Transcript The Annunciator - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

March 2016
Fr. Alex’s Message
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Fr. Hector’s Message
2
Philoptochos
3
Parish & Community News
4
Saturday of Souls
5
Gyrofest
6
Parish Spiritual Life
7
Parish Photos
8
Lenten Psalm Readings
Stewardship
Adult Lenten Forum
Preschool
9
10-11
12
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Spiritual Message / Greek
14
News & Events/ Greek
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Parish Council
16
Sponsors
17
Insert:
March Calendar
Pascha Bread Sale
March 25, Annunciation of the Theotokos
“Receive and Share the Light of Christ!”
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
64 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-394-1735 Fax: 717-394-0991
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.annunciationorthodox.org
Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
The Annunciator is the monthly newsletter of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
Submissions for consideration are due the 15th of each month.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
is under the jurisdiction of:
His Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholemew
His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America
His Eminence, Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Parish Administration
Clergy
Rev. Alexander Goussetis, Pastor
Rev. Hector Firoglanis, Assistant Priest
Rev. Alexander Veronis, Pastor Emeritus
Parish Council
Maria Querry, President
John Stauffer, Vice President
George Soukas, Treasurer
Kim Keares, Secretary
Keith Bartlett
Tom Miller
Peter S. Billis
Mary Sakellaris
Manny Firoglanis
Artemis Tsoflias
David Gammache
Nicholas Veronis
Helen Hazatones
Donna Vitko
Kaliopi Karomfily
Jim Voulopos
Board of Elders
Dr. Spencer Phillips
Dr. Olga Pratt
Church Staff
Cantors………….. …………………. ………….Nicholas Belessis
Nicholas Billis
Jonathan Troop
Ecclesiarch…….…………...….…………………….John Scanlon
Aaron Blain
Lay Assistant……..……… …..……….………….Maria Koursaris
Building Supervisor…………...….……………David Gammache
Office Administrator……………………………...Sherry Anderson
Administrative Assistant……...…………………..Pat Hazatones
Office Assistant………………...…………………... Mary Keares
Volunteer Office Assistants……….................... Demetria Baker
The Annunciator………………….……………..Sherry Anderson
Sunday Bulletin…………………………………..Maria Koursaris
Church Office Email Addresses
Fr. Alexander Goussetis……………[email protected]
Fr. Hector Firoglanis………..………[email protected]
Fr. Alexander Veronis……………[email protected]
Sherry Anderson…………………[email protected]
Maria Koursaris…………………[email protected]
David Gammache………………[email protected]
Sunday Worship Hours
September - May
8:00 AM - Early Divine Liturgy
9:00 AM - Orthros/Matins
10:00 AM - Divine Liturgy
June - August
8:15 AM - Orthros
9:30 AM - Divine Liturgy
Contacts
Sunday School…………………..…………….Sally Stratigos
Dan Soukas, Jonathan Troop
Choir…………………………………………..Maria Koursaris
Organist....…………….………………….Zaferula Yelagotes
Philoptochos……………..………………...Helen Hazatones
Christine Speros
GOYA..………….…………………………Michael Efstration
JOY Dance…………….………….Popi Herr, Tina Georges,
Angie Hessen, Renate Keares
GOYA Dance………………..………………Despina Proithis
Evzonakia Dance…………………………...Jenna Ioannidis
Greek School PTO……………..............Robin Roumeliotis
AHEPA………………...…………………..Constantine J. Seiss
Daughters of Penelope….………………...Mary P.Morgan
Zaferula Yelagotes
Pan-Coan Society……….…………………...Tasos Marinos
Chiotiko Society……………..................Panagiotis S. Billis
Webmaster…………….…………….. Dimitri & Kim Keares
Bazaar Committee……………………………………………………..Kosta Kontanis
Alexandra Schramm
Bookstore………………………………….Paul & Kay Benos
Service & Outreach Committee………............Joanne Martin
Susana Troop
F r . A l e x an d e r G o u s s e t i s ’ Me s s ag e
Mission Parish Timeline
One of the newer ministries of our parish is the establishment of a mission parish in northern
Lancaster County. Included below is a timeline highlighting the development of this ministry.
Through your prayers and ongoing support, we will expand the breadth of our precious Orthodox
Christian faith, bringing new people to the joy of the Lord.
June 2014
Inclusion of mission parish in Annunciation parish strategic plan
December 2014
Coffee at Gus’s Keystone Restaurant featuring Fr. Timothy Hojnicki sharing with Annunciation group
of the Holy Apostle mission parish experience
January 2015
Presentation by Fr. Hojnicki to Annunciation Parish Council on the roadmap of birthing a mission
parish
February 2015 to the present
Meeting twice monthly at Lititz Mennonite Church for prayer/study/fellowship
May 2015
Meeting with Fr. Boniface Black in Rehoboth Beach, DE to discuss methods of establishing a mission parish; Fr. Black established six mission parishes during his ministry.
June 2015
The Annunciation Parish Council approves unanimously to transfer $7600 from the Philanthropy
account to the mission parish account.
August 2015
Establishment of an administrative arm of the mission parish, with bi-weekly meetings to discuss
future course of action
November 2015
- Host a “splash” event featuring Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick at the Keystone Villa in Ephrata,
with 45 people in attendance
- Articles appear in the Lancaster Newspaper and area Merchandisers focusing on the mission
parish
- The Parish Council agree unanimously to contribute $5000 per year for the next five years
from the Philanthropy account to the mission parish account (beginning in 2016)
December 2015
Business plan including budget and facility needs developed for 2016
January 2016
Annunciation Parish Council unanimously approves a three-year mission parish budget and authorization to lease property.
