September 2011 issue

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World premiere of Award-winning
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Heart of a Soldier
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San Francisco Opera’s Opera in the Park concert at Golden Gate Park, the City’s civic observance
commemorating 10th anniversary of 9/11
S
an Francisco Opera
announced that the
Company’s annual free
Opera in the Park concert at Sharon
Meadow, Golden Gate Park, on
Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m., has
been recognized as the City and
County of San Francisco’s civic
observance commemorating the
tenth anniversary of the September
11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New
York City, Washington, D.C. and
Pennsylvania.
This year’s special Opera in the
Park concert will honor the memory
of those who perished on 9/11 and
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concert follows the September 10
world premiere of Heart of a Soldier, “This year’s Opera in the Park
on Sunday, September 11 coincides
a new opera commissioned by San
Francisco Opera in commemoration with the tenth anniversary of
the infamous 9/11 attacks,” said
of the tenth anniversary of the
Gockley. “The evening before, on
September 11, 2001 World Trade
Saturday, Sept. 10, the Company
Center attacks.
will give the world premiere of
San Francisco Opera Music
Heart of a Soldier, an opera we
Director Nicola Luisotti will
commissioned
conduct the San
based on a
Francisco Opera
true story of a
Orchestra,
courageous man
Chorus and
who, on that
acclaimed
fateful day of
soloists from the
9/11, displayed
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heroism,
in a concert
Christopher Theofanidis
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leadership and
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self-sacrifice
Wolfgang
in order to save the lives of more
Amadeus Mozart’s masterpiece,
than 2,700 individuals. We invite
the Requiem in D minor, and
the Bay Area to join us on this day
inspirational works by American
of community remembrance and
composers Harold Arlen, Samuel
celebration.”
Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron
San Francisco Interfaith Council
Copland and John Williams, as
Executive Director Michael Pappas
well as music by Christopher
commented, “Immediately after
Theofanidis, the award-winning
the tragic events of September
composer of Heart of a Soldier.
11, 2001, former Mayor Willie
During the Mozart Requiem,
Brown turned to the San Francisco
musical movements will be
Interfaith Council to bring people
interspersed with meditational
of our City’s diverse faiths together
texts read by members of the broad
for prayer and solidarity. Now,
religious community that comprise
the San Francisco Interfaith Council. ten years later, the Interfaith
Council is grateful to Mayor Lee
San Francisco Opera General
and San Francisco Opera for this
Director David Gockley will serve
uniquely San Franciscan occasion
as master of ceremonies and will
to remember those who died in the
be joined on stage by a roster of
attacks, to honor the first responders
distinguished political, interfaith
and to reflect upon lessons learned
over the last decade, not the least of
which is the need for civil discourse.
It is our collective hope that this
civic observance will inspire all who
will gather to sow the seeds of peace
in our City and the world.”
On Saturday, Sept. 10, San
Francisco Opera will unveil the
world premiere of Heart of a
Soldier, a new opera by composer
Christopher Theofanidis with
a libretto by Donna Di Novelli.
Commissioned by San Francisco
Opera, Heart of a Soldier is based on
the critically acclaimed non-fiction
book of the same name by Pulitzer
Prize-winning journalist James
B. Stewart and the life stories of
Susan Rescorla, Rick Rescorla and
Daniel J. Hill.
A story of war, love, friendship
and heroism, Heart of a Soldier
reflects on the extraordinary true
story of Rick Rescorla, a man
trained to be a consummate
soldier who gave up his own life
saving thousands in the attacks
on September 11, 2001. The
cast features baritone Thomas
Hampson, tenor William Burden
and soprano Melody Moore.
Francesca Zambello will direct
this world premiere production
and San Francisco Opera Principal
Guest Conductor Patrick Summers
will lead the San Francisco Opera
Orchestra and Chorus. Six
additional performances will be
presented through September 30 at
the War Memorial Opera House.
For more information about
Opera in the Park 2011, visit
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orthodox news
Secretary of State Clinton meets with Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew, calls for immediate opening of Halki Seminary
San Francisco Greek Village
Immersion Camp gains popularity
stanbul - U.S. Secretary of
State Hillary Rodham Clinton
met with Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew on July 16 at the
Phanar during her visit to Istanbul. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
warmly received Secretary Clinton
who initiated a serious hourlong discussion on various issues,
including the reopening of the
Orthodox Theological School of
Halki.
“Forty years of ‘silence’ are
enough for the School” Clinton
reportedly told media. She
reiterated the commitment of
the United States on the issue of
religious freedom and expressed her
ver 50 campers were
immersed in the
Greek language and
culture during the second
annual “Elliniko Horio” – Greek
Village Camp – held June 18
– 25, 2011 at Saint Nicholas
Ranch and Retreat Center in
Dunlap, California. Children
ages 7 – 14 participated in
daily activities that were led by
trained professional instructors
who offered a creative
and stimulating learning
environment which emphasized
the use of the Greek language
during all facets of instruction.
