GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012 – Vol. 36 #22
Rev. Fr. John Vlahos Office: (516) 671-‐‑5200 Fax: (516) 671-‐‑5205 web: www.resurrectiongoc.org
2012 PARISH COUNCIL: Kyriakos Demou President, Peter J. Pappas Vice President, Stella Hetzer Secretary, Nicholas Tsafos Treasurer, John Panagopoulos Asst. Treasurer, Constantine Zachariadis Asst. Secretary, Anne Alexandrou, Lewis Bazakos, Kathy Costas, Zefy Christopoulos, Kostas Fakiris, James Gabriel, Leonidas Fampritsis, Soterios Panageas, Simeon Patestas, Paula Savvinidis, Anne Vandoros, Gus Vlavianos, James Xanthos. MINISTRIES: Philoptochos: Athina Beaury, Youth Commission:Nickie Demos, Debbie Catacosinos, Sunday School: Tina Mihaltses, Greek School: Elizabeth Horton, Principal, PTA President: Angela Panageas, Parea Club: Frank Albers, Ann Billias, Little Angels: Mimi Grabavenko, HOPE: Millie Gianoukakis, JOY: Kelly Gatanas, Patti Andreolas, GOYA: Anne Alexandrou, Helen Fakatselis, Vivian Paralikas, Scouts: Dean Mihaltses, Anthony Brigis, Choir: Ted Brakatselos, Jr. Choir: Anna Bonet, Seniors Club: Maria Verveniotis, Aleka Bellidoro, Koinonia: Zefy Christopoulos, Festival: Stella and Cliff Hetzer, Food Pantry: Millie Gianoukakis, Effie Marie Smith. Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-15 pg. 129
Gospel: Luke 18:10-14
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Epistle Reading: TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Gospel Reading: The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." CHURCH ORDER: Jim Gabriel, Jim Xanthos, Peter Pappas, Anne Vandoros, Paula Savvinidis, Sotiri Panageas. ALTAR SERVERS: Stavros Asprou, Constantine Hartofilis, Jonny Nikolaidis, Louis Tiglias, Nicholas Anderson, Alexander Cavanaugh, Nicholas Tiglias, Philip Verveniotis. COFFEE HOUR: God Parents Sunday. Jeannette Christodoulou, Bessie Ktistakis, Corin Basilion, Angela Panageas, Mary Ladis. TODAY WE COMMEMORATE the Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee. Triodion begins today. WE ALSO COMMEMORATE St. Agatha the Martyr; St. Polyeuktos, Partriarch Of Constantinople; St. Antonios the New Martyr of Athens; St. Theodosios, Archbishop of Chernigov; the Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple. WE COMMEMORATE the forty day memorial for Effie Montesantos beloved mother of Jerry and Yvonne, Gus and Mary, Vi and Steve, and grandmother of James, Gregory, Philip, Dean, Steven, Michael, Alexa, and Jenna, and sister of Chris Cholakis. Eternal be her memory! THE ALTAR KANDILI is offered in loving memory of Effie by the Soteriou family, koumbari of the Signoreli family. WE COMMEMORATE the nine year memorial for Vincent Uvari, beloved husband of Olga, father of Christine and Kirk Zeiner, grandfather of Carolyn, Stephen, and Laura, and great grandfather of Thomas
and Joseph. Eternal be his memory! WE COMMEMORATE the ten year memorial for Peter Genondares, beloved brother of Olga Uvari, and uncle of Christine and Kirk Zeiner. Eternal be his memory! WE CELEBRATE the forty day blessing of the newborn daughter of Christos and Mia Efthimiadis. ζήση! Long life to your daughter!
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UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Monday, February 6th St. Photios the Great Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Thursday, February 9th Paraklesis to the Virgin Mary 6:00 pm Orthodox Spirituality 7:00 pm Friday, February 10th St. Haralambos the Holy Martyr Divine Liturgy 9:30 am *** GODPARENTS/GODCHILDREN SUNDAY, TODAY, in relation to the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. Let’s bring our Godchildren/Godparents to Church, to take Holy Communion together, and thus reaffirm our Baptismal relationship. Call and invite your koumbari to our church for this Sunday. OUR GREEK SCHOOL REGENTS CLASS will present the meaning and importance of the Three Hierarchs in our Greek Education. The names of our Regents students, in the order of presentation are Kiki Carmi, George Toskos, George Carmi and George Pappous. THE RESURRECTION SENIORS will be meeting on Tuesday, February 7th at 1:00 pm in the Church Hall. It will be a social gathering and hobby day. Come play chess, backgammon or discuss the latest U.S. and European politics over a cup of coffee and spanakopita. Ladies for you who like to knit or crochet, please bring what you need to help support Philoptochos' Knitting Drive. Any questions please call Aleka Bellidoro 676-3430 or Maria Verveniotis pamegamerf@optonline.net. THE GLENDI WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11th. We will be selling tickets following Divine Liturgy on January 29th and February 5th. Remember the Youth Commission needs your help in providing those wonderful raffle baskets. So, when you are doing your after Christmas sale shopping, think of purchasing items that would make one terrific raffle basket for children or adults. If you know of someone who can provide us with our bigger prizes, please let us know. We are looking for Nooks, computers, Ipads, T.V's, restaurant gift certificates, sporting event or theater tickets, small electronics and everything for children. Thank You, Nickie Demos and Debbie Catacosinos. GREEK SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION of the Archangel Michael Church, Port Washington and The Church Of The Holy Resurrection, Brookville, Present ….. A LADIES NIGHT INTO THE WORLD OF BEAUTY, with MARY KAY. Thursday, March 1st, 7:00 pm. 20% of gross sales will be donated to The Ronald McDonald House, Greek Division, NY. Join us for an evening of appetizers, drinks, and cosmetic pampering. Jonathan’s Restaurant, Garden City Park. Skin care and make up professionals on hand. All purchases entitle you to a free in home pampering session. *Free Admission for the evening, though if you are unable to attend and would like to donate please contact Georgia Kaparos, gsgnyc@msn.com or Angela Panageas, apanagea@optonline.net.
