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November 2012
Agape
news
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Golden Circle to Davenport Family Restaurant
The evening of Tuesday, October
23rd, His Eminence was honored for
his nameday at a Banquet by the
parishes of the Metropolis and
hosted by the Chicago Clergy
Syndesmos. The proceeds of the
banquet will benefit the Metropolis
Retreat Center and Camp.
Είς Πολλά Έτη Δέσποτα!!!
Honoring our Church Musicians
ST. DEMETRIOS DINNER
PARISH LIFE
PASTORAL MESSAGE Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,
For most of us, the month of November is defined by the holiday of
Thanksgiving - it is a day that we think about all that the Lord has given
us. Before Thanksgiving, we have our routines of work and school, but
after Thanksgiving, our attention turns to preparations for Christmas.
This year, as we enter this blessed season, let us not only thank God for
all that He has given us as individuals, but also for what He has given us
as His people. The obvious is His greatest gift - His Son. We look
forward to Christmas, let us also look forward to the Nativity of the
Lord. This may appear to be only a difference of words, but is it truly a
difference of orientation - Christmas is most often looked at as a
season, whereas the Nativity of the Lord is an event. In one case we
prepare with decorations, presents and feasts - the other takes
preparation of prayer, presence (at the Divine Services) and fasting. It is
truly possible to do both, but for most, the event gets lost in the
season. Some have even told me that they don’t attend Church around
Christmas because they are too busy preparing for Christmas - is this
not completely backwards?
Our Father in Heaven, showed us His commitment to us by giving His
Son for our salvation; for this, we show thanksgiving. Let us also make
a change in each of our lives by showing our
commitment to Him, through heightened
participation and our complete obedience.
Thanking the Lord for His Blessings on us,
I remain in His Service,
Rev. Father Jon Boukis
PROISTAMENOS
Bible Study is an opportunity for us to
apply the Scriptures to our everyday
lives. The Bible is the “Good News” that
enriches our faith and deepens our
understanding of every issue that we
face. This can only be done through
obtaining the mind of the Holy Fathers.
Let the scripture come alive in your life
today!!!
The Orthodox Bible Study will meet on Wednesday
Evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm and on Thursday Mornings
from 9:30am-11:00am to study the Book of Acts. Make a
commitment to learning His Word!
ORTHODOX BIBLE STUDY
SUNDAY SCHOOL
“Cereal Club”
Each month our Sunday School children of the level 2 class
will each bring in a box of cereal to aid in the fight against
hunger in the Quad Cities. The cereal will be delivered to
different food pantries and charities throughout the year.
All children with cumulative attendance of 80% or
better have “hit the mark” and will be listed monthly
in the Agape News. Congratulations to:
Vasilia Boukis
Daniel Dounoulis
Evan Dounoulis
Lydia Dounoulis
Anthony Gorman
Naina Ninan
Naveen Ninan
Peter Stopoulos
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1st Lupe Olvera 1st Dave Ray 1st Bill Theofilis 2nd Deno Kandis 5th Penny Constantinou 6th Michael Monn 6th Arthur Scudder 8th Kristel Stopoulos 8th Christ Theofilis
9th Stan Coin 19th Deno Kouris 19th Maria Krakos Thompson
20th Roger Lubbers 20th Alex Papanikolaou 21st Alex Lamacki 22nd Peter Stopoulos 24th Eleni Gorman 26th Chris Mihalopoulos 27th Emilie Bagatelas 27th Nancy Coin 29th Frank Spurgetis 29th Kayla Theofilis 29th Fr. Jon Boukis 30th Daphne Olvera
1st Cosmas & Damian 8th Michael 9th Nektarios
11th Victor 14th Philip 16th Matthew
25th Catherine 26rd Stylianos 30th Andrew
Just a few Saints (Namedays) commemorated in November...
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS His Eminence Metropolitan IAKOVOS has
extended to his Parishes an invitation to the
Annual Christmas Open-House on Sunday,
December 16th at the Metropolis. Let us
take this opportunity to extend our love to
our Spiritual Father.
Tentative Itinerary Depart Church on a Luxury Bus at 12 Noon. Mezathakia at the
Greek Islands Restaurant in Greek Town (Chicago) and then to
the Metropolis, where His Eminence offers a
wonderful display of hospitality and desserts
returning around 9:00pm.
