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July-August 2019
St. Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church
4 Appleton Street ■ Arlington, MA 02476 ■ 781.646.0705 ■ www.saintathanasius.org ■ email: [email protected]
FROM FR. ANTHONY Beloved in Christ,
As we enter the season of summer, we leave behind us the beautiful and spiritually uplifting period of Great Lent, Holy Pascha, and the great feasts of the Ascension of our Lord and Holy Pentecost. Amazingly, this lengthy liturgical season covers a period of 18 weeks, just over one-third of the calendar year! This particular liturgical period renews us annually for yet another year in our spiritual lives. However, since its end usually occurs just before summer, there exists the danger of losing the spiritual momentum we have just gained. Since summer is a time for relaxation, vacationing, perhaps even a lighter work schedule, we must resist the temptation of taking a spiritual vacation as well.
As we all know, our Orthodox Church does not have a “slow” period without much happening. There are only two months of the year – July and October – that do not have a major feast of the Lord or the Theotokos; however, both months still have feast days of major saints of our Church. In addition, Orthros and Liturgy are still celebrated every Sunday of the summer months. Even though families begin to wind down in mid-June when the academic year typically ends, our spiritual focus should remain in tune with the Church’s calendar.
A particular period of heightened spiritual focus each summer is the Dekapentávgousto – the fifteen days starting August 1st, dedicated to the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God. Being that the Word of God made flesh came to us through the human vessel of the Theotokos, it behooves us to uphold this spiritual season with sincere devotion. The first 14 days consist of a strict fast mimicking Great Lent and Holy Week. Enveloped within this fast period is also the celebration of the great feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord on August 6th. This is a bright and glorious feast that brings us great spiritual joy. On most evenings of this period we chant the two versions of the Paraklesis, or Supplication services – the Small and the Great. These are beautiful and melodic services which supplicate the Mother of God for all our needs, both spiritual and physical. In the midst of summer’s heat and vacation time, we are again asked by the Church to sharpen our spiritual focus during these 15 days, and to make a sacrifice pleasing to God through our fasting and church attendance.
Along with the special observances mentioned above, we must also remember that our weekly obligation to attend the holy Liturgy on Sundays continues throughout the summer. Whether on vacation domestically or internationally, there’s always a good chance of having an Orthodox church of one of the various jurisdictions close by. When we travel to Greece there is never an issue of finding a church to attend. In fact, in Greece we also have the wonderful opportunity of visiting many places of pilgrimage, besides attending regular church services. Continued on Page 3
SAINT ATHANASIUS THE GREAT GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Metropolis of Boston 4 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476
ASKISIS OFFICIAL Publication of St. Athanasius the Great
Greek Orthodox Church Arlington, MA 02476
PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS Constandinos Ioakimidis .............................. President Peter Stanitsis ................................... 1st Vice President Nicole VanKuilenburg .................... 2nd Vice President S. Nicholas Kriketos .................................... Secretary Fotini Gavrielidis ........................ Associate Secretary Peter Gennis ................................................. Treasurer Michael Terzakis ......................... Associate Treasurer Nikitas Splagounias .................... Associate Treasurer Parish Council Members: ...........................................
Stefanos Bouboulis, Vicki Konstandakis, Alexandros Kyrou, Charlie Pappas, Elias Patoucheas,
Theodore Speros, A. Paul Tsitsopoulos, and Mark Ypsilantis
Great Vespers - Saturday 6:00 p.m.
Regular Sunday Worship Schedule Orthros 8:45 a.m. - Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m.
SUMMER Worship Schedule Orthros 8:15 a.m. – Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Presiding Priest: Fr. Anthony Evangelatos St. Athanasius the Great is a parish under the spiritual and ecclesial oversight of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Metropolis of Boston, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the jurisdiction of The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
The St. Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church in Arlington, Massachusetts strives to be the living witness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our mission as a parish is to “practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13), as St. Paul so exhorts. Thus it is our rich blessing to strive and bring the Light of Christ to all of God’s people, through Orthodox Christian tradition, education and philanthropy. We seek to serve the spiritual needs of our faithful parishioners through the sacramental life of the Church. By means of outreach and faith in God, we continue our growth as a living Church by inviting others into the Orthodox faith through Baptism and/or Chrismation, and educating them through the establishment of our Christian ministries, programs, schools and philanthropic activities.
PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Boys (Acolytes): ................. Fr. Anthony Evangelatos Cantors/Psaltes:……………………Dimitrios Manolakis & …………………………………….Christos Tsavalakoglou Little Halos Director:………..…………..Argyro Nikoletos
Fellowship Hour Ministry:................... Vicki Konstandakis Gardening Ministry: ............................ S. Nicholas Kriketos GOYA President: ..................................... Thanos Arvanitis HOPE & JOY Ministry:…..………….…Betty Dakopoulos P.E.A.C.E. Ministry:…………………….Althea Ioakimidis Philoptochos President……….……..…Vicki Konstandakis Pine Street Inn Ministry: Michael Terzakis & Randy Fassas Stewardship Ministry:………………………...Peter Gennis Sunday School Coordinator:…………….George Makredes Young at Heart Seniors:…………………Katina Ioakimidis
Metropolis of Boston website ...... www.boston.goarch.org Greek Orthodox Archdiocese website ...... www.goarch.org
Fr. Anthony’s Office Hours
Fr. Anthony is generally in the office from 10 am to 3 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, and out of the office on Monday. If he needs to be reached after office hours, please call (401) 662-5259.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Parish Administrative Assistant
Stella Kazantzas
Summer Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00-1:00 p.m., Closed Fridays
Parish Office: (781) 646-0705 FAX: (781) 641-4700
EMAIL: [email protected] Website: www.saintathanasius.org
Fr. Anthony Email: [email protected] Fr. Anthony Cell: (401) 662-5259
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From Fr. Anthony continued
Clearly, we all need to periodically withdraw from our daily routines and get away to enjoy time with our families, especially during the summer. The Church knows and accepts this reality, which also applies to the clergy. At the same, the Church also seeks to keep her children spiritually focused throughout the year. Through proper prioritization of our lives, we can try our best to keep ourselves spiritually focused, even when away on vacation. Our daily prayers should not be neglected, and our Wednesday and Friday fasting can still be incorporated, as well as the observance of the fast period mentioned above, as best as possible.
