cyprian the holy martyr and justina the virgin-martyr of ......the monthly newsletter of st. george...

Volume 10 Issue 10

October 2004

Archdiocese and Diocese News ....................................... Page 2 Stewardship ..................................................................... Page 3 Parish Council Meeting Notes .......................................... Page 4 Parish News and Announcements .................................... Page 7 Cooperative Catechism .................................................... Page 8

Come Receive The Light Radio Program ..........................Page 8 Parishioners Namedays, Birthdays, and Anniversaries .....0 Book Store News ..............................................................Page 11 The Orthodox Christian Vote By Fr. Stanley Harakas ......Page 13 Calendar of Events ...........................................................Page 15

The Monthly Newsletter of St. George Greek Orthodox Church www.stgeorgegoc.org

S aint Justina who was from Damascus, lived a life of purity for the sake of Christ. Saint Cyprian, who was from Antioch, began as an initiate of

magic and worshipper of the demons. A certain foolish young man who had been smitten with Justina's beauty hired Cyprian to draw her to love him; when Cyprian had tried every demonic device he knew, and had failed, being repulsed by the power of Christ, Whom Justina invoked, he understood the weakness of the demons and came to know the truth. Delivered from demonic delusion, he came to Christ and burned all his books of magic, was baptized, and later ascended the episcopal throne in his country. Later, he and Justina were arrested by the Count of Damascus, and having endured many torments at his hands, they were sent finally to Diocletian in Nicomedia, where they were beheaded about the year 304. Apolytikion—Fourth Tone As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Cyprian. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion—First Tone When thou, O godly-minded one, hadst been converted from magic art to knowledge of God, thou becamest a most skillful healer for the whole world, O wise Cyprian, granting cures to them that honor thee with Justina; with her, pray the man-befriending Master to save us, thy servants who sing thy praise.

Cyprian the Holy Martyr and Justina the Virgin-Martyr of Nicomedea October 2

Glad Tidings October 2004

REGULAR WEEKLY

SERVICES

Holy Confession By Appointment

Vespers Saturday 5:00 PM (September—May)

Orthros Sunday 8:30 AM

Divine Liturgy Sunday 9:45 AM

Sunday School (September through May)

starts after administration of Holy Communion

For Weekday Services please check the Calendar of Events

included in this bulletin.

!!!

Church Staff and Office Hours Church Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:00AM—3:00PM Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews, Presbyter (651) 222-6220 Email: [email protected]

Yiannis Stamatopoulos Administrative Assistant (651) 222-6220 Email: [email protected]

Ron Adkins

Parish Council President (651) 738-1630 Email: [email protected]

Reva Adkins

Philoptochos President (651) 738-1630 Email: [email protected]

Steve Ryan Sunday School Director (651) 292-9948 Email: [email protected]

Barbara Bauman Choir Director (651) 415-0556

Anna Christoforides Greek School Director (651) 225-8016 Email: [email protected]

Dan and Jackie Matuska Glad Tidings Editors (320) 629-2689 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

BELOVED PRIEST OF TWELVE HOLY APOSTLES GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN DULUTH FALLS ASLEEP IN THE LORD Reverend Economou Philemon Sevastiades, 48, of Duluth, died suddenly Friday, August 27, 2004. Reverend Sevastiades was born July 6, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Bernard "Demetrius" and Evangeline (Sebastian) Weiss. At the age of one his family moved to Dearborn, Mich., and then to Greece in 1966. Reverend Sevastiades returned to attend the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and completed doctoral work at Columbia University while also attending the Union Theological Seminary and St. Vladimir's Seminary. He was ordained following careers in the publishing industry; on Wall Street, where he was a principal; and in fashion and design photography. Rev. Sevastiades was assistant ecumenical officer and interfaith affairs specialist for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. He was eventually named Executive Director of Print and Digital Media of the Archdiocese of America. Reverend Sevastiades was a member of the official entourage during the Ecumenical Patriarchal visit, and he worked in parishes in New York City before accepting his post at the parish of Twelve Holy Apostles in Duluth, Minn., where he was pastor for 4 1/2 years. He was also the Coordinator for Community Relations for the Metropolis of Chicago; he was recently appointed to the Minn. Council of Churches, representing the Greek Orthodox faith; and he was the host of WWJC Radio's “More Than Conquerors,” the only Orthodox Christian radio show in northern Minnesota. An expert in the development of Byzantine Theology, he was one of two translators of the Millennium Translation Project's initial volume, “Apocalypse: Book of Revelation” and wrote its introduction. He was the author of eight children's books on religions of the world. He is survived by his wife, Presbytera Patra, whom he married on May 23, 1992, in New York; two daughters, Eva and Tess, and one son, Demetri. Memorials may be directed to Eva, Tess and Demetri's education fund or Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 727-3555. [Published in the Duluth News Tribune on 8/29/2004.]

THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA MOURNS THE LOSS OF PATRIARCH PETROS OF ALEXANDRIA New York, NY – Upon the tragic news of the crash of a Greek military helicopter which was transporting Patriarch Petros of Alexandria and All Africa and his e n t o u r a g e t o Mount Athos and went down approximately 15 miles off the shores of Mount Athos killing all 17 persons aboard, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America expressed on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod, the clergy, and the entire Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America his deep sorrow for this great loss: "With all our heart we share in the deep sorrow of the Holy Patriarchate of Alexandria and of all Orthodox people around the world for this tragic event

which unexpectedly today took away from us a prominent leader of our Church, Patriarch Petros of blessed memory, and a number of distinguished hierarchs, clergymen, laypeople and the crew members of the helicopter. Patriarch Petros of Alexandria of blessed memory was a distinguished patriarch who during his tenure moved forward the work of the total revitalization of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, both in Egypt and in the rest of Africa. Most notable was his work in the development of the Metropolises all around Africa. Due to this work, Orthodoxy made great strides in the African continent and drew ever-increasing numbers of African people into the Orthodox family. We pray fervently for the repose of the soul of Patriarch Petros of blessed memory and for the repose of the souls of those who perished along with him in this tragic event. We ask of our ever-compassionate God for His support from above to the deeply afflicted and bereaved Patriarchate of Alexandria and its people."

