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Saints Constant ine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA 23606

Volume Issue

February 2018

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Hi-Lites

Judgment Sun-day—Feb 11 Forgiveness Sun-day—Feb 18 Great and Holy Lent—Feb 19 Sunday of Ortho-doxy—Feb 25 Parish Assembly—Feb 25 AHEPA Super Bowl Party—Feb 4 HWPS Dinner Theatre—Feb 24

For many, the annual visit to our physi-cian’s office for a physical can be both posi-tive and negative. Most physicians have our records on a computer and can quickly refer-ence the results of last year’s physical and remind us of what we were told in case we forgot.

With the arrival of February 19th, we will once again get the opportunity to re-examine ourselves and do what needs to be done dur-ing Great and Holy Lenten period. The Church prescribes a diet that can benefit our spirituality: a period of fasting; extra services for our participation, and Epistle and Gospel readings which will remind us of the road of humility of which we must all travel.

Rev. Alexander Schmemann, of Blessed Memory, in his classic book “Great Lent: Jour-ney to Pascha” made it easy to grasp a better understanding of not only Great and Holy Lent, but the Sundays leading up to Clean

Monday. The book is a must read for all Or-thodox Christians. We cannot walk the walk of the Lenten period without fully understand-ing what each step means and how we are to cross the finishing line on Holy Pascha.

Our Parish of Saints Constantine and Hel-en will offer the following Lenten services which will give us all the opportunity to partic-ipate in the readings of the services. On Monday evenings we will gather for Compline at 6:00 p.m.; the Presanctified Liturgies will be celebrated on Wednesdays, and the Salu-tation Services on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Also, the three Saturday of Souls will be cele-brated on February 10th, 17th, and 24th; in which we are all encouraged to submit the names of the deceased for commemoration.

Let us not miss all these opportunities for worship so that as an Orthodox Community we can grow together spiritually rejoicing in the rich Liturgical tradition of our Church.

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February Sundays, Acolytes, Readers

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Journey to Pascha 3

Registry / Announcements

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Church, Club & Community News

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Vasilopita Luncheon 6-7

Youth Activities 7

Community Events 8

PC Minutes 9-10

Christmas Offerings Calendar

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Orthodox Christian Missionaries Thomas and Elizabeth Manuel visited our Parish on January 28, participating in the Divine Liturgy and dis-cussing during the coffee hour their upcoming mission to Guatemala in the Summer of 2018. Thomas is the son of Father John Manuel of Saint Nicholas Church in Virginia Beach and Elizabeth is a native of Norfolk and member of the Annunciation Cathedral.

Thomas and Elizabeth will serve as teachers and witnesses to the Mayan people, encourag-ing and modeling life of faithful Orthodox while assisting in the development of the mission in Guatemala. They have been drawn to serve in Guatemala based on past experiences in the country and are overjoyed to have the opportuni-ty to return to serve.

Your prayers of support and financial support are appreciated. Please visit the Orthodox Chris-tian Mission Center at www.ocmc.org for more information.

See Page 3 for Readings

FEBRUARY 4 SAINTS AND FEASTS COMMEMORATED Sunday of the Prodigal Son Isidore of Pelusium Nicholas the Confessor Hieromartyr Abramius John the Righteous, Bishop of Irinopolis

FEBRUARY 11 SAINTS AND FEASTS Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday) Blaise the Holy Martyr of Sebas-tia

Theodora the Empress Finding of the relics of Zachariah the Prophet, Father of the Holy Forerunner George the Serbian

FEBRUARY 18 SAINTS AND FEASTS Leo the Great, Pope of Rome Agapetus the Confessor, Bishop of Sinai Forgiveness Sunday Flavian the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople The Holy Apostles of the Seventy Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and Onesimus WISDOM OF THE FATHERS Here it were well to sigh aloud, and to wail bitterly: for not only do we imitate the hypocrites, but we have even surpassed them. St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century

FEBRUARY 25 SAINTS AND FEASTS Holy Martyr Alexander of Thrace Sunday of Orthodoxy Tarasius, Patriarch of Constanti-nople Reginos, Bishop of Skopelos Markellos, Bishop of Apamea WISDOM OF THE FATHERS Peter, when after so many mira-cles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt. xvi. 16), is called "blessed," as having re-ceived the revelation from the Father; St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

Philoptochos Stavroula Gailey, President

Religious Education Helen Micha, Director

Greek School Paula Tofalli, Aphrodite Christopoulos

Youth Ministry Stephanie Peri and Kent Paumier, Advisors

Acolytes Barry Hendricks, Director

JOY/HOPE Helen Micha, Director

Bookstore

Elizabeth Puckett

Cross+Roads

Nick Vlattas

Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) Christina Myers, President

Kent Paumier, Advisor

Young Adult League (YAL) Anastasia Theodorogiannis, President

Golden Hearts Helen George, President

Order of AHEPA Nick Matthews, President

Daughters of Penelope Kathy Matthews, President

Hellenic Womens Penelope Society Aleksandra Garofalis, Helen Vaughn, Co-Presidents