I
PHOTO BY N. MANGINAS
support to the concerns of the
Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Secretary of State Clinton
also referred to other activities
and initiatives of the Ecumenical
Patriarch, referencing His AllHoliness as the “Green Patriarch”
– an epithet bestowed on him
for his tireless leadership and
pioneering work in raising
environmental awareness and
underlining spiritual values in
addressing the ecological crisis.
Clinton highlighted
the interreligious dialogue initiated
by the Ecumenical Patriarch in
1994 at the Bosphorus Meeting
and the Declaration signed, as
well as the continuation of the
dialogue in 2001 in Brussels
immediately after the terrorist
attack of September 11.
Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew referred to recent
positive steps by the Erdogan
government to remove barriers
that had historically accumulated,
limiting the action of
the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He
thanked the U.S. for its “continuous
and undiminished ‘interest in the
issues of the Orthodox Church.”
Finally, the Secretary conveyed
the gratitude of President Barack
Obama for the supportive letter by
His All-Holiness to the President
regarding the administration’s
initiatives pertaining to climate
change.
Hillary Clinton was
accompanied by Philip Gordon,
Assistant Secretary of State for the
Bureau of European and Eurasian
Affairs; Francis Ricciardone, United
States Ambassador to Turkey;
Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Special
Assistant to the President and Senior
Director for Europe, National
Security Council; Suzan Johnson
Cook, Ambassador at Large for
International Religious Freedom
and Scott Kilner, United States
Consul General. The Secretary
CLINTON
continued on page 14
O
“The Greek Village
Immersion Camp has quickly
become a signature program in
the Metropolis of San Francisco.
Children have expressed great
interest in this camp, and are
eager to learn about their faith
and culture in this setting,” stated
His Eminence Metropolitan
Gerasimos. “This is a unique
educational opportunity that
blends creativity with academic
instruction to encourage a
positive learning environment,
and we look forward to its
GREEK VILLAGE CAMP
continued on page 14
His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos with the campers
and staff at the Elliniko Horio – Greek Village Camp at
Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA.
PHOTO BY Kristen Bruskas
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community
West Coast Church Musicians Gather for Educational Weekend
The Metropolis of San
Francisco Church Music
Federation met at the
Annunciation Cathedral in San
Francisco, CA for its “Summer
Church Music Forum by the Bay”
in June. This year’s gathering created
a more interactive and educational
format for the conference instead of
focusing on learning a large choral
arrangement of the Divine Liturgy.
His Eminence Metropolitan
Gerasimos challenged the
Federation earlier this year to
embrace a broader
focus and vision for this
important ministry, and
encouraged a stronger
educational component.
The weekend began
with a Business Meeting
of delegates from parishes
throughout the Metropolis.
Among the items discussed
at the meeting were: the
His Eminence Metropolitan
Gerasimos addresses members
establishment of a Youth
of the Metropolis Church Music
Music Director position for
Federation at a dinner at the
the Metropolis, upcoming
Metropolis House.
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regional Church Music Institutes
being held in the fall of 2011, and
the recently launched Federation
website: http://sanfran.churchmusic.
goarch.org. The Federation also
re-elected their current slate
of officers for a two-year term
beginning in August 2011: Kathy
Meck – President, Liz Levy – Vice
President, Daralyne Baddour –
Treasurer, and Athena Anastos
– Secretary. Following the meeting,
His Eminence Metropolitan
Gerasimos welcomed the delegates
to the Metropolis House for dinner
and fellowship.
Saturday was a full day of
presentations and workshops
including: “Orthodox Cultural
Literacy – It’s not just for breakfast
anymore” led by Father Aris
Metrakos (Holy Trinity, San
Francisco), and “The Role of Fine
Arts in Orthodox Church Worship
and The Development of Byzantine
Music Across the Centuries”
presented by Dr. Theodore
Bogdanos. A special session
presenting new music was led by
Dr. Tikey Zes assisted by various
Dennis
Constantine,
Program
Director
at KFOG
104.5/97.7
radio in San
Francisco, recently relocated
to the Bay Area from
Portland where he served as
choir president at Holy Trinity
Cathedral for many years.
He is pictured here with
Loula Anaston (Holy Cross –
Belmont).
Members of the Metropolis Church Music Federation with
His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos at the Annunciation
Cathedral in San Francisco, CA.
PHOTOS BY KRISTEN BRUSKAS
choir directors from throughout
the Metropolis. Following lunch,
Laura Kakis Serper, choir director
from the Ascension Cathedral in
Oakland, CA gave a presentation on
getting children involved in church
music. She brought along several
members of her professional youth
choir, Kairos, who were preparing
for an overseas tour, to demonstrate
various techniques for working with
young children and their developing
voices.
