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May 2014
Issue # 5-14
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL CAMP HILL, PA
LOVELY MAY TIME
Dearly beloved,
The month of May is a great time of year! First and foremost, it is a time when the faithful live in the lingering
atmosphere of Pascha & Pentecost. That is to say, it is pivotal season in which we celebrate of the Resurrection
of our Lord from the death and his transformative new life in us. It is also the time of springtime expectation, a
reality which can be both physical and spiritual. May, is also the joyful yet intense time of our community
Greek Festival, a time when so many of our members exhaust themselves in order to share our love and our life
of faith (as well as our cultural talents!) with those in our surrounding area. And there is also another special
event that takes place, one that itself embraces something of all of these themes and more. In it the faithful are
called to contemplate the true meaning of love, creativity, and hope. I am referring to the celebration of
Motherhood!
May 11th is Mother’s Day, a day in which we should all contemplate the God-given meaning of His divine plan
of motherhood! The most important way to do this is to begin the day in Church. There, as a community, we
enter into the meaning of Motherhood in the light of Christ’s design and His sacrifice. This can usher to the
understanding that true love is profound, beyond limits.
And along with this important and serious note, I will leave you with a Mother’s “Job Description”. I imagine
you will find this to be quite enjoyable and humorously touching. I also imagine that in it you will consider the
lovely reality of a true ‘mother’s sacrifice’; indeed, something to be celebrated as a community!
In Christ,
+Fr. Kosta
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POSITION:
Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy, Momma, Ma
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates
must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which,
will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required,
including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities.
Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The rest of your life: must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing
to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack-mule and be able to go from zero to
60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish
toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple
homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental
outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assemblyand-product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope
for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end
product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:
Virtually none. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining
and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a Continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION:
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18
because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give
them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish
you could only do more.
BENEFITS:
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock
options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life if you
play your cards right.
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(A Parish under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
of America, and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh)
The Source is a monthly publication issued 11 times annually (June/July is a combined issue)
SUNDAY MORNING LITURGIES
ORTHROS 8:45 a.m.
DIVINE LITURGY 10:00 a.m.
WEEKDAY MORNING SERVICES WHEN SCHEDULED
ORTHROS 8:30 a.m.
DIVINE LITURGY 9:30 a.m.
Church Office
Main Office: 717-763-7441
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Dana Fleisher-Silen, Church Secretary
email: [email protected]
Fax: (717) 763-7458
Priests
Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge, Cathedral Dean
Cell: 717-919-0840 email: [email protected]
Fr. Mark Lichtenstein, Assistant Priest
Cell: 717-919-3382 email: [email protected]
A priest is generally present at the church for unscheduled appointments Monday-Friday from
9:00am-12:00pm. For scheduled appointments you may contact the priests at the Church office
or by calling them directly on their cell phones.
The priests offer frequent studies and community-gatherings. This includes a weekly PanOrthodox bible study that meets in Harrisburg, each Wednesday morning 12:00 Noon - 1:00
p.m. Current place of meeting is: 33 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (Harbilas & Association,
Accounting Office). Please see monthly Source for additional community opportunities.
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OTHER STAFF
Mary Wallenmeyer
Tom Paparoidamis
Tim Leland
Meade “Buff” Buffington, Jr.
Financial Assistant to the Treasurer
Protopsalti (Cantor)
Maintenance
Custodian
(717) 763-7441
(717) 737-5647
(717) 763-7441
(717) 763-7441
PARISH MINISTRIES & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Council
John Harbilas, President
Philoptochos
Sunday School
Constance Dina Keriazes
Thana Ward
Despina Aftosmes
Michael Ward
George Peslis
Sunday School PTO
YAL
GOYA
President
Vice President
HOPE & JOY
Greek School PTO
Olympic Flame Dancers
Olympic Flame Dancers
Greek School
Choir Director
Choir Assistant
Sts. Joachim & Anna
Ahepa
Blood Bank
Home (717) 763-1295
Cell (717) 512-3310
(717) 632-5179
(717) 249-8892
(717) 838-7293
(717) 243-6204
(717) 774-7246
Yianni Mallios
Saki Papoutsis
Thana Ward
Mantha Hershey
Anne Parke, Co-Director
Mantha Demopoulos, Co-Director
Dimitra Curley, Director
Kathy Doulgeris
Robert Moeller
Christ Zervanos
Dimitri Zozos
Christ Megoulas
Dean Kokos
Neohoriton Society
William Kotsalos
Hellenic Heritage Assoc.
Alexander Vgontzas
Evrytanian Assoc. Velouchi, Jim Lloyd
Chapter 18- Agios Taxiarhis
Basketball Director
George Spanos
(717) 571-8611
(717) 249-8892
(717) 566-7603
(717) 541-0401
(717) 832-1367
(717) 975-5172
(717) 243-3750
(717) 657-0897
(717) 652-5665
(717) 648-6720
(717) 838-3132
(717) 486-0045
(717) 566-6148
(717) 533-1768
(717) 737-0952
[email protected]
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PARISH COUNCIL
Dear Parishioners,
Christ is Risen!
Please keep in mind that the festival is May 16,17 and 18 and we need you to volunteer.
The article below was written by Bill Kotsalos about the Saint Photios Award Banquet that was on April 26.
On behalf of the Parish Council, I wish you a Happy Mother’s Day.
John Harbilas
Parish Council President
H Mητροπολις μας κατοπιν αποφασεως του Θεοφιλοστατου Μητροπολιτη μας κ.κ. Σαββα την 26η
Απριλιου 2014 ημερα Σαββατο και ωρα 6:00 μ.μ. θα παραθεσει δειπνο εις την πολυτελη αιθουσα του
Western Convention Center Hotel at Pittsburgh PA, το οποιο οναμασε Αγιου Φωτιου τιμητικον δειπνον
κατα την διαρκεια του οποιου θα τιμησει ενα η δυο μελη απο καθε κοινοτητα αναλογα με τον αριθμο των
μελων των μπορουν να συμμετασχουν και οι 52 κοινοτητες της Επισκοπης μας.
Την υπευθυνοτητα για την επιλογη των τιμωμενων μελων εχει ο ιερατικος προισταμενος της
καθε κοινοτητας, δυσκολη η επιλογη διοτι παντα σε καθε κοινοτητα υπαρχουν περισσοτερα μελη με
πλουσια και συνεχη προσφορα που μπορουν και πρεπει να τιμηθουν, απο την κοινοτητα μας ο Πατερ
Κωστας επροτεινε και το Διοικητικο Συμβουλιο ενεκρινε τις κυριες Κα Μαιρη Τουλουμη και Κα Τζεην
Αφτοσμη. Συγχαρητηρια στις ως ανω κυριες με την ευχη και την ελπιδα να συνεχισει καθε χρονο η
εκδηλωση αυτη για να διδεται η ευκαιρια στην εκκλησια να ευχαριστει και να τιμα αξια μελη των
κοινοτητων με πλουσια προσφορα για το καλο των κοινοτητων και της Ορθοδοξιας μας.
Ο Αγιος Φωτιος γεννηθηκε το 810 μ.Χ. στην Κωνσταντινουπολη. Ο πατερας του ηταν ο Αγιος
Σεργιος και η μητερα του η ευσεβης Ειρηνη, ο Αγιος Φωτιος διεπρευε πρωτα στα ανωτατα πολιτικα
αξιωματα διακρινοταν για την αγιοτητα του βιου του και την τεραστια μορφωση του,το ετος 858 την
ημερα των Χριστουγεννων εγινε η χειροτονια του εις Επισκοπον διεξηγαγε μεγαλους και επιτυχεις
αγωνες υπερ της Ορθοδοξιας και εναντιον των εικονομαχων και αλλων αιρετικων. Τονιζε παντα οτι η
αληθινη Χριστιανικη ζωη ειναι η γεφυρα που συνδεει τον ουρανο με τη γη.
Ο Αγιος Φωτιος διετελεσε Πατριαρχης Κων/πολεως απο το 858 εως το 867 και απο το 877 εως το
886. Θεωρειται ως μια απο τις σημαντικοτερες μορφες της εν γενει ιστοριας του Βυζαντιου καθως καθως
και του Πατριαρχειου Κων/πολεως ,ηταν ενας απο τους πιο σπουδαιους λογιους του μεσαιωνικου
Ελληνισμου.
