ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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1 ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Monthly Bulletin February 2018 Inside this issue: From Father Anthony Greek Message The Presentation of Our Lord Calendar Donations/Sacraments Parish News President s Corner Philoptochos Youth News Church Services Sunday Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Weekdays Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am 8:45 10:00 9:00 10:00

2 Choir Director Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Reverend Presbyter Anthony Evangelatos PARISH COUNCIL Executive Board Nicholas Babanikas, President George Panagoulopoulos, 1st Vice President Administration William Alexopoulos, 2nd Vice President Maintenance Joanna Stellakis, Secretary Stephanie Calogrias, Treasurer Gianna Tiliakos, Assistant Treasurer Members of the Board Konstantina Boutas Dino Constantinou Ted Ntakoulas Nick Palantzas Leon Papadopoulos Stephen Passias Ilias Potsis Themi Stamboulidis Adamandios Zouroulidis George Stavropoulos, Chanter Ona Calogrias, Organist PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY Executive Board Liz Karolemeas, President Despina Papadopoulos, Vice President Tulla Giannaros, 2nd Vice President Ethel Savas, Recording Secretary Stella Coutsoumbas Beal, Corresponding Secretary Aliki Sarantopoulos, Treasurer Eleni Stamboulidis, Assistant Treasurer Pegi Cuilla, Advisor Members of the Board Erlinda Anthony Georgia Babanikas Haido Barbas Tina Boutas Anna Manos Chris Potsis Lori Stasiewski Liz Karolemeas S OTHER MINISTRIES Sunday School Julia Constantinou Phyllis Westcott Greek School Ioanna Andreopoulou Tina Boutas GOYA Suzanne Barrus Jon Buterbaugh Stefania Calogrias Gianna Tiliakos JOY & HOPE Barbara Mantalos Gianna Tiliakos OPA! Group Pegi Ciulla Koliva Ladies Philoptochos Coffee Hour Georgia Babanikas Tina Boutas Shut-In Visitations Ladies Philoptochos Basketball Stephen Passias Dance Group Jon & Penny Buterbaugh Oratorical Festival Rhoda Economos Bookstore Pegi Ciulla Linda Sakelaris Poole Stephen Savas Joanna Stellakis Webmaster George Theodossiou

3 Beloved in Christ, Sadly, this will be my last written communication with you prior to my transfer effective February 1 st. There is a possibility that some of you may not be aware of this. To clarify, I will be taking the position of proistamenos at St. Athanasius Church in Arlington, MA. After almost a full decade of service to you, it is time to move elsewhere in the Lord s vineyard. Let me begin by stating that it s been an honor to have served you all these years. There have been many joyous occasions I have shared with you through the many weddings and baptisms that I have celebrated. Unfortunately, the sad occasions have been quite numerous due to the large number of funerals that have taken place. Another source of joy has been the many fruitful ministries of our parish both those that have existed for years, and those that have been established over the past 10 years. Of course, the main focus of any Orthodox parish is the liturgical life. As I had done at my prior parishes, I have maintained a robust liturgical life here at the Annunciation. It was a blessing to see some of you starting to attend various evening Lenten services held on a regular basis, and periodically, other evening services throughout the year. One service that increased quite a bit in attendance is the Wednesday evening Presanctified Liturgies and Lenten suppers held during Great Lent. We enjoyed each other s company at the suppers, as well as the video presentations that were edifying to us all. Throughout the years I was always impressed with the volunteerism that accompanied many of our major social events, as well as the annual festival. It clearly demonstrates that those who always step forward to help, see our parish as their second home. They approach their tasks with the same enthusiasm and pride as if in their own homes. In addition, great generosity has been shown every time I presented a special need for the church, as well as for the needs of our complex and grounds whenever presented by the parish council. All these things I ve just mentioned are positive and good, but as with everything in our lives, there s always room for growth and improvement. One negative aspect of parish life everywhere is periodic strife amongst parishioners. Unfortunately, strife has been and is still present here from time to time. And sadly, it many times is manifested due to petty issues. Other times, strife is caused by purposeful, destructive behavior that serves no purpose other than to please the enemies of God the Devil and his demons. The only way to avoid such negativity is through spiritual growth that will lead to a change of heart and mind. With the arrival of your new priest, I pray that you continue on your spiritual paths as you are led by your new spiritual father. Open your hearts and souls to him FROM FATHER ANTHONY prayerfully, avoiding the temptation to compare, judge, or critique. My predecessors and I were not perfect nor above reproach. We are all human with our weaknesses and shortcomings. By approaching your new spiritual f ather with all this in mind, you can begin a relationship on the right foot. I close this message by thanking so many of you for your outpouring of love and support over the past few weeks. Although I have a great challenge ahead of me, your genuine words of encouragement have already been quite beneficial. Many of you have stated that you plan to come to visit at St. Athanasius, to which I look forward. It will be a blessing to see some of your faces from time to time, along with my new family in Christ. May God keep and protect all of you, and may you welcome your new priest with love and an open heart and mind. I would also like to wish each and every one of you a most blessed Great Lent. In Christ, +Fr. Anthony CHURCH SERVICES & PASTORAL CARE AFTER 2/1 Since I will be assuming duties at St. Athanasius in Arlington as of 2/1, I would like to offer some comments and guidance regarding church services and pastoral care in my absence. First and foremost, Sunday church services will continue uninterrupted, barring any unforeseen circumstance. Weekday services may not occur depending on who will be filling in, and that priest s availability other than Sundays. You will need to check the Sunday bulletin, the church s website, or the voic recording. The Lenten service schedule is pending and will eventually be announced as well. For any emergencies requiring a priest during office hours (M-F, 9am-2 pm), please call the church office for assistance. If after office hours, Fr. Anthony s voic box will state the phone numbers of both the office manager and parish council president. Please do not take it upon yourself to call the Metropolis directly. All calls for assistance should first be directed to the church office or emergency numbers provided. As of 1/31 my address will be closed down; therefore, all communication should be directed to the office: office@annunciationbrockton.org I ask that everyone please be patient and understanding during this challenging time of transition. Your parish will do everything possible to meet the needs of its parishioners.

