Agape News February 2011

Agape News February 2011

PARISH LIFE Vasilopita Baking, Auction and Celebration Basile finally gets a Key to the City Basile with Decorating Committee 2011 Parish Council 2011 Parish Council Affirmation

PASTORAL MESSAGE Dear Parishioners, St. John Chrysostom asks, Is the parish your world, or is the world your parish? How would you or I answer this question? I believe that how we respond will define our future. Do we take care of our own? or do we love our neighbor as ourselves? Christ tells us that It is by your love for one another, that everyone will recognize you as my disciples. (John 13:35). When someone comes and visits our church, we should not merely greet them but embrace them. When someone comes that is in need, we must help them - no matter if they are Orthodox or not. We must see the world as our parish and bring all whom we come in contact with to glorify Him. It is not our role to determine who should be an Orthodox Christian and who shouldn t. All we need to do is bring them through the front door, be loving and embracing, and allow the Holy Spirit to bring them to Baptism of the Spirit. The time has come for our Church to experience exponential growth. The world is in great need of faith. The world is full of questions that only He can answer. We must believe this with all of our heart. If we still experience moments of weakness, let us pray Lord, I believe; help my unbelief! (Mark 9:24) In Christ s Love, Rev. Father Jon Boukis Proistamenos

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Way to go Spiritual Arrows!!! All children with attendance of 80% or better have hit the mark and will be listed monthly in the Agape News as based on cumulative attendance. Vasilia Boukis Shebah Chirackal Penny Constantiou Anthony Gorman Bill Kandis Elianna Lovejoy Naina Biju Ninan Naveen Biju Ninan Peter Stopoulos Stephanie Theofilis Shannon Thodos Stephanie Thodos Godparent s Sunday - Sunday, February 20 th Contact: Fr. Jon (309)792-2912 ORTHODOX BIBLE STUDY The Orthodox Bible Study will meet on Monday Evenings from 6:00pm-7:30pm and on Thursday Mornings from 9:30am-11:00am to study St. Paul s Letter to the Romans. Bible Study is an opportunity for us to apply the Scriptures to our everyday lives. The Bible is the Good News that enriches our faith and deepens our understanding of every issue that we face. This can only be done through obtaining the mind of the Holy Fathers. Let the scripture come alive in your life today!!! Contact: Fr. Jon (309)792-2912

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Philoptochos Luncheon The Philoptochos will meet for lunch at Biaggi s in Davenport on Saturday, February 19 th, at 12 Noon. The full menu will be available. Each attendee will cover their own cost with dessert compliments of Philoptochos. If you will be attending, please RSVP to Yvonne Constantinou (563)355-2204 by Feb. 14 th. Next Philoptochos Meeting is Sunday, February 6 th following the Divine Liturgy. Cookbook? RUMMAGE SALE NEWS It s never too early to donate to the rummage sale. We have made space in the garage to store your clean, gently used treasures until August. Please bring them in a closed box so they can be stacked in the garage. You may bring them on Sundays. Leave them in your car and you can unload them into the garage during coffee hour. Contact: Litsa Gregory (309)755-0164

YOUTH NEWS Youth Bowling On Saturday, February 5 th, the youth will be going Bowling and out for Pizza!!! Let s meet at Highland Park Bowl at 12 Noon. (Parents are not only welcome but encouraged to participate) RSVP to Fr. Jon Contact: Fr. Jon (309)792-2912 BIGGEST LOSER Do you need a little push to get healthy? Now s your shot!!!! The Assumption Church is sponsoring a Biggest Loser Challenge that has begun. Weekly weigh-ins that will go through Pascha. The competition is based on percentage lost, not pounds. There is a no registration and for each week weight is gained, a $5 penalty. Be accountable!!! No Excuses!!!

