- St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church

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St. Haralambos
Greek Orthodox Church
Canton, Ohio
GREAT &
HOLY LENT
March & April 2016
SAINT HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH • 251 - 25th ST. N.W. • CANTON, OH 44709
2016 PARISH ADMINISTRATORS
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 330-454-7278 FAX: 330-454-0099
WEBSITE: www.stharalambos.com
CLERGY
REV. PROTOPRESBYTER NICHOLAS V. GAMVAS, D.MIN., PH.D., IERATIKOS, PROISTAMENOS
PHONE: 330-454-2443 CELL: 330-685-5030
REV. DEACON DR. KYRIACOS J. SHIEPIS, D.C.
OFFICE: 330-453-7733 CELL: 330-324-3067
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESIDENT: SIA L. POPE
VICE PRESIDENT: MIKE PAXOS
MEMBERS:
TREASURER: STEVE DIAMANT
ASST. TREASURER: RON A. DARRAH
SECRETARY: RENA COTOPOLIS
ASST. SECRETARY: DR. WILLIAM SKENDELAS
VINCE ARRIGO, MICHAEL FAKELIS, DAVID HALLAMAN, LINDA NATALE,
PETER PAPADOPULOS, PHILIP STAVRIANOU, GEORGIA ZENALLIS
OFFICE STAFF
CHURCH STAFF
CHOIR DIRECTOR:
DR. ALEX CHRIST
SUBDEACON:
BILL POULOS, JR.
PROJECT MANAGER: STEPHANIE WITHERS
EMAIL:
[email protected]
SEXTON:
DEAN DARRAH
CUSTODIAN:
PROTOPSALTI:
PETROS GAITANOS
CHANTORS:
JOHN C. KELLAMIS
THOMAS A. CAZANTZES
MICHAEL A. LAZORAN
LINDA NATALE
SECRETARY:
EMAIL:
ALEXANDRA TANK
[email protected]
JOHN SAKELLARIOU
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
SUNDAY SCHOOL:
MARY GRIVEAS
GOYA:
GREEK SCHOOL:
DENNIS TZOULOUFIS
PHILOPTOCHOS:
MARY TRIFELOS
JOY: DR. MICHELLE FRANGOS, DESPINA MORGAN,
PHAIDRA SOTIROPOULOS
MEN’S CLUB:
PETER PAPADOPULOS
SILVER LINERS:
CAROL TRIFELOS
BOOKSTORE:
HELEN MEDER
FRAN ARMATAS
DIANE FORADAS
FUNERAL & MAKARIA:
PAULA MACRIS
ANN SIMATACOLOS
RENA COTOPOLIS
YAL:
BILL POULOS, III
HELLENIC DANCERS:
ELENI PAXOS
AGIA MARKELLA:
ELENI PAXOS
KNOSSOS:
MARIA BOURLAS
AHEPA:
PAUL KOSKOVICH
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE: LINDA NATALE
MAIDS OF ATHENA:
CASEY LIKOURIS
SONS OF PERCLES:
ANTHONY M. ANTONIADES
ST. HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Canton, Ohio
Official Notice of a
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
Immediately after church services
AGENDA
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Opening Prayer
Election of Chairman
Previous General Assembly Minutes Approval
Priest’s Report
President’s Report
Greekfest Report
Stewardship Committee Report
Endowment Committee Report
Maintenance Report/Renovation Report
Catering & Event Center Report
Election of Auditing Committee
Election of Board of Elections
Old Business
New Business
Good of the Church
Closing Prayer
Adjournment
†Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas
Protopresbyter
Sia L. Pope
Parish Council President
Koinonia April & May 2016
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ST. HARALAMBOS CHURCH
MARCH PASTORAL MESSAGE
+Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas
A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
“God became man so that man, may become god.” (Theosis).
St. Athanasius
This beautiful quote, used time and time again by the Fathers of the Church sums up the
purpose of Christ coming into the world and expresses the love that God has for all humankind. For we humans are the ‘crown of God’s creation’, indeed when God created us, He said
“Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness, …” (Gen 1:26).
Although God is mystery and is unknown to us in His essence, He is uniquely close to us and we humans can
experience Him through His energies, as He is ‘present everywhere and filling all things’. But we can go even
further; we can have a personal relationship with the Almighty. This is because God revealed Himself to us,
through the Person of Jesus Christ, the Second Person in the Trinity, who became man and lived amongst us
some 2000 plus years ago.
The Incarnation is an act of God’s philanthropia, revealing His loving kindness towards mankind, “For God so
loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him, should not perish, but have eternal
life” (Jn 3:16). But for Orthodoxy, this philanthropy is not just to correct our mistakes, rather it is to uplift humans
to deification, that is, He came not just as a ransom for our freedom but to transfigure us into Theosis as St Peter
says, “we must become partakers of the divine nature” (2 Peter 1:4) or as St Athanasius and the Fathers put it,
“God became man so that man could become god”.
Thus Orthodox theology sees redemption in positive terms in the uplifting of our human nature into the everlasting
communion with the divine life, which was realised by Christ''s redeeming work. The whole destiny and history of
humankind was completed in the Incarnation. Orthodoxy sees the Incarnation as the union of the divine majesty
with human frailty and therefore the ultimate redemptive act of God. Accordingly, an Orthodox Christian approaches God in a mystical way, embarking on a life long spiritual journey aimed to have a mystical union with God
(Theosis), which ultimately leads to eternal life. Jesus challenges us to, “Take up your cross and follow me”. So we
need to accept Jesus Christ as Our Lord and Savior and become followers and we can do that by living our life in
His Holy Orthodox Church.
We often hear of Holy Scripture and Holy Tradition, but we should never neglect the importance of the ‘living spiritual tradition’. St John Climacus wrote the ‘Ladder of Divine Ascent’ whereby each step on the Ladder describes a
virtue, and together they describe the progress of a person’s spiritual struggle, which leads to perfection (Theosis).
Many of the Saints reach a depth of spirituality whereby they see visions of God. These visions serve as a guiding
light to the rest of the world, which is a source of inspiration and guidance to Christians of all ages. These holy
people, who are often referred to as ‘earthly angels and Heavenly people’, are not restricted to the long past, for in
more recent times St Silouan lived on Mt Athos only some 70 years ago. What does all this mean for us? It means
that we need to grow spiritually to pursue our Theosis. Even if we knew the Gospels backwards but have no spirituality then our knowledge is meaningless. To grow spiritually our Church has Spiritual Fathers to whom we should
go to for confession and guidance. We also need to pray, as St. Paul says, “Pray without ceasing”.
So we can see how Orthodoxy is a way of life and how we can have a personal relationship with God. By first
accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and living our life in the Church through the Sacraments, we can then
continue to grow in our faith spiritually by having a Spiritual Father so that we can fulfil our Relationship with God,
which ultimately leads us to our Theosis. Amen.
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Koinonia March & April 2016
MARCH 2016
SUN
St. Haralambos Church
MON
GREAT LENT BEGINS
MARCH 14
6
†9:00 Judgement/
Meatfare Sunday
†Memorials - See
Community News
13
†9:00 Forgiveness
Sunday
Local Oratorical
Festival
20
†9:00 Sunday of
Orthodoxy
4:30 Vespers at
St. George Serbian
27
†9:00 St. Gregory
Palamas
†Memorials - See
Community News
7
5:30 Greek School
5:30 Philop. Board
6:30 Philop. Mtg.
14
†6:00 Compline
5:30 Greek School
21
†6:00 Compline
No Greek School
28
3:30 Dancers
Presentations Grp1
5:30 Greek School
†6:00 Compline
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
GOYA-Papa Gyros
6:30 Parish Council
4:20 Dance Practice
7:30 Krassas
Catering Event
No Dance Practice
15
12:00 Silver Liners
3:30 Bible Study
22
6:30 Parish Council
6:30 Bible Study
29
16
17
†9:00 1st Sat. Souls
†9:00 2nd Sat.Souls
†11:00 Sacrament
8:00 Deb’s Ball
18
†6:30 1st Salutation
to the Theotokos
†9:00 3rd Sat. Souls
5:00 Dolmathes
Prep
23
25
26
†6:30 Presanctified
Liturgy at
St. Haralambos
4:20 Dance Practice
24
No Dance Practice
†6:30 Great
Vespers
Annunciation to
the Theotokos
30
31
Liturgy at
Holy Assumption
6:30 Dancers Mtg.
7:00 Koulouria Prep
5:00 Dolmathes Prep
19
6:30 Dancers Mtg.
St. George, Massillon
5:45 Jr. Choir
Liturgy at
St. Nikolai, Alliance
6:30 Sr. Choir
Liturgy at
†9:00 Annunciation Spring Pilgramage
to the Theotokos
to St. Gregory
†6:30 2nd Salutation Palamas
to the Theotokos
4:20 Dance Practice
APRIL 2016
1
2
†6:30 3rd Sal to the
Theotokos
10:30 Philop Board
11:00 Philop. Mtg.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
†9:00 Sunday of
the Holy Cross
3:30 Dancers
Presentations Grp2
†9:00 St. John
Climacus
General Assembly
Dancers Bowlathon
†9:00 St. Mary
of Egypt
3:00 Greek School
Program
24 PALM SUNDAY
†9:00 Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Dinner
5:30 Greek School
5:30 Greek School
†6:00 Compline
5:30 Greek School
†6:00 Compline
25 HOLY MONDAY
†7:00 Bridegroom
No Greek School
†7:00 Bridegroom
†6:00 Compline
6:30 Parish Council Liturgy at
St. George-Serbian
GOYA-Papa Gyros
12:00 Silver Liners
3:30 Bible Study
6:30 Parish Council
26 HOLY TUESDAY
†7:00 Bridegroom
St. Kassiane
Liturgy at
Holy Trinity
5:45 Jr. Choir
6:30 Sr. Choir
3:30 Baklava Prep
†9:00 St. George
Name Day at St.
George Antiochian
5:45 Jr. Choir
6:30 Sr. Choir
4:20 Dance Practice
†6:30 St. Andrew
of Crete
4:20 Dance Practice
4:20 Dance Practice
6:30 Dancers Mtg.
6:30 Bible Study
†6:30 4th Sal to the
Theotokos
†6:30 Akathist
Hymn
6:00 Krassas
Catering Event
27HOLY WEDNESDAY 28 HOLY THURSDAY 29 HOLY FRIDAY
†6:00 am
Presanctified
Liturgy
6:00 pm
Holy Unction
†9:00 Vespers,
Liturgy of St. Basil
†7:00 Reading
of the 12 Gospels
†9:00 Reading of
the Royal Hours
†3:00 Apokathelosis
†7:00 Lamentations
Regional Oratorical
Festival
†11:00 Sacrament
†9:00 Saturday of
Lazarus, Palms
9:30 Baklava Prep
30 HOLY SATURDAY
†9:00 Vespers,
Liturgy of St. Basil
†11:15 pm Orthros
†12:00 Resurrection
†12:30 am
Paschal Vespers
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March Liturgical Calendar
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MARCH 5
SATURDAY
1ST SATURDAY OF SOULS - 
9:00 a.m. - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy.
MARCH 6
SUNDAY
JUDGEMENT SUNDAY - MEATFARE - 
9:00 a.m. - Orthros. 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy.
MARCH 12
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SATURDAY
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SECOND SATURDAY OF SOULS - 
9:00 a.m. - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy.
MARCH 13
SUNDAY
FORGIVENESS SUNDAY, CHEESEFARE - 
MARCH 14
MONDAY
CLEAN MONDAY - 
6:O0 p.m. - Great Compline Service
MARCH 16
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WEDNESDAY
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PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY at ST. GEORGE GREEK CHURCH, MASSILLON 
U
6:30 p.m. Combined service with area churches. A reception will follow. Everyone is invited.
MARCH 17
THURSDAY
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PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY at ST. NIKOLAI OF ZICA BULGARIAN OCA, ALLIANCE
FEASTDAY OF ST. NIKOLAI OF ZICA - Very Rev. Archpriest Joseph Cervo, Pastor
6:30 p.m. Fr. Aleksa Pavichevich of St. George Serbian Church preaching.
