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COMMUNITY BULLETIN
ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH / MANITOBA HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTRE
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΓΟΥΙΝΝΙΠΕΓΚ / GREEK COMMUNITY OF WINNIPEG
HAPPY 2017 - CELEBRATING
100 YEARS OF THE GREEK
COMMUNITY OF WINNIPEG!
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JANUARY 2017 ΙΑΝΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ
ISSUE 91
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Community
Parish Priest (Ιερέας): Rev. Fr. Konstantinos Tsiolas (cell 204-952-2384)
[email protected]
Rev. Deacon Dr. John Karvelas ([email protected])
Community President (Προέδρος): Dino Chouzouris ([email protected])
Ladies of Philoptochos: Nikoletta Mattheos (home 204-837-7115 / [email protected])
G.O.Y.A.: Stelios Constantinides ([email protected])
Greek School:
Athena Dinos (204-294-7465 / [email protected]) - Principal
Mary Ellen Constantinides (204-831-1183 / [email protected]) - Parent Association
Tina Katsikeros (204-333-5226 / [email protected]) - Yiayia Gogo
Athena Dinos - Teen Beginners Greek Language
Sunday School: Victoria Marckx (204-586-6406 / [email protected])
Byzantine Music Class: Irini Mavroudis
Church Choir: Dr. Miltos Lautatzis
Lilipoupoli (playgroup ages 0-6): Church Office (204-889-8723)
Seniors Group: Vana Aglogallos (204-694-0052)
AHEPA: Peter Ginakes (204-997-4024 / [email protected])
Cypriot Association: Kyriacos Christodoulides (204-999-1670 / [email protected])
Daughters of Penelope: Nicki Douklias (204-889-6400 / [email protected])
Hellenic Professional Association: Mike Houvardas (cell 204-792-4945)
Kefi Greek Folk Dancers of Manitoba:
Agapi Katrakis (cell 204-588-4870 / [email protected]) - Senior KEFI
Sam Korantzopoulos (204-290-7518 / [email protected]) - Junior KEFI
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St. Demetrios Church Office / Το Γραφείο της Εκκλησίας
Priest office hours
Monday (Δευτέρα): Day off / Μη εργάσιμη ημέρα
Tuesday (Τρίτη): Seniors Home visitations / Επισκέψεις σε Ηλικιωμένους
Wednesday (Τετάρτη): In the Office / Στο γραφείο
Thursday - Friday (Πεμ. - Παρ.): In the Office / Στο γραφείο
[Note: Schedule subject to change according to community needs. Please call to make
sure Fr. Kosta is in the office.]
Church Office hours
Monday - Friday (Δευ. - Παρ.): 8:45 am/πμ - 4:45 pm/μμ
Saturday & Sunday (Σάβ. και Κυρ.): the office is closed / το γραφείο είναι κλειστό
Office Administrator: Anastasia Tertigka (204-889-8723 / [email protected])
Everyone that comes in the building has to check in with the Office.
Παρακαλούνται όλοι όσοι έρχονται στα κτίρια της Κοινότητας να ενημερώνουν το
γραφείο της Κοινότητας.
TO ALL CHURCH MEMBERS:
Please inform the Office (204-889-8723 / [email protected]) of any changes to your
mailing address, email address, and personal details.
If you would like to receive electronic Church and Community notices, as well as the bulletin
emailed to you each month, please go to the St. Demetrios Church website and join the mailing
list! http://stdemetrioschurch.com/Home.html. If you signed up to receive emailed Church and
Community notices, but are not receiving any Church or Community emails, please contact the
Church office to confirm your email information.
We would like to inform all members that for every Wedding or Baptism there is a fee of $150
to the Church. This fee covers basic expenses such as chanters, preparations, set up and
clean up, and it is not a fee for the priest.
2255 Grant Avenue ~ Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0S2
ph: 204-889-8723 ~ fax: 204-837-4340 ~ e-mail: [email protected]
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Dear friends,
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the Greek Community of Winnipeg.
Over the past one hundred years, our Community has been deeply committed to promoting and
preserving our Greek culture, faith, and heritage in Manitoba.
As part of our celebration of this milestone in the history of our community, we invite you to
extend your best wishes for the future through an advertisement in the Centennial Celebration
Commemorative Album. This album is not restricted to businesses; messages can be from your
family, your volunteer organization, or in honour of a loved one. Photos can also be included
with your advertisement. This Album will be given to families and guests in attendance at the
Centennial Celebration Gala on March 25, 2017, and will be made available in the Church Office
after the Gala.
Please find attached a Commemorative Album advertising form for you to complete and return to
the Church Office. Please note that payment must be received to confirm space in the Album by
January 27, 2017.
Thank you for taking the time to consider supporting our community through this Album. We look
forward to receiving your advertisement, and to celebrating with you at the Gala event in March!
If you would like more information about our Centennial Celebration Commemorative Album,
or would like to discuss other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Centennial Celebration
Committee by email at [email protected].
Thank you,
Agapi Katrakis
Sponsorship Coordinator
Centennial Celebration Committee
204-588-4870
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Αγαπητοί φίλοι,
Το 2017 σηματοδοτεί την 100ή επέτειο της ίδρυσης της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας του Γουίνιπεγκ.
Τα τελευταία εκατό χρόνια, η Κοινότητά μας υπήρξε έντονα προσηλωμένη στην διαφύλαξη και
προώθηση του Ελληνικού Πολιτισμού, της Ελληνικής Πίστης, και της Ελληνικής κληρονομίας στην
Μανιτόμπα.
Ως μέρος του εορτασμού του οροσήμου αυτού στην ιστορία της Κοινότητάς μας, σας καλούμε
να εκφράσετε τις καλύτερες ευχές σας για το μέλλον με μια διαφήμιση-δημοσίευση στο
Αναμνηστικό Τεύχος του Εορτασμού της Εκατονταετηρίδας. Το τεύχος αυτό δεν απευθύνεται
αποκλειστικά σε επιχειρήσεις· μηνύματα μπορεί να προέρχονται από την οικογένειά σας,
την εθελοντική σας οργάνωση, ή ακόμα και προς τιμήν κάποιου αγαπημένου προσώπου.
Οι δημοσιεύσεις σας, επίσης, μπορούν να περιέχουν και φωτογραφίες. Το Τεύχος αυτό θα
δοθεί σε οικογένειες και επισκέπτες που θα παρευρεθούν στην εορταστική εκδήλωση για την
Εκατονταετηρίδα την 25η Μαρτίου 2017, και θα διατεθεί από την Εκκλησία μετά την εκδήλωση.
Στο παρόν θα βρείτε συνημμένη την αίτηση για την δημοσίευσή σας στο Αναμνηστικό Τεύχος,
η οποία αφού συμπληρωθεί πρέπει να παραδοθεί στα Γραφεία της Εκκλησίας. Παρακαλώ να
σημειωθεί ότι προκειμένου να επιβεβαιωθεί ο διαφημιστικός χώρος στο Τεύχος πρέπει να
παραληφθεί η πληρωμή έως την 27η Ιανουαρίου 2017.
Σας ευχαριστούμε για το χρόνο που αφιερώσατε για την υποστήριξη της Κοινότητάς μας μέσω
αυτού του Τεύχους. Προσβλέπουμε στην παραλαβή της διαφήμισης-δημοσίευσής σας και στην
παρουσία σας κατά την εορταστική εκδήλωση το Μάρτιο προκειμένου να γιορτάσουμε όλοι μαζί!
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το Αναμνηστικό Τεύχος Εορτασμού της
Εκατονταετηρίδας, καθώς και για άλλες δυνατότητες χορηγιών, παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε με την
Επιτροπή Εορτασμού της Εκατονταετηρίδας μέσω e-mail στο [email protected].
Με εκτίμηση,
Αγάπη Kατράκη
Συντονίστρια Χορηγιών
Επιτροπή Εορτασμού της Εκατονταετηρίδας
204-588-4870
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100 YEARS IN WINNIPEG
In 2017 the Greek Community of Winnipeg is celebrating 100 years of incorporation!
GREEK COMMUNITY PHOTO ARCHIVE
Do you have photos of Greek Community events, such as celebratory dinners, dinner/dances,
Folklorama, Kefi performances, Church events, and Greek school? If yes, we want them!
GOT PHOTOS? Έχετε φωτογραφίες;
As part of the commemoration of the community’s 100 year milestone we are gathering photographs
showcasing our wonderful community to be part of the Centennial Celebration, as well as a Community
Archive. Please bring in your Community event photos in any format (pictures, albums or digital
media) so we can scan them, all photos will be returned. Digital photos may be emailed.
Please contact the Centennial Committee at [email protected] for further details.
Ζητάμε τη βοήθειά σας για τη δημιουργία ενός κοινοτικού άλμπουμ. Φέρτε μας τις φωτογραφίες σας
σε οποιαδήποτε μορφή (φωτογραφίες, άλμπουμ ή usb sticks). Όλες οι φωτογραφίες θα επιστραφούν.
Επικοινωνήστε με τής Επιτροπής για τα 100 χρόνια εορτασμού της Κοινότητας για περισσότερες
λεπτομέρειες. [email protected]
JOIN THE CELEBRATION COMMITTEE!