Hellenic Youth Dancers Bobby Garofalis, Director

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FEBRUARY 18 Team A Jorgie Polyzos Yianni Tsimplekis James St. Martin Dean Peri FEBRUARY 4 & 25 Team B Ethan Detweiler Cris Campbell Soterios Tofalli Kyprianos Tofalli FEBRUARY 11 Team C Hayden Hendricks Georgios Haramis Christos Konstantinou Christopher Myers Christopher Micha

ACOLYTES

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News VA 23606

Glory Be To God

www.schgochurch.va.goarch.org

Phone (757) 596-6151 Fax (757) 596-2967 Email Addresses: priest@ office@ parishcouncil@ youthdirector@ webmaster@ admin@ schgochurch.va.goarch.org

Office Hours Monday Through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Priest Father George Chioros Work 596-6152 Home 597-7786 Mobile 288-4487 Email [email protected]

Parish Council Frank Peri, President John Dermanis, Vice Pres. Zena Mageras, Treasurer Bobby Garofalis, Asst. Treas. Kent Paumier, Secretary Greg Bicouvaris Stavroula Gailey Tom Grepiotis Nick Matthews Anastasia Theodorogiannis Barry Hendricks, Past Pres.

Chanters Tim Sofis Harry Fotiou John Williams Ben Franks

Church Secretary Sylvia Marcin

Archdiocese on the web www.goarch.org

Please contact Barry Hendricks if you are interested in reading the Epistle during the Sunday Divine Liturgy. [email protected] February 4: Joe Saur 11: (GOYA) 18: Helen George 25: James Woodbury

EPISTLE READERS

Apolytikion for Saints Con-stantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone

Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven, and like Paul, having received the call not from men, Thine apostle among kings entrusted the commonwealth to Thy hand, O Lord. Keep us al-ways in peace, by the interces-sions of the Theotokos, O only Friend of man.

Τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου τὸν τύπον ἐν οὐρανῷ θεασάμενος, καὶ ὡς ὁ Παῦλος τὴν κλήσιν οὐκ ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δεξάμενος, ὁ ἐν βασιλεύσιν, Ἀπόστολός σου Κύριε, Βασιλεύουσαν πόλιν τὴ χειρί σου παρέθετο ἣν περίσωζε διὰ παντὸς ἐν εἰρήνῃ, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.


ATTENDANCE

December 3 137

December 10 135

December 17 203

December 24 182

December 31 89

January 7 93

January 14 152

January 21 155

January 28 152

Jan 2018 Ave 138

Jan 2017 Ave 124

YTD 2017 Ave 143

YTD 2016 Ave 138

Dec 2017 Ave 149

Dec 2016 Ave 143

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DEATHS: Our sympathies to Tom and Judy Pan-

telides on the recent death of Tom's mother Evroulla Pantelides whose funeral took place at the Annunciation Cathedral in Norfolk on January 23rd.

ILL AND NEEDING OUR PRAYERS: We wish a speedy and complete recovery

to our friends and fellow parishioners who have been ill and/or hospitalized recently: Libby Grepiotis, Angie Karatsikis, Stacy Koumbas, Jeannete Orlino Agnes Samos an John Thomas. PERASTIKA SAS!!!!!!

THANK YOU: Anna Mageras would like to thank parish-

ioners for their prayers, phone calls and cards while she was ill.

PARISH ASSEMBLY: Our next Parish General Assembly is sched-

uled for Sunday, February 25 following a luncheon after Service.

CHURCH YARD SALE: SAVE THE DATE - REMINDER that

the CHURCH YARD SALE will be held on Feb-ruary 10th, 2018 between 8 am and 4 pm in Sacalis Hall - proceeds to benefit ongoing maintenance projects. Donations may be dropped off at the church beginning on Mon-day, February 5th.

2018 PARISH COUNCIL:

The 2018 Parish Council took the oath of office on January 7, 2018. Frank Peri was elected Parish Council President. The entire Council is shown in the first column of page 1 of the Cross+Roads. Thank you for your ser-vice to our Parish.

CALL FOR ALTAR BOYS: Young Men Needed to Serve As Altar Boys We are always looking for reliable and faith-

ful young men, between the ages of 8 and 18, to join our dedicated team of acolytes and serve their Church as Altar Boys.

Our community is fortunate to have a dedi-cated group of young men currently serving as Altar Boys. Our acolytes are organized into three teams who serve once every three weeks (around 17 times throughout the year). A separate schedule is published for Holy Week and most Altar Boys serve during two services that week. When serving during a particular week, we ask that the boys ar-rive promptly a few minutes before the start of the Liturgy (roughly 9:50 to 10:00). If your son is nervous about serving, no worries, there are plenty of skilled and seasoned members of the team who will introduce him to the responsibilities and help bring him along.

