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ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
4967 FOREST PARK AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
ST. NICHOLAS FAMILY LIFE CENTER 12550 S. FORTY DRIVE ST. LOUIS, MO 63141
JULY 2020 Proistamenos: Fr. Douglas Papulis (314) 974-4613
Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Arbanas (314) 425-9641
Church/FLC Office: (314) 361-6924
Office Administrator: Gracie Livaditis Bookkeeper: Diane Winkler
Email: [email protected] Website: www.sngoc.org
ST. NICHOLAS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
One thing I have asked of the Lord, that I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. -Psalm 27:3
There are more than a few lessons for us all from the COVID-19 pandemic; certainly, many of us have a new appreciation of how very important our St. Nicholas community – and the act of being together - is for our sense of well-being.
During the shutdown, our church leaders and members have risen to the occasion. We’ve live-streamed the services, giving almost all of our parishioners at least some access to worship. Volunteers have made more than 1,200 face masks for those who need them and run errands for people in high-risk groups. Sunday School classes, youth groups, the Men’s Fellowship, the Parish Council, Philoptochos and others have met by Zoom to carry on the ministries and management of the church. And a number of our members have been even more generous than usual to help make sure the parish is financially stable.
Although we are far from Chicago, our parish’s thoughtful and energetic response to the pandemic has been noticed by our Metropolitan Nathanael. As a result, several of our parishioners have been appointed to Metropolis committees that are dealing with various aspects of the crisis.
Now, thanks to our COVID-19 Safety Team, we’re able to start gathering again for worship. Things are not back to “normal” – we’re limited in our numbers, people have to wear masks, there is no coffee hour, and so on – but we’re getting there. But in the meantime, simply being together for the Divine Liturgy is a delight that seems long overdue.
Little by little, we’ll be able to re-establish our parish life. There may be setbacks and delays, depending on the course of the pandemic. Sunday School, for example, may be different in the fall, and we’re planning for various scenarios. We do know that we won’t have an in-person Greek Festival this year; our Festival Steering Committee recently made this decision and is working on a thoughtful plan to provide pickup service for the food sales that we still need to help support our parish ministries.
But we do know where we’re going, at the end of it all – being together in Christ - and we know that it will take hard work, patience and prayer to get there.
May the Lord keep all of our parishioners healthy and safe in this difficult time. May we respond to this rapidly-evolving situation with love for God and for each other, never taking our wonderful community for granted. And may He bring us all back together again soon.
With love in Christ, Father Doug and Father Michael
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Newsletter July 2020
2020 PARISH COUNCIL Helen Y. Carey, President 314-750-0745 Carol Kamburis, Vice-President Chris Sarantakis, Secretary George Ellis, DDS, Treasurer Pete Stavrides, MD, Assistant Treasurer John Davis Niko Georges Yemane Habtu Jonathan Hartley Marilynn Jemas Amdemariam Keleta William Mastorakos, DDS, MS Bill Nicozisin Stephanie Benos Tyler Kon Vellios
AUDIT COMMITTEE Mark Vleisides, Chairperson 314-576-2898 Roxana Couternais
CEMETERY COMMITTEE Janet Hunnius, Chairperson 314-353-3191 Bill Karides 314-422-1968
CHURCH SCHOOL Co-Directors Bess Fitzmaurice 314-602-5406 Despina Hartley 618-447-6548
DANCE TROUPE Georgia Johnson 314-832-0061
ELECTION COMMITTEE Mark Vleisides, Chairperson Paul Leara Pat Lekich Demmie Nicozisin Chris Zaharias
GREETERS COMMITTEE Lyndia Finer, Director 314-960-3384
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Jonathan Hartley 618-520-9569 George Papulis
LIBRARY COMMITTEE Elaine Coulson, Chairperson 314-991-5033 Chris Zaharias
“NEXT 100” Dan Tarlas, Chairperson 314-713-5500
PHILOPTOCHOS Carol Kamburis, President 314-803-2451
PHYSICAL FACILITIES -CHURCH Dino Pappas, Chairperson 314-701-8118 Jonathan Hartley
PHYSICAL FACILITIES –FLC Nick Tharenos, Chairperson 314-576-7011 Demos Argyros Nick Koskolos
PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE Christina Anastas 314-647-4636 Andrew Galakatos, MD 314-922-4457 Harry Lemakis 314-631-1619 Basil Pappas 314-368-6026 Leon Spanos 314-966-5176 Chris Varvares 314-374-3647
PRISON MINISTRY Clark Porter, Director 314-518-6747
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Peter Takes 314-503-0358 Amanuel Habtu Deb Palazzola
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Fr. Doug Papulis Fr. Michael Arbanas Mary Ann Mastorakos
WEBSITE Rosie Hartley 618-239-9359
Looking for an easy way to help pay down the debt
Join the $54-A-Month Club! If enough parishioners were to set up a monthly $54 auto draft from
their bank checking account or charge to a credit card, we could cover our monthly mortgage payment.
