CHRIST IS BORN! GIVE YE GLORY!
The Voice
Volume : 14
Number : 12
Month : December 2014
The Monthly Newsletter of Holy Trinity–St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Inside this Issue:
Great-martyr Anastasia ................... 2
Great-martyr Anastasia the
“Deliverer from Potions”- December 22
Fr. Bill’s Recommended Reading...... 3
tasia then began to correspond secretly with
Chrysogonus, who told the saint to be patient, to cleave to the Cross of Christ, and to
accept the Lord’s will. He also foretold the
impending death of Publius in the sea. After
a certain while Publius did indeed drown, as
he was setting out with a delegation to Persia. After the death of her husband, St Anastasia began to distribute her property to the
poor and suffering.
The Birth of Jesus............................. 4
Leadership 100 Sunday.................... 4
Transitions........................................ 5
Facilities Maintenance...................... 5
President’s Message......................... 6
Parish Announcements.................... 6
Stewardship Luncheon..................... 6
Diocletian was informed that the Christians
who filled the prisons of Rome stoically endured tortures. He gave orders to kill them
all in a single night, and for Chrysogonus to
be sent to him at Aquileia. St Anastasia followed her teacher at a distance.
Church Organizations ...................... 7
Christmas Caroling............................ 7
Ordinations....................................... 8
Fr. William Redmon.......................... 8
Christmas Outreach.......................... 9
Stewardship Message....................... 10
Stewardship List .............................. 10
Parish Calendar ............................... 14
Church Information ......................... 15
Community Christmas Card.............. 16
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Welcome
to our Parish!
Father William &
Presvytera Elizabeth
Redmon
The Great Martyr Anastasia the Deliverer
from Potions, a Roman by birth, suffered for
Christ at the time of Diocletian’s persecution
of Christians. Her father was a pagan, but her
mother was secretly a Christian. St Anastasia’s teacher in her youth was an educated
and pious Christian named Chrysogonus. After the death of her mother, her father gave
St Anastasia in marriage to a pagan named
Publius, but feigning illness, she preserved
her virginity.
Clothing herself in the garb of a beggar, and
accompanied by only one servant, she visited
the prisons. She fed, doctored and often ransomed captives who were suffering for their
faith in Christ. When her servant told Publius
about everything, he subjected his wife to a
beating and locked her up at home. St Anas-
The emperor interrogated Chrysogonus personally, but could not make him renounce his
faith. Therefore, he commanded that he be
beheaded and thrown into the sea. The body
and severed head of the holy martyr were
carried to shore by the waves. There by divine Providence, the relics were found by a
presbyter named Zoilus who placed them in a
coffer, and concealed them at his home.
St Chrysogonus appeared to Zoilus and informed him that martyrdom was at hand for
Agape, Chione and Irene (April 16), three
sisters who lived nearby. He told him to send
St Anastasia to them to encourage them. St
Chrysogonus foretold that Zoilus would also
die on the same day. Nine days later, the
words of St Chrysogonus were fulfilled. Zoilus
fell asleep in the Lord, and St Anastasia visited the three maidens before their tortures.
When these three martyrs gave up their
souls to the Lord, she buried them.
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Having carried out her teacher’s request, the saint went from city to city ministering to Christian prisoners. Proficient in the medical
arts of the time, she zealously cared for captives far and wide, healing their wounds and relieving their suffering. Because of her
labors, St Anastasia received the name Deliverer from Potions (Pharmakolytria), since by her intercessions she has healed many
from the effects of potions, poisons, and other harmful substances.
She made the acquaintance of the pious young widow Theodota, finding in her a faithful helper. Theodota was taken for questioning when it was learned that she was a Christian. Meanwhile, St Anastasia was arrested in Illyricum. This occurred just after all the
Christian captives there had been murdered in a single night by order of Diocletian. St Anastasia had come to one of the prisons,
and finding no one there, she began to weep loudly. The jailers realized that she was a Christian and took her to the prefect of the
district, who tried to persuade her to deny Christ by threatening her with torture. After his unsuccessful attempts to persuade St
Anastasia to offer sacrifice to idols, he handed her over to the pagan priest Ulpian in Rome.
The cunning pagan offered St Anastasia the choice between luxury and riches, or grievous sufferings. He set before her gold, precious stones and fine clothing, and also fearsome instruments of torture. The crafty man was put to shame by the bride of Christ. St
Anastasia refused the riches and chose the tools of torture.
But the Lord prolonged the earthly life of the saint, and Ulpian gave her three days to reconsider. Charmed by Anastasia’s beauty,
the pagan priest decided to defile her purity. However, when he tried to touch her he suddenly became blind. His head began to
ache so severely that he screamed like a madman. He asked to be taken to a pagan temple to appeal to the idols for help, but on
the way he fell down and died.
St Anastasia was set free and she and Theodota again devoted themselves to the care of imprisoned Christians. Before long, St
Theodota and her three sons accepted a martyrdom. Her eldest son, Evodus, stood bravely before the judge and endured beatings
without protest. After lengthy torture, they were all thrown into a red-hot oven.
St Anastasia was caught again and condemned to death by starvation. She remained in prison without food for sixty days. St
Theodota appeared to the martyr every night and gave her courage. Seeing that hunger caused St Anastasia no harm whatsoever,
the judge sentenced her to drowning together with other prisoners. Among them was Eutychianus, who was condemned for his
Christian faith.
The prisoners were put into a boat which went out into the open sea. The soldiers bored holes in the boat and got into a galley. St
Theodota appeared to the captives and steered the ship to shore. When they reached dry land, 120 men believed in Christ and
were baptized by Sts Anastasia and Eutychianus. All were captured and received a martyr’s crown. St Anastasia was stretched between four pillars and burned alive. A certain pious woman named Apollinaria buried her body, which was unharmed by the fire, in
the garden outside her house.