Unfortunately, throughout our Archdiocese there exists the sad reality that many families stop attending church as soon as the Sunday School year is completed. This approach to church life is perplexing since the liturgical year of the Orthodox Church runs from September 1st through August 31st, and not parallel to the secular academic year. We must stop and consider the message given to our children by abruptly stopping church attendance from late May through mid-September. It can give the impression that Sunday School is of higher importance than participation in the Divine Liturgy on Sundays, which should be the other way around.
Beloved in Christ, please accept what I have written as a loving and fatherly admonition for the spiritual benefit of all. I realize that there are many exemplary parishioners who attend church year-round except when away or ill. I’m also aware that many of our families try to be frequent with church attendance to the best of their ability. Our prayer is that we all be together as one family in Christ throughout the year except for necessary exceptions. We need each other’s prayers whether in church or praying at home, and of course, no less so during the summer months.
May you all have a restful and spiritually rewarding summer season! In Christ’s love, +Fr. Anthony Spiritual Wisdom
The following is taken from excerpts of sermons of St. John Chrysostom, and from The Salvation of Sinners by Monk Agapios, translated and printed by St. Nektarios Monastery, Roscoe, NY, 2014. (continued from last month) Behold, dear reader, how every sorrow (whether it originates from the devil, people, or some other source) is in fact a therapeutic remedy sent to you by your Heavenly Father, in order to purify your soul. Do not become upset if the drink tastes bitter, because this bitterness will help you acquire your cherished health, just as bitter and unpalatable medications prescribed by physicians help us get better. All the sorrows and difficulties we are faced with in this life are spiritual medications sent to us by the Heavenly Physician for the benefit of our soul.
According to St. Gregory the Theologian, the gall that Tobit placed on his eyes, through which he regained his sight (cf. Tob. 11:8-14), signified this truth – that every sinful person is delivered from spiritual blindness through bitter sorrows. Indeed, eyes that have been blinded by sin are enlightened and recover their vision through suffering.
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From Fr. Anthony continued When Joseph’s brothers threw him into the well (desiring his demise), they did not comprehend what a great sin they had committed. However, when God later allowed them to be overcome by hardship, they confessed and admitted that they were rightly suffering everything on account of their sin against their brother: “And they said to one another, ‘We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us” (Gen. 42:21). Do you see how much benefit issues from adversity? Do you see how hardship gives light to the blind and wisdom to the unlearned? The Apostle Peter did not want to allow Christ to wash his feet because he was unaware of his Teacher’s sensible and judicious intent. As Christ Himself attested: “What I do, thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know thereafter” (Jn. 13:7). But when Jesus warned Peter that he would not have any part with Him if He does not wash his feet, the disciple stood motionless in fear and allowed Christ to wash his feet. Similarly, at present you are uncertain of the Lord’s objectives as He washes you with the cleansing waters of suffering and hardship; however, one day, when you witness the radiance and glory that your soul has been adorned with, after being immersed in the bath of sorrows, you will thank your all-wise Lord. For if He had not given you a bath, you would have no part with Him in His Heavenly Kingdom. Up until the prodigal son possessed his paternal inheritance and wealth, he splurged in luxury, he entertained himself with food and drink, he carried out all his sinful desires, and never even once thought of repenting (cf. Lk. 15:11-20). However, when the wise physician cauterized him with the flame of hunger, famine, and poverty, he abandoned the pleasures of the flesh and quickly returned to his paternal home, much wiser and more mature. What the mill stone does to wheat, what the grinding wheel does to steel, and what the furnace does to silver, this is precisely what life’s various trials and sorrows do to man: they purge him of all unsightly imperfections and polish him to a brilliant shine. Since difficulties and sorrows are so advantageous and are the cause of such benefit for us, why should we foolishly detest them? Why shouldn’t we instead thank and glorify the unerring heavenly Physician Who sends them to us in order that we may acquire the health of our soul, just as we thank and gladly pay the physicians who heal our body? Blessed is the person who realizes that life’s difficulties are sent to us by the Lord for our salvation, and who gratefully embraces them with pleasure. Holy Dormition Fast Begins 8/1 As mentioned earlier, the first fourteen days of August comprise a fast period in honor of the Holy Theotokos, as spiritual preparation for the feast of her Holy Dormition on the 15th. This fast is a mini-version of Great Lent, so the guidelines are identical. Following we offer the Church’s guidelines for those who wish to follow the fast to the full extent, or as a starting point for those unable who need to follow to a lesser extent.
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From Fr. Anthony continued
Strict fast from all animal products throughout, including fish* (shellfish is permitted daily throughout the fast) Fast from wine (all alcoholic beverages) and olive oil on weekdays* (it’s permissible to substitute vegetable/seed oil) Wine and olive oil permitted on Saturdays and Sundays
*Fish, wine, and olive oil are permitted on the feast of the Transfiguration, 8/6. Let us honor the Holy Mother of God through our fasting, remembering her constant intercessions on our behalf. May we also attend the beautiful and melodic Paraklesis services for our spiritual benefit. Most Holy Theotokos save us! From the Lives of the Saints
St. Markella of Chios – 7/22 This holy lamb of Christ was born in a village on the island of Chios. Her mother having died, she was brought up by her father. As she grew older, she also grew in virtue, her body shining with the purity of her soul. The Devil, jealous of such radiant virtue, tried to overcome her with impure thoughts, but the Saint easily repulsed every temptation by the power of the Cross. The Prince of Darkness then turned his attention to her father, and provoked in this worldly man of little faith an impure desire for his own daughter. Having let such thoughts germinate in his soul, he began to suggest unworthy propositions to the young girl who, troubled by such impudence, fled from the village and took refuge on the mountain. This defeat, far from cooling his ardour, only increased her father’s maddened desire, so that like one possessed, he set about searching her out up hill and down dale. Seeing him approach, Saint Markella ran towards the sea and hid in a large bush; yet she was unable to escape her father’s notice and he, being unable to reach her in the bush, set fire to it. She dodged him by taking another route and began to run along the seashore on the rocks. As her father could not catch up with her, he fired an arrow at her which wounded the blessed Saint, but did not stop her from continuing her desperate flight.
