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May 2014, ¨1645 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 ¨ (850) 878-0747 ¨ Rev. Fr. Robert J. O’Loughlin¨ http://www.hmog.org
Being Joyful and Positive ~ A Message from Fr. Robert
General Assembly Meeting, Sunday, May 4th, 2014 Following Divine Liturgy
Χριστος aνεστη! Christ is risen! Khristos voskrese! El Messieh kahm! Hristos a Invi-at! Krishti U Ngjall! Christos t'ensah em' muhtan! Kristos haryav ee merelotz!
Helisituosi fuhuole! Christus ist erstanden! Khristus zmartwyckwstal! Cristo ha resucitado!
People have always been trying to understand why bad things occur which cause
suffering in this world. God is not angry and is not why bad things happen in the world. Ultimately, it comes from living in a fallen world from Adam and Eve. Jesus gave us the greatest example by transforming His own suffering and death into a victory. He used something negative, the Crucifixion, and came out with a positive result, the Resurrection. Also, we can look to many of the saints as they endured much suffering and pain. They tolerated many dif-ficulties during their lives and transformed them into being a witness for the glory of God.
It can be easy to say we believe in God when everything is fine. But when we suffer and face differ-ent kinds of problems, it is more challenging. And yet, this is exactly when we need to show our true belief. How often are we inspired by examples of people who suffer and yet continue to be-lieve, keep positive and don’t complain. I can remember many years ago when I was playing in a summer basketball league with a guy nick-named Hook. He had this name because he had lost one arm in Vietnam. He did not let that tragedy in his life defeat him and played a mean game of basketball and he also was a black belt in karate! He used his handicap as an opportunity to con-tinue to be positive and was not bitter or angry.
A true Christian is someone who can take even the worst experiences of life and turn them into experiences which help them grow, help them become better people, help them show others what strength God gives them. All of us face various struggles and difficulties in our lives. Some of us will suffer more than others. However, as Christians we are to look at each situation as an oppor-tunity to show how God is still with us! While others may be anxious and worried, we can radiate God’s peace. When others are complaining, we can find reasons to thank God for what we have. The question remains if we can trust God as we go through difficulties and disappointments.
It means that when things don’t go as we want them to, when we encounter disappointment or set-
backs, we do not fall into despair or anger. We are to believe that whatever happens to us in this life, if we are faithful to Christ and put our trust in him, then even disappointments are made to be part of the path that leads to our joyous end in Christ. He will open our eyes to see the light of Christ in everyone.
Truly He is Risen!
Fr. Robert
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Our next ECHO Sundays are May
4th and June 1st. Please drop off
your non-perishable food donations
into the bins located in the Hellenic
Center and Patmos Hall.
If an emergency or special need should arise, please contact Fr. Rob immediately
at 850-559-8184.
Dear Parishioners,
Χριστός Ανέστη και Χρόνια Πολλά! It was nice exercising our faith's traditions of Great Lent and Holy Pascha during the recent couple of months. We had indeed a wonderful Lenten Journey. The Holy Week
Services solemnly gave us vivid recounting of the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus. Palm Sunday and Resurrection Services as well as Easter celebrations were spiritually up-lifting and joyous. In addition, the food was bountiful and delicious! I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our spiritual leaders, the members of our Parish Council, the many volunteers and all of you for making this Great Season of Christianity a memorable one. Looking ahead, we anticipate May to be full of church activities. On May 2, we will resume the monthly Spaghetti Dinners. In addition to Greek Pastries, Homemade Frozen Foods will be available. On May 4, the Spring 2014 General Assembly of our Parish will take place. The Parish Council invites everyone to attend. It is a good way for all to
hear about the current plans and activities of our church and provide input on related issues as well. On May 18, we will celebrate the end of the Church School year for our youth. In the meantime, some repair work on our buildings and one or two capital projects will get under way soon. Please remember that the General Assembly on May 4 is a wonderful opportunity to be updated on the ministries of the Church. Yours in Christ Pete Koikos
AHEPA
The AHEPA Patmos Chapter 317 is offering
a $1500 scholarship to be divided among
the graduating High School Seniors who
apply and qualify. Please pick up an application from
the church office or see Mr. Papageorge. The deadline
is Sunday May 11, 2014.
Holy Mother of God Monthly Community Outreach
Wednesday, May 14th from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
If you want to Make a difference and help fight hunger, join us for our monthly outreach in serving others at America’s Second Harvest warehouse facility which supports numerous agencies in the Big Bend area. If you are interested in assisting in this effort for a half hour,
one hour or two, or have any questions, please contact: Fr. Rob @ 850-559-8184 or Presv. Joy @ 850-320-1101
If you have high school/college gradu-ates, please call the church office so the
graduates can be listed in the Reflections.
