The Spirit
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
2716 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 101
Chandler, Arizona 85224
Office: (480) 899-3330 Fax: (480) 812-9669 Website: www.st-katherine.org
February 2017
Proistamenos:
Rev. Fr. Philip Armstrong
Rev. Philip Armstrong,
Proistamenos
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:30 am –3:30 pm
Closed for Lunch
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Sunday Worship
8:30 am-Orthros
9:30 am-Divine Liturgy
10:45 am –Sunday School
Church Organizations
Altar Boys………………………… Andre Gib
Bookstore…….… Michael & Chryss Danielek
Dance………….….……….Jackie Bafaloukos
Greek Festival……...………. Vange Archuleta
Hrisi Parea…………...…...…Linda Kotsakis
Hall Rental…………...….… Vange Archuleta
JOY/HOPE……………….. Fr. Phil Armstrong
Philoptochos……………………. Linda Blazev
Sunday School…..…………...… Dean Argeros
YAL………………………... Stephanie Venetis
GOYA………..……... Nick & Lisa Bafaloukos
Weekly Bulletin Deadline
Wednesday, one week prior to publication.
Bookstore Hours
Sundays following Liturgy
(in the upstairs room adjacent to choir loft)
Church E-mail Addresses
Office: [email protected]
Fr. Phil: [email protected]
Stewardship – Gary Boyce
Parish Council
Reminder to All Groups & Organizations
The deadline for submission of articles or information for the Spirit is the 10th of each month for
inclusion in the following month’s issue.
All submission are subject to approval.
Please send information to:
[email protected]
Officers:
President—Demetrios Deliz
1st Vice President—John Demetropoulos
2nd Vice President—Elaine Hatupis
Secretary— Evangelia Archuleta
Treasurer—Jim Dedakis
Assistant Treasurer—Eric Amazeen
Members:
Marina Ambus
Fran Attwood
Josephine Avaneas
Mena Bafaloukos
Athena Light
Thomas Morden
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Over the next few
months the Spirit
will be undergoing
renovation.
Stay tuned for
exciting changes!
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MESSAGE FROM FATHER
The Invisible Church: A Doctrine That Has Come of Age
By Fr. Stephen Powley
Have you been around people who proclaim a faith in Christ, yet totally reject the idea of Church? It seems to be a
growing belief among folks in our country. It really has its beginnings with a doctrine that came out of the Reformation: “The Invisible Body of Believers”.
The Reformation began with some noble ideas to get the Roman Catholic Church back on the right track with some
beliefs the Reformers thought had gone astray. What began as a desire to correct led to a full scale “protest” and a
breaking away from the Roman Church.
Alas, the Reformers couldn’t agree on what doctrines were correct and so the “protest” carried on against each other.
As group after group began to separate themselves from other groups, the divisions began to take on the look of a
shattered mirror.
As these groups (which became known as denominations) multiplied, they also called themselves by the name:
“church”. The shattered mirror sadly continued to grow as more and more splinters took place. Each splinter group
believed differently than the one it left behind. So it was that the number of differing “churches” grew enormous with
people having friends and family in differing belief systems.
Each group proclaimed loudly that they used only the Bible to prove their beliefs. But, in fact it was their interpretation of the Bible that was really at the core of their differences. Each group believed they were the ones that held to
the “Truth” and that the other groups were in error. Some of them simply condemned others and said those who didn’t
hold to their beliefs would wind up in hell. Whew…that was a pretty serious belief!
The majority, though differing in beliefs, sought to find a belief that would unite the various groups. Thus was born
the doctrine of the “Invisible Body of Believers”. Anyone who believed that Jesus is Lord would be a member. Differences in doctrine were given second place to this wonderful belief. People in differing groups could now be close
friends and joint services could be held where doctrinal proclamations would be limited to just “Jesus is Lord”. This
became the most important belief that anyone could hold ad it was thought to be the doctrine that untied all believers
together.
Thus was born the concept of the “Invisible Body of Believers” where it was irrelevant which church one attended.
The Lordship of Jesus was key to belonging to the Invisible Church. Over time, most folks continued to attend their
own church, but some began to drop out. As the “shattered mirror” continued to splinter, some people either became
confused or discouraged. When there are 30,000 to 60,000 groups (hard to pin down the number) proclaiming “Jesus
is Lord” but holding to much different doctrines (all supposedly proven by the Bible), confusion or discouragement
are certainly possibilities.
