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THE BASILIAN
OFFICIAL MONTHY NEWSLETTER OF
MAY 2015
ST. BASIL GREEK
ORTHODOX CHURCH
Volume 29 Issue 5
Stockton, CA
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On May 31st, we celebrate Pentecost, a great and very important feastday of the Church. Pentecost is the day that
the followers of Christ received the Holy Spirit. Why is receiving the Holy Spirit such a big deal? Christ Himself told
His disciples, “It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I
depart, I will send Him to you.” (John 16:7). Who is this Helper that Jesus is referring to? The Helper is none other
than the Holy Spirit as we learn when Jesus says the following—“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will
send in My name” (John 14:26).
Why was it so important to receive the Holy Spirit? What could the Holy Spirit do for the disciples that Jesus could not?
For starters, it was the Holy Spirit who would help the disciples fully understand what Christ was trying to teach them.
Believe it or not, Christ wasn’t always able to “get through” to the disciples. For example, they thought that Jesus was
going to be a worldly success—they didn’t realize that He would suffer and die, even though He told them about this on
various occasions. The Holy Spirit on the other hand, Christ tells us, would be able to “get through” to the disciples: “The
Holy Spirit…He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you”. (John 14:26). “When
He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;” (John 16:13). Not only would the Holy Spirit remind the
disciples what Jesus taught them, but He would help them understand what Jesus’ teachings meant. This is also true for
us as Orthodox Christians today—unless we have the Holy Spirit, we cannot truly understand the teachings of our Church.
Without the Holy Spirit, we would also not be able to pray properly. “For we do not know what we should pray for as we
ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us….” (Romans 8:26). Without the Holy Spirit we would not have the
courage to follow Christ’s commandments and confess Him to others—“But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do
not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not
you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.” (Mark 13:11). Without the Holy Spirit, we wouldn’t even have the ability to believe in
Christ—“ Therefore I make known to you that…no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.” (1 Cor. 12:3).
As is clear from Scripture, without the Holy Spirit, there is no chance for salvation. Therefore, how do we obtain the Holy
Spirit? We personally received the Holy Spirit at our Chrismation, which is our own personal Pentecost. However, the Holy
Spirit won’t remain with us by virtue of our Chrismation alone. We can remain a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19) by
making ethical and Christ-pleasing daily decisions or we can “quench the Spirit.” (1 Thess. 5:19) and “grieve the Holy Spirit
of God” (Ephesians 4:30) by making daily decisions contrary to Christ’s teachings.
Along with Chrismation and living an ethical and Christ-pleasing life, it is through attending the Divine Liturgy that we
continue to receive the Holy Spirit. Every Divine Liturgy the priest says, “That our loving God…may in return send upon
us…the gift of the Holy Spirit.” If we recall, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples when they were together praying!
(Acts 2:1-4). “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all
filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 4:31).
May the Holy Spirit always guide us, strengthen us and be with us, not only on Pentecost, but all the days of our lives.
In Christ,
Fr. Panagiotis
PRAYERS FOR HEALTH and RECOVERY
May our Lord grant them health and strength
Perastika!
Maria Bistolarides
Georgia Chalmers
Sophie Chiarchianis
Jane Demacopoulos
Father Constantine Efstathiu
Elefteria Fotinos
Pauline Galas
Bill Gibson
Clara Kalomiris
Eloise Kosta
Michelle Ksidakis
Kristy Lundblad
Asma Masarweh
Flossie Mitchell
Brother Nektarios
Harriet Davanis Norton
Vasiliki “Bessie” Papas
Katherine Poulos
Liberty Sarris
Kathy Walkowiec
Official monthly newsletter of
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
Stockton, CA
EDITOR:
Jaye P. Rishard
DESIGN /GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION:
P. J. Rishard
OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship)
OCF is a ministry geared to those in college.
Our goal is to provide college students an
opportunity to learn how the teachings of
the Orthodox Church can help their lives
by providing them with guidance, strength
and purpose. Opportunities for fellowship
and outings will be offered. Please e-mail
Fr. Pete ([email protected]) to
receive date and time of our first meeting
and for our regularly scheduled meetings.