Realizing that her strength was beginning to fail, she sent up a prayer to her heavenly Spouse, begging Him to come to her aid. The Lord immediately made a rock break into two, which received the Saint, just as had happened in the case of Saint Thecla in former times (24 Sept.) When her father arrived and was not able to drag her from the rock, he cut off his daughter’s breasts and then beheaded her and threw her head into the sea, by his despicable acts thus opening to her the gates of the heavenly court, where the wise virgins accompany the Bridegroom.
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From Fr. Anthony continued From the rock that sheltered the Saint there flowed a clear stream with healing virtues which had the property of covering the pebbles with a reddish film called the ‘holy blood’ by the local people, who hastened to make pilgrimage to the place. They collected the pebbles and scraped them, putting the scrapings into jars and using them for the treatment of all kinds of sicknesses. The Saint appeared many times, dressed in monastic clothing and seeming to rise up from the sea, to the sick who had come to spend the night in the church that had been built over the place where the bush had stood. The Holy Apostle Matthias – 8/9 Saint Matthias, whose name means ‘gift of God’, was, it is believed, of a distinguished family from Bethlehem. He was among the disciples who followed the Lord from His Baptism to His saving Pasion. After the Ascension, the Apostles returned to Jerusalem and remained in the Upper Room, persevering with one heart in hymns and prayers while awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit. There were about a hundred and twenty of them: the Mother of God, the eleven Apostles, the Lord’s brothers (cousins), His disciples from the very first days, and the women who had faithfully followed Him right to the tomb. At that time, Peter got up in the midst of the assembly and declared that, since Judas had been excluded from their communion and had received the punishment for his betrayal, it was right that another disciple be given his place, and become with them a privileged witness of His Resurrection. Joseph Barsabbas, named Justus, and Matthias, were presented. As they were judged equally worthy, the Apostles raised this prayer to God: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of men, show which of these two Thou hast chosen that he may take part of this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by his transgression fell (Acts 1:24-25). They drew lots, and Matthias was elected by Providence to complete the number of the Twelve Apostles, the symbol of perfection.
After Pentecost, he went to preach repentance and the conquest of the passions by the observing of the evangelical commandments, first in Palestine and then, it seems, as far as Ethiopia, where he suffered martyrdom.
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Religious Education
The Author of All Life is God.
When times seem difficult, remember Christ’s greatest humiliation occurred before His exaltation in accomplishing His redeeming work.
Whose will but God’s must be carried out in life.
All prayers are indeed answered by either, ‘Yes’, ‘Not Now’, ‘Not Exactly’, or ‘No’
Each day is a gift. Maybe that’s why today is called, ‘the present’
Ultimately, which matters most: How well we did, or what good we did?
Fact: Wealth has nothing to do with money.
And, finally: Given all we have: Just what is it that God owes us?
No School Dates For Sunday School
Columbus Day Weekend - October 13th
Christmas Break Week - December. 29th
President’s Day Weekend - February 16th
Palm Sunday - April 12th
Pascha Sunday - April 19th
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You can enroll your Child today . . . It’s not too early to register for the Sunday Religious Education School classes for
September 2019 to May 2020!
To do so on-line, just copy this link onto your computer and click on it:
bit.ly/RelEdForm
By completing and submitting the on-line info, your child will be automatically enrolled.
Or, you can register your child ‘off-line’, by using the form on the opposite page. The new school year will start on . . .
Sunday, September 15th 2019
Considered joining our teaching staff? We’d love to hear from you. (Contact George Makredes at [email protected])
We look forward to seeing all of our returning students and working together with the graduates of our school, as assistant teachers.
Wishing you a safe and peaceful summer!
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St. Athanasius Church Sunday School Registration Form
Today’s Date _______________________
Parents’ Names First/Last: ____________________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________________
Res. Tel.: ___________________________ Parents Cell: ___________________________________
Parents E- Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________
Parent Volunteers: Would you like to participate as an assistant or in special activities?
Yes ______ Anything in particular? ___________________________________________
Student Name First/Middle/Last: _______________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________________ Grade Level: ___________________
Student E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________
Do you give your permission for the inclusion of your child’s photo image in any future church
publication, on the parish’s website, the web and/or other media? _______________
Any support to fund our Catechetical Sunday School expenses would be much appreciated.Thank you. (Please make checks payable to ‘St. Athanasius Sunday School’)
Please accept my donation of ______________ Check# _________ or Cash _______________
Thank you.
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Parish News Baptisms 6/22 - Melina Ekaterina Giannopoulos, daughter of Kyriakos and Irene Giannopoulos, who was given the name Ekaterina. Her sponsors were Konstandinos and Anastasia Kazanis. Weddings 6/15 – Eric Knoll and Evaline Lacasse. Their sponsor was Alexander Lacasse. Funerals 6/11 – Kathryn Elios
Please note: All sacraments and funerals that occur in July or August will be listed in the September bulletin.
Congratulations to our Sunday School, High School, and College Graduates!
Ann and George Dimitrakis Scholarship has been awarded to Triana Skourides.
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GOYA News We have had a very fun and eventful June! First of all, we would like to thank everyone who volunteered and helped at the Greek Festival, making it a very successful weekend! We are having quite a busy week to the end of the year. On June 22nd, we had our annual pool party hosted by the Stefanidis family! Everyone had a great time swimming and soaking up the sun! It was so much fun hanging out with each other! We also went on our annual trip to Six Flags in Agawam, Massachusetts on June 24! It’s a trip we all look forward to every year, and we all had a great time. To conclude this fun-filled year, we have a beach trip which is in Hampton Beach, NH, on June 27. It’s always a lot of fun and a great way to end the year!