In the fifth century the relics of St Anastasia were transferred to Constantinople, where a church was built and dedicated to her.
Later the head and a hand of the Great Martyr were transferred to the monastery of St Anastasia [Deliverer from Potions], near
Mount Athos.
FATHER BILL’S RECOMMENDED READING FOR DECEMBER:
Meditations for Advent
By Archmandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou
Father Vassiliois takes us through the hymnography, Scripture readings, and iconography for the forty days leading up to the Nativity of
our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ. This book offers the reader
a fuller understanding of the Incarnation and affords the opportunity
to enrich our spiritual lives during this time of preparation for Christmas. This book is available for purchase in our Parish Book Store.
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The Birth of Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when
Quirin′ius was governor of Syria. And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from
the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of
David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there
was no place for them in the inn.
And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, “Be not
afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of
David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and good will among men!”
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this
thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the
babe lying in a manger. And when they saw it they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this child; and
all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the
shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told to them.
Leadership 100 Sunday
Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Sunday was held following Divine Liturgy on October 26th in conjunction with
Agios Dimitrios, the name day of our beloved Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory.
I deeply appreciate the opportunity granted me by His Eminence Metropolitan NICHOLAS and Father Bill to address
our congregation. I reflected on the historic leadership of Archbishop Iakovos, a legacy that included his work with
the World Council of Churches, SCOBA and fighting for religious rights across the globe.
Archbishop Iakovos was one of the few prominent non-African American clergymen who had the courage to walk
hand in hand with Martin Luther King Jr. during the famous march in Selma, Alabama, a picture of which was captured on the March 26, 1965 cover of Life Magazine.
ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS
1959-1996
In 1984, under the guidance of Archbishop Iakovos, Leadership 100 was created as an endowment fund of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese through which Greek Orthodox leaders were asked to commit themselves to offer $10,000 a year for ten years to maintain the
life-sustaining ministries of the Church. From its beginning 30 years ago the founding members of L-100 has grown to 950 members
with assets of 94 million. Importantly, only the proceeds from the principal is permitted to be used for grants.
Leadership 100 has distributed close to $40 million in grants to Holy Cross School of Theology; youth and young adult camping ministries; interfaith marriage and family care ministries; IT and Internet Ministries to communicate the faith; stewardship outreach and
evangelism; religious and Greek Education; Parish Development; Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relationships; Metropolis
Ministries and church summer camps; support of IOCC and Orthodox Prison Ministries; and a special gift of 1 million for the building of
the St. Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center.
Ted Zampetis, the Chairman of National Leadership 100 Sunday, expressed becoming a Leadership 100 member eloquently: "Why do
we as Members of L-100 consider it an honor to be part of this great Organization?" We are honored because we are committed to
Volunteer and Service an Organization with the right Mission and complete Transparency in its Governance, Finances, Investments,
Reporting and Independent Auditing structures and processes! Finally, we are honored for the impact that L-100 has on Institutions so
important for the future of our Faith and our Culture, our Children and our Grandchildren!”
For more information about becoming a member of Leadership 100 please contact me, [email protected], or visit the Leadership 100
website at http://www.l100.org
Gus G. Perdikakis, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarch and Member of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100.
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Transitions
BAPTISMS:
The New Christian: Joseph Anthony
Parents: Anthony and Angie (Prasinos) Paolucci
Sponsor: Nicki Prasinos
Date: October 26, 2014
The New Christian: Kamdyn Michael
Parents: Michael and Kara (Kalomeres) Gardner
Sponsor: Angelique Ringness
Date: November 8, 2014
The New Christian: Alexandra
Parents: David Cooper and Georgia Polychroniou
Sponsors: Jioanna and Helena Polychroniou
Date: November 16, 2014
WEDDINGS:
The Newlyweds: Pamela Bernard and Alcibiades Poulias
Sponsor: Nancy Voudouris
Date: October 25, 2014 @ Middletown, OH
The Newlyweds: Anastasia Leon and Triffon Callos
Sponsor: Adrian Karas
Date: November 1, 2014
The Newlyweds: Gia Jonson and Demetri Sepsis
Sponsor: Demetri Hiotis
Date: November 9, 2014
The Newlyweds: Valerie Lasko and Andreas Roiniotis
Sponsor: Elias Roiniotis
Date: November 14, 2014
FUNERALS
Konstandinos “Kosta” Furkas, age 53, on October 28, 2014
Saidah Ghantous, age 94, on October 31, 2014
Michael Pastroumas, age 29, on November 14, 2014
Thomas "Tom" C. Giovis, age 83, on November 21, 2014
Our Facilities Maintenance
Over the last year, we have continued to write articles in The Voice about the urgent need for Roof
Repair Funds. In a complex the size of ours, there are many ongoing maintenance needs. In October, we had the HVAC equipment on our roof evaluated. Most of the units are over 22 years old
and there is one unit that is 42 years old. We have already replaced three units in the last 3 years,
so there are still nine units that need to be replaced. The Parish Council solicited bids for replacing the nine units, and has
negotiated favorable terms for payment. This proactive project, which will cost $114,000, will probably save the Parish
thousands of dollars in repair bills. Less than one week after signing the contract and placing the order, the unit over the
office area went down. Estimated repair cost is $3,000. Luckily for us, the weather cooperated, and we went without heat
until the new unit arrived.
Several years ago, the Parish Council started an emergency repair savings account. To date, the account balance is at
$7,200. The cost of the roof replacement last fall made it very difficult to save any money. In Andy Stefanopoulos’ article
last month, he explained that the “ongoing maintenance and beautification” of our facilities is our responsibility. As a Parish family, we need to work together to raise the necessary funds to maintain our spiritual home. We shouldn’t depend on
the Panegyri and the Car Raffle to be our safety net for shortfalls in our stewardship. Please join us as we preserve and expand what was given to us by the parishioners who came before us. To make a donation towards the “Roof Repair” or the
“HVAC Project”, just add a note to the memo line on your check.
