ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 5761 E. Colorado St. Long Beach, CA 90814 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LONG BEACH, CA PERMIT NO. 344 THE PANAYIA Assumption Of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach, CA Worship Services Regular Schedule Orthros 8:45 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM NOTE: Sunday Divine Liturgy starts at 10:00AM year-round. See enclosed calendar for dates and times of other services this month. DECEMBER 2015
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 5761 East Colorado Street, Long Beach, CA 90814-1954 Phone (562) 494-8929 - Fax (562) 985-1379 Email office@assumptionlb.org Rev. Fr. Christos Kanakis, Proistamenos Evagelos Karantonis, Pastoral Assistant Voula Michail - Kitsios, Office Administrator Jorge Rivera, Custodian PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Dave Matty - President Jimmy Eleopoulos - Vice President Jimmy Mentas - Recording Secretary Chris Dolas - Corresponding Secretary Athena Mantas - Treasurer Board Members George Demos, Dino Syrengelas, Max Lofton, George Stavros, Nick Monios, Sam Platis, Tasos Papas, Savvas Roubanis AHEPA Tasos Papas - President Bookstore Zoe Falley - Administrator Bulletin Coordinator Voula Michail - Kitsios Choir Church School Yota Batsaras - Principal Daughters of Penelope Sofie Batshoun Family Night Sam Platis GOYA Presidents - George Sehremelis & Thanasi Dalkos Vice President - Penny Bacol Greek Cultural Arts and Dance Patty Ladas - President Dina Lioulias - Vice President Greek School Kathryn Condaras - Principal Donna Stavros - P.T.A Hope/Joy/VBS Maria Georgakopoulos - Advisor Junior Choir Pιnιό Benetatos - Director Karen Fic - Assistant Director Panagia s Liitle Lambs Elizabeth Syrengelas PHILOPTOCHOS Karen Fic - President Mary Lofton - 1st Vice President Lia Kakaris - Secretary Sophie Batshoun - Corres. Secretary Angela Watkins - Treasurer Bobbie Soupos - Advisor. Public Relations Jimmy Eleopoulos Senior Christians Nick Monios - President Stewardship Ministry Kathy Bastas (Chair) Max & Mary Lofton, Trisagio Ministry Max & Mary Lofton, Vickie Hennig, Yiota Beckas Web Site Evan Karantonis Welcome Ministry Kathy Bastas (Chair), Camille Dolas, Kay Platis, Young Adults Eleni Demos, Olivia Varonos Page 2 Page 15
That we may receive the King of all Dearly beloved, Pastor s Message At virtually every Divine Liturgy, we hear these words from the Cherubic Hymn. With the Christmas Season and the glorious celebration of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ upon us, this short phrase becomes even more meaningful. Christ comes to us a newborn child and we receive Him as Immanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23). Christ appears to us in the darkness of a cave and a manger and we receive Him as the Messiah, the Savior of God s people. Christ is surrounded humbly by shepherds and magi, donkeys and oxen, and we receive him as the King of Kings. Christ is held in the arms of His loving and tender Mother and, like her, we receive Him in our hearts. What more do we need? What earthly gift could possibly match this gift from our Heavenly Father? For weeks already, the commercials and advertisements have attempted to convince us that if only we were to purchase their product, our Christmas gift would excite the imagination, move hearts, or even prove our love for one another. We can easily be swayed by the desire for