GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2010 – Vol. 35 #17 Rev. Fr. John Vlahos Office: (516) 671-5200 Fax: (516) 671-5205 Email: office@resurrectiongoc.org web: www.resurrectiongoc.org *** Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11 pg. 112 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 pg. 112 CHURCH ORDER: Nickie Demos, Peter Koumoulis, Kathy Costas, Jamie Kalpakis, Zefy Christopoulos, Costas Zachariadis. ALTAR SERVERS: James Bazakos, Peri Ipiotis, Nicholas Mihaltses, Thomas Nastasi, John Nickas, Matthew Rakowski, Christos Aniftos, Stavros Asprou, Constantine Hartofilis, Jonathan Nikolaidis, Christopher Papantoniou, Louis Tiglias, Alexios Georgiades, Socrates Patestas, Stavros Savvinidis. COFFEE HOUR: Vasilopita Luncheon. All Philoptochos Board. TODAY WE COMMEMORATE the Veneration of Apostle Peter's Precious Chains; the Righteous Hierodeacon Makarios of Kalogeras, St. Romilo the Monk of Mount Athos. WE COMMEMORATE the forty day memorial for Sam Poulos beloved husband of Dorothy and father of Michael, Peter, and Maria, and grandfather of Allyson, Kayla, Samuel, Elizabeth, Samuel, Lauren, and Abigail. Eternal be his memory! THE ALTAR KANDILI AND A PROSFORON are offered by the Poulos family in loving memory of Sam. WE COMMEMORATE the six year memorial for Markella Konstantinides, and the eight year memorial for John Konstantinides, beloved mother and father of Cathy and Nicholas Nikolaidis, and grandparents of Alexandra and Jonny. Eternal be their memory! THE COMMUNION WINE, THE ALTAR KANDILI AND A PROSFORON are offered by the Nikolaidis family in loving memory of their parents. UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Monday, January 17th Feastday of St. Anthony Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Wednesday, January 19th Paraklesis to the Virgin Mary 7:00 pm Bible Study 8:00 pm ***
TODAY!!! THE PARISH COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE is administered for the newly elected Parish Council that will lead the Parish during 2011. We welcome new members Lewis Bazakos and Kostas Zahariadis. Jamie Catacosinos retires from the Council after more than ten years. Alex Ipiotis retires from the Council after seven years. The Council and the parish thank them for their many years of devoted service. THE RESURRECTION SENIORS will be meeting on Tuesday, January 18th at 1:00 pm in the Church hall. We have the pleasure of welcoming Gus Leodas as our guest speaker. Mr. Leodas is an accomplished author of fictional murder mysteries. ALL REGISTRATION FORMS FOR THE ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL are due on Sunday, January 16th. Sunday School students in grades 7th – 12th should drop off their registration forms by 10 am in Mrs. Vivian Casil Pre-Kindergarten classroom. Any questions, speak to Vivian Casil at 759-1148. PRO JECT GENERATIO N – FEBRUARY 5 TH – 11:00 AM WE SHALL BE HOSTING THE FIRST ANNUAL PROJECT GENERATION YOUTH SYMPOSIUM ON FEBRUARY 5TH. Teens from across the Archdiocesan District will be presenting projects on the environment, engaging in debate on environmental topics and participating in a moderated discussion on Orthodoxy and the Environment. Project Generation is intended to respond to the call of His All Holiness by initiating an effort for our youth to: • Engage Orthodox youth in a project showcasing the link between our religion and the environment • Increase environmental awareness • Launch grassroots level promotion of the message of Patriarch Bartholomew Please support all of the youth who will be participating across the Archdiocesan District by joining us. Details in the attached flyer and at http://wwwprojectgeneration.net For more information, contact Chris Gabriel or Val Sakellaridis. We are seeking sponsors to help us underwrite this very important event. Most notably, we estimate expenses of $500 for promotional items; $1000 for lunch; and $250 for the publishing (both bound and electronic) of the proceedings of the conference. If you are interested in helping to support this event with a donation, please contact the church Chris Gabriel or Val Sakellaridis in person or via e-mail at info@projectgeneration.net.
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS TODAY, SUNDAY ---Vasilopita Luncheon, January 16, 2011, to benefit St. Basil’s Academy, a home for children in need. Please support this ministry by attending. $10 Adults $5 Children 12 and under. HOMELESS SHELTER---We will be providing dinner for the North Shore Homeless Shelter on the following dates: 2/11, 3/25, 4/1. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Irene at ipappas@optonline.net. Sign-up also available during Coffee Hour. JANUARY IS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE month. You should be receiving your membership letter in the mail any day now. Please consider joining St. Catherine's Philoptochos and helping support our many important causes. For more info, call Maria at 917-541-4444. NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP GATHERING----Tuesday, January 25, 2010. A crowd favorite, Our annual Q & A with Father John, at the Church. Please see attached flyer. WE HAVE CHOSEN OUR NEXT BOOK for our Orthodox book club. It is titled Dear and Glorious Physician, A novel about St. Luke, by Taylor Caldwell. Books may be ordered through the Church Book Store during coffee hour. JOY NEWS: We need to know if there are Joy girls or boys interested in playing basketball this season. We also would need a coach(s) to run the practices and go to the games. Please get in touch with Helen Markou, Bessie Timmerman, or Nickie Demos immediately. HELP FOR OUR VETERANS. Nicholas Brigis’ Eagle Scout project, running a clothing drive for The United Veterans Beacon House, continues through the end of the month. HELP WANTED/HELP NEEDED FULL TIME HOME CARE needed. Live in. Ability to drive is appreciated. PART TIME HOME CARE needed. Live in. Ability to drive is appreciated. FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING needed. Ability to drive is appreciated. NY TLC LICENSED DRIVER AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Available full or part time to help with general driving or errands. 7 years experience. BABYSITTER/HOME CARE NEEDED: Flexible schedule, one child during the day, older child in the afternoons. Light home care, ironing, etc.. Ability to drive is appreciated.
PARISH WISH LIST: Please consider making a donation towards all or part of an item listed below for the health and wellbeing or in memory of a family member. Your gift will continually provide our Parish the opportunity to serve in our Lord’s ministry. A Chalice, Altar Cloths, a Censer. HELLENIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN, INC. (HPW) is a not-forprofit organization dedicated to creating and enhancing professional opportunities for Greek-American women and students through networking, mentoring and education. The group helps members advance their professional goals, build personal relationships, and promote their businesses while developing vibrant employment and mentorship programs. The Annual Career and Employment Forum will be held on Saturday, January 22nd, and will offer attendees the opportunity to hear presentations from successful professionals, network with professionals from a wide range of fields, and participate in workshops on employment related topics. For more information visit: www.hellenicprofessionalwomen.org or info@hellenicprofessioanalwomen.org. OUR FOOD PANTRY IS NOW OPEN AND HELPING OUR COMMUNITY! THANKS TO YOU AND TO THE SUPPORT OF LONG ISLAND HARVEST, WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER SUPPORT TO ALL IN NEED! We are open each first Monday of the month, beginning at 10:00 am, and also on an as needed basis throughout the week. FOR COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT, IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE.