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 Ecumenical Patriarchate 
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Saints Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Church
1 Marycrest Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
Saints Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Church
1 Marycrest Road, West Nyack, New York 10994
(845) 623-4023
[email protected]
www.saintschchurch.org
Parish Priest: Father Samaras
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Under the Auspices of His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios
Published Quarterly
Fall Issue:
October, November,
and December, 2013
Welcome to our Parish Family
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Parish Roll
For any emergencies or spiritual need,
please call Father Samaras
on the Parish cell phone:
(845) 731-9333
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Parish Council:
President: Nick Anagnostopoulos
Vice President: John Moustakakis
Treasurer: John Livanos
Secretary: Manny Kostakis
The Council Members
Mike Dolianitis
Panos Giannakakos
Naoum Hatzis
Alex Kalos
Demetre Karavanas*
Bobby Kostopoulos
Nick Labridis
Steve Lambos
Evanggelos Poulos
John Timotheou
Question:
How many
Orthodox
does it take
to change
a light bulb?
Answer:
What’s change?
(*Past Council President)
Sometimes, we only have a few people
to do a lot—and sometimes,
it can be overwhelming. Thus, we
extend our thanks to all who help
our Parish. If, by any chance,
we inadvertently leave out
anyone’s name from a mentioned list,
we apologise for the accidental
oversight. We welcome
any and all volunteers to help us
lighten and share our efforts.
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October, November, December, 2013
Holy Ordination
We are deeply honoured to share that our own parish’s seminarian,
Peter Kostakis, was recently ordained into the Holy Priesthood by His
Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, on Sunday, September 29th.
Peter Kostakis has been a child of Saints Constantine and Helen
Church here in West Nyack, and has grown through his years here.
His parents are Emmanuel and Calliope Kostakis. Peter and his wife,
Athanasia, have just welcomed into their family their newborn son,
Emmanuel.
We are also indebted to our wonderful parish council and
Philoptochos who, together, hosted our entire community to a catered
luncheon in honour of Deacon Peter. Our parish community, represented
by our Parish Council President, Nikos Anagnostopoulos, then presented
Deacon Peter with the funds to buy a new set of Vestments as he awaits
his assignment to a parish, which is being finalised.
This day and Holy Sacrament is so special in the life of our Church.
We prayerfully applaud Peter and his family and pray for his continued
growth as he embarks on his life of ministry to God’s people.
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Always a Spiritual Focus,
First
Dear Parish Families,
Just recently, on September 21st, we
had a chance to participate in the kick-off
GOYA welcome event, held at Holiday Hill,
Connecticut. A few members of our GOYA
were able to attend, and we hope for many more
participants, next year.
The grounds were truly breathtaking.
Imagine rumpled folds of green mountains and, in the middle of those
mountains, a huge, blue swimming pool. Just watching those children
swimming was like seeing them swim in a giant painting of nature, with
the mountains in a backdrop.
The GOYA Ministry also shared an invaluable presentation on our
Youth in Church. They shared that we have four circles of youth interaction
in our faith. There is (1) Worship (Liturgia): we participate as altar boys,
in the choir, as readers, as greeters, through receiving the Holy Sacraments
(Holy Communion), through our attendance, through our prayer. Three
is (2) Fellowship (Koinonia), how we take our faith and integrate it into
daily living—by participating in GOYA activities (meetings, sports,
summer camp Saint Paul), regional activities, parish retreats, oratorical
festivals, reading of the Sunday Epistles, Ionian Village, dances, etc.
Culture fits into this category. We next have (3) Service (Diakonia).
This is how we take what we learn in the previous circles and learn how
to implement our lessons: by serving soup kitchens, midnight runs,
bears from the heart program, visiting old-age homes, shut-ins, assisting
Sunday School teachers (with
little kids), food drives, festival
volunteering, Holy Altar,
Christmas play, singing carols
for shut-ins, etc. Next, there
is (4) Witness (Martyria), how
we may become witnesses and
speak about our faith—through
preaching, OCMC, IOCC (these
are charity programs), etc.
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These events may be more localised events, etc.
Some of the insightful observations these Youth Leaders shared
with us were in observing how a well-rounded parish should meet all
of these above-mentioned aspects of ministry. If we only offer athletics,
then we are failing as a parish.