Stark County Orthodox Brotherhood and parishioners are welcome.
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MARCH 18
FRIDAY
FIRST SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS -  S
6:30 p.m.
MARCH 19
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
SATURDAY
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THIRD SATURDAY OF SOULS - 
9:00 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
MARCH 20
SUNDAY
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY - 
Sunday of Orthodoxy will be celebrated at each individual parish.
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS at ST. GEORGE SERBIAN
4:30 p.m. Pan-Orthodox Vespers.
Evening Vespers will be concelebrated together at St. George Serban Church.
MARCH 21
MONDAY
GREAT COMPLINE SERVICE
6:00 p.m.
MARCH 23
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WEDNESDAY
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MARCH 24
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THURSDAY
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ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS GREAT VESPERS - 
6:30 p.m. Great Vespers.
MARCH 25
FRIDAY
ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS -  
9:00 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
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PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat ST. HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SECOND SALUTATIONS TO THE THEOTOKOS -  S
6:30 p.m.
MARCH 27
SUNDAY
ST. GREGORY OF PALAMAS - 
MARCH 28
MONDAY
6:00 p.m.
MARCH 30
WEDNESDAY
PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at HOLY ASSUMPTION
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APRIL Liturgical Calendar
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THIRD SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 
6:30 P.M.
APRIL 1
FRIDAY
APRIL 3
SUNDAY
VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 
APRIL 5
TUESDAY
6:00 p.m. Held on Tuesday, not Monday, April 4.
APRIL 6
WEDNESDAY
PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - at ST. GEORGE SERBIAN.
APRIL 8
FRIDAY
FOURTH SALUTATIONS TO THE VIRGIN MARY - 
6:30 p.m.
APRIL 10
SUNDAY
ST. JOHN OF CLIMACUS - 
APRIL 11
MONDAY
6:00 p.m.
APRIL 13
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
WEDNESDAY
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PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY - Uat HOLY TRINITY
6:30 p.m.
APRIL 14
THURSDAY
GREAT CANON OF ST. ANDREW OF CRETE - 
6:30 p.m.
APRIL 15
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FRIDAY
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AKATHIST HYMN - 
6:30 p.m.
APRIL 17
SUNDAY
ST. MARY OF EGYPT
APRIL 18
MONDAY
6:00 p.m.
APRIL 20
WEDNESDAY
PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY -  at ST. GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN.
6:30 p.m.
APRIL 23
SATURDAY
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - 
9:00 am - Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy. After service, palm crosses will be made. .
APRIL 24
SUNDAY
PALM SUNDAY - 
7:00 p.m - BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - 
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APRIL 25
MONDAY
BRIDEGROOM SERVICE- 
7:00 p.m.
APRIL 26
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TUESDAY
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BRIDEGROOM SERVICE - ST. KASSIANE - 
7:00 p.m.
APRIL 27
WEDNESDAY
HOLY WEDNESDAY - 
6:00 a.m. - Presanctified Liturgy
6:00 p.m. HOLY UNCTION SERVICE - 
APRIL 28
THURSDAY
HOLY THURSDAY - 
9:00 a.m. - Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil.
7:00 p.m. - Reading of the 12 Gospels.
APRIL 29
FRIDAY
HOLY FRIDAY - 
9:00 a.m. - Reading of the Royal Hours.
3:00 p.m. - Apokathelosis Service - 
7:00 p.m. - Great Lamentations - 
APRIL 30
SATURDAY
HOLY SATURDAY RESURRECTION SERVICE - 
9:00 a.m. - Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil.
11:15-11:45 p.m. - Orthros.
MAY 1
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
SUNDAY
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MIDNIGHT RESURRECTION SERVICE - 
PASCHA - HOLY EASTER - CHRIST IS RISEN! 
12:00 a.m. - Holy Pascha Resurrection Service at midnight.
12:30 a.m. - Holy Paschal Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
11:00 a.m. - Agape Vespers.
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H Μεγάλη Τεσσαρακοστή
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H λέξη νηστεία είναι σύνθετη και προέρχεται από το αρνητικό μόριο νη και
το ρήμα εσθίω, που είναι άλλος τρόπος του έσθω και του έδω και που σημαίνει
τρώγω. Νήστις – η πρώτη λέξη που δημιουργήθηκε – σημαίνει αυτός που δεν
εσθίει, που δεν τρώγει. Από την λέξη αυτή στη συνέχεια προήλθε το ρήμα
νηστεύω και το αφηρημένο ουσιαστικό νηστεία, που αρχικά σήμαινε την
πλήρη αποχή από τροφές και ποτά, δηλαδή την ασιτία και ατροφία.
Αργότερα, με την αύξηση της χρονικής διάρκειας και την προοδευτική διαμόρφωση του θεσμού της
νηστείας, νηστεία δεν σήμαινε μόνο την πλήρη αποχή από στερεές ή υγρές τροφές, αλλά και την μερική
αποχή, την αποχή δηλαδή από ορισμένες τροφές και την λήψη άλλων, συγκεκριμένων τροφών. Έτσι
έχουμε την διάκριση σε νηστήσιμες και αρτυμένες ή αρτύσιμες τροφές.
Κατά την διάκριση αυτή νηστήσιμες τροφές θεωρούνται το ψωμί, τα λαχανικά, οι καρποί και μάλιστα οι
ξηροί, οι ελιές και άλλα.
Αρτύσιμα, αντίθετα, θεωρούνται τα διάφορα φαγητά που μαγειρεύουμε με την χρήσι ελαίου ή βουτήρου
και διαφόρων καρυκευμάτων, όπως και το κρασί (Όταν δεν τρώμε λάδι, δεν πίνουμε και κρασί).
Η νηστεία της Μεγάλης Τεσσαρακοστής (και της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας)
Μεταξύ των μακρών νηστειών του έτους η νηστεία της Μεγάλης Τεσσαρακοστής είναι η αρχαιότερη και
αυστηρότερη περίοδος νηστείας. Ξεκινά από την Καθαρά Δευτέρα και τελειώνει με το Μεγάλο Σάββατο.
Με ιδιαίτερη αυστηρότητα λοιπόν νηστεύουμε την πρώτη ή αλλιώς Καθαρά Εβδομάδα. Λάδι (και οίνο)
καταλύουμε μόνο το Σάββατο και την Κυριακή.
Με τον ίδιο περίπου τρόπο οφείλουμε να νηστεύουμε και το άλλο διάστημα της Μεγάλης Τεσσαρακοστής.
Αν θέλουμε να είμαστε ακριβείς, από λάδι (και οίνο) απέχουμε όλες τις ημέρες της εβδομάδας και όχι
μόνο την Τετάρτη και την Παρασκευή, ενώ λάδι και οίνο καταλύουμε μόνο το Σάββατο και την Κυριακή.
Εξαιρέσεις της νηστείας της Μεγάλης Τεσσαρακοστής
Των Αγίων Τεσσαράκοντα Μαρτύρων επιτρέπεται η κατάλυση οίνου και ελαίου.
Τον Ευαγγελισμό της Θεοτόκου καταλύουμε και ψάρι.
Την Κυριακή των Βαϊων καταλύουμε ψάρι.
Τέλος, θα πρέπει να τονίσουμε ότι το Σάββατο και την Κυριακή καταλύουμε υποχρεωτικά οίνο και έλαιο,
με μία εξαίρεση: Το Μεγάλο Σάββατο, το μοναδικό Σάββατο του έτους που νηστεύουμε, είναι ημέρα
αυστηρής νηστείας.
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Palm Crosses
All Ages are Welcome
to Join Us!
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
After church service in the Youth Room
Adults and children always enjoy this
beautiful activity of learning
how to make palm crosses!
Many families have started their annual
tradition by coming for years.
Start your family tradition this year!
Palm Sunday
Dinner
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Immediately after church service.
Please save the date and join us!
Tickets and
more information
to be
announced soon!
PASCHA FLOWERS
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please contact the church office at 330-454-7278, #0.
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Exegesis of the Icon of the
Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy
The icon of the Sunday of Orthodoxy commemorates the “restoration” of icons in
the churches and to their use in Orthodox worship.
The focal point of the icon is an icon itself, the Virgin Hodegetria, (Directress)
a popular depiction of the Theotokos as “Directress,” or literally “She who shows the way to God.”
The icon is carried by two angels. (1)
The icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, depicting the Theotokos as the "Directress",
is processed amongst the people and held on high by two angels.
To the left of the icon is the Empress Theodora and her son Michael III. (2)
To the right of the icon are the Patriarchs Methodios and Tarasios. (3)
The icon is surrounded by numerous saints who struggled against the Iconoclastic heresy.
Emperess Theodora,
who proclaimed the
veneration of icons,
is depicted to the right
of the icon.
To the left of the icon are
Patriarch Methodios (left),
Bishop Michael of Synnadon (center),
and Patriarch Tarasios.
Theodora's son,
Michael III.
The icon also represents the triumphant procession that was made on Sunday, March 11, 843,
from the Church of the Theotokos in Blachernai to Hagia Sophia,
where a Liturgy was celebrated to mark the restoration of icons.
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Sunday of Orthodoxy Continued
The Sunday of Orthodoxy is commemorated with the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, which is
preceded by the Matins service. A Great Vespers is conducted on Saturday evening. The hymns of the
Triodion for this day are added to the usual prayers and hymns of the weekly commemoration of the
Resurrection of Christ.
Scripture readings for the Sunday of Orthodoxy are: At the Orthros (Matins): The prescribed weekly
Gospel reading. At the Divine Liturgy: Hebrews 11:24-26,32-40; John 1:43-51.
At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a service is conducted in commemoration of the affirmations of
the Seventh Ecumenical Council in 787 and the restoration of the use of icons in 843. Orthodox faithful
carry icons in a procession, while the clergy offer petitions for the people, civil authorities, and those who
have reposed in the faith. Following is a reading of excerpts from the Affirmation of Faith of the Seventh
Ecumenical Council and the singing of the Great Prokeimenon.
It is becoming a common practice that the Procession of the Icons is conducted as part of a PanOrthodox Vespers service on the evening of the Sunday of Orthodoxy. This is a service when Orthodox
Christians of the various jurisdictions in America come together for worship and in a united affirmation
of the Truth of the Orthodox Faith.
On the Saturday before this Sunday, the third of three Saturdays of the Souls are held. This is a special
commemoration when the Church offers a Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service for the departed faithful.
This is considered a universal commemoration of the dead. Through the memorial services, the Church
is commending to God all who have departed and who are now awaiting the Last Judgment.
This specific Saturday is a special commemoration of the Great Martyr Theodore of Tyre and the miracle
of the kolyva. In 361, Julian the Apostate was doing his utmost to restore pagan customs. Knowing that
the Christians were accustomed to sanctify the first week of Lent by fasting and prayer, the wily tyrant
told the Prefect of Constantinople to have all of the food set out for sale in the markets sprinkled with
the blood of animals sacrificed to the gods, so that no one in the city would escape the contagion of
idolatry. However, the Lord did not abandon His chosen people, but sent His servant Theodore to outwit
the tyrant. Appearing in a vision to Patriarch Eudoxius (360-364), the holy Martyr informed him of what
was happening and told him to instruct the Christians not to buy food from the markets but instead to
eat kolyva made from grains of boiled wheat. Thus, thanks to the intervention of the Holy Martyr Theodore, the Christian people were preserved from the stain of idolatry. The Church has commemorated
this miracle ever since on the first Saturday of Great Lent, in order to remind the faithful that fasting
and temperance have the power to cleanse all the stains of sin.
References:
The Lenten Triodion. translated by Mother Mary and Kallistos Ware (South Canaan, PA: St. Tikhon’s Seminary Press, 1994),
pp. 51-52, 299-313.
Schmemann, Alexander. Great Lent: Journey to Pascha (Crestwood, New York: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1969), pp. 73-75.
Barrois, Georges. Scripture Readings in Orthodox Worship (Crestwood, New York: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1977), pp. 61-62.
Farley, Donna. Seasons of Grace: Reflections on the Orthodox Church Year (Ben Lomond, CA: Conciliar Press, 2002), pp. 100-102.
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Ευαγγελισμό ~ 25  Μαρτίου
Όταν η Παναγία έγινε δεκαπέντε ετών, επειδή οι γονείς της είχαν κοιμηθεί, οι ιερείς του
ναού της φρόντισαν να την αποκαταστήσουν. Προέκριναν ως καταλληλότερο τον
δίκαιο Ιωσήφ. Η Γραφή τον ονομάζει Δίκαιο, που σημαίνει πως είχε όλες τις αρετές.
Ακόμη ο Ιωσήφ ήταν χήρος και πατέρας επτά παιδιών από άλλη γυναίκα. Αυτά είναι
τα «θετά» αδέλφια του Ιησού και όχι παιδιά της Θεοτόκου, η οποία είναι Αειπάρθενος,
παρέμεινε δηλαδή Παρθένος και μετά τη γέννηση του Κυρίου. Έτσι ο αρραβώνας ήταν
απαραίτητος, για να καλυφθεί η υπερφυσική γέννηση του Ιησού με την παρουσία του
Ιωσήφ.
Ο Ιωσήφ παρέλαβε τη Μαρία και ήρθε στη Ναζαρέτ. Τον τέταρτο μήνα μετά την έξοδό
της απ' το Ναό, ο αρχάγγελος Γαβριήλ παρουσιάστηκε μπροστά της και της ανήγγειλε
ότι θα γεννήσει το Σωτήρα του κόσμου, τον Ιησού Χριστό. Και όταν η Μαριάμ
αναρωτήθηκε πώς ήταν δυνατό να συλλάβει χωρίς άνδρα, ο αρχάγγελος της απάντησε
ότι «το Άγιο Πνεύμα θα έλθει σε σένα και η δύναμη του Υψίστου θα σε επισκιάσει» Τότε
η σεμνή κόρη, η Παρθένος Μαρία, του απάντησε ταπεινά. «Ιδού λοιπόν, η δούλη του
Κυρίου. Ας γίνει το θέλημα Εκείνου». και καθώς ο Γαβριήλ εξαφανίστηκε από μπροστά
της, συντελέστηκε το μεγαλύτερο μυστήριο της ανθρωπότητας. με τρόπο υπερφυσικό,
η Παρθένος συνέλαβε στην άχραντη κοιλιά της, τον Υιό και Λόγο του Θεού. Εκείνον
πού με την εκούσια θυσία του επάνω στο Σταυρό, έσωσε το ανθρώπινο γένος από τον
αιώνιο θάνατο και την καταστροφή στην οποία είχε οδηγηθεί μετά την πτώση των
πρωτοπλάστων από τον παράδεισο και την εμφάνιση της αμαρτίας στον κόσμο.
Οι αρχές της εορτής του Ευαγγελισμού δεν είναι επακριβώς γνωστές. Το γεγονός ότι η
Αγία Ελένη έκτισε στη Ναζαρέτ βασιλική, στην οποία περιλαμβανόταν κατά παράδοση
ο οίκος της Θεοτόκου, όπου αυτή δέχθηκε τον Ευαγγελισμό, επέδρασε ίσως στη
σύσταση τοπικής εορτής. Οι πρώτες μαρτυρίες περί αυτής ευρίσκονται στον Άγιο
Πρόκλο, Πατριάρχη Κωνσταντινουπόλεως, το 430 μ.Χ. και στο Πασχάλιον Χρονικόν (624
μ.Χ.), όπου χαρακτηρίζεται ως συσταθείσα στις 25 Μαρτίου από τους θεοφόρους
δασκάλους. Η μεγαλοπρεπής πανήγυρη του Ευαγγελισμού ετελείτο από τους
Βυζαντινούς στο ναό των Χαλκοπρατείων, όπου παρίσταντο και οι αυτοκράτορες. 
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The Feast of the Annunciation
MARCH 25
+ Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas
Before Christ; there lived many wise men, in Ancient Greece, in Egypt, in India, in China and in many other
places. One Greek was even so wise that he said that men would never come to know the True God unless
God Himself first became man, thus he foretold the Coming of Christ.
The Feast is indeed the Feast of the true knowledge of God, as foreseen by that wise Greek. This is the
Feast of the Conception of Christ, announced by the Archangel Gabriel and accepted by the Virgin, and it
occurs therefore nine months before the Birth of Christ at Christmas. It is, as the hymns of the Church tell
us, the crown of our salvation, the beginning of everything. This is why its Greek name is 'Evangelismos',
which comes from the word 'Evangelion' meaning 'Good News'. This is the feast of the Good News, the
Feast of the Gospel. Without this Feast, there would have been no Good News, no Gospel.
Its usual English name is the Annunciation. For it is the Feast not of an announcement, but of the Announcement. It is the ultimate Announcement, for it is the Announcement that God has become man, the
Announcement of the Presence of the Wisdom of God amongst us, not of the wisdom of man as before
Christ, but of the Wisdom of God. It changes everything in world history, overshadowing and surpassing all
that old human wisdom of Ancient Greece, of Egypt, India and China.
The Theotokos exceeds in her sacrifice all other men and women in human history, past, present and future. She becomes linked with all eternity and surpasses humanity while remaining human. In a word, this
earthly being becomes through her sacrifice the Mother of God, which is why we, though still on earth, commemorate her in heavenly blue.
In accepting this cross of sacrifice, the Mother of God also accepts the approaching Cross of Victory of Her
Son. This is a very significant fact and indeed this is a spiritual law. For every sacrifice, for every cross that
we take on ourselves according to God's Will, we receive a spiritual reward. It may not come at once, but it
will inevitably come. This is a spiritual law, just as, in the same way, if we fail to make a sacrifice and take
up our cross when God calls us to do that, there is also a price to pay, the price of spiritual defeat.
The sacrifice of the Mother of God in accepting to bear and nourish God, giving Him her blood, bones and
flesh, and raise Him as a man is such that she alone among all mankind can take us outside the cycle of
wars and can lead us, if we wish to follow her, into Eternity, to the Resurrection of Christ.
Most Holy Mother of God, save us! Amen!
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APRIL PASTORAL MESSAGE
+Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas
PREPARE FOR BATTLE! THE WAR IS ONGOING!
(Ephesians 6:10-20)
Guess what? We all are the troops, ( Christian Soljas ) Soljas for Christ; and the battle is on! The battle is raging,
and there are no deferments, there is no going AWOL, for us Christians. No, we are in the battle, automatically,
and it is a fight to the finish, a life-or-death conflict. So the wise thing now is to heed the cry, and “Prepare for
Battle!”
St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians, is the famous “whole armor of God” passage from Ephesians 6: 10-18. It
begins: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that we
may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” It’s fitting that St. Paul here wraps up his epistle with a
call to wrap ourselves up in the armor, that God supplies. For that’s the only way we will be able to stand in the
day of battle, and at the end of the day, to stand victorious. That in brief, is the message here: Prepare for battle!
Realize we are in a battle. Take up the armor that God has given us for the battle. And at the end of the day, we
will stand victorious in this battle.
No matter how young or old we are, no matter how long we have been a Christian, man or woman, boy or girl,
priest or layperson--we are in a battle. It is a spiritual battle. St. Paul describes it like this: “For we do not wrestle
against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
This is a spiritual battle. The fight is raging on the line between faith and unbelief, between reliance on God and
pride in ourselves, between hope for the future and despair of God’s mercy. Our enemy Satan will try to defeat
us, destroy us, get us to fall away from the faith. He will try to distract us or render us ineffective in the service of
the Lord. He will tempt us, allure us. If that doesn’t work, he may try to lull us into spiritual sleepiness, getting us
to let down our guard. Or we may prosper and be successful, become a pillar of the community and a pillar in the
church, and the devil will then tempt us toward pride or hypocrisy, such that we no longer feel dependent on God
and His grace--that we have earned all the good we enjoy, because now we think we deserve it and earned it
ourselves. Our adversary will attack our minds, attack our emotions, attack our bodies, attack our relationships,
attack our souls. In all of these attacks, his purpose is to get our eyes off our Savior Jesus Christ and His cross.
So prepare for battle, we’re in it, and we will be in it, till the day we die in this life.
How do we prepare for battle? When soldiers are getting ready to go out into combat, they don’t just waltz out
onto the battlefield clad in t-shirts and shorts, with nothing in their hands but an ice cream cone and a lucky
coin. We know the importance of being properly prepared and outfitted for battle. It can literally save our lives.
And the good news is, God has equipped us for the battle. He has given us a complete set of armor, especially
suited for this conflict. St. Paul even lists the pieces of armor we’ve been issued: “Therefore take up the whole
armor of God, that we may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for
your feet, having put on the readiness given by the Gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of
faith, with which we can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.”
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APRIL PASTORAL MESSAGE
Continued
Here is everything we need to stand
and fight and win: Belt, breastplate,
shoes, shield, helmet, and sword; and
Prayer and His Precious Cross as our
weapons. St. Paul uses the image of
the outfit and equipment of a Roman
soldier of his day would have been
issued. And he applies it to us Christians with purpose. The truth and the
reality of the way things really are,
from God’s perspective.
So then, our six pieces of armor are
the belt of truth, the breastplate of
righteousness, the shoes of the Gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the
helmet of salvation, and the sword of
the Spirit . . . and prayer. Seriously,
notice that after the six items, St. Paul
adds a seventh, namely, prayer. And
the Holy Fathers add the Precious
Cross of our Lord.
Prayer is simply realizing that all we do, depends on God and then taking Him up on His promise by asking Him
to help us. And our Lord has given us this great promise, “Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and
you will glorify Me.” As we do battle with Satan, and the battle grows hot and the action is thick in, right in the
middle of a hot LZ, at those times cry out to God in prayer, seeking His aid. In all times, and in all circumstances,
with all perseverance, call on God in prayer. He wants us to do just that. He is watching over us, keeping us safe.
Pray to God for our brothers and sisters in Christ, who are also doing battle. Pray for each other. We need God’s
constant aid and protection! Let us not be lazy or sluggish; but rather, let us take God up, on His gracious promises and pray, as we do battle!
“Let’s get ready to rumble!” my Brothers and Sisters in Christ; this is no staged extravaganza or merely a fight for
a cash prize. No, this is the real thing; this is a fight to the death, a spiritual life-or-death struggle we are all engaged in as Christians. We are in this battle, and God has equipped us for it.
In Closing: Prepare for battle! Put on the whole armor of God, and we will not only live to fight another day; but at
the end of the day, on the Last Day, may we stand victorious. Then, at last, we will lay down our battle armor, put
down our swords, and enter into the eternal rest and peace and heavenly joy that Christ our champion has won
for his warriors here on earth and has prepared for us. Amen. Let our Battle Cry Be: “KYRIE ELEISON”!
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CONFESSIONS
Confession is a cleansing of the soul of troubling emotions,
feelings, guilt, and sin.
The sacrament of confession leads to forgiveness and
a re-establishment of one’s relationship with God.
Father Nicholas is now welcoming appointments for Confessions.
To schedule your appointment, please call Father Nick at 330-454-7278, #1.
Thank you!
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Ask Father Nick
Q: Where in Scripture does God first mention the word Anthropos? ~ John Sakellariou
A: Genesis (1: 26-27) (KJV) [“ 26 And God said, Let us make man (Gr. ) in Our own image, after Our own
likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over
all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man (Gr. ) in his
own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.”]
Q: What happened to Lazarus after he was raised from the dead? ~ Tony Vaitsis
A: “According to an ancient tradition, it is said that Lazarus was thirty years old when the Lord
raised him; and then he lived another thirty years on Cyprus and there he reposed in the Lord.
It is furthermore related that after he was raised from the dead, he never laughed until the end of
his life, and that but once only, when he saw someone stealing a clay vessel, he smiled and said,
“Clay stealing clay.” His grave is situated in the city of Kition, having the inscription: “Lazarus the
four days dead and friend of Christ.”
