November 2014 - Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church

Saint
Katherine
www.saint-katherines.org
3149 Glen Carlyn Road
Falls Church, VA 22041
DOXA
The monthly newsletter of
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Volume 12, Number 11
NOVEMBER 2014
LET’S CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY/HOLY DAY
THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD “holiday” is: a day when a religious festival is observed. It is also a day that is exempt from work, for the commemoration of an
event.
This month, we have many major holidays: November 1, All Saints Day; November 4, Election Day; November 9, Saint Nektarios; November 11, Veterans’ Day;
November 16, Saint Matthew; November 25, Saint Katherine; and November 27,
Thanksgiving Day. How do you celebrate these holidays/holy days? Our society has
set some standards or protocols.
Did you know that Halloween (All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day—
November 1) started off as a day to make fun of Christians and even get rewarded
for the mockings of the saints by giving children candy treats? How many of our
children dress as saints instead of goblins? I am not saying that we should not celebrate this holiday, but let’s give it its true meaning. Let’s honor our saints and reward our youth with treats for celebrating the saints. I challenge you to volunteer to
help put together a Halloween Party at church next year on October 31. We can
make it a holy day for our families and the treat will be one of eternal pleasure, not
just a sweet moment of candy pleasure. (Call or email me, if you are interested.)
The celebration of our feast day of Saint Katherine is coming up—7:00pm Vespers
on November 24 and 9:30am Orthros/10:30am Divine Liturgy on November 25. Do
we all know what our patron saint did, why she is honored as a saint? Are you willing to learn about Saint Katherine? Google her and share some of her life with each
other. The next time you look at the iconography on the walls of our church, you
will know what they mean and become living images of Saint Katherine.
The huge holiday in November is Thanksgiving. Who do we give thank to? God?
The cook? The food/drink? The extra football games? For those who truly want to
celebrate thanksgiving, let’s put the true meaning into the great American holiday. It
became an official day of celebration in 1863 by the declaration of President Abraham Lincoln, “Thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the
Heavens.” The first Thanksgiving, as celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World, was in 1621. This feast lasted three days, and was celebrated
to thank God for His blessings. Have we missed the mark? Did we really forget to
celebrate the Thanksgiving holy day? It has become, for many, a day for what makes
us thankful, not what makes us thankful to God, and a day to shop. This, too, has a
remedy. Let’s celebrate the real meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday this year and
every year from now on.
I hope you get my satirical approach to wish you all a blessed holiday period. If
we celebrate the holidays (holy days) with God as the focus, He will abundantly give
us the everlasting joy of the holidays (holy days).
Kali honepsi.
Fr. Costas
INSIDE THIS ISSUE . . .
All Around the Town ............ 5
Annual Dinner Gala ............. 7
Bookstore .......................... 3
Book Club (Women’s) .........11
Book Review ...................... 6
Calendar ........................... 9
Church Christmas Card ........13
Church Duty Roster ............14
Daughters of Penelope .........10
GMU OCF ........................ 4
GOYA .............................. 4
GRACE ...........................11
Greek Article ..................... 6
Greek Dance ...................... 4
Hellenic Education Center ...... 5
HOPE .............................. 4
JOY ................................. 4
Missions and Outreach .......... 8
Parish Council .................... 3
Philoptochos......................10
Registry ............................ 7
Stewardship ..................12-14
Support our Parishioners ...15-16
YAL ................................ 4
. . . AND MORE!
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
www.saint-katherines.org
3149 Glen Carlyn Road
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703-671-1385 facsimile
CLERGY
Rev. Protopresbyter Konstantinos A. Pavlakos, Proistamenos
Rev. Presbyter Panagiotis Hanley, Assistant Priest
STAFF
Assistant Financial Officer
Choir Director
Hellenic Education Center Director
Information Technology
Protopsalti
Secretary/Teacher
PARISH COUNCIL
President, Jim Stoucker
Vice President, Maria Wills
Secretary, Bill Polizos
Treasurer, Maria Vargas
Kelly Alexis
Andrea Ballard
Chris Christou
Dr. John Demakis
Artemis Dimopoulos
Peter Karounos
Nick Larigakis
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SCHOOLS AND STUDIES
Bible Study (Sundays)
Catechetical (Sunday) School, Adult
Catechetical (Sunday) School, Youth
Women’s Book Club
MINISTRIES
Acolytes
AHEPA #438 (P. Derzis)
Bookstore
Book Reviews
Daughters of Penelope Helle #283
DOXA
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GOYA (ages 13-18)
GRACE
Greek Dance
Greek School Auxiliary
Hellenic Education Center
HOPE (ages 7 and under)
JOY (ages 8-12)
Listserv (email list)
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OCF (College Ministry)
Philoptochos
Prison
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Single Parent Fellowship
Website
YAL (Young Adult League)
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Anna Vassilopoulos
John Doulis
Presv. Eleni Alexopoulou
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Anastasios Galatis and Daniel McKinney
Angelo Toutsi, President
Frances Kalavritinos, Manager
Gregory McKinney, Contributor
Karen Polizos, President
Presv. Pauline Pavlakos, Editor
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Christina Kosmakos, President
Fr. Costa Pavlakos, Spiritual Advisor
Aris and Anna Yortzidis, Instructors
Martha Lampros, President
Greek School and Paideia Preschool
Vaitsa Bousbouras
Toula Christou, Director
Presv. Pauline Pavlakos, Administrator
Dr. John Demakis, Chairman
Fr. Costa Pavlakos, Spiritual Advisor
Eleni Kanakos, President
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FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT
I’VE SAID IT BEFORE (last month in fact), but I don’t think I’ve said it enough or, for that matter, that it can that it can be
repeated too often. We are so fortunate to enjoy all the many blessings we have been granted in this community our rich
spiritual programs, our vibrant and multiple ministries, our youth programs, social activities, our incredible educational
offerings for children as well as adults...and by all the fabulous parishioners who make up the very fabric of our community.
Yet, I never cease to be amazed when someone says something to me that is so obvious that I chastise myself for not
being even more appreciative of my blessings and my surroundings. More to the point, after visiting our community, a
recent visitor was moved enough to send us a letter saying the following:
I wanted to personally express to you, my gratitude for your warm welcome and hospitality…It was like going to a Greek home…
Visiting Saint Katherine showed me how an active parish can flourish. It was heartening to see preschoolers and young bilingual
kids in a parish that boasted school, education, and activities. It should be a model for how a parish should be operated. I congratulate you on your successes.
It’s always gratifying to hear such kind things said about the community we all love so dearly. The genuine sincerity so
obvious in this wonderful complement also serves to reinforce how vitally important it is for all of us to reach out and
welcome new people to our community. Walking up to an unfamiliar face on Sunday and introducing yourself is a precious and lasting gift of reassurance, friendship, and hospitality. I humbly ask all of you to remember this the next time
you see a new face and give that gift of hospitality and friendship to everyone who visits our community.