Estimated Cost of $30/person - please RSVP to
the Church office ASAP so that we may book
the bus and make our reservation.
GREEK WINE TASTING
PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CARD
Wish a Blessed Christmas to the entire Parish of the Assumption by
filling out the form below and giving it to a Parish Council member at
the Coffee Hour after the Divine Liturgy. Your investment is only $20
to send your greetings to the entire Parish!!! Deadline is December 9th.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARD APPLICATION
Please include my name (family) on the Christmas Card as follows:
_________________________________________________
(Please Print)
Twenty Dollars ($20) must accompany this form.
PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE
ORDINATION TO THE DEACONATE
By the Grace of God and through The Laying of Hands by
His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos
of Chicago
The Servant of God
Paul Scott Speed
Will be Ordained to the Holy Diaconate on
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012
At Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
2930 31st Ave. Rock Island, Illinois
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Orthros 8:30 a.m. Liturgy Following
Ordination Luncheon
Immediately Following in The Gold Room
The Assumption can now benefit from YOU shopping at
Up to 5% of your monthly spending will be
automatically transferred to the Church.
Worried about the cost of gas - Schnucks is at the
Locust St. exit (2nd exit off I-74 in Iowa) - less than
4 miles away!!! Iowa has no tax on food - it’s a wash!!!
Call Fr. Jon and get signed up for an eScrip
card and begin shopping at Schnucks today!
Hospital Visitation is a ministry that we as Orthodox
take very seriously, because it is at times when our
fallen humanity is failing that we often times also
experience spiritual weakness.
Just a reminder, hospital visitations and visitation to
our homebound parishioners are of utmost
importance, but will only occur when the request
comes from the family directly. Please respect this
policy and also the Church and the Clergy.
With pastoral love,
Rev. Father Jon S. Boukis
PROISTAMENOS
Fr. Jon’s Contact Numbers
Church: (309)792-2912
Home: (309)796-3734
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
HOSPITAL VISITATION
SAINT CATHERINE Commemorated November 25
The Holy Great Martyr Catherine was the daughter of Constus, the governor of Alexandrian Egypt during the reign of the emperor Maximian (305-313). Living in the capital, the center of Hellenistic knowledge, and possessed of a rare beauty and intellect, Catherine received an excellent education, studying the works of the greatest philosophers and teachers of antiquity. Young men from the most worthy families of the empire sought her hand, but she was not interested in any of them. She told her parents that she would marry only
someone who surpassed her in nobility, wealth, comeliness and wisdom.
Catherine's mother, a secret Christian, sent her to her own spiritual Father, a saintly Elder living in a cave outside the city, for advice. After listening to Catherine, the Elder said that he knew of a Youth who surpassed her in everything. "His countenance is more radiant than the shining of the sun, and all of creation is governed by His wisdom. His riches are given to all the nations of the world, yet they never diminish. His compassion is unequaled."
This description of the Heavenly Bridegroom produced in the soul of the holy maiden an ardent desire to see Him. "If you do as I tell you," said the monk, "you will gaze upon the countenance of this illustrious man." In parting, the Elder handed Catherine an icon of the Theotokos with the divine Child Jesus on Her arm and told her to pray with faith to the Queen of Heaven, the Mother of the Heavenly Bridegroom, and She would hear Catherine and grant her heart's desire.
Catherine prayed all night and was permitted to see the Most Holy Virgin, Who said Her Divine Son, "Behold Thy handmaiden Catherine, how fair and virtuous she is." But the Child turned His face away from her saying, "No, she is ugly and unbelieving. She is a foolish pauper, and I cannot bear to look at her until she forsakes her impiety."
Catherine returned again to the Elder deeply saddened, and told him what she had seen in the dream. He lovingly received her, instructed her in the faith of Christ, admonished her to preserve her purity and integrity and to pray unceasingly. She then received the Mystery of holy Baptism from him. Again St Catherine had a vision of the Most Holy Theotokos with Her Child. Now the Lord looked tenderly at her and gave her a beautiful ring, showing her betrothal to the Heavenly Bridegroom (This ring is still on her hand).
THE GREAT MARTYR At that time the emperor Maximian was in Alexandria for a pagan festival. The cries of the sacrificial animals, the smoke and the smell of the sacrifices, the endless blazing of fires, and the bustling crowds at the arenas defiled the city of Alexandria. Human victims were brought, the confessors of Christ, who would not deny Him under torture, were condemned to death in the fire. The saint's love for the Christian martyrs and her desire to ease their sufferings compelled Catherine to speak to the pagan priest and the emperor Maximian.