The final presentation for the
day was offered by Raganr Bohlin,
the director of the San Francisco
Symphony Chorus. Using music
by Bach, Rachmaninoff, Bogdanos
and Zes, Mr. Bohlin brought forth
a richer and more resonant sound,
emphasized musical phrasing and
dynamics, as well as proper vocal
production, breath support, and
attentiveness as singers.
The feedback from the
participants was very positive and
the Federation Board is committed
to expanding this year’s format
to offer an even wider array of
workshops that would address choir
directors, singers, chanters, and
youth choir members. Plans are
underway for next year’s conference
to be held in June 2012.
(Left) His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos with Dr.
Theodore Bogdanos. (Right)
Dr. Tikey Zes conducting
members of the Federation
in singing various hymns
while at the Metropolis
House for dinner during the
conference weekend.
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The Roumeliotis-Costouros
wedding took place on July 7,
2011 at St. Constantine and
Helen Church in Glyfada, a
suburb of Athens. Officiating
at the wedding ceremony were
His Eminence Metropolitan
Gerasimos of San Francisco and
Fr. Stephen Kyriacou, Dean of
the Annunciation Cathedral of
San Francisco.
Following the
wedding ceremony,
a luscious Gala and
Dinner/Reception
were held at the
exclusive venue of
Island Resort in
Varkiza, also a
suburb of Athens in the Greek
Riviera area. The wedding
party and many of the guests
stayed at the Astir Palace hotel
in Vouliagmeni, also part of
the Greek Riviera. The bride,
Stephanie Roumeliotis,
daughter of Dimitri and Valerie
Roumeliotis,
is a political
consultant
based in San
Francisco.
The groom,
Dr. John
Costouros,
son of Dr.
George and Joanna Costouros, is
an orthopedic surgeon with Kaiser
and Stanford University. Koumpari
were two well known members of
the San Francisco Greek American
communities Paul Sogotis and
Peter Poulos.
Photo from left to right: Dimitri Roumeliotis, Valerie
Roumeliotis, Stephanie Roumeliotis-Costouros, Dr.
John Costouros, Joanna Costouros, and Dr. George
Costouros.
PHOTOS BY TED LALIOTIS
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end of life
Grappling with Grief
Grief is not only survivable but, if handled through a healthy process, it can produce increased personal strength, new
insight, or a greater level of understanding.
T
he year was 1980 and
following several months
of battling with pancreatic
cancer, my husband Jim’s life
peacefully ended in a hospital bed
at San Francisco State University.
This was not anticipated in
our lives together as we were only
married a few short years. We had
a lively 20-month old daughter
and a bright future ahead of us.
When I left the hospital that day
two symbolic events struck me
that have stayed with me for the
past 31 years – life and grief.
Life because my husband died
in the middle of the afternoon on
a Friday and I was forced to face
the traffic on the San Francisco
Bay Bridge by being thrust back
into the hustle and bustle going
on around me.
Grief because when I arrived
at my mother-in-law’s home I was
deeply struck and shocked by her
image when she opened the front
door. She was dressed in a black
dress busy vacuuming her living
room in anticipation of arriving
family and friends to offer their
condolences – a tradition/ritual
that I would eventually learn to
value and appreciate.
At 26-years of age, my
experience with death and grief
were limited. With Jim’s passing,
however, I was about to enter
the journey of loss and grief – a
life experience that touches us all
sooner or later.
“Grief is something that most
of us will face at some point in
life,” says Monterey Peninsula
Community Hospital’s Pulse
magazine. “It can result from many
types of loss – death of a loved
one, loss of a dream, the agony
of no or too little employment,
a debilitating injury, ending of
a significant relationship, or
diagnosis of a chronic or terminal
illness. And it can feel worse
during the holiday season or other
significant occasion.”
“Failure to successfully
grieve the loss of a loved one
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can significantly deprive the
survivor(s) in several ways be
it blatant or subtle,” said Dr.
Peter Tsantilis, Licensed Clinical
Psychologist who is based in
San Francisco. “A person could
endure long-standing suffering,
depression, psychosomatic illness,
lack of energy, guilt, apathy for
life, resignation, anxiety, and a
sense of disinterest in relatedness
with others.”
Importance of the Grief Process
“Grief counseling offers clients
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CA. “A good counselor knows
how to be supportive and nonjudgmental as they help the
client negotiate the many feelings
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associated with the death. The
counselor will be a gentle guide as
they mentor the clients through
the inevitable ups and downs
of moving forward in their lives
through their grief.
