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KOINONIA A Monthly Publication of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. 520 S. Ponca Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 MARCH/ ª∞ƒΔπO™ 2012 Pastoral Message from Fr. Michael Pastrikos TEACHING OUR CHILDREN ABOUT MEMORIAL PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Our Orthodox Christian faith takes death frankly and openly into account. Our Church calendar provides many occasions when we are asked to face up to the fact of death. Pascha is one occasion. Sunday is another. Every Sunday is a “little Pascha” on our Church calendar celebrating Christ’s victory over death. On our Church calendar every year there are special Memorial Saturdays or “Saturday of the Souls” which provide another opportunity for us to face up to death. On these Saturday’s the Divine Liturgy is cel- ebrated and special prayers are offered for the deceased loved ones. We pray for the dead especially on Satur- days since it was on the Sabbath day that Christ lay dead in the tomb “resting from all His works” and “trampling down death by death”. Thus in the New Testament, Saturday became the proper day for remembering the dead and offering prayers for them. From reading the above, one might ask this question: WHY DO WE PRAY FOR THE DEPARTED? Christianity is a religion of love. Praying for the dead is an expression of love. We ask God to remember our departed loved ones because we love them. Love rela- tionships survive death and even transcend it. There is an inner need for a relationship with a loved one to continue to be expressed even af- ter a love one has died. Often even more so after a loved one has died since physical communication is no longer possible. The Church encourages us to express our love for our departed brethren through the memorial services and prayers. The anniversary of the death of a loved one is very painful. The Church helps us cope with this pain by encouraging us to have memorial prayers offered in church for our departed loved ones on the anniversaries of their deaths. On the 40th day of ones death, the church again gives us the opportunity to do something for our loved on. It helps express and resolve our grief. Death may take our loved ones out of sight but it certainly does not take them out of mind, or out of heart. We continue to love them and think of them as we believe they continue to love and think of us. How can a mother forget a child who has passed over to the life beyond? The same Christian love which led her to pray for that child when he/she lived will guide her to pray for them now. For in Christ all are alive. It is also customary among Orthodox Chris- tians to bring a tray of boiled wheat kernels to church for the memorial service. The wheat kernels express belief in everlasting life. Jesus said; “Unless a grain of wheat falls in the earth and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies it bears much fruit.” John 12:24. Just as new life rises from the buried kernel of wheat, so we believe that the one buried will rise one day to a new life with God. The wheat kernels are covered with sugar, and raisins to express the bliss of eternal life with God in heaven. COUNTDOWN . . . TO THE ST. NICHOLAS GREEK FOLK FESTIVAL JUNE 7 - 10, 2012
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A Monthly Publication of theSaint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
520 S. Ponca Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
MARCH/ª∞ƒΔπO™
2012
Father Michael’s New Year’s Message Pastoral Message from Fr. Michael Pastrikos
TEACHING OUR CHILDREN ABOUTMEMORIAL PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Our Orthodox Christian faith takes deathfrankly and openly into account. Our Churchcalendar provides many occasions when weare asked to face up to the fact of death. Paschais one occasion. Sunday is another.
Every Sunday is a “little Pascha” on ourChurch calendar celebrating Christ’s victoryover death. On our Church calendar everyyear there are special Memorial Saturdays or“Saturday of the Souls” which provide anotheropportunity for us to face up to death. Onthese Saturday’s the Divine Liturgy is cel-ebrated and special prayers are offered for thedeceased loved ones.
We pray for the dead especially on Satur-days since it was on the Sabbath day that Christlay dead in the tomb “resting from all Hisworks” and “trampling down death by death”.Thus in the New Testament, Saturday becamethe proper day for remembering the dead andoffering prayers for them.
From reading the above, one might ask thisquestion: WHY DO WE PRAY FOR THEDEPARTED? Christianity is a religion oflove. Praying for the dead is an expression oflove. We ask God to remember our departedloved ones because we love them. Love rela-tionships survive death and even transcend it.There is an inner need for a relationship with aloved one to continue to be expressed even af-ter a love one has died.