Turning to other matters, our recently completed Fall Festival was very successful and I wish to commend all our volunteers and particularly our stalwarts George Moshos, Andrea Ballard, Eleni Kanakos, Mary Varlas, John Andre, Pete
Chambers, John Agnos, Daphne Papamichael, George Moraitis, and Pantelis Firippis. Σας ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ!
This time of year is never at a loss for community activities or things to do. We were all gratified by the tremendous
support for author Constantine Papavasiliou’s presentation on the Hellenic Holocaust and burning of Smyrna and book
signing (Blessed are the Peacemakers?). Our thanks to our sponsors at the American Hellenic Institute and to our friends
at the National Hellenic Society, to whom we also owe a debt of gratitude for helping us secure the remarkable museum
and cultural exhibit on display during our festival chronicling the history and origins of the marathon. It was particularly
moving to see several members of the community swell with pride to the point of tears as they took in the exhibit! Our
school children also benefitted immensely as well.
November is always a remarkably active month in our community. First and foremost, we honor Saint Katherine with
Vespers on Monday, November 24 and Divine Liturgy on November 25. Our Missions Committee is “at it again” reprising their wonderfully successful Monumental Missions Walk on November 15. On November 9, we gather at the
McLean Hilton for our community’s annual Gala celebration in the spirit of friendship to enjoy each other’s company and
reflect upon the many blessings God has lovingly granted us over the course of the past eventful year. Finally, after several hundred words about the family that is our wonderful community, it’s appropriate that I close by asking all of you to
reflect for a moment on the many blessings we enjoy individually and collectively. I ask that as you contemplate stewardship and your personal blessings, please also consider those afforded you as a member of the Saint Katherine family.
Most often, we stress the importance of stewardship of the great gifts of God’s material world, but which of God’s gifts
is greater than family? So in this context, I humbly ask your generous consideration of our community in the coming
year.
On behalf of your Parish Council, I wish you all a Happy and Bountiful Thanksgiving!
Your Servant in Christ,
President, Parish Council
BOOKSTORE. NEW
THIS MONTH—the 2015 Icon Calendar from Conciliar Press ($15.00)! This 11-inch X 12-inch
full-color wall calendar features icons of the Virgin Mary from many different contemporary American iconographers.
The calendar also lists major saint and feast days traditionally celebrated in Orthodox countries around the world (dates
are according to the new calendar). Remember to visit Saint Katherine Bookstore after Liturgy for all your Christmas
shopping needs. We have Orthodox Christmas cards and ornaments, as well as gift books, special items for children,
CDs, and beautiful icons. We try to be open most Sundays after each liturgy.
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JOY (ages 8-12)
GMU OCF
JOY WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN AGES 8-12 to join our
group. We have many exciting activities planned this year:
outings to theater, ice skating, roller skating, and movie
nights. If you would like to be on our email list, please
email Toula Christou at tmchristou@yahoo.com.
OCF (ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP) is the official
collegiate campus ministry program under the Assembly of
Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. Fr. Costa is the spiritual advisor for OCF at GMU.
Two meetings are scheduled this month and all college
students are welcome to join us. Both meetings will start in
room 239H of the Johnson Center: Wednesday, November
5, 2:00pm-4:00pm and Friday, November 14, 10:00am12:00pm. We look forward to getting together!
HOPE (ages 7 and under)
IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED in joining HOPE?
The Holy Orthodox Primary Education ministry is an opportunity for children (ages 8 and under) to meet, socialize
and interact with one another. HOPE children will have
fun through crafts, games, and special events while learning about their Orthodox faith The next activity scheduled
is Sunday, November 2, after the second liturgy in
Founders’ Hall, making troop care packages and thank you
notes for “wounded warriors.” Please contact Patricia
Rader at pagrader@yahoo.com to register. For more information, see the HOPE announcement on the church’s
home page, saint-katherines.org.
GOYA
GOYA WILL HAVE BASKETBALL PRACTICE most Sundays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Check your emails and the
GOYA calendar for details.
GOYA will participate in the Saint Sophia tournament
November 1-2 and the Annunciation Baltimore tournament
November 22-23.
GOYA has church duty on Sunday, November 16 during
second liturgy. Vasiliki Topping will serve as GOYA Captain and Epistle Reader. We need five additional volunteers. Please show up no later than 10:25am. We will have
a GOYA meeting following second liturgy that day.
Many GOYAns still need to submit a health/registration
form (available on the GOYA webpage at www.saintkatherines.org under “Ministries | Youth Groups”). An
online calendar and other information regarding GOYA is
on that web page. Many GOYAns still owe $30 dues. Basketball players must submit a $50 uniform deposit.
If you would like to receive GOYA emails, please send
your request to GOYA_St_Katherine@msn.com.
THANK YOU FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to all the volunteers for a job well done before
and during our Fall Festival. Our festivals are successful
because of all of you. Many of you take the time not only
to help prepare beforehand but also work all three days
and nights to ensure our success. Thank you, everyone, for
working as a team and putting our church first.
YAL
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, our YAL will hold a fall retreat after the Divine Liturgy. The retreat will take place
in the HEC building. Lunch will be served during the retreat. There will be no charge for this retreat. Please
RSVP to Fr. Panagiotis at frphanley@stkchurch.com or
571-421-6595.
Daylight saving time ends on November 2.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour
before retiring on Saturday, November 1.
THE BYZANTIO GREEK DANCE AND CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM will be
offering Greek folk dance lessons at Saint Katherine on Tuesdays, 6:30pm7:30pm, for all youth ages 4 and up. The Adult performing group will
practice on Sundays from 6:00pm-7:30 pm. Please contact Aris and Anna
Yortzidis at greekdancedc@gmail.com for more information or visit the
website at www.byzantio.org to download registration forms.
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IN PRAISE OF THE OLIVE
Eleni Alexopoulou
MANY ELEMENTS CONSTITUTE THE VITAL FACTORS required for the birth and development of a civilization.
Among these are the inhabitants of a landscape and their
memories, their language and the tales that preserve it,
their faith and their religious festivals, their unspoken but
universally recognized symbols and the natural environment and climate.
For Mediterranean culture, and for Greece in particular,
the olive tree is not merely a simple symbol of geography,
peace or prosperity. Rather, it is an invisible part of Greek
culture. More than a mere natural feature of the landscape,
it frequently becomes the landscape itself, defining its austere geography. Apart from being a recognizable feature of
Mediterranean art, it is a means of expression that unites
different places, epochs and styles in common symbolism,
thus constituting a visual alphabet of Greek land and history. Pictures are frequently more powerful than words.
Minoan wall paintings, agricultural or mythological scenes
from black-figure and red-figure vases, a simple wild olive
as a priceless symbol of victory, the unsleeping lamp before the icon in everyday households and over humble
fonts in churches, thick bars of soap and baptismal cloths
that smells imperceptibly of oil –all speak more eloquently
than any words or descriptions of the culture of the olive
tree, of its breadth, importance and ramifications.
