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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
70 West Street, P.O. Box 392, Keene, NH 03431-0392
Church phone: 603-352-6424
Website: www.stgeorgekeene.nh.goarch.org
Email address: [email protected]
October 2015 Newsletter
Services Every Sunday / Kυρική
Matins (Oρθρος) 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy (Θεία Λειτουργία)
10:00-11:45 a.m.
Prosforo (Πρόσφορο) Bakers
October 11: Vasilissa Balkanikos
October 25: Fotini Glimenakis
Worship Services in October
Sun., October 4 – Second Sunday of Luke
Epistle: St. Paul's Second Epistle to the Corinthians 9:6-11
Gospel: Luke 6:31-36
Sun., October 11 – The Seventh Ecumenical Council
Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15
Gospel: Luke 8:5-15
Sun, October 18 – The Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
Epistle: St. Paul's Epistle to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18
Gospel: Luke 10:16-21
Sun., October 25 – Sixth Sunday of Luke
Epistle: St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians 2:16-20
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Landscaping Volunteers Needed
See page 8 for details
In This Issue
Prosforo (πρόσφορο) Bakers ....................................... 1
Worship Services .......................................................... 1
Landscaping Volunteers Needed .................................. 1
Calendar at a Glance (non-liturgical) ............................ 1
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Humble, but not Afraid .................................................. 3
Arts and Crafts Show .................................................... 4
Icon Prints from Our Parish .......................................... 4
Newsletter Editorial Staff .............................................. 4
Community Prayer List ................................................. 4
St. George 2015 Community Christmas Card ............... 5
Obituary: Andrew K. Glimenakis ................................... 6
Stewardship Update ...................................................... 7
Saint George Greek Cultural Festival ............................ 8
Landscaping Project Update ......................................... 8
Η Ελληνική Γωνία | The Greek Corner ......................... 9
DeMar Dinner – St. George Fundraiser ..................... 10
Keene Community Kitchen ......................................... 10
Annual Christmas Bazaar and Pastry Sale ................ 11
Church School ........................................................... 11
Scholarship Recipient ................................................. 11
New Fall Dance Date ................................................... 12
In Memory of J. & Z. Contas and J. & H. Conides ...... 12
Calendar at a Glance (non-liturgical)
Clergy Laity Conference, Saturday, October 3,
St. Demetrios Parish, Weston, MA (617) 277-4742
The Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle, October 6
Paraklesis to the Mother of God, Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
October 6 and 20 PM
Greek Festival Planning Committee, Thurs., October 8,
7:30 PM downstairs in Hellenic Hall
Greek Dancing Lessons, Mondays, 6:00-7:00 PM,
October 5, 12, 17, and 26, taught by Roula Leristis
Feast of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer, Oct. 26
Oxi Day, October 28, in honor of the Holy Protection of the
Theotokos and of Greece’s bravery during World War II
Daylight Saving Time Ends, Sunday, November 1
General Assembly Meeting, Sunday, November 8
Fall Dance, Saturday, November 14
Deadline for Community Christmas Card, November 15,
see page 5 for details
Christmas Bazaar & Pastry Sale, Saturday, December 5,
see page 11 for details
Ladies & Gents Luncheon, Friday, December 11,
At Papagallos on a Friday this time, not Thursday
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Humble, but not Afraid
by Cornelius Szuster
Each Sunday, we ask that God grant us an angel of peace, but how would you feel if an angel actually
appeared before you? In the Bible, it is a terrifying experience. So consistent is the reaction of fear that
before angels deliver their message, they typically say not to be afraid. The Gospel of Luke begins with two
such examples. The priest Zacharias, father of Saint John the Baptist, sees an angel in the inner temple.
He is troubled (ἐταράχθη) and fear (ἐπέπεσεν) falls upon him. Later in same the chapter, the angel Gabriel
appears to the Virgin Mary and she is greatly troubled (διεταράχθη; the only use of this word in the New
Testament). In both instances, the first thing that the angels say is, “Cease
being afraid” (Μὴ φοβοῦ; Luke 1:13 & 30).
Other encounters with angels are found at the end of the Gospel of
Matthew. After Jesus Christ is crucified, His immaculate body is placed in a
tomb. The tomb, sealed with a stone, is opened by an earthquake (σεισμὸς).