Often even more so after a loved one hasdied since physical communication is nolonger possible. The Church encourages us toexpress our love for our departed brethrenthrough the memorial services and prayers.
The anniversary of the death of a loved oneis very painful. The Church helps us cope with
this pain by encouraging us to have memorialprayers offered in church for our departedloved ones on the anniversaries of theirdeaths. On the 40th day of ones death, thechurch again gives us the opportunity to dosomething for our loved on. It helps expressand resolve our grief.
Death may take our loved ones out of sightbut it certainly does not take them out of mind,or out of heart. We continue to love them andthink of them as we believe they continue tolove and think of us. How can amother forget a child who has passed over tothe life beyond? The same Christian lovewhich led her to pray for that child when he/shelived will guide her to pray for them now. Forin Christ all are alive.
It is also customary among Orthodox Chris-tians to bring a tray of boiled wheat kernels tochurch for the memorial service. The wheatkernels express belief in everlasting life. Jesussaid; “Unless a grain of wheat falls in the earthand dies, it remains alone, but if it dies it bearsmuch fruit.” John 12:24.
Just as new life rises from the buried kernelof wheat, so we believe that the one buried willrise one day to a new life with God. The wheatkernels are covered with sugar, and raisins toexpress the bliss of eternal life with God inheaven.
COUNTDOWN . . .TO THEST. NICHOLASGREEK FOLK FESTIVAL
JUNE 7 - 10, 2012
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PROTOPRESBYTER FR. MICHAEL PASTRIKOS, PASTORCHURCH OFFICE TELEPHONE: 410-633-5020 – CHURCH FAX: 410-633-4352 – CELL: 443-742-8314
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CHURCH SECRETARYMARIA SALPEAS
PARISH COUNCILTAKIS PAPADOPOULOS, PRESIDENTSTANLEY SOURANIS, VICE PRESIDENTDEMOS ANASTASIADES, RECORDING SECRETARYSAM GLAVA, CORRESPONDING SECRETARYKYRIAKOS STAMOULIS, TREASUREREMMANUEL DIACOGIANNIS, ASSISTANT TREASURER
PHILOPTOCHOSZOE PERDIKAKIS, PRESIDENTNORA KEFALAS, VICE PRES.STELLA KOUKIDES, 2ND VICE PRES.MARIA GIORGAKIS, REC. SEC.PATTY ORFANOS, CORRES. SEC.CHRISTINE ZERVOS, ASST. TREAS.IRENE VASILIOS, MEMBERSHIPRENEE THEMELIS, ADVISOR
PROTO PSALTI/CHOIR DIRECTORGEORGE ROSSIS
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PSALTISGEORGE CHRISOVERGISDR. NICHOLAS PAPADIMITRIOUSEXTONSTANLEY CAVOURASTHE DIAMONDSROSE TSAKALOS, PRESIDENTROZA CORNIAS, VICE PRESIDENTDESPINA KAITIS, SECRETARYEVE LALLAS, TREASURERSOULA KAPETANAKOSSOULA GIANNAKOULIASKALLIOPI PAPADOPOULOSG.O.Y.A.GIA STAVRAKIS, PRESIDENTJENNA STAKIAS, VICE-PRESIDENTELAINE KLOSTERIDIS, TREASURERPARASKEVI THEOHARIS, CORRESP. SECRETARYFOULA PROTOPAPAS, RECORDING SECRETARYIRENE GIORGAKIS, HISTORIANADVISORS: MARIA THEOHARIS, BECKYBARNES-ROSSIS, AND ANTONIA STAVRAKIS(MEETS THE 1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH)
SUNDAY SCHOOLKYRA KONDUDIS, NURSERY & PRE-KYANA KARABELAS, KINDERGARTENPENNY GERAPETRITIS, FIRST GRADEANTONIA SFIRIOU, SECOND GRADEPHAEDRA AVGERINOS, THIRD GRADEMARY GUTIERREZ, FOURTH GRADEVOULA G. SAKELAKIS, FIFTH GRADEIRENE FILIPOU, SIXTH GRADEVASILI FILIPPOU, SEVENTH GRADEEFFIE CANNING, EIGHTH GRADEEMMANUEL VASILARAKIS, NINTH GRADEEMILY COSSIS, TENTH GRADE & CO-DIRECTORSOFIA GERAPETRITIS, CO-DIRECTOR
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Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we begin this season of Holy and Great Lent, we do so inanticipation of the blessings we will receive as we commune withChrist through the special services, observances, and disciplinesof our Orthodox Christian faith. We embark on a journey offaith, with the destination of the joy of Pascha before us, know-ing that abundant spiritual treasure awaits if we are committedto intensifying prayer and fasting and service to others in char-ity.
