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ST. BASIL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Stockton, CA

THE BASILIANSEPTEMBER 2016 Volume 30 Issue 9

FOCUSONCHRIST

SomeofyoumayrememberthemoviePatchAdams.Hunter“Patch”Adams,portrayedbythelateRobinWilliams, is adoctorwho seeks tohelphispatients throughhumorandby learningmore about themother than their illnesses. Before becoming a doctor, Patch encounters ArthurMendelson, a grumpyelderlypatientinamentalinstitutionwhohappenstobeagenius.ArthurgoesuptoPatch,holdingupfourfingerstohimandasksPatchhowmanyfingershe’sholdingup.Naturally,Patchresponds“four”,towhichArthur responds, “You’re an idiot”. Later that evening, Patch goes toArthur’s room to find theanswer. Arthuragainholdsup four fingers towhichPatchagainsays, “Four”. Arthurs thenresponds,“No,no,no lookatme. You’re focusingontheproblem. Ifyoufocusontheproblemyoucan’tseethesolution. Never focus on the problem. Look at me”. When Patch looks beyond the fingers towardsArthur,hisfingersblurandPatchseeseight,towhichArthuremphaticallysays,“Yes,yes,yes!”

ThisscenehasstuckwithmeoverthemanyyearssinceIfirstsawit. ItleftanimpressiononmeandIalways felt that it was a great analogy for our faith in Christ and in dealing with the problems andchallengesinourlives. Let’stakethemiracleofPeterwalkingonwatertowardsChristasanexample(Matthew14:22-33).WhentheDisciplesareoutaseaduringastorm,theysuddenlyseeChristcomingtothemwalkingonthewater.PeterthengetsoutoftheboatdespitethestrongwindsandbeginswalkingonwaterhimselfashewalkstowardsChrist. However,PetereventuallystartstosinkandcriesouttoJesussaying, “Lord,saveme”whichourLorddoes. Peterbegins tosinkbecausehe takeshis focusoffChristandinsteadfocusesonthewind.Inotherwords,Peterfocusedontheproblem—thewind—andlostsightofthesolution—Christ.

IbelievethateverydayJesusistellingustolookatHim,tokeepourfocusonHim,especiallywhenwe’reexperiencing“thestormsoflife”. Wetryourbesttoovercomethechallengesrelatedtoourmarriages,children,relationships,friendships,workplace,family,Church,andfinancialsituation,andyetsooftenwefeelwearestill“sinking”asPeterdid.LikePeter,perhapswehavetakenourfocusoffofChristandasaresult,weendup“sinking”intodespair,fearandanger.

How can we regain and keep our focus on Christ? When we attend the Divine Liturgy and receiveCommunion regularly;when go to Confession;whenwe treat others as Christwouldwant us to treatothers;whenwereadtheScripturesandapplywhatwereadtoourlives;whenwelearnaboutourfaiththroughthevariousministriesofSt.Basil’s--theseareallwaysthatkeepusfocusedonChrist.

Aswebegin anewEcclesiastical (Church)year thismonth, I thought itwouldbegood tohave asourtheme“FocusonChrist”.InthecomingmonthsoftheBasilian,Iwouldliketolookathowwecanfocuson Christ in our marriages and families; as parents, co-workers and parishioners; with our finances,friendsandpossiblyevenpolitics.ThegoalistoseehowindifferentfacetsofourlifewecanstayfocusedonChristandkeepfrom“sinking”intodespair,fearandanger.WemustalwaysrememberthattheLordcallsouttoeachandeveryoneofussaying“LookatMe.LookatMeandkeepyourfocusonMe.”Ifwefeellikewe’re“sinking”,Hewillreachoutandgrabourhandandrescueus.

WithloveinChrist,

Fr.Pete

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PRAYERS FOR HEALTH and RECOVERY May our Lord grant them health and strength

Perastika!