“Clients receive great comfort
in knowing that there is at least
one place, one hour, one person
who can witness and tolerate the
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intense emotions, distress, anger
and sadness without telling them
to ‘get over it.’ The client will
be seen, listened to, encouraged
throughout the grief journey. The
client is not alone, the burden is
gently shared.”
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experiencing little or no pleasure
for being alive,” said Tsantilis. “The
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those in need is that, like a healthy,
good wise friend, is authentic,
compassionate, experienced and
has the capacity and deep interest
to offer their help. As the two
interact, the grieving person learns
to know that they are in good
hands and the story gradually or
dramatically unfolds.”
Children and Grief
“Many adults believe that
children don’t grieve, that its best
not to talk to them about their
feelings, and that time alone will
heal grief. But children will have
many of the same intense feelings
as adults. They will feel sad, lost,
scared, confused,” said ReckasRetelas. “They will also feel
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scared and insecure if the adults
won’t talk to them about the loss,
believing that things are really out
of control if even the adults can’t
talk about it.
“They watch the grown-ups
for clues to understanding their
grief journey. Children will grieve
differently at different times in
their lives as they go through
the various developmental stages
of growing up. Children will
also act out with inappropriate
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understanding and guidance they
need to process their feelings. Some
of the more common concerns kids
have are worries about who would
take care of them if something
happened to their parents. Did
they some way cause the death
to happen and will death happen
to them?
“Children do not have the
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feelings won’t always be so raw
and intense. The adults in their
lives need to help their kids
understand by listening with
empathy, not trying to fix their
emotions, allow questions to
be asked and getting the help
of a counselor who is skilled in
working with kids and teens.
“It can’t be said enough how
important it is for kids and teens
to receive counseling support as
they experience grief. Without
the help of caring adults and
counseling, we see many kids
act out their depression in risk
taking behavior, increases in
depression levels, self harming
behavior, distancing from family
and friends, and academic
declines.”
Greek Pride and Grief
“The Greek culture (the
Greeks) are, of course, prideful,”
said Tsantilis, “and so much of
it is for the good: our heritage,
or compassion (filotimo!), or
courage and self-reliance, our
music and ability to celebrate
life. Yet, these very qualities
can contribute to a measure of
shyness/hesitation from seeking
help when we lose someone.
“The mirilogy that for a long
time provided much healing in
perhaps every Greek village –
the priests who offered support
and wisdom are appropriate and
helpful resources for potential
healing.” However Dr. Tsantilis
cautions that some of them
try to replace counselors and
sometimes may fall short from
creating good enough conditions
for the healing process to
develop.
“I personally have had many
Greek Americans who sought me
out over the years. Aside from
the initial caution, they express
in their unique ways experiences
of loss, and other human
emotions (pain/ponos) so hard to
bear and sometimes so hard to
share.”
Are you over it?
As a young widow, I was
often asked how long it took
me to ‘get over’ my husband’s
death. To this day, I welcome
the opportunity to share these
inspirational words of wisdom
that crossed my path during my
grief work: You never get over it,
you just get through it, and after
awhile, you carry it instead of it
carrying you.
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Grief and loss – a healthy approach
• No one else can do it for
you, and you can’t do it for
someone else.
• When it comes to another
person, you can’t fix, you can
only support.
• Be patient and gentle with
yourself and others.
• Be honest. Admit your
feelings to yourself.
• Be reasonable about your
expectations for yourself and
others.
• Don’t be afraid to get help.
• Take care of your physical,
emotional and spiritual needs.
• Be prepared to forgive
yourself and the wellintentioned ‘comforter.’
• Quiet, loving support – for
your grief or someone else’s.
• Information is a powerful
tool. Consider books,
counseling and support
groups.
How Roses Are Connected To Our Existence On Earth
By Paul Larson
MILLBRAE – I recently
was asked by the Maltese
Cross Foundation to sponsor
a unique event to remember
their relatives and loved
ones who have passed away.
This annual gathering of the
Maltese community brings
families together in a way that
is respectful and also inspiring.
I attended this special
Sunday afternoon Mass and
remembrance
ceremony
at Saint Dunstan Church
in Millbrae. I listened to
the hundreds of Maltese
names that were read aloud
(pronounced the way they
would be in Malta), many of
which I recognized after serving
these families at the CHAPEL OF
THE HIGHLANDS. I watched
as participants of various ages,
young and old, came up the center
isle carrying red and white roses
(the colors of the Maltese flag)
and placed them into a group of
vases at the altar. Pictures of lost
loved ones were placed nearby on
the altar floor. All was preformed
in a solemn and respectful manner.
Following the Mass I was
asked by Louis Vella (President
of the Maltese Cross Foundation
and Honorary Consul of Malta)
to come forward and say a few
words. As I stepped from my
pew up to the podium I noticed
I was viewing the church and
those in attendance from a
different perspective. I didn’t
have anything planned to say and
greeted the group with a standard
“it is nice to see all of you here”.