Are you interested in being part of the Centennial Celebration Committee? This committee is
responsible for events and activities for the 2017 year, including the March 25th Gala. There are
many different events and tasks that need support, including:
- Website design
- Gala decor
- Yearbook development
- Media coordination
- Gathering sponsorships
If you are interested in being a part of a momentous year for our community, please contact the Board
or the Centennial Committee at [email protected].
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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM FORM
The Community Board of Directors / Το Συμβούλιο
2017 COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS / ΤΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ
THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND POSITIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AFTER
THE JANUARY 2017 COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING.
President / Προέδρος
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS
FINANCE:
H.I.I.C.:
BUILDING:
SENIORS:
MEMBERSHIP:
SPECIAL EVENTS:
WORSHIP:
FOLKLORAMA:
GREEK SCHOOL:
NOMINATION COMMITTEE:
HELLENIC CULTURAL COMMITTEE:
OTHER ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Christos Katopodis, Nikos Andromidas, Jim Chouzouris, Sarantos Mattheos.
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• Community members not appointed to the board may volunteer their time on any Board
committees that need volunteers.
Are you interested in joining a committee or offering your help to any of the community committees?
We are looking to fill positions on the committees - it is a great way to get involved, learn more
about our programs, events, and a way to stay connected to your Greek Community. Contact the
Church office at 204-889-8723 or call the Committee Chair directly to offer your talents!
Αν κάποιος ενδιαφέρεται να συμμετάσχει σε οποιδήποτε επιτροπή της Κοινότητας, παρακαλώ
επικοινωνήστε με το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας, 204-889-8723.
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DID YOU KNOW:
To carry out the religious and cultural missions that are integral to our Greek Community,
certain costs must be incurred. The items below reflect actual operating costs of our Church
and Cultural Centre for 2014.
Building Maintenance & Expenses:
Community & Church Office Supplies:
Metropolis (Toronto) Annual Fee:
Wages & Benefits:
Utilities & Insurance:
$
$
$
$
$
57,942
27,083
39,972
140,771
47,632
18%
9%
13%
45%
15%
TOTAL:
$
313,400
100%
Cost per Day:
Cost per Week:
Cost per Month:
$
$
$
859
6,027
26,117
Continued support of our Community is essential to its ongoing success.
If you already have not done so, please renew your Church membership and consider
an Automatic recurring monthly donation by contacting the office at 204-889-8723.
Spread over the 400 families in our Community, we would exceed our operating costs IF we
received:
$ 2.15 per day from each family - Less than the cost of a fancy drink at Tim Horton's.
$
15 per week from each family - Less than a dinner for 1 person at a restaurant.
$
65 per month from each family - Less than the average cable & internet bill.
$
784 per year from each family - Less than a family gym membership.
Your donations and support are vital to keep our community open and operating.
Please renew your membership and contribute monthly. Call the office to set up payment.
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Our Family Membership
MEMBERSHIP FEES for 2017
Individual (26 to 64 years old): $180.00 • Family: $250.00 • Senior Family: $150.00
Senior Individual (65+ years old): $100.00 • Young Adult (19 to 25 years old): $100.00
(Membership may be paid via cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or debit card.)
Membership is very important. Support your church and community - please remember to
pay your membership today!
Το να είστε μέλη στην Κοινότητα μας είναι πολύ σημαντικό. Υποστηρίξτε την Εκκλησία και
την Κοινότητα μας - Παρακαλώ, θυμηθείτε να πληρώσετε τη συμμετοχή σας σήμερα!
MEMBERSHIPS PAID for 2016: (listed in order of payment received - as of 14 December 2016)
LIFE MEMBERS:
Spyros Balageorge
John Philopoulos
Kostantinos Vardalos
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28.
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(paid in December 2015)
1. A. Voyatzakis & family
2. S. Hrousalas
3. B. Pantos
4. G. Lukey
5. H. Grafos
6. M. & M. Mercury
7. E. Scouras
8. D. Stathopoulos
9. S. Apostolaki & T. Ruta
10. A. & P. Calas
11. S. Veroukis
12. G. & V. Vekios
13. G. Damianakos
14. N. & H. Sklavenitis
15. L. & F. Cholakis
16. N. Mercury
17. C. Adamopoulos (Winnipeg)
18. P. & K. Alevizos
19. L. & S. Anastasiadis
20. J. & M. Kambas
21. D. & N. Ginakes
22. J. & C. Calogeris
23. G. & A. Mavridis
24. C. & L. Chatzoglou
25. D. Avgeropoulos
26. I. Chatzoglou & family
(January 2016)
31. A. Anastasopoulos
32. K. Goritsas
33. S. McClement
34. G. Kantzioris
35. A. Dinos-Hoople & family
36. E. Corantzopoulos
37. A. Parasidis
38. M. Papageorgiou
39. T. Constantinidis
40. Dn J. & L. Karvelas
41. D. Karvelas
42. N. Kyriakopoulos & family
43. K. Sandberg & family
44. V. Alevizos
45. P. & E. Nikitas
46. M. Mavridis
47. D. Bass
48. G. Foulides
49. N. & D. Hajidiacos
50. M. Vlahos
51. C. & M. Balaktsis
52. G. & M. Wilson
53. A. & E. Kilopoulos
54. L. Goutsos
55. P. & E. Athanasopoulos
56. T. Aggelopoulos
J. Hagemarcou & family
B. Gardos
P. Gardos
P. Philopoulos
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P. Caragannis
T. & F. Vardalos
D. Panos
G. Karaganis
F. & A. Saclamacis
A. Karafota
G. Simeonidis
A. & A. Argyriou
N. Lebetzis & family
F. Armatas
V. Tegos
G. & M. Fliangos
J. & V. Georgopoulos
C. & V. Agglogalos
K. Wall & B. Ivey
S. & C. Athanasiadis
P. & K. Nathanail
N. & D. Verras
A. Vandenberg-Gardos
S. & M. Laskaris
E. & E. Veroukis
E. Christodulides
M. Papastephanou & family
D. Liakakis
M. Simeonidis & family
E. Papakyritsis
N. Diamantakos & family
J. & G. Ginakes
J. Hrousalas & family
S. Mattheos (Matthews) & family
P. Pantos
M. & H. Lambos
Our Family Membership
89. N. Louizos
90. N. & M. Andromidas
91. A. Begleridis
92. G. Begleridis
93. G. & V. Chiola
94. D. & G. Chouzouris
95. R. & F. Davies
96. A. Economou & family
97. D. & P. Golas
98. K. & N. Kalaitzakis
99. J. Kyriakopoulos
100.D. & C. Louizos
101.N. Mercury
102.A. Mitousis
103.M. Mitousis
104.B. Nathanail & family
105.M. & M. Petroulakis
106.D. & T. Scouras
107.P. Scouras
108.V. Scouras
109.D. & K. Sklavenitis
110.J. & S. Tom
111. B. & D. Vlahos
112.V. Saites
113.H. Simeonidis
114.N. Attallah & family
115.A. Hrousalas
116.K. & L. Apostolopoulos
117. M. Anadranistakis
118. K. Anadranistakis
119.E. Varsamis
120.N. & S. Panaritis
121.J. Constantinidis
122.J. & G. Lambos
123.T. & A. Routsis
124.H. Sagriotis
125.P. & N. Avgeropoulos
126.A. Danos
127.S. & Z. Petroulakis
128.N. & T. Apostolopoulos
129.M. Diacos
130.C. & P. Wilson
131.S. Papaioannou
132.I. Adamopoulos & J. French
133.C. Argiriou
134.M. Argyriou
135.A. Argyriou
136.A. & G. Cotsianis
137.P. Skarpias & family
138.D. & T. Dafnis
139.M. & A. Houvardas
(February 2016)
140.D. Koutroubis
141.C. Berdessis
142.K. Louridas
143.M. Louridas
144.C. Constantinides
145.D. & A. Kavvadas
146.K. & K. Hatzipanayis
147.M. Spyropoulos
148.D. & J. Kyriakopoulos
149.I. Vlahos
150.M. & A. Apostolakis
151.P. & T. Ginakes
152.G. & M. Constantinides
153.D. Bechrakis
154.A. Sklavenitis
155.C. & T. Takis
156.M. Danakas
157.P. & F. Danakas
158.D. Horinos
159.C. & M. Athanasopoulos
160.G. & D. Veroukis
161.P. & R. Papadimitropoulos
162.C. & S. Kourkafas
163.N. & H. Boutroukas
164.G. & D. Philopoulos
165.E. Koulouriotis
166.A. Latsoudes
167.S. & P. Anastasiadis
168.L. Malliaris
169.T. Panos
170.A. Broumas
171.H. & K. Broumas
172.L. Simeonidis
173.P. Papadopoulos
174.M. Ginakes
175.J. Saites
176.P. Cholakis & family
177.T. & S. Iacovides
(March 2016)
178.D. Catelanis
179.T. Douklias
180.L. & A. Ioannou
181.G. Athanasopoulos
182.G. & G. Goutsos
183.P. & M. Mikos
184.I. Voulgari
185.L. Balageorge
186.A. Balageorge
187.B. Spiropoulos
188.G. & M. Spyropoulos
