GREEK COMMUNITY BULLETIN

GREEK COMMUNITY
BULLETIN
ISSUE 70
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February 2015 Φεβρουάριος
“To bring Greek Community news and events to Winnipeg and surrounding areas, in both Greek and English.”
<< Να επικοινωνήσουμε τα νέα και τις εκδηλώσεις της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας του Winnipeg και των περιχώρων
στην Ελληνική και Αγγλική γλώσσα.>>
[The Greek Community of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada]
St. Demetrios G.O. Community • 2255 Grant Avenue • Winnipeg, MB • R3P 0S2
ph: 204-889-8723 or 204-889-8722 • fax: 204-83704340 • [email protected]
Parish Priest (Ιερέας): Rev. Fr. Konstantinos Tsiolas (cell 204-952-2384)
[email protected]
Community President: Vicky Scouras (204-488-2839)
(Προέδρος)
[email protected]
Ladies of Philoptochos: Debby Vlahos (cell 204-275-8908 / [email protected])
Greek School: Athena Dinos (204-294-1465 / [email protected]) - Principal
Mary Ellen Constantinides (204-831-1183 / [email protected]) - Parent Association
Tina Katsikeros (204-333-5226 / [email protected]) - Yiayia Gogo
Sunday School: Angie Houvardas (204-955-2115 / [email protected])
Church Choir: Dr. Milton Laoutatzis
Byzantine Music Class: Irini Mavroudis
G.O.Y.A.: Alexandros Houvardas (204-451-3085 / [email protected])
KEFI Greek Folk Dancers of Manitoba:
George Makris - Senior KEFI
Agapi Mavridis (cell 204-588-4870 / [email protected]) - Junior & Adult KEFI
Tina Nakoula ([email protected]) - Senior KEFI
Lilipoupoli (playgroup ages 0-6): Agapi Mavridis (cell 204-588-4870) - Parent contact
AHEPA: Christos Argyriou (204-296-4848 / [email protected])
Daughters of Penelope: Nicki Douklias (204-889-6400 / [email protected])
Hellenic Professional Association: Mike Houvardas (cell 204-792-4945)
Cypriot Association: Kyriacos Christodoulides (204-999-1670 / [email protected])
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St. Demetrios Office Hours & Community Board of Directors
Ὠρες του Γραφείου & Το Συμβούλιο
Priest office hours
Monday (Δευτέρα): day off
Tuesday (Τρίτι): hospital & nursing home visitations
Wednesday - Friday (Τετ. - Παρ.): 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, or as needed.
Church Office hours (office administrator: Anastasia Tertigka)
Monday - Friday (Δευ. - Παρ.): 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday (Σάββατο): 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
** please see p.19 for for
Church office hours update
for February 2-14.
COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS / ΤΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ
Vicky Scouras
President / Προέδρος
Stasa Veroukis
Secretary / Γραμματέας
Craig Wilson
George Mavridis
Elias Cholakis
Kostas Fliangos
Vice-President
Assistant Treasurer
Treasurer / Ταμίας
Assistant Secretary
BOARD Committee Chairs
FINANCE:
H.I.I.C.: Vicky Scouras
George Mavridis
WORSHIP: Fr. Kostantinos Tsiolas
& Peter Philopoulos
SENIORS: Christos Argyriou
BUILDING: Craig Wilson
M.H.C.C.: Perry Ginakes
MEMBERSHIP: Stasa Veroukis
GREEK SCHOOL: Craig Wilson
FOLKLORAMA: Kostas Fliangos
SPECIAL EVENTS: Dino Chouzouris
CENTENIAL CELEBRATION: deferred to a later date.
Church Memberships for 2015
Individual (26 to 64 years old): $180.00 • Family: $250.00 • Senior Family: $150.00
Senior Individual (65+ years old): $100.00 • Young Adult (19 to 25 years old): $100.00
(Membership may be paid via cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or debit card.)
Membership is very important. Support your church and community - please remember to
pay your membership today! Το να είστε μέλη στην Κοινότητα μας είναι πολύ σημαντικό.
Υποστηρίξτε την Εκκλησία και την Κοινότητα μας - Παρακαλώ, θυμηθείτε να πληρώσετε τη
συμμετοχή σας σήμερα!
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Thoughts from our Parish Priest
Beloved in Christ,
Sometimes the Orthodox Church - and Christianity in general - is seen as antiquated,
struggling to hold on to the past and shunning progressive ideas and reformation. What
we must remember is, God does not change according to our whims, but is constant
throughout the ages. Therefore, the dogmas, the core of our Christian faith, cannot change.