Ο Αγιος Φωτιος κοιμηθηκε το ετος 891 μ.Χ. εξοριστος στην Ιερα Μονη των Αρμενιανων στα
Κομαμα του Ποντου, το Ιερο και παντιμο σκηνωμα του εναποτεθηκε στην λεγομενη Μονη της Ερημιας
που ηταν κοντα στην Χαλκηδονα.
Ανακηρυχτηκε αγιος της Ανατολικης Ορθοδοξης Εκκλησιας και η μνημη του τιμαται στις 6
Φεβρουαριου.
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Maggie Conrad, Zoe McCleaf, Ettie Papoutsis,
Mona Papoutsis, Cece Masney
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Georgia Lucas & George Keriazes
Paul Kokos & Kostas Pappas
George Mallios & Nick C. Mallios
Bill Kotsalos & Gus Giannaris
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Sunday of the Myrrh Bearers
Acts 6:1-7
Reader: Ed Ward
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Sunday of the Paralytic
Acts 9:32-42
Reader: Dean Kokos
2014
Altar Flowers and Coffee Hour
Eftychia “Effie” Vlahos – May 4 – 40-day
Memorial, Altar Flowers, and Coffee Hour
Spero Diamond – May 25 – 40-day
Memorial and Coffee Hour
Steve Kaldes – May 25 – 2-yr Memorial,
Altar Flowers, and Coffee Hour
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BIRTHS
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Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Acts 11:19-30
Reader: Ann Ariano
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Sunday of the Blind Man
2 Corinthians 4:6-15
Reader: Robert Moeller
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A baby girl was born to Dennis & Maria
Theodoratos on April 6, 2014. The proud
grandparents are Dimitrios & Voula Tsitsiris
and Mrs. Zoe Theodoratos.
MEMORY ETERNAL
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JUNE EPISTLE READERS
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Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council
Acts 20:16-18, 28-36
Reader: Peter E. Aftosmes
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We extend our deepest sympathies to the
family of Spero Diamond who passed away
on March 29, 2014.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the
family of Eftychia “Effie” Vlahos who
passed away on March 31, 2014.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the
family of Evangelia Manikas who passed
away on April 16, 2014.
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Holy Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11
Reader: George Spanos
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All Saints
Hebrews 11:33 – 12:2
Reader: Dimitri Zozos
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Sunday of Matthew
Romans 2:10-16
Reader: Chrisoula Jennings
29
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
2 Corinthians 11:21-12:9
Reader: Dorothy Braun
MEMORIALS/TRISAGIA
ALTAR FLOWERS
COFFEE HOUR
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Stylianos Rallis – May 4 – 6-mo Memorial,
Altar Flowers and Coffee Hour
Dorothea Papoutsis– May 4 –Memorial,
YOUTH MINISTRIES
HOPE & JOY
and Sunday School Youth
Christ Anesti! Christ is Risen! This year
was one of our largest turnouts for the Good Friday
Retreat in quite a few years. We were so glad to see
so many faces!
Please keep in mind that we will be doing
this again next year for Good Friday. I realize that
the Eastern Church and Western church do not
celebrate Easter at the same time in 2015 but we
have religious excuse forms for ALL children to be
excused from school to attend this service. It is a
religious excused absence.
Looking forward to seeing all of you next
year - and we will plan for another large group to
attend!!
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Hope & Joy and Sunday School parents –
please note that the children will be bringing home
a form with information about an “end of the year”
event. We are interested if any parent(s) can help
with this. Your input is very important!
Even though Easter is over and Summer is
close at hand, your attendance at church and Sunday
School is important. We hope to see you on
Sundays.
Thank you!
Thana Ward
GREEK SCHOOL PTO
On March 30th the Greek school celebrated
the Independence of Greek people from the
Ottoman yoke.
The Greek school staff would like to thank
all those who attended and supported our school on
this day.
A special thank you is extended to our
speaker Colonel Ioannis Tzanetakis, of the Infantry
of the Hellenic army. We also thank and appreciate
the Balafoutas and the Giannaris families for the
wonderful meal that prepared for us, as well as the
PTO and their support. Last but not least, we would
like to thank all the students for their presentation.
On another note, please remember to attend
the 2013-2014 end of year graduation on Monday
June 2nd at 5:00.
Thank you
Dimitra Curley
PARISH MINISTRIES
ST. CATHERINE
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
Christ is Risen!
May finds us very busy getting ready for the
festival. We thank all of our ladies who have given
so much of themselves helping us get ready for the
festival. We still have some very busy days left. We
will be baking baklava on May 6 and 7, (Tuesday
and Wednesday). Monday, May 12 we will be
doing the Karidopita and cupping baklava. Tuesday,
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May 13 the Kataifi Crema and cupping and boxing,
Wednesday, May 14 Kataifi Crema and cupping
and boxing. May 15th is setup.
May 16, 17 and 18 FESTIVAL….We look
forward to a successful event and need the
continued support of all of you to carry that
through. We appreciate and thank all of you for
your support.
Our Philoptochos would like to congratulate
Jane Aftosmes and Mary Touloumes in recognition
of their Metropolis, St. Photios award. Jane
received recognition of her many years of service in
the establishment and operation of our successful
Book Store. Mary received her recognition for her
contribution to The Saints Joachim and Anna Senior
Citizen Society and hospitality talents in charge of
coffee hour running smoothly, every Sunday,
always available to assist any way she can. Both
ladies are members of our Philoptochos and of the
Choir. We thank them for their service.
Constance Dina Keriazes
STS. JOACHIM AND ANNA
SOCIETY
The Saints Joachim and Anna Society met at
11:00 am on Wednesday, April 2, in the
Philoptochos Room, with about 40 people in
attendance. Following a business meeting, a
luncheon was hosted by Helen Diamond, Georgia
Kokos, Cookie Triantos, Callie Touloumes, and
Mary Touloumes.
. The guest speakers were parishioners James
Lloyd and John Papoutsis, who presented an
informative update on developments regarding Holy
Trinity parish's various endowment funds. .
A meeting of the Society is scheduled to take
place at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 8, in the Social
Hall.
In place of a regular meeting in June, the Saints
Joachim and Society will join the Philoptochos
Society in holding a picnic in the Social Hall on
Tuesday, June 3, at 5:30 pm.
Membership in the Saints Joachim and Anna
Society is open to all parishioners age 55 and over.
For more information about membership, contact
Mary Touloumes at 763-7896 or Christ Zervanos at
652-5665.
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ST. ELIZABETH’S
WOMAN’S STUDY GROUP
The St. Elizabeth Women’s Study Group
meets on the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month at
5:30pm in the Church Library. Meetings will
resume in September, 2014.
New members are always welcome, please
contact
Ann
Ariano
at
564-6955
or
[email protected] for more information.
CHURCH LENDING LIBRARY
The church library contains information
about Orthodoxy and Greece for you and your
children. If you would like to borrow a book, sign
the blue notebook, fill in name, date and name of
book and when you return it, be sure to list the date
you are returning it by your original sign in. Also,
some of the books haven't been returned to our
library; please check your books and return Holy
Trinity's books for the use of your fellow
parishioners. Thank you.
PARISH NEWS
SUMMER CHURCH HOURS
Effective Sunday, May 18th (the
Sunday of our Festival), we will
begin our Summer Hours: Sunday
Orthros will begin at 8:15, followed
by Divine Liturgy at 9:30. These
hours will continue until the season
of new Ecclesiastical year in
September.
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KOLIVA
Just a reminder that Koliva can be prepared for a
cost of $120.00 by either:
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Sofia Kaldes (717) 766-4031
Peggy Orosz (717) 258-3498
Both ladies are always ready to assist. Please don’t
hesitate to call them or the church office to request
koliva for a memorial service.
WALKWAY OF THE FAITHFUL
If you want to include your family and loved
ones in our unique WALKWAY of the FAITHFUL,
you may purchase a brick in memory or in honor of
a loved one. Simply obtain and complete a form in
the office. Please contact Dimitri Zozos with any
questions. (717) 648-6720.
