greek orthodox church 435 keating drive winston

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
435 KEATING DRIVE
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27104
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
APRIL 2015
Non-Profit Organiz.
U.S. Postage
Winston-Salem, NC
Permit # 168
Easter Homily offered by St. John Chrysostom, read at the Resurrection Service
It contains a number of important themes that speak to all of us.
Wed April 1
Κυρ 12 Απριλίου
Philoptochos Board Meeting 5:30pm
Presanctified Liturgy 6:00pm
Please bring your favorite Lenten dish to share after services.
Thu April 2
Adult Discussion 9:30 am
Sat April 4
Saturday of Lazarus Matins/Divine Liturgy 9:00 am
Δευτ 13 Απριλίου
Συνεδρίαση του Δ. Συμβουλίου 6:00μμ
Τριτ 14 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Palm Sunday - Regular Schedule
2:00 Φαγητό
Των Αγίων Ραφαήλ, Νικολάου και Ειρήνης‘Όρθρος/Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
Η αρτοκλασία προσφέρετε από την Ελένη & Δημήτρη Τσιόλκα
HOPE & JOY Retreat 11:00am - 1:30pm
Sun April 5
Η ακολουθία της Αγάπης 12:00
Κοινοτικό Πασχαλινό τραπέζι Αναψυκτικά 1:00μμ
Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στο μηνιαίο φυλλάδιο.
Angel Choir 4th-6th grade
At the conclusion of services, the Ladies of Philoptochos cordially invite all to the
traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon.
Πεμπ 16 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm - Confessions will be heard after services.
Παρ 17 Απριλίου
Της Ζωοδόχου πηγής
Όρθρος/Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
***Please Note: No Greek School and No Hellenic Dance Troupe practices
during Holy Week***
Κυρ 19 Απριλίου
Κυριακή του Θωμά
Κανονικό ωράριο
Mon April 6
Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm - Confessions will be heard after services.
Tue April 7
Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am
Ο Καφές προσφέρετε από τις οικογένειες της Μαρίας Στραβομύτη και του
Λάμπρου Τσίπρα για τον αρραβώνα τους και την υγεία των οικογενειών
τους.
Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm - Confessions will be heard after services.
Τριτ 21 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ.
Wed April 8
Holy Unction (for children) 4:30 pm
Holy Unction 7:00 pm
Τετ 22 Απριλίου
Thu April 9
Liturgy of St. Basil 8:30 am - Communion Service
Εσπερινός & Αρτοκλασία Του Αγίου Γεωργίου στο Χάι Πόιντ στις
6:00μμ
Θεία Λειτουργία 7:00μμ
Ιερείς και μέλη των γειτονικών κοινοτήτων προσκαλούνται να
παρευρεθούν προς τιμή της ονομαστικής γιορτής της Εκκλησίας.
Πεμπ 23 Απριλίου
Του Αγίου Γεωργίου
Όρθρος/Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
Κυρ 26 Απριλίου
Κανονικό ωράριο
Αγγελική Χορωδία Νήπια – 3ής τάξης
Dyeing of Easter Eggs 9:30 am
12 Gospels (Holy Passion) 7:00 pm
Fri April 10
Annunciation Christian Academy is closed for Orthodox Good Friday.
Ο Καφές προσφέρετε από τις οικογένειες Ρίζου, Φερεντίνου, Στόγιας και
Μηχαήλ.
Epitaphio Decoration 9:00 am
Service of Lowering Christ from the Cross 4:30 pm
Sat April 11
Service of Lamentations 7:00 pm
Δευτ 27 Απριλίου
Ετοιμασία Σπανακόπιτες για το Φεστιβάλ 5:00μμ
Pre-Resurrection Service 8:30 am - Communion Service
Τριτ 28 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30μμ
Resurrection of our Lord
Matins 11:00 pm
Lights Extinguished 11:50 pm
Resurrection - Midnight - Outside
Divine Liturgy 12:25 Service will end promptly at 1:30 am
Sun April 12
Agape Service - Noon
1:00 pm—Social Time
Easter Picnic - Open to all.
2:00 pm—Meal Served (See flyer in bulletin)
Mon April 13
Parish Council Meeting 6:00pm
Ετοιμασία Σπανακόπιτες για το Φεστιβάλ 9:00πμ
Τετ 29 Απριλίου
Συνέλευση της Φιλόπτωχου 7:00μμ
Πεμπ 30 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
Τετ 1 Απριλίου
Συνέλευση του Συμβουλίου της Φιλόπτωχου 5:30μμ
Tue April 14
Προηγιασμένη Θ. Λειτουργία 6:00πμ. Παρακαλούμε να φέρετε νηστίσιμο
φαγητό για να συνδειπνήσουμε.