As I spoke I looked at the sea
of faces watching me, and also
the roses that had been placed
at the altar, and realized that
this occasion could be seen from
a different perspective too. It
was obvious that each one of
the roses at the altar represented
a life with a direct connection
to the faces in front of me. I
informed the group not to feel
sad but to feel lucky and honored
that they had their loved one as
part of their life. I said it was
wonderful that all those
attending were here to
honor their lost loved
one, but added that their
loved one is still part of
them and always will be.
Everyone
in
attendance at this event
was an inspiration. Their
desire to be a part of this
remembrance ceremony
shows not only that they
care, but that the mental
bond to their loved one
is strong and still exists
even after their loved
one is physically gone.
Roses are a thing of beauty
to be appreciated during their
brief existence. Remember to
appreciate your family and loved
ones. Like a rose our existence
on this earth is precious. Take
the time to celebrate those who
shaped our lives and made us
who we are…TODAY WHILE
THEY ARE STILL WITH US.
If you ever wish to discuss
cremation, funeral matters or
want to make pre-planning
arrangements please feel
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at the CHAPEL OF THE
HIGHLANDS in Millbrae at
(650) 588-5116 and we will be
happy to guide you in a fair and
helpful manner. You may also
visit us on the internet at www.
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Regarding new investments in
Takes World Title
the country, Papandreou underlined
(National Herald) –
that already there is a great interest
Greece defeated China
mainly in green and clean energy.
9-8 to win its first
gold medal in women’s
Government to offer lowwater polo at the
interest lending to exporters
world championships.
The government launched a
The host country
George Papandreou
program aimed at supporting Greek
pulled to within one
exporters in August. The program,
months, Prime Minister George
goal with 90 seconds
by the Organization of Export
Papandreou said in an interview
left and controlled play for
with Bloomberg News. Papandreou Credit Insurance (Oaep), offers
much of the final minute
lending to exporting businesses at
underlined that the country
before losing the ball in front
very favorable terms, the Regional
needs
radical
reforms
to
make
the
of the Greek goal, allowing
Development, Competitiveness
economy more viable thus leading
the winners to play out the
and Shipping minister Mihalis
to stability.
final 15 seconds. Earlier, Olga
Hrysohoidis said. Responding to main opposition
Belyaeva scored three goals as
A number
New
Russia beat Italy 8-7 to take
of Greek banks
Democracy
the bronze.
– Alpha Bank,
(ND) party
Eurobank, Attica
leader Antonis
Prime Minister Outlines
Bank, Marfin
Samaras’
Three Priorities for the
Bank, Hellenic
demand for tax
coming year
Postbank,
reductions, the
Education system reforms,
Piraeus Bank,
prime minister
tax reforms and promoting
ATEbank,
Regional
Development,
stressed
that
economic growth through the
Competitiveness and
Emporiki
Greece’s
real
exploitation of public property
Shipping minister Mihalis
Bank and
problem is not Hrysohoidis
are the government’s three
File
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National Bank
cutting taxes
priorities for the next 12
– submitted offers to participate in
the program and the ministry said
that first contracts between Oaep
and the banks will start to be signed
within the next fortnight. The program ensures financing
to Greek export companies up to
200,000 euros for a period of up
to four months. It will last for six
months and could be extended to
12 months. Greek exporters will be offered
very attractive lending terms, with
interest rates ranging from 6.1
percent to 7.8 percent, depending
on the bank. Oaep will deposit a
sum of 3.0 million euros initially, as
a start up.
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calendar
Arts, Events, Lectures & Entertainment
September 1-7
Cappella Romana Debut In
Greece Visit www.capellaromana.org
or email [email protected].
September 4
Armo Greco Music &
Comedy Festival featuring
Angelo Tsarouchas at the Ford
Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA.
For more info and tickets visit:
itsmyseat.com
September 15-18
The National Hellenic Society’s
Hellenic Classic Weekend
includes an insightful symposium,
invaluable networking opportunities
for young professionals, incredible
social and leisure activities and
great golf! Contact NHS Executive
Director Tim Maniatis for additional
information at tim@hellenicsociety.
org or visit nationalhellenicsociety.org.
September 20
16th Annual Greek Open Golf
Tournament benefiting Agia
Sophia Academy. Begins at 1:30 with
golf, dinner and auction. For tickets
and more info visit greekopen.com
September 21-23
Kouzina – Chicago’s National
Hellenic Museum’s three day
epicurean celebration of the culinary
arts. Tickets can be purchased at
nationalhellenicmuseum.org or by
calling 312-655-1234
September 25
Kytherian Society of
California’s Panigyri of the
Myrtidiotissa Begins at 10 a.m.
with Church Services at Cathedral
of the Ascension in Oakland, CA.
Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. For more
info email: [email protected]
or phone 925-443-7153.
HAPS Sets Greek
Letters Day,
February 2012
Application deadline approaches
President Yannis M. Paulus,
M.D., and the Board of Directors of
the Hellenic American Professional
Society of Northern California, have
set early February 2012 to celebrate
Greek Letters Day.
Applications for the prestigious
AXION AWARD will be mailed
to members of the society.
Nominations must be submitted
by midnight, Sept. 30, 2011, to
co-chair Patricia Lagiss. To qualify
for nomination, the nominee must
have an academic background and
have reached high goals in his/her
profession, as well as have given
back to the community at large.
The Society’s annual general
assembly will be held on Sunday,
Nov. 6. The program will include a
speaker on Hellenic subject and is
open to the general public. After the
presentation, members will conduct
Society business. Contact President
Yannis M. Paulus, 650-391-7364,
for details.
Greek Festival Season
Each month the Hellenic Journal
will identify which Greek American
community is presenting a festival
to its larger community. To list
your festival, call 925-939-3900,
fax 925-407-2931, or email info@
hellenicjournal.org.
September 3 & 4 • 661-945-1212
saintsconstantineandhelen.org
September 16, 17 & 18
925-676-6967 • stdemetrios.ca.goarch.org
September 17 & 18
209-522-7694 • goannunciation.org
Belmont 40th Annual Greek Festival
Church of the Holy Cross
September 3, 4 & 5
650-591-4447 • goholycross.org/Festival
Prophet Elias – Santa Cruz
September 16, 17 & 18
831-429-6500 • propheteliassantacruz.org
Napa-Solano Greek Community
Sts. Constantine & Helen-Vallejo
September 17 & 18
707-642-6916
home.pacbell.net/stscandh/
Greek Festival by the Sea
Assumption of the Virgin
Long Beach • September 3, 4 & 5
562-494-8929 • LBGreekFest.org
Monterey Bay Greek Festival
St. John the Baptist – Salinas
September 3, 4 & 5
831-424-4434
montereybaygreekfestival.com
St. George – Bakersfield
September 9 & 10 • 661-325-8694
ourparish.us
St. Anthony’s Greek Festival
Pasadena
September 16, 17 & 18
626-449-6943 • saint-anthonys.org
A Taste of Greece
Annunciation - San Francisco
FESTIVALS
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September 9, 10 & 11
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September 10 & 11
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Saints Constantine and Helen
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(owing to renovation work), I
am reminded of one of the more
popular events in past years –
the talk Mark Yordon of C&K
Taverna in Los Angeles gave on
the importance of the olive tree to
Greece – from baptism to death
and all the years in between.
He related the legend of how
the capital got its name. The
greatest city of its time had a
competition between the sea god
Poseidon and Athena, the goddess
of wisdom. Poseidon stabbed his
trident into the Acropolis hill and
a fountain of salt water gushed
out to provide the city with all the
salt it needed. But Athena, in her
wisdom, planted an olive tree. The
wood provided furniture (Ulysses’
bed was made of olive wood),
the branches provided shade, and
the leaves - wreaths for champion
athletes, the olives a basic food.
And countless were the uses of the
oil – from anointing at baptism, in
cooking, cosmetics, medicine and
spiritual protection.
And so the city was named after
Athena and in her honor a 30-ft
ivory and gold statue was erected.
To house it they built a shrine –
the Parthenon.
Under the Ptolemies, Greek
engineers in Egypt introduced
the principles of hydraulics which
increased the acreage devoted to
vineyard and olive groves. The
noria, a wheel with a diameter up
to 40 feet, had hanging buckets
that spilled water into irrigation
ditches. The cultivation of
olives helped the spread of their
civilization.
At the ancient Pan-Athenaic
Games, the reward for winning a
contest was a huge amphora filled
with the finest extra virgin oil.
Solon had decreed that no olive oil
could be exported, except for oil
won by the champions. This means
that athletes were among the
wealthiest people in Athens. Some
things are universal and never
change.
Olive oil is actually a misnomer;
it should be olive juice as the olive
is a fruit which is squeezed, but as
it has the consistency of oil and
looks and acts like oil, oil is what
it’s called. There isn’t too much
difference between green and gold
oil; color is not necessarily an
indication of taste.
The first pressing, extra virgin
cold pressed, means that no heat
has been added to the process.
It also must have less than 1%
acidity. In ancient times there
wasn’t a chemical way of testing
but their system seemed to work
well – they allowed a thimbleful
to trickle down the throat. As it
passed the tender part, if it didn’t
burn they knew they had the right
stuff. Virgin oil is either a second
pressing or one that is a little
higher in acidity. Only at the third
pressing is heat applied and the
result is pomace (sometimes called
‘extra light’). This should be kept
for frying.