January 2004 Glad Tidings October 2004 Glad Tidings

A Message From the Treasurer At our last General Assembly meeting (November 2003) we approved an operating budget of $230,011.00. as of August 31, 2004 we have received $130,590.00, or 56.8% of that amount. Between August 31 and the end of the year we need to collect $99,501.00 to balance the budget. This equates to $24,875.00 per month or $6,219.00 per week. This is doable if we make an effort to fulfill our pledge, and those of us who have not pledged should make an effort to give generously so we can balance our budget without using funds from our fundraiser accounts as they are dedicated for building maintenance and improvements. Your generosity was evidenced in our recent matching fund drive. Because of your generosity and that of the anonymous donor, we soon will see a vast improvement in our facilities.

Persons who pledge and give 134 Persons who give but don't pledge 100 Persons who fill out pledge cards but do not give 13 Persons who do not pledge or give 28

Total Members 275

Number Over Budget Over Budget of August August or Year-to-Date Year-to-Date or

Year Contributors Actual Budget (Under Budget) Actual Budget (Under Budget)

2004 234 $17,537.00 $ 15,206.58 $ 2,330.42 $109,322.19 $121,652.67 $ (12,330.48) 2003 230 10,056.69 14,713.00 (4,656.31) 98,330.89 117,704.00 (19,373.11)

Dome Raising The Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Rochester, Minnesota placed the dome onto their new church. On October 29th through November 1st they will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary including a Hierarchical Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy in the new church. For more information visit their website at:

http://www.holyanargyroi.mn.goarch.org/specialevents/ann.php.


Parish Council Minutes (DRAFT) September 9th, 2004

St. George Greek Orthodox Church St. Paul, Minnesota

(Input not yet corrected and approved)

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM and Father Rick opened with a prayer. Present: Ron Adkins, Pendy Eliou, Fred Treiber, Mike Manos, Dimitri Dokos, George Kanavati, Steve Ryan, and Father Rick. Treasurer Report The Treasurer’s report was presented. Numerous questions were answered about the report. Concerned was expressed about numerous bills received without the person who ordered the items notifying him that the bill is legitimate (that is, the products or services were adequately received.) It was suggested that council members be emailed about any questionable bills since generally only the council members, Father Rick, and the office staff are authorized to purchase products or services on behalf of the church. It was asked that anyone who orders a product or service on behalf of the church to note on the purchase order prior to receipt of the invoice whether the bill should be paid. All council members present agreed to make the appropriate notation on the purchase order form when possible. A volunteer to fill in for Dimitri Kaniamos to order supplies for the church while he is away in Greece was requested. George Kanavati volunteered. Father Rick’s Report Father Rick expressed concern for the family of Father Philemon Sevastiades from Duluth who unexpectedly passed away and asked if there was something St. George Greek Orthodox could do to lessen the financial burden of his family. A motion was made to donate $700.00 from the Benevolence Line Item for Father Philemon Sevastiades’ children’s education fund. Father Rick stated he will be attending a wedding on October 2, 2004. Building and Grounds Report Installation of the kitchen cabinets has started and there is a considerable amount of work since plumbing and electricity must be moved. A contractor will install the stainless steel counters after the cabinets are installed.

The new air conditioning unit was installed and is fully functional. There is a 1-year labor and 5-year compressor warranty on the unit. The building and grounds committee is recommending replacement of one section of the building roof at a substantial cost. Two more bids will be obtained and a meeting of the Roof Committee to review and discuss will be held. Stewardship Committee Appreciation and great pleasure in the success this year, was expressed by the chairman, for everyone who supported the Stewardship Program and Matching Fund project this year. GREEK FESTIVAL REPORT: A short presentation and ticket sales analysis was given by the chairman on the overall success of the Greek Festival. Iconostasion Project Advertising of meetings held on this project is needed. Discussion was opened on the Recognition Policy proposal that has been tabled for several meetings. After discussion it was agreed that the Long Range Planning Committee should do the development of the policy. This will be put on the agenda and work to draft a policy for Parish Council consideration and the overall goal is to present a policy to the Parish Assembly for approval. New Business Philoptochos requested permission to hold a November bake sale with a silent auction for a $250 gift certificate. Fall Parish Assembly Meeting The Fall Parish Assembly meeting was scheduled for November 14, 2004. The meeting will include the Budget Approval for 2005 and the nominations of the candidates for the Parish Council. Elections of the Parish Council members will be held on December 5, 2004. Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM. Father Rick closed the meeting with a prayer.


JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY GREECE—MARCH 3-13, 2005

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of Vergina • Explore the magnificent monasteries of Meteora

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Limited to 20 participants 11 days ~ Trip Price $2967 plus $92 air tax* per

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DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCES 2004 FALL INTERNET CLASSES

"The Ten Commandments for the

Contemporary Orthodox Christian" Brookline, MA - The Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the Fall 2004 schedule of religious education classes for adults, families and parish educators over the Internet. The theme of the ISOS Fall Semester Classes is: The Ten Commandments for the Contemporary Orthodox Christian. The series of eleven 90-minute educational classes are intended to provide Christians the opportunity to examine the spiritual directives of the Decalogue (Ten Commandments) in light of contemporary life. The Fall Semester classes will take place each Tuesday evening (September 28 - December 7, 2004, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST) at the Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Weston, Massachusetts and will be taught by Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos, Director of the Archdiocese Department of Religious Education and adjunct assistant professor of Religious Education and Homiletics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Apart from those who can physically attend, the classes can also be heard and viewed in real- time by anyone with a computer and Internet access. The broadcast is being made available by the Archdiocese Department of Internet Ministries through the Archdiocese web server. This year's presentations will again be provided in streaming video so that web participants will be able to view the actual class presentations as they are being delivered. The ISOS web site address is: http://www.isos.goarch.org. The presentation will also be archived so that individuals can

listen to the classes when their schedule permits. A schedule and class syllabus is available on the ISOS Internet Web Site. Certificates of educational recognition will be provided to students who participate in the classes and teachers who are engaged in the Teacher Certification Program of the Department of Religious Education. The series of eleven classes are offered free of charge to all Orthodox faithful. The first class will convene on Tuesday, September 28 from 7:00-8:30 P.M. Participants are asked to bring a notebook and their Bibles. For more information, please contact the Department of Religious Education at (617) 850-1218. SCHEDULE AND CLASS TOPICS September 28 - Introduction to the Ten Commandments (Decalogue) October 5 - The First Commandment 12 - The Second Commandment 19 - The Third Commandment 26 - The Fourth Commandment November 2 - The Fifth Commandment 9 - The Sixth Commandment 16 - The Seventh Commandment 23 - The Eighth Commandment 30 - The Ninth Commandment December 7 - The Tenth Commandment


20 WAYS TO CONTROL TELEVISION IN

YOUR FAMILY’S LIFE By Terry Mattingly

Very few Americans watch programs on television. Now, let me refine that statement a bit. We don’t watch programs on television. We watch television. We don’t sit down and make choices about what to watch and what not to watch. We sit down and watch television—period. I saw this reality firsthand in the early 1990s, while I was teaching at Denver Theological Seminary. During a class entitled, “The Contemporary World and the Christian Task,” I asked a room full of future pastors to divide into four groups, choosing from the following options. They and their families could watch: (1) No television whatsoever. (2) Anything they wanted to watch, but it had to be on a rented

videocassette. (3) Anything they wanted to watch on a videocassette, but they had to

use their VCR timer and tape it themselves. (4) Whatever television they wanted to watch, so long as they kept a

journal of what they watched, including each and every channel change.

To my surprise, the students begged and pleaded to be allowed in the “no television” group. Why? They were terrified to have to think about what they would watch. They feared the process of making choices. It was easier to unplug the TV, even for one or two weeks, than it was to take this issue seriously. So when Christian parents ask me for help in controlling their television sets (and other media appliances), I always ask if they are serious. If you are serious, here’s a list of twenty suggestions that I prepared during a recent series of adult-education forums at my home parish, Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Linthicum, Maryland. This list is in no particular order, although the most important guiding principles are at the top. 1 - Have only one television set in the home. Media critic Neil Postman has said that people have always had castles in the air and imaginary lives, but that it was not until television that people actually tried (perhaps statistically speaking) to live in them. Multiple sets means members of the same family are living in separate castles in the air, with their own rules, lingo, myths and creeds. Having only one set at least makes the family confront this imaginary world together. 2 - Get a cabinet with doors for the TV or put it on a cart that goes in a closet. I prefer the cabinet option, because it will let you emphasize the positive. You might consider getting a good multimedia set-up, so that the times when you choose to watch visual media become a real event. The goal is to choose to use visual media as a form of entertainment or information, not as a mere utility to kill time. 3 - Children should never watch TV alone. If you stick with this rule, it will have an amazing impact on your whole family. 4 - Learn to program your VCR. Jay Leno says that whenever he visits his parents’ house, dozens of electronic gadgets are blinking “12:00, 12:00, 12:00.” That won’t do. If you can program your VCR, you can control what you watch and when you choose to watch it. You can mark up the local TV listings and tape the good stuff. This leads to the rule that we try to follow in our household. We strive to average watching only one hour of visual media a day—on tape. (As a journalist, I allow myself in addition one news show.) 5 - Have a greatest-hits shelf, containing taped programs that are worth repeated use. You might consider getting a “classic” movie cable channel, so that you can teach your children not to be prejudiced against the past. 6 - Read a newspaper. It is amazing how much one can learn about the extremes of visual media—the best and the worst—merely by reading