Πεμπ 2 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ
Σαβ 4 Απριλίου
Σάββατο του Λαζάρου
Όρθρος – Θ.Λειτουργία 8:45πμ
Συνέλευση της Φιλόπτωχου μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία
Sts. Rafael, Nikolaou & Irene Matins/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am
Artoklasia is offered by Helen & Jim Tsiolkas
Thu April 16
Adult Discussion 9:30 am
Fri April 17
Life Giving Fountain
Sun April 19
Sunday of Thomas - Regular Schedule
Hope –Joy 11:00-1:30
Κυρ 5 Απριλίου
Κυριακή των Βαΐων
Μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία οι κυρίες της φιλόπτωχου σας προσκαλούν
στην κοινοτική αίθουσα σε γεύμα.
Δευτ 6 Απριλίου
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου 7:00μμ
Τριτ 7 Απριλίου
Θρησκευτική συζήτηση της ομάδας των ανδρών 6:30πμ
Τετ 8 Απριλίου
Εξομολογήσεις
Ακολουθία του Αγίου Ευχελαίου για τα παιδιά 4:30μμ
Θεία Λειτουργία Αγίου Βασιλείου 8:30πμ
Βάψιμο αυγών 9:30πμ
Θεία Κοινωνία
Ακολουθία των Παθών του Κυρίου ( Τα 12 Ευαγγέλια) 7:00μμ
Παρ 10 Απριλίου
Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am
Wed April 22
St. George - High Point
Great Vespers & Artoklasia 6:00pm
Divine Liturgy 7:00pm.
Clergy & Laity from neighboring communities are invited to celebrate the
community’s nameday.
Thu April 23
St. George
Sun April 26
Regular Schedule
Angel Choir K-3rd grades
Matins/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am
Fellowship Hour is offered by the families Rizos, Ferentinos, Stogias and Michael.
Εξομολογήσεις
Ακολουθία Αγίου Ευχελαίου 7:00μμ
Πεμπ 9 Απριλίου
Tue April 21
Εξομολογήσεις
Το απογευματινό Ελληνικό Σχολείο και οι ομάδες του Ελληνικού Χορού
δεν θα λειτουργήσουν την Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου 7:00μμ
Matins/Divine Liturgy 8:45 am
Fellowship Hour is offered by the families of Maria Strates and Lampros Tsipras
in celebration of their engagement and for the health of their families.
Κανονικό ωράριο
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου 7:00μμ
Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am
Mon April 27
Festival Baking preparation - Spanakopites 5:00pm
Tue April 28
Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30 am
Festival Baking preparation - Spanakopites 9:00am
Wed April 29
Philoptochos General Meeting 6:00pm
Thu April 30
Adult Discussion 9:30 am
H Χριστιανική Ακαδημία θα είναι κλειστή
Στολισμός Επιταφίου 9:00πμ
Ακολουθία της Αποκαθηλώσεως 4:00μμ
Επιτάφιος Θρήνος 7:00μμ
Σαβ 11 Απριλίου
Θεία Λειτουργία 8:30πμ – Θεία Κοινωνία
Η Ανάσταση του Κυρίου
Μεσονύκτια τελετή της Αναστάσεως εξωτερικά του Ναού
Θεία Λειτουργία 12:25 και θα τελειώσει 1:30πμ
ALTAR BOY ASSIGNMENTS FOR HOLY WEEK
Sun April 5 - Evening - Team 1
Mon April 6 - Evening - Team 2
Tue April 7 - Evening - Team 3
Wed April 8 - Afternoon - Team 4
Evening - Team 5
Thu April 9 - Evening - Team 1 & 2
Fri April 10 - Afternoon - Team 3
Evening - All Teams
Sat April 11 - Morning - Team 4
Evening - All Teams
(On first come basis)
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
USHERS – Nick Karagiorgis, George Kalamaras, Patricia Valier, Sam Liontis CHURCH SERV COMM Team 4 - James (Paki) Hondros, Brian McFarlin, Chad Davis, Renee Kortesis READER - Anthony Whitley ALTAR BOYS Team 5 – Sammy Moutos, Thomas Anthony, Ian Hellmer, Travis Liontis, Ralph Shepherd,
Marcus Neacsu, George Raptis, Nicholas Rizos, Vasili Karagiannis, Michael Ioannou, Matthew Moutos, John
Kroustalis, Sebastian Neacsu, Angelo P. Leontaritis, Angelo N. Leontaritis
NURSERY – Ashley Pappas Minton, Stavroula Papakostas
EASTER MIDNIGHT SERVICE
PARISH COUNCIL - ALL TEAMS
READER - Will Moye
ALTAR BOYS - Open to all
NURSERY - Open to all
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
