A Monthly Publication of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church JULY / AUGUST 2018

The Messenger INSIDE

CLERGY REFLECTIONS

MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH

MONTHLY CALENDAR

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

STEWARDSHIP NEWS

UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUTH NEWS

ST. PAUL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 4548 Wallings Road • North Royalton, Ohio 44133-3121

(440) 237-8998 · (440) 237-4386 fax

E-mail address: messenger@stpaulgoc.org

www.stpaulgoc.org A Parish under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,

and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

Senior Fellowship Hot Diggity Dog Our Senior Fellowship group enjoyed a hot dog luncheon with good food, wonderful fellowship, and beautiful weather on our newly stained deck that was painted by volunteers with the stain provided from yet another volunteer! Together we can accomplish great things!

St Paul Feast Day Celebrating our parish feast day with area clergy and faithful.

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The following ministries are the lifeblood of our parish and perform many activities to promote the growth of our church. Your participation in these organizations makes our community more spiritually complete.

Philoptochos Rhonee Trakas-Iula Coffee Socials Pam Sitter Festival Michael Lignos John Trihas Messenger Editor Elaine Nackowiz Welcome Committee Helen Dadas Choir Director Vaso Boukis Cantor Nicholas Bodle Organist Rachel Nelson Bookstore Jim & Karen Sullivan

ST. PAUL FAMILY MINISTRY COMMISSION Chairman Little Angels Erin Kubat HOPE / JOY Father Costas GOYA Coordinator Father Costas OCF / College Ministry Maribeth Lekas Altar Boys Peter Keares Religious Education Toni Mannarino Bible Study Frank Chirakos Father Costas Keares Women’s Study Group Elaine Poulos Coffee & Conversation Kristine Tartara Jonathan Tartara VCS Keli Paragios Annoula Tsonton Greek School Kathy Glaros Greek Corner Maria Karlatiras PTO Esther Horwath Senior Fellowship Maria Regan Hellenic Dance Director Eleni Johnson

Deadline for all articles and Organization Minutes is the 1st of the month. Please keep this in mind! Items can be e-mailed to messenger@stpaulgoc.org.

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CLERGY

Priest Rev. Fr. Costas P. Keares, Proistamenos

ECCLESIARCH Bruce W. Trakas

PARISH COUNCIL President Michael Lignos Vice President Stephanie Ocker Secretary Drew Wilson Financial Secretary Effie Trihas Treasurer Christopher Cook

Nick Asmis Dr. George Markakis Alex Dadas Nicolas Parianos Anthone Colovas Dr. Jonathan Tartara Theodore Kokkas Rhonee Trakas-Iula Jason Kouvaras

OFFICE SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER Elaine Nackowiz LEGAL ADVISOR Ken Boukis

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Bylaws Anthone Colovas Chris Cook Home / Catering / Leasing Nicolas Parianos John Trihas Family Ministry Stephanie Ocker Drew Wilson Finance Stephanie Ocker Effie Trihas Human Resources Alex Dadas

Membership Theodore Kokkas Public Relations Father Costas Keares Stewardship Dr. Jonathan Tartara Dr. George Markakis Ways & Means Jason Kouvaras Rhonee Trakas-Iula Real Estate Management Nick Asmis

Telephone: (440) 237-8998 Fax: (440) 237-4386 Catering: (440) 582-1083 Website: www.stpaulgoc.org Office E-Mail: messenger@stpaulgoc.org Fr. Costas E-Mail: frcostas@stpaulgoc.org Fr. Costas Cell: (440) 669-1316

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Pastoral Reflections by Father Costas

“There are many members, yet one body… Now

YOU are the Body of Christ.” ~ 1 Corinthians 12:20, 27 This phrase from St. Paul describes the Church as the Body of Christ, and yet within the Church

there are many members who make up this Body. You and I as Christians are called to work together as the Body of Christ, as one, in harmony and love with each other, for the glory of God in whatever work we do. I want to reflect on this idea from St. Paul as we all prepare to celebrate OUR ANNUAL ST. PAUL

GREECIAN FESTIVAL, JULY 19-22. Each year this is a major event for our community from several perspectives. First of all, I love to see the Christian fellowship that prevails on this weekend. It is so beautiful to see so many of our Church family members offer their time and talents at the Festival. Some members, like all those who have been a part of our Festival Committee, have been working for many months baking and preparing. Many others will work hard and put in lots of hours during the days of the Festival. Hopefully, every member of our Church Family will offer their time and talents for the glory of God. We know what a major undertaking, such as the festival, cannot be done by a few. It takes an entire parish doing their part, whenever they can, to support our community and its ministries for the glory of God! Of course, I also love that during our Festival we have the opportunity to witness our faith to the southern suburbs of Cleveland. We have a wonderful chance to show all those that attend our festival that we truly are a loving Church family. As Orthodox Christians, we understand that the two greatest commandments of our Lord Jesus are to love the Lord our God above all else, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Throughout the Festival let us try to make love the overriding spirit of the weekend, even by the end of the day when we all can become especially tired. A final perspective we all have to remember about our Festival is that it helps bring in a substantial amount of income that supports our annual budget. We count on this money to help supplement the overall stewardship of our Church members. Thus, please do your best to invite and encourage all your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to come and