We appreciate your concern, prayers and support.
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Parish Council President's Message
by Andy Stefanopoulos
“Come on in, the water’s fine”. Certainly you have heard that line numerous times. Perhaps it was from a radio or television commercial, or in conversations around a swimming pool, lake, or ocean.
Stop to think how many meanings that phrase could have with some simple substitutions of the word “water”
and variations of the rest of the phrase. For example, “let’s go inside, the food is good” or “I’m going golfing,
the weather’s great”. And of course, “Let’s go to church, things are great at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas”.
Your Parish Council, as well as the parishioners, has been working hard this past year to make sure things are indeed great at our
Church. Major improvements include the complete repair of the gymnasium roof, new ovens in the kitchen, brass polishing in
the Narthex and Sanctuary, repairing cracks in the Narthex and Solea floors, and the beginning of the replacement of all of the
heating and air conditioning units. Additionally we have begun planning for the renovation of our gymnasium.
There have also been personnel changes. Finishing his temporary assignment here, Father Irenaeus has advanced to a Parish in
Nassau, Bahamas and we now welcome Father William Redmon as our new Assistant Priest. We are most confident that you will
extend the same welcome, friendship, and love which you have shown for our previous assistant priests.
We are now beginning our stewardship drive for 2015. So how does “Let’s go to church, things are great at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas” relate to this? Without stewardship, none of these changes could have happened. Without stewardship, the phrase “things
are great at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas” would not be true. This includes not only continuing maintenance, but our many ongoing
Parish ministries, and dedication to enhancing our leadership position in our community. Thank you sincerely to the faithful stewards who have committed regularly to keeping this true, and the warmest welcome to the new stewards who will keep it true in
the future.
Since this will be my last “Voice message” as president of the Parish Council, I wish to say that I have sincerely enjoyed your
warmth, positive feedback, and valuable input over the past year. I feel honored and blessed to have been chosen to represent
you, the faithful Parishioners of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas.
And so, I invite you to “Come on in, the water’s fine”.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Andy Stefanopoulos for being chosen Miami University’s Homecoming Grand Marshal. Andy
has attended every Miami home football game since 1954. That’s 282 games and counting. Andy is a graduate of
Miami’s class of 1959.
High School Juniors and Seniors: The Crossroad Summer institute is accepting applications for a 10-day summer
program at Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, Massachusetts. If you are selected, a scholarship from our
community may be available to you. The two sessions are in June and July of 2015 and fill quickly. For more information see www.crossroadinstitute.org or speak with Fr. Bill or Fr. William.
Congratulations to Matthew Neuendorf on the publication of his digital book, Cataphract. It is a fantasy novel heavily inspired by Romano-Byzantine history and Orthodoxy theology. The book is available for Kindle on Amazon.com under his pen
name, Matt Decker. Proud parents are David and Patricia Neuendorf.
Stewardship Luncheon
A free luncheon will be hosted by the Parish Council after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 14th. The focus will be on
Parish Stewardship and include a guest speaker. The Stewardship Committee thanks all Parishioners who participate in our
Parish’s program.
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CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS
OVER FIFTY CLUB…Ann Jonson
AHEPA…Peter Rodish
In October, we had a great luncheon prepared by Alex Jonson
and Jim Jonson, with 70 members attending. Alex Triantafilou
was our speaker and everyone had lots of questions. Thank you
to Alex for taking the time out of his very busy schedule, to
speak to us. Nick Parthenakis is our newest member. Welcome! We would like to thank Evridiki for bringing a delicious
cake in honor of her birthday. And, thank you to Rita Triantafilou for bringing the pasta flora.
As we start to put a close on 2014 and welcome in 2015, we
reflect on what a great year it was for our local AHEPA Chapter.
Our meetings continue once a month where we build fellowship, talk some business and continue to support our philanthropic projects and charities. We are proud to have hosted,
along with Daughters of Penelope Calypso Chapter #13, the
AHEPA District Convention in Cincinnati. It brought people together from a 3 state area, music, live entertainment, formal
dinners and a chance to share ideas from other chapters. One
event added this year was the golf outing. Because of the success of this fun event there is talk of possibly making this an
annual tradition?
But, on a sad note, our sympathy to Evridiki Vidas and family on
the passing of her brother, Michael, in Greece. May his memory
be eternal.
Our next luncheon will be our Christmas luncheon, in the large
room, on December 20, with some wonderful entertainment.
Merry Christmas to everyone. We hope you have a wonderful
holiday.
We have inducted new people in AHEPA this year as we continue to grow. We invite people to explore this great organization and talk to fellow brothers on how we can assist you in
learning more.
PHILOPTOCHOS…Georgianne Gaz
The Philoptochos Christmas Dinner celebration will take place at
6:30 pm. on Tuesday, December 2, at the Pappadeaux Seafood
Restaurant in Springdale. We had a lot of fun last year with delicious seafood menu choices. If you have not yet made reservations, please call Georgianne Gaz at 513-313-5748 before Monday, December 1.
The Ladies of Philoptochos will be providing some refreshments
for the St. Nicholas Vespers on Friday night, the 5th of December after the Vesper service.
The Sweet Treats from the Greeks Bake Sale will take place Friday, December 12, Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. This is the annual event that allows Philoptochos to support the charitable and community works that it does throughout the year. In order to guarantee that you are able to buy all
of the pastries you desire, we are also taking “Preorders” for
pickup during the sale weekend. See any Philoptochos member
to place your Preorder.
Philoptochos will be passing a tray at the Christmas Eve Service;
the proceeds will go to support the construction of the St.
Nicholas National Shrine at Ground Zero in New York City.
In November we held our joint annual Thanksgiving dinner with
the DOP. The dinner was well attended as we shared a meal and
fellowship. We wish you a safe holiday season and a wonderful
new year.
Christmas Caroling in December!
