Preparing for the Journey of Marriage

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
435 KEATING DRIVE
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27104
Non-Profit Organiz.
U.S. Postage
Winston-Salem, NC
Permit # 168
The Family Life Ministry of the Greek Orthodox
Metropolis of Atlanta presents:
Preparing for
the Journey of Marriage
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL
PLEASE EXPEDITE
In the Orthodox Church
FEBRUARY 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
A one-day workshop for couples getting
married in the Orthodox Church
and couples married recently
Hosted by:
Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church
435 Keating Drive, S.W.
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Facilitated by:
Rev. Fr. Demetri Kangelaris
Rev. Fr. Gregory Georgiou
Πολλά Ευχαριστήρια
Στις κοινότητες του Winston – Salem, Burlington, και Fayetteville για όλες τις δωρεές που
πληρώσανε την σκεπή του σπιτιού μας. Σας ευχόμαστε υγεία και ευτυχία για το Νεό Ετος —- με
αγάπη Σοφία Κατσούδα και παιδιά –Καλεσμένο, Ευρυτανίας
Πολλά Ευχαριστήρια
Σε όλα τα μέλη της κοινότητας για τις προσευχές, επισκέψεις και ευχές ανάρωσης για την κόρη μας
Μαίρης. — Heather & Ηλίας Βλάχος
Ποοιμαντορικές Επισκέψεις
Ο ιερέας μας επισκέφτηκε τα παρακάτω μέλη της κοινότητας μας :
Eλένη Βαρελά, Στέλλα Χατζηκωστοπούλου, Γιώργος Τσιάμης, Βαρβάρα Πάππας, Κώστας
∆ημόπουλος, Αναστάσιος Καζάκος, Μαίρη Βλάχος, Τζοάνα Μπάλλας, Ξανθή Καραγκούνη, Σοφία
Ασλάνης και Μαρία Τζάνος. Παρακαλουμε να τους έχετε στις προσευχές σας.
Please RSVP by February 10, 2014 to:
Fr. Demetri Kangelaris (336) 655-7225
or [email protected]
$50 per couple, includes:
Workbook, materials, lunch, and refreshments
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Discover God’s purpose for
marriage
Learn how to work toward oneness
Avoid the pitfalls that lead
couples toward divorce
Establish good patterns for
relating to one another
Get to know more about
each other
And so Marriage is a road: It starts out from the earth and ends in heaven
-Amilianos of Simonopetra
Sun Feb 2
Mon Feb 3
The Presentation of our Lord Regular Schedule
Fellowship Hour is offered in honor of Maria P. Gallins’ 90th birthday by her
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Κυρ 16 Φεβ
Κανονικό πρόγραμμα
Αγγελική χορωδία 4η -6ης τάξεων
Τριετές Μνημόσυνο - Νικόλαου Κανδαρα
Ο καφές ανοιχτός
“Warm–up America” in the Breezeway
9-Noon
Nutrition 101 for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers “Healthy Eating For Your
Children: Habits to Last a Lifetime” presented by Jennifer Hodges, RD, LDN
Jennifer Ahmed, RD, LDN, CNSC at the Church 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Δευτ 17 Φεβ “ Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική” στον διάδρομο της Εκκλησίας 9:00 –12:00
Tue Feb 4
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am
Τριτ 18 Φεβ
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Wed Feb 5
Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:00pm.
Τετ 19 Φεβ
Συνάντηση της GOYA στις 7:00μμ
Thu Feb 6
Adult Discussion 9:30am
Sun Feb 9
Godparent/Godchild Sunday
Sunday School for 3yr & 4yr olds only.
The Youth are encouraged to sit with their Godparents. All are encouraged to
prepare for Holy Communion.
Recognition of all Winter Youth Rally & HDF participants, advisors, coaches and
chaperones.
40day Memorial - Barbara Meletis
Fellowship Hour is offered in loving memory of Barbara by her loving family and
The Daughter’s of Penelope.
Mon Feb 10
St. Haralambos
Πεμπ 20 Φεβ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
Σαβ 22 Φεβ
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am
Wed Feb 12
Community Fellowship Night
6:00 - 6:30 PM Paraklesis
6:30 - 7:00 PM Fellowship Meal
7:00 - 8:15 PM I. Philoptochos Meeting.
