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February 2011

Agape News

PARISH LIFE

Basile finally gets a “Key to the City” Basile with Decorating Committee

2011 Parish Council Affirmation

Vasilopita Baking, Auction and Celebration

2011 Parish Council

PASTORAL MESSAGE Dear Parishioners,

St. John Chrysostom asks, “Is the parish your

world, or is the world your parish?” How would

you or I answer this question? I believe that how

we respond will define our future. Do we “take

care of our own?” or do we “love our neighbor as

ourselves?”

Christ tells us that “It is by your love for one

another, that everyone will recognize you as my disciples.” (John 13:35).

When someone comes and visits our church, we should not merely greet

them but embrace them. When someone comes that is in need, we must

help them - no matter if they are Orthodox or not. We must see the world

as our parish and bring all whom we come in contact with to glorify Him.

It is not our role to determine who should be an Orthodox Christian and

who shouldn’t. All we need to do is bring them through the front door, be

loving and embracing, and allow the Holy Spirit to bring them to Baptism

of the Spirit.

The time has come for our Church to experience exponential growth. The

world is in great need of faith. The world is full of questions that only He

can answer. We must believe this with all of our heart. If we still

experience moments of weakness, let us pray “Lord, I believe; help my

unbelief!” (Mark 9:24)

In Christ’s Love,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

Proistamenos

Contact: Fr. Jon (309)792-2912

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Way to go Spiritual Arrows!!! All children with attendance of 80% or

better have “hit the mark” and will be listed

monthly in the Agape News as

based on cumulative attendance.

Godparent’s Sunday - Sunday, February 20th

Vasilia Boukis

Shebah Chirackal

Penny Constantiou

Anthony Gorman

Bill Kandis

Elianna Lovejoy

Naina Biju Ninan

Naveen Biju Ninan

Peter Stopoulos

Stephanie Theofilis

Shannon Thodos

Stephanie Thodos

ORTHODOX BIBLE STUDY The Orthodox Bible Study will meet on

Monday Evenings from 6:00pm-7:30pm and

on Thursday Mornings from 9:30am-11:00am

to study St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

Bible Study is an opportunity for us to apply

the Scriptures to our everyday lives. The

Bible is the “Good News” that enriches our

faith and deepens our understanding of

every issue that we face. This can only be

done through obtaining the mind of the Holy

Fathers. Let the scripture come alive in

your life today!!!


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Contact: Litsa Gregory (309)755-0164

Next Philoptochos Meeting is Sunday, February 6th following the Divine Liturgy.

Philoptochos Luncheon The Philoptochos will meet for lunch at Biaggi’s in Davenport

on Saturday, February 19th, at 12 Noon. The full menu will be

available. Each attendee will cover their own cost with dessert

compliments of Philoptochos. If you will be attending, please

RSVP to Yvonne Constantinou (563)355-2204 by Feb. 14th.

RUMMAGE SALE NEWS It’s never too early to donate to

the rummage sale. We have made

space in the garage to store your

clean, gently used treasures until

August. Please bring them in a

closed box so they can be

stacked in the garage. You

may bring them on Sundays.

Leave them in your car and

you can unload them into the

garage during coffee hour.

Cookbook?

YOUTH NEWS

BIGGEST LOSER

Do you need a little push to get healthy?

Now’s your shot!!!!

The Assumption Church is sponsoring a Biggest Loser

Challenge that has begun. Weekly weigh-ins that will go

through Pascha. The competition is based on percentage lost,

not pounds. There is a no registration and for each week

weight is gained, a $5 penalty. Be accountable!!! No Excuses!!!

Youth Bowling On Saturday, February 5th, the youth will be

going Bowling and out for Pizza !!!

Let’s meet at Highland Park Bowl at 12 Noon.

(Parents are not only welcome but

encouraged to participate)

RSVP to Fr. Jon


ASSUMPTION TRIVIA NIGHT

Trivia Night at the

Assumption Fellowship Hall

Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

DETAILS

6:00 p.m. Doors Open - 7:00 p.m. Start Time

$10 Registration per person - Teams of 8

Cash Bar

First and Second Place Cash Prizes

New!!! Prize for the Best “Mardi Gras” Themed Table

Bring your own snacks or buy a Greek Pastry or Gyro

RSVP TO JOHN ASAP (309)314-0328

SUPERBOWL PARTY

Presented by the Men’s Club

At The Windmill Restaurant

2:30 p.m. Doors Open ● 3:00 p.m. Euchre Begins 4:45 p.m. Dinner ● 5:28 p.m. Kickoff

