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TREASURER SECRETARY/NEWSLETTER PAST PRESIDENT/ADVISOR

STEPHANIE PANAGOS JEANNIE MONOS ANGIE CONSTANTINIDES1105 Brookedale CourtColumbia, MO 65203(573) [email protected]

895 Jefferson DrivePalmyra, VA 22963(434) [email protected]

12246 Saint James RoadPotomac, MD 20854(301) [email protected]

RETIRED PREVSYTERES WIDOWED PRESVYTERES HISTORIAN

IONE FILANDRINOS SULTANA VOLAITIS CAROLYN NASTOS12532 Parkwood DriveBurnsville, MN 55337(952) [email protected]

2606 W. Grand Reserve Cir.Clearwater, FL 33759(727) [email protected]

6015 Chagall DriveRoanoke, VA 24018(540) [email protected]

The National Sisterhood of Presvyteres

M E T R O P O L I S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S

S T A N D I N G C O M M I T T E E S A N D R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S

N A T I O N A L B O A R D

ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT ATLANTA BOSTON

PAULA STROUZAS DIANE SCORDALAKIS KATINA PANTELIS10 Briarcliff LaneGlen Cove, NY 11542(516) [email protected]

1117 Carla DriveCantonment, FL 32533(850) [email protected]

302 High StreetAndover, MA 01810(978) [email protected]

CHICAGO DENVER DETROIT

ANASTASIA JONAS O P E N GOLDIE DOUKAS10939 Circle DrivePalos Hills, IL 60465(708) [email protected]

58 Rankin RoadSnyder, NY 14226(716) [email protected]

NEW JERSEY PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO

ALICE NOPLOS DIANTHE LIVANOS ELAINE STEPHANIDES11 Longbottom CourtKingsville, MD 21087(410) [email protected]

162 Brehm RoadWashington, PA 15301(724) [email protected]

25081 Grissom RoadLaguna Hills, CA 92653(949) [email protected]

THE LISTENING CONNECTION WEB SITE SISTER TO SISTER CAREGIVERS

KATHRYN PATITSAS PAULINE PAVLAKOS NICOLE KEARES ALEXANDRA POULOS29001 Millard DriveBay Village, OH 44140(440) [email protected]

6315 Wilmington DriveBurke, VA 22015(703) [email protected]

5810 Westbury DriveEnola, PA 17025(717) [email protected]

2628 Pine Springs DrivePlano, TX 75093(972) [email protected]

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT/BENEVOLENT FUND

FLORA CHIOROS CYNTHIA PALEOLOGOS

120 James Landing RoadNewport News, VA 23606

(757) [email protected]

89 William StreetWorcester, MA 01609(508) [email protected]

Visit us online at: nsp.goarch.orgCL 2006 ISSUE

Jeannie Monos, SecretaryNational Sisterhood of Presvyteres895 Jefferson DrivePalmyra, VA 22963ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

Clergy Laity NSP Schedule

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Clergy Laity NSP Luncheon

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From THE NATIoNAL BoArDThe National Board looks forward to seeing you and your family at the 38th Clergy–Laity Congress in Nashville, TN. Much effort has been put into the NSP programs, and we are excited about the opportunity this will afford us for uplifting and loving fellowship. Please plan to attend the NSP sessions / meetings / events as we strive to expand our sisterhood and the vital ministry it provides for presvyteres throughout our Archdiocese. Bless us with your attendance and participation. Let’s make this the best Clergy–Laity yet!

With love and appreciation,The National Board

a memorable C/L! As you can see from the various events, we have attempted to incorporate the Clergy-Laity schedule into our schedule thereby allowing you the opportunity to attend Congress events as well as having quality time for US! We will begin and end the week in a social setting! Joan Bogdan and Olga Hountalas are planning our Monday Ice Breaker so we hope you all join us for a lovely afternoon! With the workshops on Tuesday and the Clergy/Presvytera Dinner on Wednesday evening, we will end the week by having OUR OWN luncheon on Thursday. As a treat, Presvytera Georgia Kofinas, a native of the United States and living in Greece since 1976, who co-authored “THE FESTIVE FAST” and has appeared on Greek television and radio programs, will be our guest speaker! Mary Christy is helping to make this an afternoon of fun and PAREA! A special thanks to Cindy Paleologos, along with Jeannie Monos and Stephanie Panagos for all your help!