II. Joy & Hope Meeting
Thu Feb 13
Adult Discussion 9:30am
St. Rafael, Nicholas & Irene Paraklesis 11:00am.
Senior Citizens Valentines Day Gathering & Meal in the Breezeway 11:30am.
Fri Feb 14
Pre-marital Training (for Clergy and assistants)
Sat Feb 15
Pre-marital Seminar 10:00am-4:30pm (for all couples being married in 2014)
Sun Feb 16
Regular Schedule
4th-6th grade Angel Choir
3yr Memorial - Nicholas Kandara
Fellowship Hour - Open
Mon Feb 17
“Warm–up America” in the Breezeway
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am
Όρθρος –Θ. Λειτουργία 8:4μμ
Φεστιβάλ Τραπεζιών (Festival of Tables)
Κυρ 23 Φεβ
Κανονικό ωράριο
Μνημόσυνο - Θωμά και Φωτεινής Μαθέ
Ο καφές προσφέρετε στην μνήμη της αγαπημένης μνήμης του Θωμά και
Φωτεινής απο τις οικογένειες τους
Δευτ 24 Φεβ “ Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική” στον διάδρομο της Εκκλησίας 9:00 –12:00
Tue Feb 11
Young Women’s Discussion Group 11:00am
Πρώτο Ψυχοσάββατο
Γενικό Τρισάγιο στο νεκροταφείο μετά την Θεία Λειτοuργία
Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am
Parish Council Meeting 6:00pm
Tue Feb 18
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση των νέων γυναικών 11:00πμ
Τριτ 25 Φεβ
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Πεμπ 27 Φεβ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
9-Noon
Αρραβώνας
Συγχαρητήρια στην Νικολέτα Μαγέρα και Βασίλειο Μιχαήλ. Η Νικολέτα είναι η κορη της Ντίνα
Σταθόπουλος και εγγονή της Σίας και του ἆειμνήστου Αθανασίου Λελούδη. Ο Βασίλης είναι γιός του
Χρηστάκη & Ζωής Μιχαήλ και εγγονός της ∆αφνούλας και του αείμνηστου Ζήνωνα Μιχαήλ και των
αειμνήστων Βασιλειου και Ελένης Ρίζος. Καλά Στέφανα.
Συλλυπητήρια
Στην Κασσιανή & ∆ημήτριο Κόκκοτο και την οικογένεια τους για τον θάνατο του αδερφού της
Κασσιανής στην Ελλάδα Χρήστου Αποστόλου. Ο Κύριος να αναπαυσει την ψυχή του και
παρηγορήσει την οικογένεια του.
Κυρ 2 Φεβ
Δευτ 3 Φεβ
Η Υπαπαντή του Κυρίου. Κανονικό ωράριο
Wed Feb 19
GOYA Meeting 7:00pm
Ο καφές προσφέρετε προς τιμή της Μαρίας Π. Γαλλη για την επέτειο των
90ων γεννεθλίων της απο τα παιδιά της, τα εγγόνια και δισέγγονα της.
Thu Feb 20
Adult Discussion 9:30am
Sat Feb 22
1st Saturday of Souls Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am
Trisagion will be offered at the cemetery after services & Fellowship Hour has
been completed.
“ Ας ζεστάνουμε την Αμερική” στον διάδρομο της Εκκλησίας 9:00 –12:00
Σεμινάριο για την ∆ιατροφή με θέμα “Καλή διατροφή για τα παιδιά:
Σηνήθεια μιάς ζωής” παρουσιάζετε απο την Jennifer Χαντηκωστοπούλου
και την Jennifer Ahmed στην Eκκλησία 6:30 -7:30 μμ
Festival of Tables
Sun Feb 23
Regular Schedule
4th-6th grade Angel Choir
Τριτ 4 Φεβ
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Memorial - Thomas & Fotini Mathes
Τετ 5 Φεβ
Συνεδρίαση του ∆ιοικητικού Συμβουλίου της Φιλόπτωχου 6:00 μ.μ.
Πεμπ 6 Φεβ
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
Fellowship Hour is offered in loving memory of Thomas & Fotini by their loving
families.