Georgia ChalmersSophie ChiarchianisJane DemacopoulosFather Constantine EfstathiuElefteria FotinosPauline GalasMichelle KsidakisAsma MasarwehFlossie MitchellJohn PapachristosKathy Walkowiec

Official monthly newsletter ofSt. Basil Greek Orthodox Church

Stockton, CA

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SACRAMENTS & BLESSINGS

NOTE: Whenever you are scheduling an event (to avoid confusion and double-booking), please call the office to get on the official calendar. This way, we can avoid errors and unhappy folks. Please call Eleni at (209) 478-7564.

Thank you.

40 Day Blessing JulyJuly 31. Thanasi son Elias & Heather Panos 40 Day Blessing August

Aug. 7 Photini Daughter of John & Amy Papathanasis Aug. 14 David Son of George & Christina Velis Aug. 21 Lana Daughter of Sasha & Tanya Paunovic Baptism August August 20. Fotios Natsis Son of Jim & Niki (Lallas) Natsis Godparents Dr. Irene Petrogeorge & Athanasios Mougios August 20 Joanna Gloria Lallas Daughter of Drew & Lia (Solorio) Lallas Godparents Panorea Avdis & Nick Mangolou Memorial July August 7. Fr. Georgios Dimetrelia Panayiotis A. Allison & Members of the Zouzounis Famliy August 14. Vasiliki "Bessie" Pappas 40 days Members of Papas, Panagos, Krekos & Theothoros Families August 21. George Xenos 6 years Helen Xenos Zarkas Joseph & Stravroula Manuse Demetroula Gaines Basil "Billie" Grammar August 28. Olga & Ioannis Sarigiannides Coffee Hour September/OctoberSept. 4 Doreen BestolaridesSept. 18 Aliferis FamilySept. 25 Altar GuildOct. 2 & 9 availableOct. 16 Mary Carrol & Kathleen GalasOct. 23 Oct. 30 Zarefakis

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40-DAY BLESSING

Photini Papathanasis and her mother Amy receive the 40 blessing. Pictured is Photini, mother Amy and dad

John Papathanasis. Big brother Anastasios camera shy.

DORMITION OF THE HOLY BLESSED THEOTOKOS

Fr. Pete celebrates his nameday in church and Presbytra Angie, Mary Facaros & Sara Glaros help him (and those observing their nameday) celebrate after Liturgy..

Thanks to Georgia Adams for the great photos.


St. Basil 2016-17 Religious Education Ministries

Another Ecclesiastical (Church) year is upon us, which means that we resume many of our religious education ministries and classes. Check them out!

Sunday Youth Religious Education (Pre-K through 12th grade)Every Sunday following the Divine Liturgy. First class: Sunday, Sept. 25th!Our Sunday School program immediately follows the Divine Liturgy and is for those in Pre-K through 12th grade. The program seeks to create, cultivate and strengthen our youth and teens’ relationship with God through our great teachers and curriculum. Students are divided into age-appropriate classrooms. For more information please contact Sunday School Director Lori Koulouris via text at: (209) 471-7177 or e-mail at: [email protected].

Family NightEvery Wednesday Night, 6-8pm; First night—Wednesday, Sept. 21st!We invite families for an evening of faith, fellowship and fun! The evening begins with a short Church service, followed by dinner then a class for the adults and a separate ministry for those in high school and middle school. This is an edifying and fun evening for the whole family!

Orthodoxy 101—Adult CatechismEvery Wednesday Night, 7-8pm; First night—Wednesday, Sept. 21st!Orthodoxy 101 takes place during Family Night. This class explains the basic tenets and teachings of the ancient Orthodox Christian Church.

GOYA—High school and middle school ministryEvery Wednesday night from 7-8pm; First night—Wednesday, Sept. 21st!GOYA is our ministry for middle school and high school and meets every week on Wednesday nights during Family Night. GOYA is all about helping our teens navigate the turbulent teen years successfully through the teachings of Christ. GOYA is also focused on helping these teens form positive, meaningful, healthy and long-lasting friendships rooted in Christ.