Descending out of heaven, an angel of the Lord sits upon the stone. The
soldiers keeping watch see the angel. They are overcome with fear (φόβου),
begin shaking (ἐσείσθησαν), and become as dead men. The myrrh-bearing
women are present as well, to whom the angel says, “Cease being afraid”
(Μὴ φοβεῖσθε). Upon hearing the angel’s message, the women leave
quickly, with fear and great joy (φόβου καὶ χαρᾶς μεγάλης). They go on to
encounter the resurrected Lord Jesus, Who says, “Cease being frightened”
(Μὴ φοβεῖσθε; Matthew 28:2-10).
The presence of the Divine can be unsettling, because “it is a fearful
(φοβερὸν) thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31).
What if the angel has come to lead away your soul? We would then be brought before the awesome
(φοβεροῦ; from Divine Liturgy) judgment seat of Christ for the dread judgment and to await His awful
Second Coming. The words ‘awesome’ and ‘dread’ both imply fear. Awe is fear mingled with admiration,
so something that is awesome inspires reverential fear, while dread is an intense fear that creeps up on us,
lays hold of us, and doesn’t let us go.
Clearly, fear is more than a passing concept in Orthodoxy. It is known by many names and the
Greek New Testament is precise in its use of them. One type of fear is a lack of courage. Early in Jesus’
ministry, He and His disciples embark on a boat. There arose a great tempest in the sea, but Jesus sleeps.
The disciples are scared for their lives and wake Him. The Savior asks, “Why are ye cowardly?” (δειλοί;
Matthew 8:26) Later in His ministry, as Jesus prepares His disciples for the voluntary death that He will
soon endure, He tells them, “Let not your heart continue being troubled (ταρασσέσθω), nor being fearful”
(δειλιάτω; John 14:27).
Another type of fear is Godly fear, or reverence. “Let us be having gratitude by which we may
worship God well pleasingly with reverence and piety” (εὐλαβείας καὶ δέους; Hebrews 12:28). Twice during
Divine Liturgy, we pray “for those who enter…with…reverence and the fear of God” (λαβείας καὶ φόβου
θεοῦ). In addition, it is twice-stated in the Old Testament that “the beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord”
(φόβος in both passages, like the English word ‘phobia’; Psalm 110:10 and Proverbs 9:10). It is evident,
then, that faith cannot exist without the proper amount of fear. Reverence can help us to avoid sin, but the
fear of God shouldn’t prevent us from asking for forgiveness. Saint Nicholas Cabasilas reminds us that God
is loving and merciful, so too much fear “is not a spur to action but a stupor for our souls”.
After seeking forgiveness, we are able to say, along with Saint Anthony
the Great, that “I no longer fear God, but I love Him. For love casts out fear.”
Saint Anthony also said to “always have the fear of God before your eyes.” This
is the type of fear that leads to humility and obedience, like a son who obeys his
father out of fear of losing the father’s love. The life of Jesus Christ shows us
precisely this type of love and obedience, for He “emptied Himself and took the
form of a slave, and came to be in the likeness of men. And having been found
in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient even to death—
indeed, the death of a cross. Wherefore God also exalted Him exceedingly, and
freely gave to Him a name that is above every name, of those in heaven and on
earth and under the earth; and every tongue should confess for itself that Jesus
Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:7-11). Amen.
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Arts and Crafts Show
Icon Prints from Our Parish
By Heather Riley
On Saturday, September 12, St. George hosted an Arts
and Crafts Show for individuals served through
Monadnock Developmental Services. The individuals
look forward to this annual event, which has been held
in Hellenic Hall for the past three years.
Each participant sets up his or her work for members of
the community to see, and if interested, purchase. Each
participant makes a donation to the church and any
beverages or food items sold that day benefit St.
George. This year the artists donated $135 to the
church as a thank you for allowing them this opportunity.
Not only does the Arts and Crafts Show benefit the
artists, but it helps St. George further its relationship
with the Keene community.
Our bookstore is selling color prints of two prominent
and special icons in our church’s collection. One of
the icons available is the large, hand-painted image
of our Patron Saint, the Great Martyr George,
displayed in the narthex. The other image is kept in
the rear vestibule leading from the sanctuary to the
Hellenic Hall. This image depicts the Virgin Mary, of
a style called “Our Lady of Perpetual Help,” which
has been at our parish for quite a few years.