Κυρ 9 Φεβ
Κυριακή των αναδόχων και αναδεικτικών
Τα παιδιά πρέπει να καθίσουν με τους αναδόχους. Κατηχητικό για παιδιά 3ων και
4ων χρόνων.
Mon Feb 24
“Warm–up America” in the Breezeway
Tue Feb 25
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am
Thu Feb 27
Adult Discussion 9:30am
Αναγνώριση των συμμετάσχοντων στο Ελληνικό Φεστιβάλ Χορού και στην
Χειμερινή συνάθροιση της Νεολαίας.
Τεσσαρακονθήμερο Mνημόσυνο - Βαρβάρας Μελέτη
Ο καφές προσφέρετε στην μνήμη της Βαρβάρας απο την οικογένεια της και της
Θυγατέρες της Πηνελόπης.
Δευτ 10 Φεβ Του Αγίου Χαραλάμπους
Όρθρος –Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
Συνεδρίαση του ∆ιοικητικού Συμβουλίου 7:00μμ
Τριτ 11 Φεβ
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Τετ 12 Φεβ
Κοινοτική βραδιά
6:00 – 6:30 Παράκληση
6:30-7:00 ∆είπνο
7:00-8:15 Συνεδρίαση της Φιλόπτωχου
Συνεδρίαση Hope – Joy
Πεμπ 13 Φεβ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
Αγίων Ραφαήλ, Νικολάου και Ειρήνης παρακλήσεις 11:00πμ
Μεσημεριανό «Βαλεντίνου» για τα άτομα της χρυσής ηλικίας στον
διάδρομο της Εκκλησίας 11:30πμ
Παρ 14 Φεβ
Προγαμιαίο σεμινάριο για τους Ιερείς
Σαβ 15 Φεβ
Προγαμιαίο σεμινάριο 10:00-4:30 (για τα νέα ζευγάρια του 2014)
9-Noon
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
USHERS - Chris Kroustalis, Vicky Russell, Jimmie Toompas, Bobby Leloudis
CHURCH SERV COMM - Dennis Hondros, Stephen Vlasis, Georgia Wood, Stan Carroll
ALTAR BOYS Team 1 - Uly Grisette IV, Chris Ziogas, Teddy Christakos, Michael A. Vlahos, Vaios
Demopoulos, Alexandros Kalogeromitros, Yiannis Alexiou, Luke Vlahos, Vasilios Ziogas, Mario Dallis, Christos
Demopoulos, Demetrios Liaskonis NURSERY – Ashley Pappas Minton, Stavroula Papakostas SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - Godparent/Godchild Sunday
USHERS - All Members
ALTAR BOYS Team 2 - Christian Collins, Zachary Blevins, Gregory Ballas, Sammy Moutos, Demetri Hodges,
Stephen Macropoulos, Terry Rizos, Nicholas McAllister, Kosmas Boutis, Christopher Gallos, Demetri Kortesis,
Spero Moutos NURSERY – Zoe Bobotsiares, Chrissy McCullough, Georgia Leloudis SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
USHERS - Jim Paloumbas, Will Moye, Chris Karahalios, Dr. Mike Olympio CHURCH SERV COMM - George Kalamaras, Chris Macropoulos, James (Paki) Hondros, Michael Kangelaris ALTAR BOYS Team 3 - Harrison Ebert, Giancarlo Franzese, George A. Vlahos, Andreas C. Kalogeromitros,
Thomas Anthony, Demetri Hondos, Mikie Ioannou, Costa Kortesis, Alexander Marshall, Nicholas Woody,
Anthony Bridges, Stevie Raptis, Stavros Karagiorgis NURSERY – Mary Paloumbas, Nia Kazakos, Katie Kroustalis SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
USHERS - John Vlachos, George Kalamaras, Jimmy Chrysson, Nick Karagiorgis CHURCH SERV COMM - Alan Ball, Dean Clark, Patricia Valier, Sammy Ballas
ALTAR BOYS Team 4 - Andrew Carros, Chris T. Moutos, Kosta Demopoulos, Soulis Boutis, Vasilios
Liaskonis, Patrick Gonzales, Christopher Mathes, Nicholas Mathes, George Dallis, Chris G. Moutos, Max
Clark, Anastasios Dallis, Max Rogatsios NURSERY – Maria Capparelli, Georgia Hull
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE
The following items of note resulted from business discussed at the January 13,
2014 Parish Council meeting:
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New Years Dance generated slightly over $2000 for Youth Ministries.