The moment we change something, whether through addition or subtraction, we add
our own views and beliefs to the Truth. Instead of changing God and the dogma of our
Church, we are the ones called to change, to repent, and adopt a godly mindset, living a
Christ-centered life.
The Church has been, and continues to be, quite progressive throughout the centuries
through technological, architectural, administrative, and even theological changes - all
done in order to more efficiently and correctly promote and live a life in Christ. However,
in our progress we always look back to Christ, His Apostles, and the Fathers of Church for
guidance, in order not to stray from the faith of the Apostles, which was given to them by
Christ Himself. So as we progress throughout the centuries, we always look back to make
sure that our progress does not change our dogmas and we remain true to the Truth of
God.
In the spirit of always checking back to the source while we progress, we have decided
to revise and re-build this bulletin. There have been many requests from many of you to
return to this format of the bulletin, which contains more information and more details
regarding the monthly life of our Orthodox community. So, in progressing to meet the
needs and demands of the members, our bulletin committee has looked back at what most
of you enjoyed, and we have responded with this bulletin. I hope that you will enjoy this
change, and I hope to hear your constructive ideas as we continue to improve our bulletin.
With love in Christ
Fr. Kosta
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Message from the Community President
Αγαπητοί συμπάρικοι,
Ως η νέα Πρόεδρος της Ελληνικής μας Κοινότητας, σας μεταφέρω τους χαιρετισμούς του
Διοικητικού μας Συμβουλίου.
Σαν Συμβούλιο συνεχίζουμε να εργαζόμαστε εθελοντικά και συντονισμένα, για άλλη μια
χρονιά. Ο σκοπός μας παραμένει ο ίδιος, να διατηρήσουμε και να καλυτερέψουμε τα
θρησκευτικά και πολιτιστικά μας προγράμματα.
Σας ευχαριστούμε εκ των προτέρων και για την δική σας συμβολή στο έργο που
επιτελείτε. Με την βοήθεια όλων των εθελοντών μας, τα καταφέρνουμε και
προοδεύουμε.
Σας διαβεβαιούμε πως η προσφορά σας είτε σε εθελοντική εργασία, είτε σε χρηματική
υποστήριξη, είτε και στα δύο, είναι αναγκαία για να εκπληρώσουμε στους σκοπούς μας,
είναι πάντα ευπρόσδεκτη και εκτιμάτε πολύ.
Σας ευχαριστούμε και καλή χρονιά να έχουμε και σαν Κοινότητα και σαν άτομα.
Fellow members of the Hellenic family of Manitoba,
As the new President of the Greek Community, I would like to bring you greetings from the
Board of Directors.
As a Board, we continue to work in a voluntary and coordinated way for another year. Our
aim remains the same, to maintain and improve our religious and cultural programs.
We would also like to thank you in advance for your own contributions to the work that is
carried out. With the help of all our volunteers, we are managing our Hellenic Community
needs and hopefully making some progress.
We would like to assure you that your contribution, either in volunteer work or funding
support, or both, is needed to fulfill our goals, and it is always welcome and much
appreciated.
We thank you and let’s have a good year as a Community and as individuals.
Vicky Scouras
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† 2015 February CHURCH SERVICES †
date
service
Sun. 01 Feb.
Mon. 02 Feb.
Publican & the Pharisee - Triodion Begins
- matins 9:15 am / Divine liturgy 10:30 am
Presentation of the Lord to the Temple
- matins 9:00 am / Divine liturgy 10:00 am
Sat. 07 Feb.
Paraklesis - 5:00 pm
Sun. 08 Feb.
Sunday of the Prodigal Son / St. Theodore the General
- matins 9:15 am / Divine liturgy 10:30 am
Sat. 14 Feb.
1st Saturday of the Souls
- matins 9:00 am / Divine liturgy 10:00 am
Sun. 15 Feb.
Meatfare Sunday
- matins 9:15 am / Divine liturgy 10:30 am
Sat. 21 Feb.
2nd Saturday of the Souls
- matins 9:00 am / Divine liturgy 10:00 am
Sun. 22 Feb.
Cheesefare Sunday
- matins 9:15 am / Divine liturgy 10:30 am
Forgiveness Vespers - 7:00 pm
Mon. 23 Feb.
Small Compline (Clean Monday - Great Lent begins) - 6:00 pm
Wed. 25 Feb.