and clipping articles in a good newspaper. 7 - Eat together. Allow the family to mix TV and a meal no more than once a week. When you choose to do this, do it all together. 8 - Talk back to the TV. Voice your opinions—especially on the moral and religious content in programs and even in advertisements. Let your children, every now and then, see you reject the content or the quality of a TV show or rented movie so completely that you turn it off. 9 - Allow no TV on Saturday mornings before noon. Ever. This is the time slot in which children are first hooked on niche culture, youth fads, and the idea that it is good for them to purchase their own identities at the mall. Saturday morning TV is a parent-free zone. 10 - During Christmas, watch no TV specials and try to skip all the ads. Ban television during family reunions. If you want to watch a great Christmas movie, do it on tape. While you’re at it, try watching classic Christmas movies during the twelve days of Christmas. Don’t settle for watching one in between “Titanic” and “Jurassic Park,” and other Thanksgiving weekend specials. 11 - Dare to consider this: No TV at all during Great Lent. 12 - Men! Dare to consider this: One sporting event a week on television. Women! Ditch Oprah, the high priestess of American pantheism. 13 - Whenever you can, read the books before you watch movies based on books, even if this means skipping a movie for some time. Why? You can teach children a great truth—that stories have creators that shape them and the values contained in them. Plus, there is more story in the book. That’s the real version. 14 - Understand what it means to purchase a VHS tape or a DVD. When you do this, you are recommending this movie or program to your children for repeated viewing. You are saying that there is something in it that we want to see many, many times. Why? Why is it that good? Have that conversation. 15 - It is good for parents to have a favorite TV show or movie and to explain to their children why it matters so much to them. We must confess that our entertainment choices affect us and say something about who we are. 16 - Video games are a form of visual entertainment and should count as TV. Also, put the family computer in a crossroads or high-traffic part of the house. 17 - It’s okay to enjoy fun movies, even if they make little or no sense. God created fun. Silliness can be relaxing. Don’t let your children think you are a grouch all the time on media issues. Embrace the Pink Panther and Laurel and Hardy. 18 - Tell other parents about your rules and ask them for help when their children interact with your children. Share your rules with school personnel and after-school workers and ask for their help. 19 - Vocalize exceptions to the rules. We will all bend our media rules for special events, like the Olympics or “Alec Guinness Week” on Turner Classic Movies. But if we speak these exceptions out loud, it will only reinforce the rules and make them easier to understand. 20 - Demand positive, as well as negative, media feedback from your church leaders. Form an Internet circle for parents, in order to share info and views with friends. Post the addresses of helpful web sites on the church’s web site. Praise the good and pass on videocassettes. And, yes, dare to talk to your priest about this part of your lives, including in confession. The condition that I call “separation of church and life” is a heresy. Prof. Terry Mattingly writes the weekly “On Religion” column for the Scripps Howard News Service and leads the Institute of Journalism at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C. He is a member of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Linthicum, MD. Parts of this article previously appeared in Group Magazine. [This article originally appeared in AGAIN Volume 22, No. 4.]


Festal Icons Needed Please donate a Festal Icon (11" x 14") in memory of a loved one. Cost is $50.00 per icon. The icons are displayed in the church nave and are put out for veneration on the Feast Day of the Saint or event they represent. Circle your choice below and return to church

We Need Your Help to Build the 2004 Silent Auction at the Art Auction! St. George is preparing for its 3rd Silent Auction in conjunction with the Annual Art Auction on Saturday, October 10th. Raising funds through the Silent Auction allows St. George to continue to build our children’s programs and this year we will be giving 10% of our collected funds to Cornerstone, a local charity to help battered women and children. If you, your agency or organization would like to donate an item(s) or cash to the Silent Auction, please contact Tina Kiriakou (651) 644-5011, Director for the Silent Auction by October 10th. The following information is needed for all donations:

• brief description of the item; • the entity donating the item(s) (i.e.,

your agency alone, your agency in conjunction with an area business, you personally, etc.);

• the estimated value/retail cost of the item;

• the opening bid you would like placed on your item; and

• the minimum amount you will accept to have your item auctioned.

It is preferable to have all donated items (other than perishables) at the St. George office by

October 11th. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact Ms. Kiriakou (651) 644-5011. A donation form will be available through the church office or after services starting Sunday September 26th. Potential Acolytes Encouraged to Join Fr. Rick encourages all boys above the age of eight years old to consider becoming an altar server. It is a great honor and privilege to serve God by assisting in the worship services. Please have your parents contact Fr. Rick to express your interest and discuss requirements for training. Future Camp Dates Announced Family Camp is scheduled for October 15-17, 2005. Winter Camp is scheduled for January 14-16, 2005. Summer Camp is scheduled for June 12-18, 2005. Clergy-Laity Materials Available Outside of Fr. Rick’s office, several pieces of literature are available containing a great deal of information about this year’s Archdiocesan Clergy-Laity Congress in New York. Please do not remove these items so others can view them. Some of this information will be shared in future bulletins, newsletters, and sermons. Help a Neighbor in Need Cancer patients from your community need your help to get to their medical treatments and appointments. Road to Recovery, an American Cancer Society program, needs kind people to volunteer their time and use their own cars to drive patients to and from their appointments. If you are interested in volunteering, but unable to drive, consider becoming a coordinator and help schedule rides without leaving your home. For more information, please contact Mary Wiles at: 651-255-8183 or [email protected] Secretary/Administrative Assistance Position Open Starting immediately, St. George is looking for a secretary/administrative assistant. The position is active and challenging. Responsibilities include extensive work on the computer, answering phones, mailings, filing, dealing with people, and coordinating volunteers. Thirty (30) hours per week with possibility to become full

time within a year. Wages are hourly and competitive. Applications may be sent to Fr. Rick at the church. Cropwalk to be held Sunday, October 10 The St. George Greek Orthodox Cropwalk is on Sunday, October 10th. The walk will take place in St. Paul. Mark your calendar and get a sponsor envelope from Melinda Pappas. Melinda can be reached at 612-920-5740. Cropwalk supports local hunger programs in our

community—up to 25% of the funds raised in our Cropwalk will be used for local groups. Let’s help hunger “take a hike” this year! St Mary's Women's Club and the Borris-Hansen Scholarship Committee Present Evangelia-Lila Amirali-Hadjinicolaou, ND, FRCPC Saturday, October 2 at St Mary's Cathedral, 1701 Fifth Street NE, Minneapolis 55413 10 am - Women's Club Morning Retreat topic:

Diakonia of Women: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

9—10am: Continental Breakfast and Fellowship 10—12noon: Talk and discussion led by Dr. Amirali-Hadjinicolaou Lunch 6pm—Great Vespers at the CAthedral 7 :00pm—Recept ion and Scholarship announcements 7:30pm—Borris-Hansen Annual Lecture:

Healing in the Orthodox Church Today Everyone is welcome! Dr. Amirali-Hadjinicolaou is a child psychiatrist working in Montreal, Quebec. She came from Greece 17 years ago with a scholarship as a research and clinical fellow at McGill University, where she completed her residency in psychiatry. She is a lecturer at the University of Montreal and Director of Education at the Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Notre-Dame Hospital, where she specializes in mood disorders of children and adolescents. She also works at the McGill University Mental Health Center for students and staff, and teaches courses on physician burn-out for the College of Physicians in Quebec. She has received many awards from the University and the American Psychiatric Association. Dr Amirali-Hadjinicolaou has been active in the Church since she was a student, as a Sunday School teacher and summer camp leader. She has been the coordinator of the Church School program at the Sign of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Montreal for the past several years. She was twice the keynote speaker at the Orthodox Christian Women of Montreal retreat and has led many other youth and women's retreats as well. She and her husband Professor John Hadjinicolaou have four sons. Condolences Sia Dimitriou, mother of Constantine Geankoplis, reposed in the Lord on September 13. May her memory be eternal!

October Coffee Hour Schedule

October 3 John and Sue Poulos October 10 Scheduled October 17 Mary Dimitropoulos October 24 Greek School OXI Day

October 31 Mary and Joe Weiser; Nanette and Mike Gomez

St. Thomas the Apostle (A268) October 6 St. Anastasia the Martyr (S1/A25) October 12 St. Glykeria the Martyr (S261) October 22 St. Iakovos (S267/A189) October 23 Name_________________________________

In Memory of ___________________________


October 2, 2004 Surprised by the True Faith—Reader Timothy Copple Timothy Copple was a Nazarene Minister for 3 ½ years when he was “Surprised by the Truth.” While participating in a chat room on the internet, Reader Timothy was able to inquire and ask questions about the Orthodox Christian faith. Join Fr. Chris and Emmy as they speak to Reader Timothy about his quick conversion to Orthodoxy and about a web site that he has established to help others in their quest to learn more about the Orthodox Christian faith. October 9, 2004 The Cross Culture Project—Peter Jon Gillquist Peter Jon Gillquist, a well-known Orthodox Christian musician, became the first known Orthodox Christian in America to release a professionally produced music video. He has produced 5 albums to date including The Cross Culture Project. Fr. Chris and Emmy had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Jon about the importance of this compilation CD, emphasizing how music bridges all Orthodox Christians together as one. October 16, 2004 Contemporary American Style of Monastic Life—Brother Stavros Have you ever wondered what monastic life is really like? New Skete Monastery located in the rural region of New York offers a peek at what monastic life is like in the United States.

Monasteries, once only associated with the ancient cities of the world, are now coming into prominence in the United States, providing the monastic experience for those who wish to know it. Brother Stavros, a monk since 1965, and the Ecclesiarch for the church in New Skete, joins Fr. Chris and Emmy to discuss the guest programs and the liturgical services the monastery offers, as well as how the simple life can fulfill each one of us. October 23, 2004 A Second Look at the Second Coming Part I—T.L. Frazier In case of rapture this car will be unmanned….what does that mean to an Orthodox Christian? Sub Deacon Terry Frazier, author of A Second Look at the Second Coming, joins Fr. Chris and Emmy to dispel some myths and to talk about how the Orthodox Christian faith, centralized around the Creed, looks at the second coming of Christ. Do you know what the future holds? October 30, 2004 A Second Look at the Second Coming Part II —T.L. Frazier Sub Deacon Terry concludes his thrilling discussion with Fr. Chris and Emmy on the Second Look at the Second Coming. Be sure to tune in and learn more on how not to be lulled into complacency and to be conscious of what lies ahead.

“Come Receive The Light” can be heard every Saturday in the Twin Cities at

5:00 PM on 980AM KKMS.

Have Faith in What You Listen To!

Minnesota Eastern Orthodox Christian Clergy Association

(MEOCCA) www.meocca.goarch.org

Cooperative Catechism FALL 2004—Tuesdays 7:00-9:00PM DATE TOPIC INSTRUCTOR October 5 Christ I- Incarnation, Theotokos and Saints Fr. John Mangels October 12 Christ II- His Work and Teachings Fr. Chris Wojcik October 19 Church I- Birth, Mission, Structure Fr. John Mangels October 26 Church II- Councils, Creeds, Bible, and Tradition Fr. Nathan Kroll November 2 Sacraments I- Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Unction Fr. Paul Wesche November 9 Sacraments II- Eucharist, Liturgy, Worship, Prayer Fr. Paul Wesche November 16 Sacraments III- Marriage and Monasticism Fr. John Mangels November 23 NO CLASS November 30 The Goal- Second Coming and Living the Christian Life Fr. Richard Andrews December 7 Conclusion- Orthodoxy in America, Jurisdictions, Q&A Fr. Nathan Kroll


