GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 – Vol. 35 #30 Rev. Fr. John Vlahos Office: (516) 671-‐‑5200 Fax: (516) 671-‐‑5205 web: www.resurrectiongoc.org
Little Girls needed as Myrophores for the Epitaphio On Holy Friday evening, our young girls (between 6 and 12 years old) will be asked to participate in the service as Myrofores (Myrrh-‐‑bearing women). This is a blessed opportunity for our young ladies to enjoy the Holy Friday service by participating. Practice will be held after the Holy Unction service on Holy Wednesday afternoon around 5:00 p.m. If you plan on having your daughter(s) participate, please email Fr. John (frjohn@resurrectiongoc.org). White robes and baskets will be provided.
Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9 pg. 145 Gospel: John 12:1-18 pg. 146 CHURCH ORDER: All Parish Council Members. 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: Philoptochos Board. TODAY IS PALM SUNDAY. WE ALSO COMMEMORATE St. Symeon the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Persia; St. Makarios, Bishop of Corinth; St. Agapetos of Rome. THE ALTAR KANDILI is offered by the Stylianou family in loving memory of Isabella Lisette Grasso on the occasion of her three month memorial anniversary. Eternal be her memory! UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Please see schedule mailed to everyone’s homes. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! There will be no bulletin next week. THE CHURCH BOOKSTORE WILL BE SELLING GIFT BASKETS for all ages -‐‑-‐‑ kids and adults alike -‐‑-‐‑ on Sunday, April 10th during coffee hour. All proceeds will go towards buying Easter flowers for the church. Please support this sale. Perfect Easter gifts for everyone in the family! PLEASE HELP! WE KNOW OF TWO PEOPLE IN NEED of transportation to our Church during Holy Week and from time to time. The young person is in a wheel chair. They are from Forest Hills, Queens. If you can help, please contact the Church office as soon as possible.
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS PALM MAKING-----FRIDAY, APRIL 15th ----Please join us for our annual Easter Palm Making, 7:00 pm in the Church Hall. Please see attached flyer. SAVE THE DATE----TSOUREKI BAKE SALE---Palm Sunday, April 17th, Church Hall ST. MICHAEL'S HOME VISIT----We are planning a visit to St. Michael's Home for the elderly in Yonkers on May 7th. If you would like to join us there will be a bus available. For reservations, please contact Maria at 516-677-9650. WE WILL BE HOLDING A TRAY THIS SUNDAY TO COLLECT DONATIONS FOR THE EASTER FLOWERS we use to decorate the Epitaphio and Church during Holy Week. ON APRIL 9, OUR FOUR PARISH FINALISTS FOR THE ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL gave their speeches at the Long Island District Festival held at St Demetrios Church in Merrick. All four of our finalists did an outstanding job of delivering their speeches. Our two senior finalists, James Bazakos and John Brakatselos, were named District Finalists. They will be delivering their speeches at St. Barbara's Church in Orange, Ct. on May 7. From the Junior Division, Vanessa Markou received an honorable mention and Samantha Paralikas came in third place. We congratulate all four of them and wish James and John good luck at the Diocese Oratorical Festival. BEST SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE for the month of April goes to Mrs. Hartofilis and Mrs. Bellidoro's Nursery class, second place goes to Mrs. Alexandrou's 3rd grade and third place is a tie between Mrs. Tsontakis-‐‑Mally'ʹs and Mrs. Vlavianos'ʹ 1st grade and Mrs. DiPinto'ʹs and Ms. Kakounis'ʹ 11th grade.
INTER GOYA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION -‐‑ Nassau Suffolk Inter GOYA and the Inter GOYA Volleyball League of 2011 will award two scholarships to a graduating senior girl and boy. One scholarship will be awarded to a GOYAN and one scholarship will be awarded to a participating member of the Volleyball League. Candidates for the scholarship will be judged on a combination of the following criteria: active participation in the life of the church, active participation in your GOYA, demonstrated leadership skills, participated in extra-‐‑curricular activities, and have strong academic credentials. Applications are available through the office. STEWARDSHIP – We hope you have received the new Stewardship card in the mail. Please prayerfully consider how you may be able to participate in our many ministries and also support the needs of our Church. For those of you who have submitted your ministry lists, we thank you for your enthusiasm and shall be contacting you soon to discuss your interests. THE OLYMPICS held at Suffolk Community College will take place on May 27, 28, 29. Please pick up registration forms from a GOYA or JOY advisor. In order to participate, your child must be a GOYA/JOY member since the fall. HELP WANTED/HELP NEEDED DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ORTHODOXJOBS.COM? It is the source for Orthodox Christians who are seeking employment in an Orthodox Christian or Christian environment. In its current version, it is a posting site of Job opportunities for any Archdiocese, Metropolis, Diocese, Parish, or Organization that falls under the jurisdiction of SCOBA, the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas. To post a job on this site, simply send us a job ad/posting with contact information and duration of the posting. Future releases will include resources for employers and employees. OrthodoxJobs.com is a collaborative effort of the Information Technology Commission of SCOBA, the Department of Internet Ministries, and the Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College. For questions, email the webmaster.
NY TLC LICENSED DRIVER AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Available full or part time to help with general driving or errands. 7 years experience. 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.