We have begun to prepare our hearts for the impact of GreatLent during the Triodion period and our reflection on repen-tance and forgiveness. Our resolve to follow the services anddisciplines is strong, but we also realize that we face many chal-lenges in navigating the course of the season and realizing thegreat potential that it has to offer in our relationship with God.In the days ahead, we will have responsibilities and commitmentsto fulfill. We may have a family that will need our care and pro-vision. Each day we will have tasks to accomplish, work to do,and obligations to meet. In addition, we know that new chal-lenges will arise and pressures will appear that will make thejourney difficult. Our resolve to strengthen our faith throughGreat Lent will be tested. Many things will compete for the at-tention of our hearts and minds, challenging us to be faithful toour commitment to deeper communion with God.
In the midst of daily life and during this sacred and solemnseason, we must remind ourselves through prayer and reflectionthat we do not make this journey alone. The services we attendare beautiful and holy times of worship in the presence of Christand in the company of our brothers and sisters. The disciplinesof fasting and giving are disciplines of grace that connect us tothe love of God and allow that love to transform us and be of-fered through us to others. Thus, our resolve and commitmentin Great Lent should be strengthened by knowing that His pres-ence and His grace are always with us. We make this journey inChrist. He is the source of the spiritual power we need to re-main focused on the meaning of this season. He is also our des-tination.
As we begin this journey together, I encourage you to keepyour eyes looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith(Hebrews 12:2). Each new day reaffirm your resolve to partici-pate in the services and disciplines of Great Lent as you live inthe presence of Christ and experience His love for you. May wealso remember that making this journey with Him, through theexamination of the soul, through self-denial and obedience to thewill of God, and through the suffering and pain of His Crucifix-ion, we will be with our Lord in the glorious light and life of HisResurrection.
With paternal love in Christ,
+Archbishop Demetrios
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∫¿ÓÔ˘Ì ·˘Ù‹ ÙËÓ ÔÚ›· ÂÓ ÃÚÈÛÙÒ ÂΛÓÔ˜ ÂÈÓ·È Ë ËÁ‹Ù˘ ÓÂ˘Ì·ÙÈ΋˜ ‰˘Ó¿Ìˆ˜ ÙËÓ ÔÔ›· ¯ÚÂÈ·˙fiÌÂı· ÁÈ· Ó·ÂÛÙÈ¿˙Ô˘Ì ÙËÓ ÚÔÛÔ¯‹ Ì·˜ ÌfiÓÈÌ· ÛÙË ÛËÌ·Û›· ·˘Ù‹˜ Ù˘ÂÚÈfi‰Ô˘. ∂›Û˘, Ô ÃÚÈÛÙfi˜ Â›Ó·È Î·È Ô ÚÔÔÚÈÛÌfi˜ Ì·˜.
