GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012 – Vol. 36 #27 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: Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 pg. 138
Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 pg. 139
Epistle Reading: "IN THE BEGINNING, you O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him. Gospel Reading: At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"
CHURCH ORDER: Stella Hetzer, Nick Tsafos, Anne Alexandrou, Costas Vlavianos, Costas Fakiris, Simeon Patestas. ALTAR SERVERS: George Pappous, George Toskos, Christopher Christodoulou, Nicholas Dilena, Peter Paralikas, Stephen Vlavianos, James Bazakos, Pericles Ipiotis, Nicholas Mihaltses, Matthew Rakowski. COFFEE HOUR: Maria Verveniotis, Helen Coutsoukis, Malita Calpakis, Margaret Gatzonis, Cindy Perdikakis, Katina Koukoulas. TODAY WE COMMEMORATE the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas. WE ALSO COMMEMORATE St. Sophronios, Patriarch of Jerusalem; St. Theodora the Righteous; St. Pionios the Presbyter; St. George the New Wonderworker of Constantinople. WE COMMEMORATE the one year memorial for Charles Chakery beloved husband of Nana, father of Marianne and Ralph, George and Peggy, and grandfather of Alec, Peter, Ellen, and Matthew. Eternal be his memory! THE ALTAR KANDILI is offered in loving memory of Charles by the Chakery family. WE COMMEMORATE the three year memorial for Argirios Nickas, beloved husband of Helen, and father of Angelo Nickas, Athena and Robert Nastasi, Tina and Bill Conway, and grandfather of Argirios, John, Christopher, Anthony, Thomas, Nitsa, Nicholas, Matthew, and Eleni. Eternal be his memory! THE COFFEE HOUR is sponsored by Sophia and William Christian in loving memory of Argirios.
A PROSFORON is offered on the four year memorial in loving memory of Nicolas Martakis, beloved brother of Debra and Kyriakos Demou and uncle of AlexisMarie. Eternal be his memory! AN ARTOKLASIA is offered by the Tsontakis Mally family. I would like to express my gratitude for all the prayers and gifts that were sent my way when I was in Afghanistan. The packages not only helped me, but the men in my platoon get through some rough times, reminding us of home. I will be forever grateful. Love, Francesco TsontakisMally. UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Monday, March 12th Great Compline Wednesday, March 14th Presanctified Liturgy Friday, March 16th Presanctified Liturgy Third Salutations to the Virgin Mary
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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. BEST SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY goes to Mrs. Bellidoro's and Mrs. Hartofilis' nursery class, second place goes to Mrs. DiPinto's and Ms. Kakounis' 12th grade and third place is tied between Mrs. Tsontakis-Mally's and Mrs. Vlavianos' 1st grade and Mrs. DiPinto's and Ms. Kakounis' 11th grade. THE RESURRECTION SENIORS will be enjoying a lunch at Louie's Oyster Bar and Grill on Tuesday, March 20th at 12 noon. Louie's is located in Port Washington. RSVP Aleka at 676-3430 or Maria pamegamerf@optonline.net by March 15th. THE PRACTICE SESSION FOR THE ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL will take place on Saturday, March 10 in church. All participants should be in church according to their appointment times. THE ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL will take place in church on Sunday, March 11, after liturgy. All parishioners are invited to remain in church to hear the participants speak about their Orthodox Faith, Church and Heritage. Results of the Oratorical Festival will be announced next week in church. THE GREEK SCHOOL PTA will be selling beautifully decorated Easter lambathes on: March 18, April 1, and April 8. The lambathes will be sold after liturgy, in the church hall. Any questions, please contact Angela Panageas at 674-2112.
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS ST. CATHERINE'S PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIP. If you are a Greek Orthodox High School Senior and have done philanthropic work in your community, you can apply for this scholarship. Each year one Long Island student is awarded $1,000 toward their college education. If you have any questions and would like to apply, please contact Vasilianna Fakiris at vfakiris@optonline.net or call 917-335-4886. Application deadline is May 1st. HELP THE NORTH SHORE SHELTERING PROGRAM by providing much needed items on their wish list. Come to the Philoptochos Bulletin Board during coffee hour and pick any item from the board you would like to donate. Items range from hot sauce to tea to napkins. Please bring them in the following week. Thank you. 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. 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.