Pre-Sanctified Liturgy - 6:00 pm
Fri. 27 Feb.
1st Salutations to the Theotokos - 7:00 pm
Sat. 28 Feb.
3rd Saturday of the Souls
- matins 9:00 am / Divine liturgy 10:00 am
SACRAMENTS & MEMORIALS
Sun. 01 Feb.
MEMORIAL - Maria Mattheos (1 year)
(Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for all liturgical services.)
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† ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΕΣ Φεβρουάριος 2015 †
ημερ.
λειτουργία
Κυρ. 01 Φεβ.
Τελώνου & Φαρισαίου - Αρχή Τριωδίου
Δευ. 02 Φεβ.
- ὀρθρος 9:15 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:30 πμ
Υπαπαντή του Κυρίου
- ὀρθρος 9:00 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:00 πμ
Σαβ. 07 Φεβ.
Παράκληση - 5:00 μμ
Κυρ. 08 Φεβ.
Του Ασώτου / Θεοδώρου Στρατηλάτου
Σαβ. 14 Φεβ.
- όρθρος 9:15 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:30 πμ
Α´ Ψυχοσάββατο
- όρθρος 9:00 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:00 πμ
Κυρ. 15 Φεβ.
Της Αποκρέω
Σαβ. 21 Φεβ.
- όρθρος 9:15 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:30 πμ
Β´ Ψυχοσάββατο
- όρθρος 9:00 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:00 πμ
Κυρ. 22 Φεβ.
Της Τυροφάγου
Εσπερινό της Συγχωρέσεος - 7:00 μμ
Δευ. 23 Φεβ.
Απόδειπνο (Καθαρά Δευτέρα - Αρχή Τεσσαρακοστής) - 6:00 μμ
Τετ. 25 Φεβ.
Προηγασμένη Λειτουργία - 6:00 μμ
Παρ. 27 Φεβ.
Α´ Χαιρετισμοί - 7:00 μμ
Σαβ. 28 Φεβ.
- ὀρθρος 9:15 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:30 πμ
Γ´ Ψυχοσάββατο
- όρθρος 9:00 πμ / Θ. Λειτουργία 10:00 πμ
ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΑ & ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ
Κυρ. 01 Φεβ.
ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΟ - Μαρία Μαθέος (1 χρόνος)
(Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για όλες τις λειτουργικές υπηρεσίες.)
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2015 February MEETINGS & EVENTS
Senior KEFI
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(MHCC hall)
Sun.
Sun.
Sun.
Sun.
01 Feb.
08 Feb.
15 Feb.
22 Feb.
Modern Greek
Language
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
(MHCC classroom)
Tue.
Tue.
Tue.
Tue.
03 Feb.
10 Feb.
17 Feb.
24 Feb.
Junior KEFI
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
(MHCC hall)
Adult KEFI
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
(MHCC hall)
Mon. 02 Feb.
Mon. 09 Feb.
Mon. 23 Feb.
Mon. 02 Feb.
Mon. 09 Feb.
Mon. 23 Feb.
Lilipoupoli
(playgroup)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(MHCC hall)
Yiayia Gogo, Greek School,
Grades 1-6 KEFI
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
(MHCC classrooms)
Wed. 04 Feb. & Fri. 06 Feb.
Wed. 11 Feb. & Fri. 13 Feb.
Wed. 18 Feb. & Fri. 20 Feb.
Wed. 25 Feb. & Fri. 27 Feb.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
07 Feb.
15 Feb.
21 Feb.
28 Feb.
Tue. 03 Feb.
AHEPA - monthly meeting 7:30 pm.
Wed. 04 Feb.
Ladies of Philoptochos - monthly meeting 7:00 pm.
Sun. 08 Feb.
Community Board - Brunch for ‘Olympus Aphrodite’ (after Divine Liturgy)
Mon. 09 Feb.
Membership Committe meeting - 7:00 pm
Tue. 10 Feb.
Community Board - monthly meeting 7:00 pm.
Sun. 15 Feb.
Ladies of Philoptochos - Celebration for St. Philothei (LOUKOUMADES
after Divine Liturgy).
Tue. 17 Feb.
Seniors Group - 12:30 pm
Sat. 21 Feb.
Greek School - APOKREA PARTY 5:00 pm (dinner at 6:00 pm)
Mon. 23 Feb.
Koulouma Potluck - 7:00 pm
Tue. 24 Feb.
HIIC Committee - meeting 7:00 pm
Sun. 01 March
Daughters of Penelope - ANNUAL BRUNCH (after Divine Liturgy).