Icon Stands came in from Greece and we have received all furniture for the Narthex. Currently, we are working on the entrance way. Please take a moment and take in
the appearance of the Narthex. Council members are very appreciative of the efforts
that have been put forth by all in our community for a beautiful entrance to our church.
Our president, Jim Paloumbas welcomed all members to the Board of 2014-15.
HDF Weekend is to be held 1/17/2014 in Orlando, FL. We will be sending 25 children
along with advisors and chaperones.
Godparent /Godchild Sunday on February 9, 2014 is coming up. Please refer to the
church calendar for details.
Youth Winter Rally was a successful and safe trip. Forty-three children went to Atlanta for 3 days.
February 12, 2014 - Last Community Fellowship Night to be held until September 2014
Liaisons to different committees and groups will be selected at next meeting.
Christmas greetings and donation received after the deadline.
A Blessed Christmas to all our Church family is wished by:
Vasiliki Murphy
Poinsettias donations:
In loving memory of departed family members by Vasiliki Murphy.
In loving memory of my husband, my parents and my brother by Vasiliki Murphy.
Parish Council News
At the first gathering of the Parish Council, the following persons were elected to serve as officers:
President Jim Paloumbas
Secretary Vicky Russell
Treasurer Christopher Kroustalis
Asst. Treasurer George Kalamaras
Vice President John Vlachos
Asst. Secretary Dr. Mike Olympio
Asst. Treasurer Will Moye
The remaining members are:
Jimmy Chrysson, Nick Karagiorgis, Chris Karahalios,
Bobby Leloudis, and Jimmie Toompas
Please keep them in your prayers. Please go up to them and volunteer to help them when
needed.
ENGAGEMENT - Congratulations are extended to Nicoletta Mageras and Vasili Michael. Nicoletta
is the daughter of Dina Stathopoulos and granddaughter of Sia & the late Athanasios Leloudis.
Vasili is the son of Christakis & Zoe Michael and grandson of Dafnoula & the late Zenonas Michael
and the late Vasilios & Eleni Rizos. A fall wedding is planned. KALA STEFANA!
ENGAGEMENT - Congratulations to Speros Shepherd and Lauren Thome. Speros is the son of
Dn. Constantine (Millard) & Stacy Shepherd and grandson of Spiro & Helen Ziavliakis. Lauren is the
daughter of David and Carolyn Thome of Mogadore Ohio. KALA STEFANA!
BIRTH - Congratulations are extended to Jones & Whitney Byrd on the birth of their baby girl, Anna
Alexandra. Proud grandparents are Sandra & Jones Byrd and proud great grandmother is Julia
Pappas. May God bless them. NA SAS ZISI!
CONDOLENCES are extended to Kasiani & James Kokotos and their family on the falling asleep
of Kasiani’s brother, Christos Apostolou in Greece. May our Lord rest his soul and comfort his loving family.
MANY MANY THANKS to community of Winston-Salem, Burlington and Fayetteville for all your
donations which paid for a roof at our house. We wish all of you health & happiness and happy
New Year. —— with love, Sophia Katsoudas and children (Kalesmeno, Evrytanias).
MANY MANY THANKS to members of the community for your prayers, visits and get well wishes
for our daughter Mary. —- Heather & Ilias Vlachos
PASTORAL VISITATIONS - The following members were visited by Fr. Demetri: Eleni Varelas,
Stella Hodges, George Chamis, Barbara Pappas, Kosta Demopoulos, Anastasios Kazakos, Mary
Vlachos, JoAnn Ballas, Xanthe Carros, Sophia Aslanis and Maria Janos. Please keep them in your
prayers.
TheGoodSamaritanhelpersvisited/sent
cardstothefollowingmembersofthe
Churchthismonth:Fr.GeorgeandGeorgiannKiricoples,TinaSimos,IreneMoutos,MariaTsatsaronis,SophiaBambalis,Presv.