SUPERBOWL PARTY Presented by the Men s Club At The Windmill Restaurant 2:30 p.m. Doors Open 3:00 p.m. Euchre Begins 4:45 p.m. Dinner 5:28 p.m. Kickoff Appetizers: Tiropites, Spanakopites, Souvlaki & Mini Dogs Dinner: Lamb, Greek Potatoes, Salad and Bread $25 per person RSVP to John Stopoulos 314-0328 ASSUMPTION TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia Night at the Assumption Fellowship Hall Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. DETAILS 6:00 p.m. Doors Open - 7:00 p.m. Start Time $10 Registration per person - Teams of 8 Cash Bar First and Second Place Cash Prizes New!!! Prize for the Best Mardi Gras Themed Table Bring your own snacks or buy a Greek Pastry or Gyro RSVP TO JOHN ASAP (309)314-0328

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Commemorated February 2 When the most pure Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary's forty days of purification had been fulfilled, she took her first-born Son to Jerusalem on this, the fortieth day after His birth, that she might present Him in the temple according to the Law of Moses, which teaches that every first-born male child be dedicated to God, and also that she might offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons, as required by the Law (Luke 2:22-24; Exod. 13:2; Lev. 12:6-8). On this same day, a just and devout man, the greatly aged Symeon, was also present in the temple, being guided by the Holy Spirit. For a long time, this man had been awaiting the salvation of God, and he had been informed by divine revelation that he would not die until he beheld the Lord's Christ. Thus, when he beheld Him at that time and took Him up into his aged arms, he gave glory to God, singing: "Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, O Master..." And he confessed that he would close his eyes joyfully, since he had seen the Light of revelation for the nations and the Glory of Israel (Luke 2:25-32). From ancient times, the Holy Church has retained this tradition of the churching of the mother and new-born child on the fortieth day and of the reading of prayers of purification.

ST. THEODORE THE COMMANDER Commemorated February 8 The holy Martyr Theodore was from Euchaita of Galatia and dwelt in Heraclea of Pontus. He was a renowned commander in the military, and the report came to the Emperor Licinius that he was a Christian and abominated the idols. Licinius therefore sent certain men to him from Nicomedia, to honor him and ask him to appear before him. Through them, however, Saint Theodore sent back a message that it was necessary for various reasons, that Licinius come to Heraclea. Licinius, seeing in this a hope of turning Saint Theodore away from Christ did as was asked of him. When the Emperor came to Heraclea, Saint Theodore met him with honor, and the Emperor in turn gave Theodore his hand, believing that through him he would be able to draw the Christians to the worship of his idols. Seated upon his throne in the midst of the people, he publicly bade Theodore offer sacrifice to the gods. But Theodore asked that the emperor entrust him with the most venerable of his gods, those of gold and silver, that he might take them home and himself attend upon them that evening, promising that the following day he would honor them in public. The Emperor, filled with joy at these tidings, gave command that Theodore's request be fulfilled. When the Saint had taken the idols home, he broke them in pieces and distributed the gold and silver to the poor by night. The next day a centurion named Maxentius told Licinius that he had seen a pauper pass by carrying the head of Artemis. Saint Theodore, far from repenting of this, confessed Christ boldly. Licinius, in an uncontainable fury, had the Saint put to many torments, then crucified. While upon the cross, the holy Martyr was further tormented -- his privy parts were cut off, he was shot with arrows, his eyes were put out, and he was left on the cross to die. The next day Licinius sent men to take his corpse and cast it into the sea; but they found the Saint alive and perfectly whole. Through this, many believed in Christ. Seeing his own men turning to Christ, and the city in an uproar, Licinius had Theodore beheaded, about the year 320. The Saint's holy relics were returned to his ancestral home on June 8, which is also a feast of the Great Martyr Theodore.

