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GREEK AFFAIR 2016

Beloved,

“I have not stopped giving thanks for you” That beautiful quote from St Paul to the Ephesians reflects my sentiments to-ward each of you, our honored guests to the 39th Greek Affair. Welcome! Our tireless Chairs, Tony Palmieri, Andrea Papadopoulos, George Migias and Fred Tsapournas, together with the many men, women and children welcome you with open arms and brotherly love. Enjoy the wonderful food, drink and incredible desserts, peruse our choice ven-dors, and enjoy your day with family and friends. Take in a Church tour with stunning new iconography and stained glass windows that come alive! Allow our youth to entertain you with our rich heritage of ethnic dances. Friends, we greet you with open arms, our warm hospitality and the traditional Greek kiss of welcome. With brotherly love,

Rev. Father Christ Kontos

SAINT LUKE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Our Mission Statement The Mission of the Saint Luke Greek Orthodox Church is to worship and glorify God; to proclaim, practice and teach our Orthodox Christian faith and traditions; to support and sustain our Church through Stewardship; to bear witness to the Gospel of Christ by exemplifying faith, hope and char-ity through community outreach; and to act in fellowship with love to-wards one another.

Our Vision

The Vision of the Saint Luke Greek Orthodox Church is to be a parish in which we actively:

Connect and participate in the life of the Church of Jesus Christ and grow in faith through worship and education;

Enrich the life of the parish family through fellowship and love for one another;

Express our Faith and Christ’s love through our obligation to of-fer our time, talent and treasure; and

Impart, sustain and perpetuate our Christian values and traditions for our children’s children

We invite you to come worship with us.

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Betty Tsarouchis - President Angelique Demetris -1st Vice President Christine Turner - 2nd Vice President

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Our Mission: To help the poor, the destitute, the hun-gry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the vic-tims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impover-ished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising ef-forts; and To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdi-ocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational

resources; To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Or-thodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs; To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.

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Fill your home with Grecian Flavor and Delights! Our popular cookbook is available for purchase at the

Pastry Booth during the Greek Affair.

Rev. Father Christ Kontos &

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2016 Parish Council

Officers & Members

PRESIDENT: Andrea E. Papadopoulos

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Fred Tsapournas

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: Alexis Bové

TREASURER: Frank Pantazopoulos

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The History of Yogurt (Greek: γιαούρτι, yee-ah-OOR-tee)

The origins of yogurt are unknown, but it is thought to have been invented in Mesopota-mia around 5000 B.C. This is a very ancient food. There are many references to yogurt and its place in various cultures. The cui-sine of ancient Greece included a dairy product known as oxygala (οξύγαλα) which is believed to have been a form of yogurt. Galen (AD 129 – c. 200/c. 216) mentioned that oxygala was consumed with honey, similar to the way thickened Greek yogurt is eaten today. In ancient Indian records, the combination of yogurt and honey is called "the food of the gods". Persian tradi-tions hold that "Abraham owed his fecundi-ty and longevity to the regular ingestion of yogurt".

Greek yogurt has become one of the coun-try’s most successful exports for Greece, Fage being the most popular of the Greek Yogurts. It is renowned the world over for its thick creamy texture and deliciously sour flavor. Greek yogurt is a $1.5 billion busi-ness in the U.S., accounting for one seventh of all yogurt sales. The rise of Greek yogurt in the U.S. reflects a larger change in the American culinary consciousness: a desire for foods that are considered purer, simpler, and more natural--in other words, not yo-gurts purporting to taste like key lime pie or strawberry cheesecake.

Traditionally, Greek yogurt was set in clay bowls and made from either sheep’s or

goat’s milk. The modern Greek yogurt is made almost always with cow’s milk. It was and is especially sharp, with a thick creamy “skin” on the surface. There are several basic types of Greek yogurt distin-guished by the kind of milk with which they are produced (sheep’s, goat’s, and, today, cow’s), and the thickness, which is deter-mined by whether or not the yogurt has been strained, usually in muslin bags, until it is the consistency of sour cream. Greek strained yogurt is the ingredient that gives tzatziki, the famous cucumber yogurt dip, its tang. Greek yogurt or yogurt sauce is often served with spicy meats and savory pies. It is also used in lieu of béchamel in some baked meat dishes. But best of all it is the classic Greek breakfast item, mixed with Greek honey, or the traditional light evening meal, served plain with a little bread.