SEE YOU IN JULY!Me Poli Agapi,

Goldie Doukas, Metropolis of Detroit

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clergy laity newsgoldie doukas, metropolis of detroitI just wanted to take the opportunity through this special NSP Clergy-Laity Newsletter to say hello and tell you that we, the Presvyteres of the Metropolis of Detroit look forward to seeing all of you in Nashville this July. We have done our best to provide

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The righteous sisters Martha and Mary were believers in Christ even before He raised their brother St Lazarus (October 17) from the dead. After the murder of the holy Archdeacon Stephen a persecution against the Jerusalem Church broke out, and Righteous Lazarus was cast out of Jeru-salem. The holy sisters then assisted their brother in the proclaiming of the Gospel in various lands. Sts Martha and Mary are also commemorated on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women.

Apolytikion in the Third ToneSince you believed in Christ with strong and ardent faith, and ever worshipped His divine and mighty deeds, you both adorned yourselves with all the splendor of sacred virtues. With your holy brother now, you are also granted to dwell with the ranks of Saints on high, O sisters of Lazarus; and with him, O wise Mary and Martha, you pray for us all unto the Master.

Kontakion in the Third ToneIn the town of Bethany, you dwelt of old; now in Heaven you abide in Paradise, where our Lord’s countenance shines. For you gave your hearts and souls up with fervent longing unto Him that is the Life and the Resurrection; as you stand on high, O Mary and Martha, pray Him to grant salvation to us.

From the Holy FathersWhen the Lord cried: ‘Lazarus!’ the man awoke and lived. The Lord knows the name of each of us. If Adam knew the name of each one of God’s creatures, how could God not know each of us by name? Oh, sweet and life-giving voice of the only Lover of mankind! That voice can make sons of God out of stones. How can it not wake us from the sleep of sin!

Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic

Sunday, July 16th

9:00am – 12:30pm Divine Liturgy4:00pm – 8:00pm NSP Board meeting

Monday, July 17th

8:00am – 11:00am Opening Breakfast and Keynote address

9:00am – 11:30am Clergy Childcare1:00pm – 4:00pm Clergy Childcare1:00pm – 3:00pm NSP Ice breaker3:00pm – 4:00pm NSP Nominations4:30pm – 6:30pm Clergy Benefits Workshop6:00pm – 10:30pm National Philoptochos Banquet

Tuesday, July 18th

9:00am – 11:30am Sisterhood Meeting9:00am – 11:30am Clergy Childcare2:00pm – 5:00pm Clergy Family Health and

Wellness Sessions2:00pm – 5:00pm Clergy Childcare6:00pm – 12:00am Congress Cultural Event:

Parthenon

Wednesday, July 19th

9:00am – 11:30am Sisterhood Meeting9:00am – 11:30am Clergy Childcare1:00pm – 4:00pm Sisterhood Meeting1:00pm – 4:00pm Clergy Childcare6:00pm – 8:00pm Clergy and Presvyteres Dinner

with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

Thursday, July 20th

9:00am – 10:30am NSP Elections9:00am – 2:30pm Clergy Childcare with lunch12:00pm – 2:30pm Sisterhood Luncheon6:30pm – 11:00pm Grand Banquet and Reception

Friday, July 21st

9:00am – 1:00pm NSP Board Meeting

NSP CLErGY– LAITY SCHEDULE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CUrrENT STEWArDS

Name_ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________________________________State_ ________ Zip_________________________

Email_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount_ ____________________ _paid_through_year____________________

Make all checks payable to National Sisterhood of Presvyteres and send to:Presv. Stephanie Panagos, 1105 Brookedale Ct., Columbia, MO, 65203

National Sisterhood of Presv y teres Stewardship Form

as of May 25, 2006

martha and mary:Patron Saints of the NSPCommemorated June 4 Paid Through 2006

Elaine AlexandresEleni Alexopoulos Joanna D. Alexson Aftonomi (Toni) AndrewsHelen AndrewsNikie ArtemasSophia AthasGeorgia BotsisGloria BratiotisGeorgia ChamberasEleni ChristakosAngelyn ChristonArgyroula CombitsisAngie ConstaninidesEugenia ConstantinouHelen CoulourasMary Demotses Zoe DenasStacey DorranceDoris EconomouKay EfstathiuAngela EugenisThemmi EvangelatosClaire FoustoukosAlyce GainesMaria GeorgeMichelle HalekakisHelene T. HallEmily HarakasMary HarbatisMaria HondrosAnastasia Jonas Anastasia Karloutsos-LazarakisNicole KearesHelen M. KehagiasMichele Kontos

Despina LeventisHaidee MarangosIrene MentisGeorgia MetaxasIrene MissirasFlora MoraitisDiana MoskovitesHelen Nacopoulos Carolyn NastosDespina NicoloudakisJoan Orfanakos Margaret OrfanakosTheodora PaleologosKatina PantelisAthanasia Papademetriou Georgia PapadopoulosAlexandra PappasEvangeline PappasVaso ParisSophia PhilippasClaire (Fotini) RafaelEvonne RaptisEleftheria Recachinas Barbara RetalasNikki SalmasChristine SalzmanSophia M. SchutteMary ScoulasStella SfikasJoan SimonesGeorgia “Val” SitarasPenny StamasEffy StephanopoulosPaula StrouzasFaye StylianopouosIrene SupicaElizabeth TervoStephanie ThomasRose Treantafeles

Vasiliki TzougrosGarnette VasilakisSultana VolaitisAnn YankopoulosMona Zozos

Paid Through 2007

Vasilia ApostolakosAnastasia BandyMary S. Cowles Penelope S. DassourasEleni DemetriLouella E. Kostopolos Katherine LionikisKaterina Sitaras MakiejAmphitrite ManuelPenelope MetaxasValerie MetrakosJeannie MonosIrene PalisCorrena A. PanagiotouStephanie PanagosEvthoxia PanosPatricia PetropoulakosElli RetselasCandace SchefeHrisafie M. SophoclesCharlotte StaviskiPearl Veronis

Paid Through 2008Maria T. AntokasJoan BogdanEleutheria DogiasGoldie DoukasMaria KarloutsosVasiliki KyriacouEvelyn C. Mitsos

Cynthia K. PaleologosChristina PapulisPauline H. PavlakosAlexandra PoulosMatia PrevasElaine K. StephanidesSophronia TomarasC. Betty VlahosHarriet Wilson

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You are cordially invited to an evening withHis_Eminence_Archbishop_Demetrios

for_Clergy_and_Clergy_Couples

Wednesday,_July_19,_20066:00pm_-_8:00pm

Buffet_Dinner_followed_by_Question_and_Answer_session

This special event is only for clergy and clergy couples.If you have Childcare needs, arrangements should be made with

Le Petite Academy. TEL. (615) 885-1821 or visit their website, www.lapetite.com

Caregivers Update In April, an elderly care-giver who knew he was dying of cancer was concerned about the care of his wife after he passed away. He was her primary caregiver and did ev-erything for her. He decided that the only solution was to kill his wife and himself. He did not complete his plan; so now, what does the state do with him? Does the state indict and incarcerate a dying man who killed his wife out of love and concern? I cannot even imagine how the chil-dren of this couple are dealing with this most unfortunate situation. As Orthodox Christians, we know that this was not the right solution to the problem. We cannot judge the man; only the Lord can do that. However, the tragic story il-lustrates the tremendous bur-den that falls upon the shoul-ders of the caregiver. One is

not to bear that burden alone. In Galatians 6:2, we read that we should “Bear one another’s burdens…” Unfortunately, many do not heed these words. They may think that they do not want to bother others or that they have to be self-sufficient. This kind of thinking only hurts the care-giver and ultimately, affects his/her ability to give care.The National Sisterhood rec-ognized the plight of the care-givers and added the Caregiv-ers Committee. At this time, the main thrust has been to use the newsletter as an avenue to let caregivers know that they are not forgotten. There is much more that can be done. If there is anyone who is interested in chairing this committee, please make your interest known at the Nashville meeting.

