GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012 – Vol. 36 #25
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: Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 pg. 134
Gospel: Matthew 6:14-21 pg. 135
Epistle Reading: Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.
Gospel Reading: The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. "And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
CHURCH ORDER: Jim Gabriel, Jim Xanthos, Peter Pappas, Anne Vandoros, Paula Savvinidis, Sotiri Panageas. ALTAR SERVERS: Socrates Patestas, Nicholas Poll, Stavros Savvinidis, Matthew Chakery, Billy Gatzonis, Tommy Markou, James Pappous, Adelmo Petrakis, Yianni Petrakis, James Bazakos, Pericles Ipiotis, Nicholas Mihaltses, Matthew Rakowski. COFFEE HOUR: Christine Zembis, Angie Sakellaridis, Kiriaki Barbalios, Athanasia Karidis, Celia Kraker. TODAY WE COMMEMORATE Forgiveness Sunday. WE ALSO COMMEMORATE St. Porphyrios, Bishop of Gaza; St. Photini the Samaritan Woman & her martyred sisters: Anatole, Phota, Photis, Paraskevi, & Kyriaki; the Holy Martyr Theocletus; St. John Claphas the new Martyr. WE COMMEMORATE the six month memorial for Anna Elias, beloved wife of Andreas, sister of Despina and Savvas Nicholaou, mother of Constantine and Ruth Elias, and Harry and Millie Elias, and Charles and Susanna Elias, grandmother of Anna, Barbara, Andrew, Stephanie, Peter, Matthew, Nicholas and Chrystalla, and great grandmother of five. Eternal be her memory! WE COMMEMORATE the five year memorial for Bill Benis, beloved husband of Tess Benis, father of Jo-Ann and Glen Spiritis, and Liza and Tom Gilmartin, and grandfather of Daniel, Andrew and Courtney. Eternal be his memory! THE ALTAR KANDILI is offered in loving memory of Bill by his family.
WE COMMEMORATE the five year memorial for the servant of God Andreas Karides, beloved husband of Chrystalla, and father of Dimitris, Katerina and Antonis. Eternal be his memory! UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Saturday, February 26th Second Psychosavvato Sunday, February 26th Forgiveness Vespers Monday, February 27th Kathari Deutera (Clean Monday) Great Compline Wednesday, February 29th Presanctified Liturgy Friday, March 2nd Presanctified Liturgy First Salutations to the Virgin Mary Saturday, March 3rd Final Psychosavvato
Divine Liturgy 9:30 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:45 pm 9:30 am 7:00 pm Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
THE SEASON OF GREAT LENT is the time of preparation for the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. It is a time of renewed devotion: of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It is a time of repentance, a real renewal of our minds, hearts and deeds in conformity with Christ and his teachings. It is the time, most of all, of our return to the great commandments of loving God and our neighbors. In the Orthodox Church, Great Lent is not a season of morbidity and gloominess. On the contrary, it is a time of joyfulness and purification. We are called to “anoint our faces” and to “cleanse our bodies as we cleanse our souls.” The very first hymns of the very first service of Great Lent set the proper tone of the season: Let us begin the Lenten time with delight … let us fast from passions as we fast from food, taking pleasure in the good words of the Spirit, that we may be granted to see the holy passion of Christ our God and His holy Pascha, spiritually rejoicing.
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, WE ARE HOSTING A VERY INTERESTING CONFERENCE which promises to be enjoyable and enriching for all who attend. The objectives of the day are: - set new goals and discuss possibilities to build up and re-energize our ministries - how can the ministries we offer help us progress and align to the four pillars of Orthodoxy which are Worship (Liturgia), Witness (Martyria), Service (Diakonia), and Fellowship (Koinonia). In addition, Bishop Sevastianos of Zela will be the keynote speaker of the conference. His Grace has served in many roles over the years and most recently as Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. His active involvement in ministries and in training of parish councils will help us with our primary objectives for the day and in the four breakout session focused on the four pillars of orthodoxy. The event will begin at 1:00 pm and extend through 5:00 pm. Please let us know if you will be able to attend by sending an email to parishdev@resurrectiongoc.net or calling Mary Patestas at 917-796-9807.
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS THIS SUNDAY during coffee hour, Philoptochos will be collecting all the hand knitted and crocheted items your skillful hands have created. Please come to the Philoptochos table in the Hall to drop off your creations. They will be donated to local charities in need. Thank you! PHILOPTOCHOS will be hosting the first Lenten Lecture this Wednesday, February 29th directly following Presanctified Liturgy. Please join us for a light Lenten dinner and spiritually uplifting lecture. THANK YOU to all for your generosity! Our collection trays have raised $423 for the month of February. These funds help us meet the needs of our community. SAVE THE DATE: OUR NEXT BOOK CLUB meeting will be on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm. The book selected is the life of St. Nektarios. Please visit the book store to secure a copy or call Christine Zeiner at 921-0524. CALLING ALL MEN AND WOMEN WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL. This month’s sessions will be held on March 2nd and March 16th, 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 March 2nd and March 16th. If you are interested please email Jim Xanthos at James.xanthos@ellimanpm.com or Nickie Demos at Nickiedee@aol.com. 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. 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.