The season has returned for
us to vocalize the joy we share
to shut-in Church members,
their co-residents and families. Carolers from our Church
will meet on the two Saturdays in December before
Christmas; December 13 and
20. We will begin at a residence and visit 4 to 5 locations
each Saturday. Individuals, families of all ages and friends are
invited to join us anywhere along the route on one or both
days. We sing several traditional carols in English with one or
two in Greek (other languages welcome). Musicians with instruments welcome. We expect to start at 11AM and be finished before 3PM. You can call, text or e-mail Jim Raptis for
details at PH(513)375-5039 or [email protected]
Do you know someone who would like a visit?
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Reverend Father William Redmon
Fr. William was born on June 7, 1982, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was raised in the Episcopal Church, and
was received into the Orthodox Church by Chrismation at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Louisville, KY, in December of 2005. He married Elizabeth Denley in June of 2013, after which she joined him
in Boston for his final year of seminary.
Fr. William received his BA in History in 2004 from Transylvania University in Lexington, KY, where he minored in Classical Studies. He received his MA in History from the University of Louisville in 2007, where
his thesis Kingdom of God: The Exercise of Imperial Power during the Fourth Century within the Context of
Eusebian Political Philosophy was accepted at his defense. From 2010-2014 he attended Holy Cross Greek
Orthodox School of Theology, graduating in May of 2014. On October 11, 2014, he was ordained to the
Diaconate, and on, November 16, 2014, to the Priesthood, both by the hands of Metropolitan NICHOLAS of Detroit.
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Outreach Ministry: The Good Shepherd Food Pantry
Feed the Hungry - Christmas Outreach
Thank you to everyone who supported our Thanksgiving Outreach Program this year. The mission to
help our neighbors is heart of this vital ministry. With only a few weeks until Christmas, we must now
focus on collecting supplies to provide Christmas meals for these families.
We have set our goal at 300 families. We need all donations at Church by Friday, December 19th. This
give us time to count and purchase additional supplies if necessary. We invite everyone to help us assemble the package on Sunday, December 21st following the Divine Liturgy. Help is also needed for
distribution on Monday, December 22nd. We will need volunteers at Church at 8:00 am to get everything organized and ready for distribution.
Here is a list of items needed:
300 Ham (8-10 lb) – cooked, preferred
300 boxes of mashed potatoes
300 cans of cranberry sauce (15 oz.)
300 Cans of mixed fruit or fruit cocktail (15 oz.)
300 cans of vegetables (15 oz.)
300 boxes of corn or other type of bread
300 Frozen fruit pie – pre-baked, preferred
Together, let’s make a difference in our community!
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December is upon us, which by virtue of being the last month of the year typically finds us engaged in last-minute reckoning. If we have waited past the 11th hour, or month in this case, is it too late for us to [fill in the blank with what
you’ve forgotten to do]? Good news, at least where Stewardship is concerned: you have until December 31st to make or
increase your 2014 contribution.
This month’s Stewardship message focuses specifically on the last week of December. The anticipation of Christmas is
now behind us, and we have moved to the period of joyous feasting. Indeed there is reason to feast as we bask in the
present moment that God becomes man for our redemption and salvation. However, many of us are prone to let our
joy be punctuated by the rude arrival of January 1st, bringing with it the New Year.
The specter of the New Year may not prompt quite the same degree of self-examination as does Great Lent, but many
of us nonetheless judge ourselves in preparation for it, as borne out by the plethora of New Year’s resolutions. A psychology study suggests that 45% of us usually promise to initiate some form of change in our lives, the top resolutions
concerning self-improvement, weight, money and relationships. However, only eight percent of respondents reported
regular success in meeting these resolutions. Where does that leave the rest of us? – Facing a possibly escalating cycle
of self-judgment, resolve, and failure.
It’s part of the human condition to engage in the type of self-judgment that comes with the New Year. By contrast, Orthodox Christians should take comfort that God’s judgment may be lighter than our own. Jesus suggests as much in His
prophecy concerning the Last Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46), indicating that inheritance of God’s Kingdom is due those
who simply see their way to minister to others with the love and mercy that God bestows on them.
Showing love and mercy to others is how we serve God, both as individual Christians and collectively as a Parish. Returning to the subject at hand, it is also what Stewardship contributions support. It really is good news that we find ourselves still in the month of December. No New Year’s resolution, with the associated risk of human failure, is required to
make a Stewardship contribution by December 31st. Thus may all twelve days of Christmas be celebrated with uninterrupted joy.
The Stewardship Committee wishes you and your family all the joy and peace of the Christmas season. Christ is born!
Glorify Him!
2014 STEWARDSHIP LIST THROUGH 11-18-14
Let’s make this year our most successful year ever!
Aamodt, Peter & Karen
Adinamis, George & Robyn
Akroush, Mike & Kathy
Alex, James L. & Koula
Alhirsh, Kamel & Rana
Allgeier, Brian & Ellen
Amarantos, Andrew T. & Ginger
Anagnostou, Elias & Helen
Anastasiou, Demetra
Andreadis, Paul
Andreadis, Sophie S.
Andrews, Evan & Terry
Antoniades, Anthony & Tracey
Apostol, Katherine
Apostolides, Vasso A.
Argeros, Aristea
Arvanetes, Gregory & Sandra
Assaley, Anna
Assaley, Lewis & Patricia
Bakiri, Keti & Andrew Murray
Balkenbusch, Matt & Nicole
Balli, James & Virginia
Barnhart, Thomas & Sylvia
Bates, Justin
Batsakes, George P.
Batsakes, Peter & Maria
Batsakis, Chris & Lydia
Batsakis, Pantelis & Eleni
Beam, Ross & Mary
Beish, Andrew
Beish, Karen
Belitsos, George P.
Beltsos, Chris & Melissa
Beltsos, Paul & Jeanna
Beltsos, Sam & Esmine
Beltsos, Steven & Kanda
Benard, Matthew & Sophia
Bender, Christina E.
