The Epistle of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church May 2019 60 years of Faith and Fellowship PASTORAL THOUGHTS Honor your mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, By Fr. Andrew Lentz aunt or even a special friend with a gift to Philoptochos Transform Yourself No, this is not the beginning of a motivational speech, nor is it a new self-help guide (Although it is part of a 2,000 year old collection of wisdom handed down to us by God Himself). In this Paschal period we are Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12 riding the wake of the Cross and Resurrection on our way to the A printed program will be distributed in Church decent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Who came into the world for our salvation and to show us honoring all individuals remembered by loved that we were made not for this transient life on earth, but rather ones both living and deceased and a special for an eternal one with God, calls us from the Cross to memorial service honoring the beloved Mothers transform ourselves, to join Him in the Resurrection, and to of our community will also take place. share the Comforter that we receive on Pentecost with the rest Your free will donation enables us to continue our charitable of the world. giving to individuals and families in need, area food banks, The Orthodox Christian Faith is one that, as Fr. John Behr homeless shelters, and countless research efforts in the battle puts it, “Contemplates the transforming power of God revealed against cancer and other catastrophic diseases. through the Cross, the eternal, timeless power that upholds all Forms for names will be available in church or the office. things, inviting and challenging us also to be come transformed Checks payable to St. Demetrios Philoptochos Society, 22909 in its Word, putting on the identity of Christ.” As Christians, Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116 through our baptism and Chrismation, we are grafted onto the Due to printing deadlines all names must be received by Living Vine that is Christ and put on His identity. We, in a Tuesday May 7, 2019 Thank You. way, are “little Christs!” We are to act in such a way that St. Paul goes so far as to say, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ Thanks to the Kariotakis family who continue the who lives in me.” tradition of offering carnations to all parish moms! His All Holiness, Patriarch Bartholomew, notes in his book, Encountering the Mystery , that the way of the Gospel is one of Philoptochos will pass the 2 nd basket that day and all social transformation. In the parable of the sheep and the goats proceeds will go toward local welfare needs. (Matt. 25:31-46), we are told that we shall not be judged on how many prayers we made, or how strictly we fasted, or how As His All Holiness says, “Transformation in this sense is many converts we persuaded, or how many formal good deeds essentially a vision of connection and compassion. It is the we performed. We won’t be asked about how much we way of acting in community. We Christians have achieved in worldly terms, or our reputation, or what level on disassociated our spirituality from responsibility for the the corporate ladder we reached, or how we measured our community. Looking inward should not be contrasted sharply success. We will be asked one question: Did we share? Did we with looking outward; what we aspire to achieve is a way of feed the hungry and clothe the poor? Patriarch Bartholomew seeing more clearly what lies inside us and also around us.” puts it quite simply, “Love for God can only be demonstrated We have a commission, handed down to us by the through love for other people. There is simply no other way; Apostles who received it from Jesus Himself after he any other way is deceit.” Resurrected from the dead, to “Go therefore and make In this same parable, Jesus says “I” about every person that is in disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the need or distress: “I was hungry,” “I was thirsty,” “I was a Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to stranger, sick, naked, and a prisoner.” Jesus, the Suffering observe all that I have commanded you...” (Matt. 28:19-20). Servant prophesied by Isaiah and Who suffered ultimately on We have received the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, and the Cross for us, sees us through the suffering ones. If we understand because we have this Good News. This gift is not desire to encounter God, it will be through our love of the least something to be hoarded. The only way we can keep it is if of us human beings. If we want to transform ourselves, we we give it away! If we wish to transform ourselves, we must must transform the world around us. It is through this do so by transforming the people we meet each day; sharing unconditional love of others that God bestows His Grace upon this Good News and abiding in the Spirit and Grace of God. us and we thereby become filled with the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Epistle is the official publication of the Greek Orthodox Community of St. Demetrios 22909 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, Ohio ~ Phone: (440) 331-2246 ~ www.saintdemetriosrr.org Sunday Services: Orthros 8:20 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00 p.m. Publication Deadlines : Weekly Bulletin – Wednesday . Monthly Epistle – The 15 th of the preceding month