REMEMBER THE SICK, THE
SUFFERING, THE AFFLICTED
“The prayer of the righteous is powerful and
effective” (James 5.16)
If you know of someone in a hospital who
would like a visit, please call the clergy, the
secretary, or Georgia Lucas. Also, we hope to post
names in the future of persons who have been
particularly sick or who struggle with something or
another so that the community can keep them in
prayer. If you know of persons you are certain
would like to have their names posted, then please
forward their names to the Church secretary.
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PARISH ETIQUETTE
Standing in Church: It is the custom of some Orthodox Christians to stand throughout the Divine
Liturgy, as well as during other services. If you choose to stand in a church that has pews, please do so near the
back or sides so that the view of the altar is not blocked for those who are seated. If you are accustomed to
sitting during the Divine Liturgy, remember to stand at these times: when the Liturgy begins and the priest
gives the blessing; during the Little and Great Entrances; when the priest is censing the icons and congregation;
during the Gospel reading; at the Anaphora; for Holy Communion; and at the final Blessing. Whenever a
hierarch is visiting the parish, out of respect follow his example and stand and sit when he does.
GRADUATION SUNDAY - June 1, 2014
Holy Trinity youth graduation from high school or college in May/June 2014 will be
recognized at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Anyone graduating
from high school or college should submit the form below to the church office so that our youth
may be recognized for having achieved this important milestone in their life.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Parents Names: ________________________________________________________________________
School’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________
If graduation from college, degree obtained:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2014 FESTIVAL BAKING SCHEDULE
PASTRY PREPARATION SCHEDULE
(the ladies usually work 9:00 a.m.+/- until early afternoon to finish)
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6th & 7th – Tuesday/Wednesday – Baklava
12th – Monday – Karidopita – cupping baklava
13th – Tuesday – Kataifi Crema - cupping and boxing
14th – Wednesday – Kataifi Crema – cupping and boxing
15th – Setup –
16th – 17th – 18th – FESTIVAL
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2014 MOUSSAKA PREPARATIONS
Mark your calendars! Sunday, Sunday, May 4 will be the preparation day for Moussaka.
Please come and help!! Any questions, please contact Nick Mallios, Dimitri Zozos and John
Harbilas.
SOUVLAKI PREPARATIONS
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 14, 2014! At 9:00 a.m. will be the
cutting of the meat, and at 6:00 p.m. will be the Souvlaki preparation for the Festival.
YIAYIA'S ATTIC at the FESTIVAL
Yiayia's Attic will be open during the Greek Festival on May 16, 17, and 18
Check your home for gently used jewelry, handbags and shoes, household items and
decorations no longer used, and drop them off at the church office. All proceeds from the sale
will go to help Philoptochos outreach programs.
AHEPA VETERANS MEMORIAL TRISAGION SERVICE
On Monday, May 26 – a Trisagion Service will be chanted for all departed military
veterans, in front of the AHEPA Veterans’ Memorial in the Court Yard following the
distribution of the Antidoro. All parishioners are invited to attend. Coffee hour, sponsored by
the Order of AHPEA Chapter 64, will follow the Trisagion Service.
MEMORIAL DAY
CEMETERY VISITATION SCHEDULE
Friday May 23th
11:00 Rolling Green
Saturday May 24th
2:00 Carlisle
Monday May 26th
9:00am Paxtang
10:30am Harrisburg East
To arrange for clergy visits to other areas, including Hanover,
please call Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge.
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GOYA BASKETBALL
Our GOYA Boys A Basketball team won the Lancaster Basketball tournament on
February 22nd and they took 2nd place at the St. Nicholas Basketball Tournament in Baltimore
on March 1st , 2014. The one photo has our graduating senior boys from left to right (Alex
Spanos, Yiannis Mallios, Nick Papatsounis, Mike Papatsounis, and Billy Mallios).
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HOLY TRINITY BOOKS & GIFTS
Hours:
Sunday, following the Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, 11-1
Wednesday, 4-6
The bookstore is adding new items every month. We continue to purchase new books, icons, religious items
and gifts. Come in and browse around. It doesn’t cost anything to look around. You might find something
you like for yourself or as a gift for family or friends. If you don’t find something you need, we will order it.
For more information, contact Jim and Angeliki Lloyd ( email: [email protected] or call 717-7370952.
The following books are our featured titles for the next month:
ADULT BOOKS
Father Arseny 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father $20.00
It is one of the great mysteries of life that in atmospheres of the harshest cruelty, a
certain few not only survive but emerge as beacons of light and life. Father Arseny,
former scholar of church art, became Prisoner No. 18376 in the brutal “special sector”
of the Soviet prison camp system. In the darkness of systematic degradation of body
and soul, he shone with the light of Christ’s peace and compassion. His sights set on
God and his life grounded in the Church, Father Arseny lived by the injunction to “bear
one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2). This narrative,
compiled from accounts of Father Arseny’s spiritual children and others whom he
brought to God, gives stirring glimpses of his life in prison camp and after his release.
It also tells the stories of people whose lives, often during times of almost
unimaginable crisis, were touched and transfigured through their connection with Father Arseny. Emerging
from the context of the particular tragedies of Soviet Russia, this book carries a universal impact certain to be
felt by readers in the West today.
Becoming Orthodox: A Journey to the Ancient Christian Faith $16.00
After a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical Protestants finally found their
way home. This is the story f a handful of courageous men and their congregations who
risked stable occupations, security, and the approval of lifelong friends to be obedient to
God’s call. It is also the story of every believer who is searching for the Church. Where
Christ is Lord. Where holiness, human responsibility, and the Sovereignty of God are
preached. Where fellowship is more than a covered-dish supper in the church basement.
And where fads and fashion take a back seat to apostolic worship and doctrine. This is a
book for Christians looking for ways to bring new life to their own churches. It’s also a
book for those completely dissatisfied—those on the own search. An it’s a book for
Orthodox Christians looking for renewal.
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Common Ground: An Introduction To Eastern Christianity For The
American Christian $21.00
This is a book about understanding our common Christian heritage—the Bible, the
history of the Church, and, most importantly, the truth of the Gospel. The author make
not attempt to persuade the reader that a proper understanding of each of these is
essential. He assumes you already believe this. (If you do not believe this, you would
not be getting this book.) But before many can penetrate to the core of the Christian
faith, they will have to hurdle the tall and wide obstacle that presses in on them at every
step: the basis of their own culture.
Young Adult Book
365 Meditations for Young Adults $15.00
As young adults, it’s so easy for them to get caught up in striving to become educated,
employed, financially secure, physically fit, outstanding in the field, well-liked—the list
goes on and on. But, as the writer of Ecclesiastes says, all of these things “are
meaningless, a chasing after the wind” (1:14 NIV). There’s really only one pursuit
worthy of our full attention, our complete focus, and that’s to become all that God wants
us to be. This book is intended to help you do just that. As you make your way
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by Day. Though the writers have diverse backgrounds and personalities, there is a
common theme among them. God is with us. In all the changes and the challenges, in
both the mundane and the mysterious, in every moment of every day, God is with us. No matter where we’ve
been, where we are, or when we may be headed, God never deserts us. Though we may try to hide from God
or “go it alone,” we can’t escape God’s love. God loves us from the cradle to the grave. And when we accept
this love, we discover life abundant!
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MAY LITURGICAL LIFE & REFLECTIONS
NEWLYWED COUPLES & ENGAGED COUPLES (& those
thinking of engagement!)
MAY MARRIAGE SEMINAR
Please rsvp BY MAY 23RD:
to Fr. Kosta For place & Other details
[email protected] or 717-919-0840
Sunday 4th
Divine Liturgy (Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women)
Orthros, 10:00am Divine Liturgy.
8:45am
Monday 5th 5:30 Men’s Fellowship with Fr. Kosta
Saturday 10th
Chambersburg Divine Liturgy
Chambersburg & Shippensburg Cemetery Visits.
9:00am; followed by
Sunday 11th Divine Liturgy (Sunday of the Paralytic & Mother’s Day) 8:45am
Orthros, 10:00am Divine Liturgy.
Wednesday 14th Mid-Pentecost: Join Fr. Kosta & Fr. Mark for a Pan-Orthodox
Liturgy at Christ the Savior, 9:30 Liturgy. 5501 Locust Lane Harrisburg, PA
17109
Effective Sunday, May 18th (the Sunday of our Festival), we will begin our
Summer Hours: Sunday Orthros will begin at 8:15, followed by Divine Liturgy at
9:30. These hours will continue until the season of new Ecclesiastical year in
September.