support our festival. You can promise them great food, great fun, great fellowship, and a great time! If you don’t know where you can offer your help and volunteer yet, please go to: http://stpaulgoc.org/festival/, to see what areas of the festival need assistance. Use the SignUpGenious, and sign up in whatever area you want to help. Please note: we still need someone to chair the coffee and kalamari stations. I look forward to seeing all you there, as we come together as one big family to offer our help at our 2018 St. Paul Grecian Festival.

Supplication Service Paraklesis Service

During the first 13 days of August, the beautiful Supplication Service to the

Virgin Mary is chanted. At the conclusion of this service, the priest prays for the health and well being of all who are present and reads the names for the living that are submitted. Please take a few moments to complete the form below and return it to the office by August 1st. PLEASE PRINT the FIRST names of your family members so the priests can pray for them.

For the Health of: (PRINT first names only)

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Our Parish ~ Her Life & People

Weddings June 3rd Nick Mavros and Georgiana Comsulea Koumbari ~ Gabriela and Iona Comsulea

Baptism June 2nd Sophia ~ daughter of Dean and Theresa Ribich Godparents ~ Amber Rahas and Lisa Rahas Andrew ~ son of Andrew and Lindy Prinios Godparents ~ Michael and Connie Haritakis June 3rd Michael ~ son of Jerod and Christina Downing Godmother ~ Victoria Zanoudakis June 10th Emmanuela ~ daughter of Michael and Melanie Pistiolas Godparents ~ Dan and Nikki Lopez June 16th Theo George ~ son of Shawn and Megan Bishop Godmother ~ Cora Oberst

Funerals May Their Memory Be Eternal

June 5th Michael Pantazolgou June 12th Athena Caloumenos June 13th Asimo Tsesmelis

June 19th Alice Lamakos

New Arrival May 31st Congratulations to Steve and Joanna Marconi on welcoming their son, Victor George, weighing 9 lbs. 30 oz and 19” long. He joins his big brother, Kosta.

In order for our Festival guests to receive a proper Grecian Festival experience, many hands are needed to assist. Please take a moment to review our

SIGN UP GENIUS

choose the location you would like to help at and then the day(s) and time(s) you are available. Not sure how to navigate the sign-up? Not a problem. You can also sign up during coffee social on Sunday’s or give the office a call for assistance. There may be times throughout the day when one area of the Festival may be busier than another. Should this happen, we may ask you to assist in that area. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support!

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Little Angels / HOPE / JOY / GOYA

~ JOY and GOYA students participate in the Metropolis Youth Summer Camp Program in Mercer PA.

~ All Youth groups are encouraged to sign up to volunteer their time during the Festival with their parents. See information on page 4 of this issue. ~ On August 3rd there will be a Regional Youth Paraklesis service beginning at 7:00 PM. ~ Students are encouraged to attend Liturgy on Sunday August 12th and bring their backpacks for a special blessing as they begin the school year. See flyer on this page for details.

~ Toni Mannarino

Sunday School Director

See you Sunday, September 16th at the Parish Fair. Sunday School resumes on September 16th. Enjoy your summer!

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~ Eleni Johnson, Dance Director

It is hard to believe that another year has flown by and it is time for another festival. This year’s dance group is so excited to show off what they have worked so hard all year to accomplish and hope to see you all under the tent!!

A COUPLE LAST MINUTE BUSINESS ITEMS: New this year: Our annual Dance Photo will be taken on Sunday July 15 at the conclusion of Liturgy. Please note the date change. In addition to the photo on July 15 we will also have a year end pizza party for our dancers. Following the lunch, we will hold practice. We ask for your patience since that will be a long day. Beginner girls: Please plan on picking up your dancer’s costume on Sunday July 15 in order to loosely stitch the bottom hem to fit your daughter. Directions on that will come with your costume. All dancers should be wearing dance shoes to all the remaining practices. The week of the festival is not the time to have to break in new dance shoes. Parent help is always needed in the fitting rooms before and after each performance (even with the older dancers). Junior and Beginner parents please plan on being with your dancer to assist in the fitting rooms every time they are changing. Senior Group parents please look for an email to sign up to help with that group as well. Many hands are needed after our final performance to check in all the costume pieces before they go to the drycleaners. If you are willing to help with this task please let your instructor know as soon as possible. VERY IMPORTANT – if you have not told your instructors about any performances that your dancer will be missing, please do so immediately. The instructors spend many hours finalizing line ups and when a dancer is not at a performance, adjustments need to be made. It is very difficult to have to make those adjustments at the last minute.

