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St. Haralambos
Greek Orthodox Church
Canton, Ohio
Celebrating Our Past
Building Our Future
September & October 2012
St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Parish Administrators
2012
Office Hours:
Phone:
Website:
Email:
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Office: 330-454-7278 Fax: 330-454-0099
www.stharalambos.com
[email protected]
Rev. DR. nicholas V. gamvas, PROTOPRESBYTER
Phone: 330-454-2443 Cell: 330-685-5030
Email: [email protected]
Parish Council
OFFICERS
President…………………..
Vice President……………..
Treasurer…………………..
Asst. Treasurer…………….
Secretary…………………..
Asst. Secretary…………….
Dr. William Skendelas
Ron A. Darrah
Steve Diamant
James Kellamis
Christopher Manos
Sia Pope
Members
Vince Arrigo
Michael Fakelis
Xenophon Griveas
Paula Macris
Dr. Peter Michalos
Peter Papadopulos
Anthony Ramphos
Nicholas Ramphos
Chris H. Vallos
Georgia Zenallis
Church Staff
Secretary…………………... Alexandra Tank
[email protected]
Project Manager……….. … Stephanie Withers
[email protected]
Custodian………………….. John Sakellariou
Choir Director……………... Dr. Alex Christ
Subdeacons……………….
Sextons ………………….…
Chanters…………………..
Parish Organizations
Sunday School Director…..
Greek School ……….…….
Ladies Philoptochos Soc….
Men’s Club…………………
Silver Liners ……………....
Icon, Gift & Bookstore…….
Funeral & Makaria………..
Mary Griveas
Dennis Tzouloufis
Mary Griveas
Peter Papadopulos
Kathy Dieringer
Helenann Meder
Fran Armatas
Diane Foradas
Paula Macris
Ann Simatacolos
Rena Cotopolis
GOYA………...……..……..
JOY………….……………...
YAL…………………………
Hellenic Dancers………….
Agia Markella Chios Soc...
Pan-Cretan Association….
AHEPA…………………….
Daughters of Penelope…..
Sons of Pericles………….
Bill Poulos, Jr.
Labib El-Bardawil
Dean Darrah
Eustathios Fronimos
Petros Gaitanos
John C. Kellamis
Thomas A. Cazantzes
Michael A. Lazoran
Labib El-Bardawil
Carol Capocci
Allison Sarris
Christina Armatas
Eleni Paxos
Eleni Paxos
Frances Pantelides
George Kalantzis
Eleni Paxos
Bill Poulos, III
ST. HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SEPTEMBER PASTORAL MESSAGE
THE BEGINNING OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL NEW YEAR
Also the Feastday of St. Simeon the Stylite
and the 40 women Martyrs of Thrace
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
Dear Brothers & Sisters In Christ,
The beginning of the ecclesiastical year offers us the opportunity to reflect on the place of worship
within our parish communities. It is the cycle of worship that provides the content of the Ecclesiastical
Year. It is this content which compels us, the clergy and laity, to examine what it is that makes true
worship the core of a Christian, and therefore an Orthodox, life in Christ – theosis .
By entering the Ecclesiastical Year we discover—perhaps for the first time—the mercy and love of
God revealed in the celebrations which open to us the great acts of salvation. In these celebrations,
culminating in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the body of Orthodox Christians is made into the
body of Christ. In these celebrations, the Kingdom of God is being proclaimed and revealed. With
the proclamation of the Gospel we are given the opportunity to receive the living Word of God which
renews and illumines those seeking “to run the race that is set before us” (Heb. 12:1). By embracing
this Word we are invited to draw near and receive from the table of the Kingdom of immortality.
The Ecclesiastical New Year has the potential—indeed the power—to establish ourselves within the
saving acts of God. But this potential can only be realized, can only impact our lives, if we commit
ourselves to a life that yearns to know and share the Word of God. This is why we gather corporately
as the Church Community. This is why the services of the Church cannot be ends in themselves, but
the context from which the ministry of Christ, manifested by the faithful, permeates and transfigures
the world.
Beloved in the Lord, a great and awesome gift has been entrusted to us. By entering the Ecclesiastical
Year we are given the opportunity to proclaim in word and deed the Gospel of new and eternal life.
Let us draw near “in faith and love” and enter with great joy into the mystery of the liturgical life of
our Church. And let us proclaim to the world the saving acts of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
With love in the Christ,
+ Father Nicholas V. Gamvas
+ Rev. Protopresbyter Nicholas V. Gamvas, D.Min., Ph.D., Proistamenos
Koinonia September & October 2012
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUEDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
9:00 †Beginning of
the Ecclesiastical
Year
SEPTEMBER 2012
2
9:00 †13th Sunday
of Matthew
3
Labor Day
Office Closed
3:30 †Sacrament
4
SATURDAY
5
6
7
8
5:30 Philop. Bd Mtg
6:30 Philop. Mtg.
6:30 Parish Council
Meeting
6:00 Sunday
School Teacher
Mtg.
9:00 †Nativity of
the Theotokos
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
26
27
28
29
9:00 †Sunday Before the Holy Cross
†Memorial-40 day
Victoria Cotopolis
9:00 †Sunday After
the Holy Cross
†Memorial-3 yr
Fotini Tzouloufis
12:00 JOY Mtg.
6:00 GOYA Mtg.
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9:00 †1st Sunday
of Luke
9:45 Start of Sunday
5:30 Greek School
Begins
6:00 Senior Choir
Rehearsal
12:30 Silver Liners
Luncheon
6:30 Parish Council
Meeting
9:00 †Exaltation
of the Holy Cross
6:00 Bible Study
Happy Birthday
Father Nick!
Chronia Polla!
6:30 5K Meeting
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5:30 Greek School
25
3:30 Bible Study
4:20 Dance Practice
6:00 Junior Choir
Rehearsal
6:30 Men’s Club
Mtg.
School & Choir
30
6:00 Krassas
Catering Event
PLEASE JOIN US!
9:00 †2nd Sunday
of Luke
OCTOBER 2012
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2
3
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
21
22
28
29
5:30 Greek School
5:30 Philop. Board
9:00 †3rd Sunday
of Luke
National Church
Music Sunday
9:00 †4th
Sunday of Luke
9:00 †6th Sunday
of Luke
Youth Sunday
6:00 Goya Mtg.
5:30 Greek School
5:30 Greek School
11:00 Krassas
Catering Event
5:30 Greek School
9:00 †Protection of 5:30 Greek School
the Theotokos
Godparent Sunday
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5
6
11
12
13
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25
26
27
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12:00 Silver Liners
Meeting
3:30 Bible Study
4:20 Dance Practice
Nov. & Dec.
Koinonia
Deadline
4:20 Dance Practice
4:20 Dance Practice
4:20 Dance Practice
9:00 †St. Demetrios
11:30 Past
Presidents’
Luncheon
6:00 Krassas
Catering Event
Whoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God,
God dwelleth in him,
and he in God.
1 John 4:15
September & October Liturgical Calendar
 
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1
SATURDAY
BEGINNING OF THE NEW ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR -   
9:00 a.m. - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy and Agiasmos Blessing
S - Holy Water will be at the end of the Divine Liturgy.
SEPTEMBER 2
SUNDAY
13th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW - ΄  
9:00 a.m. - Orthros 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
SEPTEMBER 8
SATURDAY
THE NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS -   
9:00 a.m. - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
SEPTEMBER 9
SUNDAY
SUNDAY BEFORE THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
   
9:00 a.m. - Orthros 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy.
SEPTEMBER 14
FRIDAY
THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
    
This is a serious fast day. No meat, fish or dairy products are permitted on this day.
SEPTEMBER 16
SUNDAY
SUNDAY AFTER THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
   
9:00 a.m. - Orthros 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy.
SEPTEMBER 23
SUNDAY
1st SUNDAY OF LUKE - ΄   
First Day of Sunday School! Welcome Back Students, Teachers & Choir Members!
SEPTEMBER 30
SUNDAY
2nd SUNDAY OF LUKE - ΄   
OCTOBER 7
SUNDAY
3rd SUNDAY OF LUKE - NAT’L. CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY - ΄  
The St. Haralambos Parish Council will sponsor the coffee hour and
Cake in honor of our beautiful St. Haralambos Choir and Chanters.
OCTOBER 14
SUNDAY
4th SUNDAY OF LUKE - ΄   
OCTOBER 21
SUNDAY
6th SUNDAY OF LUKE -    
OCTOBER 26
FRIDAY
ST. DEMETRIOS THE GREAT MARTYR -    
OCTOBER 28
SUNDAY
HOLY PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS - HOLY SKEPI
      OXI DAY
9:00 a.m. - Orthros 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy followed by a Doxology Service
This is a National Day of celebration in Greece for observance of those
who gave their lives for the sake of “FREEDOM.”
OCTOBER
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Exhaltation of The Holy Cross
September 14
Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas
The Exaltation of the Cross, Elevation of the Cross, or Holy Cross Day.
The liturgy of the Cross is a triumphant liturgy. When Moses lifted up the
bronze serpent over the people, it was a foreshadowing of the salvation
through Jesus when He was lifted up on the Cross. Our Mother Church
sings of the triumph of the Cross, the instrument of our redemption.
To follow Christ we must take up His cross, follow Him and become
obedient until death, even if it means death on the cross. We identify
with Christ on the Cross and become co-redeemers, sharing in His cross.
Saint Helen, the Emperor’s mother, desiring to visit the holy places there, made a journey into Palestine in 326, though she was at that time near eighty years of age. On her arrival at Jerusalem she was
inspired with a great desire to find the identical cross on which Christ had suffered for our sins, in
order to build the proposed church on the site of Calvary.
She was informed that, if she could find the Holy Sepulchre, she would also find the instruments of the
punishment, since it was the custom among the Jews to dig a pit near the place where the body of a
criminal was buried, and to throw into it whatever had contributed to his execution. Near it were
found three crosses and the nails which had pierced Our Saviour’s body, with the title which had been
fixed to His cross. By this discovery they knew that one of those three crosses was the one they sought,
and that the others belonged to the two criminals between whom Our Savior had been crucified.
But because the title was found separate from the cross, it was difficult to distinguish which of the
three crosses was the one on which our Redeemer consummated His sacrifice for the salvation of the
world. In this perplexity the holy Bishop of Jerusalem Macarius, knowing that one of the principal
ladies of the city lay ill and at the point of death, suggested to the Empress to have the three crosses
carried to the sick person, not doubting that God would reveal which one was the cross they sought.
Saint Macarius prayed that God would have regard to their faith, and then he applied the crosses, one
after another, to the patient. She was immediately and perfectly cured by the touch of the True Cross,
after the others had been tried without effect.
Saint Helen, full of joy at having found the treasure which she had so earnestly sought and so highly
esteemed, built a church on the site and placed the cross there with great veneration, after providing
for it an extraordinarily rich silver reliquary. She afterwards carried part of it to her son Constantine
at Constantinople, who received it with great veneration; and another part she took to Rome, to
be placed in the church which she built there, called Church of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem, where it
remains to this day.