HOPE/JOY-- Elementary school ministryEvery Wednesday night from 7-8pm; First night—Wednesday, Sept. 21st!HOPE/JOY is our ministry for all those in elementary school. The focus of this ministry is to connect our youth to God and for them to understand more fully who He is and how much He loves them through fun activities and lessons. HOPE/JOY is also focused on helping these youth form positive, meaningful and healthy relationships rooted in Christ.


LITTLE LAMBS—Preschool Ministry Every Wednesday night from 7-8pm; First night—Wednesday, Sept. 21st!Our Pre-K ministry meets weekly during Family Night. Our goal is to help our preschoolers understand how special they are in God’s eyes and how much God loves them.

Studies in the FaithEvery Thursday morning, 10:30am-Noon; First class—Thursday, Sept. 29th!Studies in the Faith is our weekly Bible Study where we will be reflecting on a book of the New Testament. Our goal is to understand the Bible better and to apply the scriptural truths found there to our lives so that we will experience the peace, love and purpose of God more fully. This class often is referred to as the “Gourmet Bible Study” because of all the tasty treats and refreshments that participants bring. However, all you’re required to bring is yourself and an open heart and mind to receive God’s Word.

Women’s Health & Wellness FellowshipEvery Friday from 1:30PM to 3:00PM. First meeting--Friday, September 23rd!The Women’s Health and Wellness Fellowship provides support in developing a holistic lifestyle: physically emotionally, nutritionally and spiritually. Through reading of books, scripture, articles, podcasts, and discussion, women of ALL generations, are brought together in order to support, mentor and encourage one another in our shared and holy endeavor to grow closer to Christ. During the fellowship, the women have edifying conversations, share their own stories and support each other. In our journey to acquire a harmonious lifestyle, the women all agree on the need to integrate a fitness discipline in their lives. The only cost will be for the purchase of a book. Those who are interested in participating the Women’s Health and Wellness Fellowship are welcome to join.

St. Basil 2016-17 Religious Education Ministries


InterestedinbeingpartoftheParishCouncil?

The Parish Council is the legal and fiduciary agent of the Church and assists the Priest in theadministration of the affairs and ministries of the parish. According to Fr. Harakas, a well-knownOrthodox theologianandProfessor,“Parishcouncilshelpdo theworkof thechurch.And ‘theworkofthechurch’ istocontinuetheworkofJesusChrist intheworld.Thecouncil isoneoftheways the laityof theOrthodoxChurchshare in thechurch’sworkofpreaching, teaching,blessing,sanctifying,directing,guidingandrealizingthecommunityofbelievers.”

IfyouareinterestedinbeingontheParishCouncil,orwishtonominatesomeone,hereareafewthingstokeepinmind:

1. Pleasepickup theApplication forParishCouncilCandidacyandotherpertinent formsfromtheChurchoffice.

2. Deadlinetosubmitcandidacyformsforthcoming.

3. Eachtermisfortwoyears.

4. AllwhowishtorunfortheParishCouncil,whetherincumbentCouncilmembersornewcandidates,arerequiredtoattendaparishcouncilseminar.Theseminarwilltakeplaceon: Monday,Nov.7th. Wewill beginpromptlyat6pm. If youareunable toattend,pleasecontactFr.Pete.

5. AllwhowishtorunfortheParishCouncilmustalsobeamemberofgoodstandingforatleastoneyear.Whatdoesitmeantobeingoodstanding?

• CanonicallyBaptizedand/orChrismatedintheOrthodoxChurch;• 18YearsofAgeorover;• LiveaccordingtothetenetsoftheOrthodoxfaith;• HavemarriageblessedintheOrthodoxChurch;• FaithfullyattendDivineLiturgy,observeFastDays&participate in the sacraments

suchasHolyCommunionandConfession;• ContributetowardtheprogressofthesacredmissionoftheChurch;• Remaincurrent in stewardshipobligation to theChurch (thepriestmaywaive this

underspecialcircumstances);• Cooperateineverywaytowardsthewell-beingoftheParish.

