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MONTHLY BULLETIN OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ΜΗΝΙΑΙΟ ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΟΡ ΘΟΔΟΞΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙ ΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΟΙΜΗΣΕ ΩΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
ARK - ΚΙΒΩΤΟΣ the H
Assumption
Greek Orthodox Church
111 Island Pond Road
Manchester NH 03109
Phone: (603) 623-2045
Fax: (603) 232-6347
www.AssumptionNH.org
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Monthly Calendar (Greek) ..... 2
Ministries List ......................... 3
Parish News ........................... 4
Philoptochos News ................ 5
Youth News ........................... 6
Stewardship …………………..10
Monthly Calendar (English) ... 15
FEBRUARY / ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ 2016 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 2
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ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΣ 2016
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ ΤΡΙΤΗ ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ ΠΕΜΠΤΗ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ
1 2 Υπαπαντή του Χριστού Ορθρος:8:30πμ Θεία Λειτ: 9:15πμ
3 Συνάντηση Συμβουλίου Φιλοπτώχου 6:30μμ
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Ελληνικό Σχολείο Ελληνικός Χορός 3:30-7:30µµ
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7 16η Κυριακή του Ματθαίου ‘Ορθρος:9:00πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00πμ Συνάντηση GOYA
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10 Αγ. Χαράλαμπος Ορθρος:8:30πμ Θεία Λειτ: 9:15πμ
11 Ελληνικό Σχολείο Ελληνικός Χορός 3:30-7:30µµ
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14 Κυριακή του Χαναναία ‘Ορθρος: 9:00πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00πμ
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18 Ελληνικό Σχολείο Ελληνικός Χορός 3:30-7:30µµ
Πρόβα Χορωδίας 6¨30 μμ
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21 Κυριακή του Τελώνου και Φαρισαίου ‘Ορθρος: 9:00πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00πμ Συνάντηση Διοικητικού Συµβουλίου 12:00µµ
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28 Κυριακή του Ασώτου ‘Ορθρος:9:00πμ Θεία Λειτ: 10:00πμ Συσσιτιο Απόρων (New Horizons) 4:00 - 6:00μμ
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Ark published monthly by Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 111 Island Pond Road, Manchester NH 03109
Reverend Father Gregory Trakas
Parish Council
President ..................... James Folopoulos
Vice President ............. Nick Karagianis
Secretary ..................... Mike Rokas
Treasurer .................... Ted Rokas
Arthur Bakolas Kathy Papakostas
Costa Georgopoulos Penny Papastathis
Peter Lazos Helen Rainey
Charles Mardanes
Philoptochos Board 2016
President……………......Lucie Skouteris
Vice President…………...Maria Chronas
Recording Secretary…....Andrea Moutsioulis
Corresponding Secretary... Iris Belinsky
Treasurer………………..Georgia Palaskas
Assistant Treasurer……..Nancy Mardanes
Liaison to National & Metropolis Boards….
…………………………..Mariana Gasis
Advisor………………....Esther Kereakoglow
Martha Galanis Evangelia Gregorious
Artemis Lazos
Staff
Secretary……………….…..Janet Malin
Chanter…………………….Vasilios Rokas
Choir Director …………….Joan Virga
YOUTH MINISTRIES
DIRECTORS
GOYA ............... Stavroula Bakolas
JOY ................... Julie Karagianis
Mommy & Me …Ranya Karatzoulidis
PARISH SCHOOLS
Sunday School
Director………..Stacy Caron
Teachers……….Nicole Condodemetraky
Stavroula Bakolas
Angeliki Kalampalikis
Theohare Kapellakis
Greek School
Director .................... George Kitsis
Teacher .................... Connie Stamoulis
Newsletter Editors
Fr. Gregory Trakas
Sophia Annas Janet Malin
James Folopoulos Nancy Mardanes
Ellen Healy
ADDRESS CHANGES
Please notify the Church office if
you are moving so that we may
update our database. Thank you.
Pastoral Home Visitation
If a loved one is in the hospital, in a
nursing home, or is house-bound due
to an illness, please feel free to contact
Fr. Gregory Trakas at the Church office
to arrange a visit.
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Parish News On January 10th
we welcomed our newly appointed priest, Father Gregory Trakas, to our beautiful
parish. The Assumption Family held a luncheon in his honor and also had the cutting of the
Vasilopeta. May our lord continue to bless our church and give Father Gregory the strength and
guidance to lead our parish.
We would like to thank all those who helped with the luncheon and everyone that attended the
luncheon. We look forward to seeing everyone at church to show our strength, fellowship and
commitment to our parish.
Parish Council
On January 10th the new Parish Council was sworn in and elections for officers were held. The 2016
Parish Council officers are as follows:
President: James Folopoulos
Vice President: Nicholas Karagianis
Secretary: Mike Rokas
Treasurer: Teddy Rokas
The monthly Parish Council meeting will be held on Sunday, February 21th at 12:00pm.
New Year's Eve Celebration
On Thursday December 31st, 2015 we held our 5
th New Year's Eve Celebration at our church hall.
The celebration was an extreme success we were entertained by the live Greek Band “Ta Dilina.”
The dance floor was full from the first song to the last; the “kefi” was flowing. This event would
not have been a success without the support of all who attended. We thank you very much for
supporting us and bringing in the New Year together as one family. We would also like to thank
all of our volunteers who gave of their time and talents to make this event a night to remember.