Sunday 18th Divine Liturgy (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman) 8:15am Orthros,
9:30am Divine Liturgy.
Monday 19th 5:30PM Men’s Fellowship with Fr. Kosta
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Tuesday 20th 10:00AM-11:00 Abundant Life Bible Study with Fr. Kosta: Open
Questions & Discussion, Bring Your Own Coffee!
Wednesday 21st Sts. Constantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles 8:30am
Orthros, 9:30am Divine Liturgy
Sunday 25th Divine Liturgy (Sunday of the Blind Man) 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am
Divine Liturgy.
Monday 26th 5:30PM Men’s Fellowship with Fr. Kosta
Tuesday 27th 10:00AM-11:00 Abundant Life Bible Study with Fr. Kosta
Wednesday 28th 6:00PM Vesperal Liturgy of Ascension.
*This is a service in which the faithful are provided a way to celebrate Liturgy in
the evening. The service begins with Great Vespers and at a certain point
merges with our familiar Divine Liturgy, and is thus known as “Vesperal
Liturgy”.
*Holy Communion is offered, and just as with Sunday morning, the chalice is
reserved only for practicing Orthodox Christians in good standing with the
Church. It is also essential that the faithful prepare themselves for this service by
means of fasting. The same guideline is given here as with the Lenten evening
“Presanctified Liturgy”:
*The service….. presupposes the faithful arrive at church having fasted for the
day. If one needs to eat something: try to keep your meal simple, and if
possible, abstain from food and drink at least 6 hours before the service.
*Parents, please note that when this is coupled with anticipation of receiving Holy
Communion it is a very beneficial and important Tradition for children to
participate in as well.
*Note also: in a larger parish such as ours where second priest celebrates liturgy
the next morning, the faithful attend one or the other service (but do NOT
receive Holy Communion in both services).
Thursday 29th Great Feast of Ascension 8:30am Orthros, 9:30am Divine Liturgy
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“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may
have life, and have it abundantly,” Luke 10.10
Abundant Life
Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings
10:00-11:00AM
Except we do NOT meet on the 6th or 13th in May
With Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge,
Dean of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1000 Yverdon Drive; Camp Hill, PA 17011
With Holy Scripture as our anchor, we will often employ a variety of supplementary resources to discuss
serious real-life themes such as anxiety, depression, suffering, death, grief, addictions, guilt, & denial.
Thus, this forum is suitable only for adults who understand this.
Men’s
Fellowship
We meet
Mondays 5:30 PM
(Except we do NOT meet on the 12th in May)
*Ernie Winberg: 717-586-0810
*Tim Anneski: 717-691-5942
*Fr. Kosta: 717-919-0840
Contact:
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NEWLYWED COUPLES
&
ENGAGED COUPLES
(& those thinking of
engagement!)
MAY MARRIAGE SEMINAR
With Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge
Please rsvp BY MAY 23RD:
to Fr. Kosta For place & Other details
[email protected] or 717-919-0840
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BLOOD DRIVE AHEPA CHAPTER #64
Thanks to the following individuals who donated the “Gift of Life’ on Sunday, April 13.
Timothy Anneski
John Batzer Jr
Maria Chroneos
Brett Ernst
David Graham
Maria Hall
Charles Hall
John Harbilas
Janet Kolokithas
Sam Kolokithas
Shannon Koutsokostas
Robert Moeller
Thomas Ntzanis
Albert D. Orosz
Mary Wallenmeyer
Otto Wallenmeyer
William Wallenmeyer
Malcolm Ward
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Ad Sales & Placemats – Vicki Kauffman
Advertising – Dimitri Zozos
A la Carte Stand – Clara Theofanis & Fotini Paparoidamis
Book Store – Jim & Kiki Lloyd
Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Helen & Pete Matangos
Decorations – George Mallios
Finance – Bob Moeller
Food and Supplies – Nick Mallios
Frozen Foods, etc. – George Mallios & Nick Spanos
Gourmet Greek Grocery – Hao & Vasiliki Truong
Greek Coffee – Helen Tzanis & Anthoula Sakelaris
Gyro Stand – Chris Pandelaras & Ernie Sparages
Ice Cream – George Mallios
Kitchen Preparations – George Mallios & Ted Kalathas
Kitchen – John Harbilas & Nick Mallios
Loukoumades – Evdokia Mallios
Marketplace Vendors – Penny Matangos
Olympic Flame Dancers – Ann Parke & Mantha Demopolous
Parking & Signage – Nick Theofanis & Basil Papoutsis
Pastries – Christina Stamos, Vasiliki Kalathas, Betsie Boutselis
Refreshments – Col. George Varellas
Saganaki Stand – George Spanos
Salads – Koula Kokos
Souvlaki Preparation – Al Alex
Souvlaki Stand – Arthur Kouvelis & Tim Panagos
Tent Setup (tables, grills, generators & propane) – George Mallios
Tickets – Paul Kokos
Welcome Stand – Peter Capataides
Please commit
to helping out both
before, during &
after our festival.
May 16, 17, 18
We need your help!
CALL 763 - 7441
PREPARATIONS: (We begin at 9:00am and hope to finish by early afternoon)
Food and pastry preparations have been started and the turnout has been outstanding. The Pastitsio, Moussaka, Dolmathes and
Galaktobouriko, Tsourekia, Koulourakia, Kourambiedes and Finikia are all done. Prep in May will be as follows:
Baklava –
Tuesday, May 6th & Wednesday, May 7th
Karidopita & Baklava - Cupping –
Monday, May 12th
Kataifi Crema - Cupping/Boxing –
Tuesday, May 13th & Wednesday, May 14th
Souvlakia –
Wednesday, May 14th
Festival Setup –
Wednesday, May 14th & Thursday, May 15th
Everyone is welcome and we encourage you to come help both now, during and after the festival.
REMIND YOUR FRIENDS:
Pick up menus and flyers at Church to hand out and post at all appropriate places. Remind everyone that the festival
menu, the map directory, the schedule of events and other relevant information can be found at:
www.PAGreekFest.com
or
www.facebook.com/PA.Greek.Fest
FESTIVAL HELP: Festival 2014 is quickly approaching. We are looking forward to a successful festival with the help
and input of the entire community. Please call the church office or contact the appropriate committee chairperson to
offer your time. Please set some of your valuable time aside to come and help.
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Annual Festival is not only a tradition, but also a way we can give
something back to the community. Each and every visitor experiences our food, culture, customs and most
importantly, our beliefs. We look forward to your help in achieving our goal – A SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL.
Thank You for all of your help.
The 2014 Festival Committee
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MAY GREEK FESTIVAL – HELP – May 16-17-18, 2014
As all of you know our Annual Greek Festival is the largest fundraising activity for our Church and requires a lot of
work from a lot of parishioners. Presently, over 30% of our Church’s annual budget income comes from the Festival.
The need is clear, everyone must get involved and share the burden in order for this
annual undertaking of our community succeeds.
To ensure we have enough help, we would like to have firm commitments (6 to 8 hours) from as many parishioners as
possible for the assignment of various work tasks during the 3 festival days. If you would like to financially support the
cost of the festival, please write a check to: Holy Trinity Cathedral and under memo include festival expenses.
Please check the stands (work tasks) and the times you would like to help during the festival days, include your
name/telephone/ email and someone will contact you. Please email your information to
[email protected] or drop off this form to the Church office.
INSIDE STANDS:
OUTSIDE STANDS:
____ A la Carte Stand
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Bookstore
Clean Tables/Empty Trash
Frozen Foods/Rice Pudding
Greek Coffee
Strawberry Stand
Greek Grocery or Deli
Pastries
Soft Drinks
Ice Cream/Baklava Sundaes
Souvlaki Stand
Loukoumades
Gyro Stand
Calamari
Pastry Express
KITCHEN
LOGISTICS/SUPPORT:
_____ Kitchen/prep/cooking
____ Welcoming/Greeters
____ Kitchen/Food Line
____ Greek Salad
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Soft Drinks
Parking
Clean up after Festival
Finance/Cash
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Circle the time(s) you are available to work:
Friday (5/16/14):
10 – 3pm or
3 – 8 pm
Saturday (5/17/14):
10 – 3pm or
3 – 8 pm
Sunday (5/18/14):
11 – 5pm
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SCHOLARSHIPS!
