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Church Bulletin Week of Feb. 5th 2012 Saturday of Souls: On Saturday the 18th we begin the Divine Liturgy services of " Saturday of the Souls". This is celebrated for three Saturdays in a row and you may submit names to Father as of now. Forms are on the candle stand for your convenience. You may prepare koliva "boiled wheat" for any of these services. This is not this coming Saturday but on the 18th. (Names need only be submitted once). Bible Study: Our ongoing bible study will be held tomorrow, Monday the 6th, at 6:30p.m. No Fasting this Week: This Sunday is called Triodion Sunday marking the beginning of the pre-Lenten season, and it is also a no fasting week where we may eat meat on Wednesday and Friday. Then the following week we resume the fast on those days of the week. Stewardship: Please fill out your pledge card soon so that we may have an account of funds available for the New Year. The operating fund of the church depends mostly on you the faithful by your contribution and as always we ask you be as generous as you can. If you can please be a "Steward 1000" member by pledging $20 per week or $1000 for the year in whatever way you wish t contribute weekly, monthly or all at once. Your faithfulness in all things is essential to being a noble and honorary Orthodox Christian. PLEDGE CARDS MUST BE COMPLETED TO REGISTER YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR THE NEW YEAR. $10,000 Prize: We are required to have this fundraiser raffle to have money enough to complete our building project. Please participate in this $10,000 raffle that offers 1st prize at $10,000, 2nd at $2,000 and 3rd at $1000 with no more than 300 tickets sold. These are good chances with 3 winners so please purchase a ticket during coffee hour. Anthony Vikos is chairman and you may see him for a ticket. However, please consider this more as a donation to the church rather than buying a ticket. Cemetery Plots: Please remember that we still have some plots available at our Orthodox section at the Wallkill cemetery. It is always a good thing to be prepared before you are grief stricken and need to make decisions you are not prepared to make. Each plot is $1200 each and you may call the church office for more information. Toaster: The Men's ministry purchased a four slot toaster for the coffee hour for those who wish to toast bagels, muffins or bread. It is placed in the corner where the coffee pot is located. The ministry also purchased a new micro-wave oven for kitchen use and we thank them very much for the gifts. Coffee Hour: Thanks to Trini Giagiakos for hosting last week's coffee hour.
Weekly for January 15th 2012 MEMORIAL SERVICE: Today's annual memorial service is for Salim, Rafiq and Margaret the father, uncle and aunt of Jacob Tawil. May their souls forever dwell in God's Kingdom. SAINT BASIL ACADEMY TRAY: We left the collection tray for Saint Basil Academy out this week for those who have not contributed yet and wish to do so. It will not be passed but put at the back of the church after church dismissal. Check or cash are acceptable. HOME BLESSINGS: We celebrated the Theophany service last week and Father Chris is now blessing homes. If you wish for him to come to your home, let him know and we will make a time most convenient for you. BIBLE STUDY: Our ongoing bible study will be held tomorrow, Monday 16th, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. HOLY WATER: Holy water is available near the chanter's stand and you may help yourself to as much as you want. Various icon bottles are available at the candle stand, or in the icon store and you may purchase whatever size you wish. Remember also that when Father blesses your home that water is Holy water that you may keep for the year. BUILD A BEAR: Our GOYA is sponsoring a " Build a Bear" project where they will build stuffed bears for Ronald McDonald children. This is a very heatwarming event especially when you see the faces of the children who receive them. This will take place on Friday January 27 at the Crystal Run Mall and bears are built by your sponsorship. The donation is $30.00 and if you wish to sponsor a bear please see Laura Kalogiannis or call the church office. STEWARDSHIP: Please fill out your pledge card soon so that we may have an account of funds available for the New Year. The operating fund of the church depends mostly on you, the faithful, by your contribution and as always we ask that you be as generous as you can. If you can please be a "Steward 1000" member by pledging $20.00 per week, or $1000.00 for the year in whatever you wish to contribute weekly, monthly or all at once. Your faithfulness in all things is essential to being a noble and honorary Orthodox Christian. MARTIN LUTHER KING: The Saint John Lutheran Church on Mount Hope Road will conduct a service this afternoon at 4p.m. honoring Martin Luther King. This is sponsored by the Middletown Clergy Association and if you wish to attend, please come. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS: Two more windows need to be donated to complete the stained glass windows. The donation is $3,000.00 for each window and if you can, please see Fr. Chris. COFFEE HOUR: Thanks to Despina Kessler for hosting last week's coffee hour.
Dear Faithful For your information: Thursday January 5th @ 7:00 p.m. - The lesser Blessing of the waters Friday January 6th @ 9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy for theTheophany, The Baptism of our Lord Sunday January 8th @ 9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy - The Sunday after the Theophany Also, Father is blessing homes after the Friday service upon request - please let him know the date and time you would like him to come. Father Chris
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Nov. 6th 2011
MEMORIAL SERVICE Today we will hold our annual memorial service for our Holy Cross Philoptochos ladies who have served the church with honor and dignity and have passed on to our Lord. May their memory be eternal in our resurrected Lord.
GODPARENT'S SUNDAY Welcome to our invited Godparents and Godchildren from other locations that now join us in worship with your Godchild. Today is designated as Godparent's Sunday in our parish and we hope you enjoy your visit with us.
BIBLE STUDY Our on going bible study will be held tomorrow Monday 7th, evening at 6:30pm.
STEWARDSHIP November is Stewardship month for the year 2012 and pledge cards will be distributed shortly. Please, we ask you again to contemplate your giving in a prayerful and cheerful manner being as generous as you can be. If you are blessed financially we ask you to be a Steward 1000 donor by pledging $1,000 or more for the year, of which is a great benefit to the church. Whatever your situation is please be a faithful contributing member of God's Holy House.
GOYA PIE SALE Our youth group is having its fourth annual Thanksgiving pie sale this year as a fundraiser and is asking everyone to buy a pie or two for your festive table, or if visiting another home to bring one of these delicious pies as a gift. There is pumpkin or apple at only $12 each of which is less the cost in most bakeries. See one of our kids to put in your order.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE A box container will be set up in the hall for those wishing to contribute to the Men's ministry food drive that will assist the Saint Margaret soup kitchen at the Grace Episcopal church in downtown Middletown. Non perishable goods such as canned and dried packaged food are recommended. If you wish to donate please bring these items before the holiday begins.
CHRISTMAS PASTRIES This fund raiser for our GOYA youth group will be held again this year. Please buy your Christmas pastry needs here at the church. The cost is only $12 per pie which is lower than most bakeries, and they are delicious. Pumpkin and Apple is available. Order forms will be distributed shortly.
MEMORIAL CANDLES At every Trisagion and Memorial service we distribute to the congregation honeybee wax candles giving us a greater sense of participation and prayer for whom we pray. This is an ancient practice of the church and we here in Middletown want to preserve it. We are running low of supplies and are asking for anyone wishing to make this offer to the church. The cost is $200.00 and you may see Fr. Chris if you are inclined give.
SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS With the holidays approaching this is a good time to get your shopping gift cards. Remember this does not cost you anything, but rather helps the church with the supermarket returning 5% to the church. See Lucille during the coffee hour for your cards and as always we thank those who participate. The proceeds are always returned to the building fund. COFFEE HOUR Because of the unexpected snow last week we did not have the usual coffee hour, however Spiro Panteloukas dropped off bagels and for those in church we enjoyed bagels and coffee.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Oct. 30th, 2011
BAPTISM Christine and Demitri Panteloukas will baptize their son Demtri today at 2p.m. We congratulate them and the entire family on this joyful occasion. May God bless all their days. GODPARENT'S SUNDAY Next Sunday November 6 is Godparent's Sunday and we ask you to invite your Godchild, and children their Godparents to Church worship on that day. It is a good thing that if you do not see your child regularly in church to be together on that Sunday. PHILOPTOCHOS MEMORIAL Also, next Sunday we will conduct our annual memorial service for our past member ladies of the Philoptochos. November is designated by the Archdiocese as Philoptochos month and it is good that remember those ladies who have served the church. BIBLE STUDY Our ongoing bible study will be held tomorrow evening at 6:30pm.
STEWARDSHIP November is designated as Stewardship month for the year 2012 and pledge cards will be distributed that month. Please, again we ask you to contemplate your giving in a prayerful and cheerful manner being as generous as you can be.
ALTAR BOY ROBES Thanks to Valarie LaLima for donating the cost of material for the making of these Altar robes. Valarie makes the offer in honor of her son Michael. Thanks again. GOYA PIE SALE Our youth group is having its fourth annual Thanksgiving pie sale this year as a fund raiser and is asking everyone to buy a pie or two for your festive table, or if visiting another home to bring one of these delicious pies as a gift. There is pumpkin or apple at only $12 each of which is less the cost in most bakeries. See one of our kids to put in your order. ORATORICAL FESTIVAL a meeting with teachers, parents and participants of this essay contest will meet today at the coffee hour. Ann Sandor is the coordinator. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE A box container will be set up in the hall for those wishing to contribute to the Men's ministry food drive that will be assist the Saint Margaret soup kitchen at the Grace Episcopal church in downtown Middletown. Non perishable goods such as canned and dried packaged food are recommended, if you wish to donate please bring these items one week before the holiday begins.
CHRISTMAS PASTRIES This fund raiser will be held again this year. Please buy your Christmas pastry needs here at the church. Flyers will be distributed shortly.
STAINED GLASS WINDOW The first stained glass window in installed in the church with another on order. They are quite beautiful and we hope to have all our windows installed by the end of next year, or even sooner. The donation is only $3,000 for anyone wishing to offer this gift to the church. Please see Father Chris.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Vasiliki Polizos for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. We remind you that when your turn to sponsor comes to bring a can of coffee, and a roll of paper.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Oct. 23, 2011 DIVINE LITURGY A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated this coming Wednesday morning at 9:30am October 26th in honor of Saint Demetrios. Everyone is invited to attend. BIBLE STUDY Our ongoing bible study will be held tomorrow evening at 6:30pm. You need not know Scripture to attend, just come and enjoy the discussion. STEWARDSHIP November is designated as Stewardship month for the year 2012 and pledge cards will be distributed that month. Please, again we ask you to contemplate your giving in a prayerful and cheerful manner being as generous as you can be. GENERAL ASSEMBLY A General Assembly will be held today during the coffee hour and all Stewards of the parish are encouraged to attend. This is the time to speak on matters concerning the welfare and progress of our church. Please sign the attendance book when you enter the hall so we may begin the meeting in a timely manner. ALTAR BOY ROBES New Altar boy robes are to be sewn however we need the material. A $500.00 donation is required to purchase the fabric, and the labor is already donated. Who will make the offer? Please see Father Chris. GOYA PIE SALE Our youth group is having its fourth annual Thanksgiving pie sale this year as a fund-raiser and is asking everyone to buy a pie or two for your festive table, or if visiting another home to bring one of these delicious pies as a gift. There is pumpkin or apple at only $12 each of which is less the cost in most bakeries. See one of our kids to put in your order. ORATORICAL FESTIVAL Next Sunday October 30th a meeting with teachers, parents and participants of this essay contest will meet during the coffee hour. Please be sure to attend since contest requirements and dates will be discussed. Ann Sandor is the coordinator. PHILOPTOCHOS CLOTHING DRIVE Our Philoptochos Ladies wish to thank all of you who participated in this second clothing drive this year. A pick -up was made yesterday and it looked like a good amount was donated and they appreciated it very much. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE A box container will be set up in the hall for those wishing to contribute to the Men's ministry food drive that will be assist the Saint Margaret soup kitchen at the Grace Episcopal church in downtown Middletown. Non perishable goods such as canned and dried packaged food are recommended. If you wish to donate please bring these items one week before the holiday begins. STAINED GLASS WINDOW The first stained glass window is installed in the church with another on order. They are quite beautiful and we hope to have all our windows installed by the end of next year, or even sooner. The donation is only $3,000 for anyone wishing to offer this gift to the church. Please see Father Chris. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Fitzpatrick sisters for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. We remind you that when your turn to sponsor comes to bring a roll of paper towels for clean-up and you may take the rest home.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Oct. 16th 2011
DIVINE LITURGY Tomorrow evening Monday October 17th at 7p.m. we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in honor of Saint Luke the patron saint of the Men's ministry. Everyone is welcome to attend especially those of this ministry.
