Vol. 22 , No. 7 Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 S. Wolf Rd. Westchester, IL November 2017708.562.2744 www.holyapostleschurch.com

Coming together, we form an icon of God’s Kingdom

Becomingmore merciful

From Father Nicholas

Last month, a tragicmass shooting took placein Las Vegas. A manwith a huge arsenal ofrif les rained deadly fire

on concertgoers. Tragically, 58 country musiclovers were killed as they attended an outdoorconcert. Over 500 people were wounded orinjured. The shooter turned his hotel suiteinto a sniper’s nest filled with more than fiftypounds of explosives, 23 weapons and 1,600rounds of ammunition. This is being calledthe worst mass shooting in modern UnitedStates history. How could this happen? Whydo people act like this? The Gospel of Lukecommands the exact opposite behavior: “Bemerciful, just as your Father is also merciful.”(Luke 6:36)

Anger can greatly affect us. We maybecome so angry that we lose sight of God’smercy for us and extending that mercy to oth-ers. St. Dorotheos of Gaza uses a wheel toexplain our relationship with God and others.God is at the center and we are the spokes.When we get angry with our brothers or sis-ters in Christ, neighbors, friends, relatives,enemies or even strangers, we move ourselvesto the edge of the wheel, the farthest pointaway from God and away from others! St.Basil wrote something very insightful: “Angermakes a person completely act like a beast.The person ceases to act like a human beingbecause they no longer have the help of rea-son.” Pride is the root of anger according toSt. Mark the Ascetic. Abba Agathon warnedthat anger can pollute us, producing and caus-ing spiritual death.

St. Paul reminds us: “Get rid of all bitter-ness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slan-der and malice of every kind. In place ofthese, be kind to one another, compassionateand mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiv-en you in Christ.” (Ephesians 4:31)

...See Fr. Nicholas on P. 3

Annual Philoptochos Membership NightThe Holy

ApostlesPhiloptochosSociety began the2017/18 year, titledKeep Calm andJoin Philoptochos,with its annualMembership Nighton Tuesday,September 19 atthe MillhurstCharhouse inOakbrook Terrace.

This specialevening was a wayto say thank you toour devotedPhiloptochos mem-bers for their efforts throughout the year.The Holy Apostles Philoptochos chapter con-tributed $54,000 last year in its mission topromote charitable and philanthropic out-reach by aiding the poor, the hungry, thesick, the orphaned, and the victims of disasters.

The keynote speakers at the event wererepresentatives from the two charities chosenas the Fashion Show beneficiaries, A SilverLining Foundation and Fanari Camp. Theannual Fashion Show, titled MoroccanNights this year, is the primary fundraiser forour Philoptochos and was held on Saturday,October 14 at the Abbington Banquets inGlen Ellyn.

Dr. Sandy Goldberg gave the first presen-tation highlighting A Silver LiningFoundation and, specifically, the programBuy a Mom a Mammogram. Dr. Goldberg,herself a breast cancer survivor, founded theorganization with her husband 15 years agoand is now the chairman. She felt that shehad the support and the means to battle herdiagnosis, but eventually realized that manycould not even afford the cost of a mammo-gram. Dr. Goldberg reassured Philoptochosmembers that every penny donated to this

program will go toward mammograms andfollow-up diagnostic testing for underservedand underinsured women (and men). Theorganization was named in honor of hermother, whose sunny disposition alwaysfound the 'silver lining' in any difficult situa-tion.

The second presenter was Deacon ChrisAvramopoulos, the current Director ofFanari Camp at the St. Iakovos RetreatCenter in Wisconsin. He spoke about the

Bethany Erickson, left, one of our newest members, talks withMembership Chair Chrisie Alex and Treasurer Anthoula Pomrening.

From left, Anna Eriotes and Chrisie Alexadmire the centerpiece Bess Shizas won inthe evening's raffle.

...See Membership on P. 6

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Gavel to GavelMinutes of the August Council Meeting BY NORM POMRENING

Meditation º The meditation focused on how Christ

endured the Cross because He loves us,and how we are called to love others.  Dowe really love and care for others?  Howoften do we spend time with each otheroutside of church?  Do we visit eachother’s homes, go out together, sharemeals together and pray for each other?Let’s keep loving each other and buildingour Holy Apostles community with thestrength of the Cross and God’s help,mercy, and strength.