ATTENTION PARENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
The scholarships listed below are available to our parishioners as they apply. If you are interested, contact the
individuals mentioned below for an application. BE SURE TO CALL TODAY!!!
THREE HIERARCHS SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
The Three Hierarchs Scholarship Fund was established in 1981 by Drs. Anthony and Joyce Kales to recognize and
stimulate interest in superior academic achievement among our young parishioners. The Drs. Kales have provided
substantial funding to the Three Hierarchs Scholarship Award Program providing for several scholarships each year to
high school graduates of our parish who have had meritorious academic achievement.
The addition of the Costas and Ekaterina Costopoulos Family Fund within the overall Three Hierarchs Scholarship Award
Program provides for an additional scholarship.
Each year, at the beginning of May, all graduating high school seniors who are members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Cathedral community are eligible to submit their high school transcript and information of superior academic achievement
and scholastic standing to be considered for this award. The Three Hierarchs Scholarship Committee consisting of Drs.
Anthony and Joyce Kales and Dr. Alexandros Vgontzas evaluate a student’s academic performance in relation to the
following criteria: (1) Class Ranking in the top 10%; (2) Grade Point Average of 3.5 or above; (3) a combined SAT score
for critical reading and math of 1280 or greater; and (4) membership in the National Honor Society.
Those graduating seniors who wish to be considered for an award may request an application packet from the Church
Office or may contact Mr. James Papoutsis at (717) 263-1109 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm or by e-mail:
[email protected]. The application with all required information as outlined in the application must be submitted by
Sunday, May 4, 2014 to be eligible for consideration.
Selected candidates will be notified and invited to attend Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 1st to receive the award at the
conclusion of Divine Liturgy.
NEOHORITON SYLLOGOS SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, graduating high school seniors who are of Neohoriton heritage are eligible to submit their high school
transcript and information of superior academic achievement and scholastic standing to be considered for a Neohoriton
Syllogos Scholarship award.
The scholarship award was established to recognize superior academic achievement among our Neohoriti youth.
Selection for this scholarship award will be based on a student’s academic performance in relation to the following
criteria: (1) Class Ranking; (2) Grade Point Average; and (3) SAT scores. Selected candidates will be notified and invited
to the Annual Neohoriton Picnic to be held during the latter part of July to receive the scholarship award.
Those graduating seniors who wish to be considered for an award may request an application packet from Holy Trinity
Cathedral Office or may contact Mrs. Panagiota Asimakakis-Rouvalis at (717) 776-3001, or e-mail address:
[email protected]
The application with all required information as outlined in the application must be submitted by Saturday June 22, 2014
to be eligible for consideration.
PHILOPTOCHOS
The St. Catherine Philoptochos Society is offering the annual Eleftheria Zozos Memorial Scholarship to any
female parishioner graduating from high school. The scholarship is not based on scholastic ability; rather, it is
based strictly on service and involvement with our Cathedral, the High School, and the Civic Community. For
an application, write or contact the church office c/o St. Catherine Philoptochos - Eleftheria Zozos Scholarship.
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SCHOLARSHIPS continued…
AHEPA
The John L. & Alfreda Prokop / Order of AHEPA Scholarship is being offered to all interested students.
Once again it’s time for the Harrisburg Chapter # 64 Order of AHEPA Scholarship to be awarded to qualified candidates,
and why not consider yourself, if you qualify?
Both the Merit Scholarships and the General Scholarships will be awarded to qualified recipients. One merit recipient will
receive a minimum of $1,500.00 and up to ten General Scholarship recipients will receive a minimum of $500.
Requirements are:
1.) That you, your parents, or your grandparents are either a steward or stewards of the Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill, Pa; or you are a child of an Ahepan Brother who is listed in
good standing of the AHEPA Chapter #64.
2.) That you are a high school senior about to graduate and apply for acceptance to an accredited institution of higher
learning; a student continuing his or her education in an institution of higher learning; or an applicant who is
applying to a trade school/vocational school or continuing in such an institution.
3.) That you complete and submit the AHEPA Scholarship application.
4.) That you submit an official transcript from your high school or institution of higher education with a GPA of at
least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Merit scholars must have a 3.25 GPA.
Application Deadline is Tuesday May 13th, 2014. Submit completed applications to:
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1000 Yverdon Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Atten: Nick Stamos – Scholarship Chairman
If in need of further assistance, you may contact: E-Mail - [email protected]
Phone – (717) 458-8042
AGIOS TAXIARHIS EVRYTANIAN ASSOCIATION “VELOUCHI” CHAPTER 18
is proud to announce their annual academic scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to deserving high
school seniors whose parents are members of the local Evrytanian Association chapter. If you are interested in
applying for the scholarship, please contact Sam Kolokithas, Jim Lloyd or John Peslis.
The Evrytanian Association, “Velouchi”, is a philanthropic organization founded in 1944 in Charlotte, NC. The
initial purpose of the Association was to galvanize Evrytanians into helping their countrymen reconstruct lives
after WWII. In time, the Association’s mission was broadened to include the preservation of heritage by
strengthening ties among its members. The association’s efforts fulfill philanthropic, educational, patriotic,
social and cultural goals, by expanding established activities and projects, by increasing its membership and
chapters, and by supporting Evrytanian youth with scholarships both here and abroad.
The local chapter, Agios Taxiarhis, was established a few years ago and is one of 18 national chapters.
Membership to the Association is available to all persons whose family is from the province of Evrytania,
Greece and all other persons who share in the philanthropic, educational, patriotic, social and cultural goals of
the Association. If you are not a member and want to find out more information, contact Jim Lloyd, (717) 7370952.
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St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
The Parish Level Festival took place on Sunday March 16th. This year we had 7 participants in
the Elementary, Junior and Senior Divisions. The participants were: Nicoletta Ariano, Anika
Borodianski, (elementary division), Zoi Aftosmes, Peter Ariano, Rhea Chroneos (Junior Division) and
Evan Aftosmes, Maria Chroneos (Senior Division). Thank you to the Parish Council, Sunday School
PTO, Greek School PTO, Ladies Philoptochos and Jim and Kiki Lloyd (Holy Trinity Bookstore) for their
generous donations which allowed us to provide awards to each participant. Thank you also to the
parents of the participants who guided their children through the Oratorical process and provided the
many tasty luncheon dishes. The finalists eligible to advance to the District Festival were Peter Ariano
and Rhea Chroneos (Junior Division) and Evan Aftosmes and Maria Chroneos (Senior Division).
Congratulations to all of our participants.
Ann Ariano and Peter Pavlis, Parish Festival Co-Chairs
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Maria Chroneos, Senior Division
An Orthodox Response to Discrimination
Introduction: Reverend Father(s), esteemed judges, honored guests, and fellow competitors and parishioners, good
afternoon.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Since these words were
penned in 1776, they have entreated us to rid ourselves of the hypocrisies that we upheld when they were first proclaimed.
Indeed, we have come a long way. According to law, schools are now integrated, bi-racial marriages permitted, people
with disabilities employed, and women can vote. Yet, we’ve still a long way to go. We’ve achieved legal egalitarianism in
many respects, yet in our thoughts, and our hearts we haven’t quite liberated ourselves of discrimination. It is our job to
combat this for the equal treatment of all people.
Though I’m only 17, I’ve encountered discrimination throughout my life. I’ve watched as people asked my
foreign parents “why they had come here?” in accusatory tones. I used to attend ballet across the street from a Bed and
Breakfast that refused to serve African Americans. My freshman year, the senior “pranks” stepped far beyond good fun
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when some white senior boys dyed squirrels black, hung them to a tree, and then forced an African American student to
hang the Confederate flag. Having worked with and befriended people with disabilities since the fifth grade, I’ve seen
how people shun, insult, and ignore them. Just last week a kid at my school tweeted “I hate black people.” And every day
I hear discriminatory slurs nonchalantly dropped from the mouths of my peers.
Perhaps the last two cases are those that we have the most ability to resist. Recently, I did something I never
thought I would – made a Twitter account. My sisters claimed jokingly that I had joined “the dark side” of social media.
Yikes. And when asked why I had made that decision after being set against the site for so many years, I couldn’t really
explain why it had felt right. But then I realized that if Twitter and other social media are such a powerful tool of hate and
cruelty, then I could use it to spread something even more potent – love and acceptance. In fact, we all can and should.