∫·ıÒ˜ ÍÂÎÈÓԇ̷̠˙› ·˘Ù‹ ÙËÓ ÔÚ›·, Û·˜ ÚÔÙÚ¤ˆ Ó¿·ÙÂÓ›˙ÂÙ ¿ÓÙÔÙ ÂȘ ÙÔÓ ÙËÓ ›ÛÙˆ˜ ∞Ú¯ËÁfiÓ Î·È ΔÂÏÂȈًÓπËÛÔ‡Ó (∂‚Ú. 12:2). ∏ οı Ӥ· Ë̤ڷ ·˜ ÂÈÛÊÚ·Á›˙Ë ÙËÓ·fiÊ·Û‹ Û·˜ ÁÈ· Û˘ÌÌÂÙÔ¯‹ ÛÙȘ πÂÚ¤˜ ∞ÎÔÏÔ˘ı›Â˜ ηÈÚ·ÎÙÈΤ˜ Ù˘ ªÂÁ¿Ï˘ ΔÂÛÛ·Ú·ÎÔÛÙ‹˜ Î·È Ù˘ ·Á¿Ë˜ ΔÔ˘ÁÈ¿ Û·˜. ∞˜ ÌË ÏËÛÌÔÓÔ‡ÌÂ, ›Û˘, fiÙÈ ·ÎÔÏÔ˘ıÒÓÙ·˜ ·˘Ù‹ÙËÓ ÔÚ›· Ì·˙› ΔÔ˘, ̤ۈ Ù˘ ÂÍÂÙ¿Ûˆ˜ Ù˘ „˘¯‹˜ Ì·˜, Ù˘·˘Ù··ÚÓ‹Ûˆ˜ Î·È Ù˘ ˘·ÎÔ‹˜ ÛÙÔ ı¤ÏËÌ· ÙÔ˘ £ÂÔ‡, ηÈ̤ۈ Ù˘ ™Ù·˘ÚÒÛÂÒ˜ ΔÔ˘, ı· ‚ÚÂıԇ̷̠˙› Ì ÙÔÓ ∫‡ÚÈfiÌ·˜ ÛÙÔ ¤Ó‰ÔÍÔ Êˆ˜ Î·È ÛÙË ˙ˆ‹ Ù˘ ∞Ó·ÛÙ¿ÛÂÒ˜ ΔÔ˘.
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† ∞گțÛÎÔÔ˜ ∞ÌÂÚÈ΋˜ ¢ËÌ‹ÙÚÈÔ˜
HOLY AND GREAT LENT
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UPCOMING FESTIVAL MEETINGThe next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 7:00
p.m. Everyone is welcome. We would especially like to have allfestival booth chairpersons present to discuss the expansion ofour festival.
Please note that the ad book committee will begin contact-ing the business owners of our community. We need the coop-eration of everyone in the community. The ad book form hasbeen included for your convenience or you may pick it up fromthe church office.
Our food and pastry chairperson, Mrs. Roza Cornias has de-veloped a program for the preparation of the various homemadeitems to be sold during the festival. Reminders and changes tothe schedule will be posted in the weekly bulletin.
The festival belongs to everyone who loves the St. NicholasChurch. We need everyone’s help to make this year’s festivalanother success.
Thank you, Frank Mitsos, 2012 Festival Chairman
PLATEIA NEWSDear Parishioners:
Great progress is being made on the Plateia and a couple ofweeks ago we had our first tour for the community members. OnMarch 11, 2012, we will be holding our second tour after the lun-cheon to benefit the Plateia. Please join us for a luncheon imme-diately after church services on Sunday, March 11, 2012. The do-nation is $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children under 12 years old.All proceeds to benefit the Plateia fund. Please join during theseexciting times. (See article on page 7).