The cost of prints can vary from $5 to $40,
depending on the size. Sizes range from as small as
2” x 2½”, up to full poster-size, and anything in
between. It is also more expensive for lamination.
You may order prints unlaminated, if you intend to
frame them.
The icons are being printed by a local company, so
delivery should take just a few days. Please contact
Cornelius at (603)358-6958, if you have questions or
are interested in making an order.
Thank you to all who helped make this event a success!
Community Prayer List
Newsletter Editorial Staff
Please use this list to pray for members of our
community who are sick or in need of God’s care.
Executive Director:
Susan Karalekas, Editor-in-Chief
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Desktop Publishing: Susan Karalekas
Contributing Writers: Avye Andonellis, Nick Lupinin, and
Cornelius Szuster
Copy Editors: Irene Cheek and Elaine Ellis
Managing Editor and Council Liaison: Cornelius Szuster
Distribution: Margaret Ioannou and Nick Lupinin
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Newsletter submissions and questions can be sent to
church, attention: Susan Karalekas; e-mailed to
[email protected]; or call Susan at (603) 358-6958
Presvytera Evelyn Bacopulos
Pat Blastos
Jennie Canwell
Donald & Jeremy Doubleday
Bill Ellis
Jim Jangarathis
Katherine Koutras
Hristianna Lanoue
Margaret Ioannou
John Nikiforakis
Eugenia Petrou-Karabakakis
Diane Raheb
Mark Raheb
Jamie Whalen
We strive to keep this list current. If you feel a name should
be removed from the list or if you would like a new name
placed on the list, please contact Susan Karalekas (contact
information is on the left).
Sponsorship submissions and questions can also be
sent to Susan.
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church
2015 Community Christmas Card
It is time again for the annual Saint George “Community Christmas Card”, sponsored by the Parish
Council. We ask each member of our parish to participate. If your name was on the card last year,
and you are happy with your listing from last year, then simply submit your payment at your earliest
convenience. To change how your name appeared, or if this is your first year participating in the
Christmas Card, please fill out the form below. This is a lovely way to join your Orthodox Family of
Saint George in the spirit of love and good will.
Your contribution of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will assist in the general operation of our church.
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2015
Please cut out the form below and mail it along with your check to:
MARYA KOSKORIS
20 TIMBER LANE
BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301
Any questions, please call Marya at (802) 257-3519
To have your name included in this year’s Christmas Card, Marya must receive your check by November 15, 2015.
Καλά Χριστούγεννα
St. George
Community Christmas Card
YES! Please include me!
To repeat last year’s listing, simply send a check with “Christmas Card” in the memo line.
Print name exactly as it is to appear on card:
__________________________________________________________________________
Address:
Phone:
Email
Amount enclosed:
(Suggested contribution is $25.00)
Make your check payable to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Remember to write “Christmas Card” in the memo line
Please bring completed form and check to church (Attn: Marya Koskoris) or mail it to:
Marya Koskoris  20 Timber Lane  Brattleboro, VT 05301
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Obituary: Andrew K. Glimenakis
Andrew “Andy” “Andreas” Konstantinos Glimenakis, 81, of Keene died
September 12, 2015, at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Keene after a period of failing health.
He was born in Anopolis, Sfakia, on the Island of Crete, in Greece, Dec. 2,
1933, son of Kosta and Sophia (Marangoudakis) Glimenakis. Early years
were spent on the Island of Crete, and after entering the Greek Merchant
Marines and traveling to various world ports, he immigrated to America at
the age of 17, in 1950. He lived in Springfield, Mass., for a brief period
before meeting and falling in love with his future wife.
On Feb. 27, 1955, he married Irene Catherine Pappachristodoulou in a
ceremony at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Holyoke, Mass.
Together they started their family in Chicopee, Mass. They celebrated 59
years of marriage before her death in October of 2014.
In 1978, he, along with his sons, opened the first Athens Pizza, in Walpole. They opened the Keene store
in the early 1980s. He was the voice of the Greek community on the radio waves of WKBK/WXOD, hosting
his weekly radio segment “The Greek Voice” for over 10 years. His personal greetings as families entered
his restaurants were customary. He was always there, and knew everyone as they came through the door.
