PRESENTATION OF CHRIST

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

CURRENT MAY 2019

Dear Parish Family,

Christ is Risen!

This joyous proclamation reminds us that we have made it through Great Lent and Holy Week to Pascha. While the Fast may be over, the work of proclaiming our Risen Lord to all is just beginning. Part of spreading this joyous news is living our Lord’s directive to love another. Everywhere we go, and especially each time we come to church, we see that there are many around us in need of His love.

But how can we help? It was recently said that we are “blessed to give” to those in need. We should understand this phrase in two ways. The first being that there are many opportunities to show the Lord’s love through giving. Of course, we are all called to support the ministries of our Church by fulfilling our annual Stewardship contribution.

But there is also the work of our vibrant Philoptochos and Outreach Ministry. Both of these are opportunities to receive the blessings that come from being a part of the Lord’s work.

Still there is another understanding of being “blessed to give.” Everything we have received is from the Lord, Who is the Creator of all things. Some of us are blessed with time, some with talent, and some with treasure. Some of us are blessed with a combination thereof.

There are also those who lack the things that we may have. The Lord has given us our individual blessings so that they may pass through us to those who are without. When we allow ourselves to be a conduit of God’s gifts to others, we spread the joyous news of the Risen Christ through our generosity. We are blessed with time, talent, and treasure so that we may give it to others.

We will greet each other with “Christ is Risen” until the Feast of the Ascension, but the work of showing that He is Risen will continue after. There are numerous ways to live out the Good News. They range from offering a warm meal to someone in need, to offering a smile warm smile to a visitor at our annual Festival. Try out a ministry or two, see where you fit in, and proclaim the joy and love of the Resurrection to all!

See you at Church,

Fr. Dean

A Note from President and Stewardship

Chairman Steve Markantone

I, like everyone else, cannot

wait for summer. The days

are longer and warmer; not to

mention the flowers, and

trees. Everything seems to

come to life at this time of

year. Whether it is kids in

sports, summer vacations, or just catching up with neighbors there always seems to

be so much to do. I know the daily routine completely changes. But it is important

not to forget what is truly important in our lives. God does not take the summer off

and neither does the church. There is still so much going on at Ypapanti with the

church ministries, summer picnic, and fellowship on Sundays. In the bat of an eye the

Food Festival will be upon us. Preparation has already begun. We wish you and your

family a safe and happy summer. Please make attending church a family priority.

July 21st 2019

36TH ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF CHRIST GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL

“East Pittsburgh Greek Fest”

THURSDAY—SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 16, 17, 18, 2019

Summer is almost here, and that means Greek Festival time and it’s only four months

away! Time to put your festival apron on and start planning your schedule.

WE NEED YOU and HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Bring your talents (and friends) to the church kitchen. The pastry and food preparation

schedule is in the back of the bulletin.

If baking and cooking isn’t in your wheelhouse, then consider sponsoring one or more

of the ingredients listed below. Or if you prefer to not sponsor a full ingredient,

consider sponsoring ½ an ingredient.

Sell an ad for the Festival Album. Or buy one for yourself!

Contact our Event Coordinator, Mary Doreza, or the church office to volunteer. Sign-

up sheets will be made available during Coffee Hour.

Your Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Ingredient You Want to Sponsor: ________________________________________________________

Gyro Meat $4,000 Lamb Shanks $890 Sugar $400

Lamb Souvlakia $3,800 Charcoal $800 French Fries $350

Wine $2,450 Walnuts $800 Eggs $325

Souvlakia Pork $2,400 Grape Leaves $700 Honey $300

Chicken $2,000 Spinach $650 Lemons/Lemon juice $300

Beer $1,500 Milk $600 Oil (Fry shortening) $250

Herbs & Vegetables $1,500 Other Cheeses $500 Olives $250

Ground Beef $1,200 Fish $500 Pasta $250

Butter $1,000 Flour $450 Rice $250

Feta Cheese $1,000 Souvlakia Chicken $450 Olive Oil $200

Pita Bread $1,000 Dinner Rolls $400 Vegetable Oil $200

Tzatziki $1,000 Spices/Seasonings $400 Farina $50

Filo $900

Greek Food Festival – Pastry Schedule As of April 21st, 2019

Product Date Day Time Chairperson

Baklava July 27, 2019 Saturday 11:00 AM Baking Committee

Baklava July 30, 2019 Tuesday TBD Baking Committee

Finikia June 18, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Mindy Markantone