MarikaCanavos,JohnBamalis,PaulRogatsios,
AngelaSiafakas,DinaHavelos,MariaStogios,
TedHarris,IreneElefantis,ElainePoulos,Sia
Leloudis,IreneManfredi,AndreasKazakos,Jane
Kotsionis,GeorgeVlasis,OlgaKarahalios,George
Chamis,XantheCarros,SophiaAslanis,Barbara
Pappas,JoAnnBallas,PeterKralides.
IfyoudesiremembersoftheGoodSamaritan
Helperstovisityou,orknowofothersthatdesire
it,orthosewhoneedcards,pleaseletoneofour
membersknow.Wewouldalsoliketohelpthose
whoneedridestodoctors'of icesorneedhelpin
otherways.
Memberstocallare:MaryWnentowski9232645;PersephoneCortessis765-2473;Martha
Dentiste768-1077;EmilyKafant766-0604;
NickyHondros723-1320.
Prayer List
As members of an Orthodox
Christian family, we are called
upon to pray for each other in
time of need. Please pray for:
Sophia, Chris, George, Peter,
Nitsa, Eleni, Stella, George,
Barbara, Kosta, Anastasios,
Mary, JoAnn, Xanthe,
Sophia, Maria
If you would like us to remember you or
your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at 765-7145. We
will begin with a fresh list of names every
month.
Mrs. Olga Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. Anargiros (Jerry) Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Kontos
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Kostopanagiotis
Mrs. Jane Kotsionis
Mr. & Mrs. George Koutsoupias
Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Kranis
Mrs. Rose Kroustalis
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Kroustalis
Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Kroustalis
Ms. Athena Kroustalis
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kroustalis
Mrs. Elaine Lazaris
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Leloudis
Ms. Georganne Mackaronis
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Makitka
Ms. Irene Manfredi
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Mastoras
Mr. Bill Mastoras
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mathes
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Mathes
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mathes
Dr. Maria Matsangou
Mr. Zachary Matzanias
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Meletis
Mr. & Mrs. George Moutos
Mrs. Irene Moutos
Mrs. Vasiliki Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Marian Neacsu
Mrs. Violet Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Nichols
Drs. Mike & Georgia Olympio
Mr. & Mrs. George Orfanedes
Mr. & Mrs. Stefanos Palamaris
Mr. & Mrs. George Paloumbas
Mrs. Katherine Paloumbas
Mr. & Mrs. John Pantazis
Ms. Bessie Pantazis
Mr. & Mrs. Stefanos Paparoupas
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Pappas
Mr. Charles Pappas
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Pappas
Dr. Daniel Pepe
Mr. & Mrs. Spiros Perlegas
Mr. William Price
Mr. Walker Price
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rizos
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Rizos
Mr. & Mrs. Dino Rizos
Mrs. Elaine Ross
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Russell
Dr. & Mrs. Bill Satterfield
Dr. & Mrs. Damian Scelfo
Ms. Stacy Sechrest
Deacon Constantine & Stacy Shepherd
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Sklapanis
Mrs. Alexandra W. Smalling
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Spanos
Mr. & Mrs. George Stabolitis
Mrs. Maria Stogias
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Strates
Mr. & Mrs. Spiro Strates
Mr. & Mrs. John Strates
Ms. Debra Stutts
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Swaim
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Tasios
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Toompas, Jr
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Tsiolkas
Mrs. Helen Uhl
Mr. & Mrs. George Valaoras
Mr. & Mrs. John Vlachos
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Vlahos
Mr. & Mrs. Ike Vlahos
Mr. & Mrs. Tom (Maria) Vlahos
Mr. & Mrs. George Vlahos
Mr. & Mrs. James Vlahos
Mr. & Mrs. John Vlasis
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wise
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Wood
Ms. Libby Cheros Younts
Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Zaferatos
Mr. & Mrs. Ilias Ziogas
STEWARDSHIP 2014 UPDATE
“A Wealthy PERSON IS NOT ONE WHO HAS
MUCH…
…BUT ONE WHO Offers MUCH
…FOR WHAT IS OFFERED REMAINS HIS/HERS
Forever.”