the perfect gift and spend beyond our means. But the most beautifully wrapped present or the most expensive toy or bauble cannot come anywhere close to the gift that the Most High God has given to us the gift of His Son. In the face of His gift, all earthly gifts wither to insignificance. Indeed, many of us, the day after Christmas, will head to the stores and malls to return and exchange that perfect gift for something else. In the Feast of Christmas, we celebrate the arrival of Christ, the gift of Christ to us. We cannot return or exchange this gift. We can only receive this gift. And like any precious gift that we have received, we want to show it off to others; we want to share it with others. We share the gift of Christ with others through our actions as members of His Church: first by worshiping the King of All in our churches on this Festival so that we may receive Him in Holy Communion, the gift of Himself to us; and second, by giving to others, donating to church and charity, and opening our homes to family and friends. We celebrate this Festival at a time of concern and uncertainty. Unrest in the Middle East and the European debt crisis fill the news. Daily we hear and read of the hardships caused by foreclosures and unemployment. We see protest movements over economic and social inequality. Our political discourse has never seemed more discouraging. Yet, as Christians, we are still of good cheer. As the prophet Isaiah said, For unto us a Child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6). In this Nativity Season and the Feast of Theophany to come, we proclaim that the one described by the prophets has come to all the world: Jesus Christ, born of Mary in Bethlehem, the Son of God. May the gift that comes from above this year, the gift of the Coming of the Son of God, be received from us with abiding love. Page 14 With Love in our Newborn King, +GERASIMOS Metropolitan of San Francisco Page 3
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Panagia s Stewardship List (cont. from page 11) Varzak, Darlene Vasilomanolakis, Dr. Mike & Niki Vasilomanolakis, Francine Vassiliades, John Vlachos, Dino & Helen Vlachos, Michael & Jessa Vlahakis, Kathy Vlahakis, Mary Vorris, Athanasios & Niki Watkins, Evagelia Xagorarakis, Alexandros & Denise Xeros, Nick & Anna Yakos, John & Flora Yortzidis, Dimitri & Stacy Zambos, Angie Zambos, John Zamvakellis, Nick & Alison Zarifes, Angie Zoolakis, Anthony & Kari Zorzy, Josephine Zoumberakis, Stelio & Stacy BAPTISMS 11/21/15 Savas Christos Xeros Proud Parents: Nicholas & Anna Xeros Godparents/Nonoi: Michele Patzakis & John & Georgia Alevizos Christiana Maria Xeros Proud Parents: Nicholas & Anna Xeros Godparents/Nonoi: Angelo & Despina Georggin & Jenny & Andy Sellis Congratulations 11/22/14 John Karantonis Proud Parents: Evan & Ellia Karantonis Godparents/Nonoi: Dimitri & Sara Karantonis Congratulations WEDDING 11/13/15 James Dolas & Angela Simon Sponsor/Koumbaros: Anthony Deneff Congratulations December s Prosforo is donated by Mina Russos and Ria Jordanides. Thank you. If you would like to donate the Prosforo please call the office. BOOKSTORE Please stop by and check out our book collection, gift items, icons, children's books, bibles and a variety of greeting & festal cards both in Greek & English. We are scheduled to be open on Sundays Nov. 8th, 22nd, & 29th and Dec. 13th & 20th. There is a limited supply of Christmas gifts available and some are one of a kind. So don't miss out and come and see all the wonderful things for your holiday gift giving. Epiphany Celebration Our 64th Year Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Long Beach 5761 E. Colorado Street Long Beach, CA 90814 Liturgy & Glendi Sunday, January 10, 2016 Hosted by the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 8:45 AM - Orthros 10:00 AM - Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Carpool 11:30AM 12:00 Noon Service of the Cross & Diving for the Holy Cross* Following the Blessings of the Waters GLENDI Page 12 Philoptochos December is here and it's the time that we prepare homes and ourselves for Christ's birth. There is no better way to do this than giving to those who are in need. The ladies and men of Assumption Philoptochos are proud to let their philanthropy shine! On December 4 th Long Beach philoptochos along with all Southern California philoptochos will host and evening of carolers! The Citrus College Choir will entertain us all with festive carols. If you havn't gotten your tickets yet, be sure to see Bobbie Soupos or call her at 714-307-1488. All profits will be given to the St Nicholas Church/Shrine. The women vets will join us on December 9 th for a Christmas luncheon. This will be our 5 th year hosting these brave women who served our country. Please be sure to mark you calendar and join us in the celebration. Philoptochos annual Christmas luncheon The Gift of the Magi will be held on Sunday December 13 th immediately after Divine Liturgy. Reservations must be made. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children. Seating is limited. Please contact Karen Fic at 562-416-5565 to reserve your place. Look for the Christmas luncheon flyer for more information. Trinity Homes Christmas party is always fun for all those who attend. Children and adults alike are filled with smiles at the sight of Santa. December 17 th Philoptochos will be hosting this party and all are welcome to join in the fun. If you have any questions, please contact Matoula or Sofie Batshoun for more information. 2016 will bring many new and exciting events to Long Beach philoptochos. Each Philoptochos chapter across the United States has be asked to Feed The Hungry In Your City. We are happy to announce that Long Beach will be volunteering on the second Saturday of each month with Precious Lambs of Long Beach. We will be supplying breakfast or watching children at their facility while the moms are involved in a mentoring program that meet on that day. A list of dates that we will be at Precious Lambs will be posted outside the Philoptochos office. Please sign up for a date if you are interested in joining us. In addition to this, Precious Lambs is in need of the following: Paper Towels, Diaper Genie Refill Bags, Reams of White Paper, Lysol Disinfecting Spray, Hand Sanitizer, Pilot G-2 Ink Pens, Clorox Wipes, Cardstock Paper, Size 4-5 Pull-ups, Gift Cards from Target, Payless Shoes, Smart & Final A drop off box will be set up outside of our Philoptochos office for any of these items for your convince or you can give them to any Philoptochos board member and we will take them there. SAVE THE DATES: January 24, 2016 cutting of the Vasilolpita February 21, 2016 Assumption Philoptochos Annual MembershipTea Hope came to earth in the form of a man, revealing God's love and His ultimate plan. Hope came to earth bringing joy beyond measure God's son, Jesus Christ, is a gift we can treasure Philoptochos sends their wish of peace and happiness at Christmas and throughout the New Year to all of you and your families. Your Sister in Christ, Karen Fic Philoptochos President Page 5