What makes a youth program successful is the quality of what is
being offered at the time, and that which encompasses the most of these
aforementioned ministries. For that to happen requires not the priest, and
not the youth advisors, but the families, the parents.
The goal of our Church and Faith is to serve many purposes:
to expose children to our offerings, to have our children who attended
summer camp to reunite with the other Orthodox friends they met, to
give a way to break down our human barriers we often build between
parishes. These meetings are a way to break down the walls, and expand
our friendships.
Some parishes offer youth events that span all area-parishes. For
example, on March 29th, 2014, the annual Archdiocesan Youth Scavenger
Hunt will be held in Manhattan. Over May’s Labour Day, our Youth
Summer Olympics will again be held on Long Island. Individual parishes
also host parish ski trips and dances.
Another strong, helpful, informative part of our Youth presentation
was on “youth protection.” Several points were made that discussed how
everything must be a positive impression, how a child must also encounter
Jesus Christ at a retreat, a dance. If that doesn’t happen, then we are only
a club, not a church. We were reminded how our church meetings are
about spiritual growth, identity, and the love of God—not merely about
getting our children to go to church.
Today’s adolescent environment is about stress. Our church and
youth groups are about communicating love and support.
We were reminded that kids leave church because they don’t see
sincerity. They don’t see parents receiving Holy Communion.
We are reminded that it’s not about rules; it’s about relationships.
We recognise that, sometimes, sports and the competitions can
produce an almost-animosity between parishes. What we are here to do
as Orthodox Christian parishes is to encourage an attitude of friendships
and sharing. We strongly remind everyone, child and parents alike, that
children are not the future of our Church; they are our present.
From this, again, we are reminded that it is the families, the
parents, who most shape their children. We only get 20-30% participation
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of our whole possible crowd of children and/or families. When parents
make excuses for not getting involved, how may we respond? By telling
them they have to make it a priority. Families, if you don’t want to lose
your children at high school age, or at college-age, you need to lead by
example and show your children that our Church and traditions are your
priority. Start taking away the excuses.
We ask all parents to take one, small youth event only. Not all the
events. Break it down to manageable efforts. Your children grow in faith
by being together: they don’t realise this. They are building friendships
and trust by associating together. We are parents and we are responsible
for the salvation of our children. Period. We are not just on a committee
for social and/or sports events. Children look to their parents for examples
of how to behave. The things we do set the examples for our children.
Please remember these helpful insights as we proceed into our
Church Year and provide for our children.
—Faithfully, Father Samaras
Sunday School
We are happy to have resumed our gathering of children in our
Sunday School program. As we shared with one and all in Church, our
new co-directors are Mrs. Beca Michaels and Dr. George Chondris. As
always, we are grateful for our outgoing co-directors, Maria Botto and
Elpida Venetos. We are maintaining our Sunday School classes, but
we still need parents who will volunteer to help as teaching backups,
substitutes. We also need a few parents to help lead our annual Christmas
Play. Please help us help your children.
Post-Graduate Class (grades 7-12)
The Post-Graduate Class is excited to, once again, participate in
the Sunday Divine Liturgy each week by having students read the Epistle
in English. We will also be participating in the Saint John Chrysostom
Oratorical Festival. Topics are already available and this year a poetry
category has been included. Please see Sophia Anayannis for topics and
additional information.
Beca Michaels and Dr. George Chondris
Sunday School Co-Directors
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STEWARDSHIP Focus, Come and See
Is Your Family Represented?
We need twenty-nine more families to come forward and be
counted this year! This is to not lose our member count!
Isn’t it strange how a $100 dollar bill seems like such a large
amount when you donate it to the church, but such a small amount when
you go shopping? Isn’t it strange how endless an hour seems when we are
serving God, but how short it is when we watch a Football game for 60
minutes? Isn’t it strange how two hours seem so long when you’re at the
church and how short they seem when you’re watching a good movie?
