The Cross Ss. Nicholas, Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 80 Laurel Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068 Tel: (973) 251 2920 Fax: (973) 251 2921 MAY / JUNE 2014 christ is risen! вЯИСТЭР aМщСТГ! Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 80 Laurel Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Tel: 973.251.2920 / Fax: 973.251.2921 CHURCH SACRAMENTS & news Baptisms: On March 16th, the daughter of Edward Habuda and Andreana Kobin was baptized and was named Eleni Thalia; sponsor was Athena Kobin. On April 5th, Elizabeth Echevarria was baptized, sponsor was Irene Frangos. Table of Contents NA SAS ZISOUN! Death Announcements: With regret we announce the death of: Matthew Dedoussis, beloved father of Gary and his daughters Penny Mauro and Lynda Deehan. Church Sacraments and News...................................2 May and June Calendars.........................................3-4 G.O.Y.A News...........................................................5-6 Philoptochos News......................................................6 Stewardship...............................................................7-8 Recent Church Happenings.............................9,10,12 SSNCH Bookstore Ministry.....................................11 Beautification Committee Update.....................13-14 Vacation Bible School..........................................15-16 Festival Update.....................................................17-18 Daughters of Penelope........................................19-20 AHEPA .....................................................................20 Advertisements.....................................................21-22 1 Katherine Carras, beloved mother of Betty Gakos, and of John and Ernest Carras. Chrysoula Williams, Beloved daughter of Peter Williams, sister of Philip Williams and niece of Gus and Nick Zois. John Sotiriou, beloved Husband of Gesthimani Sotiriou. Our condolences to the families and may the Lord rest their souls in a place of peace and green pasture. May their memory be eternal! MEMORIAL DAY Cemetery Prayers: On Monday, May 26, Father Seraphim will be available for Trisagion prayers at the following cemeteries: At the Restland Cemetery, East Hanover at 9:00 AM sharp. Meet Father at the large Cross The Roseland Cemetery in Orange, in the Greek Section, at 10:00 AM-11:30 AM And the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Caldwell at 12 noon You can meet Father at the entrance of Prospect Hill If you need to go to another Cemetery, please speak to Father in advance 2 4 10 9 Holy Spirit тОЩ аЦъОУ пМЕЩ?АТОР At Westfield 8 17 24 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist цЕМщХКИОМ иЫМэММОУ тОЩ пЯОДЯЭ?ОУ 23 30 Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles сЩМАНИР ТЫМ 12 аПОСТЭКЫМ 22 2nd Sunday of Matthew йУЯИАЙч 2А лАТХАъОУ 29 Sts Peter & Paul The Holy Apostles пщТЯОУ йАъ пАЩКОУ 15 16 аЯВъФЕИ Г МГСТЕъА тЧМ аПОСТЭКЫМ Tue Sunday of all Saints Father╒s Day тЧМ аЦъЫМ пэМТЫМ Holy Pentecost тчР аЦъАР пЕМТГЙОСТчР Last Sunday of Sunday School 2 1 Fathers of he 1st Ecumenical Council тЧМ аЦъЫМ пАТщЯЫМ Sun 3 27 26 25 Sunday of the Blind Man йУЯИАЙч тОЩ тУЖКОЩ Mon 20 Great Vespers of Ss Constantine & Helen 7:00 PM лщЦАР еСПЕЯИМЭР аЦъЫМ йЫМСТАМТъМОУ ЙАъ еКщМГР - 7:лл 19 18 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman йУЯИАЙч ТчР сА?АЯЕъТИДОР 28 21 аЦъЫМ йЫМСТАМТъМОУ ЙАъ еКщМГР Ss Constantine and Helen 14 7 Wed 29 Holy Ascension тчР аМАКчЬЕЫР 22 15 8 1 Thu 25 18 Greek School Graduation 4:00 PM 11 4 Wed 26 19 12 5 Thu June 2014 13 12 11 Sunday of the Paralytic йУЯИАЙч ТОЩ пАЯАКЩТОУ Mother╒s Day Tue 6 Mon 5 Sun May 2014 4 Sunday of the Myrrh Bearers йУЯИАЙч ТЫМ лУЯОЖЭЯЫМ 3 27 20 13 6 30 23 16 9 2 Fri Fri Sat 28 Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am 21 Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am 14 Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am 7 Saturday of Souls ьУВОСэББАТО 31 Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am 24 17 Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am 10 Orthos: 8:30am Liturgy: 10:00am 3 Sat G.O.Y.A. NEWS Hello everybody! In the past few months, our GOYA has been active participating in many great events and are expecting many more to come. Just a recap as to what we╒ve been doing in the past few months: In January and February: ? We were busy practicing for the upcoming Sights & Sounds festival in Westfield, NJ on March 1, 2014. Sights & Sounds is a competition in which individuals and groups can compete and showcase their abilities in the arts. ? Group wise, we had a Greek Dancing group, an American Singing group, and a Choral Speaking group. Many of us performed individually in other categories. ? In early February, our GOYA attended the White-Out Dance in Tenafly, NJ and the Valentine╒s Dance in Union, NJ. The White-Out Dance is a dance that is a fundraiser for cancer research, and it is a dance in which GOYAns were allowed to bring along friends by Nikiforos Daniskas, Vice President from school. In March: ? The Sights & Sounds competition occurred on March 1. We all had a great time and won some awards. ? We also participated in our parish╒s St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival on March 29th. ? Our first place winners advanced to the Regional competition in Flemington, NJ, where both Spyridoula and Minas received Honorable Mentions. Congratulations to all who participated and on your accomplishments! ? For one of our Lenten activities, a group of GOYAns, advisors and family members took a road trip to Agia Skepi Monastery in White Haven, PA. We were given a tour of the monastery by Sister Marina, helped in the bakery to assemble boxes and attended evening services at the end of the day. It was a very enriching and fulfilling experience Awards Won at Sights and Sounds Amelia Lunde Mia Kontos Elizabeth Rosa James Boffa Ava Falco Anthea Dagiantis Maggie Kousoulou Emmanuel Fotinis Maria Daniskas Stephen Dendrinos 5 Mixed Media, 2nd place Color Photography, 2nd place Woodworking: Functional, 3rd place Junior Short Story, 3rd place Junior Singing Solo, 3rd place Junior Greek Monologue, 3rd place Oils, Honorable Mention Woodworking: Decorative, Honorable Mention Recycled Materials, Honorable Mention Computer Enhanced Photography, Hon. Mention & Woodworking: Decorative, 3rd place and I would recommend it to others! ? In addition, our GOYA went along with other members of our parish to represent our Church and celebrate our Greek heritage at the Greek Independence Day Parade in NYC. g.o.y.a. news Continued Upcoming Event: ? Senior Masquerade Dance in Holmdel ? Friday, May 8th ? Indoor Olympics at Perth Amboy ? Saturday, May 9th ? Outdoor Olympics at Monmouth University ? Saturday, May 24th and Sunday May 25th Got any questions or interested in joining GOYA? Contact us at: [email protected] We╒d also like to thank our parents, our parish and our advisors for making GOYA function! Thank You! Our advisors: Ted Georgousis at [email protected] Rose Kazan at [email protected] Top left: Oratorical Festival Bottom left: Sights and Sounds Singing Group Sight Oratorical Festival Winners Senior Divison Spyridoula Fotinis, 1st Place Nikiforos Daniskas, 2nd Place Junior Division Minas Mikros, 1st Place Katie Foley, 2nd Place Anthea Dagiantis, Tied 3rd Place Alexander Rosa, Tied 3rd Place Top right: Sights and Sounds Greek Dancing group philoptochos NEWS by Eleni Michael, President Our warmest gratitude to all parishioners for coming together as a community to help the needy family. Save the date: Friday, October 17th, 2014. Philoptochos Fashion Show! This will be our second year at the Hanover Manor and with your support, we expect this year╒s event to be even more successful. We look forward to seeing you there. Mrs. Marianna Kottas was recognized as Mother of The Year on Sunday May 11, 2014. She is pictured to the right with her husband, three sons, and granddaughter. Photo courtesy of Douglas John Photography. 