The schedule and team assignments for this Ecclesiastical Year started this past Sep-tember, but it is not too late to join. I would like to add your son as a new Altar Boy start-ing shortly after the first of the year. If your son is interested, I’d like to invite you to at-tend an information session on February 18th, immediately following Sunday School, in one of the upstairs classrooms. Or you can talk to me at church, send me an email at [email protected], or call 757.218.2053.

In closing, service as an Altar Boy in the liturgical celebrations of our Church remains one of prominence and distinction. It is con-sidered the foundation and development of a young man’s stewardship to the Church; a service that is offered to God as a regular offering of talent and ability, and is an experi-ence which every young man will cherish for the rest of his life. I pray your son will join our team.

If you would like to purchase Koliva for memorials, you may contact: Helen George 251-6155 Anastasia Savrides 595-1581 Athena Savvas 589-1484

Koliva

CHURCH EMAIL LIST Subscribe to the church email list for monthly links to the Cross+Roads and important church announcements at:


DEADLINE Please email information no later than the 20th day of the

month to Nick Vlattas

[email protected]

Cross+Roads


C��, C�� C�� N�� PHILOPTOCHOS We thank all our members

who worked so diligently to pre-pare and serve our Vasilopita Luncheon of January 14. The meal was delicious as always. Our heartfelt thanks go to our great chefs for once again giving us an excellent meal. Of course, our sincere thanks also to our patrons for their continued sup-port and patronage, without whose continued support we would be unable to pursue the funding of our various charitable efforts. Those we help thank you as well.

Ladies of the Philoptochos and all members of our Commu-nity, we continue to work with our AOK Project. If you are interested in being part of the very worth-while project either by participat-ing physically or helping financial-ly or otherwise, please contact

Ellie Costulis, H833-8181, C303-3080, and let her know that you want to help.

Also, be sure to bring us your "box tops for education" and de-posit them in the appropriate receptacle in the Narthex. Our Literacy Committee continues to help area schools through these "box tops for education" to pur-chase needed classroom items that are not otherwise funded by school appropriations.

Don't forget also to inform Kathy Dermanis of any military members of our Community that you might know who are

deployed overseas. Kathy and her committee will make sure that such person or persons receive a package of goodies from home.

Our February obligations to the National are: A contribution to the Autism Assistance Fund which heightens awareness of autism with assistance and sup-port; also, a contribution to Saint Photios Shrine which provides assistance to preserve the Saint Photios National Shrine.

Our February meeting will be Monday, February 5 in the Com-munity Center, starting at 6:30 pm with refreshments. Hosting this meeting are Sheree Konstan-tinou and Kathy Haramis.

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE On February 10, the Anticlea

Chapter of Richmond will host the mid-year District Meeting at Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Richmond. The meeting will start at 10:00 am and last till 3:00 pm. Lunch will be served. The DOP Grand Vice- president, Demi Thomas as well as the Grand Governor, Stella Sinks will attend and will make a presentation on the duties and responsibilities of Chapter Offic-ers. Furthermore, the pre-District Convention Committees will dis-cuss the possible actions of the convention in June.

Sisters, Chapter dues are $38.00 and are payable now. Please, remit your dues to

Maria Vidakis, corr. secretary, who will issue you a receipt be-fore turning the money over to the treasurer.

Those sisters who have let their membership lapse may be reinstated now with the $15.00 re-instatement fee being waved during the month of February.

Our February meeting will be Thursday, February 22, in the AHEPA Family Home, starting with dinner at 6:30 pm.

ORDER OF AHEPA Happy New Year! AHEPA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS are now available at the AHEPA FAMILY CENTER.

To be eligible for a scholar-ship, the applicant must be the son or daughter of either a mem-ber of Charis Eleni Chapter #337 of the Daughters of Penelo-pe or of the Woodrow Wilson Chapter #241 of the Order of Ahepa. The deadline for submis-sion is April 30, 2018.

AGORA (GREEK MARKET) A variety of delicious food

items are available at the Ahepa Family Center including feta, Kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, dolmades, tarama, orzo, fillo, Greek coffee, just to name a few. Don’t miss out!

SUPER BOWL PARTY Sunday, February 4, 2018

6:00pm Fellow parishioners are invited

to join in with the enjoyment of

watching the NFL SUPER BOWL on a 50 inch TV screen while enjoying the delicious food pre-pared by our AHEPA CHEFS. Beef and Pork Bar-B-Q is the main dish along with various sides. Numer-ous snacks will also be available while everyone enjoys the excite-ment of the game. Table games will be available as well. Come and enjoy the delicious food and the great fellowship for only $10 per person!

HELLENIC WOMAN’S PENELOPE SOCIETY The February meeting of the

Hellenic Woman’s Penelope Soci-ety (HWPS) will be held on Sun-day, February 18th after church services at the Sacalis Room of the Hellenic Center. Cleo Pileggi will serve as hostess. It is impera-tive that members attend this meeting since we will be discuss-ing the final preparations for the Dinner Theater.