Financial/Treasurer’s Report º Just prior to the Council meeting, the

2018 draft budget recommended by thefinance committee was reviewed.

Stewardship Report º Pledges to date for 2017 are 695, 25 less

than this period last year. Total amountpledged to date for 2017 is $679,399which is $8,360 less than the same periodlast year. The average pledge of $977.55 is$22.33 more than this period last year.Percent paid to date is 86%, which is thesame as this period last year.

Correspondenceº Letter of appreciation from Greek School

PTO for classroom renovation project.Updatesº Peter Bell reported that the executive

committee recommends that current offi-cers immediately advance due to PaulKallis’ resignation from the Council.Accordingly, Peter Bell nominated NickKouchis as vice president and NormPomrening as treasurer. There were nofurther nominations, so nominations wereclosed. They both were elected unanimously.

º Peter Bell reported that the executivecommittee recommends that TomGregory become secretary. Peter nomi-nated Tom Gregory as secretary. Therewere no further nominations, so nomina-tions were closed. Tom was elected secre-tary unanimously.

º Peter Bell nominated Dan Cussick to fillthe Council opening. There were no fur-ther nominations, so nominations wereclosed, and Dan was elected to theCouncil unanimously.

º Peter Bell reported that $4,050 was raisedand donated to IOCC to supportHurricane Harvey victims.

º Steve Savas reported that the fire alarmsystem is old, has recently experiencedfailures, and needs to be replaced. GeorgeAlex made a motion that the fire alarmsystem be replaced at the cost not toexceed $8000.

The motion was passed unanimously.º Alicia Magas reported that she met with

the Sunday School and Greek SchoolPrincipals and reviewed the Greek Schoolcurriculum. While it is too early to pro-ject final Sunday School enrollment, theGreek School enrollment is already 96 stu-dents this year compared with 90 studentslast year.

º Jim Fotopoulos reported that the class-room renovations are just about complet-ed. That the project cost $105,000, wellunder the $130,000 budget. The Councilagreed Holy Apostles owes a deep debt ofgratitude to Jim Fotopoulos, Steven Savasand Greg Vandarakis for their efforts.

º It was reported that $75,000 has beenraised for the classroom renovation project.

Old Businessº Peter Bell reported that we are moving

forward with implementation of theParish Data Systems software.

º Peter Bell noted that the executive com-mittee will start working on planning theHoly Apostles 60th AnniversaryCelebration.

º After Frs. Nicholas and Panayiotis depart-ed, Nick Kouchis finished reviewing thedraft of the 2018 budget. Nick made amotion that the Council approve the draftbudget as amended for presentation to theParish General Assembly meeting. The motion passed.

New Businessº Jim Fotopoulos and Steven Savas present-

ed a plan to remodel the room behindHARC before the end of the year. GeorgeAlex made a motion that the Councilapprove $20,000 to remodel this room.After discussion, the motion passed.Father Nicholas and Steven Savas agreedto talk with ministries that will likely usethis room, complete a needs analysis, andrecommend a remodeling plan at the nextCouncil meeting.

º Jim Fotopoulos reported that Buildingsand Grounds does not think our cleaningcompany, M&M, is doing a satisfactoryjob. Jim noted that Tom Postulka hasbeen working with the Building andGrounds group and has been doing agreat job helping out with the classroomremodeling project.

Jim Fotopoulos made a motion that wehire Tom as a handyman and custodianand stop using M&M as our cleaning ser-vice. Steven Savas seconded the motion,and the motion passed.

Seeing Godin theAutumn

From Father Panayiotis

If we are ever temptedto abandon the Midwest inmoments of frustrationover its weather-be it thehumidity of the summer

months or the dangerously frigid days of win-ter-we should call to mind the beauties ofautumn. The crisp air, the sounds of the leavesrustling, and the golden array of nature’s col-ors all bring about a kind of serenity in us aswe witness this blessed change of seasons.

The experience of the harvest season ismeaningful not only for us but also in thepages of Scripture. God is understood to bethe source of the fruits of the earth, and we arethe ones given the privilege of harvesting allthat He has provided us (cf. Lk 10:2). The har-vest time of autumn is a chance to give thanksto God for nature’s beauty, which comforts us,and for its fruits, which sustain and nourish us.We can further say that the very tastes ofautumn-apple cider, pumpkin pie, and all therest-are from God Himself. This is in fact oneof the first things God teaches Adam: “See, Ihave given you every herb that yields seedwhich is on the face of all the earth, and everytree whose fruit yields seed” (Gen 1:29).