YOU can contribute to our monthly mortgage payment, for only $54 a month!
Please contact Diane at the Church office at 314.361.6924
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Dear St. Nicholas Family,
I am excited to be able to write to you again after these past 4 months. It has been a most unprecedented and uncharted time. But as we are a community of family worshipers, we found our way to stay together in spirit, even though we were physically apart. We live streamed our services, celebrated Easter virtually via live stream and Zoom, we caught up through our Sunday Zoom fellowship coffee hours, and we followed all directives to progress to level three of preparedness to re-open our Church. I believe our community has grown closer and stronger.
Our spiritual Fathers, along with the Parish Council, have worked tirelessly to keep our staff and facilities safe and updated as the requirements changed daily. Special thanks to our COVID Parish Safety Team, Father Doug, Father Michael, Carol Kamburis, Dr. Pete Stavrides, Alexandra Carey Devers, Sandra Kamburis and Chris Paradowski for their hard work and attention to detail. Metropolitan Nathanael granted his blessing for Level 3 status, permitting 25% of our capacity to attend divine services at Church and the FLC. During Level 3 -- 112 total attendees are permitted at Church and 25 total attendees at the FLC Chapel. While we are operating at Level 3, there are specific guidelines that must be followed, we must sign up on line to attend services, masks must be worn at all times, and we must maintain social distancing. A complete list of guidelines may be found on our website.
Please follow this link to sign up for July services: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4caaad2aa5fb6-divine1 Please remember to be on time for services, a parish council member or safety team member will be at the door to check you in, if you are late they must wait at the door until you arrive, therefore missing the service. If you are not able to attend, please delete your name from the signup, allowing room for other parishioners to attend. Please contact the Church for baby blessings and memorials. Koliva and coffee hour continue to be suspended, however paximadia are available to take home. At this point all non-religious activities are still on hold. We know this is a lot to overcome, but as we get used to our new normal, things will get easier.
The Festival Committee is meeting and working on alternative options to host our Taste of the Festival in July and our Annual Labor Day Festival. More details to follow.
Our parish, along with our sister parish Sts. Constantine & Helen, have been selected to host the 2021 Metropolis Clergy Laity Assembly which will be held September 26-29, 2021. More details to follow.
As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or email me.
I remain, In Christ’s Work, Helen Yiatras Carey
JULY PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S NOTES
First service at Church of Level 3 Divine Liturgy First service at FLC of Level 3 Divine Liturgy
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church - St. Louis, Missouri Level 3 Guidelines for Attending Divine Services
BEFORE ATTENDING SERVICES • YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEND CHURH If you have any signs or symptoms of COVID 19 as outlined in the CDC guidelines
or have come in contact with anyone showing such symptoms, or if you have come into contact with COVID 19 positive persons within the last 2 weeks.
• Advanced registration is required to attend services. Signup information for July can be found at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAAAD2AA5FB6-divine1 If you need assistance signing up through the online platform, please call the church office .
• Divine Services will continue to be Livestreamed on our YouTube channel for parishioners who are unable to attend.
• Upon entering St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and the Family Life Center, you agree to adhere to social distancing and safety guidelines being practiced in accordance to the CDC, St. Louis City, St. Louis County and the Metropolis of Chicago.
CHURH ATTENDANCE • ARRIVE ON TIME - To ensure we adhere to all the requirement and guidelines we appreciate you arriving to Church on
time.
• MASKS REQUIRED - All parishioners attending Church are required to wear protective face masks. Masks must be worn at all times except when receiving Holy Communion. Please provide your own mask.
• MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE - Please remember to stay a safe distance (at least 6 feet) from others. Refrain from shaking hands or kissing others during the service.
FOLLOW PARISH INSTRUCTIONS • The front wooden doors of the Church will be the only door available for entrance into the Church. All other doors will
be locked and access will be limited to restrooms.
• You will be checked in by an assigned volunteer. Please make sure to register in advance through our signup platform.
• You will have the opportunity to light candles which will be handed to you by a Parish Council member. Please have exact change or continue with your online candle donations.
• Hands must be sanitized at specific areas throughout the Church at the provided hand sanitation stations.
• Honor the icons with a reverent bow and making the sign of the cross instead of kissing the icons.
• You will be ushered to your seat. Families may sit together, all others will be seated 6’ apart.
• Divine Liturgy books and parish publications will not be available. Please follow along on AGES digital chant stand app.
• Please follow the instructions by the designated ushers for Holy Communion.
OFFERINGS - Collection baskets will not to be passed. At the end of Liturgy, a basket will be placed in the back and parishioners will be encouraged to leave their donation as they exit. Or you may continue with your online donations. WORSHIP SERVICE CONCLUDES • At the conclusion of the service, you will be dismissed by the ushers to exit.
• There will be no fellowship coffee hour. *Non-Liturgical Services continue to be suspended*
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Sunday School & Youth News
Even though it was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, we had a great Church School year and a strong youth-ministries program over the last school year. Our teachers and staff did an excellent job throughout the school year and continued to reach out to students through emails, personal messages and Zoom classes even after we were no longer able to gather in person.
Please be assured that our teachers will be meeting over the summer (by Zoom, of course) to make plans for the coming school year.
But in the meantime, I’m happy to say that we will have Virtual Summer Sunday School this year as a way to keep the kids connected with the church and each other. The school will meet Sundays - July 5, 12, 19 and 26 and August 2 - for Pre-K through 5th grade. Parents, please check your email for more details to come.
We will be taking advantage of the quiet summer to have in-depth conversations with parents about our youth ministries in an effort to make sure they are meeting the hopes and needs of our families.
Finally, as soon as we have a clear picture of how Sunday School will look this fall – especially if we’ll be able to meet in the classrooms or stay on Zoom, we’ll let the parish know. We hope to see some of you at Zoom Summer Sunday School and at church. Until then, we wish you a pleasant summer filled with joy, good health and God’s blessings.
In His Service, Bess Fitzmaurice
OUR YOUTH
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Dear St. Nicholas Family & Friends, Traditionally, the annual Greek Festival presents a tremendous opportunity for us to unite together as family & friends to share our faith and culture with the St. Louis community. This year, we are faced with “untraditional” challenges due to the circumstances of the pandemic. The Metropolis of Chicago formed a Parish Festival Analysis Committee led by Father Doug Papulis, along with clergy and festival chairs from six parishes including our parish of St. Nicholas. The purpose of the committee is to develop profitable ideas for parishes to implement as alternatives to the “traditional” Greek Festivals, in accordance with local guidelines. Pending approval from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, the St. Nicholas Festival Executive Committee would like to move forward with our summer festivals in a creatively modified format. The plan is to offer curbside pick-up ONLY at both the Taste of the Greek Festival at the Family Life Center at the end of this month and the Greek Festival at St. Nicholas over Labor Day weekend. We will be offering a focused menu based on best sellers, profitability and logistics. Patrons will be able to order through an online platform that manages incoming orders, secures pre-payment, and tracks inventory. Our festival committee leaders have been consulting with local public health officials and continually assess, based on current conditions. Also, the festival committee is working in conjunction with our Parish COVID Safety Team to ensure all guidelines of the CDC and local authorities are followed during food preparations, set-up, event execution, clean-up, and tear down. More details to follow on the revised format and guidelines, once approved. In the meantime, we are continuing to seek monetary donations to help fund the festival expenses. Each year, we receive generous donations from you, our parishioners, that directly affects our net income. Please make checks payable to St. Nicholas Greek Festival and mail to the Church address.
Thanks for your consideration, generosity and support!
The St. Nicholas Greek Festival Executive Committee
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Philoptochos Corner July 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic kept us physically separated, St. Nicholas Philoptochos remained united in spirit by continuing our mission to serve those in need. Zoom meetings were held immediately to implement ministries specific to the challenging times and to stay connected with our members.
Call List Ministry - The Call List Ministry was established by Father Doug and the Philoptochos Board to call parishioners to ask if they needed assistance with errands or grocery shopping, ensure they were receiving Church communications, able to view our livestream services, and provide Church updates. Special thanks to Presvytera Christina Papulis for organizing a team of volunteers who assisted parishioners with errands.
The Power of Thank You - Mary Ellen Anastas wrote notes of prayer and thanks to first response heroes and essential workers in our parish family. Thanks to Mary Ellen for her thoughtfulness!
Masks Matter - We are forever grateful to Presvytera Christina Papulis, Teresa Ferguson, and Linda Nicozisin who together have made over 1100 masks that were distributed to nursing homes, parishioners, essential workers, and more. All materials and supplies were donated by these three ladies as well as Mary Anne Koch, Christina Ginos, Dianne Zotos, Lexie Dendrinelis, and Gracie Livaditis. We are proud to contribute to this worthy initiative.
Grecian Kitchen Summer Order Form – Treat your family and friends to home-made Grecian specialties for this summer! We are offering Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Baklava, Galaktoboureko, OPA Salad Dressing and Hellenic Cuisine Cookbook. Remember we sell our specialties year round. Please fill out the order form in this month’s newsletter and mail to Dianne Zotos, 1213 Hillcrest Field Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005.
We are in this together and shall continue to pray as one. Looking forward to reuniting with our amazing Philoptochos ladies! Thank you for your continued support. With love, Carol Kamburis President – St. Nicholas Philoptochos
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FUNERALS
† Sandy Martin fell asleep in the Lord on March 9, 2020. Her Funeral was on March 13, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.