PLEASE NOTE THE LAST FEW PRACTICE DATES:

Sunday, July 1—Immediately following liturgy ~ All groups

Sunday, July 8—Immediately following liturgy ~ All groups

Sunday, July 15—Immediately following photo and party ~ All groups

Monday, July 16—Under the tent Junior Group ~ 6:00 – 7:15 PM Senior Group 7~ :15 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, July 17—Under the tent Beginner Group ~ 5:45 – 7:00 PM Junior Group ~ 7:00 – 8:15 PM Senior Group ~ 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, July 18—Under the tent Beginner Group ~ 5:45 – 7:00 PM Junior Group ~ 7:00 – 8:15 PM Seniors ~ 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Finally, I wanted to share the 2018 performance schedule:

Thursday, July 19 7:00 PM ~ Beginners 8:00 PM ~ Juniors 8:30 PM ~ Seniors

Friday, July 20 4:30 PM ~ Seniors 7:00 PM ~ Beginners 8:00 PM ~ Juniors 9:00 PM ~ Seniors 9:45 PM ~ Young Adults

Saturday, July 21 4:30 PM ~ Seniors 7:00 PM ~ Beginners 8:00 PM ~ Juniors 9:00 PM ~ Seniors 9:45 PM ~ Young

Sunday, July 22 5:00 PM ~ Young Adults 7:30 PM ~ Beginners / Juniors / Seniors

And finally I want to say again that the St. Paul Hellenic Dance program would not be possible without the entire St. Paul community’s support and we look forward to entertaining you under the tent at this year’s festival!!!

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~ Kathy Glaros Greek School Superintendent

I hope this update finds you enjoying a relaxing and fun-filled summer! The summer goes by very quickly and before you know it, we will be back at school once again.

Our Greek School Summer Camp was very successful. Everyone enjoyed this meaningful program and all the children had the opportunity to see what we offer and what we do to preserve the Greek Language and culture. I would like to thank the coordinators Mrs. Annoula Tsonton, Mrs. Kelly Paragios, and Mrs. Maria Lovejoy and all the past graduates for their tireless work to make the program so successful. Also to Fr. Costas for spending time with our children— his support and encouraging words meant a lot to us. Thank you all ~ we couldn't have done it without you!

At the end of the school year we had to say goodbye to Mr. George Themelis who served as a teacher for more than 25 years. His service and dedication was valued and very much appreciated. We wish him well as he moves on to retirement!

As we are nearing another school year, I would like to remind you the importance of signing up your children early. Early registration will gets us started much quicker and more efficiently. We offer Greek classes for grades in K—6th as well as adult classes, depending upon enrollment.

Greek School begins September 10th and runs through the end of May every Monday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

PLEASE NOTE: Tuition fees are due at the time of registration—no exceptions!

For more information, please check our website www.stpaul.org or call the church office at 440.237.8998 or you may contact me directly at 216.524.1766. Please visit our table on September 16th at the Parish Fair to meet our teachers, view our curriculum and learn more about our school. Registration forms will also be available.

Enjoy the remaining days of summer and I look forward to welcoming you all back refreshed for what will be an exciting new school year. ΚΑΛΟ ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ!

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Children enjoyed learning about our heritage, language, and culture during Greek School Summer Camp through music, crafts, games, and even a field trip to the Watershed Stewardship Center.

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Philoptochos News Rhonee Trakas-Iula

Philoptochos President

WE HAVE A METROPOLIS WINNER! We are thrilled to announce that our local Philoptochos chapter A.G.A.P.E. Award nominee is also the winner from our Metropolis. Evangeline Bozikis will be going to Boston to accept the award with eight other winners from around the country. Evangeline was selected for her untiring desire to help the hungry and needy. She has worked for years to supply the North Royalton Hunger Center, visits the sick, and engage our chapter in the Adopt-A-Family program.

Please congratulate Evangeline next time you see her in church.

JOIN OUR TEAM It is never too late to join our chapter. Angela Christian (Membership) will accept your generous donation. $25 dollars of your donation will be sent to our National and Metropolitan Philoptochos and the rest of your stewardship will stay with our local chapter. Your stewardship helps us support our mission to help those in need. We appreciate your continued support.

COFFEE SOCIAL Contact Pam Sitter at 330.467.0351 or psitter@yahoo.com to contribute to a July or August coffee social. We thank the following people/organizations who are sponsoring coffee socials.

July 1 – sponsor needed July 8 – sponsors: Philoptochos & Pantazoglou family July 15 – Parish Council July 29 – Philoptochos/Lekas/Lamakos families

MEN WHO COOK Enjoy a night of delicious food, fun and a friendly “tip jar” competition! Sample the food made by our master chefs at their booths then vote for your favorite chef.

Saturday, September 22, 2018 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church

Reservations $25 on/before September 17th and $30 after September 17th ~ visit www.stpaulgoc.org.

