GLAD TIDINGSA N N U N C I A T I O N G R E E K O R T H O D O X C H U R C H

146 West Utica Street Buffalo, NY 14222-2085 716.882.9485 (24 Hours) 716.886.9151 fax www.greekorthodoxchurchbuffalo.org

NOVEMBER 2016 VOL 48/NO. 9

“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10

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IN THIS ISSUEFr. Christos’ Message 3

Youth News 4

Parish Council President 5

Hellenic Harvest Ball 5

Cultural Committee 6

Land Committee 7

Calendar 8-9

Community Register 9

Greek School 10-11

Sunday School 12

Remember When? 12

Book Discussion 13

Library 14

Women’s Philoptochos 15-16

Comm. Christmas Card 17

Orthodox Action 18-19

Hellenic Senior Club 20

Adult Choir 20

Living Water 21

Scholarship Trust 21

Event Photos 22-24

Memorials 25

Daily Bible Readings 26

Glad Tidings is published by the Annunciation Greek OrthodoxChurch monthly in January, February, March, April, May,June/July/August, September,

October, November, and December.

EditorFr. Christos B. Christakis

DesignerJennifer Gogos

Contributing PhotographersPresvytera Lisa Christakis, Natalie

Marinides, Fr. John Sakellariou

PARISH COUNCILProistamenos - Rev. Dr. Christos B. Christakis

frchristos@yahoo.com .716.882.9485 (church) .716.839.0495 (h) .716.319.0099 (c)Assistant Priest - Rev. John Sakellariou

isakellariou@hchc.edu .716.882.9485 (church) .716-730-1982 (c)President - Paula SchembriVice President - Dean VallasTreasurer - Patrick MarkeySecretary - Maria Papafagos

Tony Anastas .George Danakas . Douglas Davis . Peter Hiczewski . Thomas JousmaFotini Koutsandreas .George Marinides .Dina Turecki

PARISH ORGANIZATIONSChoir Directors Adult (912.6343) Linda Mucyn Byzantine (689.2464) George Marinides Youth Juliana Schlabig Protopsaltis (689.2464) George MarinidesAltar Boys Advisor (681.5841) Brian CerviSunday School Coordinator Pres. Athena GousiosCultural Committee (694.8201) Ellene PhufasGreek Language School Principal Vasso Papavassiliou P.T.O. President Angela KlentosBuffalo GreekFest (882.9485 church) Milton Koutsandreas

Hellenic Senior Club (885.1729) Barbara KellyWomen’s Philoptochos Committee Fotini KoutsandreasYouth Council Advisors JOY/HOPE Nicole Marcello GOYA Pres. Lisa ChristakisGOYA Natalie Marinides, Julianna SchlabigYAL Theologia Ladas, Stella BechakasOrthodox Action (565.3630) Mary DanakasOCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship) Campus Ministry John Mellas

Orthodox Book Shop (688.5816) Tina Colaizzo-Anas, Coordinator

Orthodox Gift Shop Helen Giokas, Litsa Koutsandreas, Diane Schlabig, Alexandra Gravas, Joanne Leon,

Jane Semertzides, Lynda MermigasWedding and Baptism Accessories Lynda Mermigas

Martyrikca (lapel pins) & Lambathes (decorated candles) Jane Semertzides (845) 264-3770 Library Church Secretary (882.9485 (O) or office.hoca@gmail.com) Ria Andreadis

SERVICESSunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Orthros (Matins)/10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Sunday School: Begins following Communion until 12:00 p.m.Weekday Services: 9:00 a.m. Orthros (Matins)/10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

FR. CHRISTOS’ MESSAGE

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You are the Voice of Christ in a Changing World“As the Father Has Sent Me, So I Send You”

John 20:21

Are you a good and faithful servant? As Orthodox Christians, we have beengiven a sacred trust. We have received the treasure of the Gospel – the GoodNews of Jesus Christ. With this sacred trust comes the great responsibility toshare it.

If we compare ourselves to the stewards in the parable of the talents(Matthew 25:14-30), do we multiply the treasure for which we are responsibleand for which we will be held accountable when the master returns? Or dowe bury our treasure in the ground, offering back only that which was givento us? Jesus said “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21). Atthe end of our life, will He say to us, “Well done good and faithful servant”?

As recipients and stewards of this great treasure, we are called to protect it, keeping its message pure. This is difficult to do in a timewhen knowledge of the faith is informed so much by popular culture. Orthodox Christians in America may rely too heavily on ourculture to bind people to the faith, often at the expense of knowledge of the Gospel message and the faith. As each generation becomesincreasingly assimilated, these cultural ties become less effective in keeping people engaged in the life of the Church. For many, knowl-edge of the faith is insufficient to appreciate the unique teachings and traditions of Orthodox Christianity. Without a clear knowledgeof our faith, we have become less able to share our it as we have been called to do.

We are called to guard the Gospel message, but not to hoard it. We are instructed not to hide our light under a bushel (Matthew5:15). As Jesus Christ sends us to be His voice in a changing world, we must also remove impediments or perceived impediments tonon-Orthodox inquirers that seek His Truth. What messages do we send out intentionally or unintentionally? What might cause theGospel message to be ignored or misunderstood?