St. Demetrios Church - Pan Orthodox Vespers
(Please see the Calendar in the middle of the Bulletin for event dates.)
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ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΑΣΕΙΣ & ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ Φεβρουάριος 2015
ΚΕΦΙ
7:00 μμ - 9:00 μμ
(MHCC)
Κυρ.
Κυρ.
Κυρ.
Κυρ.
01 Φεβ.
08 Φεβ.
15 Φεβ.
22 Φεβ.
Γλώσσα
Νεοελληνικοού
7:00 μμ - 8:30 μμ
(MHCC τάξη)
Τρι.
Τρι.
Τρι.
Τρι.
03 Φεβ.
10 Φεβ.
17 Φεβ.
24 Φεβ.
ΚΕΦΙ Γυμνάσιο
6:30 μμ - 8:00 μμ
(MHCC)
ΚΕΦΙ Ενηλίκους
8:00 μμ - 9:30 μμ
(MHCC)
Δευ. 02 Φεβ.
Δευ. 09 Φεβ.
Δευ. 23 Φεβ.
Δευ. 02 Φεβ.
Δευ. 09 Φεβ.
Δευ. 23 Φεβ.
Λιλιπούπολι
(παιδάκια)
10:00 πμ - 12:00 μμ
(MHCC)
Υιαγιά Γογό, Ελληνικό
σκολείο, Τάξεις 1-6 ΚΕΦΙ
9:00 πμ - 1:00 μμ
(MHCC τάξεις)
Τετ. 04 Φεβ. & Παρ. 06 Φεβ.
Τετ. 11 Φεβ. & Παρ. 13 Φεβ.
Τετ. 18 Φεβ. & Παρ. 20 Φεβ.
Τετ. 25 Φεβ. & Παρ. 27 Φεβ.
Σαβ.
Σαβ.
Σαβ.
Σαβ.
07 Φεβ.
15 Φεβ.
21 Φεβ.
28 Φεβ.
Τρί. 03 Φεβ.
ΑΧΕΠΑ - συνεδρίαση 7:30 μμ
Τετ. 04 Φεβ.
Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου - συνεδρίαση 7:00 μμ
Κυρ. 08 Φεβ.
Το Συμβουλίου - ΓΕΥΜΑ για ΟΛΥΜΠΟΣ ΑΦΡΟΔΙΤΗ (μετά από τη Θ. Λειτουργία).
Δευ. 09 Φεβ.
Συνάντηση Επιτροπής Ιδιότητας Μέλους - 7:00 μμ
Τρί. 10 Φεβ.
Το Συμβουλίου - συνεδρίαση 7:00 μμ
Κυρ. 15 Φεβ.
Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου - Γιορτή της Αγία Φιλοθέη (ΛΟΥΚΟΥΜΑΔΕΣ μετά από
τη Θ. Λειτουργία).
Τρί. 17 Φεβ.
Ηλικιωμένοι - 12:30 pm
Σάβ. 21 Φεβ.
Ελληνικό Σχολείο - ΑΠΟΚΡΗΑΤΙΚΟΣ ΧΟΡΟΣ 5:00 μμ (6:00 μμ)
Δευ. 23 Φεβ.
Κούλουμα Γέυμα - 7:00 μμ
Τρί. 24 Φεβ.
HIIC - συνάντηση 7:00 μμ
Κυρ. 01 Μαρ.
Θυγατέρες της Πηνελόπης - ΕΤΗΣΙΟ ΓΕΥΜΑ (μετά από τη Θ. Λειτουργία).
Εκκλησία Αγ. Δημητρίου - Παν-Ορθόδοξο Εσπερινό
(Παρακαλώ δείτε το ημερολόγιο στη μέση του δελτίου για τις ημερομηνίες γεγονότος.)
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Greetings from the Ladies of Philoptochos
Greetings,
It is with great joy that we are celebrating on the 15th of February the Feast day
of our Patron, Saint Philothei the Athenian, with Artoclasia and our famous,
delicious, melt-in-your-mouth loukoumathes. All proceeds are going to
organizations in our local community that help victims of domestic abuse,
a cause championed by our Patron Saint.
Saint Philothei was a Greek martyr and saint. She was born in Athens to a
wealthy family. Against her will, she was married to a cruel man. When he
died three years later, the Saint gave away her worldly belongings, took up
the monastic life and established a monastery, in which she became a mother
to her disciples. Many women enslaved and abused by the Muslim Ottoman Turks in harems also
ran to her for refuge. Because of this, in 1589, the Turkish rulers of Ottoman Greece became enraged
and came to her monastery and dragged her by force out of the church. They beat her cruelly and
after a few days, she died.