Alexandera Poulos

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Look for the Health and Wellness sign up sheet in your registration packet.

Attend four sessions to be eligible for fantastic prizes!

Grand Prize: $750 Gift Certificate to any Ritz-Carlton in the U.s. and two airplane tickets (with a maximum value of $1000)

second Prize: $500 american express Gift Card.

Raffle will be held wednesday night at the Clergy and Presvyteres dinner. need not be present at drawing to win.

Session Topics: “Stress, Frustration and Worry Management,” “Diet Myths and Misconceptions,” “Tips for becoming an Active Family,” “Understanding and Preventing Heart Disease,”

“Current Approaches in the Treatment of Tobacco Addictions,” “Understanding Health Care Issues in the Retirement Years,” “Exercise and Physical Activity for Weight Loss: How

Much is Enough?” “Strategies to Prevent Diabetes and its Complications”

Visit the Clergy Laity website, www.clergylaity.org for more information.

Clergy HealtH and Wellness Program

Following an extensive discussion of the immediate and urgent needs of clergy, presvyteres, and their families, the commit-tee, as an initial step is recommending the implementation of a systematic study of the challenges clergy, presvyteres, and their families encounter. The study would produce the survey data through multiple instruments including focus groups in each Metropolis. Through this study the needs of clergy and their families would surface, from which necessary information would allow for the development of the tools necessary to ad-dress these needs.

From the Marriage and Family CommitteeClergy Family Care

A couple of weekends ago the National Board held a meeting in Worcester, MA which I attended. At this meeting the discus-sion of a nominating committee was one order of business for the executive board. I would like to inform everyone of who will be on the election committee, as well as how elections will work this year in Nashville. First, I am thrilled to say that Ellie Dogias and Pearlann Bith-os have agreed to join me on the nominating committee. I want to thank them ahead of time for all they will do while they are at Clergy-Laity. I look forward to and know it will be a pleasure to work with both of these ladies. At Clergy-Laity 2004 the election process was changed and does require a bit more work for the committee while at C/L. At the first event... the ice breaker... the nominating committee will open the floor for nominations... the committee will accept all names at that time, and from there check on the eligibility of each name for these offices. All offices are open for elections, and the qualifications of each office were out lined in the last newsletter. If there are any questions or concerns about the eligibility of someone please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Also the web site which has our newest constitution lists each office and their requirements. On Thursday morning a ballot will then be presented of those who are eligible to run for the office they were nominated for. Voting will be open to the members to vote upon. Elections will be held open for a certain amount of time, and it has been decided that at the luncheon held Thursday afternoon the new executive board will be announced. That’s about it in a nutshell... So now ladies it is up to you. Come to Nashville with this new process in mind. I look for-ward to seeing each one of you and catching up on all the good news.

Angie Constantinides

nsP elections

866-641-0791

new Phone number

Confidentialassistance

Program

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of Presvyteres Luncheon38th Clergy Laity Congress

Gaylord Opryland HotelNashville, TN

Guest Speaker

Author and Instructor in Greek Cuisine

Presv. Georgia Kofinas

Door Prize

$100 Door Prize

Gift Certificate to Crate and Barrel

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Let’s end the week with this wonderful Sisterhood gathering!

ThursdayJuly 20, 200612:00 – 2:30pm

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Tickets for registered Presvyteres will be included in the Clergy–Laity Registration Packets. Non-Registered Presvyteres – $40.00.

If you are not registered for Clergy–Laity, please RSVP for the Luncheon by June 30.

Return this form by June 30 to: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Atten: Clergy Laity Congress 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10021-0106

38th Biennial Clergy-Laity CongressGAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER - NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 15-21, 2006

Monday: 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.& 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.• Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.& 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.& 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.• Thursday: 9:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (Includes Luncheon)

Fee: $75.00 per child for the entire weekI hereby give consent for my child/children to participate in the 2006 Clergy-Family Child Care Program duringthe 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress.Only children between the ages of 5 - 11 years of age are eligible.