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189.G. Sotiriadis
190.K. Lagos
191.C. & J. Lambos
192.X. & V. Marckx
193.F. Andrews
194.V. & M. Mattheos
195.N. & S. Mattheos
196.I. Mavroudis
197.A. & F. Veroukis
198.A. & A. Chartofylax
199.P. & E. Constantinides
200.D. Cravariotis
201.K. Pasias & D. Hatzitheodoridis
202.J. & E. Avramidis
203.S. & M. Caldis
204.E. Kitsikoudis
205.V. Filopoulos
206.S. Hatzistamatakis
207.K. Malandrakis
208.N. & V. Toufanidis
209.A. Avramidis
210.A. & B. Pappas
211. D. & K. Stamatis
212.S. & H. Ashton
213.L. & E. Bokouzis
214.C. Constantinidis
215.J. Govatsos
216.S. Govatsos
217.A. & S. Kanakis
218.K. Tambakis
219.G. & A. Papanikolaou
220.G. Katsabanis
221.E. Constantine
303.M. & B. Venditti
(April 2016)
222.I. Polyzois
223.I. Papadopoulos & family
224.D. Vardalos
225.D. & H. Kontzamanis
226.J. & N. Iliopoulos
227.C. & M. Papasotiriou
228.G. Jimas
229.D. Lambos & family
230.A. & S. Louizos (originally #239)
231.E. Anandranistakis
232.J. & M. Paulos
233.A. Doms
234.G. Sdrolias & family
235.E. & V. Cholakis
236.N. Douklias
237.A. Macrodimitris
Our Family Membership
238.S. Liontas
239.H. & R. Liontas
240.M. Bastounis
241.D. Ifandis
242.G. & H. Ifandis
243.C. Katopodis
244.P. & A. Porpiglia
245.B. & R. Protopapas
246.J. Gardner
247.A. Giftakis
248.R. Giftakis & family
249.T. Davison & C. Hrousalas
250.S. & M. Louizos
251.S. Katsabanis
252.J. & K. Mercury
253.E. & H. Petroulakis
254.G. Louridas
255.C. & T. Lefas
256.C. Karaganis
257.K. & M. Karlaftis
258.S. & G. Chatzoglou
259.J. & P. Philopoulos
260.J. Andranistakis
261.E. Caramanos
262.G. & S. Sarantidis
319.A. Skoulas
(May 2016)
263.C. Adamopoulos (Kenora)
264.C. Alevizos
265.F. Bisharat
266.G. & I. Kalaitzakis
267.C. Attallah
268.A. & E. Tsapralis
269.A. Karogiannis
270.T. Gamvrelis
271.C. Balageorge
272.D. & E. Balageorge
304.C. Christodoulou
305.A. Kihn
(June 2016)
273.G. Carette
274.P. Katsikeros
(July 2016)
275.E. & I.Chouzouris
276.G. Lambardias
277.M. & M. Lautatzis
278.M. E. Lautatzis
279.F. & L. Tsouras
(August 2016)
280.C. Andrianopoulos
281.D. Papadimitropoulos
282.V. & V. Caravelis
283.A. Rigas
284.G. & A. Laskaris
(September 2016)
285.C. & P. Valentakis
286.G. Ladacakos
287.E. Mikos
288.V. Sarantopoulos
289.L. & K. Matheos
290.G. & I. Matheos
291.S. Skarpias
292.A. Skarpias
293.L. Anastasiades
294.J. Limberatos
295.M. Mitousis
296.C. Karaganis
297.G. Borelli
298.M. & A. Bafaloukos
299.M. & H. Lambos
(October 2016)
300.J. Koutris & family
301.G. Andrews
302.N. Zaglaris
[303 to 305 see March and May]
306.G. & E. Houvardas
307.G. & C. Aggelopoulos
308.L. Anastasiadis & family
309.I. & C. Rougalas
310.P Tambakis
311. D. & M. Avgeropoulos
312.M. Apostolopoulos
313.S. & V. Mikos
314.S. Veroukis-Regina
315.K. & S. Fliangos
(November 2016)
316.S. Papadimitriou
317.S. Giannakoulis
318.S. Mikos
[319 see April]
320.W. Constan
321.L. & E. Constan
322.K. & V. Goutsos
323.C. & K. Hatzipanayis
324.S. Mattheos & family
(December 2016)
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325.P. & J. Kodalonis
326.S. & N. Coutris
327.P. & K. Economou
328.P. & K. Alevizos
329.S. & P. Calas
330.C. Constantinides (2017)
331.V. Tegos (2017)
332.T. & T. Pagiannopoulos (2017)
† 2017 JANUARY CHURCH SERVICES †
Date
Service
Sun. 01 Jan.
SUNDAY BEFORE THEOPHANY, CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD, ST. BASIL
THE GREAT (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
Thu. 05 Jan.
FOREFEAST OF THEOPHANY - VESPERAL DIVINE LITURGY AND
BLESSING OF THE WATERS (9:00 am - Correction from the Christmas mailer)
Fri. 06 Jan.
HOLY THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD
(matins & Blessing of the Waters: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
Sat. 07 Jan.
AFTER THEOPHANY, SYNAXIS OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
(matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
Sun. 08 Jan.
SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
CROSS DIVE (12:50 pm** at Eldon Ross Pool, 1887 Pacific Avenue West)
Sun. 15 Jan.
12th SUNDAY OF LUKE (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
Tue. 17 Jan.
ST. ANTHONY THE GREAT (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
Sun. 22 Jan.
15th SUNDAY OF LUKE (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
Sun. 29 Jan.
17th SUNDAY OF MATTHEW (matins: 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am)
** This eBulletin shows the updated Cross Dive start time.
SACRAMENTS & MEMORIALS
There are no Sacraments.
There are no Memorials
(Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for all liturgical services.)
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Church Etiquette
When attending Divine Services we all have the responsibility of maintaining proper decorum
and atmosphere in the church. The very first thing to keep in mind is that we are to be at Divine
Services on time.
The church is the House of God. Reverence and good manners are required at all times. No
irreverent or irrelevant conversations should go on in the Narthex or in the church proper. There
are certain times during the Divine Services when no one should be moving about, or entering the
church, or being seated at a pew. Wherever a person happens to be at these moments, he or she
should stop and stand reverently until the proper moment to be seated. These times are:
1. During the Doxology, while the priest is censing.
2. During the Small Entrance - The procession of the priest and altar boys with the Holy
Gospel.
3. When the priest censes the Altar, icons, and congregation throughout the Divine Liturgy.
4. During the reading of the Epistle and Gospel.
5. During the sermon.
6. During the Great Entrance - the procession of the priest and altar boys with the Holy Gifts.
7. During the recitation of the Creed and Lord’s Prayer (Our Father).
8. During the Consecration of the Holy Gifts. (Se Imnoumen)
9. During Holy Communion. To receive Holy Communion the faithful should come forth from
the side aisles and exit via the centre aisle to return to their pew.
10. When receiving any sacrament of the church, use your baptismal/chrismation name.
11. During any special services such as Memorials or blessing of the loaves, special
doxologies, etc.
The general rule is that whenever the priest is outside the Holy Altar either with the censer or for
giving a blessing, there should be no movement in the church. Also, we remind everyone that we
should attend the Divine Liturgy and all services of divine worship from the beginning.
Please remember that Parish Council members are obligated to maintain order and decorum in
the church during worship. Please try to understand us. Cooperate with us. Τhe priests are here
to serve you. Your cooperation in following these regulations will help us greatly in offering you
assistance in all your spiritual needs.
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† ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΕΣ ΥΙΑ ΤΟΝ ΙΑΝΟΥΑΡΙΟ 2017 †
Ημερ.
Ακολουθἰα
Κυρ. 01 Ιαν.
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΉ ΠΡΟ ΤΩΝ ΦΏΤΩΝ, ΠΕΡΙΤΟΜΉ ΙΗΣΟΎ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΎ, ΒΑΣΊΛΕΙΟΥ ΤΟΥ
ΜΕΓΆΛΟΥ (´Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
Πεμ. 05 Ιαν.
ΠΑΡΑΜΟΝΉ ΤΩΝ ΦΏΤΩΝ - ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΉ ΘΕΊΑ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΊΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΓΙΑΣΜΌΣ
ΤΩΝ ΥΔΆΤΩΝ (9:00πμ - Διόρθωση από το άλλο πρόγραμμα που στάλθηκε στα σπίτια)
Παρ. 06 Ιαν
ΤΑ ΑΓΙΑ ΘΕΟΦΆΝΙΑ, Η ΒΆΠΤΙΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΎ
(Όρθρος και Αγιασμός των Υδάτων: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
Σαβ. 07 Ιαν.
ΣΎΝΑΞΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΓ. ΙΩΆΝΝΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΠΡΟΔΡΌΜΟΥ
(Όρθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
Κυρ. 08 Ιαν.
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΉ ΜΕΤΆ ΤΑ ΦΏΤΑ (´Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
ΓΙΟΡΤΉ ΤΩΝ ΦΏΤΩΝ (Cross Dive - 12:50 μμ** στη πισίνα Eldon Ross Pool,
1887 Pacific Avenue West)
Κυρ. 15 Ιαν.
12Η ΚΥΡΙΑΚΉ ΛΟΥΚΆ (´Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
Τρι. 17 Ιαν.
ΑΓ. ΑΝΤΩΝΊΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΜΕΓΆΛΟΥ (Όρθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
Κυρ. 22 Ιαν.
15Η ΚΥΡΙΑΚΉ ΛΟΥΚΆ (´Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
Κυρ. 29 Ιαν.
17Η ΚΥΡΙΑΚΉ ΜΑΤΘΑΊΟΥ (´Ορθρος: 9:00 πμ / Θεία Λειτουργία: 10:15 πμ)
** This eBulletin shows the updated Cross Dive start time.
ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΑ & ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ
Δεν υπάρχουν Μυστήρια.
Δεν υπάρχουν μνημόσυνα.
(Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για όλες τις λειτουργικές υπηρεσίες.)
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Εκκλησιαστική Εθιμοτυπία
Όταν είμαστε στην εκκλησία, όλοι έχουμε την ευθύνη να κρατήσουμε την σωστή ευπρέπεια και
ατμόσφαιρα του ναού. Το πρώτο πράγμα που πρέπει να θυμόμαστε είναι ότι πρέπει να είμαστε
στην εκκλησία στην ώρα μας.
Η εκκλησία είναι ο οίκος του Θεού. Η ευλάβεια και οι σωστοί τρόποι απαιτούνται πάντα. Δεν
πρέπει να γίνεται άσχετη ή ασεβής συζήτηση στον Νάρθηκα ή μέσα στον ναό. Υπάρχουν μερικές
στιγμές στις ακολουθίες που κανένας δεν πρέπει να κινείται, η να μπαίνει στην εκκλησία, η να
κάθεται. Όπου και να βρίσκεται ο άνθρωπος σε αυτές τις στιγμές, πρέπει να σταματήσει και να
σταθεί όρθιος με σεβασμό έως την κατάλληλη στιγμή να καθίσει. Αυτές οι στιγμές είναι,
1. Στην Δοξολογία, όταν ο ιερέας θυμιάζει.
2. Στην Μικρή Είσοδο, στην διάρκεια της πομπής του Ευαγγελίου με τα ιερόπαιδα και τον
ιερέα.
3. Όταν ο ιερέας θυμιάζει το Ιερό, τις εικόνες, και τον κόσμο στην διάρκεια της Θείας
Λειτουργίας.
4. Στην ανάγνωση του Αποστόλου και του Ευαγγελίου.
5. Στο κήρυγμα.
6. Στην Μεγάλη Είσοδο, στην διάρκεια της πομπής των Αγίων Δώρων με τα ιερόπαιδα και τον
ιερέα.
7. Στην απαγγελία του Πιστεύω και της Κυριακής Προσευχής (Πάτερ Ημών).
8. Στην Αναφορά (καθαγίαση) Των Αγίων Δώρων (Στον ύμνο Σε Υμνούμεν).
9. Στην Θεία Κοινωνία. Για να λάβουν τη Θεία Κοινωνία, οι πιστοί έρχονται από το πλάι και
επιστρέφουν στις θέσεις τους από το μεσαίο διάδρομο.
10. Όταν λαμβάνουμε ένα Μυστήριο της Εκκλησίας, χρησιμοποιούμε το βαπτιστικό μας όνομα.
11. Σε ειδικές ακολουθίες, σαν τα μνημόσυνα, τις αρτοκλασίες, ειδικές δοξολογίες, κλπ.
Ο γενικός κανόνας είναι, όταν ο ιερέας είναι εκτός του Ιερού, είτε με το θυμιατό ή για να δώσει
ευλογία, δεν γίνεται κίνηση στην εκκλησία. Επίσης, θυμίζουμε όλους ότι πρέπει να είμαστε στην
Λειτουργία και σε όλες τις ακολουθίες από την αρχή. Μη ξεχνάτε ότι τα μέλη του συμβουλίου είναι
υποχρεωμένα να κρατήσουν την τάξη και την ευπρέπεια στην εκκλησία. Ζητάμε την κατανόηση
σας. Συνεργαστείτε μαζί μας. Οι ιερείς είναι εδώ να υπηρετήσουν. Η συνεργασία σας στην
παρακολούθηση αυτών των κανονισμών θα μα βοηθήσει πολύ στο έργο μας να προσφέρουμε τη
βοήθεια μας σε όλες τις πνευματικές ανάγκες σας.
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2017 JANUARY MEETINGS & EVENTS
Senior Kefi
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(MHCC hall)
Junior Kefi
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(MHCC hall)
Re-Catechism
7:00 pm
(MHCC)
Sun. 08 Jan.
Sun. 15 Jan.
Sun. 21 Jan.
Sun. 29 Jan.
Sun. 08 Jan.
Sun. 15 Jan.
Sun. 21 Jan.
Sun. 29 Jan.
----To Be Announced
Teen Beginners Greek
Language
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
(MHCC classroom)
Lilipoupoli
(playgroup)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(MHCC hall)
Yiayia Gogo, Greek School,
Greek Dance
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
(MHCC classrooms)
Tue. 03 Jan.
Tue. 10 Jan.
Tue. 17 Jan.
Tue. 24 Jan.
Tue. 31 Jan.
Tue. 03 Jan.
To Be Announced
Sat. 07 Jan.
Sat. 14 Jan.
Sat. 21 Jan.
Sat. 28 Jan.
AHEPA monthly meeting - 7:30 pm.
Wed. 04 Jan. Ladies of Philoptochos monthly meeting - 7:00 pm.
Sun. 08 Jan.
Cross Dive Theophany - 12:50 pm at Eldon Ross Pool, 1887 Pacific Ave. West.
Tue. 10 Jan.
Community Board monthly meeting - 7:00 pm.
Thu. 12 Jan.
GOYA monthly meeting - 7:00 pm, MHCC Boardroom.
Tue. 17 Jan.
Seniors Group monthly meeting - 12:00 pm, MHCC.
Sun. 29 Jan.
Greek School THREE HIERARCHS CELEBRATION - after Divine Liturgy.
Save the Date...
Fri. 03 Feb.
Greek School PAINT NITE FUNDRAISER - 7:00 pm, Church Main Hall
Sun. 05 Mar.
Daughters of Penelope LOUKOUMADES - after Divine Liturgy.
Sat. 25 Mar.
MARCH 25TH CENTENNIAL GALA - Victoria Inn
(Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for event dates.)
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ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΑΣΕΙΣ & ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ ΙΑΝΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ 2017
Κέφι
7:00 μμ - 9:00 μμ
(MHCC)
Κέφι Γυμνάσιο
6:00 μμ - 7:00 μμ
(MHCC)
Ανα-Κατήχηση
7:00 μμ
(MHCC)
Κυρ. 08 Ιαν.
Κυρ. 15 Ιαν.
Κυρ. 21 Ιαν.
Κυρ. 29 Ιαν.
Κυρ. 08 Ιαν.
Κυρ. 15 Ιαν.
Κυρ. 21 Ιαν.
Κυρ. 29 Ιαν.
----To Be Announced
Ελληνικά για
Εφήβους
7:00 μμ - 8:15 μμ
(MHCC τάξη)
Λιλιπούπολι
(παιδάκια)
10:00 πμ - 12:00 μμ
(MHCC)
Υιαγιά Γογό, Ελληνικό
Σχολείο, Ελληνικός χορός
9:00 πμ - 1:00 μμ
(MHCC τάξεις)
Τρι. 03 Ιαν.
Τρι. 10 Ιαν.
Τρι. 17 Ιαν.
Τρι. 24 Ιαν.
Τρι. 31 Ιαν.
To Be Announced
Σαβ. 07 Ιαν.
Σαβ. 14 Ιαν.
Σαβ. 21 Ιαν.
Σαβ. 28 Ιαν.
Τρί. 03 Ιαν.
ΑΧΕΠΑ συνεδρίαση - 7:30 μμ.
Τετ. 04 Ιαν.
Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ.
Κυρ. 08 Ιαν.
Γιορτή των Φώτων - 12:50 μμ στη πισίνα Eldon Ross, 1887 Pacific Ave. West.
Τρί. 10 Ιαν.
Το Συμβουλίου συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ.
Πέμ. 12 Ιαν.GOYA συνεδρίαση - 7:00 μμ, MHCC αίθουσα.
Τρί. 17 Ιαν.
Ηλικιωμένοι - 12:00 μμ, ΜΗCC αίθουσα.
Κυρ. 29 Ιαν.
Greek School THREE HIERARCHS CELEBRATION - μετά τη Θεία Λειτουργία.
Save the Date...
Παρ. 03 Φεβ. Ελληνικό Σχολείο PAINT NITE FUNDRAISER - 7:00 μμ, αίθουσα της Εκκλησίας
Κυρ. 05 Μαρ. Θυγατέρες της Πηνελόπης ΛΟΥΚΟΥΜΑΔΕΣ - μετά τη Θ. Λειτουργία.
Σαβ. 25 Μαρ. ΕΚΑΤΟΝΤΑΕΤΗΡΙΔΑ την 25η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ - Victoria Inn
(Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για τις ημερομηνίες γεγονότος.)
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Thoughts from our Parish Priest
Beloved Orthodox Christians,
We are constantly attacked by temptation, especially when we are on the right path of God. Though we face temptation
daily, we have the great protection of God — greater than the gates of hell, which cannot prevail against the Church.
