ministries: Irene Apostolou Cobb, Administrative Assistant 5. Chanter - Reader: Costa Magimbi 6. Altar Boys: George Antonakas 7. Choir: Cynthia Alex, Director 8. Prosphoro Group: Fr Athanasios, Ellie Polimou 9. Internet Ministry: Manny Parasirakis 10. Sunday School: Costas Karageorgis, Director 11. J.O.Y.: Nick Mueller 12. G.O.Y.A.: George Antonakas 13. Mommy & Me: Donna Levas 14. Basketball (boys): John Kopellas 15. Basketball (girls): Jimmy Maniatis 16. Basketball (JOY): Nick Davos, Petros Davos 17. Greek School: Voula Polychronopoulos, Director 18. Kali Parea: Drew Bililis, Cynthia Alex 19. Parish Nurse: Marion Avgtis 20. Hospital & Nursing Home Visits: Marion Avtges, Fr. Athanasios

7 21. Philoxenia House Liaison: Frances Levas 22. Philotimo Chat Group: Marion Avtges 23. Photography Group: Nick Vakalopoulos 24. Book Store: Charles & Maria Patsios, Richard & Ileana Strakus 25. A.H.E.P.A.: John Abate 26. Aleolite: Nick Yiokarinis 27. Seminarians: Peter Dogias, George Mastakas, Alexis Kamilaris 28. Walking Group: Jean Siannas, Angela Kontos 29. IOCC Representative: Cathy Lagoudakis 30. Tavli Group: (Every Friday morning in the Atrium)

8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I become a member of the parish? Membership in the Orthodox Church begins at baptism (Chrismation for some) and continues throughout our life. We are united with Christ through the sacraments, or mysteries of the Church and through our faithful offering of our entire selves to Jesus Christ. Our Archdiocese requires each parish to distinguish between voting members and non-voting members. A voting member is over 18 years of age and turns in a signed stewardship commitment card, committing a portion of time, talent and treasure to the Church. The Archdiocese also requires the voting member to remain current through the year on their commitments. Keep in mind that true membership in the Body of Christ involves living according to His word and with His Church. Why must I commit to give a specific amount? Please keep in mind that your stewardship of money is kept in the strictest of confidence. However, we do compile the amounts anticipated to better plan our budget. What if I cannot fulfill my stewardship commitment? During the course of a year, people s circumstances change. Your stewardship is valued because it is made out of your love for God and His Church. Please do not be concerned if you are unable to meet your stewardship commitment we are glad you are part of this parish. CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP IS: Learning how to be a responsible and concerned caretaker of Christ s Church; it is learning how to enjoy Church life and be happy in Church work, for in Her dwells the fullness of the Spirit of God. Our active commitment to use all our time, talent and treasure for the benefit of humankind in grateful acknowledgement of Christ s redeeming love. Caring for the needs of others. Offering one s self to God as He offered Himself to us. What a person does after saying I believe..., as proof of that belief. Devotion and service to God and His Church as persons, as families, as diocese/metropolis, as national Church and as Church universal.

9 2016 STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT CARD INFORMATION Name Spouse Name (if applicable) Street Address City / State / Zip Code Home Phone Mobile Phone Address Spouse (if applicable) Dependent children s names and birthdates: May we include your contact info in the parish directory? Yes No May we add you to our parish list? Yes No In the Gospel of Saint Matthew (6:19), Jesus instructs us, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Often in life, we pursue and collect those things that do not last. We must ask, One hundred years from now, where will our possessions be? Our greatest blessing is our family. As Orthodox Christians, we are called to be stewards of this great gift. If we are faithful to this calling, perhaps our Lord will say to us as he did to the faithful steward, Well done good & faithful servant (Matthew 25:23). TREASURE In gratitude for God s blessings, I/ We commit to Christ and His Church the following amount: $ weekly/monthly/annual TIME & TALENT Individual stewards indicate areas of interest with a checkmark. Families mark H for husband, W for wife and C for children. EDUCATION Bible Study Adult Rel. Education Intro to Orthodoxy Publications Speakers Bookstore Library YOUTH Church School Teacher Church School Administration Youth Leader Vacation Church School Camp Counselor BUILDING AND GROUNDS Garden & Landscape Plumbing Electrical Clean-up Interior Repairs Exterior Repairs Roofing Hall Rentals ADMINISTRATION Fiscal Mgmt/Review By-Laws Fundraising Office Help Computer/Technical Data Entry LITURGICAL Sanctuary & Altar Care Altar boys/acolytes Baking Prosphoro Choir Reader Greeter/Usher MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS Campus Ministry Welcome Team New Member Events Outreach Stewardship Sunday Fellowship/Coffee Visitation Hospital Visitation Shut-ins Feed the Hungry Grief Bereavement Group Disaster Relief Projects Blood Drives Project Mexico IOCC OCMC Mission Center Seniors Ministry Couples Ministry COMMUNICATIONS Website and Bulletin and Newsletter Public Relations PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD Credit Card: Cardholder: Acct. #: Exp. Date: _ CVV2 Code: (3 or 4 digit on back of card)