† Angela Demos fell asleep in the Lord on March 19, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.
† Vanka Arbanas fell asleep in the Lord on April 2, 2020. Her Funeral was on April 4, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.
† Constantine Mackris fell asleep in the Lord on April 6, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.
† Anthony Riley fell asleep in the Lord on April 25, 2020. His Funeral was on May 1, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.
† Dorothy Lake fell asleep in the Lord on May 1, 2020. Her Funeral was on May 11, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.
† Tom Maleas fell asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2020. His Funeral was on June 2, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.
† Lula Mezines fell asleep in the Lord on May 24, 2020. Her Funeral was on June 3, 2020. May her Memory be Eternal.
† Arlo Siefert fell asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2020. May his Memory be Eternal.
MEMORIALS † 2 Year Memorial for Maria Zouglas on June 21, 2020.
† 23 Year Memorial for Gregory Zouglas on June 21, 2020.
† 6 Year Memorial for Fani Fotopoulos on June 21, 2020.
† 40 Day Memorial for Lula Mezines on June 28, 2020.
† 1 Year Memorial for Chris Maleas on June 28, 2020.
† 40 Day Memorial for Tom Maleas on July 12, 2020.
† 1 Year Memorial for Tom Alexander on August 9, 2020.
PARISH LIFE
Prayer For the Departed
O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who hast trampled down death and over thrown the Devil, and given life to Thy world, do Thou, the same Lord, give rest
to the souls of Thy departed servants in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose, where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled
away. Pardon every transgression which they have committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind; because
there is no man who lives yet does not sin, for Thou only art without sin, Thy righteousness is to all eternity, and Thy word is truth.
For Thou are the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servants who
have fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and
life-creating Spirit, now and ever unto ages of ages. Amen.
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RENOVATIONS OF ST. NICHOLAS
In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Leo & Despina Pashos
CHURCH FUND In Memory of Athan Mertis -Jeanne Tompras
In Memory of Katherine Georgen -Carol Selleck
In Memory of Charles Perkins -Katharine Perkins
In Memory of Cleo Tarlas -Helen Georges
In Memory of Anna Marie Deakos -Louis Deakos
In Memory of Father Tryfon & Presvytera Eleni -Dean Theophilopoulos
In Memory of Euthimios Panopoulos
-Georgia Panopoulos
In Memory of Florence Mastis -Janice Lynch
In Memory of Helen Julia Nisiankas Everhart -Barbara Everhart Shelton
In Memory of Nick Zias -Konstandina Zias
In Memory of Chris Maleas -Trigona Maleas
In Memory of Tom Maleas -Trigona Maleas
In Memory of Sandy Martin -Dave & Penny Chesnut -Jim Panopoulos -Pam & Bill Wittkamp -Steph & Colin McPherron -Jackie & Chip Braatz
In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Shirley & Janet Wenzelburger -Betty Heine -Robert & Janice Lynch -Frank Mastis & Family -Bob & Mary Ann Lake -Thimios & Mary Zanetos -Mary C. Mastorakos -Frank Mastis & Family -Michelle & Steven Storgion -Chris & Tina Paradowski -Dimitri Eck
In Memory of Lula Mezines -Steven & Kathy Schulz -Mary Marcus -Thimios & Mary Zanetos -Michael & Jenny Pappas -Michael & Georgia Ferretti -Georgia Eckert; President of Auxiliary of Alexander the Great Ladies Society In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Steph & Colin McPherron -Bess Pappas -St. Nicholas Greek Dancers -The Sevastianos Family -James & Carmen Sorbello -Ellis & Karla Denos -Peter Papulis -George & Georgia James -Nick & Helen Koskolos -Peggy Pierroutsakos -Terry & Kathy Livaditis -Sam & Maureen Mezines -Claire & Jason Martin -Bob & Mary Muckler -Louis & Theone Politis -Ron & Elaine Been -Robert & Janice Lynch -Mary Angelides -Presvytera Sylvia Nicozisin & Family -Bill & Elaine Coulson -Paul & Patricia Ladas -Kathryn Digges -George & Andrea Mezines -Nicholas & Kathy Ginos -Tom & Mersine Kallaos -Stacey Alexander -Gloria Decker -Don & Nancy Decker -Cynthia Georges Orf -Chris & Tina Paradowski -Mary C. Mastorakos -Fr. Joseph & Presvytera Ranae Strzelecki -Paul & Helen Leara -Nick & Susan Cassimatis -Maria Stamelos -Kurt & Loukia Smith -Mary Vidakis -Andrew Efthim Jr. -Dr. A.K. Dagartzikas -Pete & Kay Koronis -Georgia Prstojevich -Michael & Georgia Ferretti
In Memory of Angela Demos -Carol & James Barnes -Bess Pappas -Steph McPherron -George & Diane Ellis -Pat Blassie -Vasiliki Fitzmaurice -Frank J. Mastis -Robert & Janice Lynch -Audrey Dangos -The Milich Family -Anne & John Silvestri -Georgia Prstojevich -Dimitri Eck -Jim & Earls & Family -Nicholas Chiapelas -Bridget Vertin Barnett
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY In Memory of Sandy Martin -Betty Panourgias
ST. NICHOLAS GREEK
DANCERS
In Memory of Violetta King -Ordie King