In 890 his sacred relics were transferred to Constantinople by Emperor Leo the Wise, at which
time undoubtedly the Emperor composed his stichera for Vespers, “Wishing to behold the tomb
of Lazarus . . .” (from the Synaxarion)
Q: Do we have a Saint Rebecca in the Orthodox Church? ~ Shelly Loukas
A: Yes.
Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and the second of the four matriarchs of the Jewish
people. She was the mother of Jacob and Esau. Rebecca and Isaac are one of the
three “pairs” buried in the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, together with Abraham
and Sarah and Jacob and Leah.
According to the account in the Book of Genesis, Rebecca was the daughter of
Bethuel and the granddaughter of Nahor, Abraham’s brother. She was the sister of
Laban, who would later become the father of Rachel and Leah, two of the wives of
Rebecca’s son, Jacob. The news of her birth was told to her great-uncle Abraham
after the latter returned from the Sacrifice of Isaac.
St. Rebecca
Commemorated on December 17
Shortly thereafter, Abraham’s wife, Sarah, died. Abraham sought to find a wife for his son, Isaac, and asked his servant to
select a girl from his own family, rather than a local Canaanite girl. On the servant’s journey, he and his aids met a young
woman named Rebecca who offered water for their camels.
Thereafter, Rebecca was brought to the home of Abraham, and she and Isaac married in a traditional Jewish wedding
ceremony. She later gave birth to twin sons, Esau and Jacob.
Rebecca died of old age and was buried in the Cave of the Patriarchs at Hebron.
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Q: Can you please give us a brief diagram of the Divine Liturgy? ~ Subdeacon Billy Poulos
A: The following is a diagram of the Divine Liturgy:
 Beginning: The Liturgy starts with a blessing of the Kingdom of God, which includes the Sacred Body of
Christ on earth; His Church.
 Petitions: They are small prayers which the priest offers especially for the peace of the world, with the
people responding, Kyrie eleison; Lord, have mercy.
 Antiphons: These are readings from the Old Testament, especially from Psalms 102 and 145, with refrains
of Christian meanings and specifically references to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
 Entry with the Gospel: This entry represents the ancient practice when the priest took the Gospel by the
light of torches from the crypt, an underground safeguard to protect the Gospel from destruction by the
pagans, bringing it up to the Church. The priest lifts up the Gospel and exclaims: "Wisdom," which means
Christ, and calls the people to worship and bow down to Christ.
 Trisagion: A short prayer praising the Holiness of God.
 Readings from the New Testament: (1) A part of the Book of Acts or the Epistles of the Apostles read
by the reader. (2) Another section from the Gospels read by the priest. (The specific sections read are
determined by the Church and are the same every year.)
 Sermon: It is incorporated as an exhortation from the priest to the people on the Good News of salvation.
(The part of the service for the Catechumens is now omitted).
 Cherubic Hymn and Entry with the Holy Gifts: This is a procession with the yet unsanctified Species
taken from the table of Preparation and brought to the Altar during which the Cherubic hymn is sung: "Let us
put away all worldly care so that we may receive the King of all." (An addition made in the 9th century)
 Ectenia of the Oblation: They are small prayers completing "our supplications to the Lord". To these
supplications the people respond, "Grant this, O Lord". The Prayer of Oblation is now inaudibly read by the
Priest saying: "Enable us to offer to Thee gifts and spiritual sacrifices for our sins."
 A Short Creed: This is a proclamation of the Holy Trinity in connection with brotherhood. It is chanted now
before the Nicaean Creed.
 Creed: This is the concise and accurate confession of the Christian faith in 12 articles formulated by 1st,
2nd Ecumenical Synod at Nicaea in 325 A.D. (The Nicaean Creed is recited during every Liturgy, an addition
made in the 9th century; prior to that time it was recited only during the Liturgy at Easter).
 Prayer of Sanctification: It includes dialogues of excerpts from the long prayer of sanctification which is
now read inaudibly by the priest and which, in fact, is the very heart of the significance of the Divine Liturgy.
The dialogues start with the offering of the Oblation (the Species, Bread and Wine), continues with blessings
and the actual words of the Lord, "this is my body ... this is my blood," and climax in the sanctification of the
Species. Now the Bread and Wine are lifted by the priest, who exclaims, "Thine own of Thine own we offer
to Thee, O Lord." At this time, generally the people kneel, and the choir sings: "We praise thee... we give
thanks to thee, O Lord". In continuation, the priest commemorates the Saints and especially the Virgin Mary,
as well as the faithful ones.
 Petitions: These are small prayers referring to the spiritual welfare of the city, the nation, the Church and
the individual.
 Lord's Prayer: It is recited by the people; the priest follows it with the exaltation.
 Breaking the Lamb: At this point the priest elevates the Lamb (the consecrated Bread)
saying: "The Holy things for those who are holy," and breaks it in commemoration of the
actual Eucharist. Also at this time the priest pours warm water, zeon, into the Chalice,
a reminiscence of the very primitive Church (see, Justin the Martyr).
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 Prayers before Holy Communion and Partaking of the Holy Gifts by the Priest: Now the doors of the
Altar are generally closed and the priest partakes of the Holy Gifts separately and then combines both
Elements into the Chalice; a later practice of the Church.
 Holy Communion: Both the Holy Body and Precious Blood of Christ, combined in the Chalice,
are given to the prepared faithful when the priest calls them to "draw near with reverence."
In ancient times the Holy Gifts were given to the faithful separately, first the Body and then the
Cup, from which the faithful drank in turn, as is the continued practice for the clergymen today.
 Thanksgiving Prayers: These are prayers of gratitude to Almighty God for the privilege which
is given to the faithful to commune with Him.
Dismissal Hymn: The priest calls the people to depart with a prayer by which he asks the Lord to "save Thy
people and bless Thine inheritance." In conclusion he blesses the people, saying, "May the blessing of the
Lord come upon you." The people seal the Liturgy by responding, "Amen." Blessed bread, antithoron, which
means "instead of the Gift," is given to all at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.
Q: Has the Orthodox Church ever issued a statement on the Sanctity of Life? ~ Anonymous
A:
Seeking Life, Mercy, and Healing
A Common Statement by Orthodox and Catholic Bishops
on the 43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
On January 22, Catholic and Orthodox Christians will once again stand in solidarity on the occasion of the 43rd
anniversary of Roe v. Wade. As our communities firmly believe in the sanctity of life, the faithful—along with many
people of other traditions and good will—lament the legal circumstances that facilitate abortion and the cultural
phenomena that present abortion as the only choice for expectant mothers experiencing difficult conditions.
We recognize that the choice to abort an unborn child ultimately reflects the broken condition of humanity.
We remind the world of our common teaching that life begins at the earliest moments of conception and that life,
at all stages of its development, is sacred. We denounce the termination of a life as a response to unwanted
pregnancies or as a method of overcoming social and economic challenges. We embrace the mothers and the
couples who, in spite of difficulties, choose to bring their pregnancy to term. At the same time, however, we invite
those who may have undergone or facilitated an abortion to turn to Christ with contrite hearts, seeking to overcome
their grief through His forgiveness, mercy and healing.
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Chairman
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz
Archbishop of Louisville
President
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh
Chairman, Committee for Church and Society
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
Chairman, Committee on Pro-Life Activities
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
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eacon Keric’s Corner
REV. DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS, D.C.
TAKING A GOOD LOOK AT OURSELVES
Everyone reading this article has mirrors in their homes, cars, purses etc. We use these to look at ourselvesto check our hair, make-up, clothing etc. But do we really see ourselves? We see the external us but what
about the internal us?
Turning to the Holy Bible which provides us with all of life's answers- when Adam was asked why he had
disobeyed God and had eaten from the forbidden tree he replied, "The woman who you gave me, gave me of
the tree , and I ate." Adam put the blame on Eve. When Eve was asked why she had eaten off the forbidden
tree she said, "The serpent deceived me and I ate." Eve put the blame on the serpent.
It seems to me that mankind has changed little since then. We still seem to put the blame on others-not taking responsibility for ourselves. It seems to me that modern man has traded "taking responsibility" for our actions for "making excuses " for our actions. It almost comes natural to place the blame on someone else other
than taking responsibility. As a Sheriff's Chaplain I have the opportunity to hear what people say when they are
arrested for breaking the law- a recurrent theme seems to be that "they came from broken families" or "did
not have the proper upbringing" , or "were not lucky enough to have good parental guidance" or "were not
disciplined at home". While all of the above statements might very well be true-no one made them break the
law it was done of their own free accord. They used their free-will and made poor choices/decisions.
In dealing with the public as a Chiropractic physician for over 28 years you hear a lot of examples of
"pointing the finger" at some one else. Some of the more common ones that I have been told- When there
are marital difficulties, the wife will point to the husband and say, "If only my husband didn't lose his temper,
if only he had a little more patience, if only he could not be so mean/aggressive and short tempered, if he
would only do this or that etc. we would have a happy marriage." And the husband pointing to the wife
replies, "who me?" Why doesn't she take a good look at herself and see that she is not perfect? The wife
blames the husband; the husband the wife. The student blames the teacher; the teacher the student. The
worker blames the boss; the boss the worker. The child blames the parent; the parent the child. I seems to
me that everyone is blaming someone else for their actions and very rarely do I ever hear "it was my fault-I am
sorry."
What then is the solution to this very common everyday problem? Jesus gives us the answer in Luke 6:4142. "Why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye? Or
how can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do
not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you
will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother's eye."
The solution to the problem, Jesus tells us , is to begin with yourself. Begin by taking a good look at yourself.
See your own faults first. Begin by disciplining yourself. Begin by changing yourself first. The only person you
can really judge is yourself. The only person you really know anything about is yourself. What do we really
know of other people that we are so quick to pass judgment on them? What do we know of their hopes and
dreams? What do we know of their struggles? Or what do they know of us? Do they know how we have struggled? The only person you are in a position to judge-the only person you should judge- is YOURSELF. So begin
with yourself. Take a good look at yourself.
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REV. DEACON KERIC SHIEPIS, D.C.
The only person you can change in life is yourself. It is only by changing yourself that you will ever be able to
change the other person. For when the other person sees something better in you, he will change without your
ever telling him anything. It is very comforting to know that God loves us enough to make a plan for each of
our lives. In fact, He designed it (the plan) before we were even born. Nothing about our lives is an accident.
Although God's plan is the best possible path, it is not always the easiest. We may have to climb a few
"mountains" and go through some "dark valleys" , but if we take responsibility along the way and follow His
instructions, we will discover the rewards of living according to His will. That is why it is so important that
we take a good look inside of ourselves to really be able to be enlightened as to see what the Lord wants and
expects from each and every one of us. That is why it is so important to ask the Lord to reveal His plan to us
and be ready and willing to listen for His directions and take responsibility for our actions to accomplish the
task set forth for us.
As human beings we almost seem "obsolete" in the sense that we want change in everything but ourselves.
For example we like change in the style of our automobiles every year, the newest technology in televisions,
smart phones, computers etc. The only place that we historically don't like change is in ourselves. We do not
usually want to change our sinful ways. We persist in our rebellion and opposition to God. This is the area in
our lives that needs the most changing.
We are always most critical of weaknesses of which we ourselves are guilty. For example, If someone is
constantly concerned about whether or not you are telling him the truth, very probably he is a liar himself.
Our critical judgments of others express our own hidden frustrated desires. As someone once said, "We see
persons and things not as they are, but as we are." St. Paul states that "To the pure all things are pure.
To the evil-minded all things are evil." Jesus said, " Judge not that we may not be judged." And St. Paul adds,
"Wherein though judges another, though condemns thyself."
The very first message of Christ at the beginning of His public ministry was, "Repent, for the kingdom of
God is at hand." His whole message was summed up in one word, "Repent." In other words, take a good look
at yourself; acknowledge your sinful ways; do not blame your wife, husband, neighbor etc. but to take responsibility for yourself; clean the windows of your soul, confess your sins, change your life and place Christ at the
very center of your life. "Repent!"
