May / June 2013 - Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church

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May & June 2013
Saint Basil Newsletter
South Orange County
Holy Week 2013
Our community experienced a wonderful Holy Week
this year. All the services and events were very well
attended. It was the best attended Holy Week of the
three that I have been here for.
Saturday of Lazarus turned out to be a beautiful day.
After Liturgy, everyone ate a breakfast that was donated by Ted’s Place Restaurant. There were plenty
of youth in attendance tying palms and adult volunteers preparing the Church for Palm Sunday. Reggie
Sellas & Chris Alevizos attended to many of the details we don’t think about that are so
necessary throughout Holy Week. They had the help of many volunteers as the week
progressed. Dena Lambropoulou had our readers well organized for all Holy week and
Lent. Katie Van Harten was very helpful filling in for Ann Rhodes for the week before
and during Holy Week. Thanks Katie!
The Palm Sunday Luncheon served about 200 people. Our parish council and other
volunteers arrived early that day to set up our courtyard. Penny Marutsos and Jimmy
served a delicious meal. Everybody enjoyed the food, fellowship and the weather.
During Holy Week, many Altar Boys served throughout the week. Christian Salamy
and Peter Kaffen did a great job as Head Altar boys. They have truly come into their
own as leaders in the Altar and I could not have served Holy Week without them.
May ~ Events
Fri, May 3: Holy Friday Retreat 10:30 am
Fri, May 3: Holy Friday Goya Lock-In 9:30 pm
Sun, May 5th: Pascha ~ Easter
Sun 12th: Mother’s Day Lunch (Mission Grill)
Tues 14: Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wed 15th: Greek School 4:30 p.m.
Wed 15th: Ahepa 6:00 pm Casanova’s Rest.
Sun 19th: Greek School Graduation
Wed 24th: Greek School 4:30 pm
June ~ Events
Sun 2nd: God Parent Sunday
~ Goya BBQ & Pool Party 2:00 p.m.
Thur 6th: Ladies Fellowship 6:45 p.m.
Sat 8th: Goya Volleyball Tournament
Sun 9th: Family Picnic at HTC Park
~ Sunday School Graduation
Sat 15th: Basile at The Strand in Dana Point
Anna Nicole lead our Holy Friday Night Retreat with great enthusiasm along with many
Sun 16th: Father’s Day
other volunteers. It was well organized and attended by about 35 youth of all ages.
We are blessed to have her lead our Sunday School.
July ~ Events
On Holy Friday night, the Church was packed. The choir sounded beautiful and every- Thur 4th: Taco & Beer Booth Fundraiser
Sports Park / San Juan Capistrano
one loved joining them in the singing of the Lamentations. Fran Karnazes and The
Ladies Auxiliary group did a fantastic job decorating the Epitaphios. One of our families donated the flowers for the Epitaphios and the
new rug we have in front of the Altar table. We thank them for their generosity. Mia Domingot had all the Myrrh Bearers dressed and
ready to go that night. After services, 18 Goyans attended our Holy Friday night Lock-in. The teenagers acted out three different small
plays based on some of the parables read during Great Lent. I want to thank Sandy Rains, Antonios Tontisakis and Irene & John Basdakis for taking chaperone shifts that night and early morning. The kids all attended Saturday morning
Service and a few of them were readers.
We had a large crowd on Holy Saturday Morning. We were happy and surprised to see about 80 people come to the Liturgy. That evening, the Church was full and many stayed for Holy Communion and
the late night dinner after.
There are so many other volunteers that I did not mention, but we know who they are. We saw them all
week long offering their services because they love our Church. Thank your to all who helped and all
who attended. It was one of the best Holy Weeks I have experienced thus far as a priest.
God bless ! Rev. Fr. Bill Tragus
Cutting Palms on Sat. of Lazarus
27129 Calle Arroyo #1803, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 542—3445
Mother’s Day Lunch @ Mission Grill ~ May 12th: St. Basil’s & Mission Grill has joined up to promote a special Mother’s Day Lunch
for our community. Please RSVP to Irene Basdakis to make a reservation at lawyerirene@hotmail.com or (949) 300 – 5144.
AHEPA ~ Wed May 15th ~ 6:00 p.m. Dear Brothers, please join us at our next meeting, May 15th at 6:00 pm. at Casanova Ristorante in
Dana Point. If you know of any new potential members, bring them along. Contact Michael Antzoulatos mpa@centerpointinsurance.com.
Greek School Graduation ~ Sunday, May 19th: Please join us for a small presentation by our Greek School and to recognize our students as they complete another great year of Greek School.
God-Parents’ Sunday ~ Sunday, June 2nd: Come to Church with your God-Parents and receive holy Communion together. Sunday
School will have special projects and lessons about God Parents. Coffee hour is dedicated to God-Parents. We would like to send your
God-Parents an e-vite. Please send Anna-Nicole the email addresses and names of your God Parents: annanicole777@gmail.com
Ladies Fellowship ~ Thurs June 6th at 6:45: Join us at the home of Argie Cupples; 2 Calle Regio, San Clemente. Her phone number is
(949) 498-5956. There is a $20 buy in for Bunko with $5 going to the Church. Pot luck refreshments A-L bring dessert and M-Z appetizers. For more info, please contact Presbytera Mia at PresMia@yahoo.com
GOYA Volleyball ~ Saturday, June 8th: We are taking a few teams to the annual Volleyball Tournament in San Marino, which is hosted
by St. Anthony’s Church in Pasadena. There will be a tournament with co-ed teams, dinner and awards given out. 8:30 a.m. check-in. To
sign up, please contact Irene Travis at travisclan@sbcglobal.net
Parish Family Picnic / Sunday School Graduation. ~ Sunday, June 9th: Join us for the 3rd annual Parish Family Picnic and Sunday
school graduation. We will meet in Heritage Town Center Park in Old Town San Juan after Liturgy on June 9th. Coffee hour will be held at
the park. There will be a BBQ lunch and games and activities for kids and families. All are welcome!