As for our language, I think that most of us are guilty of dropping a discriminatory slur at some point in our lives.
I hear these terms used carelessly and sometimes, even as a joke. But even as a joke, the speaker has still subtly enforced
the societal idea that some group by race, lifestyle, or ability is lesser than themselves. The speaker has raised themselves
while dehumanizing another. This is wrong because Galatians 3:28 reads “ye are all one in Christ Jesus” – there is not one
of us that has been Made greater than another. Thus, we should make an effort to erase derogatory terms from our usage
and our languages.
But we, as Orthodox Christians, have another duty to halt the discrimination in our society – to love. For is it not
love that God teaches us most constantly? Is it not love from God, for God, and for each other that has driven humankind
for millennia? If so, then why is loving others other so difficult at times? I think the reason culminates in one phrase that
I’ve heard spoken many times: “Love as Jesus loved.” Loved? In the past tense. As if God became man, loved us for a
little while, died and was resurrected and then said “Shucks, I’m done.” But He didn’t. In fact, all of us today have been
found worthy of His Love – but when we put that Love in the past, we forget sometimes that we are still loved. And if we
forget that we are loved, how can we hope to ever love those we do not understand? Once we remind ourselves that God’s
love still exists for all people today including ourselves, it becomes much easier. Furthermore, if God loves our black,
Latino, and Asian neighbors, our Muslim, Jewish, and atheist neighbors, our gay neighbors, our troubled and our clearminded neighbors, then, my friends, who are we to judge and do any less? Once we start actively displaying that love the
road to a world with no vestige of discrimination will no longer be the “road not taken,” but the only road taken.
My friends, there are far too many people in the world today whose lives are being wounded or lost at the hands
of inexplicable hatred and at the expense of love. It is shameful, how many. How many lives are being wounded and lost
even as I speak to you in perfect safety, imploring you to spread the love and yet, feeling such love from you now as
almost brings me to tears. Every person in this world deserves to feel this much love at every moment, so let’s show it to
them. Σaς aγaπω.
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Zoi Aftosmes, Junior Division
Father Kosta, Father Mark, Distinguished Judges, Parishioners, Good Afternoon.
What does being an Orthodox Christian in the 21st Century mean to you?
To me it means many things but the biggest opportunity is using technology to stay in touch with our faith. We
have almost unlimited access to books & online sources about Orthodoxy. All you have to do is search anything online,
and you have millions of resources instantly. Technology also allows us to directly connect with friends, family, and the
needy. The modern world has not only made it easier to connect with our faith, but some people say it has also made it
harder with all our “activities” and how busy we are. Some people argue how hard it is to come to church, fast, and keep
up with the faith. In reality it is only easier and our attitude towards sacrificing the time to go to church is what makes it
harder.
Technology is a big part of being a Christian in the 21St Century. With technology we have many different ways
we can connect with other Orthodox Christians and learn about our faith. Technology provides access to the Bible
instantaneously, wherever we may be through our smart phones, iPods, iPads, and various Bible apps. Also we can use
technology to give us access to other things such as where to find Bibles and religious items. We can use search engines
like Google maps to find maps to locate churches. We can connect with people through the internet with Orthodox
forums and chat sites. I know on Facebook we can follow the Bishop and other Church leaders, as well as using social
network sites to connect with other Orthodox Christians who may live near & far. With a social network site such as
Instagram, I follow many people from our church that I typically only get to see once a week. These social network sites
have allowed the youth of our Church to connect with one another on a more regular basis and maintain relationships
outside of church. These social sites can also help communicate messages and resources, such as food drives, or other
community or service projects that need help. In our GOYA we give help to people in need and social sites can help
communicate information to group members and the general public about different events.
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In conclusion being an Orthodox Christian in the 21st Century means that our connection to other Orthodox
Christians in the local community, and further away, can be enhanced. In the 21st century it is easier to get around and see
different places. Before all this technology it was rare that Orthodox Christians could connect with one another in their
local communities, and may have to travel far distances to attend an Orthodox Church. The technology gives us an easier
way to remain connected to one another, and has provided infinite resources available on all our tech devices that we
chose to use. The argument that it is too hard or we don’t have enough time to go to church or fast is completely not
valid. In reality modern convinces such as cars and grocery stores make it is easier to fast and go to church. Being an
orthodox Christian in the 21st century means to me, that we use technology and our resources to continue practicing and
learning about our faith.
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Evan Aftosmes, Senior Division
Father Kosta, Father Mark, Distinguished Judges, Parishioners, Good Afternoon.
We as humans may be able to survive solely off bread and water but would we truly be living? In Mathew 4:4
Jesus said one does not live by bread alone but every word that comes from the mouth of God. Even though this phrase
was spoken over 2000 years ago it still carries a great significance today. Many of us in our daily lives are starting to
focus more on material things than spiritual knowledge. Isaiah 2, 20-21 For in that day, man will cast away his
abominations of silver and gold, which they made to worship worthless things and bats, so as to enter into the holes of
solid rocks and clefts of the rugged rocks, from fear of the lord and the glory of His might when He arises to strike the
earth.
Jesus’ fasting before his confrontation with the devil is a way of motivation. When he comes to the moment of
temptation the fact that he was strong enough to go 40 days without food and had come so far proved that he couldn’t be
deterred from his path so easily. Lent is our training to resist the devil’s temptations. As we progress though these 40
days without breaking our fast, we begin to develop a type of spiritual armor against all trials in life.
Sometimes people can lose sight of the challenge ahead and waste their chance to prepare for what is to come. In
our busy lives we are many times focused on what is happening in the moment or what will be happening in the near
future. We tend to put the tasks that will be coming in the distant future, to the side so we can focus on more pressing
matters. In relation to our religion some of us are putting aside our preparation for the final judgment to do things that we
find more relevant to the current time.
There once was a man living in Italy that worked as a merchant. Throughout his life he was obsessed in his
pursuit of one day trading his goods to purchase a large vineyard. He dedicated his whole life to traveling the lands and
trading for better and better goods. The only time this man had ever talked to or had been kind to anyone was if he
wanted to trade for one of their possessions. The only time this man had gained happiness was when he received a more
valuable item. Now this story may or may not have been made up by me but it carries an important message. This man
spent his whole life focusing on the materials that would help him reach his goal. Never once in his life did he think to
ask any of the people during his travels did he ask anyone if they had a vineyard available for a cheaper price, or for tips
on how to become a better negotiator. This can be related to our lives as well. Sometimes in the pursuit of our goals we
develop a type of tunnel vision. We become so focused on reaching our goals that we forget our opportunities to gain
knowledge on how to more easily reach our goals. In our pursuit of haven that we forget the opportunity to prepare and
gain tips on how to more fully realize our goal.
In Proverbs 3 13-15 it says “Blessed is a man who finds wisdom, and a mortal who sees discernments. For the
profits gained from wisdom are better than the treasures of gold and silver. And wisdom is more valuable than precious
stones, and nothing evil will with stand her. The word of God can be related to cooking knowledge. While we would be
surviving off of food and water, we would not be living or enjoying life without the knowledge to make the food taste
better. The words of God are like a recipe to a tasteful life. They show you how to change from just existing into a
presence that can serve a purpose and make a difference in the lives of others.
Through the progression of our lives we should take care to focus more on the knowledge God provides us than
the material objects we have access to. If we can take just a few minutes out of our day to read the bible we will have a
more fulfilled life than others that just focus on the “bread” that our world has to offer.
In closing I would like to offer you a prayer: Grant us, O God, perseverance in proclaiming the truth as it is in
Christ, that through Him the world may be saved. Help us, guide, and strengthen us, that we too may become an “icon” of
Your truth, Your way, Your life, as we live our daily lives. Amen.
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Peter Ariano, Junior Division
I am an Orthodox Christian living in the 21st century
Fr. Kosta, Fr. Mark, distinguished judges, ladies and gentleman, I would like to tell you a story about 2
teenagers, a young girl and a young boy. They are both 13 and in both middle school. They are both Orthodox
Christians and attend church regularly with their families. They participate in church activities such as Sunday
school, Goya, Greek school, and they regularly participate in church sacraments. They also are active in their
respective schools. Both sometimes disagree with their parents, and both deal with typical teenage issues and peer
pressure. Although they may not always agree with them, they love their parents, and learn much about their
Orthodox faith from them.