PARAKLESIS The Small Paraklesis to the Theotokos is a service in which we offer our prayers to the Blessed Mother of God in which we ask her to pray on our behalf to the Lord. Our supplications are for health, guidance and deliverance from adversity. It is through her prayers that we are saved, for she is closer to the Lord than you or I, and we know through many miracles that her prayers are heard. Please take a moment and prepare a list of those for whom you would like to have prayers offered - bring the list to the Paraklesis and offer your prayers with the whole community. For those who cannot come, know that the Church is open and that prayers are being offered for all of us. Again we pray for mercy, life, health, peace, safety, salvation, visitation, forgiveness and remission of sins of the servants of God

SERVICE SCHEDULE February 2 Wednesday PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD 9:30 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy February 6 Sunday Sunday of the Canaanite Woman 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Hierarchal Divine Liturgy February 9 Wednesday Small Paraklesis (6:00p.m.) February 13 Sunday Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy February 20 Sunday Sunday of the Prodigal Son 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy February 26 Saturday 1st Saturday of the Souls 9:30 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy February 27 Sunday Judgment Sunday (Meatfare) 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 1 CHURCH. Sunday Monday Tuesday 6 Sunday of Canaanite Woman Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Biggest Loser Weigh-In Coffee Hour Philoptochos Meeting 2:30pm - Super Bowl Party Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee Orthros 9:00am Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Biggest Loser Weigh-In Coffee Hour 13 20 Sunday of Prodigal Son / Godparent s Sunday Orthros 9:00am Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Biggest Loser Weigh-In Coffee Hour Judgment Sunday Meatfare Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Biggest Loser Weigh-In Coffee Hour 27 7 6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study 14 6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study 21 6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study 28 6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study Prayer Service 9:00am at the East Moline Correctional Center 1 8 15 22 Prayer Service 9:00am at the East Moline Correctional Center

CALENDAR Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 Great Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Paraklesis Service 6:00pm 9 3 9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study 6:30pm - Festival Chairs Meeting (all but food) 7:30pm - Food Chairs 10 9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study 11 Metropolis of Chicago Western Region Basketball Tournament at St. George 4 5 Youth Pizza and Bowling Highland Park Bowl 12:00 Noon 12 Metropolis of Chicago Western Region Basketball Tournament at St. George 16 23 17 9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study 6:30pm - Parish Council Meeting 24 9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study 18 25 19 Philoptochos Lunch Assumption Trivia Night Fundraiser (Mardi Gras Themed) 7:00pm 26 Saturday of the Souls Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Pre-Lenten Dance 6:00pm Fasting Symbols Strict Fast Wine and Oil Allowed Fish Allowed Fast Free

ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ 2 Φεβρουαρίου Τετάρτη Η ΥΠΑΠΑΝΤΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ 9:30 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 6 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή της Χαναναίας 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 9 Φεβρουαρίου Τετάρτη Μικρή Παράκλησις 6:00 μ.μ. 13 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή των Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 20 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή του Ασώτου 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 26 Φεβρουαρίου Σάββατο Α Ψυχοσάββατο 9:30 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 27 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή της Απόκρεω 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία

DIAKONIA Prosforo Schedule February 6 Georgia Kouris February 13 Maria Georgiadis February 20 Georgia Eleftheropoulos February 27 Marena Panousis Coffee Hour February 6 Roseanne Monn February 13 Not Yet Requested February 20 Arlene Fenno-Gust February 27 Lamacki and Minas Sunday Gospel and Epistle Readings February 6 Gospel Matthew 15:21-28 Epistle II Corinthians 6:16-7:1 February 13 Gospel Luke 18:10-14 Epistle II Timothy 3:10-15 February 20 Gospel Luke 15:11-32 Epistle I Corinthians 6:12-20 February 27 Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 Epistle I Corinthians 8:8-9:2 Parish Council Ushering Teams & Schedule St. Matthew St. Mark St. Luke St. John 9:00 Celia Lubbers Cathy Diakogeorgiou Biju Ninan Deno Kandis 9:25 Nick Passini Michael Haney John Thodos Lambros Mihalopoulos 9:50 Diane Lamacki Abraham Chirackal Liz Haney Roger Lovejoy February 6 St. Mark February 13 St. Luke February 20 St. John February 27 St. Matthew

ΥΠΑΠΑΝΤΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ 2 Φεβρουαρίου Το γεγονός αυτό εξιστορεί ο ευαγγελιστής Λουκάς στο κεφάλαιο β, στ. 22-35. Συνέβη σαράντα μέρες μετά τη γέννηση του παιδιού Ιησού. Σύμφωνα με το Μωσαϊκό νόμο, η Παρθένος Μαρία, αφού συμπλήρωσε το χρόνο καθαρισμού από τον τοκετό, πήγε στο ναό της Ιερουσαλήμ μαζί με τον Ιωσήφ, γιά να εκτελεσθεί η τυπική αφιέρωση του βρέφους στο Θεό κατά το "πάν άρσεν διανοίγον μήτραν (δηλαδή πρωτότοκο) άγιον τω Κυρίω κληθήσεται "και για να προσφέρουν θυσία, που αποτελούνταν από ένα ζευγάρι τρυγόνια ή δύο μικρά περιστέρια. Κατά τη μετάβαση αυτή, δέχθηκε τον Ιησού στην αγκαλιά του ο υπερήλικας Συμεών, όπως θα εξιστορίσουμε αύριο στη μνήμη του. Αυτό το γεγονός αποτελεί άλλη μιά απόδειξη ότι ο Κύριος Ιησούς Χριστός δεν ήλθε να καταργήσει τον Μωσαϊκό νόμο, όπως ισχυρίζονταν οι υποκριτές Φαρισαίοι και Γραμματείς, αλλά να τον συμπληρώσει, να τον τελειοποιήσει. Κατά την ολονυκτία της Υπαπαντής στην Κωνσταντινούπολη, οι βασιλείς συνήθιζαν να παρευρίσκονται στο Ναό των Βλαχερνών. Η συνήθεια αυτή εξακολούθησε μέχρι τέλους της βυζαντινής αυτοκρατορίας.

ΑΓΙΟΣ ΧΑΡΑΛΑΜΠΟΣ 10 Φεβρουαρίου Ήταν ιερέας στη Μαγνησία της Μ. Ασίας. Η ζωή του ήταν μία συνεχής υπηρεσία αφοσίωσης στο Χριστό και αγάπης πρός τον πλησίον. Όταν το 198 ο Σεπτίμιος Σεβήρος εξαπέλυσε διωγμό κατά των Χριστιανών, ο έπαρχος Λουκιανός έφερε μπροστά του το Χαράλαμπο και τον απείλησε ότι θα τον βασάνιζε πολύ σκληρά για να αρνηθεί το Χριστό. Ο γέροντας ιερέας χαμογέλασε και απάντησε: "Εμείς οι χριστιανοί είμαστε εξοικειωμένοι με τους αγώνες και τους πολέμους, όπως οι γενναίοι στρατιώτες δεν επιθυμούν τον ήσυχο θάνατο στο κρεβάτι, αλλά τον δοξασμένο της μάχης. Σε μένα υπάρχουν τα γηρατειά, αλλά να μάθετε καλά ότι στους δικούς μας αγώνες το πάν είναι η ψυχή, η αποφασιστικότητα, η αυταπάρνηση. Αυτά δεν πέφτουν με την ηλικία, αλλά μένουν πάντοτε ανθηρά και νέα. Αμφιβάλλεις έπαρχε; Δοκίμασε. Και θα δείς ότι με τη χάρη του Κυρίου μου Ιησού Χριστού θα κουρασθούν όλοι οι ακμαίοι δημιοί σου, χωρίς ο ιερέας Χαράλαμπος να ζητήσει την επιείκειά σου".εκνευρισμένος από τα λόγια αυτά ο έπαρχος, διατάζει και τον γδέρνουν ζωντανό. Αυτός όμως αντί να σπαράζει από τον πόνο, δοξολογούσε το Θεό για την αντοχή που του έδινε. Τότε πολλοί δήμιοι, που έβλεπαν αυτό το θαύμα πίστεψαν στο Χριστό. Φοβισμένος ο έπαρχος τον άφησε ελεύθερο. Αργότερα ο ίδιος ο Σεβήρος, μη μπορώντας να τα βγάλει πέρα μαζί του, τον αποκεφάλισε σε ηλικία 113 ετών.