THE NEXT 100 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
In Memory of Tom Maleas -Katherine Ellis In Memory of Sandy Martin -Terry & Kathy Livaditis In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Vanessa Antoniou -Paul & Helen Leara -Dorothea & Achilles Karakas In Memory of Angela Demos -George & Kim Tarlas -Louis & Theone Politis -Jim & Mimi Silvestri -Christina Anastas -Jeanne Tompras -Katherine Ellis -Dan & Andrea Tarlas In Memory of Lula Mezines -Harry & Christine Lemakis -Elizabeth & Stefan Glynias & Family -Chris Mezines -Sam & Maureen Mezines -LaDonna & Ron Gordon
In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Katherine Ellis -Janet Papageorge -Christina Anastas -George & Anna Chrissos -Deborah Dugan -Theresa Galakatos -George & Dianne Zotos -Stephanie Benos Tyler -John & Mary Anne Koch -Elizabeth & Stefan Glynias & Family -Achilles & Dorothea Karakas -Steve & Carol Pappas -Stephen & Diana Ott -Dan & Andrea Tarlas FAMILY LIFE CENTER FUND
In Memory of Gus Mackris -Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Tom Alexander -Ronald & Barbara Kleinschmidt -James & Vanessa Clohessy In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Gus K. Demos -Harry & Christine Lemakis -Katherine Ellis In Memory of Angela Demos -Jim & Terry Demos -Harry & Christine Lemakis -Theodore & Helen Demos -Harry & Georgia Pliakos In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Susan & Don Winter -Harry & Georgia Pliakos
SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of Dorothy Lake -Catherine Sorbello -Jim Sorbello Jr. & Family -The Klevorn Family In Memory of Angela Demos -Sue Lampros -Karen & Tony Zaman In Memory of Vanka Arbanas -Sue Lampros In Memory of Helen & Leo McDermott -Greg McDermott
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
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As the new year began, we were looking forward to a year of clear vision in 2020. Now that half the year is behind us, we have experienced anything but a clear vision. Life is unpredictable and the challenges that our St. Nicholas family has faced this year have been met in a dignified way! We started the year with the goal of 500 family stewards. At the end of May, we had 346 stewards. Thank you to those who have made the commitment to support our ministries. We are all human beings and we are all children of God made in His image, regardless of how we look or where we come from. We are seeing way too much finger pointing, assigning blame, hate and suppression. This will lead us down the wrong path. Love, humility, respect and helping the oppressed, our Christian values, is the path to healing. We can do our part through our ministries and make choices that make our circle of influence a better place. Now more than ever, it is important for everyone to be involved by financially supporting our current ministries and even more important to expand our ministries with your time and unique talents. Reaching our goal of 500 stewards or possibly exceeding 500 is paramount. We all need to do what we can! If you have any comments or questions please contact me by my personal email [email protected]. As always, we are good with God through our trust and faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Stay well and God bless us all. Yours in Christ,
George Ellis, DDS
Parish Council Treasurer
JULY TREASURER’S NOTES
Dear St. Nicholas Parish Family,
In an effort to communicate the status of our loan for the St. Nicholas Family Life Center & renovations to St. Nicholas Church, below is a condensed timeline to recap the past 20 years. 1999: Purchased 10 acres in Town & Country for $2,500,000
2003: Retired the land loan for a total of $3,200,000
2010: First St. Nicholas Capital Campaign raised $4,000,000 in pledges and construction began on the St. Nicholas Family Life Center
Total cost to complete construction of the St. Nicholas Family Life Center and major renovations to St. Nicholas Church on Forest Park of $8,500,000
2012: Signed loan documents for $5,855,024
2015: Refinanced to a lower 3% interest municipal bond loan of $5,273,184
2020: As of June 10, 2020 our current loan amount is $4,017,284—Our monthly mortgage payment is $25,500 We have made significant strides towards paying off our debt. Thank you for your continued love and dedication to our parish.
Sincerely, George Ellis, DDS, Treasurer
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Income 2019 2020
Stewardship $267,744 $296,743
Donations $28,497 $23,700
Fundraising Events $34,219 $16,586
Total Income $321,088 $374,144
Expense 2019 2020
SNC $53,857 $51,806
FLC $43,464 $48,161
Fundraising Events $16,836 $5,437
Total Expense $424,720 $427,789
Income-Expense ($103,632) ($53,645)
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Newsletter July 2020
ST. NICHOLAS STEWARDSHIP
PLANT THE SEEDS THAT OUR CHURCH MAY GROW BELIEVE AND BELONG THROUGH STEWARDSHIP
AS OF MAY 31, 2020
Especially during these times of uncertainty, if you are able and have not completed
your Stewardship Form for 2020 (see the following page), please do so.