The fossilized leaves and the shriveled fruit of the olive
from the Mionoan palace of Zakros, the strigils of the athletes and the crowns of the victors, lamps and pots of perfume, the cresset lamps and the sprinklers that bless tools
before they go to work in the olive grove, the traditional
lists of herbs, soap mouls and old packaging exists alongside literary extracts and work art, older or more recent,
which reflect memories. We recite lines of Homer populated by “flourishing olive trees”, sing of the “initiate of the
olive tree” of Odysseas Elytis, walk through the olive
grove of Constantinos Parthenis, or rest in the shade of the
Athenian olive tree by Giannis Moralis. And we return,
thanks to the power of art and the olive tree, to an ageless
landscape marked by the unmistakable signs that have led
the olive to its position as the priceless symbol of the
Olympic Games of Athens. (Academy of Athens,Hellenic
Folklore Research Center, publication No. 22, 2003)
All the Greek School classes will work on this topic to
explore the importance of olive oil for Greece; its history,
its geography, its economy and its spirit.
This is an overview of the project named “Kotinos” after
the wreath to be awarded to the winner of the Olympic
Games.
Overview. For thousands of years the presence of the
olive tree in the Mediterranean has been a significant symbol of a rich culture. Especially in the Greek Orthodox
heritage, this precious gift is closely connected with many
aspects of our daily life. Taking a journey from the ancient
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ALL AROUND THE TOWN
Joanna Bose
THE TREE AND THE SWING!
A RECENT AWARD-WINNING FILM centering around the
issue of the Greek diaspora, The Tree and the Swing,
(alternately titled A Place called Home) directed by newcomer Maria Douza, opens with the image of a large tree
with a swing attached; symbols of stability and carefree
existence.
Eleni, the protagonist, had left Greece years earlier to
study medicine in England, married an Englishman and
succeeded fabulously in her career in London. In the opening scenes, we are thrown into a chaotic series of events
that will play out. Her husband loses his job and is immediately transferred to China; she decides to visit her elderly
father in Greece, along with her daughter.
On her arrival in her homeland, a small town in Northern Greece, she feels disoriented, losing her way at one
point. When she arrives at her paternal home, she finds
more disconcerting things going on: there’s a Serbian
woman called Nina who is taking care of her father and
has been there for some time, along with her own daughter. Eleni soon discovers some interesting facts about her
father’s past in Belgrade, Serbia. These disclosures throw
her into a state of confusion and emotional turmoil. What
exactly does “home” mean when home is an everchanging
and morphing entity? Even as we wish to have our past
and home be something solid and stable, time and displacements and uncontrollable events make this wish an impossibility. Moreover, the necessity to adapt to new places
and distance oneself from the “home” environment results
in a new sense of identity that has to do with the changes
one must put into place in order to function. So, one feels
out of place back home. The adjustments force each person
faced with this dilemma to change as well. And make
choices that they can live with.
We see Eleni manage as best she can all these variables
while still maintaining her core values of love of family
and duty to her father. Her anxiety is evident, and the acting superb. In the end, she makes a choice that validates
her father’s position of embracing the “foreign” and the
future, moving in the direction of progress.
Although Ms. Douza tackles too many things at once,in
my view, she manages to portray the complex nature of
the expatriate’s position with all the emotional intensity it
encompasses.
This event was coordinated by the Embassy of Greece
with Georgetown University’s Department of Classics’
Modern Greek division. During the introduction to the
film, it was announced that future screenings of Greek
films were planned for the same venue, a nice auditorium
with comfortable seats—the ICC auditorium—including
works of Michael Cacoyannis.
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“ΟΧΙ” ΚΑΙ ΠΙΣΤΗ
Σοφία Δ. Τσαγκάλη
BOOK REVIEW
Gregory McKinney
ΜΙΑ ΜΟΡΦΗ ΕΝΔΟΞΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ ΜΑΣ, όταν προβάλλεται στην ψυχή
μας, δημιουργεί πάντοτε στον εσωτερικό μας κόσμο ισχυρές
εντυπώσεις. Τα δε διδάγματα γίνονται περισσότερο ευπρόσδεκτα και
τυπώνονται πιο βαθειά μέσα μας.
Ο άγιος Αμβρόσιος υπήρξε μέγας και με το ζωντανό του
παράδειγμα εμπνέει και τώρα και πάντοτε, όπως και του
εθναποστόλου αγίου Κοσμά του Αιτωλού, που μιλήσαμε σε
προηγούμενα τεύχη.
Οι μάρτυρες άγιοι είναι πολλοί, χαρακτηρίζονται δε ως ηρωϊκές
μορφές, γι’ αυτό και είναι και σύγχρονοί μας. Έτσι, ο χριστιανικός
ηρωϊσμός έρχεται πολύ κοντά μας και παύει να χαρακτηρίζεται ως
ανεφάρμοστος στην εποχή μας. Το ηρωϊκό στοιχείο πρέπει να
κυριαρχεί σε κάθε πτυχή της ζωής μας.
Σ’ αυτό το τεύχος λοιπόν θα μιλήσουμε για μιά επίσης εξαιρετική,
αγία μορφή, γιατί εμπνέει στην ψυχή σθένος έτσι, ώστε να κάνουμε
χωρίς φόβο ό,τι η συνείδηση και το καθήκον μάς υπαγορεύουν.
Αυτή η μορφή δεν είναι άλλη παρά ο άγιος Αμβρόσιος. Ίσως αυτόν
τον άγιο να μην τον γνωρίζουμε και τόσο, όπως π.χ. γνωρίζουμε τον
άγιο Δημήτριο ή τον άγιο Γεώργιο, την πολιούχο μας αγία Αικατερίνη
και... πολλούς άλλους αγίους. Γι’ αυτό τον επιλέξαμε για τον
γνωρίσουμε καλύτερα κι επίσης επειδή τον επόμενο μήνα, στις 7
Δεκεμβρίου, τον τιμούμε ιδιαίτερα.
Ας αρχίσουμε από τα βιογραφικά του στοιχεία. Ο άγιος Αμβρόσιος
γενήθηκε γύρω στο 340 μ.Χ. στα Τρέβηρα, από διακεκριμένη
οικογένεια. Σπούδασε ρητορική, φιλοσοφία και νομική. Μετά τις
σπουδές του ασχολήθηκε με το δεκανικό επάγγελμα. Υπήρξε
σπουδαίος ρήτορας και τόσο πολύ ευδοκίμησε, ώστε ο
αυτοκράτορας Ουαλεντιανός ο Α΄ τον διόρισε αυροκρατορικό
επίτροπο των επαρχιών Λιγυρίας και Αιμιλίας με έδρα τα Μεδιόλανα
(Μιλάνο) το 373. Αναδείχτηκε πρότυπο διοικητού και τόσο πολύ
εκτιμήθηκε από τον λαό, ώστε, όταν πέθανε ο επίσκοπος της πόλης, ο
λαός ζήτησε τον Αμβρόσιο ως επίσκοπο, αν και ακόμη ήταν
κατηχούμενος. Ο Αμβρόσιος όμως αρνήθηκε το μέγα αυτό αξίωμα και
κρύφτηκε για να το αποφύγει. Μπροστά όμως στην επιμονή του λαού
υποχώρησε, βαφτίστηκε και χειροτονήθηκε διάκονος και
πρεσβύτερος. Αναδείχτηκε εφάμιλλος των ενδοξοτέρων ποιμεναρχών
της εκκλησίας και στην φιλανθρωπία, την ελεημοσύνη και την
αυταπάρνηση. Μόλις έγινε επίσκοπος διεμοίρασε όλη την περιουσία
του υπέρ των φτωχών και της εκκλησίας. Υπήρξε αιτία με τα
εμπνευσμένα κηρύγματά του να μετανοήσει και ο ιερός Αυγουστίνος.