Sunday School News from the Annunciation
We hope that some of our students have taken me to check out the topic for our 2014 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Fes val. St John Chrysostom Oratorical Fes val has a Facebook page and links to the topics can be found there. Informa on was distributed in the classrooms in January. Teddy Kazakos will chair this event again, with assistance from Bessie Epes. Please contact Teddy at (336)
414‐4344 if you are planning to par cipate this year. Teachers will also be happy to answer any ques ons. The district level Oratorical Fes val is schedule for March 15 in Mooresville, NC and our local presenta ons are scheduled for March 2. We hope to distribute OCMC Mission boxes February 2nd. We hope all students will take a box this year and work on filling it up. These funds are used for such a worthy cause. Last year two of our own past students, N na Pappas and Tina Nystrom par cipated in a Mission Trip. It was great hearing about their visit and work. Our HDF par cipants also a ended a very informa ve presen‐
ta on by OCMC during their trip to Orlando. February 9th we will be celebra ng Godparent/Godchild Sunday. Students in grades K‐12 will not have Sunday School. Please remember to invite Godparents to share in this special day. Please remember to let your teacher or Bessie Epes know if you a ended Christmas Eve service. This service can be used as a make‐up day for perfect a endance awards. Please remember…. In order to parƟcipate in youth acƟviƟes outside of Sunday School (GOYA,
Greek Dance, etc.), a child must aƩend greater than 55% of his or her classes. AƩendance will be
taken and must be consistent throughout the school year. Divine Liturgy in another town can be counted. The form can be found at www.wsgoc.org. As always, we thank our parents for sharing their children with us and we hope that those who have not joined us in the past will consider doing so. We welcome any comments or concerns you may have. With Service in Christ,
Fr. Demetri & Sunday School Coordinators--Bessie Epes/ Athena Karahalios/Tina White-Kennedy
Jan 26 – K-3 grades have Angel Choir
Feb 09 –Godparent/Godchild Sunday – Sunday School for 3’s and 4’s only
Feb 16 & 23 – Grades 4-6 have Angel Choir
Mar 02 – Angel Choir sings Divine Liturgy. Practice at 9:00am in Choir Room.
Mar 03 – Lent Begins
Golden Years Valentine Gathering - Thursday, February 13
11:00 Paraklesis for Sts. Rafael, Nicholas & Irene
11:30 Fellowship Meal in our Breezeway
St. John Chrysostom
To date, 172 cards have been
returned in support of Annunciation.
Our goal is 400.
Have you turned in your Stewardship Card?
Fr. James Katinas from Holy Cross Seminary will lead a presentation on “TRANSFORMED
BY THE CROSS” on Saturday, March 1st 11:00am-1:00pm at our Church Breezeway.
Sponsored by the Annunciation Library.
2014 STEWARDSHIP LIST
Dear Ladies of Philoptochos,
I want to thank Deacon Constantine for his wonderful presentation about the Diaconate in the Orthodox Church. We all learned a great deal about his role in the church and how lucky we are to have him here in
our community.
We will start packing lunches for HOPE. Saturday, February 8th will be our start date for this. Our
committee will be meeting soon to also talk about baking Banana Bread for them to use in their lunches. If
you are interested in helping with either packing the lunches or helping with the baking, please use our sign
up sheet. We will have the sheet tacked up on the Philoptochos board located in the breezeway. We look forward to helping with this great outreach project. HOPE stands for HELP OUR PEOPLE EAT. It is a citywide effort.
In March there will be a Philoptochos Spiritual Retreat at The Diakonia Center located in Salem, SC.
The dates are March 21st – 23rd 2014. Cost is $150 and that includes lodging and meals. I would love to take a
group of ladies from here. There will be many women from our Metropolis, and this would be a great way to
meet new people, see some old friends and learn more about our services. They have some wonderful speakers invited, who I have heard already and I can tell you that you will be moved by their stories. If you are interested please let me know.