Leadership 2019
Super Steward 2019 Super Steward 2020
Leadership 2020
Stewardship 2019 Stewardship 2020
Pledged Paid
$189,210 $82,763
Pledged Paid
$77,930 $36,792
Pledged Paid
$328,357 $176,171
Income vs. Expense Report through May 31, 2020
Pledged Paid
$172,000 $97,500
Pledged Paid
$86,093 $46,983
Pledged Paid
$335,526 $226,941
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ST. NICHOLAS 2020 STEWARDSHIP (confidential)
Please complete this form and return to: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: 4967 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
STEWARDSHIP LEVEL (check one):
____ Stewardship Pledge for the year 2020 $_____________ ____ St. Nicholas Super Stewards $_________ (a pledge of at least 5% of household gross income or at least $5,000) ____ Leadership St. Nicholas (annual commitment of at least $10,000 for 10 consecutive years) PAYMENT SCHEDULE (circle one) Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Other (please make arrangements with Fr. Doug) METHOD OF PAYMENT (check one)
1. Check/Cash: ____ Please make check payable to “St. Nicholas” and include your envelope number
(your envelope number is available on your stewardship statement or by calling the church office)
2. Pay online at (www.sngoc.org/content/pledges): ____ 3. Credit Card: Visa____ Mastercard____ Discover____ American Express_____ Exact name on Credit Card (please print): ___________________________________________ Card Number: _______________________________ Expiration Date: ____________ CVV Code (on back of card): ________ 4. Electronic Funds Transfer (automatic withdrawal from your bank account): _______
(please include a copy of a voided check if you choose electronic funds transfer) I/we confirm a commitment to the ministries of St. Nicholas out of our love for God and His Church.
Signature: ________________________________________________
INFORMATION: Name: _________________________________________ Spouse’s Name: ___________________________________________ Street Address: __________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: __________________ Zip Code: ___________ Home Phone: ________________ Mobile Phone: ______________________ Spouse’s Mobile Phone: ________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ May we add you to our parish email list? Yes___ No___ Spouse’s Email: ______________________________________________ May we add you to our parish email list? Yes___ No___
Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________ Child’s Name: _________________________________________ Birthday: _____________________
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Stewardship 2020 (As of May 31, 2020)
LEADERSHIP ST. NICHOLAS Leadership St. Nicholas: A minimum financial commitment of $10,000 per year for 10 years. Your
contribution is considered to be your annual Stewardship pledge as well as making you a contributor to
Paying Down the Mortgage, AND it provides you with a Brick from the Brick Campaign. In addition, you
may have scheduled use of the Family Life Center Facility once per year of your membership without a rental
charge. If you have an existing outstanding Capital Campaign pledge, you need to fulfill it in a timely manner.
SUPER STEWARDS St. Nicholas Super Stewards: A minimum financial commitment of 5% of household income or $5,000.
Your contribution is considered to be your annual Stewardship pledge as well as making you a
contributor to Paying Down the Mortgage, AND it provides you with a Brick from the Brick Campaign.
If you have an existing outstanding Capital Campaign pledge, you need to fulfill it in a timely manner.