Young Professionals
Young Professionals is a ministry geared
to those who have completed their
undergraduate studies and/or are in their
20’s and 30’s. Our goal is to cultivate and
strengthen friendships while providing
meaning, balance, stability, and guidance
through the wisdom of the Orthodox
Church. Please e-mail Fr. Pete (frsotiras@
gosaintbasil.org) to receive date and time
of our first meeting and for our regularly
scheduled meetings.
P. J. Rishard at
[email protected]
LODI HELLENIC SOCIETY
Deadline is the 20th of each month.
PLEASE SEE BACK PAGE.
Thank you,
Meeting will be held on
Monday, MAY 12,
at
6:30 pm
BASILIAN Booster Donations:
Business Card Size -- $20/month
A. Doreen Bestolarides
Veronica Gatrousis
Dennis Goehring
Greg Patterson
B. Bob Basso
Maria Karapanos
Lori Koulouris
Danielle Pappas
C. Sylvia Hanania
Kathy Kaplanis
Mike Tsarnas
Vasilios Veziris
DUTY TEAM CAPTAIN
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Sylvia Hanania
Doreen Bestolarides
Mike Tsarnas
Vasilios Veziris
Danielle Pappas
NOTE:
Whenever you are scheduling an event (to avoid confusion and doublebooking), please call the office to get on the official calendar. This way, we
can avoid errors and unhappy folks. Please call Eleni at (209) 478-7564. Thank you.
PLEASE SEND ALL ARTICLES TO
Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Panagiotis Sotiras
Webmaster: Michael Anselmo
PARISH COUNCIL
DUTY TEAMS
St. Basil’s 2015
Young Adult Ministries
UNLESS NOTED: Office will
be open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
(Monday through Friday).
Office will be closed from
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm for lunch.
Please refer to the Sunday
Bulletin for changeS in
scheduled meetings, events,
or other Parish functions.
Please remember that GREEK SCHOOL
class convenes after church every Sunday
in the Fireside room. Join next Sunday!
Please call Irene Petri at 209.898.6475
to enroll and for further information.
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SACRAMENTS & BLESSINGS
APRIL
Forty Day Blessing
April 26 Sevastien John Agranovich
Son of Vadim & Ina Agranovich
Baptism
April 25 Luke John Barrington
Son of Evagelia & Stephan Barrington
Godparents Athan Haigh & Tania Voulgaris
Wedding
April 26 Mary Farrell & Lawrence Shankle
Sponsor Demetria Farrell
Memorials
April 26 Kostandinos Aliferis
6 months
Archbisop Iakovos
10 years
of North & South America
MAY
Coffee Hour
May 3
General Assembly
May 10
Mother's Day--Available
May 17
Religious Education
May 24
Available
May 31
Available
JUNE
June 7 Happy Birthday to Katherine Poulos Celebration
June 14 Available
June 21 Father's Day Papachristos, Bestolarides,
Marmas, Tamaresis, Aliotis
Memorial Weekend Cemetery
Saturday, May 23 2015
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
Rural Cemetery, Stockton
Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Lodi
Lodi (Pine St.) Cemetery, Lodi
Please let the office know if you plan on attending.
In the event no one can attend, service may be canceled.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Xristos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
Our holy journey through Lent has focused our spiritual life on Christ’s resurrection with its promise
of hope and eternal life. But the gospel of St. Matthew that we heard on Holy Saturday reminds us that
Pascha is not the end point of our holy journey. The women going to the tomb after the Sabbath were met
by an angel announcing the resurrection and instructing them to “Go quickly now and tell the disciples.”
The angel’s command to the women is also a command for us today—Go and tell others about the
resurrection and what it means. To make Pascha truly meaningful in the world, we who have experienced
the joy of the resurrection of Christ are commanded to spread that message in our community and the
world.
