May / June 2013 - Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church
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May / June 2013 - Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church
www.stbasiloc.org May & June 2013 Saint Basil Newsletter South Orange County Holy Week 2013 Our community experienced a wonderful Holy Week this year. All the services and events were very well attended. It was the best attended Holy Week of the three that I have been here for. Saturday of Lazarus turned out to be a beautiful day. After Liturgy, everyone ate a breakfast that was donated by Ted’s Place Restaurant. There were plenty of youth in attendance tying palms and adult volunteers preparing the Church for Palm Sunday. Reggie Sellas & Chris Alevizos attended to many of the details we don’t think about that are so necessary throughout Holy Week. They had the help of many volunteers as the week progressed. Dena Lambropoulou had our readers well organized for all Holy week and Lent. Katie Van Harten was very helpful filling in for Ann Rhodes for the week before and during Holy Week. Thanks Katie! The Palm Sunday Luncheon served about 200 people. Our parish council and other volunteers arrived early that day to set up our courtyard. Penny Marutsos and Jimmy served a delicious meal. Everybody enjoyed the food, fellowship and the weather. During Holy Week, many Altar Boys served throughout the week. Christian Salamy and Peter Kaffen did a great job as Head Altar boys. They have truly come into their own as leaders in the Altar and I could not have served Holy Week without them. May ~ Events Fri, May 3: Holy Friday Retreat 10:30 am Fri, May 3: Holy Friday Goya Lock-In 9:30 pm Sun, May 5th: Pascha ~ Easter Sun 12th: Mother’s Day Lunch (Mission Grill) Tues 14: Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Wed 15th: Greek School 4:30 p.m. Wed 15th: Ahepa 6:00 pm Casanova’s Rest. Sun 19th: Greek School Graduation Wed 24th: Greek School 4:30 pm June ~ Events Sun 2nd: God Parent Sunday ~ Goya BBQ & Pool Party 2:00 p.m. Thur 6th: Ladies Fellowship 6:45 p.m. Sat 8th: Goya Volleyball Tournament Sun 9th: Family Picnic at HTC Park ~ Sunday School Graduation Sat 15th: Basile at The Strand in Dana Point Anna Nicole lead our Holy Friday Night Retreat with great enthusiasm along with many Sun 16th: Father’s Day other volunteers. It was well organized and attended by about 35 youth of all ages. We are blessed to have her lead our Sunday School. July ~ Events On Holy Friday night, the Church was packed. The choir sounded beautiful and every- Thur 4th: Taco & Beer Booth Fundraiser Sports Park / San Juan Capistrano one loved joining them in the singing of the Lamentations. Fran Karnazes and The Ladies Auxiliary group did a fantastic job decorating the Epitaphios. One of our families donated the flowers for the Epitaphios and the new rug we have in front of the Altar table. We thank them for their generosity. Mia Domingot had all the Myrrh Bearers dressed and ready to go that night. After services, 18 Goyans attended our Holy Friday night Lock-in. The teenagers acted out three different small plays based on some of the parables read during Great Lent. I want to thank Sandy Rains, Antonios Tontisakis and Irene & John Basdakis for taking chaperone shifts that night and early morning. The kids all attended Saturday morning Service and a few of them were readers. We had a large crowd on Holy Saturday Morning. We were happy and surprised to see about 80 people come to the Liturgy. That evening, the Church was full and many stayed for Holy Communion and the late night dinner after. There are so many other volunteers that I did not mention, but we know who they are. We saw them all week long offering their services because they love our Church. Thank your to all who helped and all who attended. It was one of the best Holy Weeks I have experienced thus far as a priest. God bless ! Rev. Fr. Bill Tragus Cutting Palms on Sat. of Lazarus 27129 Calle Arroyo #1803, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 542—3445 Mother’s Day Lunch @ Mission Grill ~ May 12th: St. Basil’s & Mission Grill has joined up to promote a special Mother’s Day Lunch for our community. Please RSVP to Irene Basdakis to make a reservation at [email protected] or (949) 300 – 5144. AHEPA ~ Wed May 15th ~ 6:00 p.m. Dear Brothers, please join us at our next meeting, May 15th at 6:00 pm. at Casanova Ristorante in Dana Point. If you know of any new potential members, bring them along. Contact Michael Antzoulatos [email protected]. Greek School Graduation ~ Sunday, May 19th: Please join us for a small presentation by our Greek School and to recognize our students as they complete another great year of Greek School. God-Parents’ Sunday ~ Sunday, June 2nd: Come to Church with your God-Parents and receive holy Communion together. Sunday School will have special projects and lessons about God Parents. Coffee hour is dedicated to God-Parents. We would like to send your God-Parents an e-vite. Please send Anna-Nicole the email addresses and names of your God Parents: [email protected] Ladies Fellowship ~ Thurs June 6th at 6:45: Join us at the home