The 18th Annual Dinner Thea-ter will be held on Saturday, Feb-ruary 24th. The Peninsula Com-munity Theater will present Cu-pid’s Cabaret, which will feature love songs from famous Broad-way musicals. There will also be a brief appearance by Beyana “Bebe” Soldo. Greek hors d’oeu-vres and wine will be served at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm and curtain at 8:00 pm. As in the past, we are looking forward to hosting yet another successful dinner theater. The price of the ticket is $35.00 per person. Checks should be made payable to HWPS and mailed to Marika Anthony at 51 Settlers Road, Newport News, VA 23606. Reservations will be accepted through Monday, February 19th. Please call 757-596-6909 to make reservations.

Tables will be reserved for guests who have made their paid reservations by the due date, and will be assigned in the order by which they were received. All others will be directed to find seats in open seating areas.

Our Fall Bake Sale was very successful, and we thank all our friends from within and outside the Orthodox community for their support each year. Our core

members also deserve a lot of credit for always answering the call to action and working dili-gently to assure the success of every project we undertake. The proceeds from the bake sale helped us to pay off the remain-ing balance for the 400 banquet chairs we had purchased for the Hellenic Center. Kudos to all of us for undertaking such a big project and for bringing it to frui-tion in less than three years. Again, we express our love and gratitude to our anonymous member for loaning us the mon-ey to complete the last payment of our project.

Our Christmas get-together on December 10th was a fulfilling and spiritually moving event. Our members donated many items for the Menchville House and the angelic voices of the Hamp-ton Roads Academy’s choral ensemble left us spiritually moved. We express our appreci-ation to this wonderful group and to their outstanding director, Mrs. Robin Steinberger. We also thank our wonderful hostesses Anna and Zena Mageras, Stepha-nie Kailos, Leah Hionis, and Athe-na Savvas for the delicious brunch and Frances Polizos for the beautiful decorations.

We extend our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mrs. Jeanette Orlino and Mrs. Angie Karatsikis who are ill and undergoing rehabilitation at the

Riverside Rehabilitation Facili-ty on Buxton Avenue in Newport News. May the Lord be with you both and protect you always.

We thank all those parish-ioners who served as hosts in December and January. The hosts for February are:

Feb 4: M/M Al Mignogna, M/M Kurt Smith, Ms. Maria Mitchum, Ms. Joanna Vallas

Feb. 11: M/M Kent Paumier, M/MJohn Pawluk, M/M Dimitri Petrakos

Feb. 18: Dr. Stavroula Gai-ley

Feb. 25: M/M Angelo Petrou, Mr. Sam Phillos, Ms. Elizabeth Puckett, M/M Jason Holbrook, M/M John Samos

REFRESHMENTS


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The 2018 Vasilopita luncheon sponsored by Philoptochos to raise money for Saint Basil Academy and other philanthropic causes was held on January 14. Organizations and ministries receiving Vasilo-pita (photographs left) are represented as follows: Ecumenical Pa-triarchate—Jack Georgalas; Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Ameri-ca—Maria Stefanis; Metropolis of New Jersey—Father George; Saint Basil Academy—Voula Vretakis; Saints Constantine and Hel-en—Frank Peri; Philoptochos Society—Stavroula Gailey; Golden Hearts—Sylvia Marcin; GOYA—Christina Myers; Sunday School—Hope Zambas; Greek School—Aphrodite Christopoulos; Choir—Gary Nicholls, Joanna Vallas, Jackie Anas; Chanters—Tim Sofis; Altar Boys—Barry Hendricks; Joy/Hope—Bill Ringas; Hellenic Youth Dancers—Nia Theodorogiannis; Hellenic Woman’s Penelo-pe Society—Helen Vaughn; AHEPA—Nick Matthews; Daughters of Penelope—Jackie Anas; Bookstore—Elizabeth Puckett; Cross+Roads—Nick Vlattas; Festival—Chris Zambas, Barbara France; Church Office—Sylvia Marcin, Voula Vretakis. Thank you to Kiki Canavos for baking the Vasilopita and to Philoptochos for the philanthropic work they do for the church.

Sunday School Christmas program held on Dec 17 (top photo) GOYA basketball team at Richmond Tournament on January 20 (bottom photo)


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Super Bowl Party 2018 The Community is invited to WATCH the GAME with US!

Sunday, February 4th, 2018, 6:00 PM AHEPA Family Center

BIG SCREEN HD TV HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES, SNACKS, BEER & WINE

FOOTBALL POOL-$20.00 SQUARES- $1,000.00 PAY-OUT TABLE GAMES & FELLOWSHIP

Only $10.00

NOVEMBER 20, 2017 I: Call to Order/Opening Prayer: Present: Father George Chioros,

Barry Hendricks, Bob Demson, Nick Matthews, Zena Mageras, Peter Johns, Greg Bicouvaris, Joanna Val-las, Tom Grepiotis, Dr. Stavroula Gailey

Absent: Howard Mandeville, Elias Doulgerakis

Guest: Barbara France, Kent Paumier, Frank Peri, John Dermanis, Dr. Bobby Garofalis, Anastasia The-odorogiannis

The meeting convened at 18:35 with an opening prayer by Father George. The following items were discussed:

II: Minutes: Peter Johns made motion to ap-

prove the meeting minutes of the October 2017 meeting; seconded by Greg Bicouvaris, passed unanimous-ly.