They sound pretty much like your average teenager of today don’t they? In reality the young girl was
thirteen, 33 years ago in the 20th century. She did not have a cell phone, tablet or even a personal computer.
Tweets came from birds, and the inventor of Facebook had not been born yet. In contrast the young boy in 2014,
has a tablet and computer with access to email and yes, he knows how to tweet.
Although they have many differences, the common thread that binds them together is the timelessness of their
Orthodox faith. Our faith is founded upon the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This basic tenet of our
faith has always stayed the same. In his series of pamphlets, The Treasures of Orthodoxy, Rev. Father Thomas
Fitzgerald states “The Lord and Savior, who was known, loved, and followed by the first disciples in Galilee nearly
two thousand years ago, is the same Lord and Savior who is known, loved, and followed through his church.” “His
church continues to reveal the Holy Trinity and to praise God in her worship,” says Rev Fitzgerald.
Although what we worship has not changed the way we express our faith has evolved over time. We now
live in an age of instant information. Technological advances in the 21st century allow Orthodox Church leaders to
spread the teachings of Christ to a broad and diverse audience. Social media sites are particularly helpful in
accomplishing the latter. Our own Metropolitan Savas uses Facebook to communicate to Orthodox Christian’s
about the teachings of Christ and the upcoming religious holidays. This use of technology has greatly increased my
own knowledge of my faith. Other technologies such as email and websites also help increase ones faith. For
example, you can visit sites such as goarch.org to research saints or religious holidays.
The girl in my story is now my mom, and if you haven’t guessed the boy in 2014, is me. The story shows us
that, although we cannot predict what the future will bring; we can rest assured that the teachings of Christ will
never change.
Thank you.
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Rea Chroneos, Junior Division
Reverend Fathers, esteemed judges, fellow competitors and parishioners;
welcome and good afternoon. St. Paul writes, “God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your strength”
(I Corinthians 10:13 NRSV). What are some times in your life in which you have experienced the truthfulness of St.
Paul’s statements?
St. Paul Apostle writes, “God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your strength (I Corinthians
10:13 NRSV).” We as people have all come to moments in life where the truthfulness of this statement appears in both
our actions and words.
First, I shall explain how St. Paul’s statement is shown through our actions. As individuals we often run into St.
Paul’s wise statement. People are born into this world already full of potential that never stops revealing itself. When we
happen to stumble upon a new gift, we immediately have the will and want to perfect and succeed in it. For example, I am
involved in many activities such as taekwondo, chess, violin, piano, Greek School, Greek dance, Sunday school, my
middle school’s community group, and yearbook club. All these activities may seem like a lot, but because I know how to
balance my schedule, it doesn’t overwhelm me. If I am approached by another possible activity, I already know that
there’s a limit to what I can and can’t do. So, I am not tempted to start the new activity unless I know I can fit it into my
schedule while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping up with schoolwork. This shows how God shows himself
in me, because I know He will not let me be tempted further than I can go.
I demonstrate St. Paul’s teaching daily through my patient use of words. Because human beings are imperfect,
there are always times when we get mad or upset with other people. In these moments, God has shown us how to control
our use of language to make sure we do not speak in a hurtful manner to the people who anger us. Even though we have
the ability to use hurtful words in the heat of anger St. Paul is teaching us to resist the temptation to lose our tempers and
harm others through our use of language. For example, those of you who have siblings probably understand that they tend
to annoy you from time to time. I have three wonderful sisters, but just as in any family, we have our disagreements.
Whenever I feel the need to express my frustration in a rather undermining manner, I take a couple of deep breaths and
recall the peaceful teachings of our church to remain as calm as possible. Overall, this shows how the truthfulness of St.
Paul’s statement appears in all of us through our words and actions. Thank you for listening, and have a great day.
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H ΠΗΓΗ ΜΑΙΟΣ 2014
ΚΑΦΕΣ
Μαγγυ Κανρεντ, Ζωη Μακκλιφ, Εττυ Παπουτση,
Μονα Παουτση Και Σεσιλια Μενση
ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΟΙ ΜΑΙΟΥ
4η
11η
18η
25η
Γεωργια Λουκα & Γιωργος Κυριαζης
Αποστολος Κοκος & Κωστας Παππας
Γιωργος Μαλλιος & Νικος Μαλλιος
Βασιλειος Κοτσαλος & Κωστας Γιανναρης
ΑΝΑΓΝΩΣΤΕΣ ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΩΝ ΜΑΙΟΥ
4
Κυριακη των Μυροφορων
Εντ Γουορντ
11
Κυριακη του Παραλυτικου
Ντην Κοκος
18
Κυριακη της Σαμαρειτιδας
Αννα Αριανο
25
Κυριακη του Τυφλου
Ρομπερτ Μολλερ
ΑΝΑΓΝΩΣΤΕΣ ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΩΝ
ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ
Κυριακη των Πατερων της 1ης
Οικουμενικης Συνοδου
Πητερ Ε.Αφτοσμης
8
Πεντηκοστη
Γιωργος Σπανος
15
Των Αγιων Παντων
Δημητρης Ζοζος
22
2η Κυριακη του Ματθαιου
Χρυσουλα τζεννινς
29
Των Αγιων Αποστολων Πετρου και
Παυλου
Ντοροθυ Μπραμ
1
ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ/ ΤΡΙΣΑΓΙΑ
ΛΟΥΛΟΥΔΙΑ ΙΕΡΟΥ/ΚΑΦΕΣ
4 Μαιου – Μνημοσυνο 6 μηνων, λουλουδια Ιερου
και καφε εις μνημην Στυλιανου Ραλλη.
4 Μαιου – Μνημοσυνο, λουλουδια Ιερου και καφε
εις μνημην Δωροθεας Παπουτση.
4 Μαιου – Μνημοσυνο 40 ημερων , λουλουδια
Ιερου και καφε εις μνημην Ευτυχιας Βλαχου.
11 Μαιου – Μνημοσυνο 40 ημερων και καφε εις
μνημην Σπυρου Νταιμοντ.
25 Μαιου – Μνημοσυνο 2 ετων, λουλουδια Ιερου
και καφε εις μνημην Στεφανου Καλδη.
ΓΕΝΝΗΣΕΙΣ
Ο Διονυσιος και η Μαρια Θεοδωρατου απεκτησαν
κοριτσακι στις 6 Απριλιου.
Παππους και γιαγια ο Δημητριος & Βουλα
Τσιτσιρη και η Κα Ζωη Θεοδωρατου.
ΣΥΛΛΥΠΗΤΗΡΙΑ
Εκφραζουμε τα θερμα μας συλλυπητηρια στην
οικογενεια του Σπυρου Νταιμοντ που απεβιωσε
στις 29 Μαρτιου.
Εκφραζουμε τα θερμα μας συλλυπητηρια στην
οικογενεια της Ευτυχιας Βλαχου που απεβιωσε στις
31 Μαρτιου.
ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΑ ΝΕΟΛΑΙΑΣ
ΧΟΠ & ΤΖΟΙ
ΚΑΤΗΧΗΤΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ
Χριστος Ανεστη! Αληθως Ανεστη!
Φετος στο Ρητρητ της Μεγαλης Παρασκευης
ειχαμε πολυ μεγαλη συμμετοχη και ευχομαι να
συνεχιστει και του χρονου αν και το Πασχα του
2015 δεν θα ειναι την ιδια μερα εχουμε αιτησεις
δικαιολογιτικης απουσιας των παιδιων απο το
σχολειο.Τα παιδια το Χοπ & Τζοι και του
Κατηχητικου σχολειου θα φερουν στο σπιτι
πληροφοριες για το προγραμμα της ληξης του
σχολικου ετους. Αν και το Πασχα περασε και
πλησιαζει το Καλοκαιρι η συμμετοχη σας στην
εκκλησια και το κατηχητικο σχολειο ειναι
απαραιτητη.
Σας ευχαριστω!
Θενα Γοορντ
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ
Την Κυριακη 30 Μαρτιου το Ελληνικο Σχολειο
γιορτασε την επετειο της Εθνικης μας
Ανεξαρτησιας 25η Μαρτιου 1821.