Thank you, Demos Anastasiades andFrank Mitsos, Co-chairpersons of the Plateia
¶§∞Δ∂π∞ — ∂¡∏ª∂ƒø™∏∞Á·ËÙ¿ ̤ÏË,
ªÂÁ¿ÏË ÚfiÔ‰Ô˜ ¤¯ÂÈ ÛËÌÂȈı› ÛÙËÓ ¶Ï·Ù›· Î·È ÚÈÓ·fi ÌÂÚÈΤ˜ ‚‰ÔÌ¿‰Â˜ ›¯·Ì ÙËÓ ÚÒÙË Ì·˜ ÂÚÈԉ›· ÁÈ· ٷ̤ÏË Ù˘ ∫ÔÈÓfiÙËÙ·˜. ™ÙȘ 11 ª·ÚÙ›Ô˘ 2012, ı· ¤¯Ô˘Ì Ùˉ‡ÙÂÚË ÂÚÈԉ›· Ì·˜ ÌÂÙ¿ ÙÔ Á‡̷ Ô˘ ı· ·Ú·ı¤ÛÂÈ ÙÔ∫ÔÈÓÔÙÈÎfi ™˘Ì‚Ô‡ÏÈÔ ÚÔ˜ fiÊÂÏÔ˜ ÙÔ˘ ¤ÚÁÔ˘ Ù˘ ¶Ï·Ù›·˜.¶·Ú·Î·Ï›Ûı ӷ Û˘ÌÌÂÙ¤¯ÂÙ ÛÙÔ Á‡̷ ·Ì¤Ûˆ˜ ÌÂÙ¿ ÙËӣ›· §ÂÈÙÔ˘ÚÁ›·, ÙËÓ ∫˘Úȷ΋ 11 ª·ÚÙ›Ô˘, 2012. ∏ ‰ˆÚÂ¿Â›Ó·È $20.00 ÁÈ· ÙÔ˘˜ ÂÓ‹ÏÈΘ Î·È $10.00 ÁÈ· ·È‰È¿ οو ÙˆÓ12 ÂÙÒÓ. ŸÏ· Ù· ¤ÛÔ‰· ı· ‰È·ÙÂıÔ‡Ó ÚÔ˜ fiÊÂÏÔ˜ ÙÔ˘ Ù·Ì›ԢÙ˘ ¶Ï·Ù›·˜. ¶·Ú·Î·Ï›Ûı ӷ ÌËÓ ̄ ¿ÛÂÙ ÙȘ Û˘Ó·Ú·ÛÙÈΤ˜·˘Ù¤˜ ÛÙÈÁ̤˜. (μϤÂÙ ¿ÚıÚÔ ÛÙËÓ ÛÂÏ›‰· 7).
™·˜ ¢¯·ÚÈÛÙÔ‡ÌÂ, ¢‹ÌÔ˜ ∞Ó·ÛÙ·ÛÈ¿‰Ë˜ & ºÒÙ˘ ªËÙÛfi˜
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWSSunday of Orthodoxy, March 4th—Philoptochos will
offer a memorial service for the repose of the souls of its de-parted members. The ladies of Philoptochos will sponsor thecoffee hour.
At the direction of our National Philoptochos a special traywill be passed to help the Greek families living in Greece.Palm Sunday, April 8th —Tsourekia (Easter bread) salewill be held after the Divine Liturgy.Good Friday, April, 13th —9:00 a.m. Decoration of the HolyEpitafio- All the ladies of our community are invited to partici-pate with reverence and love.
This year our chapter commemorates the 10th Anniversaryof the opening of our "Philoxenia House" which houses the indi-
The St. Nicholas Sunday SchoolInvites you to the Annual
St. John ChrysostomOratorical Festival
Saturday, March 10, 2012Registration: 10:30 amPresentations: 11:00 am
Come and hear our young people as they speak aboutour church, our saints, and our Orthodox faith.
Registration Deadline: March 4, 2012These are the categories for the participants:
Elementary Division – Grades 4, 5, 6Junior Division – Grades 7, 8, 9
Senior Division – Grades 10, 11, 12Scholarship Money will once again be given to
the top 2 finalists in the Junior and Senior Divisions.The top 2 finalists in the Junior & Senior Divisions
will advance to the District Festival on March 17, 2012Hosted by Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Frederick, MDFor further information, list of topics and registration,
please Contact the Sunday School Office.
THE ST. NICHOLASSUNDAY SCHOOL
INVITES YOUTO THEIR ANNUAL
LENTENSPAGHETTILUNCHEON
ONSunday, March 4, 2012 Sunday of Orthodoxy
IN THE LARGE HALLAFTER CHURCH SERVICES
Donation for LuncheonAdults: $10.00
Children under 12: $5.00
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viduals and families visiting the Baltimore area as they awaitmedical services. In honor of this milestone, we are planning a3-day weekend celebration to be held during April 20-22, 2012.Please join us as we celebrate the success of this unique philan-thropic project.
Once again we are preparing a community mailing whichwill include an Epitafio donation envelope. Our Holy Scriptureteaches us that every day, and especially during Great Lent, weare to fast, pray and give to those who need assistance. Pleaseopen your hearts and give generously.