Want to cook at the event? Contact Kim Kontos or Annoula Tsonton for details. All proceeds and tips benefit St. Paul Ladies Philoptochos Society charities.

PHILOPTOCHOS HAPPENINGS July 2018

Sunday, July 1 ~ Coffee Social Team 1

Sunday,July8 ~ Coffee Social Team 2

Sunday, July 15 ~ Coffee Social Team 3

Thursday, July 19 - 22 ~ Philoptochos works at the Festival

Sunday, July 29 ~ Coffee Social Team 5 August 2018

Sunday, August 5 ~ Coffee Social Team 1

Sunday, August 12 ~ Coffee Social Team 2

Wednesday, August 15 ~ Dormition of the Theotokos Luncheon follows Divine Liturgy

Sunday, August 19 ~ Coffee Social Team 3

Sunday, August 26 ~ Coffee Social Team 4

CHAPTER CHALLENGE TEAM FINISHES STRONG The Chapter Challenge team sponsored their final event when they provided dinner for the Ronald McDonald Ho use ~ Cleveland. The chicken dinner, made by our very own Frank Langos, and Greek delicacies, donated by our wonderful crew, were a big hit at the house. Kim Kontos, Tessie Lekas, Mary Pagonakis, Betty Rossi, and Olympia Sarris heated the food and served it to the residents. These beautiful women also spent time with a Greek resident who hails from North Carolina. She has experienced various transplants in her 22 years and loved the Greek touch to her meal. A huge thank you to the Chapter Challenge team for your year of donations, time, and enthusiasm. You truly took our chapter to new heights allowing us to accomplish our mission of helping the needy, sick and poor.

AFGHANS Thank you to Maria Pistiolas for a lovely baby afghan and donation of yarn and Maria Lovejoy for one beautiful baby afghan. Please knit/crochet in washable yarn (baby 30” x 36”/adult 40” x 48”).

OCF Regular meetings are being held at JCU, CWR, BW and CSU. Contac t Mira Damljanovic (mirjana1@gmail.com) for summer event information.

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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church

North Royalton OH

Adult Sunday Catechism

Immediately following Holy Communion in the Teen Room

Our Topic: The Divine Liturgy

based on the book…

“Journey to the Kingdom”

by Father Vassilios Papavassiliou

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CHURCH SERVICES

All Sundays 8:15 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy Sunday School resumes in Septemeber

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

5th Sunday of Matthew

Dance Practice ALL groups

2

7:00 PM Home Committee meeting

3 4 Independence

Day Office Closed

5 6 7

8 6th Sunday of Matthew

Dance Practice ALL groups

12:00 PM Greek Corner

9 10 11

7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting

12 St. Paisus

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy

13 14

10:00 AM Baptism

10:00 AM Festival set-up in the Hellenic Center

15

Sunday of the Holy Fathers

Dance Practice ALL groups with GROUP PHOTO at noon

16

Dance Practice Junior/Senior

17

Dance Practice ALL groups

18

Dance Practice ALL groups

19

11:00 AM—10:00 PM

20

11:00 AM—11:00 PM

21

11:00 AM—1:00 PM

22

8th Sunday of Matthew

11:00 AM—9:00 PM

23

10:00 AM Festival clean-up

24

Greek Day at Kennywood

25 26

St. Paraskeve

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy

27

28

29 9th Sunday of Matthew

30 31

ST. PAUL GRECIAN FESTIVAL

ST. PAUL GRECIAN FESTIVAL

Father, Presvytera, and Philoptochos attend National Clergy-Laity

Festival set-up and preparation

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CHURCH SERVICES

All Sundays 8:15 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy Sunday School resumes in September

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

7:00 PM Paraklesis

2 3

7:00 PM Youth Paraklesis

4

5

10th Sunday of Matthew

6

Transfiguration of our Lord

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy

7

7:00 PM Home Committee meeting

8

7:00 PM Parish Council meeting

9

7:00 PM Paraklesis

10

7:00 PM Paraklesis

11

12

11th Sunday of Matthew

Backpack blessing

College student blessing

13

7:00 PM Paraklesis

14

7:00 PM Great Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos at Annunciation

Cleveland

15 Dormition

of the Theotokos

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy followed by luncheon

16 17

5:00 PM Baptism

6:00 PM Rehearsal

18

11:00 AM Wedding

19 12th Sunday of Matthew

20 21

6:00 PM Family Ministry mtg.