4 FROM FATHER ANTHONY SPIRITUAL WISDOM God loves us more than a father, mother, friend, or anyone else could love, and even more than we are able to love ourselves. (St. John Chrysostom) The soul that has come to know God fully no longer desires anything else, nor does it attach itself to anything on the earth; and if you put before it a kingdom, it would not desire it, for the love of God gives such sweetness and joy to the soul that even the life of a king can no longer give it any sweetness. (St. Silouan the Athonite) If someone has repented once of a sin, and again does the same sin, this is a sign that he has not been cleansed of the causes of the sin, wherefrom, as from a root, the shoots spring forth again. (St. Basil the Great) If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. (+Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica) Always have the fear of God in your heart, and remember that God is always with you, everywhere, whether you are walking or sitting. (St. Gennadius of Constantinople) Fasting is wonderful because it tramples our sins like a dirty weed, while it cultivates and raises truth like a flower. (St. Basil the Great) Many of us are talkers, few are doers. (St. Maximos the Confessor) LENTEN FASTING GUIDELINES Beloved in Christ, the Triodion period began this year on Sunday, 1/28, the Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee. As you well know, the Triodion period covers the three preparatory weeks just prior to Great Lent, the six weeks of Lent, and Holy Week. We offer the following traditional fasting guidelines for the three preparatory weeks before Great Lent, and the weekdays and weekends of Lent. Preparatory Period 1st Week, 1/28-2/3: No fasting all week all foods permitted daily 2nd Week, 2/4-2/10: Usual Wednesday & Friday fast 3rd Week, 2/11-2/17: Meatfare Sunday, 2/11 last day for meat until Pascha; remainder of week dairy products and eggs permitted daily through Cheesefare Sunday, 2/18 Note: Many sources state that fish is also permitted daily during Cheesefare Week Great Lent Weekdays of Lent: Strict fast from all animal products including fish, all alcoholic beverages, and olive oil (vegetable/seed oil permitted); shellfish also permitted Note: The quantity of food consumed should be reduced as much as possible, barring any hardships Weekends of Lent: Same as weekdays except olive oil and wine (all alcoholic beverages) are permitted Note: There is no limit to the quantity of food consumed As always, the above guidelines represent the ideal and traditional method of fasting as a starting point. A true and spiritual fast is much more than legalistically following guidelines. Your priest and spiritual father is always available to guide you for your particular situation. The Church in her compassion always modifies the fast for various health reasons, for growing children, and other special situations. Most importantly, our fasting must be accompanied by intensified prayer, increased church attendance, and charitable works, in order to be a fast pleasing to God.

5 FROM FATHER ANTHONY FROM THE HOLY FATHERS The following is continued from the December/January edition, and is taken from the writings of St. Nicholas Cabasilas A Commentary on the Divine Liturgy. The Readings from Scripture, their Order and Meaning After the Trisagion the reading from the apostolic book takes place; this is followed by the Gospel. Before each, the Church sings praises to God. Why do we praise God before the readings from Holy Scripture? Because it is fitting to do so for all those things which he does not cease to bestow upon us, and especially for so great a benefit as listening to the Divine Word What do the readings from Holy Scripture at this point in the liturgy signify? I have already told you their practical purpose; they prepare and cleanse us in readiness for the great sanctification of the holy mysteries. Their significance, however, is this: they represent the manifestation of the Saviour, by which he became known soon after his showing. The first showing of the Gospel, with the book closed, represents the first appearance of the Saviour, when, while he himself remained silent, the Father made him manifest; when he, saying nothing, had need of another s voice to proclaim him. But that which is represented here is his more perfect manifestation, during which he mingled with the crowd and made himself known not only by is own words, but also by that which he taught to his Apostles in sending them to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. This is why the Epistle and Gospel are read The Prayers Which Follow the Gospel After the reading of the Gospel, the deacon urges the congregation to prayer. The priest in the sanctuary prays in a low voice that the prayers of the faithful may be acceptable to God. Then he says aloud the final doxology, thus making them sharers in his praise of the Lord After reciting this doxology aloud [after the prayers for the catechumens], and thus making the faithful partakers in his prayer, the celebrant says another prayer, in which he first thanks God that he has been found worthy to stand before him, and to raise his hands towards him on his own behalf and on that of others; then he prays that he may always be held worthy to perform this act with a pure heart. Again the motive of the prayer is God s glory: For all glory becomes thee. Having as usual praised God in unity with the congregation, the priest once more prays privately for himself and those present; that he may conduct himself without reproach at the altar, free from any stain of body or soul, and that the faithful who pray with him may be made worthy to partake in the holy mysteries without guilt or reproach, and also that they may have a share in the kingdom of heaven. Here too the motive is the same; it is that which St. Paul prescribed when he said: Do all to the glory of God. May it always and in all things be our aim to glorify God. Farmers set before themselves as the aim of their labours the richness of their harvest, and because of this they toil willingly; merchants seek gain, and others similar things. But do you, in everything you do, seek the glory of God? For we are slaves, and owe to our Master this duty for which he first created and then redeemed us. That is why you will find that the Church is everywhere concerned with the glory of God; she proclaims it throughout the universe, she sings of it always, she does all things for God s glory prayers, supplications, the holy rites, preaching in short, all that is holy.

