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December 2018 The Epistle of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church December 22909 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, Ohio 2018 Pastoral thoughts by Fr. Anastasios Athanasiou Tis the Season Even before we flip (or digitally swipe) the calendar page into December, we are filled with the smells of peppermint, the sights of trees adorned with lights, the sounds of festive music, and that feeling of joy that is seemingly all around. What seems novel after Thanksgiving, and even in the first week of December, can become monotonous with the over-indulging the sweets and smells and shopping. It’s so bad, that by the time we get to Christmas, many of us can be totally done and burnt out, and our culture agrees. The radio stations turn off the holiday music, the gift-return parade Sunday School Christmas Pageant begins, and the joy that is so fresh right now seems gone. & Breakfast with St Nick …….. p. 8 The Church doesn’t get this way with the Nativity. It has an immunity to this loss because of the balance that it delivers for our JOY Gingerbread Houses ……...p. 8 life, not just at the holiday season, but always. The Church’s balance can be seen outwardly in the Church’s diet during this season, as we have a history of fasting in preparation for its biggest GOYA caroling ……………………p.8 feasts, including the Nativity. According to the calendar, the fast began on November 15 th and then it gets stricter after the 12 th of Greek School Christmas Program …..p. 9 December, going all the way through December 24 th . The fasting period allows us to not worry about over-indulging, and simply Christmas Eve - Monday, Dec. 24 anticipate the coming feast. We can be left with a much defined sense of celebration on December 25 th , because we waited to actually celebrate. Christmas Day – Tuesday, Dec. 25 The balance is not just about that diet, though. The diet reflects the feelings, emotions, and realities of the season. Just as we are Christmas Cookie Exchange …….p. 4 clearing room in our diet from meat and dairy, we make room in our heart for the Lord to come and dwell with us. Matthew the St. Basil Feastday– Tuesday, Jan. 1 st Evangelist quotes Isaiah and writes: “‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us.’” And God is indeed with us, and Eve of Epiphany – Saturday, Jan. 5 not just besides us or around us, but truly with us. Not only is He with us, but He lifts us up. Quoting and commenting Epiphany Cross Dive Pool Party …p. 9 on St. Athanasios the Great: “For the Son of God became man,” stooping down to our very level, and simply and humbly in a cave Theophania- Sunday, Jan. 6 and in a manger, “so that man” who is simple and humble in existence, and is broken and sinful, “might become God.” Take time this season to know that that the Son of God became man and Vasilopita Brunch ………….…..p. 5 continues to be man, and to contemplate how can we live up to the heights and holiness to which our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Yassou New Year Lunch ……p. 5 calls us. Join us on Sundays this month, commune regularly in preparation, join us for Vesperal Divine Liturgy on Christmas Eve, and ultimately to the major celebration that is the Divine Liturgy for the Nativity on Christmas Day as we make the progression from preparation to full celebration. See you soon. The Epistle is the official publication of the Greek Orthodox Community of St. Demetrios Phone: (440) 331-2246 Church Organizations’ Contacts Fax: (440) 331-8407 Acolyte Coordinator …………..…Tom Hlepas…216-269-3265 www.saintdemetriosrr.org AHEPA …………………………...Costa Petros…440-937-8079 Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. American Legion …………Spyro Farmakidis…440-779-8190 Editor : Eleni Papouras-Jenks Bible Study :……...………Evangeline Richards…216-221-3003 Publication Deadlines : Weekly Bulletin – Wednesday Bookstore ……….....……...…….Donna Vassos…440-331-5547 Monthly Epistle – The 15 th of the preceding month Choir Director/Canto r…..…....Bill Matzorkis…..216-496-4230 Clergy and Office Staff Youth Choir …….…..Diane Matzorkis…440-463-3068 Fr. James Doukas, Priest………………(Home) 440-899-3257 Daughters of Penelope …..………Elisa Demis…440-665-1348 Fr. Anastasios Athanasiou, Assistant Priest……..412-758-1068 FOCUS Friends …………..……Linda Glynias…216-469-2663 [email protected] Greek School Principal Eleni Papouras-Jenks...216-965-8131 Eleni Papouras-Jenks, Office Mgr [email protected] Board of Education Maria Mougianis…….440-835-2888 Nick Hillman, Operations Mgr [email protected] GOYA Advisor, Athena Diamantis……………216-469-8607 John Stamatiades, Church Accountant…440-331-2246, ext. 4 Student Presidents: Manny Katrakazos & Angelia Poulopoulos Dale Stalnaker, Webmaster …………[email protected] Hellenic Dance Groups For a seasonal prayer, call the church and choose extension 7 Aeraki……………………………… Lia Fresty…330-715-1704 Kymata ….……………....Angelia Szekely…440-724-3807 Parish Council Kyklonas ………………. Eleni Papouras-Jenks…216-965-8131 Lilly Anitas, President…….