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THE MESSENGER A Monthly Publication of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church JUNE 2017
INSIDE
CLERGY REFLECTIONS
MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH
MONTHLY CALENDAR
PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
STEWARDSHIP NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUTH NEWS
ST. PAUL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 4548 Wallings Road • North Royalton, Ohio 44133-3121
(440) 237-8998 · (440) 237-4386 fax
E-mail address: messenger@stpaulgoc.org
www.stpaulgoc.org A Parish under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,
and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so, He called it...Dad
~ Author Unknown
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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church ~ North Royalton OH
The following ministries are the lifeblood of our parish and perform many activities to promote the growth of our church. Your participation in these organizations makes our community more spiritually complete.
Philoptochos Stephanie Ocker Coffee Socials Pam Sitter Festival Michael Lignos John Trihas Messenger Editor Elaine Nackowiz Welcome Committee Helen Dadas Choir Director Vaso Boukis Cantor Nicholas Bodle Organist Rachel Nelson Bookstore Jim & Karen Sullivan
ST. PAUL FAMILY MINISTRY COMMISSION Chairman Little Angels Erin Kubat HOPE / JOY George Athanasiou GOYA Coordinator George Athanasiou OCF / College Ministry Maribeth Lekas Altar Boys George Athanasiou Religious Education Presv. Nicole Keares Bible Study Frank Chirakos Father Costas Keares Women’s Study Group Elaine Poulos Coffee & Conversation Kristine Tartara Jonathan Tartara VCS Amber Rahas Annoula Tsonton Greek School Kathy Glaros Greek Corner Maria Karlatiras PTO Tammy Parianos Senior Fellowship Maria Regan Hellenic Dance Director Eleni Johnson
Deadline for all articles and Organization Minutes is the 1st of the month. Please keep this in mind! Items can be e-mailed to messenger@stpaulgoc.org.
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CLERGY
Priest Rev. Fr. Costas P. Keares, Proistamenos
Pastoral Assistant / Youth Director George Athanasiou
ECCLESIARCH Bruce W. Trakas
PARISH COUNCIL President Alex Dadas Vice President Michael Lignos Secretary Rhonee Trakas-Iula Financial Secretary George Anagnostou Treasurer Christopher Cook
Nick Asmis Dr. George Markakis Anthone Colovas Stephanie Ocker Arthur S. Karas Nicolas Parianos Theodore Kokkas Effie Trihas Jason Kouvaras Drew Wilson
OFFICE SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER Elaine Nackowiz LEGAL ADVISOR Ken Boukis
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Bylaws Anthone Colovas Catering / Leasing Arthur S Karas Jason Kouvaras Family Ministry Stephanie Ocker Finance Michael Lignos Home Michael Lignos Nicolas Parianos Human Resources Rhonee Trakas-Iula
Membership Jason Kouvaras Public Relations Father Costas Keares Stewardship George Anagnostou Ways & Means Real Estate Management Arthur S. Karas
Telephone: (440) 237-8998 Fax: (440) 237-4386 Catering: (440) 582-1083 Website: www.stpaulgoc.org Office E-Mail: messenger@stpaulgoc.org Fr. Costas E-Mail: frcostas@stpaulgoc.org Fr. Costas Cell: (440) 669-1316 George Athanasiou E-Mail: gathanasiou@stpaulgoc.org
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Pastoral Reflections by George Athanasiou In the next few weeks our mailboxes will be flooded, our Facebook timelines will be filled, and we will be informed of a great milestone in the lives of many of our children, teenagers, and young adults. Graduation is right around the corner and whether it is graduation from Sunday School, High School, the various colleges and universities, or from our Seminary (just to name a few), it is an entry into the next phase of life for those individuals. Our Patron Saint, St. Paul told Timothy, who at the time was a very young man just out of his teens, to practice the traditions he has received from his mother and from the Church; and that the most important thing in his life was training in Godliness. For he said “Godliness profits in every way.” The next phase in life is not solely centered on higher education, growing in your knowledge of an ever-changing world, and getting that dream job you have always hoped for. Rather, it is teamed up with becoming a Christ centered individual. It is about becoming Orthodox Christian Professionals, not merely professionals who are Greek and happen to be baptized in the Orthodox Church. As our graduates prepare for their next step, no matter what level it may be, they must take more control and make the Orthodox faith they grew up in, their own. For our High School Graduates, your parents have guided you this far. They have held your hand in every step of that journey. Now, you will face many changes and challenges on your own. Your parents will continue to support