As most of you know we did not Children’s Day last year and we are not sure if we will have again
this year, due to school budgets being cut. It was suggested that to offset that income that we could have a
separate fundraiser. So this year we will be taking preorders for Tiropitakia and Spanakopitakia, to be picked
up the weekend of Palm Sunday. We will start taking preorders the first Sunday in February. Please pick up
as many preorder forms and ask your neighbors and friends if they would like to purchase. Another thought
would be to also sell Tsourekia for Palm Sunday also, that is if we can get enough women to help.
Our next general meeting will be Wednesday, February 12th. Mrs. Samaras will be our guest speaker and
she will demonstrate to us how to make Prosforo. Please do not miss this as I am sure many of us would love
to learn how this is done.
Dates to remember:
Board Meeting 6:00 pm
February 5th
February 12th General Meeting 7:00 pm
February 22nd Area Meeting – Durham, NC
Spiritual Retreat – Diakonia Center
March 21st
“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20
Your Sister in Christ, Ann-Marie Dentiste-Speas
ANNUNCIATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
INVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR Healthy Eating For Your Children: Habits to Last a Lifetime
Nutrition 101 for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers
Jennifer Hodges, RD, LDN Jennifer Ahmed, RD, LDN, CNSC
Monday, February 3rd 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Inside Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Questions? Call 765-3663
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Easy Tips to Feed Your Kids Healthy Foods
 How to Deal with the Picky Eater
 Practical Ways to Involve the Whole Family in Healthy Eating
 How to Make a Game Plan for Grocery Shopping and Preparing
 Healthy Meals
Listed below are the members who have turned in their Stewardship Cards as of
January 23. Should there have been an omission, please call the office.
Mr. Hercules Amprazis
Mrs. Mel Anggelis
Dr. & Mrs. Dean Assimos
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Ballas
Mrs. JoAnn Ballas
Mr. John Balourdos
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Balourdos
Mr. & Mrs. George Bambalis
Mrs. Gianna Anthiathou Bens
Mr. & Mrs. George Beskas
Ms. Maria Blevins
Ms. Fotini Bobocharis
Mrs. Sophie Booras
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Bouloubasis
Mr. & Mrs. Evgeny Budygin
Mr. Andrew & Dr. Marianthe Burns
Mr. & Mrs. James Carros
Mrs. Mary Chamis
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Chamis
Dr. & Mrs. Chris Christakos
Mr. & Mrs. James Chrysson
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Cortesis
Mrs. Persefoni Cortesis
Mr. George Coudoures
Mrs. Penny Cox
Mrs. Helene Creson
Mr. & Mrs. Chad Davis
Mrs. Martha Dentiste
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Doumas
Mr. Harold Doumas
Mr. & Mrs. Stevan Dupor
Mr. & Mrs. Freddy Dupuy
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Elefantis
Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Fallis
Mr. & Mrs. William Faughnan
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Floros
Mr. & Mrs. John Fragakis
Ms. Eleni Fragakis
Ms. Vicki Fragakis
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Franzese
Mrs. Athena Gallins
Mrs. Bessie Gallins
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gallins
Mrs. Maria P. Gallins
Mrs. Maria F. Gallins
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Gallins
Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Gallins
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Garcia
Ms. Penny Gatsis
Mrs. Maria Gatsis
Ms. Marea Gekas Sanos
Mr. & Mrs. George Georgoulias
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Georgoulias
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Gianopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Grigoriou
Mr. & Mrs. Ulysses Grisette
Ms. Elaine Hartung
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Hodges
Mr. & Mrs. James Hodges
Mr. & Mrs. Campion Holton
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hondros
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hondros
Mr. & Mrs. James Hondros
Dr. & Mrs. Andrey Ilyasov
Dr. & Mrs. Samy Iskander
Mrs. Roula Janos
Ms. Dimitra (Dia) Janos
Mr. Kosta Janos
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Jorizzo
Mrs. Emily Kafant
Mr. & Mrs. George Kalamaras
Mr. & Mrs. Demitrios Kalogeromitros
Fr. Demetri & Presv. Olga Kangelaris
Mr. Michael Kangelaris
Mr. & Mrs. George Kappas
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Karagiannis
Angelo and Stavros Karagiorgis
Mrs. Eleftheria Karagiorgis
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Karathanas, Jr.