Να προσέχεις πάντοτε την ψυχή σου (Διδακτική ιστορία) Page 6 Greek Column by Voula Michail Κάποτε, ήταν ένας βασιλιάς, ο οποίος είχε ένα γιο πονηρό. Έχοντας χάσει κάθε ελπίδα για αλλαγή προς το καλύτερο, ο πατέρας καταδίκασε τον γιο του σε θάνατο. Του έδωσε ένα μήνα περιθώριο για να προετοιμαστεί. Πέρασε ο μήνας, και ο πατέρας ζήτησε να παρουσιασθεί ο γιος του. Προς μεγάλη του έκπληξη, παρατήρησε πως ο νεαρός ήταν αισθητά αλλαγμένος: το πρόσωπό του ήταν αδύνατο και χλωμό, και ολόκληρο το κορμί του έμοιαζε να είχε υποφέρει. -Πώς και σου συνέβη τέτοια μεταμόρφωση, γιέ μου; ρώτησε ο πατέρας. -Πατέρα μου και κύριέ μου, απάντησε ο γιος, πώς είναι δυνατόν να μην έχω αλλάξει, αφού η κάθε μέρα με έφερνε πιο κοντά στον θάνατο; -Καλώς, παιδί μου, παρατήρησε ο βασιλιάς. Επειδή προφανώς έχεις έρθει στα συγκαλά σου, θα σε συγχωρήσω. Όμως, θα χρειαστεί να τηρήσεις αυτή την διάθεση επιφυλακής της ψυχής σου, για την υπόλοιπη ζωή σου. -Πατέρα μου, απάντησε ο γιος, αυτό είναι αδύνατο. Πώς θα μπορέσω να αντισταθώ στα αμέτρητα ξελογιάσματα και τους πειρασμούς; Ο βασιλιάς τότε διέταξε να του φέρουν ένα δοχείο γεμάτο λάδι, και είπε στον γιο του: -Πάρε αυτό το δοχείο, και μετάφερέ το στα χέρια σου, διασχίζοντας όλους τους δρόμους της πόλεως. Θα σε ακολουθούν δύο στρατιώτες με κοφτερά σπαθιά. Εάν χυθεί έστω και μία σταγόνα από το λάδι, θα σε αποκεφαλίσουν. Ο γιος υπάκουσε. Με ανάλαφρα, προσεκτικά βήματα, διέσχισε όλους τους δρόμους της πόλεως, με τους στρατιώτες να τον συνοδεύουν συνεχώς, και δεν του χύθηκε ούτε μία σταγόνα. Όταν επέστρεψε στο κάστρο, ο πατέρας τον ρώτησε: -Γιέ μου, τι πρόσεξες καθώς τριγυρνούσες μέσα στους δρόμους της πόλεως; -Δεν πρόσεξα τίποτε. -Τι εννοείς, τίποτε; τον ρώτησε ο βασιλιάς. Σήμερα ήταν μεγάλη γιορτή. Σίγουρα θα είδες τους πάγκους που ήταν φορτωμένοι με πολλές πραμάτειες, τόσες άμαξες, τόσους ανθρώπους, ζώα -Δεν είδα τίποτε απ όλα αυτά, Όλη η προσοχή μου ήταν στραμμένη στο λάδι μέσα στο δοχείο. Φοβήθηκα μην τυχόν μου χυθεί μια σταγόνα και έτσι χάσω τη ζωή μου. -Πολύ σωστή η παρατήρησή σου, Κράτα λοιπόν αυτό το μάθημα κατά νου, για την υπόλοιπη ζωή σου. Να τηρείς την ίδια επιφυλακή για την ψυχή μέσα σου, όπως έκανες σήμερα για το λάδι μέσα στο δοχείο. Να στρέφεις τους λογισμούς σου μακριά από εκείνα που γρήγορα παρέρχονται, και να τους προσηλώνεις σε εκείνα που είναι αιώνια. Θα είσαι ακολουθούμενος, όχι από οπλισμένους στρατιώτες, αλλά από τον θάνατο, στον οποίον η κάθε μέρα μας φέρνει πιο κοντά. Να προσέχεις πάρα πολύ να φυλάς την ψυχή σου από όλους τους καταστροφικούς πειρασμούς. Krantz, Robert & Tricia Kyriakos, Spiros & Laine Ladas, Amelia Ladas, Charlie & Patty Lafkas, Peter & Ada Lam, Joshua & Aphrodite Lambrakis, Spiros & Catherine Lambros Mary Lansdale, Marianthi Lembesis, Ann Lembesis, John Jr. & Theresa Lembesis, Nick & Saskia Lembesis, Pendalis & Evangelia Liarakos, Dimitrios & Voula Liarakos, George & Dezi Liarakos, John & Tesi Lioulias, Dina Lofton, Max & Mary Loizides, Demetrios & Karen Loizides, George & Rodoula Lolis, Vasilios Lovejoy, Jeremy & Nectaria Makas, Diane & Natalie Mangoutas, John & Barbara Manolas-Lopez, Georgia Manos, Denise Manos, Dr. Andrew & Pam Mantas, Athena Mantas, Speros Mantikas, Nick & Katherine Marangopoulos, Jake & Tammy Marentis, Victoria