Appetizers: Tiropites, Spanakopites, Souvlaki & Mini Dogs Dinner: Lamb, Greek Potatoes, Salad and Bread

$25 per person ● RSVP to John Stopoulos 314-0328

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Commemorated February 2

When the most pure Mother and

Ever-Virgin Mary's forty days of

purification had been fulfilled, she

took her first-born Son to

Jerusalem on this, the fortieth day

after His birth, that she might

present Him in the temple

according to the Law of Moses,

which teaches that every first-born

male child be dedicated to God,

and also that she might offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtle-doves

or two young pigeons, as required by the Law (Luke 2:22-24;

Exod. 13:2; Lev. 12:6-8). On this same day, a just and devout man,

the greatly aged Symeon, was also present in the temple, being

guided by the Holy Spirit. For a long time, this man had been

awaiting the salvation of God, and he had been informed by

divine revelation that he would not die until he beheld the Lord's

Christ. Thus, when he beheld Him at that time and took Him up

into his aged arms, he gave glory to God, singing: "Now lettest

Thou Thy servant depart in peace, O Master. . ." And he

confessed that he would close his eyes joyfully, since he had seen

the Light of revelation for the nations and the Glory of Israel

(Luke 2:25-32). From ancient times, the Holy Church has retained

this tradition of the churching of the mother and new-born child

on the fortieth day and of the reading of prayers of purification.

ST. THEODORE THE COMMANDER Commemorated February 8

The holy Martyr Theodore was from Euchaita of Galatia and dwelt in Heraclea of Pontus. He was a renowned commander in the military, and the report came to the Emperor Licinius that he was a Christian and abominated the idols. Licinius therefore sent certain men to him from Nicomedia, to honor him and ask him to appear before him. Through them, however, Saint Theodore sent back a message that it was necessary for various reasons, that Licinius come to Heraclea. Licinius, seeing in this a hope of turning Saint Theodore away from Christ did as was asked of him.

When the Emperor came to Heraclea, Saint Theodore met him with honor, and the Emperor in turn gave Theodore his hand, believing that through him he would be able to draw the Christians to the worship of his idols. Seated upon his throne in the midst of the people, he publicly bade Theodore offer sacrifice to the gods. But Theodore asked that the emperor entrust him with the most venerable of his gods, those of gold and silver, that he might take them home and himself attend upon them that evening, promising that the following day he would honor them in public. The Emperor, filled with joy at these tidings, gave command that Theodore's request be fulfilled.

When the Saint had taken the idols home, he broke them in pieces and distributed the gold and silver to the poor by night. The next day a centurion named Maxentius told Licinius that he had seen a pauper pass by carrying the head of Artemis. Saint Theodore, far from repenting of this, confessed Christ boldly. Licinius, in an uncontainable fury, had the Saint put to many torments, then crucified. While upon the cross, the holy Martyr was further tormented -- his privy parts were cut off, he was shot with arrows, his eyes were put out, and he was left on the cross to die. The next day Licinius sent men to take his corpse and cast it into the sea; but they found the Saint alive and perfectly whole. Through this, many believed in Christ. Seeing his own men turning to Christ, and the city in an uproar, Licinius had Theodore beheaded, about the year 320. The Saint's holy relics were returned to his ancestral home on June 8, which is also a feast of the Great Martyr Theodore.

PARAKLESIS The Small Paraklesis to the Theotokos is a service

in which we offer our prayers to the Blessed

Mother of God in which we ask her to pray on our

behalf to the Lord. Our supplications are for

health, guidance and deliverance from adversity. It

is through her prayers that we are saved, for she is

closer to the Lord than you or I, and we know

through many miracles that her prayers are heard.

Please take a moment and prepare a list of those

for whom you would like to have prayers offered -

bring the list to the Paraklesis and offer your

prayers with the whole community. For those who cannot come, know that

the Church is open and that prayers are being offered for all of us.

Again we pray for mercy, life, health, peace,

safety, salvation, visitation, forgiveness and

remission of sins of the servants of God…

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SERVICE SCHEDULE February 2 Wednesday PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD

9:30 a.m. Orthros

10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

February 6 Sunday Sunday of the Canaanite Woman

9:00 a.m. Orthros

10:00 a.m. Hierarchal Divine Liturgy

February 9 Wednesday Small Paraklesis (6:00p.m.)