WEDDING Congratulations to Maria (Poulos) and Charles Eichorn on their marriage yesterday October 15th. Maria is the daughter of George and Euphrosyni Poulos and we wish them all happiness and prosperity all their days.
BIBLE STUDY The bible study is postponed this week because of the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated that evening. We will resume next Monday October 24th .
STAINED GLASS WINDOW The first stained glass window is installed in the church with another on order. They are quite beautiful and we hope to have all our windows installed by the end of next year, or even sooner. The donation is only $3,000 for anyone wishing to offer this gift to the church. Please see Father Chris.
FRONT DOORS They are being repaired and hope to have them back soon.
STEWARDSHIP November is designated as Stewardship month for the year 2012. Please begin to prayerfully contemplate with a cheerful heart your giving for next years stewardship.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Notices were sent to all our Stewards that a General Assembly will be held next Sunday October 23rd. Please plan to stay during the coffee hour to discuss the affairs of the church. This is the time to offer ideas to enrich our parish and to express any concerns you may have.
GOYA MEETING This Friday October 21st at 7p.m. Please bring you child 12 to 17 years old.
ALTAR BOY ROBES New Altar boy robes are to be sewn but we need the material. A $500.00 donation is required to purchase the fabric and the labor is already donated. Who will make the offer?
MEN'S MINISTRY A meeting will be held next Saturday at 9:30am. All men of our parish are welcome to attend.
MEMORIAL CANDLES We ask parents to please not allow children to hold lit candles during the memorial service. As you know it is not good for children to hold a flame, plus they let the wax fall to the ground soiling the carpet and marble. Also, we ask you to be careful when you hold the candle. The parish council is also instructed to not distribute candles to children.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Taso Gallos for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. We remind you that when your turn to sponsor comes to bring a roll of paper towels for clean-up and you may take the rest home.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH October 9th 2011
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com-e-mail:Holycgoc@aol.com BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening we will have our Bible study and everyone is invited and that is Monday the 10th at 6:30p.m.
STAINED GLASS WINDOW In our continuing effort to adorn and glorify our beautiful house of God we installed to first stained glass window. It is a temporary installation that requires trimming so we ask you not to touch the window when you see it. A second window is donated and is being made. If you wish to make a donation in honor or memory for anyone, or to simply make it a gift the donation is $3,000. There are five more windows to be covered. FRONT DOORS As you can see the front doors to the church have been removed for restoration. They were damaged by sun, rain and wind and some parts need to be replaced. As many of you already know the making of the doors was originally donated by a prison inmate with permission from the supervisor and we thank them both for allowing this restoration work. Hopefully they will be completed in a week or two.
GYRO WAGON The Greek school is having a fund raiser with a Gyro wagon in the parking lot This of course is for the general public, but we too may support their efforts by having lunch outside. The costs are being donated by John and Eleni Starogiannis with the entire profit going to the Greek school and we thank them for their gift.
CLOTHING DRIVE Our ladies are holding another clothing drive this year and if you have any type of clothes, shoes, hats, etc. they are welcome. They ask that you bag the clothes and separate the shoes and place them in the downstairs area. See any of the Philoptochos ladies foi more information.
STEWARDSHIP WITH LABOR We wish to remind you that we do not have a maintenance person at the church yet many small jobs are required. We are counting on some of our parishioners with certain talents to lend a hand from time to time. For instance, a sink in the downstairs kitchenette needs installation with some other small plumbing jobs, weather stripping too needs to be installed on the outside doors. Right now we have volunteers to change locks, painting, small electrical needs, etc. Just ask Father Chris what you can do and we will supply the material. You may come at your own convenience during the day or evening. NO SOLICITING With the beginning of school many children are asked to sell things. It is the churches policy that children or adults are not to approach people directly during coffee hour. However you may set up a table and allow the people come to you without pressure to buy. To set up a table you must ask permission first.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Panayiota Feliz for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. We remind you that when your turn to sponsor comes to bring a roll of paper towels for clean-up and you may take the rest home. We supply the coffee.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Oct 2, 2011
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com-e-mail:Holycgoc@aol.com
TRISAGION Today's annual memorial service is for Vasiliki (Bess) the beloved Grandmother of Brian Mitchell Also, a forty day Trisagion service will be held next Saturday October 8th at 2 p.m. for Christos the beloved father of Alitsa Souliopoulos. May their memory be everlasting in God's Kingdom.
GOYA The GOYA youth group met for the first gathering of the season last Friday to discuss the schedule for the'year. The age is 12 to 17 and we ask our parents to encourage your child to be a part of this group. It was decided that the first trip of the season will be held at an amusement park, and the next meeting will be held Friday October21 at 7p.m. in the church hall. Please ask the advisors for more information about the trip.
BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening we will have our Bible study and -everyone is invited, that is Monday at 6:30p.m.
ALTAR BOY MEETING This coming Saturday October 8th an Altar boy meeting will be held at 10a.m. with a pizza lunch to follow. Parents and family are also invited to lunch just after the meeting. Please remember that your son is always required to be to church on time when serving in the Altar, and we ask you to please instill this discipline in your child.-
CLOTHING DRIVE Our ladies are holding another clothing drive this year and if you have any type of clothes, shoes, hats, etc. they are welcome. They ask that you bag the clothes and separate the shoes and place them in the downstairs area. See any of the Philoptochos ladies for more information.
STEWARDSHIP WITH LABOR We wish to remind you that we do not have a maintenance person at the church yet many small jobs are required. We are counting on some of our parishioners with certain talents to lend a hand from time to time. For instance, washers need replacement in the kitchen and some other small plumbing jobs need to be done. Right now we have volunteers to change locks, paint, small electrical needs, etc. Just ask Father Chris what you can do when we need you.
MEN'S MINISTRY The executive board met last Saturday and it was decided to enlist as many men of the parish as associate members that will assist this group when the need arises. That means that you need not be at the meetings that are held once a month, but when a project needs the help of these associate members you will be called upon to help. Please sign up as an associate and you may see Anthony Vikos our president for more information.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Laura Kalogiannis for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. We remind you that when your turn to sponsor comes to bring a roll of paper towels for clean-up and you may take the rest home. We supply the coffee.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Sept. 25th 2011
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: hoiycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com-e-mail:Holycgoc@aol.com
MEMORIAL Today's annual memorial service is for Brenda (Antonia) the beloved mother of Barbara Talleos. May her soul forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
GOYA The GOYA youth group met for the first gathering of the season last Friday to discuss the schedule for the year. The age is 12 to 17 and we ask our parents to encourage your child to be part of this group. We will announce the date of the next meeting and ask you to attend.
BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening we will have our Bible study and everyone is invited, that is Monday 26th at 6:30p.m.
CLOTHING DRIVE Our ladies are holding another clothing drive this year and if you have any type of clothes, shoes, hats, etc. they are welcome. They ask that you bag the clothes and separate the shoes and place them in the downstairs area. See any of the Philoptochos ladies for more information.
CHURCH CALENDAR We thank Valarie LaLima for sponsoring the 2012 church calendars. The church always appreciates these kind of donations since it saves the church the expense ahowing it to take care of its many other costs. Thanks again to Valarie.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Today is the first day of Sunday school classes and we ask all our children to sit up front at the seats designated for the school. Parents, we ask you to please bring your child to this`area, and if they are too young you may sit with.them. Father will be speaking to the children and it is important that they are together as a group. We also asked our Sunday school teachers to bring the children up front. Classes begin after Holy Communion and the children and teachers are to come up first. You may register your child any time during the year and you may see Sofia our school supervisor.
BLOOD DRIVE The blood mobile that was sponsored by our ladies Phiioptochos was here last Sunday however, we do not yet have the statistics as to how well they did. We will let you know at next Sunday's weekly.
MEN'S MINISTRY The executive board met last Saturday and it was decided to enlist as many men of the parish as associate members that will assist this group when the need arises. That means that you need not be at the meetings that are held once a month, but when a project needs the help of these associate members you will be called upon to help. Please sign up as an associate and you may see Anthony Vikos our president for more information.
GREEK SCHOOL Registration is ongoing throughout the year and you may speak with any officer of the PTA for more information.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Catherine Konstantinidis for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com-e-mail:Holycgoc@aol.com Sept. 18th, 2011
MEMORIAL Today's annual memorial service is for George Antoniades the beloved father of Eleni, Victoria, and Alexia. May his soul forever rest in God's Kingdom.
BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening Monday September 19th at 6:30pm everyone is welcome to attend.
CHURCH CALENDAR 2012 It is time to order our church calendars for the year 2012 and as always we seek a sponsor to pay for the cost. The amount is $600, and you may chose the Icon and Gospel reading that is placed on the cover page. Please see Father Chris or call the church office with your offer. This also is received as a good extension of your stewardship because it spares the expense of the church. We give thanks to Aspasia H. for sponsoring the 2011 calendars.
BLOOD DRIVE Our Ladies Philoptochos is sponsoring their second annual blood drive today after the Liturgy. The mobile station will be on our property and of course it welcomes donors from the general community as well. There is always a need for reserved blood and if you never donated before this may be a good time for you to give.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Also, we expect to continue our efforts in the beautification of our Church. Soon we will be installing stained glass windows with the first one already ordered and made. Five windows-(two in the Altar area) are available. We have one more on order and we will install them as we get donors. The cost per window is $3,000.
GOYA The first meeting of the new season will be this coming Friday at 7p.m. in the church hall. Ages from 12 to 17 are encouraged to come to this meeting that we may discuss activities for the year. The schedule will also be made which includes one meeting and one activity per month. Please come and be a member of this church youth group.
CLOTHING DRIVE Our ladies are holding another clothing drive this year and if you have any type of clothes, shoes, hats, etc. they are welcome. They ask that you bag the clothes and separate the shoes and place them in the downstairs area. See any of the Philoptochos ladies for more information. Also, we wish to thank our ladies for sponsoring last Tuesday's Vesper meal and all those who brought a dish.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday school registration will be held today immediately after the Divine Liturgy. Please bring your child with you to designate their class and there is a minimal charge of $10. per child for the cost of materials.
GREEK SCHOOL Registration is ongoing throughout the year and you may speak with any officer of the PTA for more information.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Maria Zervakis for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com-e-maiI:Holycgoc@aol.com Week of Sept. 11, 2011
GREAT VESPERS FOR OF THE HOLY CROSS This coming Tuesday evening September 13th at 7p.m. we will be celebrating the name day of our church Holy Cross. It is a very solemn Holy day and ail of us ought to be present, even the children. Please make every effort to attend. DIVINE LITURGY On Wednesday the 14th at 9:30a.m. the day of the Holy Cross a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated and if you are not obliged to be at work, or any other commitment please attend this service as well.
BRING A DISH The Ladies Philoptochos is sponsoring a strict dinner for Wednesday evening and are asking you to bring a dish making sure there is no meat or dairy in the recipe. Please if you are to make a dish do not drop it off and leave, for the whole essence of the evening is for us to attend and venerate the Holy Cross.
9/11 MEMORIAL SERVICE Today the tenth anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade center in New York City, Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and plane crash in Shanksville, Pa. We will commemorate those who lost their lives on that day with a memorial service. May their souls be in the Kingdom of our Lord.
BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening Monday April 12th at 6:30pm everyone is welcome to attend.
BLOOD DRIVE Our Ladies Philoptochos is sponsoring their second annual blood drive next Sunday after the Liturgy.The mobile station will be on our property and of course welcome donors from the general community as well. If you have a friend outside the community that is willing to come please let them know of the drive. There is always a need for reserved blood.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Also, we expect to continue our efforts in the beautification of oui Church. Soon we will be installing stained glass windows with the first one already ordered and made. Five windows (two in the Altar area) are available. We have one more on order and we will install them as we get donors. The cost per window is $3,000.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday school registration will be held next Sunday immediately after the Divine Liturgy. Please bring your child with you to designate the class and there is a minimal charge of $10. per child for the cost of materials. GREEK SCHOOL .REGISTRATION Registration is scheduled for this coming Thursday September 15th at 5 p.m. Please remember that you must be a paid Steward before classes begin. Registration will take place in the classrooms downstairs.