22 23 24 25

5:00 PM Rehearsal

26 13th Sunday of Matthew

3:00 PM Wedding

27 28

6:00 PM Stewardship meeting

29 30 31

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

2 14th Sunday of Matthew

3 Labor Day

Office closed

4

7:00 PM Home Committee meeting

5 6 7 8

12:00 PM Wedding

Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery Pilgrimage

9 Sunday before Holy Cross

3:00 PM Baptism

10 11 12

7:00 PM Parish Council meeting

13 14 Elevation

of the Holy Cross

8:30 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy

15

10:00 AM Pet Blessing

16 Sunday after Holy Cross

Parish Fair

Sunday School resumes

17 18 19 20 21 22

4:30 PM Men Who Cook

23 1st Sunday of Luke

24 25 26 27 28 29

30 2nd Sunday of Luke

CHURCH SERVICES

All Sundays 8:15 AM Orthros

9:30 AM Liturgy Sunday School resumes

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Metropolis Clergy-Laity ~ Pittsburgh PA

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Featured in our Bookstore

A CHILD’S GUIDE TO THE DIVINE LITURGY A Child's Guide to the Divine Liturgy is designed as an aid to help children negotiate their way through the Divine Liturgy and learn more about the Church and our faith. Small and easy to hold, with engaging illustrations, the guide is divided into six color-coded sections. This guide is written to appeal to children ages two to ten. The very young child will learn basic vocabulary and come to recognize the various milestones in the Divine Liturgy. For the older child, several longer psalms, quotes, and prayers are included; plus the 12 feast icons and kontakia; and an extensive glossary filled with terms and vocabulary often heard throughout the liturgical year.

A FAITH FULFILLED ~ WHY ARE CHRISTIANS ACROSS GREAT B R I T A I N E M B R A C I N G ORTHODOXY? Whether you are an evangelical, a charismatic, a conservative Anglican or an inquirer into Orthodoxy, you will be informed and inspired by this story of one man's tireless quest for A Faith Fulfilled.

EASTERN ORTHODOXY: A WAY OF LIFE Here is a book that makes the teachings of the Orthodox church personal and practical.

THE NICENE CREED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH STUDY GUIDE The greatest summary of our Orthodox Christian faith is made understandable to young people of the upper elementary and junior high level. Using stories, the author simplifies the truths of the Creed and makes them relevant to the lives of young people in today’s world.

Looking for something specific in our bookstore? Ask Jim and Karen Sullivan, who manage our bookstore and they may be able to get it for you. Our bookstore also offers gift certificates which the perfect gift for every occasion. Stop by to purchase today in any denomination.

LETTING GO OF BAGGAGE ~ A JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES The book tells us about maintaining relationships, about parenting, and about becoming independent and hap-py-the ultimate goal of letting go of our baggage. It is inspiring and coura-geous, and is filled with practical help for letting go of the past, enriching the present, and enjoying the future. The lessons and reflections at the end of each chapter will appeal to all readers who know what it means to reflect on life and the situations that confront us as we grow through the various stages of our existence-and also to those readers who need to know and those who want to know.

St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church North Royalton OH

Women’s Book Study

Tuesdays (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.) Classes resume September 25, 2018

Our current Book:

“Acquiring the Mind of Christ” by Archmandrite Sergius (Bowyer)

This small book hopes to begin to answer how acquiring the Mind of Christ is possible and why it is necessary in our lives today. The book is available in our bookstore ($15.00).

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Boukis, Gary & Mary

Boukis, Kenneth & Packy

Boukis, Peter & Lauren

Boukis, Steve & Vaso

Bozikis, Pete & Evangeline

Brown, David & Kathleen

Bucciere, Scott & Alexis

Calabrese, Joseph & Deanna

Callas, Stephen

Caloumenos, Athena

Caloumenos, Paul

Cameron, David & Ellie

Cappas, Samuel & Elaine

Carlotta, Vickie

Carvaines, John & Becky

Carvaines, William & Elaine

Castros, Nick & Rosalie

Chames, John & Elizabeth

Chirakos, Frank & Gladys

Choukalas, Diana

Choukalas, Peter & Christine

Chrisopulos, Vivian

Christian, Angela

Cole, Thomas & Marilyn

Colovas, Anthone

Contoveros, Paul & Karen

Cook, Chris & Stacy

Cooke, Albert & Elaine

Cooke, John & Sarah

Costaras-Vasilakis, Irene

Crider, Randy & Mary Kay

Dadas, Alex & Rosalyn

Dadas, Helen

We thank all those who made and fulfilled their 2017 commitment. For those who have fallen behind in their 2017 commitment, please take a moment to catch up by sending your donation to the church office or making a donation through our website.