Next Spaghetti Dinners:
May 2nd, June 6th and July 11th
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Lazarus Saturday Pancake Breakfast and Palm folding
Holy Wednesday
Sacrament of Holy Unction
Fr. Christodoulos visiting the community on
Holy Thursday
Adorning the Kouvouklion on Holy Friday
Palm Sunday Luncheon
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Myrrhbearers Holy Friday
Resurrection Service
Christ Is Risen!
Xristos Anesti!
Agape Vespers –Gospel
read in various languages
Pascha Glendi
Easter Egg hunt at Glendi
Choir
Chanters
Holy Friday evening-
re-entering Church
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Our last event for the year was a tremendous success! Many thanks to all of our members who volunteered and
worked so hard to make this event a success. A “Special Thank You” to Chris Myers and his crew for being in
charge of the gyros. Also a “Special Thank You” to Chris Myers, Alex Drzewiecki, Olibia Drzewiecki and Vicky
Gavalas for finding sponsorships for our event.
Special Thank You to Our Wonderful Sponsors
George & Louie’s Restaurant, Nic’s Toggery, Brown & Brown Ins., Logo Factory Signs & Screen Printing,
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Hilly Fields Florist, Corry Law Firm, S. Monroe Animal Hospital, The Grain,
Orchard Pond Organics, Mike Pertrandis-Financial Advisor, Nick’s Restaurant, Miller’s Tree Service,
Southside Mowers, North Florida Sports Medicine, Bevis Funeral Home, Sweet Stuffins, Capital Shoe
Fixery, Bill & Phyllis Kalfas, Angelo & Sons Seafood Restaurant, The Nick Joanos family, The Perrigan
Family, The Drzewiecki & Enis families.
For May 2014
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on Facebook at Holy Mother of God Philoptochos Society of Tallahassee, Florida
Christos Anesti, Alithos Anesti!
Philoptochos End of Year Party – May 16, 2014 @ 6:30 pm “Dutch Treat”
Z. Bardhi’s Italian Cuisine
3596 Kinhega Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (It is located at the entrance to Killearn Lakes)
RSVP Vicky Gavalas as soon as you know if you will be able to make it. We need a head count.
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Easter Lilies in memory of loved ones Donor In Memorandum Nadiya and Alex Caspary - George Caspary, Vasiliy and Alexandra Isar
George Condaras - Constantine & Anastasia Condaras
Dorothy C. Downing - Ron Downing and our loved ones
The Drzewiecki Family - Our Parents, Godparents and other family
Justin & Jennifer Edge - Michael Lowery
Vicky & Michael Gavalas & Family - Dionisios and Elleni Dimopoulos
Boyan Hristov - Alexander Hristov, Nadezhda, Jordanka, Georgi, Sava, & Nona
Emanuel & Laura Joanos - Mr. & Mrs. Mike Joanos & Steve Joanos
Mr. T. C. Green, Jr. & Jimmy Lambert
Stamie Joanos & Billy - Mike Joanos, Kalliopi Joanos, Steve Joanos, Eva Kypreos, Stavros &
Stamatia Stratas, Theologia Joanos and Emanuel Joanos
Pete & Zografia Koikos - Our Parents
Corinne A. LaPointe - Mike, Sadie, Samuel, Anne, Lyelle, Michael, Samuel, Eileen, Lyzette,
May M. LaPointe & Maye (Osborne)
Yvonne Lockwood - Harilaos, Elleni, Hrisoula, & Chuck
Alexandra Mamangakis - Fr. George Mamangakis
Kelli Biondich
George & Connie Mathes - Sophie & Louie Mathes and Mary Pierce
Alexandra Nick - My Father, Antonie
Fr. Rob, Presv. Joy, Jaclyn & Krista O’Loughlin - Mary O’Loughlin
Mike & Sally Ann Papageorge - Maria Powrzanas and Sally Walker
Keith, Nia, Maria & Magnolia Parmer - Katherine Vrachnos
Corinna Reeves - Anna & Max Scholz, Lilo & Helmut Zeugner, my grandparents
Liz & Karl Sipfle - Ann, Richard, Grace, Karen, Theodora, Theophany, George, Georgia,
George, Christos
Kathleen Talantis - James Nicholas Talantis
Thank you GOYAns for hosting the community Pancake breakfast on Lazarus Saturday-job well done.
Thanks to the GOYAns who served on youth Sunday: Epistle Reader-Maria Parmer, Greeters James
Perrigan and Krista O’Loughlin, Passing of the tray-Anne Leftheris and Valeria Atayants.
We look forward to the outing to Wakulla Springs on Saturday May, 10th.
Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church
1645 Phillips Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Return Service Requested
Holy Ascension
Celebrated
May 29th
Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church
1645 Phillips Road Tallahassee, FL 32308
Office: 850-878-0747 Hall: 850-877-2501
Fr. Rob’s Cell:
850-559-8184
Website: www.hmog.org
Email Addresses:
Father Rob: [email protected]
Church Secretary: [email protected]
Secretary Hours: Mon./Wed./Fri. 9am-2pm