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ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

4967 FOREST PARK AVENUE

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108-1495

Volume 18 - Number 4 April 2014

Proistamenos: Fr. Douglas Papulis

(636) 527-7843

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Arbanas

(314)909-6999

Office (314)361-6924

Fax (314)361-3539

sngoc.org

ST. NICHOLAS

MONTHLY BULLENTIN

Our Resurrection Beloved children in the Lord. If Christ’s Resurrection referred to Himself, then its significance for us would be negligible. The church pro-claims, however, that, the Lord did not arise alone. Together with Himself, He also resurrected all people. This is how our predecessor, St. John Chrysostom, proclaims this great truth in thunderous language: “Christ is risen, and none are left dead in the grave; for in being raised from the dead, he became the first-fruits of all who were asleep.” This means that Christ became the first-fruits of the resurrection of all who have fallen asleep and who will fall asleep in the future, as well as of their transition from death to life. The message is a joyful one for us all because, with His Resurrection Christ abolished the power of death. Those who believe in Him await the resurrection of the dead and accordingly baptized in His death, rise with Him and live on in life eternal. This means that it is no longer necessary to search for the “fountain of immortality.” Immortality exists in Christ and is offered by Him to all. Our Risen Lord Jesus Christ came into the world in order that all people “may have life and life in abun-dance” (John 10:10). We deceive ourselves if we believe that prosperity in the world can come from destroying one another. Christ raises the dead and invalidates their killing; Christ has the power to transcend death. Moreover, the fact that he conquered death confirms His contempt of death. Christ leads to life; He re-bestows life, which happens to be interrupted, because He is “our life and our resurrection’” This is why we, the faith-ful, do not fear death. Our strength lies not in the invulnerability of our existence but in its possibility for res-urrection. Christ is Risen! We. Too, shall arise! Therefore, beloved brethren and children in the Lord, let us follow the risen Christ in all His works. Let us come to the assistance of those deprived of the means for survival so that their life may be preserved. Let us proclaim to all those who are ignorant of Christ’s Resurrection that, through this, death was abolished and, as a result, they too may share in His Resurrection by believing in Him and following His way. Our own resur-rection is only possible when it is offered for the resurrection of others, of our brothers and sisters. Then alone will the triumphant proclamation that “Christ is Risen!” refer to the salvation for all of humanity. Let it be so!

Patriarch Bartholomew Of Constantinople

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St. Nicholas Servants

2014 Parish Council Dr. Andrew Galatakos, President 314-922-4457 Steve Ott, Vice-President 636-230-8066 Demetrios Tsikalas, Treasurer 314-481-6879 Michael Ferretti, Secretary 636-458-8577 Nicky Antoniou 314-878-7720 George Bude 314-579-9151 Yemane Habtu 636-532-4665 Marilynn Jemas 636-532-3484 Alexandra Kavourinos 314-862-2866 Mary Ann Mastorakos 636-532-3222 Dr. William Mastorakos 314-966-4117 Pete Papadopoulos 314-721-6599 Saki Salas 636-379-2109 Peter Takes 314-862-2866 Peter Vaccaro 314-781-7700

Audit Committee Roxana Couternais 314-752-0252 Peter Lemakis 314-965-6137 Janet Papageorge 314-878-3513 Mark Vleisides 314-576-2898

Stewardship Committee Fr. Douglas Papulis 314-361-6924 Teddy Hart, Chairperson 314-997-4826 Michael Ferretti 636-458-8577 John Koch 636-922-7732 Mary Ann Mastorakos 636-532-3222 Steve Ott 636-230-8066 Michael Pappas 636-207-7789 Michael Tsichlis 314-849-2309 Demetrios Tsikalas 314-481-6879 Chris Varvares 314-374-3674

Cemetery Committee Pat Johnson 314-832-0061 William Karides 636-281-0727 Irene Schildroth 314-845-2434