USHERS - Jim Paloumbas, Michael Kangelaris, Dr. Mike Olympio, Stan Carroll CHURCH SERV COMM Team 1 - Sammy Ballas, Tom Giannopoulos, Tony Franzese, Stacy Shepherd READER - Ron Sheppard ALTAR BOYS Team 5 – Sammy Moutos, Thomas Anthony, Ian Hellmer, Travis Liontis, Ralph Shepherd, Marcus Neacsu, George Raptis, Nicholas Rizos, Vasili Karagiannis, Michael Ioannou, Matthew Moutos, John
Kroustalis, Sebastian Neacsu, Angelo P. Leontaritis, Angelo N. Leontaritis NURSERY – Natalie Spinosa, Chrissy McCullough, Kelly Kontos
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
USHERS – Jimmy Chrysson, Chris Kroustalis, Tommy Karathanas, George Bambalis CHURCH SERV COMM Team 2 - Helen Uhl, Chris Gallos, Ilias Vlachos, Teddy J. Tsiolkas READER - George Kalamaras ALTAR BOYS Team 1 - Uly Grisette IV, Chris Ziogas, Teddy Christakos, Michael A. Vlahos, Vaios Demopoulos, Alexandros Kalogeromitros, Yiannis Alexiou, Luke Vlahos, Vasilios Ziogas, Mario Dallis, Christos Demopoulos, Demetrios Liaskonis, John Stabolitis NURSERY – Maria Capparelli, Georgia Hull PARISH COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE
The following items of note resulted from business discussed at the March 9, 2015 Parish Council mee ng: 
Discussion was made about our new parking policy. We implore our parish members to be conscien ous about where they park, so that we are not in viola on of fire codes.
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A new breezeway rental agreement has been drawn up. Church members are to make a rental plans with Father Demetri if they are in need of using the space.
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The Diakonia Retreat Center offers a wonderful experience for our Greek Orthodox Community. An upcoming event will be held later in 2015 to benefit this incredible
place.
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Dr. Mike Olympio has instructed the Parish Council in the use of our new AED devic‐
es. This can be a life saving device, and we are very fortunate to have Dr. Olympio offer this instruc on and to be overseeing its’ implementa on.
PASCHA PICNIC At the DIAKONIA RETREAT CENTER
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015
AGAPE VESPERS - 11:00 AM
followed by
Food, Friends, Dancing and Fun!
Overnight Lodging Available Friday or Saturday Try our new Cabins! RSVP
diakoniaretreatoffice@yahoo.com
GREEK FESTIVAL 2015
CHAIRMAN
Co-CHAIRMEN
Chris Karahalios 978-2301 twingus@aol.com
Johnny Kortesis 399-2165 jkortesis@aol.com
Pete Bobotsiares 830-0020 pbobo1978@yahoo.com
Sammy Gianopoulos 682-2290 Sammy@crisphg.com
COMMITTEES
Cashiers & Runners
Church Tours
Cooking Demo
Matthew Greene 244-7320
Michael Kangelaris 682-1901
Dean Clark 682-6871
Rita Georgoulias 724-2929
Virginia Moutos 765-9771
Presv. Betsy Vlahos 766-0160
Dancing
Lisa Siokis 407-8613 lisasiokis@gmail.com
Decorating & Signs
Georgia Bobotsiares 240-5767
Dining Room Meal Line Thomas Karathanas 782-4514
Dining Room Super.
John Vlachos 416-9347 vlachoswin@aol.com
John Nikas 529-5544 nikas@kouboura.com
Beverages
Jim Toompas 549-2871 jtoompas@gmail.com
Finance
Jim Carros 413-6286 carrosj@rjrt.com
Chris Macropoulos 971-4073 chrism@appengr.com
Paul Anthony 671-0286
Frappe
Preschool 765-3663
Gift Shop/Vendors
Litsa Tsiolkas 972-7929 tsiolkas46@bellsouth.net
Athena Karahalios 817-8818 akarahalio@aol.com
Litsa Bouloubasis 817-6090 ebouloubasis@triad.rr.com
Haroula Moody 734-8990
Gyro
Jim Ballas 399-0847
Harold Doumas 408-2123 hdoumas1@yahoo.com
Loukoumades
Helen Strates 765-6875
MC
Gina Nikitas 409-9984 ginanikitas@yahoo.com
Meals
Pete Bobotsiares 830-0020
Bobby Leloudis 287-5566
Meal Line Cashier
Diana Cox 575-5051
Pavilion Super.