6. DateofPCElectionsforthcoming.

PARISH COUNCIL


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Well, it’s September again and the festival is around the corner. We’re used to that as the main topic of conversation in the parish this time of year. But I was surprised last week when someone called the church office to ask, “When is your festival? I just saw the tent up at the church.” It made me realize that many people around town look forward to our annual weekend -- now 57 years and counting -- of food, entertainment, dancing, and hospitality as much as we look forward to welcoming and introducing the community to our church and our Orthodox faith.

Another eagerly-awaited event for our metropolis, and our parish, is coming on September 22. On that day the metropolis will celebrate the Thyranioxia (Opening of the Doors) of the Alex and Faye Spanos Faith and Heritage Center at Saint Nicholas Ranch, and will honor the Spanos family as major benefactors of the Center. The beautiful worship center will graciously welcome guests arriving at our metropolis camp, meeting and retreat grounds and pilgrims to the Monastery of the Holy Theotokos the Life Giving Spring.

And finally, save the date: the fall 2016 General Assembly will be held on Sunday November 13 following liturgy; a light lunch will be served. These assemblies are important opportunities for all of us to participate in the governance of the parish and its many ministries. I hope all will attend.

Veronica Gatrousis

Alex and Faye SpabosFaith abd Heritage Center

St, Nicholas RanchDunlap CA


ST. BASIL PRESCHOOL We are so happy to be starting a new school year! The staff has been working long hours cleaning, washing, and preparing each classroom for their new students! Although this is a BIG undertaking, it is always exciting to start the new school year fresh.Thanks to Mike Ciconne for making everything sparkle. We are so excited to announce our new addition of rest rooms! This is a project that has been long overdue. Many thanks to our families, Rick Gaines, supporters from St. Basil Church, and Lex and Lindsey Economou. Lex and Lindsey spent many extra hours making sure everything ran smoothly. I am so thankful for you two. The project is finally a reality! We are really “On the Ball” this year, as we have already booked our two major field trips. Our first will take place at Del Osso Farms Pumpkin Patch in Lathrop. We visited last year and had a wonderful time. Our second trip will be in May. We will have our end-of-the-year picnic locally at Pixie Woods. We will enjoy the park and rides, then picnic together!.

NOTICE!!!We have availability in our two-year-old-old class and our three-year-old class. Remember, share this information with your friends and they will receive one-half off their first tuition payment.· We are off to a great start! visit us on our website atwww.stbasilpreschool.org Blessings,Tammy Hamilton-WilliamsDirector, St. Basil [email protected]

Katiee Mataxas, former Student of St. Basil, 2001, returns to teach. Pictured with Team Teacher Somaly

Erene Sotiras sleeps after an exhausting first day of fun at

St. Basil Preschool


FESTIVAL2016 GREEK FESTIVAL WORK PARTIES

ALL WORK PARTIES BEGIN AT 9:00 AM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED - bring pastry brushes and small pans for butter for pita parties

Tsoureki to be announced

Thursday, September 1 Grind Almonds, start Almond Baklava (following Liturgy)Friday, September 2 Continue Almond Baklava (if needed)

Monday, September 5 Walnut Baklava(Labor Day)

Tuesday, September 6 Aeginitika Wednesday, September 7 Pack & Dip Melomakarona

Monday, September 12 Festival CleanupTuesday, September 13 Festival Cleanup

WELCOME BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

September is a busy month, especially here at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church. It marks the beginning of the year for our church, and of course, our award-winning Greek Festival. With all that in mind, I ask that after you take a breath;

September 25th is the beginning of Sunday School.

There will be registration forms in the church office and in the Hall after the Divine Liturgy ,starting after the festival. Forms can be completed after Sunday School, too. Having completed forms help us to provide necessary supplies, support, and to maintain communication regarding upcoming events.