February 13 Sunday Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee

9:00 a.m. Orthros


February 20 Sunday Sunday of the Prodigal Son

9:00 a.m. Orthros


February 26 Saturday 1st Saturday of the Souls

9:30 a.m. Orthros


February 27 Sunday Judgment Sunday (Meatfare)

9:00 a.m. Orthros


CHURCH . Sunday Monday Tuesday

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6 Sunday of Canaanite Woman Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School “Biggest Loser Weigh-In” Coffee Hour Philoptochos Meeting 2:30pm - Super Bowl Party

7

6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study

8

Prayer Service 9:00am at the East

Moline Correctional Center

13 Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee Orthros 9:00am Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School “Biggest Loser Weigh-In” Coffee Hour

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15

20 Sunday of Prodigal Son / Godparent’s Sunday Orthros 9:00am Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School “Biggest Loser Weigh-In” Coffee Hour

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22

Prayer Service 9:00am at the East

Moline Correctional Center

27 Judgment Sunday Meatfare Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School “Biggest Loser Weigh-In” Coffee Hour

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CALENDAR Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2

Great Feast of the Presentation of the

Lord Orthros 9:30am

Divine Liturgy 10:00am

3

9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study

6:30pm - Festival Chairs Meeting (all but food) 7:30pm - Food Chairs

4

5

Youth Pizza and Bowling

Highland Park Bowl 12:00 Noon

9

Paraklesis Service 6:00pm

10

9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study

11

Metropolis of Chicago

Western Region Basketball Tournament

at St. George

12

Metropolis of Chicago Western Region

Basketball Tournament at St. George

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17

9:30am-11:00am

Orthodox Bible Study

6:30pm - Parish Council Meeting

18

19

Philoptochos Lunch

Assumption Trivia Night Fundraiser

(Mardi Gras Themed) 7:00pm

23

24

9:30am-11:00am

Orthodox Bible Study

25

26

Saturday of the Souls

Orthros 9:30am Divine Liturgy 10:00am

Pre-Lenten Dance

6:00pm

Fasting Symbols

Strict Fast

Wine and Oil

Allowed

Fish Allowed

Fast Free

ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ 2 Φεβρουαρίου Τετάρτη Η ΥΠΑΠΑΝΤΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ

9:30 π.μ. Όρθρος

10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία

6 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή της Χαναναίας



9 Φεβρουαρίου Τετάρτη Μικρή Παράκλησις 6:00 μ.μ.

13 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή των Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου



20 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή του Ασώτου



26 Φεβρουαρίου Σάββατο Α Ψυχοσάββατο



27 Φεβρουαρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή της Απόκρεω



DIAKONIA

Parish Council Ushering Teams & Schedule

St. Matthew St. Mark St. Luke St. John

9:00 Celia Lubbers Cathy Diakogeorgiou Biju Ninan Deno Kandis

9:25 Nick Passini Michael Haney John Thodos Lambros Mihalopoulos

9:50 Diane Lamacki Abraham Chirackal Liz Haney Roger Lovejoy

February 6 – St. Mark

February 13 – St. Luke

February 20 – St. John

February 27 – St. Matthew

Prosforo Schedule

February 6 Georgia Kouris

February 13 Maria Georgiadis

February 20 Georgia Eleftheropoulos

February 27 Marena Panousis

Coffee Hour

February 6 Roseanne Monn

February 13 Not Yet Requested

February 20 Arlene Fenno-Gust

February 27 Lamacki and Minas

Sunday Gospel and Epistle Readings

February 6 Gospel Matthew 15:21-28 Epistle II Corinthians 6:16-7:1

February 13 Gospel Luke 18:10-14 Epistle II Timothy 3:10-15

February 20 Gospel Luke 15:11-32 Epistle I Corinthians 6:12-20

February 27 Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 Epistle I Corinthians 8:8-9:2

ΥΠΑΠΑΝΤΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ

2 Φεβρουαρίου

Το γεγονός αυτό εξιστορεί ο

ευαγγελιστής Λουκάς στο κεφάλαιο

β΄, στ. 22-35. Συνέβη σαράντα μέρες

μετά τη γέννηση του παιδιού Ιησού.