As the year comes to an end, we would like to thank all of our amazing officers and advisors. This fun and successful year wouldn’t have been possible without them! We truly bonded as a GOYA through many memorable events, such as the ski trip, the black light dances, the Philoxenia house visit, and so much more. As we say goodbye to our seniors and welcome new members, we look forward to starting again in September. One final note, the GOYA election for the 2019-2020 officer positions will be held in September on the first day of Sunday School. You must be present to run and vote for a position. Thanks you, Mia Stanitsas
“Thank you to our Goya President, Thanos Arvanitis, the officers, and the whole GOYA for an amazing year. Your handwork and dedication is very much appreciated, and you are a wonderful example to our younger generation. To our graduated seniors good luck next year in college!! Have a great summer.” Sincerely, Your Advisors”
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July 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Great Vespers 6 pm
7 3rd Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30am
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Fr. Anthony away from 7/9 through 7/19
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No Vespers
14 Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
Orthros 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30am
(visiting priest)
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Great Vespers 6 pm
21 5th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30am
Memorial 1 yr: +George Kaliontzis
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25 26 St. Paraskevi the Great Martyr, Orthros 8:30 am,
Div. Liturgy 9:30 am
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Great Vespers 6 pm
28 6th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30am
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Strict Fast Wine/Oil Allowed Fast Free Fish Allowed Eggs & Dairy Allowed
The Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great Dance Group Practice every Monday, 7 – 9 pm 12
Ιούλιος 2019 Κυριακή Δευτέρα Τρίτη Τετάρτη Πέμπτη Παρασκευή Σάββατο
Μέγας Εσπερινός 6 μμ
Κυριακή Ματθαίου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτουργία
9:30 πμ
Θα απουσιάζει ο π. Αντώνιος
από 9/7 μέχρι 19/7
άνευ Εσπερινό
Των Αγίων Πατέρων της Δ’ Οικ. Συνόδου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτ. 9:30 πμ
Μέγας Εσπερινός
6 μμ
Κυριακή Ματθαίου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτουργία
9:30 πμ Μνημόσυνο 1 χρ
+Γεώργιος Καλιόντζης
Της Αγίας Παρασκευής Μεγαλομάρτυρος Όρθρος 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτουργία
9:30 πμ
Μέγας Εσπερινός 6 μμ
Κυριακή Ματθαίου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτουργία
9:30 πμ
Χορευτική πρακτική των Υιών και των Θυγατέρων του Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου 7 -9 μμ κάθε Δευτέρα 13
August 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Strict Fast Wine/Oil Allowed Fast Free Fish Allowed Eggs & Dairy Allowed
1 Dormition Fast Begins
Small Paraklesis 7 pm
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Great Paraklesis 7pm
3
Great Vespers 6 pm
4 7th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:15 am Div. Liturgy 9:30 am
5 Great Vespers of the Transfiguration at
Lowell 7 pm
6 The Transfiguration
of Our Lord Orthros 8:30 am
Div. Liturgy 9:45 am
Great Paraklesis 7 pm
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Small Paraklesis 7 pm
8 Great Paraklesis 7 pm
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Small Paraklesis 7 pm
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Great Vespers 6 pm
11 8th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:15 am Div. Liturgy 9:30 am
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Small Paraklesis 7 pm
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Great Paraklesis 7 pm
14 Great Vespers of the
Dormition At Somerville 7 pm
15 The Dormition
of the Theotokos Orthros 8:30 am
Div. Liturgy 9:45 am
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Fr. Anthony away From 8/16 – 8/23
(tentative)
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No Vespers
18 9th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:15 am Div. Liturgy 9:30 am
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Great Vespers 6 pm
25 10th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:15 am Div. Liturgy 9:30 am
26 27 28 29 Beheading of St. John
the Forerunner Orthros 8:30 am
Div. Liturgy 9:30 am
30 31
Great Vespers 6 pm
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Αύγουστος 2019 Κυριακή Δευτέρα Τρίτη Τετάρτη Πέμπτη Παρασκευή Σάββατο
ήίέίάΆίέά
1 Άρχεται η Νηστεία
της Θεοτόκου
Μικρά Παράκλησις 7 μμ
2
Μεγάλη Παράκλησις 7 μμ
3
Μέγας Εσπερινός 6 μμ
4 Κυριακή 7η Ματθαίου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτ. 9:30 πμ
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Μέγας Εσπερινός της Μεταμορφώσεως στο Λώουελ 7μμ
6 Η Μεταμόρφωσης του Κυρίου
Όρθρος 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτ. 9:45 πμ
Μεγάλη
Παράακλησις 7 μμ
7 Μικρά Παράκλησις
7 μμ
8 Μεγάλη Παράκλησις
7 μμ
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Μικρά Παράκλησις
7 μμ
Μέγας Εσπερινός 6 μμ
11 Κυριακή 8η Ματθαίου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτ. 9:30 πμ
12 Μικρά Παράκλησις
7 μμ
13 Μεγάλη Παράκλησις
7 μμ
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Μέγας Εσπερινός της Κοιμήσεως
στο Σόμερβιλ 7μμ
15 Η Κοίμησις
της Θεοτόκου Όρθρος 8:30 πμ
Θεία Λειτ. 9:45 πμ
16 Ο π. Αντώνιος θα
αποουςιάζει από 16/8 - 23/8
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Άνευ Εσπερινό
18 Κυριακή 9η Ματθαίου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτ. 9:30 πμ
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Μέγας Εσπερινός 6 μμ
25 Κυριακή 10η Ματθαίου
Όρθρος 8:15 πμ Θεία Λειτ. 9:30 πμ
26 27 28 29 Αποτομή Κεφαλής
του Τιμίου Προδρόμου
Όρθρος 8:30 πμ Θεία Λειτ. 9:30 πμ
30 31
Μέγας Εσπερινός 6 μμ
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To promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic outreach to preserve the sanctity of life and
family and to perpetuate and promote our Orthodox faith and traditions
And just like that after hundreds, and hundreds, and hundreds of hours of work the festival came and went.