In the past, horses or mules
pulled the huge litharia, the
circular stones which crushed
the olives. Nowadays automated
metal blades are used, but the old
gradings are fiercely guarded.
Bottle labels which read ‘pure
olive oil’ sound good but by law
the bottles need only contain 15%
extra virgin and 85% processed
oil. Greece is the only country
that only exports olive oil – never
imports it. A good Italian olive
oil may have Greek oil mixed in,
but it could also be a blend of
Tunisian or Moroccan. Greek olive
oil, however, will only be Greek:
100%!
Here are some of the claims and
beliefs surrounding this wondrous
elixir: It raises HDL – the ‘good’
cholesterol, fights the effects of
aging: a shot before going out on
the town will prevent a possible
hangover. It can soothe ulcers;
one tablespoon of Extra Virgin
oil and the juice of a lemon first
thing in the morning will keep you
‘regular.’ Pregnant women should
ingest oil for bone density and
brain development in babies. Oil
is a balm for wounds, earaches,
rashes and burns. Before electricity,
it provided illumination at night.
Athletes rubbed their bodies
with it. It was even used as a
contraceptive. It can guard against
malevolent forces: in Lindos I once
found a neighbor crossing my
young daughter with oil – a tourist
had praised Lisa without spitting
and Zambeeca was warding off the
evil eye. Hippocrates, Father of
Medicine calls olive oil ‘the great
therapeutic.’
Black crinkly olives are called
throumpes. They have been allowed
to ripen on the tree to the point
where the bitterness is leached
out. Curing methods began when
people wanted olives year round
and worked out ways to expunge
the bitterness, either in a brine or
lye solution. In Greece, Kalamata
olives make up only 20% of the
market. Amfissa or Volos olives are
the most commonly consumed.
Trees belong to families and in
many parts of Greece, even if the
property is sold, say, to a developer,
the trees may still belong to the
original family. Deals can be struck
as they are with mineral rights.
Some years ago in Rhodes a golf
course was being laid out which
meant that acres of olive trees had
to be cleared. Although the families
were paid for the trees, on the day
the bulldozers arrived, the family
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By
Theodora
Dracopoulos
Argue
THE LITTLE HOUSE THAT
COULD
In The Spokane-Review,
Stefanie Pettit wrote the most
recent feature on a remarkable
woman and her home. Past
stories have been carried in The
New York Times and The Los
Angeles Times. The determination
of the late Mary Gianetsas to
preserve her palatial four-story,
25-room home in the midst
of Providence Sacred Heart
Hospital’s ongoing expansion
since the early 1960s shows how
one woman stood her ground
and still maintained good
relations with a big corporation.
She came from Greece in
1924 at the age of 22 as a mailorder bride. She was met at
Ellis Island by and the same day
married Christopher Alex of
Yakima, WA. When Mr. Alex
died in 1934, she still was unable
to speak English, and had three
children. With the life insurance,
she moved her family to Spokane
and purchased a small house,
renting out rooms to make
money. In 1938 she married
Peter Gianetsas, a railroad man,
with whom she had a fourth
child. They accumulated rental
properties, the family of six living
in a one-bedroom unit. In 1944,
just six years later, the couple had
saved $20,000 and purchased
their first and only house, known
A group of Seattle AHEPAns at their meeting with
AHEPA’s new Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides
on his visitation trip to the Northwest (left to right):
Constantine (Costas) Mavromatis, Anthony Maroussis,
George Maroutsos, Dr. George Stamatoyannopoulos, Dr.
Grossomanides, Nikos Antonopoulos, John Soudas, and
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as the McAfee Estate. Peter
and Mary rented out rooms to
teachers and medical personnel.
The couple also brought over
relatives to educate and housed
them as well.
The McAfees ironically
had tried to sell the property
to the hospital, which at that
time was not interested. In the
1960s, when the hospital did
decide to expand, it offered
Mary Gianetsas $200,000 for
her property. She said, “No.”
A shrewd businesswoman, she
knew it would always be valuable
land and most importantly
wanted to remain in her home.
She eventually converted her
large yard to a parking lot for
visitors to park, for just 25 cents
an hour in the beginning. The
house became known as Mary’s
Place. The hospital continued
to encourage Mary to sell, but
to no avail. Now the hospital
encircles Mary’s Place. Peter died
in 1971 and Mary in 1991. Her
children—Dorothy Alex and
brother George Alex, both of
Spokane; Constantine (Gus)
Alex of San Pedro, CA; and
Xenia Gianetsas of Burien, WA.,
own the house and plan to keep
it in the family. They imagine
that somewhere down the
road, the hospital will own the
property, but will leave that up to
the next generation to decide.