III: Correspondence: Letter dated October 17, 2017

from His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey on the finan-cial crisis with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Letter dated October 30, 2017 from His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey following up on his Oct 17 letter in regards to the financial situation of the Greek Ortho-dox Archdiocese. Also included is the financial report presented at the Archdiocesan Council Meetings by Mr. Michael Psaros, treasurer of the Archdiocesan Council.

Letter dated October 31, 2017 from Peter Arbes, Chairman of the Metropolis Finance Committee in-forming us of our 2018 To-tal Commitment to the Archdiocese. Passed to Zena Mageras, Treasurer, for input in 2018 Budget.

Letter dated October 31, 2017 from the Benefits Committee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Amer-ica outlining the Clergy Compensation Plan guidelines for 2018. Passed to

Zena Mageras, Treasurer, for input in 2018 Budget.

IV: Treasurer’s Report: Zena Mageras presented the

Balance Sheet and Budget/Actuals (attached)

V: Visitor’s Comments: Barbara France reported on the

rentals. No additional rentals until mid-Feb. After mid-Feb, rentals are booked through June 2018.

Barbara discussed the status of our industrial mixer. Our current mixer had been repaired by Jack Georgalas’ team at TriCities and was working a few weeks leading up to the fall festival. It was returned to TriCities last week for further repair and unit’s age and unavailability of parts we don’t know when it will be returned or if it can even be re-paired. Immediate problem facing us is that the Ladies Philoptochos will be preparing and baking Vasilopita in the next two weeks and need a mixer to mix the dough. Barbara has checked various rental vendors and they don’t have industrial mixers for rent. She has also checked with Costa Theodorogiannis and he has a lead on one we might be able to borrow, problem is it is in Winston Salem. Barbara is checking with Restaurant Depot to see if they have any leads on mixers. A new 60 qt. industrial mixer runs between $12K to $16K. Barbara agreed to work all sources, to include some leads Dick Moylan has. Nick Matthews will investigate leads with some contacts he has.. With the Thanksgiving Holi-day this week, time is of the essence and we will need to make a decision soon.

VI: Committee Reports: Youth Ministry Barry announced that Ben Franks

tendered his resignation as Director of Youth Ministries and his last day is November 21, 2018. Parish Council will immediately begin the search for a new Youth Ministry Director to include activating the job announce-

ment on orthodoxjobs.com. Below is his final report:

On November 11 & 12, our GOYA team, comprised of 7 kids, attended the Norfolk GOYA Basketball Tourna-ment.

The Hampton Roads Young Adults Events now occur twice a month. The most recent event was held on No-vember 14 with 45 young adults attending. Of those attending, 7 young adults from the Peninsula Parishes attended.

The next Orthodoxy on Tap will be November 30.

The Sunday School Christmas Play rehearsal is December 16 and the performance will be December 17.

Sts Constantine & Helen GOYA members are signed up for the Rich-mond Tournament taking place Janu-ary 20-21, 2018.

The William & Mary OCF retreat is scheduled for February 2-3, 2018.

The CNU OCF continues to meet every Tuesday.

Bobby Garofalis will forward to Barry Hendricks names of young boys in dance who might be interested in serving as Alter Boys.

Missions Ministry Dr. Stavroula Gailey No report House Committee Barbara France See “Visitor’s Comments” Section Festival Committee 2017 Fall Festival was very suc-

cessful. John Dermanis will be provid-ing the final financial report for Fall Festival at the December Parish Council Meeting.

The Parish Council thanked John Dermanis for all his efforts for Fall Festival.

Maintenance Committee Check issued for $1,300 for the

purchase of tile for the Library. Cracks in seals above the front

upstairs classroom windows need to be resealed.

Cracks in brick walls around the library to be repointed.

Lighting outside Chapel door needs replacement.

In the Gym, a smoke detector near the back side door was hit with a basketball and broke the on/off key, needs to be looked at.

Centurion Campaign Barry Hendricks: Campaign is winding down and

will officially end on December 31, 2017.

Stewardship Ministry Nick Matthews: As of the November 20, 2017, we

have received 188 pledges. Total Stewardship Paid: $140,867.00 Total Stewardship Due: $82,657.12 Stewardship Commitment $168,182.50 Unpledged Received $11,219.00 Total Fund (1) Received $152,086.00 Total Funds (2&3) Recd. $113,195.30 Total Funds (1, 2, & 3) $265,281.30 Notes: Fund (1) Pledged and Unpledged Fund (2) MISC Other Fund(3) Renovation Fundraiser Other Committees No other reports VII: Priest’s Report Father George Sts Constantine & Helen is host-

ing the PORT Project to feed and shelter the homeless on Dec 13-20. We need volunteers to assist in the effort every day/night and on Dec 17 and 18 when we will cook and serve for dinner and breakfast.

Our Church provided 86 pounds of food to the Food Bank on November 17. Thank you to those that donated food and placed these offerings in the barrel in the Narthex.

The Youth Challenge Banquet was held in Sacalis Hall on November 11.

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Thank you to all of the volunteers that made the evening a success.

Father George attended the Na-tional Clergy Retreat in Leesburg, VA. 185 priests attended.

Father George and Flora attended the Banquet at Saint Basil Antiochian Orthodox Church on Friday, Novem-ber 17. Father was pleased to report that they have made great progress in the construction and renovation of the building these last 3 years.

Please fill out the form for the Christmas Card and Poinsettias as soon as possible and return before the deadline to ensure we have enough time to prepare for the card mailing.

If you know of anyone that is mov-ing or relocating, please advise the Church Office so the mailing list can be updated.

Earlier this month, at the 16th National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon.in Garfield, NJ, our Church and the Philoptochos were listed as donors of $1,000.

Adult Education will have 2 more sessions; November 30 and Decem-ber 6.

Thank you to John Dermanis and Barbara France and all of the volun-teers for helping during the Fall Festi-val and making it a success.

Father thanked all the new mem-bers of the Parish Council and re-viewed their responsibilities.

VIII: Unfinished Business: Library repairs to be updated at

the next meeting. VIII: New Business: Support to Regional Youth Minis-

try Events. We received a request from the Orthodox Christian Clergy Brotherhood of Hampton Roads for support to regional youth ministry events:

A. Request for $1,000 payable to the "Virginia District Fund". This fund, centered at the Cathedral in Rich-mond, serves as a resource pool for regional youth events among the Greek Orthodox parishes. From this account, ground work is laid for the annual Spring GOYA Lenten Retreat and Camp Good Shepherd - Virginia. All the Greek Orthodox churches in the area are contributing to this fund, with each church contributing to its ability. This fund was established by the clergy and youth ministry direc-tors so no community is burdened with seed money to organize these events.

B. Request for $250 payable to the "Orthodox Christian Clergy Broth-erhood of Hampton Roads". Each parish is asked to provide seed mon-ey to support the Orthodox Christian

Fellowship (OCF) Retreat held annual-ly at the College of William and Mary.

Peter made motion to support the above items and Nick seconded; approved unanimously.

John Dermanis and Bobby Garofalis discussed the plans for the upcoming New Year’s Eve Party.

IX: Adjournment: Fr. George offered the closing

prayer at 2019. Next PC meeting is December 11, 2017 at 6:30.

X: Certification: Respectfully Submitted Robert V Demson, Secretary DECEMBER 11, 2017 I: Call to Order/Opening Prayer: Present: Father George Chioros,

Barry Hendricks, Bob Demson, Nick Matthews, Zena Mageras, Peter Johns, Greg Bicouvaris, Tom Grepio-tis, Dr. Stavroula Gailey, Howard Mandeville, Elias Doulgerakis, Joan-na Vallas

Absent: Guest: John Dermanis, Anastasia

Theodorogiannis The meeting convened at 18:32

with an opening prayer by Father George. The following items were discussed:

II: Minutes: Peter Johns made motion to ap-

prove the meeting minutes of the November 2017 meeting; seconded by Greg Bicouvaris, passed unani-mously.

III: Correspondence: Flyer from the Newport News

Police Department notifying our com-munity on an upcoming workshop on “Security and Safety for Places of Worship” on Friday, January 19, 2018 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). The registration deadline is January 12, 2018. Also received with the flyer was an information form to complete and submit to the NNPD (Barry com-pleted the form and copy is filed with minutes).

IV: Treasurer’s Report: Zena Mageras presented the

Balance Sheet and Budget/Actuals (attached)

Nick Matthews made motion to transfer $29,000 to the Morgan Stanley Investment Account; second-ed by Elias Doulgerakis. Passed unanimously.

V: Visitor’s Comments: No comments VI: Committee Reports: Youth Ministry Father George will provide input

on youth ministry activities during the Priest’s Report.

Barry reported that the position announcement for the Director of Youth Ministries position was posted

on OrthodoxJobs.com on November 27, 2017. As of the meeting we haven’t received any inquires.

Missions Ministry Dr. Stavroula Gailey • Received letter to request finan-

cial assistance for an Orthodox stu-dent studying at Kenyata University. Both his parents were killed recently. Annual tuition is $1,392. Stavroula will get more information for discus-sion during the next meeting..

House Committee Barbara France gave Barry an

update to report prior to the meeting – the new mixer is set up and being used. She provided a tutorial to those who will use the machine for proper operation. It was suggested that only properly trained personnel operate the mixer.