In closing I would like to add that we are getting ready to enter Great Lent. This is the
perfect time for us to change ourselves and to draw closer to the Lord. This is the season of
change for us-using fasting, prayer, the Sacraments of the Church for our spiritual change/
healing. What a difference it would make in our lives if only we would begin with ourselves.
If only we would repent, without expecting others to repent first. if only we would see that
the fault is not in others but in ourselves. How different the world would be. How different
our homes would be. How different and wonderful our friendships would be. How gentle
our judgments would become, and how gracious our relationships to others would be. If we
only begin with ourselves, how different life would be.
May our Lord guide our lives through this most blessed Lenten Season and bring us to His glorious Resurrection changed (for the better) people.
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FATHER NICK’S BIBLE STUDY NEWS
JANUARY 19, 2016
Rev. Deacon Labib-Michael El-Bardawil, Deacon at Holy Trinity, was
a guest presenter who spoke on the topic of “Islam & Orthodoxy.”
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Rabbi Aaron J. Kushner of Temple Agudas Achim, Stark County’s only Orthodox
Jewish synagogue, at 2508 Market Ave. N. Canton, Ohio, was the guest speaker
at Fr. Nick’s Bible Study on the topic of “What is Orthodox Judaism.”
MARCH 15, 2016
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Rev. Fr. Eugen Rosu, will be the guest speaker on
“Growing Up Orthodox in Communist Romania.”
Also, Congratulations and Best Wishes to Fr. Eugen, our guest priest, at St. Haralambos
for being named Chaplain at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.
Fr. Eugen is also currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Pastoral Counseling.
He has been churching himself at St. Haralambos with his wife
Presbytera Dr. Gabriella Rosu (Department Chair of Information Technology, Homeland
Security, & Digital Media at Stark State College)
along with their four year old daughter Anna Maria and his mother-in-law, Joanna.
Axios! Most Worthy to Fr. Eugen.
It’s been our pleasure having him join us as our guest priest.
APRIL 19, 2016
3:30-4:30 p.m.
In April, Dr. Nicole Johnson will be the guest speaker on the topic of
“Peace and Religion in Conflict.”
Dr. Johnson is an Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies; Interdisciplinary
& Liberal Studies, and Co-Director of the Honors Program, Interdisciplinary and Liberal
Studies, Philosophy & Religious Studies at Mount Union University, Alliance, OH.
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President’s Report
ST. HARALAMBOS NAME DAY CELEBRATION 2016
ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016, WE WERE HONORED TO HAVE HIS EMEINCNECE METROPOLITAN SAVAS OF
PITTSBURGH JOIN US FOR OUR 103rd NAME DAY CELEBRATION. HIS PRESENCE MADE THE DAY MEMORABLE
FOR ALL OF US.
I WANT TO THANK BILL SKENDELAS AND RENA COTOPOLIS FOR CO-CHAIRING OUR NAME DAY BANQUET.
THE DELICIOUS PRIME RIB DINNER PREPARED BY RON A. DARRAH AND HIS KITCHEN CREW AND THE BEAUTIFUL
CENTERPIECES PROVIDED BY PHILOPTOCHOS ALL CONTRIBUTED TO A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR ALL OF US.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FAITHFUL SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS, STEPHANIE ARRIGO, JOSEPH FOSTER,
PEGGY HATZAKIS, THEA KIMINAS, BII & FREDA SKENDELAS, JOHN SAKELLARIOU, VOULA SOTIROPOULOS AND
ALEXANDRA TANK, FOR THEIR FAITHFUL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR CHURCH
PETER PAPADOPULOS, OUR 2015 MAN OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE MEN'S CLUB, A PARISH
COUNCIL MEMBER, AND CO-CHAIR OF OUR ANNUAL GREEKFEST. PETER IS A COMMITTED WORKER FOR OUR
COMMUNITY WORTHY OF THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD.
ALSO, CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WOMEN OF DISTINCTION HONOREES NOMINATED BY PHILOPTOCHOS.
THEY ARE MARY CARPATHIOS, NIOVE FASOULAS, DIANE FORADAS, MARY GRIVEAS, MARY MANOS,
GLORIA PARKER, ANNE TSANGEOS, BETTY TSANGEOS AND SOPHIE USNER, AND SPECIAL VOLUNTEER
HELEN CARNAHAN. THESE LADIES HAVE MADE MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MOST OF THEIR LIVES, NOT
ONLY TO PHILOPTOCHOS, BUT TO EVERY ASPECT OF OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY.
GOYA NEWS
AT THE RECENT METROPOLIS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, HOSTED BY HOLY TRINITY, OUR BOYS TEAM WON
THE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY AND OUR GIRLS THE CONSOLATION. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOYA MEMBERS
AND TO ALL THE COACHES FOR THEIR HARD WORK. WE ALSO THANK THE GOYA MEMBERS WHO HELPED SERVE
AT THE ST. HARALAMBOS NAME DAY BANQUET.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JUST A REMINDER, OUR NEXT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, AFTER
CHURCH SERVICES. THE RECOMMENDATION, MADE AT OUR LAST MEETING TO CHANGE THE MEETINGS FROM
MAY TO APRIL AND FROM DECEMBER TO NOVEMBER, WAS APPROVED BY THE PARISH COUNCIL AT A RECENT
MEETING. WE HOPE THIS CHANGE WILL IMPROVE OUR ATTENDANCE NUMBERS. PLEASE, MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND.
DURING THIS LENTEN PERIOD, I HOPE THAT WE ALL RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF OUR LORD AND HOPE TO SEE YOU
AT OUR LENTEN SERVICES.
WITH RESPECT AND LOVE TO ALL,
SIA POPE
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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ST. HARALAMBOS NAME DAY 2016
Happy Name Day!
His Eminence, Deacon Keric
Shiepis, Fr. Dan Rogich
His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh
Deacon Labib Michael El-Bardawil,
Fr. Eugen Rosu, Fr. Nick Gamvas,
Archdeacon Ryan
Altar Servers: Alexander Christ, Anthony Petrides,
Savvas Bournelis, Vinny Arrigo, Charles Petrides
His Eminence and
Cantor Tom Cazantzes
Subdeacon Bill Poulos,
Vinny Arrigo,
Fr. Nicholas Gamvas,
Anthony Petrides
Mayor of Canton, Thomas Bernabei,
Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas, Mrs. Bebe Bernabei
Deacon Labib Michael El-Bardawil
and Fr. Eugen Rosu
Women of Distinction Nomination
Committee - Kathy Dieringer, Stella
Vallos, Goldie Manos, Mary Trifelos
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Mayor Bernabei, His Eminence, Dr. Peter Michalos,
Sia Pope & Peter Papadopulos
Faithful Service Awards - AXIOI!
Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh,
Stephanie Arrigo, and Fr. Nick
Joseph Foster, and Fr. Nick
Dr. William J. & Freda Skendelas,
and Fr. Nick
Axeothea Kiminas, and Fr. Nick
John Sakellariou, and Fr. Nick
Peggy Hatzakis, and Fr. Nick
Voula Sotiropoulos, and Fr. Nick
Alexandra Tank, and Fr. Nick
FAITHFUL SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS 2016 - With Father Nicholas V. Gamvas and Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh
Alexandra Tank, Bill & Freda Skendelas, Stephanie Arrigo, Joe Foster,
Peggy Hatzakis, Thea Kiminas, John Sakellariou, Voula Sotiropoulos
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Men’s Club Man of the Year - AXIOS!
Congratulations
Peter G. Papadopulos!
Thank you to Honorable
Mayor Thomas M. Bernabei
for attending!
and Pete Papadopulos.
Paula Papadopulos, Pete Papadopulos, Metropolitan Savas,
Fr. Nick, and Barbara Lambrou
Happy Name Day!
Mayor Thomas Bernabei, Fr. Nick Gamvas,
Mrs. Bebe Bernabei, Deacon Keric Shiepis
and Sia L. Pope, President of
Philoptochos President Mary Trifelos,
Crystal Thomas, Metropolis of
Pittsburgh President, and George Thomas
Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh with Special
Volunteer Recipient Helen Carnahan & Fr. Nick
Deacon Labib
Michael & Nina
El-Bardawil
His Eminence with Goya seniors Mary Manos, Peter Palmer,
Michael Pirovolos, Katherine Hill, Savas Bournelis, Maria Vonortas
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Philoptochos Women of Distinction - AXIOI!
Mary Carpathios, and Fr. Nick
Niove Fasoulas, and Fr. Nick
Diane Foradas and Fr. Nick
Mary Griveas, and Fr. Nick
Mary Manos, and Fr. Nick
Gloria Parker, and Fr. Nick
Anne Tsangeos, and Fr. Nick
Betty Tsangeos, and Fr. Nick
Sophie Usner, and Fr. Nick
Betty Tsangeos, Mary Griveas, Anne Tsangeos, Mary Carpathios, Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas,
Metropolitan Savas, Mary Manos, Niove Fasoulas, Diane Foradas, Sophie Usner
Crystal Thomas, Metropolis of Pittsburgh Philoptochos President, Deacon Keric Shiepis, Helen Carnahan,
Mary Carpathios, Philoptochos President, Mayor Thomas Bernabei
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Philoptochos Society Annual
Mother’s Day Dinner
Scarves are fun, so wear one!
Ladies, please wear your favorite scarf that evening!
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 – 5:30 pm
Saint Haralambos Cultural Center
DINNER CHOICE:
Greek Style Chicken or Vegetarian
Donation: $7 Members / $12 Guests
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
No tickets will be sold at the door!
Please bring your daughters, daughters-in-law, granddaughters, and Goddaughters
for a wonderful evening of fellowship.
IMPORTANT:
Members, 2016 dues of $28 must be paid before that date.
No dues will be taken the night of the dinner!
For further information please contact:
Mary Griveas (330) 649-9832 or Fran Armatas (330) 478-5640
Co-Chairpersons:
Fran Armatas, Nancy Armatas,
Mary Griveas, Tula Pirovolos
Reservations will be taken after church beginning:
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS:
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
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S A I N T
H A R A L A M B O S
C H U R C H
PHILOPTOCHOS
With the support and kindness of our St. Haralambos family, the Endowment Fund II, the Alex Krassas Fund, our fund raisers, memorial
(makarias) luncheon, memorial coffee hours, and individual donations, we continue to help the needy and meet our National and Metropolis
charities. On behalf of the Philoptochos Officers, the Board, the members and the families in need that you have touched with your generosity – WE THANK YOU!
UPCOMING MEETINGS – In the Tri-Room - Monday, March 7 – Board Meeting 5:30 PM; General Meeting 6:30 PM.
Speakers are Ginny Collins & Jim Molnar, on Human Trafficking, locally and worldwide. Refreshments: Lula Contos and Penelope Ralles.
Saturday, April 2 - Board Meeting 10:00 AM; General Meeting 11:00 AM. Speaker will be Father Aleksa Pavichevich from St. George
Serbian Orthodox Church. Refreshments: Fran Armatas, Diane Foster, Sia Pope, Freda Skendelas, and Georgia Zenallis, Thank you,
ladies. Thank you to Tula Pirovolos, Thea Kiminas and Helen Ann Meder who provided the refreshments at our February 6, meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS
To all our honorees – Man of the Year, Women of Distinction, and Faithful Service Awards.
Congratulations to our boys and girls GOYA Basketball Teams for their participation in the Holy Trinity Basketball Tournament.
REMINDER
2016 Dues are $28.00 payable to St. Haralambos Philoptochos. Send your check to Tina Wey, Treasurer,
at 2346 Chestnut Hill Street NW, North Canton, OH 44720 or drop it off in the church office by April.
SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR
In January - Francine Poulos, Kevin Oblisk, Penny Ralles and Samie Foradis for their help. In February – Helen Apostalides and
Kathy Dieringer. Also, always there are Rena Cotopolis, Janet Darrah, Paula Macris and Vince Arrigo to give a helping hand. Thanks!