AHEPA VISITATION
One week after AHEPA
delegates at their national
convention in Miami elected
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as 2011-2012 AHEPA Supreme
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Northwest making visitations
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in Tacoma the same night, went
on to Portland on August 1,
and then on to the Bay Area. In
a short interview with him, he
stated that he will be returning
soon to visit Idaho’s AHEPA
chapter in Boise and also that
plans are underway to start up a
chapter in Honolulu. There had
been a chapter in Anchorage in
years past, but not presently.
An AHEPA member for 27
years and past supreme vice
president, Dr. Grossomanides
now is the CEO and main
spokesman of the entire AHEPA
domain, which includes the
United States, Canada, Greece,
and Cyprus.
He is a senior clinical
pharmacist at Advanced
Pharmacy Concepts, North
Kingstown, R.I., and a past
president of the Rhode Island
Pharmacist Association. Dr.
Grossomanides earned both
his undergraduate and Doctor
of Pharmacy degrees from the
University of Rhode Island. Dr.
Grossomanides, of Westerly, R.I.,
is a member in nearby Norwich,
CT, of both Holy Trinity Greek
Orthodox Church and the local
AHEPA chapter . The supreme
president is engaged to AnnaHelene Panagakos, Brooklyn,
N.Y., who just was elected Grand
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John and Tock (Constantine)
Costacos, of West Seattle, were
featured in a August 1 Seattle
Times article by reporter Erik
Lacitis on the brothers’ very
successful business (emanating
from designing T-shirts) of
producing posters of professional
sports figures. Over the period
1986-1996, John and Tock
photographed about 1,000
athletes, many in fantasy settings.
The brothers sold an estimated
25 to 30 million posters which
have now become collector’s
items.
Salon 94, a New York art
gallery, recently presented “For
the Kids,” a mini-retrospective
exhibit of sports lithographs of
1986 to 1990 from the Costacos
collection. According to the
Seattle Times article, 37 of the
framed posters were sold for
between $1,500 and $2,500 each
all to one buyer. The original
sales price was about $5. Both
brothers have been active in the
Greek-American community.
John, who still lives in West
Seattle, served as Parish Council
President at the Church of the
Assumption, and Toc, now in
the Lake Tahoe area, was also
involved in the life of the same
parish. John and Tock are the
sons of Jerry and Eva Costacos
of West Seattle.
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76th Annual Greek Dinner Festival
Holy Trinity Church - Spokane
September 29 & 30 and October 1
509-328-9310
holytrinityspokane.org/festival.html
UTAH
Salt Lake City Greek Festival
NAPA – SOLANO GREEK COMMUNITY
presents
S a v e t he D a t e
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Pontiako Glendi
Show - Music - Dancing
S at u r d ay, N o v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 1 • 6 : 3 0 p. m . – 1: 30 a . m .
Greek Festival
2011
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
245 Valencia Street • San Francisco
For more information please contac t John at
(415) 215-6142 or [email protected]
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John & Parthena Kanelos
510 531-3997 • Oakland, California
Greek Music and Videos
Custom Made Bridal Veils, Candles,
Favors, Stefana, and Stefanothekes
Baptismal Accessories and Clothing
including Lambades and Martirica
Saturday, Sept. 17 • 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18 • 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Fine Greek Restaurant
422 Tyler Street
Monterey • CA • 93940
(831) 655-8108
Petros Mungridis
www.epsilonrestaurant.com
Greek Community Center
1224 Alhambra St., Vallejo
(Near Tennessee & Amador)
FREE ADMISSION
Fabulous food and pastries
Dancing to Live Music
Greek Deli
Children’s Fun Zone
Church Tours
For more information,
please call (707) 642-6916.
Proceeds to benefit
Saints Constantine & Helen
Greek Orthodox Church
Visit
Our Showrooms
SAN FRANCISCO JEWELRY CENTER
101 Utah Street
Suite 201
San Francisco, CA
415-626-8288
SAN FRANCISCO GIFT CENTER
888 Brannan Street
Suite 165
San Francisco, CA
415-861-2325
STEVE’S SPECIAL SELECTION
San Francisco Gift Center
Suite 126
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San Francisco Bay Area
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We are
proud to feature
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The Following Designers:
Tacori • Scott Kay • Michele Watches • Verragio • Simon G. • A. Jaffe • Ritani
Precision Set • Christopher Designs • Jeff Cooper • Memoire • Christian Bauer
ArtCarved • Goldman • Spark • Natalie K. • Diana • Benchmark • Calla Collection
Michael Bondanza • Tycoon • Jean-Francois Albert • Charles Garnier • Michael B.
Furrer Jacot
Fendi Watches
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