6 Προσφιλεῖς Ἀδελφοί καὶ Ἀδελφές ἐν Χριστῷ, GREEK MESSAGE Αρχιεπισκοπική Εγκύκλιος για θέματα δικαιοσύνης και αληθείας Μὲ τήν χάρη καὶ τήν εὐλογία τοῦ Παντοδυνάμου Θεοῦ εἰσήλθαμε στὸ νέο ἡμερολογιακὸ ἔτος 2018 τὸ ὁποῖο χαιρετίζουμε στηριγμένοι στήν πίστη τοῦ ἐπιφανέντος Χριστοῦ, μιὰ πίστη διὰ τῆς ὁποίας ὅλα εἶναι δυνατά καὶ κατορθωτά, ἰδιαίτερα σὲ θέματα δικαιοσύνης, ἀληθείας, εἰρήνης καὶ ἀγάπης. Ὡς Ἑλληνοαμερικανική Ὀρθόδοξη κοινότητα ἔχουμε κληθῇ ἀπό τόν Θεό καὶ τήν ἱστορία νά ζήσουμε καὶ νὰ μεταδώσουμε στό Δυτικό Ἡμισφαίριο τόν ἀσύγκριτο καὶ αἰώνιο πλοῦτο τῆς Ὀρθοδόξου πίστεως καὶ ζωῆς καὶ τίς παγκόσμιες καὶ διαχρονικές ἀξίες τοῦ Ἑλληνισμού. Αὐτό θὰ προσπαθήσουμε νὰ τὸ πράξουμε μὲ τήν βοήθεια τοῦ Θεοῦ στὸ χρόνο ποὺ ἄρχισε. Θὰ ἀγωνισθοῦμε σὲ ὅλους τούς τομεῖς καὶ μὲ κάθε δυνατό καὶ ἀποτελεσματικό τρόπο, ἔχοντας πάντοτε ζωηρή αἴσθηση τῶν μεγάλων προβλημάτων καὶ δυσκολιῶν πού βασανίζουν τόν σύγχρονο κόσμο. Στή προσπάθειά μας αὐτή, δέν λησμονοῦμε ὅτι μεταξύ ἄλλων σημαντικῶν θεμάτων, ἔχουμε ἐνώπιόν μας καὶ τρία πολύ σοβαρά θέματα, σχετιζόμενα μὲ τήν Ὀρθοδοξία καὶ τόν Ἑλληνισμό, τὰ ὁποῖα παραμένουν ἄλυτα παρὰ τίς πολλές καὶ μεγάλες προσπάθειες, καὶ τὰ ὁποῖα ἀπαιτοῦν τήν ἀδιάλειπτη προσευχή μας καὶ τήν συνεχῆ καὶ ἄμεση ἐνέργειά μας. Πρόκειται γιὰ τὰ θέματα ποὺ συνδέονται μὲ τὸ Οἰκουμενικό μας Πατριαρχεῖο, μὲ τήν Κύπρο καὶ μὲ τὸ ὄνομα τῆς λεγομένης πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβικῆς Δημοκρατίας τῆς Μακεδονίας. Πρῶτο θέμα: Τό Οἰκουμενικό μας Πατριαρχεῖο στερεῖται βασικῶν θρησκευτικῶν ἐλευθεριῶν καὶ αὐτό ἀποτελεῖ θέμα ζωτικῆς σημασίας γιὰ τὴ Μητέρα Ἐκκλησία καὶ τήν συνέχιση τοῦ ἔργου ποὺ ἐπιτελεῖ ἀνὰ τούς αἰῶνες. Σ αὐτό τὸ πλαίσιο, ἡ Ὁμογένεια στίς Η.Π.Α. ἀγωνίσθηκε, ἀγωνίζεται καὶ θὰ συνεχίσει νὰ ἀγωνίζεται γιὰ τήν ἐπαναλειτουργία τῆς θεολογικῆς σχολῆς τῆς Χάλκης, γιὰ τήν ἀναγνώριση τοῦ Οἰκουμενικοῦ τίτλου καὶ ρόλου τοῦ Πατριαρχείου καὶ τοῦ Οἰκουμενικοῦ Πατριάρχου κ.κ. Βαρθολομαίου, γιὰ τήν νομικὴ ὑπόσταση τοῦ Οἰκουμενικοῦ Πατριαρχείου, καὶ γιὰ τὸ δικαὶωμα τῆς ἰδιοκτησίας ἀλλά καὶ τήν ἐν γένει ἀπρόσκοπτη ἐξάσκηση τῶν θρησκευτικῶν καθηκόντων τῶν ὀρθοδόξων χριστιανῶν στήν Τουρκία. Ἡγετικό ρόλο στὴ κατεύθυνση αὐτὴ ἔχει τὸ Τάγμα τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἀνδρέου τῶν Ἀρχόντων ὀφικιάλων τοῦ Πατριαρχείου στήν Ἀμερική. Δεύτερο θέμα: Τὸ μαρτυρικὸ νησὶ τῆς Κύπρου, τόπος ἀγίων καὶ μαρτύρων τῆς Ἐκκλησίας μας, καὶ ἡ Δημοκρατία τῆς Κύπρου, στερεῖται ἀπὸ τὸ 1974 τοῦ ἑνός τρίτου καὶ πλέον τοῦ ἐδάφους της μετὰ τήν εἰσβολὴ τῶν τουρκικῶν στρατευμάτων. Ἡ εἰσβολή αὐτή εἶχε ὡς ἀποτέλεσμα χιλιάδες νεκρῶν, ἀγνοουμένων και προσφύγων, εἶχε βεβηλώσεις ναῶν, μνημείων καὶ κοιμητηρίων. Οἱ πολύχρονες καὶ ἐπίπονες προσπάθειες ἐξευρέσεως μιᾶς δικαίας λύσεως δέν ἔχουν μέν καρποφορήσει ἀλλά κρατοῦν τὸ θέμα ἀνοικτό. Ἡ Ὁμογένειά μας, ἡ Ἑλληνορθόδοξη κοινότητα καὶ ἡ Ἱερά Ἀρχιεπισκοπὴ πρωτοστατοῦν ἐδῶ καὶ 44 χρόνια στόν δίκαιο αὐτὸ ἀγώνα καὶ ἀσφαλῶς θὰ τόν συνεχίσουν μέχρι τελικῆς δικαιώσεως. Τρίτο θέμα: Το 1991, ἡ νότια ἐπαρχία τῆς τότε Γιουγκοσλαβίας ἀποκαλούμενη Γιουγκοσλαβικὴ Δημοκρατία τῆς Μακεδονίας, ἀποσχίσθηκε καὶ κήρυξε τήν ἀνεξαρτησία της ὑπὸ τήν ὀνομασία «Δημοκρατία τῆς Μακεδονίας». Ἔτσι ἰδιοποιήθηκε αὐθαιρέτως τόν ἱστορικό ὅρο Μακεδονία, ποὺ εἶναι ἑλληνική λέξη καὶ ἀναφέρεται στὸ ἱστορικό βασίλειο καὶ πολιτισμό τῶν ἀρχαίων Μακεδόνων ὑπὸ τόν Φίλιππο καὶ τόν Μέγα Ἀλέξανδρο, ὡς ἀδιαμφισβήτητο μέρος τοῦ ἑλληνικοῦ ἔθνους καὶ τῆς ἑλληνικῆς ἱστορικῆς καὶ πολιτιστικῆς κληρονομιάς. Ἀπὸ τὸ 1992 ἄρχισε ἕνας ἀγώνας ποὺ συνεχίζεται μέχρι σήμερα τόσο στήν Ἑλλάδα ὅσο καὶ στήν ἀνά τήν οἰκουμένη Ὁμογένεια. Ἐδῶ στήν Ἀμερική ἡ Ὁμογένειά μας, οἱ σύλλογοι καὶ ὀργανώσεις μας, μὲ πρώτη τήν Παμμακεδονική, συνεχίζουν ἡμέρα καὶ νύκτα τήν ἱερή προσπάθεια στὸ ζήτημα τῆς ὀνομασίας τῆς π.γ.δ.μ. καὶ μάλιστα τώρα ποὺ παρατηρεῖται ἰδιαίτερη κινητικότητα γιὰ τήν ἐπίλυση τοῦ θέματος καὶ τήν ἐξεύρεση μιᾶς κοινά ἀποδεκτῆς ὀνομασίας, πού σέβεται τόσο τήν ἱστορία ὅσο καὶ τήν γεωγραφία καὶ τήν ἐθνολογική ἀλήθεια. Στήν νέα χρονιά, μὲ τὴ φώτιση, καὶ τήν καθοδήγηση τοῦ Δικαιοκρίτου Θεοῦ καὶ τήν ἀκατανίκητη δύναμη τῆς πίστεως, καλούμεθα νὰ ἐντείνουμε τίς προσευχές μας καὶ τίς προσπάθειές μας πρός πᾶσαν κατεύθυνση γιὰ τήν εὐόδωση, πρόοδο καὶ ἐπίλυση καὶ τῶν τριῶν αὐτῶν θεμάτων, διότι εἶναι θέματα δικαιοσύνης, ἀληθείας, εἰρήνης καὶ ἀγάπης. Μετὰ πατρικῶν εὐχῶν ἐν Χριστῷ σαρκωθέντι, Ὁ Ἀρχιεπίσκοπος Ἀμερικῆς Δημήτριος