Finikia June 27, 2019 Thursday 10:00 AM Mindy Markantone

Galatoboureko July 8, 2019 Monday 10:00 AM Baking Committee

Galatoboureko July 9, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Baking Committee

Karithopita July 19, 2019 Friday 10:00 AM Baking Committee

Koulourakia May 28, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Lucy Koutsavlis

Koulourakia June 3, 2019 Monday 10:00 AM Lucy Koutsavlis

Kourambiethes May 14, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Baking Committee

Kourambiethes May 21, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Baking Committee

Pasta Flora July 16, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Baking Committee

Greek Food Festival – Food Schedule As of April 21st, 2019

Product Date Day Time Chairperson

Moussaka June 25, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Tasso Athans, Jerry Countouris

Moussaka June 26, 2019 Wednesday 6:00 PM Tasso Athans, Jerry Countouris

Pastitsio June 11, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Tasso Athans, Jerry Countouris

Pastitsio June 12, 2019 Wednesday 10:00 AM Tasso Athans, Jerry Countouris

Soutzoukakia TBD TBD TBD Stan Prestogeorge

Souvlakia June 4, 2019 Tuesday 6:00 PM Tasso Athans, Adam Lewin

Souvlakia June 18, 2019 Tuesday 6:00 PM Tasso Athans, Adam Lewin

Souvlakia July 2, 2019 Tuesday 6:00 PM Tasso Athans, Adam Lewin

Souvlakia July 23, 2019 Tuesday 6:00 PM Tasson Athans, Adam Lewin

Spanakopita April 30, 2019 Tuesday 10.00 AM Sandy Rosvanis, Kathy Athans

Spanakopita May 1, 2019 Wednesday 10:00 AM Sandy Rosvanis, Kathy Athans

Tiropita May 7, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 AM Sandy Rosvanis, Kathy Athans

Tiropita May 8, 2019 Wednesday 10:00 AM Sandy Rosvanis, Kathy Athans

Names For

Please Print Clearly

CEMETERY:_____________________________________________________________

FAMILY NAME:__________________________________________________________

Please list names for only ONE cemetery per form. Feel free to list loved-ones who are

not at one of the cemeteries below. They will be commemorated at the Trisagion.

Names of the Departed:

Please return form to the church office before May 20th, 2019.

9:00 AM William Penn Memorial

9:30 AM Church Hill

10:15 AM Monongahela (N. Braddock)

10:45 AM Homestead

11:20 AM Homeville (St. Gregory)

12:15 PM Grandview

“Grant rest O Lord to the souls of your servants where there is

no pain, sorrow, or suffering, but only life everlasting.”

Memorial Day

May 27, 2018

Cemetery Visitation Schedule

So grateful to have had Fr.

Alex Goussetis with us for

our Lenten Retreat!

So nice to have had His

Eminence, Metropolitan

SAVAS, with us for church!

The daffodils are coming up and they

look lovely! Thank you to those who

have helped make this garden so

beautiful!

Our Pop-Up

Food Pantry

was a great

success!

Soup Sale!

Thank you for everyone who came out on their Saturday off to help with the Soup

Sale! It was a wonderful success and we are happy to have donated 20% of the

proceeds to First Food and Friends, a program providing weekly meals to the hungry.

Shoe Drive Fundraiser

Through the end of May, Presentation of Christ will be collecting gently

used shoes in a collection bin in the hall. We will be donating all the shoes

to a company, funds2orgs, who will pay us by weight and then ship our

donation overseas to be distributed to

third world countries in need. Please

consider donating, as you will be doing

TWO good things at once: donating to

those less fortunate as well as

contributing to your church!

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In Celebration of Mother’s Day

May 12, 2019

If you would like to celebrate Mother’s Day by honoring someone special to you, please submit their name and contact information to the church office by May 7th, 2019. Donations benefit St. Catherine Philoptochos projects. (Suggested donation of $5.00 per name) Please make checks payable to St. Catherine Philoptochos.

Your name: ____________________________________________________________________

Honoree: _________________________________ In Honor _____ In Memory _______

Honoree Address: _______________________________________________________________

Honoree: _________________________________ In Honor _____ In Memory _______

Honoree Address: _______________________________________________________________

2019

Presentation of Christ Vacation Church School

August 5th-9th From: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

*(Drop off starting at 8:30 AM)*

All children ages 5-12 are welcome to join us for lessons, crafts, music,

games, and more!