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F r . H e c t o r ’ s m e s s ag e
Saint Gregory Palamas: Knowing God vs. Knowing about God
On the Second Sunday of Great and Holy Lent we commemorate Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of
Thessalonika. Why was St. Gregory chosen by our Church in the year 1368 to represent the Second Sunday of
Lent — which this year falls on March 27th?
Saint Gregory illuminated the differences between God’s Essence and his Energies; in other words, the very
core of His Being, versus His revealed actions by which we know Him and participate in His Grace.
The point is this: Saint Gregory stands as a Lenten reminder of our sacred opportunity to get to know
the Unknowable! There is a difference between knowing about God, and knowing God. There are in fact a
great many people who know an awful lot about God, but who don’t truly know Him.
Let us use an earthly example to illustrate this heavenly reality. Let’s say I wanted to get to know one of my
favorite actors, Tom Hanks. Due to his celebrity and inaccessibility, it would be extremely difficult for me to
interact with him personally.
So I may go about it in a different way. I could read about him – books, magazines, tabloids, the internet. I
could watch all his movies and talk to his friends and acquaintances...I could even talk with his Greek Orthodox priest in California who was a classmate of mine at Holy Cross! I could in effect, become an “expert” on
the life of Tom Hanks, but I still wouldn’t truly know him.
The same is certainly true for our efforts to know God. We can read tons of good books, even the Bible, to
learn more about God and His teachings. We can go to Bible Studies every week, carefully follow every word
of a priest’s sermon, and listen to wonderful podcasts on the internet that explain our faith. These are wonderful resources that we should take advantage of to grow spiritually.
But according to St. Gregory Palamas: that may be enough for knowing about God, but not enough to know
God Himself on a very personal and intimate level.
To know God on this level, we must rise above our daily routines, and enter into a consistent routine of private
and corporate prayer – not just saying a prayer now and then but rather getting serious about prayer and developing a life of prayer.
This begins with a daily routine of spending quiet time with God. This is a time set apart each day (early in
the morning, late in the evening, or even waking up in the middle of the night at 3AM) to be still and pray to
God. We can say our prayers from a prayer book, repeat the Jesus Prayer, pray from the Psalms, or just be still
in God’s presence, removing every worldly thought from our mind and focusing on nothing but God – repeating the holy name of Jesus Christ with our lips or within our heart.
During Lent, we have many more opportunities – in addition to the Divine Liturgy – to get to know God on a
deeper level: Great Compline, Presanctified Liturgy, Salutations, and Great Vespers
On the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church is giving us St. Gregory Palamas, to remind us that there is a striking difference between knowing God and merely knowing about Him. This is not theoretical and abstract
knowledge of a faraway God. By implementing a systematic routine of hesychia and prayer in our daily lives,
we will come to know the eternal God of the universe in a strikingly personal and intimate way.
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Philoptochos News
PHILOPTOCHOS
NEWS
February Daytime Meeting
Keeping you posted…
We had a wonderful luncheon
meeting at 12:00PM on February 18th.
The members really enjoyed having a
daytime meeting rather than venturing
out at night. We also enjoyed watching
a video about Mt. Athos.
Next Meeting:
March 8, Tuesday, 7:00 PM
In rooms 4 & 5
April 16, Crispus Attucks
April 23 & 24, Easter Bread Sale
May 8, Mother’s Day,
Coffee Fellowship
Easter Bread
Please see the form inserted in this
issue to order your Easter Bread.
Bread may be purchased by preorder only. Check must accompany
order.
Vasilopita
The Godparent/Godchild Spaghetti
Dinner was a great success.
Many thanks to everyone who
helped and/or donated to this event
We are pleased again this year to have
been able to send St. Basil’s Academy
$2,000.00. Thank you again for everyone’s support at the Vasilopita. We want
to thank Athene Mystakas, who found
the coin, for her generous donation to St.
Basil’s.
Mark your calendar for April 16th,
when the Philoptochos Society will
prepare and serve a meal for
Crispus Attucks.
Friendly Reminder
2016 Philoptochos Stewardship is payable now
through April. Please give your stewardship donation to Marge Enoch, Christine Speros or Helen
Hazatones.
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Pa r i s h N e w s
SACRAMENTS
ALTAR CANDLES & FLOWERS
Altar Candles ………………………………
Baptism
“As many as have been baptized in Christ, have put on Christ”
Feb. 20 Joseph Heisey (adult baptism). Godparents
are Michael and Asimina Karpouzis.
In loving memory of Nicholas Kalagyros by
Jeremy, Despina and Anastazia Colon.
Candelabra Candles…………………………..
Feb. 7
Chrismation
Feb. 20
Feb. 7
In loving memory of Nicholas Kambouroglos
by Demetra and Kostas Giourtis.
Alexandra Bartlett. Godparents
are Anthony and Francine Kambouroglos.
Annual Church Picnic
Sunday, June 5
Details to Follow
2016 Summer Camp Dates
Thanks
Sally Stratigos would like to express her sincere thanks
and appreciation for all of the prayers, cards, visits and
concern during her recovery and rehabilitation from her
accident and surgery.
Joanna Mamas would like to thank the parishioners for
all their prayers, well wishes, cards, flowers, and love
they have expressed during her hospitalization and
rehabilitation due to her knee surgery.
Mark Your Calendars!
Scholarship Forms
JOY Camp: June 19-25
GOYA Camp: July 10-16
Scholarship forms for AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope
and Pan Coan are available for those that are eligible.