you, love you, and cheer for you but now it is time to take ownership of your life and of your faith. When Saturday night comes around and you have an invitation to a number of social events on campus, does Sunday morning even play a role in that decision process? You have to think to yourself, what time do I give to God? Am I willing to let another Sunday (my only time I give to God) slip by? How will you face that challenge? College and Graduates of Higher Education, your life is exactly that…”YOURS.” The decisions you made in college have made you the person you see in the mirror today. Now, the questions get even tougher. Is this the person that you want your future spouse to know? Is this the person you want your children to know? These realities are your next step. How have you prepared yourself for that life and is the church
even part of it anymore? Where does Christ fit in with all the job interviews, work schedule, etc.? Parents and family members of our graduates, you have brought your children up in the church, you have prepared them for the moments that lay ahead, for the next phases of their lives. Be encouraged, be joyous, and continue to be a source of inspiration and knowledge for these young people. As they progress in life it may seem like they need you less and less as each year passes. This may be the perception, but it is not the reality. You have been where your children are going. You have basked in the glories that life may bring while also suffering in the moments of hardship and temptations that they too will face. In all of these questions and these new realities there is one thing that remains, one thing that will always be constant in their life…and that is Christ and His church. Whether you have been an active part of it through your childhood or through your college years or not, Christ has never left your side and never will. We celebrate and are thankful for all of your hard work and for all of the accomplishments of our young people. But what must always be kept in mind is that education and dedication must be sealed with the consecration of the Holy Spirit, even as we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost in a short while. We know that our graduates have worked hard and we offer to them our prayers, that the inspiration of God will always be in harmony with the effort that they put forward in fulfilling the plan God has for them in their lives, so that they will hear him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant; for you were faithful in everything. I will now put you in charge of greater things.” As graduation approaches, our entire community of St Paul thanks God for our graduates and the accomplishments that have culminated in this great accomplishment. We look forward to the amazing things that you will bring to this world and back to our community. Wherever life’s journey may take you, know that the journey has been guided along through the prayers, the love and the support of this community. Congratulations…now go forth and become His disciples!
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Our Parish Her Life & People
Baptisms April 30th Jenna (Nicole) ~ daughter of Brandon and Melanie Squire Godfather ~ Tom Sperellis Penelope ~ daughter of James MacKay and Chelsie Houchens Godmother ~ Kaitlyn DeBow May 20th Jacob ~ son of Demitrios and Heidi Tsakalos Godparents ~ Stavros & Vicki Tsakalos May 21st Yianni ~ son of Joshua and Kirasoula Phillips Godparents ~ Steve and Alexia Christou
Weddings April 20th Andreas Paragios and Keli (Kalypso) Pontikos corrected May 13th Jordan Phillippi and Ellen Saridakis Koumbari ~ Fr. Anastasios and Presv. Lena Athanasiou
Funerals May Their Memories Be Eternal
May 2nd Mary Gianiotis May 11th Lillian Sekas May 23rd Janet Paros
Steve, Alexia and Angelique Christou We invite you to join us for the coffee social which follows the Divine Liturgy every Sunday for fellowship. We look forward to meeting you!
Stewardship Commitment Form
Many thanks to those who are using your stewardship envelopes each Sunday. Please note the special envelopes inserted in your May / June set:
* Capital Improvement ~ for the improvement of our Facility * Benevolence ~ confidentially assist individuals in
need * Festival * St. Paul feast
Have you submitted your Fairshare Estimate of Giving card? Are you in arrears on your 2016 pledge? Simply complete the form below or go to our website. I / We commit $ to my/our 2017 pledge I / We would like to bring our 2016 pledge current Have you fallen behind on your stewardship? Please take a moment to submit your donation today by using the form below or go to our website. Please apply the enclosed $ t o m y 2016 stewardship Please apply the enclosed $ t o m y 2017 stewardship Name
Address
Email Phone
We would be happy to announce a special occasion in this column. All you need to do is notify the office at 440.237.8998 or messenger@stpaulgoc.org.