Troparion to St. Philothei (Tone 5) “The Faithful of Athens and all the world honor Philothei the
martyred nun and rejoice in her holy relics. For she has exchanged this passing life for the life that
knows no end through her struggle and martyrdom; and she begs the Savior to have mercy on us
all.”
We are so grateful for your support, so that we may continue our mission of Christian love to our
neighbors, near and far.
Philoptochos is largest philanthropic organization in the world. We warmly welcome new members
to join us.
Blessed Sarakosti!
Debby Vlahos,
Philoptochos President
“And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, He
said, It is more blessed to give than to receive”
Acts 20:35
Price list for serving coffe at Memorials, Prayers & Funerals (average size group):
• Coffee & paximadia $300. • Serving of sandwiches brought to the Church - additional fee of $50.
• Two shared memorials $250 each. / Three or more memorials $200 each. • Kolyva and prosfora $200.
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Χαίρετίσματα απο τις Κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου
Χαίρετε,
Με μεγάλη χαρά θα γιορτάσουμε στις 15 Φεβρουαρίου τη
μνήμη της Αγίας μας Φιλοθέης της Αθηναίας προστάτιδος της
Φιλοπτώχου αδελφότητος στον Καναδά με Αρτοκλασία και
νοστιμότατους λουκουμάδες.
Οι εισπράξεις θα διατεθούν σε 2 οργανισμούς για κακοποιημένες
γυναίκες και τα παιδιά τους στην πόλη μας, τιμώντας κατα αυτόν
τον τρόπο την αγαπημένη μας Αγία που η αγάπη και η πρσφορά
της στις πονεμένες γυναίκες της εποχής της ήταν και η αιτία του
μαρτυρίου της.
Ας μεσιτεύει πάντοτε για την όμορφη μας Κοινοότητα.
Αμήν.
Την ημέρα αυτή θα παρουσιάσουμε και το έργο μας, που επιτυγχάνεται με την δική σας
υποστήριξη για 58 συναπτά έτη και γινόμαστε ευλογία, όπου ο Χριστός μας χρειάζεται.
Ευχόμαστε σε όλους ευλογημένη Σαρακοστή!
Με την αγάπη του Κυρίου Ιησού.
Ντέμπυ Βλάχου - πρόεδρος της Φιλοπτώχου.
Ή αδελφότης προσφέρει τόν καφέ γιά Μνημόσυνα, Τρισάγια, και Κηδείες:
• Παξιμάδια και καφέ $300. • Σάντουιτς που φέρνετε στην Εκκλησία - $50 επιπλέον κόστος για το σερβίρισμα.
• Δύο μνημόσυνα $250 το ένα. / Τρία μνημόσυνα και πάνω $200 το ένα. • Δίσκος και πρόσφορα $200.
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Judgement Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
The two parables we hear the Sundays before this day -- especially that of the Prodigal Son -- have
presented to us God’s extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, putting their
confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out their
salvation, and death suddenly snatches them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this
day’s feast commemorating Christ’s impartial Second Coming. Through this day we bring to mind
that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to
each according to his deeds.
It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the
slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our
brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam’s
exile from the Paradise of delight -- which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now -- it
is clear that today’s is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment, truly,
everything of this world will come to an end.
In remembering the fate of this world, we are given ways of salvation, by Christ Himself.
Confession and repentance, along with all the Mysteries of the Church are the ways that we keep
our lives centered around Christ. The Mystery of Mysteries - the partaking of the Body and Blood
of God - is our physical and spiritual connection to God, our strength to enter through the narrow
door, and our safeguard against spiritual death. It is up to us to choose which of the two laws of this
world we will follow - the law of God, or the law of sin.
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Greek School Corner
January proved to be a great month at Greek School. The students enjoyed
coming back to Greek School at the beginning of the month and then ended the
month with our annual Three Hierarchs Celebration. Thank you to all who attended
and supported this event.
February is parent teacher month. Report cards will be distributed February 7th.
There are no classes on February 14th, although parent-teacher meetings will be
held that day.
February 21st is our annual Apokrea Party! This is the Greek School’s largest
fundraiser and a fabulous time for the whole family. Bring your entire family for a
night of fun and entertainment!