Nick Karagiorgis 575-6947 nkaragiorgis@triad.rr.com
Take-out Meals
Helene Creson 816-3152 HCreson@triad.rr.com
Take-out Meals (Inside) Dr. Georgia Olympio 409-1874 Angelic Carroll 287-9592 acarroll7@triad.rr.com
Meal Tickets (Presale)
Gus Kazakos 462-2925
Vi Nichols 406-0889 vnichols@flowauto.com
Stan Carroll 287-9593 scarroll6@riad.rr.com
Meat Cutting
Pete Bobotsiares 830-0020
Sammy Gianopoulos 682-2290
Pastry & Baking
Irene Kroustalis 782-8336
Maria P. Gallins 768-3469
Pizza
Athena Kroustalis 971-1306 alittlebitmoreO2@hotmail.com
Parking: a. Admission Kenneth Russell 760-2241 w#768-7940 vicky@runumb.com
b. Set-up
Ody Chamis 972-2432 ochamis@gmail.com
c. Shuttle
Bill Mastoras 655-9669 Greg Ballas 768-2156
Dean Fragakis 765-3285
John Vlachos 416-9347
Publicity/Advertisement Amy Bridges 406-0705 amycbridges@triad.rr.com Jennifer Chrysson 473-7774
Purchasing & Supplies Jim Paloumbas 399-2153 jpaloumbas@hotmail.com
Raffle
Marina Yartzeff 725-5011
Potato
Rodger Dzoba 407-0635 rdzoba@trimarkusa.com
Salad
Chris Kroustalis 940-6608 ckroustalis@roadrunner.com
Mike Georgoulias 724-2929
Set-up & Breakdown
Sam Liontis 774-3074 liontiss@bellsouth.net
Pete Mastoras 624-0248
Bill Demopoulos 413-3250
Souvlaki
Mike Sabanis 988-6257 msabanis@gmail.com Gus Hodges 782-2596 evrytania4@aol.com
T-shirts
Litsa Tsiolkas 768-3723 tsiolkas46@bellsouth.net
Trip to Greece/Raffle Prizes
Maria Blevins 345-0719 mvb716@aol.com
HOLY WEEK IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
A brief explanation
PALM SUNDAY - On this day, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into
Jerusalem. The people met Him with palm branches and cried,
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
PALM SUNDAY EVENING - The service of Palm Sunday Evening helps us understand Christ’s
passage from death to life and how each of us can also become free from sin and death. This
evening we commemorate Christ the Bridegroom by singing “The Hymn of the Bridegroom,” warning us to be prepared for Christ’s coming. The priest carries the Icon of the Bridegroom in procession. We behold Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church, bearing the marks of suffering, yet preparing a marriage Feast for us in God’s Kingdom.
HOLY MONDAY EVENING - Holy Monday services urge us to be spiritually prepared to receive
Christ. We should take this time to reflect on “The Parable of the Ten Virgins,” the maidens who
filled their lamps with oil and were prepared to receive the Bridegroom. Those with empty lamps
were shut out of the marriage feast. Thus each of us should light our lives with faith and good
works and be ready to receive Christ.
HOLY TUESDAY EVENING - During this service, we remember the sinful woman who anointed
Christ in anticipation of His death. Her repentance and love of Christ is the theme of the Hymn of
Kassiani, which is chanted on this night.
HOLY WEDNESDAY - The Sacrament of Holy Unction is celebrated on this day when we confess
our sins and seek to be reconciled with God. The priest anoints us with holy oil that we may be
healed physically and spiritually.
HOLY THURSDAY MORNING - The Divine Liturgy of Holy Thursday consists of Vespers and the
Liturgy. On this day we celebrate the meaning of what Christ said and did at the Last Supper.
HOLY THURSDAY EVENING - The service of the twelve readings narrates the events of Jesus’
Holy Passion, and His last instructions to the disciples. Following the fifth gospel, the crucifix is
carried in procession. This symbolizes Christ’s coming to Golgotha to offer Himself as a sacrifice
for the world’s sins.
HOLY FRIDAY - Holy Friday is a day of mourning, fasting and prayer. On this day we commemorate the Passion of Jesus Christ, for on this day, Our Lord went to the Cross and died to take away
our sins. The power of death and the reality of evil rule the world on this day. Yet, Jesus Christ’s
death marks the beginning of His and ours - victory over death’s power.
APOKATHELOSIS - During this service, we relive the death of our Lord and His removal from the
Cross. During the Gospel reading, the Body of Christ is removed from the Cross and is wrapped in
a white sheet. The priest then takes it into the Sanctuary.
THE LAMENTATIONS - The Hymns of Lamentations are sung this evening as we lament Jesus’
undeserved death for our salvation. With both sorrow and joy we sing the Lamentations to Him
who is symbolically buried, yet who we already know is risen. During this service, the Epitaphio is
taken in a candlelight procession around the church. The flowers which adorn the tomb are given
to the faithful, which are symbolic of the many gifts the Lord has given us, the greatest of which is
eternal life.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Foundation
HOLY SATURDAY MORNING - On Holy Saturday morning, we celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St.
Basil. This is the Blessed Sabbath, a day of strict and fasting, but a day of hope and waiting. We
know that because Christ died, death is no longer the end of life. Christ descended into hell that
death itself might be destroyed. Anticipating Christ’s victory over the power of death, we sing:
“Arise, O God, Judge the earth. For to Thee belong all the nations!”
Dear Annunciation members,
EASTER SUNDAY - Today we celebrate Our Lord’s glorious resurrection. The Resurrection service at midnight begins in a darkened church. As the faithful receive the resurrection light from the
priest, a procession is formed to the Narthex. The people hear the good news of Christ’s triumph
over death from the Gospel. The joyous hymn of Christ’s resurrection is triumphantly chanted:
“Christ is Risen!”
Many are surprised that a gift of any size, immediately becomes part of the Foundation’s
annual giving assistance. A portion of the gift can immediately make a difference, yet
stays intact by appreciation, is never consumed and gives in perpetually.
SERVICE OF AGAPE - At Noon, we gather to celebrate the “Agape” service and forgive our fellow
Christians, in which the Gospel message is read in many languages to illustrate the Christian message going out to the whole world.
HOLY CONFESSION
During Lent and Holy Week the Sacrament of Holy Confession will be offered for spiritual healing.
Please call the office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Demetri.
(The Prayer of St. Ephraim, specially used during Lent and Holy Week)
O Lord and Master of my life!
Take from me the spirit of sloth, faintheartedness,
lust of power and idle talk.
But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience
and love to Your servant.
Yea, Lord and King!
Grant me to see my own errors and not to judge my brother;
for You are blessed to ages of ages.
Amen.
Please strongly consider making a small part of your Lenten giving a gift to our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Foundation.
A common misconception is that the gift must be large. Logically though, we understand
that gifts in combination with prior gifts, offer a boost to family and educational needs, and
as assistance meeting our Church’s various and vast needs. Your gift combined with previous gifts provides a lift to those whose needs are immediate.
Every week we pass those in need, including those amongst us in our parish. They do not
beg as the beggars at the gate, but their needs are no less vital. Please donate to Annunciation Foundation as part of your Lenten journey. Once you make a gift you will understand
the continual pleasures these gestures of grace provide. Allow this Great Lent to spark this
journey, and allow yourself to witness the assistance that each gift provides through the
years ahead.
To give this perpetual gift, please mail or drop off a giving amount to the Church office, to
Father Demetri, or to a Foundation Board member.
May God bless you and your family and have a Blessed Lent,
Stan Carroll, Jim Carros, Jimmy Chrysson, John Fragakis, Sophia Fragakis,
Athena Karahalios, Gus Kazakos
THE PARISH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE MEMBERS
OF THE ANNUNCIATION FAMILY A BLESSED RESSURECTION
CHRIST IS RISEN
EASTER Flower - $15 Donation (Deadline Sunday, April 5th)
CHRIST IS RISEN
O Christ is risen from the dead and through death He did trample, trample upon death and
thus bestowed upon those in the tombs the gift of life, of eternal life.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF_________________________________________________________________________
BY_____________________________________________________________________________________
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IN HONOR OF__________________________________________________________________________________
ΚΑΛΟ
BY_____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE GOOD HEALTH OF____________________________________________________________________
BY_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Χριστός Ανέστη εκ νεκρών, θανάτω θάνατον πατήσας
και τοις εν τοις μνήμασι, ζωήν χαρισάμενος
EASTER GREETINGS
CHRIST IS RISEN!
CHRISTOS ANESTI!
TRULY HE IS RISEN!
ALITHOS ANESTI!
CHRISTOS VOSKRESE!
VOISTINU VOSKRESE!
MASEEH QAM!
HAQAN QAM!
CHRISTOS A INVIAT!
ADEVERAT A INVIAT!
Prayer List
As members of an Orthodox
Christian family, we are called
upon to pray for each other in
time of need. Please pray for:
Robert, Voula, Chris,
Athanasios, George, Alexandra
Olga
If you would like us to remember you or
your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at 765-7145.
We will begin with a fresh list of names
every month.
PRAYERS FOR MEALTIMES
O Christ our God, bless the food
and drink of Your servants,
for You are holy always, now and forever,
and to the ages of ages.
AMEN.
BLESSED IS GOD, who is merciful to us
and feeds us with His bountiful gifts
by His divine grace and love for mankind,
always, now and forever,
and to the ages of ages.
AMEN.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEAL THE
FOLLOWING PRAYER MAY BE SAID:
GLORY TO YOU, O LORD.
Glory to You, O Holy One.
Glory to You, O King.
For You have given us food for joy.
Fill us also with Your Holy Spirit,
that we may be found well-pleasing
before You and not be ashamed
when You come to reward
each according to his works.
AMEN.
FESTIVAL 2015
Once again we are actively preparing for
our upcoming Festival, scheduled for May
15, 16 & 17.
The Executive Committee, Publicity and
Baking Committees have been hard at
work planning and preparing for the Festival.
We are one of the few communities that
make all of the festival goods. A great
deal of credit goes to our ladies who work
hard on Mondays at 5:00pm and Tuesdays
at 9:00am. Thank you ladies for your hard
work and dedication. The men regularly
help with product preparation and will be
cutting and preparing the meat in May.
Thank you men for your hard work.
Again this year we will be emailing the flyer to all our members to forward to all of
their contacts. This helps us publicize our
festival , especially in that the city does not
allow us to post signs on the city right of
way.
The Greek Festival Committee list is included in the bulletin. Please help the
booth chairperson by contacting them and
offering your help.
Thank you.
TheGoodSamaritanhelpers
visited/sentcardstothefollowing
membersoftheChurchthis
month:
VoulaVlasis,GeorgeVlahos,Chris
HamberisandSandySmalling.
Dear Ladies of Philoptochos
For our general April meeting we will have a workshop to help us learn more about each other and
how being part of Philoptochos can help guide us in our journey to be more involved in charitable
causes for those in need. We will have an open discussion how we as women can learn to become
better Christians through our good deeds towards those that are in need.
Our Palm Sunday luncheon will be Sunday April 5th and we will also be selling fresh baked Tsourekia made by our own ladies for $6. The price for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children.
Please remember that this is a fundraiser that helps raise money to support the charities that we
have agreed to help for 2015.
Philoptochos lost a very beloved sister this past month. Jane Ballus was a long standing active
member for many years. She always served very quietly and was always there to support us in any
way she could. On a personal note about Jane, she was one who would help others in need without
judging them by their race, religion, or economic status. Because of her beliefs she was very proud
of the direction our local chapter was headed in helping and serving in more outreach programs
throughout Winston-Salem. She will be missed and may her memory be eternal.
Membership: If you have not paid for you 2015 membership please contact Kim Toompas. The
following members have paid. We have a total of 58 members, so we are down by 50%.
Assimos, Jan
Bambalis, Nitsa
Beskas, Dee
Bouloubasis, Litsa
Burns, Marianthe
Carroll, Angelic
Carros, Anthoula
Carros, Cynthia
Chamis, Mary
Cortesis, Evridiki
Cortesis, Frances
Davis, Despina
Davis, Effie
Demopoulos, Georgia
Dentiste, Martha
Dates to remember:
April 1st
April 5th
April 29th
Doumas, Litsa
Dupuy, Aglaia
Floros, Margarita
Fragakis, Sophia
Gallins, Bessie
Gallins, Bessie
Gallins, Marika
Georgoulias, Rita
Giannopoulos, Anna
Gonzales, Kiki
Grigoriou, Mary
Janos, Roula
Kafant, Emily
Kalamaras, Angela
Kaliviotis, Lena
Kaliviotis, Penny
Kangelaris, Olga
Karagiorgis, Eleftheria S
Karagiorgis, Helen
Karahalios, Athena
Karahalios, Kim
Kontos, Lisa
Kortesis, Renee
Liontis, Penelope
Mastoras, Dina
Mathes, Maria
Olympio, Georgia
Pantazis, Louisa
Pantazis, Bessie
Piedad, Alice
Sechrest, Stacy
Shepherd, Stacy
Siokis, Lisa
Sklapanis, Anthoula
Speas, AnnMarie
Toompas, Kim
Tsiolkas, Litsa
Vlahos, Betsy Presv.
Vlahos, Maria
Vlahos, Olga
Vlahos, Voula
Wood, Georgia
Zaferatos, Wilma
Board Meeting 6:00 pm
Palm Sunday Luncheon
General Meeting 6:00 pm
“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20
Your Sister in Christ, Ann-Marie Dentiste-Speas
COMMUNITY EASTER PICNIC
WHEN:
WHERE:
WE WILL
PROVIDE:
BRING:
COST:
NEED:
Easter Sunday, following the Noon Agape Service
1:00 PM—Social Time
2:00 PM—Meal Served
Annunciation Pavilion - Open to all.
Lamb, hot dogs & hamburgers, rolls & fixings, plates, cups, napkins, utensils, ice, grill
for cooking, tables, tablecloths & chairs
Your own coolers with beverages desired, 1 covered vegetable dish and
1 desert (each enough to feed 10 people).
None
Some help with cooking on Sunday morning.
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ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΚΟ 
Τήν Κυριακή τού Πάσχα έπειτα από τήν ακολουθία τής Αγάπης στό Παβίλιον τής Κοινότητος 1:00 μμ—Συνάντηση
2:00 μμ—Γεύμα
Θά υπάρχουν γιά αυτούς πού θά συμετάσχουν:
Αρνί ψητό, χότ ντόξς καί χέμπουργα, πιάτα, ποτήρια,
πετσέτες, σκεύη, πάγος, σκάρα γιά μαγείρευμα, τραπέζια, τραμεζομάνθυλα καί καρέκλες.
Νά φέρετε:
Οτι ποτά θέλετε.
Ενα πιάτο συμπληρωματικόν τού φαγητού καί ένα γλυκό (τό καθένα νά είναι αρκετό γιά
10 άτομα).
Χρειαζόμαστε βοήθεια γιά τό ψήσιμο τήν Κυριακή πρωί.
PARKING LOT SAFETY VIOLATIONS
The fire Marshall has warned our church of a number of safety violations that we must correct:
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No parking by Church side door and Breezeway steps.
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No parking along sidewalk from street to hall.
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No parking outside marked spaces.
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Lower parking lot has spaces.
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Parish council will patrol for compliance.
——————————————————————— Ο αρχηγός του πυροσβεστικού σώματος έχει ενημερώσει την Εκκλησία ότι η στάθμευση στο χώρο αυτό απαγορεύται για λόγους ασφαλείας και ως εκ τούτου:  Μην παρκάρετε τα αυτοκίνητα δίπλα στην πλαϊνή πόρτα της Εκκλησίας και δίπλα στις σκάλες  Μην παρκάρετε τα αυτοκίνητα κατά μήκος του πεζοδρομίου από το δρόμο προς την αίθουσα  Μην παρκάρετε εκτός γραμμών στάθμευσης  Διαθέσιμες θέσεις στάθμευσης υπάρχουν στο διπλανό πάρκινγκ κάτω από την Εκκλησία. Σας ευχαριστούμε για την κατανόησή σας, Με εκτίμηση, Το Συμβούλιο της Ενορίας 2015 STEWARDSHIP CΟΜΜΙΤΜΕΝΤ PROGRAM
From God every family in heaven and on earth is named.”
“
Ephesians 3:15
We would like to thank the following Stewards for their support of Annunciation Ministries. The
Stewardship list is updated on the 15th of every month.
Anggelis, Mel
Anghelescu, Anton & Carmen
Ballas, Angelo & Georgia
Ballas, Tommy & Dora
Bambalis, Helen
Bobotsiares, Romalea
Booras, Sophie
Carroll, Stan & Angelic
Carros, Nick & Xanthe
Chamis, Odysseus & Irene
Chrysson, Gabriel & Sarah
Cortessis, Angelo & Evridiki
Creson, Helene
Davis, Despina
Faughnan, William & Christina
Fragakis, Dean
Franzese, Tony & Toula
Futris, Gus & Afrodity
Gallins, Athena
Gallins, Matthew & Kim
Gallos, Chris & Kendra
Garcia, Joseph
Giannopoulos, Tom & Anna
Gianopoulos, Sam & Yiota
Goulas, Konstandinos & Frances
Grisette III, Uly & Tonya
Guthold, Martin & Marilena
Hamberis, Chris & Dean
Harris, Ted
Havelos, Dina
Hondos, Dina
Karahalios, Olga
Karathanas, Jr., Thomas & Janis
Kiricoples, George Rev. Fr.
Kiser, Jeff & Maria
Kokotos, Dimitrios & Kasiani
Konstantopoulos, Mike & Andree
Kontos, Anargiros (Jerry) & Angela
Kontos, Pete & Martha
Kroustalis, Christopher & Kia
Leloudis, Bobby & Georgia
Leonard, Vicky
Macropoulos, Chris & Lori
Marshall, Scott & Connie
Mathes, Jim & Stella
McFarlin, Brian & Roula
Mitchell, Ken & Bonnie
Mitsogiannis, Steve & Maria
Morris, Jenny
Morykwas, Dr. Michael & Christine
Murphy, Vasiliki
Neacsu, Marian & Daniela
Nikas, Kiki
Papanikolaou, Sotirios & Soula
Pappas, Ann
Pappas, John J.
Pappas, John V.
Pappas, Julia
Pappas, Maria
Petropoulos, George & Christina
Phillips, Drs. Mark & Marioara
Plagianis, Harry & Cami
Rizos, Nick & Eftihia
Rizos, Pete & Bessie
Rogatsios, Dean & Cameron
Russell, Dr. Kenneth & Vicky
Sanos, Marea
Sapos, Jimmy
Scott, Don & Ann
Spanos, Paul & Kathryn
Strates, Chris & Helen
Strates, Gus & Bessie
Strates, Paul & Despo
Strates, Pete G.
Strates, Peter C.
Swaim, Dan & Robin
Tsigounis, Nicholas & Janice
Tsoules Mike & Janice
Vasilos, Thomas
Vlad, Lucian & Lucia
Vlahos, Fr. George & Presv. Betsy
Vlasis, Mike & Caroline
Vonsiatsky, Robyne
White, Brent & JoAnn
Zaferatos, Konstantinos & Billie
Ziogas, George & Maria
Ziogas, Ilias & Fotini
2015 STEWARDSHIP REPORT
To date we have received 267 pledge cards
Our goal is 410
HAVE YOU TURNED YOUR
STEWARDSHIP CARD IN?
PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
The Four Circles …. The Newsletter for the Youth
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Winston-Salem NC
April 2015
Proistamenos-Fr. Demetri Kangelaris,
Youth– Dcn. Constantine Shepherd
APRIL Events 2015
April 4th -HOPE and JOY Saturday of Lazarus Retreat
11:00 pm-1:30 pm
On March 7th our boys Sr. Basketball Team competed in the Hoops4Him Championship
Tournament. The guys had tough competition but played with great heart and determination but unfortunately ended up with second place. The game was a great example of
sportsmanship and effort. Thanks to Gus Siokis, all the players, the parents and everyone
who came out to support both of our teams during this year’s Hoops4Him season.
LENTEN RETREAT 2015
About 11 of our GOYANs participated in the Metropolis Lenten Retreat March 6th-8th at
the beautiful Diakonia Center. The group had a wonderful time and was blessed with
beautiful weather. A very special thanks to Greg Karagiorgis and Elena Shepherd who
chaperoned and drove for this event.
April 15th– Registration opens for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp (see below)
April 18th- Annual Pascha Picnic at the Diakonia Center. We are hoping to get a group together to attend please
see the information flier in the bulletin.
SAINT STEPHEN’S SUMMER CAMP
METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA
SUMMER 2015
Registration opens April 15th, 2015
www.saintstephenscamp.org
St. Stephen’s Summer Camp is one of the many outstanding programs available for our
youth. This year there are five weeks of summer camp offered:
 June 28th-July 4th
 July 5th– July 11th
 July 12th-July 18th
 July 26th– August 1st
Camp is for youth who will be going into the 6th-12th grade in 2015. Cost is $400 per session and spots fill up very fast. There is financial assistance available for those interested
in attending. Anyone interested in camp please contact me and let me know when you are
planning to attend or if you have any questions about the program.
Deacon Constantine
ANNUNCIATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Sunday School News from the Annunciation
Dear Parents of ACA, We hope you are having a thoughtful and peaceful Lenten season.
Our congregation enjoyed the wonderful speeches by our students during the Oratorical
Festival. Congratulations to those students for working hard and sharing their knowledge
with us.
Thank you to the students who participated in our processions this month for the Sunday
of Orthodoxy and the Veneration of the Cross.
On behalf of the ACA Board, Ms. Evie, and Fr. Demetri, I would like to extend a huge thank you for all of your help with our annual JROTC Cadet Ball Fundraiser. The event was quite a success! We had over 500 individuals a ended this func on and serving them would have not been possible without everyone's help. I would like to thank Sam Lion s and our other cooks for cooking such a fantas c meal year a er year at this event. Thank you for con nuing to support ACA !
‐‐Zoe Bobotsiares
ACA Chairman
1st and 2nd grade girls interested in participating as Myrhbearing Girls during Holy Week
please contact Angelic Carroll.
Calendar
Hellenic Dance Troupes April 2015 April
April 5 Angel Choir grades 4-6
April 10 Myrrhbearing Girls participate in Holy Friday Evening Service
MARCH 25th Program
April 11 Myrrhbearing Girls participate in Holy Saturday Resurrection Service
Congratulations to all the dancers for a job well done at the March 25th program. It was
such a joy to watch.
April 12 No Sunday School-Great Holy Pascha
April 26 Angel Choir grades K-3
Coming in May
May 3
Angel Choir grades 4-6
May 10
WE DO NOT HAVE PRACTICE ON MARCH 31st (Spring Break) or APRIL 7th
(HOLY WEEK). Enjoy your break!
Greek Festival will take place this year on May 15-17th.
Angel Choir sings during Divine Liturgy
Mothers Day- Regular Sunday School
May 17
Festival
No Sunday School- Festival
With service in Christ,
Fr. Demetri & Sunday School Coordinators--Bessie Epes/Athena Karahalios/Tina White-Kennedy
Performance schedules for festival will go out the Tuesday after PASCHA.
Parent volunteers – We will need parent volunteers for dressing room shifts again this
year. Email will go out to all parents. We thank you in advance for your help.
REGISTRATION
Registration for 2015-2016 will open in the beginning of September. Should you want
your child to participate in our program, please contact me at 336-407-8613 or lisasiokis@gmail.com so that I can add you to our distribution list. Every September we send
home an information packet to all interested dancers.
Thank you and Lisa Siokis