PRE-LENTEN GLENDI Pre-Lenten Glendi 6:00 p.m. - Saturday, February 26, 2011 Dinner and Dancing: Adults $15 - Students $10 Featuring: Chicken Ioannou Appetizers Dessert Greek Dancing!!!! Special Notice Donors Needed for Themed Baskets to be Raffled at the Pre-Lenten Party on Saturday, February 26, 2011!!! Value of the baskets should be $20 to $50. Themes can include: "Mom's night out" with restaurant gift certificates Movie Night" with microwave popcorn and gift card for a movie rental, Themes: Snowman, Sports, Bath gels/lotions, Chocoholic, etc. Be Creative!!! If you would like help but don t think you have the creativity to make a basket, the Philoptochos would be happy to take your monetary donation and make up a basket for you or just help you with a theme. Raffle tickets will sell for $1 each the night of the party.

HOSPITAL VISITATION Hospital Visitation is a ministry that we as Orthodox take very seriously, because it is at times when our fallen humanity is failing that we often times also experience spiritual weakness. Just a reminder, hospital visitations and visitation to our homebound parishioners are of utmost importance, but will only occur when the request comes from the family directly. Please respect this policy and also the Church and the Clergy. With pastoral love, Rev. Father Jon S. Boukis PROISTAMENOS Fr. Jon s Contact Numbers Church: (309)792-2912 Home: (309)796-3734 FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY The Assumption can now benefit from YOU shopping at Up to 5% of your monthly spending will be automatically transferred to the Church. Worried about the cost of gas - Schnucks is at the Locust St. exit (2nd exit off I-74 in Iowa) - less than 4 miles away!!! Iowa has no tax on food - it s a wash!!! Call Fr. Jon and get signed up for an escrip card and begin shopping at Schnucks today!

STEWARDSHIP 2010 Stewardship Pledges received as of January 27, 2011 Haline Akulow Orest Akulow Kulla Anggeloplos John Arvanitis Michael and Nancy Avgenackis George Bagatelas Theodore and Karen Bagatelas Fr. Jon and Presbytera Doreece Boukis Ludmilla Cherevko Victor and Judy Cherevko Abraham and Molly Chirackal George and Nancy Coin Dr. Costas and Yvonne Constantinou Angie Dokolas Anne Driscoll George and Georgia Eleftheropoulos Nicholas Fotiadis Susan Fotiadis Gus and Toula Fotos Paris Fotos George and Maria Georgiadis Mary Giovanis Michael and Elizabeth Gorman Elizabeth Gregory Tom Gregory Pete and Arlene Gust John Haney Mike and Helen Haney Jim Jannes Deno and Dr. Ann Kandis Francis Kandis Mary Kandis Mike and Terri Kandis Dr. George and Sherry Kontos Helen Kouris Georgiana and Patricia Kutrumanes Alex and Diane Lamacki Judy Larson Robert and Bessie Lemen George Lingris Peter Lingris Thomas Lingris Georgia and Roger Lovejoy Celia Lubbers Christ and Susan Mekus Demos Mekus Dale and Erica Melchin Lambros and Lisa Mihalopoulos Sophia Mihalopoulos Matt Miller Bill and Linda Minas Michael and Roseann Monn Katherine Moraetes Biju and Sholly Ninan Angela Olvera Daphne Olvera Saki Padazopoulos Chris Panouses Helen Panouses Katherine Panouses Marena Panousis Dean Papanikolaou Fr. Basil and Christina Papanikolaou Dimitri and Kathy Papageorgiou Spiros and Carol Pappaspiros Nicholas and Daryn Passini Christ and Helen Petaros Georgia Maess Photiades Jimmy Pliakos Ann Polillo George Polios Louis and Toula Poulimas Steve Pyevich David L. Ray Colette Spurgetis Frank Spurgetis Soc Spurgetis Paraskevi Stamatoukos Anthony and Joan Stopoulos Jim and Kristel Stopoulos John and MaryBeth Stopoulos Bill and Tracey Theofilis Chris Theofilis Kostas Theofilis John and Tricia Thodos Frank Vretis 86 Stewardship Pledges receive for a total of $111,186 Approximately $58,000 to go to have a balanced budget...