The Greek School Parent Association 2014/2015
Mary Ellen (Marilena) Constantinides, President
Theofili Dafnis, Vice-President
Open Position, Secretary
Athena Alevizos, Treasurer
Jessica Simeonides, Fundraising Chair
Spiri Alevizos, Fundraising Co-Chair
Ardele Karaganis, Fundraising Co-Chair
Kim Papaioannou, Fundraising Co-Chair
Kathy Vagianos, Volunteer Coordinator
Greek School depends on the support and involvement of the entire Community.
Please support our events.
Greek School gratefully accepts any donations to assist in its operations.
*** Tax receipts are available ***
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Sunday School
You are invited…
Sunday School provides spiritual nourishment for our youth.
• Ages 4-18 years (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12)
When: Sundays, after Holy Communion 11:45-12:30 p.m. in the Manitoba
Hellenic Cultural Centre classrooms.
All families are encouraged to bring their children for Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m.
Upon receiving Holy Communion, the children will proceed to the MHCC for Sunday
school.
Sunday school students have embarked upon a variety of Mission projects
over the years. We sponsor a young boy through the “Little Angels”
Orthodox Missions named Mathias Daligdig who lives in the Philippines,
we have sponsored clean drinking water wells through Samaritan’s
Purse, supported families in third world countries through World Vision,
supported the Hogar Rafael Ayau Orthodox orphanage in Guatemala and
local charities such as Siloam Mission and Christmas Cheer Board. Thank
you to all the students who donate weekly to these worthwhile causes.
Sunday school is currently looking for community members interested in volunteering
their time to teach the Orthodox faith to our children and youth. Please contact Angie
Houvardas or Father Kosta if you are interested.
March 1st is Sunday of Orthodoxy. Remember to bring your icon from
home for the procession of the Icons.
Rev. Father Kostantinos Tsiolas
Angie Houvardas
Parish Priest
Director, Sunday School
Websites to visit: http://www.goarch.org/
http://gocanada.org/
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Greek Orthodox Youth Assocation (GOYA)
GOYA is now on Instagram!
If you have instagram, help support the youth by giving us a follow @goya_wpg and staying up to
date on fun events or charity work that the youth in our community may be doing!!
GOYA 2014/15 Executives:
Alex Houvardas - President
Sprio Verras- Vice President
Foti Hrousalas - Treasurer
Demetrios Karvelas - Secretary
Lexi Verras - Public Relations
GOYA Advisors:
Maria Danakas
Angela French
Chrissoula Chouzouris
For more info contact:
[email protected]
Check out our Facebook page for the latest updates: GOYA Winnipeg
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KEFI Dancers (Senior, Junior, Adult)
Come learn traditional Greek dances from all areas of Greece!
All practices take place at the Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre.
Psarakia & Delfinakia KEFI:
SATURDAYS 12:20 pm (during Greek School)
> Grades 1 to 6.
Please note: for children not registered in Greek School
that would like to attend, please arrive by 12:20 pm to
participate in the dance class.
Contact: George Makris, Tina Nakoula & Agapi Mavridis
Senior KEFI:
SUNDAYS 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
> Ages 18 and older (performing group).
$50 registration fee per person.
Contact: George Makris & Tina Nakoula
Junior KEFI:
MONDAYS 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the MHCC.
> Grades 7 to 11.
$50 registration fee per person.
Contact: Agapi Mavridis
Adult KEFI:
MONDAYS 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm in the MHCC.
> For adults at any level of dance experience (non-performing group).
$50 registration fee per person.
Contact: Agapi Mavridis
** There will be NO Junior and Adult KEFI dance classes on Louis Riel Day (16 February). **
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AHEPA FAMILY Announcements
Thanks to all who contributed funds for Winnipeg AHEPA scholarships in 2014
Demetrios and Helene Kontzamanis – Science and Engineering Scholarship $2000
Parents of Scholarship Recipients ($100-$500)
Athanasios (Tom) and Anastasia (Soula) Argyriou
John Danakas
Christos and Shirley Katopodis
Katy Louridas
The Schindle/Doussis family
Scholarship Recipients ($100-$500)
George Argyriou
Paul Arvanitidis
Niki Ashton
Eleni Balageorge
Billy Economou
Aris Economou
Nick Giannakoulis
Constantine Hatzipanayis
Alex Houvardas
Dr. Kimon Issigonis
Dr. Christina Katopodis
Dr. Chrissy Kokonas
Dr. Maria-Elena Lautatzis
Georgia Louridas
Dr. Marisa Louridas
Zaharias Matheos
Marianne Mattheos
Dr. Alexander Nounopoulos
Mark Orthodoxou
Christina Papadimitropoulos
Manousos Papadimitropoulos
Dr. Stasa Veroukis
2015 NATIONAL AHEPA SCHOLARSHIPS – DEADLINE MARCH 31ST 2015.
Dr. Dimitriadis Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student of Hellenic Heritage or AHEPA Family
enrolled in a school of Medicine at a Canadian University. The total value of the award is $2,000.