I look forward to the coming year and want to thank the returning and new teachers in advance. If anyone has questions, suggestions or any interest in becoming involved with this ministry, please feel free to contact me; in person, by text at 209-471-7177, or email [email protected]

Faithfully,Lori Koulouris

SUNDAY SCHOOL



STEWARDSHIP

* Pledging Stewards are those who have submitted a pledge card or otherwise pledged a fi nancial commitment.


* 2016 PLEDGING STEWARDSTasso & Gertie KandrisKostas & Demitra KapinarisAnna KaplanisStella GrahamTesfa HawariatWilliam & Sylvia HeinrichRobert & Dorothy HenningKen & Maria JochimsenArt & Barbara JohnsCynthia JurkovichTasso & Gertie KandrisKostas & Demitra KapinarisAnna KaplanisGeorge & Kathy KaplanisGeorgia KaplanisDimitri & Maria KarapanosAnna KarelisTom & Joanne Karelis Alan & Angela KeigleyTom Kosta Grace KoulourisPeter & Lori KoulourisKosta & Vaso KoutsoulisNasi & Katie KoutsoulisDessie KsidakisAnastasios & Esther LaiosWilliam & Harriet LappasNick & Kathy LelesAlexandra LeonidouLeo & Vasiliki LewisConstatine & Samantha LolasMichael & Beth LouisHarriet LucasBill & Gaye MadurosIrene MandarakasLitsa MandarakasHelen ManolatosChris & Diana ManosPatricia ManuseGary & Deana MarianiMichael MarianiPaolo MarianiCatherine MargarosJohn & Deborah MaroulisAsma MasanwehElizabeth Panos MazzeioAngie MelasGeorge MetaxasPeter & Mary MitracosPamela MonsonJames & Diane MousalimasJim & Niki NatsisAlex & Kalliopi NicolaouNatalia OrfanosOlga OsipvaKimberly PalaciozNick & Anna PanagakosWilliam & JoAnne PanagpoulosPete & Penny PanosWilma PapadogiannisDimetra PapadogiannisZoe PapasAndy & Jennifer PappasDanielle Pappas

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Georgia PerlegosHelen PerlegosManuel & Katina Perris Katherine Piazza Gianis PolizogopoulosDean Poullos Katherine PoulosTheodore & Antonete PoulosAntonia PrescottJeff & Connie RishwainParis & Kelly Proestakis Bob & Kathy Prucyk Elena PrucykGaren Marko RishardJaye Rishard.P.J. RishardDr. Anthony & Kerie RishwainRay & Georgianna RishwainJim & Evie RobinsonMike & Rodo RodarakisTheoni V. SalcedoAlexandra SchoonoverEvangelos & Katerini SellasIrene SephosAnton SheldenJohn & Rose Mary SiliverdisJohn & Evette SolaErnest SoppFr. Panagiotis & Pres. Angie SotirasAlex & Faye SpanosGeorge & Mary SpanosJames SpanosMichael & Helen SpanosKatherine SpathisWilliam & Maria StamosJim & Janice Summerville Andrea TorresShamia TounouDean & Phyllis TrachiotisMimi TruccoDespina TsampisMike & Amber TsarnasEraclis & Marianthe TsirelasJohn TsirelasPaul & Niki TsirelasJoanne Tsirelas-Marro & Mark MarroEmily Tzilianos-CliffordDavid & Camille Von TrachtenbergMichael Von TrachtenbergSteve & Kathy Walton Althea TatarakisDonna Vasiliou Ellece Papas VastiGeorge & Christina VelisRodama VezirisVasilios & Demetria VezirisMirko & Nada VicijanKathy WlkowiecTim & Lindsay WiesnerPete & Valli WigtEthel Xanttopulos

Creighton & Bertha YounnelJohn & Evagelia ZarefakisMaria Zarekakis Maria (John) ZarefakisMathew & Eleni Zarefakis

