GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010 – Vol. 35 #19 Rev. Fr. John Vlahos Office: (516) 671‑5200 Fax: (516) 671‑5205 Email: office@resurrectiongoc.org web: www.resurrectiongoc.org ***
Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16
Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19
WE WELCOME BISHOP SAVAS OF TROAS WHO WILL CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY TODAY! CHURCH ORDER: Paula Savvinidis, Kyriakos Demou, John Panagopoulos, Jim Gabriel, Costas Fakiris, Sam Panageas ALTAR SERVERS: All Altar leaders. COFFEE HOUR: Kiki Soletic, Angie Sakellaridis, Christina DeAngelis, Savvy Asprou, Celia Kraker. TODAY WE COMMEMORATE the Synaxis of The Three Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, & St. John Chrysostom; St. Hippolytos, Pope of Rome; St. Athanasia the Martyr & her 3 daughters. WE COMMEMORATE the six month memorial for Agiolina Kalas, beloved wife of Jerry, and mother of Nick, and John and Peggy Kalas. Eternal be her memory! WE COMMEMORATE the seven year memorial for George Hartofilis, beloved father of Marika, Irene, Pauline, and Helen, and grandfather of Maria, Christopher, Anastasia, Dora, George, Teddy, Timmy, and Tommy. Eternal be his memory! THE COFFEE HOUR is offered by Nicholas Legatos and family in loving memory of Theodora. UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Wed., Feb. 2nd Presentation of our Lord into the Temple Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Paraklesis to the Virgin Mary 7:00 pm Bible Study—Book of Revelation 8:00 pm Thur., Feb. 3rd Sts. John, Stamatios and Nicholas Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE that Jim Xanthos and Frank Albers would like to offer all 7‑12 year olds the opportunity to play basketball. They will hold intramurals at the church beginning in April. If your son/daughter is interested please get in touch with Jim Xanthos or Nickie Demos. SAVE THE DATE: The Glendi will be March 5, 2011 from 5‑9 pm. We will be selling tickets beginning February. We will be mailing home a flyer and a form for you to fill out and send back. Thank you in advance for helping us with a raffle prize, raffle basket, food or monetary contribution.
PROJECT GENERATION FEBRUARY 5TH – 11:00 AM
WE SHALL BE HOSTING THE FIRST ANNUAL PROJECT GENERATION YOUTH SYMPOSIUM. 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 from 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.
THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN BOOK CO. is going out of business, and is having a sale which ends Sunday. Here’s a link to their web site (http://www.orthodoxbooks.co.uk/).
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS 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. 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. HELP WANTED/HELP NEEDED FULL 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. LAST CALL! 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. 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.
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.