Clergy and Office Staff Parish Organizations Fr. Andrew Lentz, Priest….……[email protected] Acolyte Coordinator …………..…Tom Hlepas…216-269-3265 Eleni Papouras-Jenks, Office Manager/ Newsletter Editor AHEPA …………………………...Costa Petros…440-937-8079 [email protected] American Legion …………Spyro Farmakidis…...440-779-8190 Nick Hillman, Operations Mgr [email protected] Bible Study :……...………Evangeline Richards…216-221-3003 John Stamatiades, Church Accountant…440-331-2246, ext. 4 Bookstore ……….....……...…….Donna Vassos…440-331-5547 Parish Council Cantor ……………Andrew Meena [email protected] Lilly Anitas, President.….………………….…..440-734-3440 Choir Director/Canto r…..…....Bill Matzorkis…..216-496-4230 Dimitrios Tsatiris, Vice President…………..…..216-310-5233 Youth Choir …….…..Diane Matzorkis…440-463-3068 Kostas Mathiellis, Treasurer.....…..……..……...440-572-1799 Daughters of Penelope ..…….……Elisa Demis…440-665-1348 Floyd Trillis, Jr, Financial Secretary ……....…..440-835-6552 Greek School Principal Eleni Papouras-Jenks...216-965-8131 Sarah Kazanas, Secretary………………………..216-409-2532 Board of Education Maria Mougianis…...440-835-2888 Irene Georgantas ………………………………..585-703-5005 PTO Kelly Steffas ……………………...440-808-8788 Anna Kachevas……………………………….….563-542-4692 GOYA Advisor , Athena Diamantis………...……216-469-8607 Andreas Koustis……………………….……..….216-513-8905 Student Presidents : Manny Katrakazos & Angelia Poulopoulos Evanthia Pallam………………………………….216-402-7646 Hellenic Dance Groups Tom Theodore. ………………………………….440-331-1927 Aeraki……………………………… Lia Fresty…330-715-1704 Gary Thomas…………………………………….440-356-1032 Kymata ….……………....Angelia Szekely…440-724-3807 Anthony Trakas………………………………....440-385-7741 Kyklonas ………………. Eleni Papouras-Jenks…216-965-8131 Sophia Tjotjos, Legal Counsel Κόλλυβα (Memorial Tray): Christina Carpadis………………..…216-215-4232 Orthodox Organizations Becky Giallourakis……………….....440-610-3516 Legacy Fund …....…………Manuel P. Glynias…216-857-3388 For Local Orthodox events ,visit www.orthodoxcleveland.us Library Committee ….………..…...Andie Titas...440-779-8581 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America …www.goarch.org Philoptochos ……………………[email protected] Metropolis of Pittsburgh …….… www.pittsburgh.goarch.org President …………..…Maggie Steffas …440-871-6362 International Orthodox Christian Charities … www.iocc.org Sunshine Committee ….Elpida Kosmidis…440-779-8959 Orthodox Christian Mission Center …….…. www.ocmc.org Welfare Committee …………………..Crystal Thomas Orthodox Christian Network ………...……. www.myocn.net Sunday School ….…………... [email protected] Orthodox Christian Fellowship ………..………… www.ocf.net Christina Carpadis Schraff……………………216-215-4232 St. Herman’s FOCUS Cleveland ….. www.sainthermans.com Spiritual Life Committee ...Angie Giallourakis…216-387-2681 FOCUS Friends …………..…Linda Glynias…216-469-2663 Individuals w/ Disabilities Liaison....Tina Kolas...216-970-3737 St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach www.stpanteleimon.com Zoe for Life ! ……………………. www.zoeforlifeonline.org Speaking of Stewardship… 3