On behalf of the Board of the St. Nicholas Philoptochos, wethank you for your continued support and love of our benevo-lent works and wish you a Blessed Lenten Season.
With Love in Christ, Zoe Perdikakis, President
DIAMONDS NEWSA BOARD MEMBER OF “DIAMONDS” RETIRED
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs.
Despina Kaitis for all her services to our Organization as a Sec-retary for many years. Despina decided to retire from her re-sponsibility as Secretary but she will help us in other ways. Wewish her all the best and good health in her retired life. This posi-tion is covered by Mrs. Kelly Papadopoulos. We wish luck andmany thanks to both of them. Our next meeting will be on Tues-day, March 13, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Lunch, Lenten covered dish.Come and join us, we have the absolute fun. We plan an excitingand educational trip for our members and friends of our organi-zation, to NEW YORK.
Please stop by the Church Office or contact Mrs. RoseTsakalos and sign up.When — SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
Where — NEW YORK
a. STATUE OF LIBERTY
b. ELLIS ISLAND
c. ASTORIA
Price per person $80.00
It covers transportation, and the Ferry boat ticket to visitthe Statue of Liberty and Ellis Inland. Food on your own. Formore information please contact Mrs. Rose Tsakalos 410-282-2940
Also, We present a 7 day/6 night exciting trip to ARI-ZONA, LAS VEGAS & THE GRAND CANYONOn October 4 - 10, 2012
*Visit to the Grand Canyon—View this awesome monumentfrom its famed South Rim*Visit to Montezuma Castle—an ancient five-story Indiandwelling carved our of a great limestone cliff.* Visit to Sedona—this charming artist village is surrounded bybeautiful red rock formations.* Sight-seeing tour of Phoenix—Enjoy the beauty of down-town Phoenix, a mix of high-rise buildings and Victorian stylehomes. Visit the State Capital and discover the 5 “C’s” of Ari-zona.*Sight-seeing tour of Scottsdale—Visit “the west’s mostwestern town” and the 5th Avenue Artisans’ shop. Learn thepioneer history of the cosmopolitan city it has become today.*Free time to experience the excitement of the casinos along theLas Vegas strip.
We ask for $100.00 per person deposit with reservation.Price per person $1,500.00.
For nformation, please call Mr. Rose Tsakalos, 410-282-294.Package includes:*Round trip airfare from Baltimore*Airport/hotel transfers in Phoenix and Las Vegas*Deluxe motor coach transportation for touring*Fully Escorted*6 nights hotel accommodation including:—2 nights in Scottsdale, AZ—1 night in Flagstaff, AZ—3 nights in Las Vegas, NV*3 breakfasts*3 dinners*baggage handling of one suitcase at all hotels*hotel taxes, meal gratuities, airport taxes.
LENT, HOLY WEEK &ASTER 2012 DONATIONS:INCENSE FOR LENT—INCENSE FOR HOLY WEEK
ALTAR FLOWERS— VASES
1st Sunday of Lent2nd Sunday of Lent3rd Sunday of Lent4th Sunday of Lent5th Sunday of LentIcon of AnnunciationProskinitari
1st Salutations2nd Salutations3rd SALUTATIONS .ADORATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
4th SalutationsAkathistos Hymn IconSaturday of Lazarus BreakfastEaster Egg Hunt supplies for childrenPalmsAltar Flowers for Palm SundayPalm Sunday Icon decoratedDecorations for Palm SundayNymphios IconHoly Wednesday Unction SuppliesHoly Thursday STEFANIFlowers at base of CrossIcon CrucifixtionHoly Thursday Altar FlowersHoly Friday SheetEpitaphios flowersLamentations booksHoly Saturday Laurel & Bay leaves –Daphnes-Iconostasion decorationsAltar Flowers EasterAnastasi IconResurrection LavaroEaster Eggs— 50 cases purple 5 day votive lights (cantilia)
— 50 cases white 5 day votive lights (cantilia)
— 50 cases red 5 day votive lights (cantilia)
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The St. Nicholas Greek School students spent two separate evenings, making “ welcome blankets” forthe Ronald McDonald House. The goal of the “The Welcome Project” is to provide a blanket for eachchild that stays at the Ronald McDonald House, hoping it will make him/her feel a little bit more at home.