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9 DONATIONS DONATIONS AS OF JANUARY 19, 2017 MEMORIALS Vasilios Barbas $1,190 Rose Lampropoulos $120 Fotini Psilekaris $225 Aglaia & Demetrios Antonopoulos Baios Antonopoulos $100 George, Olympia & Stella Bokas Mr. Kostas Bokas $500 Nicholas Bulgaris Ms. Kathleen Angelou $25 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Deftos $50 Mrs. Kristen Deftos Haddad $100 Ms. Alexis Pappey $50 Ms. Sofia Paraskevas $40 Mr. and Mrs. Spyros Savas $25 Mr. James Zaros $200 Charles George Angela Derry/Janice Caruso $100 Ms. Daphne Emord $20 Mr. Todd Sandler $50 Maria Lenton Mr. and Mrs. Sotirios Costarellos $30 Ambrosios Lymberopoulos Mr. and Mrs. Spiros Giannaros $500 Stella Panagoulopoulos Mr. George Panagoulopoulos $100 Sarah Pappas Mr. Nicholas Pappas $5,000 George & Tina Smiliotopoulos/Demetrios Lambrakis Mr. and Mrs. Elias Smiliotopoulos $50 James Topoulos Mr. and Mrs. George Panagiotopoulos $100 CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS Mr. Nicholas Anastos $50 Mrs. Irene Antoniou $100 Mrs. Sia Antoniou $10 Mr. and Mrs. Kostas Boutas $50 Mrs. Stella Bulgaris $50 Dr. and Mrs. Dino Constantinou $100 Mr. and Mrs. George Costas $25 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cotter $10 Miss Rhoda Economos $25 Ms. Elaine Gravel $50 Mrs. Ann Hatzis $20 Mr. John Juris $25 Mrs. Kassiane Kushta $5 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Livanis $50 Ms. Heidi Mason $10 Dr. George Mitchell $1,000 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ntakoulas $100 Mr. and Mrs. John Orphanos $25 Ms. Theodora Psilekaris $25 Mr. Thomas Psilekaris $50 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Psychos $25 Mr. and Mrs. Spyros Savas $50 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Savas $250 Mr. and Mrs. George Spyropoulos $10 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Whowell $100 NEW YEAR S EVE BAND DONATIONS Mr. and Mrs. William Alexopoulos $500 Mr. and Mrs. Gus Babanikas $250 Mr. and Mrs. Nick Babanikas $250 Mr. and Mrs. Kostas Bokas $500 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Fields $300 Mr. and Mrs. John Kolentsas $500 Dr. George Mitchell $500 Mr. and Mrs. Ilias Potsis $500