Isn’t it strange that you can’t find things to say when you’re
praying, but you have no trouble on thinking what to talk about with a
friend? Isn’t it strange how difficult and boring it is to read one chapter
of the Bible but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel? Isn’t
it strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games,
but they do whatever is possible to sit at the last row in the church? Isn’t
it strange how we need to know about an event for the church 2-3 weeks
before the day so we can include it in our agenda, but we can adjust it
for other events in the last minute? Isn’t it strange how difficult it is to
learn a fact about God to share it with others, but how easy it is to learn,
understand, extend and repeat gossip? Isn’t it strange how we believe
everything that magazines and newspapers say, but we question the words
in the Bible? Isn’t it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven, but
they don’t want to believe, do, or say anything to get there? Isn’t it strange
how we send jokes in e-mails and they are forwarded right away, but
when we are going to send messages about God, we think about it twice
before we share it with others?
The Stewardship program is on the honor system and we all need
to step forward and demonstrate the correct Christian way. Don’t wait
another day or week. Drop off a Stewardship Pledge card now so that
your family can continue receiving all our Church ministries. Support
for our Church is critical. Please consider your love and obligations to
our Church. Only our donation of time, talents, and resources can make
the efforts for our Church successful. Please contact George Hanos at:
[email protected].
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Greek School
CALENDAR OF HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS
October 10 “Open House” Night, 7:30 PM
October 31
American Holiday - school closed
November 5
Election Day - school closed
November 12
No classes. Parent/Teacher Conferences
by appointment. Report cards distributed
November 28
Thanksgiving Holiday - school closed
December 21 Christmas Program After Church
December 23 - January 1
Christmas Holiday - school closed
January 2
School re-opens
YOUTH PAGES
HOPE Happenings (ages 3-7)
Stay tuned for further scheduling and announcements of HOPE
Youth events!
JOY Happenings (Ages 8-12)
Welcome back, JOY families! We hope everyone had a fun and
relaxing summer. We have many exciting events planned and are looking
forward to getting started! We hope to have many outings, holiday drive
and community service projects. Please continue to look for our emails
on all related events. Please save the date for the Annual Harvest Dance,
scheduled for Friday, October 25th. For registration, if you are new, have
a change in addresses or numbers, please email us.
We are looking forward to another year of serving as JOY advisors.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact anyone of us.
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Your JOY advisors,
Elpida Venetos [email protected]
Maria Botto
[email protected]
Arlene Frangos [email protected]
GOYA Happenings (Ages 13-18)
We are pleased to have started our Youth program again. Our first
event for GOYA is the October 25th Harvest Dance. This is such a fun
event for our children, in which they are able to have all their (positiveroles) costumes and have fun in safety and sharing. Bring your children
for a safe, fun evening of positive role-model costumes and treats.
Our GOYA group and kids will be holding elections on Sunday,
October 6th. We are planning an apple picking excursion to Davies
Farm, either on October 6th or October 13th. Announcements will be
shared. Later plans include visiting our Archangel Michael Nursing
Home, doing the Build-a-Bear Project for the needy children, and others
to be announced. Stay tuned for further announcements in church, as
we develop our planning and programs, providing for your children and
families.
Maria Chondris (845) 365-1718 or [email protected]
Connie Francabandera (845) 359-5139 or connie.francabandera@
credit-suisse.com or [email protected]
Philoptochos
Our new board for 2013 to 2015 is:
President:Connie Edlund
Vice-President:Tina Coritsidis
Treasurer:Vasiliki Kozaitis
Corresponding Secretary:
Mary Kousoulas
Recording Secretary:
Cleo Maranski
Advisor:Lola Gabriel
We are in need for people to host coffee hour in the coming
months. Multiple families can host coffee hour together. If you can help
Call our new president, Connie Edlund (914-391-5587). Thank you for
all your support.
Reminder: Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month
after our Divine Liturgy. Please attend and share your ideas with us.
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October 20th, 2013: We will be having a Cancer Fund Luncheon.
November 3rd, 2013:A tray will be passed in Church for
Ecumenical Patriarchate to benefit the philanthropic program.
In November, we shall also begin a collection of dry goods for
Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy. Baskets will be distributed on
November 24th, 2013 to Rockland County Social Services.
In December, we shall begin taking orders for Vasilopitas, which
shall be distributed on December 29th, 2013. The last day to order
Vasilopitas will be on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013.
On December 15th, 2013, a Fasolada Luncheon will be given to
benefit Archangel Michaels Nursing Home.