MEMORIAL AT THE HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH A service will be held at the Holy Spirit church in Wantage N.J at 6p.m. tonight. The local fire department will be attending and it would be nice if you can attend too.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Eieni Arena for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Sept. 4th 2011
DIVINE LITURGY In honor of the birth of the Theotokos the Mother of God we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday evening September 7th at 7p.m. Please make every effort to attend this wonderful feast day of our Church.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Today's forty-day memorial is for Margarita George the beloved mother of Diane Tomazzolli. May her soul forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening Monday Sept. 5th at 6:30 pm everyone is welcome to attend.
RAILINGS AND COLUMNS In our continuing effort in adorning our Church we have a quote for granite columns and railings that will be placed in the narthex area separating the narthex and nave areas. The cost is $12,000 if anyone is blessed with the ability and desire to make this donation. Please see Father Chris with your offer.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Also, we expect to continue our efforts in the beautification of our Church. Soon we will be installing stained glass windows with the first one already ordered and made. Five windows (two in the Altar area) are available. We have one more on order and we will install them as we get donors. The cost per window is $3,000.
SUNDAY SCHOOL We are pleased to announce that Sophia Rodriques is our new Sunday
school Supervisor responsible for coordination of teachers and class order. Also, this extends to the annual scheduling of events and the ordering of class texts. We very much appreciate all the effort and hard work Eleni Arena has offered these last ten years as Supervisor, and thank her for her service to the Church. Registration for Sunday school is on Sunday September 18th. GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION You may inquire and ask for information about Greek school now before registration begins. Christina Skouloudis is President of the parent's group and you may ask the church office her number. Registration day is Thursday September 15th at 5:00 p.m. POUGHKEEPSIE FESTIVAL The Kimisis church is holding its second festival this year on September 8th to the 11th. It is always nice to support our sister churches and if you have the time go have lunch or supper and have a good time.
LOCKS Some new closet doors have been installed in the building and we need to put locks on them. If you have the experience and willingness to do the work let Father Chris know. We will supply the locks so there is no cost to you.
KITCHEN OVEN AND STOVE After cooking it seems we are too tired to clean up. Since we do not have hired help for these chores is anyone willing to do this work at your own convenience? Consider this a stewardship project and you may see Father to make an appointment. COFFEE HOUR No coffee hour last Sunday because of the tropical storm.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Week of Aug. 21, 2011
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MEMORIAL
Today's annual memorial is for Paula (Pelagia) the beloved wife of Gregory Millio and mother of Melina Hale and Mary. Also, for David the father of David Hale. May their souls forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening Monday the 22nd at 6:30pm everyone is welcome to attend.
SUNDAY SCHOOL We are presently making up our Sunday school calendar for this coming season and registration will be held on Sunday September 18 .
RAILINGS AND COLUMNS
In our continuing effort in adorning our church we have a quote for granite columns and railings that will be placed in the narthex area separating the narthex and nave areas. This will further enrich and beautify the fullness of the church. The cost is $12,000.00 If anyone is blessed with the ability and desire to make this donation. Please see Father Chris with your offer.
STEWARDSHIP
There are some who have not yet made your Stewardship pledge by filling out the pledge card. Please remember we are on a Stewardship program and that means you pledge to the best of your ability no matter what that amount is. Please take a pledge card from the candle stand and fill it out todav. Simply put it in the candle tray.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS We expect to continue in our efforts in the beautification of our church. Soon we will be installing stained glass windows with the first one already ordered and made. Five windows (two in the Altar area) are available. We have one more on order and we will install them as we get donors. The cost per window is $3,000 and you may see Father Chris about making your offer.
ICON AND FOOD STORES
These stores are always open and you may browse to your liking. In the Icon store if you do not see a Saint you may wish to order let Constantina know and she will order it for you. The food store has some new Greek specialty items such as mastica gum from Chios. Ask Vaso about it and ask for what is in the refrigerator.
SHOP-RITE DISCOUNT CARDS When you buy these Shop-Rite cards a 5% discount is given to the church and if many of us purchase these cards the building fund benefits in a big way. Help the church by purchasing these cards at no cost to you. It is a win/win situation. See Lucille and ask her how this works and get your cards today.
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks to Valerie LaLima for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
Weekly for August 14th 2011 HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com email:Holycgoc@aol.com
DIVINE LITURGY
Tomorrow August 15 we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in commemoration of our Most
Blessed Lady the Theotokos at 9:30 a.m. If you are able please attend this very solemn and yet glorious feast day of our church the Falling Asleep of Mary.
GREAT VESPERS
Tonight at 6 p.m. the Kimisis.Tis Theotokos church in Poughkeepsie will be hosting the Great Vespers in honor of the name day of their church. Everyone is invited to attend and there will be a reception served after the service. Please notice the time 6 p.m. tonight and there is no charge for the meal.
BIBLE STUDY
Our bible study will continue tomorrow evening Monday August 15tn at 6:30p.m. We will be
discussing next-Sunday's gospel and everyone is welcome to come. This session will be held in Fathers office and you may come and say nothing or jom in on the discussion. No pressure is put on anyone regarding your knowledge, or not knowing the gospels at all. Simply come listen and enjoy the company.
ICON Thanks to Harry and Anna Sakalis for donating the Icon of Saint Calliope that will adorn our parish along with the other Icons on the walls. If anyone wishes to place an Icon of a Saint or a feast day of the church that is not already donated you may see Father and let him know. The donation is $1,000. This Icon is donated in memory of Harry's mother Calliope.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
We are presently making up our Sunday school calendar for this coming season and registration will be held on Sunday September 18th.
RAILINGS AND COLUMNS
In our continuing effort in adorning our church we have a quote for granite columns and railings that will be placed in the narthex area separating the narthex and nave areas. This will further enrich and beautify the fullness of the church. The cost is $12,000 if anyone is blessed with the ability and desire to make this donation. Please see Father Chris with your offer.
STEWARDSHIP There are some who have not yet made your Stewardship pledge by filling out the pledge card. Please remember we are on a Stewardship program and that means you pledge to the best of your ability no matter what that amount is. Please take a pledge card from the candle stand and fill it out today. Simply put it in the candle tray.
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks to Vaso Bellesis for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
Weekly for August 7th 2011
MEMORIAL Today's forty day memorial is for Anastasios (Tom) the beloved husband of Vasiliki Bellesis and father of Angelo, George, Christos and Nicholas. May his soul forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
PARAKLESIS SERVICES This coming Monday (tomorrow), Wednesday and Friday a Paraklesis service is offered to our most blessed and glorious Lady the Theotokos in reverence to her falling asleep on August 15th. This is a wonderful form of prayer for all of us and if you are able to attend one or all of them please come. All services begin at 7p.m. Names for the living are read during these services and you may submit them today. Forms are on the candle stand.
GREAT VESPERS
Next Sunday August 14tn at 6:00p.m. the Kimisis tis Theotokou (The failing asleep of the Virgin Mary) church in Poughkeepsie will celebrate the Great Vesper service in commemoration of this being the nameday of their church. An Agape meal will be offered after the service at their Hellenic center. There is no charge for the meal. Please note the time 6:00pm.
HOLY UNCTION SERVICE The Saint Dumitru Romanian Monastery in Middletown will be celebrating an Unction Service (Bless of the'Oil) next Saturday August 13 at 12:30p.m., and everyone is invited to attend. Usually seven Priests celebrate this service together and Father Chris will be present. Unction is a sacrament of the church or where all attending will be blessed by the Priests.
BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow's bible study is suspended because of the Paraklesis service, but will begin again next Monday August 15t at 6:30p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
CHOIR Is anyone musically inclined and willing to form a choir or junior choir for this coming season in September? As most of you know we now have community singing and a choir can ead us all in greater participation of the Liturgy. However, now your participation is still required and we ask you to sing the hymns directed by our chanter. See Father Chris and let's discuss the possibilities or a choir.
"1000 STEWARD" Churches are mostly operated financially by its faithful people. Please fill out your stewardship pledge card today if you have not done so to date. Be a faithful steward of the church and contribute to the best of your blessings. Ask at the candle stand or the church office for a pledge card. We have what we have because of the many of you who already make your pledge and we thank God for your generosity.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Vaso Giannakouros for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
Weekly for July 31st 2011 HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
DIVINE LITURGY This coming Saturday August 6th at 9:30a.m. we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in honor of the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord. This is a great feast day of our church and everyone is invited to attend.
MEMORIAL Today's annual memorial is for Elizabeth the beloved daughter of Rosenda v'eros and sister of Alex Veros. May her memory dwell in our Lord's Kingdom forever.
PARAKLESIS SERVICES
This coming Monday (tomorrow), Wednesday and Friday a Paraklesis service is offered to our most blessed and glorious Lady the Theotokos in reverence to her falling asleep on August 15th. This is a wonderful form of prayer for all of us and if you are able to attend one or ail of them please come.
AUGUST FAST In preparation for the "Falling asleep of the Theotokos on August 15 we prepare for this feast by fasting the first 14 days of August, also we celebrate the Paraklesis services as described above. Please observe these holy days by fasting and attending services tc the best of your ability. Taste and see how good the Lord really is.
BIBLE STUDY We have suspended the next two Bible studies that is held on Mondays so that we may participate in the Paraklesis service during the first fourteen days of August. We will resume the study on Monday August 15 at 6:30p.m. As always everyone is invited to attend.
"1000 STEWARD" Thank you to Anastasios and Fran Gallos for becoming our 37th "1000 Steward?" by contributing offering their services in painting the doors and other needs of the church. This offering is worth much more than the $1,000 that may be contributed in cash. Again this is what Stewardship means to care for the needs of the church weather through cash or services. Who will be our 37th "1000 Steward" contributor?
GREAT VESPERS Next Sunday August 14th at 6:00p.m. the Kimisis tis Theotokou (The falling asleep of the Virgin Mary) church in Poughkeepsie will celebrate the Great Vesper service in commemoration of this being the name of their church. An Agape meal will be offered after the service at their Hellenic center. There is no charge for the meal.
PROSFORA-COMMUNION BREAD
Thank you to those who baked the communion bread needed for the Divine Liturgy. Still we
need more and if you are able to bake and if you have the proper seal please make your offerin and bring to the church.
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks to Alexandria Schmoeger for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Weekly July 24th 2011
DIVINE LITURGY:This coming Wednesday evening at 7pm we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in honor of Saints Paraskevi, Panteleimon and Irene Chrysovalantou, July 26, 27 & 28 respectfully. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially if these Saints are close to your heart.
BAPTISM: Congratulations to Igor and Sophia Kurtisi on the Baptism of their son Ephrem that will take place today at 12 p.m. The Godparent's are Emil and Debbie Kurtisi.
AUGUST FAST: In preparation for the "Falling Asleep of the Theotokos on August 15 we prepare for this feast by fasting the first 14 days of August, also we celebrate the Paraklesis services. The schedule will be published in the next weekly.
BIBLE STUDY: Tomorrow evening's Bible study is Monday July 25th at 6:30 pm and everyone is welcome to attend. The study will be based on next Sunday's gospel reading.
HOLY ICONS: We are still in the process of adorning our church with the Holy Icons that surround our walls. If you wish to contribute with an Icon of a favorite Saint or feast day that is not already up the donation is $1,000. You must speak with Father to see if we have the Icon of your chose then we will order it for enlargement. This is an ongoing fund raiser towards the building fund.
"1000 STEWARD" : Thank you to Anastasios and Fran Gallos for becoming our 37th "1000 Stewards" by contributing offering their services in painting the doors and other needs of the church. This offering is worth much more than the $1,000 that may be contributed in cash. Again this is what Stewardship means to care for the needs of the church whether through cash or services. Who will be our 37th contributor?
PROSFORA - COMMUNION BREAD: Thank you to those who baked the communion bread needed for the Divine Liturgy. Still we need more and if you are able to bake and if you have the proper seal please make your offering and bring to the church.
