Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE Paid New Brunswick, N.J. Permit No. 379 November December 2005 Volume 3 - Issue 6 A publication of the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George Piscataway, New Jersey The Voice of Saint George Dimhniaio Deltio Ths Ellhnikhs Orqodoxhs Koinothtas Agiou Gewrgiou Φωνή βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, ἑτοιμάσατε τὴν ὁδόν Κυρίου (Ματθ. Γ.3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord (Matt. 3:3) By Very Reverend Alexander Kile, Archimandrite Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 1101 River Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Phone: 732-463-1642, Fax: 732-699-9309 WE ARE ON THE WEB: StGeorgePiscataway.org Inside this issue: Periecomena: Priest s Message 1 Mhnuma Ierea 1 President s Message 5 Mhnuma Proedrou 5 Religious Questions 6 Philoptochos News 7-9 Sunday School News 10 GOYA Letter 11 Beloved in the Lord On November 26th, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. As it is also known to most of you, our Holy Archdiocese has dedicated the year 2005 to the family. Thanksgiving, from the very first time that it was celebrated, was a family Holiday. Even during the dramatic and difficult times, that the first Pilgrims endured in order to have religious freedom in this blessed Land of America, they were offered a warm meal and the sense that we are all one family. In contemporary society, family values are still of great importance, as they have always been. As Christian individuals, we are raised with the values that derive from the Bible, the source of our faith. We want to practice these values and accept the guidance and inspiration that comes from the Bible. With this valuable guid- Greek School News 11 Christmas Concert 12 (Continued on page 3) SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST (NOVEMBER 16) SAINT BARBARA THE MARTYR (DECEMBER 4 ) SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER (DECEMBER 6 ) SAINT ELEFTHERIOS THE MARTYR (DECEMBER 15) New Year s Dance 13 PTO News 14 Archdiocese News 15 St John Chrysostom 15 Advertisements 16 Financial Update 18 Stewardship Update 19 Fee Guidelines 20 Smile Train 21 Schedule 22 Eortologio 23 Μήνυμα του Ιερατικώς Προϊσταμένου Αρχιμανδρίτη Αλεξάνδρου Κιλέ Αγαπητοί μου εν Χριστώ Στις 26 Νοεμβρίου θα εορτάσωμε, εδώ στην Αμερική, την εορτη των Ευχαριστιών. Πολλοί ήδη γνωρίζετε ότι η Ιερά Αρχιεπισκοπή ημών έχει αφιερώσει το έτος 2005 στην οικογένεια. Από την πρώτη φορά που εορτάστηκε η εορτή των Ευχαριστιών, θεσμοθετήθηκε σαν οικογενειακή εορτή. Μέσα στις κακουχίες τους, οι πρώτοι Ευρωπαίοι άποικοι απήλαυσαν ένα ζεστό γεύμα και την αίσθηση της οικογενειακής θαλπωρής. Ο θεσμός της οικογένειας ήταν και συνεχίζει να είναι στην σύγχρονη κοινωνία μας, ιδιαίτερα σημαντική αξία. Σαν καλοί Χριστιανοί ζούμε και μεγαλώνουμε με τις αξίες που αντλούμε από την Βίβλο, την πηγή της πίστης μας. Αυτές οι αξίες μας εμπνέουν και δεχόμαστε την καθοδήγηση τους που βγαίνει από την Βίβλο. Με αυτή την πολύτιμη καθοδήγηση αναπτύσσουμε τον χαρακτήρα μας, μεγαλώνουμε τα παιδιά μας και τις οικογένειές μας. υστυχώς σήμερα στην σύχρονη Αμερικανική κοινωνία, υπάρχουν οργανώσεις και άθεοι άνθρωποι που πολεμούν το όνομα του Θεού, την προσευχή και ό,τι έχει σχέση με Θρησκεία. Προσπαθούν ακόμη να αφαιρέσουν κάθε (Continued on page 4)
Page 2 Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Ellhnikh Orqodoxh Ekklhsia Agiou Gewrgiou Parish Ministries Parish Council Priest V.Rev. Alexander Kile President Demetrios Arhontoulis Vice President / Administration Panos G. Georgopoulos Vice President /Operations George Petrantonakis Secretary Petra Knox Treasurer George Psyllos Comptroller Maria Kaouris Christodoulatos Members Lampros E. Bourodimos Michael Dimitrakis Bill Fottis Anthony Kalogridis Simos Kontos Dorothea Koutsoras Katerina Leftheris Elizabeth Kalatzis Manolakis Dimitrios Zalokostas Very Reverend Archimandrite Alexander Kile Philoptochos Society St Barbara Eleni Andronikou, President Choir Dimitrios Fousteris, Director Sunday School Elizabeth Kalatzis Manolakis Helene Pappas Greek School Panos G. Georgopoulos, Director Toula Karamarkos, Principal Sofia Amaxopoulos, Teacher Angeliki Papasavas, Teacher Chrisoula Plias, Teacher Katerina Kourtis-Gavalas, Teacher GOYA Maria Banis, President GOYA Advisors Eileen Stellakis Diane Parais Eleni Banis Jim Exarchakis George Hadjiloucas Katerina Leftheris George Papagrigorakis Dimitrios Zalokostas Parent Teacher Organization Dorothea Koutsoras, President JOY/HOPE Sophie Exarchakis Maria Kantilierakis Helen Sirimis Moms & Tots Sandy Kalogridis FOCUS Nick Kambitsis Senior Citizens Nickie Kopanakis Committee Chairpersons Stewardship Petra Knox, George Psyllos Church Festival John Lyssikatos House and Grounds Michael Dimitrakis Memorial Dolores Stroumtsos Voice Panos G. Georgopoulos Web Design Bill Fottis ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΟ ΕΟΡΤΟΛΟΓΙΟ Νοέμβριος/Δεκέμβριος 2005 Κυριακές: Ορθρος 9 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 10:15 π.μ. Κυριακή 6 Ζ Κυριακή Λουκά. Απόστ. Γαλ. 1: 11-19, Ευαγγέλιο Λουκά 8:41-56 Τρίτη 8 Σύναξις Ταξιαρχών Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Τετάρτη 9 Αγίου Νεκταρίου του Θαυματουργού. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Παρασκευή 11 Μηνά Μάρτυρος, Βίκτωρος και Στεφανίδος Μαρτύρων. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Κυριακή 13 Η Κυριακή Λουκά. Ιωάννου Χρυσοστόμου Αρχιεπισκόπου Κων/πόλεως Απόστ. Εβρ. 7:26-28, 8:1-2 Ευαγγέλιο Λουκ. 10:25-37 ευτέρα 14 Φιλίππου Αποστόλου, Γρηγορίου Παλαμά Αρχιεπισκόπου Θεσ/νίκης. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Τετάρτη 16 Αποστόλου και Ευαγγελιστού Ματθαίου. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Κυριακή 20 Θ Κυριακή Λουκά. Απόστ. Γαλ 6:11-18, Ευαγγέλιο Λουκά 12:16-21 ευτέρα 21 Τα Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Page 23 Πέμπτη 24 Ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών. Κλήμεντος Επισκόπου Ρώμης. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Παρασκευή 25 Αικατερίνης Μεγαλομάρτυρος. Ορθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Κυριακή 27 ΙΓ Κυριακή Λουκά. Απόστ. Εφεσ. 2:4-10, Ευαγγέλιο Λουκά 18:18-27 Τετάρτη 30 Αγίου Ανδρέου του Πρωτοκλήτου, Ιδρυτού της Εκκλησίας του Βυζαντίου. Θρονική Εορτή της Αγίας του Χριστού Μεγάλης Εκκλησίας. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. ΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ Κυριακή 4 Ι Κυριακή Λουκά. Αγίας Βαρβάρας Μεγαλομάρτυρος Απόστ. Γαλ. 3:23-29, 4:1-5 Ευαγγέλιο Λουκά 13:10-17 ευτέρα 5 Αγίου Σάββα του Ηγιασμένου. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Τρίτη 6 Αγίου Νικολάου του Θαυματουργού. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Παρασκευή 9 Σύλληψις Αγίας Άννης. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Special Thanks to all volunteers, Sunday School staff, Coaches, Greek Dance Instructors & Parents who support our church organizations and programs. This issue of the Voice of St George was prepared by V. Rev. Alexander Kile, Panos G. Georgopoulos, Chrysoula DeLaurentis, Sopie Exarchakis, Niki Fiotakis, Anna Kalogridakis, Dorothea Koutsoras, Dimitra Mpovolis, Diane Parais, and Evie Georgopoulos We encourage all of our community organizations & ministries to post their events in The Voice of St George. We remind you that events should be advertised a month in advance. So, information should be submitted one month prior to the issue in which it will appear, preferably by sending it via email to StGeorgeVoice@comcast.net We thank you for your cooperation. Have you visited the St George website lately? Just go to: www.stgeorgepiscataway.org Κυριακή 11 ΙΑ Κυριακή Λουκά. Απόστ. Κολ. 3:4-11, Ευαγγέλιο Λουκά 14:16-24, Ματθ.22:14 ευτέρα 12 Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος του Θαυματουργού. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ. Πέπμτη 15 Ελευθερίου Μάρτυρος και Ανθίας Μητρός. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9-11 π.μ.
Page 22 NOVEMBER ECCLESIASTICAL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES November/December 2005 Sunday: Matins 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:15 a.m. Sunday 6th 7th Sunday of Luke Epistle: II Gal. 1:11-19, Gospel: Luke 8: 41-66 Tuesday 8th Synaxis of the Archangels. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. Wednesday 9th Saint Nectarios the Wonderworker Friday 11th Saints Menas, Victor and Vincent Sunday 13th 8th Sunday of Luke. St John Chrysostom Archbishop of Constantinople Epistle Heb. 7:26-28, 8: 1-2, Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37 Monday 14th Saint Philip the Apostle Wednesday 16 Saint Mathew the Apostle and Evangelist Sunday 20th 9th Sunday of Luke. Forefeast of the Entry of Theotokos Epistle: Gal. 6: 11-18, Gospel: Luke 12: 16-21 Monday 21st The Entry of Virgin Mary to the Temple. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. Thursday 24th Thanksgiving Day. Pope Clement of Rome Friday 25th Saints Katherine and Mercourios the Great Martyrs. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. Sunday 27th 13th Sunday of Luke Epistle: Eph. 2:4-10, Gospel: Luke 18:18-27 Wednesday 30th DECEMBER Saint Andrew the first called Apostle, Founder of the Church of Byzantium Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. Sunday 4th 10th Sunday of Luke. Saint Barbara the Great Martyr. Epistle: Gal. 3:23-29, 4:1-5, Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 Monday 5th Saint Savvas the Sanctified. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m Tuesday 6th Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. Friday 9th Conception of the Theotokos. Prophetess Anne. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. Sunday 11th 11th Sunday of Luke. Epistle: Col. 3:4-11, Gospel: Luke 14:16-24, Mathew 22:14 Monday 12th Saint Spyridon the Wonder Worker. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. Thursday 15th Saints Eleftherios and Anthia the Great Martyrs. Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9-11 a.m. By Very Reverend Alexander Kile, Archimandrite (Continued from page 1) ance we build up our characters, raise our children and our families. Unfortunately today in our American society, organized individuals fight the name of God, prayer to God and everything that has to do with religion. Don t they know, these atheist individuals, that our American Nation was first built for religious freedom by the pilgrims who came from Europe persecuted for their beliefs? There is even an organized effort to remove the words in God we trust from the bank notes and from our national anthem. We recently had an incident in the town of New Brunswick, with a coach who wanted to have a prayer at the dinner with his players before a game, but some of the parents complained and made him stop praying. The coach resigned. It is apparent that organized atheism is attacking but we should not give it the opportunity to remove the Holy name of God from American society. It is the holy faith of our fathers who built this nation and made it what it is today. All the atheists claims and legislative fights to remove God s name from American symbols are indeed an insult to all Americans, from all different religions, who believe in God. Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to thank God for His many blessings and to take a special note of our manner of living and consider if it is in fact in line with that which Divine Providence intended it to be. Thanksgiving Day offers us also the opportunity to appreciate the value, the joy and the beauty which the uniting of our members of our family around the common table gives us. With these paternal thoughts I wish you and your beloved family members a Blessed and Joyous Thanksgiving Day. With love in Christ Your Pastor V.Rev. Alexander Kile Archimandrite SAINT GEORGE Page 3 VOICE OF ST GEORGE: CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS AND A NOTE FROM THE VOICE COMMITTEE In this issue of the Voice of St George you can find updates on the budget of our church (as of September 30, 2005) and on the status of the stewardship program (as of October 31, 2005) on pages 18-19, articles on past and upcoming events, and announcements from our community organizations. We keep trying to improve the Voice and we count on you to provide information on the activities of your organizations and programs in a timely manner. We also appreciate all comments and suggestions that will help make the Voice more useful to the members of the St George community - send us email to StGeorgeVoice@comcast.net. The Voice is produced entirely by volunteers who do the typesetting, the printing, the binding, and the mailing; still, we are responsible and apologize for any omissions, delays, and imperfections associated with this and any other (past and future) issue. Please help us make the next one better. Στο τεύχος αυτό του δελτίου μας μπορείτε να βρείτε μιά συνοπτική ενημέρωση γιά τον προϋπολογισμό της εκκλησίας μας (μεχρι την 30η Σεπτεμβρίου 2005) και την πρόοδο του προγράμματος εκούσιας εισφοράς (μεχρι την 31η Οκτωβρίου 2005) στις σελίδες 18-19, άρθρα για πρόσφατες αλλά και γιά προγραμματισμένες εκδηλώσεις και γεγονότα, καθώς και και ανακοινώσεις των οργανισμών της κοινότητάς μας. Συνεχίζουμε τις προσπάθειες μας γιά συνεχή βελτίωση του δελτίου μας. Το δελτίο αυτό είναι μέν αποτέλεσμα εθελοντικής εργασίας, από την σελιδοποίηση και την εκτύπωση έως την ταχυδρομική αποστολή, είμαστε όμως υπεύθυνοι και ζητούμε συγγνώμη γιά όποιες καθυστερήσεις, παραλείψεις, ή λάθη αναπόφευκτα γίνονται. Ζητούμε την κατανόηση και συνεργασία σας και ελπίζουμε ότι θα μας βοηθήσετε παρέχοντας έγκαιρα πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις δραστηριότητες και εκδηλώσεις των προγραμμάτων στα οποία συμμετέχετε. Προτάσεις και υποδείξεις, γιά το πως να κάνουμε αυτό το δελτίο πιό χρήσιμο σε σας, είναι πάντα ευπρόσδεκτες. Σας παρακαλούμε να στέλλετε email στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση StGeorgeVoice@comcast.net.
Page 4 Page 21 (Continued from page 1) Από τον Ιερατικώς Προϊστάμενο Αρχιμανδρίτη Αλέξανδρο Κιλέ αναφορά στον Θεό από όλα τα σύμβολα του Αμερικανικού κράτους όπως το «Εις τον Θεόν εμπιστευόμεθα». εν γνωρίζουν, αυτοί οι άπιστοι άνθρωποι, ότι το έθνος αυτό κτίστηκε ξεκινώντας από τους πρώτους μετανάστες που έφυγαν από τις πατρίδες τους για να έχουν ανεξιθρησκεία; Ένα ιδιαίτερα λυπηρό γεγονός συνέβη στην περίοχή μας: Ενας προπονητής θέλησε να προσευχηθεί με τους παίκτες του πρίν να μοιραστούν ένα γεύμα καθώς προετοιμαζόντουσαν για έναν αγώνα. Μερικοί γονείς παραπονέθηκαν και επέβαλαν στον προπονητή να σταματήσει την προσευχή, με αποτέλεσμα εκέινος να παραιτηθεί. Είναι προφανές ότι οι αθεϊστικές οργανώσεις δεν θα σταματήσουν να επιτίθεντε σε κάθε τι που έχει να κάνει με τον Θεό και τον Χριστιανισμό. εν πρέπει να δώσουμε την ευκαιρία σε κανένα να αφαιρέσει SAINT ANDREW THE FIRSTτο όνομα του Θεού και τα σύμβολα της CALLED (NOVEMBER 30) Χριστιανικής μας Πίστης από την ζωή μας. Είναι αυτή η Πίστη στον Θεό που έκτισε αυτή την ευλογημένη χώρα και την έφτιαξε αυτή που είναι σήμερα. Είναι πραγματικά προσβολή σε κάθε άνθρωπο που πιστεύει στον Θεό, κάθε προσπάθεια αποβολής του ονόματός Του από την ζωή μας. Η εορτή των Ευχαριστιών μας δίνει την ευκαιρία να ευχαριστήσουμε τον Θεό για τις τόσες ευλογίες Του και να δώσουμε λίγη προσοχή στον τρόπο ζωής μας ελέγχοντας αν είναι πραγματικά στον σωστό δρόμο που χάραξε ο Χριστός μας. Η εορτή των Ευχαριστιών μας δίνει επίσης την ευκαιρία να εκτιμήσουμε την αξία, την χαρά και την ομορφιά που μας προσφέρονται γύρω από το οικογενειακό τραπέζι. Ας εκμεταλλευτούμε αυτή την ευκαιρία καθώς καθόμαστε με τις οικογένειές μας φέτος γύρω από το γιορτινό τραπέζι των Ευχαριστιών. Με αυτές τις πατρικές σκέψεις εύχομαι σε κάθε μέλος της κοινότητας και στις οικογένειές σας να περάσετε μία ευλογημένη και χαρούμενη εορτή των Ευχαριστιών. Με αγάπη στην υπηρεσία του Κυρίου ημών Ο Ιερατικώς Προϊστάμενος Αρχιμ. Αλέξανδρος Κιλέ YOUR HELP IS NEEDED A Message from the House and Grounds Committee As many of you have noticed, the facilities of our church are used around the clock and so they continuously need maintenance and repairs. Many projects were undertaken and completed this past year, with the help of donors and volunteers; however, many more are currently planned. In the next issue of the Voice of Saint George you will find a detailed list of projects for which your help is needed: WE COUNT ON YOUR SUPPORT