2019 Goal: $400,000 Pledged: $304,900 Paid: $158,424 (as of 4/29/19) From the President’s Pen Stewards: 278 (out of 581 households) Christ is Risen! I hope everyone had a very Happy Pascha with family THANKS TO OUR PLEDGED STEWARDS (as of 4/21/19) and friends. It’s been awhile since I’ve written in The Epistle. Between Steven and Maria Alex Diamond Economy my family, church business and the Athanasios & Linsey Anagnostos Jim & Solveig Elios festival I’ve been busy! I hope you Nancy Andos Spyridon and Cathy Farmakidis all are doing well and enjoying our Teresa Andrews Michael and Christine Foisel new Priest Father Andrew. He has John and Barbara Anezinis Helen Fox been busy himself, cleaning the altar George T. Angelato Damon Frangos and making St. Demetrios his new home. I, for one, John and Lily Anitas Louis and Ann Marie Frangos am very happy to have him here with us. I hope you Anthony and Kathryn Apotsos Paul and Lia Fresty all are as well and are being patient with the changes James N. and Mary Apotsos Peter and Mary Gastis that are occurring, because in my opinion they are all Mimi Apotsos Irene Georgantas for the better of the church. Allen and Aggie Arabian Pat George Festival 2019 is quickly approaching. We started Tammy Asimakis Angelo Georgeson cooking in March and are filling up the freezer. I Tom G. and Helen Asimou Michael and Carrie Gesing would like to thank, first and foremost, Nick Hillman Tom S and Helen Asimou George and Janet Giallourakis for the countless hours he puts in between March and Alex & Lia Augoustidis Harry and Angeliki Giallourakis June. I would like to thank all of our volunteers so far Mayukh and Christina Babu Hilary Becky Giallourakis who have come and helped out with the cutting and Ted and Rebecca Bahas Nick and Camilla Giallourakis cooking so far. We have a few new retirees this year Peter Bambakidis Gus and Doula Giavroutas which have been a joy to work with. There is still Dean Bates Jim and Helen Giolekas plenty of opportunities to still help, so please don’t be Achilles & Nicole Bebos Richard and Koula Glista shy. Check out page 5 for upcoming cooking dates. Constantine and Catherine Bitounis Manuel P. and Heidi Glynias I would also like to thank all of you that are on Andrew and Cynthia Bountogianis David and Anna Goldense committees for our church. As a fellow volunteer, I Eugenia Burpulis Gary and Anne Gross know how much time you put in for St. Demetrios Deanna Calabrese David and Dena Grubb and it is appreciated. Estelle Callas Anastasia Hadgigeorge See you in the kitchen! - Lilly Anitas Sotirios & Alexandra Calogeridis William and Eva Hadgigeorge Claude and Elaine Campbell Gregory and Debra Hadgis William and Valerie Lakios Nick Carpadis Athanasia Haloulos George and Maria Kapottos David and Janine Lambros Christopher and Stephanie Carson Joanne Harootunian Sylvia Karas Jason and Olga Lavdas John and Diana Chalkias Stella Harris Angelo and Joan Karouzos Denise Lefas Anthony and Jean Chiviles Vivian Herouvis Manuel and Toula Katrakazos Fr. Andrew & Pres Lorena Timothy and Ellen Chrisman Christopher &Anila Hetman Sam and Kathy Katrakazos Lentz Evangelia Christou John and Donna Higgs Vasile and Michelle Katsaros Christina Lianopoulos Constantine Corpas Catherine Hillman Philip and Theresa Katzan Theodore and Stacy Loizos William and Mary Costakis Nick and Jean Hillman Sarah Kazanas Elizabeth Madias George and Janice Costaras Steven and AngieHillman George and Marylane Kletecka Bessie Makris Michael and Dimitra Coutris Tom Hlepas Kleanthis and Litta Klidas Leo and Nicole Mallias Austin & Alexis Cox Patrick and Elaine Hoy Brian & Georgene Kohlbacher Paul and Stamatia Manos Todd and Stefanie Currington Blasios Hronis Christine Kolas Steven Manos George and Lula Dagiasis Cynthia Hronis Dianne Kollias Gus and Rose Marzavas Matthew and Maria Dagiasis Sam & Yannoula Hussey Gregory and Angela Kolocouris John and Maria Marzavas Ernie and Anna Demanelis Jana James Panagiotis and Elpida Kosmidis Greg and Vangie Masson Elisa Demis Alex and Ricka Jelepis Tom and Eleni Kostakis Kosta and Lora Mathiellis Connie Devadoss James and Eleni Jenks Nicholas and Carlene Kostis Bill and Diane Matzorkis Argyro Diamantis Anna and Peter Kachevas Michael and Elaine Kovacs Nick and Maria Mavroidis George and Stacie Diamantis Irene Kachevas Kristopher and Mary Kramp Jonathon & Christina James and Mary Diamond Marlene Kachevas Maria Kratsas McClellan James and GoldieDoukas Margaret Kacludis Steve Kudej Charissa McCune Gregory and Vickie Douzos Popie Kalbouridis Christina Kyrkos Jack and Cintia Metallinos Kathy Douzos Leo and Popie Kalis Elly Kyrkos Helen Drapos George and Inger Kantzios (list continued on p. 19) 4 Our Parish People Our Newest Little Angels ICONOGRAPHY CLASS Georgia, daughter of George & Sophia Trichonas, was Join Orthodox iconographer and instructor born March 29, 2019. Gjergji Cela Learning the symbolism and technique Eirini, daughter of Shaun & Angela Moizuk, and grand- of ‘writing’ icons daughter of Steve & Irene Nikolakis, was born April 2, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2019. May 7- June 13 6:00-8:00 p.m., in the JOY Room George , son of Kenneth & Joy Eifrid, and grandson of Gary & Crystal Thomas, was born April 4, 2019. $600 fee includes instruction and all the supplies you will need to write your own icon which you can take home at the end. The Gabriella, daughter of Tony & Maria Guevara, class is limited to 7 seats. granddaughter of Steve & Irene Nikolakis, was born April Your check is your reservation. First come, first served. 12, 2019. Lenten Lectures Led us Asleep in the Lord To Holy Week The 2019 series focused on the lesson of each Lenten Sunday. Jim G. Giolekas , husband of Helen, father of Vickie On April 3, Ted Cherpas, Youth Director at Sts. Constantine & (Mark) Wangler and Kaliope Castor, grandfather of Helen Cathedral, spoke on the lesson of St. John Climacus (“of the James (Marie,) Elena Ashley (Jim,) and Alyssa, great- Ladder”) He referenced a book he read in high school called Ultra grandfather of Ceclia, passed away April 1, 2019. His marathon Man by Dean Karnazes. That Greek-American athlete 40-day memorial is May 12. who has shown almost super human strength in the length of races he’s run, actually began running short distances, but each ‘next We also extend our condolences to Charlaine Preseren time’ ran just a little longer, building up to his goals.. Ted noted on the loss of her mother, to Jenny Perry on the loss of that St. John’s Ladder presents spiritual challenges in the same her husband, to John Rokas on the loss of his mother, way. No one starts out as a saint at the top of the ladder. We all and to Greg & Leon Hadgis on the loss of their mother. start at the bottom, and must challenge ourselves to do just a little more: If you pray for 5 minutes one day, try praying for 7 minutes Bible Studies the next day, etc. as you climb the ladder toward God. The Tuesday morning Bible Study is looking for Sister Anastasia of the Serbian Orthodox Monastery Marcha in someone to co-facilitate sessions. We meet at 10:00 a.m. Richfield, Ohio, visited us on April 10. She spoke movingly about on Tuesdays throughout the year. Please contact Vange St. Mary of Egypt, which the church commemorates on the 5th Richards (216-221-3003) for more information. Sunday of Lent. She began by ringing a bell as a call to repent, which is the Lenten lesson of St. Mary. Following a debauched life, she fled in shame to the desert to find the peace of God. Sister Sinners Seeking Sanctification! Anastasia then offered tea to all the attendees to induce the idea of Young & old, all welcome to join in a new calmness. An icon of St. Mary shows that she fasted to the point of Evening Bible Study, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on the emaciation. Though none of us is doing that, could we not fast just second and fourth Thursdays of each month, a little more? When the saint was discovered years later by Father Starting in May Zosimos, she told him her life story – i.e. Confessed- before asking for Holy Communion. This is what the Church expects of us all in the Board Room of St. Demetrios Church during Lent: avoid worldly temptations, Fasting, Confession, and We will start with the Scripture readings from the previous Holy Communion. Sunday. This Bible Study is geared to improve our walk Our final speaker was Paul Finley, director of St. Herman towards Christ. We all for sure fall short but together with House FOCUS Cleveland. He gave a very eloquent talk comparing God’s grace we will grow and move towards Him. the services of Holy Week to the week of Creation, in which The goal is to strengthen each other through the Christ’s Passion and Resurrection re-created Man. Day 1 and the Scriptures with the help of the Holy Spirit. creation of Light was likened to Palm Sunday, when Christ entered Facilitator Tony Kazanas will try to make sure that one Jerusalem and brought His Light to the heart of the city. He person does not dominate the conversation, to inspire each compared the theme of each day of Holy Week with what was other to grow in Christ Jesus, and through the grace of originally created by God. Holy Saturday corresponds with the 7th God, pray that we all yield to the perfection of Christ that day when God rested; just as we commemorate Jesus’ time in the is already in us. tomb before the glorious 8th Day and His Resurrection. He Any who have not yet received Him and been baptized, concluded by challenging all to view Holy Week services, “not as a are also welcome that they may join the church. Passion Play but an opportunity to recreate ourselves.” Festival News 5 The festival is taking place June 20-23, and we again are calling for volunteers in all areas! There are many cooking sessions including evenings times for working people! There is a time for everyone’s schedule! On the first three Sundays in May (5, 12, & 19 ) you’ll be able to sign up to volunteer for the festival with any of the booths, or fill out the form above and bring to the church. Our festival is one of the biggest on the west side and we need 125 per day to run it smoothly and to our community’s credit. If your family or business wants to be in the ad book & TV screens, seen by thousands of visitors, contact the church office (440-331-2246 or [email protected] )– Nick Hillman, Festival Chairman