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People who made the decision to not attend any Church were often asked why this was so. Many folks found this
answer seemed to work well and diffuse any arguments: “I am spiritual, not religious!” That phrase spread like wildfire as no one seemed to have a good response to it. It grew to the point that many people could confidently say: “I
choose not to attend a church, but I am a Christian and Jesus is my Lord! I worship Him when I am outdoors, in fact
up on a mountain is best!” Because membership in the true church of Jesus, that invisible church, requires only belief in the Lordship of Jesus, then all of those people must be “saved” too.
More and more people are seeing the advantage of “being saved” without the need of a church: extra sleep, golf,
football, on television, freedom to do as one pleases…The doctrine of the “Invisible Church” may be reaching the
pinnacle of its evolution with an unbelievable growing membership.
But here are some thoughts for reflection:

Why would the Bible talk about ordaining bishops, priests, and deacons for an invisible church?

Why would the Bible mention that we should never forsake the assembling of ourselves together?

Why would the “doctrine” of the invisible church never be mentioned for over 1600 years after Jesus established His Church if He intended it to be invisible?

Is there any authority except “self” for proclaiming “I am spiritual, not religious”? Did Jesus desire a “do-ityourself” belief in Him?

For those who prefer to worship the Lord up on a mountain, when was the last time this honestly took place
in your life? This cannot mean simply being in awe of God’s creation, but real, true worship of the Lord.
This article is not merely an issue about how someone may spend their Sundays. What is at issue here is the matter
of salvation and how people spend eternity.
Jesus did in fact establish a church on this earth. It was never meant to be invisible, but it is meant to be a visible
witness to the entire world. This church has been passed on to each and every generation without fail. Christ passed
it on to His Apostles, they passed it on to their disciples, and each generation of disciples passed it on to the next.
It is a place where each and every person is meant to be an important part of an overall Body, with each part playing
a role. A thumb by itself, not connected to one’s body, is simply dead flesh. Jesus is the Head of a Body, not of individual parts scattered about by their own desire. “I did it my way” should never be the theme song for how we live
our lives.
The Church is the very place where all the aspects of salvation are found. All of the Sacraments of the Lord are
found within the Church. It begins with Holy Baptism and Chrismation. Confession of our sins takes place within
the Church. It is the place where members receive the very Body and Blood of Christ, which then nourishes every
cell within a person. Prayers for healing and being anointed with Holy Unction come from the Church. Marriages
are blessed by God within the Church; it is something God does, not we through our vows. Ordinations of clergy are
done within the Church. And at the end of our earthly life, prayers are said at our funeral which takes place in the
Church. Our whole life is meant to be lived as a member of the Church, not as a self-ruled, individualistic journey.
The Church is the place where people come to offer corporate worship. The earliest documented service of the
Church comes from the hand of an Apostle of Christ: The Liturgy of Saint James the Apostle. This service and all of
the services after him reflect the corporate sense of worship and not some individualistic endeavor. The Church in
the Book of Acts also reflects this same corporate sense of worship.
The Church is here today for each and every person. Salvation is truly found within the Church. This we affirm and
proclaim to the world today. And with God’s help we will pass this Faith on to the next generation.
Love in Christ,
+ Fr. Phil
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SACRAMENTS AND OTHER SERVICES
Holy Baptism
January 28, 2017
Valentine Bessett
Parents: Alina & Jaime Bessett
Sponsor: Mann Granic
February 11, 2016
Luke Drosos
Parents: Dean & Audra Drosos
Godparent: Lily Rose Drosos
Forty Day Blessing
January 14, 2017
Jennifer Nikopoulos and newborn son,
Christos
January 15, 2017
Stephanie Shuman and newborn twins,
Decklan and Brindly
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St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
2716 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, Arizona 85224
480 899-3330
Request for Blessing of Home or Business
Name: ____________________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Nearest Major Intersection: ___________________________________
To assist Fr. Phil in scheduling his visit, please check the time(s) you are
most likely available:
____ Anytime
____ Daytime
____Evening
Weekend____
Please complete this form and return it to the Church Office or place it in
the Narthex tray.