God Bless you and your families from the Philoptochos Board.
Sincerely, Connie Edlund, Philoptochos President
Parent/Teacher Organization
We are happy to be delving into our new Ecclesiastical year.
Greek school is underway. We have new families whom we welcome
wholeheartedly. We also have new members serving our PTO group. We
especially thank Eleni Kostopoulos for her time of service and continuing
to be available for guidance and contribution.
This year, we are planning to have many exciting events, social
gatherings, and fund-raisers. Stay tuned for further scheduling and
announcements of PTO events, as we develop our program.
We plan to hold monthly meetings with Father, on the first Tuesday
of every month, 6-7 p.m, and invite all parents to join us to help shape
our interactions and events. Our next meeting will be on October 1st.
We invite all and any parents to join us as we support our children
and families. Please feel free to contact any of our volunteers, listed below.
The PTO Board: Despina Tsekenis, President (desvougi@gmail.
com); Vickie Kokkalenios-Prieto, Vice-President (vickieprieto@yahoo.
com); Mercka Gerasimopoulos, 2nd Vice-President (gmercka@yahoo.
com); Marina Georgiou; treasurer ([email protected]); Maria
Triantafyllopoulos, Secretary ([email protected]).
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CHOIR NEWS
Three Generations of Choir Membership
As our choir commences our forty-fifth season, we would like
to welcome our newest member, Richard Kintzing, who just joined us
this past spring. What is so special about Richard is that he is a thirdgeneration member. His grandparents, Gus and Kiki Karas, have been
members from day one, and his mother, Georgia Kintzing, has been a
member since she was a teenager. Welcome to our base section, Richard!
As always, the choir rehearses every Sunday after the social coffee
hour, if other events do not interfere, and, when necessary, on Wednesday
mornings and Thursday evenings.
We welcome any new members who would like to join and we
would gladly accept them, assuming they meet the following requirements:
1. Musical ability
2. Prompt attendance at the services
3. Attendance at rehearsals.
But the most important requirement is DEDICATION to our
church and the congregation.
Byzantine Music
During my entire career as choir director at our church, I worked
hard to institute a program that uses appropriate music for our services
and I have shaped our choir into an inspiring instrument of praises to God.
The music I am using, of course, is Byzantine by at least 90%. But, most
important, it is carefully chosen to be pleasant, simple and not varying
from Sunday to Sunday.
I have written several articles on this subject in the last few years
and I am finally very happy to realize that I am not alone in this subject
and I am gratified to realize the importance of my efforts after I read
the following article written by John Michael Boyer, Protopsaltis of
the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and director of the St.
John Koukouzelis Institute for Liturgical Arts, in the Spring 2013 issue
of Praxis magazine.
—Leo Michaels
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BYZANTINE MUSIC
The Fabric of Greek Orthodox Liturgy
John Michael Boyer
Byzantine music is what is known as a “living tradition,” meaning
that it has an unbroken lineage, both written and oral, from its inception
and to this day. This is not to say that the music has not changed, but
that in its history of at least 1,400 years, it has developed naturally—
one could even say organically—as successive generations of saints,
hymnographers, melodists, theorists, cantors and clergy have contributed
to its repertoire. If there is any single musical form that can be called
“the traditional music of the Orthodox Church,” this is it; virtually all
other musk in Orthodoxy worldwide has its roots in some form of the
Byzantine tradition.
Unfortunately, we in the United States seem to have problems
of perception and preconception when it comes to Byzantine music.
Although we often hear of the beauty of our musical tradition, one
also may hear it called oriental, mysterious, dissonant, nasal, virtuosic,
improvisatory and other impressive descriptors that may be meant to
call into question its appropriateness for Orthodox worship in America.
In an attempt to raise the level of discourse regarding our Orthodox
musical heritage, this article will provide some general information about
Byzantine music, specifically regarding how it fits into Orthodox liturgy.
Melody and Mode
Byzantine music is an exclusively melodic tradition consisting
of a system of eight distinct musical modes. The beauty of this musical
form therefore lies in the expression of melodies ranging from very simple
and syllabic to highly complex and melismatic. The melodies in a given
musical mode are composed of a finite set of melodic formulas—that
is, patterns or phrases—called theseis. In linguistic terms, one can think
of theseis as the melodic “words” of the Byzantine musical language.