Election Committee Andrew Efthim 636-938-6787 Teddy Hart 314-997-4826 Roxana Couteranis 314-752-0252 Helen Leara 314-849-3707 Sam Mezines 314-878-8144

Library Committee Elaine Coulson 314-991-5033 Michael Kontominas 314-997-1299 Michael Tsichlis 314-842-1604

Physical Facilities Paul Efthim 314-892-9832 Pat Johnson 314-832-0061 Leo C. Pashos 314-351-0516

Physical Facilities Family Life Center Mike Kamburis 636-227-3649 Robert Meyer 314-645-2174 Sam Mezines 314-878-8144 Nick Tharenos 314-576-7011

Planned Giving John Koch, Chairman 636-922-7732 Voula Francis 314-822-1176 Sakis Salas 636-379-2109 Dan Tarlas 314-968-5010 Peter Vaccaro 314-781-7700

Scholarship Committee Barbara Corrigan 314-576-1576 Tina Fakonas 636-394-5339 Denise Karras 314-368-4205

Philoptochos Georgia Ferretti, President 636-458-8577

St. Irenaeus Orthodox Theological Institute Michael G. Tsichlis, PhD 314-361-6924 x330

Church School Co-Director Bess Fitzmaurice 636-343-3849 Despina Hartley 618-447-6548

Handmaidens Rosie Hartley 618-239-9359

Dance Troupe –Georgia Johnson 314-832-0061 GOYA –Helen Carey 636-458-5173

-Mark & Renee Vleisides 314-576-2898

JR. GOYA –Mimi Davis 636-532-4470

-Debbie Palazzola 636-458-2133

HOPE –Presvytera Caroline Arbanas 314-909-6999

OUR LITTLE ANGELS/CHERUBS -Presvytera Caroline Arbanas 314-909-6999

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Bulletin April 2014

Please submit all articles by the 10th of month to email to

[email protected]

Thank You Jennifer English

Editor

FASTING The fast for the forty days of Lent is indicated below, though many are not able to hold to the strict fast. We offer the following guidelines to be considered prayerfully with the guidance of your spiritual father and in consideration of any medical condition or dietary requirements.

STRICT FAST No Meat, fish, Milk, Dairy Products, Oil, or Oil Products

PALM SUNDAY Fish, Oil & Wine permitted

FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION / APRIL 25TH April 25th – all day: Fish, Oil & Wine Permitted Shellfish are permitted throughout Great Lent

St. John Chrysostom on Fasting Do you fast? Give me proof of it by works. If you see a poor man, take pity on him.

If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye and the ear

and the feet and the hands and all the members of our bodies. Let the hands fast, by being free of avarice. Let the fee fast, by ceasing to run after sin.

Let the eyes fast, by disciplining them not to glare at that which is sinful. Let the ear fast, by not listening to evil talk and gossip. Let the mouth fast from foul words and unjust criticism. For what good is it if we abstain from birds and fishes,

but bite and devour our brothers? May He who came to the world to save sinners strengthen us to complete the fast with humility, have mercy on us and save us.

Jesus’ Instructions on Fasting “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”

Gospel of Matthew chapter 6:16-18

Resource: The Orthodox Daily Planner and Re-source Guide published by the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries provides daily guidance in fasting, scripture, feast days and more.

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* Palm Sunday +Holy Week ++ Pascha

DAILY BIBLE READING GUIDE April 2014

1 T Gen 15:1-15 Prov 15:7-19

2 W Gen 17:1-9 Prov 15:20-34;16:3-9

3 T Gen 18:20-23 Prov 16:17-33;17:1-7

4 F Gen 22:1-18 Prov 17:17-18:5

5 S Heb 9:1-7 Lk 1:39-56

Sun 6 Heb 9:11-14 Mk 10:32-45

7 M Gen 27:1-41 Prov 19:16-25

8 T Gen 31:3-16 Prov 21:3-21

9 W Gen 43:25-30;45:1-16 Prov 21:23-31;22:1-4

10 T Gen 46:1-7 Prov 23:15-35;24:1-5

11 F Gen 49:33-50 Prov 31:8-31

12 S Heb 12:28-29;13:1-8 Jn 11:1-45

*+ Sun 13 Phil 4:4-9 Jn 12:1-18

14 M Ex 1:1-20;Job 1:1-12 Mt 22:15-46;23:1-39

15 T Ex 2:5-10 Jn 12:17-50;Job 1:13-22

16 W James 5:10-16 Jn 12:17-50

17 T 1 Cor 11:23-32 Mt 26:2-20; Jn 13:3-17 Lk 22:1-39

18 F 1 Cor 5:6-8; Gal 3:13-14 Mt 27:62-66

19 S Rom 6:3-11 Mt 28:1-20

++ Sun

20 Acts 1:1-8 Jn 1:1-17

21 M Acts 2:12-17,21-26 Jn 1:18-28

22 T Acts 2:14-21 Lk 24:12-35

23 W Acts 12:1-11 Jn 1:35-52

24 T Acts 38-43 Jn 3:1-15

25 F Acts 3:1-8 Lk 10:16-21

26 S Acts 3:11-16 Jn 3:22-33

Sun 27 Acts 5:12-20 Jn 20:19-31

28 M Acts 3:19-26 Jn 2:1-11

29 T Rom 16:17-24 Jn 3;16-21

30 W Acts 12:1-11 Lk 9:1-6

Prayer Have no anxiety about anything, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ

-St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians

Suggestions for Family Bible Reading:

Set aside a regular time for daily reading preferably in the evening at the supper table when the whole family is together. When the children are young, mom or dad can do the reading. When the children grow older, they may share in the reading. Reading to children is one of life’s greatest joys. Children treasure it.

Don’t read too much or too fast. One chapter a day is sufficient. Let what you read sink in slowly. If children are young, read from a bible story book – one that has pictures which you can show the children.

Start with the biographies of Jesus (Matthew, mark, Luke, John).

Read with the faith and the expectation that God will really and truly speak to you through what you read.

Don’t worry about the passages you do not understand. Concentrate on what you do understand. The more you read, the more you will understand. One passage explains another.

Each day memorize at least one verse that grips you. Say it out loud as a family three or four times. Encourage your children to fall asleep with this verse on their lips.

Get a translation your children understand. As you read, try to have an icon of Jesus before

you if you are reading the Gospels; one of St. Paul if you are reading his epistles, etc. this will help you realize who it is who is speaking to you

From Making God Real in the Orthodox Home

By Fr. Anthony M. Coniaris / Light & Life Publishing

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Saturday, March 1 Prayer Shawl Meeting

Co-chairs Jeanne Tompras and Maria Kamburis hosted their first meeting of the New Year. A delicious Continental breakfast was served to over 16 ladies in attendance. So many beautiful items made from the committee will be displayed at our Annual Grecian Kitchen held in the fall and upcoming events. The committee will be receiving 40-50 blankets from Sts.

Constantine & Helen Philoptochos in Chicago, IL from their Annual Quilt-A-Thon to distribute to Cardinal Glennon, Children’s Hospital and Nurses for Newborns. Jeanne Tompras and Christina Anastas attended the annual Haven of Grace Baby Shower at STAGES – we presented them with a lovely gift from Philoptochos. Welcome to our new members: Liz Efthim, Mary Mezines, Elaine Coulson, Fofo Shisko and Voula Stratos.

Monday, March 3 Lenten Luncheon (Kathara Deftera)

Due to weather conditions we regret cancelling our Lenten Luncheon.