KOLIVA- BOILED WHEAT : When you have a memorial service and wish to have Koliva "boiled wheat" you may make your own, or if you wish to order Toula Diakopoulos and Valarie LaLima officially will prepare this for you. You may see them in church or call. For the telephone numbers please call the church office.
COFFEE HOUR: Thanks to Veronica Yancewicz for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
Weekly for July 17th 2011
Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com-e-mail:Holycgoc@aol.com DIVINE LITURGY This coming Wednesday at 9:30a.m. we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in honor of Saint and Prophet Elias. Originally we were to celebrate the evening before but we will be attending the Great Vespers at the Saint Elias church in Yonkers on Tuesday evening. Please remember the change of date and time of the Liturgy.
MEMORIAL Today's annual memorial service is for Helen the beloved wife of George Saines and mother of Julie Meade, Steve, Jennifer and Penelope. May her soul forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
WEDDING Congratulations to both Alexis Antoniades who will wed Daniel Kaval today at 2p.m. May our Gracious Lord bless their union with health and prosperity all their days. BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening's Bible study is Monday July 18th at 6:30 pm and everyone is welcome to attend. The study will be based on next Sunday's gospel reading. HOLY ICONS We are still in the process of adorning our church with the Holy Icons that surround our walls. If you wish to contribute with an Icon of a favorite Saint or feast day that is not already up the donation is $1,000. You must speak with Father to see if we have the Icon of your chose then we will order it for enlargement. This is an ongoing fund raiser towards the building fund.
WELCOME BOY SCOUTS Boy Scout Troop from the Holy Cross Church in Brooklyn is making ' its annual camping trip in the Catskills, and always begins their trip with coming to the Divine Liturgy in our parish. We are pleased to have them with us once again asking our Lord to keep them under His protection during their stay and bringing them all back to their homes safely. Andrew Yiannakos is troop coordinator, Jim Athanasatos, Scoutmaster and Konstantine Tettonis, Youth leader. Welcome again to our parish.
"1000 STEWARD" Thank you to Michael and Irene Fadis for becoming our 36th "1000 Stewards" by contributing $1,000 or more as an offering to the church. We especially thank them because they actually live in Flushing New York, yet have a great affection for our parish and wish to be Stewards of our church. Who will be our 37th contributor?
COOK BOOK The second edition of the Philoptochos cook book is still available and you may purchase one at the Icon store. There are many wonderful recipes enclosed and the book is a nice gift, especially to non Greeks, as a house warming, or dinner gift. The cost is only $15. EMPTY CANS Thank you to those who are bringing in your empty cans for deposit. Little by little it adds up and eventually given to the building fund. We appreciate the donation and if some have not considered it you may want to make that small contribution. A container is setup in the hall area and we are pleased to make the deposits for you. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Mary Orfanos for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
Weekly for July 10th 2011 MEMORIALToday's annual memorial is for John the beloved husband of Mary Orfanos and father of Constantine, Cleo and Sophia. May his soul forever dwell in God's Kingdom. BIBLE STUDY Tomorrow evening Monday July 11th at 6:30 pm everyone is welcome. The study will be based on next Sunday's gospel reading. PROSPHORO This summer we will be in need of individual ladies baking the Communion Bread for the Divine Liturgies. Those of you who have the proper seal please bake as many as you can. Also, you may wish to bake as a group in the church making it convenient for some of you. If a group is gathered for the baking let Fr. Chris know for the kitchen to be available. HOLY ICONS We are still in the process of adorning our church with the Holy Icons that surround our walls. If you wish to contribute with an Icon of a favorite Saint or feast day that is not already up the donation is $1,000. You must speak with Father to see if we have the Icon of your chose then we will order it for enlargement. This is an ongoing fund raiser towards the building fund. STEWARDSHIP Are you willing to be a "Steward 1000" member of the church? This means offering $1,000 or more -for the year and payments may be made throughout the year, either by Sunday envelopes, quarterly or full payment. If you were to pay weekly that would be offering only $20 per week, or $85 per month. You may also, contribute electronically through your bank. The offer is a great benefit to the church and very much appreciated. As always we ask you to be as generous as you can and if cannot afford to offer much give what you can and it is as acceptable as any other Stewardship offer. MEN'S MINISTRY This ministry is again recruiting by asking all the men of our parish to come and join the group. Much has already been done, yet much more is needed to improve the concerns of our parish. It could and should be a powerful group when we put our hearts and minds together for the welfare of the church. Anthony Vikos is the new President and asks you to please come and see what challenges we are faced with and what we can do together. COOK BOOK The second edition of the Philoptochos cook book is still available and you may purchase one at the Icon store. There are many wonderful recipes enclosed and the book is a nice gift, especially to non Greeks, as a house warming, or dinner gift. The cost is only $15. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Niki Michaelides for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
The Weekly for July 3rd 2011
MEMORIAL
Today's forty day memorial is for Evanthia the beloved mother of Anthony Makridakis and Lucy Orfanos. May her soul forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
BIBLE STUDY
We have begun our new Bible study course and instead of Wednesdays we will meet on Monday evenings. Our study is based on the Sunday readings of the following Sunday coming. Let Father Chris know that you are interested and will attend, or you may want to come and see what it is all about. The next meeting will be held on Monday July 11th at 6;30 p.m. then every Monday after that.
PROSPHORO
This summer we will be in need of individual ladies baking the Communion Bread for the Divine Liturgies. Those of you who have the proper seal please bake as many as you can. Also, you may wish to bake as a group in the church making it convenient for some of you. If a group is gathered for the baking let Fr. Chris know for the kitchen to be available.
STEWARDSHIP
Are you willing to be a "Steward 1000" member of the church? This means offering $1,000 or more for the year and payments may be made throughout the year, either by Sunday envelopes, quarterly or full payment. If you were to pay weekly that would be offering only $20 per week, or $85 per month. You may also, pay electronically through your bank. The offer is a great benefit to the church and very much appreciated.
CLEAN-UP CREW
Once again we need a general clean up throughout the building and are looking for volunteers. The classrooms need to be swept and put in order, the upstairs needs to have things put in their proper place, etc. Are you willing to come in on Saturday July 9th at 10am. Let Father know and of course the more people we have the less work for those who do come.
MEN'S MINISTRY
This ministry is again recruiting by asking all the men of our parish to come and join the group. Much has already been done, yet much more is needed to improve the concerns of the parish. It could and should be a powerful group when we put our hearts and minds together for the welfare of the church. Anthony Vikos is the new President and asks you to please come and see what challenges we are facing and what we can do together.
COFFEE HOUR
rhanks to Christina Anagnostou for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Weekly June 26th 2011
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
DIVINE LITURGY This Tuesday evening at 7pm we will celebrate the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul with the Divine Liturgy. Please attend especially if you are named after these great saints of the church. Also, the Apostolic fast that began June 20th ends after the Liturgy. MEMORIAL Today's annual memorial is for Martha the beloved mother of Aristotle Zoulas. May her soul forever dwell in our Lord's Kingdom.
BIBLE STUDY We will begin our new Bible study course this Wednesday evening June 29th at 6:30pm. When we meet we will see if this time and date is acceptable to all. Our study will be based on the Sunday readings of the following Sunday coming. Let Father Chris know that you are interested and will attend, or you may want to come a see what it is all about. CEMETERY PLOTS For your information this year completes the last payment for the Orthodox cemetery plots at the Wallkill cemetery. We have acquired fifty plots, yet we may continue to purchase another fifty making the area complete. If you wish to purchase a plot or two the cost is $1,200 each and you may call the church office for more information. Twenty four plots are already taken. These things ought to be taken care of before grieving.
FESTIVAL SIGNS If you have lawn signs please return them so that we may place next year's festival dates on them. Thanks for displaying them on your lawn; they contribute a lot to our advertizing of the festival.
MAIL BOX Thanks to Robert and Lillian Francis for installing the new mail box on the roadside. This is an example of good stewardship in taking care of the needs of the church when we have the opportunity and will. Thanks to them and to all who give to your capacity. FOOD STORE A new shipment of Feta has come in. See Vaso.
STEWARDSHIP Are you willing to be a "Steward 1000" member of the church? This means offering $1,000 or more for the year and payments may be made throughout the year, either by Sunday envelopes, quarterly or full payment. If you were to pay weekly that would be offering only $20 per week, or $85 per month. You may also, pay electronically through your bank. The offer is a great benefit to the church and very much appreciated.
CLEAN-UP CREW Once again we need a general clean up throughout the building and are looking for volunteers. The classrooms need to be swept and put in order, the upstairs needs to have things in their proper place, etc. Are you willing to come in on Saturday July 9th at 10am. Let Father know and of course the more people we have the less work for those who do come. SHOP-RITE SHOPPING CARDS Don't forget to get your shopping cards that benefit the church, but costs you nothing. For every $100 you spend at Shop-Rite they return $5. This is a good fundraiser, and remember you get the full value of the card. See Lucille during coffee. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Paraskevi Farganis for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Weekly June 19th 2011 APOSTOLIC FAST For those of you who keep to the fast periods of the year this is to remind you that the Apostolic fast begins tomorrow June 20th and ends on the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul June 29th. This fast starts the week after Pentecost and this year it will last for ten days. BIBLE STUDY We will begin our new Bible study course on Wednesday evening June 29th at 6:30pm. When we meet we will see if this time and date is acceptable to all. Our study will be mainly based on the Sunday readings of the next Sunday coming. If you are interested talk with Fr. Chris. SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION Our Sunday school children are to receive their graduation certificate today. We thank cur Sunday school teachers who throughout the year faithfully dedicated their time to this work. Also, our High school graduates will receive a.gift from the Ladies Philoptochos as an expression of their accomplishments. SPANAKOPITA AND PASTICHIO This is the last chance to purchase a tray of Spanakopita or Pastichio. We will be closing down the freezer today and we will donate the remaining trays to the St. Margaret soup kitchen. These are sold at half price at $30 each. CEMETERY PLOTS For you information this year completes the last payment for the Orthodox cemetery piots'at the Wallkill cemetery. We have acquired fifty plots, yet we may continue to purchase another fifty making the area complete.. If you wish to purchase a plot or two the cost is $1,200 each and you may call the church office for more information. Twenty four plots are already taken. FESTIVAL SIGNS If you have lawn signs please return them so that we may place next year's festival dates on them. Thanks for displaying them on your lawn, they contribute a lot to our advertizing of the festival. STEWARDSHIP We are at the half way point of the year and some of you have not yet made your Stewardship pledge. Again we remind you that if your financial situation is difficult you may still be a full Steward by filling out a pledge card. It is your commitment to the church that is more important and your ability to contribute. If you.give from your heart to the Church that is what really counts. ICON STORE Because of the festival new religious items were purchased that will be on the shelves shortly. Also, the Greek specialty food store needs to restock its shelves since almost every item was sold at the festival. If you wish anything specifically from Astoria ask Vaso G. and see if she car, get it for you. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Denise Psathas for sponsoring last week's coffee hour
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Weekly June 12th 2011
PENTECOST Today we will celebrate the kneeling service of Pentecost. If you have difficulty kneeling then you may sit. There is no fasting this coming Wednesday and Friday because of the Pentecost, however on the following Monday the 20th the Apostolic fast begins up to the 29th of June of which we celebrate the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
We need to know who is graduating High school this year. Please let loanna Veloudos the
President of the Philoptochos know since they wish to honor these graduations with a gift.
BIBLE STUDY We will resume our bible study in a week or two and it will be nice to know who would like to attend. The summer study will be based on the Sunday readings, both the Epistle and Gospel of the week. Please let Father knew that you are interested and we will. choose a weekday evening that is good for all. SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION
Next Sunday June 19th our Sunday school children will be graduating and will advance to their next level. Certificates will be given to them after the Liturgy and for our High school graduates.
FESTIVAL
Without thanking individuals we thank all who worked very hard to make our festival the success that it was. Each worked to your ability and the combined effort made it happen.
SPANAKOPITA PLUS
There are some spanakopita and pastry trays left that you may purchase for $30 each, also, a bucket of marinated chicken for the same price. This is the last Sunday for the sale and the rest will be donated to the soup kitchen.
MAIL BOX The church mail box has been damaged during the winter and needs to be replaced. Is there anyone willing to put the new one in the ground since we do not want to pay a laborer for this job? it is a good Stewardship task for the benefit of the church, and you may see Fr. Chris if you can do this work. We have the materials and there is no cost to you.
STEWARDSHIP
We are at the fcalf way point of the year and some of you have not yet made your Stewardship pledge. Again we remind you that if you financial situation is difficult you may still be a full Steward by filling out a pledge card. It is your commitment to the church that is more important and your ability to contribute. If you give from your heart to the Church that is what really counts.
COFFEE HOUR
Because ot the festival last week there was no coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH June 5th 2011
SATURDAY OF SOULS This coming Saturday June 11th at 9:30 a.m. we will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy then the service of Saturday of Souls. This is the fourth Saturday of Souls during the year that we celebrate and it is the day before Pentecost which is next Sunday. Please attend next Saturday and offer the names of those departed that they may be included.
ALTAR BOY MEETING
Parents of our Altar boys are to know that next Saturday we are to have a brief meeting with the boys after the Liturgy then we will have lunch at a Pizza place in Washingtonville. The boys are to attend the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am and the parents with other children are welcome to come. There is no cost to you.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES We need to know who of our Stewards is graduating High school this year. Please let loanna Veloudos the President of the Philoptochos, or any other lady of this group know since they wish to honor these graduations with a gift.
FESTIVAL Today is the last day of the festival and, of course, we thank everyone with gratitude who worked to whatever capacity you could. This festival belongs to all our Stewards and members, or in other words it is not they or them, but we who labored and reap the benefits. Whatever we gain helps us all and towards the needs of the Church.
MAIL BOX • The church mail box has been damaged during the winter and needs-to be
replaced. Is there anyone willing to put the new one in the ground since we do not want to pay a laborer for this job? It is a good Stewardship task for the benefit of the church, and you may see Fr. Chris if you can do this work. We have the materials and there is no cost to you.
STEWARDSHIP We are at the half way point of the year and some of you have not yet made your Stewardship pledge. Again we remind you that if you financial situation is difficult you may still be a full Steward by filling out a pledge card. It is your commitment to the church that is more important and your ability to contribute. If you give from your heart to the Church that is what really counts.
TODAY'S COFFEE HOUR Of course, because of the festival we will not have the usual coffee hour, however if you wish to support the festival you may purchase coffee and pastry under the tent.
LAST WEEK'S COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Eugenia Mitchell for hosting last week's coffee hour. Remember that it cost you nothing throughout the year to enjoy a good cup of coffee with bagels, sweets and sometimes lunch, however we do ask that you host one Sunday for the rest of the congregation. If you are not on the coffee hour list and wish to be please see Vaso G and she will include you next year or you may be listed as an alternate.
Week of May 29th 2011
DIVINE LITURGY
On Wednesday June Ist at 7p.m. we will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy in commemoration of the Ascension of our Lord in Heaven. Ascension day is on Thursday, however many of us cannot attend during the day therefore we will celebrate on Wednesday evening.
MEMORIAL DAY Father Chris will be at the Orthodox section of the Wallkill cemetery
tomorrow Monday, May 30th at 10 a.m. doing the Trisagion service for all those in that area. He will also go to other areas of the cemetery by request.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES We need to know who is graduating High school this year. Please let loanna Veloudos the President of the Philoptochos, or any other lady of this group know since they wish to honor these graduates.
FESTIVAL
The festival begins this Thursday June 2nd, and we need your help to set-up on Tuesday or
Wednesday, we need volunteers during etc. Please make the commitment in assisting the
church during these hard working days, for those who are already committed. See Aspasia and let her know when you can be here.
YIA YIA'S ATTIC This is the last Sunday for bringing things in, but you may bring them in during this week, or during the festival. Thanks again to all who madethe offer.
FESTIVAL JOURNAL
This is the last day to take out a commemoration page. Please see Valarie Lalima or George Saines. Full color page $300, no color $275., half page $150. or third pg. $100. Valerie L. is chairwoman, and you may ask her for a form.
CLEAN OVEN, PLUS Is anyone willing to clean the convection oven in the kitchen? It needs to be done before the festival begins on Thursday. Let Father know so he may open the door at the time you can come in. Since we are talking stewardship we also need locks to be installed in some of our new doors, a new mail box needs to replace the old one that was destroyed in the snow. Is anyone able and willing to do this work?
STEWARDSHIP Thank you to all our Stewards. If you are not a Steward please complete your pledge card and mail or leave it in the tray. We now have 35 "1000 Stewards" who contribute $1000 or more for the year. If you are able to join this rank then please do so for it helps the church enormously. However, whatever you can afford and if it comes from the heart then that too is well received.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Eleni Sanfilippo and her daughters for hosting last week's coffee hour
Week of May 22, 2011
FORTY DAY BLESSING Today's forty day blessing is for Brooklyn (Mary) the infant daughter of Elaine (Antoniades) McMann. May they always be glad and delighted in the Lord. ARTOCLASIA Today's "Breaking of the Bread" service is for Constantina the daughter of John and Vasiliki Salamouras. May the entire family prosper in health and happiness all their days.
MEMORIAL DAY Father Chris will be at the Orthodox section of the Wallkill cemetery on
Memorial'Day Monday, May 30th at 10a.m. doing the Trisagion service for all those fn that area. He will also go to other areas of the cemetery by request.
FESTIVAL MEETING A meeting will be held today after the Divine Liturgy during or after the coffee hour today. It is essential that you be present especially if you are working at any station. This is the time to make constructive comments and not during the festival days. Please attend whether you are working or not. Also, if you are a new volunteer be sure to attend.
YIA YIA'S ATTIC Thank you to all who have already brought in items for sale. Please continue to bring in your items and place in the church hall, so that we may make this the biggest sale year ever. Also, these items are being priced now making it much easier then pricing them during the festival days. Thank you again.
FESTIVAL JOURNAL
This too is a fund raiser for the-festival. You may wish to sponsor a page in commemoration of a graduation, baptism, wedding, etc. or a memorial for a loved one. Full color page $300, no color $275., half page $150. or third pg. $100. Valerie L. is chairwoman, and you may ask her for a form.
SIGNS We have a few festival lawn signs lest for those who have a fair amount of traffic passing your property, so please take a sign that is to be planted in the grass and can be seen from both sides. The signs are in the church hall and you may take one as you leave. Please also remember to return them after the festival that you may use them again for next year.
STEWARDSHIP
Thank you to all our Stewards. If you are not a Steward please complete your pledge card and mail or leave it in the tray. We now have 33 "1000 Stewards" who contribute $1000 or more for the year. If you are able to join this rank then please do so for it helps the church enormously. However, whatever you can afford and if it comes from the heart then that too is well received.
PHILOPTOCHOS LADIES The clothing drive is still on, and if you have those items the ladies are asking for please bring them in. This is a fund raiser for the ladies and a pick-up date is in mid June, so if you are going to donate please do it soon.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Rose Manouvelos for hosting last week's coffee hour.
DIVINE LITURGY Next Saturday May 21st we will celebrate a Divine Liturgy in honor of Saints Constantine & Helen at 9:30a.m., and if are able to attend please do so, especially if your named after these great Saints of the church.
MEMORIAL
Today's annual memorial service is for Angela Manouvelos the beloved mother of Peter, Fotios and Sprios. May her soul forever dwell in our Lord's Kingdom.
FESTIVAL BAKING
Because of the need we must do some baking today for the festival. Can you stay after the Divine Liturgy and help? If you do have the time, and need to go home for a change of clothes that is fine too, however let Aspasia that you will help. Much has already been done during the week but we still need help. Thank you.
YIA YIA'S ATTIC Please bring in your items and place in the church hall. Thank you.
FESTIVAL JOURNAL This too is a fund raiser for the festival. You may wish to sponsor a page in commemoration of a graduation, baptism, wedding, etc. or a memorial for a loved one. Full color page $300, no color $275., half page $150. or third pg. $100. Valerie L. is chairwoman, and you may ask her for a form.
SIGNS We have a few festival lawn signs for those who have a fair amount of traffic passing your property, so please take a sign that is planted in the grass and can be seen from both sides See George S. for the sign. Also, we have the flyers for display at diners, the work place, or anywhere you may have people. Please take what you need and spread the word. Some are on the coffee hour tables.
STEWARDSHIP
Thank you to all our Stewards. If you are not a Steward please complete your pledge card and mail or leave it in the tray. We now have 33 "1000 Stewards" who contribute $1000 or more for the year. If you are able to join this rank then please do so for it helps the church enormously. However, whatever you can afford and if it comes from the heart then that too is well received.
PHILOPTOCHOS LADIES
The clothing drive is still on and if you have those items the ladies are asking for please bring them in.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Nancy Gordon and Kathryn Strysko for hosting last week's coffee hour.
May 8th 2011
MOTHER'S DAY Dear mothers, the church celebrates this special day in your honor and asks our Almighty God to bless all of you with wisdom, patients and love. A flower is offered to you as a symbol of your love for the Lord and, of course, His love for you.
FESTIVAL BAKING This year we need a team effort to bake the Spanakopita, Pastichio and Mousaka, besides marinating the meats, etc. This is a serious request and cannot be left to the other person, so please respond to the call. A date will be set up for this week and we will let you know when as soon we get this information. We expect to be baking in our kitchen and will start with the Spanakopita. Please let Aspasia, George S., or Father know today that you will assist and we will call you.
YIA YIA'S ATTIC It's time again to bring in items for the festival sale. Please search your kitchen, attic, garage, etc. for things you do not need anymore and bring in now so we may have them ready for the festival. Also, you may want to ask friends and neighbors to participate. Remember the more we have the more we sell and this event has been very successful to the income of the festival. You may leave items in the church hall when you bring them in.
ORATORICAL FESTIVAL This year's Archdiocese district competition was held yesterday at the Saint Barbara Church in Orange Connecticut. The best essays will be presented at the finals in Houston, Texas and we cheer all those who have competed in this wonderful affair. A special thanks to Ann Sandor for coordinating our children in this event.
FESTIVAL JOURNAL This too is a fund raiser for the festival. You may wish to sponsor a page in commemoration of a graduation, baptism, wedding, etc. or a memorial for a loved one. Full color page $300., no color $275., half page $150. or third pg. $100. Valerie L. is chairwoman, and you may ask her for a form.
STEWARDSHIP Thank you to all our Stewards. If you are not a Steward please complete your pledge card and mail or leave it in the tray. We now have 33 "1000 Stewards" who contribute $1000 or more for the year. If you are able to join this rank then please do so for it helps the church enormously. However, whatever you can afford and if it comes from the heart then that too is well received.
PHILOPTOCHOS LADIES The clothing drive is still on and if you have those items the ladies are asking for please bring them in. This is a fund raiser for this church group. Of course, they are always looking for more ladies to join, and if you are inclined to participate please speak with loanna V. Pres, or Trini G, V. P. and they will let you know of their next meeting.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to Demetra Pavlides for hosting last week's coffee hour, and thank you to all the ladies who sponsor the coffee hour one week in the year.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH FORTY DAY BLESSING
Today's forty day blessing is for infant Ephraim the son of Igor and Jennifer Kurtsi.
Congratulations on the birth of their son and may they along with their older son Nicholas be blessed all their days.
ARTOCLASIA
This "Breaking of the Bread" service is for the entire Sakalis family and the Mandas family in honor of Saint George for their son George, and the rest of the family. May they all have health, peace and prosperity all their days.
PASCHA It was a beautiful Easter season mostly because of the many faithful who attended these most holy day services. We thank our parish council and others who served in other capacities. A special thanks to Laura Veros for Easter lamb dinner after.the Resurrection service, she not only cooked and served the meal, but bought the food then cleaned up after everyone left. Also, we thank all who contributed to the flowers and Easter donations. It was truly a blessing to see the participation for God's church.
FESTIVAL PASTRIES We are in the process of using our kitchen to bake some of the festival pastries, and we are asking for donors for some of the ingredients. Sugar $60. Walnuts $70. Butter $80., or a general donation of $50. for the flour, etc. This will defer some of the cost and will be greatly appreciated. If by check make to Holy Cross festival account.