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QUEEN OF HEAVEN BURIAL PLOTS
St. Katherine has reserved a section of 90 burial plots at Queen of
Heaven Cemetery located at 1500 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, Arizona
85204. Contact Dr. Andy Karantinos for information.
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DEAN S. PAPPAS MEMORIAL BOOKSTORE
“That you may be filled with the knowledge of His Will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding” Col. 1:9
To assist you and your family through the Lenten journey and spiritually prepare for Pascha, there is a “Lenten ~ Pascha Display“in
the bookstore giving a few suggestions for religious items, books and Icons offered for your prayer corner. Religious gifts for friends
and loved ones are also available. There are books to help with fasting, specific Church Services, Holy Week Easter Service Books,
prayer and picture books to help children understand lent and our most Holy precious Feast Day of Pascha. Please visit our
BOOKSTORE in the balcony upstairs. We are open immediately after Divine Liturgy each Sunday and by request we can arrange for
your purchase during the week. (Email [email protected] )
PALM SUNDAY ICON
LADDER of DIVINE ASCENT ICON
Lent & Pascha Books for Adults
A Journey through Great Lent
The Lenten Covenant
Come Receive the Light
The Lenten Liturgies
Daily Lenten Meditations for Orth. Christians Lenten Cookbook
Holy Week Service Book
The Resurrection & Modern Man
Great Lent: Journey to Pascha
Lenten Spring
God Speaks From the Cross
Lenten Triodan
Why Did She Cry
The Services of Holy Week & Easter
Lent & Pascha Books for Children
Christ Has Risen, Children
The Proud Tree
Esther’s Easter Dress
The Tale of Three Trees
Lenten Workbook
Three Easter Journeys
In My Father’s House
Great and Holy Friday
Great and Holy Saturday
Pascha The Feast of Feasts
CRUCIFIXION ICON
Lent & Pascha ICONS
The Mystical Supper
Palm Sunday
Crucifixion
Resurrection
Christ Extreme Humility
Entombment of Christ
Christ The Bread Of Life
Ladder of Divine Ascent
Christ The Teacher (Gold Foil)
Raising of Lazarus
Maximos The Confessor
All Saints with Christ
The Ascension
Other Religious Items: Pascha Cards, Pendent Crosses (sterling silver, gold plated, enamel, wooden), Standing Crosses, Pocket
Prayer Cards, Pocket ICON’s, ICON Magnets, Guardian Nightlights, Incense, Charcoal and Incense Burners, Prayer Beads & Ropes,
Prayer Bracelets, Book Markers.
Kali Sarakosti!
(Have a good 40-day lent)
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Philoptochos
Philoptochos is the philanthropic heart of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and one
of the largest Christian women’s philanthropic organizations in the United States. We
are a Society of spiritually faithful Christians united in love and service to others.
Our chapter’s name is St. Irene Philoptochos. Within St. Irene we have a group of
mothers and children called the Agape Group for the purpose of allowing busy mothers with small children to be active and teach their children the importance of charitable
acts and giving to those in need.
We participate in National Projects, Metropolis Projects and have numerous projects
taken on for the good of our Parish and our local community. We are able to grow and
expand in our activities because the women of our parish have heeded the call.
However: We Need You! Women of the Greek Orthodox Faith who are at least 18
years of age are eligible for full membership in the organization. Men and nonOrthodox Christian women may be associate members.
If you are interested please contact the St. Katherine Church Office or speak with any
member about joining. Visit our Facebook Page: Saint Irene Philoptochos.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday February 12 – Philoptochos will be sponsoring a Fellowship Hour Complimentary Luncheon, our annual Communi-tea, to thank the St. Katherine parishioners
for there generous support of the numerous projects throughout the year. We will highlight some of our past year projects so that people can have a greater understanding of
the work of Philoptochos. We also will be taking memberships from new and continuing members. We hope you can join us!
Sunday March 12 – Our March meeting after Liturgy. A joint meeting with the Agape
Group.
Lenten bus trip to St. Paisius Monastery - Date to be announced soon!
Board Elections for Philoptochos - At our May Meeting.
June 8 – 11, Kids’n’Cancer Camp Agape Arizona- our annual camp for families of
children with cancer held in Mayer, Arizona on the property of the Orme School. More
information to follow!
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St. Irene Philoptochos would like to thank all who participated in our 2017 Vasilopita Sale – both our
wonderful bakers who made them and our wonderful supporters who purchased them. All the proceeds from our sale ($450) will be donated to St. Basil Academy to go towards their operational expenses. For those who are not familiar with St. Basils, below is a little explanation.
 St. Basils was founded as a children’s orphanage for Greek Orthodox Children and as a
teachers college. It has served thru the years as a children’s home for Greek Orthodox children that are either orphans or whose parents are unable to care for them.