10 DONATIONS OTHER Mr. and Mrs. Nick Babanikas $100 Demoulas Foundation $5,000 Ms. Lia Jenner $100 Ms. Candace Rassias $20 Mr. Irakli Savas $100 Mr. and Mrs. James Jamoulis $100 In Honor of Chris Coutsoumbos Mr. and Mrs. James P. Mihos $250 Christina Marie Mihos Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Ilias Potsis IMO Areti Potsis 1 case beeswax altar candles Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sedell IMO Agnes Sedell & Helen Apostolon 10 pita baking pans & 7 rolling pins for GOYA bake sale Mrs. Gianna Tiliakos $110 MEN S BASKETBALL Mr. Tasho Hatsiopoulos $100 Mr. Edmund Mathers $100 Mr. Steve Passias $100 Mr. Kuriakos Petroulas $100 Mr. George Potsis $100 Mr. Konstantinos Tsiantoulas $100 Mr. Jon Veiga $100 ORTHODOXY ON TAP EVENT Mr. and Mrs. James P. Mihos $500 MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT DONATIONS YTD JANUARY 10th, 2018 Mr. and Mrs. George Alexis $1,000 Mr. and Mrs. William Alexopoulos $500 Mr. Nicholas Anastos $125 Anonymous $100 Annunciation Ladies Philoptochos $2,000 Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Babanikas $1000 Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Bulgaris $100 Mrs. Demetra Cariofiles $150 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Colarusso $100 Dr. and Mrs. Dino Constantinou$250 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Korbas $50 Ms. Evangeline J. Liapis $50 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Livanis $150 Dr. George Mitchell $5,000 Mr. Christopher Morosas $200 Mr. George Panagoulopoulos $100 Mr. and Mrs. Ilias Potsis $200 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sedell $10,000 Mr. and Mrs. Themi Stamboulidis $100 Mrs. Maria Theofilou $500 IMO George, Eleftherios & Sophia Theofilou Mr. and Mrs. William Theos $100 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Westhaver $25 Mr. James Zaros $100 SACRAMENTS FUNERALS December 1st Frances Scleparis December 13th Steve Georgeakakis December 22nd Vasilios Barbas January 1st Rose Lampropoulos January 8th Fotini Psilekaris May their memory be eternal

11 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Apokreatiko Dance Have A Heart Luncheon Stewardship Luncheon Lenten Luncheon Annunciation Vespers & Reception Annunciation Nameday Celebration Greek School Independence Day Program Greek Independence Day Celebration City Hall Palm Sunday Luncheon Greek Independence Day Parade Spring General Assembly Hungry Friends Philoptochos Food Festival Sunday School Graduation Ministry Awards Banquet Greek School Graduation Annual Golf Tournament Annual Food Festival Fall General Assembly Parish Council Elections Election of Officers and Oath of Office Sunday School Christmas Pageant New Year s Eve Celebration Saturday, February 3rd Sunday, February 11th Sunday, February 18th Sunday, March 4th Saturday, March 24th Sunday, March 25th Sunday, March 25th TBD Sunday, April 1st Sunday, April 22nd Sunday, April 29th Thursday, May 3rd Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th Sunday, May 20th Sunday, June 10th Sunday, June 17th Monday, June 25th Thursday, Sept. 20th -Sunday Sept. 23rd Sunday, November 11th Sunday, December 9th Sunday, December 16th Sunday, December 23rd Monday, December 31st PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS February 13th March 13th April 10th May 8th June 12th July No meeting August 14th September 11th October 9th November 13th December 11th