Orthodoxy honors this event on September 14 at a special service in which the priest carries a small
cross on a tray decorated with vasilikos, (basil) throughout the church. (Vasilikos), Basil is the traditional flower of the Orthodox church, is also used during the feast days of Epiphany, the Veneration of
the Holy Cross, and any time the service of ayasmos (blessing of water) takes place.
The church has established September 14 as a day of fasting equal to that of Good Friday, as a
reminder that Christ died on the cross; many partake of Holy Communion on this Feast day.
The Gospel reading at the Divine Liturgy describes the Crucifixion of Christ. After the service,
each parishioner receives a basil sprig.
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The Life of Saint Demetrios
October 26
WHO IS ST. DEMETRIOS?
Saint Demetrios was born in Thessaloniki, Greece in 270 AD.
He came from a wealthy family and because he was athletic in
appearance and heroic in spirit, he became a high-ranking officer
in the Roman Army at a very young age. (This is why he is depicted in Byzantine icons in
military dress, either standing or riding a horse.) He considered himself a soldier of Christ
first, and a military soldier second. He spent most of his time as a devout missionary, preaching the Gospel at secret meetings and converting pagans to the Christian faith.
At one of these meetings, he was captured and placed in front of the Emperor Maximian, who
wanted to learn the truth about the conversions. Saint Demetrios proclaimed his faith by
saying: "...only in Christ do I believe." With that proclamation, Maximian ordered that Saint
Demetrios be sent to prison and subjected to the cruelest tortures.
Even though Saint Demetrios was imprisoned, he did not stop preaching the gospel to those
who came to see him. In jail, he was visited by his follower, Nestoras. Nestoras was a man of
small stature and had come to ask for his beloved teacher's blessing to fight in the upcoming
gladiator games. The emperor had decided to use the games as a duel between Christianity
and paganism by challenging any Christian to a fight against the athletic giant, Leo.
With the blessing of Saint Demetrios, Nestoras fought and killed Leo. Enraged at the loss of his
favorite gladiator, the emperor commanded that Nestoras be beheaded on the spot. Recognizing that Saint Demetrios was the inspiring power behind Nestoras, the emperor ordered that
Saint Demetrios be executed by spear on October 26, 306 AD Christians buried the body of
Saint Demetrios at the place of his execution and because of the beautiful scent that emanated
from his tomb, he was named Mirovlitis or "The Myrrh Gusher".
The most ancient icons of Saint Demetrios may be found in his temple in Thessaloniki where
he is the patron saint. This is not just because he was born and died there, but because the
people believe it was his intervention that saved the city during many attacks by Slavic
nations, the Bulgarians, Arabs, Saracens and others. Even the liberation of Thessaloniki during the Balkan wars of 1912 coincide with the feast day of Saint Demetrios on October 26th.
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THE HOLY SKEPI
THE HOLY PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS
October 28
OXI DAY CELEBRATION
The Protection of the Mother of God is one of the most beloved feast days on the Orthodox calendar, commemorated on October 1. The feast is celebrated additionally on October 28 in the Greek Orthodox tradition.
The Greek Skepi (Σκέπη), has a complex meaning. First of all, it refers to a cloak or shroud, but it also means
protection or intercession. For this reason, the name of the feast is variously translated as the Veil of Our Lady,
the Protecting Veil of the Theotokos, the Protection of the Theotokos, or the Intercession of the Theotokos.
The feast day celebrates the appearance of the Mother of God at Blachernae in the tenth century. At the end of
St. (Andrew of Constantinople) life, he, with his disciple St. Epiphanius, and a group of people, saw the Mother of
God, St. John the Baptist, and several other saints and angels during a vigil in the Church of Blachernae, nearby
the city gates. The Blachernae Palace church was where several of her relics were kept. The relics were her robe,
veil, and part of her belt that had been transferred from Palestine during the fifth century.
The Theotokos approached the center of the church, knelt down and remained in prayer for a long time. Her face
was drowned in tears. Then she took her veil off and spread it over the people as a sign of protection. During the
time, the people in the city were threatened by a barbarian invasion. After the appearance of the Mother of God,
the danger was averted and the city was spared from bloodshed and suffering.
In recent years, the Feast of the Protection has become associated with thanksgiving for the deliverance of the
Greek nation from the Italian invasion of 1940. These events are commemorated in Greece in a national holiday
known as "OXI Day" or "No Day," referring to the response of the Greek leader Metaxas to Mussolini's ultimatum.
In recognition of this, the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece elected in 1960 to transfer the Feast from October
1 to October 28. The Ecumenical Patriarchate also provides for this usage in its parishes in Greece and in the
Greek diaspora, and it is generally observed now throughout the Greek-speaking world. The observance includes
the chanting of a Doxology incorporating hymns recognizing the Protection of the Theotokos over the Greek
nation, as well as the kontakion "O Champion Leader."
Two different events that took place four hundred years apart are combined in this one icon. Both events took
place in the former Church of Blachernae in Constantinople.
The icon of the feast, Protection of the Mother of God, shows the Theotokos standing above the faithful with
her arms outstretched in prayer and draped with a veil. On both sides of her are angels. On the lower right of
most icons of this feast, are saints Andrew and his disciple Epiphanius who saw this vision of the Mother of God,
with the twelve apostles, bishops, holy women, monks and martyrs, spreading her veil in protection over the
congregation. St. Epiphanius is wearing a tunic under his cloak and gestures in astonishment at the miraculous
appearance, while St. Andrew, Fool-for-Christ, is dressed only in a cloak.
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THE HOLY SKEPI
THE HOLY PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Continued
Below the Theotokos, in the center of the icon, stands a young man with a halo, he is clothed in a deacon's
sticharion. In his left hand, he is holding an open scroll with the text of the Kontakion for Nativity in honor of the
Mother of God. This is St. Romanus the Melodist, the famous hymnographer whose feast is also celebrated on
the same day, October 1. He is with his choir attended by the Emperor Leo the Wise together with the Empress
and the Patriarch of Constantinople.
TROPARIAN
(Tone 4)
Today the faithful celebrate the feast with joy
illumined by your coming, O Mother of God.
Beholding your pure image we fervently cry to you:
"Encompass us beneath the precious veil of your protection;
deliver us from every form of evil by entreating Christ,
your Son and our God that He may save our souls."
KONTAKION
(Tone 3)
Today the Virgin stands in the midst of the Church
and with choirs of saints she invisibly prays to God for us.
Angels and bishops worship,
apostles and prophets rejoice together,
since for our sake she prays to the pre-eternal God.
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National Church Music Sunday
On this day, we will be commemorating National Church Music Sunday
to honor our choir director, our choir members, and our beloved chanters.
On behalf of Fr. Nicholas, the Parish Council, and the St. Haralambos parishioners,
and chanters, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the choir members
who continuously give many hours of dedicated service to our church and parishioners.
They help sustain our beautiful traditions of Byzantine music through their ministry.
Our choir has been in existence for almost 100 years!
A well deserved thank you and appreciation from your St. Haralambos family!!!
Byzantine Choir Members
Choir Director - Dr. Alex M. Christ
Organist - Alexandra Tank
Chanters - Petros Gaitanos, John Kellamis, Thomas Cazantzes, Michael Lazoran, Labib El-Bardawil
Flora Anderson
Paris Apostolou
Nicholas Bournelis
Melody Bowman
Ali Carpathios
Mary Carpathios
Rena Cotopolis
Angie Creekus
Vassa Delis
Barbara Diamant
Joseph DiStefano
Anna Economou
Louis Eustathios
Niove Fasoulas
Ann Fillis
Ted Fillis
Diane Foradas
Vanessa Gabriele
Carolyn Hill
Mary Hill
Georgia Karipides
Christian Kellamis
Christine Kellamis
Elbus Kellamis
Natalia Kellamis
Michael Lazoran
Nicholas Loukas
Goldie Manos
Susie Manos
Georgia Matthews
Linda Millis
Tom Millis
Stephanie Moran
Anna Pirovolos
Allison Sarris
Ann Simatacolas
Joanna Sirgo
Kelly Sklavounos
Olga Snyder
Carolyn Spilios
Chris Anne Stavrianou
William Stavrianou
Nicole Tank
Dan Trifelos
Mary Trifelos
Betty Tsangeos
Helen Tsarwhas
Katherine Vaitsis
Georgia Wacker
John Yatras
Lydia Yatras
Junior Choir Members
Thank you to our past Junior Choir Members!
The new list of Junior Choir Members will appear in the Sunday Bulletin on October 7, 2012.
Parents, please sign up your children, it promises to be a very rewarding experience!
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The Daily Cycles of Orthodox Liturgics ~ Part I
GREAT VESPERS
In the Orthodox Church the liturgical day begins in the evening with the setting of the sun.
This practice follows the Biblical account of creation: “And there was evening and there was
morning, one day” (Gen 1:5).
The Vesper service in the Church always begins with the evening psalm: “...the sun knows it’s time for setting,
Thou makest darkness and it is night….” (Psalm 104: 19-20) This psalm, which glorifies God’s creation of the world,
is man’s very first act of worship, for man first of all meets God as Creator.
Bless the Lord, oh my soul, O Lord my God, Thou art very great…
O Lord, how manifold are Thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made them all. The earth is full of
Thy creatures (Ps 104:24).
Following the psalm, the Great Litany, the opening petition of all liturgical services of the Church is intoned.
In it we pray to the Lord for everyone and everything.
Following this litany a number of psalms are chanted, a different group each evening. On the eve of Sunday,
however, sections of the first psalm and the other psalms which are chanted to begin the week are usually chanted.
Psalm 141 is always sung at Vespers. During this psalm the evening incense is offered:
Lord, I call upon Thee, hear me. Hear me, O Lord.
Let my prayer arise in Thy sight as incense.
And let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. Hear me, O Lord.
(Psalm 141:1-2).
At this point special hymns are sung for the particular day. If it be a Church feast: songs in honor of the celebration
are sung. On Saturday evenings, the eve of the Lord’s Day, these hymns always praise Christ’s resurrection from the
dead.
The special hymns normally end with a song called a Theotokion which honors Mary, the Mother of Christ. Following this, the vesperal hymn is sung. If it be a special feast or the eve of Sunday, the celebrant will come to the center
or the church building with lighted candles and incense. This hymn belongs to every Vesper service.
O Gladsome Light of the holy glory of the Immortal Father, heavenly, holy, blessed Jesus Christ. Now we have come
to the setting of the sun and behold the light of evening. We praise God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For it is right
at all times to worship Thee with voices of praise, O Son of God and Giver of Life, therefore all the world glorifies
Thee.
Christ is praised as the Light which illumines man’s darkness, the Light of the world and of the Kingdom of God
which shall have no evening (Isa 60:20, Rev 21:25).