 Archbishop Athenagoras founded Saint Basil in 1944 with the valuable assistance of the
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. On March 15, 1944, the Philoptochos purchased an estate in Garrison New York, on the shores of the Hudson River, overlooking
West Point Academy for only $55,000. The National Philoptochos has responded to the
needs of the Academy and its resident children for over 60 years, with support of the operating budget through the Annual Vasilopita. The Academy, as envisioned by the late Patriarch
Athenagoras, has expanded in scope to be a well equipped Residential Child Care Center.
 The old dormitories are now planned for renovation into the new Retreat and Conference
Center for the entire Archdiocese community to benefit.
 We have several parishioners who grew up or spent part of their childhood at St. Basils!
 In 2015 Philoptichos donated $300,000. for operational expenses.
Thank you also to all who suppor ted our 2017 Agape Ball held at Holy Tr inity Cathedr al on
January 28. This is our only fund raising event for the Arizona Kids’n’Cancer Camp Agape to be
held in June.
 Kids ‘n’ Cancer Camp Agape is a ministr y of the Metr opolis of SF Philoptochos. Our
own St. Irene Philoptochos chapter got involved in a “big way” nine years ago when along
with the Philoptochos chapters from the other Greek Orthodox Churches in the area we
began a camp to minister to Arizona families.
 The Camp offers a life-changing, all-expense paid camping experience for the families
of children afflicted with cancer or other life-threatening diseases.
 The Agape Ball is our only fund raiser for the camp. All proceeds will be donated to the
camp.
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Philoptochos Christmas bake sale
was a great success thank you
Mena for your Meraki! Our baking
chairman brings us together and
keeps our traditions alive!
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the Parish Council and Hrisi Parea we
offer our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our
friends and parishioners who contributed to the 8th
annual “You Light Up My Life” Christmas Tree.
Together, we raised $720 towards the purchase and
installation of an additional deep fryer for the Community Center kitchen.
The tree is decorated only with strings of unlit
Christmas lights which are purchased for $10 each in
remembrance of a loved one who is gone from our
sight but lives
forever in our heart. Once purchased, the bulb is lit
and tagged with our special person’s name(s) and/or
a
personal message.
This year, our Christmas Tree was decorated with
New Year’s decorations and served as a backdrop for
pictures during a wedding reception. It was truly a
celebration
of life!
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The Arizona Hellenic Foundation has several
scholarships available. For
information and application please visit the
Foundation's web site: www.azhellenic.org
Arizona Hellenic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the state of Arizona. The Foundation was established in 2004 by
the AHEPA 454 in order to promote Hellenic culture and provide scholarships for higher education among the Hellenic youth. The foundation raises funds though charitable donations and places them in a “corpus” account. This money is invested into income bearing accounts, with scholarships and awards paid out annually from the income. The Foundation is
also responsible for administering the scholarship request process and
selection of approved candidates per the foundation’s by-laws.
Scholarships are awarded annually to those who qualify. High School Seniors or College Underclassmen who are eligible to apply must be of Hellenic descent and live in the Phoenix, Arizona, Metropolitan area, including surrounding cities. A rating system is used to rank candidates and is
based on grade point average, extracurricular activities, and participation
in Hellenic activities. The Foundation Board of Directors is responsible for
verifying eligibility, determining rank, and generating scholarship
amounts. The number and size of Scholarships awarded in any given year
are based on the number of qualified applicants, the amount of income
generated from donations, and the endowment scholarship fund.
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Sunday School Schedule 2016-2017
February 5
Sunday school
February 12
Sunday school
February 19
Sunday school
February 26
Sunday school
March 5
Sunday of Orthodoxy
(Icon Sunday)
– Bring Icon
March 12
Sunday school
March 19
Sunday school
March 26
Sunday school
April 2
Sunday school
April 9
PALM SUNDAY – No classes
April 16
PASCHA – No classes
April 23
Sunday school
April 30
Sunday school
May 7
Sunday school
May 14
Sunday school
May 21
End of Year Ceremony and Celebration
Sunday school starts right after communion around 11AM.
Preschool - 3rd grade classes are 30 minutes long ending at 11:30AM.
4th-12th grade classes are 45 minutes long ending at 11:45AM.
All Art classes are 45 minutes long ending at 11:45AM
***Classes may run longer depending on time of Communion***
2017 Dates for Valley Orthodox
Youth Events
February 25: Event at St. Katherine
March 18-19: Lenten Retreat at Holy Trinity
April 22: Outreach/ P hilanthropy P roject Event
at Sts. Peter and Paul
May 20: End of Y ear P ool P arty/ Barbeque at
the home of Phoenix area family
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June TBD: All Saints Summer Camp
Why do we have altar boys?