Marinow, Atanas & Elena Markouizos, George & Argyro Markouizos, Karlos & Georgia Markouizos, Markella Markouizos, Nektarios & Lisa Matty, David & Barbara Matty, Thelxe Medenas, Ted & Foula Mentas, Ann Mentas, James & Patricia Michel, David & Vasiliki Michel, Erik & Jennifer Milonas, Dina Missios, Basil & Eftihia Mitchel, Pete Monios, Nick & Linda Montalbano, Paul & Maria Morgan,Valerie Nakai, Keiichi & Saki Nanopoulos, Chris & Yota Nezis, Alexander & Alice Nicolaou, Alexander & Reese Palencia, Emersonn Panou, Paraskevi Papacalos, George & Lucia Papachristou, Theodora Papadakis, Christine Papadakis, Lilian & Andriana Papadakis, Michael & Janel Papadopoulos, Evangelos & Lorraine Papakoulos, Angie Papas, Maria Papas, Tasos & Georgia Pappagelis, Christina Pappas, Mark & Shari Pappas, Victor & Christina Paralapanides, Charles & Elenie Pass, Toula Paulos, Mary Paulos, Nicholas Paulos, Todd & Cindy Paxos, Joanne Pelonis, Petros & Agatha Philips, Mark & Crystal Phoutrides, Neilos & Patricia Platis, Jim & Kay Platis, Sam & Laura Politis, Spiros & Assal Polychrones, Jerry & Mary Polychrones, Speros & Dora Poulis, John Ragias, Pete & Maria Raptis, Maria Richards, Dean & Dorothy Richmond, Dan & Doris Roubanis, Savvas & Jody Roumeliotis, George & Pamela Russos, Asimina Russos, Emmauel Salsman, Mel & Andria Santamarina, Jose & Ronnea Seger, Clay & Susan Sehremelis, Andy & Leslie Sehremelis, Athena Sharkoff, Dr. Donald & Anna Sharkoff, Dr. James & Katherine Shweiri, Cathy & George Shweiri, Gabriel & Nicole Silva, Robert & Nicolette Simitian, Richard & Anna Sinis, Phaedon & Tanya Siouris, Chris & Panayota Sirigos George & Eliodora Skourtas, Tony & Angelique Smith, Emmanuel & Christina Smyrniotis, Chris & Mary Sotiriou, Dimitrios Sotiriou, Elias Sotiriou, Panagiotis & Vasiliki Soultanakis, Trudith Soupos, Tom & Bobbie Spiropoulos, James & Marina Spiropoulos, Troy & Gina Sprague, Ron & Mary Stapakis, Olympia Stathis, Robert & Josefa Stavros, Andy & Amber Stavros, Bill & Maria Stavros, George & Donna Stavros, Louis & Mary Stavros, Ted & Olga Stavros, Tom Stavroudis, Toula Stergiou, Eleni Stevenson, Gus & Leona Stewart, Sean & Denise Sullos, James & Vickie Sverkos, Pete & Natalie Syrengelas, Andreas & Evdoxia Syrengelas, Andreas & Niky Syrengelas, Dino & Dora Syrengelas, George & Athanasia Syrengelas, Michael & Elizabeth Syrengelas, Soteria Syrengelas, Toula Syrengelas, Vasili & Maria Talaganis, Ernest Talaganis, John & Kathleen Talaganis, Nick & Amy Tavlarides, Angelo & Mary Tavlarides, Matt & Whitney Teodosiadis, Romilos & Melpomeni Terzi, Popi Terzis, Constantinos & Suzanna Thermos, Jerry & Ellie Thibault, Irene Toulios, Spyros & Eleni Toumasis, Gerasimos & Kyriaky Triantos, Anastasia Triff, Brent Trigonis, Tula Trikounakis, Tony & Irma Tsakoumakis, Stan & Debora Tsalickis, Mike & Jim Tsalikis, Maria Tsamous, Peter & Helen Tsimerekis, Anna Tsouloufas, Sam & Giovanna Tzortzakis, Georgis & Kelly Vackrinos, Catherine Vagelatos, John Valaskantjis, Nikiforos & Georgia Vardakis, Alex Vargo, Douglas & Elefteria Page 11