The beauty of creation, and by extension,the beauty of the autumn, is an occasion forour mind and heart to be directed towardGod. It is an opportunity to feel with our sens-es how much He loves us, and to experiencehow sweet He is. It says in the Psalms, “Tasteand see that the Lord is good” (Ps 33:8). Eventhough the prophetic meaning of this verse isfulfilled in the experience of partaking of holycommunion, it is true even on the simpler levelof experiencing the blessings of creation.

In one of his homilies at harvest time, St.Gregory Palamas laments that many in hisflock are missing the true meaning of the har-vest. He says, “they excuse themselves [fromchurch] when any seemingly urgent workcomes along: harvesting...picking grapes, oranything else which appears to be necessary”(Hom. 51). The saint goes on to encourage hispeople to always keep their minds close to Godand to never forget Him. He says that whenev-er we want to do something, we should makeour soul secure beforehand through hymnsand prayers to God.

If we have not yet cultivated this virtue of“remembrance of God,” this is a perfect sea-son to make a beginning. The richness andbeauty of nature is God’s way of reaching outto us, to draw us closer to Him and remind usof His love for us. Let us make time to partakeof the season together with our loved ones, sothat we may give thanks and glory to Himwho sustains all things and blesses the crownof the year with His goodness (cf. Ps 64:11). ToHim be the glory both now and to the ages. Amen.

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Demetri, son of Toula & Nick Konstantopoulos

Sponsors: Georgia & Petro Mourtokokis

Michael, son of Melissa & Jason MouldenSponsor: Nicholas Chiganos

Panagoula, daughter of Athanasia & John Haleas

Sponsor: Demetrios Agalianos

Eliana, daughter of Georgia & Demetrios TsantilisSponsors: Sara & Peter Tsantilis

Lisa Abrahamsen & Bill PatrianakosSponsor: Potoula Patras

Stephanie Eoanou & Isaac Martinez Sponsor: Andrea Eoanou

Marita Urban & Vasilios HatzosSponsors: Caroline & Spiro Zougras

Baptisms

Weddings

Feed My Starving ChildrenPlease join us on Saturday, November 4

from 2-4 pm in Aurora as we help pack mealsspecifically formulated for malnourished chil-dren around the world. The 2 hours spentpacking can make a tremendous difference inthese children’s lives. This is a wonderful fam-ily activity. For more information, please con-tact Emily Rehn at 708.369.9365 or plato-valentine@hotmail.com to reserve a spot.

Artoclasia for Veteran’s DayPhiloptochos will honor our military veter-

ans with an Artoclasia on Sunday, November5. We encourage all veterans to attend thisspecial blessing following the Liturgy.

Koukla’s KafenioAll seniors are invited to Koukla’s Kafenio

on Thursday, November 16. The Kafeniobegins at noon and SWEET REMINDER willentertain all with memorable melodies fromthe 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Please RSVP byFriday, November 10 to Bess Shizas at630.834.2186. We will once again be collect-ing items for the Midwest Shelter forHomeless Veterans. Donations of cleaningsupplies (paper towels/all purpose cleaner &spray/liquid laundry soap), as well as toiletpaper and men’s white and black work sockswould be most appreciated.

Holiday Shoppe DonationsPhiloptochos will be collecting monetary

donations on Sundays - November 26,December 3 and December 10 - to purchasetoys for the Family Shelter Service, which sup-ports victims of domestic abuse. This organi-zation sponsors an annual Holiday Shoppewhere clients can select age-appropriate

Christmas presents, free of charge, for theirchildren. This is our way of spreading someholiday cheer to our community at large. Forthose of domestic abuse, these may be the onlygifts they can give their children forChristmas. To contribute, look for thePhiloptochos table after church or send yourdonation to the church office. Please markthe envelope with Philoptochos/HolidayShoppe. For more information, please contactDolly Panton at 708.829.2412.

Communion Breakfast (NEW DAY!)Please join us on Sunday, December 10

after the Divine Liturgy and ChristmasPageant for our annual CommunionBreakfast. There will be a visit from Santaand we ask that attendees kindly bring anunwrapped toy for needy children. Moredetails to come.