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS THANK YOU to all who have contributed to our tray collections after liturgy. Through your generosity, this month $366.35 has been raised for the needs of many who depend on Philoptochos. OUR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting and book club on Thurs. January 26th went very well. All who attended enjoyed fellowship, while discussing our selected book, Crazy John. NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY is today February 3rd! The American Heart Association is encouraging all to wear RED in order to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women. Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined! Wear RED make a difference! NORTH SHORE SHELTERING PROGRAM needs our help! NSSP has given us a much needed wish list, in order to continue helping the homeless. Some items are cereal, paper towels, hot chocolate, etc... Please come to the Philoptochos board during coffee hour for a complete list of items needed. Any questions please contact Vasilianna at 627-6444. PHILOPTOCHOS NEEDS YOUR YARN, knitting needles, crochet hooks and your own hands on Sunday February 5th during coffee hour. This will be our first project to provide warm hand made items for local charities in need. We will be meeting through February to knit and crochet together, teach and encourage all to participate. Next meeting to knit/crochet is Tuesday, February 7th at 7 pm. Please contact Maria at 677-9650.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2012!!! Please come join us for a wonderful evening on Monday February 13th at 7:00 pm in the Church Hall. We will have a ladies' night, complete with wine, appetizers and shopping. Come and socialize while enjoying good company, food and shopping with our nice group of vendors. SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH NSQ (NASSAU, SUFFOLK AND QUEENS) PHILOPTOCHOS CHAPTERS will be hosting a huge find raising event to support the Neonatal Unit and Neonatal ICU at Stony Brook University Hospital.
SAVE THE DATE – MARCH 3RD – our Annual Parish Development Conference promises to be a very well spent afternoon. We will be joined by His Grace Bishop Sevastianos, and hope that you will plan to join us.. CALLING ALL MEN AND WOMEN WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL. This month’s sessions will be held on February 3rd and February 10th, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, at the Greenvale School (on 25A). If interested contact: Peter Koumoulis at pkoumoulis@hotmail.com or Nickie Demos at Nickiedee@aol.com. ATTENTION ALL 7 – 12 YEAR OLDS: Mr. Jim Xanthos, assisted by Mr. Evan Gianoukakis will be having basketball practice at the Greenvale School (on 25A). This month’s sessions will be held on February 3rd and February 10th. If you are interested please email Jim Xanthos at James.xanthos@ellimanpm.com or Nickie Demos at Nickiedee@aol.com. THE OLYMPIC GAMES will be held May 25-27th. As a church, we participate in several events. We need people who are willing to coach our children in their events. In order to do this you must attend a meeting at St. Paul’s in Hempstead March 6th to receive your credentials allowing you to coach. For all past coaches, you also must attend the seminar on March 6th. For information see Nickie Demos or access GOADO.com. 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, the Kouvouklion.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FOOD PANTRY! THE COLD WEATHER IS HERE AND WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH SUPPLIES AND FOOD! WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR DRIVERS TO PICK UP FOOD. WITH A SIGNIFICANT THANK YOU TO OUR GRACIOUS PROVIDER, WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO MANY! Our pantry is 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! FOR COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT, IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE AT ANY TIME. HELP WANTED/HELP NEEDED v MORNING AND AFTERNOON COVERAGE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, school help and light driving. If interested, please contact the church office. v TUTORING/NANNY-PART TIME-LOCAL, highly responsible adult to help with tutoring a 5 year old boy. Help either by pick up after school, going to home, a light snack and homework together. Also, possibly do minimal household chores OR meet him in the school's afterschool program and provide tutoring services in his school for a prearranged time and possibly take him to local after school activity. v AN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES/PAYABLES/OPERATIONAL MANAGER is looking for work. Please contact the church office if you are able to help. v NY TLC LICENSED DRIVER AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. Available for airport drop off and pickup and full or part time to help with general driving or errands. Seven years experience.