Why to try it? Yogurt promotes intestinal and vaginal health, improves lactose intol-erance, builds stronger bones, enhances immunity, lowers blood pressure, and may even have anticancer and weight-loss ef-fects. All yogurts are excellent sources of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc, and vita-mins B6 and B12.

Protein Protein keeps you feeling full long-er and may help your weight loss efforts, but protein shakes and bars are often high in sugar and flat in taste. Greek yogurt is a good alternative. A single 6-ounce serving has between 15 and 20 grams of protein compared to the 9 grams in a serving of regular yogurt. Make a smoothie with Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast, and you should stay quite full until lunch.

Sodium Greek yogurt typically contains only half the sodium or salt as the regular variety. A high sodium diet can cause hy-pertension and may increase your risk of developing heart disease. Greek yogurt has approximately 50 milligrams per 6-ounce

serving. Therefore, Greek yogurt does not exceed the American Medical Associa-tion's recommended total daily limit of 1.5 grams per day. However, you should con-sult your health care provider if you are on a low-sodium diet to make sure yogurt is acceptable.

Carbohydrates. Greek yogurt is a low-carb dieter's dream with only 5 to 8 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Plain, regular yogurt has double or triple the number of carbohydrates. Keep in mind, however, that flavored yogurts have added sugar and fruit, which will increase the carb count significantly.

Versatility. Because of its thick, creamy texture, Greek yogurt can be substituted for other fats in baked goods. Swap cream cheese, oil, butter, sour cream or mayon-naise with yogurt to cut calories and boost the protein content of your favorite des-serts. Greek yogurt can also be part of sa-vory dishes. For instance, you might top a burrito with a dollop of yogurt instead of sour cream or mix it up with seasonings to make a vegetable dip.

6 Greek Yogurt Myths

1. Greek yogurt is regulated. First, a little yogurt making 101: Traditional-ly, Greek yogurt is made by straining the yogurt to remove the whey and the end result is a more-solid yogurt with less sugar, fewer carbohydrates, and more protein compared to regular yo-gurt, That said, there are no rules about what can and cannot be called “Greek yogurt.” The FDA only has regulations in place for regular yogurt. That’s why companies can add addi-tional ingredients or change up the process of how its made and still use the “Greek” label. To ensure you’re eating a true Greek yogurt, read the ingredient label. The main ingredients should be milk and live active cul-tures. You’ll want to steer clear of added protein like “whey concen-

trates” and added thickeners like “modified corn starch.”

2. They are all packed with protein. Most Greek yogurt contains twice the pro-tein of regular yogurt, but that doesn’t mean that every brand contains the same amount. Why? This could be due to different straining processes companies use to make the yogurt. For example, some 5.3 oz containers pack 10 g, while others, like Olympus and Fage, offer 18 g of protein per 6 oz container. That’s 50% more pro-tein, even after you adjust for the slightly different serving sizes.

3. All Greek yogurt is made the same way. Greek yogurt gets its pleasingly thick consistency and higher protein count through the straining process. However, some brands skip the strain-ing and add thickening agents (such as modified corn starch, carrageenan, or

guar gum) as well as protein-enhancing ingredients (such as milk protein or whey concentrates), to mimic the rich texture and protein content. There’s nothing inherently wrong with these ingredients, but they simply wont’t make yogurt Greek. It’s easy to avoid yogurts made with corn-starch or milk protein concentrates—both will appear on the ingredients label. So look for these!

4. Greek yogurt is vegetarian. Not every brand! Gelatin may also be added to give the yogurt a more slippery texture. Gelatin usu-ally comes from collagen obtained from various animal by-products. That’s not a problem for people who eat meat, but it can be for lacto-vegetarians who still consume milk, cheese, and yogurt. Also, some brands use a substance called carmine to give strawberry-flavored yogurts a pink hue. Car-mine is a natural dye derived from the body of beetles, and they make foods look like they contain more fruit than they really do. Both gelatin and carmine will be listed on the label if you wish to avoid these addi-tives. Read the label!