MembershipIt is not too late to join Philoptochos! We

welcome new and returning members.Membership envelopes and volunteer formsare available in the multi-purpose room andon the Philoptochos page of the Holy Apostleswebsite. For more information, please contactMembership Chair Chrisie Alex at630.272.0737 or chrisievalex@sbcglobal.net.

Philoptochos Fall Update

He would not have written these words ear-lier in his life. St. Paul was only able to forgiveafter the Lord radically transformed his life.He was born Saul. Extinguishing Christianswas his goal. Saul was a Pharisee who soughtthe arrest, trial, conviction and punishment ofChristians. His persecution of Christiansbegan with the stoning of St. Stephen andquickly spread to all the Christians inJerusalem.

Saul did not want to just containChristianity or drive it from Jerusalem. Hewanted to rid the earth of Christianity and itsfollowers. Saul travelled to other cities toarrest Christians and bring them back toJerusalem for punishment. He travelled toDamascus to find “The Way.” (Christians) AsSaul arrived, a light from heaven flashed allaround him. He fell to the ground and heardGod’s voice: “Saul, Saul why are you persecut-ing me?”(Acts 9:4) He was blind and could notsee. The bright light blinded him. Peoplethen took him by the hand and led him toDamascus.

Ananias was a disciple of Christ living inDamascus. “Ananias,” the Lord called to himin a vision. The Lord told him to go to theroad called Straight and to find Saul to helprestore his sight. Ananias was scared. He toldthe Lord he had heard much about this man.“They told me all the hurt he has done to theSaints of Jerusalem. He has authority fromthe chief priests to bind all who call upon theLord.” In other words, Lord, this is crazy; doyou know what harm this man could do to meand all the Christians here? The Lord said,“Go!” and Ananias obeyed. He went to helpSaul, a man who could destroy him. Thismust have seemed like a strange mission fromGod. He could have approached Saul withsuspicion, a strange look, or condemningwords. Ananias did not do any of those things.Instead, he approached Saul and mercifullygreeted him, “Brother Saul”.

Ananias acted with mercy and forgivenessand considered Saul his brother. What a wel-come! He puts his hands on Saul andannounced God’s mission. Immediately, thescales fell from Saul’s eyes and he could see!He rose, was baptized and took the Christianname of Paul, who became the greatest apostlewriting much of the New Testament epistles.This was a miraculous conversion!

The Lord’s divine power healed Paul’sphysical and spiritual sight! Christ’s divinepower passed through Ananias’ hands! He wasa divine instrument of God’s healing powerand mercy.

We may have scales over our spiritual eyes

Fr. Nicholas from P. 1

Becoming more merciful ...

and not be able to see the Lord clearly. Ourspiritual vision is distorted. God can convertand transform anyone.

St. Paul was the most unlikely candidate.He writes to Timothy: “And yet for this rea-son I found mercy, in order that in me as theforemost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate Hisperfect patience and mercy.”(1Timothy 1:16)Paul’s conversion shows us that no one is toofar gone for God’s mighty power to trans-form. Do we believe that He is able to changeand give us spiritual vision? God is full ofmercy and slow to anger.

If God loved like most of us do, the worldwould have been wiped out a long time ago.Yet, He is patient with our sinning, does notreject us and continually encourages us toreturn to Him. The Lord’s patience andmercy in dealing with others will bring aloving, forgiving, patient attitude of God tothem. When we truly realize God’s greatmercy for us, anger will not overcome us.

We will become more merciful as ourHeavenly Father is merciful.

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Fezzes, food,fashion, andfun at annual fashion show

The moms in the audience are clearly proud of their little models as they parade around the runway at Morrocan Nights.

From left above: Alexandra Kotsakis chats with Steve Savas, Ted Dres, and LouKatzioris who are living the Moroccan Nights theme.

At left, Oliver O'Shaughnessy and his sister Lilly walk the walk. Above from left:Stacy Savas, Fr Panayioti and Presvytera Nikolia chat at the luncheon.

Photos by Peter Bell

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From left: Niko Fotos; Nicole Katzioris; the Govostis twins Renee and Nicole; Lilly and Oliver O'Shaughnessy; and Arianna Panopoulos struttheir stuff on the runway at Morrocan Nights.