Save the Date

Sunday April 13 – Palm Sunday Brunch Once again Philoptochos will host its Annual Palm Sunday Brunch. Please join us with your family and friends for a delicious brunch: Sautéed Lemon Fish, Gourmet Omelets, Poached Salmon, Assorted Pastries, Champagne Mimosas, Children’s Buffet and Entertainment for the children. Adults $20 and Children under 12 - $5. Please see Palm Sunday flyer for mailing in your reservation to: Ms. Sandra Kamburis, 1211 Bedford Falls Ct., Ballwin, MO 63021. (see flyer page 12)

Grecian Kitchen Spring Order Form

Treat your family and friends to home-made Grecian Specialties for the Easter Holiday! We

are offering Pasti tsio, Spanakopita, Galaktoboureko, Koulouria, Tiropita, Baklava, Tsoureki and “OPA” Salad Dressing. We have added to our menu “Traditional Red Easter Eggs” at $7 per dozen. Please send your orders to: Dianne Zotos, 1238 Hillcrest Field Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63005. (see flyer on page 14)

Save the Date - Saturday, May 3 – General

Brunch Meeting – “Hats off to Moms” Ladies, please join us with family and friends as we celebrate “Hats off to Moms”. This will be our last meeting before we break for summer. We have an exciting 2014-2015 year planned for you. Invitations will be in the mail mid-April. We look forward to seeing you. Calendar of Events:

Thursday, April 3 – Board Meeting Friday, April 18 – Epitahion Sunday, April 20 – Agape Reception Saturday, May 3 – General Brunch Meeting “Hats off to Moms”


Philoptochos Corner April 2014

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What is AHEPA and what’s AHEPA-ning in your community? by Scott Thompson

Greetings from the St. Louis chapters of AHEPA! As President of the local Chapter of AHEPA I get questions on what exactly is AHEPA? What does AHEPA stand for? What do they do? You’ve probably heard of the Ahepa Apartments, but here are a few things you may not know about Ahepa and our local activities. First what does AHEPA stand for? The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. Our mission is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility and Family and Individual Responsibility.

Hellenism: After a recent conversation with a fellow Ahepan, I realized there may be some misunderstanding on the Macedonian topic even among Greek-Americans, let alone a Xenos like myself. Certainly I had never realized the extent of the conceit involved in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s (FYROM) plans. Greece opposes the use of the name Macedonia” by FYROM without a geographical qualifier, such as “Northern Macedonia.” But it’s not “just” a name. FYROM is further promoting and “irredentist” policy of annexing into a “United Macedonia” most of Northern Greece, as well as portions of Bulgaria, Albania, and Serbia, based on a common cultural heritage that it has little or no right to! In other words they want to aggregate present day FYROM with the Ancient Kingdom of Greece into a new country called United Macedonia.

Earlier this year Missouri Congressman Lacy Clay joined the “pseudo” Macedonian caucus in Washington, DC, which supports FYROM’s position on the usage of the name Macedonia. At the request of the united Greek community in St. Louis, he resigned from that caucus in favor of the Greek caucus. On November 4, representatives of our community, including myself on behalf of AHEPA, met with Congressman Clay to discuss his position on this and other topics. This is the first time in history that any Congressman has turned his back on the FYROM lobby! This has been a major success for the Ahepans and the Greek-American community as a whole, and we should publicize it as widely as possible. Even today many Greeks do not realize the extent of FYROM’s ambition. I believe Congressman Clay was under the mistaken impression that the members of the Greek Diaspora in America would be in support of FYROM’s position. Obviously that is not the case, and we need to let our elected representatives know where we stand, before they take action we will later regret!

Education and Philanthropy: In 2013 we gave out 13 scholarships, and donated $1,000 to FOCUS, which continues the work begun in 2012 when we presented them with a check for $2,500. Through the efforts of Leon Spanos and many others, the St. Louis community raised over $100,000 in 2012-13 for the Hunger in Greece effort, which included $7,500 from AHEPA, The money raised was forwarded in January of 2013 to the IOCC for distribution.