Name: _______________________________________ Age: _________ Grade Completed: ___________




To participate in the Clergy-Family Child Care program at the 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of theGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at the Gaylord Opryland Resort I hereby release the GreekOrthodox Archdiocese,the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center and the Sisterhood of Presvyteresfrom any responsibility for damages that may result from any accident or injury occurring or sustained tomy child/children which participating in the organized activities.

Parents Signature: ___________________________ Phone: ______________ Cell: ___________________

Address: _____________________________________ City/State /Zip: _____________________________

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT

NAME: ____________________________________________ CHURCH OR ORGANIZATION:________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: ___________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________

PHONE: (________) _____________________ FAX: (________)_______________________ E-MAIL: ______________________

METHOD OF PAYMENT: (Full payment must be received with this form).

❏ CHECK Our check in the amount of $___________ is enclosed.Please make checks payable to: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese - 38 th Clergy-Laity Congress..

❏ CREDIT CARD ❏ M/C ❏ VISA ❏ AMEX

Number: _____________________________ Exp. Date: ________________

Name on Card:_________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaAttn.: Clergy-Laity Congress

8 East 79th StreetNew York, NY 10021-0106

tel.: (212) 570-3549 • Fax: (212) 570-3587 • e-mail:[email protected]

CLERGY FAMILY CHILD CARE REGISTRATIONMonday July 17 - Thursday July 20, 2006

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You are cordially invited to an evening withHis_Eminence_Archbishop_Demetrios

for_Clergy_and_Clergy_Couples

Wednesday,_July_19,_20066:00pm_-_8:00pm

Buffet_Dinner_followed_by_Question_and_Answer_session

This special event is only for clergy and clergy couples.If you have Childcare needs, arrangements should be made with

Le Petite Academy. TEL. (615) 885-1821 or visit their website, www.lapetite.com

Caregivers Update In April, an elderly care-giver who knew he was dying of cancer was concerned about the care of his wife after he passed away. He was her primary caregiver and did ev-erything for her. He decided that the only solution was to kill his wife and himself. He did not complete his plan; so now, what does the state do with him? Does the state indict and incarcerate a dying man who killed his wife out of love and concern? I cannot even imagine how the chil-dren of this couple are dealing with this most unfortunate situation. As Orthodox Christians, we know that this was not the right solution to the problem. We cannot judge the man; only the Lord can do that. However, the tragic story il-lustrates the tremendous bur-den that falls upon the shoul-ders of the caregiver. One is

not to bear that burden alone. In Galatians 6:2, we read that we should “Bear one another’s burdens…” Unfortunately, many do not heed these words. They may think that they do not want to bother others or that they have to be self-sufficient. This kind of thinking only hurts the care-giver and ultimately, affects his/her ability to give care.The National Sisterhood rec-ognized the plight of the care-givers and added the Caregiv-ers Committee. At this time, the main thrust has been to use the newsletter as an avenue to let caregivers know that they are not forgotten. There is much more that can be done. If there is anyone who is interested in chairing this committee, please make your interest known at the Nashville meeting.

Alexandera Poulos

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Look for the Health and Wellness sign up sheet in your registration packet.

Attend four sessions to be eligible for fantastic prizes!

Grand Prize: $750 Gift Certificate to any Ritz-Carlton in the U.s. and two airplane tickets (with a maximum value of $1000)

second Prize: $500 american express Gift Card.

Raffle will be held wednesday night at the Clergy and Presvyteres dinner. need not be present at drawing to win.

Session Topics: “Stress, Frustration and Worry Management,” “Diet Myths and Misconceptions,” “Tips for becoming an Active Family,” “Understanding and Preventing Heart Disease,”

“Current Approaches in the Treatment of Tobacco Addictions,” “Understanding Health Care Issues in the Retirement Years,” “Exercise and Physical Activity for Weight Loss: How

Much is Enough?” “Strategies to Prevent Diabetes and its Complications”

Visit the Clergy Laity website, www.clergylaity.org for more information.