YIA YIA'S ATTIC
It's time again to bring in items for the festival sale. Please search your kitchen, attic, garage, etc. for things you do not need anymore and bring in now so we may have them ready for the festival. Also, you may want to ask friends and neighbors to participate. Remember the more we have the more we sell and this event has been very successful to the income of the festival. You may leave items in the church hall when you bring them in.
STEWARDSHIP Thank you to all our Stewards. If you are not a Steward please complete your pledge card and mail or leave it in the tray. We now have 33 "1000 Stewards" who contribute $1000 or more for the year. If you are able to join this rank then please do so for it helps the church enormously. However, whatever you can afford and if it comes from the heart then that too is well received.
COFFEE HOUR
We always thank and appreciate very much those who participate in sponsoring the coffee hour. We ask you to contribute only once a year and all of you do it cheerfully. How nice it is for the whole congregation to have a wonderful breakfast or sometimes brunch after services at no cost throughout the year.
EASTER AGAPE SERVICE
Please remember also that on Easter Sunday morning we will celebrate the beautiful Agapi service at 10a.m. and as always we encourage you to attend. ALTAR BOYS
Most of our children are off school this week giving us the opportunity to have them attend evening services. If your child is an Altar boy we can use their assistance every night. Please bring them to as many services as possible allowing them to experience the wonderful joy of Holy Week and Pascha. Of course, this applies to all our children.
PALM SUNDAY DINNER Because of the relaxation of the fast today, we are allowed fish, oil and wine Traditionally we have a fish dinner today and it is sponsored by the George and Georgia's of the church. The cost is low as usual at $8.00 per person with a maximum of $25.00 per family. The proceeds go to the building fund.
TSOUREKIA The Tsourekia are here for pick-up and perhaps they may have some extras.
STEWARDSHIP
If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the'year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford foi the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church. PHILOPTOCHOS
Our Ladies Philoptochos is holding a Clothing Collection drive and are asking for clean clothing, shoes, handbags, and other items described in a their flyer. If you wish to donate please see the flyer for more information.
RED DYE Red Easter dye is on sale in the food store now. Also, for Easter you may want to shop in the Food store for specialty foods for your Easter table, or if you are visiting a home you may want to offer these as a gift.
EASTER EGG HUNT This event has become very popular in our parish and if you have not attended before you may want to bring your child this year. This is held immediately after the A,gapi service on Easter morning and if you coming please attend the service with your child at lOa.m . ICON STORE The store will soon be ordering new Icons for the festival and if you wish them to get a specific Saint this is the time to let them know. Constantina is the manager of the store and you may see her with your request. Also, everyone is always free to browse in the Icon and food store at any time. ORATORICAL FESTIVAL The winners of our essay contest will meet at the Kimisis Church in Poughkeepsie on Saturday April 30th at 9:30am COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Greek school for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. HOLY WEEK Services begin tonight at 7p.m. with the Bridegroom service and we ask you to come to as many services as you can. Please check the Crossroads and bring the children as well. A blessed Holy Week to all of you.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com SATURDAY OF LAZARUS Next Saturday April 16 we will celebrate a Divine Liturgy at 9:30am in commemoration of the raising of Lazarus. All our children are to attend and a communion breakfast will be offered after the Liturgy. Palm crosses will also be made by the children for the following day Palm Sunday. The more we have making the crosses the faster we will be done. COMPLINE SERVICE POSTPONED The service usually held on Monday's is canceled for tomorrow April 11th. PRE-SANCTIFIED DIVINE LITURGY This Wednesday April 13tn at the Kimisis Church in Poughkeepsie at 7p.m. Remember that other area Priest's including Father Chris will be present at this service and a meal will be offered. Please try to attend this most beautiful Lenten service. This is the last Pre-Sanctified service to be held this Lent. GREEK SCHOOL PRESENTATION Our students will give a short presentation today in commemoration of the Annunciation of Mary and Greek Independence Day that was celebrated on March 25th. Also, the mother's of the children are offering a lunch during the coffee hour as a fund raiser for the school. Coffee hour is still offered as usual. ORATORICAL FESTIVAL We are pleased to announce that Chrysanthy Gianiodis and Joachim Rcdrigues were chosen to represent our parish at the district competition in Poughkeepsie on April 30th. We are also pleased with Diego Frangiamone and Athena Donnelly who gave a wonderful essay and presentation last Sunday. We are proud of these participants. TSOUREKIA (EASTER BREAD) We are once again selling the Easter Bread for our Paschal table and it is a fund raiser for our Building Fund. Please see Georgia Chambers for your order and we will let you know soon when they will be ready. Do not delay order today. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex near the guest book. STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church. PHiLOPTOCHOS Our Ladies Phiioptochos and GOYA is holding a Clothing Collection drive and are asking for clean clothing, shoes, handbags, and other items described in a their flyer. If you wish to donate please see the flyer for more information. ICON STORE The store will soon be ordering new Icons for the festival and if you wish them to get a specific Saint this is the time to let them know. Constantina is the manager of the store and you may see her with your request. Also, everyone is always free to browse in the Icon and Food store at any time. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Margaret Dedes for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
LENTEN SERVICES
Please see attached calendar for services. Please attend as many as you can.
LAZARUS SATURDAY DIVINE LITURGY
This is the day we make palm crosses for the following day Palm Sunday. All our Sunday and ' Greek School children should attend the Divine Liturgy on this day April 16th at 9:30 am. A Lenten breakfast will be offered after the liturgy then we will make the crosses.
EASTER & FLOWER OFFERING
Enclosed are envelopes for Easter and flower donations. When you make your offering remember to include the names of those who have departed this life that we may offer prayers for them during Liturgy.
TSOUREKI
The Easter bread will be sold again this year ;: $15.00. Please put your order in soon so that the ladies know how much to bake. Please call the church office or place your order on Sunday.
HOLY WEEK BOOKS
The Icon store has a supply of Holy Week books that are of great benefit for those who wish to follow the services at the most holy time.. It is a wonderful book to keep in your library and use throughout the year anytime you wish to read for spiritual inspiration. The cost is $29.99
STEWARDSHIP 2011
Pledge cards for 2011 have been sent to your homes. The Church is supported by the faithful and we ask you to be as generous as you can. If you are financially blessed enough to be a Steward 1000 or more than please make this offer. Others are asked to give to the best of your ability to God for all He has blessed you with. Your pledge may be paid throughout the year making it easier for most. Ask for weekly envelopes.
EIGHTEEN
If you are eighteen years or older and not a student you ought to be an independent Steward of the church. This is the age when we generally break
from our parents dependency and begin establishing our own identity. Remember Stewardship is not only a matter of money but service and care of the Church. If you are not working still fill out a pledge card without a monetary amount and be counted as a Steward.
ICONS
If you wish to donate your Saint that is not already on the walls please call the church office, or see Father Chris. The enclosed flyer indicates icons that may be donated. The honor of donation is $1,000. Five other Icons have been purchased Since last month and we still have room for more. It is quite a nice thing to see your particular Saint being honored in the Church by your own giving. Again call or see Father Chris with your request.
FESTIVAL TIME
We are approaching this event in only a few months and really ought to be preparing for it in many ways. We need volunteers to man booths. We need food preparers and bakers and so many other things. Soon we will let you know more specifics so please be prepared to volunteer when asked.
FOOD AND ICON STORE
We now have Feta Cheese on sale. It is very convenient and we understand a good feta. Of course, there are many other items on sale and you can see Vaso G. who is the manager of the store. It sure beats going to Astoria to shop, and if you do not see what you may want to buy you may make a suggestion to Vaso to carry that item next time they supply the store.
COFFEE HOUR
April 3rd Margareta Dedes
April 10th Greek School
April 17th Palm Sunday -St. George's Dinner
April 24th PASCHA
Please remember no calls will be made to you
when your turn comes up, and it is up to you to
find someone on the list to exchange dates if you
cannot do it. Any questions please call Vaso
Giannakouros. We also ask you to bring a pound of
coffee and a roll of paper towels.
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HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com-e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com
MEMORIAL SERVICES This one year memorial service is for Dimitrios the beloved brother of Margaret Dedes, and one year for Stavroula Dakis. Also, the annual service for Garifalia the beloved mother of Spiros and George Panteloukas. May their souls forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
LENTEN SERVICES Tomorrow Monday April 4th Great Compline, Friday April 8th the Akathistos to the Theotokos. Both services begin at 7p.m.
PRE-SACNTIFIED DIVINE LITURGY This Wednesday April 6th at the Saint Nicholas Church in Newburgh at 7p.m. Remember that other area Priest's including Father Chris will be present at this service and a meal will be offered. Please try to attend this most beautiful Lenten service.
ORATORICAL FESTIVAL We have four of our Sunday school children who will make their very short presentation today, and the two who are chosen will compete in the district finals shortly. We thank Ann Sandor along with our Sunday school teachers who coordinated these essays.
TSOUREKIA (EASTER BREAD) We are once again selling the Easter Bread for our Paschal table and it is a fund raiser for our Building Fund. Please see Georgia Chambers for your order and we will let you know soon when they will be ready. Do not delay order today. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex near the guest book.
STEWARDSHIP
If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000
Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church.
EASTER LILIES
Is anyone willing to donate this years' Easter Lilies that so much beautify our Holy Church during the Resurrection services? The cost is $500., and if you are interested in making this offer please see Father Chris.
FESTIVAL ATTIC SALE We are fast approaching festival time and this may be a good time to bring in items for the annual Via Yia's attic sale. Please check your garage, kitchen, attic, etc. for things you do not need anymore and bring them to the church for the sale.
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS This year we are going to need more volunteers than ever before. We need to make the spanikopitas and other foods earlier than usual because some of our past volunteers will not be available this year. When we get down to specifics we will let you know, but in the mean time please be prepared to assist.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Florianna and Garifalia Panteloukas for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com LENTEN SERVICES Tomorrow Monday March 28th Great Compline, Friday April 1st Fourth Salutations to the Theotokos. Both services begin at 7p.m. PRE-SANCTIFIED DIVINE LITURGY This Wednesday March 30th at 7p.m. here in Middletown. We ask all of you to be present as we have other Priest's and their congregations attending. Also, we are asking you to bring a Lenten dish for the meal that we will have after the Liturgy. Please set this time aside so that you may attend and bring the children. See Vaso G. for what to bring. TSOUREKIA (EASTER BREAD) We are once again selling the Easter. Bread for our Paschal table and it is a fund raiser for our Building Fund. Please see Georgia Chambers for your order and we will let you know soon when they will be ready. Do not delay order today. STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church. ALTAR BOY RETREAT A Lenten retreat will be held at Saint Basil Academy on Saturday April 2nd from 10am to 3pm. Seminarians from the Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline Ma. will be conducting this retreat and we encourage the parents of our altar boys to be sure they attend. ANNIVERSAY JOURNAL Please take an ad today. We expect to have a sizable journal and your participation is essential. See Anthony Vikos, Niki Michaelidis or George Saines for the ad. EASTER LILIES Is anyone willing to donate this years' Easter Lilies that so much beautify our Holy Church during the Resurrection services? The cost is $500., and if you are interested in making this offer please see Father Chris. ORATORICAL FESTIVAL This Archdiocese sponsored program is for our older children to write a short paper on topics on the faith, and to present it to panel of judges. The best of these will then be presented on a Diocese level, and the winners will receive scholarships. Ann Sandor through our Sunday school is organizing the program that ought to be completed at the end of this month. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Stephania Porfyris for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com
DIVINE LITURGY This coming Friday March 25th we will celebrate a Divine Liturgy of the Annunciation of the Theotokos at 9:30 a.m. If you are able to come please attend this service on this most Holy Day of our Church. Oil, wine and fish are allowed this day relaxing the fast for those keeping the fullness of Lent.
MEMORIALS A forty-day memorial will be held for Nicholas Tsicalos who passed on to the Lord in Greece, and one-year for Christine the beloved mother of Erma Lambrou. May their souls forever rest in God's Kingdom.