We would also like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the 384 families who have pledged 303,622.00 to our 2018 Stewardship program as

of June 26, 2018. Please remember, part of being a member of the parish is committing your time, talent, AND treasure. Don’t see your name listed? Haven’t completed your pledge card yet? Take a moment to do so on our

website, call the church office, or pick up a card at the candle stand. We thank the

following families who have made their stewardship commitment for 2018:

Aceto, Chris & Effie

Alex, Angie

Alex, Dean & Paula

Alex, James & Nicole

Alex, John & Christine

Alex, Peter

Alexakis, Ginger

Alexandrou, Eleni

Almaliotis, Aris

Anagnostou, George & Katina

Anastasakis, Pete & Theresa

Anastos, James

Anastos, Mary

Antonaklas, Elias & Elaina

Apostolakis, Nicholas

Arfaras, Spiros & Joan

Asimes, Dean & Alexandra

Askins, Frederick & Christina

Asmis, Anthony & Peggy

Asmis, George & Sandy

Asmis, Nicholas & Tina

Ayers, Antonia

Balis, Odess

Bishop, Shawn & Megan

Blair, Robert & Marsha

Boden, Charles & Desma

Boden, Vincent

Bodle, Chris & Georgiann

Bodle, Nicholas

Bosinger, Pete & Elizabeth

Boukis, Christ & Photia

Dadas, Mike & Georgia

Dadas, Skevy

Dalakas, Thad & Kyle

Dallas, Rocky & Rose

Daniels, Clara

Daniels, John & Victoria

Daniels, Lee

Daniels, Steve & Elaine

Darakos, Liberty

Dellaportas, George & Teresa

Demopoulos, Elaine

Demopoulos, Penny

Diamond, Dennis & Donna

Dimitris, James & Deborah

Dopoulos, Christine

Dopoulos, Jim & Elizabeth

Downing, Jerod & Christina

Dunn, Darren & Mary

Eakman, Mark

Economou, Jim & Despina

Economou, Peter

Elliott, John

Elliott, Rae

Emanuel, Eva

Emanuel, George

Evanich, Michael & Sara

Evanich, Norm & Katherine

Fazio, Anthony & Mary

Felouzis, Michael & Maria

Filippakis, John & Amanda

Forde, Anthony & Mary

Fourmas, Anastasius & Rita

Fourmas, Thomas

Fox, Joe & Alexa

Gallagher, Georgia

Gallas, Steve & Irene

Gaudio, Michael & Kathy

Geanneses, Antoinette

Gemelas, Faye

Gemelas, Sophia

Gigis, Tom

Glaros, Bill & Kathy

Gousios, Andreas & Barbara

Gregory, Jim & Connie

Griffin, Timothy & Era

Gugliotta, John & Eleni

Gugliotta, Nathan

Haritakis, Michael & Connie

Harris, Katherine

Harriston, George & Stella

Hassel, Thomas & Martha

Hazinakis, Nicholas & Anna

Holland, Michael & Melissa

Hovanec, Eleanor

Hovanec, George & Cindy

Hughes, Diane

Iula, Christopher & Rhonee

James, John & Theresa

Javaras, Anne

Kadras, Effie

Kadras, James

Kalina, Richard & Maria

Kaloger, Nicki

Kalucis, Chris & Sue

Kalucis, John

Kantzios, Maria

Karagiozis, Anthony & Gail

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Karas, Chris & Dea

Karas, Christos

Karas, George & Judy

Karas, Leon & Grace

Karas, Nasso & Heather

Karas, Nicholas

Karas, Sotere & Sophia

Karas, Sylvia

Kargiotis, Evan & Minnie

Kariotakis, Alex & Frances

Karlatiras, Maria

Karnavas, George & Kalli

Kartson, Nicholas

Katsaros, Connie

Katsavrias, Jim & Vivian

Katzakis, George & Thalia

Katzakis, Gus & Kimberly

Katzakis, Nick & Joan

Kavourias, Helen

Kavourias, James & Margaret

Keares, Fr Costas & Nicole

Keares, Peter

Knouff, Gary & Myra

Kokkas, Demetrios & Irene

Kokkas, Ted & Joanna

Konstantinou, Koula

Konstantinou, Taso

Konstantinou, Theodore

Kontos, William & Kim

Kontoveros, Dimitria

Kornelakis, Angeline

Kostantaras, John & Clara

Kotian, Rakesh & Valerie

Koulioufas, Maria

Kouliofas, Thomas

Koutsoulias, Anastasia

Kouvaras, Jason & Wendy

Kozanis, Costas & Toula

Kreinbrook, Michael & Deb

Kriaris, Ann

Kriaris, Aristides & Olga

Kriaris, Demos & Joann

Kriaris, Gus & Padmini

Pappas, Ermioni

Pappas, Markos & Rachel

Pappas, Yianni & Andrea

Parianos, Alexandra

Parianos, Nicolas & Tammy

Paterakis, Ergina

Pateras, Barbara

Paul, Hary

Payamgis, George & Jennifer

Pearl, Hal

Pearl, Michael & Katherine

Perk, Kathleen

Perko, Annamari & Robert

Petsas, Anna

Petsas, George & Gail

Petsas, Georgios & Georgia