5. Flavored Greek yogurt is healthy, too. Your first choice should be plain Greek yogurt. If you want to lightly sweeten it, opt for pieces of fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey. Flavored Greek yogurt tend to contain a lot of sug-ar—as much as 15 or 25 grams per serv-ing. Beware, too, of sneaky sugars, such as “grape juice concentrate,” “evaporated cane juice” and others. If you’re still going to eat flavored yogurt, make sure the first three ingredients remain milk, live and active cul-tures, and fruit. Sugar should come near the end of the list.

6. Frozen Greek yogurt is the same as regular Greek yogurt. Frozen Greek yogurt isn’t just regular Greek yogurt thrown into the freez-er. While they may have the same number of calories and fat per serving, frozen yogurt typically contains more sugar (17 g versus 12 g, for instance) and far less protein (6 g compared to 18 g, for example). The bottom line: Greek frozen yogurt is still dessert, not breakfast!

Enjoy Greek yogurt here at the Greek Affair. It is available in the Greek Affair Restaurants and in the Coffee House. Our Greek yogurt is topped with home-made preserves from the garden of our very own John Solomon.

Tzatiki is just one of the many things you can now make in a snap because of the availability of Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has also become a healthy smart substitute for ingredi-ents such as sour cream, butter and mayonnaise for cooking, baking and dips and sauces. Below are common substitutes and their dietary benefit: 1 cup of oil = 3/4 cups of Greek yogurt.

Cuts fat up to 99%, adds 1000% more protein.

1 cup of sour cream = 1 cup of Greek yogurt

Cuts fat up to 98%, adds up to 36% more protein.

1 cup of cream cheese = 1 cup of Greek yogurt.

Cuts fat up to 99%, adds 60% more protein.

1 cup of butter = 1/2 cup of butter + 1/4 of Greek yogurt

Cuts fat up to 50%, adds 235% more protein.

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A mission statement is a reflection of core values. The community of St. Luke has embraced the mission “to bear witness to the Gospel of Christ by exemplifying faith, hope and charity through commu-nity outreach”. Faith, hope and charity is what drives the good work carried out by the Parish council and various Church groups like the Ladies Philoptochos Socie-ty, For Those In Need and the Young Adult League. This year the Parish Council and the community of St. Luke is supporting the International Orthodox Christion Charities Inc. (or IOCC). IOCC, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is the official international humani-tarian agency of the Assem-bly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. Since its incep-tion in 1992, IOCC has dis-tributed $580 million in emergency relief and devel-opment assistance to families and commu-nities in more than 50 countries. IOCC does not provide funds for Church mis-sions such as religious education or mis-sionary work. All funds collected by the agency (minus administrative expenses) are instead used for humanitarian aid. All assistance is provided solely on the basis of need, and benefits families, refugees and displaced persons, the elderly, school chil-dren, orphans, and people with disabilities. Through its US headquarters and field offices around the world, IOCC assists people living in some of the most volatile places in the world including Gaza, Koso-vo, and in Syria, where IOCC has provided relief to more than 3.3 million displaced and exiled people suffering through a cata-strophic civil war. IOCC is one of few agencies still working inside Syria, and continues to support one of the largest hu-

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Around the Globe The IOCC’s reach is truly global and the breath of services are supported by its membership in the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of more than 140 churches and agencies engaged in development, humani-tarian assistance and advocacy, as well as a member of InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S.–based secular and faith-based or-ganizations working to improve the lives

of the world’s most poor and vulnerable popula-tions. The IOCC provides global relief in many com-munities around the world - from preventing civil conflict or providing coun-seling, to rebuilding homes. The Balkans. IOCC has undertaken a variety of

programs for short-term and long-term relief in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, and Montenegro. Ethiopia. IOCC has helped improve access to water, food, education and job opportunities as well as combatting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia since 2003. Greece. Since 2012, IOCC has been responding to the human toll of Greece's economic and refugee crisis. Iraq. IOCC's work in Iraq includes providing emergency assistance for chil-dren and families displaced by ongoing violence Jordan. IOCC has provided emer-gency aid, health and medical support as well as economic empowerment to Jordan since 2005 Romania. IOCC has been in Roma-nia since 2000 to help with emergency aid

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Spotlight on Syria Since 2011, Syria's violent civil war has claimed the lives of more than 250,000 people and displaced more than

7.6 million. More than half of Syria's pop-ulation has been displaced from their homes, often multiple times, creating mass instability and uncertainty for its people. IOCC’s team in Syria deliver clean water, food and lifesaving medical treatments. Terror and indiscriminate violence have devastated the Syrian landscape, destroying homes, schools, hospitals, public buildings, businesses, roads, and utility systems. Fighting forces are block-ing civilian access to food, water and much needed health services. Syria’s chil-dren are especially at risk of dehydration, diarrhea and waterborne diseases from unsafe water sources. More than 4 million people have fled Syria . More than 250,000 people have been killed. Nearly 8 million Syrians have been displaced within the borders of Syr-ia. An estimated 15,000 doctors and hos-pital workers have had to flee to escape the violence. Two thirds of Syrian hospi-tals have been damaged or destroyed 2.8 million children are out of school. The devastation to this country and it’s

people has been described as the most dev-asting humanitarian crisis of our time. The IOCC established one of the largest humanitarian networks inside Syria. IOCC has teamed up with a local organization to get aid to those who need it most. In Syria the partner is DERD, which is the humani-tarian arm of the Greek Orthodox Patriar-chate of Anti-och and togeth-er with the IOCC has sent relief to more than 2.7 million Syrians. IOCC helps deliver essen-tial supplies for Syrians who lack basic es-sentials for living, includ-ing basic food supplies, clean water, cook-ing equipment, baby supplies, including diapers, dignity kits for women, clothing and shoes, mattresses and bedding. IOCC gives families who have been displaced by the conflict a decent place to call home by repairing and renovating tem-porary shelters and apartments providing rental assistance to keep families from be-ing further displaced by a lack of jobs and the financial resources to find adequate housing. IOCC provides vital healthcare services for Syrians and makes a difference by providing medical supplies for hospitals in the Syrian cities of Hama, Hasakeh, Alep-po, Damascus, Dara’a, Lattakia, Swaida and Tartous. They are providing hospital equip-ment for essential services and support for emergency surgeries and safe deliveries of newborn babies. Psychological support is also being provides. War victims attend workshops on stress management and learn

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Loukoumades (Greek: Λουκουμάδες) and pronounced (lou-kou-MA-thes). For those of you not familiar with loukou-mades, they are the most heavenly fried donuts; served warm, drizzled with honey syrup and cinnamon, sometimes sprinkled with walnuts or toasted sesame. They are served throughout Greece, where the histo-ry of this donut can be traced back to the first Olympic Games in 776 BC. In the

original Olympic Games the Greeks hon-ored the Gods and the victors’ prize came in an edible form of “honey tokens,” golden fried balls of dough, covered in honey. Poet Callimachus mentions a type of cooked honey-cake: «ἐν δὲ θεοῖσιν ἐπὶ φλογὶ καιέμεν ὄμπας». Translation: "and to burn on the flame cakes made of meal and honey for the gods." I guess even back then ath-letes liked to carbo load on occasion. And if you are going to be honoring ancient Gods and indulging in fried dessert, I can think of no better way to do it than with a plate of loukoumades. Which makes me wonder, if the modern games stuck to this ritual, exact-ly how many loukoumades would Michael Phelps have been allotted? The modern games might not award loukoumades to the winners, but in Greece this donut is still almost as sacred as the Olympics. No matter the time of day, you can travel along the streets in the city center of Athens, and find shops selling nothing but loukoumades. The freshly fried dough fills the air outside with the scent of honey and toasted yeast. Unlike most American