Page 20 Page 5 President s Message/Mhnuma tou Proedrou ST GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, PISCATAWAY, NJ FEE GUIDELINES Memorial Tree Dove $2,000.00 Stone $1,500.00 Leaf $350.0 Fees for Rental of Facilities Memorial Room $250.00 Cleaning of Memorial Room $50.00 AHEPA Hall $500.00 Cleaning of AHEPA Hall $100.00 Kitchen w/cooking $150.00 Kitchen Warm food only $75.00 Soda Fountain Machine $1.00 per person ($50 minimum) Coffee Hour Sponsor Coffee with Donuts $45.00 Coffee Only $25.00 Document Translation Members in Good Standing a. Ecclesiastical Documents Pertaining to Sacraments (Baptism, Marriage, etc) NO CHARCE b. Other documents $50.00 per page Non Members a. Ecclesiastical Documents $50.00 per page b. Other Documents $50.00 per page All Translations require a preparation time of one week depending on the work schedule of the Church Office. Dear Parishioners and Friends On behalf of all the members of the Board of Trustees, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for your support and help you give to our church. November and December are very busy months in the ecclesiastical year and I encourage all of you to participate as much as possible. If you check the calendar, there are many feast days that our church celebrates that happen to be on weekdays, but we hope you can make a special effort to come to church and celebrate the Divine Liturgy with us. It is days like these that help us remember the Holy Faith that was preserved and given to us by our Forefathers. I would also like to remind everyone that we still have projects pending and are looking for volunteers. Please don t hesitate to come and offer a little or a lot of your time for the benefit of this beautiful community. If you are interested, you can call the church office or talk personally to me. For those who have not yet sent in their pledges, this is reminder that it is time to fulfill their obligation, so please send in your payment as soon as possible. In closing, I would like to wish every member of our community a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving. May the Good Lord bless us all and fill us with His Grace during this holiday season and always. See you in church! Demetrios Arhontoulis Parish Council President Αγαπητοί μου Συνενορίτες Εκ μέρους ολόκληρου του Εκκλησιαστικού Συμβουλιου, θα ήθελα να εκφράσω τις ευχαριστίες και την εκτίμησή μου γιά όλη την βοήθεια και υποστήριξη που δίνετε στην εκκλησία μας. Ο Νοέμβριος και ο Δεκέμβριος είναι μήνες με πλούσιο εκκλησιαστικό εορτολόγιο! Παρόλο που πολλές εορτές είναι καθημερινές, σας παρακινώ να κάνετε κάθε προσπάθεια να έρθετε στην εκκλησία αυτές τις τόσο ξεχωριστές ημέρες. Η εκκλησία μας βοηθά να μην ξεχνάμε και να διατηρούμε ζωντανή την Πίστη των προγόνων μας που με τόσες θυσίες κράτησαν και μας παρέδωσαν. Σας υπενθυμίζω πως ακόμα υπάρχουν εκρεμή θέματα που περιμένουν εθελοντές. Μην διστάσετε, αν ενδιαφέρεστε να προσφέρετε λίγο ή πολύ από τον χρόνο σας στην εκκλησία, το δεύτερο σπίτι σας, να τηλεφωνήσετε στο γραφείο ή να αποτανθείτε προσωπικά σε μένα. Είναι καιρός να τακτοποιήσουμε όλοι τις οικονομικές υποχρεώσεις μας προς την εκκλησία μας. Όσοι δεν στείλατε την συνδρομή σας, παρακαλούμε να την στείλετε το συντομότερο δυνατόν ώστε να μπορεί η εκκλησία να ανταπεξέλθει στις ανάγκες της ενορίας μας. Θα ήθελα τελειώνοντας νας ευχηθώ σε σας, τα μέλη της κοινότητάς μας, να περάσετε μία ευλογημένη και όμορφη ημέρα Ευχαριστιών με τις οικογένειες και τα όλα τα αγαπητά σας πρόσωπα. Ο Καλός Θεός να μας ευλογεί όλους και να μας σκεπάζει πάντα με την Χάρη Του. Με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς Δημήτριος Αρχοντούλης Πρόεδρος Εκκλησιαστικού Συμβουλίου ADVERTISEMENTS The Voice of Saint George committee will be publishing a special Christmas issue next month. In this issue we welcome traditions, recipes, and brief anecdotes from all our parishioners. If you are interested in sharing your local traditions or customs from your hometown or country of origin, please contact Father Alex by calling the church office or send your article via email to StGeorgeVoice @comcast.net Η επιτροπή έκδοσης του φυλλαδίου «Η φωνή του Αγίου Γεωργίου» θα εκδόσει και φέτος ένα Χριστουγεννιάτικο τέυχος με έθιμα, παραδόσεις και γιορτινές συνταγές από διάφορους τόπους. Αν ενδιαφέρεστε να μοιραστήτε με τους συνενορίτες σας τις τοπικές σας παραδόσεις, οικογενιειακές συνταγές, ή κάποια ενδιαφέρουσα ιστορία, παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήστε με τον Πατέρα Αλέξανδρο τηλεφωνόντας στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας ή στείλτε μας το άρθρο σας με ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο στην διεύθυνση StGeorgeVoice@comcast.net The Library Committee is accepting donations of books of suitable content for the enrichment of our Saint George Library. Desired subjects include books on Greek Orthodox Faith, Greek Education, Greek History, Greek Geography etc. If you are interested to make a donation please contact Mrs. Dimitra Mpovolis or Mrs. Niki Makrelis at the library every Wednesday 4:30-6:30 p.m. Η Επιτροπή Βιβλιοθήκης δέχεται βιβλία κατάλληλου περιεχομένου για τον εμπλουτισμό της βιβλιοθήκης της κοινότητας του Αγίου Γεωργίου. Αποδεκτά είναι βιβλία για την Ορθοδοξία, τους Αγίους, την Ελληνική Ιστορία, την Ελληνική Γεωγραφία κ.λ.π. Αν ενδιαφέρεστε να προσφέρετε βιβλία για τον σκοπο αυτό μπορείτε να επισκεφθείτε την βιβλιοθήκη κάθε Τετάρτη 4:30-6:30μ.μ και να αποτανθείτε στις κυρίες Δήμητρα Μποβολή ή Νίκη Μακρέλη.