He built relationships with the people who came to his restaurant, learning each person’s story, and making
them feel welcome. That was, and is, his restaurants’ legacy and success. He helped those that worked in
the restaurant, those that came through the door and those throughout his community in times of need. A
highlight for him came in 1979, when he and his boys were involved in the making of a movie called “King
of America”; each had a part and each part created a lasting memory.
He was a longtime member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Keene. He took a lot of pride in his
Greek heritage; he had a huge love of his family and Keene, the town he called home. He took care of his
house, his yard and his gardens.
He is survived by his six sons, along with their families, and 14 grandchildren. Survivors include Charles
Glimenakis of Keene and his companion, Sharon Adams, of Swanzey and his children, Kara, Nicholas and
Kristopher; James Glimenakis and his companion, Sue Parry, of Swanzey and his children, Alethia and
Stefanie; William Glimenakis and his wife, Haroula, and their children, Andreas, Eirini and Efstratia, of
Leominster, Mass.; Anthony Glimenakis and his wife, Maria, and their children, Andreas and
Chrysovalandi, of Keene; Christopher Glimenakis and his wife, Fotini, and their children, Erene, Kanella
and Demetroula, of Keene; and Harry Glimenakis and his wife, Holly, and their son, Andreas, of
Leominster, Mass.; two daughters-in-law, Sue Davis-Glimenakis and Kathleen Glimenakis, both of Keene;
a sister, Evangelia Frangostefanakis and her husband, Yiannis, of Xania, Crete, Greece; and a brother,
Nikos Glimenakis of Montreal, Canada; as well as several nephews, nieces and cousins.
His loving wife, Irene C. Glimenakis; and a brother, Manouso Glimenakis, both died earlier.
Funeral services were held on September 18th at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, with Fr. Emmanuel
Lemelson officiating, followed by burial at Monadnock View Cemetery in Keene.
Memorial donations will be graciously appreciated in Mr. Glimenakis’ name to St. George Greek Orthodox
Church, PO Box 392, Keene, NH 03431.
May his memory be eternal.
The St. George community extends sincerest sympathy to the entire Glimenakis family.
From The Keene Sentinel, Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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Stewardship Update
By Nick Lupinin, Stewardship Chairman
As of September 21, 2015
Total Pledged: $ 41,303
Total Pledges Paid: $ 34,403
88 Pledges
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Summary of 2014 Stewardship
Total Pledges Paid: $48,870
94 Pledges
2015 Stewards of St. George Greek Orthodox Church as of September 21, 2015
THANK YOU (ευχαριστώ) for your stewardship!
Harry & Angeline Ackerman
David & Georgia Anderson
Panayiotis & Avye Andonellis
Peter Antonopoulos & Ellen Spielberg
Charalampos & Vasilissa Balkanikos
Aspasia Ballas
James Bardis
Edward & Tina Beloyianis
Carolyn Blastos
Chris Booras
Julia Booras
Mary Booras
Peter & Maria Bradshaw
Sarah Bradshaw
Thomas & Ellen Cakouras
Wayne & Jennie Canwell
Don & Irene Cheek
Christos and Angeliki Christakis
Ernie & Rachel Conides
Dean Eliopolous
Bill & Elaine Ellis
Peter Espiefs
Louis & Lisa Giannakakos
Andreas Glimenakis
Anthony & Maria Glimenakis
Charles Glimenakis
Christopher & Fotini Glimenakis
Sue Glimenakis
Maria Goodman
Michael & Stephanie Guitard
Peter Gundelfinger & Suzanne Smiley
Janet Harrison
Despina (Evelyn) Hubal
George & Maria Ioannou
Margaret Ioannou
George & Sigrid Karabakakis
Stella Kiritsy
Alexandra Kolivas
Anastasia Kolivas
Louis & Sue-Ellan Kolivas
Nicholas Kolivas
Marya Koskoris
Paul Koutroubas
Odysseous & Kathy Kyrousis
Isaac (Christian) Lampart
Mark & Apostolia Lanoue
Dimitri Leristis
Evangelia Leristis
Stavroula Leristis
Christene Libbares
Giota Livanis
Nickolas Lupinin & Susan Karalekas
Sophia MacKinnon
Justin Marcinkewicz
David Maydwell
Susan Maydwell
Peter & Estelle Merzi
Mary Michaelides
George & Vasiliki Moore
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Peter Mutiga
Bill & Flo Nestor
George & Cindy Nikiforakis
Paul & Kathleen Nikiforakis
Georgia Panagiotidis
Angelo & Tasia Pananas
Alexandra Papadimitriou
Lena Pappas
Maria Pappas
Michael & Eunice Pappas
Stephen & Joan Pappas
Eugenia Petrou-Karabakakis
Roger & Connie Phelps
Panos & Merope Pitsas
Diane Raheb
Alan & Heather Riley
Fr. Leo & Pres. Candace Schefe
Karen Schwindt
Arthur & Rachel Skipitaris
Cornelius (David) Szuster
Chris Tasoulas
Georgia Tasoulas
Joe & Beth Truman
Elias & Lambrini Tsitsonis
George & Sheila Tsitsonis
Douglas Walker & Andrea Polizos
Kevin & Lisa Warren
George & Elleni Xanthopoulos
Lazaros Xanthopoulos
The St. George Greek Cultural Festival
Landscaping Project Update
Plans continue to come together for
our proposed festival in 2016. We
intend for this event to be a successful
fundraiser and to raise awareness of
our parish among people in the region.