12 PARISH NEWS Dear Parishioners, PRESIDENT S CORNER Καλή Χρονιά On behalf of Father Anthony, and the Parish Council, I would like to wish you and your families a healthy and joyous New Year! May one of our New Year's resolutions be to keep the Church, our Orthodox faith, and Greek heritage in the center of our family lives. As you know, last month over 100 individuals gathered together in our community center to ring in the New Year. It was wonderful to have so many come together and enjoy each other s company in laughter, dance and fellowship at the start of Congratulations go out to Ilias Potsis, chairman of the New Year's Eve Dance, all the committee members and the numerous donors that made this evening such a memorable and huge success. I am pleased to inform you that just in this past month, many members of our Parish have volunteered their time and talents towards various necessary tasks around the church. Also, all of our church ministries as well as church committees are hard at work, conducting meetings and outlining their desired goals for the upcoming year. We welcome your insight and suggestions as to how we can collectively strengthen the overall well-being of our parish going forward. Additionally, as a parish we need to find creative ways to increase our church membership. The Parish Council encourages each and every parishioner to make an earnest and collective effort to reach out to those who are no longer stewards, or perhaps to new members in our communities who are looking for a place to worship, or even family members that may feel as though they are too busy with their day to day lives to actively participate in our church and it's events. Reach out to them and let them know that we are here and we welcome them into our community with open arms and ask for their help in our quest to keep our house of worship vibrant going forward. As you may have noticed, this year s Stewardship pledge card has some new categories for donations. Also, you will see an additional category for Maintenance Reserve. Our hope is that you, the stewards of our church will in addition to your yearly pledge consider making a separate donation to our Maintenance account so that we may achieve our goal of building up this account. This account serves the purpose of funding future needs and ongoing improvements that our 30 year-old church building requires. A few upcoming events that we look forward to seeing everyone attend are as follows: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Apokriatiko Dance Join us for a night of Live music and dance in our Community Center. For more details please refer to the flier in this bulletin. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 Have A Heart Luncheon Please come and support this wonderful event where our children raise proceeds for this important philanthropic cause. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018 Stewardship Sunday Join us for a complimentary luncheon where we can come together in Christian fellowship and enjoy eachothers company as we discuss our Parish's Financial Challenges. In order for the Parish Council to properly prepare for this luncheon, we ask that you kindly call the church office to reserve your seat no later than Monday February 12, The parish council and I wish Father Anthony and his family the best of luck on their new endeavor at St. Athanasius the Great Parish in Arlington. It has been an honor to have had Father Anthony as our parish priest for the last 9 1/2 years, his spiritual guidance and leadership will truly be missed. "The beginning is the most important part of the work." - Plato Respectfully yours, Nicholas H. Babanikas Parish Council President

13 Alexis, Mr. & Mrs. George Anifantis-Ibrahim, Mrs. Stamatia Babanikas, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Besarik, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Bosco, Ms. Erin Buterbaugh, Mr. & Mrs. Jon Buterbaugh, Mrs. Niki Coderre, Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Calogrias, Dr. Diana Cariofiles, Mrs. Demetra Cleary, Mrs. Elizabeth Colarusso, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Critikos, Ms. Athena DeBaggis, Mr. & Mrs. Romolo Deeb, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fletcher, Mrs. Diane Gagne, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Georgeakakis, Ms. Tina Giannaros, Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Hatzis, Mrs. Ann Holevas, Mrs. Helen Iosifidis, Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Joseph, Mrs. Louise Kearns, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Korbas, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kyranos, Mr. & Mrs. John Landerholm, Mrs. Stephanie Lainas, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lapsley, Ms. Sofia Liolios, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Mihos, Mr. & Mrs. James Mitchell, Dr. George Nenopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Ntakoulas, Mr. & Mrs. Ted Odierno, Mr. & Mrs. Randy Palantzas, Mrs. Vasiliki Papadogianakis, Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Papadopoulos, Mr. Tom Papadopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Passias, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pishkin, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Poulimenis, Mrs. Argyro Psychos, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Sarras, Mr. Nicholas Savas, Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Savas, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Savas, Mr. Irakli Sideropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Skenas, Ms. Jeannette 2018 STEWARDS YTD JANUARY 15th, 2018 Smiliotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Elias Spyropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George Syrniotis, Mr. Sam Theofilou, Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Theofilou, Mrs. Maria Thompson, Mrs. Jane Tiliakos, Mrs. Gianna Tiliakos, Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Vallas, Mr. & Mrs. Sakellarios Vintzileos, Mr. & Mrs. James Weinberg, Ms. Merri Yaitanes, Ms. Ann Zouroulidis, Mr. & Mrs. Adamandios SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