ST. HARALAMBOS NAME DAY
Thank you Chairman Mary Griveas, Board and members of Philoptochos who provided and donated the delicious luncheon after Divine
Liturgy on Wednesday, February 10. Philoptochos provided 42 centerpieces for the St. Haralambos Name Day Banquet. Thanks to Goldie
Manos (chairman) and helpers, Anna Paxos, Flora Anderson and Mary Trifelos who assembled the centerpieces. A big “Thank You” to
Phaidra Sotiropoulos for providing 20 of the tall vases.
PITTSBURGH METROPOLIS PHILOPTOCHOS - Daffodil Luncheon – Saturday, March 5, 2016
Will be held at the Historic Silver Grille Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio sponsored by Philoptochos chapters of The Greek Orthodox
Churches of the Annunciation, Sts. Constantine & Helen, St. Demetrios, and St. Paul. Proceeds benefit the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Philoptochos Social Services/Emergency Fund, which strives to improve the quality of life of those less fortunate, Zoe for Life and Cleveland Clinic
Breast Cancer Vaccine. Tickets are $75.00.
PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY – Wednesday, March 23
St. Haralambos will host the Pan-Orthodox Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Philoptochos will provide the Lenten refreshments for the reception.
Thanks to Co-Chairmen Dina Fakelis and Goldie Manos, Philoptochos Board , members and all those who donated items for our buffet.
RUMMAGE SALE: Co-Chairmen – Paula Maris and Ann Simatacolos. April 14-16, 2016.
VOLUNTEERS to set-up starting Sunday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 13. Bake Sale Chairman is Rena Cotopolis, please give a
monetary donation or bring baked goods for the sale. This year, a new addition – “Charming Boutique” chairman – Helen Tsarwhas.
Details on the Rummage Sale/Bake Sale/Charming Boutique can be found in this issue of the Koinonia
EASTER VISITATIONS
In April, Philoptochos will be visiting our missed parishioners that are residing in area nursing homes and are unable to leave their homes.
MOTHER’S DAY DINNER: Monday, May 9, 2016
Co-Chairpersons: Fran Armatas, Nancy Armatas, Mary Griveas, Tula Pirovolos. Members please have your 2016 dues of $28.00 paid
before this date. Details on the Mother’s Day Dinner can be found in this issue of the Koinonia.
SAVE THE DATE: October 15, 2016. A Dinner/Show Fund Raiser in the works. Chairpersons: John and Christine Kellamis and Carol
Capocci – “Dancing With…….(title to be determined). Members of St. Haralambos to participate in this fund raiser from the “very young” to
the “young at heart.” On behalf of Philoptochos, we take this opportunity to wish all of you a Blessed Lenten Season and Happy Easter.
Respectfully in His Name,
Mary Trifelos, President
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GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE AMERICA
OF
GREEK ORTHODOX LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY, Inc.
January, 2016
Dear National Board Members, Chapter Presidents and Members of the Greek Orthodox Ladies
Philoptochos Society,
In order for the National Philoptochos to be in compliance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, it is necessary for us to disclose to you that all funds
collected for the following ministry commitments/programs will be temporarily restricted. In accordance
with the above stated standards, contributions received for certain designated purposes are restricted for
those purposes. Accordingly, we feel it appropriate to explain in greater detail the nature and use of our
funds as follows:
1. Vasilopita – funds collected are restricted to the needs of the Academy of St. Basil. Distributions
to the Academy of St. Basil are made once a month in the amount of $25,000.
2. St. Photios Shrine – funds collected are restricted to the preservation of the first National Shrine
of Orthodoxy in America.
3. Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) – funds collected are restricted to the promotion
of Orthodoxy throughout the world.
4. Hellenic College Holy Cross Lenten Event – funds collected are restricted to the upkeep and
maintenance of the School.
5. Sisterhood of Saint Basil – funds collected are restricted to the benefit and welfare of the children
at the Academy and for the reimbursement of costs of the graduation ceremonies and awards.
6. International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) – funds collected are restricted to this
Orthodox humanitarian organization. IOCC works in cooperation with the local Orthodox Church
of each country to bring emergency and development aid to those in need.
7. Support a Mission Priest (SAMP) – funds collected are restricted to providing financial
assistance to priests in missionary work and parishes.
8. Hellenic College and Holy Cross Scholarships – funds collected are restricted to the financial
assistance of seminarians and students at the College.
9. Ecumenical Patriarchate – funds collected are restricted to benefitting philanthropic programs of
the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
10. UNICEF – funds collected are restricted to the United Nations International Children’s
Emergency Fund.
11. Children’s Medical Fund – funds collected are restricted to assisting children with life
threatening illnesses, hospitals and other services that provide treatment for children.
12. National Philoptochos Emergency Fund – funds collected are restricted to national or
international emergency relief.
13. General Medical Fund –funds collected are restricted to providing financial assistance to adults
afflicted with various medical conditions, not specifically covered by other restricted National
Philoptochos funds and programs.
14. Archdiocesan Presbyters Council/National Sisterhood of Presvyteres Benevolent Fund –
funds collected are restricted to providing short-term support for clergy and/or their families in
times of crisis.
126 EAST 37th STREET, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 • TEL: (212) 977-7770 • FAX: (212) 977-7784
Web: www.philoptochos.org • E-mail: [email protected]
GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE AMERICA
OF
GREEK ORTHODOX LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY, Inc.
15. Retired Clergy and Widowed Presvyteres Benevolent Fund – funds collected are restricted to
providing financial support for retired clergy and widowed presvyteres who are facing financial
difficulties.
16. Seventy Fifth Anniversary Founders Fund – funds collected are restricted to providing financial
support to Greek Orthodox older adults and their families to assist with housing, utility,
unreimbursed or uncovered medical expenses, home health care, hospice, funerals and safety
equipment, special approved projects and also provides support to existing, continuing care
facilities serving the aging Greek Orthodox population in the United States, and may support the
establishment of similar facilities.
17. Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) – funds collected are restricted to providing support to
the Orthodox Christian Fellowship on college campuses throughout the United
States.
In addition, monies raised for the following three commitments will be used specifically for those
designated purposes except when, and only if, an emergency or need arises. In such cases, the monies
collected for the following temporarily restricted funds can be used interchangeably, as deemed
necessary and appropriate.
They are as follows:
1. Autism Assistance Fund – funds collected are restricted to assistance and support to persons
within the autism spectrum.
2. Cancer and Other Major Illnesses Fund – funds collected are restricted for assistance to
patients experiencing cancer or other major illnesses. Distributions are made, as needed, upon
request from individuals.
3. Social Services – funds collected are restricted to financial assistance to needy or infirmed
members of the community and foreign nationals. Distributions are made to hospitals and
individuals, including creditors thereof, as needed, upon request.
Unless otherwise noted above, distributions are periodically made in amounts recommended by
the Finance Committee, and approved by the Executive Board, and/or the National Board.
In accordance with Resolution No.2 adopted and approved by the delegates at the National
Philoptochos Convention in July 2010, the National Office now allocates 88% of all such restricted
funds for their designated purposes. The remaining 12% of all funds collected is used to offset the
costs of administering these restricted funds.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the National Office at 212.
977.7770.
Sincerely,
Maria Logus
President
Martha Stefanidakis
Treasurer
cc: Frank Kurre, National Managing Partner, Not for Profit Industry, Grant Thornton, LLP
126 EAST 37th STREET, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 • TEL: (212) 977-7770 • FAX: (212) 977-7784
Web: www.philoptochos.org • E-mail: [email protected]
St. Haralambos Community News
Congratulations to all of the following
families on your blessed events!
May God grant you all good health.
BAPTISMS
MEGAN MARIE SMELTZER,
daughter of Timothy & Cindy Smeltzer,
was baptized on January 31, 2016.
Her sponsor is Nina El-Bardawil..
SOPHIA KRISTEN DeANGELIS,
daughter of Ross & Nicole (Gaitanos) DeAngelis,
was baptized on February 20, 2016.
Her Godparents are Matthew & Ashley Carona.
CHRISMATION
MATTHEW CARONA
was chrismated on February 7, 2016.
His sponsor is John Koutras.
DEATHS & UPCOMING MEMORIALS
Our deepest condolences to the families
of the passing of their loved ones.
May all of their beautiful memories be eternal!
DEATHS
DECEMBER 25, 2015
VASILIOS TOURIS
UPCOMING MEMORIALS
MARCH 6, 2016 MARKELLA KAZES, 3 mos.
ANTONIA PAPPAS, 1 year
COMMUNITY THANK YOU CARDS AND MESSAGES
FROM MADGE YOUTZ STAFF
1-7-16 Thank you so much for all of the Hugables!
2-13-16 Thank you so much for the Valentine cards, candy and school
supplies! We are so blessed to have you as a partner!
1-23-16 Thank you so much for all of the beautiful hats, gloves, and
scarf sets you donated! We would also like to thank you for the crafts &
toiletries.
FROM STUDENTS:
1-8-16
“Thank you very much for
my stuffed animal that I got.
It took a lot of kindness of
you guyes heart to do that.
Sincerely, Jessica”
“Thank you for the stuffed
animals. I love mine. I hope
that you will do that again.
Much thanks to you again.
Ryke”
Please take a few moments to read much
more of the students handwritten thank you
messages located on the Sunday School hall.
“Thank you for the stuffed animal I love it so much. I treat it like it is my
baby. Nicole”
“Thank you for the stuffed animals you brought to us. I appreciate the
fact that you went out and bought them for us. Your friend, Kayla”
“Thank you for all the teddy bears and all the support you give Madge
Youtz School. Kayveona”
“Thank you for my bear. Her name is Aaliyah. She will miss you tomorrow. She is wearing a dress.”
MARCH 27, 2016 PAUL “SONNY” POULOS, 1 year
ANGELINE POULOS, 6 years
Thank you for all you do.
~ Cindy Espenschied, Kristen Hooten, YWCA Shelter
APRIL 3, 2016
FROM CEDAR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
GEORGE HATZAKIS, 1 year
NICK MALOUDIS, 1year
SANDY STAMATON, 5 years
WILIAM STAMATON, 15 years
IN MEMORY OF
In loving memory of our special son Dimitri,
I can’t believe how time passed by so fast and
we haven’t seen your face or heard your voice.
It’s hard not to think of you but God had something
special for you to do. Your sisters, your brother,
and nephews often speak of you and they miss you
very much.
Holy week is not the same for me, you and I never
missed any of the Vespers. Your dad and I miss
you son. God bless your soul son. We love you.
~ Mom and Dad
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To our Community Partner,
Thank you so much for your donation during the Holiday season of
400 plus stuffed animals our students were extremely excited and
could not be happier. We even had Elsa help pass them out to the
students.
St. Haralambos Community News
CONGRATULATION S!
Congratulations to Mary Griveas and Nick Kouris, the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Saint Photios
Awards Recipients 2016 from St. Haralambos Church! Mary and Nick were nominated to
His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh, by Fr. Nicholas Gamvas and the St. Haralambos Parish Council and are most worthy recipients of this prestigious award!
MARY GRIVEAS
AXIA!
The Saint Photios Awards Banquet will be held on May 7, 2016 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh
Hotel at Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA. For tickets and more information, please contact
chair for this event, Ms. Mary Doreza (412-877-3415). Also, we will publish more information once received. The honorees, Mary and Nick are guests of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh.
TEEN OF THE MONTH!
Congratulations to Maria Spirithoula
Vonortas on being honored as a
Canton Repository’s January Teen of
the Month! Maria is a senior at GlenOak
High School. Maria has been very active
at St. Haralambos Church for many years.
We are very proud of you and wish you a
MARIA VONORTAS bright future Maria! Her proud parents
are Thomas and Despina Vonortas.
LEXI MANOS
CHESS LEAGUE 1ST PLACE!
Alexia Zenallis won 1st place in the K-3
U-500 section n of the Canton Scholastic
Chess League (CSCL) Tournament on
January 23, 2016. Her next tournament
is February 27, 2016. Congratulations
Alexia! The best of luck on your next
tournament! Alexia’s parents are
ALEXIA ZENALLIS
Alex and Amy Zenallis.
BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP!
