GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012 – Vol. 36 #30 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 Reading: Hebrews 9:11-14 pg. 143 BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Gospel Reading: Mark 10:32-45 pg. 144 At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." CHURCH ORDER: Stella Hetzer, Nick Tsafos, Anne Alexandrou, Costas Vlavianos, Costas Fakiris, Simeon Patestas. ALTAR SERVERS: Stavros Asprou, Constantine Hartofilis, Jonny Nikolaidis, Louis Tiglias, Nicholas Anderson, Alexander Cavanaugh, Nicholas Tiglias, Philip Verveniotis. COFFEE HOUR: Sally Gabriel, Bette Kalpakis, Alexandra Megaris, Chrissie Rafael, Mary Ladis. TODAY WE COMMEMORATE the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt. WE ALSO COMMEMORATE Sts. Gerontios and Vasilides the Martyrs; St. Euthemios of Suzdal. WE COMMEMORATE the forty day memorial for Haralambos Efthymiou beloved husband of Ourania, and brother of Constantine Efthymiou, and uncle of Betty, Anna, and Barbara. Eternal be his memory! UPCOMING SERVICES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Monday, April 2nd Great Compline Wednesday, April 4th Presanctified Liturgy Friday, April 6th Presanctified Liturgy
7:00 pm 6:45 pm 9:30 am
LENT IS… v making time and space to remember what it means to be Christian, by remembering the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in a special way. v remembering the life and message of Jesus -‐‑-‐‑ recommitting to living as followers of Jesus in today'ʹs world. v giving up the negative in our lives to make room for more positive. v being open to change of heart and habit -‐‑-‐‑ to deepening our relationship with Jesus and with each other. v taking time out from the usual daily routine to focus on what is most important in our lives. v acknowledging the parts of our lives that need forgiveness and changing, and working to make them right again. v clearing out some space in our lives so God can enter and fill it; and taking time to discover where God has always been.
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.
The Parea Club Bowling Night! Join us for an evening of bowling and fun! Friday April 27th 7-10 pm. At Syosset Bowl, 111 Eileen Way, Syosset. $20 per person, $30 for non-members - includes 3 hr bowling, shoes, pizza and soft drinks, Cash Bar. Paid reservations by April 20th to Ann Billias 516-935-0843 Or Frank Albers 631-367-2208.
ST. CATHERINE’S PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT PHILOPTOCHOS in its efforts to cover the cost of the flowers for the Epitaphios of our Lord. The ladies will be holding a tray this Sunday after Liturgy. PALM MAKING AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING on Friday, April 6th at 7:00 pm. Please join us for a beautiful evening of making palm crosses, sharing fellowship and enjoying some snacks and desserts. Please bring with you a pair of scissors. Looking forward to seeing you! PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERS interested in attending the Direct Archdiocesan District conference this Sat March 31st please contact Cheryl Ipiotis at 922-4567. The conference will take place between 9 am and 2 pm at the Cathedral Community Center adjacent to the Archdiocese in NYC. 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. DO NOT MISS PHILOPTOCHOS' next Book Club Meeting! The date has been changed to Thurs May 24th at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing the life of St. Nektarios. Live the anguish and betrayal that this modern day saint experienced and rose above, when his fruitful life in Alexandria, Egypt, completely changed because of jealousy and slander! So, please get your copy of St. Nektarios The Saint of our Century by Soto Chondropoulos. Books available at our church's Book Store for $30. Any questions please contact Christine Zeiner at 921-0524. THE GREEK SCHOOL PTA will be selling beautifully decorated Easter lambathes on: 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. BEST SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH goes to Mr. Verveniotis' 9th grade, second place goes to Ms. Vlachos' 10th grade. Third place is tied between Mrs. Casil's prek and Mrs. DiPinto's and Ms. Kakounis' 11th grade. CALLING ALL MEN AND WOMEN WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL. This month’s session will be held on April 20th, 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 session will be held on April 20th. If you are interested please email Jim Xanthos at James.xanthos@ellimanpm.com or Nickie Demos at Nickiedee@aol.com. OUR DIRECT ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT has launched a new website, specific to our District. Please take a few moments to click on the link. It is a great resource to find out happenings and events happening in and around NY, and even the Bahamas, which is part of our District. The site also provides information pertaining to our local ministries. Check it out at http://ny.goarch.org. 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. HELLENIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO HOST 2012 ANNUAL CAREER FORUM at Cornell Club. Hellenic Professional Women Inc. (HPW) will host its 2012 Annual Career Forum at the Cornell Club in New York City on Saturday, April 28. The event, Careers in Challenging Times, will be moderated by Nicole Petallides, Fox Business Network anchor. The forum, designed to provide networking and mentorship opportunities to both seasoned and young professionals as well as students, will consist of individual presentations by accomplished special guests, a keynote address and Ask the Experts panel. Presenters will include the Honorable Koula Sophianou, Consul General of Cyprus; Maria Karalis, Partner, BDO USA LLP; Dr. Stella Lymberis, Radiation Oncology, NYU Langone Medical Center; Liz Meris, President, Pro Metal Construction, Inc.; and Alice Rigas, Dean of Registration and Financial Services, Columbia Law School. Keynote speaker Valia Glytsis, a leading executive leadership coach, will present two topics, From Living Your Life to Leading Your Life: Top Ten Lessons from a Leadership Coach and Discover, Define and Implement Your Personal Leadership Brand. The last segment will include a panel of more than 20 experts representing accounting, finance, career coaching, education, entrepreneurship, health care, law and government who will respond to audience questions in an informal setting. “Our career forum, which will offer unique networking and mentorship opportunities, is a great way to foster professional growth and development, especially in these challenging times,” said Maria Frantzis, HPW Founder and President. Admission is $35 for members, $45 for non-members and complimentary for student members. Admission for students who are non-members is $25. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served
basis. To register, or for more information about HPW membership and events, please visit www.HellenicProfessionalWomen.org. Hellenic Professional Women Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides networking, educational, business and career opportunities that inspire and support professional growth. The organization’s primary mission is to encourage mentorship relationships between its members. HPW programs include regular meetings with guest speakers in all areas of expertise and professional development workshops. 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! 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 HELP WITH CHILDREN, Seeking responsible woman 3-5 days per week to help out with kids aged 8, 11 & 13. Must drive and speak English. Light housekeeping and light meals for kids. 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.