Our community came together with love, commitment, and a sense of pride in our spiritual home and
family as we welcomed thousands of thousands of guests to our parish. We fed them, entertained them
and thanked them profusely for their kindness and support once again. Our spirit and soul full. Blessings
abound!
Our first order of business after the festival was to swear in our new Philoptochos Board for 2019-2021.
Congratulations to all. We are deeply grateful to all these talented ladies who tirelessly volunteer their time
and talents.
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos held the
Biennial Conference for 2017 – 2019 on June 8
at The St. George Cathedral in Springfield, MA.
We joined our fellow sisters in Christ as we
exchanged knowledged, approved a budget for
the Metropolis and elected a new Metropolis
Philoptochos Board for 2019-2021.
The major ministries of the Metropolis remain as
Follows: The Philoxenia House, The Fellowship
of Orthodox Stewards, Operation Housewarming
for Homeless Veterans, Social Services Fund and
The Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center.
Copies of the Report are available if someone
would like more information. Contact Vicki at
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The 33rd Annual Metropolis of Boston
Ministry Award Banquet was held on
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Guest of Honor: Archbishop Demetrios
Congratulations to our Sister in Christ
Mrs. Katherine Kriketos and her late husband
Nicholas S. Kriketos as the recipients of the
Award from our parish. Our Parish Council
President, Constandinos Ioakimidis with his wife
Stacie along with Philoptochos President, Crystal
Iakovou joined them at this celebration.
“Glory, Honor and Peace For Everyone Who
Does Good.” (Romans 2:10)
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
GRADUATES
One of our greatest joys every year is to watch
our youth as they enter new phases of their lives.
Some as they graduate from high school and
enter their college years and some as they
graduate from college and enter the work force.
This year we had the pleasure of celebrating the
achievements of Seven of our youth. Four from
High School: Athanasius Arvanitis, Nicole
Colovos, Antonios Mamounas, and Triana
Skourides; Three from College: Leah Cardarelli,
Katherine Colovos, and Alanna Mullen
THE PHILOPTOCHOS PRAYER
O Lord Jesus Christ, we bow our heads before
You, and with humble hearts we give thanks to
You for the abundant blessings, which You have
poured forth upon us. We praise You for
gathering us together as members of the Ladies
Philoptochos Society in the service to Your Holy
Church. ….
“We are not asked merely to call ourselves
Christian; we are asked to be Christian through
our Deeds.”
St. Ignatius of Antioch
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!
Make us instruments of Your peace and of Your
hope, O Lord. Where there is pain and suffering,
may we bring Your healing and comfort. Where
there is loneliness and isolation, may we bring the
fellowship of Your Holy Church. Where there is
despair and discouragement, may we inspire hope
and faith in You. Where there is hatred and strife,
may we be peacemakers producing the fruits of
love and reconciliation.
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Just Like that two years and the Philoptochos
Board of 2017-2019 has finished their term and
celebrated with their traditional End-of-Term
Dinner. This year it was held at Fiorella’s in
Concord Center on June 19. After thanking
everyone for taking time out of their busy
schedules to attend she shared her thoughts:
I entered my term as President unexpectedly in
2017. Our church was in a state of panic and
turmoil. One that I’ve never experienced
before. We shed tears together, supported each
other but most importantly, bonded in unity
together to support our mission of Saint Barbara’s
Philoptochos.
I joined Philoptochos 39 years ago. 39 years.
Philoptochos to me is a sisterhood of friendship,
love and service to our faith. I have created some
of my best friendships through Philoptochos. It
has been my heart and soul. It has shaped my life
and has made me who I am today. We have
been and continue to be the right hand of the
church. We are strong, we are bold and we are
decisive. Philoptochos is philanthropy and
service and sisterhood. We are literally an army
of Greek Orthodox women coming together to
do God’s work and it has been my honor to lead
this wonderful chapter of women.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with
so many of you. I’ve never been so proud of a
group! We pulled together and stepped up and
accomplished so much during a very difficult
time. This meant so much to me and I’m so
grateful to all of you for your consistent, tireless
hard work and efforts.
I’ll leave you with some words of wisdom I heard
last week at my grandson’s 5th grade
graduation. An 11-year-old girl named Kylie
stood up and spoke in front of hundreds of
people. This little girl left me with a statement
that is true to my heart, as tonight is so bittersweet
for me.
‘DON’T CRY BECAUSE IT’S OVER, SMILE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED’
Crystal presents her Board with Awards
from the Archdiocese and Receives an
Award
Crystal is presented with her gift from Her
Board
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Little Halos concluded the
school year on Friday,
June 14, 2019. Children
performed their songs,
and finger plays both and
in Greek and English. The
program ended with the
graduates reciting their
poem, “Αντίο σχολείο
μου”, and the children
receiving their diplomas
and certificates. It has been a great year full of having fun, learning, and playing.
We wish our graduates good luck in Kindergarten and to our little friends we
will see them back in September!
Καλό Καλοκαίρι!
Have a great summer!
We are now enrolling for the 2019-2020 School Year. For more
information please contact Argyro Nickoletos, Little Halos Director, at
(781) 646-1322 or email at [email protected].
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NOW ENROLLING
FOR THE
2019-2020
SCHOOL YEAR!
For more information contact preschool director
Argyro Nikoletos, (781) 646-1322 or
www.littlehalospreschool.org
Licensed by the Department of EEC
(Early Education and Care)
4 APPLETON STREET
ARLINGTON, MA
02476
(781) 646-1322
A Greek bilingual
program, which
focuses on the
Orthodox faith and
Greek culture.