Our focus is on Greek music, dancing, and food, but
we are also in contact with an iconographer, so that
our life-saving Orthodox faith is properly represented.
Due to conflicts with other Greek Festivals in the
region, we have moved forward the date of our event
by one week. The new date is Saturday, September
24th, 2016. The Committee meetings have been very
productive and we encourage everyone to become
involved.
Request for Name & Logo Submissions
Our Greek Festival needs a brand! Please submit
ideas for a name for the festival. It should convey
something about theme and purpose of our festival.
We have revised the scope of our project and will
be scaling it back. We will be reusing any plant
that is worth keeping. Unfortunately, most of the
shrubs in front of our church are mature English
Yew and they will need to be replaced. The
project will be divided into two phases, with most
of the work being done this fall and the remaining
work being finished in the spring.
Phase One, Fall 2015
During the first phase of our project, the existing
vegetation will be dug up and hauled away. Our
focus will be on the gardens and yard in front of
the church. We’ll install the irrigation system and
lay down sod. The patio, bench, and arbor trellis
will be constructed (intended for photographs at
weddings and baptisms). We’ll also plant
flowering trees and perennials, and spread stones
around the base of them.
We are also asking for parishioners to submit images
for a festival logo. Again, it should convey the idea
that the focus is on Greek culture. The logo will be
used on all festival material, from printed
advertisements to t-shirts, so it should be relatively
simple and not use too many colors.
If you are artistically inclined, please share your
talents! You can get an idea of what we are looking
for by searching online for examples of names and
logos used by other Greek Festivals. Submissions
may be sent to [email protected], or even
better, bring them to the next Committee meeting!
Volunteers are needed on the following days:
 Friday, October 16th; removal of existing
vegetation.
Sub-Committees
Now that summer has passed and people are back in
town, the sub-committees should get to work. Their
first task is to create a budget and submit it to the
Parish Council. Each of the committees needs
additional members. Please consider joining one of
the eleven sub-committees:
Booklet/Sponsorship
Decorations, Set-up, & Clean-up
Entertainment, Music, & Dancing
Youth Activities
Vendors & Merchandise
Building & Grounds
The time has come to commence work on our
landscaping project! Thank you to everyone who
has donated towards it. Although we still have a
way to go to reach our goal of $9,000, there is still
time to make a donation. To help us reach our
goal, project coordinator Mark Lanoue has
pledged to match (dollar for dollar, until we reach
the goal) all donations made between Sunday,
September 27th, and Sunday, October 4th.
 Saturday, October 17th; install irrigation
system, lay down sod, and work on patio.
 Friday, October 23rd; planting day and the
completion of phase one.
Phase Two, Spring 2016
Pastry
Raffle
Safety
Food & Beverage
Publicity
Next Meeting
Thursday, October 8th, at 7:30 PM in Hellenic Hall.
Please note the start time is half an hour later to
accommodate Greek School.
May our Festival be to the glory of God!