History of the Greek Flag and The Greek National Anthem

The number of the lines is based on the number of the syllables in the Greek phrase: Eleutheria H Thanatos (Freedom or Death). Freedom or Death was the motto during the years of the Hellenic Revolution against the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century [There are claims that the number of lines reflects the number of letters in the Greek word for Freedom which equals 9]. This word stirred the heart of the oppressed Greeks, it created intense emotions and inspired them to fight and gain their freedom after 400 years of slavery. The line pattern was chosen because of their similarity with the wavy sea that surrounds the shores of Greece. The interchange of blue and white colors makes the Hellenic Flag on a windy day to look like the Aegean Pelagos. Only the quaint islands are missing! The Greek Square Cross that rests on the upper left-side of the flag and occupies one fourth of the total area demonstrates the respect and the devotion the Greek people have for the Greek Orthodox Church and signifies the important role of Christianity in the formation of the modern Hellenic Nation. During the dark years of the Ottoman rule, the Greek Orthodox Church helped the enslaved Greeks to retain their cultural characteristics; the Greek language, the Byzantine religion and generally the Greek ethnic identity, by the institution of the Crypha Scholia (hidden schools). The Crypha Scholia were a web of schools that operated secretly throughout Greece and were committed in transmitting to the Greeks the wonders of their ancestors and the rest of their cultural heritage. Today, Christianity is still the dominant religion among Greeks. Therefore the existence of the Cross is justified. Blue and White! These two colors symbolize the blue of the Greek Sea and the Whiteness of the restless Greeks waves! According to the mythic legends, the Goddess of Beauty, Aphrodite emerged from these waves. In addition, it reflects the blue of the Greek Sky and the White of the few clouds. This year the Greek School OXI Day presentation will be on Sunday, October 24th.

Greek

English Translation We knew thee of old, Oh, divinely restored,

By the lights of thine eyes, And the light of thy Sword,

From the graves of our slain, Shall thy valour prevail, As we greet thee again-

Hail, Liberty! Hail! (repeat previous two lines three times)

Lyrics: Dionysios Solomos, 1824 Music: Nikolaos Mantzaros, 1828

Adopted: 1864

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Registry

Births A baby girl, Paraskeve, daughter of Lisa and Misael Jordan and sister of Kharissa Maehren-Paraschou.

August 31

Marriage Mersina Kaniamos and Jason Van Cleave August 28

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Namedays Many Years! WqÁmia Pokk‚!

Mimi Doris October 6 Loucas Arvanitis, Scott Matuska, Luke Rylander, Keegan Tountas

October 18

Fr. Richard Demetrios Andrews, James M. Andrews, Demetra Apostolakos, James Canelake, Dimitri Cender, Dimitri Dokos, Jim Georgantones, Dimitri Gounaikis, Demetri Halatsis, Dimitra Hatzistamoulos, Dimitrios Hatzistamoulos, Dimitrios Kaniamos, Dimitra Kaniamos, James Lake, Dimitra Lopez, James Pathos, Dimitrios Pitsavas, Dimitrios Poulios, James Sophocleus, James Theodorakakos, James S. Theros, James W. Theros

October 26

Birthdays George Kalogerson, Dean Tortorelis October 1 Nicholas George October 2 Ned Bentley October 4 Chris Eliou, Theodore Roungou October 5 Sunny Anagnos, Steve Payton October 7 Lula Anagnos October 8 Konstantina Fern Bruer, Ruby Kalogerson, Carol Roungou

October 9

Fr. Richard Andrews, Alexandra Rylander October 10 Fotini Donnelly October 11 Thessaly Balasis October 12 Maria Paraschou October 13 George Contolatis, Demetrious Hatzis, Venessa Trudeau

October 14

Lampros Petanitis October 15 Takis Taratsas October 16 Dawn Lampros, Athanasios Marazes October 17 Michaela Kappos, Anastasia Mastrogiorgis, Joanna Tzenis

October 18

Sam Kantos, Vicky Paraschou, James W. Theros October 20 Jeanne Eliou October 21 Margery Makredes, Ann Speredon October 22 Venetia Laganis October 23 Katherine Lake October 24 George Hatzistamoulos, Fred Madsen October 26 Constantine Geankoplis October 27 Ringo Cender, Peter Katsiotis, Mia Leaskas, Irene Loudas, Irene Mihailidis, Demetrios Verros

October 28

Jessica Berge, Paul Pliakis October 29 Anniversaries Luke and Krisandrea Rylander October 5 George and Shannon Canas October 21

PARISHIONERS NAMEDAYS, BIRTHDAYS, AND ANNIVERSARIES

If your name isn’t listed in any of these categories, but should be, please call the church office so it can be added.

Make sure to attend the October 5th Philoptochos Meeting at 6:30PM to listen to a presentation regarding the National Clergy-Laity Conference given by SPECIAL GUEST Kiki Constantine!

Funds Distributed—July 19, 2004 through September 20, 2004

Cancer Fund—National Philoptochos $250.00

Micah Hirschy 100.00

TOTAL $350.00


ST. GEORGE BOOK STORE Book: “Miracles that my eyes have seen” by Archim. Haralambos Vasilopoulos Miracle #14, p.51 Title of chapter: “The Undersigned”; Cost of Book: $7

