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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION YORK, PENNSYLVANIA THE LADDER MARCH 2015 THEOPHYLAKTOS, BISHOP OF NICOMEDIA—MARCH 8 Theophylaktos was from the East; his native city is INSIDE THIS ISSUE: unknown. In Constantinople he became a close friend of Tarsius, who afterwards became Patriarch FROM THE DESK OF 3 of Constantinople. Theophylaktos was made Bishop FR. ANDREW of Nicomedia. After the death of Saint Tarsius, his successor Nicephorus (see June 2) called toGether a STEWARDSHIP NEWS 4-6 number of Bishops to help him in fiGhting the iconoclasm of Emperor Leo the Armenian, who St. Theophylaktos, Bishop PARISH COUNCIL 4 reiGned from 813-820. AmonG them was Euthymius, of Nicomedia—March 8 Bishop of Sardis, who had attended the holy Seventh Ecumenical Council in 787 - he was exiled three times for the YOUTH NEWS 7-11 sake of the holy icons, and for defyinG the Emperor Theophilus' THE VOICE OF OUR command to renounce the veneration of the icons, was scourGed from 11-17 head to foot until his whole body was one Great wound, from which FAITH he died eiGht days later, about the year 830; Joseph of Thessalonica; ALENDAR 18-19 Michael of Synnada; Emilian, Bishop of Cyzicus; and Saint C Theophylaktos who boldly rebuked Leo to his face, tellinG him that because he despised the lonG-sufferinG of God, utter destruction was Η ΚΛΙΜΑΞ 20 about to overtake him, and there would be none to deliver him. For COMMUNITY this, Theophylaktos was exiled to the fortress of Strobilus in Karia of 26-28 ANNOUNCEMENTS Asia Minor, where, after 30 years of imprisonment and hardship, he gave up his holy soul about the year 845. Leo the Armenian, accordinG to the Saint's prophecy, was slain in church on the eve of our Lord's Nativity, in 820. Apolytikion, Plagial of the Second Tone Thou didst live a life hidden in God, O all-famed Theophylaktos, but Christ revealed thee unto all as a shininG liGht set upon the spiritual lampstand, and He placed in thy hands the tablets of the Spirit's doctrines; whereby do thou enliGhten us. GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION 2500 Pine Grove Road, York, Pennsylvania 17403 Phone: 717-741-4200 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 717-747-0468 Website: agocy.org Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 9:00 AM—2:00 PM THE LADDER Monthly newsletter of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Submissions for consideration are due on the 10th of each month. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Schedule of Worship Hours Ministry Team Sunday Service 8:45 am—Orthros 10:00 am—Divine Liturgy Clergy Sunday Church School Rev. Fr. Andrew N. Tsikitas, Parish Priest Begins immediately after Holy Communion. Rev. Deacon Robert Kuchta Weekday Services Saturday Vespers—6:00 pm Parish Council Orthros/Divine Liturgy— 9:00 am Alex Daoularis—President Schedule of Church Events Nicholas Agapis—Vice President Weekly Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30—8:00 pm Vicki Karandrikas—Secretary Pastoral Visitations: As needed or by request Lola Lamnatos—Treasurer Home & Business Blessings: By request Michael Hiras Eleftherios Hristofas George Karanicolas Dr. George Lapes Thomas Livaditis Chriss Papayannis Contacts Maria V. Skouras Choir Director 9999..99.......Dr. George Lapes Choir Director, Emeritus 99...Dr. P Kirk Pandelidis Church Staff Food Festival Committee 99999...Tom Livaditis Chantors9.9999999...9...Nick Karageorge GOYA Coordinator 9..9.99....99...Kathy Rodas Tom Rontiris GOYA Athletics Director 9.9......Chriss Papayannis Greek School Teacher 99..9....99....Eleni Veron Office Administrator 999..999...Diane Shillott HOPE & JOY Coordinator 99............Kate Giovanis Custodian 99999999....99...Jason Beard HOPE & JOY Advisor 999..9.Athena Kostarellos Organist 9999999999...9 Alissa Nicoara Oratorical Festival Coordinator .99..Chris Giovanis The Ladder 99999...9..9..Chriss Papayannis Philoptochos 999999..999..Pauline Rosario Sunday Bulletin 99..999.9.Fr. Andrew Tsikitas Sunday School Coordinator 999..Kyriaka Tsoflias MARCH 2015 PAGE 3 FR. ANDREW TSIKITAS’ MESSAGE From the Desk of Fr. Andrew … our community, takinG part in our already, well-established ministries, or Welcome all to our resurrected monthly to suGGest new avenues for us to pursue. community newsletter. I would like to In the final analysis, I am very excited to first of all apoloGize for the lenGthy beGin this new year with a fresh vision absence of this portion of our parish for our community. We have new communications. This redesiGn was people on board at all levels, and aimed at streamlininG the product and toGether we can take the steps necessary makinG it easier to work on and to to launch our community forward in distribute to all of you; thank you for 2015 and the years to come. We are your patience. poised and ready to fulfill our mission We have brouGht on board a few new as a parish of the Greek Orthodox faces to help with the production of our Archdiocese, and to be a shininG beacon newsletter, and I am lookinG forward to of Christ’s love for all to see. the fresh perspective they will bring to Let me close with a reiteration of our this outreach project. My hope is to also community’s mission statement: make this publication not only a source of information, but an opportunity to “The Mission of the Annunciation Greek enGaGe in conversation with the Orthodox Church of York, Pennsylvania members of our community and even is to respond to the Great Commission beyond, providinG an opportunity