The second phase of our landscaping project will
involve work on the sides of our church, in
particular the overgrown western wall adjacent to
the Grange parking lot. We will also dig flower
beds along West Street, in which colorful annuals
will be planted. If we do anything with the sign, it
will be done at this time, as well as any other
remaining work.
Please consider helping with the labor and/or
making a monetary donation. If you have any
questions, contact Mark Lanoue at (603) 661-8562
or [email protected]
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Η Ελληνική Γωνία | The Greek Corner
By Kyria Avye Andonellis
When I moved to Greece in 1992, my husband needed to have hernia
surgery right away. So within two weeks of arriving in a country whose language
I did not speak, I had to drive, survive, and navigate the Hellenic Air Force
Hospital all on my own. Unlike in America, at any Greek public hospital, the
patient’s family members fill the role of nurse’s aides for their loved ones.
I remember well that first night after his surgery, Panayiotis was in a great
deal of pain because they had not given him anything for it after the general
anesthetic wore off. So there I was, all alone in a dark hospital room, my new husband doubled over in
agony—well, I learned a phrase in Greek really fast. “Panayioti, tell me how to say, “He’s in pain.” I practiced
the sounds (my first Greek sentence after having learned only ‘karpouzi’ (watermelon) and ‘nai’ (yes) and
marched over to the indifferent nurse at the nurse’s station. «Πονάει» I said to her and pointed in the
direction of his room. Well, I didn’t get the type of «ο παυσíλυπος» (literally ‘pause/cessation of sorrow’)
painkiller I had expected, but she gave me something that helped.
Humor aside, we all carry pain «ο πόνος» around in us, either the physical or emotional kind. The inner
kind is easier to hide than the outer—but it’s there in all of us, and most of us, when asked, hide behind our
chosen masks and just say, «Καλά είμαι» (I’m good/fine.) But don’t be afraid to show others your
vulnerability—it opens the door for them to love you—the real you. And what’s the best painkiller «ο
παυσíλυπος» of all? «Η αγάπη» Love. Christ’s perfect love for us and our unconditional love for each other.
H Μάσκα (The Mask)
Chorus:
Μη σε γελάει αγάπη μου
Ό,τι λάμπει δεν είναι χρυσός,
Μη σε γελάει αγάπη μου,
(Don't be fooled, my love/my dear)
(All that glitters is not gold,)
(Don't be fooled my love/my dear)
η μάσκα που φοράω,
κι ότι βλέπεις μπορεί να΄ναι αλλιώς.
η μάσκα που έχω βάλει
(by the mask I wear,)
(and what you see might be something
(by the mask I have put on)
και μη ζηλεύεις που με βλέπεις
different from what you think.)
και που περήφανα περνώ
(and do not envy me for seeing)
Mη βιαστείς να με κρίνεις λοιπόν,
(and by the proud way I pass)
να χαμογελάω.
(So don't you rush to judge me)
από μπροστά σου πάλι.
(me smile.)
δεν με ξέρεις σχεδόν.
(in front of you again.)
Γιατί δεν ξέρεις κάθε μέρα
(you hardly know me.)
Γιατί δεν ξέρεις μέσα μου
(Because you don't know every day)
Ενα θέατρο είναι η ζωή,
(Because you don't know how inside me)
τι σταυρό σηκώνω,
(life is a theater,)
πως μ΄έχει γονατίσει—
(what cross I lift up)
μάσκα διάλεξε αν θέλεις κι εσύ.
(this has brought me to my knees—)
δεν ξέρεις πόσο ακριβά
(Pick out a mask if you want to as well.)
ο φόβος μη με δει κανείς
(you don't know how dearly)
Kρύψ΄ το δάκρυ σου μεσ΄τη χαρά,
(the fear that someone sees me)
το γέλιο αυτό πληρώνω.
(Hide your tear inside joy,)
κι η μάσκα μου ραγίσει
(I pay for this laugh.)
kι όλα θα΄ναι καλά.
(and then my mask would crack.)
(and everything will be fine.)