Now our Pascha picnic might not come to mind when we think of sharing the Paschal message. But for
those of us who were there that day, worshipping and celebrating together in the Agape service, then
praying together before enjoying the feast of lamb and tri-tip and a wide assortment of appetizers, side
dishes and desserts all prepared and served by our parishioners, it was indeed a full and joyful day shared
with family and friends on our beautiful church grounds. Many thanks to all the cooks, servers, and
workers who made the event another great success, and to all parishioners who welcomed our guests to
the celebration of this great feast of our Church.
Veronica Gatrousis
Parish Council President
ST. BASIL PRESCHOOL
It is hard to believe we are coming to a close of the traditional school year. At the end of this month, we will be “graduating” 34 four
and five-year-olds, and they will leave throughout the summer for their kindergarten adventures! It is difficult to say goodbye. We
have just shared three of the most important developmental years of a child’s life with them. By this time we know quite a bit about
each student, their families and their pets! In fact, there are times we hear stories that Mom and Dads would blush if they knew they
were repeated . After spending the last 36 months, five days a week together, it is bittersweet to say goodbye. Our staff truly are
secure in knowing we have given each child the tools they need to leave our safe, loving community here at St. Basil and go out in
to the bigger community. Because of the relationships that are created between staff and families, we agree our parents here are as
prepared to meet the challenges of the next couple of years with their child(ren). We give thanks for each and every one of them!
I give thanks to a staff that has been nothing but supportive and professional! I have enjoyed the relationship we share and am
honored to be at the helm of such a great teaching crew! I am thankful for my Preschool Council: Lindsey Economou, Gayle
Maduros, Dessi Ksidakis, Dorothy Henning, Joanna Pappas, Anastasia Cook, George Kaplanis, and Christina Velis. I am eager
to continue this journey with you as we work closely to maintain the quality of education we have always exhibited, always mindful
of our Christ-centered curriculum. Thanks to bookkeeper Phyllis Trachiotis for her support and level head when dealing with the
financial end of this mission.
And last but not least, I give thanks to Father Pete. Father has brought our chapel time with him to a high level. He has taken the
time to make the childrens’ time with him “kid friendly” with his use of props to share Bible stories, creativity and consistency. The
children love their time with Father Pete. I am very impressed that he has taken the time to get to know each child’s name and chat
with them individually. It is heart warming to witness as they all love their Father Pete! And thank you to all of you in our St. Basil
Community who offer prayers and support for this very important ministry. We feel your love!
Have a safe summer! I will look forward to communicating with you all in my September 2015 submission!
Tammy Hamilton-Williams
Director, St. Basil Preschool
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ICONS AND BOUQUETS -- PAOI -- Moraga, CA
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SATURDAY OF SOULS
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HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT
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PHILOPTOCHOS
Christos Anesti!
Our Palm Sunday Luncheon was a great success due to the loving generosity of Mike and Amber
Tsarnas. He cooked a delicious Talapia with dill sauce, rice pilaf, fresh salad, grilled asparagus, bread, and
apple pie dessert. Yummo! A big 'thanks' to Greg Patterson for lending a hand and assisting Mike in the
kitchen.
'Thank you' and a big hug to Mimi Trucco for leading the ladies and gents who came to decorate
the Epitaphio. It was beautiful! Thank you to all the workers! You did a great job!
Upcoming Events-1. General Meeting May 16th 11:30 in the hall. Lunch will be served. Please set your calendars as this is
an election year. We will be approving and voting on empty Board seats. Topic: Haven of Peace Calendar
of donations and assistance.
2. June 16th- Memorial Luncheon at Patti Frangadakis home. Please RSVP to Patti by June 11th
3. Mother's Day luncheon cancelled for 2015
Thank you to everyone who helped lead me through the last four years as your president. It's been an
honor and privilege.
Agape,
Teri Blum
PHILOPTOCHOS - HAVEN OF PEACE WISH LIST
The Philoptochos Society, in keeping with its philanthropic goals, continues to show loving care in the local
community. Thanks to a $5,000 grant received from the National Philoptochos Society, the St. Basil members presented
a check to the Haven of Peace in 2014. This is a local temporary shelter for women and children in transition from
homelessness, abuse, addition, etc. to a pro-active fruitful life. The money was used for a kitchen remodel project.