Introducing herself, the saint confessed her faith in the One True God and with wisdom exposed the errors of the pagans. The beauty of the maiden captivated the emperor. In order to convince her and to show the superiority of pagan wisdom, the emperor ordered fifty of the most learned philosophers and rhetoricians of the Empire to dispute with her, but the saint got the better of the wise men, so that they came to believe in Christ themselves. St Catherine made the Sign of the Cross over the martyrs, and they bravely accepted death for Christ and were burned alive by order of the emperor.
Maximian, no longer hoping to convince the saint, tried to entice her with the promise of riches and fame. Receiving an angry refusal, the emperor gave orders to subject the saint to terrible tortures and then throw her in prison. The Empress Augusta, who had heard much about the saint, wanted to see her. She prevailed upon the military commander Porphyrius to accompany her to the prison with a detachment of soldiers. The empress was impressed by the strong spirit of St Catherine, whose face was radiant with divine grace. Catherine explained the Christian teaching to them, and they were converted.
On the following day they again brought the martyr to the judgment court where, under the threat of being broken on the wheel, they urged that she renounce the Christian Faith and offer sacrifice to the gods. The saint steadfastly confessed Christ and she herself approached the wheels; but an angel smashed the instruments of execution, which shattered into pieces.
Having beheld this wonder, the Empress Augusta and the imperial courtier Porphyrius with 200 soldiers confessed their faith in Christ in front of everyone, and they were beheaded. St Catherine firmly confessed her fidelity to the heavenly Bridegroom Christ, and with a prayer to Him she herself lay her head on the block beneath the executioner's sword.
The relics of St Catherine were taken by the angels to Mount Sinai. In the sixth century, the venerable head and left hand of the holy martyr were found through a revelation and transferred with honor to a newly-constructed church of the Sinai monastery, built by the holy Emperor Justinian (November 14).
St Catherine is called upon for relief of difficult childbirth. At her monastery on Mt Sinai, pilgrims are given souvenir rings as a remembrance of their visit.
CHURCH .
Sunday Monday Tuesday
4 5th Sunday of Luke Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Fall General Assembly Coffee Hour
All-English Sunday
5
6
11 8th Sunday of Luke Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Coffee Hour
12
13
18 9th Sunday of Luke Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Coffee Hour
All-English Sunday
19
20
25 Feast of St. Katherine the Great Martyr Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Philoptochos Meeting Family Worship Coffee Hour
26
27
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CHURCH . . CALENDAR
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study
2
3
7
6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study
8
Synaxis of Archangel Michael
Divine Liturgy 10:00am
No Bible Study
9
Feast of St. Nektarios
the Wonderworker Divine Liturgy 10:00am
10
Greek Cultural Festival Wine Tasting
6:00pm - 8:00pm
14
6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study
15
9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study
6:30pm - Parish Council Meeting
16
17
21
Entrance of the Theotokos
Divine Liturgy 10:00am
No Bible Study
22
THANKSGIVING DAY Church Office Closed
23
24
28
6:00pm-7:30pm Orthodox Bible Study
29
9:30am-11:00am Orthodox Bible Study
30
Feast of St. Andrew the First Called
Divine Liturgy 10:00am
Fasting Symbols
Strict Fast
Wine and Oil
Allowed
Fish Allowed
Fast Free
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Πρόγραμμα Ιερών Ακολουθίων 4 Νοεβρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή Ε του Λουκά 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
8 Νοεβρίου Πέμπτη Σύναξις Ταξιαρχών Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
9 Νοεβρίου Παρασκευή Άγιος Νεκτάριος ο Θαυματουργός 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
11 Νοεβρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή Η του Λουκά 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
18 Νοεβρίου Κυριακή Κυριακή Θ του Λουκά 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
21 Νοεβρίου Τετάρτη Είσοδος της Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
25 Νοεβρίου Κυριακή Αγία Αικατερίνη Μεγαλομάρτυς 9:00 π.μ. Όρθρος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
30 Νοεβρίου Παρασκευή Άγιος Ανδρέας ο Πρωτόκλητος 10:00 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία
November 4 Sunday 5th Sunday of Luke 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
November 8 Thursday Synaxis of the Archangels 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
November 9 Friday Feast of St. Nektarios the Wonderworker 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
November 11 Sunday 8th Sunday of Luke 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
November 18 Sunday 9th Sunday of Luke 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
November 21 Wednesday Great Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
November 25 Sunday Feast of St. Katherine the Great Martyr 9:00 a.m. Orthros 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
November 30 Friday Feast of St. Andrew the First Called 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Parish Council Ushering Schedule
DIAKONIA
November
4th - Orest Akulow
11th - Cathy Diakogeorgiou
18th - Liz Gorman
25th - Paris Fotos
December
2nd - Church at St. George
9th - Denny Mekus
16th - Kosta Dounoulis
23rd - John Stopoulos
30th - Orest Akulow
January
6th - Cathy Diakogeorgiou
13th - Liz Gorman
20th - Paris Fotos
27th - Mike Haney
For each Sunday, the council member listed is to be present at 9:00 a.m. The council member listed for the week following will be assigned to help during the Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:50 a.m. through the processing of the collection.