Cocktails & Comedy on the California Coast ~ Saturday, June 15th: We will host a cocktail party at The Beach Club in the Strands at
Headlands community. Comedian Basile will entertain while we watch the sunset over the ocean, socialize and enjoy cocktails and appetizers. The ticket price is $100. Since there is limited seating, advance ticket sales are required. Please RSVP by June 7th: (949) 542-3445.
GOYA Calendar - June 2013
GOYA Pool Party & BBQ ~ Sun, June 2nd:
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please join us for a day of food
and swimming hosted by the Rains family at their
home. Contact Sandy at sandyrains1@gmail.com
Check out our Facebook page at: St. Basil Goya
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Parish Council:
Sunday School:
Greek School:
GOYA:
Greek Dance:
Altar Boys:
Stewardship:
Ladies’ Aux:
AHEPA:
Reggie Sellas: rsellas@aol.com
Anna-Nicole: annanicole777@gmail.com
Tessy: tessyjoy7@gmail.com
Sandy Rains: sandyrains1@gmail.com
Lia Vardakostas: lia1@cox.net
Fr. Bill: frbill@stbasiloc.org
Katie Van Harten: vanhartenk@msn.com
Fran Karnazes: yiayiafran@yahoo.com
Mike A: mpa@centerpointinsurance.com
Bert Dumais: bert.dumais@cox.net
Prime Timers:
Chanting:
Bert Dumais: bert.dumais@cox.net
Vacation Church School: Pres. Mia: presmia@yahoo.com
Apokries:
Steve Dafnis: steved@quizglass.com
4th of July: Sam Konugres: sam.konugres@sbcglobal.net
Parish Directory (2012): Sally: meyerhofer@cox.net
Basketball: Sam Konugres: sam.konugres@sbcglobal.net
Greek Festival: Sam Konugres: sam.konugres@sbcglobal.net
Top Left: Girls from our GOYA
eat breakfast before tying palms
on the Saturday of Lazarus.
Top Right ~ Procession of the
Epitaphios Icon on Holy Friday.
Bottom Right ~ Anna-Nicole
teaches during the Holy Friday
Retreat.
St. Sophia Camp
Registration is open
2013 Stewardship Update
Annual Operating Budget
$350,000
Aug 4—10 Week 1
Amount Pledged
$132,027
Aug 10 ~ 17 Week 2
% of budget pledged
37%
www.stsophiacamp.org
Amount Received
$56,127
Reservations fill up fast
so register when you
can to reserve a spot
for child.
% of budget received
16%
2013 Stewards
96
To receive a pledge card, please contact
Ann Rhodes in the Church office.Page 2
3rd Annual
Parish Family Picnic
June 9th
Time: noon - 4:30 p.m.
Following Liturgy
Tasty BBQ
Games & Activities for kids
and families
Coffee hour will be
at the park.
Celebrate Sunday School
Graduation
$7 Lunch - includes drinks
RSVP to Ann Rhodes at: office@stbasiloc.org
HTC Park
San Juan Capistrano
(Located in Old Town SJC)
Across from the Old Mission
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May 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Holy Unction: 3:30 pm
Holy Unction: 7:30 pm
Fri
2
Sat
3
Liturgy ~ St. Basil
9:30 am
Descent from the
Cross: 3:30 pm
12 Gospels: 7 pm
Epitaphios: 7:30 pm
Holy Friday Lock-In:
9:30 pm
5
GREAT & HOLY
PASCHA
6
7
4
Liturgy ~ St. Basil:
9:30 am
Anastasi Resurrection
Service:
11:30 pm
9
10
11
15
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
29
30
31
GREEK SCHOOL 4:30
Agape Service: 10 am
Sunday of Thomas
12
13
Divine Liturgy: 10 am
Parish Council
7:00 pm
14
GREEK SCHOOL 4:30
AHEPA: 6:00 p.m.
MOTHER’S DAY
19
Sunday of the Myrrh
Bearers
20
Liturgy 9:30
Saints
Constantine and
Helen
Divine Liturgy: 10 am
Greek Schl Grad 11:15
Sunday of the
Paralytic
Divine Liturgy: 10 am
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21
27
28
June 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Divine Liturgy: 10 am
3
God Parent Sunday
Board Meeting
7:00 pm
4
5
11
12
6
7
13
14
Ladies’ Fellowship
Argie Cuppples home
6:45 p.m.
GOYA Volleyball
Tournament:
8:15 a.m. Pasadena
8
GOYA BBQ & Pool Party
2:00 pm
9
Divine Liturgy: 10 am
10
Bible Study 7:15
Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Holy Ascension of
our Lord
Sun Schl Grad 11:30
Family Picnic 12:00
at HTC Park in SJC
15
Basile Comedy Night
6:30 pm at The Strand
in Dana Point
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Divine Liturgy: 10 am
Father’s Day
Pentecost
Divine Liturgy: 10 am
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Divine Liturgy: 10 am
Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Holy Apostles, Saints
Peter & Paul