By: Andre Gib
Altar Boys or Acolytes are a very important part of the Orthodox Church and have an important responsibility in the
Sanctuary (Holy Altar). They are as close to the holiest places of the church and to the most sacred actions as anyone can be.
They serve "near the Priest and in a limited role.
Altar Boys or "Acolytes" (from the Greek word "akolouthos" meaning attendant or follower) are mentioned as early as the
year 251 A.D. By Cornelius, Bishop of Rome. They were appointed as special servants to the Priests and helped the Priests
perform the sacred work and dedicated themselves to this work. Their assistance was needed because the Church found it
extremely helpful to have additional people (besides the Deacons) helping during the various services, especially the Divine
Liturgy. The word Acolyte can also be traced back to the Greek word "acolytes" meaning free (from stain or sin) to enter the
Holy of Holies (the Sanctuary or Holy Altar).
Today's Altar Boys must also be ready in the altar to serve the Priest in his sacred work. The Priest takes on the role of Christ
in the Divine Liturgy. The Altar Boys, who are Priest's attendants, are really Christ's attendants. We know from the Scriptures,
New Testament and Holy Fathers that the attendants of Christ are the Holy Angels and Archangels...therefore the Altar Boys
are symbolically angels. In their vestments this is represented by their Orarion, the wide band of material that is worn crossed
on their vestment, which represents the wings of angels.
To be an Altar Boy is a special honor. They perform a variety of tasks besides being involved in the rubrics of the service,
including helping prepare the Holy Altar for service, cutting the Prosfora, assisting at the communion of the faithful, saying
the prayers after communion, keeping the censer prepared, and a Reading the Holy Epistle.
In future articles I will discuss who can be an altar boy, discuss their roles further and introduce you to our Altar Boys.
Picture showing Altar Boys Orarion ... Demetrios Kretsedemas and Thomas French at Sunday Morning Orthros
preparing for the Orthros Gospel Reading.
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Biography
Rita Madden, MPH, RDN, completed her graduate work in Public Health, Nutrition at Loma
Linda University in California.
She is the author of the book: Food, Faith and Fasting, A Sacred Journey to Better Health.
Her book was inspired by responses to her workshops and her podcasts on Food, Faith and
Fasting, which are available on Ancient Faith Radio (www.ancientfaith.com).
Rita is the program director for Mediterranean Wellness, a company that focuses on sensible
weight management and chronic-disease prevention. She focuses on helping people and families
form a healthy relationship with food. Such areas include weight loss/management, type-2
diabetes prevention, reducing blood pressure and triglycerides.
As a Registered Dietician who finds inspiration from the great role that the Eastern Orthodox
tradition plays in modern-day health, Rita is passionate about working with people to prevent/
manage chronic diseases and to lose/manage weight through a faith-based approach to eating and
living.
Rita is thankful for the opportunity to share this ancient wisdom of the church to help people live
a healthier life. Her lectures include guidance from the ancient church to help with lifestyle
changes to attain weight loss and chronic-disease prevention and management.
Cynthhia Damaskos, CHC After close to four decades of studying health and nutrition for
herself, family, and friends in an informal manner, Cynthia made her passion official by
becoming certified as a Holistic Health Coach through The Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Her background in public speaking, and for living a healthy and Christ centered life, has
propelled her to help others realize their potential under the holistic umbrella of Spiritual,
Emotional, and Physical health. She coaches clients 1:1, leads women’s wellness workshops,
speaks at conferences, and holds retreats.
Cynthia’s book, The Holistic Christian Woman addresses all of these areas. It helps women
address their health goals and take charge of their family’s health by understanding how their
bodies work in conjunction with the heart, mind and soul.
Cynthia believes that Christian women should be able to experience guidance on holistic health
with their focus on the one and only God. Not allowing other spiritual practices to corner the
“Holistic” market as their own innovation. Not referring to a “Higher Power” or “The Universe”,
but GOD. The Trinity, One in essence and undivided. If our spirituality is the central focus of
who we are holistically, it shouldn’t be watered down.
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St. Katherine’s 2017 Lenten Retreat
Guest Speakers
Cynthia Damaskos, CHC
Author of "The Holistic Christian Woman"
Certified Holistic Health Coach
www.theholisticchristianwoman.co
Rita Madden, MPH, RDN
Author of “Food Faith and Fasting”
Registered Dietician
Podcast at www.ancientfaith.com
Saturday, February 4, 2017 @ 10:00 AM
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Tickets $20.00 (includes book signing at event)
*books must be previously purchased and brought to event
Return registration form with payment to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church,
2716 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler 85224. Questions, please contact Nicolette
Wright @ (602) 380-6918; email: [email protected] or church office
@ (480) 899-3330.