Just as with prose or poetry, it is not in the invention of new words that
creative expression usually takes place, but with the arrangement of
already existing words in a particular or¬der. Similarly, in Byzantine
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music, it is not in the innovation of completely new tunes, but the careful
and creative arrangement of traditional theseis within a given musical
mode that creates melodic masterpieces.
This process is closely tied to liturgical text; in fact, itself—its
structure, syntax, rhetoric, content and liturgical function—that most
determines how it will be set to melody. This is true whether it is a psalm
or canticle from Scripture, a prayer or response in liturgical dialogue, or
one of the more than 55,000 hymns of various genres that comprise the
vast treasury of Byzantine hymnography today.
TIED TO LITURGY
Byzantine music is an extremely sophisticated, highly developed
liturgical art form with a vast and complex his¬tory. It continues to flourish
and grow. New works in the received tradition are composed virtually
every day. This is not only because of its great beauty and sophistication,
but also out of ecclesiastical necessity: Byzantine music is inseparable
from Orthodox liturgy, and vice versa.
The “vice versa” may be surprising, but it is true. The fact of the
matter is that every liturgical service in the Orthodox Church is written,
designed and developed with Byzantine music in mind. Each sung text is
assigned a musical mode and, in every case, that assignment is according
to the Byzantine modal system. In some cases, the rubrics of the Church
even call for a specific musical setting for a text, often with the direction
argos kai meta melos, that is: “slowly and with [substantial] melody,”
indicating that the liturgical moment in question be expanded musically.
All things considered, our services, our rubrics and our liturgical books
assume that Byzantine music is the music of the Church.
FOR ALL SEASONS
Many clergy and congregations seem to be crying out for a change
in musical and liturgical formats here in the United States. At any given
parish, one can hear comments such as, “The musical tradition of the
Church has always been..? or “It would be better if we had...” or “We’re
really supposed to have..? These truisms almost invariably end in one
of three ways: “...congregational singing!” (most common); “...a welltrained choir!” (almost as common), or “...a really good solo chanter!”
(perhaps less common). The truth, however, may be surprising: all three
are correct, simultaneously.
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A danger of living as Orthodox Christians in the Western world
is succumbing to that tendency of the Western world view that sees
issues in terms of extremes: things are either all one way or all another.
As Orthodox, we must remember that there is only one absolute: God
Himself The rest of the time, reality usually has more than one layer,
more than one perspective, more than one solution.
In the case of Orthodox liturgy, the truth is that each of these three
approaches to music—congregational singing, a well-trained choir and a
virtuosic solo cantor—is correct, sanctified and liturgically appropriate
in the Orthodox Church, depending on the liturgical moment. This is
borne out not only in our liturgical and musical history, but also in the
Church’s financial records. At Ayia Sophia, the Church of the Holy
Wisdom in Constantinople, records indicate that the liturgical music
program employed two full choir sides, each side including the following
positions:
• A choir director and soloists. For the right choir, the soloist
was called the domestikos, loosely translated as “house cantor; and later
called the protopsaltis,”first cantor.” For the left choir, the soloist was
the lampadarios, ‘lamp-bearer.”
• A designated soloist, called the monofimarios, `soloist”
• A choir of twelve paid psaltes, ‘cantors,” on each side.
• The “choir of readers,” numbering up to 120 per side.
The choir director’s and soloists’ jobs are straightforward. The
choir of psaltes was a group of well-trained and educated singers whose
job it was to sing the more difficult, sophisticated musical forms used in
liturgy. The choir of readers was responsible for leading the congregation
in singing responses and refrains. Thus, in the liturgical, musical and
financial manuscripts of this ancient church, we see that not only are
congregational singing, a well-trained choir and a virtuosic solo cantor not
mutually exclusive, they are complementary. For a single well-executed
liturgy, “The musical tradition of the Church has always been...” and “It
would be better if we had...” and “We’re really supposed to have...” All
three textures are part and parcel of the Byzantine musical tradition.