Ms. Olga Rodriguez recently attended our meeting to thank us, once again, for this generous gift. At our request,
she gave us a “Wish List” to help further this home’s maintenance and upkeep. We are asking the St. Basil family to make
monthly donations of various items.
We have chosen the month of May to be PAPER PRODUCTS: toilet tissue, toilet tissue, and more toilet tissue –
paper towels, napkins, Kleenex, etc. Please bring these items to the church hall. At the end of May, Lenna Papdimatos and
Bobbe Xenos will deliver them to the Haven of Peace. Each succeeding month – watch THE BASILIAN – we will choose
another commodity for collection and delivery.
Bobbe Xenos
YOUTH NEWS
The lovely and gracious, Cassandra Garibaldi has joined us, once again,
this Holy Week to chant and lead the Youth Retreat on Good Friday.
Cassandra is from Drachut, MA. Her home town was incorporated in 1701!
Cassandra attends St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Lexington, MA.
She is in her second of three years at Holy Cross Hellenic College in Brookline, MA.
We welcome Cassandra to St. Basil and thank her for your service to our
Community.
Christos Anesti!
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HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA
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International Orthodox Christian Charities, Inc. ( IOCC)
INTERNATIONAL)ORTHODOX)CHRISTIAN)CHARITIES,)INC,)(IOCC))
)
On)Sunday,)October)11,)2015,)our)St.)Basil)Church)will)host)a)dinner)to)benefit)
The)International)Orthodox)Christian)Charities))(IOCC).)))
)
What)is)the)IOCC?)
International*Orthodox*Christian*Charities,*Inc.*(or*IOCC),*based*in*Baltimore,*
Maryland,*was*established*in*March,*1992,*as*the*official*international*humanitarian*
organization*of*the*Standing*Conference*of*Canonical*Orthodox*Bishops*in*the*
Americas*(SCOBA),*now*known*as*the*Assembly*of*Canonical*Orthodox*Bishops*of*
North*and*Central*America.**Since*its*inception,*IOCC*has*distributed*$438*million*
USD*in*emergency*relief*and*development*assistance*to*families*and*communities*in*
more*than*50*countries.**IOCC*does*not*provide*funds*for*Church*missions*such*as*
religious*education*or*missionary*work.**All*funds*collected*by*the*agency*(minus*
administrative*expenses)*are*instead*use*for*humanitarian*aid.**IOCC*has*received*a*
rating*of*four*stars*from*Charity*Navigator,*the*highest*rating*the*organization*
awards.**IOCC*is*a*member*of*the*ACT*Alliance,*a*global*coalition*of*more*than*130*
churches*and*agencies*engaged*in*development,*humanitarian*assistance*and*
advocacy,*as*well*as*a*member*of*Interaction,*the*largest*alliance*of*U>S>*based*
secular*and*faithSbased*organizations*working*to*improve*the*lives*of*the*world’s*
most*poor*and*vulnerable*populations.*
*
MISSION)
IOCC,)in)the)spirit)of)Christ’s)love,)offers)emergency)relief)and)development)
programs)to)those)in)need)worldwide,)without)discrimination)and)strengthens)
the)capacity)of)the)Orthodox)Church)to)so)respond.)