A verse from the Psalms, the prokeimenon, follows—a different one for each day, announcing the day’s spiritual
theme. If it be a special day, three readings from the Old Testament are included. Then more evening prayers and
petitions follow with additional hymns for the particular day, all of which end with the chanting of the Song of
St Simeon:
Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace according to Thy word, for mine eyes have seen Thy
salvation: which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people. A light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and to be the glory of Thy people Israel (Lk 1:29-32).
After proclaiming our own vision of Christ, the Light and Salvation of the world, we say the prayers of the ThriceHoly (trisagion) through to the Our Father. We sing the main theme song of the day, called the Troparion, and
we are dismissed with the usual benediction.
The service of Vespers takes us through creation, sin, and salvation in Christ. It leads us to the meditation of God’s
word and the glorification of his love for men. It instructs us and allows us to praise God for the particular events or
persons whose memory is celebrated and made present to us in the Church. It prepares us for the sleep of the night
and the dawn of the new day to come. On the eves of the Divine Liturgy, it begins our movement into the most perfect communion with God in the sacramental mysteries.
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Ask Father Nick
Q: In many of our Church Iconography and on Crosses I see at the
bottom the Skull and crossbones, isn’t this an occult symbol? ~ Calliope
A: The skull resting below the cross represents the belief that Christ is
victorious over death.
Skulls, especially when pictured with scourges are attributes of penitent
saints such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Jerome, and St. Mary Magdalene.
In Icons of saints and hermits, skulls represent the rejection of vain living
and the holy contemplation of mortality. The morbidity of these thoughts
may be tempered by a cross being placed near the skull to symbolize the
saint's meditations upon the eternal life to be enjoyed in the company of
our Lord and God.
The familiar skull and crossbones sign has long been used to warn the
unwary of poison and other dangers which, if ignored, could lead to death
and was used on early pharmacy bottles as a warning. It was also a favorite
symbol on Christian graves to show a joyous liberation from the flesh and to
serve as a warning to sinners of the vanity and brevity of earthly life.
Sometimes often present below the feet of Christ are letters: meaning: The place of the skull, where Adam
was. A double skull which is rare refers to Adam & Eve. We are reminded that Adam our forefather lost
Paradise through wrongly eating from the tree, and that Christ is the new Adam, bringing us Salvation and
Paradise through the tree of the Holy Cross. Sometimes, the arm bones will be shown crossed, the right
arm over the left, just as believers cross their arms to receive Holy Communion.
Q: How did Mary Magdalene die? ~ Jenny
A: The Orthodox Church refers to St. Mary Magdalene as Myrhbearer and Equal to the Apostles.
The New Testament doesn't say what St. Mary Magdalene did in the years after Jesus Ascended into
Heaven. But church tradition did preserve some stories and legends about her. According to one story,
she went to live in a city called Ephesus (in modern Turkey) and eventually died
there.
However, there is another tradition that she and several other people traveled
to southern France, and that she lived at a place called La Sainte-Baume for
thirty years.
Other traditions hold that she travelled to Britain and France. Since Magdalene
means 'of Tyre' or a
Phoenician, it seems quite possible she took the message of the resurrected
Christ to Phoenicia's former colonies. Most likely, St. Mary Magdalene is not
buried in Jerusalem. She probably died of old age but no one is really sure how
or where.
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Q: Is the Christian Science Church a cult and what are their beliefs? ~ Georgia
A: The movement known as Christian Science is a religion "emphasizing divine healing as practiced by
Jesus Christ." It is officially known as The Church of Christ, Scientist (CCS) (with headquarters in Boston,
Massachusetts), founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Glover Patterson Eddy (1821-1910).
It is one of the more sophisticated modern cults, attracting many intellectuals and celebrities.
The rules laid down in Mary Baker Eddy's Manual of The Mother Church (1895); church affairs are now
overseen by a self-perpetuating board of five people.
Source of Authority: Christian Scientists have given Bible terms allegorical, metaphysical definitions
that are completely different from normal Christian usage.
The Holy Trinity: Christian Science clearly repudiates the Trinitarian Godhead: "The theory of three
persons in one God (that is, a personal Trinity or Tri-unity) suggests polytheism.
Holy Spirit. Christian Science denies that the Holy Spirit is a personal being.
Jesus Christ.: Christian Science denies that the incarnation of Christ was the fullness of deity dwelling
in human flesh, denies the perfection of the man Jesus, and attempts to explain away the historical
death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Resurrection: It is obvious that if Jesus never physically died on the cross to atone for sins that
mankind cannot commit (Science and Health, pp. 45-46), then the resurrection must also have a
unique meaning in Christian Science. Eddy explains, "When Jesus reproduced his body after its
burial, he revealed the myth or material falsity of evil; its powerlessness to destroy good and the
omnipotence of the Mind that knows this: he also showed forth the error of nothingness of supposed life in matter, and the great somethingness of the good we possess, which is of Spirit, and
immortal" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 201). Jesus’ resurrection was thus the manifestation of the
error of evil. He demonstrated that sin and death are illusions and that if one wishes to rid themselves of these illusions, they only need to deny their reality.
Sin: Christian Science denies the existence of all matter, including man's physical body. They say that
man is "incapable of sin, sickness, and death.
Salvation: Since Christian Scientists do not believe that sin is real, they, therefore, see no need for salvation in Jesus Christ.
Hell: Christian Science denies the existence of hell and eternal punishment, and, therefore, there is no
devil.
Man's Destiny: Christian Science teaches that since God is all good and nothing that is real exists outside God, then sin, sickness, and death are mortal error or an illusion.
Disease and Death: Christian Scientists claim that since organic disease does not exist, "the cause of
all so-called disease is mental.”
The "Gospel" of Christian Science. Jesus, who possessed the Christ consciousness as do all men to a
lesser extent, went to the cross, not to bring about forgiveness of sin, for sin is an illusion, but
rather to demonstrate that death is an illusion.
The physical dangers: of Christian Science are obvious. Since they are taught that learning about
their bodies is spiritually harmful, Christian Scientists are ill equipped to understand the symptoms of illness. They often suffer needlessly from treatable ailments and neglect life-threatening
conditions that could be cured if treated in their early stages.
It’s all anti Christ and salvation through Him, our Lord and Savior!
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Q: What is the Orthodox Church’s viewpoint on Triadic Distiction Vortical Paradigm,
Entropic-extropic integrated dimensional extrapolation, and finite-infinite biopsychophysical
reality? ~ Anthony
A: The first word that comes to mind is, Julie Andrews in the movie: Mary Poppins , when she sings:
Supercalafragalisticexpialidocious!
On a serious note: your very good question really refers to: Biopsychophysics and the Expanding
Consciousness. As a Priest, Theologist, Psychologist, Biologist, and Martial Artist, I can respond to your
question in this way: the question about methods of “expanding consciousness and biopsychophysics”
is whether they are compatible with Orthodox Christianity. I would say that they are, as long as they do
not lead a person away from Orthodoxy and as long as a Christian is only using the experience as a means
to an end rather than as the end itself. Some people worship the experience or the method of gaining the
experience, and this is a form of idolatry; rather than viewing it as a miracle and a mystery from God in
inspire our faith in Him.
I would also say that: “No one should boast about an expanded conscious experience, but instead use it
to build the faith of those with doubts, and in the case of my experience, to give comfort to those people
bereaved and to those people in general who have doubts about an afterlife. As Christ said, “Those who
believe in Me, shall have eternal life.” (John 5:24)
Thus, any such experience is a gift of grace, by the permission of God, and God should
be praised and thanked for His precious gift. Experiences should also be tested by the
light of Scripture, Holy Tradition, and with the Reason, to make sure that they are
compatible with the fundamental doctrines of Orthodox Christianity and our Holy
Church. If not then we fall into heresy.
In fact this is what many of our Holy Saints, Holy Fathers, Aesthetics, and Holy people
experienced as we read about their lives in the Holy Scriptures and Oral Traditions.
Many of our Orthodox Mystics and Clerics guided by God’s grace experience many
miracles, healings, and unexplained mysteries every day that can only be attributed
Q: What does the term Acheiropoita mean? ~ Jen
A: Acheiropoieta is a Byzantine Greek word: αχειροποίητα, that
translates to: "made without hand"; singular acheiropoieton.
They are also called Icons Made Without Hands and are a particular
kind of icon which have come into existence miraculously, not created
by a human painter. Invariably these are images of Jesus or the Virgin
Mary. The most notable examples are, in the Eastern Orthodox Church the
Image of Edessa or the Mandylion, and in the West, the Veil of Veronica
and the Shroud of Turin.
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Q: Why is the Church called APOSTOLIC? ~ Demetra
A: The Church is apostolic because she teaches what the apostles taught and can trace her existence
historically directly back to the apostles.
It was the Apostle Paul, for example, who established the Christian Church in Greece through his early
missionary journeys. His letters to the Corinthians, the Thessalonians, the Philippians were written to the
churches he had established in those Greek cities. The Church he founded there has never ceased to exist.
The Apostles Peter & Paul founded the church in Antioch which exists to this day as
the Antiochian Orthodox Church. Other apostles established the church in Jerusalem,
Alexandria, Greece and Cyprus.
The Eastern Orthodox Church has existed in these places since the days of the apostles.
From these cities and countries, missionaries brought the Gospel (Good News) of Jesus to
other countries: Russia, the Ukraine, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, etc. This self-governing
family of churches is known today as the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Thus, the Orthodox Church is the legitimate and historical continuation of the early Church. She has the
same faith, the same spirit, the same ethos. "This is the Apostolic faith, this is the faith of the Fathers, this
is the Orthodox faith, this faith has established the universe" (From the Sunday of Orthodoxy vespers).
The Church is therefore both visible and invisible. The visible Church is the Church Militant on earth.
The invisible Church is the Church Triumphant in heaven, "the heavenly Jerusalem . . . innumerable angels
in festal gathering . . . the assembly of the first-born who are enrolled in heaven" (Hebrews 12:22-23).
The Church is therefore the Kingdom of God on earth, which manifests in its fullness the Grace of God’s
redemptive work in Christ to the world.
Q: Why does the Priest commune the Body and Blood of Christ of separately? ~ Bill
A: When addressing many questions concerning practices of Orthodox faith and worship, the answers
have sometimes more to do with the changing ways of doing things rather than adherences to rules or
directives. This question relating to the differences of reception of the Body and Blood of Christ in the
Divine Liturgy is a case in point.
Receiving of the Body of Christ directly into the hands and drinking the Blood of Christ directly
from the chalice, is actually the more ancient practice and is dealt with by some of the Canons
of the early Councils of our Church (e.g. from the ‘Quinisext Council’ in Trullo in 692 AD).
The Clergy still follow this ancient custom down to this day. However, the practice for the laity
has changed for most celebrations of the Divine Liturgy. The laity receives the Body and Blood
of Christ combined in the Holy chalice, via a sacred spoon directly into their mouth.
Such a change has taken place for many reasons; concerns for ease of reception and care when distributing the very real presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ in particular.
The ‘Liturgy of Saint James’ is celebrated on only one day each year, on his Feast Day - 23rd October; it is
this James who is identified as the ‘Brother of God’. During this service, the Holy Communion of the Body
and Blood of Christ is distributed separately; first the Holy Body and then the Holy Blood. This service
reflects the more ancient practice.