Σύμφωνα με το Μωσαϊκό νόμο, η

Παρθένος Μαρία, αφού συμπλήρωσε

το χρόνο καθαρισμού από τον

τοκετό, πήγε στο ναό της Ιερουσαλήμ μαζί με τον Ιωσήφ, γιά

να εκτελεσθεί η τυπική αφιέρωση του βρέφους στο Θεό κατά το

"πάν άρσεν διανοίγον μήτραν (δηλαδή πρωτότοκο) άγιον τω

Κυρίω κληθήσεται "και για να προσφέρουν θυσία, που

αποτελούνταν από ένα ζευγάρι τρυγόνια ή δύο μικρά

περιστέρια. Κατά τη μετάβαση αυτή, δέχθηκε τον Ιησού στην

αγκαλιά του ο υπερήλικας Συμεών, όπως θα εξιστορίσουμε

αύριο στη μνήμη του. Αυτό το γεγονός αποτελεί άλλη μιά

απόδειξη ότι ο Κύριος Ιησούς Χριστός δεν ήλθε να καταργήσει

τον Μωσαϊκό νόμο, όπως ισχυρίζονταν οι υποκριτές Φαρισαίοι

και Γραμματείς, αλλά να τον συμπληρώσει, να τον

τελειοποιήσει. Κατά την ολονυκτία της Υπαπαντής στην

Κωνσταντινούπολη, οι βασιλείς συνήθιζαν να παρευρίσκονται

στο Ναό των Βλαχερνών. Η συνήθεια αυτή εξακολούθησε

μέχρι τέλους της βυζαντινής αυτοκρατορίας.

ΑΓΙΟΣ ΧΑΡΑΛΑΜΠΟΣ

10 Φεβρουαρίου

Ήταν ιερέας στη Μαγνησία της Μ.

Ασίας. Η ζωή του ήταν μία συνεχής

υπηρεσία αφοσίωσης στο Χριστό και

αγάπης πρός τον πλησίον. Όταν το 198

ο Σεπτίμιος Σεβήρος εξαπέλυσε διωγμό

κατά των Χριστιανών, ο έπαρχος

Λουκιανός έφερε μπροστά του το

Χαράλαμπο και τον απείλησε ότι θα τον

βασάνιζε πολύ σκληρά για να αρνηθεί το Χριστό. Ο γέροντας ιερέας

χαμογέλασε και απάντησε: "Εμείς οι χριστιανοί είμαστε εξοικειωμένοι

με τους αγώνες και τους πολέμους, όπως οι γενναίοι στρατιώτες δεν

επιθυμούν τον ήσυχο θάνατο στο κρεβάτι, αλλά τον δοξασμένο της

μάχης. Σε μένα υπάρχουν τα γηρατειά, αλλά να μάθετε καλά ότι στους

δικούς μας αγώνες το πάν είναι η ψυχή, η αποφασιστικότητα, η

αυταπάρνηση. Αυτά δεν πέφτουν με την ηλικία, αλλά μένουν πάντοτε

ανθηρά και νέα. Αμφιβάλλεις έπαρχε; Δοκίμασε. Και θα δείς ότι με τη

χάρη του Κυρίου μου Ιησού Χριστού θα κουρασθούν όλοι οι ακμαίοι

δημιοί σου, χωρίς ο ιερέας Χαράλαμπος να ζητήσει την επιείκειά

σου".Εκνευρισμένος από τα λόγια αυτά ο έπαρχος, διατάζει και τον

γδέρνουν ζωντανό. Αυτός όμως αντί να σπαράζει από τον πόνο,

δοξολογούσε το Θεό για την αντοχή που του έδινε. Τότε πολλοί

δήμιοι, που έβλεπαν αυτό το θαύμα πίστεψαν στο Χριστό. Φοβισμένος

ο έπαρχος τον άφησε ελεύθερο. Αργότερα ο ίδιος ο Σεβήρος, μη

μπορώντας να τα βγάλει πέρα μαζί του, τον αποκεφάλισε σε ηλικία 113

ετών.

PRE-LENTEN GLENDI Pre-Lenten Glendi 6:00 p.m. - Saturday, February 26, 2011

Dinner and Dancing: Adults $15 - Students $10

Featuring: Chicken Ioannou

Appetizers Dessert

Greek Dancing!!!!

Special Notice Donors Needed for Themed Baskets to be Raffled at the

Pre-Lenten Party on Saturday, February 26, 2011!!!

Value of the baskets should be $20 to $50.