The key is to ask for God’s protection, so we can navigate through temptation and the attacks of the devil. We often find
ourselves attacked at our most vulnerable, especially when we cut ourselves off from the Church (and therefore Christ). It
is extremely important for a Christian to remain close to the Church, because it is in the Church that we receive the Holy
Body and Blood of Christ and receive the spiritual nourishment, strength, and forgiveness of sins to continue on the path
of God. The devil attacks Jesus in the wilderness, after His baptism, because He is left alone. Christ did not need to fast in
order to fight temptation, because God cannot be corrupted by evil. We are given, therefore, His example that He passes
on to us as an instruction on how to defeat temptation through the power of fasting, humility, and moderation.
The devil tempts Christ as He is fasting. But it is Christ’s dignity that is attacked: If He is the Son of God, then why not
use His authority and power to feed Himself? Why let Himself go hungry when He is the ruler of all? We are attacked
in the same way when we are tempted to think only of our physical nourishment and forget the spiritual food of the
Holy Spirit. We are made to believe that our dignity as persons relies on our comfort and easy life, but it is not. Christ
becomes an example of virtue to us, as He lets himself go hungry in order to deny the devil and not submit to temptation.
Christ teaches us to never obey the devil in anything. Later on, Christ will tell His disciples that this kind of demons “can
only come out through prayer and fasting.” If we wish to fight temptation and follow the Way of God, we must strengthen
our spirit and will through fasting and prayer. Our dignity as persons and children of God is found in our rejection of the
devil and our faithfulness to Christ, which brings about integrity and honesty.
Christ does not use His power as God to overcome the devil, or even His hunger and the wilderness. Though He can
command angels to serve Him, He uses the Scriptures to rebuke the devil: “You shall not tempt the Lord your God.”
We do not overcome the devil by miracles, but by forbearance and long-suffering, which come about from our study of
Scripture and regular prayer. We do not expect personal glory, but salvation by Christ, since our glorification happens in
the person of Christ. In waiting for a miracle that will fix all the wrongs in our lives, how long can we hold out until we
despair and give up? It is in our patience that we find our strength. Christ teaches us patience and He helps us in our
patience and suffering.
Demons are fed by our sins and rejoice when we fall away from God. We sin because we are not perfect. But we
always have the Son of God Who raises us from our sin and despair and restores us in our spiritual warfare through our
repentance. In tempting Christ, the devil tells Him to throw Himself off the mountain. Christ does not show us His power
by casting Himself down, but by saving others. God’s wish is to raise up even those of us who are fallen, not to let us fall.
He reaches out to us constantly. All we need to do is accept Him and follow Him.
We are called as Christians to deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow Christ. We deny ourselves and find our
dignity as persons, not in our comfort, but our integrity and convictions. We are strengthened in those convictions by
fasting and prayer, which lead us to repentance of our sins and forgiveness of our enemies. We defeat the devil, not by
fighting him one-on-one, but by running to Christ for refuge and using the examples He gave us.
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Thoughts from our Parish Priest
Αγαπητοί Χριστιανοί,
Πάντα μας επιτίθεται ο διάβολος, ειδικά όταν είμαστε στον σωστό δρόμο του Θεού. Αν και αντιμετωπίζουμε πειρασμούς
κάθε μέρα, έχουμε την μεγάλη προστασία του Θεού. Το κλειδί είναι να ζητάμε την προστασία του Θεού ώστε να
μπορούμε να ξεφεύγουμε τις επιθέσεις του διαβόλου. Συχνά δεχόμαστε τις μεγαλύτερες επιθέσεις στην μεγαλύτερη
αδυναμία μας, όταν είμαστε μόνοι και αποκομμένοι από το Σώμα του Χριστου, δηλαδή την Εκκλησία. Είναι πολύ
σημαντικό για έναν Χριστιανό να μένει κοντά στην Εκκλησια, γιατί εκεί είναι που λαμβάνουμε το Αγιο Σώμα και Αίμα
του Χριστού και λαμβάνουμε πνευματική τροφη, δύναμη, και συγχώρεση, ώστε να συνεχίσουμε στον δρόμο του Θεου.
Ο διάβολος επιτίθεται τον Ιησού στην έρημο μετά την βάπτιση Του, γιατί Τον βρίσκει μόνο. Ο Χριστός δεν χρειαζόταν
να νηστέψει για να πολεμήσει τον πειρασμό, γιατί ο Θεός δεν μπορεί να φθαρεί από τον διάβολο. Άρα μας δίνεται από
τον Χριστό παράδειγμα για το πως να πολεμήσουμε την αμαρτία, με την δύναμη της νηστείας, της ταπεινοφροσύνης, και
τη μετριοπάθεια.
Ο διάβολος πειράζει τον Χριστό στην νηστεία Του, αλλά επιτίθεται στην αξιοπρέπεια Του ως Θεάνθρωπος. Γιατί
να πεινάει, όταν είναι ο Κύριος όλων; Και εμείς αντιμετωπίζουμε αυτόν τον πειρασμό, όταν σκεφτόμαστε μόνο την
φυσική τροφή και ξεχνάμε την πνευματική τροφή του Άγιου Πνεύματος. Σκεφτόμαστε ότι η αξία μας βρίσκεται στην
καλοπέραση, στο ντύσιμο, και στην εύκολη ζωη, αλλά δεν είναι έτσι. Ο Χριστός γίνεται παράδειγμα αρετής για εμάς,
αφήνοντας τον εαυτό Του να πεινάσει ώστε να αρνηθεί τον διάβολο και να μην πέσει σε πειρασμό. Πιο κάτω στο
Ευαγγέλιο, ο Χριστός λέει στους μαθητές ότι τέτοιο είδος δαιμόνων βγαίνει από μέσα μας μόνο με νηστεία και προσευχή.
Αν θέλουμε να παλέψουμε τον πειρασμό, πρέπει να δυναμώσουμε το πνεύμα μας και την θέληση μας με νηστεία και
προσευχή. Η αξιοπρέπεια ως πρόσωπα και τέκνα Θεού βρίσκεται στην απόρριψη του διαβόλου και την πίστη μας στον
Χριστό, τα οποία φέρνουν ακεραιότητα και τιμιότητα.
Ο Χριστός δεν χρησιμοποιεί την δύναμη Του ως Θεός να νικήσει τον διάβολο, την πείνα και την έρημο. Αν και μπορεί
να διατάξει Άγγελους να Τον υπηρετήσουν, χρησιμοποιεί την Αγια Γραφή να σωπάσει τον διάβολο. “Ουκ εκπειράσεις
Κύριον τον Θεό σου.” Δεν νικάμε τον διάβολο με τα θαύματα, άλλα με ανεκτικότητα και υπομονή, που είναι καρποί της
ανάγνωσης της Αγίας Γραφής και τακτική προσευχή. Δεν προσμένουμε προσωπική δόξα, αλλά σωτηρία από τον Χριστό,
αφού η δόξα μας βρίσκεται στο πρόσωπο του αναστημένου Χριστού. Περιμένοντας για ένα θαύμα που θα τα διορθώσει
όλα στη ζωή μας, πόσο μπορούμε να περιμένουμε πριν απελπιστούμε και τα παρατήσουμε; Είναι στην υπομονή μας που
βρίσκουμε δύναμη. Ο Χριστός μας διδάσκει υπομονή και μας βοηθάει στην υπομονή και τον πόνο μας.
Οι δαίμονες χαίρονται όταν αμαρτάνουμε και φεύγουμε από τον Θεό. Αμαρτάνουμε επειδή δεν είμαστε τέλειοι. Αλλά
έχουμε πάντα τον Υιό του Θεού που μας υψώνει από την αμαρτία και την απελπισία και μέσω της μετανοίας μας
δυναμώνει στον πνευματικό πόλεμο. Πειράζοντας τον Χριστό, ο διάβολος Του λέει να ρίξει Τον εαυτό Του κάτω και οι
Άγγελοι Του θα Τον σώσουν. Ο Χριστός δεν μας δείχνει την δύναμη Του πέφτοντας κάτω, άλλα σώζοντας τους άλλους.
Ο Θεός επιθυμεί να υψώσει ακόμα και εμάς που έχουμε πέσει, και όχι να μας αφήσει να πέσουμε. Εκτίνει το χέρι Του
πάντα προς εμάς. Μόνο που έχουμε να Τον δεχτούμε και να Τον ακολουθήσουμε.
Ως Χριστιανοί, καλούμαστε να απαρνηθούμε τους εαυτούς μας, να σηκώσουμε τους σταυρούς μας, και να
ακολουθήσουμε τον Χριστό. Αρνούμαστε τους εαυτούς μας και βρίσκουμε την αξιοπρέπεια και την αξία μας σαν
πρόσωπα, όχι στην άνεση, αλλά στην ακεραιότητα και τα πιστεύω μας. Γινόμαστε πιο δυνατοί πνευματικά με την
νηστεία και την προσευχή, τα οποία μας οδηγούν στην μετάνοια και την συγχώρεση των εχθρών μας. Νικάμε τον
διάβολο, όχι πολεμώντας τον άμεσα, αλλά τρέχοντας στον Χριστό για σκέπη και προστασία, χρησιμοποιώντας τα
παραδείγματα που μας έδωσε Αυτός.