Above, the Govostis twins Renee and Nicole, or is it Nicole and Renee... model nearly identical outfits.. Of course!

Above, Mary Maragos, center, shares a laugh withfriends. At right, ????????? and ????????? enjoythe luncheon.

Photos by Peter Bell

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The HARC CornerA Child’s Guide

to The Divine LiturgyCompiled and edited

by Ancient Faith PublishingThis book is a wonderful new tool for

Orthodox children. It is designed as areference aid to help children understandtheir way through the Divine Liturgy.This guide is small and easy to hold withengaging illustrations. Included is anextensive glossary of terms and vocabu-lary. Adults can also benefit from thishelpful book.

$20.00

We PrayBy Daniel Opperwall

Illustrated by Jelena Ann GrbicWritten in expressive verse with charm-

ing and detailed illustrations, We Prayinvites young children and their parentsto explore the unique aspects and beautyin Orthodox prayer life. Topics in thisbook include the Jesus Prayer, icons andthe Liturgy.

$20.00

The SuitA Story About Giving

By Jane G. MeyerIllustrated by Chiara PasqualottoYoung Thomas packed a suitcase to

travel to the Kingdom of Heaven. Findout what Thomas brings and join himand his family on this special journey ofdiscovery. What the little boy puts in hissuitcase reveals how well he understandsthe Gospel. The concept of the Gospelmessage is a difficult one. It comes alivein this lovely lyrical book which quietlyreveals the deep mystery of the Kingdom.

$17.00

Leo Fotos is a parishioner of HolyApostles, as well as a 2014 GOYA grad-uate and Fanari Counselor. 

Leowrote amusicaltitled TRUthat will bepremieringas a part ofTheChicagoMusicalTheatreFestival at

GreenhouseTheatre Center! The performancedates are February 10 at 8pm, 18 at3pm, 20at 8pm, and 24 at 12pm.

A little bit about the show — TRUhas joined forces with the NationalAlliance on Mental Illness to write astory that sets out to raise mentalhealth awareness and reduce the stig-ma associated with mental illness.

The musical centers around our twoprotagonists, Truman — an outgoingteacher who privately struggles withmental illness, and Isla — a painterwho struggles to find inspiration for herart.

TRU follows the two as they findtheir answers separately, but throughtheir triumphs, find each other.

Tickets go on sale on January 1.

Holy Apostles parishioner pens musicalto increase mental health awareness

Leo Fotos

Save The Date!Parea Outing

to Drury Lane Theatre

Thursday, December 14, to see

the play

42nd StreetLuncheon and play

$50 per person.

Please contact:George and Kathy Beshilas

at:708.246.2581

Reservations must be madeby Sunday, November 12

role Holy Apostles and Father Bill played inthe rejuvenation of this camp for the youth ofour faith. Deacon Avramopoulos calledFanari Camp “transformative” and describedthe opportunity it gave children to disconnectfrom everyday life and refocus on Christ andon one another. He characterized the campas “a family atmosphere which cannot bereplicated anywhere else.” He then showed apromotional video, Fanari 2017, which includ-ed many children from the Holy Apostlescommunity. Proceeds from the Fashion Showwill help children of Orthodox Christian fami-lies with financial needs attend Fanari Camp.

Philoptochos welcomes all who are interest-ed in becoming members. For more informa-tion, please visit the Holy ApostlesPhiloptochos website at: www.holyapos-tleschurch.com or contact Membership ChairChrisie Alex at 630.272-0737 orchrisievalex@sbcglobal.net

Membership from P. 1Special presentation aboutFanari Camp highlightsMembership Night

An annual traditioncontinues

Ionian Village 2018 Dates

IVNext (formerly Spiritual

Odyssey):5/31-6/11

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is Sunday, November 5.

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Speakers: Dr. Ary Christofidis, Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis,

Dr. Gayle Woloschak

Science is one way of understandingthe world, but not the only way. AsOrthodox Christians, we must understandhow science and Orthodoxy are compati-ble so we do not blindly reject one or theother. Our distinguished panelists repre-sent the worlds of Science, Psychologyand Christian Ethics and will present arich symphony of voices to help us under-stand the relationship between rapid sci-entific advances and our timeless faith.You will hear information, perspective,and practical suggestions on how to teachour children and teenagers to understandwhich questions science can and cannotanswer and the proper role of science inour faith and our Salvation.