Ευχαριστουμε ολους που μας τιμησαν με την
παρουσια τους και την συμπαρασταση τους για το
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προγραμματος Κο Ιωαννη Τζανετακη
Αντισυνταγματαρχης του ελληνικου στρατου.
Ευχαριστουμε τις οικογενεις Μπαλαφουτα και
Γιανναρη για την προετοιμασια του γευματος.
Τα παιδια για το ωραιο προγραμμα που
παρουσιασαν.
Η εορτη της ληξης των μαθηματων θα γινει την
Δευτερα 2 Ιουνιου στις 5:00 μ.μ.
ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΗ ΖΩΗ
ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΣ
Ευχαριστουμε ολες τις γυναικες για την
προετοιμασια φαγητων και γλυκισματων για το
φεστιβαλ.
Την Τριτη και Τεταρτη 6,7 Μαιου θα φτιαξουμε
τον μπακλαβα. Την Δευτερα 12 Μαιου την
καρυδοπιτα, την Τριτη 13 και Τεταρτη 14 Μαιου
την κρεμα για το καταιφι, Πεμπτη ετοιμασια της
αιθουσας.
Η Φιλοπτωχος συγχαιρει την Μαιρη Τουλουμη και
Τζεην Αφτοσμη για την αναγνωριση τους με το
βραβειο του Αγιου Φωτιου απο την Μητροπολη για
την πολυχρονη προσφορα τους στην κοινοτητα
μας, η Τζεην στο Βιβλιοπωλαιο κι η Μαιρη για την
προσφορα της στο συλλογο των ηλικιωμενω και
τον σερβιρισμα του καφε καθε Κυριακη.
ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΣ ΙΩΑΚΕΙΜ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΝΑ
Στην συγκεντρωση του συλλογου που εγινε την
Τεταρτη 2 Απριλιου παραβρεθηκαν 40 μελη. Το
γευμα προσφεραν Η Ελενη Νταιμοντ, Γεωργια
Κοκου, Κουκυ Τριαντου, Καλλυ Τουλουμη και
Μαιρη Τουλουμη.
Η επομενη συγκεντρωση θα γινει την Πεμπτη 8
Μαιου. Αντι για συγκεντρωση τον Ιουνιο η
Φιλοπτωχος και ο συλλογος θα εχουν το ετησιο πικ
- νικ την Τριτη 3 Ιουνιου στις 5:30 μ.μ.
Ολοι οι ενοριτες ηλικιας 55 ετων και ανω μπορουν
να γινουν μελη του συλλογου επικοινωνειστε με
την Μαιρη Τουλουμη
763 -7896 η τον Χρηστο Ζερβανο 652 – 5665.
ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΣ ΝΕΑΡΩΝ ΓΥΝΑΙΚΩΝ
ΑΓΙΑ ΕΛΙΣΑΒΕΤ
Ο Συλλογος εχει συναντησεις την 2η και 4η
Τεταρτη του μηνα στις 5:30 μ.μ.Οι συγκεντρωσεις
θα αρχισουν ξανα τον Σεπτεμβριο 2014. Για
περισσοτερες πληροφοριες γαι το συλλογο και να
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γινετε μελη τηλεφωνειστε στην Αννα Αριανο 564 6955.
ΒΙΒΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ
Η βιβλιοθηκη της εκκλησιας μας περιεχει πολλα
βιβλια σχετικα με την Ορθοδοξια και την
Ελλαδα.Εαν θελετε να δανειστειτε βιβλια απο την
βιβλιοθηκη μπορειτε να υπογραψετε το ονομα σας
στο μπλε βιβλιο
ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΑ ΝΕΑ
ΘΕΡΙΝΕΣ ΩΡΕΣ
Απο την Κυριακη 18 Μαιου αρχιζουν οι θερινες
ωρες
Ορθρος: 8:15 π.μ.
Θεια λειτουργια: 9:30 π.μ.
Οι ωρες αυτες θα ειναι μεχρι την αρχη του Νεου
Εκκλησιαστικου ετους τον Σεπτεμβριο.
Ο ΔΙΑΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΠΙΣΤΩΝ
Μπορειτε να αγορασετε τουβλα ειτε εις μνημην η
προς τιμην αγαπημενου σας προσωπου ζητωντας
αιτηση απο το
γραφειο της εκκλησιας.Μπορειτε να απευθυνθειτε
στον Δημητρη Ζοζο αν
εχετε ερωτησεις 648- 6720.
ΚΟΛΥΒΑ
Μια υπευνθυμιση για τα κολυβα τα οποια
κοστιζουν 120.00 και μπορουν να τα ετοιμασουν
για σας η Σοφια Καλδη 766 -4031 και η Παναγιωτα
Οροζ 258 -3498.
ΘΥΜΗΘΕΙΤΕ ΤΟΥΣ ΑΡΡΩΣΤΟΥΣ
Εαν ξερετε καποιον που ειναι στο νοσοκομειο και
επιθυμει να τον επισκεφτει ενας απο τους ιερεις
επικοινωνειστε με το γραφειο της εκκλησιας η την
Γεωργια Λουκα. Ευχομαστε να εχουμε καταλογο με
τα ονοματα για να τους εχουμε στις προσευχες
μας.Εαν γνωριζετε καποιον που θα ηθελε το ονομα
του στον καταλογο επικοινωνειστε με την
γραμματεα της εκκλησιας.
ΣΟΥΒΛΑΚΙΑ
Η προετοιμασια των σουβλακιων θα γινει τη
Τεταρτη 14 Μαιου στις 9:00 π.μ. το κοψιμο των
κρεατων και στις 6:00 μ.μ. το σουβλισμα.
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Την Κυριακη 25 Μαιου θα ψαλλει Τρισαγιο για
ολους τους θανοντες παλαιμαχους μπροστα στο
μνημειο της Αχεπα με την το αντιδωρο. Το
παραρτημα # 64 της Αχεπας
Θα προσφερει τον καφε.
ΕΠΙΣΚΕΨΗ ΣΤΑ ΝΕΚΡΟΤΑΦΕΙΑ
Παρασκευη 23 Μαιου
11:00 π.μ. Ρολλιν Γκρην
Σαββατο 24 Μαιου
2:00 μ.μ. Καρλαιλ
Δευτερα 26 Μαιου
9:00 π.μ. Παξταν
10:30 π.μ. Χαρρισμπουργκ
ΘΕΙΕΣ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΕΣ ΜΑΙΟΥ
Κυριακη 4 Μαιου
Ορθρος : 8 :45 π.μ.
Θεια Λειτουργια : 10:00 π.μ.
Δευτερα 5 Μαιου
5:30 μ.μ. Συγκεντρωση ανδρων με τον Πατερα
Κωστα
Σαββατο 10 Μαιου
9:00 π.μ. Λειτουργια στο Τσεμπερσμπουργκ και
επισκεψη στα νεκροταφεια
Κυριακη 11 Μαιου
Ορθρος : 8 :45 π.μ.
Θεια Λειτουργια : 10:00 π.μ.
Κυριακη 18 Μαιου
Ορθρος : 8:15 π.μ.
Θεια Λειτουργια: 9:30 π.μ.
Δευτερα 19 Μαιου
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5:30 μ.μ. Συγκεντρωση ανδρων με τον Πατερα
Κωστα
Τριτη 20 Μαιου – 10:00 π.μ. – 11:00 π.μ.
Αφθονη Ζωη της Βιβλου με τον Πατερα Κωστα
Τεταρτη 21 Μαιου – Των Αγιων Κωνσταντινου
και Ελενης
Ορθρος : 8 :30 π.μ.
Θεια Λειτουργια : 9:30 π.μ
Κυριακη 25 Μαιου
Ορθρος : 8:15 π.μ.
Θεια Λειτουργια: 9:30 π.μ.
Δευτερα 26 Μαιου
5:30 μ.μ. Συγκεντρωση ανδρων με τον Πατερα
Κωστα
Τριτη 27 Μαιου – 10:00 π.μ. – 11:00 π.μ.
Αφθονη Ζωη της Βιβλου με τον Πατερα Κωστα
Τεταρτη 28 Μαιου
6:00 μ.μ. Εσπερινος της Αναληψεως
Πεμπτη 29 Μαιου – Της Αναληψεως
Ορθρος : 8 :30 π.μ.
Θεια Λειτουργια : 9:30 π.μ
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