Lexi Manos, daughter of Bill and Lorraine Manos, will be attending Lipscomb University
in Nashville, Tennessee on a full basketball scholarship. Lexi is a 4 year varsity letterman from Hoover High School with a 4.1 GPA, and is a member of National Honor Society. As a Junior, she was voted onto the District #4 All Star Team, the Federal League
second team, and Erie Inland Region and Repository’s Honorable Mention. In her free
time, she babysits and spends time with family and friends. Congratulations Lexi!
THANK YOU
Thank you to Father Nick for visiting George in the nursing home and giving him Holy Communion. Also, thank
you to the Philoptochos for visiting George and bringing
gifts to shut-ins in the nursing homes.
All our love in Christ,
~George & Tasia Lambrou
The family of Markella Kazes would like to express our
sincere appreciation to Father Nick, to all our family and
friends for your sympathy and support, your prayers and
love, visits, phone calls, cards, donations, flowers, and
food during the difficult time of the passing of our wife,
mother, yiayia and sister.
COMPUTER HELP NEEDED
Help is needed in the church office for computer technical support for new church software management.
Skills needed are computer literacy and programming
experience. Please contact Christine Kellamis at
330-499-0550 or 330-605-5260. Thank you.
NICK KOURIS
AXIOS!
St. Haralambos clergy attended St.
Photios Metropolis of Pittsburgh's
Patron Saint celebration at St.
Nicholas Cathedral in Pittsburgh
and the Clergy Luncheon and Syndesmos meeting on February 5,
2016. Pictured wIth Eminence Metropolitan
Savas of Pittsburgh are Rev. Dr. Deacon Kyriakos J. Shiepis
and Fr. Nick V. Gamvas.
CANTON GREEK FEST INFORMATION COMING SOON!
In the near future you will be receiving a mailing about our
Greek Fest. Please take a few moments to look it over as soon
as you receive it.
Also included are the festival’s sponsorship and placemat project forms. We truly need EVERYONE to participate financially
to make OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER SUCCESSFUL! It is up to
us to attain the great success we had last year. Your participation in every way possible is needed and so much appreciated,
we thank you very much for your continued support!
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Silver Liners
J oi n
Us!
New members are always welcome! Orthodox Christians age 55 and over!
Please mark your calendars for the following dates and join us!
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
MEETING
12:00 Noon in the Cultural Center
12:00 Noon in the Cultural Center
Speaker:
Nancy Altimus Pond,
Massillon Museum
Topic:
Preserving Photos
and Important Documents
OPEN TO ALL!
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Speaker:
Presbytera
Gabriela Rosu,
Stark State Professor
Topic: Cyber Security and the
Challenges we face in the 21st Century
Time
!
OPEN TO ALL!
SAINT HARALAMBOS CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Parents, please continue bringing your children to Sunday School every week. Each Sunday of
Lent has special significance and it is important for the children to learn about every aspect
of our Lenten journey as it leads us to the Resurrection of our Lord. Thank you.
Great Lent begins on
Monday, March 14th.
Congratulations to Jonathan Machamer of Mrs. Strohmenger and Mr. Kellamis’ class, who
received the “lucky” coin during our annual Sunday School Vasilopita celebration in January.
Thank you, also, to Kathy Hardesty and Stephanie Likouris for baking the delicious breads
as well as Peter Bournelis, who once again conducted this special celebration.
Jonathan Machamer,
lucky coin recipient!
MARCH & APRIL ACTIVITIES:

Sunday, March 13, 2016
Parish Oratorical Festival at Saint Haralambos
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Sunday of Orthodoxy - March 20, 2016
Divine Liturgy and procession at Saint Haralambos
Please plan to attend with your children and have them
bring a favorite Icon to carry in the procession. Thank you.

Saturday, April 9, 2016
District Oratorical Festival at Saint Haralambos
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Saturday of Lazarus - April 23, 2016
Palm crosses will be made following Divine Liturgy.
Please join us!
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Palm Sunday: April 24, 2014. Classes will be held.
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Myrrh Bearers: Good Friday, April 29, 2016
Once again, 4th and 5th grade girls will participate as
Myrrh Bearers during the Good Friday evening service.
More information will be distributed directly to the
parents of the girls involved. Please see us in the
Sunday School office if you have any questions.
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Holy Week
Please bring your children to the beautiful and meaningful
Holy Week services. Attendance sheets will be posted on
all classroom doors. Be sure to have your children sign in
when attending these services.
Peter Bournelis conducts and teaches our Sunday
School students about the Vasilopita Service.
Your overwhelming support of our Thanksgiving/
Christmas Food Drive has helped us continue this
worthwhile outreach project to the Paschal Season.
We welcome non-perishable food items as well as
monetary donations to distribute in time for Easter.
If you wish to contribute, please drop them off in
our office between now and Palm Sunday. Thank you
and God bless!
On behalf of our Sunday School family,
we wish all of you a most blessed
Lenten Season and Kali Anastasi!
Respectfully in His Name,
Mary Griveas, Director
Easter Sunday: May 1, 2016
Christos Anesti! Please join us as we worship the Agape
Service together. At the conclusion of the service a
special visitor will provide special treats for the children!
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ST. HARALAMBOS GOYA
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AT
ST. HARALAMBOS FOR YOUR
CONTINUED GOYA SUPPORT!
~ Goyans, Advisors & Parents
GOYA Meeting
Nameday Banquet serving training from Nicole Dietz.
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St. Haralambos Hellenic Dancers
March – April 2016
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The dance group was honored to entertain the guests at the Dibo Family Greek wedding in
January at the Lake Country Club in Poland, Ohio. Best wishes to Katerina & Josh!!
Mark your calendars:
The Senior Dance Group
was invited to perform
on Friday, February 19,
at the Winter Food
Festival at Archangel
Michael in Campbell, OH.
The food was delicious!
And our dancers were
very entertaining! OPA!
March
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
NO PRACTICE
NO PRACTICE – Spring Break
Greece Presentations - Group I
Dancers’ meeting – 6:30 pm
April
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Greece Presentations – Group II
Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser
Dancers’ meeting – 6:30 pm
June 2, 3 & 4,2016
St. Haralambos – Greek Orthodox Church
251 25th St. NW, Canton, Ohio 44709
(330) 454-7278
Celebrate Summer
the Greek Way!
www.cantongreekfest.com
Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016
Drive-Thru Open
11 am — 7 pm
Indoor Dining (Krassas Center) 11 am — 9 pm
Marketplace
11am —11 pm
Outside Dining
4 pm — 11 pm
Wine Tasting
4 pm — 11 pm
Kids Playground
4 pm — 9 pm
Church Tours
6 pm, 7 pm & 8 pm
DJ Bill Manos
4 pm — 11 pm
Hellenic Dancers Performances
6 pm & 8 pm
Greek Cooking Demonstration
7 pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016
Drive-Thru Open
11 am — 7 pm
Outside Dining
4 pm — 11 pm
Wine Tasting
4pm — 11pm
Kids Playground
4 pm — 9pm
Church Tours
6pm, 7 pm & 8 pm
Live Music & Dancing
4 pm — 11pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016 (continued)
5 pm & 7 pm, 8:30pm
6 pm & 8pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016
Drive-Thru Open
11 am — 7pm
Outside Dining
11 am — 11 pm
Wine Tasting
11am — 11pm
Kids Playground
11 am — 9 pm
Live Music & Dancing
4 pm — 11 pm
3 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm & 8:30pm
Greek Dance Lessons
4:30 pm
5 pm & 8 pm
Church Tours
6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm
**Schedule Subject to change**
-- General Sponsorship Opportunities available --
St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church | 251 25th Street, NW | Canton, Ohio 44709 | (330) 454‑7278 |
[email protected]
June 2, 3 & 4, 2016
2016 Event Sponsorship Contract
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Parthenon
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$10,000
Overall presenting sponsor
Your name or company logo featured on
banner on the 40 ft x 100 ft outdoor tent
Greek Fest website and all event signage
Your name or company logo featured in all
print and radio advertising
Vendor table for your company in our vendor
booth area
Placemats with your name or company logo
Aegean Sea $2,500
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print
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Acropolis
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Athens
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Philhellene $500
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$5,000
Presenting sponsor of any area (indoor
dining, outdoor dining, kids play area, dessert
dining,
wine tasting
room,
cooking
demonstration room)
print
Vendor table for your company in our vendor
booth area
$1,000
Your name or company logo featured on all event signage
Your Contact Information
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________________
Please list the name that you would like listed for the sponsorship: ____________________________________________
***Email hi-resolution logo to [email protected]***
Total Enclosed: $________________________
Make checks payable to: St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Mail Payment and Completed Form to:
St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
c/o Canton Greek Fest
251 25th Street, NW
Canton, Ohio 44709
~donation receipt upon request~
APRIL 14, 15 & 16
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
EVEN THOUGH THE RUMMAGE STORAGE AREA
IS FULL, WE STILL NEED YOUR ITEMS!
SPONSORED BY THE ST. HARALAMBOS
LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
PLEASE BRING ITEMS:
AFTER MARCH 15, 2016
LARGE ITEMS: Pickup date, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 ONLY!
ITEMS NEEDED: Please donate any CLEAN, USABLE, WORKABLE items such as:
Bed Sheets, Linens, Blankets
Tools
Antiques
Kitchen Items
Christmas Items
Books
Furniture
Records
Children’s Clothes
Jewelry
Etc.
Toys
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SUNDAY, APRIL 10 afternoon
MONDAY, APRIL 11 through SATURDAY, APRIL 16
It takes many of us to sort, price and get things ready for this huge project!
PLEASE consider giving some of your time to help set-up, please show up!
BAKE SALE!
We need your
baked goods
or monetary
donations!
Please call
Rena Cotopolis
330-497-0427
RUMMAGE SALE CHAIRPERSONS: Paula Macris, 330-497-0975 and Ann Simatacolos, 330-493-7747.
“Charming Boutique”
Come to our Charming Boutique during the Rummage Sale!
NOW COLLECTING YOUR:
BETTER CLOTHING, SHOES, & ACCESSORIES!
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Please bring your items from
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
during these two weeks:
MONDAY, APRIL 4 through FRIDAY, APRIL 8
MONDAY, APRIL 11 through FRIDAY, APRIL 13
Please bring your items to the COAT ROOM
(opposite the Youth room)
Call Helen Tsarwhas at 330-499-1649 with any questions.
Thank you for your beautiful donations!
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Philoptochos
Charming Boutique
REMINDER
BIBLE
STUDY
HAVE YOU TURNED
IN YOUR
2016
PLEDGE CARD?
with
Deacon
Keric
Pledge Cards for 2016 are NOW DUE
back in to the church office.
EACH YEAR
Everyone ages 18 and up,
needs to fill out a Pledge Card
to keep our records up-to-date
for CURRENT MEMBERSHIP!
TUESDAY
MARCH 22, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
TOPIC: How to use the
Divine Liturgy Books (maroon color)
in the Church Pews
If you have not submitted your new
Pledge Card yet, won’t you please take a
few moments right now to fill it out and drop
it in the mail or bring it to the Church Office?
THURSDAY
APRIL 21, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
TOPIC TO BE ANNOUNCED
All are Welcome, Join Us!
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE SO,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE!
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
MARCH
7 DOLLY SOUSARIS & JAN KOUTRAS
13 GEORGIA MATTHEWS & FLORA ANDERSON
20 HELEN TSARWHAS & CHRIS ANN STAVRIANOU
27 ANNA PAXOS & CHRIS ANN STAVRIANOU
APRIL
3
DOLLY SOUSARIS & JAN KOUTRAS
10 GEORGIA MATTHEWS & FLORA ANDERSON
17 HELEN TSARWHAS & CHRIS ANN STAVRIANOU
24 ANNA PAXOS & CHRIS ANN STAVRIANOU
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HEARTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD
February 5, 2016
Have you noticed our colorful “Wall of Thank-You’s” from children attending Madge Youtz School?
Have you noticed the colorful picture of “Elsa” and the class from Cedar School with their “Hugables for Christ”?
(Check our Bulletin Board).
Have you noticed the color picture of the YWCA Preschool children with Santa on our Bulletin Board?