6 STEWARDSHIP report By Angelo Kontogiannis Our goal is to meet out 2014 budget, and operate our church through Stewardship. The budget is $ 767,500.00 and as of March 31st, 2014, we have received $ 108,112.00. This is from donations made by our generous stewards: Abig, Arthur Agriantonis, George Aivaliotis, Konstantine Aloupis, Constance Amourgianos, James Anagnostis, Louis Andrianopoulos, Andrian Antell, Brennian Antonacos, John Antoniou, Andreas Antoniou, Joanna Apostolopoulos, George Apostolou, Apostolos Armeni, Joseph Arvanites, Demetrios Arvanites, Iris Athanasiou, Pantelis Athanasopoulos, Gregory Athens, Lonnie Benas, George Bergmann, Charles Blanos, Marlene Boffa, Edward Bougades, Stacey Bougelekas, Evangelos Bruno, Walter Calathos, Charles Cambers, Betsy Cap, John Caplanis, James Caplanis, John Carreras, Israel Chartofillis, George Chartofillis, Nicholas Christoforou, Eleni Christopher, Nick Churus, Diane Churus, Nicholas Colombaris, William Constantinou, Chloe Constantinou, Steve Cosmas, Steve Costeas, Constantinos D╒Angelo, Greg Dagiantis, Athanasla Dalianis, James David, James Delfinopoulos, Miltiades Demetropoulos, Elisa Demetropoulos, Patricia DePalma, Dennis Dessipris, Nicholas Di Marco, Stephen Diamandas, Kostas Difrancesco, Pauline Dimitrakis, John Dionisos, Takis DiPasquale, Frank Dolias, Mary Dourdoulakis, Athena Dourdoulakis, Nicos Drakatos, Arestoula Dunbar, Matthew Economo, Marion Epitropakis, John Fasanella, James Fertig, Peter Figueiredo, Daniel Fitanidis, Achilleus Foley, Timothy Forgione, Giuseppi Fotinis, Panagiotis Foundoukis, Alexander Frangias, Pauline Furris, James Gakos, William Gardner, James Gavakos, Margie Geannakakes, George Geannakakes, Thomas George, Marilyn Georges, Ethel Giatras, George Gil, Eduardo Gougoumis, Athena Graham, Gary Hanzimanolis, James Ilardi, Tina Janulis, Konstantine Janulis, Nicholas Jemas, Peter Jemas, Stella Jovanis, Mary Juvelis, George Kales, Katerina Kalliavas, Arete Kamberogiannis, Stergios Kannell, James Karchounes, Efstratios Karchounes, James Karvonidis, Savas Katramados, Peter Kazan, John Kazantzis, Eleni Kohanik, William Kokidis, Mary Ann Kokidis, Peter Kolaitis, Jerry Koliniatis, Stephania Konstas, Michael Kontogiannis, Angelo Kontos, Helen Kontos, Nikolaos Kontos, Stelios Kontos, Tria Koroneos, Louis Kosmides, William Kostidakis, Paraskos Kottas, Michael Kottas, Vassilis Koukoulis, Marietta Kontos, Stelios Kontos, Tria Koroneos, Louis Kosmides, William Kostidakis, Paraskos Kottas, Michael Kottas, Vassilis Koukoulis, Marietta Koukoulis, Pantelis Koutoudis, Litsa Koutouzakis, Chris Koutouzakis, Helen Koutouzakis, Paul Koutouzakis, Samuel Koutsaftes, George Koutsaftes, Maria Kruger, Michael Krystalla, Harry Kyritsis, Socrates Kyritsis, Theavronia Lampros, Family Liakakos, Lele Likos, Spiros Linaris, Patricia Loizou, Chris Loizou, Louis Lombardi, Chuck Loucopolos, Tom Lukowiak, Anthony Makriannis, Kalliope Makris, Konstantinos Mamos, Apostolia Mandarakas, Adam Mandarakas, Pericles Manfro, Pamela Manos, Patricia Maravelias, Paul Marmaras, Hercoules Marolakos, Louis Maroulakos, Georgianna Maselli, John Melachrinos, Roula Meyer, MaryAnn Michael, Eleni Michailidis, Lazaros Micheludis, Eva Micheludis, William Mihalis, George Mikros, John Milosis, Athena Miltiades, Michael Mitsaelides, Andrea Mitsaelides, Laura Mitsaelides, Peter Moustakis, Chris Nicolaou, Christos Nicolaou, Nicholas Nicolas, Peter Nikiforidis, Louis Ntoufas, Konstantinos Oliva, Helen Pagoulatos, George Paliouras, Dimitrios Pallantios, Peter Palmeri, Deborah Panagakos, Steve Panayiotou, Panayiotis Pantazes, Angelo Pantazis, Miltiades Pantelaras, Nicholas Pantelios, Helen Papageorgiou, Dimitris Papalos, Michael Papalos, Stella Papatheodorou, Janeen Papathomas, Thomas Pappas, James Pappas, Kaliope Pappas, Maria Peepas, Theofanis Pilatos, John Pomaco, Frank Portas, Peter Potamianos, Spiro Pouliot, Joseph Poulos, John Prowse, David Radeos, Nicholas Radeos, Vasilis Rizos, Anna Rizos, Nicholas Rizos, Viki Rodas, Maria Rodas, Marianna