• Arbanas, Fr. Michael and Pres. Caroline
• Efthim, Frank and Carol
• Efthim, Janet
• Ellis, George and Diane
• Ferretti, Michael and Georgia
• Jemas, Justin and Margaret
• Kamburis, Michael and Maria
• Koch, John and Mary Anne
• Leara, Paul and Helen
• Lemakis, Harry and Christine
• Mastorakos, Mary
• Mitchell, Bill and Charlene
• Papulis, Fr. Doug and Pres. Christina
• Salas, Sakis & Cathy
• Tompras, Jeanne
• Tsikalas, Demetrios and Jackie
• Vleisides, Mark and Renee
• *Anonymous
• Demos, Gus
• Efthim, Andrew
• Galakatos, Andrew
• Galakatos, Gregory and JoAnn
• Grayson, William and Diana
• Hart, James and Theodora
• Kalomas, Dean
• Millonas, Dean and Michelle
• Pulos, Jason and Barbara
• Russon, John and Gina
• Rutter, Katherine
• Sewall, David and Martha
• Souris, George
• Stavrides, Pete D. & Teresa
• Tarlas, George and Kimberly
• Varvares, Chris and Jill
• *Anonymous
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Al-Bussairi, Stephanie
Alexander, Stacey
Ambrozat, Julia
Anastas, Christina
Anastas, Mary Ellen
Anastas, Nicholas & Jamie
Anastasios, Louis
and Catherine
Angelides, Mary
Angelides, Michael & Juliet
Angelos, George
Angelos, Steve
Angelos, Vasso
Antoniou, Vanessa
Antonopoulos, Konstantinos
and Georgia
Argyros, Demos and Mary
Athanasiadis, Christos
and Penelope
Balducci, Angela
Barton, Richard & Alexandra
Been, Rodney and Elaine
Bendas, Nick and Dianne
Betta, Nickolas and Danene
Betta, Steve and Carol
Botonis, Diane
Botonis, Dina
Botonis, Nick and Jamie
Brown, Jim and Anna
Buck, Christine
Bude, George
Burch, Robert and Cindy
Camene, Timothy
and Christine
Carey, Dennis and Helen
Cassimatis, Nicholas
and Susan
Cassimatis, Ted and Stacey
Casten, Christopher
Catalano, James and Sarah
Catsavis, Gus
Ceno, Mihallaq & Monika
Chakides, Adonis
Charles, Harry
Chrissos, George and Anna
Clemens, Daniel and Vicki
Clones, John
Cluck, Sophia
Cornelius, James and Athena
Corona, Stephany
Coulson, William and Elaine
Couteranis, Roxana
Crocker, Timothy and Joanna
Cutsoukos, Maria
Dafnides, Antigoni
Dagartzikas, Anastasios
Damos, George
Davenport, Scott
Davis, John and Mimi
Dedes, Fr. Seraphim
Demos, James and Theresa
Demos, Theodore and Helen
Dendrinelis, Socrates
Devers, Brennan
and Alexandra
Dillas, James and Stephanie
Doias, Theodore and Beverly
Doran, Michael
Dougherty, David and
Stephanie
Doumouras, Georgia
Dugan, Deborah
Eck, Dimitri
Eckert, Ronald and Georgia
Efthim, Christopher
and Sabrina
Efthim, Elizabeth
Efthim, Mary
Efthim, Paul and Christina
Efthim, Richard and Dena
Efthim, Stephanie
Ellis, Katherine
English, Jim and Jennifer
Ettel, Linda
Fakonas, Anastassios
and Christina
Fandos, Alice
Ferretti, Peter and Tonya
Finer, Lyndia
Fitzmaurice, Sean & Vasiliki
Fleshman, Dorothy & Ronald
Fluchel, Brian and Elizabeth
Forsting, Leonard
and Katherine
Foster, Anthony and Effie
Fotinos, William
Fournier, Michael & Pamela
Francis, William and Voula
Fridrich, Daniel & Vaso
Fryrear, Jennifer
Fryrear, Jim and Stacie
Gaddis, James and Angelina
Gaddis, Nicholas
Galakatos, Christopher
and Kimberly
Galakatos, Krys
Galakatos, Theresa
Ginos, Nicholas & Kathleen
Georges, Anthony and Sonja
Georges, Helen
Georges, Niko and Alexia
Georges, Patricia
Georgeson, Efrosene
Germanos, John E.
Ginos, Thomas & Christina
Glastris, George
Glioumas, George
and Stephanie
Glynias, Stefan and Elizabeth
Golfin, Byron and Carolyn
Grant, Christopher and
Georgiana
Guarino, James
Habtu, Amanuel
Habtu, Yemane
and Abrahatzion
Harris, Barbara Hartley, Jonathan
Hartley, Lee and Generosa
Hartman, Jeffrey and Polly
Hedgecock, Ronald
and Dianne
Heine, Betty
Hinni, Aaron and Kathy
Holt, Zachary and Demetra
Hotaling, Nicol
Hunnius, Janet
James, George and Georgia
James, John and Frances
Jemas, Noel and Marilynn
Jurgiel, Robert and Stacy
Kallaos, Irene
Kallaos, Tom and Mersine
Kamakas, Nicholas & Mary
Kamburis, Carol
Kamburis, Sandra
Kapodistrias, Gus & Dianne
Karakas, Achilles
and Dorothea
Karakas, Nicholas
Karras, Frieda
Kastaris, Harriet
Katsaras, Nicholas