Themes can include:

"Mom's night out" with restaurant gift certificates”

Movie Night" with microwave popcorn and gift card for a movie rental,

Themes: “Snowman,” “Sports,” “Bath gels/lotions,” “Chocoholic,” etc.

Be Creative!!!

If you would like help but don’t think you have the creativity to make a

basket, the Philoptochos would be happy to take your monetary

donation and make up a basket for you or just help you with a theme.

Raffle tickets will sell for $1 each the night of the party.

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY The Assumption

can now benefit from YOU shopping at

Up to 5% of your monthly spending will be

automatically transferred to the Church.

Worried about the cost of gas - Schnucks is at the

Locust St. exit (2nd exit off I-74 in Iowa) - less than

4 miles away!!! Iowa has no tax on food - it’s a wash!!!

Call Fr. Jon and get signed up for an eScrip

card and begin shopping at Schnucks today!

HOSPITAL VISITATION Hospital Visitation is a ministry that we as Orthodox

take very seriously, because it is at times when our

fallen humanity is failing that we often times also

experience spiritual weakness.

Just a reminder, hospital visitations and visitation to

our homebound parishioners are of utmost

importance, but will only occur when the request

comes from the family directly. Please respect this

policy and also the Church and the Clergy.

With pastoral love,

Rev. Father Jon S. Boukis

PROISTAMENOS

Fr. Jon’s Contact Numbers

Church: (309)792-2912

Home: (309)796-3734

STEWARDSHIP 2010

Haline Akulow Orest Akulow

Kulla Anggeloplos John Arvanitis

Michael and Nancy Avgenackis George Bagatelas

Theodore and Karen Bagatelas Fr. Jon and Presbytera Doreece Boukis

Ludmilla Cherevko Victor and Judy Cherevko

Abraham and Molly Chirackal George and Nancy Coin

Dr. Costas and Yvonne Constantinou Angie Dokolas Anne Driscoll

George and Georgia Eleftheropoulos Nicholas Fotiadis

Susan Fotiadis Gus and Toula Fotos

Paris Fotos George and Maria Georgiadis

Mary Giovanis Michael and Elizabeth Gorman

Elizabeth Gregory Tom Gregory

Pete and Arlene Gust John Haney

Mike and Helen Haney Jim Jannes

Deno and Dr. Ann Kandis Francis Kandis Mary Kandis

Mike and Terri Kandis Dr. George and Sherry Kontos

Helen Kouris Georgiana and Patricia Kutrumanes

Alex and Diane Lamacki Judy Larson

Robert and Bessie Lemen George Lingris Peter Lingris

Thomas Lingris Georgia and Roger Lovejoy

Celia Lubbers Christ and Susan Mekus

Demos Mekus Dale and Erica Melchin

Lambros and Lisa Mihalopoulos Sophia Mihalopoulos

Matt Miller Bill and Linda Minas

Michael and Roseann Monn Katherine Moraetes

Biju and Sholly Ninan Angela Olvera Daphne Olvera

Saki Padazopoulos Chris Panouses Helen Panouses

Katherine Panouses Marena Panousis

Dean Papanikolaou Fr. Basil and Christina Papanikolaou

Dimitri and Kathy Papageorgiou Spiros and Carol Pappaspiros Nicholas and Daryn Passini Christ and Helen Petaros Georgia Maess Photiades

Jimmy Pliakos Ann Polillo

George Polios Louis and Toula Poulimas

Steve Pyevich David L. Ray

Colette Spurgetis Frank Spurgetis Soc Spurgetis

Paraskevi Stamatoukos Anthony and Joan Stopoulos

Jim and Kristel Stopoulos John and MaryBeth Stopoulos

Bill and Tracey Theofilis Chris Theofilis

Kostas Theofilis John and Tricia Thodos

Frank Vretis

Stewardship Pledges received as of January 27, 2011

86 Stewardship Pledges receive for a total of $111,186 Approximately $58,000 to go to have a balanced budget...

WHAT’S STEWARDSHIP? Everything we have comes from God - our time, our talents and our treasures. This means that our gifts that we use in our daily lives all are from God, whether it be the gift of teaching or healing, motivating or counseling, or even just walking, listening or seeing.