Rosa, Douglas Roumes, Peter Roupas, Evans Salamandrakis, Dimitrios Savage, William Savvides, Helen Savvides, Mark Savvides, Thomas Sciopu, Dr. Sima Sergiou, Peter Shyta, Vasil Sophos, Chris Sophos, Constantine Soppas, Roy Spenzos, Pat Spiliotis, Mark Spirou, Stamatios Stathakis, Nicholas Stavrinou, Christina Sumas, James Sumas, Robert Taggart, Donald Theodos, Gus Triandafilou, Andrew Tsetsekas, Christos Tsetsekas, Eddie Tsetsekas, James Tsilikos, Gus Tsoukaris, Stephen Turken, Robert Typaldos, Elias Vagenas, Kostas Van Seggern, Peter Vanikiotis, Iraklis Vanikiotis, Kostas Vardakis, James Vardakis, Peter Vasiliades, George Vasiliades, Leonidas Vasiliades, Maria Vasilopoulos, Frank Viris, James Vovakes, Constantine Vulgaris, Lee Xanthos, Gina Yanniotis, Andreas Zaharopoulos, Kostas Zantopoulos, Katina Zaros, Anne Zavras, Jenny Zervas, John Zervas, Peter Zois, Gus recent church happenings 2014 Car Raffle Winner The winner of the 2014 Car Raffle is Alexander Condos from Seaside Park, NJ. Our congratulations and best wishes go out to him. We are grateful to all our parishioners who made this raffle a success. It was with your help and dedication we were able to raise $40,000. Raffle winner Alexander Condos with Angelo Kontogiannis and Father Seraphim. PALM SUNDAY Thanks to Mary Kakos, Gina Xanthos and their committee for a lovely and very successful Palm Sunday Luncheon. The tables were decorated in beautiful spring pastels only to be outdone by the delicious meal prepared by our talented chefs. James Hanzimanolis, Nick. Karasmanis, Stamati Spero Panagiostis Panagiotou and Nick Churus MAYERETSA Once again James Hanzimanolis, Nick Karasmanis, Stamati Spero and Diane Churus. Provided a lovely menu following the Easter Resurrection Service. Guests enjoyed a delicious choice between avgolemono and mayeretsa, mezedakia, wine, soft drinks and light desserts. The family atmosphere and love among the community was especially heart-warming at this SPECIAL GATHERING CELEBRATING THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD. 9 Holy Week mass. We are Blessed to have gifts and talents of these dedicated parishioners. recent church happenings Cyprus Taverna Night Continued The Parish Council and Philoptochos had their first Cyprus Taverna Night on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Many families and friends of our parishioners were in attendance for a buffet style Cypriot dinner and dancing with live music by G-Avra Music Productions (George Liristis 908-316-4799). The room was filled with ?parea?(gathering of friends), ?filoxenia? (hospitality), and ?kali orexi? (good appetite) with a variety of Cypriot mezzedakia, main entrees and desserts. The purpose of our Event was to commemorate the 40 years since the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus and to provide hope & support to troubled families and their children in Cyprus through a non-profit organization called the Cyprus Children╒s Fund, Inc. Guest speakers; Vasilios Philippou, Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus and Savas Tsivicos, President and National Chairman of the Cyprus Children╒s Fund joined our Event and shared their insights about Cyprus and we also viewed a brief video detailing the Cyprus Children╒s Fund program. For more information; please visit, http://cyprus-childrensfund.org/ Our evening ended with our 6 Prize raffle lucky winners who took home a decorative basket filled with various goodies from the below merchants. Our Event was a great success!! Many thanks to all who attended, volunteered and supported our first Cyprus Taverna night. ?