LENTEN SERVICES Tomorrow Monday, Great Compline, Wednesday, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy at Saints Constantine and Helen Church in W. Nyack, both at 7p.m. There will be no evening Salutations service on Friday because of the Annunciation falling on that day.
STEWARDSHIP
If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000
Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church.
ALTAR BOY RETREAT
A Lenten retreat will be held at Saint Basil Academy on Saturday April 2nd from 10am to 3pm. Seminarians from the Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline Ma. will be conducting this retreat and we encourage the parents of our altar boys to be sure they attend.
ANNIVERSAY JOURNAL Please take an ad today. We expect to have a sizable journal and your participation is essential. See Anthony Vikos, Niki Michaelidis or George Saines for the ad.
SALUTATION SERVICES We thank Vasiliki Salamouras for decorating the Icon of the Theotokos for the second Salutations service. We hold these five services on Friday's during Lent, and again we thank the ladies who donate and decorate the Icon.
EASTER LILIES
Is anyone willing to donate this years' Easter Lilies that so much beautify our Holy Church during the Resurrection services? The cost is $500., and if you are interested in making this offer please see Father Chris.
ORATORICAL FESTIVAL This Archdiocese sponsored program is for our older children to write a short paper on topics of the faith, and to present it to a panel of judges. The best of these will then be presented on a Diocese level, and the winners will receive scholarships. Ann Sandor through our Sunday school is organizing the program that ought to be completed at the end of this month.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Lori Panagiotopoulos for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com
LENTEN SERVICES: Tomorrow Monday 14th, Great Compline - Wednesday 16th, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy (at St. Dumitru Monastery - Middletown) and Friday 18th, 2nd Salutations to the Virgin Mary. All these services begin at 7p.m.
GREAT VESPERS: Today at 4p.m. we will celebrate Orthodox Sunday with a Vesper service at the Holy Spirit church in Wantage, N. J., and we ask you to bring your Icons. Many priests and a Bishop will be present at this service. Please plan to attend.
STEWARDSHIP : If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church. ALTAR BOY RETREAT: A Lenten retreat will be held at Saint Basil Academy on Saturday April 2nd from 10am to 3pm. Seminarians from the Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline Ma. will be conducting this retreat and we encourage the parents of our altar boys to be sure they attend. Building Fund: We are little by little installing the flooring in the classrooms and have three more to go; also we wish to install carpeting on the stage. Each will cost about $500. and we are now looking for four donors. Is anyone willing to make the offer, of which, the first will be to install the carpet? See Father Chris.
Anniversary Journal: Please take an ad today. We expect to have a sizable journal and your participation is essential. See Anthony Vikos, Niki Michaejidis or George Saines for the ad. SALUTATION SERVICES: We thank Despina Mandas for decorating the Icon of the Theotokos for the first Salutations service. We hold these five services on Friday's during Lent, and again we thank the ladies who donate and decorate the Icon.
EASTER LILIES: Is anyone willing to donate this years' Easter Lilies that so much beautify our Holy Church during the Resurrection services? The cost is $500. and if you are interested please see Father Chris with your intention.
ALARM SYSTEM: This system has been installed throughout the entire buildings and we thank once again Manoli Zervakis for doing the work. Manoli has been a great benefactor of our holy church by donating material and labor for most of the electrical work through his company EZ Electric, plus so many other donations. Again we thank him wholeheartedly for his generosity these many years.
ICON PINS: New lapel pins are now at the Icon store at $3.99. They are nice to wear on your lapel or pin to the interior of your car. Some pins are of individual Saints, Christ and the Theotokos of which is a nice token gift also. Take a look.
COFFEE HOUR: Thanks to the Sophia Romano and her sister Maria for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
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GREAT LENT Lent begins tomorrow Monday March 7th, and we will begin tomorrow evening with a Great Compline service. On Wednesday there will be a Pre-Sanctified service and on Friday the first Salutations to the Virgin Mary. All these service begin at 7p.m. Please attend as many as you can.
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY Next Sunday March 13th is when we celebrate the procession of the Icons around the church and we are asking all of you to bring an Icon from home for a special blessing. All of us ought to carry on Icon during this most beautiful confession of our faith.
GREAT VESPERS Also, next Sunday we continue to celebrate Orthodox Sunday with a Vesper service at the Holy Spirit church in Wantage, N. J. at 4 p.m. of where you ought to bring your Icons. Many priests and a Bishop will be present at this service. Please plan to attend. GRANDPARENT'S SUNDAY Today is designated as Grandparent's Sunday in our parish and we welcome all of you who have come to join your grandchildren. Welcome to all of you especially if you are from another parish. If you are prepared it will be nice for you to receive Holy Communion with your grandchild.
DIVINE LITURGY - SATURDAY OF SOULS This coming Saturday March 12th' we will be celebrating the third Saturday of Souls commemorating the dead. Na'mes may be submitted now or on that day. Forms are on the candle stand.
STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church.
BUILDING FUND We are little by little installing the flooring in the classrooms and have three more to go; also we wish to install carpeting on the stage. Each will cost about $500. and we are now looking for four donors. Is anyone willing to make the offer, of which, the first will be to install the carpet? See Father Chris.
ANNIVERSAY JOURNAL Please take an ad today. We expect to have a sizable journal and your participation is essential. See Anthony Vikos, Niki Michaelidis or George Saines for the ad.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Next Sunday March 13 begins Daylight Savings Time, don't forget to set /our clocks ahead one hour on Saturday evening, so that you are not late coming to church. ICON PINS New lapel pins are now at the Icon store at $3.99. They are nice to wear on your apel or pin to the interior of your car. Some pins are of individual Saints, Christ and the Theotokos of which is a nice token gift also. Take a look. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Evangelia Whelan for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
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DIVINE LITURGY - SATURDAY OF SOULS This coming Saturday March 5th we will be celebrating the second Saturday of Souls commemorating the dead. If you already submitted names you do not need to repeat them, they will be read for all the services. If not, then write names on the form provided at the candle stand and give to Father Chris.
KOLIVA For those who wish to have a dish of "Boiled Wheat" for the Saturday of Souls services are to see Georgia Chambers. The cost is $25.00 for each service and this will be donated towards the building fund.
GRANDPARENT'S SUNDAY Next Sunday March 6th we will honor our Grandparent's and ask all of you to invite them to the Divine Liturgy. It would be nice for you to come together with your Grandchild for Holy Communion. Also, you who are Grandparent's we ask you to bring your Grandchildren to church on that day. Our Sunday school is sponsoring this occasion.
STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church.
GOYA Today our young people will be offering a spaghetti brunch during coffee hour. This is a fund raiser for this group and as always the cost is kept low so that all may participate. The donation is $8 per adult, $5 per child under 8 years with a maximum for the immediate family $25 no matter how many children you may have. You may also order take out meals.
ANNIVERSAY JOURNAL
We are still taking commemorations for the 25th anniversary journal. If you intend on submitting a page please see Anthony Vikos or Niki Michaelides with your donation. You may pay as you go, so please place your ad now then make arrangements accordingly. Thank you to those who already submitted your ad.
ALTAR BOY RETREAT
A Lenten Altar Boy retreat will be held at Saint Basil Academy on Saturday April 2nd, from 10am to 3pm. We expect a very good turn out from all the area churches so we ask our parents to be aware and prepared for this event. Please mark your calendar.
ICON PINS New lapel pins are now at the Icon store at $3.99. They are nice to wear on your lapel or pin to the interior of your car. Some are of individual Saints, Christ and the Theotokos of which is a nice gift also. Take a look.
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks to the loanna Veloudos for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com DIVINE LITURGY - SATURDAY OF SOULS This coming Saturday February 26th we will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy and first Saturday of Souls commemorating the dead, and this is the time to submit names of loved ones. You need submit only once and the names will be remembered for all three Saturday of Souls services.
KOLIVA For those who wish to have a dish of "Boiled Wheat" for the Saturday of Souls services are to see Georgia Chambers. The cost is $25.00 for these services and this will be donated towards the building fund.
GRANDPARENT'S SUNDAY On Sunday March 6th we will honor our Grandparent's and ask all of you to invite them to the Divine Liturgy. If it is be appropriate, it would be nice for you to come together with your Grandchild for Holy Communion. Also, you who are Grandparent's we ask you to bring your Grandchildren to church on that day. Our Sunday school is sponsoring this occasion;
STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church. ANNIVERSAY JOURNAL We are still taking commemorations for the 25th anniversary journal. If you intend on submitting a page please see Anthony Vikos or Niki Michaelides with your donation. You may pay as you go, so please place your ad now then make arrangements accordingly.
ALTAR BOY RETREAT A Lenten Altar Boy retreat will be held at Saint Basil Academy on a Saturday in early April, and when we receive more detailed information we will let the parents know. We expect a very good turn out from all the churches so we ask our parents to be aware and prepared for this event.
GOYA Next Sunday February 27th our young people will be offering a spaghetti brunch during coffee hour. This is a fund raiser for this group and as always the cost is kept low so that all may participate. The maximum for an immediate family is only $20 no matter how many children you may have.
E-MAIL ADDRESS Please write your e-mail on a piece of paper and give to Fr. Chris or Despina our church secretary. This will keep you informed of events in a more speedy way. SHOP-RITE GIFT CARDS Don't forget to pick up your shopping cards today. Remember it costs you nothing but the church gets back 5% of what you spend for groceries. It's a good fundraiser for the church and again it costs you nothing. Please begin to shop with Gift Cards and you don't need to carry cash with you. It's the modern way to shop. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Despina Mandas for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Feb. 13th 2011
SATURDAY OF SOULS In only two weeks we will be commemorating the dead with a Divine Liturgy and Memorial service, and this is the time to submit names of loved ones. You need submit only once and the names will be remembered for all three Saturday of Souls services.
KOLIVA For those who wish to have a dish of "Boiled Wheat" for the Saturday of Souls
services are to see Georgia Chambers. The cost is $25.00 and this will be donated towards the building fund.
NO FASTING THIS WEEK There is no fasting this Wednesday and Friday because of the approaching of Lent. You may follow the church calendar for days that designation fast and feast days.
STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet made your pledge for 2011 please do so today. If you can be a "1000 Steward" by offering $1,000 or more for the year then please make that offer. If not make any offer you can afford for the year. All of you are called to be Stewards of the Church.
ANNIVERSAY JOURNAL We are still taking commemorations for the 25th anniversary journal. If you intend on submitting a page please see Anthony Vikos or Niki Michaelides with your donation. You may pay as you go, so please place your ad now then make arrangements accordingly.
FREE CASSETTES Cassette's featuring the Saints and other topics are being discontinued at the Icon store and are offered to you free for the taking. They are in the box in front of the store with the free books also offered for the taking.
FOOD STORE A new shipment of Feta Cheese came in with other Greek food items such as Mastika chewing gum, and olive oils and Lenten products.
RECIPE BOOK Remember that the Philoptochos has printed and up to date Greek food recipe book that is being sold at the Icon store. You may see Dina for a copy.
GOYA On meat-fare Sunday February 27th our young people will be offering a spaghetti
brunch during coffee hour. This is a fund raiser for this group and as always the cost is kept low so that all may participate. The maximum for an immediate family is only $20 no matter how many children you may have.
SHOP-RITE GIFT CARDS Don't forget to pick up your shopping cards today. Remember it costs you nothing but the church gets back 5% of what you spend for groceries. It's a good fund-raiser for the church and again it costs you nothing. Please begin to shop with Gift Cards.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Maria Karasaridis for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Feb. 6th 2011
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com
SUNDAY SCHOOL ORATORICAL FESTIVAL This is a local and national contest of children who will write essays on religious matters and present them to our parish then to a parish anywhere in the United states designated by the Archdiocese. We are excited about entering this challenge and we ask you to encourage your child to participate. The Sunday school is organizing this effort. Scholarships will be given to the best contestants.
TRIODION Next Sunday is what we call the beginning of the Lenten period. It is a preparation for when we fast and begin contemplating our participation in the Lenten services and of course fasting.
HOME BLESSINGS Father Chris is still blessing homes during this Epiphany season and if you wish for him to come to your home let him know and we will make arrangements. A small bowl of water with an Icon, and if you wish to light incense is all you need. This practice is an ancient tradition of the Orthodox that we continue to this day. The best time to come to the home is when the whole family is gathered.