However when we are to receive the ‘Holy Communion’, it must be remembered that we are partaking of
the Body and Blood of the incarnate Son of God. We do so with care, with humility, and ‘with fear of God,
with faith and love as we draw near’.”
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41st CLERGY/ LAITY CONGRESS REPORT
Phoenix, Arizona, July 3-5, 2012
SUBMITTED BY DELEGATE: Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas, 11, July 2012
TO: Parish Council, Philoptochos, Parishioners (September/October Koinonia,
and will be available at the Fall 2012 General Assembly
In Summary:
OPENING ADDRESS OF ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS:
On Monday July 3, 2012,we convene in our Clergy-Laity Congress with the paternal blessings and the fervent prayers
of our deeply respected, admired and beloved Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. A Patriarch who is constantly with us
spiritually, and who offers generously his paternal love and wise guidance to our effort to promote our Orthodox Faith
in the Western Hemisphere. We humbly present to him our deep gratitude and devotion, along with our wholehearted
wishes and prayers on the occasion of his 20 th anniversary as Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch.
We also express our gratitude to the Lord our God for this 41 st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, focused on the theme
“Chosen and appointed by God to go and bear fruit”.
COMMENTS BY ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW:
Most reverend and most honored beloved brother, Archbishop Demetrios; most reverend and right reverend brother
Hierarchs; beloved Fathers and children in the Lord; “Holy partners in a heavenly calling” (Hebrews 3:1)
Unfortunately, we do not have the spiritual joy of physically participating in the deliberations of your clergy laity congress. However, we are sending you, as our Patriarchal Representative, our dearly beloved brother and concelebrant,
His Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto, who will personally convey the blessing and positive sentiments of the
Mother Church and ourselves to all of you collectively and individually.
THE CLERGY LAITY CONGRESS:
The Clergy-Laity Congress was attended by 790 participants, 651 of which were registered delegates from 326
parishes. The National Philoptochos Convention had the second highest participation record with 372 delegates.
The work of the committees and the workshops on the ministries of the Church, which started on Monday following
the opening session, continued all day Tuesday, July 3. The work of these two days was the core of the Clergy -Laity
Congress, providing both information and forums to present new ideas and develop the ministries and the organizations
of the Church. The delegates, clergy and laity alike, reported finding the information presented throughout as edifying
and valuable for their ministry in the parishes.
The reports presented and discussed were by the following: Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and
Technology (AACST); Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Leadership 100 presented by chairman Charles Cotros;
Greek Education; Parish Development; Outreach, Missions and Evangelism; Administration Committee; Stewardship;
Communications; Internet; Finance; Chaplaincy; Religious Education; Youth and Camping Ministries; and Family and
Marriage.
Following the presentation of the Administration Committee report, there was significant discussion regarding the issue
of convening the Clergy-Laity Congress every three years instead of every two years as the practice has been for
many decades. Finally the overwhelming majority voted to maintain the current frequency of the Clergy -Laity
Congresses at every two years.
The Resolutions Committee presented five resolutions which were adopted by the majority of the delegates. These
were: 1) a resolution of support for the suffering people in Greece, 2) a resolution on the Patriarchate of Antioch and
the situation in Syria, 3) a resolution for the protection of religious freedom of all Christians in Egypt, 4) a resolution
supporting accessibility of church facilities to people with disabilities, and 5) a resolution of “Thanks.”
In his closing remarks, Archbishop Demetrios of America expressed his gratitude to all the delegates for their diligent
work and participation and to the all the Metropolitans for listening lovingly. He said that special care should be given to
young adults and college students, for the Orthodox Christian family, in outreach to the un churched and the baptized
who are not regularly practicing, and to the opportunities for outreach that arise in our parishes on occasions like
church festivals. The Patriarchal Representative Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto expressed gratitude for the respect
he received and for what is being done by the Church in America for our Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Remarks and pastoral exhortations were also offered at the banquet by Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco,
the Patriarchal Representative Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto, and Archbishop Demetrios of America, who said
that this Congress set a high level of achievement in all aspects of its work and reiterated the need to focus on the
issues of youth, the disconnected and non-practicing Orthodox Christians, and the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Church
at the World Trade Center as beacon for faith and Orthodoxy worldwide.
Finally, Thursday July 5, the Congress closed with a farewell Clergy fellowship breakfast.
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Continued
RESOLUTIONS OF THE 41 ST BIENNIAL CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS OF
THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA - JULY 4, 2012
RESOLUTION ON THE SUFFERING OF THE PEOPLE OF GREECE
WHEREAS, Greece and the rest of Europe continue to be in economic recession; and
WHEREAS, the people of Greece are suffering greatly from this situation and the crisis with the Euro;
WHEREAS, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has established a fund to directly help with the basic needs of the
people of Greece;
WHEREAS the Archdiocese has provided almost One Million Dollars of direct assistance to the people of Greece; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for further assistance for the people of Greece,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the 41 st Biennial Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of
America assembled in Phoenix, Arizona:
1) That we call upon the people of America, and particularly our Faithful in this country, to continue to provide
assistance through the Archdiocese fund; and
2) That the Clergy-Laity Congress offer its prayers and support to all those who are suffering in Greece.
RESOLUTION ON GREEK ORTHODOX PATRIARCHATE OF ANTIOCH
WHEREAS, Syria is going through a period of serious disorder and armed conflict;
WHEREAS, the Patriarchate of Antioch is one of the five original Apostolic Sees of the Church;
WHEREAS, the Patriarchate of Antioch is physically located in Damascus, Syria and there are thousands of Greek
Orthodox Christians located in Syria who are affected by the armed conflict;
1) That the Government of the United States seek the protection and preservation of the Patriarchate of Antioch and the
Orthodox Christian communities in Syria during this armed conflict and thereafter;
2) That the people of Syria resolve their differences in peace and not armed conflict;
3) That the United Nations, in its mediation of the armed conflict, ensure the protection of all Christians located in Syria;
and
4) That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of State of the United States of America, the Secretary
General of the United Nations and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch.
RESOLUTION ON CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT
WHEREAS, Ten Percent of the population of Egypt is Christian through the Coptic Oriental Orthodox Church and the Greek
Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria;
WHEREAS, the government of Egypt is preparing a new constitution for Egypt; and
WHEREAS, Christians in Egypt have suffered persecution from time to time;
1) That the Government of the United States of America seek the protection and religious freedom of all Christians in
Egypt;
2) That the Christians in Egypt be afforded religious freedom and be protected under the new constitution; and
3) That copies of this resolution be sent to the Secretary of State of the United States of America, the Egyptian Ambassador to the United States of America, the Patriarchate of Alexandria and the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the
United States.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ACCESSIBILITY OF CHURCHES AND PARISH FACITILIES FOR PARISHIONERS WITH
DISABILITIES
WHEREAS, we, the Clergy and Faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, embrace as full contributing
members of our Church family, our brothers and sisters with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, we wish to make our Parishes welcoming and accessible to all Orthodox Christians, regardless of any
differences;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the 41 st Biennial Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
of America assembled in Phoenix, Arizona: That we urge all of our Parishes to work to make our Churches and Parish
facilities open and accessible to all people with disabilities.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS
We, the Delegates of this 41 st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, express our
heartfelt thanks to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and his representative Metropolitan Sotirios of
Toronto, for their greetings and loving participation at the Congress; We thank our spiritual father, His Eminence
Archbishop Demetrios of America, for his wisdom and guidance throughout the Congress proceedings; We thank our
Holy Eparchial Synod for its participation in and support of the work of this Clergy -Laity Congress. We thank National
Philoptochos President Aphrodite Skeadas and Philoptochos President of the Metropolis of San Francisco Jeannie
Ranglas, as well as the members of the Philoptochos Society, for joining us in a spirit of love and Christian fellowship and
for their inspiring philanthropic efforts that carry out Christ’s work in our country and throughout the world.
We congratulate the Philoptochos Society on its 80 th Anniversary!
Thank You St. Haralambos for sending me to Clergy/Laity in Phoenix
My sincerest appreciation to the General Assembly and to the Parish Council of St. Haralambos for sending me to the 41 st Clergy/
Laity Congress in Phoenix, AZ. It was truly a most spiritually enriching and rewarding experience.
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St. Haralambos Parish Council
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dear Parishioners,
The summer is almost over. I hope everyone had a great summer and accomplished everything that you had planned.
As the new ecclesiastical year will be starting in September, we need to again
register our children for Sunday School and Greek School. We will also be accepting
applications for boys and girls basketball coaches for the upcoming season. Please
submit application letters to the church office.
The Stewardship Committee will be working on collecting outstanding pledge
cards for 2012. The pledge cards returned total is 379 for 2012. Please return your
pledge cards if you have not already done so. The names and addresses from the
2012/2013 pledge cards will be used in the directory for the 100th Anniversary Album.
Also please contact the church office with your e-mail address if you would like to be
on the church e-mail list.
The gold leafing around the icons on the Iconostasis has been completed. The
painting of the interior of the church will begin after Labor Day.
Unfortunately, Archbishop Demetrios will not be able to attend our 100th Anniversary weekend, but Metropolitan Savas should be in attendance. Plans are being made
for the 100th Anniversary celebration of St. Haralambos. The Philoptochos is planning
a Past President’s Luncheon on Saturday, October 13, 2012. A Holiday Ball is planned
for Saturday, November 24, 2012, which will be chaired by Eleni Paxos and the
St. Haralambos Hellenic Dancers. On Friday, February 8, 2013, a “Step Back in Time”
event is being planned in the Cultural Center. On Saturday, February 9, 2013 a brunch
is planned in the morning and after vespers, there will be a coffee and tea reception in
the evening. On Sunday February 10, 2013 after the Divine Liturgy, a Grand Banquet
is being planned. A 5K run chaired by Alex Tank is planned in the summer of 2013.
Anyone interested in helping with these events or the 100th Anniversary Album please
contact Stephanie Withers, Peter Michalos or the chairs of each event. I hope all of you
will plan on volunteering for and attending these events.
We have many activities and plans over the next 12 months. You do not have to
wait to be asked, please volunteer. St Haralambos is our church and we all must work
together to keep our church strong.
Yours in Christ,
William Skendelas
Parish Council President
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Parish Council Meeting Minutes Summary
JUNE 13, 2012
TREASURER’S REPORT
Our General Account currently has a balance of $36,447.44 and we are up to date on our financial obligations.
Anthony Ramphos made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and Peter Papadopulos second
the motion. Motion approved by Parish Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter received by Fr. Gamvas from Metropolitan Savas stated that Fr. George Callos will succeed Archdeacon
Raphael (Ryan) Gzikowski who served as Chancellor under Metropolitan Maximos. Archdeacon Ryan will
assume the responsibilities of Registrar and Personal Assistant to the Metropolitan.
PRIEST’S REPORT
Altar Boy recognition is Sunday June 17th, with a pizza night in the Fall.