St. Katherine’s 2017 Lenten Retreat
Registration/Sponsor Form
Saturday, February 4, 2017 @ 10:00 AM
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Tickets $20.00
(Includes book signing at event)
*books must be previously purchased and brought to event*
Name: ________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Address: ______________________________ Email:_____________________
City:_________________ Zip_______________ Parish:____________________
I would like to:
Buy Tickets: Number of Tickets _________@ $20.00 each = $____________
Purchase Books: Food Faith and Fasting by Rita Madden $18.00
The Holistic Christian Woman by Cynthia Damaskos $15.00
Sponsor Event: $5 $10 $15 $20 $30 $50 $100 Other: $
Total Purchase $____________ (Please make check payable to St. Katherine)
Return registration form with payment to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 2716 N.
Dobson Rd., Chandler 85224. Questions, please contact Nicolette Wright (602)
380-6918 email: [email protected] or church office (480) 899-3330.
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◄ January 2017
February
2017
Sun
March 2017 ►
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
4:15-5:45pm- JOY/
HOPE
5 Sunday of the Pub- 6
7
8
Thu
2 Presentation of Our
Fri
3
Lord
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
9
lican & the Pharisee
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday
School
Sat
4
10:00am-2:00pm Lenten
Retreat
5:00pm-Vespers
10 St. Haralambos
11
the Great Martyr
3:00-5:00pm-Confession
5:00pm-Vespers
7:10pm-Bible Study/
YAL
12
13
14
15
16
17
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday
School
6:30pm-Parish
11:30am-Philoptochos
Council Meeting
Communitea Luncheon
18 Saturday of the Souls
9:30am-Divine Liturgy &
Memorial Service
3:00-5:00pm-Confession
5:00pm-Vespers
7:10pm-Bible Study/
YAL
19 Meatfare Sunday 20 President’s Day 21
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday
School
22
7:10pm-Bible Study/
YAL
28
day
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday
School
7:10pm-Bible Study/
YAL
7:00pm-Compline
24
25 Saturday of the Souls
9:30am-Divine Liturgy &
Memorial Service
3:00-5:00pm-Confession
5:00pm-Vespers
GOYA Volleyball Event @
St. Katherine
Church Office
Closed
26 Cheesefare Sun- 27 Lent Begins
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Notes:
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◄ February
March
Calendar March
April ►
2017
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
4:15-5:45pm- JOY/
HOPE
6:00pm- Presanctified
Liturgy
5 Sunday of Orthodoxy
6
7
8
9
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday School
6:00 pm-Pan-Orthodox
Vespers, Location: TBD
Palamas
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday School
6:00 pm-Pan-Orthodox
Vespers, Location: TBD
19 Sunday of the Holy
14
15
16
4 Saturday of Souls
7:00 pm-Salutations to
the Theotokos
3:00-5:00pm-Confession
5:00pm-Vespers
10
11
17
6:30pm-Parish
Council Meeting
20
7:00 pm-Salutations to
the Theotokos
7:10pm-Bible Study/YAL
6:00pm- Presanctified
Liturgy
21
22
23
24
18
3:00-5:00pm-Confession
5:00pm-Vespers
25 Annunciation
8:30 am-Orthros
9:30 am-Divine Liturgy
7:00 pm-Salutations to
the Theotokos
7:10pm-Bible Study/YAL
6:00pm- Presanctified
Liturgy
Climacus
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday School
6:00 pm-Pan-Orthodox
Vespers, Location: TBD
3:00-5:00pm-Confession
5:00pm-Vespers
GOYA Lenten Retreat
@ Holy Trinity
Cross
8:30am-Orthros
9:30am-Divine Liturgy
10:40am-Sunday School
6:00 pm-Pan-Orthodox
Vespers, Location: TBD
26 Sunday of St. John
Sat
3
7:00 pm-Salutations to
the Theotokos
7:10pm-Bible Study/YAL 6:00pm- Presanctified
Liturgy
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7:10pm-Bible Study/YAL 6:00pm- Presanctified
Liturgy
Greek Independence
Day
3:00-5:00pm-Confession
5:00pm-Vespers
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Notes:
7:00 pm-Akathis Hymn
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