Ο Αμβρόσιος υπήρξε Μέγας για το ηθικό του σθένος, το ελεύθερο
φρόνημα και την αλύγιστη τόλμη του απέναντι στους ισχυρούς της
γης. Μερικά παραδείγματα είναι: 1. Επέβαλε κανόνα μετανοίας στον
αυτοκράτορα της Γαλλίας, Βρεττανίας και Ισπανίας Μάξιμο και τον
απέκλεισε από την Θεία Κοινωνία μέχρι να εκτελέσει αυτόν τον
κανόνα. 2. Η μητέρα τού βασιλιά Ουαλεντιανού του Β΄Ιουστίνη ήταν
αρειανή και ζήτησε από τον Αμβρόσιο να της παραχωρήσει
Ορθόδοξη εκκλησία για να γιορτάσει το Πάσχα. Ο Αμβρόσιος όμως
της αρνήθηκε. Όταν αργότερα ο ίδιος ο βασιλιάς διέταξε να
καταλάβουν, χάρη της μητέρας του, έναν ναό, ο Αμβρόσιος μίλησε με
θάρρος λέγοντας: «Ίσως μάταια νόμιζες ότι ως αυτοκράτορας έχεις
Quo Vadis: A Narrative of The time of Nero. Henryk
Sienkiewicz (Author), Jeremiah Curtin (Translator), Amazon Kindle Edition, Public Domain, 1895.
και κάποιο δίκαιο πάνω στα θεία πράγματα. Μήν υπερηφανεύεσαι,
αλλά, αν θέλεις να προστατεύει την ζωή σου και την βασιλεία σου ο
Θεός, να υποταχθείς σ’ Αυτόν». 3. Το σθένος του Αμβροσίου φάνηκε
ιδιαίτερα απέναντι στον αυτοκράτορα Μέγα Θεοδόσιο. Όταν μία
φορά ο Μέγας Θεοδόσιος θέλησε να τιμωρήσει Ορθοδόξους, χωρίς
να έχει πλήρως εξακριβωμένα στοιχεία για την ενοχή τους, στην
πυρπόληση της εβραϊκής συναγωγής στη Μεσοποταμία, ο
Αμβρόσιος μίλησε στην εκκλησία με παρόντα τον Θεοδόσιο και
παρακάλεσε με λαμπρή και συγκινητική αποστροφή να δοθεί χάρη
και δικαιοσύνη στους κατηγορηθέντες χριστιανούς. Μετά, όταν
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Quo Vadis is a slightly melodramatic historical novel from
1895. Set in Nero’s Rome, the plot revolves around a fictional romance between a young Roman patrician and a
foreign hostage of noble blood who has become a Christian. Now you’re thinking, “You’re really recommending
a 420 page translation from Polish of a 100-year-old Christian romance novel?” Absolutely! Put a couple of logs on
the fire, make yourself a pot of tea, and prepare to enter
another world.
Quo Vadis comes from a master: Sienkiewicz won the
Nobel Prize for literature in 1905. Obviously wellresearched, the book powerfully portrays a slice of time:
the end of the Augustian dynasty and the rise of our Christian faith.
The nobility of old Rome and its ethics (represented by
the historical Gaius Petronius, the court’s “arbiter of elegance”) are vanishing as the rich and powerful become
sycophants debauched by Nero’s spiraling megalomania. A
banquet scene paints an evocative picture:
Crowds of slaves bore around successive courses; from great
vases filled with snow and garlanded with ivy, smaller vessels
with various kinds of wine were brought forth unceasingly. All
drank freely. On the guests, roses fell from the ceiling at intervals. Petronius entreated Nero to dignify the feast with his
song before the guests drank too deeply. A chorus of voices
supported his words, but Nero refused at first. It was not a
question of courage alone, he said, though that failed him always. The gods knew what efforts every success cost him. He
did not avoid them, however, for it was needful to do something for art; and besides, if Apollo had gifted him with a certain voice, it was not proper to let divine gifts be wasted.
In contrast, Christians are mistrusted, subject to wild rumors and meeting in secret, but Peter and Paul are both
present, preaching and expanding to the flock:
And [Peter] narrated to them everything up to the Ascension
into heaven….Those who listened to him were seized by ecstasy. They threw back their hoods to hear him better, and not
lose a word of those which for them were priceless. It seemed
to them that some superhuman power had borne them to Galilee; that they were walking with the disciples through those
groves and on those waters; that the cemetery was turned into
the lake of Tiberius; that on the bank, in the mist of morning,
stood Christ, as he stood when John, looking from the boat,
said, “It is the Lord,” and Peter cast himself in to swim, so as
to fall the more quickly at the beloved feet. In the faces of
those present were evident enthusiasm beyond bounds, oblivion
of life, happiness, and love immeasurable.
Rome goes up in flames! Christians meet the lions! Will
boy get girl or meet death?! Free of graphic violence and
gratuitous titillation, Quo Vadis is a thoughtful, insightful,
and highly-enjoyable romp.
Saint Katherine
Annual Dinner Gala
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
in celebration of our Parish
and honoring
Ladies Philoptochos Society
and
Dr. John Demakis
6:00pm Silent Auction and Reception
7:00pm Dinner
MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH
Ms. Anastasia Pamela M. Barksdale
Serving in Albania
ANASTASIA PAMELA BARKSDALE, M.DIV., is a 1986
graduate of Hellenic College and a 1989 graduate of Holy
Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. While at Holy
Cross, Anastasia became active in the leadership of the
campus Missions Committee, developing a commitment to
share the love of Christ with others. Her commitment was
fueled by participating in Orthodox Mission teams to Africa, the Ukraine, and Albania. She has remained fervent in
actively supporting the life of the Church in areas of administration, women’s ministry, Christian education, and
missions. Anastasia has been serving for the past six years
in Tirana, Albania. She is the Christian education and
Field Work Instructor at the Resurrection of Christ Theological Academy at Shen Vlash Monastery and continues
to work at the Archdiocese of Tirana with Archbishop
Anastasios, and to lead campus ministry Bible studies, as
well as teacher training and other seminars.