Ms. Theodora Katsis
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Katsis
Ms. Evanthia Katsoudas
Mr. Athanasios Katsoudas
Mrs. Julia Katsoudas
Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Kazakos
Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Kazakos
Mr. & Mrs. Theodoros Kazakos
Mr. & Mrs. John Kepich
Annunciation at HDF/WYR
The Four Circles …. The Newsletter for the Youth
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Winston-Salem NC
February 2014
Proistamenos - Fr. Demetri Kangelaris,
Youth - Deacon Constantine Shepherd
GOYA Advisors: Georgia Demopoulos, Tonya Grisette, Litsa Liontis, Maria Vlachos and Kristi Vlahos
“The Youth
of our communities are
not the future of our
Church .
They are it’s
present.”
Anonymous
A Letter of Thanks……..
I wanted to take this opportunity to express my
sincerest thanks to everyone who has helped to make
the last couple of months a success for our youth programs here at Annunciation.
The GOYANs , parents , coaches, advisors and
chaperones all play a huge role in our programs. The
Winter Youth Rally , Hellenic Dance Festival and
Kalanda require a tremendous commitment from everyone associated with them. We participate in these
events in order to provide our youth with opportunities
to fellowship with one another and form relationships
with youth from other communities . Our youth demonstrated hard work, sportsmanship and dedication in
their practices and as they participated in sports, dance ,
singing and Bible Bowl.
Our community has been supportive of our programs
and we are blessed to have so many willing to give their
time, talent and treasure for the benefit of our youth
and community.
Deacon Constantine
FEBRUARY EVENTS
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Sunday February 9th Godparent/Godchild Sunday, Recognition for
WYR and HDF participants, advisors and coaches. Triodion begins
Wednesday February 12th Community Fellowship Night
Worship service at 6:00pm, Meal at 6:30pm, HOPE and JOY 7:00-8:15
Wednesday February 19th GOYA regular meeting 7:00-8:15pm
Saturday February 22nd First Saturday of Souls Liturgy and Memorials, All GOYANS are encouraged to attend and bring a list of those family
members who have passed away to be remembered in the service.
Saturday March 1st Second Saturday of Souls, We will be having a
special GOYA Lenten presentation here at the Church at 6:00pm. We will
have a pizza and salad meal followed by a special presentation by Fr. Jim
Katinas, his presentation will be on being “Transformed by The Cross”
everyone is encouraged to attend and this will be a great opportunity for
everyone to prepare for the season of Great Lent.
FEBRUARY
FEASTS
 Presentaion of the Lord 2/2
 Triodion begins Sun. of Publican and Pharisee 2/9
 Sunday of the Prodigal Son 2/16
 First Saturday of the Souls 2/22
 Meatfare Sunday 2/23
 Finding of the Head of St. John the Baptist 2/24
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WINTER YOUTH RALLY/ HELLENIC DANCE FESTIVAL UPDATE
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We had an excellent showing at both the Winter Youth Rally in Atlanta and
the Hellenic Dance Festival in Orlando Florida.
All our teams did extremely well at the Winter Youth Rally. The girls A
Team volleyball came in second place and our Girls B Team had a strong
showing. Our Senior Boys Basketball Team came in 3rd place and our Junior
Boys played extremely well.
The Bible Bowl Team did extremely well losing only to the Marietta Team
by one point in overtime. The Marietta Team went on to win the tournament
and we were their toughest competition.
The HDF dancers senior team received the Platinum Metal(1st Place) in
their Division and the Junior team came in 4th place.
We will be recognizing all the players, coaches, advisors, and participants
of both events on Godparent/Godchild Sunday February 9th after the liturgy.
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SAINTS
Ss. Symeon and Anna 2/3
Theodore Stratelates and Prophet Zacharias 2/8
Hieromartyr Haralambos 2/10
Great Martyr Theodore the Tyro 2/17
Hieromartyr Polycarp 2/23
St. Photine the Samaritan Woman 2/26
Things to think about:
How do you prepare for any important event or trip?
Does properly preparing for a major event help you to have
a better experience?
What can we do as Orthodox Christians to prepare ourselves for the Lenten Journey and Pascha?
The Hoops for Christ boys basketball team improved to 5 and 0 with victory
over Clemmons First Baptist Church.