Clergy HealtH and Wellness Program

Following an extensive discussion of the immediate and urgent needs of clergy, presvyteres, and their families, the commit-tee, as an initial step is recommending the implementation of a systematic study of the challenges clergy, presvyteres, and their families encounter. The study would produce the survey data through multiple instruments including focus groups in each Metropolis. Through this study the needs of clergy and their families would surface, from which necessary information would allow for the development of the tools necessary to ad-dress these needs.

From the Marriage and Family CommitteeClergy Family Care

A couple of weekends ago the National Board held a meeting in Worcester, MA which I attended. At this meeting the discus-sion of a nominating committee was one order of business for the executive board. I would like to inform everyone of who will be on the election committee, as well as how elections will work this year in Nashville. First, I am thrilled to say that Ellie Dogias and Pearlann Bith-os have agreed to join me on the nominating committee. I want to thank them ahead of time for all they will do while they are at Clergy-Laity. I look forward to and know it will be a pleasure to work with both of these ladies. At Clergy-Laity 2004 the election process was changed and does require a bit more work for the committee while at C/L. At the first event... the ice breaker... the nominating committee will open the floor for nominations... the committee will accept all names at that time, and from there check on the eligibility of each name for these offices. All offices are open for elections, and the qualifications of each office were out lined in the last newsletter. If there are any questions or concerns about the eligibility of someone please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Also the web site which has our newest constitution lists each office and their requirements. On Thursday morning a ballot will then be presented of those who are eligible to run for the office they were nominated for. Voting will be open to the members to vote upon. Elections will be held open for a certain amount of time, and it has been decided that at the luncheon held Thursday afternoon the new executive board will be announced. That’s about it in a nutshell... So now ladies it is up to you. Come to Nashville with this new process in mind. I look for-ward to seeing each one of you and catching up on all the good news.

Angie Constantinides

nsP elections

866-641-0791

new Phone number

Confidentialassistance

Program

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The righteous sisters Martha and Mary were believers in Christ even before He raised their brother St Lazarus (October 17) from the dead. After the murder of the holy Archdeacon Stephen a persecution against the Jerusalem Church broke out, and Righteous Lazarus was cast out of Jeru-salem. The holy sisters then assisted their brother in the proclaiming of the Gospel in various lands. Sts Martha and Mary are also commemorated on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women.

Apolytikion in the Third ToneSince you believed in Christ with strong and ardent faith, and ever worshipped His divine and mighty deeds, you both adorned yourselves with all the splendor of sacred virtues. With your holy brother now, you are also granted to dwell with the ranks of Saints on high, O sisters of Lazarus; and with him, O wise Mary and Martha, you pray for us all unto the Master.

Kontakion in the Third ToneIn the town of Bethany, you dwelt of old; now in Heaven you abide in Paradise, where our Lord’s countenance shines. For you gave your hearts and souls up with fervent longing unto Him that is the Life and the Resurrection; as you stand on high, O Mary and Martha, pray Him to grant salvation to us.

From the Holy FathersWhen the Lord cried: ‘Lazarus!’ the man awoke and lived. The Lord knows the name of each of us. If Adam knew the name of each one of God’s creatures, how could God not know each of us by name? Oh, sweet and life-giving voice of the only Lover of mankind! That voice can make sons of God out of stones. How can it not wake us from the sleep of sin!

Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic

Sunday, July 16th

9:00am – 12:30pm Divine Liturgy4:00pm – 8:00pm NSP Board meeting

Monday, July 17th

8:00am – 11:00am Opening Breakfast and Keynote address

9:00am – 11:30am Clergy Childcare1:00pm – 4:00pm Clergy Childcare1:00pm – 3:00pm NSP Ice breaker3:00pm – 4:00pm NSP Nominations4:30pm – 6:30pm Clergy Benefits Workshop6:00pm – 10:30pm National Philoptochos Banquet

Tuesday, July 18th

9:00am – 11:30am Sisterhood Meeting9:00am – 11:30am Clergy Childcare2:00pm – 5:00pm Clergy Family Health and

Wellness Sessions2:00pm – 5:00pm Clergy Childcare6:00pm – 12:00am Congress Cultural Event:

Parthenon

Wednesday, July 19th

9:00am – 11:30am Sisterhood Meeting9:00am – 11:30am Clergy Childcare1:00pm – 4:00pm Sisterhood Meeting1:00pm – 4:00pm Clergy Childcare6:00pm – 8:00pm Clergy and Presvyteres Dinner

with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

Thursday, July 20th

9:00am – 10:30am NSP Elections9:00am – 2:30pm Clergy Childcare with lunch12:00pm – 2:30pm Sisterhood Luncheon6:30pm – 11:00pm Grand Banquet and Reception

Friday, July 21st

9:00am – 1:00pm NSP Board Meeting

NSP CLErGY– LAITY SCHEDULE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CUrrENT STEWArDS

Name_ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________________________________State_ ________ Zip_________________________

Email_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount_ ____________________ _paid_through_year____________________

Make all checks payable to National Sisterhood of Presvyteres and send to:Presv. Stephanie Panagos, 1105 Brookedale Ct., Columbia, MO, 65203

National Sisterhood of Presv y teres Stewardship Form

as of May 25, 2006

martha and mary:Patron Saints of the NSPCommemorated June 4 Paid Through 2006

Elaine AlexandresEleni Alexopoulos Joanna D. Alexson Aftonomi (Toni) AndrewsHelen AndrewsNikie ArtemasSophia AthasGeorgia BotsisGloria BratiotisGeorgia ChamberasEleni ChristakosAngelyn ChristonArgyroula CombitsisAngie ConstaninidesEugenia ConstantinouHelen CoulourasMary Demotses Zoe DenasStacey DorranceDoris EconomouKay EfstathiuAngela EugenisThemmi EvangelatosClaire FoustoukosAlyce GainesMaria GeorgeMichelle HalekakisHelene T. HallEmily HarakasMary HarbatisMaria HondrosAnastasia Jonas Anastasia Karloutsos-LazarakisNicole KearesHelen M. KehagiasMichele Kontos

Despina LeventisHaidee MarangosIrene MentisGeorgia MetaxasIrene MissirasFlora MoraitisDiana MoskovitesHelen Nacopoulos Carolyn NastosDespina NicoloudakisJoan Orfanakos Margaret OrfanakosTheodora PaleologosKatina PantelisAthanasia Papademetriou Georgia PapadopoulosAlexandra PappasEvangeline PappasVaso ParisSophia PhilippasClaire (Fotini) RafaelEvonne RaptisEleftheria Recachinas Barbara RetalasNikki SalmasChristine SalzmanSophia M. SchutteMary ScoulasStella SfikasJoan SimonesGeorgia “Val” SitarasPenny StamasEffy StephanopoulosPaula StrouzasFaye StylianopouosIrene SupicaElizabeth TervoStephanie ThomasRose Treantafeles

Vasiliki TzougrosGarnette VasilakisSultana VolaitisAnn YankopoulosMona Zozos

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Vasilia ApostolakosAnastasia BandyMary S. Cowles Penelope S. DassourasEleni DemetriLouella E. Kostopolos Katherine LionikisKaterina Sitaras MakiejAmphitrite ManuelPenelope MetaxasValerie MetrakosJeannie MonosIrene PalisCorrena A. PanagiotouStephanie PanagosEvthoxia PanosPatricia PetropoulakosElli RetselasCandace SchefeHrisafie M. SophoclesCharlotte StaviskiPearl Veronis

Paid Through 2008Maria T. AntokasJoan BogdanEleutheria DogiasGoldie DoukasMaria KarloutsosVasiliki KyriacouEvelyn C. Mitsos

Cynthia K. PaleologosChristina PapulisPauline H. PavlakosAlexandra PoulosMatia PrevasElaine K. StephanidesSophronia TomarasC. Betty VlahosHarriet Wilson

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TREASURER SECRETARY/NEWSLETTER PAST PRESIDENT/ADVISOR

STEPHANIE PANAGOS JEANNIE MONOS ANGIE CONSTANTINIDES1105 Brookedale CourtColumbia, MO 65203(573) [email protected]