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Church Iconography Program
Beloved in Christ,
In this bulletin you will find the program of our iconography, as well as a sample of what the remaining icons
will look like. The top layer of the icons is the New Testament icons, which will be put up on the right side of the
church (as you face the Altar). The bottom layer is the Old Testament icons, which will be put up on the left
side of the church. The theme is Promise and Fulfilment, and it depicts the promises given by God in the Old
Testament, and the parallel, or fulfilment of each promise in the New Testament. These icons will be installed
on the top halves of the side walls of our church.
We are also installing icons of individual saints along the lower halves of the side walls of the church. There is
no program for these icons, meaning that each donor can choose the Saint to be depicted (as long as it hasn’t
been donated already). I can give you some suggestions if you’d like.
Finally, we are changing the small icons on the iconostasis (temblon) of our Altar, as the current ones have
been aged and darkened. For a list of those icons, please contact me directly.
The price for a scriptural scene (upper half of the walls) panel is $9,500.
The price for an individual saint (lower half of the walls) is $2,500.
The price of the icons on the iconostasis is $2,500.
You can also make a general donation toward the iconography of the church, as many people have done
already. Another option is donating an icon as a group.
If you have any questions, please feel to contact me.
In Christ,
Fr. Kosta Tsiolas
New Testament icons
Old Testament icons
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St. Demetrios
CROSS DIVE
THEOPHANY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017
After Sunday School: 12:50PM - 1:20PM
@ Eldon Ross Pool
**This eBulletin shows
the updated Cross
Dive start time.
(1887 Pacific Avenue West)
4 AGE GROUPS! 4 DIVES! 4 PRIZES!
Group 1: (Ages 8-10) / Group 2: (Ages 11-14)
Group 3: (Ages 15-17) / Group 4: (Ages 18 and Up)
Please sign up for dives BY JANUARY 1, 2017 at the church office
or call 204-889-8723
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The Ladies of Philoptochos
Greetings!
We joyfully welcome in the New Year and thank the Lord for another chapter in our lives, may we live each
page with more meaning, by touching people’s lives each day!
I wish each and everyone a new year rich with the blessings of love, joy, warmth, and laughter. With this
new year, I am pleased to welcome and congratulate our new Philoptochos board:
President: Nikoletta Mattheos
1st Vice President: Doris Takis
2nd Vice President: Ekaterine Stamatakos
Recording Secretary: Georgia Chouzouris
Assistant Secretary: Nefeli Koutris
Corresponding Secretary: Dina Hrousalas
Treasurer: Mary Ann Takis Assistant Treasurer: Maria Fliangos
Advisor to the Board: Debby Vlahos
Members of the Board: Vana Aglogallos, Soula Argyriou and Soula Liontas
Parlimentarian: Doreen Vardalos
Let us pray for a year full of new opportunities to serve and continue the mission to serve others as we look
to celebrate our local chapters’ 60 years of dedicated service.
Most importantly we are so thankful for the generous community members that continue to support us with
their love, resources, and time.
Wishing you a heartfelt and prosperous New Year!
Debby Vlahos
Past President
Philoptochos
Price list for serving coffee at Memorials, Prayers & Funerals (average size group):
• Coffee & paximadia $300. • Serving of sandwiches brought to the Church - additional fee of $50.
• Two shared memorials $250 each. / Three or more memorials $200 each. • Kolyva and prosfora $200.
Ή αδελφότης προσφέρει τόν καφέ γιά Μνημόσυνα, Τρισάγια, και Κηδείες:
• Παξιμάδια και καφέ $300. • Σάντουιτς που φέρνετε στην Εκκλησία - $50 επιπλέον κόστος για το σερβίρισμα.
• Δύο μνημόσυνα $250 το ένα. / Τρία μνημόσυνα και πάνω $200 το ένα. • Δίσκος και πρόσφορα $200.
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Η Σελίδα της Φιλοπτώχου
Aρχημηνια και αρχηχρονια κα αρχη καλος μας χρονος στεφανωμενος με ολες τις ευλογιες του ουρανου!
<< Παει ο παληος ο χρονος >> λεει το τραγουδι. Παει εφυγε παιρνοντας μαζι του χιλιες δυο αναμνησεις
καλες και πικρες. Παει ο παληος και ερχεται στη θεση του ο καινουριος και η πρωτη Ιανουαριου γινεται για
ολους μας σταθμος αποφασεων για οτι καλυτερο και ωραιοτερο για μια ζωη οπως την θελει ο Θεος μας.
Δεν χρειαζεται και πολυ στοχασμος για το τι θα κανουμε και φετος γιατι στην αδελφοτητα μας εχει χαραχτει
η πορεια μας απο την προστατιδα μας την Αγια Φιλοθεη την Αθηναια αυτη την αγαπημενη ψυχη των καλων
εργων. Ετσι και εμεις εργαζομαστε με ειλικρινεια, με επιμελεια, με αφωσιωση. Με την καρδια μας μας
και παντοτε με την σκεψη μας στον Χριστο ετσι οπως μας συνιστα ο αποστολος Παυλος ειτε εν λογω ειτε εν
εργω τω Κυριω ποιησατε.
Η καρδια μας παντοτε ανοιχτη να βοηθησουμε τον αρρωστο, τον διψασμενο, τον ξενο, τον γυμνο, τον
φυλακισμενο και οπου μπορουμε με απλωμενο το χερι της αγαπης να προσφερουμε οτι ακριβως μας
παραγγελει ο κανονισμος της Φιλοπτωχου. Ενα μεγαλο ευχαριστω στην αγαπη σας την υποστηριξη σας
και την εμπιστοσυνη σας στο εργο μας. Στο νεο χρονο που ανατελλει ας προσδιορισουμε ολοι μας τους
ωραιους αυτους στοχους:
Εκει που υπαρχει το μισος, ας θεσουμε την αγαπη.
Εκει που υπαρχει η προσβολη, ας θεσουμε τη συγνωμη.
Εκει που υπαρχει η φιλονικια,ας θεσουμε την αληθεια.
Εκει που υπαρχει η πλανη, ας θεσουμε την αληθεια.
Εκει που υπαρχει η απελπισια, ας θεσουμε την πιστη.
Εκει που υπαρχει το σκοτος, ας θεσουμε το φως.
Χρονια πολλα και ευλογημενα!!!
Με χαρα σας περιμενουμε στις συγκεντρωσεις μας καθε πρωτη Τεταρτη του μηνα στς 7 μ.μ. στο χωλ της
εκκλησιας μας. Ολες οι κυριες να γινουμε μελη της υπεροχης αυτης αδελφοτητος.
Το προνομιο να ανηκουμε στην Φιλοπτωχο ειναι ανυπολογιστης αξιας γιατι γεινομαστε φλογεροι
αποστολοι του Χριστου σε ολον τον κοσμο χωρις να ταξειδευσουμε σε μακρυνες χωρες. Εδω στην ομορφη
εκκλησια μας χτυπαει η καρδια μας για την πιστη μας και την πατριδα μας!!!!
Παντοτε με την αγαπη του Χριστου μας.
Ντεμπυ Βλαχου πρωην προεδρος της Φιλιοπτωχου.
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Χριστον ενδυσωμεν, Χριστον θρεψωμεν, Χριστον ενδυσωμεν, Χριστον συναγαγωμεν, Χριστον τιμησωμεν. >>
Αγιος Γρηγοριος ο Θεολογος
“And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive”
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Acts 20:35
Sunday School
Programs for Kids & Adults: Ages 3-18 years (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
When: Sundays, after Holy Communion 11:45-12:30 p.m. in the Manitoba Hellenic
Cultural Centre classrooms.
Welcome back! Sunday School resumes on January 8, immediately following Holy Communion.
NOTE FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS: Please send your child
to Sunday School on January 8 with some photo from his or her baptism. Photos will be used as
part of the January bulletin board, and will not be in pristine condition when returned, so if you can
scan the photo and provide us with a scanned and printed copy, this will be better. Please write on
the back of the scanned copy the date of the child's baptism, and the first names of their Nouna and
Nouno. Thank you!
NOTE FOR PARENTS OF GRADE 4-6 STUDENTS: While we understand that this has been a
busy time of year, we ask that you be as diligent as health and weather conditions allow in sending
your children to class. Three times this year this class has either needed to be cancelled entirely, or
the one student who has been there has needed to be sent to another class, losing the lesson he or
she would have had.
We are making every possible effort to structure lessons that are as dynamic as possible, but we
cannot do that if we know that this age group will be missing. Your child's absence affects the
education of every other child in that class, and it is unfair to children who do come, because they
will not have a lesson that builds on the things they have previously learned, and expands on
age-appropriate concepts, but instead they will be placed either lower or far above their grade, in
the middle of a lesson that they have not had the beginnings of, and that handles concepts quite
foreign to them. In other words, they are lost. Please do the best you can to ensure the attendance
of your child, because their attendance affects the education of all in their class.
LIBRARY NEWS: Our parish children's book library has picked up over thirty new titles! These titles include three
chapter books donated by author Karen Papandrew. Check them out!
May God keep us all under his care and watchful eye.