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for the week of June 18-22 at Holy Trinity. Next year at our church.
Dancer’s picnic is on Thursday, June 14th, at 6:00.
AHEPA Convention is the weekend of June 22-24.
Presentation of the Kourmoulis Scholarships will be June 24th.
My vacation was approved by Metropolitan Savas for the last week in July and the last two weeks of August.
JULY 11, 2012
TREASURER’S REPORT
Currently we have $18,404.36 in the General Account. The Renovation Fund has a balance of $19,850.
The Krassas Event Center Fund $39,540, Preservation Fund $189,289. The 100th Anniversary has $19,616.
Bills due this week total $14,881.57, with $646.89 past due
Nick Ramphos made a motion for the treasurer to pay the bills to his discretion. Mike Fakelis seconded.
The motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE
Holy Trinity sent a letter for their festival album. Jim Kellamis made a motion to approve an ad for their album.
Nick Ramphos seconded.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral sent a letter for an ad for their 100th Anniversary. Album. Will bring up
at next meeting.
MAINTENANCE
Coon Caulking started sealing the church.
Nick Ramphos received a letter from Stark County Soil and Water. They say the storm water pond is not in compliance because the grass has not taken root. They suggest planting some plants at the bottom soil if it rains the
soil won't clog the drains.
100TH ANNIVERSARY
All the guests have been invited. Not sure if all coming yet but looks promising.
Not sure if having a Reception on Friday or a Grand Ball on Saturday Night.
NEW BUSINESS
Alex Krassas 100th birthday is July 15th. Coffee hour will be in the Krassas Center. Mr. Krassas will be given a
plaque to commemorate the special occasion.
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Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
251 25th Street N.W., Canton, Ohio 44709
+Rev. Dr. Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas, Protopresbyter
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Parish Council Elections will be held for the positions of Parish Council Members on
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 immediately following church services.
Dear Fellow Parishioners:
Now is the time for any parishioner to step-up, make a commitment, and play a role in sustaining the
growth of St. Haralambos Church. We would like a good representation of males, females, youth, middle
age and older members, all in good-standing, wishing to make their contribution to our church.
There are NINE (9) Council seats up for election
to serve a TWO (2) year term for 2013-2014.
Please submit your Petition for Parish Council Candidate to any member of the Board of Elections
Committee or the church office on or by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012, so that we may enter your
name on the ballot.
NO APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE,
PUSUANT TO THE CHURCH BY-LAWS.
Thank you for this consideration.
Board of Elections Members ~ Kay Colon, Mario Gaitanos, John Kellamis, Angela Shankel, Roger Shook
PARISH COUNCIL CANDIDATE PETITION FOR 2013-2014
Please enter my name on the ballot for St. Haralambos Church Parish Council Elections.
NAME: (please print) ________________________________________________________________
AGE: _______
MARITAL STATUS: _____________ OCCUPATION: __________________
PREVIOUS SERVICE TO CHURCH/ORGANIZATIONS: __________________________________________
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SIGNATURE
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DATE
Date Received: ____/____/____
Comments: __________________________________________________________ By: ______________________
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PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2013-2014
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION
PARISHIONER NAME: (please print) ______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________ PH:
___________________________
PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS FOR REQUESTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT:
__________
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THE PARISHIONER WILL BE OUT OF THE COUNTY ON ELECTION DAY
or
THE PARISHIONER IS PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO ATTEND THE ELECTION SITE
ON ELECTION DAY BECAUSE OF ILLNESS
APPLICANT SIGNATURE:
______________________________________
DATE: ___________________
NO PROXY VOTING WILL BE PERMITTED.
ABSENTEE BALLOTING IS GOVERNED BY THE PARISH BYLAWS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTING,
ARTICLE 25, SECTION 6, OF THE UNIFORM PARISH REGULATIONS
WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE
OR FROM A BOARD OF ELECTION MEMBER.
PLEASE RETURN IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED “ABSENTEE BALLOT” TO THE CHURCH OFFICE.
THANK YOU.
Please join Us For
Godparent Sunday!
All Godparents and their Godchildren are invited to attend the
RECONFIRMATION OF BAPTISMAL VOWS
on
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012
This special day gives everyone the opportunity to bond!
Godparents, Godchildren, and Koumbaroi!
Please call each other and set the date
to join us on this day for spiritual renewal and fellowship!
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MEN’S CLUB
MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2012
Any member in good standing with St. Haralambos Church
may submit a candidate for consideration.
The names of the candidates will be submitted to a committee
composed of the Priest, Parish Council President, Men’s Club President,
and past recipients of the award who will make the final decision.
The Man of the Award Banquet will be held on
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012.
MAN OF THE YEAR RECOMMENDATION 2012
I (We) recommend for consideration as a candidate for Man of the Year:
I (We) feel that this person deserves this recognition because:
Signature of the Petitioner
DEADLINE FOR THIS PETITION IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012.
Please return this form in a sealed envelope to the Men’s Club mailbox in the Church Office.
If necessary, attach any additional information. Thank you.
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Our Sincerest Appreciation
To MIKE & MARIA PAXOS, NICK & ALEXIA
for their donation of
$10,000.00
for the Gold Leafing of the Iconostasion
and Holy Altar Renovation.
This generous gift is most kind and thoughtful of you.
May our Lord bless your family a hundredfold!
Thank you!
To EVERYONE
who has participated and donated of
Your Time, Talents, & Treasures to
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The Painting of The Church
(which will begin after Labor Day weekend)
The Altar Renovation Fund
The Church Renovation Fund
The Church Preservation Fund
And to Each and Every Church Fund
Your most kind, generous, and thoughtful donations
are most sincerely appreciated!
“for God loves a cheerful giver"
(2 Corinthians 9:7)
“ἱλαρὸν γὰρ δότην ἀγαπᾷ ὁ θεός.”
(ΠΡΟΣ ΚΟΡΙΝΘΙΟΥΣ Β΄ 9:7)
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SAINT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
Past Presidents'
Luncheon
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012
11:30 a.m. - Doors Open
12:00 Noon - Lunch Served
Alex D. Krassas Event Center
Honoring all Past Presidents
of our
SAINT HARALAMBOS
PARISH COUNCIL & PHILOPTOCHOS
Everyone is Welcome!
Donation $25
For tickets please call:
Kathy Dieringer, 330-497-7150 or Helen Apostalides, 330-494-6457
Hosted by Saint Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos Society
In Celebration of Saint Haralambos Church 100th Year Anniversary!
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Past Presidents
of our
PARISH COUNCIL & PHILOPTOCHOS
This wonderful event is to honor the valuable time, effort, and dedication
that our family members have given to St. Haralambos Church.
Please plan on joining us for this blessed celebration!
Listed in alphabetical order.
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENTS
JAMES ADAMS*
JOHN ANDERSON, SR.*
PETER ANDREWS*
JACK C. BIRIS*
PETRO BOSSIS**
PETER BOURNELIS
CARL G. BOZEKA*
STEVE G. BOZEKA
EDWARD COCALIS**
RON A. DARRAH
GEORGE A. DELIS*
CHRIST DIAMANT*
STEVEN DIAMANT
EMMANUEL ELITE**
JOHN ERGAZOS
MANSO A. ERGAZOS*
JOHN ERGON**
ANDREW GALANOPOULOS**
PETER C. GERROS**
XENOPHON GRIVEAS
CHRIS J. KELLAMIS
JAMES KELLAMIS
JOHN C. KELLAMIS
GEORGE KEREAKOS**
JOHN C. KIMINAS*
GEORGE KOUTRAS*
FRANK KOUTSOPOULOS**
STEVE LINARDOS**
JAMES G. MANNOS
ANTHONY MANOS*
JAMES P. MANOS*
JAMES A. MARINOS*
FRANK M. MERGUS*
GEORGE P. MICHALOS
DR. PETER G. MICHALOS
PETER SPYROS MICHALOS*
EMANUEL MIHOS**
MIMIS MITROPOULOS**
PETER NIANIARIS**
HARRY NIARCHOS*
STEVE PAXOS
WILLIAM PETROPOULOS*
JOHN PETROUTSOPOULOS**
JAMES N. PIMPAS*
H. STEVEN POULOS
NICK A. RAMPHOS
SAM SIDERIS**
PANDA SPILIOS*
WILLIAM STAMATON
GEORGE STATHAKAROS*
PETER TENDER**
HARRY A. THOMAS, JR.*
HARRY TRIFELOS*
CHRIS VALLOS
*Deceased
PHILOPTOCHOS PRESIDENTS
ANGELINE ADAMAKOU*
HELEN APOSTALIDES
CATHERINE BERBELIS*
ELECTRA BIRIS*
MRS. CHRISTOPHOULOU**
SOPHIA FARMAKIS**
ANNA GEORGIADES**
MARY GRIVEAS
HARIKLIA GUNIAS*
BESSIE HOFF*
GEORGIA KALLISON*
ANNA KARDASI*
MAREGOULA KARDASI**
BARBARA (PAPADOPULOS) LAMBROU
GOLDIE MANOS
HARRIET MARINOS
LOUISA MIHOS**
BARBARA MORAKIS
MARY PAPPAS*
GLORIA PARKER
POLLY PIMPAS*
ANNA PIROVOLOS
BETTY (GEORGIADES) SEVILLIS**
MARY THOMAS*
MARY TRIFELOS
BETTY TSANGEOS
ESTHER VAGOTIS
BEATRICE VALLOS*
STELLA VALLOS
**Deceased, need a family representative
We need family reps for the names marked with **. Please contact Barb Lambrou at 330-832-5065.
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th
100 Anniversary
NEWS
As we are fast approaching the 100th Anniversary of our beloved
St. Haralambos Church, we will continue to update everyone with the latest information.
Please continue to check your Sunday Bulletins and emails for new updates.
If we do not have your email, please send it to: [email protected].
Keep in mind, the most important part of this joyous celebration is YOU!
All events are being planned for you, our wonderful parishioners and friends who have somehow, sometime,
stepped into the heart of St. Haralambos Church to sustain us for 100 years!
These are ONE TIME great events not to be missed!
We are looking for our PAST PARISHIONERS who have moved or not currently involved with our church.
If you know of anyone, PLEASE submit their address to the church office a.s.a.p. so they also can be included,
EVERYONE IS IMPORTANT TO US!
100th ANNIVERSARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
100th ALBUM
Please mark your calendars.
Note: Some events may be added or changed.
SAT. OCT. 13
SAT. NOV. 24
FRI. FEB. 8, 2013
SAT. FEB. 9, 2013
SUN. FEB. 10, 2013
TBA
PAST PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON
HOLIDAY BALL
“STEP BACK IN TIME”
BRUNCH, GREAT VESPERS
HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY, GRAND BANQUET
5K ANNIVERSARY WALK/RUN
SCHEDULE FOR ALBUM PHOTOS
We would like all organization members to attend these photo sessions right after
church as these are the group photos that will be placed in the 100th Album.
ALSO, this is the time for all parishioners to have their
FAMILY PORTRAITS taken.