Ala, Eli Ala, Falanai & Lisa Ala, George Alex, Helen Alexiou, Demi Amarantos, George & Angela Amarantos, Harriet Andrikos, Ioannis & Argyro Andros, Nick Apostle, Helen Apostle, Kostantina Argeris, John & Vasiliki Argyros, Dionisios & Irene Argyros, Phillip & Amy Armstrong, Randy & Janet Bacol, Penny Bacol, Pete & Ria Bacol, Sina Bahos, Kanella Balas, Jim & Jennifer Bastas, Nikolaos & Kathy Batsaras, Ilias & Yota Batshoun, Christina Batshoun, Emil & Matoula Batshoun, Sofie Beckas, Spiro & Eleni Beckas, Yiota Benetatos, Pinio Berdanis, John & Helen Berovinos, Michael & Kimberly Berovinos, Tony & Bonnie Bisbikis, Angelos & Diana Bisbikis, Dimitra & Argyroula Boosalis, Aphrodite Bouras, Peter Boyce, Maria Bratkic, Jure & Demetra Breres, Zena Briliakis, Gus & Nicki Brogolias, Nick Brooks, Harriet Bussa, Tom & Maria Castritis, Demetris Chelekis, Louis & Vicki Chioles, James & Effie Chizhov, Svetlana Choullis, Manolis & Sotiria Christidis, Haralambos & Ourania Coats, Marilyne Colazas, Xenophon & Mila Coleman, Niki Condaras, Nicholas & Katerina Panagia s Stewardship Family as of November 15, 2015 Contos, Angeliki Contos, Vasilis & Voula Cook, Jeff & Susan Cornwell, Caryle & Demetra Coroneus, John & Xanthipe Critides, Anastasios & Shawnee Cyprus, Brandon Cyprus, Brett & Jane Cyprus, Kayla DaCosta, Marvin & Katerina Dalkos, Bob & Vaso Dalkos, Chris & Roula Dalkos, Christos Dalkos, John & Stavroula Dalkos, Stevie Demopulos, Michael & Patricia Demos, Christa Demos, Eleni Demos, George & Vickie Demos, Joanna Deneff, Alkisti Deneff, Peter & Diane Deralas, Dean Desalernos, Stephen & Julia Diamond, Helen Dimakides Christina-Fillippis George Dimitriou, Kostantinos & Cynthia Dimitropoulos, Thanasi & Eleni Dimou, Leonidas & Judith Dimou, Nick Dogris, Alex & Peggy Dolas, Chris Dolas, James & Angela Dolas, Jim & Camille Dolas, Jonh & Theodora Dolas, Peter Donlou, Gordon & Maria Edwards, Nickolas & Pamela Eleopoulos, Gus & Robin Eleopoulos, Jimmy & Leigh Etchepare, Anna Falley, Zoe Fattaleh, Raja Fattaleh, Saba & Diana Fenn, Brad & Anna Fic, Karen Flynn, Matthew Foutris, Constantine & Christine Frousakis, Gus & Vicky Futris, William & Mary Gabriel, Sam & Kathy Galang, Tianna & William Rous Greek Dance & Cultural Arts School Welcome to December AGDCAS Families! This is a busy time of year as practices have doubled, choreography is falling into place and our dancers and directors are working hard at creating the beautiful scenes we will soon see on stage at FDF. I wanted to quickly call out our two most important things in December; our December Diakonia project and our annual New Year s Eve Glendi. Galanis, Jerry & Marian Georgedes, Ekaterini Georges, Linda Georges, Louie & Penny Georgiadou, Vicki Georgoulis, George & Anna Ghilarducci, Walt & Laura Giannakopoulos, Harris & Sia December s Diakonia project is a holiday card campaign for the patients at the Veterans Medical Giannoulis, Anastasia Center. Many of our vets take ill during the holiday season and are without family or friends. Gossen, Ryan & Jennifer Gurrola, Raymond & Mary Their rooms are so sterile and plain without any holiday spirit. These cards are the only sign of Hadjimarkos, Nicholas & Stemma the season and of hope for these patients. We will have cards out during dance practices and Hadjioannou, Arion & Nicole Hanches, Fotini have all of our dancers sign them (or draw pictures). Hanson, Chris & Dusty Hardaway, Herman & Pamela Our annual New Year s Eve Glendi will once again be a fun-filled evening with live music, Haririan, Alka Greek dance performances, photo booth, game truck for the kids, and ringing in the New Year Harrison, Danielle Hennig, Vickie with family and friends! Reserve your tickets early, place an ad or shout out in the ad book, and Herron, Craig & Diana start planning your outfit! Please remember this is our biggest fundraiser and