895 Jefferson DrivePalmyra, VA 22963(434) [email protected]

12246 Saint James RoadPotomac, MD 20854(301) [email protected]

RETIRED PREVSYTERES WIDOWED PRESVYTERES HISTORIAN

IONE FILANDRINOS SULTANA VOLAITIS CAROLYN NASTOS12532 Parkwood DriveBurnsville, MN 55337(952) [email protected]

2606 W. Grand Reserve Cir.Clearwater, FL 33759(727) [email protected]

6015 Chagall DriveRoanoke, VA 24018(540) [email protected]

The National Sisterhood of Presvyteres

M E T R O P O L I S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S

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PAULA STROUZAS DIANE SCORDALAKIS KATINA PANTELIS10 Briarcliff LaneGlen Cove, NY 11542(516) [email protected]

1117 Carla DriveCantonment, FL 32533(850) [email protected]

302 High StreetAndover, MA 01810(978) [email protected]

CHICAGO DENVER DETROIT

ANASTASIA JONAS O P E N GOLDIE DOUKAS10939 Circle DrivePalos Hills, IL 60465(708) [email protected]

58 Rankin RoadSnyder, NY 14226(716) [email protected]

NEW JERSEY PITTSBURGH SAN FRANCISCO

ALICE NOPLOS DIANTHE LIVANOS ELAINE STEPHANIDES11 Longbottom CourtKingsville, MD 21087(410) [email protected]

162 Brehm RoadWashington, PA 15301(724) [email protected]

25081 Grissom RoadLaguna Hills, CA 92653(949) [email protected]

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KATHRYN PATITSAS PAULINE PAVLAKOS NICOLE KEARES ALEXANDRA POULOS29001 Millard DriveBay Village, OH 44140(440) [email protected]

6315 Wilmington DriveBurke, VA 22015(703) [email protected]

5810 Westbury DriveEnola, PA 17025(717) [email protected]

2628 Pine Springs DrivePlano, TX 75093(972) [email protected]

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT/BENEVOLENT FUND

FLORA CHIOROS CYNTHIA PALEOLOGOS

120 James Landing RoadNewport News, VA 23606

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Visit us online at: nsp.goarch.orgCL 2006 ISSUE

Jeannie Monos, SecretaryNational Sisterhood of Presvyteres895 Jefferson DrivePalmyra, VA 22963ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

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From THE NATIoNAL BoArDThe National Board looks forward to seeing you and your family at the 38th Clergy–Laity Congress in Nashville, TN. Much effort has been put into the NSP programs, and we are excited about the opportunity this will afford us for uplifting and loving fellowship. Please plan to attend the NSP sessions / meetings / events as we strive to expand our sisterhood and the vital ministry it provides for presvyteres throughout our Archdiocese. Bless us with your attendance and participation. Let’s make this the best Clergy–Laity yet!

With love and appreciation,The National Board

a memorable C/L! As you can see from the various events, we have attempted to incorporate the Clergy-Laity schedule into our schedule thereby allowing you the opportunity to attend Congress events as well as having quality time for US! We will begin and end the week in a social setting! Joan Bogdan and Olga Hountalas are planning our Monday Ice Breaker so we hope you all join us for a lovely afternoon! With the workshops on Tuesday and the Clergy/Presvytera Dinner on Wednesday evening, we will end the week by having OUR OWN luncheon on Thursday. As a treat, Presvytera Georgia Kofinas, a native of the United States and living in Greece since 1976, who co-authored “THE FESTIVE FAST” and has appeared on Greek television and radio programs, will be our guest speaker! Mary Christy is helping to make this an afternoon of fun and PAREA! A special thanks to Cindy Paleologos, along with Jeannie Monos and Stephanie Panagos for all your help!

SEE YOU IN JULY!Me Poli Agapi,

Goldie Doukas, Metropolis of Detroit

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clergy laity newsgoldie doukas, metropolis of detroitI just wanted to take the opportunity through this special NSP Clergy-Laity Newsletter to say hello and tell you that we, the Presvyteres of the Metropolis of Detroit look forward to seeing all of you in Nashville this July. We have done our best to provide

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