Call Allison Sarris, 330-456-0864, to schedule or re-schedule photo sessions.
All heads of organizations, please contact your members to show up for pictures.
SUNDAYS
SEPT. 16
SEPT. 23
SEPT. 30
OCT. 7
OCT. 14
OCT. 21
OCT. 28
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JOY, PARISHIONERS
MEN’S CLUB, CHIOS SOC., PARISHIONERS
PHILOPTOCHOS, SILVER LINERS, BOOKSTORE, PARISHIONERS
CHOIR, CHANTERS, SEXTONS, ALTAR BOYS, PARISHIONERS
SUNDAY SCHOOL, GREEK SCHOOL, PARISHIONERS
GOYA, PARISHIONERS
OPEN, PARISHIONERS
HURRY,
Please get your ad in this
very important keepsake!
This album is for
EVERYONE.
You DO NOT have to put
in a family history,
some are, some aren’t.
Any ad is accepted.
A simple “congratulations”
ad is very easy to do.
Please contact any of us,
Peter Michalos, Ron A. Darrah.
or Stephanie Withers,
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
100th ALBUM
See contacts above.
5K ANNIV. WALK/RUN Come to meeting on
Tues. Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
or contact Alexandra Tank
in Church Office.
Everyone is invited to attend!
100th Anniversary
HOLIDAY BALL
Dinner & Dance
Saturday, November 24, 2012
6:30 p.m. ~ DINNER
8:00 p.m.-Midnight ~ DANCE
ST. HARALAMBOS CHURCH CULTURAL CENTER
Music & Entertainment by Live Band ~
STIGMA
Special Performances by ~
ST. HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCERS
Tickets: Adults $15/person
Children & Students $10/person
HOSTED BY THE
ST. HARALAMBOS HELLENIC DANCERS
All proceeds for this dance will benefit the
St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.
More details to follow in Sunday Bulletins.
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PHILOPTOCHOS
Our first meeting of the new ecclesiastical year will take place on Tuesday, September 4 th,
beginning at 6:30 pm. Please join us for an evening of fellowship. In an effort to keep you
informed, we’ve listed the year’s calendar of events below. Please keep the dates/upcoming
events in mind and plan to attend.
On Sunday, September 16th, Philoptochos will pass a tray with proceeds going to Holy Cross
School of Theology. Please give generously and thanks.
We hope you plan to attend the Past Presidents’ Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, October 13 th, in honor
of all past Philoptochos and Parish Council presidents. Complete details and information can be found in this issue
of the Koinonia. Please consider purchasing a ticket and joining us for this special event!
2012-2013 PHILOPTOCHOS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DAY, DATE & TIME
TOPIC
TUESDAY - September 4 @ 6:30
Time to meet-and-greet returning and new faces to Philoptochos!
MONDAY, October 1 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting and Program
SATURDAY, October 13 @ 11:30
Past Presidents’ Luncheon – Alex D. Krassas Event Center
MONDAY, November 5 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting and Program
SUNDAY, December 9 – 1:00 pm
Christmas Party – Location to be announced
SUNDAY, January 6, 2013
Happy New Year!
Annual Vasilopeta Celebration
(Meeting for Board Members only afterwards)
MONDAY, February 4 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting/Social Program in the works!
Saint Haralambos 100th Anniversary
Name Day Weekend:
SATURDAY, February 9:
Philoptochos-sponsored Brunch - Please join us for all weekend events in
honor of our beloved church’s 100th anniversary. Check out all updates in
the weekly Sunday Bulletins, Koinonia issues, or on the church website.
MONDAY, March 4 @6:30 pm
Meeting and Program
SUNDAY, March 24
Sunday of Orthodoxy hosted by Saint Haralambos
WEDNESDAY, March 27
Pre-Sanctified Liturgy at St. Haralambos. Philoptochos sponsored
fellowship reception afterwards.
MONDAY, April 1 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting and Lenten Program
FRIDAY/SATURDAY April 19 & 20
Rummage Sale at Saint Haralambos
MONDAY, May 6
Annual Mother’s Day Dinner at Saint Haralambos
We are always looking for and welcome volunteers to help with our Sunday Coffee Hour. Please consider offering
to sponsor a month or even a few weeks, if possible. Any questions and/or further information needed may be
directed to Mrs. Rena Cotopolis, coordinator, (330-497-0427). Thank you.
Respectfully in His Name,
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Silver Liners
New members are always welcome!
Age 55 and over!
Dues are just $5.00 for the remainder of 2012!
The Silver Liners were a busy group this summer! Fifty-six of us travelled to Cleveland in late
June and spent a day at the Horseshoe and Tower City shopping area. In August, we joined
Holy Trinity’s Senior Citizen group for a luncheon cruise aboard the Nautica Queen cruising
Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River, while enjoying some “big band” entertainment .
In planning our monthly programs, we’ll keep travelling at the forefront with a European
river boat cruising program and a look an African safari complete with African artifacts on
display.
With the kind of weather we had this summer, we have invited WEWS Channel 5 meteorologist and Greek-American Jason Nicholas, as our September guest speaker. Since Jason
delivers the noon weather report, he will be arriving around 2:00 p.m. Therefore, we will
start our luncheon at 12:30 instead of noon that day.
In October, we will celebrate the 50th year of our club!! Along with a special “complimentary”
luncheon for our members, radio personality, “Ricco” from WDRN, will entertain us on
“Growing Up in the Happy Days”. This is one fast paced show you don’t want to miss!
Our annual community Christmas project will begin soon. This is our only fundraiser and we
hope everyone will participate.
Our first meeting of our 50th year is Tuesday, September 18 at 12:30 p.m. I hope to see all of
our members there for an afternoon of delicious food, an informative program and fellowship.
~Kathy Dieringer
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Please join us, mark your calendars now!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
12:30 p.m.
St. Haralambos Cultural Center
Guest presenter:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
12:00 Noon
St. Haralambos Cultural Center
Our 50th Birthday Celebration!
JASON
NICHOLAS
“RICCO”
WEWS
Meteorologist
WDRN
Radio Personality
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ST. HARALAMBOS
CHOIR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
PLEASE JOIN US!
WE NEED YOU!
NEW MEMBERS WANTED!
ALL AGES WELCOME!
By using the gift of music to sing praises to our Lord
is a true act of Christian Orthodox Stewardship.
Parishioners who have a love for singing,
especially our young people,
are invited to join our choir!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND JOIN US!
Our rehearsal schedule is not demanding and we have a lot of fun!
Choir is under the direction of Dr. Alex Christ.
Please call 330-499-6723 if you have any questions.
SENIOR CHOIR
REHEARSAL
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 12
6:00 p.m. SHARP
Junior Choir Notes:
Ages 4+ up invited!
If dates and times
do not fit in to
your schedule,
please call Alex.
In Choir you are guaranteed
JOIN
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JUNIOR CHOIR
REHEARSAL
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 27
6:00 p.m. SHARP
the same seat every Sunday!
US!
YOUTH SUNDAY
October 23, 2011
Two young children were talking to each other about parent problems. One of them
complained to the other, saying: “First they teach you to talk, then they teach you to walk,
and as soon as you learn how to do both, they tell you to ‘sit down and be quiet!’”
1.
2.
3.
What is your view of young people in the church?
How do you believe your view matches up with Jesus’ view?
Does your attitude toward the young people sound something like this:
We want youth in church as long as it doesn’t cost too much money
in the Sunday School , Greek School, GOYA, JOY, YAL.
Mark, 10:13-16 – “People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples
rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me,
and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who
will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’ And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.”
In the Ancient Greece, there was no word for “teenager” --the word used in our passage today means youth
of any age. Also, in the first century, you were either a child or an adult. Once you turned 13, you were
treated like an adult. Some of you are thinking, “Hey, that’s great!”--You not only were treated like an adult,
you had the responsibilities of an adult and had to work like an adult.
Did you notice that it says “people” were bringing children to Jesus? I wonder why Mark doesn’t use the
term for “parents”? --I guess it was because more were involved than just parents. They must have been
grandparents, brothers and sisters, and even neighbors. The same event is recorded in Matthew and Luke
and they also use the term for “people” and not “parents”.
As a result of the adults who brought the youth to Jesus and Jesus’ acceptance of them, the youth were
able to find intimate relationship with Jesus. Why is it important to bring them to Jesus while they’re young?
Orthodox Church statistics show us that 85 percent of our Youth began their relationship with Christ and
the Holy Church before age 14.
A fairly recent Gallup poll showed that: a. 19 out of 20 Christians are Churched before the age of 25, stay in
Church. However, 1. After age 25, 1 in 10,000 , 2. After age 35, 1 in 50,000 and 3. After age 45, 1 in 200,000.
4. After age 55, 1 in 300,000, 5. After age 75, 1 in 700,000. If you look at things statistically, it makes sense
to spend time more with the young, “the future of our Church” and --the prospects of a return for our investment is greater for the future success of St. Haralambos, our Youth, and the Church as a whole.
Some practical ways to encourage our youth: 1. Speak to them 2. Give them a pat on the back and tell them
you think they’re doing a great job. What is youth ministry? Youth ministry is offering of service by the
whole church as a whole parish, to young people by the whole church community. Amen
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Sunday School
“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:14
Welcome back to a new Sunday School year!
Classes will begin on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012, 9:45 a.m.
We are truly blessed to have a very knowledgeable, nurturing, dedicated staff and thank the parents for
entrusting your children’s religious education training to these excellent, committed teachers. They are
as follows:
2 and 3-year olds:
Pre-Kindergarten:
Kindergarten:
1st and 2nd Grade:
3rd and 4th Grade:
5th and 6th Grade:
7th, 8th, and 9th Grade:
10th, 11th, and 12th Grade:
Office:
Joanna Volas, Stephanie Nastoff
Stephanie Machamer, Diane Foster
Tina Wey, Paula Papadopulos
Stephanie Withers
Linda Natale
Tula Pirovolos
John Kellamis, Angela Vagotis-Shankel
Karen Lazoran
Roseann Eustathios, Kathy Hardesty, Stephanie Likouris, Stella Vallos
A registration form is included in this issue of the Koinonia. Please fill one out for each of your children.
(Extra forms are available in the office.) Please feel free to stop by our office if you have any questions
and/or concerns. Our door is always open and we appreciate your suggestions as well as your input.
Grades Pre-K through Grade 4 will go directly to their classrooms upon arrival at church. Classes begin at
9:45 AM. Please be prompt in bringing your children so they may receive the full benefit of the religious
education being provided to them. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Grades 5 through high
school and the two/three-year old class will begin classroom instruction immediately following Holy Communion.
Our Thanksgiving Food Drive will begin on October 7 th. Please send in non-perishable food items with your
children each Sunday. This has always been a very successful outreach project due in large part to the
participation of our students and staff as well as our wonderful parishioners who so generously contribute
to it each year. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
Our teachers are ready, willing, excited, AND able to begin another year of teaching your children about
God and our Orthodox faith. All we need is your willingness to bring them to church each Sunday. Thank
you for your continued support of our Sunday School.