Civic Responsibility and Family Value: Coming up in 2014 we are planning a Bone Marrow Registration at both the Assumption and St. Nicholas churches. Why? There is an acute shortage of registrants of Hellenic descent and 70% of cancer patients who need a bone marrow transplant don’t even have a match even within their own family. It is critically important to build up participation. Registration is painless requiring no more than a Q-Tip cheek swab. In the rare case of a match, 75% of the time the donation is done through a blood donation similar to donating platelets or plasma. While registration is free, we would appreciate donations of $25 to defray the $100 processing cost. We will also begin the “Meals of Honor” program here in St. Louis which recycles old cell phones to provide meals for homeless veterans.

Who are we? We are 166 members of the St. Louis Greek-American community. People like Gus Harris, Gus Anton, George Pelican, Chris Tsubanos, Dean Bellos, Tony Zafiropoulos, Art Liyeos, Andy Magafas and Donastas… Do you need to be Greek? No. Any member of our community may join. Give me a call, send an email or stop me in the hall!

Scott Thompson

2014 President Ahepa Chapter #53/395

and Assumption Parish Council Treasurer

314-406-9186 / [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Announcements

Save the date…..

Club Chicago

Saturday, June 14th

St. Nicholas Family Life Center

More details coming soon!

The St. Louis AHEPA Chapter 53 Scholar-ship Foundation is now accepting applica-

tions. Please email Basil Pappas at [email protected] for an applica-

tion. The due date is April 15, NO EXCEPTIONS.

DONATION NEEDED

A donation is needed for:

4 foot Brass Candle Stand $150

Members Stewardship Envelope

This is a reminder when using your assigned envelope, please MARK your ID number on each envelope to assure that you will receive credit for your contribution especially when you are donating cash.

Thank you Diane Winkler

St. Nicholas Bookkeeper

Hellenic Camp

The Hellenic Culture Camp dates have been changed to Monday, July 28, 2014 to Friday, August 1, 2014 for Grades 2 to 8. If anyone is interested in helping with the Hellenic Camp, please call Johanna Spanos at 314-966-5176 or email at [email protected]

(Please see the flyer on page 16)

Upcoming Festival Preparation Dates

April 28th: 7 am Assemble Tiropita May 2nd and May 9th: 7 am Cut Onions—7 cases May 5th and May 12th: 7 am Assemble Spanakopita May 19th: 7 am Assemble Baklava

mailto:[email protected]

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What is the Difference Between St. Peter and Judas

There is little difference in the seriousness of the sin of St. Peter and Judas. St. Peter de-nied our Lord, Judas betrayed him. The big difference is that St. Peter repented, he wept, he returned to the master. Judas was unable to repent. In anger he threw down the money in his attempt to make reparation, and in an-ger and regret he hung himself. The critical difference between the two is that one re-pented and the other continued to do things his way. What is repentance? It is that change of mind and heart that is so complete that I see my sins; I leave them and return to God. Repent-ance is that change of mind that is so real that my behavior is actually changed.