)
INSPIRATION)
Matthew*25:35S36,*40*
“For*I*was*hungry*and*you*gave*me*food,*I*was*thirsty*and*you*gave*me*drink.**I*was*
a*stranger*and*you*welcomed,*I*was*naked*and*you*clothed*me;*I*was*sick*and*you*
visited*me,*I*was*in*prison*and*you*came*to*me…as*you*did*it*to*one*of*the*least*of*
these*my*brethren,*you*did*it*to*me.”*
*
Of*course,*we*are*all*so*grateful*for*the*blessings*we*enjoy,*especially*the*safety*of*
our*loved*ones.**As*Orthodox*Christians*we*are*called*to*help*those*in*need.**We*
sincerely*hope*you*will*spread*the*word*about*IOCC,*attend*the*October*11th*event*
and*support*this*worthy*cause.***
)
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FESTIVAL WORK PART SCHEDULE
2015 FESTIVAL WORK PARTIES
ALL WORK PARTIES BEGIN AT 9:00 AM, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, TWO WORK PARTIES WILL BE HELD –
9:00 AM AND 5:00 PM. FOR THOSE WHO WORK AND ARE UNABLE
TO PARTICIPATE DURING THE DAY—DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
Evgenikou Memorial Lunch @ 11:30 am @ Frangadakis’
WEDNESDAY JUNE17
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Dolmades (9:00 am & 5:00 pm)
Dolmades (if needed)
MONDAY, JUNE 22
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Spanakopita/Tiropete Prep
Pita prep continues/assembly of pita
Pita Assembly (After Liturgy at 9 am)
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Tsoureki
NO WORK PARTIES IN JULY
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
Koulourakia (After 9:00 Paraklesis Service)
Koulourakia
MOINDAY, AUGUST 17
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Kourambiedes
Pack Kourambiedes/Walnut Prep
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Paxemadia
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
THURSAY, AUGUST 27
Almond Prep
Argolavos
Melomakarona
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
(LABOR DAY)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Almond Baklava
Walnut Baklava
Aegenitika/packing Baklava (After Liturgy at 9 am)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Dip & Pack
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Festival Cleanup (After Liturgy at 9 am)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Festival Cleanup
Kirkus Commercial Cleaners/Festival Cleanup continues
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AHEPA/DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE - DISTRICT 21 SUPREME CONVENTION
SAN FRANCISCO
GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF WONDER!
THURSDAY - JULY 2
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Join your fun-loving District 21 party bus hosts for an evening of
discovery & enjoyment during the Supreme Convention as we explore
NightLife at the California Academy of Science
in Beautiful Golden Gate Park
Enjoy a short bus tour of the city, with delicious Appetizers, California Wine
and Micro-Brews served on board as we head off to our NightLife adventure.
Not to be missed ...
The Osher Rainforest ... Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest that's teeming
with life—from free-flying birds to exotic reptiles, amphibians, golden silk orb-weaver
spiders, and enormous Amazonian fish that glide overhead.
Steinhart Aquarium ... Dive into a breathtaking array of beautiful and critical marine
habitats, from a vibrant Philippine coral reef to lush, tropical rainforests and
California's own coastal ecosystem
Morrison Planetarium ... A 75-foot dome displays one of the most accurate—and
immersive—digital Universes ever created. From faraway galaxies to the workings of
our own planet, you'll experience the cosmos like never before.
Net proceeds from our local night will be going towards District 21
St. Nicholas Ranch Boys Dorm Project and to the Ahepa and DOP District Scholarship Foundations
Cost per Person $45.00
“Must be 21 or Older”
Name
Reservation Deadline June 1
District # & Chapter #
E-mail Address
Street Address
City
ST
# of Tickets ____ x $45 ea.
Zip
Phone # w/Area Code
= $ ______ Check Enclosed
Send reservation form and check payable to Order of AHEPA - District 21 to:
Foula Vasilogiorgis, District 21 Secretary, 755 Monterey Blvd. # 6, San Francisco, CA 94127
Phone 415-378-7200
Email [email protected]
Tickets will be available for pick up at Supreme Convention. For more information, contact ...
DG Tom Chiarchianis [email protected] or
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DG Kathy Leles [email protected]
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DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE, SPARTA #18
If you missed Sparta Chapter’s SIP & SHOP event, you missed a wonderful time. The weather
was gorgeous. The food table was sumptuous. The wine was excellent. The vendors had wonderful
products. There were so many diverse things to buy. Just sampling the bundtinis at the Bundt cake
booth was a rare treat. Thanks to all of our members and a sweet Maid of Athena for all their
hard work. Thanks to the fine vendors, too, for their attractive tables and great merchandise.