Since the first Orthodox Christians came to America, the local parish has served as a guardian of the faith and also of the culturefrom which it was transplanted. Parishes must think carefully about how they share the faith with others. Thoughtful and sensitiveconsideration must be given to our outreach efforts in order to identify what aspects of our parish life may be creating potential stum-bling blocks for others.

As we share the voice of Christ, the message we share is one of hope, truth, grace, divine power, life and invitation. In this busy,ever-changing world, His voice of wisdom is needed to guide us in discerning what is good, what is true and what will bring us closerto Him and to one another.

We live in a physical world that places great value on material possessions. Material possessions and wealth may bring power andstatus. But wealth and possessions can be fleeting. Circumstances change. It is the voice of Jesus Christ and the truth of His Gospelthat remain constant. In our spiritual relationship with our Creator, we realize that we are called to be good stewards of His creation.And as stewards of His Gospel, we are called to use our material, worldly possessions to meet the needs of others.

The base from which we serve as the Voice of Christ in a Changing World is the parish. A strong parish provides opportunitiesfor sharing the Good News of Christ, for welcoming those that are searching for a spiritual home, and a base from which we are sentout into the world. The parish also provides a place for worship, community and education in the faith. To be stewards of the Gospel,we need to be stewards of our parish. This requires the vision and inspiration to see the parish, not as it is, but as it could be. We arecalled to offer ourselves and our treasure to make our local church all that is can be.

We conclude with these words of Archbishop Demetrios of America: “…we are called to be the light of the world; we are sent intoa changing world to offer the voice of Christ to those who are not connected to the Church. This includes those who have neverheard the voice of Christ, others who have not been prepared to listen, and still others who need a new invitation to return to Him.For these and even others who are distracted by disparate and deceptive ideas, the voice of Christ through us offers meaning andpurpose in truth and love. In fulfilling our commission from God, we must continue to strengthen our ministries of outreach andevangelism so that our clergy and laity have the guidance, programs, and resources to offer His voice clearly and effectively” (from theReflections of Archbishop Demetrios of America on the Theme of the Clergy-Laity Congress of 2016).

(Archdiocesan Stewardship Department)

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Dear Youth and Parents,

Community Christmas CardPlease encourage your family and friends to participate in this

year’s Community Christmas card. All proceeds go to the YouthCouncil (for more information, see page 17).

Youth Assistance Needed for People in Need!Every year our great parish is able to offer the neediest a warm

meal during the holiday season. Orthodox Action needs assis-tance for the decorating of placemats for the Thanksgiving soupkitchen. We will be decorating the placemats on November 6thafter Sunday school in the community center. In preparation forthe Christmas with the Vets in December, we will be writing theChristmas cards on November 20th in the Demakos Center. Re-freshments and snacks will be provided. In addition, if you are intown for this Thanksgiving, please consider volunteering for theOrthodox Action Thanksgiving soup kitchen (GOYA aged kids.)

YOUTH NEWS

Fr. John Sakellariou | 716-730-1982 | isakellariou@hchc.edu

UPCOMING EVENTSNov 5 Annual Parish Dinner Dance at ChurchNov 6 GOYA Meeting after Sunday School - GOYA Room; Decorating Placemats for Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 11-13 GOYA Basketball Tournament - DetroitNov 20 Writing Cards for Christmas with the Vets after Sunday SchoolNov 26 GOYA volunteers for Orthodox Action Thanksgiving Dinner - 10:30amDec 4 GOYA Meeting after Sunday School - GOYA Room; Christmas Pageant Practice & Santa visitDec 10 Youth Service - Sorting & Bagging of items for Vets @ 1pm in the Demakos CenterDec 17 Youth Service - Christmas with the VetsDec 18 Annual Church Christmas PageantDec 30 GOYA Christmas Party

STAY CONNECTED!There are numerous social media channels that will keep you connected on the

latest youth events. Please join us and stay connected! Please check Facebook and www.greekorthodoxchurchbuffalo.org for the latest event updates.

Annual Columbus Day Picnic in Rochester

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PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Paula Schembri

Alpha and omega. Beginning and end. In our lives we en-counter so many new beginnings and just as many endings. Thebeginning of the new calendar year. The beginning of the eccle-siastical year. The beginning of the school year. Each of thesenew beginnings brings us opportunity, promise and hope. Theygive us the opportunity to begin anew. As the calendar new yearapproaches, we hear of new year’s resolutions to lose weight, be-come more active, stop smoking – the list goes on and on. Thenew school year gives students the opportunity to improve theirgrades, take up a new sport, language, instrument or to becomeinvolved in student government or a school club. Same is true fora new ecclesiastical year when we consider our practice of Ortho-doxy and contemplate increasing our church attendance, prayerand bible reading. This is all very interesting to me because itmakes me realize how perfectly God created us. You see, each andevery day brings a new beginning and an ending. When we wakeup every morning, we have the opportunity to start over and get

it right, whatever “it” is. Every day we can choose to make what-ever changes we deem necessary to improve ourselves and becomethe person God intended us to be. We do not have to wait for anannual new beginning. We can make up our minds to makechanges and improvements any time we want! God created us tobe intelligent, independent thinkers and on top of it gave us freewill. It is incumbent on each of us to be cognizant of these giftsand to use them as best we can each and every day of our lives.