Anastasia counts on your prayers and financial support in
order to serve in Albania as a long-term missionary.
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years to modern times, we will discover and learn the value of the olive tree and its products through the following
themes: The Legends and Archeology of the Olive, The
Olive and Athletics, The Symbolism of the Olive in the
Greek Orthodox faith, The Landscape of the Olive, Olive
Oil in Health and Diet, and The Production of Olive Oil in
the Contemporary Greek State. All levels from PreK to
Advanced II (Friday and Saturday classes) will participate
over a period of 12 weeks.
REGISTRY
Weddings
Nike Chelsea L. Sutherland
and
Theophanis Stafilatos (October 12)
Koumbaros: Ioannis Voliotis
Irene Kasotakis
and
Florian (Andreas) Boci (October 18)
Koumbara: Vasiliki (Vicky) Louvros
Ana E. Bandeira
and
Spiro John Kastanis (October 25)
Koumbaros: George Kastanis
Baptisms
Alexis Sophia (September 6)
daughter of Eric and Allison Adams
Godparents: Constantine and Amanda Adams
Sofia Alexia (October 11)
daughter of Jeffrey John and Peggy Lynn Borst
Godparents: Thanassi and Eleni Karabatsos
Gianna Nicole (October 11)
daughter of George and Nikolitsa (Nicole) Aggeletos
Godparents: Theodoros and Ourania Diamantis
Kio Jonathan (October 11)
son of Kyriakos and Margaret Pagonis
Godparents: Constantinos Rentoulis and
Matina Speronza
Chrismation
Nike Chelsea (September 28)
daughter of William and Noelle Sutherland
Sponsor: Christina Kiros
Congratulations! Na mas zisoun!
Funerals
Athena Cholakis (September 19)
Anna Moshos (September 25)
Basil Perry Boobas (September 25)
Athanasios Leonidas Karavoulias —
“Arthur Leon Carrol ” (October 31)
May their memories be eternal.
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MISSIONS AND OUTREACH
Second Annual Monumental Missions Walk. On Saturday,
November 15, Orthodox Christians from around the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond will converge on
the National Mall for the second annual Monumental Missions Walk. Sponsored by the Metropolitan DC Orthodox
Christian Mission and Outreach Committee, the Monumental Missions Walk is a 3-mile long spiritual stroll past some
of the Nation’s most important landmarks. At each designated monument along the route all participants will learn
more about the historical significance of the landmark as
well and gain insight into the role that the Christian faith
has played in the history of this great country. The Monumental Missions Walk will afford participants the unique
opportunity to pause and admire these important places of
reflection through the unique lens of our Christian faith.
In addition to providing participants with this unique opportunity to explore America’s treasured landmarks, the
goal of the Monumental Missions Walk is to raise money
for local and international charities. Of the proceeds raised
by the Monumental Missions Walk, half will go to support
the Orthodox Christians Mission Center’s (OCMC) efforts
to support Orthodox mission work around the globe while
the other half will be donated to local D.C. charities. The
success of the inaugural Monumental Missions Walk will
depend on the kindness and fellowship of Orthodox Christians in the Washington, DC area. Visit https://
www.eventbrite.com/e/monumental-missions-walk-tickets6911036095 or our Saint Katherine Facebook page.
Kenya Short-Term Missionary. Mary VanMullekom one
of our Saint Katherine parishioners, has been chosen by the
OCMC for a short-term teaching team to Kenya. Mary and
her team will be in Kenya November 12-23. The Team will
minister in Nairobi, the hub of the Orthodox Church of
Kenya, to the students of the Makarios III Seminary, the
Orthodox Teachers College of Africa and the St. Clement
of Alexandria School by leading classes, tutoring students
and teaching the English language. Incorporate Biblical and
catechetical truths in lessons and offer conversational experiences with students who desire to learn English from native English speakers. Please keep Mary and her team in
your prayers. Contributions can be sent to Saint Katherine
and in the lower left, specify, Mary VanMullekom.
Jesse Brandow, Long-Term Missionary. Jesse Brandow,
OCMC’s long-term missionary in Guatemala, visited us on
Sunday, September 21 and spoke at both liturgies and the
Adult Bible Class. Jesse will be leaving for his new post in
early 2015. Please keep Jesse in your prayers.
Diaper Drive Collection for Area Food Pantries. We will
collect diapers on Sunday, December 7. Federal food
stamps cannot be used to buy diapers, so this is a great help
to mothers with infants. Collections will take place in the
foyer of our Community Center. Please bring unopened
packages of newborn to 6. No pull ups please.
Culmore Medical Clinic. The Columbia Baptist Church,
down the street from Saint Katherine now houses the Culmore Medical Clinic for patients without health insurance.
The Clinic cares for over 400 patients many with serious
medical problems. The clinic was established with the sup-
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Fr. Costa and Missionary Jesse Brandow in September 2014.
port of all the area churches. Both Fr. Costa and Dr. Demakis are on the executive committee of the Clinic. Although the County of Fairfax contributes some funds they do
not begin to cover the costs of the clinic. Please make donations to help us care for those less fortunate. A list of specific items and their costs are on our website, under
“Announcements.” Make checks out to Saint Katherine and
write “Culmore Clinic” on the memo line. Thank you.
Save the Date, April 26, for the 2015 OCMC Benefit
Dinner. The 2015 OCMC Benefit Dinner will be held on
April 26. Fr. Chakos, working with the Orthodox church in
Guatemala, will be our guest speaker.
HOMELESS SHELTER
Serving at the Shelter. Our mission team served dinner at
the Bailey’s Crossroads Homeless Shelter on Tuesday, September 16. Thanks to Peter Firippis and Gregory McKinney
for preparing an excellent meal. Over 120 people were
served dinner.
Clothing and Toiletries. We continue to collect new and
used (clean) clothes and unopened toiletries for the shelter
every week. Please bring the items to the foyer of our community center. Thanks to all the families who help transport
the items every week.
Hygiene and Survival Kits. All church organizations,
please note that your items are due at church on Sunday,
November 23. We will assemble the kits in early December
and deliver them to the homeless shelter. Please contact Dr.
Demakis at demakis9931@gmail.com, if you have any
questions.
The next meeting of the Missions and Outreach Committee will be on Tuesday, November 4, 7:00pm.
November 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 Kosmas and Damianos
the Unmercenaries
9:30am Orthros
10:30am Divine Liturgy
9:30am Greek School
St. Sophia, DC Tourney
2 5th Sunday of Luke
8:00am Divine Liturgy
9:30am Orthros and Catechetical School
10:30am Divine Liturgy
12:00pm HOPE
12:30pm YAL Retreat
5pm Adult Greek Dance
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9 7th Sunday of Luke
8:00am Divine Liturgy
9:30am Orthros and Catechetical School
10:30am Divine Liturgy
12:00pm Philoptochos
12:30pm GOYA B-ball
5pm Adult Greek Dance
6pm Annual Dinner Gala
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16 Apostle Matthew
8:00am Divine Liturgy
9:30am Orthros and Catechetical School
10:30am Divine Liturgy
GOYA Church Duty
12pm GOYA Meeting
12pm DOP
Food Pantry Collection
5pm Adult Greek Dance
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8:00am Divine Liturgy
9:30am Orthros and Catechetical School
10:30am Divine Liturgy
Philoptochos Bake Sale
9:30am Orthros
10:30am Divine Liturgy
12:30pm GOYA B-Ball
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5:00pm Conversational
Greek
6:30pm Grk Folk Dance
Adult Greek School
6:00pm Beginners I
7:30pm Beginners II
7:00pm Missions
11 Veterans’ Day
5:00pm Conv. Greek
6:30pm Grk Folk Dance
Adult Greek School
6:00pm Beginners I
7:30pm Beginners II
8:00pm AHEPA
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5:00pm Conv. Greek
6:30pm Grk Folk Dance
Adult Greek School
6:00pm Beginners I
7:30pm Beginners II
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25 Katherine the Great
7:00pm Vespers for Saint Martyr
Katherine, followed by a 9:30am Orthros
reception
10:30am Divine Liturgy
5:00pm Conv. Greek
6:30pm Grk Folk Dance
Adult Greek School
6:00pm Beginners I
7:30pm Beginners II
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10:30am Women’s Book
Club
2:00pm GMU OCF
6
6pm GOYA Girls’ B-ball
Adult Greek School
6:00pm Intermediate
7:30pm Advanced
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5:00pm Greek School
13 John Chrysostom
9:30am Orthros
10:30am Divine Liturgy
12pm Seniors’ Thanksgiving Luncheon
Adult Greek School
6:00pm Intermediate
7:30pm Advanced
6pm GOYA Girls’ B-ball
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10:00am GMU OCF
12pm DOXA Deadline
5:00pm Greek School
20
Adult Greek School
6:00pm Intermediate
7:30pm Advanced
6pm GOYA Girls’ B-ball
21
9:30am Orthros
10:30am Divine Liturgy
27 Thanksgiving Day
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8:00pm HEC Basketball
12
8:00pm HEC Basketball
19
10:30am Women’s Book
Club
8:00pm HEC Basketball
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8:00pm HEC Basketball
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9:30am Greek School
Adult Greek School
5:00pm Beginners/
Conversation Class
15
9:00am Monumental
Missions Walk
9:30am Greek School
Adult Greek School
5:00pm Beginners/
Conversation Class
22
Annnciation, Baltimore
Tournament
9:30am Greek School
5:00pm Greek School
Adult Greek School
5:00pm Beginners/
Conversation Class
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PHILOPTOCHOS (by Eleni Kanakos, President)
MY CONGRATULATIONS TO our Annual Gala Committee
for working so hard to make our event special and memorable. The Ladies of Philoptochos are very grateful for
being honored at this event. I also want to congratulate Dr.
John Demakis for his exceptional work in our Missions
and Outreach Ministry.
As reminder, our Annual Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon
will be held on Thursday, November 13, 12pm-3pm, in
the Meletis Charuhas Hall. Everyone is welcome. Please
call Chairwoman Irene Burton at 703-256-5531 or me at
703-938-8360, for reservations.
On Sunday, November 16, the Philoptochos and the
Daughters will host a Memorial Service for all the members that have passed on. We hope that all of you will join
us after the second liturgy. We will also be hosting the
coffee that day.
Our first annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale will be on Sunday, November 23 after both services. Contact Mary Varlas at 703-965-4161 LPbakesale@yahoo.com to place your
order. The deadline for pre-orders is November 16.
Great Vespers for our patron saint, Katherine, will be on
Monday, November 24 at 7:00pm, with a reception to
follow. Contact Chairwoman Diane Argerson at 703-7593781 to let her know what you will bring for the reception.
All of you have always been very generous and we thank
you for that. Please note that liturgy for the nameday of
Saint Katherine is on Tuesday, November 25, at 10:30am.
Please send in your stewardship if you haven’t already
done so. As always , I thank you for your support.
Our next meeting is Sunday, November 9 after the second liturgy.
I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
Annual Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon and Fashion
Show. Our Annual Christmas Luncheon and Fashion Show
is fast approaching. Please mark your calendars for December 6 at 12 noon. It will be held in the Saint Katherine
Meletis Charuhas Hall. As you know, our Annual Christmas Luncheon is one of our major fundraisers and you are
urged to attend. Please bring your spouse, a friend, or
even a neighbor. We look forward to all of you helping in
this endeavor. Kindly bring a door prize, please.
The cost for the luncheon and fashion show is $40 ($15
for children 12 and under). Call Chairwoman Trish Kapsidelis at 703-356-5906 or Eleni Kanakos at 703-938-8360
for reservations. Please make your check payable to Saint
Katherine Philoptochos. The reservation deadline is November 25. Your check can be mailed to Chrysoula Pappas, 7716 Fallstaff Road, McLean, VA 22102.
To all of our parishioners: Please consider making a
donation to our annual raffle for the Christmas Luncheon
and Fashion Show. Any donation is welcome and appreciated. Past donations have included jewelry, art, home décor items, gift certificates, restaurant gift cards, and electronics. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Thanksgiving Bake Sale
Let the Ladies Philoptochos of Saint Katherine help
you dress your table with sweet and savory treats
that will make any Yiayia proud! Choose from
Kourambiedes, Melomakarona, Diples, Baklava,
Kataifi, Koulourakia, and triangles of Tiropita
and Spanakopita.
Where: Meletis Charuhas Center
When: Sunday, November 23
Time: After both Liturgies (no sales
during services)
(by Karen Polizos, President)
November is a busy month! On Saturday, November 15,
Helle Chapter will join sister Chapters Arion 298 and Hermione 11 for our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon at Alfio’s Restaurant in Chevy Chase, MD. On Sunday, November 16, Helle Chapter and Philoptochos will host coffee hour after the second Divine Liturgy following a joint
Memorial Service for our Departed Sisters and Philoptochos members. Please bring a plate of sweets for the coffee hour.
Our next monthly chapter meeting will be held at the
church immediately following coffee hour on Sunday, November 16, in the large conference room downstairs. A
light lunch will be provided.
Our winter philanthropy project will be collecting winter
jackets for homeless and abused children. Kathy Cavallo is
coordinated this effort between the Daughters of Penelope
and Philoptochos, and created an angel tree for the foyer
of the Meletis Charuhas Hall. There will be a box to collect the jackets. The collection will run through December
7, with delivery of the jackets to several shelters in our
local area during the week of December 8.
On behalf of Helle Chapter 283, we wish everyone a
Happy Thanksgiving!
GRACE
HOPE FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE an
especially difficult time of
year for those who are
grieving. When everyone
around you seems happy
and full of holiday cheer,
you may want to just skip
the holidays all together.
The sights, sounds, and
smells of the holiday season can be overwhelming, and the
period of time leading up to the holidays can actually be
worse than the day itself.