Kavadas, Jimmy and Brenda
Kazanas, Dan and Anne
Kazanas, Maria
Kazanas III, Dan
Kekeris, James and Cleopatra
King, Ordie
Kirkou, Eugenia
Kohr, Connie
Kondis, Nick and Jamie
Kontoleon, Ann
Kontras, Nikki
Koskolos, Nick and Helen
Kotis, Jimmy & Anastasia
Koutsogiannis, Bill and Atha
Lampros, Susan
Lange, Daniel & Sarah
LaPasso, Leonard
and Alexandra
Leara, Christopher
Leebolt, Matt and Gloria
Lekich, David and Patricia
Lemakis, Peter
Liringis, Elizabeth
Livaditis, Terry and Kathy
Livaditis, Dino and Grace
Lockwood, Andrea
Lynch, Robert and Janice
Maddux, Michael and Susan
Maleas, Trigona
Malek, Ron and Aliki
Mandis, Nicholas and Olga
Martin, Jason and Claire
Mastis, Frank
Stewards 2020 (As of May 31, 2020)
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Mastorakos, Mary Ann
Mastorakos, Steven and Kathryn
Mastorakos, William
Mavromatis, Peter & Katheryn
McCullison, Joseph and Anastasia
McDermott, Gregory & Cheryl
McPherron, Colin and Stephanie
Memos, James
Menos, Kevin
Meyer, Clayton
Meyer, David and Carol
Mezines, Anthony & Jennifer
Mezines, Chris and Mary
Mezines, Sam and Maureen
Millonas, Michael
Milonas, John
Mitchell, Roger and Deborah
Molleston, Jerome
Muckler, Robert and Mary
Mullen, Vincent and Stacie
Murphy, Benjamin and Betsy
Nakis, Emmanuel and Gina
Natsis, Stavroula
Nezamis, Peter and Anastasia
Nichoalds, Joe and Helen
Nicozisin, Demetra
Nicozisin, Pres. Sylvia
O'Hara, Thomas and Mary
Orf, Roland and Cynthia
Otso, Carl and Nancy
Ott, Stephen and Diana
Palazzola, Joseph and Deborah
Panopoulos, Dimitrios and Cathy
Papadopoulos, Pete and Estelle
Paparigopoulos, Basilios and Elizabeth
Papay, Andrew
Pappas, Basil and Kathy
Pappas, Bess
Pappas, Michael and Jenny
Pappas, Stephen and Carol
Pappas, William
Papulis, George
Papulis, Peter and Mary
Paradowski, Christopher and Christine
Pashos, Leo and Despina
Peppes, William
Perkins, Frieda
Perkins, Stan
Peterson, Anastasia
Pierroutsakos, Margaret
Pliakos, Harry and Georgia
Politis, Demetrios
Politis, Louis and Theone
Politis, Vlasios
Porter, Clark & Tumica
Potsou, Louis and Anastasia
Prstojevich, Georgia
Psaris, Nicholas
Reichert, Valerie
Rigas, Jim
Roemer, Scot and Christiane
Rogers, Ronald and Katherine
Salas, Olga
Sarantakis, Chris and Tina
Schildroth, Irene
Schriedel, Jesse and Kristina
Sears, Katherine
Sevastianos, Noel and Evangelia
Shamia, Constantin and Janet
Sheridan, Robert and Georgine
Shisko, William and Fotina
Silvestri, John and Anne
Siromas, Anna
Skalas, Doloris
Skubic, Gerald and Diana
Smith, Adam and Joanna Dalakos
Smith, Cassandra and Ryan
Smith, Kurt and Loukia
Smith, Kyle
Smyrniotis, Byron and Stacy
Sorbello, Catherine
Sorbello, James Jr. and Carmen
Souris, John and Hariklia
Souris, Kosmas and Despina
Spanos, Christina
Spanos, Leon and Johanna
Stamelos, Christina
Stamelos, Maria
Stavro, Mark and Jackie
Stevens, Mitchell
Strong, James and Anne
Strong, James and Anne
Takes, Michael
Takes, Peter and Alexandra
Tanurchis, John
Taratsas, Leonora
Teferi, Mulugheta and Zegge
Tekle, Bekuretsion
Tetradis, Mike and Kathleen
Tharenos, Nick and Becky
Thavorides, Anne
Thavorides, Elizabeth
Thavorides, Nick
Thavorides, Tom and Vicki
Theodore, George
Theodorou, Argyirios and Evangelia
Theodorou, George and Debra
Thompson, Kyle and Cecily
Tomaras, Chrysoula
Tompras, Anthony
Trakas, Evelyn
Triantafillou, Christos & Randi
Tsichlis, Mary
Tsichlis, Penny
Tsilimantos, Niki
Tsimpris, Catherine
Tsiopos, Kalliope
Tsoukas, Sophia
Tsoulis, Nick and Stella
Tuttle, William and Athena
Vainalis, Constantine and Alexandra
Van Dyke, Frosene
Varvares, Mary
Vazopolos, Nicholas
Vellios, William and Sophia
Vidakis, Mary
Vlahiotis, Antonios
Volas, Mary
Walters, Lexie
Winter, Don and Susan
Wolfmeyer, William and Yolanda
Woodcock, Mary
Xenakis, Paul
Yannakakis, Andrew and Karen
Yannakakis, Elias and Susan
Zaman, Anthony and Karen
Zias, Dina
Zotos, Ann
Zotos, Diane
Zotos, George & Dianne
Zotos, Katherine
Zotos, Magdalene
Stewards 2020 (As of May 31, 2020)
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