Bender, Robert & Kathy
Berling, Ben & Jennifer
Berry, Scott C. & Chris
Bertok, Christina
Betas, Christina
Betas, Maria
Bikas, George M. & Anna
Bikas, Michael & Anna
Bikas, Nicholas
Bilionis, Charles & Angela
Binzer, Brian & Chrisanthi
Black, Lenora
Blavos, Sylvia
Borcoman, Tate & Nicole
Borod, Gregory & Gloria
Bottomley, Stephen & Stephanie
Boulmetis, Samuel N. & Anita
Boumis, Peter & Kimberly
Bouras, Anna
Brausch, Robert & Julie
Brown, Bryan & Nickie
Brown, William & George-Ann
Bujnoch, Digger & Lindsay
Caddell, Chris & Eleni
Callos, Harry & Angie
Callos, Thomas & Patricia
Callos, Triffon
Caneris, Adonis & Ana Maria
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Caneris, Anthony & Antoinette
Caneris, Dr. Onassis A.
Cantrell, Daniel & Katerina
Cardullias, Dr. Peter & Elaine
Carey, Lee & Tula
Carumpalos, Constantine
Cassis, Constantine & Carrie
Cassis, Fr. William & Presvytera Anastasia
Chachoff, Nada
Chantilas, George
Chantilas, James & Dr. Lydia
Chapas, Lefty
Charnas, Terry & Koula
Chichura, Marcus & Michelle
Christman, Carl & Becky
Christofield, Angeliki
Christoforou, Mario & Venetia
Christon, Angelos & Deanna
Christopher, Spiro & Olga
Christopoulos, Vassiliki
Christos, Mary J.
Christos, William P.
Chryssovergis, Chris & Cara
Cimarosti, Helen
Claffie, Sean & Angela
Colak, Tony & Joan
Colyer, Jeff & Laura
Colyer, Keith & Diane
Condorodis, Anestis J. & Janeen D.
Condorodis, Dr. Constandinos J. & Carolyn
Cox, Fr. Irenaeus & Presvytera Alexandra
Cook, Barbara
Cook, Frank & Karen
Cooper, Charles & Aphrodite
Coures, George
Cranley, John & Dena
Damcevski, Anna
Danos, Dean
Dantsis, Victoria & George Pragalos
Dargis, David & Melody
Demakes, Mina
Diaz, Chris & Stephanie
Dovellos, Chrisovalantou
Drew, Dr. William & Katherine
Economacos, Demetrios & Christine
Economacos, Eleni
Economacos, Tom & Jennifer
Economakis, Tina
Economou, Robert †
Edgington, Paul & Mary Lou
Elias, Nicholas
Elias, Tom & Tina
Ernst, James H. & Sue
Evangelou, Sofia
Fakoukakis, Emanuel & Susan
Fawcett, Tracy & Jessica
Fekkos, Haralambos & Loella Ann
Fielden, Brad & Tricia
Fillios, Alexandra
Fillios, Elias & Mary
Fotopoulos, Christine
Francis, Dean & Kathy
Francis, Sharon
Frankenstein, George & Christine
Franklin, Gari
Frantzis, Kosta & Tammy
Freeman, Maria
Freudenberg, Grey & Eleni
Fritz, Christine
Fritz, Margaret
Furkas, Konstadinos† & Lisa
Gaier, Dean
Gaier, Jeffrey & Chris Anne
Galanes, George
Gardner, Michael & Kara
Gaskins, Mark & Kristin
Gaz, Georgianne
Gelis, James & Kathy
Gelis, Maria
Georgescu, Dan & Cristiana
Georgeton, Chris P. & Barbara
Georgeton, John C. & Ann
Georgeton, John P. & Kimberly
Georgeton, Peter C.
Georgeton, Peter T. & Nancy
Georgiades, Peri & Cheri Rekow
Georgiou, Dean
Georgiou, George & Maria
Georgiton, Nick & Kristy Koerner
Georgiton, Peter J. & Betsy
Georgiton, Pete N. & Carol
Georgopoulos, Tasos & Eileen
Georgostathis, Gus & Connie
Georgostathis, Gus & Eleni
Georgostathis, James & Lillian
Georgostathis, Maria
Georgoulakis, Athanasios & Sofia
Geromes, Alexander
Gerros, Mary
Ghiz, Leslie
Ghizas, John & Helen
Giovis, Chris A. & Jean M.
Giovis, Thomas M.
Glaser, Brian & Stella
Goetz, Greg & Effie
Gormas, Pete
Grammas, George & Pam
Grammas, James & Tasia
Grammas, Mary
Grammas, Paul & Denise
Grammas, Peter & Panagiota
Greene, David & Maria
Gregory, Dean & Hedy
Gregory, Matula
Gregory, Thomas & Pamela
Gregory, Victoria
Guethlein, Sophia
Haddad, Saba & Elise
Haralamos, George & Eleni
Haralamos, Mike G. & Akrivi
Hart, Julie & Jonathan
Hayden, Jason & Rebecca
Herrmann, Dennis & Stacy
Hill, Ann “Tasha”
Himonidis, Chris & Ruth
Hock, Les & Jennifer
Hodges, Nick & Millie
Humbert, Randy & DeDe
December 2014
Iatrides, Panawiota
Ioannides, Tasos & Anna
Ioannou, Maria & John
Ioannou, Michael & Meagan
Jerow, James & Anthe
Johnson, John & Antigone
Jones, Carolyn
Jones, Demus J. & Betty
Jones, James A. & Jo Ann
Jonson, Alexander & Ann
Jonson, Chris C. & Loy
Jonson, George N. & Sophia
Jonson, James G. & Thelma
Jonson, James N.† & Patricia J.
Jonson, Luke & Lauren
Kahle, John & Nickie
Kalemanis, Gary & Maria
Kalemanis, George & Nikki
Kalomeres, Carol
Kalomeres, George C.