to of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew address concerns and questions that all 29:18-20), by keeping, practicing and who read this may have. proclaiming the Orthodox Christian Faith pure and undefiled to all who seek My hopes and prayers for this new year the truth through the four pillars of are simple … I would like to see us come Worship (Leitourgia), Fellowship together as a family of faith, to (Koinonia), Service (Diakonia) and understand more deeply what it means Witness (Martyria).” to be an Orthodox Christian and a member of the Body of Christ. I would A blessed 2015 to us all, I remain your like to see our community become more humble and unworthy servant in Christ, open and welcominG to all who come throuGh our doors; from the Orthodox †Andrew “transplant” to our area, to the casual, curious visitor who has no knowledGe of or connection with the Orthodox faith. I would also like to see more of our members take an active role in the life of PAGE 4 THE LADDER STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE STEWARDSHIP NEWS 2014 GOAL: $100,000 2014 monies received: $ 88,599 (181 pledges) 2014 monies outstanding: $ 4,000 (projected) 2014 Total: $ 92,599 Unrealized Goal: $ 7,401 During the week of January 25, 2015, the Stewardship Committee sent letters to the community listing all the members who made their Stewardship Commitment for 2014. Unfortunately, a few names were omitted accidentally. The following Names/Family's fulfilled their 2014 Stewardship: Mr. and Mrs. Costas Hioutis Mrs. Bess Samuel Mr. and Mrs. Gerasimos Sideras Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sartalis Mr. and Mrs. Demetrios Papadiamantis We appreciate your generosity and support of our community. Thank you to all that have contributed! PARISH COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS SPRING GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Sunday, April 19 Immediately following church service Discussion will include a Building Committee report on the expansion of the church campus. The Parish Council has scheduled this meeting for all members. Please mark your calendar. We need you to vote for the future of our church. STEWARD UPDATE, 2014/ΑΝΑΠΡΟΣΑΡΜΟΓΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΩΝ, 2014 (as of 1-12-15) Dr. & Mrs. GeorGe AGapis Mr. & Mrs. Gus Hioutis Mrs. Helen Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rodas Mr. & Mrs. John AGapis Mrs. Hrisoula Hioutis Ms. Alisa Livaditis Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Rontiris Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas AGapis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hiras Atty. Dorothy Livaditis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rosario Dr. & Mrs. Steven AGapis Mr. & Mrs. William Hondos Mr. John N. Livaditis Mr. & Mrs. Themis Sacarellos Mr. & Mrs. EvanGelos AGGelis Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Livaditis Mr. & Mrs. John SaGonas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Alexopoulos Hristofas Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Livaditis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Saltos Mr. Mitchell AnGelos Mr. & Mrs. Florin Ionescu Mrs. Vasiliki Livaditis Mrs. Julie Sekeres Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Anstine Mrs. Mary Kailian Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Mallas Mr. & Mrs. James SGaGias Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Anstine Mr. & Mrs. Stylianos Ms. Leah Mallas Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Mr. & Mrs. William Asimos Kakaziotis Mr. & Mrs. William Mallas SgaGias Mr. Christopher Barakos Mrs. Maria Kalathas Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mandras Dr. MaGdelene SGaGias Mr. & Mrs. GeorGe N. Barakos Mr. Paul Kanellakis Mr. Athanasios MarGetas Mrs. Kelly (Skouras) Sheasley Mr. & Mrs. John Barakos Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Kapsalis Mr. GeorGe H. MarGetas Mr. John Skeparnias Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Barakos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Drs. GeorGe P. & Patricia Mr. & Mrs. Louis Skeparnias Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Benas KaraGeorGos MarGetas Mr. Nicholas Skeparnias Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Benefiel Mr. & Mrs. GeorGe Mr. & Mrs. Peter MarGetas Mrs. Voula Skeparnias Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bittner Karandrikas Ms. Sevi MarGetas Mr. & Mrs. GeorGe V. Skouras Mrs. EvanGelia Bouras Mr. & Mrs. Nicholaos Mr. & Mrs. James MasGalas Ms. Maria K. Skouras Mr. & Mrs. Colin Burtner Karandrikas Mrs. GeorGia Mavros Ms. Maria V. Skouras Mr. & Mrs. Louis Chiadis Mr. & Mrs. GeorGe Karanicolas Dr. & Mrs. Gela Mchedlishvil Ms. Roula Skouras Mr. & Mrs. Takis ColoGer Mr. & Mrs. Odisefs Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McWatters Mr. & Mrs. Stavros Skouras Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Coroneos Karanicolas Mr. Thomas MeliGakes Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Skouras Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Mr. Constantine Minetos Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Daoularis Karanikas Mr. Dimitrios Mokas Smolskiy Mr. & Mrs. Dionisios Daoularis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Katz Mrs. Connie Murphy Ms. Kalliopi Somis Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Daoularis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Keares Drs. Jonathan & Yanna Mr. & Mrs. James Spanos Mr.

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