Respectfully in His Name,
Mary Griveas
NOTE: No classes on Sunday, October 28th – Godparent Sunday.
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ST. HARALAMBOS SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
2012–2013 SCHOOL YEAR
FAMILY’S LAST NAME __________________________________________________
CHILD'S NAME ________________________________________________________
CHILD'S BAPTISMAL NAME _____________________________________________
FATHER'S NAME ______________________________________________________
MOTHER'S NAME ______________________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
CITY/ZIP CODE ________________________________________________________
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER ____________________________________________
CHILD'S BIRTHDATE ___________________________________________________
AGE ______________
GRADE ENTERING ____________________
PLEASE LIST ANY FOOD ALLERGIES: _____________________________________
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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GREEK SCHOOL
Welcome Back to Greek School!
The St. Haralambos Greek School program welcomes anyone
who is interested in learning the Greek language
for both ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
REGISTRATION DATES
ADULTS AND CHILDREN
SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2, 9, & 16
in the lobby after church services.
You may also sign-up in the church office.
Forms are also available on the
information wall display in the lobby.
Please fill-out and bring the registration form with you,
to the right of this page, along with your payment.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are held on MONDAYS.
Starting
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
BEGINNERS
INTERMEDIATE
ADULTS
Pre-K - Kindergarten
and
1st - 3rd Grades
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
4th - 6th Grades
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Beginners
and
Advanced
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
Additional Classes will be added as needed.
Private Classes are also available by appointment.
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GREEK SCHOOL
Registration Form
2012-2013 School Year
Greek School is back in session starting the week of
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012.
Class fees for children and adults is $30.00 for books and materials.
Please check either Children or Adult class.
CHILDREN: ________
ADULT: ________
PAYMENT DUE UPON REGISTRATION.
NAME:
_____________________________________________________________
AGE:
________
(Child)
ADDRESS:
_____________________________________________________________
BIRTH DATE: _______________ GRADE:
___________
(Public School)
_____________________________________________________________
H-PHONE:
_______________________________________
C-PHONE:
_______________________________________
E-MAIL:
(Parent’s)
_______________________________________
FATHER’S NAME:
_____________________________________________________________
MOTHER’S NAME:
_____________________________________________________________
For Office Use Only Date paid: _____/_____/_____ Amount: $_________ Check # ________
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GOYA
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Children in 7th-12th Grades
GREEK ORTHODOX YOUTH OF AMERICA
GOYA GOING-ON’S
Please mark your calendars!
Please remember that this schedule of events does not include retreats, tournaments, birthday celebrations
and other outings that are not on the church calendar yet....but I do believe we are off to a great start!
For updates, please refer to current Sunday Bulletins and future Koinonia’s.
2012
2013
2013
Sunday, September 16, 6:00 p.m.
First meeting. Elections. Movie Night:
THE CROSS AND THE TOWERS
Sunday, January 20, 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Party at Casa Capocci.
No Meeting.
Saturday, May 4
Wrap red eggs for Pascha Sunday
Sunday, October 21
Youth Sunday. Oath of Office
6:00 p.m.
Meeting
Saturday, February 9
Name Day Weekend.
Brunch with the Bishop.
Sunday, October 28
Godparent Sunday
Sunday, November 18, 6:00 p.m.
Meeting and
Thanksgiving Ta-doo.
Saturday, November 24
100th Anniversary Dance,
attend as a group.
Saturday, December 15
Set-up and rehearse A COOL YULE
.
Sunday, December 16, Noon
A COOL YULE program. No Meeting.
Carol Lynne Capocci
Advisor
s!
Sunday, February 17
Youth Sunday.
100th Anniversary Memorial Service
for GOYA.
6:00 p.m. Valentine Party & Meeting
Sunday, March 17, 6:00 p.m.
Meeting. Lenten Journey Begins.
Sunday, May 5
Xristos Anesti!
Sunday, May 12
Bake for and Host Mom's Day
Coffee Hour
Sunday, May 19
Last Meeting. Wrap-up. determine
end-of-the-year play day.
June 5-8
St. Haralambos Summerfest
Lemonade and Coca Cola Stand
Sunday, March 24
Sunday of Orthodoxy
hosted by St. Haralambos
Sunday, March 27
Pre-Sanctified Liturgy and Meal
hosted by St. Haralambos
June 17-21
Assist Vacation Bible School Staff
at St. Haralambos
Sunday, April 21, 6:00 p.m.
Meeting and Movie Night
(Seasonally appropriate)
PLEASE JOIN US!
Sunday, April 26
Overnight Vigil at St. Haralambos.
Includes confession, readings and
prayer, cleaning the narthex, making
palm crosses and a Lenten meal.
Sunday, April 27
Lazarus Sunday
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Welcome Back!
Registration & First Practice
FIRST dance practice for ALL groups will be on Thursday, September 27, 2012.
Practices will begin at times listed below at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.
Registration forms will be DUE on this day. You can pick up registration forms on
Sunday, September 23, 2012, immediately following church services in the youth room.
If you are interested in joining the group,
please stop by the registration table on
Sunday, September 23, 2012.
You must be 7 years old by December 31, 2012 to register.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
Date: September 27 & October 4, 11, 18 & 25
Place: St. Haralambos Cultural Center
Time: Beginners
4:20 – 5:00
Intermediate
5:00 – 6:00
Training Seniors 5:00 – 6:30
Seniors
6:00 – 7:30
September Performances:
The senior dancers will be performing at the following venues in September:
Saturday, September 1, 2012 – Berea Oktoberfest Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Saturday, September 8, 2012 – St. Nicholas Lorain Food Festival
For an up-to-date schedule of events and detailed information about the group,
please visit our website at: www.sthhd.com.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
BIRTH
DEATHS & MEMORIALS
Congratulations to Dennis and Aristea Tzouloufis
on the birth of their baby boy on July 31, 2012.
All of our best to your little miracle!
DEATHS
Freda Sekora
Nick Barry (Bozeka)
Victoria Cotopolis
Steve Chrisanthus
Peter James Foradas
BAPTISMS
Sophia Bournelis was baptized on July 1, 2012.
Her Godmother is Maria Orlando.
Sophia is the daughter of Nicholas and Heidi Bournelis.
Yeorgia Zenallis was baptized on July 15, 2012.
Her Godparents are Joseph and Diane Foster.
Yeorgia is the daughter of Alex and Amy Zenallis.
Much happiness to all of you! Nas Sas Zhsi!
WEDDING
Nicholas Bournelis and Heidi Plappert,
were married on July 1, 2012.
Their Koumbara was Maria Orlando.
Wishing you both much love and happiness!
BAKE SALE
The Agia Markella Chios Society will be hosting a
Bake Sale on Sunday, September 23, 2012.
Please show your support for the Chios Relief Fund!
CONGRATULATIONS!
July 12, 2012
July 14, 2012
July 31, 2012
August 11, 2012
August 16, 2012
MEMORIALS
September 9, 2012, 40 days
Victoria Cotopolis
September 16, 2012, 3 yrs.
Fotini Tzouloufis
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of these
families. May their beautiful memory be eternal!
THANK YOU!
DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS FLOWERS
Our church was adorned with beautiful flowers and icon floral
wreaths for the Dormition of the Theotokos. Thank you to:
Chris & Elbus Kellamis,
John & Christine Kellamis, and
Stacey Pappakostas who donated flowers in memory
of her parents, Peter & Nikolitsa Pappakostas.
May God bless all of you for your thoughtfulness!
COFFEE HOURS
A gracious thank you to all of our St. Haralambos Families
and Organizations who volunteered to sponsor
our coffee hours this summer! It was great to see everyone
involved. Your support was truly appreciated by all!
ALEX D. KRASSAS TURNED 100!
Our congratulations to Mr. Alex D. Krassas who turned 100 years of age on July 15, 2012!
St. Haralambos Philoptochos hosted a beautiful Coffee Hour for Mr. Krassas which was enjoyed by many!
We wish you many more years of God’s blessings of good health and much happiness!
Mr. Krassas pictured with family members
Dan & Carol Trifelos, Athene Karis, and Mary Trifelos.
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St. Haralambos
Hellenic Dancers Trip
GREECE & ITALY
2012
vatican city
Acropolis,
greece
petro Gaitanos, Mystras
at psalti stand
Olympic Stadium,
Olympia
Olympic Stadium,
athens
Lindos,
Rhodes
Rhodes, agia marina, panagyri performance
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Bible Study
with
Father Nick
Bible Study
With
Deacon Keric
PART I - IV
TUESDAYS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 25
SEPTEMBER 20
Part I ~ Studying The Holy Apostles
Holy Scripture, Oral Tradition, &
The Apostles of Christ
“Sandals In The Dust”
by M.E. Rosson
and
OCTOBER 18
Please mark your calendars!
OCTOBER 23
Part II ~ Studying the Holy Apostles
(Continued)
“On The Wall”
NOVEMBER 27
Part III ~ Studying the Holy Apostles
For your convenience,
we have many forms available to you
“On the Wall.”
(Continued)
The Information Wall Display Is located
right outside the Church Office
in the lobby.
DECEMBER 18
In this organizer you can find items
such as:
Part IV ~ Studying the Holy Apostles
(Wrap-Up)
Sources:
“Orthodox Study Bible”
and
“Sandals in The Dust”
by M. E. Rossen
This book is on sale in our
Bookstore for $6.50
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100th Anniversary Album Contracts
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out!
100th
PRESERVATION
FUND
MEN’S CLUB
meeting
A Friendly Reminder
Pledge Cards
are still needed for our
100th Preservation Fund!
The Preservation Fund is extremely
important for the finances
of St. Harlambos Church.
The intent of this fund is
for future maintenance projects
and emergency events.
For those who have already pledged,
we thank you for your
generous commitment!
YOUTH
BASKETBALL
COACHES
NEEDED
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
6:00 Social 6:30 Dinner
New Members Age 18+
Are Always Welcome!
Please Join Us!!!
J.O.Y.
Junior Orthodox
Youth, Ages 7-12
JOY’n us on
SUNDAY,
Join in on the fun with our
St. Haralambos Youth!
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012, 12:00
If you are interested in coaching
Parents and children,
please join us for the first meeting!
We are planning many fun activities for our youth!
Boys or Girls Basketball,
please submit your letter of intent
by September 30, 2012
to the St. Haralambos Parish Council.
Please consider, it’s fun!
Youth Room
JOY Advisor:
Allison Sarris, 330-456-0864.
JOY Assistants:
Tula Pirovolos & Theodora Stavrakis
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GOD’S SECOND GREATEST COMMANDMENT
In Matt .22:39, Christ calls us to “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
According to the “Orthodox Study Bible” page 1312, when interpreted properly,
“we are to love our neighbor as one created in God’s image and likeness just as we are.
The Church Fathers teach that we find our true self in loving our neighbor.”