Thank you!!
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Philoptochos News
We extend a warm welcome to Father Gregory Trakas on the occasion of his appointment as our
parish priest, and look forward to working with him. Our appreciation to all who helped with the preparation and arrangements for the Vasilopeta
celebration and reception welcoming Father Gregory.
A few reminders:
Remember to pay your 2016 dues, which are $25.00.
New members are always welcome to join Philoptochos.
Please contact the church office or a Philoptochos Board member if you want to sponsor a
coffee hour.
We need volunteers to help with Sunday coffee hours.
The next Philoptochos Board meeting will be held Wednesday, February 3rd, at 6:30 pm.
Choir Calling all parishioners! We are looking for volunteers to join our talented choir. All ages are
welcomed; all that is required is your passion and love for our church. Please contact our Choir
Director, Joan Virga at 603-553-9525 or the church office.
The next Choir rehearsal will be held on Thursday, February 18th at 6:30pm in our church.
New Horizons Soup Kitchen
New Horizons Soup Kitchen is Sunday, February 28th, 4-6 PM. We are looking for new volunteers
to join our group. This is such a rewarding experience; please join us for less than two hours of
fellowship with the group from the Assumption Church. If you have any questions, please call
Stephanie Piet at 315-5026 or the church office at 623-2045. Thank you!
Various Scholarships
There are various scholarships available for graduates or college students. Please contact the church
office at (603) 623-2045 to obtain a copy of the applications.
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Youth Ministry News
Greek School
There will be no Greek School on Thursday, February 25th due to February School Vacation.
GOYA
On Sunday, February 7th, GOYA will be meeting immediately following the coffee hour.
Youth Ministry Family Event – SNHU Men’s Basketball Game
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Stewardship
December Pledges
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Athanasiou
Iris Belinsky
Raymond Buckley
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Comrie
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dryer
Theodore Farmakis
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Goudouros
Evangelia Gregorious
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Guidicelli
Demetrios Kamberis
Mr. & Mrs. Stathis Kapellakis
Mr. & Mrs. David Labore
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Laughlin
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Laughlin
Mr. & Mrs. Scott MacDonald
Brenda McMillan
Mr. & Mrs. Efthymios Papakostas
Mrs. Louie Pliakos
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Skouteris
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Spirou
Melpomene Tsamparlis
Mr. & Mrs. Nikolas Valkanos
Betty Xintaras
Mr. & Mrs. John Xintaras
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Xintaras
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Yogas
Sacrament
Memorial Service
January 24th– 40 day memorial service February 14
th – 1 year memorial service
for Alice Schubert for Ekaterina Tselios
3 year memorial service 3 year memorial service
for Lieselotte Hartofelis for Thomas Riggas
3 year memorial service
for Helen Gabardina
January 31st – 40 day memorial service
for John Xintaras, Jr.
Reminder – Please do not
forget to submit your 2016
Stewardship Pledge
Stewardship is the greatest
source of income for our church.
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Memorial Donations
In memory of James and Effie Tsarouhas
In memory of Konstantinos & Marianthe Zisis
In memory of Alice Schubert
Christmas Offerings (cont.)
In memory of John Xintaras, Jr.
DECEMBER DONATIONS
Fuel Fundraiser
Todd Vanderheyden
Theodore Farmakis
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Piet
Mr. & Mrs. Ilias Kalampalikis
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kamberis
Lucie Skouteris
Christmas Offerings
Theodore Farmakis
Betty Xintaras
Mr. & Mrs. John Stergioulis
Voula Annas
Soula Baryiames
Evangeline Fusscas
Georgia Gancarz
Ellen Healy
Mr. & Mrs. John Xintaras
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Xintaras
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kamberis
Lucie Skouteris
Sophia Annas
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hasevlat
Helen Rainey
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Camberis
Donation
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Dryer
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BUSINESS CARD ADVERTISING
Anyone with a business that would like to advertise in our monthly bulletin, please contact the Church office.
A business card format, about 2 ½” x 1 ½” will run for a period of 12 months for one set fee of $150.00 a year.
This will help to defray the ever-increasing costs of printing and mailing these bulletins to our homes as well as
advertising your business to our parishioners and through word of mouth, to their friends.
This is a great opportunity for all!
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FEBRUARY 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 Presentation of our Lord Orthros: 8:30 AM Div. Lit: 9:15 AM
3 Philoptochos Meeting – 6:30 PM
4 Greek School & Greek Dance 3:30 – 7:30 PM
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7 16th Sunday of Matthew Orthros: 9:00 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM GOYA Meeting Immediately following Div. Lit. in church hall
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10 St. Haralambos Orthros: 8:30 AM Div. Lit: 9:15 AM
11 Greek School & Greek Dance 3:30 – 7:30 PM
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14 Sunday of the Canaanite Orthros: 9:00 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM
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18 Greek School & Greek Dance 3:30 – 7:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM
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21 Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee Orthros: 9:00 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM Parish Council Meeting – 12:00 PM
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28 Sunday of the Prodigal Son Orthros: 9:00 AM Div. Lit: 10:00 AM New Horizons Soup Kitchen 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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111 Island Pond Road
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