Katsepontes Family Law or Medicine Scholarship is awarded to a Canadian resident enrolled in an
accredited Law or Medical School at a Canadian University and are either members of the AHEPA
Family or of Hellenic heritage. The total value of the award is $1,500.
NA Engineering Students Scholarship is awarded to a Canadian resident enrolled in an accredited
Engineering program at a Canadian University and are members of the AHEPA Family. The total
value of the award is $2,000.
Nina and Dean Antonakes Scholarship is awarded to a Canadian resident enrolled in an accredited
Performing arts program at a Canadian University and is of Hellenic heritage. The total value of the
award is $1,000.
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Order of AHEPA Polikos Aster Chapter CJ8
&
Daughters of Penelope Elysia Chapter 124
Congratulations to the 2014 AHEPA Scholarship recipients:
Irene Davies
Alexandros Houvardas
Christina Papadimitropoulos
Vasilis Schindle
(L to R): Vasilis Schindle, Irene Davies, Nicki Douklias, Christina Papadimitropoulos, Christos Argiriou,
Alex Houvardas, Ruth Dickinson, Christos Katopodis
Best wishes for successful academic pursuits and careers to all our students,
whether they have received an AHEPA scholarship or not.
Always do your best in everything you do in life and let the ancient Hellenic ideal of “strive
for excellence” be your guide (“αίεν αριστεύειν”).
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Banquet Honouring October 28 th, 1940 and marking 25 years (1989-2014)
of the AHEPA Scholarship Program
In total, from 1990 to 2014, 92 AHEPA scholarships amounting to $120,500 have been awarded to
worthy students by the Winnipeg AHEPA Family.
With the scholarships awarded from 1990 to 2014, 61 worthy students of Hellenic heritage were
rewarded.
AHEPA scholarship recipents (1990-2014) who were present at the Banquet (1 Nov. 2014), with
Christos Argiriou (L), President AHEPA Chapter, Nicki Douklias (middle), President, Daughters of
Penelope Chapter, and Christos Katopodis (R), Chair AHEPA Scholarship Committee since 1989.
Congratulations to all AHEPA Scholarship recipients and their families.
We are very proud of your achievements.
Thank you to all Winnipeg AHEPA Scholarship sponsors.
Special thanks to scholarship recipients and their parents who contributed funds to mark
25 years since the program started.
The DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE
will be hosting their Annual Brunch
Sunday 01 March 2015 (after Divine Liturgy)
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Welcome to the first edition of the newly redesigned Greek Community Bulletin. We hope
that this new design will provide easy to access information on our community events, news,
features, photos, and our membership. We hope that by providing this information it will
inspire you, our readers, to become involved and to understand our community spirit, and to
increase communications within our membership. If you have any questions or would like to
become part of the team, please contact us.
One of the most exciting events coming to Winnipeg in the
spring is the Winnipeg Art Gallery Olympus Exhibit. Four key
Greek organizations have come together to sponsor the major
marble statue, Aphrodite.
AHEPA, the Daughters of Penelope, Philiptochos and the
Greek Community Board will each contribute towards this
sponsorship. In return, each organization will be acknowledged
Aphrodite ca. 150 AD (WAG)
during the exhibit’s run. We are supporting this exhibit because
it promotes Greek culture and arts throughout all of Winnipeg. The
exhibit will also be included on many school trips, thus teaching children about Greek arts
and culture. In order to raise the funds to do this, we are hosting a brunch on February 8th
after liturgy. At the brunch Dr. Ernest Cholakis will speak about the entire Olympus exhibit.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery will also provide information. Come have a delicious brunch and
help us support Greek culture and arts in Winnipeg!
March is just around the corner and we are already planning for two major events: the Flag
Raising at City Hall on March 25th, and our party on Saturday March 21st. Like last
year, we are organizing transportation to take a group to City Hall after the liturgy service.
The flag raising and speeches will take place at around 1:00 pm. Last year a City Transit
bus took a large number of people downtown, we are hoping to do this again but this is not
yet confirmed. More details will be coming soon. Regarding the party on the 21st of March,
please contact Dino Chouzouris to buy tickets or to volunteer.