Chryso AdamsAngeliki AllisonChryso AdamsAngeliki AllisonAngelo & Olympia AnagnosSteve AnagnosLoula AnastonEd & Becky BennettoJames & Mary BravosJim & Angela BrusaDemetre & Ruby CoridsSteve & Mary FacarosHelen FotinosMike & Patti FrangadakisEmanuel (Mono) GeralisSara GlarosEd & Sali GrahamStella GrahamRobert & Dorothy HenningsKostas & Dimitra KapinarisTom & Joanna KarelisDemetrious & Phyllis KostaC.W. & Dena KuchulisAlexandra Leonidou Harriet LucasBill & Gayle MadurosKrystalo MandarakasCathy MargarosGary & Deana MarianiSocrates & Lenna PapadimatosDanielle PappasGreg & Olga PattersonDespina PeppasGeorgia PerlegosJeff & Jessica PerlegosJohn & Patty PerlegosDean PoullosJaye RishardP. J. RishardJeff & Connie RishwainRay & Georgianna RishwainTony & Kerie RishwainJim & Evie Robinson Anton SheldonKatherine Huntalas SkandaleErnest SoppAlex & Faye SpanosKatherine SpathisJames & Janice SummervilleSt. Basil PhiloptochosMichael & Catherine TarbatDean & Phyllis TrachiotisMike & Amber TsarnasEllie & Alexis TsarnasSteve & Kathy WaltonPaula XanthopoulouEthel XanttopulosNick & Rhonda Xanttopulos





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PHILOPTOCHOSGREEK ORTHODOX LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY

As we begin our liturgical calendar year ,we will be celebrating 85 years of philanthropic endeavors through local (chapter), regional (Metropolis), and national (Archdiocesan) programs. These programs make a difference in the lives of others. Our St. Basil chapter has formulated the 2016/17 calendar with events and ministries to implement our philanthropic goal to provide charitable and benevolent outreach and to preserve the sanctity of the Orthodox faith and traditions (Mission Statement). The purpose of our ministries is threefold: Benevolence and fundraising with events such as the festival pastry sales, Annual Turkey Luncheon, Crab Feed, Makaronada, among others; Greater community witness through the Annual Interfaith Tea and the International Cuisine; Hands-on service with the Kids ‘n’ Cancer Quilt Ministry, Angel Babies and Haven of Peace. For our chapter and our parish, we have expanded our ministries to include a Women’s Health and Wellness Fellowship. To accomplish these charitable and philanthropic endeavors, it is going to take our entire membership working together. Please give your prayerful thoughts to the events you would like to participate in as either a worker or a leader. We need individuals to take leadership positions as coordinators or chairpersons for some of these events. There will be sign-ups at the first General Meeting of the year, which will be held September 20, 2016 at the Spaghetti Factory. Again, please be mindful and prayerful of the fact that it will take the entire membership to fulfill our mission. Our membership totals 71 ladies, some of whom are homebound. However, there are tasks that can be done from home. We have provided the dates of our various meetings. Please cut them out and post them on your calendar, refrigerator, or bulletin board as reminders to the dates, times and places of meetings. Plan to participate in as many meetings as possible. As your President, I will do my best to conduct interesting meetings, provide speakers, and engage creative discussions. There are already two presentations scheduled -- the “Squash Lady” and “Five Wishes” and Estate Planning. I know in my heart, that when we all strive to work diligently, together, we will have a fun and fruitful year.

With Love in Christ,Bobbe Xenos, President

A very nice thank you note from altar boy, Jackson Wiesner, (sonof Tom & Lindsay Wiesner) in appreciation of Philoptochos’ sponsoring of his camping trip to St. Nicholas Ranch.

Our youth are our future, and Jackson is fine example of our wonderful young folks..


Lodi Hellenic No Meeting Until

OCTBER 3rd, 2016

UNLESS NOTED: Office will be open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday).

Office will be closed from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm for lunch.

Please refer to the Sunday Bulletin for changes in scheduled meetings, events, or other Parish functions.