Barry suggested that we contact Youth Challenge for a “deep clean-ing” of the kitchen and hospitality areas (hall, foyer, and bathrooms). The best time would be between Youth Challenge and New Year’s Eve. We would offer a donation.

Festival Committee John Dermanis reported that the

2017 Fall Festival was very success-ful. He is finalizing the numbers with the office and believes we will see a gross income of $125,000 and roughly 50% in expenses. This is $9,000 more than last year’s event.

Maintenance Committee Check issued for $1,300 for the

purchase of tile for the Library. Tiles were ordered from Home Depot. The tile renovation will take 3-4 days.

Cracks in seals above the front upstairs classroom windows need to be resealed. Barry discussed this during the October meeting and How-ard will present an estimate during “New Business”.


Lighting outside Chapel door needs replacement.

Centurion Campaign Barry Hendricks: Campaign is winding down and

will officially end on December 31, 2017. Detailed summaries have been provided during previous meet-ings and the General Assembly.

Current balance in the Wells Fargo Renovation Campaign Account is $6,849 and we still have $100,000 line of credit available with Zenith Bank. The incoming Parish Council will need to determine if that line of credit will be renewed or let it expire.

Barry asked that we correct the October meeting minutes where he referred to the generous gift made by Jack and Mary Georgalis as the Geor-galis Family Gift. Barry apologized

and said this by no means was meant to offend anyone. .

Stewardship Ministry Nick Matthews: As of the December 11, 2017, we

have received 191 pledges. Total Stewardship Paid $151,885.00 Total Stewardship Due $ 15,670.00 Stewardship Commitment $167,555.00 Unpledged Received $9,954.00 Total Fund (1) Received $161,379.00 Total Funds (2&3) Recd. $17,307.00 Total Funds (1, 2, & 3) 121,398.00 Notes: Fund (1) Pledged and Unpledged Fund (2) MISC Other Fund(3) Renovation Fundraiser Other Committees No other reports VII: Priest’s Report Father George Sts Constantine & Helen is host-

ing the PORT Project to feed and shelter the those less fortunate in our community Dec 13-20. We need volunteers to assist in the effort every day/night and on Dec 17 and 18 when we will cook and serve for din-ner and breakfast. GOYA will be sing-ing Christmas Carols

This Sunday, December 17 is the Christmas Program and rehearsal is Saturday, December 16 at 10:30.

Christmas Eve Services – Orthros at 8:45AM and Devine Liturgy at 10:00AM. In the evening, Great Ves-pers are at 9:00PM followed by Or-thros and the Devine Liturgy of Saint Basil. There will be no Liturgy on Christmas Day, Dec 25th.

New Year’s Eve Party is Sunday, December 31 starting at 9:00PM.

2018 Philoptochos Vasilopita Luncheon is Sunday January 7 to benefit Saint Basil’s Academy.

Father thanked the outgoing Par-ish Council members for their ser-vice; Barry Hendricks for his leader-ship along with Bob Demson, Howard Mandeville, Joanna Vallas and Peter Johns.

Sunday, January 7, 2018 is the date for the Parish Council Swearing-in Ceremony.

VIII: Unfinished Business: New Year’s Eve party committee is

finalizing preparations. VIII: New Business: Cracks in seals above the front

upstairs classroom windows need to be resealed. RCI did a site survey in order to prepare a proposal. Estimate

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2 Friday Presentation of our Lord 9:00 am Orthros / 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

3 Saturday OCF Retreat in Williamsburg

4 Sunday Sunday of the Prodigal Son 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Memorials 1 Year for Ioannis Siokis 8 Year for Anastasis Zambas 12 Year for Sophia Zambas 12 Year for Mabel Nicholls 24 Year for John Calvin Nicholls 6:30 pm Ahepa Super Bowl Party

5 Monday 6:30pm Philoptochos

6 Tuesday 5:00 pm/8:00 pm Greek School

8 Wednesday 7:15 pm Choir

10 Saturday First Saturday of Souls Saint Haralambos 9:00 am Orthros / 10:00am Di-vine Liturgy 1:00 pm Baptism

11 Sunday Judgment Sunday Friendship Sunday 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

13 Tuesday 5:00pm/8:00pm Greek School

14 Wednesday 6:00 pm Paraclesis 7:00 pm Adult Education 7:15 pm Choir

17 Saturday Second Saturday of Souls Saint Theodore the Tyro 9:00 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

18 Sunday Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare) 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 8-Year Trisagion for Dr. Platon Gailey 12:00 HWPS Meeting

19 Monday Great Lent Begins 6:00 pm Compline 7:00 pm Parish Council


21 Wednesday 10:00 am Presanctified Liturgy 7:00 pm Adult Education 7:15 pm Choir

22 Thursday 6:45 pm Ahepa/DOP

23 Friday 7:00 pm First Salutations

24 Saturday Third Saturday of Souls 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

25 Sunday Sunday of Orthodoxy Spring General Assembly 8:45 am Orthros 10:00 am Divine Liturgy 6:00 pm Pan Orthodox Vespers (at Dormition in Norfolk)