Rev. Father Konstantinos Tsiolas
Victoria Marckx
Parish Priest
Director, Sunday School
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Sunday School
MOBILE ORTHODOX CHILDREN’S BOOK LIBRARY
Our parish is the first in Canada to introduce an Orthodox children’s book library to bring
beautiful but expensive (and in some cases hard-to-find) children’s books to our children.
Through the generous donations of both parishioners and non-parishioners alike, we have
procured a library cart with over 100 books from board books to “chapter books” for our
middle school readers. Some fiction, some fact, all Orthodox!
We have been very blessed to have several authors donate copies of their books to our
parish library, stretching our donor dollars further and notable publishers have offered us
deep discounts as well.
We are continuing our quest for new Orthodox books for our library, and welcome all
donations and suggestions of books we might include. Please see Victoria Marckx if you
would like to donate to our library fundraiser.
BUY BEAUTIFUL ORTHODOX BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILDREN
…or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and anyone else who loves to read.
This month we will be sending home order forms with all children. Parents can purchase
the Orthodox books featured for their children simply by returning the order form with a
cheque made payable to St. Demetrios. The books will be ordered and brought to the
Church for distribution. The proceeds will go to the Children’s book library fund. Books
make wonderful gifts for Christmas, name days, birthdays, or any other occasion. Books
should arrive during the first week of Advent, in order to be a perfect complement to the
Advent Fast.
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PLEASE DONATE NOW
to our
Saint Demetrios Orthodox Children’s Library
All the Finest Orthodox Children’s Books in Print!
“Of all holy works, the education of children is the most holy.”
~Saint Theophan the Recluse
Please contact Victoria Marckx for details:
204-586-6406 or [email protected]
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Greek School
We would like to thank everyone for coming to the Greek School Christmas Celebration and
Luncheon held on Sunday, December 18th. Your support of the Greek School is greatly appreciated.
Congratulations Athena Dinos and the teachers for organizing a great concert. Congratulations as
well to the students who, as always, did a fabulous job!
Big Thank you to everyone who participated in our Bothwell Cheese fundraiser for 2016. It was a
huge success. Thank you to everyone’s support.
We wish to invite everyone to the Celebration of the Three Heirarchs which will be on Sunday, January
29th after Divine Liturgy.
Σας ευχαριστούμε θερμά για τήν υποστηριξή σας πρός το Ελληνικό μας Σχολείο.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Σας ευχόμαστε Καλή Χρονία!
The Greek School Parent Association 2016/2017
Mary Ellen (Marilena) Constantinides, President
Theofili Dafnis, Vice-President / Rena Metallinos - Secretary
Athena Alevizos, Treasurer / Gina Scaramuzzi – Assistant Treasurer
Spiri Alevizos, Fundraising Co-Chair / Nicky Gerwing, Fundraising Co-Chair
Open - Volunteer Coordinator
Greek School depends on the support and involvement of the entire Community.
Please support our events.
Greek School gratefully accepts any donations to assist in its operations.
*** Tax receipts are available ***
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Friday, February 3th, 2017
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
St. Demetrios Greek Church
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COST: $45
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
To reserve your spot, visit: www.paintnite.com/events/1141185.html
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All paint supplies are provided. Just
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more, the merrier!
For information contact:
Athena Dinos ([email protected])
Complimentary snacks
Cash Bar
JOIN US FOR THIS FUN NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF THE
ST DEMETRIOS GREEK SCHOOL OF WINNIPEG
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Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA)
Thank You All for Caroling, and
Thank You to All that donated!!
This was the last GOYA event of 2016, and went out like a bang! GOYA raised over $1600 during our time
caroling and spreading the Christmas cheer to everyone in the community. A big thank you goes out to
Father Kosta and Presbytera Nia, all the drivers who took time out of their weekend to take us from house to
house and everyone who welcomed us into their homes. We greatly appreciate everyone’s support!
GOYA’s next meeting will be Thursday January 12th. Please feel free to invite any member of the community
who is between 12-18 years of age to GOYA!
Καλά Χριστούγεννα και Καλή Χρονιά 2017!!
G.O.Y.A Executive
Stelio Constantinides – President | Angelo Golas – Vice President
Chris Karvelas – Secretary | Foti Hrousalas – Treasurer | Stephen Adamopoulos – Public Relations
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AHEPA FAMILY Announcements
WINNIPEG CHAPTERS
“Order of AHEPA Polikos Aster Chapter CJ8 Inc.” established in 1930
Daughters of Penelope Elysia Chapter 124 formed in 1944
Sons of Pericles Chapter and
Maids of Athena Chapter Olympia 229 organized in the 1970s
AHEPA IN MANITOBA / Η ΑΧΕΠΑ ΣΤΗ ΜΑΝΙΤΟΜΠΑ
Η ΑΧΕΠΑ ιδρύθηκε το 1922 στις ΗΠΑ, οργανώθηκε στον Καναδά το 1928 καί στην Μανιτόμπα το
1930. Έχει μακρά καί πλούσια ιστορία με σημαντικά επιτεύγματα γιά τον ελληνισμό τού Καναδά,
της Αμερικής, της Αυστραλίας, της Κύπρου καί της Ελλάδας καί γιά τις κοινονίες σ’αυτές τις χώρες.
Το έργο της ΑΧΕΠΑ συνεχίζεται με υποστήρηξη γιά την Ορθοδοξία, την ελληνική γλώσσα, τον
ελληνικό πολιτισμό καί την φιλανθρωπία. Όλοι είναι ευπρόσδεκτοι να προσφέρουν στο σπουδαίο
αυτό έργο.
The mission of AHEPA in Canada, which is shared by the Winnipeg Chapters, is to promote
Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, Family and Individual Excellence. The
main objectives of AHEPA are to promote mutual understanding between Hellenic and other
Canadians, preserve and promote Hellenic culture and language while encouraging its members
to participate in the civic and commercial life of our society. AHEPA strives to improve the human
condition through its support of numerous charitable causes. While pursuing the above ideals,
AHEPA encourages loyalty to Canada and respect for its traditions, discourages the interference of
any religion in governmental affairs, and provides links with Hellenic people in Greece (Hellas) and
the Diaspora.
Join us to make a difference!
Ελάτε να κάνουμε την διαφορά!!
Websites: www.ahepacanada.org or www.ahepa.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The next AHEPA meeting is scheduled for January 03, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Main Hall.
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AHEPA FAMILY Announcements
HELLENIC GALA
Philanthropy & Scholarships
“Αιεν αριστεύειν” – “Strive for excellence in everything you do”
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Saturday, 30 September 2017; Delta Hotel
In 2017 we celebrate 150 years for Canada and
the Centennial of the Greek Community in Manitoba!
The objectives for this new event, in the form of a charity gala, are to:
a) help "mainstream" the Hellenic Community's contributions in our society;
b) produce a larger philanthropic impact than we currently make;
c) generate higher revenue for charitable causes and AHEPA scholarships; and
d) serve as the new venue for awarding AHEPA scholarships.
Winnipeg AHEPA and Winnipeg Harvest, the chosen philanthropic cause for 2017, are
partnering for the inaugural Hellenic Gala which aims to:
a) advance philanthropic causes in Winnipeg and Manitoba
b) award AHEPA scholarships (scholarships have been awarded since 1990)
c) entice your taste buds with authentic Greek food, to be enjoyed along with dancing
and entertainment.
Winnipeg Harvest - Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope - is a non-profit, community based
organization that is a food distribution & training centre. Their goals are to a) collect and share
surplus food with people who are hungry; b) offer training and learning opportunities to help people
step up and out of poverty; and c) focus attention on hunger within our community and move
towards long-term solutions. Their ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for food banks in our
community and they welcome volunteer efforts.
There are several levels of sponsorship for the inaugural “Hellenic Gala”. Sponsorship
recognition extends beyond our Greek Community.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Helene Kontzamanis, Premium Sponsors Chair
Chris Katopodis, Gala Chair
[email protected]@gmail.com
204-793-0499204-261-1482
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AHEPA FAMILY Announcements
AHEPA Mourns Passing of
American Hero, Philhellene
Brother John Glenn, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC (December 8, 2016) -- The members of
the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
(Order of AHEPA), the leading association for the nation's
millions of American citizens of Greek heritage and
Philhellenes, are deeply saddened to learn of the passing
of American Hero, and Brother Ahepan, John Glenn, Jr.,
announced Supreme President Andrew C. Zachariades. "Brother Glenn was a true American Hero and Philhellene,"
Zachariades said. "Brother Glenn exemplified a lifetime of extraordinary service to America as a heroic combat
pilot, a trailblazing astronaut, and upstanding public servant in the United States Senate for four terms. We are
proud and honored to call him our Brother. May his memory be eternal."
Then-Senator John Glenn received the 1993 AHEPA Pericles Award for excellence in public service by thenSupreme President John Economou, Akron, Ohio, at the 31st AHEPA Biennial Congressional Banquet in
Washington, DC.
In acceptance, Glenn saluted AHEPA for its philanthropic work and said receiving the award was an honor he
would never forget. He also spoke about the importance of Greece and shared the concerns of Greek Americans
on Cyprus and the FYROM name-recognition issues.
"Greece is one of only a handful of countries that has fought with the United States in every international conflict
we fought in this century," Glenn told the audience. "Today, Greece stands alone as the only Balkan nation that
is a democratic ally, and I say we owe it to Greece and to ourselves to do everything we can to contain and end
the nightmare of violence which continues to engulf that part of the world."