One of the beautiful things about Byzantine music is its flexibility. With
its many modes, genres, textures and forms, it is the perfect fit for any
given liturgical moment, whether that moment rolls for congregational
singing, a trained choir or a virtuosic solo chanter. During a single Divine
Liturgy for example, every response by the people in dialogue with the
priest or deacon—”Amen,” “Lord, have mercy,” “Grant this, 0 Lord”
and “To you, 0 Lord”—is meant to be sung congregationally. Thus, they
are traditionally simple enough for everyone to sing along, and melodic
enough to be interesting to the average person.
At the Antiphons (Ten presvies and Soson imas), the psalm verses
that precede each refrain are designed for a solo cantor; the refrains are
designed for the whole congregation to respond, led by the choir. In fact,
these were originally marches, with the whole community singing the
refrains while in procession on the way to liturgy.
The Trisayion is designed to be sung congregationally, led by the
choirs. The Dynamis of the Trisayion, however, as an extension of the
liturgical moment and musical meditation on the text, is a more elaborate
and virtuosic version of the hymn. It is designed for the trained choirs
to sing, often with a cantonal solo at its climax, Agfa Athanatos, “Holy
Immortal.” Thus this one liturgical element, the Trisayion, shows the
wonderful synergy possible with Byzantine music, incorporating clergy,
congregation, choir and soloist in various textures through the melodic
execution of a single hymn.
The rest of the Divine Liturgy is similarly varied in texture:
the dialogue of the Anaphora (the Holy Oblation), is traditionally set
very simply, in a recitative style, perfect for the whole congregation to
participate in as with one voice. On the other hand, the long, melismatic
meditations of the Cherubic Hymn and communion hymn are designed
for trained choirs and soloists, showing a glimpse of that angelic liturgy
in heaven as the congregation prepares to receive the Eucharist. After
communion, the hymns are again meant for the whole congregation, led
by the choir, to express its thanksgiving at having received the body and
blood of Christ, ending with the communal “Amen,” expressing with one
voice the agreement of the whole Church.
As the Greek Orthodox Church in the United Stares continues
to grow and develop, our musical forms are due serious consideration.
In weaving the tapestry of the liturgy, we must remember that the best
tapestries are those with many colors and textures, woven from material
that is both strong and flexible. For the Greek Orthodox Church, that
is traditionally and most practically Byzantine music Regardless of
the chosen musical form, however, a well-woven liturgy requires great
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investment in liturgical music resources as well as education for cantors,
choirs, congregations and clergy alike. If achieved, the result could very
well inspire visitors to exclaim, “Surely God dwells there among humans
. . .for we cannot forget that beauty”
Helpful Information
for People With Greek Pensions
John Michael Boyer is Protopsaltis of the Greek Orthodox
Metropolis of San Francisco and director of the St. John Koukouzelis
Institute for Liturgical Arts. He is a seminarian earning his M.Div. at
Holy Cross, as well as a graduate of the music department at University
of California, Berkeley, and a member of the vocal ensemble Cappello
Romana.
For people who have pensions from Greece, we used to have a
system of annual registration, in which people were able to have their
paperwork signed by their local Orthodox parish priest.
Due to current economic issues in Greece, this signature system
is now no longer allowed. Pension and Greek Government administrators
are no longer allowed to accept signatures from Churches. The only
acceptable documentation must now come from the official Consulate
of Greece Offices, which means those affected must visit the Consulate
Offices at 69 East 79th Street in Manhattan.
We are sorry for this inconvenience, and sorry we can no longer
help in this matter. Please allow plenty of time for you to receive the
proper signatures at the Consulate, so that your pensions will not be
interrupted.
Crhvsime" Plhroforive"
giav Suntaxiouvxou" !Ellavda"
“God, Who is by nature good and
dispassionate, loves all men equally as His
handiwork. But He glorifies the virtuous man
because in his will he is united to God. At the
same time, in His goodness he is merciful to the
sinner and by chastising him in this life brings
him back to the path of virtue. Similarly, a man
of good and dispassionate judgment also loves all
men equally. He loves the virtuous man because
of his nature and the probity of his intention;
and he loves the sinner, too, because of his nature and because in his
compassion he pities him for foolishly stumbling in darkness.”