ФГТЫ Г ЕККАР; ЕКЕУХЕЯОИ Г ЙУПЯОР!? We thank the following for their charitable actions and philanthropy: ? Cyprus Taverna Night Committee members: Pantelis Athanasiou, Elena Michael, Panayiotis Panayioutou, Tom Savvides and Elena Lombardi. ? The Press Office, Cyprus Mission to the UN in NY for all the brochures, materials & posters. ? Carolyne Volpe of Alternate Press, Andreas Hadjioannou of Ellas FM and, Elena Maroulleti of Aktina FM for advertising our Event ? Angelo Kontogiannis of The Hanover Manor for the Linens ? Volunteers (Aldo, Gerry, Helen, Sophia, DeDe, Douglas, Mary, Gina, Dorothy, Doug, Nico, Theoseva, Nandia, Laura, Andrea, Ronnie, Vicky, Joanna, Paula, Effie, Helen, Athy, Tom and Edlin and everyone else who lent a helping hand in making our Event a huge success? ? A special thank you to Panayiotis Panayioutou and all the kitchen helpers for preparing the most delicious mezzedakia, entrees and desserts? Our Prize/Basket donors/merchants: THE GREEK STORE/DIAMANDES FAMILY, Kenilworth, NJ RICHMOND COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB, Staten Island, NY 12 ISLANDS GREEK TAVERNA, Millburn, NJ LOVE LETTERS, Livingston, NJ ROCKIN JOE'S, Millburn, NJ WALTER BAUMAN JEWELERS, West Orange, NJ AMICI'S SPA & SALON, Caldwell, NJ FAIRCHILD'S MARKET, Roseland, NJ RIVER GRILLE, Chatham, NJB EAST HANOVER DINER, East Hanover, NJ CALDWELL DINER, Caldwell, NJ P.F. MARKET, Summit, NJ EIGHT HILLS CATERERS/LAKESIDE DELI, Verona, NJ PEPPERCORN RESTAURANT, ATHANASIOU FAMILY LOMBARDI FAMILY BASILICO RESTAURANT, Millburn, NJ 10 SSNCH Bookstore Ministry By Vasiliki Fotinos recent church happenings Our church parish marching in the Greek Independence Day Parade in New York City on March 30th. Photos courtesy of Douglas John Photography. We offer the books at retail price, saving you the additional cost of shipping and handling. It is an educational service ministry of our Church. Most prices are either in the front inside page of the book or on the back cover, or could be looked up upon request. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Orthodox Service Books: Bibles, Prayer Books, special service books, ? Orthodox Teachings ~ Faith, Dogma, Praxis, ? Books from early Church Fathers to contemporary Orthodox Theologians, ? Orthodox Children╒s Books Lives of the Saints Icons: Icons for walls, icon magnets, Mixed Media: CD╒s, DVD╒s, music, chant, and talks .. Liturgical Artifacts: Incense, Charcoal, hand sensors, prosforo seals, wick holders with wicks, prayer ropes, pins, cards, ? CD Ministry: Offering free CD╒s downloaded from Orthodox radio broadcasts. Need donations for purchasing CD burner/duplicator, packs of CD╒s and CD cases. Will also need board to hang these CD╒s. ? Pamphlet Ministry: Mini pamphlets on a variety of spirtitual topics copied at church and provided freely to those who would like to learn more about a particular area of the Orthodox faith. NEEDED: Committed volunteers to develop and work the Bookstore Ministry of the church. Contact Vasiliki @ 973.598.9778 or [email protected] Furnishings for Bookstore Room: ? Need interior designer to plan appropriate layouts ? Book selves to hold and display books. ? Icon display ? Glass door cabinet to display fragile items ? Sitting bench, with storage underneath ? Coffee table to highlight books of the month ? A built in donation offering box with key lock ? CD burner/duplicator: Standalone 24x CD / DVD Duplicator 1 to 1 Multi Disc Burner Tower + USB 2.0 $149.00 - ProDuplicator.com Free Shipping ? Blank CDs, CD sleeves and permanent marker and displayer ? CD/DVD player, speakers and screen for viewing/hearing ? Caf? table and chairs outside bookstore ? Pamphlet display available to all who come through God╒s Church with information and inspirations about the Orthodox Faith. Possibly near office reception or in round hospitality rotunda. 