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Youth News
HOPE / JOY / GOYA ~ Congratulations to newly elected 2017—218 GOYA officers. They are:
President Arianna Lindemann Vice President Gregory Johnson Recording Secretary Joseph Linz Corrs. Secretary Ava Terovolas Treasurer Michael Wilson ~ Registration for the Metropolis Summer Camp is still open. Whatever grade a camper is in as of February 6, 2017 is the grade they will register for. The sessions are as follows:
* Elementary Week (2nd—4th Grade) June 18—24 * Middle School Week (5th—7th Grade) June 25—July 1 * Junior High Week (8th—9th Grade) July 2—8 * Senor High Week (10th—12th Grade) July 9—15
A $100 parish scholarship is available to those families who are stewards of our parish and active in the youth program. Please contact George Athanasiou for more details. ~ Mark your calendar for the Metropolis Youth Day at Cedar Point on Tuesday, June 13th. See flyer for details on page 10 of this issue. ~ HOPE/JOY Family Pool Party will be held on Friday, June 30th at 3:30PM to end a fun-filled week of Vacation Church School. We thank Dr. & Mrs. George Markakis for hosting. RSVP to mlmarkakis@gmail.com by June 12th.
Sunday School News ~ Presvytera Nicole Keares
As we complete another year of Sunday School, I want to thank our teachers for their time and commitment in teaching our children our Orthodox Faith. This year we had 32 weeks of class from September through May. We appreciate all that they do for this important Ministry of our church. Thank you to all the parents for your commitment and participation in our Sunday School. Without the children, it wouldn't be possible. On May 21st, we held our Sunday School Recognition in church followed by a family picnic. Close to 100 people attended this picnic. Thank you to Elena Giatis for chairing this event and her helpers. Congratulations to the following students who received Great Attendance (3 or less absences) for the second half of the year: Katerina Downing, Elijana Kubat, Max Mannarino, Evan Boukis, Joseph Gaudio, Karsten Boukis, Panagiota Markakis, Eliana Paragios, Anthony Asmis, Maria Asmis, Ian Horwath, Alexis Tsonton, Anthony Bucciere, Aristotle Markakis, Anthea Lindemann, Arianna Lindemann, and Christina Keares. Congratulations to the following students who received Perfect Attendance for the second half of the year: Lena Mannarino, Joey Mozden, Michael Fazio, Vasilea Gaudio, Maria Fazio, Dylan Lovejoy, Brendon Lovejoy, and Alexander Bodle. Congratulations to the following students who received Great Attendance (3 or less absences) for the WHOLE YEAR: Max Mannarino, Joseph Gaudio, Panagiota Markakis, Joey Mozden, Vasilea Gaudio, Anthony Bucciere, Alexis Tsonton, Aristotle Markakis, and Dylan Lovejoy. Congratulations to the following students who received Perfect Attendance for the WHOLE YEAR: Lena Mannarino, Michael Fazio, Maria Fazio, Brendon Lovejoy, and Alexander Bodle. I want to thank Éva Karas and Vera Lindemann for assisting me in directing this ministry. I appreciate t h e i r a s s i s t a n c e throughout the year.
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Son of:
Christopher and Sue Kalucis
Grandson of:
Dr. John Kalucis
John graduates from Medina
High School. He will
attend The University of
Kentucky to
major in Dentistry
and Orthodontics.
Sophia Cook
Daughter of:
Christopher and Stacy Cook
Granddaughter of:
Vanetta Zervas
Sophia graduates from Brecksville
Broadview Heights High School.
She will attend Bowling
Green State University to
major in Forensic
Psychology with a
minor in
Spanish.
John Kalucis
Christina Keares
Daughter of:
Fr. Costas and Presvtera Nicole
Keares
Christina graduates from
Strongsville High School.
She will attend The Ohio
State University to
major in
Biomedical
Engineering.
JUNE 2017 PAGE 7
Son of:
Todd and Maria Lang
Grandson of:
Clara Daniels
Andrew graduates from Valley
Forge High School. He will
attend Hiram College to
major in Business
Management and
Communication.