When a patient checks into the Ronald McDonald House, he or she will be welcomed by a handmadeblanket at the foot of the bed. These are no-sew blankets. PTA Secretary, Maria Mimaros, donated all thematerial for the blankets. Children across Baltimore are working in clubs and at school to help out withthis effort. The Greek School felt the project was worthwhile and were happy to help others in need. Tolearn more about the project, you may visit www.rmhcbaltimore.org and look for “Make Blankets for ourChildren through The Welcome Project.”
Greek School News
Greek School students performing at the Three Hierarchs Celebrationat St. Nicholas Church.
Greek School students made “Welcome Blankets” for the Ronald McDonald House.
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The National Society of High School Scholars( NSHSS) an-nounced that Patapsco HighSchool Center For Arts studentEmmanuel Chalkias from Bal-timore, Md, has been selectedfor membership. The Societyrecognizes top scholars and in-vites only those students whohave achieved academic excel-lence. The announcement wasmade by NSHSS Founder andChairman Claes Nobel, a seniormember of the family that estab-lished the Nobel Prizes.
“On behalf of NSHSS, I amhonored to recognize the hard
work, sacrifice, and commitment that Emmanuel has demon-
FORMER GREEK SCHOOL STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL HONORstrated to achieve this level of academic excellence”, said Mr.Nobel. “ Emmanuel is now a member of a unique community ofscholars—a community that represents our very best hope forthe future.”
“Our vision is to build a dynamic international organizationthat connects members with meaningful content, resources, andopportunities,” stated NSHSS President James Lewis. “We aimto help students like Emmanuel build on their academic suc-cesses and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive im-pact on the global community.”
Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified student to enjoy awide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities,academic competitions, free events, member-only resource,participation in program offered by educational partners andmuch more.
Everyone at St. Nicholas Greek School are very proud ofEmmanuel’s accomplishments.
PLATEIA MAKES NOTICABLE PROGRESS;MORE FUNDING IS NEEDED
Many parishioners have told us they would make their Plateiapledge and initial donation after construction began and they knewthe project would be completed. Since planning and fund raisingbegan in the fall of 2007, we have:ñ Raised $1,389,453 in cash donationsñ Received $157,590 in pledgesñ Paid-off the $834,230 debt resulting from original construction ofthe building shellñ Hired an elite team of professionals to complete the final buildingdesign.ñ Completed numerous building repairs and other preparatory workñ Secured and paid-for all required Baltimore City permits, utilityfees, etc.ñ Secured a $505,000 construction loanñ Completed a pro-forma Operating Plan for managing the facilityand business operationsñ Completed contracting arrangements with a General contractorñ Began constructionThese accomplishments have resulted from the contributions andhard work of many people.ñ Contributions have been made by individual seniors, our GOYA,Philoptochos, the Diamonds and basically every Church and manyethnic societies. Contributions of $5, $10, $50, $100 and more havebeen made. Parishioners and friends of St. Nicholas who have thefinancial ability to be especially generous have made pledges of upto $50,000 and cash donations of $75,000, $85,000, $100,000 and$375,000.
The Parish Council is estimating that the project will cost ap-proximately $1,100,000. This includes the General Contractor andother known and projected construction-related costs. At this timeour finances are as follows:Project costs ...................................................................... $1,100,000Project costs paid .............................................................. $ 490,692Project costs remaining .................................................... $ 609,308Funds (as of December 1, 2011): ...................................... $ 142,407
Balance of Construction Loan ............................ $ 128,711Funding shortfall .................................................. $ 271,118
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ÃÚÂÈ·˙fiÌ·ÛÙ ÙËÓ ÔÈÎÔÓÔÌÈ΋ Û·˜ ˘ÔÛÙ‹ÚÈÍË!
Dimitrios Stakias, Parish CouncilMember and volunteer at the Plateia.
Emmanuel Chalkias
PAGE 8 KOINONIA March/ª¿ÚÙÈÔ˜, 2012
FAMILY BINGOFRIDAY, April, 27, 2012, 6 p.m.