Before Thanksgiving Day, think about what might be tough
and plan ahead. For example, the “empty chair”: Should you
keep it in place or remove it from the table altogether?
Should the oldest child or another family member sit there
now? Should you set a place in honor of your loved one?
There’s no right or wrong answer. Do what’s best for you
and your family.
Be realistic and don’t over-schedule since you know yourself better than anyone. Set realistic goals and always have
more than one plan. By having multiple plans—Plan A, B and
C—you can quickly move to the next plan if the first choice
isn’t working or becomes too difficult.
It’s important to remember that you don’t have to do things
the way you’ve always done them. It may be a good time to
start some new traditions. This doesn’t mean you’re going to
lose the old traditions; you can always go back to them or
incorporate them again when you’re ready. Just because
you’ve always put on a huge feast doesn’t mean you have to
this year. Have everyone bring a dish, have another family
member host Thanksgiving dinner, or go out to a restaurant
this year.
Address the “elephant in the room” by acknowledging your
loved one and including him or her in your gathering by
lighting a candle, making a toast in his or her honor, or sharing favorite memories and funny stories about them. It may
be difficult to start these conversations, but it will benefit
everyone around you and help each of you heal a little bit at a
time.
A wonderful new tradition is to cover the table with a plain
tablecloth. Provide permanent markers for family members
and guests to write on the cloth what they’re thankful for or a
favorite memory or message to your loved one. Children can
have fun by drawing pictures. Bring the tablecloth out at each
holiday until it’s full and then start a new one!
Remember to give thanks for what you had and what you
still have. Memories, love and feelings in our hearts can never be taken from us unless we let them. This year give thanks
that the grief you feel is based on the enormous love you’ve shared!
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church offers a grief support
group, GRACE (Grief Recovery: Accepting, Coping, and Evolving). For further information, please call Fr. Costa Pavlakos at
703-671-1515. Thank you to Maria Papageorgiou for contributing
articles nearly every month for the last 10 years.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB
THE SAINT KATHERINE WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB had two
meetings in October and is taking its time to read and discuss thoroughly Father Arseny, 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father. Father Arseny inspires us to be Christ
-like each day, especially when we are faced with difficulties and challenges much less severe than those he faced in
a Soviet Union prison camp! Since we have only begun the
book, we welcome newcomers to still join us. The club
will meet every other Wednesday morning from 10:30am12:00pm on November 5 and 19 and December 3 and 17.
Contact Marilyn Rouvelas at mrouvelas@verizon.net or
703-528-0088, if you have any questions.
ΤΟ ΧΑΜΟΓΕΛΟ
· ἝΝΑ ΧΑΜΟΓΕΛΟ δέν στοιχίζει τίποτε, κι’ὅμως εἶναι πολύτιμο.
· Πλουτίζει ἐκεῖνον πού τό δέχεται χωρίς νά φτωχαίνει ἐκεῖνον
πού τό δίνει.
· Δέν διαρκεῖ παρά μονάχα μιά στιγμή ἀλλά ἡ ἀνάμνηση του
εἶναι καμμιά φορά αἰώνια.
· Ἕνα χαμόγελο ἀναπαύει τόν κουρασμένο, δίνει θάρρος στόν
ἀπογοητευμένο, παρηγοριά στόν λυπημένο, ἀναπτερώνει τήν
αἰσιοδοξία καί δημιουργεῖ τήν εὐτυχία στό σπίτι.
· Κι’ὅμως δέν δανείζεται, δέν κλέβεται, δέν ἀγοράζεται, δέν
παίρνεται ἐκβιαστικά, γιατί εἶναι κάτι πού ἔχει ἀξία ὅταν
δίνεται.
· Κι’ἄν καμμιά φορά συναντήσετε κανένα ἄνθρωπο πού δέν σᾶς
χαρίζει τό χαμόγελο πού ἀξίζετε, φανεῖτε γενναιόδωροι
κι’ἀνώτεροι ἄνθρωποι καί δῶστε του ἐσεῖς τό δικό σας, γιατί
κανένας δέν τό ἔχει τόση ἀνάγκη ὅση ἐκεῖνος πού δέν μπορεῖ
νά τό δώσει.
Ο ΔΕΚΑΛΟΓΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΛΕΒΕΝΤΙΑΣ
1. Στούς ἄλλους
→
2. Στόν ἐαυτό σου
→
3. Στήν ἀνάγκη
→
4. Στόν μόχθο
→
5. Στίς ἀντιξοότητες
→
6. Στίς πεποιθήσεις σου →
7. Στίς μικρότητες
→
8. Στούς εὐτελεῖς
→
9. Στό χειροκρότημα
→
10. Στίς ἀποδοκιμασίες →
χαμογελαστός
αὐστηρός
γενναῖος
πρόσχαρος
ἀπτόητος
ἐδραῖος
ἀγέρωχος
γενναιόψυχος
ἀπαθής
ἀσάλευτος
(Continued from page 6)
κατέβηκε από τον άμβωνα, σταμάτησε την Θεία Λειτουργία,
διεμήνυσε τον αυτοκράτορα ότι δεν έχει δύναμη να προχωρήσει,
σκεφτόμενος ότι οι εχθροί της Ορθοδοξίας θα χαρούν και θα
χλευάσουν σε βάρος της. Ο Θεοδόσιος τότε συγκινήθηκε και
υποχώρησε. Ευχαρίστησαν στη συνέχεια, άγιος και αυτοκράτορας,
τον δωρεοδότη και πολυεύσπλαχνο Θεό!
Ας ευχαριστήσουμε κι εμείς το Θεό για το μέγα αγαθό της
ελευθερίας και για όλα τα αγαθά που απλόχερα μας δίνει. Να Τον
παρακαλέσουμε δε να ελευθερώσει και όλους εκείνους που
υποφέρουν με κάθε είδους ταραχής και σκλαβιάς. Να Τον
παρακαλούμε κάθε μέρα, άλλως τε αυτό ακριβώς μας μηνύει και το
Thanksgiving που σε λίγο φτάνει, κοντά πάντοτε με την γιορτή της
πολιούχου μας Μεγαλομάρτυρας Αγίας Αικατερίνης. Χρόνια Πολλά!
(Συνεχίζεται στο επόμενο τεύχος)
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STEWARDSHIP
SHOWN BELOW is a list of families and individuals who participated in the 2014 Saint Katherine Stewardship Program through September
30, 2014.Thank you for responding to the needs of our church. Any questions? Contact Anna Vassilopoulos at 703-671-1515.