WHAT S STEWARDSHIP? Everything we have comes from God - our time, our talents and our treasures. This means that our gifts that we use in our daily lives all are from God, whether it be the gift of teaching or healing, motivating or counseling, or even just walking, listening or seeing. Stewardship is giving back to God a portion of what he has given to us. This means volunteering of our talents and time as well as our resources. According to the bible, the standard for the tithe is 10%. As in Genesis: Jacob then made this vow, 'If God remains with me and keeps me safe on this journey I am making, if he gives me food to eat and clothes to wear, and if I come home safe to my father's home, then Yahweh shall be my God. This stone I have set up as a pillar is to be a house of God, and I shall faithfully pay you a tenth part of everything you give me.' Genesis 28:20-22 Not all have the spiritual maturity to offer the full tithe, but with effort, we can build together by starting at a lesser offering. First, make a decision that is achievable, yet a true sacrifice. Second, make it official by stating your intentions with a pledge. Third, make your offering weekly so it isn t overwhelming. Inch by inch - it s a cinch; yard by yard - it s hard! If your annual family income is Then your annual pledge would be $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 2% $400 $800 $1,200 $1,600 $2,000 4% $800 $1,600 $2,400 $3,200 $4,000 6% $1,200 $2,400 $3,600 $4,800 $6,000 8% $1,600 $3,200 $4,800 $6,400 $8,000 10% $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 This may seem like a lot But it s not if you look at it as weekly It s really not... $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 2% $7.70 $15.40 $23.08 $30.77 $38.46 4% $15.40 $30.77 $46.15 $61.54 $76.92 6% $23.08 $46.15 $69.23 $92.31 $115.38 8% $30.77 $61.54 $92.31 $123.08 $153.85 10% $38.46 $76.92 $115.38 $153.85 $192.31

Agape News SPONSORS The Agape News is made possible by the generous support of the following parishioners: Fr. Jon, Presbytera Doreece and Vasilia Boukis Fr. Basil Papanikolaou Anonymous Michael and Nancy Avgenackis George Bagatelas Family Theodore and Karen Bagatelas Kleo Caras The Constantinou Family Marcus and Barbara Paraskevi Georgiadis Couch George and Georgia Eleftheropoulos The Fotiadis George s Classic Cleaners George and Maria Georgiadis Mary Giovanis The Gorman Family Litsa Gregory Tom P. Gregory Pete and Arlene Gust Mike and Helen Haney James Jannes Frank, Ellen and Christa Kaldis Deno and Dr. Ann Kandis Family Mike and Terri Kandis Michael Evangelos Karfaridis George and Helen Kontos George, Sherry, Lexi and Nick Kontos Joyce Coughlin and JoAnn Kontos Alex, Diane and Jim Lamacki Tom Lingris and Judy Larson Sue and Pete Lingris Roger, Celia, Alex and Kristin Ninan Family Spiro and Carol Pappaspiros Christ and Helen Petaros Marina Pikis and Chris Pikis Ann Polillo George and Nancy Polios Steve and Nancy Pyevich David L. Ray Christina Reed St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Congregation In Memory of Nickolaus, Halina, Andrei and Nickolaus Jim and Kristel Stopoulos Tony and Joan Stopoulos Bill and Tracey Theofilis and Family John Thodos Family John and Mary Velon In Memory of George and Grace Vretis For an annual donation of $25, your name could appear as a supporter of this invaluable ministry. Support is offered for the Ecclesiastical Year (beginning and ending September 1st).

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