Email the church office at [email protected]
Daughters of Penelope Bus Trip
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Departure Time: 7:00AM, Church Parking Lot Depart: 7:00PM from Astoria Arrival Time: 10:30AM, Liberty State Park Arrive Lancaster: 10:30PM I nerary: Return to Ba ery Park, walk to 9/11 Memorial Museum, pick up at 9/11 Memorial Museum to Astoria for dinner. Please keep in mind this trip involves a lot of walking. Adult Price: $100 Senior Ci zen Price (62 & up) $90 Children’s Price (12 & under) $80 Please make check payable to Daughters of Penelope before Wednesday, March 30th. Your check is your
reservation. Seating will be in order by reservations.
------------------------------------------------------------Please complete the following form including your check and send to :
Kyvele Karpouzis, 918 Rivergate Ct., Millersville, PA 17551
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ______________________________________ Cell #: ___________________________
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S at u r day o f S o u l s / L e n t & Pa s c h a
Saturday of Souls Liturgy
During the Triodion observance, which is the period of
the Church Year leading to the Easter Celebration,
three Saturdays are set aside as a special time for the
remembrance of all departed Orthodox Christians
asleep in the Lord. These memorials have their basis
in Holy Scripture: “A holy and wholesome thought to
pray for the dead, that they might be delivered from
sin.” (II Maccabees 12:45)
Why was Saturday designated as the day of
souls? Alexander Schmemann, in his book on Great
Lent says that “Saturday is unique in that it is a
day of feast and a day of death. It is a feast
because in this world and in human time Christ
overcame death and inaugurated His Kingdom.
Because of His incarnation, death and Resurrection
are the fulfillment of Creation in which God rejoiced at
the beginning. It is a day of death because in Christ’s
death the world died, and its salvation, fulfillment and
transfiguration are beyond the grave in the age to
come”
Let us remember and pray for our deceased
family members and friends
Space is provided below for the names of those
relatives and friends whom you may wish to
remember during the three Saturdays of the Souls.
Please print their first names only, and mail or bring
the list to the Church Office.
Or email names to [email protected]
Saturday of Souls:
March 5, 12, 19
IN MEMORY OF:
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Lenten and Pascha Donations
Donors needed for the following:
Bible Reference Pamphlets……2 donors $100 each
Flowers for Cross Sunday…… 4 donors $130 each
Flowers for Annunciation Icon..1 donor needed $175
Incense for Holy Week &
for the Year………………………2 donors $125 each
Charcoal for the Year……………2 donors $200 each
Holy Unction Supplies ………………. $150
Eggs for Easter………………………. $125
Dye for Easter Eggs…………………. $100
Lilly Plants for Holy Week………4 donors $100 each
Calla Lillies (12)………………… 2 donors $100 each
Baby’s Breath for Flower Decoration $100
Palm Plant Rentals (4)………… 4 donors $75 each
Palm Fronds (20 buds)…..$150
Evangelismos Wreath……………… $125
1st Salutation Wreath………………. $75
2nd Salutation Wreath……………… $75
3rd Salutation Wreath………………. $75
4th Salutation Wreath………………. $75
Akathyst Hymn Wreath…..$75
Holy Thursday Crucifixion Wreath…$150
Holy Thursday Iconostas Candles…..$150
Holy Friday Processional Candles .4 donors $150 each
.Resurrection Paschal Wreath……… $150
Resurrection Service Candle Cups 4 donors $150
each
Paschal Candle (Roots)…………… $175
Paschal Candles for Priests 2donors.$150 each
Project
Mexico August
4-10: $150
Easter Resurrection
Service………
IfEaster
you are
interested
in participating in
Resurrection
Candelabra…$200
Candle
Decoration……………………
$200 see
Project Mexico this summer please
Easter Resurrection Altar Flowers…. $150
Fr.
Alex Goussetis
Cups for Processional Candles…$150 4 donors
Lazarus Saturday Altar Candles $40 Candelabra $45
Lazarus Saturday Candelabra Candles…$45
Holy Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., Altar
Candles $40 Candelabra $45
Bright Friday Altar Candles $40, Candelabra $45
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S p r i n g Ev e n t
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Pa r i s h S p i r i t ua l L i f e
Learn Your Faith!
Our parish is blessed to offer a variety of Bible Studies and discussion groups to help inform
and inspire our parishioners and friends. Below you will find a group that will match your
schedule and level of interest. Check the weekly bulletin, the monthly Annunciator, and the
parish website for specific dates and times of the following groups.
AGAPE Bible Study
This monthly group, led by Fr. Veronis, offers a
fellowship and study in the Greek language.
Refreshments will be offered by the women’s
bible study group.
Early Risers Group
This weekly group meets at 6:30AM each
Thursday. Fr. Goussetis leads the group in the
reading of Orthodox books and the viewing of
various instructional videos on the faith.
Tuesday, March 8
10:00 AM
Thursday, March 10, 24
Women’s Bible Study
This group, led by Presvytera Pearl Veronis,
meets weekly on Tuesday mornings. Bible
Studies and other resources are used for
inspiration and education of the Orthodox faith.
Tuesday, March 1 , 8, 15, 22, 29
College Fellowship (OCF)
Lancaster County Orthodox Mission
This group, led by Fr Alexander Goussetis,
meets at Lititz Mennonite Church (165 E. Front
St. in Lititz). The evening includes a short prayer
service, study, and fellowship. All are welcome!
Thursday, March 10, 31
7PM
Orthodox Study Group
This weekly group, led by Fr. Hector serves the
college students of Franklin & Marshall and
Millersville University.
This group meets monthly on Saturday mornings.
The group is led by Fr. Veronis and focuses on
Bible passages and readings on the Orthodox
faith.
Wednesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Saturday, March—none scheduled
9:30 AM
8:15 PM
Parents Study Group
This monthly group, led by Fr. Alex Goussetis,
takes place during Family Night. It is an opportunity for the study of our faith, ideas on
strengthening marriage and families, and to
offer mutual support for our parents.