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MIRACULOUS WEEPING ICON IN MUSLIM HOME
Many years ago a Muslim couple from Turkey came to live in Paris, where they found jobs. Their names are Esat and Sevin
Altindagoglu. In their Paris home, one can always see many guests -- not only from France but from abroad as well. All
come to see an icon which the head of the family calls “a miracle.” The Orthodox icon of the Holy Theotokos of the Byzantine period (began shedding tears.
According to the Altindagoglus, the icon was given to them in 2006 by a Greek monk from Libya. As soon as they received
this icon, they felt its great holiness and an unexplainable atmosphere of peace which has reigned in their home since.
When they moved to Paris, they took this venerated icon with them. When the icon was placed in a separate room in the
new house, it at once started weeping. The news speedily spread not only among Turks but also among Christians. The
icon, “All-holy Virgin,” as the Turkish family called it, soon became an object of veneration and a source of miracles. The
news of the new icon spread literally all over the world and now pilgrims from such countries as Germany and Belgium are
coming to venerate the Mother of God.
Esat Altindagoglu relates that not long ago a young married lady visited them: she could not conceive a child for a long
time, so she grieved very much and her marriage was on the brink of divorce. The woman prayed on her knees before the
icon of the Mother of God for a long time. After a few days, she called the couple in tears and told them that a miracle had
happened – she already was expecting a child!
FAMILY & COMMUNITY NEWS
Visiting good friends .....
P.J. Rishard joined Nick Chiarchianis
in visiting his lovely wife, Kay, at The
Commons in Stockton. Kay loves
receiving visitors. She was very active
in the St. Basil community and enjoys
showing folks around her new home.
So, drop by to see her and say “Hello” -if you can. Please remember Nick, too.
Crab Feed Dinner at
Brookside Country Club
JoAnne & Bill Panagopoulos
with PJ and Marko Rishard
and Nick Chiarchianis
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FAMILY & COMMUNITY NEWS
Jerry Lucas September 12, 1925 - April 1, 2015
Jerry Lucas died peacefully at home on April 1, 2015, with Harriet, his loving wife of
61 years at his side. Jerry was born in Lodi, CA, to James and Evangeline Lucas on
September 12, 1925. He attended Lodi schools and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943.
Upon his honorable discharge in 1946, he joinedhis father in the family shoe repair
business.
He married the love of his life Harriet Hlebakos in 1954. In 1955, they moved to
Stockton. He started his own shoe repair business, Lucas Shoe Shoppe, in 1957. He took
great pride in his craft and expanded his business to include the sale of leather goods.
Jerry retired in 1987, along with his wife who worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Traveling with friends and dining out were among Jerry's favorite pleasures. He was also
an avid sports fan and enjoyed following his beloved San Diego Chargers and San
Francisco Giants.
Jerry was a member of St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church. He is survived by his
wife Harriet and loving family in California, including daughter Helen Lucas of Galt; son
James Lucas of San Francisco; grandson Dean Xanttopulos of Sacramento; Leah
Xanttopulos of Stockton; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased by his sister Stella Lucas and his brothers Thomas (Cyc) and John.
Private funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at St. Basil Greek
Orthodox Church, with Father Pete Sotiras officiating. Interment followed at Cherokee
Memorial Park, Lodi, CA.
The family requests donations to St. Basil Philoptochos Society and/or the
Gus Xanttopulos Benevolent Fund, St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920
W. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207.
Memory Eternal!
Had been thinking about cemeteries
for historical purposes when I got
the news of Jerry Lucas' passing.
That was a big blow to my Stockton
memory bank. I cannot remember
not knowing Jerry, the really nice guy
who married my Uncle Jim Hlebakos'
sister Harriet. He was a fixture in our
lives -- especially as a shoe repair guy
par excellence (following in his father
Dimitri's footsteps), who had a shop
at 936 N. Yosemite near the S&G
Market.
And, he was one of the last Stockton
Naousa links of his generation. It's up
to Jim, Helen, Dean and Leah to keep
that fire burning.
Paula Xanthopoulou
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OUR Justin turns four!!