GOYA NEWS Our young people wish to thank those who contributed to the "Build a Bear" program for the Ronald McDonald House. They had a lot of fun making them and the bears and extra proceeds of course go to children with serious ailments.
STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet completed your Stewardship pledge card please do so today and either give to the church office or mail it this week. Again we ask you to be as generous as you can. Weekly envelopes are also available at your request. The 2011 plaque naming these donors is now in the large hall area.
GO RED SUNDAY The National Philoptochos has designated this Sunday as recognition of the American Heart Association 's call to increase awareness of heart disease in women. Many ladies of our parish will be wearing red today, and our Philoptochos will distribute a red carnation to all our women. Heart disease is the number one demise of American women and this call to awareness is for women to take charge of their wellbeing and to live stronger and healthier lives.
FREE CASSETTES Cassette's featuring the Saints and other topics are being discontinued at the Icon store and are offered to you free for the taking. They are in the box in front of the store with the free books also offered for the taking.
ICON STORE
A new order Icons of Saints has been made, and again if you wish to have a particular Icon ordered let Constantina know. Everyone is welcome to browse in the Icon and Greek food store.
SHOP-RITE GIFT CARDS Don't forget to pick up your shopping cards today. Remember it costs you nothing but the church gets back 5% of what you spend for groceries. It's a good fund-raiser for the church and again it costs you nothing. Please begin to shop with Gift Cards.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Trini Giagiakos for sponsoring last week's coffee hour.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 1/30/2011
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com DIVINE LITURGY (Cancelled due to weather) This coming Tuesday evening at 7p.m. we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in honor of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. There is a different sense of the Liturgy when celebrated in the evening and if you have never attended a night service please come. HOME BLESSINGS Father Chris is still blessing homes during this Epiphany season and if you wish for him to come to your home let him know and we will make arrangements. A small bowl of water with an Icon, and if you wish to light incense is all you need. This practice is an ancient tradition of the Orthodox that we continue to this day. The best time to come to the home is when the whole family is gathered.
GOYA NEWS Today is the last day that the GOYA is sponsoring the "Build a Bear" fund raiser for the Ronald McDonald House that cares for children in need of medical and emotional care. This is a very worthy cause, and if anyone wishes to sponsor a bear for $30.00 see Laura Kalogiannis or Denise Psathas with your check. The next GOYA trip is on the Saturday coming February 5th, snow tubing at the Montgomery park.
STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet completed your Stewardship pledge card please do so today and either give to the church office or mail it this week. Again we ask you to be as generous as you can. Weekly envelopes are also available at your request. The 2011 plaque naming these donors is now in the large hall area.
PHILOPTOCHOS Our ladies are continuing to provide services to those in need and now wish to collect items for troops in Afghanistan. This is not so much as a need, but rather as an appreciation for our military armed forces. This kind of gesture goes a long way in the moral of our troops, and you wish to make an offering a list of items is on the coffee hour tables.
BUILDING PROGRESS The downstairs classrooms are being tiled and we hope to finish in a couple more weeks. We are very close to completing the school area with only a few adjustments. Still we are waiting for the alarm system to be installed and the railings for the outside walkways.
ICONS If you wish to donate an Icon that will adorn our church please see Father Chris. Today we are celebrating the Three Hierarchs of the church Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom. This is a beautiful Icon for the church for anyone willing to donate it. Also, there many more Saints not yet on the walls that will beautify the church even more. The offer is $1,000. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Julie Meade for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. The New Year's list is made up and if you are not on it, and wish to be as a stand-by please see Vaso G. The 2011 list is posted on the bulletin board and sent to your homes with the Crossroads.
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 1/23/2011
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Web site: holycrossgreekorthodoxchurch.com - e-mail: holycgoc@aol.com
WELCOME FATHER GREGORY Father Chris is away this Sunday and we welcome Father Gregory in celebrating the Divine Liturgy. During the Liturgy we ask all of you to sing the responses of the people, of which you will hear some parishioners leading in the front pews. Welcome again Father Gregory.
SAINT BASIL ACADEMY Thank you to all who contributed to the Saint Basil fund. Combined with the Ladies Philoptochos donation a check for $600.00 was forwarded to the Academy, Thanks again for your generosity.
GOYA NEWS The GOYA is again sponsoring the "Build a Bear" fund raiser for the Ronald McDonald House that cares for children in need of medical and emotional care. This is a very worthy cause, and if anyone wishes to sponsor a bear for $30.00 see Laura Kalogiannis or Denise Psathas with your check. Other news is that at their last meeting they decided to go snow tubing in Montgomery on Saturday Feb. 5th, and their next meeting is Friday Feb. 11th at 7pm.
STEWARDSHIP If you have not yet completed your Stewardship pledge card please do so today and either give to the church office or mail it this week. Again we ask you to be as
generous as you can. Weekly envelopes are also available at your request.
PHILOPTOCHOS Our ladies are continuing to provide services to those in- need and now wish to collect items for troops in Afghanistan. This is not so much as a need, but rather as an appreciation for our military armed forces. This kind of gesture goes a long way in the moral of our troops, and if you wish to make an offering a list of items is on the coffee hour tables.
FOOD STORE A new shipment was received this week and if you wish to browse you are more than welcome to do so. With the new refrigerator feta cheese is also available.
EMPTY CANS Thanks again for bringing in the empty cans of which we deposit for the
building fund. Each little bit helps so keep them coming if you are inclined to make the offer. A pail is in the hall area for the cans.
ICON STORE The store is ready to make an order for new Icons so this is the time to see Constantina to order Icons that you do not see on the shelves. Also, the new edition of the Philoptochos cookbook is available that for those traditional Greek recipes. It also makes a wonderful gift to non Greek friends.
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks to the Samar Tawil for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. The New Year's list is made up and if you are not on it, and wish to be as a stand-by please see Vaso G. The 2011 list is posted on the bulletin board and sent to your homes with the Crossroads.
January 16th 2011
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MEMORIAL Today's annual memorial service is for Salim, Margaret and Rafig the beloved father, aunt and uncle of Jacob Tawil. May their souls forever dwell in God's Kingdom.
SAINT BASIL ACADEMY An annual offering tray for the benefit of Saint Basil Academy is at the back of the church where you may make a contribution. This facility cares for children of broken homes, or when the parents have difficulty providing for them. Please be generous in your giving.
HOLY WATER This water blessed on the day of the Theophany is available near the Chanters stand and you may fill your bottle at any time. A few bottles are still left in the icon store and you may purchase one if you do not have your own with you.
STEWARDSHIP Stewardship pledge cards have been sent to your homes and we ask you to please fill them out and return it to the church with your intention of giving for the year 2011. As always we ask you to be as generous as you can and if are able to be a "Steward 1000" donor please do so. Of course if you cannot afford as much then we ask you to be generous according to your own situation. The church is supported mainly by Stewards and all baptized Christians are encouraged to be Stewards of your church.
HOME BLESSINGS Father is still blessing homes for the Theophany season and if you wish him to come to your home let him know and we will make an appointment. This service is celebrated at the home for the health and welfare of the family asking our Lord to bless the place and property of where we live.
PHILOPTOCHOS Our ladies are continuing to provide services to those in need and now wish to collect items for troops in Afghanistan. This is not so much as a need, but rather as an appreciation for our military armed forces. This kind of gesture goes a long way in the moral of our troops, and you wish to make an offering a list of items will shortly be forthcoming.
FOOD STORE If you want something from the store and do not see it on the shelves let Vaso or Margaret know and with their next order they may get that supply. A new item they have is Mastika chewing gum from Chios that you might enjoy.
EMPTY CANS Thanks again for bringing in the empty cans of which we deposit for the building fund. Each little bit helps so keep them coming if you are inclined to make the offer. A pail is in the hall area for the cans.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Despina Kessler for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. The New Year's list is made up and if you are not on it, and wish to be as a stand-by please see Vaso G. The 2011 list is posted on the bulletin board and sent to your homes with the Crossroads.
VASILOPITA CUTTING We will cut the Vasilopita today in the hall after the Divine liturgy. We thank the ladies of the Philoptochos for baking the bread. We believe there is more than one coin in the Vasilopita giving us a greater chance to receive this special blessing. ARTOCLASIA This "Breaking of the Bread" service is for Vasilios the son of Peter and Margaret Dedes, and we wish the whole family good health and peace for the coming year. This service is in honor of Saint Basil of whom Vasilios celebrated his name day on January 1st. SAINT BASIL ACADEMY The annual tray for the benefit of Saint Basil Academy will not be passed as usual, however we will leave it at the back of the church where you may make a contribution. This facility cares for children of broken homes, or when the parents have difficult providing for them. Please be generous in your giving. This is sponsored by our Phiioptochos. HOLY WATER The water is available near the Chanters stand and you may fill your bottle at am time.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Thanks to all of you who contributed to the buying of these beautiful Christmas Poinsettias. As every year after the Epiphany you may to take them home today after services, and If you contributed or not you are still welcome to take a plant with you. STEWARDSHIP Stewardship pledge cards have been sent to your homes and we ask you to please fill them out and return it to the church with your intention of giving for the year 2011. A salways we ask you to be as generous as you can and if are -able to be a "Steward 1000" donor please do so. Of course if you cannot afford as much then we ask you to be generous according to your own situation. The church is supported m.ainly by Stewards and all baptized Christians are encouraged to be Stewards of your church.
GOYA MEETING A GOYA meeting will be held this coming Friday January 14th at 7p.m. All oui teenagers are invited to attend and to give some input to our next trip. We had a great time in New York City Radio Music Hall during the Christmas season and expect to continue having trips to various local and out of town places. Laura Kalogiannis and Denise Psathas are our GOYA advisors and we ask parents to see them for more information about this church group. COFFEE HOUR DONATIONS There is no charge for coffee hour, however a tray is available for anyone wishing to make a donation. This pays for the cups, napkins and other items we may need. This tray after expenses were paid produced $1,300 that was deposited into the building fund that is very helpful, and we thank again all who voluntarily contribute. COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Constantina Diacopoulos and her daughters for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. The New Year's list is made up and if you are not on it, and wish to be a a stand-by please see Vaso G. The 2011 list is posted on the bulletin board and sent to your homes with the Crossroads.
HOLY THEOPHANY This coming Thursday January 6th we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in honor of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. Also, the service of the Blessing of the Water will be held directly after the Liturgy. This is a Great Feast day of the Lord and if you are able to attend please do. The service begins at 9:30a.m
LESSER BLESSING OF THE WATERS
This service is held on the eve of the Theophany Wednesday January 5th at 7p.m. If you feel you cannot attend the Divine Liturgy service on Thursday then please try to attend this Blessing of the Waters service on Thursday evening. Holy Water is blessed on this evening also that you may take to your homes.
HOLY WATER BOTTLES Various size bottles are available in the Icon store that you may purchase for taking Holy Water to your home. Constantina F. is the manager of the store and you may see her for the bottles.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Thanks to all of you who contributed to the buying of these beautiful Christmas Poinsettias. As always we will allow you to take them to your home next Sunday January 9th. Please do not take any until after the Theophany service, and If you contributed or not you are still welcome to take a plant with you on that Sunday.
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship pledge cards have been sent to your homes and we ask you to please fill them out and return it to the church with your intention of giving for the year 2011. As always we ask you to be as generous as you can and if are able to be a "Steward 1000" donor please do so. Of course if you cannot afford as much then we ask you to be generous according to your own situation. The church is supported mainly by Stewards and all baptized Christians are encouraged to be Stewards of your church.
GOYA MEETING
A GOYA meeting will be held on Friday January 14th at 7p.m. All our teenagers are invited to attend and to give some input to our next trip. We had a great time in New York City Radio Music Hall during the Christmas season and expect to continue having trips to various local and out of town places. Laura Kalogiannis and Denise Psathas are our GOYA advisors and we ask parents to see them for more information about this church group.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks to the Christina Skouloudis for sponsoring last week's coffee hour. The New Year's list is made up and if you are not on the list and wish to be as a stand-by please see Vaso G.
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