PHILOPTCHOS MEETINGS

PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD MEETINGS

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Sunday, October 2, 2016

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Saturday, June 10, 2017

*All meetings will be held in the Fireside Room.

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Phil.4:13

GENERAL MEETINGS

Tuesday September 20, 2016 6:00pm

Dinner Meeting ~ Spaghetti Factory

Tuesday October 18, 2016 10:30am

Dessie Ksidakis 3527 Blue Lake Circle

Tuesday November 15, 2016 6:30 pm

Dinner provided ~ Church Fellowship Hall

Tuesday December 13, 2016 11:30am

Christmas Luncheon ~ Papapavlos

Tuesday January 17, 2017 10130am

Morning Meeting ~ Church Fellowship Hall

Tuesday February 14, 2017 10:30am

Speaker: Marlene “Squash Lady,” Perry & Sons

NOTICES


FR. THEODORE PHILLIPS

It is with sadness that the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco announces the passing of Rev. Father Theodore Phillips. Father Theodore resided in San Diego where he reposed in peacefully in the early morning hours on August 23, 2016.

“I extend my sincere sympathy on the passing of our beloved Father Theodore. He was a priest that demonstrated the highest of values during his ministry, and was also striving to set a good example of Christian love to all those around him,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco. “It was just five months ago that Father Theodore grieved the passing of his devoted Presvytera Mary, and now they are reunited in the Lord’s heavenly kingdom, reaping the reward of eternal life.”

Father Theodore was the first parish priest at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff, CA where he faithfully served from 1978 – 2006. Prior to that, he served at Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in San Diego, California from 1965 – 1978. He began his ministry in December 1953 at Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton, California, where he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.

Father Theodore will be remembered for his warm smile, melodious voice, his care and compassion, and the genuine way in which he touched the lives of his parishioners during his over 50 years of distinguished service as a priest.He was especially committed to the development of youth programs, which led to his involvement as a founder of what has become the largest youth ministry program in our Archdiocese – the Folk Dance and Choral Festival. During those early years, Father Theodore was a champion of this program and it brought him great joy to see it flourish so abundantly for the past 40 years.

Father Theodore was born in Gary, Indiana on June 23, 1929, where he lived until he was three years old. His family then moved to Greece where he remained until he was 15. Following the completion of high school in Sacramento, California, he enrolled in Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, where he received his Master of Divinity degree. Father Theodore would later continue his education by earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from National University.

In addition to his numerous responsibilities as a parish priest, Father Theodore served the civic community as Chaplain for the State Hospital. He also served on numerous boards including the Guadalupe Home for Boys, St. John’s Home for Boys, and the Trinity School for Children. Father Theodore was also a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and the Doctor-Clergy Association at Sharp Hospital in San Diego.

Father Theodore was married to Presvytera Mary for 62 years until her passing on March 6, 2016. They were blessed with two children, Erys and Demetre, and with one cherished grandson, Erik.

The Trisagion Service will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. at on Sunday, August 28. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m., with Divine Liturgy immediately preceding at 8:30 a.m. All services will be held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. The Makaria will be held immediately following the funeral. At the request of the family, the interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donation be made to: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church for the Father Theodore Phillips Scholarship Fund, 3459 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007.

May his memory be eternal!


FAMILY & COMMUNITY NEWS

CondolencesIn May we lost Betty Kokonas Stevens, wife of the late Edmond (Ed) Kokonas and mother of Tim Stevens. Born in Nebraska in 1923, Betty came to Stockton with her mother in the 1940's. She met Ed while working at the ice cream

parlor (now the Sunshine Café) at the corner of Monte Diablo and Yosemite near Victory School. The couple began a life of entrepreneurship and hard work in downtown Stockton, laboring first in Ed's dry cleaning business (in which he was Stockton's last hatter--one who cleans and blocks hats); and then in their popular restaurant, El Gato. They were also