14 2017 STEWARDS YTD JANUARY 15th, 2018 Adamopoulos, Mr. Arthur Boufides, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Drovatzikas, Mr. Peter Hatzinikolaou, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Aftosmes, Mrs. Anastasia Boutas, Mrs. Fotine Dutkiewicz, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hatzis, Mrs. Anastasia Aftosmes, Mr. Michael Boutas, Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Economos, Ms. Irene Holevas, Mrs. Helen Aftosmes, Mrs. Thalia Boutas, Mr. & Mrs Vasilios Economos, Ms. Rhoda Huser, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Alexiou, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Bulgaris, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Efremidis, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Inguanti, Mr. & Mrs. Steven Alexis, Mr. & Mrs. George Buterbaugh, Mr. & Mrs. Jon Ellard, Ms. Anastacia Iosifidis, Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Alexopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Christos Buterbaugh, Mrs. Niki Ellinas, Mr. Lambro Jamoulis, Mr. & Mrs. James Alexopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. William Calogrias, Miss Stephanie Eonas,, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Jaramillo, Mr. & Mrs. Sergio Aloupis, Mr. George Calogrias, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Eonas, Mr. & Mrs. George Joseph, Mrs. Louise Anastasiou, Mrs. Irene Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eonas, Mr. & Mrs. Russell Juris, Mr. & Mrs. John Anastos, Mr. Nicholas Capernaros, Mr. Phillip Evangelatos, Fr & Presb. Anthony Kalaitzidis, Mr. & Mrs. Anestis Anifantis-Ibrahim, Mrs. Stamatia Cariofiles, Mrs. Demetra Ferguson, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Kalaitzidis, Mrs. Nitsa Anthony, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Cariofiles, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fields, Dr. & Mrs. Michael Kalivas, Mrs. Eftyhia Antoniou, Mr. & Mrs. George Castle, Mrs. Cleo Figueiredo, Mrs. Christina Kallianidis, Mr. Milton Antoniou, Mrs. Irene Cefalo, Mrs. Anastasia Fisher, Mrs. Jean Kallis, Mrs. Nikoletta Antonopoulos, Mr. Vaios Cleary, Mrs. Elizabeth Follo, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Kampanelas, Ms. Paris Apostolopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Coderre Jr., Mr. Ferdinand Frangakis, Ms. Artemida Kanellopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Argyropoulos, Mrs. Bessie Colarusso, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gagne, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Karaliolios, Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Arvanitidis, Mr. & Mrs. George Conley, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Georgantas, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Karantonakis, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Arvanitidis, Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Constantinou, Dr. & Mrs. Chris George, Mrs. Charles Karavits, Mr. Peter Babanikas, Mrs. Katerina Constantinou, Dr. & Mrs. Dino Georgeu, Mrs. Linda Karolemeas, Ms. Liz Babamikas, Atty. & Mrs. Konstantinos Costas, Mr. & Mrs. George Georgeu, Mrs. Phyllis Kazis, Mrs. Penelope Babanikas, Atty. & Mrs. Nicholas Cotter, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Giannakoulis, Mrs. Patricia Kearns, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Badavas, Mr. Sotirios Coutsoumbos, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Giannakoulis, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kiramarios, Fr. & Presb. John Badavas, Mr. Vasilios Covett, Mrs. Helen Giannaros, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kolentsas, Mr. & Mrs. John Bandis, Mr. Michael Covett, Ms. Katherine Giannaros, Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Kolokotronis, Mrs. Vasiliki Barbas, Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Covett, Mr. Robert Giannaros, Mrs. Tulla Konstatilakis, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Barrus, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Critikos, Ms. Athena Giannouloudis, Mr. Tom Korbas, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bartorelli, Mrs. Bessie Dalkouras, Mrs. Cleo Ginis, Mr. & Mrs. Dimitris Kotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. William Bellas, Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Dalkouras, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ginis, Mrs. Evlambia Kotsiopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Bellas, Mr. & Mrs. Elias Dariotis-Diaz, Mrs. Dimitra Ginis, Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Kotsiopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bellas, Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Davos,, Mr. Yiannis Giolis, Mr. & Mrs. Nondas Koundrokakos, Mrs. Georgia Bellas, Mr. & Mrs. Peter DeBaggis, Mr. & Mrs. Romolo Githui, Mr. & Mrs. Macharia Krikis, Mrs. Virginia Besarick, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Decotis, Mrs. Anastasia Golas, Mrs. Vasiliki Kushta, Mrs. Kassiani Bethoney, Mrs. Nicole Deeb, Paul & Elaine Gossman, Mrs. Zoe Kyranos, Mr. & Mrs. Christos Bloumbas, Mr. George DeliGeorges< M. & Mrs. George Grantso, Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kyranos, Mr. & Mrs. George Bloumbas, Mr. & Mrs. James Demetriades, Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Habib, Mrs. Violet Kyranos, Mr. & Mrs. John Bloumbas, Mr. James Demos, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hanley, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kyriakides, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bloumbas, Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Dinopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Hasouris, Mrs. Alexandra Lainas, Mr. & Mrs. Ilias Bokas, Mr. Charles Dinopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hasouris, Mr. Phillip Lainas, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bosco, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dosis, Mr. & Mrs. Christos Hatsiopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Lambrakis, Mrs. Sofia Bostic, Mrs. Demetria Doumousiaris, Mrs. Dina Hatzidis, Ms. Kyriaki Landerholm, Mrs. Stephanie