Half day:
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Full day:
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
AGES 2 YEARS 9
MONTHS
TO 5 YEARS OLD
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Please join Greek Americans from across New England as we celebrate Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park with the World Champion Boston Red Sox!
The evening's festivities will include honoring two members of our St. Athanasius the Great Parish:
Elias (Lou) Katsos will be recognized as the Red Sox Hats off to Heroes honoree! Lou is a 94 year young decorated WWII veteran who was part of D-Day operation at Normandy 75 years ago!
Long time Red Sox season ticket holder Harry Katis will be recognized for his over 40 year commitment to the Red Sox
The evening's celebrations will also include honoring 5 worthy individuals from the Greek American Community; Eleni Vidalis, Frances Levas, Angelo Stamoulis, Nick Tsiotis and Fred Smerlas. Each has contributed significantly to the Greek Heritage and made a difference in our community.
All these honorees have made a big difference in the Greek American community and beyond and we should be there to witness their recognition.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY! HTTPS://GROUPMATICS.EVENTS/GROUP/REDSOXGREEKHERITAGE2019
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REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS – EVERY DAY!
OPERATION HOUSEWARMING BASKETS
F O R
H O M E L E S S V E T E R A N S
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos with the overwhelming support and generosity of all Philoptochos chapters and parish communities at large, to date have provided more than 200 “Housewarming Baskets” to veterans transitioning to independent living. Because veteran’s needs are continuous this is an important and on-going ministry.
The items listed below represent the homeless veteran’s needs as identified by the homeless veterans in order to establish their home in the community. Items collected by your chapter/parish should be delivered to the Metropolis for distribution to the veterans (162 Goddard Ave., Brookline Ma. 02445-7414).
HOMELESS VETERANS WISH LIST – ALL NEW- NO USED ITEMS PLEASE Broom/dustpan, mop Inflatable bed with air pump Bucket, toilet brush & holder Bed pillows Shower curtain & shower rings Bed blankets Dishpan dish rack/tray Non-slip (inside) shower mat Twin/full size bed cover Cloth (outside) shower mat Dish cloth/towel Set of twin size bed sheets Flashlight/batteries Set of full size bed sheets All-purpose cleaner Set of plastic dishware & cups (for 4) Dish soap Set of pots & pans Toothpaste Coffee maker Bar soap (pkg of 4) Electric toaster oven Toilet paper (pkg of 4) Cooking utensil container Paper towels (pkg of 4) Liquid hand soap Bath towels/wash cloths Tea kettle Trash container/bags Mattress pads or protectors Small bathroom trash container Gillette razors Laundry detergent Woman’s hygiene items Set of silverware (for 4) Manual can opener Cleaning sponges Set of cooking utensils
NOTE: Monitory contributions or gift cards in lieu of the listed items are also welcome. The funds will be used by the Metropolis Philoptochos to purchase the items listed for the veterans. Please make checks payable to: Metropolis of
Boston Philoptochos. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Note: Should you have any questions or need assistance you may contact: Eleni Stamboulidis at 508-807-1828
([email protected]) or Georgia Lagadinos at 617-734-1994 ([email protected]).((r s Nee
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ΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΟ ΣΗΜΕΙΩΜΑ
Σεβασμιώτατος Ἀρχιεπίσκοπος Ἀμερικῆς κ. Ἐλπιδοφόρος
O Σεβ. Ἀρχιεπίσκοπος Ἀμερικῆς, ὑπέρτιμος καί ἔξαρχος Ὡκεανῶν, Ἀτλαντικοῦ τε καί Εἱρηνικοῦ, κ. Ἐλπιδοφόρος (Λαμπρυνιάδης) ἐγεννήθη τὸ ἔτος 1967 ἐν Μακροχωρίῳ Κωνσταντινουπόλεως. Ἐφοίτησεν εἰς τὸ Τμῆμα Ποιμαντικῆς τῆς Θεολογικῆς Σχολῆς τοῦ Ἀριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, ἐξ οὗ ἀπεφοίτησεν ἀριστεύσας τὸ ἔτος 1991. Τὸ ἔτος 1993 ὡλοκλήρωσε τὰς μεταπτυχιακὰς αὐτοῦ σπουδὰς εἰς τὴν Φιλοσοφικὴν Σχολὴν τοῦ Πανεπιστημίου Βόννης ὑποβαλὼν ἐπὶ τούτῳ διατριβὴν ὑπὸ τὸν τίτλον «Οἱ ἀδελφοὶ Νικόλαος καὶ Ἰωάννης Μεσαρίτης». Εἰς διάκονον ἐχειροτονήθη τὸ ἔτος 1994 ἐν τῷ Π. Πατριαρχικῷ Ναῷ, διορισθείς, ἐν συνεχείᾳ, Κωδικογράφος τῆς Ἁγίας καὶ Ἱερᾶς Συνόδου.
Τὸ ἑπόμενον ἔτος 1995 διωρίσθη Ὑπογραμματεὺς τῆς Ἁγίας καὶ Ἱερᾶς Συνόδου. Μεταξὺ τῶν ἐτῶν 1996-1997 ἐφοίτησεν εἰς τὴν Θεολογικὴν Σχολὴν τοῦ Ἁγίου Ἰωάννου τοῦ Δαμασκηνοῦ ἐν Μπαλαμὰντ Λιβάνου, ἔνθα ἐβελτίωσε τὴν γνῶσιν τῆς ἀραβικῆς γλώσσης. Τὸ ἔτος 2001 ὑπέβαλε διδακτορικὴν διατριβὴν εἰς τὴν Θεολογικὴν Σχολὴν τοῦ Α. Π. Θεσσαλονίκης ὑπὸ τὸν τίτλον: «Ἡ ἔναντι τῆς Συνόδου τῆς Χαλκηδόνος στάσις τοῦ Σεβήρου Ἀντιοχείας» καὶ ἀνηγορεύθη διδάκτωρ τῆς Θεολογίας μὲ τὸν βαθμόν «ἄριστα». Τὸ ἔτος 2004 προσεκλήθη ὡς ἐπισκέπτης καθηγητὴς εἰς τὴν Θεολογικὴν Σχολὴν τοῦ Τιμίου Σταυροῦ Βοστώνης, ἔνθα ἐδίδαξεν ἐπὶ ἓν ἑξάμηνον.