In closing, I want to share with you that my favorite Sundaysare those in which we have a 40 day blessing and a memorial serv-ice when we acknowledge the most basic of beginnings and end-ings. It is on those days that we celebrate the beginning of lifeand the beginning of one’s life in the body of Christ as a memberof the church. It is also on those days that we remember and prayfor the souls of our parishioners’ loved ones. We share in the painand sorrow that comes with the end of life. Just one more thingthat I love about our Orthodox faith!

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The Cultural Committee of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church presents

“The Survival of Greek Art after the Classical Period”Guest speaker:

Livingston Watrous, PhDNovember 10th at 7PM

in Church Parlor146 West Utica Buffalo NY 14222

QUESTIONS?Contact Church Office (716) 882-9485

Refreshments following presentation

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THE LANCASTER CAMPUS LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

By the time you read this message the main edifice (FamilyLife Center and Chapel) will be up and standing. Electric, heatingand plumbing work will be continuing. The dome of the chapelshould by then be delivered.

After years of waiting and overcoming difficulties we are nowmoving at a very quick pace. Week after week the Lancaster Cam-pus is being transformed.

The money that was made available to us via the HelenVafiopoulos bequest, donations and the church investment ac-count transfer is being used at the same quick pace.

We, the members of the Annunciation parish, who voted atthe Special General Assembly of April 21, 2016 for this project tobecome a reality, had also decided that the remainder of the proj-ect budget and further expenses for the completion of the interiorof the chapel would be the challenge of individual parishionersand families. Now, is the time to stand up and deliver.

Let us contribute what we can, let us stretch our limits a bit. Itis for the future of our local church community, for our youth,for our seniors, for all of us and for a better witness of the Ortho-dox Christian faith. Let us move from a concept of comfortablegiving to a concept of sacrificing something for the greater good.Let our support to the church project cost us something.

The Land Development Committee wishes to challenge parish-ioners (families, groups and individuals) to get naming rights bydonating for specific rooms and areas within the Family Life Cen-ter and the Chapel. They could name the space in honor or inmemory of their loved ones.

To start with, the whole Family Life Center will be named inhonor of Helen Vafiopoulos.

A donation of $500,000 toward the chapel will allow a familyor group of parishioners to name the Chapel, i.e. to pick the nameof the saint or saints after which the Chapel will be called.

A donation of $300,000 will allow the donor(s) to put theirname on the Banquet Hall.

$100,000 will give naming rights to the beautiful Lounge(Gathering) to the side of the banquet hall.

$50,000 gives naming rights to the Library Gift Shop. Thiswill also help equip the Library with books and electronic media.

Also, $50,000 will give naming rights to the Youth RecreationRoom. What better way to help the young generations realizetheir great potential within the church.

A $100,000 donation to equip the kitchen will give namingrights there.

$25,000 for naming the priests’ office.

$30,000 for naming the Administrative Office.

$30,000 for naming the Board Room.

We hope and pray that enough of us will rise to this challenge.We should remember that our Church doesn’t demand tithing,even though it is God’s command in the Bible. Let us at least feelobliged to respond to the call for this extraordinary need. Let usheed Saint Paul’s call when it comes to charitable giving, ‘He whosows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bounti-fully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposesin his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheer-ful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you,that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have anabundance for every good work’ (2 Cor, 9:6-9).

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Το Σαββατο, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016, τελέστηκε ο αγιασμός του σχολειου και τραβήχτηκαν φωτογραφίεςτων μαθητών με τους δασκαλους απο τον κύριο Παναγιωτη Θάνο.

Στις 30 Οκτωβριου έγινε απο το σχολείο μας ο εορτασμός της 28ης Οκτωβριου στο κοινοτικό κέντροτης εκκλησιας μας με τραγούδια της νίκης και προβολή ντοκυμαντέρ. Οι γονείς του σχολειου πρόσφερανκαφέ και αιδεσματα.

Αυτο τον μηνα θα δοθεί το διαγώνισμα της πρώτης περιόδου. Η συνάντηση των δασκάλων με τουςγονείς εχει προγραμματιστεί για τις 19 Νοεμβρίου, όποτε θα δοθούν και οι έλεγχοι. Την Κυριακη, 20 Νο-εμβρίου, στην κοινοτική αίθουσα της εκκλησίας μας το ελληνικό σχολείο θα πουλάει, όπως κάθε χρόνο,πίτες και γλυκα. Οι επιλογές ειναι σπανακόπιτα, τυρόπιτα, μπουγατσα, (αυτά τα είδη θα προπωλούνται καικατεψυγμένα), μπακλαβάς τσιιζ κέικ, γλυκές πίτες( pies), σπιτικές σοκολάτες (fudge), καταιφι εκμέκ, κα-ρυδόπιτα και γαλακτομπούρεκο. Οι παραγγελίες για προπωλησεις θα λαμβάνονται μεχρι τις 12 Νοεμβρίου.Η παραλαβή των παραγγελιων θα γίνει στις 19 Νοεμβρίου. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες μπορείτε ναεπικοινωνήσετε μαζι μας ηλεκτρονικά στο AKlentos@tona.wnyric.org η στο vassopapavassiliou@verizon.net,η δια τηλεφώνου 984-5051 Άντζελα και 636-4129 Βάσω.