-excerpt from The Talanton newsletter of

St. George Palamas Monastery

HOLY COMMUNION The Sacrament of Holy Communion – the Eucharist – which literally means “Thanksgiving’” is the Mystery whereby the bread and wine of offering are changed, actually, not symbolically, into the very Body and Blood of Jesus Chris. The Eucharist is at the very center of the church’s life, and from it flows the prayer of believers in a sacrifice of entreaty for the peace of the world, for all those who ask for help, and for all men and women “The Eucharist unites us in the most intimate fashion with the Lord; it nourishes our soul and body, and aids our strengthening, increase, and growth in spiritual life. Ac-cording to the promise of the Gospel, “He that eats this bread will live forever>” (the Gospel of John 6:58) The cup which holds the wine that becomes the blood of Christ is the chalice, the cup of salvation. When we kneel during the liturgy, we pray with the priest that God the Holy Spirit may change the bread and wine into the Body and blood of Jesus. This means that when we receive Holy Communion, Jesus comes to live in us. How do we prepare to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus? We pray. We should have love in our hearts for all people. We should ask forgiveness from God and from our parents, brothers, and sisters, and from anyone we may have hurt. When we come before the priest for Communion, we make the sign of the cross, tell the priest our baptismal name, hold the Communion cloth under our chin, and open our mouth wide. After receiving, we wipe our lips with the Communion cloth, make the sign of the cross, and hand the Communion cloth to the person next to us. Once we have receive Communion, we must remember that we have become one with Christ and with all those who received Communion with us. Christ now lives in all of us. We are living icons of Jesus. It is by loving one another that we love Jesus. After receiving Communion our bodies become holy chalices. God lives in us. Jesus wants to use our hands, which have now become His hands, to help those in need. When we receive Com-munion, we become members of Christ’s body, the Church. This means that Jesus has no eyes but our eyes, no feet but our feet to do His work in the world to-day. What kind, thoughtful act will you do for Jesus to-day?

From Let’s Take a Walk Through Our Orthodox Church

By Fr. Anthony M. Coniaris / Light & Life Publishing

CONSIDER, PRAY, ACT “I am the vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, so that it will be more fruitful.” (John 15) We are branches on the grapevine that is Jesus Christ. Painful pruning happens to the good branches so that they bring forth more fruit for the joy of the vineyard’s Master. Consider: How can you simplify your life so that you are able to invest time and energy and resources into bearing good fruit? Pray: Lord, abide more fully in me. Help me to prune and manage my life better. Re-shape my living to bear good fruit that glorifies you.

Act: List the areas in your life that are overgrown. Prune back where you are able. Become a prudent manager (steward ) of God’s gifts, protecting and growing them in order to return to God that which He has entrusted to you.

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Going On A Mission!

The Mission Team St. Louis is honored to announce the following members who have been accepted to serve on a short term mission to Alaska this July:

Fr. Achilles Karathanos (Sts. Constantine & Helen) and his son, Demetri Aphrodite Kafka, OCMC Ambassador (Sts. Constantine & Helen) Donna Karli, OCMC Ambassador (Sts. Cyril & Methody) Paul Jimenez (Assumption)

They will travel to the village of Ouzinkie on Spuce Island (where St. Herman

lived and was buried) and participate in a camp program for children, teenagers and families from the surrounding areas. They will work side by side with tribal elders and adults in the community, and empower the youth to live as Orthodox Christians in these socially challenging times. The camp will incorporate lessons on the Faith, living as Orthodox in this world, a Christian understanding of social media, as well as arts and crafts, music and sports.

The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) has set up on-line accounts for each one them at www.ocmc.org under Give and then Support a Team Member. Individuals who wish to be part of their prayer team and support them with monetary donations can do so, by going on-line, by sending a check with the person’s name on the memo line to OCMC (220 Mason Manatee Way, St. Augustine, FL 32086), or by direct contact.

Other mission areas for 2014 are, Guatemala and Mexico (must be fluent in Spanish), Moldova, Albania, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda. Some are in critical need of missionaries. Active members of the Orthodox Church, with a firm understating of the Faith, who are culturally sensitive and willing to offer a gift of service on a Mission Team are called to serve. They can volunteer by teaching the Faith, offering youth ministry programs, contributing physical labor for construction projects or providing health care to the sick. Anyone interested should speak to their spiritual father and contact OCMC for more information or go to their website.

It is not too late – sign up now!