Sunday, March 13
5-7pm (includes dinner with our youth)
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Proverbs 119:105
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G OYA B a s k e t b a l l To u r n a m e n t , Wi l m i n g t o n
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Lenten Psalm Readings
Would you like to Join the Lenten Psalm Reading Group?
Twenty volunteers are needed to form a Lenten discipline of reading the Psalms throughout lent (March 14—April
22). The schedule below indicates that each person will read a designated section of the Psalms each day. For
example, on March 14, Person A will read Psalms 1-8. On March 15, that same person will read Psalms 9-17, and
so forth on a rotating basis. Thus collectively the Psalter will be read in its entirety by the group each day during
lent. In addition to the Psalm reading, members of the group are asked to intercede and pray for all the readers.
For more information, please call Fr. Alexander Goussetis at the Church or email at [email protected]
Lenten Psalm Readings
Name
Beginning
Psalms
Dates
Kathisma
Person A
1
1-8
Person B
2
9-17
Person C
3
18-24
“
4
25-32
“
5
33-37
“
6
38-46
7
47-55
8
56-64
9
65-70
10
71-77
11
78-85
12
86-91
13
92-101
14
102-105
15
106-109
16
110-118
17
119
18
120-134
19
135-143
20
144-150
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Stewardship Appreciation
With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name,
O Lord, for it is good
Psalm 54:6
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the 2015 Stewardship of the Annunciation Church!
Because of your generosity and support, our parish continues to provide many ministries
that expresses the faith of our community: locally, nationally, and abroad. We strive to fulfill
our parish vision to “Receive & Share the Light of Christ!”
Georgia Aboeleni-Simonetatou
Mihalis & Asimina Agadis
Tony Agadis
George & Dina Agadis
Nicolas & Koula Agouridis
James & Maria Alexopoulos
James & Tasia Argires
Perry & Michele Argires
Peggy Arnold
Steve & Angel-Lee Aslanidis
Robyn & Don Atticks
Demetria & Gerald Baker
Christopher Baker
Nicole & Angelo Baltatzidis
Maria & John Baltatzidis
Celica M. Barham
Maria Barron
Elena & Keith Bartlett
Alexandra Bartlett
Irene & John Beake
Renie & David Beidleman
Kim & Nicholas Belessis
Kay & Paul Benos
Doris Berberian
Janine & Peter Bibawy
Nadia & Bider Bibawy
Viktoriya & Panagiotis S. Billis
Athena & Nicholas S. Billis
Irene & Peter K. Billis
Chrystalia Billis
Zelka & Spiros Birbis
Tena & Edward Blain
Daniel Blain
Aaron Blain
Gail Bodner
Mira & Brano Boskovic
Stamatia & Stilianos Bougiamas
Michael Bougiamas
Toula Bournelis
Chrysan & James Bournelis
Katrina Branting
Chrissy Brown
Marian & Russell Bubernak
Jan & Brian Buecker
Helen & Nicholas Carthage
Dolores Chase
Despina & Jeremy Colon
Chrissy & Keith Cordischi
Christopher Daly
Helen Davis
Meledesh & Tsehaye K. Dessu
Martha & James Diamantoni
Stephen & Laura Diamantoni
Lynn Diamantoni
Despina Dianastasis
Nicholas J. Dianastasis
Galina Dilda
Georgina & Brian Donnelly
Edith & Gus Dracoules
Ann Dran
Andriana & Ed P. Drogaris
Barbara Drybred
Terry Dubetz
Olga Ebersole
Evangelia & Gary Efstration
Christopher Efthymiades
Christine & Jack Egger
Christine & John M. Enoch
Marge Enoch
Terry & Frank Essis
Nadine Fegley
Andriana & Christos K. Firoglanis
Rev. Hector & Presv. Katerina Firoglanis
Emmanuel Firoglanis
Amber & Gregory Firoglanis
Helene & Kyriakos Firoglanis
Artemis Flouras
Ploumou Flouras
Fotini & Nicholas Flouras
Georgina Fokas
Sotirios Fokas
Sylvia Foulk
Athena & Thomas Fournaris
James Fournaris
Tracie & George Foutrakis
Jackie & Chris Fox
Esther & Charles G. Francos
Charles Francos
Alexis Francos
Evangelia & Emmanuel Frangeskos
Janice & Anthony Frangeskos
Linda & John Frymyer
David Gammache
Melanie & Joseph Gargano
Sofia Garity
Grace Garity
Yiota & Ted Gavala, Jr.
Lee Geanopulos
Magda & James Gehas
Maria T. Georgallis
Judy & George George
Betsy Georgeadis
Melinda & George Georgelis
Diane & Michael Georgelis
Tina & George Georges
Faye Georgies
Irene Georgilis
Argyro Gerasklis
Calliopi Gerovasilis
Debbie & Demetrios S. Gerovasilis
Thomas Gerovasilis
Mary & Andrew Gianopoulos
Rebecca & Dean Gianopoulos
Demetra & Kosta Giourtis
Nikolin Gjanci
Calliope & Gordon Glass
Anthi & Jeff Glass
Constance & Scott Goebel
Rev. Alexander & Presv. Lisa Goussetis
Kathy Pandelidis Granbois
Stacey & William Gregory
Ruth & Nickiforos Grigoriades
Christine Grigoriades
Diane Gunzenhauser
Gregory Hahn
Connie Hajioannou
Bessie Hampilos
John Hampilos
Elaine & Richard Hartl
Carole Harvan
Athena Hasik
Emmanuel Hatzikalimnios
Christine Hatzinikolas
Patrick J. Hatzinikolas
Petros Hatzipetros
Sophia & Paul Hatzivasilis
Christine & Thomas Hatzivasilis
Harry Hazangeles
Maria Hazangeles
Areti & Pete Hazangeles
Helen & Patrick Hazatones
Susan & John Hazipetros
Alexis & Mark Hershberger
Angie & David Hessen
Effie Hogan
Charlyne Holder
Irene Hondras
Valentine Hosan
Despina & Michael Houck
Eileen Howells
Mersini & Panagiotis Iliadis
Hadas & Worede Imam
Martha & George Ioannidis
Gliciria & Robert Jankowiak
Megan & Shaun Jay
Melissa & Michael Jones
Cynthia & Kenneth Jones
John Jupin
Eleftheria Kalargyros
Stella & Elias Kambouroglos
Nancy & Kostas Kambouroglos
Cathy & Thomas Kambouroglos
Francine & Antonios Kambouroglos
Nicolas Kambouroglos
Kalliopi Kambouroglos
Michael Kambouroglos
Vasilia Kambouroglos
Cassandra & Nicholas Karamanos
Themis & Christopher Karamanos
Olga & Thomas Karel
Kaliopi & Michael Karomfily
Demetra & Michael Karoullas
Stephania Karoullas
Anna & Emmanuel Karpathios
Maria Karpathios
Antonia & Dimitrios Karpouzis
Asimina & Michael Karpouzis
Nicholas G. Karpouzis
Kyvele Karpouzis
Berihun K. Kassa
Katina & George Katsaros
Constantinos Katsaros
Tony Katsaros
Ronald Kauffman
Irene & Harry Keares
Kimberly & Dimitri Keares
Renate Keares
Constance & Paul Keares
Cindy & Nicholas Keares
Katina & John Keares
Theodore Keares
Mary H. Keares
Andrea & Brian Keith
Ghidei & Tesfazion Kelati
Tatiana & William Kelly
Stephen Kepchar
Veronica & Stephen Kepchar
Jacqueline & John Kerlish
Maria Kesoglou
Christina & Michael Kiapokas
Diane Koken
Mary & Michael Koller
Joanna & Kosta Kontanis
Maria Kostaris
Diane & Markellos Kostaris
Eleni & Constantine Kourgelis
Sophia & Yianis Kourgelis
Constantine Kouros
Jennifer & Nicholas Kouros
Maria Koursaris
Alice Kousoubris
Lucinda & Stamatios Kousisis
Vivian & David Kovack
Kim Krawizcki
Desi Kresge
Andrew D. Kusuplos
Vicky & Chris C. Lascarides
Virginia & Thomas Lausch
Irene Lazos
Erin & Peter Lazos
Lindsay & Konstantine Lazos
Maria & Theodore Lianidakis
Maria & Shawn Long
John Loucks
Janelle & Angelo Lountzis
Tina & Efthimios I. Lountzis
Aliki & Elias Lountzis
Eleni Lyristis
Mary & George Lyristis
Patricia Lyristis
Zoe Lyristis
Sophia & John Madonis
Eleni & Christ Madonis
Heather & Michael Maillis
Evdoxia & Vasilios Maillis
Lambrynee & George Maillis
Selena & Mathew Mallios
Markella & Stamatios S. Mamas
JoAnn & Stavros Mamas
Eleni Mamas
Bonnie & Theodore Mammis
Gina & Salvator Mancuso
Nicholas Mandalakas
Demetra & Thomas Mandras
Constantine Mandros
George Manis
Mary Louise Manolas
Jennie & Michael Manolas
Dimitria Manuel
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S p i r i t ua l Me s s ag e i n G r e e k
Πέντε πνευματικές ασκήσεις για την αγιότητα
Μητροπολίτης Γόρτυνος Ιερεμίας
Ἀφοῦ λοιπόν ὡς βαπτισμένοι χριστιανοί ἀνήκουμε σ᾽ αὐτήν τήν Ἐκκλησία, πρέπει καί ὑποχρεούμεθα νά βαδίζουμε
τόν δρόμο πρός τήν ἁγιότητα, νά ἁγωνιζόμαστε νά γίνουμε ἅγιοι. Στό σημερινό μου κήρυγμα θά σᾶς πῶ τά μέσα πού
διαθέτει ἡ Ἐκκλησία γιά τόν ἁγιασμό μας. Πρῶτα-πρῶτα ἡ Ἐκκλησία ἔχει τά ἱερά της Μυστήρια μέ τά ὁποῖα μᾶς
δίνει τήν Χάρη τοῦ Θεοῦ, γιατί χωρίς τήν Χάρη τοῦ Θεοῦ δέν μποροῦμε νά πετύχουμε τίποτε. Ἀλλά ἡ Ἐκκλησία μᾶς
διδάσκει καί τά θεανθρώπινα μέσα, τίς ἀρετές, μέ τίς ὁποῖες θά μπορέσουμε νά νικήσουμε τά ἁμαρτωλά μας πάθη
καί νά πετύχουμε τόν ἁγιασμό μας. Γι᾽ αὐτές τίς ἀρετές καί τίς πνευματικές ἀσκήσεις θά σᾶς μιλήσω σήμερα μέ λίγα
λόγια, ἀδελφοί μου χριστιανοί.
(α) Ἡ πρώτη ἄσκηση καί ἀρετή εἶναι ἡ πίστη. Τό νά ἔχουμε πίστη σημαίνει νά παραδοθοῦμε ὁλόκαρδα στόν
ἀγαπημένο μας Ἰησοῦ Χριστό καί νά εἴμαστε ἕτοιμοι νά κάνουμε τά πάντα γιά τήν ἀγάπη Του. «Πίστη» σημαίνει νά
ἐμπιστευόμαστε ἀπόλυτα στόν Θεό μας. Ἄς λέμε συχνά στήν προσευχή μας: «Χριστέ μου, στερέωσέ μου τήν πίστη μου
καί τήν ἀγάπη μου σέ Σένα. Ὅ,τι καί νά συμβεῖ στήν ζωή μου νά μή φύγω ποτέ ἀπό Σένα καί νά μή Σέ ἀρνηθῶ ποτέ»!
(β) Ἡ δεύτερη ἄσκηση καί θεανθρώπινη ἀρετή εἶναι ἡ προσευχή καί ἡ νηστεία. Οἱ ἀρετές αὐτές πρέπει νά γίνουν
μέθοδος ζωῆς, τρόπος ζωῆς τῶν Ὀρθοδόξων χριστιανῶν. Αὐτά τά δύο μέσα, ἡ προσευχή καί ἡ νηστεία, τά ἀναγκαῖα
γιά τόν καθαγιασμό μας, δόθηκαν ἀπό τόν Ἰησοῦ Χριστό, γι᾽ αὐτό καί εἶπα τίς ἀρετές αὐτές «θεανθρώπινες». Ἡ
προσευχή καί ἡ νηστεία, ἀδελφοί μου, φέρνουν τήν Χάρη τοῦ Θεοῦ στήν ψυχή καί τήν τονώνουν καί τήν νευρώνουν,
γιά νά εἶναι δυνατή στόν ἀγώνα της κατά τοῦ διαβόλου.
(γ) Ἄλλη θεανθρώπινη ἀρετή, πού πρέπει ὁπωσδήποτε νά ἔχουμε, εἶναι ἡ ἀγάπη. Ἡ ἀγάπη, ἀδελφοί μου, δέν πρέπει
νά ἔχει ὅρια. Ἡ ἀγάπη δέν ρωτάει ποιός εἶναι καλός καί ποιός δέν εἶναι, ποιός μέ ἀγαπάει καί ποιός μέ ἐχθρεύεται. Ὁ
καλός χριστιανός ἀγαπάει ὅλους: Ἀγαπάει φίλους καί ἐχθρούς, ἀγαπάει ἁμαρτωλούς καί κακούργους, χωρίς ὅμως νά
ἀγαπάει τίς ἁμαρτίες τους καί τά ἐγκλήματά τους. Μία τέτοια ἀγάπη εἶναι δῶρον Θεοῦ, γι᾽ αὐτό καί πρέπει νά τήν
ζητᾶμε στήν προσευχή μας ἀπό τόν Θεό. Ἄς λέμε στήν προσευχή μας: «Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Θεέ τῆς ἀγάπης, δός μου
τήν ἀγάπη Σου, γιά νά τήν δίνω σέ ὅλους»!
(δ) Τέταρτη ἀρετή εἶναι ἡ πραότητα καί ἡ ταπείνωση. Μόνο ὁ πρᾶος στήν καρδιά μπορεῖ νά καταπραΰνει τίς
ἐπαναστατημένες καί ἄγριες καρδιές. Μόνο ὁ ταπεινός στήν καρδιά μπορεῖ νά ταπεινώσει τίς ὑπερήφανες καί
ἀλαζονικές ψυχές. Χριστιανοί μου! Γιά νά γίνουμε πρᾶοι καί ταπεινοί στήν καρδιά πρέπει νά βάλουμε σ᾽ αὐτήν τόν
μόνον ἀληθινά «πρᾶον καί ταπεινόν τῇ καρδίᾳ» (Ματθ. 11,29), δηλαδή τόν Κύριό μας Ἰησοῦ Χριστό. Ὁ Χριστός μας
ταπείνωσε τόν ἑαυ­τό Του, στήν ἔσχατη ταπείνωση, ὥστε σταυρώθηκε γιά μᾶς.
(ε) Καί ἡ ἄλλη ἀρετή, θεανθρώπινη ἀρετή, γιατί μᾶς τήν δίδαξε ὁ Χριστός μας, εἶναι ἡ ἀρετή τῆς ὑπομονῆς. Δηλαδή
νά ὑπομένουμε τό κακό, νά ὑπομένουμε τίς συκοφαντίες καί τίς πληγές τῶν ἄλλων καί νά μή θέλουμε νά
ἀνταποδώσουμε κακό ἀντί κακοῦ. Ἄς γνωρίζουμε, ἀδελφοί μου, ὅτι ὁ κόσμος, ὁ ἁμαρτωλός κόσμος, δέν μπορεῖ νά
ὑποφέρει τούς ἀνθρώπους τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὅπως δέν ὑπέφερε καί τόν Χριστό μας. Τό μαρτύριο συνοδεύει τόν ἀληθινό
χριστιανό. Ἀλλά ὁ χριστιανός πρέπει νά ὑπομένει τό μαρτύριο τοῦ ἐμπαιγμοῦ τοῦ κόσμου καί νά μήν ὀργίζεται.
Αὐτές οἱ ἀρετές καί πνευματικές ἀσκήσεις πού σᾶς εἶπα, ἀδελφοί μου, μᾶς ἔδωσαν τήν ἁγία Παρασκευή, τόν ἅγιο
Ἀντώνιο, τόν ἅγιο Γρηγόριο τόν Παλαμᾶ, τόν ἅγιο Γρηγόριο τόν Πατριάρχη μας, τόν Δημητσανίτη, καί ὅλους τούς
ἁγίους. Αὐτές πρέπει νά ἐφαρμόσουμε κι ἐμεῖς, γιά νά ἁγιάσουμε. Τήν μέθοδο ἀσκήσεως αὐτῶν τῶν ἀρετῶν διδάσκει
σωστά μόνο ἡ Ὀρθόδοξη Ἐκκλησία, γι᾽ αὐτό καί μόνο στήν Ὀρθόδοξη Ἐκκλησία μπορεῖ νά ἁγιάσει κανείς. Ἔξω ἀπό
αὐτήν δέν ὑπάρχει ἁγιότητα.