Left:
His grand-finale at Family Night.
Thank you to our St. Basil family
for making him feel so special!
Presbytera Angie
Right: Little Justin back in the day.
Jesus said, “Let the little
children come to Me, and
do not forbid them; for of
such is the Kingdom of Heaven”.
Orthodox Study Bible
Gracie & Constantine Koulouris
attend Holy Friday Youth Events
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St. Basil Preschool Bikers invade!!
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2015 BASILIAN ANGELS
Angeliki Allison
Angelo & Olympia Anagnos
Loula Anaston
Phyllis Anthony
Ed & Becky Bennetto
James & Mary Bravos
Demetre & Ruby Corids
Lorene Crusos
Denise Facaros
Steve & Mary Facaros
Mike & Patti Frangadakis
Helen Fotinos
Emanuel (Mono) Geralis
Sara Glaros
Ed & Sali Graham
Stella Graham
Robert & Dorothy Henning
Art & Barbara Johns
Clara Kalomiris
Kostas & Dimitra Kapinaris
C.W. & Dena Kuchulis
Alexandra Leonidou
Jerry & Harriet Lucas
Ernie & Josie Marcopulos
Nick & Caherine Margaros
Gary & Deana Mariani
Pete & Penny Panos
Socrates & Lenna Papadimatos
Andy & Jennifer Pappas
Greg & Olga Patterson
Georgia Perlegos
Dean Poullos
Jaye Rishard
P. J. Rishard
Jeff & Connie Rishwain
Ray & Georgianna Rishwain
Tony & Kerie Rishwain
Jim & Evie Robinson
Katherine Huntalas Skandale
Ernie Sopp
Alex & Faye Spanos
George & Mary Spanos
Katherine Spathos
James & Janice Summerville
Michael & Catherine Tarbat
Dean & Phyllis Trachiotis
Ellie & Alexis Tsarnas
Mike & Amber Tsarnas
Eraclis & Marianthe Tsirelas
Steve & Kathy Walton
Dena Wolfe
Paula Xanthopoulou
Ethel Xanttopulos
Nick & Rhonda Xanttopulos
Joseph Anton Zybach-Sheldon
PROFIT & LOSS
Mar 15
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Basilian
3,550.00
Candle
2,640.00
General Donation & Misc. Income
200.00
Hall Income
650.00
Holiday Offering
PLEDGE
50.00
46,538.00
Preschool Contribution
2,500.00
Tray
1,041.00
Total Income
57,169.00
Expense
Archdiocese Annual Commitment
7,009.75
Archdiocese Pension OtherClergy
600.00
Automobile Allowance
600.00
Basilian Expense
1,376.82
Candle Expense
1,632.98
Choir Expense
350.00
Copier Expense
585.52
Credit Card Processing Fee
777.10
Gardening-Front Landscape Area
650.00
Gardening Supplies
203.68
Hall Expense
471.55
Insurance
1,784.47
Janitorial
1,210.00
Office Expense
Payroll - 1. ArchHealthPlan FRP
242.23
2,415.00
Payroll - 2 Admin & Taxes
12,977.11
Property Taxes & License
782.43
Religious & Holiday Expense
Repair & Maintenance
Utilities
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
THE BASILIAN + MAY 2015
1,201.34
232.00
4,299.89
39,401.87
17,767.13
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2015 STEWARDS
Chryso Adams
Argirios & Eleni Adams
Nick & Kiki Aftias
Dean & Ruth Alexander
Spilios & Georgia Aliferis
Angelo & Olympia Anagnos
James Anagnos
Popi Anagnos
Steve Anagnos
Phyllis Anthony
Jim Argiros
Dennis Bandy & Mary Carroll
Robert & Marie Basso
Ed & Becky Benetto
Aram Berberian
Ron & Dea Berberian
Paul & Stephanie Bestolarides
Steve & Doreen Bestolarides
Ted & Kelley Bestolarides
Teri Blum
Jessica Boettger
Mike & Christina Boettger