Το Ελληνικό σχολείο εύχεται σε ολους, Χαρούμενη Ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών!

The blessing of the school took place on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Then the students posed for a few pictures with theirteachers, courtesy of Mr. Panagiotis Thanos.

On October 30th, the Greek school paid tribute to the OXI Day by playing music from that time and showing a documentary.Greek school parents sponsored the coffee hour.

This month is the first midterm of the school year followed by the parent-teacher conferences on November 19th, and thehanding out of the report cards. Sunday, November 20th, 2016, is the fall bake sale of the Greek school that will take place in theCommunity center (Demakos center) of our church. In addition to spanakopita, tyropita and bougatsa (those items can also be pre-ordered to pick up frozen), we will be selling baklava cheesecake, pies, homemade fudge, kataifi ekmec, karidopita and galakto-boureko. The deadline for presale orders is November 12th and the pick up day is November 19th. For more information you cancontact us via email at AKlentos@tona.wnyric.org Angela, or vassopapavassiliou@verizon.net Vasso, or by phone at 984-5051 or636-4129.

The Greek Language School of the Annunciation wishes everybody a Happy Thanksgiving!

Vasso Papavassiliou, Principal

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1945 CHOIR (361 N. Oak St)

Reverand Dionisios Papadatos, Thomas Karanassos-director

Remember When?Sophia Salonikis

1944 SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS (361 N. Oak St)

Bottom row center Thomas Karanassos (choir director, teacher & director of Greek school, executive secretary & cantor of church),

Reverand Dionisios Papadatos , Mrs Sieraki (Greek School)

SUNDAY SCHOOLPres. Athena Gousios

The Sunday School staff would like to wish the students of ourschool a blessed Thanksgiving season and upcoming ChristmasSeason and let remember those who are less fortunate. Thanks-giving is something we in the Orthodox faith have every Sundayas we receive Communion and give our Thanksgiving prayers afterwards. We give thanks every Sunday of year and not just oncea year and as we move into the Christmas season...Remember thereal reason for the season and the gifts we receive are a symbolof the gifts given to Christ out of love and Chirst's gift to us.

Parents let us continue to support our children that attendSunday School...we have events for December as their studies con-tinue!

NOV/DEC EVENTSDec 4 Youth writing of Christmas Cards; Christmas Pageant PracticeDec 18 Christmas Pageant Dec 25 Christmas Recess - Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry ChristmasJan 1 St. Basil RecessJan 8 Classes Resumes/Blessing of the Waters

Please check Facebook and greekorthodoxchurchbuffalo.org for the latest updates on all events.

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Orthodox Book Discussion Group

Losing Susan

Suffering. Why is there so much suffering? While the answers to thisquestion reside with God alone and Scripture faithfully reminds us thatsuffering can ultimately lead to hope (Rom 5:3-5), sometimes beingthankful for our trials is very difficult. However, sometimes, we can findcomfort in observing or sharing in the trials of others. In some sense, thebook selection for January’s discussion, Losing Susan, offers this oppor-tunity.

From the bookseller:

The Story of Brain Disease and the Priest's WifeThis is the story of Susan--a wife, mother, Christian believer, lover of chil-dren, writer of stories, and woman of extraordinary intellect. Susan wasdiagnosed with a brain tumor in her late thirties. Although it was suc-cessfully treated, the process led to her slow, unending decline.

In this personal story of love and loss, Victor Lee Austin shares how car-ing for his wife during her painful struggle with brain cancer and its aftereffects brought him face-to-facewith his God and with his faith in unsettling ways. God gave Victor what his heart most desired--marriageto Susan--then God took away what he had given. Yet God never withdrew his presence. Weaving togetherautobiographical details and profound theological insights, this powerful narrative shows that we are calledto turn to God in the face of suffering.

Losing Susan is now available in the church bookstore and library. For book discussion updates, visit:www.hocalibrary.blogspot.com.

Please note: Discussions of spiritual material with your father confessor, spiritual father or mother arestrongly encouraged.

JANUARY 2017

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LIBRARY

Aglaia Polisson

Thank you for your participation in our Library Open House.Your library has been doing some great things. Please help us con-tinue this ministry by getting involved. Visit us, check out a bookand experience what a great library can be. The Library belongsto you…come explore and find a treasure.

Five great things about our Church Library:

• Great place to visit after worship: conveniently located in the

church parlor.

• Great help and friendly faces: library volunteers are ready to

help you.

• Great books for all ages:We’ve added lots of new books to

our collections.

• Great resources: broad range of topics suitable for independ-

ent or group study.

• Great mission: To help our parishioners develop a better un-

derstanding of our culture and the spiritual traditions of the

Greek Orthodox faith.