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CHURCH FUND In Memory of Lou Kontras William & Joann Dunlap In Memory of Frank Fotinos Celia Mullikin Trigona & Chris Maleas

FAMILY LIFE CENTER In Memory of Paul L. Gitchos Mel Kohr Maria Sakellariou Helen Koutsioukos Maria Zouglas In Memory of George A. Pappas Maria Zouglas Betty Ibur & Family In Memory of Constantine “Gus” Patakas Katherine Ellis & Family Jim & Terry Demos Gus & Angela Demos Socrates Dendrinelis Mr. & Mrs. George A.Souris Thomas & Doloris Skalas Pamela Pappas Fournier In Memory of Frank Fotinos Mel Kohr Chris W. Fotenos & Family Helen Fotenos Ann Bryant Rosemary Dearmond Art & Martha Liyeos Nicholas Thavorides

PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY In Memory of Constantine “Gus” Patakas Thimios & Mary Zanetos In memory of Frank Fotinos The Welsh Family

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

In Memory of Angelo P. Pasplas Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Florence Mastis Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Dennis Koutroubis Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Nick Chiapel Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Mary Bude Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Harry Varsam Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Constantino “Gus” Arvanitakis Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Katherine Menos Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Nicholas Yiatras Harry & Christine Lemakis In memory of Angeline Surgant Harry & Christine Lemakis In Memory of Carol Ann Rakonick Mr. & Mrs. Basilios L. Paparigopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George A. Souris In Memory of Constantine “Gus” Patakas Chris & Tina Paradowski Becky Liringis In Memory of Angeline Boudoures Leon & Johanna Spanos In memory of Frank Fotinos Bessie Nicozisin

FR. IRENEOS ANGELIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of Paul L. Gitchos Karen & Tony Zaman

MEMORIAL DONATIONS February 10th thru March 10th

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PARISH LIFE BAPTISMS “All you who have been baptized in Christ” RUFTA Daughter of Biniam & Semamawit Geberehiwet Godparent: Senit Mebrahtu FUNERALS February 8th Lemlem Gebrezhier February 13th Carol Anne Rakonick February 20th Constantine “Gus” Patakas February 27th Angeline Boudoures February 28th Frank Fotinos

In Honor or Celebration of Loved One Donations CHURCH FUND GOOD HEALTH IN HONOR OF Linda Jo & Nicolas Ribaudo By Konstandina Zias GRADUATION IN CELEBRATION OF Catherine Nicole Schaaf Bachelor of Arts Degree after Education St. Louis, University/Summa Cum Laude By John & Stephanie Schaaf CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOOD HEALTH IN HONOR OF Debra Forsting-Coler By Katherine Forsting GOOD HEALTH IN HONOR OF Georgia Ferretti By Michael Ferretti SAFE RETURN HOME IN HONOR OF Edward Ferretti By Michael & Georgia Ferretti EAGLE SCOUT AWARD IN CELEBRATION OF Michael Palazzola By Mary Ann Mastorakos

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LENT AND HOLY WEEK DONATIONS 2014