M/M Evangelos Abatzis
M/M Christ Adams
M/M Constantine Adams
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Alexander and Victoria Hatjis
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M/M Karl Hickson
M/M Dimitrios Hios
M/M Bryan Holloway
Mrs Agoritsa Holmes
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Mr John Husak
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Mr Michail Ignatiou
Mrs Kiki Ikossi
Mrs Eftihia Ioannidou
Mrs Hariklia Ioannou
M/M Iacovos Ioannou
Mrs Kim Johnson Isaac
Mr William Jackson and
Mrs Maria Liakos
M/M James Jatras
M/M Scott Jemison
Mr James Jeweler
M/M John Jeweler
M/M Timothy Johnson
M/M Adam Jones
M/M Tom Jouvanis
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Mr Christ Kacoyannakis and
Mrs Nancy Thompson
Mrs Irene Kakaviatos
Mr Kalamatianos and
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M/M James Kalaris
Mr Mark Kalaris
M/M Christopher Kalavritinos
Mr Michael Kalis
Mr Nicholas Kalis
Ms Andrea Kallas
Mr Peter Kalos
Ms Naomi Kaloudis
Dr/Mrs Stergos Kaloudis
M/M Tim Kalyvas
M/M Tom Kanakos
M/M Paul Kanaris
Mr Constan Kanellos
M/M John Kapelos
M/M George Kapetanakis
Mrs Konstantina Kapetanakis
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Mr Ntinos Karaiskos
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M/M John Karamanis
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Mrs Andrea Katsenes
M/M Dean Katsikes
M/M George Kavarligos
M/M George Kavros
Mrs Stacey Kazacos
Ms Despina Kiaoulias
Michael and Tiara Kiaoulias
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Mrs Kalliopi Stergioulis
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Mr Clifford Stouts
Rev/Mrs Milan Sturgis
M/M Nicholas Superina
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Ms Samantha Tannure
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M/M Panagiotis Taousakis
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M/M Ted Theocharis
M/M Leonidas Theodorakoglou
M/M Athanasios Theodoropoulos
Mr Pantelis Theofanidis
M/M Craig Thomas
M/M James Thomas
Mr Robert Thorne
M/M Gene Thornton
M/M Jackson Toof
Dr/Mrs John Topping
M/M Philip Toumazatos
Mr Angelo Toutsi
Dr/Mrs Michael Trahos
Mrs Mary Triarhos
Mr George Trifonas
Mrs Fotini Trikaliotis
M/M Basil Trikas
Dr/Mrs Basil Tripsas
Ms Sophia Tsangali
M/M George Tsempales
Mrs Anna Tsimbidis
Mrs Helen Tsintolas
Mr Fotios Tsutras
M/M Constantine Tzafolias
M/M Themis Tzamarias
Mr Nick Tzirimis
M/M Thomas Vaccarello
Ms Ann Vaffis
Dr/Mrs Charles Valases
Ms Nikki Valavanis
Mr Peter Vamvakaris
Col/Mrs Nicholas Vamvakias
Ms Catherine Vangellow
M/M Christopher Vargas
M/M Stratis Varlas
Ms Sophia Varnasidis
M/M Constantine Vassilopoulos
M/M George Vassilopoulos
M/M Stelios Vatikiotis
M/M Ramon Vazquez
M/M George Veletsis
M/M Stavros Veletsis
Col/Mrs James Velezis
Miss Joanna Veltsistas
M/M Pete Veltsistas
Mr Thomas Veltsistas
M/M Jason Vines
M/M Larry Visos
Ms Tina Vokos
M/M Demetris Voudouris
M/M Emmanuel Vouvakis
M/M Sakellarios Vouvalis
M/M Colin Waitt
Mrs Galatia Whittemore
Mr Carter Wilkinson and
Mrs Andrea Gevas
Mr Eric Williams
M/M Donald Wills
Mr Keith Wooldridge
Mr Jack Wuerker and
Mrs Effie Triarhos
Mr Peter Xefteris
Mrs Aliki Xepapas
Mr Panagioti Xereas
Pres Athena Yachnis
Mr Jason Yianilos
M/M Theodore Yiannarakis
M/M Aris Yortzidis
M/M Nicholaos Zacharatos
Mrs Mary Zakia
M/M Nicholas Zangos
M/M Elias Zarkadoulas
M/M Enea Zaro
M/M Nicholas Zavolas
Ms Alexia Ziants
Capt Christos Zirps
M/M John Ziu
Mrs Theodora Ziu
M/M Athanasios Zuppas
2014 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD
You are invited to participate in the annual Christmas card of our
parish. It will be mailed by the Church Office to everyone on our
mailing list for only $25. Please send your name, as you wish it to
appear in the card, in English or Greek, and a check payable to
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, to the Church Office
no later than Monday, December 8. Thank you.
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SUNDAY CHURCH DUTY ROSTER
November 2, 2014 8:00am
November 2, 2014 9:30am
Pierre Tavoularis, Captain George Moshos
Dr. John Demakis Bill Porter
Artemis Dimopoulos Maria Vargas
Peter Karounos
Chris Christou, Captain Bill Polizos
Kelly Alexis Jim Stoucker
Costas Mavromatakis Maria Wills
Mallamo Mavromatakis
November 9, 2014 8:00am
November 9, 2014 9:30am
Daphne Vaccarello, Captain Jim Stoucker
Kelly Alexis Pierre Tavoularis
Chris Christou Maria Vargas
George Moshos
Nick Larigakis, Captain Mallamo Mavromatakis
Andrea Ballard Bill Polizos
Artemis Dimopoulos Maria Wills
Costas Mavromatakis
November 16, 2014 8:00am
November 16, 2014 9:30am
Kelly Alexis, Captain Bill Porter
Andrea Ballard Pierre Tavoularis
Dr. John Demakis Daphne Vaccarello
Bill Polizos
November 23, 2014 8:00am
Jim Stoucker, Captain
Artemis Dimopoulos
George Moshos
Bill Polizos
Bill Porter
Pierre Tavoularis
Daphne Vaccarello
Maria Vargas
George Moshos, Captain Vasiliki Topping, GOYA
Chris Christou
Captain, plus 5 other
Peter Karounos
GOYAns
Maria Wills
November 23, 2014 9:30am
Dr. John Demakis, Captain Costas Mavromatakis
Andrea Ballard Mallamo Mavromatakis
Chris Christou Maria Wills
Peter Karounos
November 30, 2014 9:30am
**One Liturgy Only**
Maria Vargas, Captain Bill Porter
Dr. John Demakis Jim Stoucker
Peter Karounos Daphne Vaccarello
Mallamo Mavromatakis
**One Liturgy Only**
2014 STEWARDSHIP FORM
STEWARDSHIP IS BASED on the fact that all that we have and all that we are comes from God.
We commit ourselves to stewardship as a way of thanking God for all His blessings—
returning to Him a portion of the time, talent, and treasure He has given us. Good stewardship of time means we share some the 168 hours in a week with God and caring for others.
Good stewardship of talent means we identify our talents and use them to glorify God and
help other people. Good stewardship of treasure means we give a portion of our income to
the Church and other charities. If you have not yet made a stewardship commitment to your
church for the year 2014, please take a moment and do so now.
----------------------------------------------------------------I (my family) pledge(s) $_______ of financial stewardship to Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________________________
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