Tune into Odyssey every Tuesday at 4pm to hear updates and events from the Greek
community, with Stasa Veroukis reporting on the news from Winnipeg.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
** Church Office Hours Update **
The Church Office hours from Monday 02 February to Saturday 14 February 2015 will be
as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Saturday 07 February 2015: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Saturday 14 February 2015: after Divine Liturgy to 4:30 pm.
Monday 16 February 2015 the Church οffice hours will return to the regular schedule
noted on page 3 of this bulletin.
Have any news or events to publicize within the
Community News?
Interested in advertising in the bulletin?
Please contact our Bulletin team:
Father Kosta, Editor
Stasa Veroukis, Editor
Anastasia Tertigka, Coordinator
Maria Mavridis, Coordinator
Takis Iacovides, Advertising
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Community News
LOUKOUMADES
15 February 2015
(Church’s Main Hall- Time: after Liturgy)
It is with great joy that we are celebrating on the 15th
of February the Feast day of our Patron, Saint
Philothei the Athenian. Join us and taste the famous,
delicious, mouthwatering Loukoumades of the Ladies
Philoptochos.
(Cost per serving: 5$)
All proceeds to local organisations
(Alpha House & Osborne House)
for domestic violence victims.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
THE GREEK SCHOOL PARENT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
APOKREA PARTY 2015
WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
WHERE: CHURCH BASEMENT
DOORS OPEN: 5:00 P.M.
DINNER: 6:00 P.M.
ADULTS: $15
CHILDREN: $10
CHILDREN 2 & UNDER: FREE
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
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ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΟ Σ ΤΑΥΡΟ ΛΕΞ Ο
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Ο νέος μας ιερέας (αιτιατική)
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Λύκε___ είσαι εδώ; (αντίστ.) / 5β. Όμοια σύμφωνα
Αρχαίο ρήμα, σηκώνω / 6β. Ποδοσφ. ομάδα μας
Σε βάπτιση πρωταγωνίστρια (αντίστροφα)
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Μεγάλος σοφός της αρχαιότητας
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Τα αρχαία ευρήματα της πολύ σπουδαία
(βρήτε τη λύση στο επόμενο)
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όπου θα βρείτε έμπειρο, φιλικό και επιστημονικό προσωπικό.
Ειδικευμένοι ιατροί, διαιτολόγοι και ειδικό τεχνικό προσωπικό σας περιμένει να
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Lilipoupoli
Drop-in Playground
For children ages 0 to 6
❀ Your child can get out of the house and play with other children.
❀ You and your family can socialize with other parents who have children of
the same age as yours.
❀ You and your child can have a good time and get out of the everyday
routine.
Bring your child’s favourite toys with you
and come to Lilipoupoli Drop-in Playground!
Where: Multi-purpose room in the Manitoba Hellenic Cultural Centre at
2255 Grant Avenue.
When:
Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Cost:
The suggested donation is $3 each time you bring your child. There
is no registration, so you may bring your child whenever you want.
Coffee and music will be available to make our day even better!
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DO YOU HAVE NEWS FOR THE BULLETIN?
Send us your photos and event information for inclusion in the Bulletin!
We would love to include as many happenings as possible for promotion to our Greek
Community. If you attend an event please send us your photos. If you have an event to
publicize, send us the information for inclusion.
Στείλτε μας τις φωτογραφίες και τα γεγονότα σας για να συμπεριληφθούν σε αυτό το
ενημερωτικό δελτίο! Θα θέλαμε πολύ να συμπεριλάβουμε όσο πιο πολλά γεγονότα είναι
δυνατόν στην Ελληνική μας κοινότητα. Αν παραστείτε σε κάποια εκδήλωση, παρακαλούμε
στείλτε μας τις φωτογραφίες και τις πληροφορίες σας.
Contacts
Editors: Stasa Veroukis ([email protected] / 204-960-2151)
Fr. Kostantinos Tsiolas ([email protected] / 204-889-8723)
Content Coordinators: Anastasia Tertigka ([email protected] / 204-889-8723)
Maria Mavridis ([email protected])
Advertising: Takis Iacovides (204-889-8723)
For information regarding your bulletin advertising, please contact
Mr. Takis Iacovides.
Διά πληροφορίες σχετικά με διαφημίσεις σας επικοινωνήστε με τον
κ. Τάκης Ιακωβίδης.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΥΠΟΣΤΗΡΙΞΗ ΣΑΣ!
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