Phillips, Joshua & Kirasoula

Phillips, Mathew & Dea

Pistiolas, George & Maria

Polichuk, Andrew & Lindsey

Pontikos, Dean & Erin

Pontikos, Irene

Popakiuk, Elizabeth

Porter, David & Jean

Poulos, George & Georgann

Poulos, Gus & Dorothy

Poulos, John & Elaine

Poulos, Nick & Chong

Poulos, Philip

Psarras, George

Psellas, John & Anna

Pyros, Nick

Rackas, John

Rahas, Constantine & Lisa

Rahas, Michael & Helen

Rahas, Pete & Amber

Rassias, Gerasimos & Andreanna

Regan, Maria

Regan, William & Susie

Ribich, Dean & Theresa

Roditis, Harilos & Maria

Roditis, Steve & Calypso

Rokakis, Andy & Dianne

Ross, Bob & Angeline

McGillick, Kathy

McGuire, Lucas & Kristina

Mellis, Mathew & Marlene

Mellis, Rosemary

Mersinas, Marguerite

Minaritzis, Dimitira

Moliatu, Robert & Paula

Moll, Bill & Becky

Moll, Dean

Montemarano, Jim & Julie

Moore, Zoe

Moraitis, Helen

Mount, Jonathan & Angela

Mouzakitis, Sue

Mouzakitis-Pierse, Eleni

Nackowiz, Bob & Elaine

Nasrallah, Rmize & Robyn Harb

Natsis, Demetrios & Caroline

Natsis, Victoria

Neculai, Andrei & Francessca

Nicholas, Deno & Joyce

Nicholas, John & Paige

Nicholas, Michael & Cynthia

Nichols, George & Annette

Nichols, Lee

Nikolaou, George & Kathy

Ocker, Stephanie

Olenik, Michael & Mary

Opria, Matthew & Michelle

Overbaugh, Mark

Page, Gus & Sonia

Pagonakis, Joseph & Jody

Pagonakis, Mary

Palkovic, Frank & Marie

Pallam, Evanthia

Pantaleo, Annette

Pantazoglou, Ellie

Papadatos, Steven & Dawn

Papadopoulos, Eftehia

Papanikolaou, Mike & Helen

Paparizos, Gregory & Charlene

Paparizos, Michael & Christine

Krokos, John & Frances

Krokos, Mathew & Areti

Kubat, Milan & Erin

Kyriakides, Anne

Kyriakides, Billie

Kyriakides, Rod & Louise

Laios, Alex

Lamakos, Alice

Lang, Todd & Maria

Langos, Frank & Laura

Langos, John & Susan

Langos, Julie

Langos, Steven & Rebeca

Lavdas, Leon & Penny

Lekas, Andrea

Lekas, Stephen & Maribeth

Lekas, Tessie

Lekutis, George & Yvonne

Leon, Emanuel

Lignos, Michael

Lindemann, Ray & Vera

Linz, Joseph & Emerald

Loizos, John & Toula

Loizos, Michael & Sophia

Londrico, Phil & Linda

Lopez, Dan & Nikki

Lovejoy, Chris & Maria

Lucchese, Mary & Leonard

Makiaris, James & Diane

Makridis, Christos & Ivanna

Makris, Bessie A

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Mannarino, Peter & Antonia

Marconi, Stephen & Ioanna

Markakis, George & Maria

Markos, Al & Popie

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Maropis, George & Helen

Maskow, Brian & Julie

Master, Mary

Matheou, Mary

Mavros, Chris & Kathy

Mavros, Nick

Mazzeo, Dave & Debbie

McClatchey, Jay & Nitsa

JUNE 2018 PAGE 17

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Many thanks to those who are using your stewardship envelopes each Sunday. Please note the special enve-lopes inserted in your July / August set:

▪ St. Paul Festival ~ offset the rising costs associated with putting on a Festival

▪ Support a Mission Priest

Rossi, Ernest & Betty

Rubertino, Joseph & Frosini

Sakellakis, John & Effie

Sampson, Adam & Samantha

Saridakis, Louise

Saridakis, Manuel & Ruth

Saridakis, Michael & Brenda

Sarris, Mathew

Savas, Betty

Savas, Dennis & Mary

Savas, Kathleen

Schultz, Jeffrey & Amy

Schultz, Ken & Terry

Sejka, Cynthia

Sekas, Theodore

Sevastis, Mary

Sfekas, Michael & Dorothy

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Shamblin, Brian & Susan

Shinas, George

Siamidis, John & Charoula

Simakis, George & Efty

Sitaras, Nick & Joanne

Sitter, Pam

Skaljac, Gregory & Stella

Smith, Kenneth & Demetra

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Sophocleous, Soph & Val

Sperellis, Thomas

Spooner, Sam & Mary Ann

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Steffas, Sophie

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Stergiou, Petros & Mary

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Timms, Ronald & Barbara

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Trakas, Jim & Anne

Trakas, Kathy L.