60 th Anniversary Throw-Back: Cooking Dates Six Decades of Festival Fellowship Thanks to those who helped make the dolmades, souzoukakia and green beans last month. Please join us when you can (top to bottom) The 1967 festival at Wooster Road; 1973 news (daytime or evening work sessions.) No previous experience clip promoting the festival; 1984 dance performance under the necessary! tent; 1999 gyro crew; 2006 finance team; 2017 Greek Coffee ladies. Galaktoboureko May 6, 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. sessions Tiropites May 13 , 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. sessions & May 14 , 9:00 a.m. Spanakopites May 20 , 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. sessions) & May 21, 9:00 a.m.

Lamb Shanks June 3, 9:00 a.m. Koulourakia June 10 , 5 p.m. and June 11, 9:00 a.m. Rice Pudding June 17 , 9:00 a.m. Tourlou June 18, 9:00 a.m. Volunteer Form

Look for more pictures on the big screen in the NAME ______hall during the festival and at the slide show at Phone ______The 60 th Anniversary Dance Save the Date of Email ______Sat., November 16 I would like to assist in the following area(s):

___ Food Line ___Kitchen ___ Salads ___Gyro booth ___Taverna ___ Bars ___Coffee ___Setup ___Pastries ___Drive Thru ___Costumes

I am available the following days /times: Thu. June 20 ___11 a.m.-3 p.m. ___3-7 p.m. __7-10 p.m.

Fri., June 21 ___11 a.m.-3 p.m. ___3-7 p.m. ___7-11 p.m.

Sat., June 22 ___11 a.m.-3 p.m. ___3-7 p.m. __7-11 p.m.

Sun., June 23 ___11 a.m.-3 p.m. ___3-7 p.m. ___7-10 p.m. Fill out and mail or drop off to the church office. 6 Friends of the Poor Friends Join our parish family in serving dinner to area homeless at St. Herman’s FOCUS Cleveland on Franklin Blvd. We serve on the first Saturday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Upcoming service dates: May 4, June 1, July 6 For more info, contact Linda Glynias (216-469-2663)

St. Herman House FOCUS Cleveland announced last month that on the Saturday of Lazarus, one of their residents, Kyle, was received into the Orthodox Church. He was introduced to Orthodoxy while living at St. Herman’s, and for the past year has been learning about the Orthodox Faith and attending services. It was a beautiful morning Liturgy at St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral, where Kyle (pictured below, with Paul Our St Demetrios Philoptochos served lunch to students and Finley, director of St Herman’s) was one of 6 people to be staff at the Bridge Ave. School, a Christian charter school in received into the Orthodox Faith! Glory to God! Cleveland last month (pictured,above.) We also have a new St. Demetrios project at Bridge Avenue, we have created a "Comfort Closet," parishioners who which we stocked with items that the students can use that they attended the Pre- might not have at home (below) Thanks to all the ladies who sanctified Liturgy at participated in serving lunch this month and especially to Janine which Mr. Finley gave Lambros who coordinates with Bridge School on our behalf. the Lenten Lecture, had Please consider joining Philoptochos to participate in these an opportunity to meet to ministries and many more! Photos: Maggie Steffas Kyle. As Fr. Andrew ~Tue., May 7- Serving dinner at pointed out that day, it St. Herman’s. was a rare and Drop off food by 4:30 p.m. beautiful occurrence that the prayers for the ~Sun., May 12- Mother’s Day catechumens (i.e. those program (see p. 1) who learning about the Faith) that are part of the Lenten Pre-sanctified Liturgies are ~Mon., May 13, General meeting at Arrabiata’s restaurant I n actually heard by a catechumen in attendance. Bay Village at 7pm. RSVP to Maggie Steffas by Thursday, May Photo courtesy of St Herman House FOCUS 9th at [email protected]

Donation:$35 RSVP by Friday, May 10 to the office (440-331-2246 ) Come celebrate our parish pride & joy on the 7 following Sundays:

Calling all Graduates! (Class of 2019 or December 2018)

To be featured in the annual graduation issue in June, submit a senior/graduation picture and short bio (school, Metro AHEPA Chapter 389 & Daughters of Penelope activities, future plans) Icarus Chapter Scholarship Presentations by May 15 to the church office. Drop off or email to Sunday, May 19 after Divine Liturgy [email protected] in St. Demetrios Church AHEPA/ DOP then invite the entire community to the Scholarship Opportunities Cultural Hall for cake & coffee in honor of the 2019 recipients . GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE The George & Naouma (Gioule) Gioles and the Katina John The Dr. Komninos Fotinos Malta Scholarships for undergrads, and the Paleologos Memorial Scholarship will also be Scholarship for graduate work of a non-theological nature. presented on May 19 th . Applications at http://www.goarch.org/ Deadline: May 3, 2019.