Part 1 of 2 This miracle will first be quoted verbatim from the book and a discussion will follow. The author writes as follows: This miracle I copy from my book, “The power of Unction”. In 1962 I suffered an encephalic thrombosis (a stroke) of a grave type and simultaneously, a paralysis. I had become half paralyzed. I walked towards death. For this reason, I went to confession. In the meantime the greatest doctors of Athens came and visited me. They had written me off. Furthermore one famous professor, upon leaving the door of the room, was asked by the people of the clinic: “How is he doing doctor?” “Oh,” he answered them, “the Priest is a goner.” My ear caught his words, but I was not shaken up that I was waiting death. I asked that a Divine Liturgy should be done the following day, and that the priest give me communion. That afternoon I requested an Unction be done at the Monastery, the Sacred Monastery of Petraki. At the time the Unction was being done by the Fathers of the Monastery, my relatives were crying. In the clinic I started moving my hand and my foot. When the doctors came and saw it, they were amazed, because my paralysis was leaving. They said: Truly this healing is beyond science.” They advised me however not to get tired. They said: “Of course you are not an overloaded ship, but you are not eighteen years old either. A little work now and take your walk frequently. The ancient people used to say about Antaio, that the more he walked on the earth, the more he received strength from the earth. As soon as they would pick him up, he would lose his ability. This is important. So take your walks.” Nevertheless I didn’t take a walk not even once. While in these twenty years that passed on from then, I wrote about 300 books, small and large. This miracle of the Unction I proclaim everywhere and no one can dispute it. This is the end of this little story that describes the manifestation of the Healing Grace of God in the life of the author, who is a trustworthy source. It should be noted that this miracle must have happened around 1962 since the author died sometime during the first six months of 1982 and this book was the last book he wrote and never saw its publication. Hence it is a recent story and a believable one showing the miraculous action of God and showing the validity of the Judeo-

Christian Holy Scriptures, the Bible. There is no question that God works miracles. This is an example. He works miracles in all areas of our lives. They are His miraculous interventions in the life of the faithful believer through His energies. There are some fundamental preconditions for the miracle to occur, though God is omnipotent and sovereign and He moves in each situation according to His plan and in His time, always for the good of the person who loves Him and is called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). God is faithful to His promises. Since we are in a covenant agreement with Him, we have to meet certain conditions for Him to move on our behalf. These conditions are summarized in a particular segment of Holy Scripture, which is II Chronicles 8:14. In it God says: “If my people, who are called by My Name (Christians after the Name of Christ), shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land (in the case of the person who is sick instead of “their land” one substitutes “him or her.” The rules have not changed, for the Lord is the same yesterday, today, and always. Since we are talking about a healing miracle, faith in God as a healer (through hearing about His healing miracles or of His healing promises, described in the Holy Scriptures) is of huge importance. Living in Him, that is, having total dependence on Him on everything (which is the life of faith), and obeying Him by following His commandments, is paramount (at least showing in the heart and through actions that one is trying). Seeking Him and obeying Him with all of one’s heart, mind, soul and strength, which is the fulfillment of the first commandment, is what He wants. Showing active compassion to the needy is paramount in accordance with the second commandment. Anyone who does not approach God with a humble and contrite and totally dependent in Him heart, will never see His glorious grace, for God hates the proud and self reliant. In humility, one will be lead by the Holy Spirit to self awareness and deep repentance, followed by many tears of remorse and sadness of what one has been, for there is none who is sinless. Earnest confession of one’s sins against God and one’s fellow man follows. The Lord will enable all this to happen and will act in His way and His time. One needs to be in persistent, unwavering prayer and faith, feeding one’s soul with the Holy Scriptures with hope and faith, partaking in the sacraments, as frequently as one can, worshipping God privately and in community and seek the prayers of the elders of the church. This takes place while waiting in keen expectation and patiently for the goodness and mercy of God to manifest in the blessing requested. One needs to bear one’s tribulation with thanksgiving and praise and worship, according to the Holy Scriptures. [Check the next Glad Tidings for Part 2]

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Intervention at the meeting of the Plenary Commission on "Faith and Order," Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 30 July 2004 The "Faith and Order" paper No 181, "The Nature and Mission of the Church." includes a section on “communion real but not fully realized.” This section contains the following statement: One blessing of the ecumenical movement has been the gradual and increasing discovery of the many aspects of life in Christ, which our still divided churches share; we already enjoy a real, if imperfect communion. I would like to challenge the very notion of "a real if imperfect communion", which appears also in other "Faith and Order" documents in various modifications. This notion seems to me to be questionable, misleading and deceitful. The only "real" communion that could exist between Christians is Eucharistic communion, and if we do not have a common Eucharist, it means that there is no "real" communion among us. We may - and indeed should - lament about this fact, but we should not deny it and pretend that we have already reached, or almost reached, the koinonia

which is to be the crown of our ecumenical endeavor. Our inability to share the Eucharist, in turn, reflects the most profound division in dogma, spirituality, ethics, in the very experience of faith that exist among various bodies calling themselves "Christian churches." Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima in his response to the paper in question has rightly pointed out that "there is little ontological unity and little agreement among those. who confess Christ as God and Savior." And let us be honest to one another and not pretend that the question is about a "unity in diversity": we are deeply disunited, in spite of almost a century of the ecumenical movement. The tragedy of contemporary Christianity, I believe, consists in the fact that, while we are all engaged in a laudable struggle for unity, processes are underway within some Christian communities which alienate us from one another ever more profoundly. And I think it is no longer the divisions between the Catholics and the Protestants, or the Orthodox and the Reformed, or one confessional family and another that should be an object of our

primary attention. We must address very seriously the fundamental discrepancy between the traditional and the liberal versions of Christianity. I believe that the recent liberalization of "faith and order," of dogma and morality within a number of Western churches of the Reformation has alienated them from the traditional churches - notably from the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches - more than several preceding centuries of Protestant history. As a result of this liberalization and in spite of many decades of ecumenical quest for unity, we are now more profoundly divided among ourselves than ever before. I would like to conclude my intervention by a plea to take more seriously the tragedy of division existing among Christians of different confessions, and to look more honestly at the sources of our disunity instead of pretending that the "real"—even if "imperfect"—communion which we are all seeking is already achieved. [Posted 8/18/04 on OrthodoxyToday.org Commentary on Social and Moral Issues of the Day]