Chorus x 3
Artist: Despina Vandi (Δέσποινα Βανδή) Album: Στην αυλή του παραδείσου - Special – 2005
Στίχοι και Μουσική: Φοίβος (Lyrics and music by Phoevos) {You can listen this song on Youtube.com}
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DeMar Dinner – St. George Fundraiser
Congratulations to all of the DeMar Marathon runners! The night before the race, the runners enjoyed a
pasta dinner, hosted by our parish in the Hellenic Hall. It was a success, only because of the support of
Saint George parishioners. Thank you to everyone who contributed in a variety of ways: donating food,
making dessert, serving, and cleaning up. We raised approximately $1,000 toward the general operation
of the church.
We would also like to recognize and express our gratitude to the following businesses for their assistance:
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Papagallos Restaurant and Lounge, 9 Monadnock Highway (Route 12), Keene
The Pub Restaurant and Caterers, 131 Winchester Street, Keene
Athens Pizza Family Restaurant, 133 Main St, Keene
Nick’s Restaurant, Route 10, West Swanzey
The Bridges Inn at Whitcomb House Bed & Breakfast, 27 Main Street, Swanzey
Gomarlo’s Food and Circus, Route 10, West Swanzey
Nick’s Restaurant – Seafood, Steaks, Fine Dining
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Keene Community Kitchen
Many local families eat at the Community Kitchen
on a regular basis, and many people also depend
on the take-home food boxes that they provide.
If you are willing and able to buy a few items
each time you shop, it would be greatly
appreciated by the Kitchen and those who rely on
its services. Please bring donations to the
Hellenic Hall and leave them by the sign marked
"Community Kitchen." Faithful parishioner
Margaret Ioannou regularly picks up and delivers
items to the Community Kitchen, where she
serves as Program Volunteer Coordinator.
The Community Kitchen has published their
updated wish-list of non-perishable food items
which includes the following:
hot & cold cereals  breakfast bars  granola bars
juice boxes  canned tuna & meats  canned fruit
dry & canned soups  macaroni and cheese
baked beans  boxed & canned dinners  pasta
rice  peanut butter  jelly  personal care items
Thank you to all who have donated food, money,
and time to the Community Kitchen.
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Volunteers Needed for the
Annual Christmas Bazaar and Pastry Sale
Saturday, December 5th  9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Hellenic Hall
St. George Church will once again be holding our annual Christmas Bazaar and Pastry Sale on the first
Saturday of December. This is our largest annual fund raising activity to benefit the church and we need
everyone’s help to make this a major success. We need:
 Donations for our pastry table and luncheon
 A volunteer to make calls for people to bake for the pastry table
 A Volunteer to schedule workers for the day
 Volunteer(s) to organize Yiayia’s Attic Treasures
 Volunteer(s) to carry tables up and down stairs
 Volunteers to set up, work on the day of the bazaar, clean up, etc.
 Donations of saleable items for Yiayia’s Attic Treasures (no clothes, please)
 Our parishioners to attend the Christmas Bazaar, even if you can’t help
Your participation will help St. George and will also provide a
wonderful opportunity to get to know other parishioners.
How will you help? If you are willing to help, please contact Sue Kolivas at (603) 357-8951
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Church School
Scholarship Recipient
St. George Church School classes have begun for
students from Kindergarten through 10th grade,
beginning immediately after Holy Communion and
ending at 11:55 AM.
Michael Antonopoulos was recently awarded the
AHEPA District 7 scholarship at St .Sophia Greek
Orthodox Church, in New London, Connecticut.
He is the son of Dr. Peter Antonopoulos and Dr.
Ellen Spielberg. Congratulations, Michael!
If you have not yet enrolled your child, it’s not too
late! We welcome late enrollees.
Teachers are Katerina Leristis, Tasia Pananas,
and Apostolia Lanoue. We are grateful for the time,
compassion, and initiative these teachers have
shown over the years. Their faith is evident in their
dedication to educating the youth of our parish.
Maria Bradshaw is the council liaison to the Church
School program. If you are willing to participate in
the Church School as a parent helper or substitute
teacher, please contact Maria.
We have purchased new curriculum materials as
developed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Department of Religious Education.
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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Nonprofit Org.
70 West Street, PO Box 392
Keene, NH 03431-0392
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Return Service Requested
New date for the
Fall Dance!
Saturday, November 14th
In Loving Memory of
John & Zoe Contas and John & Helen Conides
May Their Memory Be Eternal
Ernie and Rachel Conides
John Conides
Caitlin and Austin Smith
October 2015 Newsletter – St. George Greek Orthodox Church
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