We extend to you, the beloved Faithful of St. Nicholas, the opportunity to share in making our Great Lent a Holy and most beautiful and inspiring event by decoration our Church. Below are items needed during the Holy Season: Mid-Lent Veneration of the Cross Jonquils for Sunday of the Cross – donated by Mary Varvares Organ rental for Easter Service Palms for Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Crosses – donated by Matina Cassimatis Palm Sunday Icon Flower Arrangement Jasmine Plants 24 Azalea Plants Hertisme (Friday night) Candles – donated by Chris Malamas in memory of loved ones in Greece Nota Chronopoulos in memory of beloved husband, Christos Levane (incense) – donated by Katherine Ellis in memory of loved ones Altar Candles for Holy Week Services Palm Sunday – donated by Sophia Chronopoulos and Family Monday – donated by Sophia Chronopoulos and Family Tuesday – donated by Sophia Chronopoulos and Family Wednesday – donated by Sophia Chronopoulos and Family Thursday – donated by Sophia Chronopoulos and Family Friday – donated by Sophia Chronopoulos and Family Saturday – donated by Stephanie Glioumas in memory of George Peterson Flowers for the Icon of the Bridegroom (Nymphios) Holy Wednesday Service Holy Unction (Q-tips, baggies, cotton balls and olive oil) – donated by Carol Patakas Holy Thursday Icon Flower Arrangement for Divine Liturgy Holy Thursday Icon Flower Arrangement Service for 12 Passion Gospels Holy Thursday 12 Gospel Candles – donated by Katherine Siromas Rutter Holy Thursday Service Wreath Holy Thursday Service Candles for Cross– donated by Katherine Siromas Rutter Good Friday Sheet for Body of Christ – donated by the family of Mary Rupi in her memory Good Friday Icon Flower Arrangement for Royal Hours Good Friday Icon Flower Arrangement The Descent from the Cross Good Friday Icon Flower Arrangement The Lamentations (Epitahion) Good Friday Epitahion Candles – donated by Loretta Wacker Sophia Chronopoulos in memory of beloved father, Christos Chronopoulos Good Friday Anthonero (Rosewater) Good Friday Crucifixion Arrangement Holy Saturday Icon Flower Arrangement for 1st Divine Liturgy – donated by Kon Vellios Holy Saturday Resurrection Candles for Priests One Candle – donated by Kathrine Sharos in memory of Demetrios and Margaret Sharos Two Candle – donated by Anna P. Siromas in memory of parents, Efthalia and Pashalis Holy Saturday Resurrection Icons Holy Saturday Floral Cross for Resurrection Service – donated by Kon Vellios Holy Saturday Resurrection Banner – donated by Mary Jane Thomas Agape Service Icon Flower Arrangement – donated by Kon Vellios Easter Eggs – donated by Dino Benos Olive Oil (for votive lights) – donated by Carol Patakas 14 Palm Tree Plants Resurrection Lite Meal Donations

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If we inadvertently did not include your name, please contact Diane Winkler in the office.

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Rev 19:7-17 (the above word search) Litany of Triumph in Heaven “Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb! ‘” and he said to me, “These are the true saying of God.” and I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God1 for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

The Word and His Army Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Defeat of the Beast and False Prophet Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, “Come and gather together for the supper of the great God.”

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

4967 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID ST. LOUIS, MO

PERMIT NO. 1029

Please visit us at www.sngoc.org

Philoptochos Philanthropy

FOOD BAGS for the HUNGRY

APRIL Chopped Ham

Sweet Potatoes Kidney Beans

Pineapple Rings Powdered Milk (optional)

Bathroom Tissue (optional)

MAY Ham Treet

Irish Potatoes Spinach

Jell-O or Pears

Powdered Milk (optional) Toothpaste (optional)

Thanks to Barbara Mavromatis and Mary

Mezines, co-chairs

PHILANTHROPY REPORT

A very special thank you to Bess Fitzmaurice & her Sunday School Staff for their support with our Food Bag Program for the Needy - she and her teachers & pupils have helped fill our food bag program needs by increasing our food bags each month. We also thank the families of our Sunday School for helping their children learn the "philanthropy" of helping people who are less fortunate. Our Food Banks at FOCUS/Gateway City and the Haven of Grace have expressed their appreciation... and are so much in need for our support. Bravo Bess and your precious pupils & families!

We are grateful to our parishioners who have been exemplary in helping us fill some furniture and appliance needs. We are currently looking for a gently used refrigerator, student desks (chair with table attached) small microwave and ping pong accessory kit. FOCUS is still looking for 2x4x8 lumber boards and 4x8 x1/2inch dry wall sheets We are always looking for gently used children/infant clothing - all sizes - Men's, Women's & Children's shoes and boots; and gently used furniture that you may have to donate. If your items can be brought to church, please do so. If you have large items, please contact Johanna or Jeanne and we will arrange to pick them up.

Please call Johanna Spanos (314) 966-5176 or Jeanne Tompras (314) 994-7667 if you have questions.

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Our Resurrection - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | A … · · 2017-07-18proclaim to all those who are ignorant of Christ’s Resurrection that, ... If you see a poor man,