IS THERE A “REAL” COMMUNION BETWEEN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES? Bishop Hilarion of Vienna and Austria

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2004 Church Picnic was well

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“W hat does Orthodox Christianity have to do with democracy, or even with voting by citizens?” At first glance, it may seem that

the answer should be “Not much!” Nevertheless, it is not so! There are three basic realities about the Christian faith that help us see the connection between being an Orthodox Christian and voting in civil elections. A most fundamental truth of Orthodox Christianity is the belief in the special and unique value of persons. Human beings, the Church teaches, are created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Though we are imperfect beings, we are persons who reflect the personhood of God, especially the reality that the one God Who is a community of divine persons in mutual communion. In this sense, each person is special. It is not a big jump to affirming the dignity and importance of every member of a democracy, who should have a personal stake in who shall govern the body politic. Secondly, the Church teaches us to respect and pray for public leaders. One of the earliest writings of the New Testament, St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, addressed the issue of Christians and the Roman Government of the time, giving timeless direction. Paul concludes: “. . . the authorities are ministers of God . . .. Pay all of them their dues, taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due” (Romans 13:1-7). There are many different kinds of government. This passage clearly refers to the Imperial system. But when the system is Democracy, then the citizens are, in fact, part of the “authorities,” exercising through their vote, their own “authority.” Thus, the Orthodox Christian must also respect the electoral process and participate in it responsibly.

Thirdly, the process of voting itself is part of the Orthodox Christian Church’s system of governance. Originally, voting was limited to the Bishops of the Church. From the New Testament times,

at the Apostolic Council, described in the book of the Acts of the Apostles, votes were taken during council meetings of the Apostles. (Acts 15:1-35). Soon after, a multi-leveled system of councils, from a local diocese, and particular monasteries, dioceses and metropolises, all the way through to the highest Ecumenical Council, the participant Bishops expressed the mind of the Church through voting. Voting as a practice has always been a part of the life of the Orthodox Church.

With the advent of democratic government, it was natural and normal for Orthodox Christians to adapt to the electoral process as citizens of their societies and nations. Out of this comes a moral imperative: all Orthodox Christians, as citizens of democracies, should exercise their right to vote. Voting should be understood by every Orthodox Christian as not only a civic, but also a spiritual Orthodox Christian obligation. This leaves the most important and controversial question: “How should I vote? Which candidates should I vote for?” The answer that is appropriate to this question from an Orthodox Christian point of view, is that you should vote for the candidates who embody the moral values supported by the Christian Faith. Simple as this sounds, this is difficult to determine. Candidates tailor their appeals toward specific groups. Some times they emphasize personal moral values, sometimes social values. In a fallen world, we can only approximate what is right. So, studying the issues, the personalities, the histories and the values embodied by each candidate, is necessary. Further down in the list of priorities should be the candidates who promise to further particular, cultural ethnic and economic interests, but these concerns cannot be left out of the picture. Finally, every Orthodox Christian should approach voting prayerfully. Voting is one way of incarnating our values as Orthodox Christians in the society in which we live. Voting should always be practiced with responsibility, respect and reverently. [This was printed in the Light and Life Publishing Newsletter “LifeLine,” September 1, 2004, Volume 1, Issue 4]


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2 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program 7:30 PM Lecture at St. Mary’s OCA

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8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:30 AM DIVINE LITURGY

4 6:00 PM Greek School 7:00 PM Catechism 7:00 PM Youth Ministry

5 6:30 PM Philoptochos 7:00 PM Catechism

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Fast Day

7 6:00 PM OCF at U. of M.

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9 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program

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5:00 PM Loaves and Fishes 6:00 PM Greek School 7:00 PM Youth Ministry

12 7:00 PM Catechism 7:00 PM Bible Study

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Fast Day

14 12:00 PM MEOCCA Meeting 6:00 PM OCF at U. of M. 7:00 PM Parish Council

15 Family Camp Fast Day

16 Family Camp 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program 6:00 PM Art Auction

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8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:30 AM DIVINE LITURGY Family Camp

18 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 6:00 PM Greek School

19 7:00 PM Catechism

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Fast Day

6:30 PM Youth and Family Night

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12:00 PM OCF at St. Thomas 6:00 PM OCF at U. of M.

7:00 PM Ahepa and Daughters

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Fast Day

23 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program

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8:30 AM ORTHROS 9:30 AM DIVINE LITURGY Greek School OXI Day Program 12:00 PM Youth Rake and Run

25 6:00 PM Greek School

26 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 7:00 PM Stewardship 7:00 PM Catechism

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28 OXI DAY Met. IAKOVOS Nameday Dinner 6:00 PM IOCC Dinner at St. Mary GOC 6:00 PM OCF at U. of M.

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30 9:30 AM DIVINE LITURGY In Eau Claire, WI 5:00 PM VESPERS 5:00 PM CRTL Radio Program

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2ND SUNDAY OF ST. LUKE

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HOLY PROTECTION OF THEOTOKOS

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ST. THOMAS

ST. DEMETRIOS PROTECTION OF THEOTOKOS

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5TH SUNDAY OF ST. LUKE Church Fathers Speak

We should not go beyond ourselves to seek for evil and imagine that there is an original nature of wickedness. Each of us is the first author of his own vice. Some events in life come naturally like old age; others by chance like meeting a mad dog. Others depend ourselves, like ruling one’s passions, putting a bridle on one’s pleasures, to be master of our anger, to raise a hand against one who irritates us, to lie or tell the truth, to have a well regulated disposition, or to be fierce and swollen from Pride. Here you are master of your actions.

—St. Basil the Great


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