of Argie Cupples; 2 Calle Regio, San Clemente. Her phone number is (949) 498-5956. There is a $20 buy in for Bunko with $5 going to the Church. Pot luck refreshments A-L bring dessert and M-Z appetizers. For more info, please contact Presbytera Mia at [email protected] GOYA Volleyball ~ Saturday, June 8th: We are taking a few teams to the annual Volleyball Tournament in San Marino, which is hosted by St. Anthony’s Church in Pasadena. There will be a tournament with co-ed teams, dinner and awards given out. 8:30 a.m. check-in. To sign up, please contact Irene Travis at [email protected] Parish Family Picnic / Sunday School Graduation. ~ Sunday, June 9th: Join us for the 3rd annual Parish Family Picnic and Sunday school graduation. We will meet in Heritage Town Center Park in Old Town San Juan after Liturgy on June 9th. Coffee hour will be held at the park. There will be a BBQ lunch and games and activities for kids and families. All are welcome! Cocktails & Comedy on the California Coast ~ Saturday, June 15th: We will host a cocktail party at The Beach Club in the Strands at Headlands community. Comedian Basile will entertain while we watch the sunset over the ocean, socialize and enjoy cocktails and appetizers. The ticket price is $100. Since there is limited seating, advance ticket sales are required. Please RSVP by June 7th: (949) 542-3445. GOYA Calendar - June 2013 GOYA Pool Party & BBQ ~ Sun, June 2nd: 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please join us for a day of food and swimming hosted by the Rains family at their home. Contact Sandy at [email protected] Check out our Facebook page at: St. Basil Goya MINISTRY CONTACTS Parish Council: Sunday School: Greek School: GOYA: Greek Dance: Altar Boys: Stewardship: Ladies’ Aux: AHEPA: Reggie Sellas: [email protected] Anna-Nicole: [email protected] Tessy: [email protected] Sandy Rains: [email protected] Lia Vardakostas: [email protected] Fr. Bill: [email protected] Katie Van Harten: [email protected] Fran Karnazes: [email protected] Mike A: [email protected] Bert Dumais: [email protected] Prime Timers: Chanting: Bert Dumais: [email protected] Vacation Church School: Pres. Mia: [email protected] Apokries: Steve Dafnis: [email protected] 4th of July: Sam Konugres: [email protected] Parish Directory (2012): Sally: [email protected] Basketball: Sam Konugres: [email protected] Greek Festival: Sam Konugres: [email protected] Top Left: Girls from our GOYA eat breakfast before tying palms on the Saturday of Lazarus. Top Right ~ Procession of the Epitaphios Icon on Holy Friday. Bottom Right ~ Anna-Nicole teaches during the Holy Friday Retreat. St. Sophia Camp Registration is open 2013 Stewardship Update Annual Operating Budget $350,000 Aug 4—10 Week 1 Amount Pledged $132,027 Aug 10 ~ 17 Week 2 % of budget pledged 37% www.stsophiacamp.org Amount Received $56,127 Reservations fill up fast so register when you can to reserve a spot for child. % of budget received 16% 2013 Stewards 96 To receive a pledge card, please contact Ann Rhodes in the Church office.Page 2 3rd Annual Parish Family Picnic June 9th Time: noon - 4:30 p.m. Following Liturgy Tasty BBQ Games & Activities for kids and families Coffee hour will be at the park. Celebrate Sunday School Graduation $7 Lunch - includes drinks RSVP to Ann Rhodes at: [email protected] HTC Park San Juan Capistrano (Located in Old Town SJC) Across from the Old Mission S AI NT B AS I L G REEK O RTHO DOX CHURCH PRESENTS Cocktails & Comedy J O I N US FO R A BEACH-S I DE S UNS ET, H O R S D'OEUV RES, A ND A P ERFORM A NCE BY Basile the Comedian S ATUR DAY, JU NE 15, 2013 | 6:3 0 P. M. 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May 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 1 Holy Unction: 3:30 pm Holy Unction: 7:30 pm Fri 2 Sat 3 Liturgy ~ St. Basil 9:30 am Descent from the Cross: 3:30 pm 12 Gospels: 7 pm Epitaphios: 7:30 pm Holy Friday Lock-In: 9:30 pm 5 GREAT & HOLY PASCHA 6 7 4 Liturgy ~ St. Basil: 9:30 am Anastasi Resurrection Service: 11:30 pm 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 GREEK SCHOOL 4:30 Agape Service: 10 am Sunday of Thomas 12 13 Divine Liturgy: 10 am Parish Council 7:00 pm 14 GREEK SCHOOL 4:30 AHEPA: 6:00 p.m. MOTHER’S DAY 19 Sunday of the Myrrh Bearers 20 Liturgy 9:30 Saints Constantine and Helen Divine Liturgy: 10 am Greek Schl Grad 11:15 Sunday of the Paralytic Divine Liturgy: 10 am 26 21 27 28 June 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Divine Liturgy: 10 am 3 God Parent Sunday Board Meeting 7:00 pm 4 5 11 12 6 7 13 14 Ladies’ Fellowship Argie Cuppples home 6:45 p.m. GOYA Volleyball Tournament: 8:15 a.m. Pasadena 8 GOYA BBQ & Pool Party 2:00 pm 9 Divine Liturgy: 10 am 10 Bible Study 7:15 Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Holy Ascension of our Lord Sun Schl Grad 11:30 Family Picnic 12:00 at HTC Park in SJC 15 Basile Comedy Night 6:30 pm at The Strand in Dana Point 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Divine Liturgy: 10 am Father’s Day Pentecost Divine Liturgy: 10 am __________________ 30 Divine Liturgy: 10 am Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Holy Apostles, Saints Peter & Paul