If you have “missed” these-----please seek them out. READ THE THANK YOU’S (some are recorded in this month’s issue
of Community News); ADMIRE THE CHILDREN’S “ARTWORK”; and LOOK for the smiling faces (on the Bulletin Board).
These are some of the children whose lives you have touched with LOVE through Agape for Education/Hearts to Change
the World! These should bring smiles to your faces and fill your hearts with JOY--- that same “melody and joy” which
St. Paul wrote about in Ephesians 5:18-19. That same “melody and joy reflects the LOVE of CHRIST!”
That is our goal: reflecting the Love of Christ, leaving NO DOUBT that the Glory belongs to God!
HEARTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD IS FAITH IN ACTION!
In January 2016, we distributed numerous health care products twice to both Madge Youtz and Cedar Schools along
with school supplies, and approximately 40 sets of hats, mittens, and scarves. BUT, the BIG NEWS is the success of the
Valentine’s Day Candy Outreach: Over 1,000 pieces of candy were donated so that EACH student and EACH employee of
Madge Youtz, and Cedar Schools, the YWCA Preschool, and the YWCA Woman’s Shelter received a piece of Valentine’s
Day Candy! Twenty-five sets of boxed Valentine’s Day Cards were given to “needy” students to exchange with their
classmates. What a beautiful way to show them God’s Love on a day when children try to show “Love” to each other.
Because God is Love---See how God has been glorified!!!
This year’s last phase of our Community Outreach is collecting NEW BOOKS FOR THE “BIRTHDAY CLUBS” of BOTH
schools for children in grades 3-5. Deadline: Sunday April 17, 2016. The total enrollment of both schools is 750 students.
Can’t wait to see how God blesses this phase of the Outreach!
Because our society today is so mobile, how do we know that what we have done (through Agape for Education/ Hearts
to Change the World) for any of these children may be a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to be loved. The Church, in her
Wisdom, talks about “once in a lifetime” opportunities: 1) Healing of the Ten Lepers: Lk 17:12-19; 2) Healing of the Blind
Man, Bartimeaus: Lk 18: 35-43 and Mk 10: 46-52; 3) Salvation of Zacchaeus: Lk 19: 1-10; 4) Parable about The Talents
and what we do with what we have been given: Mt 25: 14-30; and 5) Healing of the Daughter of the Canaanite Woman:
Mt 15:21-28 to name a few.
During the school year, the children of Madge Youtz and Cedar know that our Church loves and cares about them. This is
the influence in communities that changes peoples’ hearts. To some this may seem insignificant, but Christ tells us in Matthew 10:42,” that even giving a cup of water in His name has its reward!” We may never know the effect of what the
seemingly insignificant is! SO, let us NOT grow weary “WORKING FOR THE LORD”!
In Christ’s Love,
Karen Lazoran, Coordinator
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The Daughters of Penelope
48th Annual
Debutantes’ Ball
Greek School
Program
SUNDAY,
APRIL 17, 2016
at 3:00 p.m.
St. Haralambos
Cultural Center
All are invited to join in the celebration!
A Coffee Hour will follow!
We are very proud of our Greek School
children and teachers for their dedication!
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016
Doors open 8:00 p.m.
Presentation at 9:00 p.m.
The Alex D. Krassas Event Center
The Daughters of Penelope are proud
to announce our 2016 Debutantes:
SCHOLARSHIPS
Carry Douglas
Hannah Eliades
Kosti Eliades
Emily Fricker
Katherine Hill
Kaylee Kasapis
Anna Manos
The St. Haralambos
Church Office has the following
Scholarships available:
Please join us for a beautiful evening
of celebration and dancing!
Tickets - $25
Please call Georgia Paxos, 330-933-7596
[email protected]
Proceeds from this event
will benefit our scholarship program.
AHEPA CANTON CHAPTER #59
Full-time undergraduate students who are
members or whose parents have been members
of the AHEPA 59 Family of Organizations
for three (3) consecutive years may apply. Please
see the application for
additional eligibility requirements.
Deadline: April 30, 2016
AHEPA BUCKEYE DISTRICT #11
Applications MUST be completed ONLINE:
www.bsf.buckeyedistrict11.org
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Additional Scholarships will be available
soon in the Church Office.
Please refer to your upcoming
Sunday Bulletins for more scholarships
as they come in. Thank you.
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MARCH BIRTHDAYS
1
Helen Cotopolis
Susan Fogel
Lukas Worthington
2
Frank Abel
Apostolos Kolovos
3
Dimitri Bahas
Gabriel Panopoulos
Roula Volas
4
Dina Agelopoulos
5
Christian Kellamis
Jay Oakley
Paula Palmer
6
Christos Christ
Eleni Volas
18
Hayes Covert
Janelle Kantzos
Mike Liossis
Olga Mammone
Malcolm Olson
Ronnie Trifelos
Carolyn Turner
19
Rena Kalogeras
Alexandros Spyrou
Stefanos Spyrou
20
Ace Johns
Jennifer Kosmides
21
Angela Karavas
Anastasia Palmer
Kostas Paxos
Michael Politis
7
Giovanni Foradis
Saki Gaitanos
22
Kay Colón
Anne Papacostas
James Wolfe
8
Stephan Anderson
Lindsay Zelek
23
Gus Nickolas
9
Jeffrey Pope
Angela Vagotis
10
Flora Anderson
Kathy Hardesty
Sophia Kazes
Andrew Panagopoulos
George Trikkas
Aristotle Zournas
12
Peter Kreareas
Katharine Regas
13
Peter Kalantzis
Tasso Lambos
Kate Prendes
Todd Worthington
14
Stephanie Bourlas
Marcia Bournelis
Margaret Dolph
John Ergazos, Jr.
15
Nicholas Loukas
Patricia Orlando
Tula Pirovolos
Eva Stavrianou Winn
24
Vincent Arrigo
Guy Bolon
Carol DiStefano
Peter Glasser
Brooke Kosmides
George Nikolaou
25
Harriet Marinos
Nicolette Marinos
Alexis Wolfe
Peter Zoumberakis
26
Alexandra Millis
Maria Orlando
Joseph Shaheen
Georgia Trikkas
27
Anastasia Bourlas
Deborah Zournas
28
Judy Bargides
29
Christos Paxos
Sharon Regas
16
Ellie Xides
30
Ashley Carona
Nick Eustathios
Andrew Lyndaker
Paul Panagopoulos
Nicholas Pirovolos
Thomas Zournas
17
Diane Foster
Brittany Mast
Anna Stilianos
31
Alexander DiDonato
Gregory Gaitanos
Olivia Rocco
46
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
1
Nicholas Ramphos
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17
Nina El-Bardawil
Frantzesca Spyrou
Foti Vonortas
2
Susan Foradas
George Papaliodis
18
Valerie Stavrianou-Winn
3
Irene Chagaros
19
Steven A. Armatas
Kimberle Couris-Robescher
Sergio Iriarte
Natalia Kellamis
Christopher Olson
4
Tasho Abel
5
Kathy Dieringer
Christine Kellamis
6
John P. Panagopoulos
Anthony Wey
21
Gary Fogel
Georgia Matthews
7
Harry Vlahos
8
Mihail Paxos
Kathy Viola
22
Emily Anderson
Pamela Christ
Paul Koskovich
Anthony Koukoutas
Gretchen Rutter
9
Dena Apostolou
Nicholas Ballas
Diane Kyriakedes
Sam Regas
23
Catherine Darrah
Nicholas Kakoules
Stanley Manolakis
John Pope
Christopher Vallos
10
William M. Manos
Tonya Stavrianou
11
John Kosmides
Krissa Olson
Dorothy Protos
Reccardo Semedo
24
Spyridoula Karelis
25
Stephanie Arrigo
Gregory Kalikas
Theodore Kantzos
12
Sam Demos
Mia Rose Foradis
John Koutras
26
David Karpinski
Stephanie Orphan
13
Anna Bowe
James Georgiades
14
Maximus Kakoules
Peter Palmer
Irene Papatoukakis
Alexandria Tsenekos
15
Craig Bowe
Lisa Hallaman
16
Carol Trifelos
Yeorgia Zenallis
20
Charlene Langos
Kenna Loukas
Athen Stilianos
27
Erin Dolph
Esther Vagotis
28
Genevive Hondrakis
Sarah Kakoules
Rita Trikkas
29
Fran Armatas
Alysse Giallourakis
30
Alexandra Rossetti
Missed Parishioners
Below is a list of some of our members of our church family who are not able to attend church.
Thoughtful visits and cards are always welcome! If you know of someone who would like to be
on this list, please notify the church office. Thank you and may God bless all of you!
CANTON CHRISTIAN HOME
2550 Cleveland Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
330-456-0004
SYLVIA MAVRAKIS
THE LANDING OF CANTON
4550 Hills & Dales Rd.
Canton, OH 44708
330-477-5727
REGIS POLLACK
CANTON REGENCY
4515 22nd St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-477-7664
ANGELO BOZEKAS
MADISON POINTE NURSING CTR.
6020 Indiana Ave.
New Port Richey, FL 34653
727-849-7555
TULA BOZEKA FOSTINES
THE DANBURY OF NORTH CANTON
181 Applegrove St. N.E.
North Canton, OH 44720
330-497-8718
CHRISTOS CHRIST
GEORGE MICHALOS
IRENE LAGGERIS
c/o R. & J. Byers
7949 Princewood Dr.
Hudson, OH 44236
330-655-5007
GREEN MEADOWS HEALTH
7770 Columbus Rd. N.E.
Louisville, OH 44641
330-875-1456
GEORGE LAMBROU
MANOR CARE HEALTH SERV.
5005 Higbee Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44718
330-492-7835
GENEVIEVE HONDRAKIS
ANN NIARCHOS
ROSE LANE NURSING & REHAB
5425 High Mill Ave. NW
Massillon, OH, 44646
330-833-3174
CORINA HALKIAS
DENNIS KAPALKO
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY
220 Applegrove St. NE
330-499-8341
DIMITRIOS ARMATAS
ANNA ECONOMOU
330-363-5564
EMANUEL KARINOS
NENA KOUNOUZVELIS 330-498-3988
ROMALUE LANGOS
ADAM SOUSARIS
HARRIET TRIKILAS
STONE CROSSING
836 - 34th St. NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-492-7131
NICHOLET VAITSIS
WATERFORD AT ST. LUKE
201 Holl Rd. NE
HARRIET MARINOS #214, 330-490-2338
WINDSOR ASSISTED LIVING
1454 Easton St. #5373
ROGER & BETH SHOOK 330-305-5373
St. Haralambos Church Altar Boy Schedule
Thank you to all of our Altar Boys
for your dedication to our Lord!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Please be ready to start at 9:45 a.m.
TEAM A -
MARCH 6
APRIL 3
TEAM B -
MARCH 13
APRIL 10
TEAM C -
MARCH 20
APRIL 17
TEAM D -
MARCH 27
APRIL 24
TEAM A
Michael Pirovolos
Yianni Kantzos
Markos Kantzos
Dean Sarris
Emmanuel Colon
Luke Sarris
George Sotiropoulos
Milan Kragalott
TEAM B
Savva Bournelis.
Alexander Christ
John Vallos
Adam Varlamos
Louis Varlamos
Kostas Paxos
Minas Paxos
Fotis Vonortas
Steven Zoumberakis
TEAM C
Vincent Arrigo
Evan Norris
Theo Millis
Nicholas Regas
Michael Stamaton
Alexander Regas
Nicholas Hallaman
TEAM D
Gregory Panopoulos
Jorge Tsenekos
Derek Manos
Yanni Volas
Kosta Volas
Anthony Morgan
St. Haralambos
Greek Orthodox Church
251 - 25th Street N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Canton, Ohio
Permit No. 1408
Welcome!
PALM
SUNDAY
APRIL 24, 2016
TROPARIA OF THE FEAST
O Christ God,
when we were buried with
Thee in baptism,
we became deserving of
Thy Resurrection
to immortal life.
Wherefore,
we praise Thee, crying,
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is He
that cometh in the
Name of the Lord!

- St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church

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