26 Monday 6:00 pm Compline


28 Wednesday 10:00 am Presanctified Liturgy 7:00 pm Adult Education

CHURCH FRONT DOOR WREATHES Dr. Michael & Nia Kokorelis POINSETTIAS: Anas Family: Memory of our par-

ents Nick & Dottie Andre: Memory of

our parents Georgia & Barney Barnes:

Memory of Fr. George Maman-gakis, Sheila W. Barnes

Leroy & Joanna Bossetti: Thanks-giving for the blessings of our Church

Fr. George, Pres. Flora & Dean: Memory of Presvytera Mosha Despotides & John Despotides

Bob & Trish Demson: Memory of Stathis & Patricia Demson

Dermanis Family: George & Anna Gasparis; Sylvia & John Mat-thews

Faye Evans: Memory of Stelios & Dorothy Andrews

John & Barbara France: Memory of John & Maria Nemechek; Paul E. France

Alexa & Alvin Garrison: Memory of Andra & Alex Fragakis; Doris & Linwood Garrison

Grepiotis Family: Memory of Ar-thur D. Grepiotis & John A. Grepiotis

Jesse & Evangelia Hanline Roger, Dina & Kristina Headrick:

Thanksgiving for God’s many blessings

Barry & Ruth Hendricks: Memory of our parents who have gone to eternal rest

Chris, Elaine & Theresa Jansen: Memory of Phoebos Kara-georgis and Sophie Kiklis

Mr. & Mrs,John Karatsikis and Mrs. Angie Karatsikis: Thanks-giving for the Karatsikis Family

Anna & Zena Mageras: Health of Anna & Zena Mageras; Memory of Sam Mageras & Grandpar-ents

Malliarakis Familiy: Memory of Nicolas John Malliarakis

Sylvia Marcin: Memory of John Michael, Thomas Whitfield & Christine

Athena Markos: Memory of Pete N. Markos

Maurakis Families: Memory of Cosmas and Sophia

John & Mary: Memory of Antigone Marcou, Aristides Michos

Chris Movroydis: Memory of Aristi-des C. Movroydis

Kent & Georgene Paumier: Honor of Lambros & Paumier Families

Russian School of Hampton Roads

Joe & Jane Saur Helen Siokis: Memory of Soterios

Siokis & Soterios Gouletas Charita Paul Stavrou: Memory of

Stavro & Polyectos Pete, Dianne & Michael Sun:

Memory of Chris & Cleo Zervos Angelo, Nia, Anasatasia & Costa

Theodorogiannis: Memory of Athanasios & Anastasia Koki-nos & Konstantinos & Zoe Theodorogiannis

Stavroula Valentin: Memory of Joseph Valentin

Joanna T. Vallas: Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Theo Vallas

Barb & Nick Vlattas: Memory of Pat Burgin, Bob Burgin, Em-manuel & Anna Vlattas

Voula & Nick Vretakis: Memory of George & Fotini Vretakis; John & Maria Myrsiades

James Woodbury: Memory of Victoria A. Woodbury

for 5 windows, drip cap, seals and re-caulk 7 other windows $6,225. Power washing option $1,955

Howard Mandeville is seeking preliminary proposals for replacing the Church’s HVAC system, to in-clude the four units and air han-dlers. In addition, he is getting esti-mates for both heat pump units and natural gas units. Regarding the natural gas option, Virginia Power has surveyed our site and will run the gas lines at no charge. To move forward with the natural gas option, Virginia Natural Gas, VNG, would require an irrevocable letter of credit from our bank in the amount of $1,800 at contract signing. Suspect the premium/origination on this would by approximately 2%. Barry asked that it be clarified that we are not looking at making an immediate decision and that a new parish coun-

cil will need to decide how to pro-ceed. We are simply taking prudent measures and getting estimates to help expedite the process next year.


Foyer HVAC unit have reached end of life. Replacements to install new unit is scheduled for December 14, 2017.

Zena asked that we check the dishwasher for leaks.

IX: Adjournment: Fr. George offered the closing

prayer at 2019. Next PC meeting will be determined by the new Parish Council in January 2018.

X: Certification: Respectfully Submitted Robert V Demson, Secretary

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Mission Statement The mission of Saints Constantine & Helen

Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia is to keep, practice, and proclaim the Orthodox Christian Faith. The work and ministry of our Parish will include proclaiming the Gospel, sanctifying the faithful through God's grace in worship, the Divine Liturgy and the Sacraments, and enhancing their spiritual life. We will fulfill the great commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by inviting others into the Church through Baptism and/or Chrisma-tion, educating them in the Orthodox Faith through the establishment of programs, schools and phil-anthropic activities, and implementing Christian ministries.

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