Trihas, John & Effie

Trihas, Kathy

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Tsiamis, John & Tammy

Tsigrelis, Constantine & Mary

Tsilimos, Amelia

Valantasis, Chris & Karen

Valantasis, Keli

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Varlamos, Cynthia

Varlamos, Nick

Vasilakis, Joe & Roberta

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Vedouras, Emily

Ventrone, Gus & Mary

Volanis, Mike

Vondrasek, Dennis & Diane

Vourliotis, John

Vrotsos, Pete & Darlene

Whitacre, Kyle & Maria

Wilson, Drew & Dena

Wolf, Richard & Beth

Xenos, Tom & Cori

Yeager, Connor & Ava

Zaharof, Phyllis

Zampetis, Ted & Ann

Zanoudakis, Emmanuel

JUNE 2018 PAGE 18

Thank you to our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for another successful Golf outing!

PAGE 19 THE MESSENGER

Η Ελληνική Γωνιά ~ Μαρία Καρλατήρα (Μαράκι)

Αγαπητοί μου φίλοι καλό μας μήνα. Ενας μήνας γεμάτος ήλιο –ζέστη και ξενιασιά. Ο μήνας που πολοί περιμένουν, να κάνουν τις διακοπές τους. Ετσι και εγώ σας καλώ να ταξιδέψουμε παρεούλα σένα από τα ωραία μας νησιά. Γραμμή για το νότιο Αιγαίο στην επτάλοφη Μυτιλήνη.

Οτι και να γράψω θα είναι λίγο για αυτό το νησί μας. Μοιάζει με βεντάλια ανοιγμένη στο πέλαγος. Με φυσικές

ομορφιές με απέραντα πευκοδάση και τους υπέροχους ελαιώνες. Καθώς με τις πανέμορφες αμμουδιές της και το απολιθωμένο δάσος, που είναι απο τα σπανιότερα μνημεία της φύσης. Καλώς ήλθαμε στην Μυτιλήνη στο ‘’όνειρο θερινών διακοπών.‘’ Το νησί είναι απλωμένο σε επτά λόφους με το κάστρο στην κορυφή του πευκώνα και τα υπέροχα αρχοντικά κατά μήκος της προκυμαίας και τον Αγιο Θεράποντα. Η Μυτιλίνη είναι μια πόλη με πανάρχαιη ιστορία. Στις συνοικίες Σουράδα, Κιόσκι, αλλά και στο κέντρο της πόλης, θα συναντήσετε βίλες βουαρικού, προβηγκιανού και νεοκλασικού ρυθμού, ενώ το κάστρο το έχτισε ο Ιουστιανός και είναι μία μαγεία. Επίσης έχει άφθονα μουσεία και πάρα πολλές εκκλησίες. Καθώς προχωράμε και ενώ αφίνουμε την πόλη, φτάνουμε στο πιό όμορφο χωριό του νησιού στον Μόλυβο, με τα υπέροχα αρχοντικά του που χρονολογούνται από τον 18 αιώνα. Δίπλα ακριβώς, απλώνει τα γραφικά σπιτάκια της η Πέτρα που είναι παραθαλάσσιο χωριό με ξεχωριστή αρχιτρκτονική ομορφιά, το όνομα του οφείλεται στον βράχο της Παναγίας που στέκεται σαν μετεωρίτης στο κέντρο του οικισμού. Εδώ σύνφωνα με την μυθολογία αγκυροβόλησε ο Αχιλλέας στον Τρωικό Πόλεμο. Κατόπιν είναι η Ερεσσό με την μεγάλη της μυθολογία και τα πολυτελέστστα ξενοδοχεία. Μετά είναι το χωριό Σίγρι και το νησάκι Νησιώπη με το φημισμένο απολιθωμένο δάσος με τους κορμούς μισούς μέσα στην θάλασσα και τους άλλους μισούς στην ξηρά το θέαμα σου κόβει την ανάσα ένα σπάνιο φυσικό μνημείο. Και η τελευταία στάση είναι το Πλωμάρι η κωμόπολη του νησιού με τα αρχοντικά σπίτια, πάρκα και άφθονο πράσινο. Φίλοι μου η εμπειρία είναι μοναδική. Το νησί ακάμα φημίζεται για τα κεραμικά, τα υφαντά, τα κεντήματα, τα καλάθια, τα ξυλογλυπτά καθώς το λαδοτύρι του, τον αγιασιώτικο χαλβά, τους αχτύπητους μεζέδες, κρεμμυδοκεφτέδες,

Healthy Minds Healthy Souls ~ with Father Nicholas Louh

κολοκυθοκορφάδες, μεθυστικά κρασιά και σπιτικό μπακλαβά. Ελάτε κερνάω.... άντε και καλή μας όρεξη! Καλό καλοκαίρι σε όλους σας. Θα τα ξαναπούμε τον Σεπτέ-μβριο. Και η μηνιαία μας παρέα θα γίνεται κάθε πρώτη Κυριακη του μήνα.

JUNE 2018 PAGE 20

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