Andrew Lang
Daughter of:
Michael Lignos
Maria Lignos
GrandDAUGHTER of:
Kostas and Sonia Page
Soultana graduates from
Brunswick High School. She
will attend The Ohio State
University to
study Pre-Medicine
with a Biology major.
Soultana Lignos
Son of:
Christopher and Maria Lovejoy
Brendon graduates from
Brunswick High School. He
will attend The University of
Akron to major in Computer
Engineering.
Brendon Lovejoy
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Daughter of:
David and Despina Mazzeo
Granddaughter of:
Demos and Joanne Kriaris
Stefanie graduates from
Brecksville Broadview Heights
High School. She will
attend Capital
University to
major in
Environmental
Science.
Stefanie Mazzeo
Son of:
Suzanne Sarris-Orlando
John Orlando
Grandson of:
Anthony Sarris
Olympia Sarris
Enzo graduates from
Brecksville Broadview Heights
High School. He will
attend Kent State
University to
Major in Public
Communications.
Enzo Orlando
Son of:
Rick and Angelique Sweet
Joseph graduates from
Hudson High School. He will
attend Wittenberg
University to
major in Special
Education.
Joseph Sweet
Daughter of:
Sam and Joy Rambo
Naomi graduates from Medina
High School. She will be
attending Ohio University
to major as an
Intervention
Specialist.
Naomi Rambo
JUNE 2017 PAGE 9
Son of:
Efthimis and Julie Tsirambidis
Haralambos graduates from
St. Ignatius High School. He
will attend Walsh
University to major
in the Honors
Program Pre-
Medicine / Biology.
Haralambos Tsirambidis
Son of:
Andrew and Dena Wilson
Grandson of:
Pete (Teddy) Alex
Peter graduates from Brecksville
Broadview Heights High School.
He will attend Case
Western Reserve University
to major in
Biomedical
Engineering.
Peter Wilson
Son of:
John and Eleni Gugliotta
Grandson of:
Rae Elliott
Nathan graduates from The
University of Akron School
of Law with a
degree of Juris
Doctor.
Nathan Gugliotta
Daughter of:
Manuel and Ruth Saridakis
Ellen graduates from The
Ohio University Heritage
College of
Osteopathic
Medicine.
Ellen Saridakis Phillippi
Son of:
Christopher and Rhonee Iula
Grandson of:
Kathy L Trakas
Jonathan graduates from The
Ohio State University with a
Degree in Finance
and Economics.
Jonathan Iula
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Greek School News ~ Kathy Glaros
It's amazing to see that the end of the school year has arrived! The end of the school year is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our school and it's students and acknowledge our committed staff. So many things have been accomplished this year. Our students have been involved in an extraordinary number of activities. Of course, we should not forget the tremendous amount of learning which has taken place during the school year. Throughout all of these activities, our students have demonstrated great character. There are countless people to whom I owe an expression of gratitude and appreciation. Many thanks to our P.T.O President, parents, and volunteers, who so willingly support our school programs and fundraisers. Your presence and support make a much stronger school. We hope we can continue to count on your support in the years to come. Special thanks to our teachers for all of their outstanding work with our students. We are all dedi-cated to your children's success. So, to all of our students, teachers and parents, I would like to say THANK YOU for another amazing school year. Lastly, I would like to thank Fr. Costas P. Keares and our Pastoral Assistant/ Youth Director Mr. George Athanasiou, for their much needed emotional and spiritual support. In planning ahead for the next school year, it will be necessary to make some changes. Be sure to check our website for more information. Please know that Greek School Summer Camp is back, June 12—17, 2017. This is a unique and exciting camp designed to highlight the creative and playful sides of children, all in a Greek educational environment. This camp will be memorable experience for all participants. On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to take the opportunity to wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer! I look forward to seeing you all in September!