Jim & Mary Bravos
Garrett Buck
Nick & Kay Chiarchianis
Tom & Deana Chiarchianis
Emily Tzilianos-Clifford
Shalen & Anastasia Cook
Lorene Crusos
Alexandros & Lindsey Economou
Steve & Mary Facaros
Dimitria Farrell
Mary Farrell
Nick & Jesslyn Farros
Ilias & Lisa Fidentziz
Helen Fotinos
Barbara Frances
Michael & Patti Frangadakis
Ray & Anastasia Fulton
Valentin Galkin & Galina Vanyushkina
Veronica Gatrousis
Steve & Linda Gemelos
Emanuel (Mono) Geralis
William & Angela Gibson
K. F. & Sofia Giourousis
Sara Glaros
Joline Gogna
Mrad & Janette Goriye
Edward & Sali Graham
Tesfa Hawariat
William & Sylvia Heinrich
Robert & Dorothy Henning
Ken & Marie Jochimsen
Sam & Celeste Kaisch
Anastassios & Gertie Kandris
Dimitri & Maria Karapanos
AIlan & Angelina Keigley
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John & Elaine Kluve
Tom & Eloise Kosta
Peter & Lori Koulouris
Dessie Ksidakis
William & Harriet Lappas
Alexandra Leonidou
Leo & Vasiiliki Lewis
Michael & Beth Louis
Jerry & Harriet Lucas
Bill & Gayle Maduros
Irene Mandarakas
Jim Mandarakas
Litsa Mandarakas
Patricia Manuse
Ernest & Josie Marcopulos
Nick & Catherine Margaros
Gary & Deana Mariani
Paolo Mariani
John & Deborah Maroulis
Asma Masarweh
Elizabeth Mazzeo
Angie Melas
George Metaxas
Florence Mitchell
Peter & Mary Mitracos
Pamela Monson
James & Diane Mousalimas
Frank & Astrini Natsis
Alex & Kalliopi Nicolaou
Olga Osipova
Kimberly Palacioz
Nick & Anna Panagakos
Bill & JoAnne Panagopoulos
Pete & Penny Panos
John & Vicki Papachristos
Demitra Papadogiannis
Danielle Pappas
George & Joanna Pappas
John S. & Paula Pappas
Bill & Angeline Paraskevas
Harriet Paraskevopoulos
Olga & Greg Patterson
Tanja & Sasa Paunovic
Despina Peppas
Manuel & Katina Perris
Katherine Piazza
Dean & Carol Poullos
Theodore & Antonette Poulos
Paris & Kelly Proestakis
Elena Prucyk
Bob & Kathy Prucyk
Jaye Rishard
P. J. Rishard
Anthony & Kerie Rishwain
Jeff & Connie Rishwain
Raymond & Goergianna Rishwain
Jim & Evie Robinson
THE BASILIAN + MAY 2015
Barry & Alexis Ruhl
Hanneh Safadi
Evangelos Sellas
Anton Shelden
John & Rosemary Siliverdis
Ernie Sopp
Jim Spanos
William & Maria Stamos
Jim & Janice Summerville
Althea Tartarakis
Andrea Torres
Shamla Tounou
Dean & Phyllis Trachiotis
Antonia Tsampis
Mike & Amber Tsarnas
Eraclis & Marianthe Tsirelas
Mark & LindaTurkatte
Theoni Veteran-Salcedo
Rodama Veziris
Vasilios & Demetra Veziris
Kathy Walkowiec
Steve & Kathy Walton
Dena Wolfe
Ethel Xanttopulos
Nick & Rhonda Xanttopulos
Bobbe Xenos
Creighton & Bertha Younnel
Iakovos “Yako” Zarefakis
Maria Zarefakis
Mathew & Eleni Zarefakis
Mary Facaros prepares
Philoptochos Pascha
goodie bags for shut-ins
and others.
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920 West March Lane
Stockton, California 95207
Non-Profit Org.
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Stockton, CA
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St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
Phone (Church): 209.478.7564
Fax: 209.478.1814
E-mail: [email protected]
Fr. Panagiotis Sotiras
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