10 SAVE THE DATE NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY December 31, 2016 at the Taxiarchae/Archangels Church MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

11 Fall General Assembly Notice The Fall General Assembly of our Parish will take place on Sunday, November 13, 2016 after Liturgy in our Church Hall. Please make every effort to attend and participate in this meeting. The agenda for the meeting will be as follows: Opening Prayer Election of meeting chairperson Reading and approval of minutes from May 22, 2016 General Assembly Clergy Comments President s Remarks Financial Report Proposed 2017 Budget/Treasurer s Report Stewardship Update Audit Update Update on Maintenance, Repairs and Chapel Renovation Parish Council Nominations for 2017 Old Business New Business Adjournment and Closing Prayer Please Note: The Archdiocese Parish Regulations stipulate that only members in good standing are allowed to actively participate in discussions and voting. With love in the Lord, Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes, Pastor Costas Karageorgis, Parish Council President Αγαπητα με λη: Ευχαρι στως σας πληροφορου με ο τι την Κυριακη, 13 Νοεμβρι ου, 2016 θα λα βει χω ρα η Τακτικη Γενικη Συνε λευση στο Κοινοτικο Κε ντρο μετα την θει α Λειτουργι α. Παρακαλει σθε θερμο τατα ο πως προσε λθετε και λα βετε ενεργο με ρος.

12 The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society of Watertown The Good Samaritan Chapter 2017 MEMBERSHIP FORM Name: Address: Phone: _ Please accept my donation of $ to assist the outreach and philanthropic efforts of our Philoptochos Society ($15 of which goes to the National Philoptochos Society and $5 to the Metropolis Diocese as obligations). Please fill out and return to the church office: Suggested donation amounts: $25 $50 $100 Other The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is one of the largest and oldest philanthropic women s organizations in this country. The word philoptochos translated means friend of the poor. Officially, Philoptochos helps those in need and promotes the philanthropic endeavors of the Archdiocese. Unofficially, Philoptochos is the heart of every Greek Orthodox Church community. Comprised of women in all stages of life, the Taxiarchae Philoptochos supports our seniors, our youth, is an invaluable partner during the parish s annual fundraising festival, and can always be called upon when someone is sick or needs a helping hand. Last year we donated to over 20 charities including the Philoxenia House, Hellenic Children s Cardiac Fund, the Watertown Food Bank and the Boston Diocese Camp. We invite you to join our ministry. Just take a moment to reflect on how a strong church community enriches your life and your family s. An active Philoptochos goes hand in hand with a strong church community. We all lead busy lives as we strive to fulfill our roles as mothers, daughters, spouses and working professionals, but we need YOUR help to help others. Please take that first step to join us and, remember, your commitment level is totally up to you. Becoming a member is easy. Simply fill out the form above and forward it with a membership donation to Philoptochos via the church office. Please keep in mind that our local chapter of Philoptochos is required to forward $20 of every offering, as an obligation, to the National and Diocese Philpotochos so only the amount over our obligation stays with us. Please offer your love and service by joining the philoptochos in its philanthropic efforts. Artemis Tingos, Membership Chairperson