DR. KOMNINOS S. FOTINOS MEMORIAL For high school seniors or current undergrad students who are Graduates’ Day at St. Demetrios Church members of St. Demetrios Church pursuing a pre-med or Sunday, June 2 nd health care related major. Application in the church office. Deadline is May 3, 2019. All graduating high school seniors are invited to a blessing in church, following Divine Liturgy JOHN M. MANOS AHEPA #36 RSVP at 440-331-2246 ext. 2 by May 15, Offered to graduating high school seniors of Hellenic descent. to ensure a gift. Application in the church office. Deadline: May 11, 2019

DEAN NAKIS MEMORIAL Commencement Exercises for the A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student in a family who is Balourdas Hellenic Cultural School active in a Greek Orthodox Church of Northeastern Ohio, and will follow in the Cultural Hall. entering college, or are doing undergraduate work. Recipients selected to scholastic achievement and financial need. Refreshments courtesy of PTO Applications in the church office. Deadline is May 13, 2019. and the graduates’ families FAITH SCHOLARSHIP FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism is offering merit-based scholarships to members of a Greek The Catacomb Bookstore Orthodox Church, graduating senior enrolling in a 4-year accredited U.S. university this fall. Download applications at thefaithendowment.org/scholarships Deadline is June 17, 2019. Recipients will be announced in August.

NAFPAKTIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION Awarding $500 scholarships to High School Seniors and to College students of Greek ancestry and permanent residents of NE Ohio, and $1,000 to college students majoring in Science, Get your graduation gifts here & send Technology, Engineering, Math or Medical (STEMM). them off to college spiritually armed! Downloaded applications at nafpaktian.org/index.php/non-vis/scholarships Open Sundays after Liturgy Deadline is July 31, 2019. & weekday office hours 8 Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me’… (Matthew 9:14) Sunday School

We are proud to announce that the following students traveled to Canton last month to compete in the Regional Round of the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival: Junior Division speakers Ben Kramp and Gabriella Mathiellis, and Senior Division speakers Angelia & Steven Poulopoulos. Ben, Gabriella and Steven all received Honorable Mention and Angelia took 1st place in her Division! Photos: Kiki Poulopoulos

On Holy Friday, students from K-12 took part in a retreat to learn about Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. Thanks to the teachers and parents who prepared the food.

Photos Lia Fresty

Acolytes Sunday Coverage Thanks to the Altar boys who served during Holy Week. (See photos on p. 10-11) May 5 Team 1 May 12 Team 2 (below) Fr. Andrew held an Altar boy training meeting to prepare the boys for the many May 19 Team 3 services. May 26 Team 4 Acolyte rotations will continue through the summer months. Greek School 9 Thu., May 23 – Final Exams. Any student who will miss or is ill that day, will have the opportunity to take their final on May 28. Tue., May 28 – All-school field trip. Location TBA. Thu., May 30 – Final rehearsal in the Cultural Hall Sun., June 2 – Commencement exercises at Noon in the Cultural Hall. Refreshments will be hosted by the families of the graduates and PTO.

Sun., June 9- General meeting with the Board of Education, teachers, and Parents, at 11:45 a.m. to discuss the recent survey. Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Photo: Mary Szekely

Many blessings on our four Greek School students who learned and recited the «Ασπιλε ...» prayers for the Salutations to the Virgin Mary, and thanks to Diane Matzorkis who again did a wonderful job teaching Hymnology to all our students this year. (pictured above, l-r) Georgio Ermidis, with Greek School alumna Eleni Nikolakis, and Nicholas The current PTO thanks former PTO for making the Loukoumades for Szekely with Mary Perperidis. Not pictured, are our fundraiser on March 31st! (l-r) Damon Frangos, Marcy Thrasivoulou, Anastasios Ermidis and Christiana Marzavas who John Rokas, and Maria Theodore, Georgia Salalmalekis and Litta Klidas. read the prayers on other Fridays. Photos: Kelly Steffas Hellenic Dancers Kyklonas Dance Group Aeraki Dance Group In May, we rehearse twice a week.: Rehearsing on Thursdays from Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. and Kymata Dance Group 6:45 - 7:15 in the gym. Thursdays, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Rehearsing on Sundays, after in the hall. Liturgy in the Fellowship Room G.O.Y.A. Sat., May 11 –Kyklonas Dancers performing at 2 p.m. for the “Global Village” in Perry Thanks to all who folded the palms for Palm Sunday! Sun., May 5 – Gyro sale. Arrive by 8am to cook and roll gyros - all prep will be done before church on Sunday. Meeting to following to discuss upcoming elections in June and requirements for running for office.

Sun., May 19 –Important Meeting for all families, coaches, youth workers to discuss the Youth Safety Program the Diocese is rolling out and how this will impact our community. The latest guidelines are to protect our children and community. Children are encouraged to attend as well.

Photos: Eleni Papouras-Jenks Holy Week 2019 The services of Holy Week and the Pascal celebrations are always a community effort. Thanks to: • GOYA for folding the Palm Sunday palms (see p. 9) • Gus & Maria Paterakis for donating the Holy Thursday wreath • Maria Wymer for the Nymphios icon flowers (pictured, left) • Theano Skordeles for the Crucifixion icon flowers (right) • Decorators Jeanne Burpulis and Allen Arabian • The Parish Council, Nick Hillman, and custodian Chris Curley • Kathy Markou for the Holy Friday sheet • Those who donated the flowers for the Epitaphio: Cindy Bountogianis, Estelle Callas, Maria Callas, Michael Casapis, Tim & Ellen Chrisman, Nicholas & Carlene Costis, Elisa Demis, Helen Drapos, Joanne Harootunian, Cathy Hillman , Popie Kalbouridis, George & Marylane Kletecka, Gus & Karen Kriaris, Valerie Lakios, Mary Levendusky, Gus & Maria Paterakis, Rose Rodis, Margaret Safos, Sylvia Sarantos, Dora Selos, Katherine Stark, Cathy Theodore, Brad & Soula Unruh, and Irene Vianos.

(pictured above) Thanks to Cathy Hillman, Toula Pyros, Vera Karydes, Connie Pastis, Connie Devadoss, Stephanie Zavatchen, Vange Richards, Jeanne Burpulis, Donna Vassos, Nancy Andos, Maria Callas, Sylvia Kara, Mary Apostos, Andie Titas and all the volunteers who dyed and tied the red eggs. • The Choir and Cantors Andrew Meena, Ted Bahas, (pictured bottom, center) Irene Georgantas, Bill Matzorkis • Deacon John Pantelis, the Altar Boys, adult Acolytes, Nico Papafil for carrying the Cross, the men who carried the Epitaphio (pictured next page,) and Vas Diamantis and the Myrrhbearers (bottom, left)

(above) Thanks to Anna Samarellis, Andie Titas, a friend, Donna Vassos, Jeanne Burpulis, Jan and Nancy Voiklis, Maria Callas, Georgia Salamalekis, Lula Dagiasis, Olga Packis, Elisa Demis and Michelle Baker for decorating the Epitaphio.

Metropolitan Savas visited our parish for the Un-Nailing Vespers on Holy Friday afternoon. We also thank : • John & Betty Poulos for the Anastasi banner • Sofia Henry for the Easter Lilies • Kelly Steffas & Angie Rokas for decorating the solea. • The Gospel Readers at Agape Vespers: (below, l-r) Mariana Hadgis in German, Andrew Meena in Arabic, Effie Mougianis in French; Crisitan Barajas in Spanish, Anila Xhunga in Albanian. Not pictured : Deacon John Pantelis in Greek and Lee Santarelli in Italian. • Katherine & Greg Stark for the children’s chocolate crosses. • The Dagiasis family for organizing the Easter Egg Hunt (below, right) Photos: Allen Arabian, Lia Augoustidis, Ted Bahas, Michelle Baker, Lauren Dagiasis, Irene Georgantas, Nick Hillman, Eleni Papouras-Jenks 12 His Eminence Metropolitan Savas established the St. Photios Award in 2014 to honor previously unsung parishioners who have faithfully served their Church . Each parish in the Metropolis of Pittsburgh can nominate two people each year, and we are proud to announce that parishioners Gust Corpas and Gus Paterakis will be honored at the banquet on May 11. We also wish them both Χρονια Πολλα on their Nameday this month! Constantine L. “Gust” Corpas Gus Paterakis Constantine L. Corpas (Gust) is a founding Gus Paterakis is a native of Crete who member of St. Demetrios, who served many moved to Cleveland in the 1940s. He and years on Parish Council and as President his wife Maria are founding members of 1969-70, which was the first year in our new St. Demetrios, where their children, Cathy facility on Center Ridge Road. Previously, and George, were baptized. The couple he also sat on the Board at Annunciation faithfully attends weekly and holiday Church in Cleveland for several years. He church services, and annually donates was on the Building Committee for the current church and flowers for Lenten icons. They also donated toward the facility, and continues to serve on the Home Committee, building of the Zapis Activity Center gymnasium in 2003, overseeing capital improvements. and to the 2018 “Raise the Roof” church remodel. He is a Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Counter Gus has served on our Parish Council and continues to Intelligence Corp Overseas from 1952-1954, and often helped avidly participate in General Assemblies. He has also with our American Legion on Good Friday with the Epitaphio. cooked for many Palm Sunday Plaki luncheons, at the Gust was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Festival Taverna, and helped prepare lamb shanks and green Ohio. When our Trust Fund was founded, he sat on the Board beans for many festivals. of Trustees overseeing disbursement of funds for cultural and Having served in the U.S. Army in 1952-53, he is active other projects. He also served as St. Demetrios’ Legal Advisor with the American Legion Hellenic Post #453, which meets for several years following his time as President. at St. Demetrios and provides the U.S. flag for the church’s When the current sanctuary was built in 1972, Gust and his flag post. As a legionnaire, he helped carry our Epitaphio on wife Molly donated the stained-glass window of the Holy Friday for decades, and taken part in Memorial Day Resurrection. In 2003, he co-sponsored the mosaic icon of ceremonies for deceased parish veterans. Prophet Elijah in the dome. He and his late wife Molly, who served as past president of the Ladies Auxiliary and Philoptochos Society, have served and supported the Church and Metropolis through its various ministries throughout their lives while raising their daughters Catherine, Jeanne and Antonia. The couple were also longtime members of Leadership 100. Gust and Molly instilled a love for their Church in their children, grandchildren and many godchildren. Gust Corpas (top, far right) with the 1968 Parish Council at Gus Paterakis the Wooster Road (above, 1 st row, church; far left) part of (center, middle) the 1999 Parish Cooking the Council; Magiritsa soup for the parish (left, far right of gathering after photo) cooking Anastasi in the at the Festival’s 1970s with wife Taverna in the Molly; 1990s, (below, 2 nd from including his right) with the wife Maria; members of the Trust Fund in (left) 1999. Celebrating a recent Veterans Photos: Day at St. St. Demetrios Demetrios. Church Archives 13

Constantine “Kosta” Kriaris was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 1924 to Paul and Maria Kriaris. The family also included his siblings Helen and Steve. Kosta graduated from East Tech High School and joined the U.S. Army right after graduation, on June 23, 1943. He trained in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, before being deployed to the European theater. His unit was among those fighting the Battle of the Bulge (see bottom inset.) He went missing on December 14, 1944 in France and was pronounced dead on December 16, 1944, at the age of 20. A fellow parishioner from Annunciation Church, Steve Stamatis, was also killed during that horrible battle. Pvt. Kriaris posthumously received the Purple Heart from the Adjunct General of the U.S. Army. (see left and below.) His name is among the fallen soldiers and sailors carved on the monument outside Cleveland’s Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where he and his family were members. He is also lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and –nephews: his late sister Helen and Gus Demales’ children: Angela (Mike) Pappas, her daughter Angela, and the late Pete Demales, his late brother Steve and Helen Kriaris’ children: Maria (Chuck) Stoll, Gus (Karen) Kriaris, their children Kurt, Steve, and Lauren, Lou Kriaris, Paul Kriaris and his children Arielle, Alex, and Aidan. We are grateful to them for sharing the images of his medal and dog tags. May his memory be eternal.

Ardennes Counter-offensive (aka The Battle of the Bulge) took place December 16, 1944 thru January 25, 1945, in the Ardennes forest, which spans parts of France, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The Germans achieved a surprise attack on the morning of December 16. American forces, led by Generals Omar Bradley, George S. Patton, Jr., Courtney Hodges, and William Hood Simpson, bore the brunt of the 2019 Graveside attack. However, it also severely depleted German’s armored forces, personnel, and aircraft, ultimately leading to an Allied Memorials victory. The “Bulge” was a nickname given to the month-long battle by the newspapers, printing maps of the battle lines. Lakewood Park While the north and south front held their ground against the Sunday, May 26 German onslaught, the center of the line ‘bulged’ westward. immediately after Divine (see map, right) This was the largest and bloodiest single battle Liturgy fought by the U.S. in WWII, and the second deadliest battle in American history. Out of the 610,000 American troops, 89,000 St. Theodosius Cemetery became casualties, and 19,000 were killed, including Private Monday, May 27 Kriaris and Private Stamatis. (source: wikipedia ) starting at 8:00 a.m . 14 Around Town Telis Prokopos with Georgos Kokkonis and Giannis Dimitrakopoulos Live at the Varouh Cretan Club 3853 W. 168 th St., Cleveland

Friday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. Featuring Fr. Tom Drenen “Why I Became Orthodox” Fr. Tom will speak to us about his personal journey to the Faith

Food, beer, and fellowship, following the talk for Young Adults ages 21-35(ish)

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Sts. Constantine & Helen Feastday All services and luncheon at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, 3352 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights

Monday, May 20 - 7:00 p.m. Vespers

Tuesday, May 21 - 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy followed by feastday luncheon Gyro, Chicken Gyro, Souvlaki, Greek Salad, Greek For more information go to www.stsconstantine.com Fries, Pastries, Soft Drinks. (no indoor service offered) Around the World 15

Archbishop Shows Solidarity For Notre Dame Orthodox Hierarchs Pray for Victims of Terrorism SRI LANKA - His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of expressed his shock and deepest sadness at the most recent America, joined Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Roman Catholic terrorist attacks directed at Christians in Sri Lanka during Archbishop of New York and other religious, business, and Easter. Responding to news updates describing the barbaric political leaders for a press conference in St. Patrick’s attacks in Christian Churches and at hotels, and the deaths of Cathedral on April 18, 2019. Cardinal Dolan announced almost 300 people and more than 500 injured, His Eminence “From Saint Patrick’s to Notre Dame,” a fundraising effort to stated, “On Western Easter Sunday, when Christians celebrate help support the restoration and rebuilding of Notre Dame the Resurrection of our Lord, hundreds of Christians lost their Cathedral in Paris, severely damaged by fire earlier that lives in houses of worship. We call upon the faithful of the week. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to offer prayers for the Immediately preceding the press conference, during a victims of this unspeakable tragedy and the families affected.” meeting with the religious, business and political leaders Archbishop Demetrios further stated that, “His All-Holiness present, Archbishop Demetrios conveyed the sentiments of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has contacted Metropolitan support of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Constantine of Singapore to convey the prayers and condolences Bartholomew. Further, in a symbolic gesture the Archbishop of the entire Orthodox Christian world and to offer support to the presented the Cardinal with a special icon of Panagia which local Roman Catholic Church, the Government and the people of the Cardinal accepted gratefully. Sri Lanka.” The Ecumenical Patriarch asked him to convey the At the press conference, Cardinal Dolan said, “Almost following message to the Roman Catholic Community, the from the very first moments we heard the awful news that authorities and the Sri Lankan people as a whole: Notre Dame was ablaze, New Yorkers of all faiths, Catholic “Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expresses his horror at and non-Catholic alike, reached out to me to express their the terrorist attacks that took place on the day of Western Easter sorrow at the devastation and ask how they could help… a celebrations in churches and hotels in the greater area of the way for people from New York and around the country to capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, causing death to dozens of our contribute in helping rebuild this magnificent house of faith fellow human beings and injuring hundreds. His All-Holiness and monument to western civilization. I am especially unambiguously condemns all acts of terror, as well as any act of grateful to my good friends, including the leaders of other hatred, violence and fundamentalism wherever they come from, faiths, who have joined in support of this noble effort.” Those and calls on everyone to work, through dialogue and in a spirit of who wish to support this effort can visit www.sptond.org mutual respect, to preserve the good of peaceful coexistence and (source: goarch.org) co-operation. The Holy and Great Church of Christ prays for the rest of the souls of the victims and expresses heartfelt condolences to their families, while wishing courage and a quick recovery to the injured. At the same time, she expresses her sympathy with and support for the local Roman Catholic Church, the Government and the people of Sri Lanka.” (source: goarch.org)

The Metropolis of Pittsburgh is spearheading a Young Adult Project Mexico Trip July 30-Aug 5, 2019 Information and Registration at: https://tinyurl.com/ProjectMexYoungAdults 16 In addition to celebrating Saints Constantine & Helen in May, we also remember several saints who were beacons of Christianity in the City founded by Emperor Constantine, and beyond. Saints Epiphanios, Bishop of Cyprus (403) and Sts. Methodius (885) and Germanos, Archbishop of Constantinople (740) Cyril (869), Saint Epiphanios was born a Jew in Palestine, but he and his First teachers of the Slavs sister came to faith in Christ and were baptized together. He The two saints were brothers, gave all his possessions to the poor and became a monk, born in Thessaloniki. St traveling among the monks of Egypt to learn their ways and Methodius, the elder brother, served as a soldier for ten years wisdom. The fame of his virtue spread so widely that several before becoming a monk. Cyril was librarian at the Agia Sophia attempts were made to make him bishop. Whenever in Constantinople; then he too became a monk. Epiphanios heard of these plans, he fled the area. He was Their first missionary work was to the Khazars (a Mongol finally made bishop by means of a storm: told to go to people who then inhabited much of what is now Russia.) When Cyprus, he took ship instead for Gaza, but a contrary wind their king petitioned the Emperor Michael to sent teachers to blew his ship directly to Cyprus, where "Epiphanios fell into instruct his people, the Emperor chose Cyril and Methodius as the hands of bishops who had come together to elect a his emissaries. They converted the Khazar king to the Christian successor to the newly-departed …about the year 367." faith, along with many of his nobles and commoners. (Great Horologion ). He guarded his flock faithfully for the When King Rostislav of Moravia likewise sought teachers of remainder of his life, working many miracles, defending the the Christian faith, Cyril and Methodius were again sent forth. Church against the Arian heresy, and composing several This time, they devised an alphabet for the Slavic language and books, including the Panarion (from the Latin for 'bread- used it to translate many of the Greek service books into the box'), an exposition of the Faith and an examination of 80 language of the people. (In theory, the Orthodox people have heresies. He was sometimes called the 'Five-tongued' because always been privileged to hear the Church's services in their own he was fluent in Hebrew, Egyptian, Syriac, Greek, and Latin. tongue.) Both brothers were repeatedly attacked by Germanic Saint Germanos was the son of a prominent family, in priests of the region, who opposed the use of the common tongue Constantinople. He became Metropolitan of Cyzicus, then in the liturgy. At different times, both brothers were forced to was elevated to the throne at Constantinople in 715. It was he appeal for exoneration and protection to the Pope of Rome, who who baptized the infant Constantine, who for his whole life supported them warmly each time. was nicknamed "Copronymos" because he defecated in the After the two Saints reposed, attacks on their work continued, baptismal font (though he was neither the first nor the last and their disciples were eventually driven from Moravia. The infant to do so.) At this incident, Patriarch Germanos is said disciples, fleeing southward, found a warmer welcome among to have prophesied that the child would one day bring some the southern Slavic peoples, and their work bore much fruit in foul heresy upon the Church, which he did, becoming a Bulgaria, Serbia, and other Balkan countries. Of course, the notorious iconoclast as emperor. Germanos openly opposed alphabet that they devised, called Cyrillic after St Cyril, remains the decree of the Emperor Leo the Isaurian which began the the standard alphabet of both the Slavonic service books of the persecution of the holy icons. For this he was deposed and Church and the Slavic languages of today. Although they died 14 driven into exile in 730. He lived the rest of his life in peace. years apart, they are celebrated together on May 11. Saint Germanos is the composer of many of the Church's hymns, notably those for the Feast of the Meeting in the St Nicholas Mystikos, Patriarch of Constantinople Temple. These two Saints are always commemorated together (May 16 , 930) on May 12. He was known for the purity and austerity of his life. The title “Mystikos” was given to some high-ranking members of the St Isaac, founder of the Dalmatian Monastery at Imperial council (perhaps because they met in secret). The Constantinople (May 30, 383) Patriarch was a courtier with this title before he forsook the While a hermit in the east, Isaac heard that the Arians, world and was tonsured a monk. supported by the Emperor Valens, were persecuting When Emperor Leo VI married a fourth time (his three Orthodoxy. Leaving his seclusion, he traveled to previous wives having died), the Patriarch barred him from the Constantinople, where he lived in a small hut. He confronted church. The Emperor sent the Patriarch into exile and had his the Emperor, telling him that if he did not cease his marriage approved by delegates of the Roman Pope*. When the persecutions and embrace the true Faith, disaster would befall Emperor died, Nicholas was restored to the Patriarchal throne, him. The Emperor ignored his words, and shortly thereafter and called a Council in 925, at which fourth marriages were was killed in a battle with the Goths. Emperor Theodosius the forbidden in the Church under any circumstance. He died Great then came to the throne, restoring peace to the Church. peacefully. Hearing of Isaac’s prophecy, the Emperor sent for him and *The Latin church still holds that marriage is dissolved by prostrated before him. Isaac wished to return to the desert, but death, so in theory any number of re-marriages is permissible (a was persuaded to remain in Constantinople. He took part in view that the Emperor sought to exploit). The Eastern Church the Second and Third Ecumenical Councils, and was made tolerates re-marriage (even after divorce) as a concession for the Archimandrite over all the monasteries in the City. In his own salvation of those who cannot sustain the single state, but only up lifetime, St Isaac was known far and wide as a wonderworker to three times. and one endowed with the gift of prophecy .

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