Stewardship is giving back to God a portion of what he has given to us. This means volunteering of our talents and time as well as our resources. According to the bible, the standard for the tithe is 10%. As in Genesis:

Jacob then made this vow, 'If God remains with me and keeps me safe on this journey I am making, if he gives me food to eat and clothes to wear, and if I come home safe to my father's home, then Yahweh shall be my God. This stone I have set up as a pillar is to be a house of God, and I shall faithfully pay you a tenth part of everything you give me.' Genesis 28:20-22

Not all have the spiritual maturity to offer the full tithe, but with effort, we can build together by starting at a lesser offering. First, make a decision that is achievable, yet a true sacrifice. Second, make it official by stating your intentions with a pledge. Third, make your offering weekly so it isn’t overwhelming. Inch by inch - it’s a cinch; yard by yard - it’s hard!

$20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000

2% $400 $800 $1,200 $1,600 $2,000

4% $800 $1,600 $2,400 $3,200 $4,000

6% $1,200 $2,400 $3,600 $4,800 $6,000

8% $1,600 $3,200 $4,800 $6,400 $8,000

10% $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000

If your annual family income is _______ Then your annual pledge would be _______

$20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000

2% $7.70 $15.40 $23.08 $30.77 $38.46

4% $15.40 $30.77 $46.15 $61.54 $76.92

6% $23.08 $46.15 $69.23 $92.31 $115.38

8% $30.77 $61.54 $92.31 $123.08 $153.85

10% $38.46 $76.92 $115.38 $153.85 $192.31

This may seem like a lot… But it’s not if you look at it as weekly…

It’s really not...

Agape News SPONSORS The Agape News is made possible by the

generous support of the following parishioners:

For an annual donation of $25, your name could appear as a supporter of this invaluable ministry. Support is offered for the Ecclesiastical Year (beginning

and ending September 1st).

Fr. Jon, Presbytera Doreece and Vasilia Boukis

Fr. Basil Papanikolaou

Anonymous

Michael and Nancy Avgenackis

George Bagatelas Family

Theodore and Karen Bagatelas

Kleo Caras

The Constantinou Family

Marcus and Barbara Paraskevi Georgiadis Couch

George and Georgia Eleftheropoulos

The Fotiadis’

George’s Classic Cleaners

George and Maria Georgiadis

Mary Giovanis

The Gorman Family

Litsa Gregory

Tom P. Gregory

Pete and Arlene Gust

Mike and Helen Haney

James Jannes

Frank, Ellen and Christa Kaldis

Deno and Dr. Ann Kandis Family

Mike and Terri Kandis

Michael Evangelos Karfaridis

George and Helen Kontos

George, Sherry, Lexi and Nick Kontos

Joyce Coughlin and JoAnn Kontos

Alex, Diane and Jim Lamacki

Tom Lingris and Judy Larson

Sue and Pete Lingris

Roger, Celia, Alex and Kristin

Ninan Family

Spiro and Carol Pappaspiros

Christ and Helen Petaros

Marina Pikis and Chris Pikis

Ann Polillo

George and Nancy Polios

Steve and Nancy Pyevich

David L. Ray

Christina Reed

St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Congregation

In Memory of Nickolaus, Halina, Andrei and Nickolaus

Jim and Kristel Stopoulos

Tony and Joan Stopoulos

Bill and Tracey Theofilis and Family

John Thodos Family

John and Mary Velon

In Memory of George and Grace Vretis

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Advantage Pest Control

309-788-1584

Servicing Assumption for 3 years

Call Steve Today!

“Service and Quality Workmanship”

for over 80 Years

1500 Fourth Avenue Rock Island, Illinois

(309)788-4014

CCCOMEOMEOME SSSEEEEEE UUUSSS ATATAT OOOURURUR NNNEWEWEW LLLOCATIONOCATIONOCATION

Owned by Parishioners Chris and Kathy Panouses

3629 Avenue of the Cities ● Moline, IL

The Windmill FAMILY RESTAURANT

Reserve our banquet room today for your next celebration. Let us help

create a special memory for you with our award-winning dishes.

1190 - Avenue of the Cities

East Moline, IL 61244 (309)796-0030

Miltos Diakogeorgiou, Parishioner

Jose Zepeda, Chef Owners

Greek American

D.J.

Steve Makropoulos

312-485-4353

708-598-4353

[email protected]

Gulliver's

Travel

Southpark Mall 762-8800

Northpark Mall 386-4400

Duck Creek Plaza 359-6500

Todd Bagatelas, President

LCV Company

Now selling retail to the public

For wonderful Greek Foods including Feta, Olives, Extra Virgin

Olive Oil & much more

Lambros Mihalopoulos

309-738-6452

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