Sunday Gospel and Epistle Readings
October 7 Gospel Luke 7:11-16 Epistle II Corinthians 9:6-11
October 14 Gospel Luke 8:5-15 Epistle Titus 3:8-15
October 21 Gospel Luke 8:26-39 Epistle Galatians 1:11-19
October 28 Gospel Luke 8:41-56 Epistle Galatians 2:16-20
Prosforo Schedule
November 4 Maria Kotrogiannis
November 11 Ludmilla Cherevko
November 18 Georgia Kouris
November 25 Helen Petaros
Coffee Hour
November 4 Collier, Lovejoy & Mekus Family
November 11 Ludmilla Cherevko
November 18 John and MaryBeth Stopoulos
November 25 Ardita Grunwald
Σύναξη Αρχάγγελων
Σύναξη Αρχάγγελων ΜΙΧΑΗΛ και ΓΑΒΡΙΗΛ και τών λοιπών
Ασωμάτων και ουρανίων ταγμάτων
8 Νοεμβρίου
Κατά την Αγία Γραφή οι άγγελοι
στέλνονται από το Θεό με μορφή ορατή
(οι άγγελοι είναι αόρατα αγαθά πνεύματα
κοντά στο Θεό) σε σπουδαίες ιστορικές
περιστάσεις, που πρόκειται να εκδηλωθεί
ή να εκτελεσθεί κάποια μεγάλη θεία θέληση. Τη σχέση, τώρα, που
έχουν οι άγγελοι με το Θεό και τους ανθρώπους, καθώς και την
αποστολή τους, βλέπουμε επίσης μέσα στην Αγία Γραφή. Και
ιδιαίτερα, αγαπητέ αναγνώστη, άν διαβάσεις τους Ψαλμούς 33, στίχ.
8 και 90, στίχ. 10-12, στη δε Καινή Διαθήκη, Ματθ. ιη΄ στίχ. 10,
καθώς επίσης και στην προς Εβραίους επιστολή, κεγ. α΄στίχ. 14,
όπου ο συγγραφέας αναφωνεί: "ουχί πάντες εισί λειτουργικά
πνεύματα εις διακονίαν αποστελόμενα δια τους μέλλοντας
κληρονομείν σωτηρίαν;". Δηλαδή, δεν είναι όλοι οι άγγελοι
πνεύματα υπηρετικά, τα οποία ενεργούν όχι από δική τους
πρωτοβουλία, αλλ΄ αποστέλλονται απο το Θεό για να υπηρετήσουν
εκείνους που μέλλουν να κληρονομήσουν την αιώνια ζωή;
Επικεφαλής δε τών αγγελικών δυνάμεων είναι οι αρχάγγελοι Μιχαήλ
και Γαβριήλ. Τον Μιχαήλ συναντάμε στην Παλαιά Διαθήκη. Π.χ.
όταν ο Αβραάμ μέλλει να θυσιάσει τον Ισαάκ, στον Ιησού του Ναυή,
στον Ηλία και αλλού. Τον Γαβριήλ συναντάμε στην Καινή Διαθήκη,
όπως στον Ευαγγελισμό της Θεοτόκου και αλλού. Στη μνήμη,
λοιπόν, τών αποστολών και του έργου που επιτελούν οι άγγελοι, η
Εκκλησία μας όρισε τη γιορτή της 8ης Νοεμβρίου.