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N e w s an d Ev e n t s i n G r e e k
ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΑ της Εκκλησίας μας
ΒΑΠΤΙΣΕΙΣ: Όσοι εις Χριστόν εβαπτίσθητε,
Χριστόν ενεδύσασθε. Αλληλούϊα»
24 Ιανουαρίου: Οπαλ, θυγατέρα του Σιών και Μέγκεν
Τζέι. Ανάδωχους: Μπράιαν και Ανδρεια Κήθ
20 Φεβρουαρίου: Ιωσήφ Χέησλη, με ανάδοχους τον
Μιχάλη και την Ασημίνα Καρπούζη.
ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΤΕΣΣΑΡΑΚΟΣΤΗΣ:
Το θέμα των ομιλιών θα είναι μελέτη της Αγία Γραφής
και διάλογος για την «Επι του Ορους Ομιλία» του
Κυρίου. (∆ωμάτιο 4 & 5)
Α Ομιλία: Σάββατο, 26 Μαρτίου στις 10:30 πμ
Θέμα: «Οι Μακαρισμοί του Κυρίου»
Κατά Ματθαίον 5: 1-12
ΧΡΙΣΜΑ:
Β Ομιλία: Σάββατο, 2 Απριλίου στις 10:30 πμ
20 Φεβρουαρίου: Αλεξάνδρα Μπάρλετ με ανάδοχους Θέμα: «Η Κυριακή Προσευχή»
τον Αντώνιο και την Φρανσήν Καμπούρογλου
Κατά Ματθαίον 6: 5-18
ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΕΣ ΙΕΡΕΣ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΕΙΕΣ
9-11:00 πμ Ορθρος & Λειτουργία
Πέμπτη, 25 Μαρτίου: Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου.
ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΤΕΣΣΑΡΑΚΟΣΤΗ:
Εσπερινός Συγχωρήσεως,
Κυριακή, 13 Μαρτίου στις 7:00 μμ
Μέγα Απόδειπνο:
Καθαρή ∆ευτέρα: 14 Μαρτίου στις 7:00 μμ
∆ευτέρα 21 & 28 Μαρτίου στις 7:00 μμ
Προηγιασμένη Λειτουργία/∆είπνο:
Τετάρτη 16, 23 & 30 Μαρτίου στις 6:00 μμ
Α Χαιρετισμοί της Θεοτόκου
Παρασκευή, 18 Μαρτίου στις 7:00 μμ
ΠΑΝ-ΟΡΘΟ∆ΟΞΟΣ ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ για την Κυριακή
της Ορθοδοξίας: Σάββατο 19 Μαρτίου, 4:00 μμ στον
Ιερό Ναό Αγίας Τριάδας στο Καμπ Χιλλ.
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ΚΥΚΛΟΙ ΜΕΛΕΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΑΣ ΓΡΑΦΗΣ
«Ο λόγος σου είναι φώς στην οδον μου»
Κύκλος Γυναικών Αγίας Γραφής
Τρίτη: 1 ,8,15,22,29 Μαρτίου στις 10:00 πμ
με την Πρεσβυτέρα Παναγιώτα Βρυώνη
ΑΓΑΠΗΣ Αγίας Γραφής, Μαρτίου 8, 10:00 πμ
με τον Πατέρα Αλέξανδρο Βρυώνη.
Πρωινός Κύκλος Μελέτης περί Ορθοδοξίας
Πέμπτη:10 & 24 Μαρτίου στις 6:30 πμ
με τον Πατέρα Αλέξανδρο Γουσέτη.
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Γ Ομιλία: Σάββατο, 9 Απριλίου στις 10:30 πμ
Θέμα: «Μέριμνα και εμπιστοσύνη στο Θεό»
Κατά Ματθαίον 6: 25-43
ΑΠΟΚΡΙΑΤΙΚΟ ΓΛΕΝΤΙ: Σάββατο 5 Μαρτίου στις
6:30 μμ. Ελάτε να γιορτάσουμε τις απόκριες.
Εισιτήρια $30 για μεγάλους και $15 για νέους 11-17
ετών. ∆ωρεάν για παιδιά κάτω των 10. Μουσική από
τον DJ Λίο Μαργαντώνη. Εσοδα από την βραδιά θα
δωθούν στα χορευτικά συγκροτήματα για αγορά νεών
χορευτικό στολών.
ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ ΓΥΡΟΥ ΤΗΕ ΠΑΡΟΙΚΙΑΣ ΜΑΣ:
Παρασκευή/Σάββατο 6 & 7 Μαίου
ΓΙΟΡΤΗ
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟΥ
25ης Μαρτίου
Κυριακή, 20 Μαρτίου, 5:30 πμ.
Ελάτε να γιορτάσετε με τα παιδία
του Ελληνικού μας σχολείου και
τα χορευτικά μας συγκροτήματα
την ημέρα του Ευαγγελισμού &
της Ανεξαρτησίας της Ελλάδος.