Kambelos, John P. & Erato
Kambelos, Dr. Peter J.
Kanaris, Christos
Kanaris, Kostantinos & Katy
Kanelos, Dino & Julie
Kanelos, Eleni
Kanelos, John K. & Christine
Kaniaris, John & Idalia
Kaniaris, Melissa
Kapourales, Harry & Vivian
Kapourales, Louis
Kappas, James P.
Kapsolis, Ria
Karageorge, Dimitri & Athena
Karakatsani, Marianthi
Karampas, George & Diane
Karas, Adrian
Karas, Bill J. & Lynn
Karas, Ted & Dixie
Kareliotis, Yiannis & Susan
Karras, Giorgio & Erene
Kasidonis, John & Tina
Katsanis, Claire C.
Katsanis, James & Diane
Katsaounis, Nick & Fay
Kavouras, George & Fran
Kehayes, Peggy
Kehayes, William & Melissa
Kellam, Helen
Kellaris, James & Janice
Kelley, Michael & Pauline
Kelso, Greg & Kelly
Kereiakes, James & Helen
Kessis, Nick
Kessis, Paul
Kevin, Patrick & Diane
Kezios, Bessie
Kindle, Jeffrey & Belinda
Kissopoulos, Nick & Effy
Kladakis, John & Teddi
Kontonickas, Mary
Kontopos, Pete & Katerina
Kontopos, Vagelis & Amanda
Kontsis, George & Melissa
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THE VOICE
December 2014
The rich man is not the one who has much, but the one who gives much.
For what he gives away remains his forever.
St. John Chrysostom
The parishioners listed here have made a commitment and/or contribution towards 2014 Stewardship.
If you have not completed your 2014 Stewardship commitment, we encourage you to do so today. Our
2015 Stewardship Campaign is underway. If you have not yet received your Stewardship Package,
please contact the Church Office or ask any member of the Parish Council.
Koros, Kostas & Dina
Korvessis, Anthony & Georgia Lydia
Koskinaris, Athanasios & Helen
Kostopoulos, Nikolaos & Dana
Kostopoulos, Tom & Rose
Kotsovos, Christos & Victoria
Kougios, Michael & Alice
Koutsogiannis, Gus & Cathy
Kramvousanos Family
Kranias, George & Litsa
Kranias, Stratos & Amanda
Kunkemoeller, Thomas & Janice
Kurlas, Gus
Kurlas, Louise T.
Kyrios, Tassos & Maria
Lagos, Tom & Matina
Lambrinides, Nicholas & Diane
Lambrinides, Ted & Kimberly
Lambrinides, Thomas J. & Mary Ann
Landando, James & Yvonne
Lazares, Gus J.
Lazares, John K. & Patricia
Leon, Gus A. & Kathryn
Leon, John & Sarah
Leon, Stacey
LesChander, Scott L. & Alexandra
Leslie, Wayne & Peggy
Levenderis, Bill & Jill
Liaros, Vasilios & Evangelia
Liston, Robert & Eleni
Locklear, Brian & Dana
Loukoumidis, George & Stacey
Lysko, Bob & Stacy
Makris, George J. & Katherine
Makris, Thomas & Ellen
Makrozahopoulos, Dimitrios & Joanna
Maleas, Pete C. & Pearl
Manolakas, Alexander & Vera
Marinakis, Bill D. & Evonne
Marinakis, George D. & Eleni
Marinakis, Panagiota
Markos, James & Kristen Lawrence
Maris, George & Tricia
Masella, Ron & Christine
Mavridoglou, Anthony & Janette
Mavridoglou, George & Penny
Mavridoglou, Konstantinos
Mavridoglou, Michael & Laura
Mavridoglou, Nicholas & Jessica
McCullough, Ryan & Kathryn
McKay, Betty Jo
McKay, Phil & Chris
McLeish, David & Kiki
McNulty, Robin & Melanie
Megois, Lee S. & Stephanie
Merianos, Ted
Meyer, Andy & Maria
Mintsoulis, Maria & Jack O’Banion
Mirkopoulos, Nicholas
Mirkos, John & Tina
Mirkos, Marilyn
Mirkos, Steve & Edyta
Misali, A. J. "Ike"
Misali, John P. & Deborah
Misali, Paul J.
Misali, Sam† & Mary Jean
Mitropoulos, Pete & Konstantina
Mokas, Mary
Mohler, David & Angel
Monroe, Angeliki
Moraites, Dr. Richard S. & Aphrodite
Morgan, Paul & Mary
Morris, John & Christine
Mortensen, Danny
Moulas, Dean & Catherine
Moyer, Gabe & Maria
Muennich, Sam & Melissa
Murray, Stella P.
Nadaud, Catherine†
Nakos, Theofanis
Naser, Jacoub & Dina
Neuendorf, David & Patricia
Neuendorf, Matthew
Nicholas, Eugene & Cindy
Nicholas, George & Eugenia
Nicholas, Nick & Helen
Nichols, Lee
Nichols, Ron & Philanthy
Niehoff, Barbara
Nikias, Charles P. & Vicki
Nikias, Vasilia
Nitsis, Dimitrius & Leisa
Nourtsis, Sam & Alexandra
Nyktas, George W.
O'Neill, Brian & Stephanie
Orphanos, Peter & Angela
Palassis, Michael & Alison
Palassis, Nick & Maria
Paliobagis, Vasiliki
Panos, Aphrodite
Panos, Lula
Pantel, Nicholas J.
Paolucci, Anthony & Angie
Papaioannou, Thomas & Mary
Papakirk, James & Maria
Papakirk, Steve & Toula
Paparodis, Bess
Papas, James & Demetra
Papasavvas, Nektarios & Sally
Papastergiou, George & Areti
Papathanas, Harry & Joyce
Papathanas, Katherine
Papathanas, Mary Kay
Papathanasiou, Konstantinos & Tammy
Pappas, Andrew S. & Julie
Pappas, Martha H.
Parsenios, Doris†
Parsenios, Lewis G.
Parthenakis, Nicholas & Angie
Pascal, Betsy
Pascal, James
Paskal, Pete & Tary
Pastrimas, Emanuel & Lisa
Pavlakis, George & Suzanne
Payiatis, Paul & Patricia
Perdikakis, Gus G. & Jo Ann
Perdikakis, Lynn
Perdikakis, Maria
Peters, Claire
Petkos, Joannis & Christina
Petropoulos, Kosta & Tina
Petrou, Evey
Petrou, James & Carrie
Phillips, Joshua & Katherine
Photos, Alta
Pilipovich, George & Cynthia
Plomaritis, Peter & Elsa
Polen, Joe & Stephanie
Politis, Michael & Carmen
Polychroniou, Constantine & Christina
Poneris, Constantino & Tara
Poneris, Kosta & Christine
Ponticos, George D.
Ponticos, Koula
Poplos, Theodore & Stephanie
Prasinos, Jim & Nicki
Prasinos, Zoe
Priest, Daniel & Christina
Psihountakis, Manouso & Anastasia
Psaros, Gus & Eleni
Psihountas, Mary
Quill, Kevin & Mary
Ramstetter, Robert & Lisa
Raptis, James & Maria
Raptis, James & Olga
Reich, Joseph & Stacy
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Rempe, William & Barbara
Rettay, Dorothy
Riber, Sam & Filio
Richardson, Josh & Nicole
Riemann, Christopher & Blanca
Rigas, Athanasios & Aphrodite
Ringness, Jeffrey & Angelique
Roiniotis, Andreas & Valerie Lasko
Rodish, Peter & Suzanne
Romanos, Constantine & Carla
Rombes, Tom & Angie
Rombis, Petros & Sofia
Rose, Marvin & Chrysoula
Rosenbaum, David & Maria
Ruch, Marigo
Sakellariou, John & Pavlina
Sakellariou, Maria B.
Sakelos, Irene
Sakelos, James
Sakelos, John & Kathleen
Sakelos, Timothy & Nicole
Sampson, Angeline
Sampson, Nick & Becky
Sampson, Tony & Mary Ann
Sansalone, Anthony & Angeleke
Sansone, Craig & Susanna
Sarakatsannis, George & Marie
Sarakatsannis, Nicholas J. & Vicki
Sarakatsannis, Nicholas L. & Carla
Sarakatsannis, Olympia
Sarakatsannis, Panny & Judy†
Sarakatsannis, Spiro N.
Sarros, George H. & Alexandra
Sarros, Harry J.
Sarros, John H
Sciortino, Mark & Jenny
Schaeffer, Marjorie
Schlimm, Joshua & Katina
Schmalz, Mary Ann
Schmitz, Thomas & Cathy
Schneider, Elizabeth R.
Schooley, Barbara
Schuler, Bill & Julie
Schulte, Nick & Ianthe
Schultz, James & Sarah
Schutter, Michael & Lynne
Semertzides, Dr. John & Evie
Semertzides, Manos & Elizabeth
Seremetis, Afrodite K.
Seremetis, Gregory G.
Seremetis, Stratin & Marjory
Sherlock, Michael & Chrysanne
Siambekos, Steve T. & Laura
Sias, Georgios N. & Kathy
Sideris, Danny & Amy
Sideris, Mina
Sideris, Nick & Jane
Siegel, August C.
Sifri, Raja
Sifri, Suad
Simmer, Stephen & Kristen
Simos, Marianthi
Sims, David & Penelope
Singleton, Steven & Sandra
Sittloh, Joel & Paula
Snider, Luke & Dacia
Snyder, Milan & Elaine
Spalazzi, Ryan & Emily
Spanorigas, Nicholas & Becky
Spanos, Van & Litsa
Sperelakis, Dolores
Spirtoff, John & Vicki
Spyridon, Pearl
Stacey, Christine
Staios, Olga
Stamatakos, Dino & Diamanto
Stamatakos, Gus & Vivi
Stamatakos, Tom & Becky
Stanifer, Randy & Eleni
Stathis, Angelos & Aspasia
Stathis, Lee & Evie
Stavrakis, Christine P.
Stavros, Cathy
Stefanopoulos, Andrew & Carol
Stenger, Doug & Lauren
Stephan, Charles M.
Stephan, George
Stephan, Kara
Stephan, Melinda
Stephan, Michael
Stephan, Nicholas & Alyssa
Steppe, Greg & Ellene
Stergiopoulos, William M. & Janis
Stergiopoulos, Anna
Stergiopulos, Nick & Corey
Stevenson, Steve & Sarah
Stiegelmeyer, Michael & Tasia
Storch, Mark & Angela
Storgion, John
Strain, Richard & Katherine
Strike, Louis
Stringas, Emanuel & Katherine†
Stroplos, Gus & Terry
Suhar, Sylvia
Sweiss, Riyad
Tallman, Europe
Tassopoulos, Michael & Ritsa
Thomakos, Artemis
Thomas, Bill & Nancy
Tipis, Constantine & Lisa
Toleski, Steve & Tatsa
Tremoulis, Alicia & Dustin McHugh
Tremoulis, John N. & Sunday
Trennepohl, Mike & Tina
Trester, Ron & Maria
Triantafillou, Nicholas
Triantafillou, Tilemahos
Triantafilou, Alex & Jennifer
Triantafilou, George & Eleni
Triantafilou, Nicholas P. & Lenna
Triantafilou, Rita
Trivett, Michael & Matina
Trohanis, Mary V.†
Tsacalis, William & Marie
Tsiominas, John & Anna
Tsolometes, James & Maria
Valcarcel, John & JoAnne
Varnell, Charles & Krista
December 2014
Vasilakis, Maria
Vasilakis, Theologos & Mary
Vasiliou, Demetrios & Gloria
Vassil, William J.