Άγιος Ανδρέας
Ο Απόστολος ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ ο Πρωτόκλητος
30 Νοεμβρίου
Ο Ανδρέας, ψαράς στο επάγγελμα και
αδελφός του Αποστόλου Πέτρου, ήταν
από τη Βηθσαϊδά της Γαλιλαίας. Επειδή
κλήθηκε απο τον Κύριο πρώτος στην
ομάδα των μαθητών, ονομάστηκε
πρωτόκλητος. Η ιστορία της ζωής του Ανδρέα μέχρι τη Σταύρωση,
την Ανάσταση και την Ανάληψη του Κυρίου, υπήρξε σχεδόν ίδια με
εκείνη των άλλων μαθητών. Μετά το σχηματισμό της πρώτης
Εκκλησίας, ο Ανδρέας κήρυξε στη Βιθυνία, Εύξεινο Πόντο, Θράκη,
Μακεδονία και Ήπειρο. Τελικά, κατέληξε στην Αχαϊα. Εκεί η
διδασκαλία του καρποφόρησε και με τις προσευχές του θεράπευσε
θαυματουργικά πολλούς ασθενείς. Έτσι, η χριστιανική αλήθεια είχε
μεγάλες κατακτήσεις στο λαό της Πάτρας. Ακόμα και η Μαξιμίλλα,
σύζυγος του ανθυπάτου Αχαϊας Αιγεάτου, αφού τη θεράπευσε ο
Απόστολος απο τη βαρειά αρρώστια που είχε, πίστεψε στο Χριστό.
Το γεγονός εκνεύρισε τον ανθύπατο, και με την παρότρυνση των
ειδωλολατρών ιερών συνέλαβε τον Ανδρέα και τον σταύρωσε σε
σχήμα Χ. Έτσι, ο Απόστολος Ανδρέας παρέστησε τον εαυτό του
στο Θεό "δόκιμον εργάτην". Δηλαδή δοκιμασμένο και τέλειο
εργάτη του Ευαγγελίου. Το λείψανό του έθαψε με ευλάβεια ο πρώτος
επίσκοπος Πατρών Στρατοκλής.
FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTICE OF PARISH ASSEMBLY
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2012
An assembly of all the stewards* of the parish will occur on Sunday, November
4, following the DIVINE LITURGY. The agenda will be as follows:
1. Opening Prayer / Attendance
2. Determination of Quorum* requirement of parishioners**
3. Election of Assembly Chairperson
4. Minutes of Previous Assembly
5. Reports (President’s Report, Treasurer’s Report)
6. Proposal of 2013 Parish Budget
7. Parish Bylaws
8. Nomination of Candidates for Parish Council, Election / Auditing
Committees
9. 2013 Greek Cultural Festival
10. Property Renovations/Improvements (HVAC, roof, patio/pavilion)
11. Unfinished and New Business affecting the life of the Parish
12. Adjournment / Closing Prayer
*Quorum
The presence of not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Parishioners in
good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. If
a quorum cannot be achieved, no vote can be taken. Within twenty-one (21)
days, a Parish Assembly shall be called a second time. At such time, decisions
may be taken by the number of parishioners in good standing present, with the
exception of matters pertaining to the purchase, sale or encumbering of Parish
property which shall require a quorum.
**Parishioners
Any person, eighteen years of age or over, who was baptized according to the
rites of the Church, or was received into the Church through Chrismation, who
lives according to the Faith and canons of the Church, abides by the Uniform
Parish Regulations and these appended bylaws, and fulfills his or her financial
obligation to the Parish, and cooperates in every way towards the well-being of
the Parish is a member in good standing of the Parish.
The definition of “fulfilling one’s financial obligation to the Parish” is by
necessity flexible. Generally, for purposes of participating in Parish Assemblies
and elections, one is considered to have fulfilled his or her financial obligation
to the Parish if he or she has pledged and paid an amount certain for the year
FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY prior to the current year and has no outstanding pledge balances for any year
prior. However, in the event an individual neglects to pledge a specific amount
for the prior year, but has committed spiritually, morally and financially (at a
minimum of 50% of the parish’s prior year average pledge) to the Greek
Orthodox Faith and the parish and the records of the parish so reflect the
financial commitment, he or she will be considered to have fulfilled his or her
financial obligation and be eligible to vote. (Stewardship is recommended to be
ten percent (10%) of one’s annual income as stated in Holy Scripture to help
meet the financial obligations of the Parish, the Metropolis and the Archdiocese.)