On this Thanksgiving holiday we are blessed with the opportu-nity to be with our family and friends and observe a time of grat-itude. It is a good time to thank God for the abundance ofblessings in our daily lives.

Books of Devotional Prayers for your Thanksgiving gatherings:

• My Orthodox Prayer Book by Theodore Stylianopoulos

• Praying the Jesus Prayer Together

• My Daily Orthodox Prayer Book by Anthony Coniaris

• Speaking to God: A collection of over seventy prayers writtenby His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America.

Children’s books on Thanksgiving:

• Thanksgiving – A Harvest Celebration

• Thank You for Thanksgiving

• The First Thanksgiving

• Oh What a Thanksgiving by Steven Kroll

LIBRARY EVENTS

• Story Time - will be held the second Sunday of the monthafter Sunday School. Please join us.

• Orthodox Book Discussion Group - visit HOCALibrary.blogspot.com for all information.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. George Basil for their donation tothe Church Library in memory Eugenia Peppas.

To quote Katherine Graham, “To love what you do and feel that it matters – how could anything be more fun?” We don’t usuallythink in terms of fun when we think of our libraries. But after giving it some thought, the fun is a bonus we don’t often realize or ac-knowledge. It has been a gift for me to be able to volunteer in our Church Library. I greatly enjoyed my work. I think I have receivedas much from the people I have worked with as I have given.

As I resign my position as library coordinator, I would like to thank everyone for the support you have given me through the years.The library has become a valuable resource for the congregants and I know my own participation has brought me into contact withmany spiritual and wonderful people. It has been a privilege to serve our church and our community.

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WOMEN’S PHILOPTOCHOS COMMITTEE

Fotini Koutsandreas, President

November is already here and as we are moving into fall,Philoptohos is a busy ministry.

November 1st is the Feast of Holy Mercenaries Cosmas &Damianos , the two selfless and holy men who are the PatronSaints of the Philoptohos Society. Our Buffalo Philoptohos Chap-ter is celebrating Founder's Day on Sunday November 6th. Philop-tohos will provide refreshments and a light brunch to all ourparishioners during coffee hour in the Community Center. Wewill also show the video of the Chapter Challenge presentationthat was given at the Philoptohos Biennial Meeting this past Julyin Nasville, TN. We encourage you all to follow the example ofour Patron Saints & help the poor, the sick & all those in need !

Veteran's Day is coming up and Philoptohos has designatedSunday November 13th as the day to remember all the men andwomen who bravely served for our country! Everyone is welcomedto join us after liturgy to watch a video with familiar faces of ourcommunity's veterans. Philoptohos has made stars to hand out toVeterans as a recognition for their contribution to our country!

Christmas is around the corner and Philoptohos is baking allthe yummy goodies again for the holiday! Once again we are ask-ing for your participation during our Christmas baking on Mon-day November 14th and Monday November 28th. Your help isalways greatly appreciated. More hands make less work! Pleasecheck the baking days in Sunday's bulletin or contact MargeManos, as she is in charge of our Philoptohos Christmas Baking.Order forms can be found on page 16.

To celebrate the Holiday Season, we continue our Philoptohosmission to assist those in need - especially young children. Yourfavorite Christmas projects “Be an Angel” and “Haven HouseWish List” are back! Your participation can definitely put a smileon someone's face :) Please check with Priscilla Candiliotis to seewhat she needs.

I personally would like to thank each and everyone of you foryour support and commitment to our Philoptohos projects. Youare all greatly appreciated!

Make a difference today in someone's life and always be Thankful for what you have !

May you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving !!!

Women’s Philoptochos toured the Family Justice Center downtown and delivered some fleece blankets.

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NAME ____________________________________ PAY AT PICK UP

PHONE ___________________________________ Amount Due ______________ Ck # ___________

WOMEN’S PHILOPTOCHOS COMMITTEE

CHRISTMAS BAKED GOODS SALE 2016 Orders are being taken during Coffee Hours on Sunday, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11

Orders can also be mailed into the church office.

Pick up orders Friday, December 16th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or

Sunday, December 18th following Divine Liturgy in the bakery downstairs

ITEM PRICE QUANTITY AMOUNT DUE

Spanakopita (12 pcs.) 24.00 _________ ____________

Baklava (24 pc.) 30.00 _________ ____________

Koulourakia – Seeded (1 doz.) 5.00 _________ ____________

Koulourakia – Unseeded (1 doz.) 5.00 _________ ____________

Kourambiedes (1 doz.) 6.00 _________ ____________

PLATTERS Koulourakia – Seeded (3 doz.) 18.00 _________ ____________ Koulourakia – Unseeded (3 doz.) 18.00 _________ ____________ Kourambiedes – (2 doz.) 15.00 _________ ____________ Combo #1 (Seeded) – 2 doz. Koulourakia 19.00 _________ ____________ & 1 doz. Kourambiedes

Combo #1 (Unseeded) – 2 doz. Koulourakia 19.00 _________ ____________ & 1 doz. Kourambiedes

Combo #2 (Seeded) – 2 doz. Koulourakia, 29.00 _________ ____________ 1 doz. Kourambiedes & 8 pc. Baklava

Combo #2 (Unseeded) – 2 doz. Koulourakia, 29.00 _________ ____________ 1 doz. Kourambiedes & 8 pc. Baklava

TOTAL DUE ____________

SELECT A PICK UP DATE: Fri 12/16 ________ Sun 12/18 ________

THANK YOU for helping Women’s Philoptochos Committee help others through our fundraising efforts.