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In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1 cup lukewarm milk/water then cover the bowl with a cloth and let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to rise. Then gently add the flour and salt to the mixing bowl in stages and continue to mix well; sparingly add the remaining (and/or any additional) lukewarm milk/water while continually mixing. The resulting batter

should end up as soft and sticky dough, soft enough to be able to drop from a spoon. Cover the mixing bowl with a cloth and place in a warm spot to rise for a couple hours, or until it has doubled in bulk and has bubbles forming on the surface. When the dough has risen, heat oil in a deep pan/fryer and prepare to fry the loukoumades in batches. You will need a teaspoon and a cup of cold water for this part. Dipping the teaspoon into the water before using it to spoon up portions of the dough will ensure that it does not stick to the spoon. Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough directly into the hot oil, helping with your fingertip if the dough does not easily slide off the spoon. (Just remember to wipe your finger before the next spoonful). Fry each batch of dough balls until they puff up and achieve a golden brown colour. When they are ready, remove them from the

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Bravo to Stephanou’s Service Center for sustaining quality customer service and achieving

35 years in business! You have always kept customers’ satisfaction as your top priority. Your employees are friendly and welcoming; your service is honest and exceptional.

Congratulations from all of us for your wonderful journey of 35 years of success! It is a pro-found accomplishment and one that makes Nick and Tom Stephanou’s family very proud!

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If any Greeks are looking at this picture they will immediately recog-nize this as “βανιλια” or “βανιλια υποβρυχιο”. This literally translates as vanilla and vanilla submarine. In Greece βανιλια (vanilla fondant), is often served as a “spoon sweet”. You dip your spoon in the fondant, scoop a little, dunk it in a glass of cold water and lick it like a lollipop. The longer it sits in water, the softer it be-comes and the easier it is to eat. You can sip the flavored water as you pro-ceed, little by little, to finish it off. It comes in a basic vanilla flavor and there is also one that includes the famous mastic resin from the island of Chios.

This year you can try this traditional treat in the

Greek Affair Coffee House!

Order Online @ www.patspizzeria.com

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In appreciation of all the hard work and time volunteered by members of the community, we

wish continued success for The Greek Affair.

The Sosangelis Family Stephen, Sofia, Alaina & Dean

best wishes from Dr. Peter Arger

“Greek-American Music With A Cutting Edge”

Atlantis Studios: 42 Copley Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082

Mike (609)-261-1606 Harry (610)-352-2929 John (609)-352-5434

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Congratulation on the 39th Greek Affair and Best Wishes from the

Kellis Family Steven, Sabine, Daniel, Nicholas & George

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Best Wishes for a Successful Festival!

the NIKOLOS family Chris, Toula, Kosta, Christina & Zoe

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PETER GEORGE MYLONAS

Proudly Serving the Greek American Community since 1988

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As much as Zorba would have you believe that words are wind, that books are worthless and wasteful pursuits, Zorba the Greek, the book by Nikos Ka-zantzakis, is a gleaming, brimming exam-ple of words as life-altering wisdom. This book hit shelves back when McDonald’s was a start-up and bomb shelters were about as common as Starbucks. So yes, I’m six decades late to the party, but this book is right on time for me and my future travel plans. There are two miracles here: 1) that I happened to stumble upon the book in the musty back pages of another book’s bibli-ography, and 2) that I stuck it out through the slow beginning. The book was in my backpack ready for an express return to the library dropbox when I decided to go one more chapter. And then it had me. The narrative of Zorba and “the boss” on the island of Crete ensorcelled and drew me through 300+ pages in record time. What a book. The pages, like some mine, were crammed with nuggets of wisdom and the insights crackled in my brain like Pop Rocks. Credit goes out to the Greeks who really know how to create things that withstand the test of time. I waited until page 267 (of 311) to start flagging said wisdom nuggets, but all was not lost: I went back and canvased the book like I was back in college writing a term paper. There were important lessons in this book, mottoes and mantras to live by, that I knew you, too, would find as timely refreshers. Here are the 10 things Zorba the Greek taught me about life:

1. Experience awe daily. The feeling of awe is so elusive, but its presence always slows my step, catches my breath, and demands every ounce of my focus. We grow more experienced and oblivious to the simple, miraculous everything around us. Zorba awakes each day and marvels at the simplest things like a child with virgin eyes. If I can keep an ember of that aston-ishment at everyday things, it would be a blessing. 2. Youth is mental, age is physical. Zorba is like the original Benjamin Button:

as he gets older he becomes more youthful and reckless. Age is the only enemy he fears because he cannot stop its accumulat-ing tolls. Having just turned 30, I’m start-ing to understand this. To some, I’m old. To others, just a young’n. Traveling fre-quently, as Zorba does, provides a kind of permission to be a kid at heart, without the pressures of cultural norms, well into the later years of life. 3. Reason can be as stifling as fear. While fear is a primitive response that can render you immobile, reason is a higher-order frontal lobe function that can have the same effect. I’ve alluded to my propen-sity to over-think ideas. Ultimately, I find some weak point and exploit it rather than

by Keith Savage

pouring energy and effort into the idea’s strong points. I’m trying to pay more atten-tion to intuition, which is often right, risky, and unreasonable. 4. Welcome hardship. Hardship is the ruler by which we measure ourselves, and knowing the measure of ourselves is a joy. What hidden talents and abilities hide deep inside just waiting to be tested? To live is to look for trouble. Lately, I’ve seen this common wisdom a lot: every event is either a good time or a good story. Words to grow by. 5. Living happens only in the present. The past is dead and the future is yet to be born, so why always look behind or ahead? This is common knowledge but a hard les-son. I’ve written posts about appreciating the present while traveling and experiential travel as exercises toward improving here. The past fades and the future is unpredicta-ble; focus on now. Carpe diem with jazz hands. 6. Freedom is man’s natural state. In Zorba’s view, only people who want to be free are human beings. Governments, pas-sions, beliefs, and ideas are the binding tethers of slavery. Most of us aren’t Marx-ist humanists, but drawing this theme out of the book made me take a critical look at my life. What shackles had I turned a blind eye toward in mute acceptance? 7. Nature nourishes the soul. The boss describes Zorba time and again as a man not yet severed from Mother Earth. His actions are primary colors, simple, loud, and base. Men are rejuvenated beneath a big sky. I understand the power of nature to refresh the self; while Zorba and the boss basically live in a van down by the river, most of us city-dwellers need some time in the back country to feed the animal inside. 8. Inaction is a waste of life. Zorba hates books. He is the antithesis of the scholarly boss, a kind of modern druidic hedonist that rails against so-called “pen pushers.” The point is bluntly taken: life is for living, for experiencing its sensuous-ness and simply doing what can be done. It

took me three years to internalize this one. Here’s hoping it takes you no time at all. 9. Happiness lives in simplicity. Happi-ness costs nothing, requires nothing, and can be found in the simplest of things. A hug, a purring cat, a wind-blown flower. My happiest memories are mundane mo-ments: hours of playing Halo with Tim, playing a board game with Sarah, laughing with my family over wine. The simple things are often what escapes notice, and it’s why happiness can be hard to con-sciously identify when it’s there.

10. It’s never too late to change. On a slope, even a stone comes to life. This was such a hopeful message to find in the midst of so much berating. We are animals with powerful minds. We can freeze ourselves in place, content in the grind, or become loca-tion independent digital nomads and every-thing in between. I’m 30 years old, mar-ried, with a house and two cars, but soon I will be traveling and writing and making it all work. In conclusion… Happiness doesn’t come from things. It comes from being in touch with the pure essence of who we re-ally are. True happiness resides in the expe-riential moment by moment realization that you and the universe are essentially com-posed of same ineffable awareness.

“I was happy, I knew that.

While experiencing hap-

piness, we have difficul-

ty in being conscious of

it. Only when the happi-

ness is past and we look

back on it do we sudden-

ly realize - sometimes

with astonishment - how

happy we had been.”

― Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba

the Greek

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Congratulations to The Greek Affair

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Congratulations to the St. Luke community and all the

hardworking volunteers on the occasion of this

2016 Greek Affair

the Masters Family Michael, Michelle, Eleni, Sophia & Michael

The Raptis Family

Congratulates St. Luke on a

Successful Greek Affair

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Celebrating 65 Years of Serving the Community

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