……………………..440-734-3440 JOY ……………………………………………. Advisor needed Harry Giallourakis, Vice President...………..…..216-695-1119 Κόλλυβα (Memorial Tray) Kostas Mathiellis, Treasurer…...…..…….……...440-572-1799 Ann & Christina Carpadis…216-215-4232 Steve Alex, Financial Secretary…..………..……440-823-9595 Becky Giallourakis…440-610-3516 Dimitrios Tsatiris, Secretary……………………..216-310-5233 Library Committee ….………..…...Andie Titas...440-779-8581 Ellie Chrisman…………………………………...440-835-8430 Philoptochos ……………………[email protected] Anna Kachevas……………………………….….563-542-4692 President …………..…Maggie Steffas …440-871-6362 Andreas Koustis……………………………..….216-513-8905 Sunshine Committee ….Elpida Kosmidis…440-779-8959 Evanthia Pallam………………………………….216-402-7646 Sunday School ….…………... [email protected] Tom Theodore. ………………………………….440-331-1927 Christina Carpadis Schraff……………………216-215-4232 Anthony Trakas………………………………....440-385-7741 Spiritual Life Committee ...Angie Giallourakis…216-387-2681 Floyd Trillis, Jr……………………………....…..440-835-6552 Special Needs Services …….Tina Hericks….216-970-3737 Sophia Tjotjos, Legal Counsel Yassou Club ...……………….….... Steering Committee Needed Endowment Fund ……………Manuel Steffas…440-871-6362 For Local Orthodox events ,visit www.orthodoxcleveland.us Trust Fund ……………............John Stamatis…440-937-6258 St. Herman’s FOCUS Cleveland www.sainthermans.com Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America …www.goarch.org St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach ministering to nursing homes and shut-ins www.stpanteleimon.com Metropolis of Pittsburgh ……… www.pittsburgh.goarch.org Zoe for Life ! ministering to those in crisis pregnancies and International Orthodox Christian Charities … www.iocc.org mothers in need www.zoeforlifeonline.org Orthodox Christian Mission Center ………. www.ocmc.org Orthodox Christian Fellowship College campus ministry Orthodox Christian Network ………...……. www.myocn.net www.ocf.net Speaking of Stewardship … 3 From The President’s Pen GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Happy Holidays! Even though it comes every year I Sunday, December 2, after Divine Liturgy still get that excited feeling about Christmas. I’d like In the Cultural Hall thank Kelly Steffas, Angie Rokas and Mary Kramp for helping get us in that spirit by decorating the A Quorum Of At Least 25 Members In Good Standing Church. Speaking of Christmas spirit, our Choir did Are Required For This Meeting a great job filling our Church with it last Sunday. Thank you, singing If Quorum is not met, the meeting WILL take place on rd angels. Mon., Dec. 3 @7:00 pm with or without quorum We had an amazing celebration for Father Jim last weekend. Thank you again to the committee for putting together such a great event. AGENDA: We wish you Father Jim and Prez Goldie all the best in your Letter from the Metropolis of Pittsburgh retirement in sunny Florida. You will be truly missed. 2019 Budget & Security proposal I’d like to end this letter by saying thank you for having me as your Raise the Roof Recap president this year. What an experience. A bit scary at times, but with 5 year Capital Improvement Plan a good group of people on your side it went smoothly and successfully. I’d also like to thank the staff of St. Demetrios for November General Assembly Minutes helping me, and my wonderful board for their true dedication to St. On Mon., Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., General Assembly convened Demetrios. We got thru our meetings with good ideas and some good to hear the Presentation by Nick Giallourakis of a New food at times. I have learned so much about the operations of our Legacy Fund. This new Fund, combining the monies in church these past 2 years. I think it’s something we all should the Trust Fund and the Endowment Fund would allow consider doing. Not only are you helping the Church, but you get a for: 90% distributions for Capital Improvement and 10% chance to meet and engage with so many of our parishioners. I am distribution for philanthropy, education and religion. It very grateful to have served this past year. I hope you all have a safe is NOT to be used for operational expenses. and happy holiday this year! See you in Church. This structure was voted upon unanimously by both -Lilly Anitas, Parish Council President Trust and Endowment Fund boards. There will be no more ‘life terms’ on Legacy Fund Board; the initial 11 2018 Parish Council Election members on Board shall serve for 2 years, after which time, the Board will be reduced to 7 members. The members of the Election Committee , Jeanne Burpulis, Angelo Lee Zapis made a Motion to create the New Legacy Karouzos, Betty Poulos, and Angie Vianos , set election for the Fund, seconded by Gary Thomas. 51% majority members of Parish Council to be held on Sun., Dec. 2, immediately approval required; Unanimous approval with 57 out following Divine Liturgy and until 12:30 p.m.
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