Page 6 RELIGIOUS INFORMATION During the Sacrament of Baptism, the Orthodox church requires that the Godparent is an Orthodox Christian; why? The reason is very simple. The Godparent (Anadochos) is the person who gives his/her faith to the person who is going to become a Christian. We are an Orthodox Christian Church, so the person who is going to give his/her faith should be an Orthodox Christian. It is this Orthodox Christian person who, on behalf of the child, in the Narthex of the church will renounce Satan, join himself/herself with Christ and recite the Creed of the Orthodox Faith. In the main part of the church and during the main part of the baptism, it is the Orthodox person who anoints the child with oil and receives him/her as he/she emerges from the baptismal font after being baptized. Knowing that we have many interdenominational marriages, we often have parents who want a family member or a close friend to become the Godparent. We accommodate this need by allowing the person who is not Orthodox to stand next to the Godparent, hold the baby, undress and dress the baby and hold the candle at the conclusion of the Sacrament. In an interdenominational wedding between persons of Christian Canonical Faith is the non Orthodox person required to become Orthodox? The plain answer is no. Our church allows interdenominational weddings with persons of only a few Canonical Christian denominations. A person of a Canonical Christian denomination can marry in the Orthodox Church with an Orthodox person even if they do not become Orthodox himself /herself. There are denominations that call themselves Christians but are not recognized by the Orthodox Church. For example: Latter Day Saints, Jehovah Witnesses, Seven Day Adventists, Assembly of God, Sweden Borgian, Unitarian, Mormons and DO YOU HAVE A PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR UNITED WAY? others. Persons of these faiths, cannot take place in a Sacrament in the Orthodox Church. The person of another Canonical denomination who is married to an Orthodox person cannot receive communion in the Orthodox Church, cannot become a Godparent or Koumbaros (sponsor in the Sacrament of Marriage) and he/she cannot be buried by the Orthodox Church unless he/she becomes Orthodox. Why does the priest consult the mother of a newly baptized child not to bathe the child (or person) for three days? This is a written and not an oral tradition of our church. During the Sacrament of Baptism another Sacrament is given also. It is the Sacrament of Chrismation that a person receives once in their life and it is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has to stay in the newly illuminated person for three days. On the third day, the Godparent comes to the house and bathes the child in a basin and puts new clothes on him or her as a symbol of the new life that the child is starting. It is important to collect the water from the first wash and throw it either in the ocean or a river, or on the ground - but on a place that does not get stepped on. This is done as a reverence to the Holy Chrismation. If the newly baptized person is an adult, and if it is possible, he/she can go to the ocean and submerge themselves in the water before bathing normally at home. These are frequently asked questions that come through my office. If you have any questions that you would like to see answered in this publication please contact me personally or via email: Vrevkile@aol.com I remain yours in the service of the Lord Your Pastor Very Rev. Alexander Kile Archimandrite Stewardship Update/Enhmerwsh gia thn Ekousia Eisfora Please do not forget that your Church operates yearround and needs your support year-round. An integral part of the success of stewardship in the St George community is the participation of each member of this parish. We are aware that these are difficult times for many parishioners and yet the Church is here for you regardless if you choose to support it or not. If you have pledged and not paid, please do so before the end of the year. If you have not pledged at all, we encourage you to do so and soon! The Church needs your help and welcomes any and all pledges. We thank all parishioners who have pledged and we appreciate your continued support of the St George Greek Orthodox Church. Page 19 This is a reminder to all our parishioners that the Ladies Philoptochos Society continues to participate in the following two programs: 1. Employee Gift Matching 2. United Way We again reach out to our parishioners who are employed by major corporations with such Programs. When you make a donation to the Philoptochos, please ask your employer for whatever Gift Matching forms are necessary; forward these forms to the Philoptochos; and, the Philoptochos will do the paper work. Also, your United Way deduction may be given to the St. George Needy Cases Fund. It is very simple. All you have to do is contact your payroll office and request to have your contribution forwarded to the St. George Needy Cases Fund. Many of our parishioners have already made these arrangements. Our United Way Reference Number is 032224. For further information you may contact Mary Boulegeris at 908-722-9640.
Page 18 Page 7 Financial Update/Oikonomikh Enhmerwsh Philoptochos News Nea ths Filoptwcou The first Philoptochos meetings of the 2005 ecclesiastical year took place on Saturday, Sept. 24 and October 29 in the Memorial Room of our church. Fr. Alexander Kile led the ladies in prayer and Pres. Eleni Andronikou presided over the meeting. She reported on her attendance at the 25th Anniversary Luncheon of the Metropolis Philoptochos in Philadelphia where our own member Evellyn Tsiadis was Master of Ceremony. We have mailed our obligations to Hellenic College/Holy Cross for the benefit of their Scholarship Program, as well as to the National Philoptochos Cancer Fund, Retired Clergy Fund, and the Patriarchiate. In addition, contributions were made to National Philoptochos for their efforts to assist victims of the recent hurricane disasters, to the local Smile Train fund raiser and to the Hunterdon County Greek Orthodox Parish. It was agreed to sponsor a page in the annual Saint George Church journal. The visitations to the shut-ins, cooking for the homeless and the warming of America take place monthly. During the month of November we will be collecting donations for the Christmas Card/Needy Cases Fund. All our parishioners are encouraged to give their donation on Sunday morning after the Divine Liturgy or to mail it to PHILOPTOCHOS NEEDY CASES FUND, c/o St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Please make checks payable to the PHILOPTOCHOS NEEDY CASES FUND. Preparing baklava for the Baklava Sale which will take place the week of November 14; and baklava will be sold on November 20. Our St. Barbara s Luncheon will take place on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at The Willows Restaurant. Our next meetings will take place on Saturday, November 19 and Saturday December 17, in the Memorial Room, at 11:00 a.m. If you haven t paid your past dues, please pay them immediately; and, at the same time, you may pay your 2006 dues. The Ladies Philoptochos Society Invites you to attend ST. BARBARA S LUNCHEON Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. The Willows Restaurant, Green Brook, NJ $25 Per Person Menu Selections: Chicken Marsala over Pasta; Broiled Salmon with Lemon Sauce; Roast Top Sirloin of Beef; Vegetarian Meal For Reservations Call by November 27: Pegi Zajac, 908-788-9667 Ann Stevens, 734-297-0156 Libby Alfieris, 732-422-9187