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CHURCH SERVICES
All Sundays 8:15 AM Orthros
9:30 AM Liturgy Sunday School resumes in September
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 Saturday of
Souls
8:30 AM Orthros
9:30 AM Liturgy
1:00 PM Wedding
4 Holy
Pentecost
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME TODAY ONLY 8:00 AM Orthos
9:05 AM Liturgy
5 6
6:00 PM Philoptochos Appreciation Dinner (100 Bomb Squad)
7 8
10:00 AM Afghan Workshop
5:00 PM Rehearsal
9
6:00 PM IOCC Banquet cocktails with dinner at 7:00 PM
10
2:30 PM Wedding
11 All Saints
Graduate Sunday
1:30 PM Golf Outing at Pine Hills in Hinckley
12 13
Metropolis Youth Cedar Point Day
14
7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
15 16 17
18
2nd Sunday of Matthew
Father’s Day
19 20 21 22 23
4:30 PM Rehearsal
24
2:30 PM Wedding
25 3rd Sunday of Matthew
26
9:00 AM Vacation Church School
27
9:00 AM Vacation Church School
28
9:00 AM Vacation Church School
7:00 PM Great Vespers for our Church with Metropolitan Savas
29 Apostles
Peter and Paul Feastday of our Church
8:30 AM Orthros
9:00 AM Vacation Church School
9:30 AM Liturgy with Metropolitan Savas
30 Synaxis of
the Holy Apostles
8:30 AM Orthros
9:00 AM Vacation Church School
9:30 AM Liturgy
3:30 PM HOPE/JOY Pool Party
Metropolis Summer Camp for 2nd—4th grade students at Camp Nazareth
Metropolis Summer Camp for 5th—7th grade students at Camp Nazareth
Greek School Summer Camp
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0
1
7
CHURCH SERVICES
All Sundays 8:15 AM Orthros
9:30 AM Liturgy Sunday School resumes in September
Metropolis Summer Camp for 8th—9th grade students at Camp Nazareth
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
2 4th Sunday of Matthew
3 4th of July
Office closed
5 6 7 8
9 5th Sunday of Matthew
10 11 12
7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
13 14 15
16 Sunday of the Holy Fathers
17 18 19 20
11:00 AM—10:00 PM St Paul Grecian Festival
21
11:00 AM—11:00 PM St Paul Grecian Festival
22
11:00 AM—11:00 PM St Paul Grecian Festival
23 7th Sunday of Matthew
11:00 AM—9:00 PM St Paul Grecian Festival
24 25 26 27 28 29
30 8th Sunday of Matthew
31
Metropolis Summer Camp for 10th—12th grade students at Camp Nazareth
Father Costas on Vacation
Father Costas on Vacation
JUNE 2017 PAGE 13
Choir News Vaso Boukis
Choir Director
After searching for months, our Choir is pleased to announce that we have a new organist. We welcome Rachel Nelson to our St. Paul family. Choir hosted the Mid-Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians meeting and workshop on May 20th here at St. Paul. Thank you to all those who attended and to all our choir members for providing the delicious breakfast and lunch. The last Sunday for Choir will be June 25th. Consider joining us when we resume after Labor Day. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer! ! ! Thank you for supporting our Choir.
SAINTS ALIVE!!! St. Paul Vacation Church School
June 26 – 30, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration --------- $20 per Child ---------
Deadline June 20th (add $5 per child after) -----
Childs Name / Shirt Size (see sizes below)
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Parents Name and Phone
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Address
Email Address
List Any Allergies
Shirt Size (Shirt not Guaranteed after June 20th) YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL
The Kids Voted! And Chose Learning
About SAINTS the Fun way!
Crafts Play Songs
Snack provided
$20 per child by June 20th
$25 June 21st
St Paul Greek Orthodox Church 4548 Wallings Road
North Royalton OH 44133 440.237.8998 ~ www.stpaulgoc.org
AFGHAN PROJECT: WORKSHOP JUNE 8TH! Please contact Maria Lovejoy 330.220.3213 or Maribeth Lekas 216.408.6070 if you are interested in attending our next workshop, Thursday, June 8th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Teen Room at church. Yarn, needles, patterns, and instruction will be available at this workshop. Feel free to come and knit/crochet and enjoy the camaraderie!
OCF—ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ~ COLLETE MINISTRY Please forward email and college snail mail addresses for any St. Paul college Freshmen and/or to donate, please contact Mary Steve mrysteve@yahoo.com or Maribeth Lekas Mbleka@aol.com.