Τὸν Μάρτιον τοῦ ἔτους 2005, προτάσει τῆς Α. Θ. Παναγιότητος, προήχθη ὑπὸ τῆς Ἁγίας καὶ Ἱερᾶς Συνόδου εἰς Ἀρχιγραμματέα αὐτῆς, χειροτονηθεὶς εἰς Πρεσβύτερον ὑπὸ τοῦ Πατριάρχου ἐν τῷ Π. Πατριαρχικῷ Ναῷ. Τὸ ἔτος 2009 ἡ Θεολογικὴ Σχολὴ Θεσσαλονίκης ἐξέλεξεν αὐτὸν ὁμοφώνως ὡς Ἀναπληρωτὴν Καθηγητὴν τῆς Συμβολικῆς καὶ τῶν Διορθοδόξων καὶ Διαχριστιανικῶν Σχέσεων, ὑποβαλόντα, μεταξὺ ἄλλων, δύο ὑφηγεσίας ὑπὸ τοὺς τίτλους: «Ὁ θεσμὸς τῆς Συνάξεως Ἱεραρχῶν τοῦ Οἰκουμενικοῦ Θρόνου (1951-2004)» καὶ «Οἱ ἐνενήντα πέντε Θέσεις τοῦ Λουθήρου. Ἱστορικοθεολογικὴ θεώρηση - Κείμενο - Μετάφραση – Σχόλια».
Τὸν Μάρτιον τοῦ ἔτους 2011 ἐξελέγη ἐν ἐνεργείᾳ Μητροπολίτης Προύσης, ἐνῷ τὸν Αὔγουστον τοῦ αὐτοῦ ἔτους διωρίσθη Ἡγούμενος τῆς ἐν Χάλκῃ Ἱερᾶς Πατριαρχικῆς καὶ Σταυροπηγιακῆς Μονῆς Ἁγίας Τριάδος. Διετέλεσεν ὀρθόδοξος γενικὸς γραμματεὺς τῆς Διεθνοῦς Μικτῆς Ἐπιτροπῆς ἐπὶ τοῦ Θεολογικοῦ Διαλόγου τῆς Ὀρθοδόξου Ἐκκλησίας μετὰ τῆς Παγκοσμίου Λουθηρανικῆς Ὁμοσπονδίας καὶ μέλος Πατριαρχικῶν Ἀντιπροσωπειῶν κατὰ τὰς Γενικὰς Συνελεύσεις τοῦ Συμβουλίου Εὐρωπαϊκῶν Ἐκκλησιῶν καὶ τοῦ Παγκοσμίου Συμβουλίου Ἐκκλησιῶν, γραμματεὺς τῆς ἐν Σόφιᾳ συνελθούσης Μείζονος καὶ Ὑπερτελοῦς Συνόδου τῆς Ὀρθοδόξου Ἐκκλησίας τοῦ ἔτους 1998, τῆς ἐν Κων/πόλει συνελθούσης Μείζονος καὶ Ὑπερτελοῦς Συνόδου τοῦ ἔτους 2005, τῆς ἐν Γενεύῃ συνελθούσης Διηυρυμένης Συνόδου τὸ ἔτος 2006 καὶ τῆς ἐν Κων/πόλει συνελθούσης Συνάξεως τῶν Προκαθημένων τῶν Ὀρθοδόξων Ἐκκλησιῶν τοῦ ἔτους 2008. Εἶναι μέλος τῆς Ἐπιτροπῆς Πίστεως καὶ Τάξεως τοῦ Παγκοσμίου Συμβουλίου Ἐκκλησιῶν ἀπό τοῦ ἔτους 1996.
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Ο ΑΡΧΙΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΑΜΕΡΙΚΗΣ κ. ΕΛΠΙΔΟΦΟΡΟΣ ΦΘΑΝΕΙ ΣΗΜΕΡΑ 19 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ ΣΤΗ ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ
ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος φθάνει σήμερα 19 Ιουνίου 2019 στις 5:25 μ.μ., στο Διεθνές Αεροδρόμιο Κέννεντι της Νέας Υόρκης. Θα τον υποδεχθούν Αρχιερείς της Ελληνικής Ορθοδόξου Αρχιεπισκοπής Αμερικής, επίσημοι, εκπρόσωποι της Ομογένειας, ιερείς και πιστοί από διάφορες ενορίες της Νέας Υόρκης Η ενθρόνιση του Αρχιεπισκόπου Αμερικής Ελπιδοφόρου, του εβδόμου κατά σειρά ποιμενάρχη της Ιεράς Αρχιεπισκοπής Αμερικής, θα λάβει χώρα το Σάββατο 22 Ιουνίου 2019, στις 11 π.μ. στον Αρχιεπισκοπικό Καθεδρικό Ναό της Αγίας Τριάδος στο Μανχάταν (337 East 74th Street, NYC).
Ο από Προύσης Μητροπολίτης Ελπιδοφόρος εξελέγη παμψηφεί ως Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής από την Αγία και Ιερά Σύνοδο του Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου Κωνσταντινουπόλεως την 11η Μαΐου 2019. Τον Παναγιώτατο Οικουμενικό Πατριάρχη κ. Βαρθολομαίο θα εκπροσωπήσει στην ενθρόνιση ο Σεβασμιώτατος Μητροπολίτης Γερμανίας κ. Αυγουστίνος.