For new members, as stated in the UPR (Article 25, Section 5): “A new
parishioner of the parish may vote in the election if he/she has become a
member in good standing at least three (3) months prior thereto.”
In instances of financial hardship or of dependent students and/or parents, the
Parish Priest may waive or modify the above requirements.
Qualifications to serve on the Parish Council A parishioner must be a member in good standing in terms of sacramental life,
canonical standing, and stewardship obligations.
1. Sacramental Life – must attend church services regularly and participate in the
sacraments; uphold the teachings and traditions of the Orthodox Church.
2. Canonical Standing – if married, marriage must be blessed by the Church; if
divorced, must have an ecclesiastical divorce; may not be living together outside
of marriage or in any other relationship contrary to the teachings of the faith.
3. Stewardship – must be a steward of the Assumption Parish for at least one year
prior to the date of election as define by the Assumption Parish Bylaws.
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Self-Nomination I wish to place my name in nomination for election to the Assumption Greek
Orthodox Church Parish Council. As required by the Uniform Parish Regulations
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, I hereby declare that I have read
and understand the qualifications expected of a member of the Parish Council
listed above.
Name (please print) ___________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________
(Please return to the church office no later than Sunday, November 18th.)
PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
Parish Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2012
Call to Order at 6:38pm with an opening prayer from Fr. Jon
Roll Call:
Present: Orest Akulow, Liz Gorman, John Stopoulos, Tom Kouris,
Deno Kandis, Paris Fotos, Cathy Diakogeorgiou, Denny Mekus
Excused: Mike Haney, Biju Ninan
President’s Report: None
Priest’s Report:
By-laws have been ratified by the Metropolis, so now we need to
activate them at the next General Assembly meeting on November 4th
YAL event at Doc’s Inn – Sept. 29th
Michael’s Fun World – Sept. 30th
Buffalo Pumpkin Patch – Oct. 13th
Bible Study – Thursday mornings and twice per month on Thursday
evenings
Metropolis Assembly – Dec. 8th (need 4 delegates)
Committees – We need standing leaders and others to help join
Building, Athletics, Coffee Hour, Ushering, Sunday School, Epistles,
YAL, GOYA, JOY, Garden Club, It’s Greek to Me, Prosforo, Kitchen,
Evangelism, Finance, Advertising
Evangelism Program – we need to decide how to go about creating
and focusing on this for our future. Create a committee: Costas,
John, and Fr. Jon to get it started and get a few others to join also.
Minutes: no changes
Treasurer’s Report: $3,813 is the current balance.
Old Business:
Furnaces have been ordered.
FINANCIAL POSITION
2012 Stewardship Update
100 Pledges received for a total of: $140,700
These same 100 stewards pledged $116,121 in 2011 - a $24,579
increase for these stewards alone - that’s a 17.47% increase and
an average of $1,502 per Assumption family!!!
Are you 1 of the 7 stewards of 2011 that hasn’t pledged yet for 2012?
STEWARDSHIP
2012 Budgeted General Fund Expenses $199,400
Total General Fund Expenses through October 17th $161,155.13
Total Stewardship through October 17th $100,070.13
YTD 2012 Shortfall of Expenses to Stewardship $61,085.00
Other General Fund Income (Candles, Events, Etc.) $33,754.68
Year-To-Date 2012 Shortfall $27,330.32
New Business:
St. Demetrios’ Dinner – October 27th; 5-10pm; Dinner 5-8pm; $10
chicken, salad, potato, and bread; Bar; DJ; Advertising; Clown
Entertainment for kids; gift bag for kids (John and Cathy to co-chair)
Wine Tasting – November 10th
Greek Cultural Festival: Tom motions to have the festival; Denny 2nd
the motion; motioned carried
Fellowship Patio and Pavilion discussion; Costas motioned to get
bids, Cathy 2nd; motion passed with majority
Motion to adjourn by: Cathy motioned, 2nd by: Deno. Meeting adjourned
at: 9:30pm with closing prayer.
PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
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Ninan Family
In Memory of Christ T. Panousis
Fr. Basil and Christina Papanikolaou
Spiro and Carol Pappaspiros
Christ and Helen Petaros
Ann Polillo
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