active in the life of St. Basil Church. In 1957, son Tim came along, bringing the blessing of parenthood to their lives. Ed was a renaissance man with many talents, but health issues resulting from his early years as a coal miner in Utah forced him into an early retirement. At this time, Betty began work in her mother's elder care home in Linden, and Betty maintained that business until she was nearly 75 years old herself. Sadly, Ed passed away in 1967. Two years later, Betty met and married Charlie Ramsower, to whom she was married until his passing in 1999. Betty passed away in May after a brief illness, having lived quietly and independently to age 92 in a small home near her beloved son, Tim, and his wife Lesta. They miss Betty but will cherish the memories and lessons learned from her life. May her memory be eternal! Tracy Sitig

My Big Fat Non-trip to GreeceTheir bags were packed, and they told everyone goodbye — "see you in September". Mary and Steve Facaros were happily at the airport (with friends) and anticipating another wonderful trip to Ikaria, Greece. Imagine their surprise when they were not allowed to board the plane!

What happened? Was there a terrorist threat? Were people being turned back for their own safety? No!! It seems Mary (who was asked by her daughter, Denise, if their passports were up-to-date) assumed they were. But --surprise, surprise — they were not. So, there was no trip to Greece, and we get to see their beautiful faces all summer. A contrite Mary advises us to make sure our passports are valid and current.

Mary reports that many of her friends scurried to check on their passports when she related her story -- Lesson Learned.

Nick Chiarchianis

Parishioner Nick Chiarchanis has moved to a new address: 3318 Brookside Road, Apt.230,Stockton, CA 95219. He will now be residing at Bayside Landing Senior Community.

He hopes to be able to maintain his current phone number. His son, Tom, will let us know once he contacts AT&T.

Please drop by to visit Nick, if you get a chance.

“Father Phillips married Carol and me. I was also an alter boy for him for about five to six years.

He was a great priest, great voice and a good person.”

Dean Poullos


DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

The Supreme Convention in Las Vegas, NV was spectacular. Golden Gate District 21 reigned supreme! The elected Grand President and Grand Treasurer are Jan Spanos and Diane Petersen of Artemis 5 Chapter, Sacramento District 21, repectively. Kathy Leles, JoAnne Panagpopoulos, and P..J. Rishard attended as delegates. His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos presented our friend, Comedian Basile, with an award for his endeavors for Cooleys Anemia and St. Nicholas Church construction. We met the DOP Salute to Women honoree Olympic medal winner, Shannon Miller, who is the only American to rank among the Top 10 All-Time gymnasts and only female to be inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame -- twice. She is a survivor of a rare form of ovarian cancer Traditionally, Foula Vasiliogiorgis (San Francisco Diocese Office Admin and Dist 21 Lt Governor) and P. J. Rishard wear a fascinator hat and tiara, respectivey, to the Grand Banquet. This year’s surprise entertainment at the Grand Banquet was the Rat Pack. We served as thier mature Rockettes in the show.We are very proud of our District 21 accomplishments at this internation convention. There were Daughters and Ahepans from all over the Unites States, Canada, Australia and Greece..


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Basilian 315.00

Candle 3,202.00

General Donation & Misc. Income -8,015.00

Hall Income 650.00

Holiday Income 5,360.00

PLEDGE 15,225.00

Preschool Contribution 1,250.00

Tray 1,628.00

19,615.00

Archdiocese Annual Commitment 6,914.00

Archdiocese Pension OtherClergy 600.00

Automobile Allowance 600.00

Basilian Expense 894.47

Choir Expense 350.00

Clergy/Laity (Nashville) 1,250.00

Copier Expense 82.17

Credit Card Processing Fee 11.83

Gardening - Front Landscape Are 875.00

Gardening Supplies 115.85

Hall Expense 0.00

Insurance 1,808.56

Janitorial 1,607.50

Offi ce Expense 593.40

Payroll - 1 ArchHealthPlan FRP 2,395.00

Payroll - 2 Admin & Taxes 13,304.80

Religious & Holiday Expense 2,073.29

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