—Saint Maximos the Confessor
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Giav esav" ovsou" paivrnete suvntaxh apov th Ellavda, sunhqivzete
kavqe crovno na stevlnete sto tameivo suntavxew", h sth Ellhnikhv kubevrnhsh ta cartiav katagravfh" upegrammevna apov ton iereva th"
enoriva" sa".
Lovgw twn oikonomikwvn sunqhkwvn sth Ellavda, h upografhv ierevw" Ekklhsiva" den anagnwrivzete w" apodekthv upografhv sta evntupa katagrafhv" apov ta tameiva suntavxew" kail th Ellhnikhv kubevrnhsh. Oi movne" upografev" pou prevpei na lambavnoun ta evggrafa autav eivnai apov thn Ellhnikhv Presbeiva pou brivsketai sto 69 East
79th Street th" Neva" Uovrkh".
Dustucwv", den ofeleiv sto mevvllon va sa" parevcoume th bohvqeia ma" s ! autov to qevma. To protimovtero eivnai na apeuquvneste sth
Presbeiva to suntomovtero dunatov evtsi na apofeuvgete kavqe piqanov endecovmeno.
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Q:
Why are other ethnic groups and other religious faiths so strong
in their solidarity and community?
A:
Because they support each other, and patronize each other’s
businesses. Then, to likewise be strong, let us learn the lesson:
Support and patronize our people’s businesses.
“Kali Parea”
Our Kali Parea group will have their luncheon meetings on
the second Monday of every month. The coordinator for our group
is Mr. Gianakouros. Please join this active group for fellowship and
conversation.
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Here is our Parish Calendar and Events for our Fall Season:
October, November, and December, 2013. For the next newsletter of
January, February, and March, 2014 (our Winter Issue), the deadline for
all news items is December 1st. So, everybody think about what your
group will be planning and doing for those Winter months, heading into
our Spring. All Church groups are asked to submit their materials in a
timely fashion.
Be sure to double-check our Sunday Church Bulletins for any
possible scheduling changes or last-minute developments, additions, or
deletions.
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October, 2013
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
3
4
5
Greek Education
Committee. 7 p.m.
6
Grandparents Day
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
7
8
9
Parish Council, 8 pm.
10
Greek School Open
Night, 7:30 p.m.
11
12
13
Godparents Day
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
14
Kali Parea, 11:30 am.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Youth Harvest Dance,
7 pm.
26
Saint Demetrios
OR, 8:45 am.
DL, 10 am.
28
29
30
Adult Bible Study:
Halloween
31
Greek School closed.
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
27
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
OR =
ORTHROS,
8:45 a.m.
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DL =
Divine Liturgy,
10:00 a.m.
November, 2013
Sunday
3
Monday
Tuesday
4
5
11
Wednesday
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
17
12
13
Greek School ParentTeacher Conference. No
school.
14
Parish General
Assembly, 8 pm.
15
16
18
19
20
Adult Bible Study, 7 pm.
21
22
23
25
26
27
28
Thanksgiving. No
school.
29
30
OR =
ORTHROS,
8:45 a.m.
DL =
Divine Liturgy,
10:00 a.m.
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
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2
9
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
24
Saturday
8
Synaxis Archangels
OR, 8:45 am.
DL, 10 am.
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
10
1
Friday
7
Election Night. No school.
6
Thursday
December, 2013
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
3
Greek Educational,
7 pm.
4
8
9
10
16
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
15
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
29
5
Friday
7
11
12
Parish Council, 8:00 p.m.
13
14
17
18
Adult Bible Study, 7 pm.
19
20
21
Christmas Play.
Communion Breakfast
OR, 8:45 am.
DL, 10 am.
23
Greek School closed
until January 1st.
24
Christmas Eve Divine
Liturgy with Substitute
Priest. OR, 6 p.m.
DL, 7:15 pm.
25
HOLY CHRISTMAS
OR, 8:45 am.
DL, 10 am.
26
27
28
30
31
OR =
ORTHROS,
8:45 a.m.
DL =
Divine Liturgy,
10:00 a.m.
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
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Saturday
6
Saint Nicholas
OR, 8:45 am.
DL, 10 am.
OR, 8:45 a.m.
DL, 10 a.m.
22
Thursday

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