15 Lapsley, Ms. Sofia Lenton, Mrs. Maria Liapis, Ms. Evangeline J. Lingos-Webb, Drs. Tania & Drew Liolios, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Livanis, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Loiacono, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lucas, Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Lupo, Mrs. Georgia Lymberopoulos, Mrs. Eleni Manos, Mr. & Mrs. Sarantos Maranian, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Marathas, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Marchian, Mrs. Evaggelia Mason, Ms. Heidi McAllister, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Mici, Mr. & Mrs. Thanasi Mihos, Mr. & Mrs. Christy Mihos, Mr. & Mrs. James P. Mihos, Mr. Peter Gregory Mitchell, Dr. George Mitoulis, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Morosas, Mr. Christopher Mroz, Mr. & Mrs. Marcin Nanos, Mr. & Mrs. Odesseas Nasiopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nasios, Mrs. Stephanie Nenopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Nicholaides, Mr. & Mrss. Harry Nickandros, Mr. & Mrs. George Nickolaou, Mr. James Nikolakakos, Mrs. Despina Nikopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Haralampos Ntagkinis, M. & Mrs. Evangelos Ntakoulas, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Odierno, Mr. & Mrs. Randy Orphanos, Mr. & Mrs. John Palantzas, Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Palantzas, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Palantzas, Mrs. Vasiliki Palantzas, Miss Vicky Panagiotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George 2017 STEWARDS YTD JANUARY 15th, Panagopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. James Panagopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Panagoulopoulos, Mr. George Panico, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Papadimopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Papadogianakis, Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Papadopoulos, Dr. Andrea Papadopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Papadopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Papadopoulos, Ms. Maria Papadopoulos, Mrs. Panagiota Papadopoulos, Mrs. Paraskevi Papadopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Papadopoulos, Mr. Tom Papadopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Papagianopoulos, Ms. Magtha Papakonstantinou, Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Papas, Mr. Matthew Papigiotis, Mrs. Alexandra Pappas, Mrs. Georgia Pappas, Mrs. Pauline Passias, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Passias, Mr. & Mrs. Nikolas Passias, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Perdikis, Mrs. Liberty Petropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Alkie Petropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George Petropoulos, Mrs. Georgia Phillips, Mrs. Demetria Pishkin, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Potsis, Mr. George Potsis, Mr. George Sr. Potsis, Mr. & Mrs. Ilias Potsis, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Poulimeni, Mrs. Argyro Pouliopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Fotios Poulos, Ms. Anastasia Psilekaris, Ms. Theodora Psilekaris, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Psychos, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Rassias, Candace Miss Regas, Mr. Charles Roussopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Aristotelis Sakelaris Poole, Mrs. Linda Sarantopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Sarantou, Mr. Nicholas Sarras, Mr. Nicholas Savas, Mr. Irakli Savas, Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Savas, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Scleparis, Mrs. Frances Sedell, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Sever, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sharkey, Mr. & Mrs Siamantouras, Ms. Ann Siamantouras, Mr. Evan Sideropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Simolari, Mr. & Mrs. Vasil Siogros, Mr. Steve Skenas, Mrs. Jeanette Skordares, Mrs. Laura Smiliotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Ilias Smiliotopoulos, Mrs. Tina Spanos, Mr. Nicholas Spyropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George Stamboulidis, Mr. & Mrs. Themi Stathakis, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stavropoulos, Miss Evangelia Stavropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George Stellakis, Ms. Joanna Sullivan, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Syrniotis, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Syrniotis, Ms. Vasiliki Targontsidis, Mrs. Eleni Targontsidis-Jain, Mrs. Sonia Tasho, Mrs. Georgia Terzakis, Mr. & Mrs. George Terzakis, Mrs. Sophia Terzis, Mrs. Maria Theodossiou, Mr. George Theofilou, Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Theofilou, Mrs. Maria Theos, Mr. & Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. Jane Tiliakos, Ms. Gianna Tiliakos, Ms. Ragen Topoulos, Mr. James Tsarhas, Mrs. Ourania Tsarhopoulos, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tsianakas, Mr. & Ms. Christos Tsianakas, Ms. Katherine Tsiantoulas, Mr. & Mrs. Konsantinos Tsilis, Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Tsionis, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Tsionis, Ms. Stacy Tsitso, Ms. Anna Tsokanis, Miss Alexa Tsokanis, Mr. Peter Twomey, Ms. Thelma Vallas, Mr. & Mrs. Sakellarios Vardaxis, Mr. & Mrs. Avraam Velissaris, Mrs. Dimitrios Velissaris, Mr. & Mrs. George Veiga, Mrs. Christine Veiga, Mr. & Mrs. Derek Venuto, Mr. & Mrs. James Vintzileos, Mr. James Vlahopoulos, Mrs. Anastasia Weinberg, Ms. Merri Westcott, Mr. & Mrs. David Westhaver, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Whowell Family Yataines, Mrs. Ann Yiankos, Mrs. Elizabeth Yiotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. George Yiotopoulos, Mr. Steven Zachos, Mr. & Mrs. John Zaros, Mr. James Zouroulidis, Mr. & Mrs. Adamandios Zouroulidis, Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos

16 Dear Sisters, On behalf of the Philoptochos Board, I would like to wish Father Anthony the best of luck as he starts a new chapter as proistamenos at St. Athanasius Church in Arlington this month. He will be greatly missed. I would like to thank everyone who donated to the Giving Tree. It was a huge success where we were able to help 7 needy families. A special thank you to Stella Beal for spearheading this successful event. Also, thank you to Vilma Coutsoumbos and Vanessa Sharkey for wrapping all the gifts and to Aliki and Jim Sarantopoulos for delivering the packages. May 2018 bring you all blessings and health. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers who helped out in numerous way during the the holiday season. Thank you to: Georgia Babanikas, Stella Beal, Roula Cariofiles, Vilma Coutsoumbos, Chris Potsis and Ethel Savas for decorating the church. Stephanie Calogrias for preparing our Christmas Card this year. Tulla Giannaros for planning a fun Christmas party. To the many women who came out to bake tsourekia and koulourakia for the shut-ins and for delivering them. Sophie Koutsoumbos for organizing the Vasilopita once again this year. PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS February 3rd February 6th March 6th March 30th April 1st April 5th April 10th May 8th June TBD Philoptochos 2018 Calendar Apokreatiko Dance 7:00 pm Potluck Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm Board Meeting 5:30 pm General Meeting 6:00 pm Board Meeting 5:00 pm Palm Making Palm Sunday Bake Sale Egg dyeing General Meeting 6:00 pm Board Meeting 5:00 pm General Meeting 6:00pm Board Meeting 5:00 pm End of Year Outing Please take a moment to review our upcoming events. Our next meeting will be February 6th and it is potluck. I look forward to seeing everyone then. Sincerely, Liz Karolemeas Philoptochos President KOLIVA If you are planning a memorial service and would like to order koliva please call the church office. We would appreciate one weeks notice in advance of the memorial service to prepare the koliva. The cost is $100 and checks should be made payable to the Ladies Philoptochos Society.

17 YOUTH NEWS Hi Everyone! GOYA NEWS In the month of November we had a great bake sale! Thank you for all who donated. The money we made went to the food baskets for Christmas. We made pitas as a GOYA for the bake sale that was very successful thanks to Mr. Tom Sedell for his help and also for donating the pans and rolling pins to the Church. On Friday, January 19th we made plans for a fun GOYA event ice skating at patriots place. In the coming months we are going to be selling candy bars from Hilliards $2 a bar. So keep an eye out!

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19 STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY LUNCHEON February 18, 2018 Immediately following Divine Liturgy Join us for a complimentary luncheon where we can come together in Christian Fellowship as we discuss our Parish s Financial Challenges In order for the Parish Council to properly prepare for this luncheon we ask that you kindly call the church office to reserve your seat no later than Monday, February 12th, 2018 ANNUNCIATION BROCKTON S GOT TALENT Singers Dancers Musicians Magicians Saturday October 27, 2018 Everyone from Tots to Seniors Can Join in the Fun This Non-Competitive Event-No Judges ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE More Details to Come Comedians

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