Η εκλογή και η επικείμενη ενθρόνιση του Αρχιεπισκόπου Ελπιδοφόρου έχει προκαλέσει διεθνές ενδιαφέρον και στην τελετή πρόκειται να παραστούν πολλοί εκπρόσωποι του θρησκευτικού, πολιτικού, ακαδημαϊκού, διπλωματικού και επιχειρηματικού κόσμου της Αμερικής, πολλοί επισκέπτες από το εξωτερικό και το πλήρωμα της Εκκλησίας στην Αμερική, κλήρος και λαός, που θα έρθουν να γνωρίσουν, να καλωσορίσουν και να λάβουν την ευχή και ευλογία του νέου τους Αρχιεπισκόπου και πνευματικού τους πατέρα, του Αρχιεπισκόπου Ελπιδοφόρου. Η τελετή θα μεταδοθεί τηλεοπτικά σε ζωντανή μετάδοση μέσω δορυφόρου και μέσω διαδικτύου από την ιστοσελίδα της Αρχιεπισκοπής www.goarch.org
Μετά την ενθρόνιση, στις 1:30 μ.μ. θα παρατεθεί επίσημο ενθρονιστήριο γεύμα, στο Ξενοδοχείο Χίλτον της Νέας Υόρκης (New York Hilton Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas).
Το πρωί της Πέμπτης 20 Ιουνίου 2019, o Αρχιεπίσκοπος θα φτάσει στο Αρχιεπισκοπικό Μέγαρο, όπου θα τελέσει Δοξολογία στο παρεκκλήσιο του Αποστόλου Παύλου και θα συναντήσει το προσωπικό της Ι. Αρχιεπισκοπής. Αμέσως μετά, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος θα συναντηθεί με τους Μητροπολίτες μέλη της Ιεράς Επαρχιακής Συνόδου και τους Βοηθούς Επισκόπους.
Το εσπέρας της ιδίας ημέρας ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Ελπιδοφόρος θα παραστεί και θα ευλογήσει δείπνο που παρατίθεται προς τιμήν του, με τη συμμετοχή ιερέων και πρεσβυτερών της Αμέσου Αρχιεπισκοπικής Περιφερείας, Ιεραρχών της Αρχιεπισκοπής Αμερικής καθώς και Ιεραρχών εκτός Αμερικής που θα βρίσκονται εδώ για την ενθρόνιση, στο Terrace on the Park στο Flushing της Νέας Υόρκης.
Το πρωί της Παρασκευής 21 Ιουνίου στις 10:30 π.μ., ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος θα παραχωρήσει Συνέντευξη Τύπου στην κοινοτική αίθουσα του Αρχιεπισκοπικού Καθεδρικού Ναού της Αγίας Τριάδος (337 East 74th Street, NYC).
Στη συνέχεια στις 12:30 μ. μ., η οργάνωση Appeal of Conscience Foundation και ο ιδρυτής και πρόεδρος αυτής Ραββίνος Άρθουρ Σνέεϊρ, θα υποδεχθούν τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Ελπιδοφόρο και θα παραθέσουν γεύμα υποδοχής προς τιμήν του, με τη συμμετοχή διαθρησκειακών και θρησκευτικών ηγετών και μελών της διπλωματικής κοινότητας, στο Minskoff Cultural Center, Park East Synagogue (164 East 68th Street, NYC)
Την Κυριακή 23 Ιουνίου 2019, την ημέρα μετά την ενθρόνιση, Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος θα προεξάρχει στη πρώτη του ως Αρχιεπίσκοπος συνοδική πολυαρχιερατική Θεία Λειτουργία με τους Μητροπολίτες της Ιεράς Επαρχιακής Συνόδου. Ο όρθρος, στον Αρχιεπισκοπικό Καθεδρικό Ναό της Αγίας Τριάδος θα αρχίσει στις 8:30 π.μ. και η Θεία Λειτουργία στις 10:00 π.μ. Θα ακολουθήσει δεξίωση στην παρακείμενη αίθουσα του Καθεδρικού Ναού. Η Θεία Λειτουργία θα μεταδοθεί ζωντανά από την ιστοσελίδα της Ι. Αρχιεπισκοπής www.goarch.org
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Colossians 3:23)
Words cannot express our thanks for the love and support received for our Greek Festival 2019!
We had a great weekend filled with hard work, cooperation, love, laughter, and great weather! Long-time festival veterans were joined by a young generation of chefs, grill masters, gyro kings & queens and loukoumades specialists. Together, we worked nonstop, cooking enough food for a village while supply runners and table & tray cleaners navigated the tent like an obstacle course. Our experts were joined by new faces from our parish to learn the secrets to slicing gyro, rolling the perfect dolmathes and making a great moussaka; our pastry ladies once again served up homemade delicacies; a new generation of cotton candy spinners helped in our exciting children's area; our Kafenio introduced an instant classic, Loukoumada Sundaes; and a great group of bands, DJs and dancers gave our volunteers energy and kept our guests dancing all weekend long! A good time and thousands of smiles and laughs shared by all! This incredibly important community event would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, love and support of our St Athanasius parishioners, families, and friends.
Your love for our Parish of St. Athanasius is awesome! Thank You - Ευχαριστούμε!
Our annual festival is always the event of the year and it continues to accomplish 3 important objectives:
1. To bring parishioners together, build friendships, and work as a team for our Parish 2. To connect with our neighbors and local community 3. To raise money in support of our parish and its many important ministries
Once again, we hit a homerun with each objective! Bravo! - Εύγε!
1. Over 200 volunteers from ages 5 to 94 worked the festival with enthusiasm and great big smiles, ensuring everything ran smoothly across the entire campus!
2. With thousands of visitors from all over New England, all of Arlington was buzzing about our delicious food, lively entertainment, and our army of orange.
3. This weekend's great turnout helped us to once again exceed our expectations in raising funds for the ministries of our Parish! Preliminary gross totals have us topping $255,000! WOW!
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Volume Thirty, Number Eleven/Twelve, July/August 2019
“One Final Thought”
A haven and protection and a wall unshaken, and a rejoicing and shelter and place of retreat,
do thou become, O Virgin, for those who flee to thee.
(from the 9th Ode of the Small Paraklesis)
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