we need everyone's help to make it successful. Tickets can be reserved by emailing Yota Batsaras at assump- Hillas, Orestis & Eleni Hoatua, Evy Dukelis Hourigan, Sophia tiongreekdance@gmail.com or calling 714-306-8082. Adults and Teens: $65, Children 12 and Jordanides, Dennis & Giselle under are $35. Doors open at 7pm. For Ad Book information, please email Paraskevi June at Jordanides, Tim & Ria mamapjune@yahoo.com. Ads are $30 full page, $15 half page, $5 two-line shout outs. Deadline is Jovicic, Goran & Alexandria Kades, Clio firm at December 20 th. Kades, Kelly Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all and looking forward to seeing everyone at the Glendi as Kakaris, Tellis & Lia Kallins, Dr. James & Virginia we welcome 2016 and all of its blessings! Kallins, George & Bettina Kanakis, Fr. Christos & Pres. Jessica Patty Ladas Kanakis, Peter & Evangelia Kanavos, Pete & Tia Karalexis, Kristina Karapoulios, Evangelos & Eleni Karatzis, Spiros & Julie Karidakis, George & Diane Greek School Karidakis, Jim Karidakis, Nicholas Greek School is in full swing, all students are performing well. This year our annual Christmas Karthas Nicholas Party will be held on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015. Students will be exchanging gifts and Kastanas Bill & Paris parents and grandparents are welcomed to join us. We will be off for two weeks, no Greek Kiousis, Spiro & Katerina Kitsios, Kostas & Voula school on December 23rd and 30th. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 6th 2016. Greek Konstantinidis, Bryon & Katie School teachers and students would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Kontokanis Dimitrios & Maria Kootsikas, Coula New Year. Koromelas, John & Tina Kostallas, Tony & Cathy Greek School Principal Kotsakis, Helen & Jane Koulos, Peter & Emily Kathryn Condaras Kourtis, Costa & Cecilia Page 10 Page 7
In the year of the Lord - December 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed nesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Panagia s Little Lambs 10:300-11:30 am Greek School 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 2 3 4 5 Vespers 7:00 pm St. Nicholas in Northridge 6 I Λουκά (Νικολάου Μύρων) 10th Sunday of Luke Nicholas the Wonderworker Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am 7 8 9 Philoptochos Luncheon with the Military Ladies 11:30 pm Panagia s Little Lambs 10:30-11:30 am 10 11 12 Parish Elections 13 IA Λουκά 11th Sunday of Luke Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Philoptochos Christmas Party 20 Προ της Χριστού Γεννήσεως. Sunday before Nativity Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Sunday School Christmas Pageant 27 Μετά την Χριστού Γέννησιν. Sunday after Nativity Orthros 8:45 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am 14 15 Senior Christians Christmas Potluck 11:30 am P. C. Meeting 7 pm 21 22 28 29 Greek School 5:30 pm - 7 pm Panagia s Little Lambs 10:300-11:30 am Greek School Christmas Party 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm No Greek School No Greek School 16 23 30 17 Trinity Foster Home Christmas party 4pm - 8p 24 Christmas Eve Orthros 4:30 pm Nativity Liturgy 5:30 pm (Holy Communion) 31 New Year s Eve Orthros 5:30 pm Divine Liturgy 6:00 pm Circumcision of Christ & St. Basil Christmas Office closed 18 19 25 26 Page 8 Events are subject to change without notice; please refer to weekly bulletin for current schedule info Page 9