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Community Christmas Card

For a minimum donation of $20, you can send your best wishes for a wonderful Christmas holiday from you as a family unit, or as an individual, to all our parish

families and friends.

Deadline: November 23, 2014

Please complete the form below and return it to the church o5ce, along with your donation.Also, a table will be set up in the Demakos Community Center to collect forms/donations

during the fellowship hour on Sundays in November.

Sponsored by the Youth Council

Community Christmas Card 2014

Name:

(Clearly PRINT exactly as you wish your name(s) to appear on the card)

Amount Enclosed: $ __________

Cash Check

Please make checks payable to HOCA Youth Council

Deadline: December 4, 2016

Community Christmas Card 2016

During the upcoming Thanksgivingand Christmas holidays, thousands of

people here in the Buffalo area will wake up hungry, homeless,and hurting. My heart aches for those who will spend the holidayseason on our neighborhood streets. We’re reminded of Jesuswords, “…when you give a banquet, invite the poor…” (Luke 14:13).And that’s exactly what we’re planning to do.

Orthodox Action is getting ready for hundreds of hungry,homeless, and needy people to join us in the Demakos CommunityCenter for our 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Many peo-ple continue to struggle and some are facing their first holidayseason on the streets desperate for help and hope. However, wewant all of our guests to feel “at home” as they enjoy a home-cooked feast with people who care.

You’ve been partnering with us these last 10 years helping andsupporting us in our mission. Your generous support has been agreat blessing to the Ministry of Orthodox Action. We’re so grate-ful for your gifts and prayers that have, over the years, helped usmeet some of the needs of the people we serve.

Because you care, today we want to invite you to help oncemore – both financially as well as the volunteering of your time– in an extraordinary way this holiday season. For someone who is facing the bleak prospect of spending Thanksgiving andChristmas on the streets, your generosity will make an encourag-ing difference!

I believe you’ll agree that everything in life is easier to face ifyou don’t face it alone. Everyone has something to give. In fact,it’s incredible what happens when a lot of people decide to “dowhat they can”. We each do our part, then God adds His part,and together we make a huge impact. You’ll help our ThanksgivingDinner guests and our Veterans know that they’re not alone!

Orthodox Action’s holiday events make special memories – forhungry, homeless neighbors, and for our entire Church community!

Additionally, we invite you to join Orthodox Action as we cel-ebrate the Christmas Season with the residents of WNY VeteransHousing Coalition (W. Utica & Main St.), which provides housingand services for homeless and disabled veterans.

Join us for lots of fun as we bring Christ’s love to our nation’s heroes!

• Saturday, December 10th, 1:00 PM (right after GreekSchool). Sorting and bagging of Christmas gifts for the veteransin the Demakos Community Center. Pizza and refreshments willbe served.

• Saturday, December 17th, 12:30 PM. Meet in DemakosCommunity Center. We will go over together. Caroling at WNYVeterans Housing Coalition by our Sunday School and GreekSchool children. Refreshments served and distribution of Christ-mas gifts to the Veterans.

Children are especially encouraged to participate in the car-oling and gift-giving for our Veterans on Dec. 17th. Sign up inthe Community Center during the Coffee Hour.

Each week through November 27th, we hope to collect 114of each of the following items on the following days. Note:There’s still time to “catch up” on the October items!

Please leave items in the Shopping Cart in the Community Center.

• 114 individually wrapped Bathroom Tissue and Paper Towels - October 16th & October 23rd

• 114 Disposable Razors and Shaving Cream – October 30th &November 6th

• 114 Bars of Soap, Deodorant and Bottles of Shampoo – Novem-ber 13th & November 20th

• 114 Tubes of Toothpaste & Toothbrushes – November 27th

• 114 Bottles of Laundry Detergent (128 oz.) which will be purchased from Dollar General for $2 each

• PLEASE NOTE: We encourage you to bring in the above items;however, a donation of $10 will cover the cost of a gift bag of all itemsfor our Veterans.

ORTHODOX ACTION

Mary Danakas

“Share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless and poor into your house.” Isaiah 58:7

10 YEARS OF GIVING THANKS TO GOD’S GOODNESS!

Orthodox Action’s Soup Kitchens, Thanksgiving and Christmas events are a great way for your children and grandchildren to fulfill their community service requirements!

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For more information call or text: Carolyn Skaros at 228-0001 or Alexandra Mastoras at 907-1674

A Special Thank You from Orthodox Action to:

• Presvytera Athena Gousios and the Sunday School for their very generous donation of numerous buckets ofpasta sauce, meatballs, pasta, and rolls that was used at our recent Soup Kitchen.

May God bless you all for your service and generosity!