On Cyprus, Sen. Glenn said in his acceptance, "For as long as I am in the Senate, I will continue to stand with
you in seeking the removal of Turkish troops from Cyprus and for a just, lasting and negotiated settlement in the
country."
On FYROM, he added the United States must ensure "the legitimate concerns of Greece are fully addressed
-- and it means actively discouraging any kind of provocative behavior on the part of Skopje, such as placement
of the Star of Vergina on that country's flag."
Brother Glenn was a member of AHEPA Stanton Chapter 92, Steubenville, Ohio. Reprinted from the AHEPA Headquarters News Release dated December 8, 2016.
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Daughters of Penelope
Established in 1929
The Daughters of Penelope
uphold the traits of ...
The Daughters of Penelope
promotes ...
Kindness, Tolerance,
Unselfishness, Truth, Goodness,
Beauty, Self-Improvement,
Purity, Loyalty and Patience.
Family & Individual Excellence
Civic Responsibility
Philanthropy, Hellenism
Education
The Ahepa family would like to thank
everyone who attended their potluck
Christmas dinner despite the very cold
weather. It was a very enjoyable evening,
especially with G.O.Y.A there to sing the
calanda. Thank you all!!!!!
There will be no meeting for the Daughters of Penelope in January.
February's meeting will be the third Thursday on February 16th (meetings will resume on the second
Thursday of each month starting in March).
Save-the-date: March 5th the Daughters of Penelope will be selling their delicious LOUKOUMADES!
We wish everyone a happy,
healthy and prosperous
new year!!!!!
Regular meetings are held the second Thursday of each month in the St Demetrios Church hall.
Έλα και συ να βοηθήσεις το έργο μας!
Become a member!
Nicki Douklias
President Winnipeg Chapter 204-889-6400
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Daughters of Penelope
Join the Daughters of Penelope on April 29th for their
annual Fundraising Dinner.
This year there are two fantastic raffle prizes to be won.
You could...
OR
$500 cash!
Raffle tickets are available from members of the Daughters of Penelope.
Please join us and support our good cause!
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KEFI Dancers (Junior, Senior, Adult)
Dance Classes for the 2016 / 2017 Season:
Psarakia (grades 1 to 3) & Delfinakia (grades 4 to 6) will continue to have dance class during
Greek School. If your child is NOT registered in Greek School and would like to participate in dance
classes, please contact the Greek School for exact practice times for each grade.
Junior Kefi (grades 7 to 11): Classes will be Sundays from 6-7pm in the MHCC multipurpose
room, unless otherwise noted. Registration fee is $50 per student.
Junior Kefi dance group schedule:
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 23, 30
The Junior Kefi instructor for this year is Sam Korantzopoulos. She can be contacted at email:
[email protected] or 204-290-7518. Please contact Sam if you are unable to attend
dance practice. If less than four (4) dancers are available, dance practice will be cancelled.
Senior Kefi (grade 12 and up): dance practices take place Sunday's starting at 7:00 pm.
The Senior Kefi instructor for this year will be Agapi Katrakis. Please contact Agapi at agapim@
gmail.com or 204-588-4870 if you are unable to attend dance practice.
Senior Kefi dance group schedule:
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 26
March 5, 12, 19
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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Hellenic Professionals Association of Manitoba
About the organization
The Hellenic Professional Association of Manitoba (HPAM) was founded in 1984. The
mission of the HPAM is to promote the unique qualities of our Hellenic heritage and culture
within the diverse, multi-ethnic society of Canada. The HPAM strives to achieve visibility
for our community whether by participating in multi-cultural events or by taking part in
public affairs. The HPAM also acts as an intermediary body, providing assistance and
support for Hellenes in their community affairs and information for those inquiring about
the Hellenic community. As well, the HPAM encourages its members to foster personal
relationships by participating in activities and events organized by the organization, by
sitting on committees, and by communicating personal views and ideas. The HPAM also
supports the youth of the Community, by serving as mentors and guides to young people
who wish to pursue a professional career, and through its support of the Community Greek
School.
Our organization is approximately 50 members strong. Our current 2016 Board of
Directors are George Argyriou, Stasa Veroukis, Agapi Katrakis, Mike Houvardas, Maria
Mitousis, Reannah Hocken, Demos Polyzois, and Louesa Polyzoi.
If you are interested in becoming a member please contact any one of the board members
or attend any of our events.
HPAM is now online! Check out our website at www.hpamwpg.vpweb.ca. The site is still a
work in progress so please check back for updates. Please send me any photos you have
from our last event or other past events. Send us a email to [email protected].
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ages 0 to 6
ONGOING:
❀ We are looking for toy donations for our play group appropriate for babies and toddlers.
❀ Desirable items: tricycles, scooters, push chairs, toy babies, toy strollers, see-saw,
trucks, interactive tablets, dolls … Please note we cannot accept items with small parts.
GET INVOLVED - COORDINATE LILIPOUPOLI NEXT YEAR:
Are you interested in helping organize the Lilipoupoli group for 2017 year?? It’s fun and easy!!
Please contact the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church office with any questions and
inquiries.
Where:
Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre at 2255 Grant Avenue.
When:
Fridays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (weather permitting).
Cost:
The suggested donation is $3 each time you bring your child. There is no
registration, so you may bring your child whenever you want.
Contact: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Office (204-889-8723)
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
> Please do not use the handicap spaces if you do not have a need for it.
> A new Door Lock System has been installed on the Church and MHCC.
From the Board of Directors:
We would like to thank the Daughters of Penelope and John Georgopoulos for their
contributions for the new railings in our Church.
Daughters of Penelope with Father Kosta
Detail of the central railing
Also a very big thank you to Bill & Debby Vlahos for
donating the Nativity Scene;
and
Jim Hrousalas for donating our new copier machine.
Printing of this month’s bulletin generously
donated by
Jim Hrousalas and family.
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Community Event Photos
Greek School Christmas Concert
18 December 2016, the Church Main Hall
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Hosting an event or meeting?
Our facilities at the Manitoba Hellenic Cultural
Centre and St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox
Church can accommodate:
• special events and parties for family & friends
• host business meetings, and lectures.
We are flexible and able to work with any
budget and catering needs. Catering
recommendations are available.
Weddings / wedding showers / birthdays /
baby showers / baptisms / business functions
Please contact the Greek Community office
at 204-889-8723
for further information and pricing.
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Using St.Demetrios and Greek Community facilities
We would be happy to help you use our facilities for your special occasion.
Following you will find prices and useful information for your function booking.
You may contact the Office at 204 889 8723 (Mrs Anastasia Tertigka) to book an appointment and discuss your needs.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND PRICING
RESOURCES
• Church Main Hall (up to 300 people).
• Church Main Hall (up to 100) - from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.
• Multi-Purpose Room (max occupancy 150) - kitchen cannot be used.
• Boardroom with multimedia equipment (seats up to 20 people; max. occupancy 40)
• Boardroom without multimedia equipment.
• Classrooms (various sizes; occupancy up to 25).
• Cleanup (automatic charge)
• Set up and take down of chairs and tables.
$600
$300
$300
$100
$75
$25/hour (min2 hours)
$125
$60
OPTIONS
• Use of the kitchen (includes: use of kitchen appliances, pots, pans).
• Kitchen cleanup.
• China, glasses and cutlery.
• Modern style china, glasses and cutlery.
• Set up of the china etc. (for groups up to 100) - our china and cutlery or your own.
• Set up china etc. (for groups over to 100) - our china and cutlery or your own.
• Cleanup of dirty dishes.
• Multimedia Equipment (see below #2).
• Early opening or late closing of the building (outside Office hours). $100
$125
$3/ per person
$5/ per person
$70
$90
$100
$50
$50
Damage Deposit
$500
IMPORTANT NOTES
1.Hall Agreement includes: Use of hall, tables & chairs and washrooms.
2.Use of Multimedia Equipment includes: CD player, DVD Player, microphones, lights, projector.
3.The room MUST be left clean and free of dirty dishes. Dishes are to be placed in bins.
4.Floor & tables must be clean of all debris, and garbage placed in garbage bags.
5.Daytime events for the Main Hall will be available at 9.00am on the day of the event (except Sundays).
Sunday set-up will be available after 2.00pm. Evening events to obtain set-up time from coordinator. (Office hours
8.45am - 4.45pm)
6.Damage deposits will be returned once a satisfactory inspection is completed.
7.Deliveries can be received Monday - Friday from 10.00am – 4.00pm.
8.Complimentary use of our Parking space and Coat Check (with every rental).
9.A damage deposit of $500 and a 50% deposit of the full rental are required at the time of booking. Full payment
must be completed at least one week prior to the event.
10. FOR MEMBERS: Please note that all booking must have a deposit and a signature to be placed in the Community
Calendar – no exceptions.
11. We reserve the right to refuse or accept an applicant.
12. Prices are subject to change without notice.
13. Note: No charge for kitchen use if Ladies of Philoptochos are catering.
Disclaimer: We will not be responsible for any loss, theft or damage to your vehicle or your belongings.
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SAVE THE DATE ...
Centennial Gala
Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Avenue
More details to follow