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Pa r i s h c o u n c i l
Members in A endance: Maria Querry, John Stauffer, George Soukas, Kim Keares, Keith Barle , Manny Firoglanis, David Gammache, Helen Hazatones, Kaliopi Karomfily, Dr. Tom Miller, Artemis Tsoflias, Donna Vitko, Nicholas Ve‐
ronis, James Voulopos, Christopher Xakellis, Dr. Olga Pra , Dr. Spencer Phillips, Fr. Alexander Gousse s, Fr. Hector Firoglanis Members Absent: Mary Sakellaris (E) President Maria Querry brought the mee ng to order at 7:06 PM. Opening Prayer: The January 19, 2016 mee ng of the Parish Council began with an opening prayer by Fr. Alex Goussetis. Minutes of Last Mee ng: The minutes of the November 17, 2015 mee ng were reviewed. Sharing the Faith: Fr. Alex Gousse s gave a brief review of the purpose and role of the Parish Council, which can be found in detail on the Archdiocese website. www.goarch.org/archdiocese/documents/parish‐‐‐council.pdf Financial Report: George Soukas presented the Income Statement as of December, 31 2015 (details listed below). He noted a budget surplus of $42,000, and that the 2015 Philanthropy monies have been completely dispersed to chari es, making 2015 a banner year in philanthropic dona ons. Commi ee Reports Bazaar: No report. Gyrofest: A 2016 event planning mee ng was held on January 12 at Hot Z Pizza with 13 commi ee members in a end‐
ance. Kim Krawizcki noted:  The “Grab‐‐‐n‐‐‐Go” lunch was dropped and an earlier start me of 3pm was set for Friday of the event.  A tas ng of gyro meat and fries was held to compare quality and will be factored into the ordering process.  Kim McDevi , parishioner and Execu ve Director of Power Packs Project, shared several ways Gyrofest will benefit this local cause as well as how Gyrofest will benefit from the partnership.  Ticket distribu on will begin February 28. Finance: George Soukas reported the accoun ng firm of Trout Ebersole & Groff completed its review of Annuncia on's accoun ng procedures and controls. Their review focused on the areas with the heaviest concentra on of cash (Bazaar, Stewardship and Gyrofest). Their conclusion was that Annuncia on has proper controls and proce‐
dures in place and they also provided several recommenda ons for improvements. The results were presented to the priest, office staff and the finance commi ee. Many of their recommenda ons will be implemented in 2016. Income
Expenses
Increase in Fund Balance
DECEMBER
2015 Actual
804,400.97
762,112.27
42,288.70
2015Budget
805,000.00
803,025.00
1,975.00
Hellenic Culture: Pete Billis submi ed: March 5 ‐‐‐ The Apokra ko Dance (more details to come), March 20 ‐‐‐ The Church Nameday Celebra on and Greek School Program Mission Parish: Cliff Jekel presented, with commi ee members present, a comprehensive report on the current status and future goals of the Mission Parish. The 3‐‐‐year pro forma budget was presented, with the understanding that a budget and Mission ac vity report be presented in person to the Parish Council on a quarterly basis. The authoriza on for the Planning Commi ee to iden fy a property that adequately meets the short term needs of the Mission and that the lease amount (excluding u li es) not exceed $15,800 per year (consistent with the budget), and that the term of the lease be as short as possible but in no case more than 24 months. Discussion ensued. Topics included: The appointment process of priests by the Bishop, while con nuing to supplement Liturgical needs with priests from Annuncia on. That the Mission Parish con nues to operate as a ministry of Annuncia‐
on, with separate financials that are independent of the church’s opera ng account. A motion was made to approve the 3‐‐‐year pro forma budget and permission to search for a facility to lease. Motions approved unanimously. Parish Ac vi es: No report. Personnel: No report. Property: No report. Technology: No report. Preschool: Kim Keares noted that the Preschool will host Open Houses on March 10 & 11, and April 14 & 15. Service and Outreach: Joanne Mar n submi ed that a meal of chicken and pas tsio was provided to 20 Arch Street members on November 21. Arch Street is a safe haven for those living with serious mental illness. Another meal is planned for February. 2016 schedule of Crispus A ucks Community Meals: February 20 ‐‐‐ Daughters of Penelope, March 19 – Service and Outreach, April 16 ‐‐‐ Philoptochos, October 1 ‐‐‐ GOYA, November 19 ‐‐‐ Kambouroglos Family Service and Outreach is also reaching out to LCCC for volunteer opportuni es for their Winter Shelter Program. Stewardship: Niko Veronis noted that 98% of parishioners met or exceeded their 2015 pledge. Kaliopi Karomfily added that E‐‐‐ thes, the auto‐‐‐withdrawal pledge system, con nues to grow with op ng‐‐‐in parishioners. New Business: Cantor Ad‐‐‐Hoc Commi ee. Fr. Alex Gousse s gave a background/history of the role of Chantor in our church, as well as provided the parameters of the posi on. George and Martha Ioannides presented to Parish Council, with parishioners present, their desire to narrow the scope of the commi ee. Discussion ensued. The purpose was amended to be: The Cantor Ad‐‐‐Hoc, repor ng to the Head Priest and Parish Council, for the purpose of iden fying a Psal that meets the diverse needs of the parish community. A mo on was made to approve the revised purpose by Maria Querry and seconded by Artemis Tsoflias, with a no vote recorded for Jim Voulopos. The mee ng was adjourned at 9:22 PM with a closing prayer. Respec ully submi ed, Kim Keares PC Secretary www.annunciationorthodox.org
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SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
In honor of this sacred feast, the Orthodox Council of Churches of
South Central Pennsylvania (O.C.C.S.C.P.) invite you to attend the
Pan-Orthodox Vespers
Saturday, March 19,
2016 5:00 pm at
Holy Trinity
1000 Yverdon Drive
Camp Hill, PA
A Lenten meal will follow hosted by the faithful of Holy Trinity Church
Our parish van will depart from the church at 3:00 pm. If you are interested in attending the
Vespers service please contact the office to reserve a seat in the van.