Vassiliou, Alex & Soula
Vassiliou, Helen
Veres, Helen
Veres, Leon
Vessey, Lenie
Vidas, Angelis & Evridiki
Vidas, Cynthia
Vidas, Ethel
Vidas, Evangelia P.
Vidas, Olga
Vidas, Sofia A.
Vidas, Ted & Zoe
Vlahakis, Tom & Carol
Vollhardt III, Arthur & AnnaMarie
Walls, Jason & Chryssoula
Watson, Douglas & Akrivi
Weckenbrock, Michael & Elizabeth
Weisenborn, Maria & Cary
Williams, Jacinta
Williamson, Mark A. & Karen
Wilson, Beth & Martin
Wilson, Wallace & Michelle
Witt, Alan J. & Bessie
Zaferes, George P. & Diane
Zaferes, Katherine (Tina)
Zaferes, Patricia J.
Zaferes, Patricia P.
Zaferes, Thomas† & Eleni
Zaferes, Toula
Zagorianos, Emanuel & Eleni
Zagorianos, Kristos & Kathy
Zaharopoulos, Antonios & Dimitra
Zelenka, Athena
Zeilman, John & Anna
Zigoris, Mark & Irene
Zolotas, Pete & Papy
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December 2014
For the most updated Calendar, visit www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
6:00 p.m.
Philoptochos
Christmas
Party
7
8
8:15 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
9
10
11
Saturday
5
6
7:00 p.m.
Great Vespers for
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas
the Wonderworker
8:30 a.m.
Matins and
Divine Liturgy
12
13
10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sweet Treats
Bake Sale
6:30 p.m.
AHEPA
GOYA Mtg.
14
Friday
Sweet Treats
Bake Sale
6:30 p.m.
JOY/HOPE
Mtg.
15
16
17
18
19
6:00 p.m.
Parish Council
Dinner & Mtg.
Deadline for
Christmas
Dinner
Donations
24
25
26
27
Christmas Eve
8:30 a.m.
Vesperal
Divine Liturgy
Christmas Day
8:30 a.m.
Matins and
Divine Liturgy
6:00 p.m.
Divine Liturgy
Church
Office Closed
Church
Office Closed
6:30 p.m.
St. Demetrios
Society
Dinner-Dance
8:15 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Stewardship Luncheon
SCS Nativity Program
Greek School Kalanta
20
12:00 p.m.
Over Fifty
Lunch
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Sweet Treats
Bake Sale
21
8:15 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Mothers Club
Breakfast with Santa
28
8:15 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
22
23
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Christmas
Dinner Basket
Distribution
29
30
31
THE VOICE
December 2014
Clergy
Presiding Priest: Very Rev. Father William Cassis
Assistant Priest: Rev. Father William Redmon
Staff
Parish Administrator: Eugene Nicholas
Facilities Manager: Chris Jonson
Parish Council Members
Officers
Andrew Stefanopoulos, President
Members
Peter Aamodt
Nicholas L. Sarakatsannis, Vice-President Chris Chryssovergis
Peter Rodish, Treasurer
Frank Cook
Justin Bates, Asst. Treasurer
James Gelis
Stacey Loukoumidis, Secretary
David Greene
Matthew Neuendorf, Asst. Secretary
Maria Moyer
John Sakelos
Organizations and Ministries
Philoptochos Society: Georgianne Gaz, President
Our Mission
THE VOICE is the official monthly
newsletter of Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas
Greek Orthodox Church in Cincinnati,
Ohio. Our Parish was founded in 1907
and serves Orthodox Christians
throughout the tri-state area. Our mission is to reach out to all members of
the Community by providing relevant
information on the religious, spiritual
and cultural life of the Parish; news on
the accomplishments of Parish members and organizations, and editorial
points of view.
Parish Choir: Janice Kellaris, Director
Cantors: Louis Kapourales, Tasos Ioannides, James Raptis, Philanthy Nichols
Altar Boys: Gus Siegel, Father William Cassis, Father William Redmon
Sunday Church School: Cara Chryssovergis, Director
Greek School: Alexandros Laftsidis, Director
GOYA: Father William Redmon, GOYA Ministry Team
HOPE and JOY Groups: Father William Redmon, Ministry Team
Mothers Club: Catherine Stavros, President
AHEPA: Peter Rodish, President
Daughters of Penelope: Michele Sutherland, President
Over 50s Club: Ann Jonson, President
Parish Bible Study and Orthodoxy 101: Father William Cassis
Orthodox Reading Group: Father William Redmon
The next deadline for submitting
news to the "Voice" is
December 7, 2014
Submissions can be dropped off or
mailed to the Church Office or
e-mailed to
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Our Church website can be found
at
www.holytrinity.oh.goarch.org
THANK YOU
Outreach/Samaritan Fund: Father William Cassis,
Father William Redmon, Eugene Nicholas
The Good Shepherd Food Pantry: Stephanie Diaz, Maria Freeman,
Mary Morgan, Matina Trivett
Agios Demetrios Society: Jim Grammas, Maria Panagis
PANEGYRI: Frank Cook-General Chairman, Chris Chryssovergis
Parish Bookstore: Christina Polychroniou
Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Worship Schedule: Matins, 8:15 a.m.; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
Other Services as scheduled.
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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD
‘Tis the season to join the members of our Parish in expressing Christmas greetings
to one another by participating in our annual COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD.
This is a wonderful way to extend holiday greetings to one another, and a successful
means of raising funds for our beloved Parish. You can be part of our annual Christmas Card by filling out this form and returning it to the Church Office no later than
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 along with a contribution of $30.00 per family. Your
participation and support are greatly appreciated.
Please list my/our family on the COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD as follows:
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*DEADLINE EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 BY 5:00 PM