Page 8 Page 17 Philoptochos News Nea ths Filoptwcou ADVERTISEMENTS V A S I L O P I T A C E L E B R A T I O N J A N U A R Y 15, 2006 The annual cutting of the Vasilopita will take place on Sunday, January 15, 2006, in the Ahepa Hall immediately after the Divine Liturgy. Let us all attend this traditional event as one family and give our annual donation for the children of St. Basil s Academy! You may also mail your donation by making your check payable to Ladies Philoptochos Society and mailing it to: Ladies Philoptochos Society--Vasilopita 1101 River Road Piscataway, NJ 08854-5699 PHILOPTOCHOS B A K L A V A S A L E LEVINSON AXELROD Attorneys at Law Helen Giannios, Administrator 2 Lincoln Highway Edison, NJ 08818 (732) 494-2727 1-800-34-NJLAW Consultations are always free! Other offices in: Belford, Flemington, Forked River, Howell and Somerville www.njlawyers.com www.kasimatisdentistry.com The Ladies Philoptochos Society will be baking and selling pans of baklava for the Holidays. All baklava must be preordered by November 13. The preordered baklava must be picked up November 20. A pan of baklava yields 24 large pieces. The cost per pan is only $25. To order your baklava you may contact any of the following: Anna Kalogridis: 732-985-0688 Evangelia Manolakis: 732-252-6053 Eleni Andronikou: 908-218-5073 Order early for the holidays!! PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS Specializing in: Car Accidents Slip and Fall Accidents Medical Malpractice Unsafe Products and Machinery Traffic Violations Workers Compensation Occupational Diseases (Asbestosis) Sports and Amusement Park Accidents Construction Site Accidents Social Security Disability Employment Discrimination
Page 16 Page 9 ADVERTISEMENTS PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS BREAD SALE DECEMBER 11 AND 18 CRABIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS David B. Crabiel, Founder (NJ Lic. 2301) 732-828-1331 Michael Theokas $6.00 Order your breads early! MILLTOWN The Crabiel Home for Funerals Paulette Crabiel Wahler, Mgr. (NJ Lic. 3875) 170 N. Main Street-at Riva Avenue NEW BRUNSWICK Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel Frank S. Facchini, Mgr. (NJ Lic. 3217) 329 Livingston Avenue NEW BRUNSWICK GOWEN FUNERAL HOME, LLC John Mezaros, Mgr. (NJ Lic. 2862) 233 Somerset Street A MESSAGE FROM THE PHILOPTOCHOS Dear St. George Parishioners: In a few months we will be extending our holiday wishes to our friends and relatives. At that time, the Philoptochos will prepare the St. George Community Christmas Card which will be mailed to every member of our parish. This Community Christmas Card becomes possible through your donations. However, not only does your donation extend holiday greetings to all but, more importantly, it is used for the much needed assistance to the needy of our community. Your contribution truly represents the Christian spirit of helping those in need. And so we ask you, once again, to give your donation to the Needy Cases Fund. In so doing you will be helping those in need and you will be assuring that your name will be included on the Community Christmas Card. You may give your donation by filling in the form below and bringing it to the church or by mailing it to PHILOPTOCHOS NEEDY CASES FUND, c/o St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Please make checks payable to the PHILOPTO- CHOS NEEDY CASES FUND. To assure that your name is included on the Christmas Card, your contribution must be received no later that November 27, 2005. The names of contributors received after November 27 will be listed in the January church bulletin. In addition, if you are employed by a company that participates in a Gift Matching Program, please bring the necessary forms so we may benefit from this program. Obtain a matching gift form from your personnel office; complete the employee s section and bring the form to us; we ll do the rest. God Bless you always, NEEDY CASES FUND COMMITTEE Please detach and return the form below with your donation no later than Sunday, November 27, 2005. I would like to participate in the PHILOPTOCHOS NEEDY CASES FUND 1411 Stelton Road - Piscataway, NJ 08854 732 572-9715 Enclosed you will find my donation for $ Please list my name on the St George Community Christmas Card as follows: Name: Alpha Moving & Storage Local & Long Distance Moves (973) 586-3707 jenny@alphamoving.net Address: Please send your ad via e-mail to StGeorgeVoice@comcast.net Telephone Number:
Page 10 Page 15 The St. George Sunday School commenced its 2005-2006 school year on September 25. This followed an all-inclusive Orientation Meeting, which was held on September 19. It is at the latter that new faculty members were introduced, classrooms were assigned, enrollment estimates were communicated, new books and supplies were distributed, procedural matters were discussed, and lesson planning and instructional information was communicated. The Sunday School enrollment this year totals 327 students in Grades Cradle through Teen Rap. This total includes the new registration of 32 students. It is important to recognize that the Sunday School maintains an open registration all year. Thus, additional students join classes throughout the year. Curriculum development has progressed well at the Archdiocese Department of Religious Education in Brookline, Massachusetts. Since 1989 they have consistently published related material to develop the Pre-School to Grade Eight curriculum. This year, the first volume of the Cana curriculum, named for the first miracle of Christ at the wedding in Cana, has been published and will be taught in our combined Eighth and Ninth Grades. Additionally, this text, Rejoicing in One Lord Jesus Christ, will be distributed to the teachers in Grades Four