13 AHEPA "Harris J Booras" Ch. #406, Watertown, MA Greetings to all! "ENJOY OCTOBER, COLUMBUS DAY and the OXI Celebration!" Good news: According to an update from HHT Nicholas Nikas of District 7 our "Socrates" team of 3 -who won the HHT Trophy last year will re-try for a 2nd win this year! Details are being currently finalized. Due to intervening sad events (see below) and logistics we decided in our last meeting to postpone the Celebration and Benefit fundraiser (for the Metaxas Scholarships) in mid-october, Instead of conducting the event, we felt it would make more sense for our members and members of the Taxiarchae Watertown community to support the AHEPA Metaxas Scholarships by sending us donations in any amount towards this cause. On a very sad note for our AHEPA #406 Watertown chapter we informed our members and all the Watertown Community that our Brother, old friend and well known to all in the Watertown Church community, AHEPA Secretary, Thanasis Vulgaropulos suffered a massive stroke in mid-august. Thanasis is currently at the Kindred Hospital, 1515 Commonwealth Ave which is in close proximity (past St Elizabeth's Hospital on Warren St and an immediate right turn on the Commonwealth access road up the hill.) He will have a very difficult rehab and will need visitors to see him and give him support in this very hard period of his life, so we urge all who know him to visit him and show their support. Perastika! In addition, we announced the passing (on Aug. 31) of our Br. Panos Spiliakos who had served also as President of the Pan Macedonian association. AHEPA officers conducted the customary ceremony in his honor at his wake. To all our AHEPA members: Please, pay your Membership Dues ($70.) for 2016 if you have not done so. Thanks to all members who have already paid theirs! Please, recruit friends or family members who may be interested in joining AHEPA. All are welcomed! New innovative ideas are needed to sustain and expand our chapter membership and contribute to AHEPA s causes. Please, let us know if a brother is sick or in need. Fraternally, Constantine B. Lagos, Treasurer/ Communications AHEPA Contact numbers as follows: John Abate, president: / Basil Patsios: / Constantine Lagos: Demetri Tsatsarones: / George Loridas:: /

14 Η Εορτή των Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών Η Πανήγυρις tου Ιερού Ναού Τη Τρίτη, 8 Νοεμβρίου εορτάζει και πανηγυρίζει η Εκκλησία μας. Την Παραμονή της εορτής, Δευτέρα, 7 Νοεμβρίου θα ψαλή ο Μέγας Πανηγυρικός εσπερινός στις 7.00 μ.μ. Αμέσως μετά τον εσπερινό θα δοθεί Δεξίωσης στο Κοινοτικό Κέντρο. Τη Τρίτη, 8 Νοεμβρίου ανήμερα της εορτής, η Θεία Λειτουργία θα αρχίσει με τον Όρθρο στις 8.45 π.μ. Δωρεές για τα Άνθη Όσοι θέλουν να προσφέρουν για τα λουλούδια που θα στολίσουμε τις ιερές εικόνες των Ταξιαρχών ας τηλεφωνήσουν στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας. Όσοι έχουν αρτοκλασίες ας τις φέρουν στην εκκλησία πριν να αρχίσει ο εσπερινός.

15 Thanksgiving Food Drive Our parish is again collecting non-perishable food items to donate to families in need and to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church Food Pantry in Brighton. We are asking all parishioners to please bring one or more food items to the Church. The Sunday School students will also be collecting monetary donations each week after Liturgy to purchase additional food items for donation. Our food drive will continue until Sunday, November 20th. Thank you for Your help and God Bless You! MOMMY and ME at Taxiarchae FRIDAY, October :30 am THIRD THURSDAY October 20 Mothers and children, newborn to age 4 are welcome to come. This gathering is a wonderful way to meet local Orthodox moms and provide our little ones with the opportunity to share in faith, friendship, and fun. Dads, Yiayias, and Pappous are always welcome to bring the little ones, too. Join us for coffee & treats, we hope to see you! PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP JOIN A FRIENDLY GROUP: GET CREATIVE. MAKE CONNECTIONS, LINGER OVER COFFEE Thursday, October 20 10am-12:00 MEN and WOMEN ARE WELCOME

16 Book of the Month Join Kali Parea! Thursday, October 27 TAKE A DAY OFF from your busy schedules for a beautiful, relaxing day aboard Winnipesauke s HOBO RAILROAD in Meredith, NH. Our trip will include a scenic train ride along the lake, enjoying the fall foliage, and a delicious, roast turkey dinner with all the fixings plus dessert, prepared by Hart s Turkey Farm Restaurant. LIMIT 45 people. Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016 Fee: $59 per person (includes round trip motor-coach transportation, Train Ride, and full Roast Turkey Dinner) Depart: Taxiarchae at 10:00 AM (coffee and pastries at 9:30 AM) Return: Taxiarchae at approximately 5:00 PM Reservations and payment must be made in advance. This trip will need a minimum of 40 people to proceed. Please call Irene in the church office for reservations at Thanks again to our friend, Drew Bililies of Alternative Leisure Trips for coordinating our Kali Parea Day Drew C. Bililies, President MY LIFE, AS AN OLD PHOTOGRAPH By Vasilios K. Patsiokostas In his autobiography, Vasilios Patsiokostas (Patsios) recounts his life experiences of survival during World War II and the Greek Civil War; his success as an immigrant in America; and his support and joy in a close-knit Greek family. His story is fascinating and inspirational. Free-will donation. Proceeds from the book sales will support the Taxiarchae church youth ministries.