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Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Road - Orange, Connecticut Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Road - Orange, Connecticut Celebrating 98 Years of Ministry 1919-2017 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America 8-10 East 79th Street, New York, New York Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Thanksgiving holiday is a joyous day of celebrating the blessings of life. Traditions connected to faith, family, and community have developed in this country, affirming the importance of offering thanks to God for these blessings and recognizing the many ways we are blessed by Him. We are blessed through God’s compassion and care for all that He has created. Our Lord asked, Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matthew 6:26). He knows our needs, even those we think are small and insignificant. Because God’s love and provision are always with us, because He created us and sustains us by His grace, we give thanks. We are blessed abundantly by this wondrous power of His grace. It is a power that heals, redeems, protects, and saves. The Apostle Paul proclaimed this power by stating, For by grace you have been saved through faith; and it is not of your own doing, it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8). We accept this gift by faith and with thanksgiving. We offer thanks to God in communion with Him through the Holy Eucharist, a communal act filled with grace. Because God loves us and by His grace seeks to restore us to eternal fellowship with Him, we give thanks. We are blessed because in Him we have life, and we have it abundantly. We are blessed with the anticipation of salvation and glory to come (Revelation 19:1). We are thankful to God that so many before us have endured for our sake so that in the words of the Apostle Paul we may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory. (II Timothy 2:10). Because we have hope in deliverance, joy in the light of the Resurrection, and assurance in God’s promises, we give thanks. As you observe Thanksgiving Day, may all of these blessings be on your hearts and minds. May this be a day of giving thanks to God for His grace, and may His abundant blessings be on each of you and your families. Through your thanksgiving and your joy in His blessings may you offer a witness to the world of the life and love we have in Him. Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day. †DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Road., Orange, CT, 06477 • Tel.: (203) 795-1347 • Fax: (203) 795-1348 Web: www.saintbarbara.org • E-mail: [email protected] “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The change of season from Summer to Fall in New England brings with it a wonderful transformation in the landscape of our surroundings. The Spring and Summer leaves of green are miraculously, through God’s design, transformed into vivid and vibrant shades of red, yellow and orange. The change begins slowly, almost silently, but soon builds into such an inspiring crescendo that even the most talented of painters would be challenged to replicate their beauty. For us as Orthodox Christians, living in the United States, the change of season brings with it a feeling of gratitude as we prepare for the National Celebration of Thanksgiving. This time of pause and reflection, provides a welcome opportunity to offer prayers of gratitude to God for the countless blessings, seen and unseen, that He freely bestows upon us. Through His Grace, we also pray for enlightenment to heed the occasion and express our appreciation to those individuals who are a part of our life. In truth, we are called to extend this sense of gratefulness even further and be attentive to extend our arms of gratitude and forgiveness to those who are in need as well as to those with whom we have become estranged. This renewed sense of thankfulness and attentiveness will help create within us a change towards Grace. It will bring about a new diligence and conscientiousness to our words and actions as we strive to embrace a spirit of gratitude each moment that God grants us in this life. This restorative spirit and transformation, places an intentness to our actions that seek to bring to the world the vibrant hues of the true Love of God - through the Light of His Glorious Resurrection. May our loving God, continue to nourish our souls as we seek His Righteousness. Faithfully, Father Peter Rev. Peter J. Orfanakos Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Road., Orange, CT, 06477 • Tel.: (203) 795-1347 • Fax: (203) 795-1348 Web: www.saintbarbara.org • E-mail: [email protected] November 11, 2017 Dear fellow parishioners, Welcome to our Annual St. Barbara Dinner Dance! During this season of Thanksgiving, allow me to express my gratitude for this past year in the life of our extraordinary community. As I count my blessings, these things come to mind: I am thankful to all of you for the honor and privilege of serving as your Parish Council president this past year. I am thankful for the Grace the Lord has bestowed upon our community in the form of our singular spiritual leader, Father Peter, and his helpmate in God’s work, Presbytera Vangie. I am thankful for having Fathers Steve and Joel and Presbyteres Electra and Sandra in our midst. They continue to inspire us with their years of service to our Faith and Holy Church. I am thankful to Lea Loussides and the Parish Council for their hard work in support of the many administrative duties of our parish and so much more. I am thankful to all our Ministries and organizations for sustaining our community. I am thankful to our parishioners for your dedication to our community of St. Barbara through your time and talents. As we look ahead to the celebration of the Birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray that God continues to bless you and your families. In preparation for His Nativity, I ask each and every one of you to reflect on your own personal good fortune. Give thanks for all that God has seen fit to grant you. Please show gratitude by continuing your commitment to our beloved St. Barbara family, by caring for your fellow man and by sharing your bounty with those less fortunate. In Christ, Val Lott Val Lott Parish Council President Saint Barbara Parish Council Val Lott,President Theo Nicolakis, Vice President Vasili Diakogeorgiou, Treasurer Eleas Vlahos, Assistant Treasurer Eleni Yates, Secretary Marcy Winkel, Assistant Secretary George Antonellis Kosta Melanidis Ted Belales Catherine Nicolakis Olympia Hadjimichael Melissa Papantones Charles Kittleman Michael Suffredini Saint Barbara “To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and to promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources; to preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs; to promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.” Mission Statement of the National Philoptochos Society Saint Barbara Philoptochos Society Board Anne Faraclas - President Paris Stamos-Heath Eleni Vautrin – Vice President Maria Koutroumanis Mary Constantinidi - Treasurer Joanne Necklas Nota Koutroumanis – Assistant Treasurer Michele Papademitriou Penny Mitchell – Recording Secretary Maria Rethis Joy Morris – Corresponding Secretary Mercy Scafariello Despina Bakoussis Janet Stavrides Claudia Basel Joann Stavrides Marina Benas Marie Verinis Renee Efthymiou Mary Ann Verinis Olympia Hadjimichael Helen F. Wachter Yorkside Pizza & Restaurant A Family & YALE Tradition for over Forty Years Best Wishes From Our Family To Yours George, Nota, Eleni and Niko Koutroumanis Catering Available 288 York Street New Haven CT 06511 203-787-7471 203-787-7472 www.yorksidepizza.com Friend us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yorkside The Greek Olive is renowned for its unique, Mediterranean style. We take pride in offering an immaculate environment and a welcoming atmosphere. While our elegant tables and cozy booths keep your comfort in mind – your taste buds are our top priority. Enjoy a traditional or Greek breakfast at any time of day. Our lunch and dinner menus offer fresh, diner-style meals, as well as the Mediterranean cuisine that has made the Greek Olive a one-of-a-kind Connecticut restaurant. Banquet Room and Catering Service Available 402 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 203-495-9990 www.thegreekolive.com Best Wishes! Tony and Anna Antonakis •Official Official Wing Wing of of St. Saint Barbara! Barbara! • Voted by CT Magazine Readers Pole: “Best Value in New Haven County” “Best Diner in the State” Twin Pines Restaurant & Diner Exit 51 Of I-95 North, 3 Lights - Open 24 Hours - 7 Days 34 Main Street, East Haven, Connecticut 203-468-6887 www.twinpinesdiner.net Affordable Family Dining Where the Food is Good and the Price is Right! Οι ιδιοκτήτες Δημήτριος Τριάντης και Κωνσταντίνος Γιαννιώτης Best Wishes for the Holiday Season In Memory of George Necklas Babe Necklas & Family Best Wishes Saint Barbara P.T.O.
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