through Seven in order to reinforce their religious education. The pursuit of Archdiocese Certification for our teachers continues. The handbook, a Program of Teacher Education and Certification, has been obtained for all our teachers, and the religious books needed to complete the required reading were purchased for the program by our Parent-Teacher Organization last year. Always of great concern is the evacuation of our building should an emergency occur. The EAP (Emergency Action Plan) continues to be implemented at St. George. This plan covers Fire Evacuation, Missing Child Alert, and Lockdown. We anticipate trial runs in the near future. Committee accomplishments thus far include a well-functioning fire alarm system, fully operative EXIT signs, and a visit by the Piscataway fire Marshall for in-house evaluation. The Presbytera Frances Pappas Scholarship, established by the Sunday School at the time of Presbytera s death in December of l998, remains a viable recognition of theological students from the state of New Jersey. Two scholarships may be awarded annually from funds now in a money market account Sunday School News Nea tou Kathchtikou Scoleiou which is maintained by the Sunday School but remains separate from Sunday School money. At the committee s discretion, deserving students from Holy Cross or St. Vladimir may be chosen to receive a $500 scholarship. The Committee would like to encourage anyone desiring to help Orthodox Christianity through its theological students to consider making a donation to this scholarship. Checks may be made payable to the Presbytera Frances Pappas Scholarship and sent to the church. Our St. George Sunday School teachers have historically been eager participants in seminars given for their growth. Thus, on Saturday, October 22, eight members of the Sunday School staff and two Youth Advisors traveled to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton, New Jersey, and attended an excellent Youth Ministry Leadership Training Seminar presented by the Northern New Jersey Youth Committee of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey. The seminar was designed for GOYA Advisors, HOPE and JOY Coordinators, Coaches, Parents, Religious Educators, and Clergy. The theme of the seminar was R U READY? CREATIVE OUTREACH FOR TODAY S ORTHODOX KIDS. Featured presenters were the Rev. George Orfanakos, pastor of St. George in Clifton, New Jersey, who spoke on WHO We could become, Dr. Vasiliki Tsigas- Fotinis, Curriculum Coordinator, Department of Religious Education in Brookline, Massachusetts, who spoke on WHAT We Could Be Doing and the Rev. Basil C. Gikas, pastor of St. George in Hamilton, New Jersey, who spoke on WHERE We Could Be Going. Slowly convalescing from major cardiac surgery, Father Anthony Pappas is quietly savoring the messages of love sent to him by the parishioners of St. George as well as by the students and staff of the Sunday School. We would like to share with the parishioners of St. George what we consider our greatest coup. At the time of Father s hospitalization, the Sunday School students wanted to send flowers. Upon calling the hospital, we were told that no flowers were accepted for Father s room. However, they added, only through a member of the family would it be at all possible for flowers to be taken into Father s room. A call to Father s home was answered by his son Michael, who immediately assured us that he would be very pleased to carry the Sunday School students flowers into Father s room. And thus, our Sunday School basket of flowers was at Father s side during his initial hospitalization! ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS CONDEMNS HOSTILE DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST OUR ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE October 31, 2005 NEW YORK - Archbishop Demetrios of America has expressed his deepest sorrow and his strong and unequivocal condemnation for the most recent hostile demonstrations and threats against the holy center of world Orthodoxy, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, in Istanbul, Turkey. This latest assault took place last Thursday, October 28, when groups of Turkish nationalists and other extreme elements demonstrated in Phanar against the Ecumenical Patriarchate chanting slogans such as one night we ll come to the Phanar, go away Patriarch, Patriarch don t test our patience, take the Patriarchate and go to Greece, and the like. Before police intervened, the angry demonstrators reached the entrance to the Patriarchal compound, and placed a black wreath in front of the gate. SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM (NOVEMBER 13) CHRYSOSTOM John, golden-mouthed, of the poor, advocate, of God s presence even with two or three, advocate, driven out, again and again, at last driven out in chains to death. Would that I had a mouth with words like water flecked with light, shaded by alders, streamside alders, and a language with a word for that. - DELL HYMES Archbishop Demetrios in his statement of condemnation said, I express my deepest sorrow for the events that transpired outside of our Ecumenical Patriarchate last Thursday. The actions of these Turkish extremistsnationalists are appalling and condemnable in and by any civilized country. These are actions against a holy institution which survived and lives on through the centuries. It s an institution highly respected by the entire civilized world. These demonstrators are short changing themselves and Turkey, as they paint a picture of uncivilized, petty, narrow-minded people. As a Church and as Orthodox in America, we are in spirit and in prayer by the side of our Ecumenical Patriarchate, and we stand in full support with love and care towards our Mother Church as we are reassured that He Who has many times saved this Patriarchate and has protected it in difficult times will once again be next to our Ecumenical Patriarch and the Fathers of the Great Church of Christ and He will lead this crisis to a favorable result according to the teachings of our Lord, that God, will not break a bruised reed, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory (Matt. 12:20). Apolytikion: The grace of your words illuminated the universe like a shining beacon. It amassed treasures of munificence in the world. It demonstrated the greatness of humility, teaching us by your own words; therefore, O Father John Chrysostom, intercede to Christ the Logos for the salvation of our souls. Kontakion: You received divine grace from Heaven, and by your own lips taught all to worship the One God in Trinity. All-blessed, venerable John Chrysostom, deservedly, we praise you for you are a teacher clearly revealing things divine.
Page 14 Page 11 Parent-Teacher Organization News Nea tou Sullogou Gonewn kai Didaskalwn Dear Parishioners and Friends With autumn upon us and winter just around the corner, we are entering the holiday season, a very busy time in our Church. With this opportunity, the Parent Teacher Organization would like to wish the Saint George Community a very happy Thanksgiving! The P.T.O. is now preparing for our annual Holiday party on Sunday, December 11th. This event is open to all parishioners, following church services, in the AHEPA Hall. Brunch will be served and the members of the Young Artist s Program will perform a variety of holiday songs leading up to the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. We also anticipate a very special visit from Santa. A complimentary photo with Santa and each child will be taken. We look forward to seeing you and sharing the holiday festivities with you all. May God s blessings warm your heart and fill your soul during the holiday season and always. May the New Year bring Peace, Good Health and Prosperity to everyone! Happy Holidays! Dorothy Koutsoras P.T.O. President Αγαπητοί μας ενορίτες και φίλοι Αρχίζει η εποχή των γιορτών! Ο Σύλλογος Γονέων και ιδασκάλων εύχεται σε όλους που έχουν ονομαστική εορτή τον Νοέμβρη και εκέμβρη «Χρόνια Πολλά!» Επίσης, εύχεται σε όλα τα μέλη της κοινότητας να περάσουν μία όμορφη ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών! Ο Σ.Γ.. προετοιμάζεται για τήν ετήσια Χριστουγεννιάτικη γιορτή που θα γίνει στις 11 εκεκβρίου μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία στο κοινοτικό κέντρο της εκκλησίας μας. Θα προσφερθεί πρόγευμα και τα παιδιά του Προγράμματος Νέων Καλλιτεχνών θα ψάλλουν Χριστουγεννιάτικους ύμνους. Το πρόγραμμα θα περιλαμβάνει την παρουσίαση του Χριστουγεννιάτικου ένδρου και μία επίσκεψη από τον «Άγιο Βασίλη!» Αναμνηστική φωτογραφία με κάθε παιδάκι θα προσφερθεί από τον Σ.Γ.. Σας περιμένουμε όλους με τις οικογένειές σας για να μοιραστούμε αυτές τις όμορφες γιορτινές στιγμές! Ευχόμαστε σε όλα τα μέλη της κοινότητας και τους φίλους του Σ.Γ.. Καλές Γιορτές! Είθε ο Καινούργιος Χρόνος να φέρει Υγεία, Αγάπη και Ειρήνη στις ζωές όλων μας! Για το.σ. Εύη Γεωργοπούλου Αντιπρόεδρος LOOK FOR THESE UPCOMING P.T.O. EVENTS! December 11th Holiday Party/Tree Lighting Ceremony January 22nd January29th Basket Raffle (look for displays) Artoclasia, Three Hierarchs Day dedicated to Greek letters Teacher s Appreciation luncheon NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. SUPPORT P.T.O.! STOP BY AFTER CHURCH SERVICES AND MEET US! TOGETHER, WE CAN HAVE A STRONG P.T.O.! ΠΡΟΣΕΧΕΙΣ ΕΚ ΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ ΤΟΥ Σ.Γ.. 11 εκεμβρίου Χριστουγεννιάτικη Γιορτή 22 Ιανουαρίου Λαχειοφόρος Αγορά Καλαθιών (προηγείται έκθεση) 29 Ιανουαρίου Των Τριών Ιεραρχών/Αρτοκλασία Ημέρα των Ελληνικών Γραμμάτων Γεύμα προς τιμήν των ασκάλων ΕΠΟΜΕΝΗ ΣΥΝΕ ΡΙΑΣΗ: Τρίτη 6 εκεμβρίου, 6:30 μ.μ στην Βιβλιοθήκη ΥΠΟΣΤΗΡΙΞΤΕ ΤΟΝ Σ.Γ..! ΕΛΑΤΕ ΝΑ ΓΝΩΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ! ΜΑΖΙ ΜΠΟΡΟΥΜΕ ΝΑ ΕΠΙΤΥΧΟΥΜΕ ΠΟΛΛΑ! Everyone had a wonderful time in Boston! A special thank you to Mrs. Stellakis, who organized the event and to Mr. Exarcharkis who helped her that weekend. The GOYA would like to thank all the chaperones that went on the trip as well. In November, we have the Bowling Tournament hosted by Fairview. The GOYA is also sponsoring the Smile Train Fundraiser on November 19 th, and we are looking forward to great taverna night! We also have 2 games in November. We verse Perth Amboy on November 13 th and Toms River on November 20 th. December is full of activities as well. Sights and Letter from GOYA Greek School News Nea tou Ellhnikou Scoleiou GREEK LANGUAGE COURSE FOR ADULTS IS OFFERED - ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΓΙΑ ΕΝΗΛΙΚΕΣ Fall and spring Greek Language Courses for adults are offered in our Greek School. Tuition for each 12 week course is $275; lessons take place every Monday 7-8.30 p.m.. The spring course will start on January 23, 2006. For enrolment and more information please call the church office 732-463-1642 Monday-Friday 10 am-3 pm or send email at GreekSchool@comcast.net All levels are welcome! NEW THIS YEAR A Historical Committee is now being formed to preserve the many historical treasures of our St. George community. We invite anyone interested in joining the committee to call: Elizabeth Kalatzis Manolakis 732-249-7739 Dorothea Koutsoras 908-561-8089 Sounds practices start soon, so check the Bulletin for information. We have the Jersey City Tournament from December 9 th through the 11 th. On December 11 th the GOYA is going to visit Saint Michael s Nursing Home in Yonkers. There, we will sing them Christmas carols and visit all those who anxiously await our visit. Then the GOYA will go see the Rockefeller Christmas Tree in Manhattan. We wish everyone a Happy and safe holiday season. See you in 2006! Have a happy and healthy New Year!
Page 12 Page 13 The H ELLENIC C ULTURAL A SSOCIATION of Rutgers University presents A BYZANTINE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Traditional Byzantine Hymns of the Season chanted by the BYZANTINE CHOIR OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY under the direction of First Cantor Nicholas Chingas On Saturday, December 17, starting at 7:30 pm At Rutgers Kirkpatrick Chapel, 81 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 This Event is taking place under the Auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey and is co-sponsored by the Elytis Chair Fund at Rutgers University Reserve the date! New Year s Eve 2006 Dance of the Community of Saint George Saturday, December 31, 2005 Make plans to join us with your friends and family to celebrate the new year with dinner, music and dancing! Ç Å ËËÇÍÉÊÇ Ì ÏÑÖÙÔÉÊÇ Å ÍÙÓÇ ôïõ Ðáíåðéóôçìßïõ Rutgers óáò ðñïóêáëåß óå ÂÕÆÁÍÔÉÍÁ ÑÉÓÔÏÕÃÅÍÍÁ Ç ÂÕÆÁÍÔÉÍÇ ÏÑÙÄÉÁ ÔÇÓ ÉÅÑÁÓ ÌÇÔÑÏÐÏËÅÙÓ ÍÅÁÓ ÉÅÑÓÅÇÓ Õðü ôç äéåýèõíóç ôïõ ÐñùôïøÜëôç ÍéêïëÜïõ Ôóßãêá Èá ðáñïõóéüóåé Ýíá Åïñôáóôéêü Ðñüãñáììá ìå Õìíïõò ôùí ñéóôïõãýííùí êáé ôùí Èåïöáíåßùí Ôü ÓÜââáôï 17 Äåêåìâñßïõ, 7:30 ìì óôçí Kirkpatrick Chapel ôïõ Rutgers, 81 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Ç åêäþëùóç ôåëåß õðü ôçí áéãßäá ôïõ ÓåâáóìùôÜôïõ Ìçôñïðïëßôïõ ÍÝáò ÉåñóÝçò ÅõáããÝëïõ êáé óõíäéïñãáíþíåôáé áðü ôï Ôáìåßï ôçò Åäñáò Åëýôç óôï ÐáíåðéóôÞìéï Rutgers Free Admission - Åßóïäïò Åëåýèåñç Σημειώστε την ημερομηνία! Πρωτοχρονιάτικη Γιορτή του 2006 της Κοινότητας του Αγίου Γεωργίου Το Σάββατο 31 Δεκεμβρίου 2005 Ελάτε με την οικογένεια και τους φίλους σας να γιορτάσουμε μαζί τον ερχομό του νέου έτους με φαγητό, μουσική και χορό!