Olympia Community Center $5.00 per child

Registration to come

July 21, 2019

Please remember to bring creamer and juice. Thank you.

Philoptochos Monthly Food Drive

We are excited to be starting an ongoing collection for the Westinghouse

Valley Food Pantry in Turtle Creek, which is just around the corner! We will

be collecting Items that specifically cannot be bought with SNAP (food

stamps) We will be taking our contributions to the food pantry once per

month! Please consider helping!

Non Perishables only Any nonfood items, such as:

Pet foods Feminine Products Soaps, paper products Household supplies Vitamins and medicines

About Westinghouse Valley Food Pantry

Each month, about 20 volunteers

hand out food to more than 200

people at the Westinghouse Valley

Food Pantry in Turtle Creek. Among

those volunteers is Rose Smeltzer

(pictured), who is the pantry's

coordinator.

The pantry is open from 8:30-

10:30AM on the 2nd Saturday of

each month, but throughout the month, families come looking for

emergency help, boxes of food, clothing and other resources for help.

36TH ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF CHRIST GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL

Album Ad Form

YOUR NAME

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

AD SOLICITED BY

AD SIZE AND PRICING

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

(PLEASE MARK YOUR SELECTION)

□ FULL PAGE: 7.5” X 4.5” ◊ $250.00

□ HALF PAGE: 3.5” X 4.5” ◊ $150.00

□ QUARTER PAGE: 2.0” X 4.5” ◊ $100.00

□ PATRON: 2.0” X 2.0” ◊ $75.00

□ SPONSOR: NAME LISTING ◊ $35.00

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WRITE YOUR MESSAGE BELOW ▼ OR ATTACH A PRINT READY AD

KINDLY COMPLETE FORM AND MAIL WITH PAYMENT TO:

PRESENTATION OF CHRIST P.O. BOX J ● 1672 ELECTRIC AVENUE EAST PITTSBURGH, PA 15112

DEADLINE: JULY 28, 2019 • THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church 1672 Electric Avenue, PO Box J, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 - 412-824-9188

www.PresentationofChristPgh.org -------- Follow us on Facebook @PresentationofChrist Under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, His Eminence Demetrios Archbishop of

the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and His Eminence Metropolitan Savas. The mission of the Presentation of Christ is to proclaim with joy the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox

Christian Faith and to be a community devoted to and energized by the love of God and our neighbor.

Rev. Fr. Constantine Kokanos Cell Phone: 412-760-7203 Email: FatherDeanKokanos@gmail.com

Sunday Services Matins: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 9:30 AM

Stefanos Giannikas, Chanter Filia Arvanitis, Chanter Thomas Rosvanis, Chanter

Paraklesis Service: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Orthodox Adult Ed: Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Nancy Philpot, Admin Assistant PresentationOfChristOffice@gmail.com Office Phone: 412-824-9188, Fax: 412-824-9740

Tara Reis, Events Coordinator Phone: 412-824-5540

2019 Parish Council Members

Steve Markantone President 724-325-1729 Peter J Anthony 412-596-5348

Stan Prestogeorge Vice President 412-824-5033 Deborah Grysiak 412-371-2465

Tom Rosvanis Vice President 412-373-5057 Ernie Kampetis 412-892-9096

Paula Borsch Treasurer 412-721-1840 Sophie Koutsavlis 412-461-8246

Anastasia Andrews Treasurer 412-398-3194 Petros Mantzouridis 412-780-0201

Sam Koutsavlis Secretary 412-461-3450 Jamie Orfanopoulos 412-244-2264

Richard Voltz 412-798-8177 Tootie Pranis 412-373-1270

Organizations & Committees

Y.A.S.O.U. Tootie Pranis, Co-President, Mike Orson, Co-President

Philoptochos Sylvia Graziano, President

Choir Tom Rosvanis, Director & President

Organists Marguerite Ellis, Roula Kyros

Young Professionals Steve and Chris Burns

Y.A.L. Nick Stupakis, Dean Leventopoulos

Grecian Odyssey Dancers Mary Doreza, Director, Elias Bardis, President

Junior Olympian Dancers Michelle Kotsagrelos, Director, Jamie Orfanopoulos, Director Elias Bardis, Asst. Director, Maria Bardis, Asst. Director

GAPA Elias Bardis, President

Book & Icon Store Deborah Grysiak