GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, May 1, 2011 – Vol. 35 #31 Rev. Fr. John Vlahos Office: (516) 671-‐‑5200 Fax: (516) 671-‐‑5205 web: www.resurrectiongoc.org Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20 pg. 47 Gospel: John 20:19-31 pg. 47
CHRIST IS RISEN! ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! WE WELCOME ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS OF AMERICA! CHURCH ORDER: Nickie Demos, Peter Koumoulis, Stella Hetzer, Jim Gabriel, Costas Zachariadis, Gus Vlavianos. ALTAR SERVERS: James Bazakos, Peri Ipiotis, Nicholas Mihaltses, Thomas Nastasi, John Nickas, Matthew Rakowski, Christopher Christodoulou, Nicholas Dilena, Justin Georgiades, Peter Paralikas, Stephen Vlavianos. COFFEE HOUR: Maria Moumtzidis , Helen Coutsoukes, Aspa Ganasoulis, Christina DeAngelis, Maxine Kranyak. TODAY IS THE FEASTDAY OF ST. THOMAS. WE ALSO COMMEMORATE St. Jeremiah the Prophet; the New Martyr Maria of Fourna; St. Mirabella in Crete; St. Tamara, Queen of Georgia; St. Nikiforos the Monk of Chios; Sts. Ignatios & Euthemios the New Martyrs. WE CELEBRATE the forty-day blessing of the newborn daughter of Paula and George Drouzas. Να σας ζήση! Long life to your daughter! UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Wed., May 4th Thurs., May 5th
Paraklesis to the Virgin Mary Adult Religious Education Class Feastday of St. Irene the Great Martyr Divine Liturgy
7:00 pm 8:00 pm 10:00 am
PLEASE NOTE: During the Paschal Season, from Pascha until Pentecost Sunday, we follow the early tradition of the Church, and in continuous celebration of the Resurrection of Christ we do not kneel on Sundays.
WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR PARISH’S NAMEDAY THIS WEEKEND! GREAT VESPERS
SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH
7:00 pm.
We will welcome priests and visitors from the Long Island area to celebrate with us. Following the Great Vespers we will host the traditional nameday celebration – our Roast Lamb dinner. All are welcome to this open house celebration. A free-will donation will be asked to help cover dinner expenses.
ARCHEPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAY, MAY 1ST
10:00 AM
FOLLOWING THE DIVINE LITURGY of Post-Easter Sunday, also known as that of St. Thomas, we are invited to Join us all for our Name Day BBQ this Sunday. Fun Activities for the Youth! THE RESURRECTION SENIORS will be enjoying a wonderful Paschalino luncheon in our church hall on Tues. May 3rd at 12 noon. A hot buffet with dessert and coffee will be served. Senior members free, senior non-‐‑members $10. Please call Aleka Bellidoro 676-‐‑3430 or e-‐‑mail Maria Verveniotis pamegamerf@optonline.net by Monday May 2nd. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INAUGURAL PROJECT GENERATION YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM are now online, and accessible through our web site. In addition, a two-DVD set of the event is available in the rack in the narthex. Please help yourself. For more information, visit http://www.projectgeneration.net.
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS ST. MICHAEL'S HOME VISIT----We are planning a visit to St. Michael's Home for the elderly in Yonkers next Saturday, May 7th. If you would like to join us there will be a bus available. For reservations, please contact Maria at 516-677-9650. 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.
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