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St. Paul Hellenic Dancers Eleni Johnson, Hellenic Dance Director
All three dance groups have been working so hard to master their performances for next month’s festival. This year seems to have gone by even faster than previous years and I know all the instructors agree that we are eager to have our dancers show off what they have been working on all throughout the year! We can’t wait to see you all under the tent in July!!!
Please note that since Sunday School has finished for the year, practice will begin at 11:30 each Sunday. That time will still allow for dancers to come down from church and grab a snack before heading to their practice location.
PRACTICE DATES FOR JUNE AND JULY ARE: Sunday, June 4 – Beginners & Juniors ONLY
Thursday, June 8 -- Seniors ONLY
Sunday, June 11—All groups
Thursday, June 15 -- Seniors ONLY
Thursday, June 22 -- Seniors ONLY
Sunday, June 25 – All groups
Tuesday, June 28 -- Beginners & Juniors ONLY (12:00 Noon following VCS)**
Wednesday, June 29 -- Beginners & Juniors ONLY (12:00 Noon following VCS)**
Sunday, July 2 – All groups
Sunday, July 9 – All groups
Sunday, July 16 - Beginners & Juniors after Litur-gy, Seniors time TBA
Monday, July 17 – Junior & Senior only under tent
Tuesday, July 18 – Junior & Senior only under tent
Wednesday, July 19 – All groups under tent
Thursday, July 20 – Sunday July 23 Festival Festival performance times will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
** Practice on VCS days will begin at Noon and we are asking that you send a snack/lunch for your dancer that day. They will have time after VCS ends and practice begins to eat. It will be a long day for them so they should plan accordingly.
We are so excited to be participating in Greek Day at
Kennywood Park on Tuesday, July 25 again this year. We will spend the day enjoying the park, performing some of our dances, and catching up with camp friends! Performing participants get into the park for free that day!!
Thank you all again for your help with this program. The instructors and I appreciate all the parents so much!!!
Featured in our Bookstore
THE FEAST OF PENTECOST The Church is born at Pentecost with the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples.
HEAR ME ~ A PRAYERBOOK FOR ORTHODOX TEENS Give your teens the gift that will challenge their faith and help them on the road to making that faith their own. This prayer book is designed to address the unique challenges Orthodox youth experience in their walk with Christ.
BRAVE LIKE A SAINT Our children are faced with many challenges that require them to stand up for their Orthodox faith. A great resource for children in third to sixth grade. The story is easy to read and understand, and the message is one which even touches the adult soul.
SAINT PAUL ~ THE APOSTLE OF RECONCILIATION Destined to become a classic as it portrays the spiritual adventure of St. Paul, the apostle of love and reconciliation.
OTHER ITEMS IN THE BOOKSTORE:
Our bookstore gift certificates are the perfect gift for every occasion. Stop by to purchase today in any denomination.
ICONS PRAYER ROPES
JUNE 2017 PAGE 15
Festival Sponsorship Ad
We are very excited to announce new advertising opportunities for you and your business during our annual Grecian Festival. Each year more than 25,000 guests walk through our doors to enjoy the delicious homemade Grecian cuisine, pastries, wines, and beer; dance to the music under our big tent; and shop at the unique boutiques. Our Ad Book is also posted on our Festival Sponsor page with links to the businesses who sponsor at the $400 level and above. Don’t miss out on sharing your business information with our guests!
YOU CAN FIND THE AD FORM ON PAGE 15 OF THIS ISSUE
Consider placing a personal ad to congratulate your high school or college graduate, remember a loved one, wish St. Paul a successful Festival, etc.
TIPS FOR ADVERTISEMENT: We can enlarge/shrink almost any ad to fit the
size you desire
Submit a clean, wrinkle free ad
Electronic ads can be submitted in JPG format (preferred) to messenger@stpaulgoc.org
Ads will be in black and white unless otherwise indicated
We can help design your ad
All Ads are due by June 20, 2017
ITEM AMOUNT EST. COST
Ground Meat 1210 lbs. (80/20
blend) $3,120
Lamb Shanks 42 cases $133 / case
Souvlaki 500 lbs. each pork &
chicken $2,585
Chicken (2-3/4 lbs. ea) 600 split fryers (1,200 halves) $1,800
Uncle Ben’s Rice Pilaf 450 lbs. $420
Salad 47 cases $810
Plaki 150 lbs. $715
Feta cheese 250 lbs. domestic / 6 cases crumbled $550
Kalamata Olives 110 lbs. $310
Gyros 127 cones $84 / cone
Chicken base 10 cases $75 / case
College Inn Chicken broth 8 cases $29 / case
Tomato sauce 2 cases $21 / case
Crushed tomato 14 cases $22 / case
Grape leaves 6 kegs $90 / keg
Pita bread 136 cases $23 / case
Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix 1 case $50 / case
Regina Red wine vinegar
2 cases
$12 / case
Dinner rolls 186 dozen $2.00 / doz.