Orthodox Action

is accepting donations to help feed Buffalo’s homeless and needy with a complete

Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the Demakos Community Center

$3.50 Provides a Complete Thanksgiving Day Meal

Frozen Turkeys Needed: 18-25 lbs. Drop off at the Church on Sundays, November 13th & 20th before Liturgy (outside of Community Center kitchen - use ramp entrance)

Reminder to all Volunteers: (a) Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM (b) Monday, November 21st, 11 AM-4 PM (c) Tuesday, November 22nd, 9 AM-3 PM (d) Wednesday, November 23rd, 9 AM-3 PM (e) Saturday, November 26th, 10 AM-1 PM

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Served: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Mary Danakas (716) 912-8300

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Christmas LunchDecember 8, 2016

Salvatore’s Italian Gardens

12:00 Cash Bar and Hors d’Oeuvres followed by lunch

Menu choices:

1. Prime Rib2. Chicken Parmesan with Pasta

3. Salmon with Dill Sauce

Cost: $20.00* *A portion of the cost is subsidized by the club

Guests are welcome!

To reserve, call Helen Curtis, 833-3741 by November 25

Make checks payable to Hellenic Senior Club, and mail with your menu choice to:

Helen Curtis, 58 Lenore Road, Amherst, 14226.

ADULT CHOIR

Linda Mucyn

Many thanks to the small but hearty crew that has been faithfully attending rehearsals. We’re making muchprogress and invite all who are singers or have sung in the past to join us.

Our rehearsals will be on Wednesdays in November from 7:00-8:30pm. Please make note of the earlier time.There will be no rehearsal on November 23rd.

Please check the weekly bulletin for any changes to this schedule.

If you have any questions regarding the choir, please contact Linda Mucyn at LMUCYN.AGOC@GMAIL.COM or 912-6343.

HELLENIC SENIOR CLUB

Barbara Kelly

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LIVING WATER

This month we return to and finish with our selection among Abba Poemen’s sayings.

48. Abba Poemen said to Abba Anoub, ‘Turn away your eyes lest they behold vanity; (cf Ps. 118:37) for license causes souls to perish.’

49. He also said, ‘Wickedness does not go away with wickedness, but if someone does you wrong, do good to him, so that by your actionyou destroy his wickedness.’

50. Abba John who had been exiled by the Emperor Marcian said, ‘We went to the desert one day to see Abba Poemen and we wantedto ask him about purity of heart. But the elder did not know Greek and no interpreter could be found. So, seeing our disappointment, theelder began to speak Greek, saying, ‘The nature of water is soft, that of the stone is hard, but if water fall drop by drop, it wears away thestone. So it is with the word of God; it is soft and our heart is hard, but the man who hears the word of God often, opens his heart to thefear of God.’

51. Abba Poemen said, ‘Teach your heart to guard that which your tongue teaches.’

52. A brother asked Abba Poemen, ‘How should I behave in the place where I live?’ The elder said, ‘Have the mentality of an exile inthe place where you live, do not desire to be listened to and you will have peace.’

53. Abba Poemen also said, ‘If a man understands something and does not practice it, how can he teach it to his neighbor?’

54. He also said, ‘A man who lives with others ought to be like a stone pillar; hurt him, and he does not get angry, praise him and he isnot puffed up.’

55. He also said, ‘Do not lay open your conscience to anyone whom you do not trust in your heart.’

56. A brother asked Abba Poemen, ‘What can I do about my sins?’ and the elder said to him, ‘Weep interiorly, for both deliverancefrom faults and the acquisition of virtues are gained through compunction.’

SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

The Committee thanks the following who have donated to the Church’s Scholarship Fund. We can think of no better way for our Church, in a tangible way, to show its appreciation to the members of our parish for their hard work, dedication, and devotion.

The Church Scholarship CommitteeRev. Dr. Christos B. Christakis • Paula Schembri (Parish Council President) • Dean Mellas • Dean Pavlakis • Boris Kuvshinoff

Farah “Frank” Harb

Andrew and Jackie Hennas

Artemis Pappas Likoudis

Nicholas and Priscilla Candiliotis

Eugenia Mastor Peppas

Nicholas and Priscilla Candiliotis

George A. PitliangasJerry and Christina Candiliotis

John Z. Tzimas

Tina, Jesse and Angelica Tzimas

Diane M. Veanes

Nicholas and Helen Curtis

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COLUMBUS DAY PICNIC IN ROCHESTER

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Above: GOYA Bake Sale; at left: Library Story Time. Both Events were held following Divine Liturgy on October 9th.

Below and right: Youth decorated placemats for the upcoming Orthodox Action Thanksgiving Dinner after Sunday School on October 16th

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Koliva ServicesIf you are in need of koliva for memorials, you may contact the

following individuals for assistance:

Priscilla Candiliotis - 716-634-0117

Maria Gogos - 716-695-2760

Suzanna Vasiliadis - 716-715-1749

In Loving Memory of

Farah Harb, Siham Harb, Annette Harb Mubarak, and

Robert Harb

Marlene Shunnarah and familyMargie LaRussa and familySuzie Valenti and familyJudy ZIelinski and family

Suad Bateh and Family (Jacksonville, FL)The Hassan Families (Jacksonville, FL)

In loving memory of Michael Boubaris on the 5th year of his passing by his wife Terry, and his children

Maria & Jeff Steinig and family, Aretee and Matthew Phillips and Family and Nicholas & Christina

Boubaris and family

In loving memory of George Vallas from his wife Darlene and his son Paul in honor of the 20th anniversary of his passing.