11 Continued 12 beautification committee╒s latest report By Athos Anastasiades, MD We would like to thank all the parishioners who participated with their generous donations and/or with other ways of assistance so that the ICONOSTASION PROJECT was successful and finally our Iconostasion is ready and installed. We would also like to give you a full report of all the finances as follows: TOTAL DONATIONS: INSURANCE : TOTAL EXPENCES: $1,000.00 $178,500.00 MONEY IN THE BANK: $50,981.42 FINAL PAYMENT: $34,600.00 REMAINING FUNDS: $16,731.42 13 J. Sumas R. Sumas A. Anastasiades P. Palantios C. Tsetsekas J. Maletos J. Demetropoulos A. Lukowiak P. Athanasiou X. Papanikolaou J. Chambous J. Kolaitis A. Kontogiannis G. Konstantakis L. Vulgaris B. Dagiantis D . Daniskas R. Kazan K. Kintiroglou M. Kottas J. Gardner J. Dalianis S. Kanaris N. Vlachos K. Vanikiotis S. Cosmas A. Antoniou G. Koutsaftes N. Bougades memorial G. Theodos N. Bougades S. Kartsounis E. Nikolaou E. Katramados P. Sergiou A. Fitanides Philoptochos Dorkas We are introducing some new patterns for our afghans, shawls and scarves which will be available for sale at this year╒s Knit and Stitch booth at our festival in September. We think you will be pleased with our new designs. We wish all of you a pleasant summer and look forward to seeing you on Monday, September 8th. THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU AND SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO GEORGE KONSTANTAKIS AND TITINA ANASTASIADES FOR ALL THEIR EFFORTS AND GOOD WORK. Families donated as follows: Even though we experienced a lot of snow this winter and were unable to meet every Friday, our knitters were busy working on new projects at home. We will be on vacation during the summer months. Our last Friday knitting session will be on June 20th. We will start our knitting sessions for the 2014/2015 season on a new day of the week which will be every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Church Library. We will start on Monday, September 8th following Church services that morning and continue meeting every Monday. We continue to need knitters and crocheters. $4,500.00 By Eve Katramados Upcoming events?On Father╒s Day we will have our annual Greek sweet bread sale. As you know, all proceeds from our programs and projects continue to go toward the eventual purchase of the Panagia Playtetera for our Chapel. $195,918.00 TOTAL COST OF THE ICONOSTASION: $173,000.00 SHIPPING : stitch AND KNIT NEWS N. Nicolaou J. Karchounis D. Salamandrakis Daughters of Penelope A. Abig I. Koutouzakis G. Juvelis M. Delphinopoulos J. Topakas T. Dionisos J. Dontas G. Xanthos S. Xanthos Luncheon Delfinopoulos Fund P. Van Segren Y. Yanniotis J. Gaffney beautification committee 14 G. Karkanias J. Capp Jr E. Giouvanos memorial H. Bouglary L. Loizou S. Likos P. Gianulis M. Miltiades P. Maravelias A. Zaros G. P. Mihalis J.Gorhan/C.Kantanas C. Sophos N. Chartofillis S. Poulos D. Lampros C. Stavron J. Kannell E. Santopoulos S. Spirou M. Pavel A. Lampros K. Yatrakis C. Constantinou D. Tagard. T. Loukopoulos Philoptochos Dorkas A. Bougelekas M. Pantazis K. Fokas L. Koutoudis P. Covatis M. Marolakos P. Panagiotou C. Calathos Continued N. Kakalis M. Stell M. O╒Neil D. Baggett D. Miller Mrs. Natsis A. Pantazes M. Homan S. Tzemas A. Viris Ang. Pantazes E. Roupas My Tribute Gift Fund C. Hadjidion J. Pappas K. Carras (Memorial) B. Reynolds E. Micheloudis VBS Registration Summer 2014 Mark your calendars! SS Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Presents Vacation Bible School Summer 2014 Parent╒s Name________________________________________ Parent╒s Email________________________________________ Mobile Phone_______________ Home Phone ____________ Father Seraphim and the Vacation Bible School staff invite you to join us as our children learn about? ?Our Great Greek Orthodox Church? AUGUST 4-8, 2014 10:00 am-12:00 noon AGES 5 up to 5th grade Age __________________________________ ______ ____________________________ __________________________________ ______ ____________________________ __________________________________ ______ ____________________________ Grade entering in fall 2014 Please submit your application by August 1, 2014 or earlier to the church office, or email completed application to [email protected]. (Teenage Volunteers Welcome!) Instruction-Games-Music-Crafts! 15 Child╒s Name 16 festival sponsorship update Our 3rd Annual Roseland Greek Fest will be held September 26, 27, & 28, 2014. We are inviting businesses to consider supporting our festival through one of our sponsor plans. The details of each plan are listed below. We hope you will choose one most suited for you. Please visit our website, RoselandGreekfest.com to download forms and invite your business associates, colleagues and customers to participate as well. SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Inside Food Line Caf? Barriers w/10 Custom Banners, Full Page in book, Plan 1 Website Logo & Link (limit1) Ss Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Main Ten Naming, 2 GoldChurch Banners, Greek Orthodox Website Link, Back Cover 80 Laurel Logo Avenue,& Roseland, New Jersey 07068of Book Plan 2 (limit 1) Tel. (973) 251-2920 Tent Naming, 2 Gold Banners, Website Plan 3 Logo & Link, Full Page in Book (limit 2) Caf? Barriers w/4 Custom Banners, Full Page in September 26,book, 27 andWebsite 28, 2014Logo & Link Plan 4 (limit 6) Gold Banner, Website Logo & Link, Inside Dear Friends and Sponsors, Plan 5 Cover of book (limit 2) Gold Banner, Website Logo & Link, Full The 3rd Annual Greek Festival is returning this fall to Roseland, New Jersey by way of Plan 6 Page in book Ss Nicholas, Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. With a 100+ year tradition and ROSELAND GREEK FEST I am preparing for this year╒s Greek festival and I need your help! $6,000 If you have any Greek decor, such as, vases, frames, statues, or anything else that you may no longer need. Please consider donating them and enjoy seeing your once owned items displayed throughout the festival. $5,000 $4,500 I would also like to have the caf? area of the festival to look like a Greek kafenio. If you have any chairs, bar stools and/or tables please consider donating those as well. $3,000 $2,500 $1,500 presence in Essex County, we are proudPlan to sponsor such an event. 7 Silver Banner, Full Page in book $500 Plan 8 Page in book Within our modern facility with easy accessibility, we areHalf pleased to offer authentic Greek food, wine and cultural experiences. The past two year╒s events were an overwhelming success with approximately 6,000 in attendance each year! $250 www.drantonacos.com This year, we will once again offer many different levels of advertising and sponsorship programs. Through website exposure, big tent sponsorships, patron book, banners, and local media, we╒re creating for you an energetic promotional base of people who seek out various cultural type events. Truly a great marketing opportunity for any business. If you have an announcement for THE contact So CROSS, please take a moment to lookMarion at the various plans and see what might work best for you or your company. Thank you for your past participation and future consideration in our festival Optometrist Economo at look meconomo@ sponsorship program. We forward to your participation in making this festival even more successful than last year. optonline.net. Respectfully, Eye Disorder, Infections and Disorders Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses Dr. Spiro Antonacos Items can be dropped off at church. If you have any questions or need anything to be picked up, please contact: Kathy Frangoulis (973) 477-2309 [email protected] Lasting Impression Event Planning Very Reverend Seraphim Poulos Pastor Marion Economo Lia Diamandas Sponsorship Committee Chairpersons Website: www.roselandgreekfest.com 17 466 Pompton Ave (Rt 23) Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 T: 973-239-8381 Thanking you in anticipation of your help! E-mail: [email protected] 582 Central Ave. East Orange, NJ 07018 T: 973-673-7700 18 news from the daughters of penelope by Marion Economo, President XRISTOS ANESTI! To the family of Ss. NCH a heartfelt THANK YOU for making our Koulourakia Sale a total sellout! The proceeds from this and other fundraisers go to support the numerous charities and philanthropic work the Daughters do at the chapter, District and National level. The benefactors of our work include, but are not limited to, St. Basil╒s, Cooley╒s Anemia, Cancer Research Foundation, Home for Battered Women, Wounded Warriors, Scholarships and Ss.NCH. Our District Governor, Marcella Calagias and members of her Lodge honored us with a visitation on March 5. It was at this meeting when we welcomed three new Daughters, Olga Pomaco, Barbara Reynolds and Dede Porta. Friday, March 21, we joined with our Eagle Rock Brother AHEPAns in hosting the Fellowship Hour following church services. May 3 we will be attending the Daughters District Luncheon at the Hanover Manor and on May 17 we are hosting a dinner in honor of our two Past Presidents, Ida Stathakis (Zephyr) and Irene Wilcox (Amphitryon)and members with 10+ service. A flyer is included in this edition of the Cross. We welcome the family of Ss. NCH to join us in honoring these two dedicated women. The Eagle Rock AHEPAns and Daughters will jointly sponsor a trip to Ellis Island, this is open to friends and family of the entire community. It is postponed for the moment, but we will be releasing more information and details soon. We thank the friends and family of Ss. NCH for supporting our projects. As always, we welcome new members. See any member of the Daughters for an application. We meet on the first Wed. of the month@7:00 coincident with our Brother AHEPAns. We wish our brother AHEPAns, the family of Ss. NCH and friends, a Safe and Happy Summer. See you in September. ahepa news by Peter Vardakis We hope everyone enjoyed the Easter holiday, Hristos Anesti. We would like to welcome 2 new members to our Chapter, Gus Theodos and George Fatouros. Our May trip to Ellis Island sponsored by AHEPA Eagle Rock chapter and Daughters of Penelope Chapter 701 is being postponed. Please look for more information in the coming weeks in the Sunday Bulletin. Your AHEPA Chapter will also be holding a Citrus Sale in the fall. You will have the opportunity to purchase fresh Oranges and Grapefruits from Florida and at the same time support your local Chapter. More details in the coming months. AHEPA Eagle Rock Chapter meets at 7PM of the 1st Wednesday of each month at Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. We are always looking for new members to strengthen our Chapter. Please join us! For more information, please see one of the officers or call our President Peter Vardakis, 973-2671223. 19 20 Submissions for the July / August issue of THE CROSS are due on JUNE 10TH. Email all entries to Marion Economo at [email protected]. Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Special Occasions 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936 www.thehanovermanor.com 973-887-2682 Shook╒s Cedar Grove Funeral Home, Inc. 486 Pompton Avenue (Rt. 23) Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (973) 239~1489 Fax (973) 239~2628 www.shookscedargrove.com Farmer Funeral Home 45 Roseland Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 (973) 226-1111 Fax (973) 228-9741 www.farmerfuneral.com Joseph M. Shook, Jr., Manager & Owner, NJ Lic. No. 3612 Patrick J. Farmer, Director, NJ Lic. No. 2798 If you would like to promote your business by placing an ad in ?The Cross? please contact the church office at: (973) 251-2920 SS. NICHOLAS, CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address 80 Laurel Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 Phone 973-251-2920 Fax 973-251-2921 Website www.greekchurchroseland.org Presiding Priest V. Rev. Archimandrite Seraphim Father╒s Email [email protected] Father╒s Phone 757-375-4382 SS NICHOLAS, CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ROSELAND, NJ 07068 OFFICE STAFF Secretary Facility Manager Office Acct. Caretaker Helen Janulis Gerry Dendrinos Edlin Nicasio Aldo Tapia PARISH ADMINISTRATION Parish Council Philoptochos Bookstore Choir Greek School G.O.Y.A. Knit and Stitch Greek School PTO Religious Education Pantelis Athanasiou Eleni Michaels Vasiliki Fotinis E. James Vardakis Rita Fitanidis Spyridoula Fotinis Loula Stathakis Stella Themopoulos Victoria Kantanas NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT NO. 1026 OR CURRENT RESIDENT