Eggs 11 cases $11 / case
Macaroni 6 cases $26 / case
Greek coffee 5 lbs. $25
Domino’s Sugar 275 lbs. $180
Chopped spinach 8 cases $22 / case
Filo 15 cases $38 / case
Domino’s 10X sugar 30 lbs. $44
Flour 825 lbs. $250
Butter unsalted 360 lbs. $2.75 / lb.
Margarine 2 cases $19 / case
Whole Milk 143 gallons $3 gallon
Evaporated milk 72 cans $66
Lemon Juice 168 quarts $195
Olive oil 7 cases $400
Festival Items Needed Many food items are needed to prepare the delicious meals and pastries we offer the increasing number of guests we serve each year. Below is a list of some of those items. Please consider making a monetary donation to offset the increasing costs as some items have already been purchased. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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$ 35
Business card black & white
$ 75
¼ page black & white (3.75 x 5)
$125
½ page black & white (8 x 5) 15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival
$175
Full page black & white (8 x 10.5) 15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival
$500
Full page COLOR (8 x 10.5) 15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival Link to your website on our Festival Sponsor page
$500
2 x 4 color banner under tent ½ page black & white in ad book
15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival Link to your website on our Festival Sponsor page
$600
Full color page: Circle one: Inside front Inside back Outside back
15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival Link to your website on our Festival Sponsor page
$600
RTA bus on back (seen by 80,000/day over 5 week period) RTA bus on inside (different bus) ½ page black & white ad
15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival Link to your website on our Festival Sponsor page
$900
RTA bus on back (seen by 80,000/day over 5 week period) RTA bus on inside (different bus) 2 x 4 color banner under tent ½ page black & white ad
15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival Link to your website on our Festival Sponsor page
$1,000
Corporate sponsor on postcards mailed to over 5,000 homes
15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival Link to your website on our Festival Sponsor page
$1,500
Corporate sponsor on Val-Pak sent to 60,000 homes
15 second spot running on TV monitors entire Festival Link to your website on our Festival Sponsor page
Name:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Amount Paid:
Personal Message:
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JUNE 2017 PAGE 17
Koulouriakia Class Recap On Wednesday May 17th the Philoptochos held its fourth Greek Cooking class and once again the turnout was amazing with 60 ladies and gentleman in attendance. We learned how to make the yummy koulourakia, we mastered the braiding, learned variations to add, and took home a few dozen cookies to show off our new talent to family and friends. A huge thank you to our instructor, Tessie Lekas, and her crew which included Clara Daniels, Kathy Nikolaou, Mary Pagonakis, Barbara Pateras and , Roberta Vasilakis. These ladies all came to the church much earlier in the day and helped prepare all the dough that we used to make these delicious cookies. The batches they made equaled well over 2000 koulourakia. Ο Θεός να ευλογεί τα χέρια σας! The participation and support of the classes has grown with each session and the energy, excitement , and fellowship it has generated is way beyond any expectation that we ever imagined. A huge thank you to all our instructors and their assistants, the set up and clean-up crews, and to all who have participated in them. These classes wouldn’t be possible without our St Paul Village of family and friends. We will take the summer off and God willing our next class will be in September. The plan is to learn how to make Galactobouriko. Watch for more details soon. With love, gratitude and appreciation,
Eleni Johnson and Stephanie Ocker
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We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all those who have made a commitment to our 2017 Stewardship program. Your generous donation keeps the doors open, the lights on, the staff to assist your needs, and the ministries running. By now you should have received your 1st Quarter statement. Please review. If you are behind on your pledge, take a moment to catch up; if you haven’t made a pledge commitment, take a moment to complete the bottom portion of your statement, and as always, feel free to call the church office if you have any questions. Remember, a pledge card should be submitted each year as your individual situation may change. Consider increasing your pledge if you have committed the same amount for the past five years or more.
As of May 17, 2017, we have 369 families who have pledged 273,879. Please remember, part of being a member of the parish is committing your time, talent, AND treasure.
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Daniels, John & Victoria
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Demopoulos, Penny
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Glaros, Bill & Kathy
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Kostantaras, John & Clara
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Koulioufas, Maria
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Marconi, Stephen & Ioanna
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Markos, Bill & Kathy
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Matheou, Mary
Mavros, Chris & Kathy
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Η Ελληνικη Γωνια ~ Μαρία Καρλατήρα (Μαράκι)
Αγαπητοί μου αναγνώστες, Kαλό μήνα! Νά που και το όμορφο καλοκαιράκι μας κατέφθασαι, μαζί με τα σχέδια των διακοπών. Τι θα λέγατε να κάνουμε και την πρώτη μας καλοκαιρινή βολτούλα. Ετοιμαστήται λοιπόν να επισκευτούμε την όμορφη κοντέσα του Ιονίου πελάγους...Καλώς ήλθατε στην Κεφαλονιά. Ένα νησί καταπράσινο, πνιγμένο στα
έλατα (με το ελατόδασος του Αίνο), στο γεμάτο εξωτικές παραλίες με πεντακάθαρες θάλασσες, πραγματικά σαν κρύσταλλο. Μετό αρχαιολογικό
μουσείο της Παλαιολιθικής, της Μυκηναικής περιόδου και της Ρωμαικής. Μετά ενδιαφέροντα σπήλαια της (Δρογκαράτης και Μελισσάνης). Μετά γραφικά χρωματιστά δίπατα αρχοντικά και ίσως να αισθανθήται την παρουσία κάποιας αρχόντισσας τυλιγμένη στο κρινολίνο της, να χορεύει στα σαλόνια των παλατιών. Μετήν Μονή Κηπουραίων, χτισμένη το 1759 σε βράχο πάνω από τη θάλασσα και προσφέρει το πιο συναρπαστικό ηλιοβασίλεμα. Φίλοι μου, ο κάθε τόπος εκτός από την ιστορία, τα γράμματα και τις τέχνες, στον πολιτισμό του, παίζου μεγάλο ρόλο και τα τοπικά του προιόντα. Και σ’αυτό το νησί, τον πρωτεύοντα ρόλο έχει η χιλιοτραγουδημένη –ρομπόλα-Αυτό το υπέροχο κρασί των ‘’Θεών και των Αθανάτων’’ επείρε τ’ όνομα του, από το σχήμα του καρπού της που μοιάζει με τον γεωμετρικό ρόμβο. Η ρομπόλα είναι τόσο δεμένη με την ιστορία του νησιού, με ρίζες απο τα πολύ παλιά χρόνια. Και ο μύθος λέει, όταν δίωξανε οι Θεοί τον Κέφαλο (γιό του Ερμή) από την Αθήνα και μετά από πολλές περιπλανήσεις καταφεύγει στην Αθηναία Γή στη σημερινή Κεφαλονιά. Μαζί του όμως έφερε και ένα κλήμα γιά να θυμάτε την πατρίδα του. Μόλις πάτησε το πόδι του στο νησί, φύτεψε το κλήμα το οποίο φύτρωσε παντού και είναι μιά σπάνια ποικιλία. Το νησί πήρε το όνομα του Κέφαλου. Πολλά τα τοπικά προιόντα και μιά παραδοσιακή κεφαλονίτικη κουζίνα. Δοκιμάστε την ρομπόλα....και τα ξαναλέμε. Και κλίνοντας, εσείς μήν μου ανησυχήται, τον άλλο μήνα πάλι κάτι καλό θα σας έχω. ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ και καλά σε όλους τους Μπαμπάδες. *** Κάθε πρώτη Κυριακή του μήνα σας περιμένω. *** Επισκευτήτε την Ελληνική μας βιβλιοθήκη. Θα χαρώ να σας εξυπηρετήσω.
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