MEMORIALS

We gratefully acknowledge donations received by our memorial funds in loving memory of the following:

Please remember: All memorial donations must be received by the 10th of every month to appear the following month.

Marina Giannakouri Butchart

George & Irene Bechakas and FamilyKatina Desminis

Farah “Frank” HarbFrances SpanosGus and Penny Rosowicz and FamilyAndrew & Jackie HennasBarbara and Jerry Kelly

Constantine “Gus” and Malamati “Goldie” Gioulekas

Markos and Anna (Gioulekas) Bahas and Family

Marjorie Bruce MathewsKathleen M. RiderDeborah and William BuyersJames Mathews

Eugenia Mastor PeppasHellenic Senior ClubPeter PlumpisValentinos and Sophia SalonikisGenovefa ZografosVirginia SurlasSherryl M Green, DDSMenelaus VoulgrapoulosFrances SpanosSterios and Maria GogosDean and Georgia ColisAnthony and Susan BarbopoulosNavene and Gerald MaraglianoAndrew and Jackie HennasGeorge and Elenie BasilMargaret M. Manos

George A. Pitliangas

Dean and Georgia ColisJerry and Christina CandiliotisNicholas and Priscilla Candiliotis

Alexianna Dimitra Rosowicz

Michelle, John, Alexander and Nikolas RosowiczJohn and Penny RosowiczPaul RosowiczJohn Velianou

Dimitra Passas Velianou

John VelianouJohn and Penny RosowiczJohn, Michelle, Alexander and Nikolas RosowiczPaul Rosowicz

May their Memory Be

Eternal

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DAILY BIBLE GUIDEResearched from: http://www.goarch.org/en/resources/dailyreadings/index.asp

11/1/2016 ............Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8............................Gospel: Matthew 10:1, 5-811/2/2016................Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 2:24-30; Gospel: Luke 11:42-4611/3/2016 ............Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 3:1-8; Gospel: Luke ............................11:47-54; 12:111/4/2016...............Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 3:8-19; Gospel: Luke 12:2-1211/5/2016 ............Epistle: St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:8-11; Gospel: ............................Luke 9:1-611/6/2016...............Matins: John 20:19-31; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-...............................19; Gospel: Luke 8:41-5611/7/2016 ............Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:10-23; Gospel: Luke ............................12:13-15, 22-3111/8/2016 ............Matins: Matthew 18:10-20; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews ............................2:2-10; Gospel: Luke 10:16-2111/9/2016 ............Matins: John 10:1-9; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians ............................1:18-23; Gospel: Luke 12:48-5911/10/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16; Gospel: ............................Luke 13:1-911/11/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15............................Gospel: Luke 13:31-3511/12/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11............................Gospel: Matthew 5:14-1911/13/2016 ..........Matins: John 21:1-14; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews ............................7:26-28; 8:1-2; Gospel: Luke 10:25-3711/14/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16; Gospel: ............................John 1:43-5111/15/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 2:20-23; 3:1-3; Gospel: ............................Luke 14:25-3511/16/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 10:11-21; 11:1-2; Gospel: ............................Matthew 9:9-1311/17/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:7-11: Gospel: ............................Luke 16:1-9

11/18/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:10-18; Gospel: Luke ............................16:15-18; 17:1-411/19/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 5:1-10; Gospel: ............................Luke 9:57-6211/20/2016 ..........Matins: John 21:14-25; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians ............................6:11-18; Gospel: Luke 12:16-2111/21/2016 ..........Matins: Luke 1:39-49, 56; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews ............................9:1-7; Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-2811/22/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to Philemon 1:1-25; Gospel: Luke 17:26-............................37; 18:811/23/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians 2:1-8; Gospel: ............................Luke 18:15-17, 26-3011/24/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 3:20-21; 4:1-3; Gospel: ............................Luke 18:31-3411/25/2016 ..........Matins: Matthew 25:1-13; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians ............................3:23-29; 4:1-5; Gospel: Mark 5:24-3411/26/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 8:1-5; Gospel: ............................Luke 10:19-2111/27/2016 ..........Matins: Matthew 28:16-20; Epistle: St. Paul's Letter to the Ephes-............................ians 2:4-10; Gospel: Luke 18:18-2711/28/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians 2:20-3:8; ............................Gospel: Luke 19:37-4411/29/2016 ..........Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians 3:8-13; Gospel: ............................Luke 19:45-4811/30/2016 ..........Matins: Matthew 4:18-23; Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the ............................Corinthians 4:9-16; Gospel: John 1:35-5212/1/2016............Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians 4:18-5:10; ............................Gospel: Luke 20:9-1812/2/2016............Epistle: St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians 5:9-13; 5:24-28; ............................Gospel: Luke 20:19-2612/3/2016............Epistle: St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:1-6; Gospel: ............................Luke 12:32-40

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