We have shown our community our “love of neighbor” by our various outreach projects. It is
time to continue these projects. During the Sunday School Year we ask our parish to help us
in collecting school supplies (notebooks, rulers, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, Kleenex, etc),
Travel-sized Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc), Books (new or gently used), new or gently used & clean hats, mittens, & scarves,
as well as new or gently used stuffed animals for the “Hugables for Christ” Christmas project.
With more people unemployed, our outreach projects will touch more than
“one” heart at a time. Our parish has always had a “heart” to change the
world, help us to continue to change our community more than “one heart”
at a time.
Always in His Service,
Karen Lazoran
100th Anniversary Trivia Contest!
There will be 10 trivia questions in each issue of the first 5 Koinonia’s in 2012.
In the Nov/Dec Koinonia the winner and the answers will be announced. The prize for the most correct answers
will be a $100 restaurant gift certificate at your favorite Greek restaurant.
To be included in this contest, please return this form with your answers to the Church Office by OCT. 31, 2012.
Mark envelope: “Trivia Contest.” PLEASE PRINT. Thank You and Good Luck!
NAME: _______________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________________
1. What are the three types of Orthodox Church architecture? _________________________________
2 What type is our church? ____________________________________________________________
3 What are the parts of the church? _____________________________________________________
4 Where is the solea? ________________________________________________________________
5 Who is the patron saint of our church? __________________________________________________
6 Name the part of the church where people worship? ________________________________________
7 What is the significance of the Epitaphion? ______________________________________________
8 Name the seven sacraments. __________________________________________________________
9 What is the Eucharist? ______________________________________________________________
10 What is the Iconostasion? ___________________________________________________________
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Icon, Gift & Bookstore
Tear Soup is a treasured book
for people of all ages to read
New
during the process of healing
&
from grief. It is a 15 minute
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read.
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Often quoted as the most helpful
and relatable of all readings during
difficult times, Tear Soup, a recipe
for healing after loss, will bring comfort,
insights and ultimately help fill the voids
created by loss. Loss, meaning. ..
loss of all kinds - death, miscarriage,
divorce, employment, disappointment, etc.
Tear Soup offers helpful tips to use
with yourself, friends, children, couples,
and male grievers.
Tear Soup
* affirms the bereaved
* educates the unbereaved
* is a building block for children
Tear Soup is by Pat Schwiebert and
Chuck DeKlyen, with 30 years
of experience in the hospice and
bereavement field. It is in its tenth
printing with over 350,000 copies
in print.
SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS
Sun. Sept. 2 After Church
Dolly Sousaris & Mary Carpathios
Sun. Sept. 9
Niove Fasoulas & Melody Bowman
Sun. Sept. 16
Goldie Manos & Mary Trifelos
Sun. Sept. 23
Georgia Trikkas & Flora Anderson
Sun. Sept 30
Helen Tsarwhas & Ann Simatacolos
OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS
Sun. Oct. 7
Mary Carpathios & Helen Meder
Sun.Oct.14
Niove Fasoulas & Helen Tsarwhas
Sun. Oct. 21
Georgia Trikkas & Flora Anderson
Sun. Oct. 28
Chris Anne Stavrianou & Ann Simatacolos
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Missed Parishioners
Below is a list of some of our
church family members who
are not able to attend.
Thoughtful visits and cards
are most welcome!
Thank you, God bless you for your thoughtfulness!
CANTON REGENCY
4515 22nd St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
PH: 330-477-7664
GENEVIEVE HONDRAKIS
CLARA MANOS
INN AT BELDEN VILLAGE
3927 38th St. NW
Canton, OH 44718
PH: 330-493-0096
HELEN DIAMANT
MANOR CARE HEALTH SERV.
5005 Higbee Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44718
PH: 330-492-7835
NICK MALOUDIS
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMM.
220 Applegrove St. NE
North Canton, OH 44720
PH: 330-499-8341
ANNA ECONOMOU - PH: 330-363-5564
NENA KOUNOUZVELIS - PH: 330-498-3988
HARRY LAGGERIS
ROMALUE LANGOS
SAM MANOS
HARRIET TRIKILAS
STONE CROSSING
836 34th St. NW
Canton, OH 44709
PH: 330-492-7131
ANN COOBATIS
NICHOLET VAITSIS
WATERFORD AT ST. LUKE
201 Holl Rd. NE, #220
North Canton, OH 44720
PH: 330-490-2344
IRENE LAGGERIS
Emergency Telephone Numbers
When -
You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31
You are depressed, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small compared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18
ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY.
NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.
ALL LINES TO GOD ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
FEED YOUR FAITH…….AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH.
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SEPTEMBER
1
George Hatzakis
Eros Ramphos
2
Acia Shaheen
HAPPY
15
Giulio Gabriele
Fr. Nicholas Gamvas
Dina Nikolaou
3
Lorraine Manos
Michael T. Paxos
Nikki Rossetti
16
Angeline Ellis
Jennifer Espinosa
Angelo Palmer
Stella Plesko
4
Mary Manos
17
Maria Basiakos
5
Nicholas Stilianos
18
Amelia Colón
Mary Manolas
Stephen Skendelas
Sylvia Williams
6
Nicholas Bournelis
Steve A. Bozeka
Angelo Bozekas
Christopher Gaitanos
Aristides Kaplanis
Thomas Millis
7
Sophie Manos
Joanna Volas
8
George Foradis
Mary Trifelos
Renea Tsenekos
9
Virginia Ballas
Gregory Macris
Eleni Thomas
Michelle Trbovich
10
Harry Laggeris
11
Samantha Foradis
Katherine Kapalko
Stephanie Likouris
Jonathan Machamer
Nicole Rossetti
Joe Waggoner
Alexia Zenallis
12
Harriet Anderson
David Rispinto
13
Gust Goutras
Emanuel Karinos
Irene Tsenekos
14
Stavros Basiakos
Effrosene Bourlas
Chris Georgiades
Theodore Kourouniotis
Michael Stamaton
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BIRTHDAY!
19
Melody Bowman
Stephanie Nastoff
Dana Stilianos
John Yatras
20
George K. Bourlas
Gregory Kandis
Andrew Parker
21
Bill Nicholas
Howard Rutter
23
Tina Bolon
Catherine Carpenter
Virginia Chuchanis
Jason Meade
24
Katherine Manuselis
Alex Poinar
25
John Bellas
George Calandros
Carol Capocci
Leonidas Paxos
Christine Sklavounos
26
Dina Fakelis
29
Alyssa Diamant
30
Dylan Christ
OCTOBER
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Sia Pope
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Olga Michalos
George Tsenekos
Pheona Williams
Nicholas Withers
Steve Zoumberakis
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Mary A. Kallos
Niki Strohmenger
Thomas Vonortas
4
Yianni Kantzos
Michael Nastoff
Adam Sousaris
5
Denise Bellas
Stephanie Fakelis
James Vallos
6
John Tsangeos
Stephanie Waggoner
7
Eftihia Frustaci
Olympia Loukas
Lois Manos
8
Nick Cotopolis
Dina DiDonato
Constantine Foradis
John D. Kosmides
Nick Regopoulos
9
Helen Bozeka
Irene Laggeris
Joseph Manuselis
Peter Sotiropoulos
10
Michael Gialouris
George Michalos
Nick Paxos
Lydia Yatras
12
Nick Contes
Cynthia Poinar
Chris Ann Stavrianou
James Xides
13
John C. Bahas
Jason Colón
14
Joseph Anderson
Michael Giustino
Andrew Kouris
Diana Tsenekos
15
James Arrigo
Alexis Christ
Lindsey Foradis
Dru Strohmenger
16
Yolanda Kouris
Nicholas Koutras
Diana Leonard
Harry Murutes
Caden Paone
Philip Stavrianou
Georgia Wacker
17
Michael Calandros
Alex Zenallis
18
Carole Carpathios
Mary Allison Parker
Sophia Politis
19
Jonathan Carpathios
Steve Manolakis
Jack Usner
21
Savva Bournelis
Michael Kazes
22
Michael Arrigo
23
Maria DiGiacomo
Troy Trbovich
24
Mark Panagopoulos
Jason Paone
Eliot Strohmenger
25
Hannah English
Nicki Horaitis
27
Nick Karantanes
Vasilios Konstantacos
Craig Nixdorf
28
Kamal Bichara
Carolyn Michalos
Gregory Panopoulos
Kathryn Vretas
29
Georgene Gabriele
Sophia Tsenekos
John Vallos
Victoria Vallos
30
Penelope Ralles
31
Tina Cotopolis
Talia Hardesty
9th ANNUAL GREEK
OKTOBERFEST!
OCTOBER 4 - 7, 2012
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 & 6
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
ST. GEORGE CULTURAL CENTER
364 First St. S.E., Massillon, OH 44646
For more information, please call 330-832-3659
Altar Boy
Schedule
All young men ages 8-18 are ALWAYS welcome
to join our Altar Boy Teams at ANY time!
Please see Father Nicholas, Spiritual Advisor
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER SCHEDULE, PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Be on time to start at 9:45 a.m.
TEAM A -
SEPTEMBER 2
SEPTEMBER 30
OCTOBER 28
TEAM B -
SEPTEMBER 9
OCTOBER 7
TEAM C -
SEPTEMBER 16
OCTOBER 14
TEAM D -
SEPTEMBER 23
OCTOBER 21
TEAM A
Theodore Kantzos, Captain
Christian Kellamis, Co-Capt.
Michael Pirovolos, Co-Capt.
Yianni Kantzos
Markos Kantzos
Dean Sarris
TEAM B
Savva Bournelis, Co-Capt.
Alexander Christ, Co-Capt.
John Vallos
Adam Varlamos
Andrew Turner
Louis Varlamos
Luke Sarris
TEAM C
Vincent Arrigo, Co-Capt.
Michael Contos, Co-Capt.
Evan Norris
Theo Millis
Nicholas Regas
Michael Stamaton
Alexander Regas
TEAM D
Gabriel Panopoulos, Capt.
Joseph Panopoulos, Co-Capt.
Gregory Panopoulos
Jorge Tsenekos
Derek Manos
Yanni Volas
Kosta Volas
WELCOME!
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Canton, Ohio
Permit No. 1408
Saint Haralambos
Greek Orthodox Church
251 25th Street NW
Canton, Ohio 44709
The Elevation of the Venerable
and Life-Giving Cross
September 14
TROPARION OF THE CROSS
O Lord, save Thy people
and bless Thine inheritance,
grant victory to Orthodox Christians
over the Adversary;
and by the power of Thy Cross,
preserve Thy habitation.
THE ICON
SAINT MAKARIOS THE BISHOP OF JERUSALEM
The central figure, robed in bishop’s vestments,
depicted elevating the Cross
above the crowd for veneration.
SAINT HELENA
The crowned woman in the lower left.
SAINT CONSTANTINE THE GREAT
The crowned man in the lower right.
THE CROWD
The citizens of Jerusalem and saintly bishops,
deacons, and monastics.
JERUSALEM
The city of Jerusalem is shown in the background,
above the Cross is the domed Church of the
Holy Sepulchre which Saints Constantine
and Helena had erected over the site.

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