Saint Nicholas Social Hall
520 S. Ponca Street
Baltimore, Md. 21224
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Bingo 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Prizes * Pizza *Refreshments will be sold.
Proceeds: We need to buy a new double burner &
double oven stove. Donation $10.00 per person
To buy your tickets please call the Church Office
410-633-5020, Ôr Rose Cornias 410-633-2805 or Kelly
Papadopoulos 410-967-0940. Come bring your family
members and friends. Have an enjoyable evening.
Oπ∫O°∂¡∂π∞∫∏ μƒ∞¢À∞ ª¶π¡°∫OΔËÓ ¶·Ú·Û΢‹, 27 ∞ÚÈÏ›Ô˘, 2012, ÛÙȘ 6 ÙÔ ·fiÁÂ˘Ì·.
™ÙË ∫ÔÈÓÔÙÈ΋ ∞›ıÔ˘Û· ÙÔ˘ ∞Á›Ô˘ ¡ÈÎÔÏ¿Ô˘.
£· Û·˜ ̄ ·Ú›ÛÔ˘ÌÂ Î·È ¿ÏÈ ÌÈ· √π∫√°∂¡∂π∞∫∏
μƒ∞¢À∞ ª¶π¡°∫√. √È fiÚÙ˜ ı· ·ÓÔ›ÍÔ˘Ó ÛÙȘ 5:30
Ì.Ì. ΔÔ “·È¯Ó›‰È” ı· ·Ú¯›ÛÂÈ ·fi ÙȘ 6 Î·È ı·
Û˘Ó¯ÈÛÙ› ̤¯ÚÈ ÙȘ 11 Ì.Ì. £· ÌÔÈÚ¿ÛÔ˘Ì ‰ÒÚ·, ηÈ
ı· Ô˘Ï¿Ì ÛӿΘ, ›ÙÛ·, ·Ó·„˘ÎÙÈο Î.¿. ªÂ Ù· ¤ÛÔ‰·
ı· ·ÁÔÚ¿ÛÔ˘ÌÂ Î·È ı· ·ÓÙÈηٷÛÙ‹ÛÔ˘Ì ÙËÓ ·ÏÈ¿
‰ÈÏ‹ ÎÔ˘˙›Ó·, Ì ÙÔ ‰ÈÏfi ÊÔ‡ÚÓÔ. ∂›ÛÔ‰Ô˜ $10.00 ÙÔ
¿ÙÔÌÔ.
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ÂÈÎÔÈÓˆÓ‹ÛÂÙ Ì ÙÔ ∫ÔÈÓÔÙÈÎfi °Ú·Ê›Ô, 410-633-
5020 ‹ Ì ÙËÓ Î. ƒfi˙· ∫fiÚÓÈ· 410-633-2805 ‹ ÙËÓ ∫¤ÏÏË
¶··‰ÔÔ‡ÏÔ˘ 410-967-0940. £· ¯·Úԇ̠ӷ Û·˜
‰Ô‡ÌÂ! º¤ÚÙ ÁÓˆÛÙÔ‡˜ Ê›ÏÔ˘˜ Î·È Ì¤ÏË Ù˘ ÔÈÎÔÁÂÓ›·˜
Û·˜. ™·˜ ˘ÔÛ¯fiÌ·ÛÙ ÌÈ· ·Ó·ӿÏËÙË ‚Ú·‰˘¿!
COMMUNITY NEWS - ∫Oπ¡OΔπ∫∞ ¡∂A
CHESAPEAKE YOUTH COUNCIL(CYC) SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IN FULL SWING
It is time to begin making your plans for the ChesapeakeYouth Council (CYC) Summer Camp. CYC is one of the pre-mier and oldest Orthodox Christian camps in our area. This yearpromises to be a year of spiritual growth and fellowship. Thisyear’s camp theme, “Are We Ready For Jesus?”, allows ouryouth to come together and experience a great spirit of faithenrichment. The dates for camp are July 23-27, 2012.
IN ORDER TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE FOR OURCARBON FOOTPRINT, FORMS ARE NO LONGER BEINGMAILED. You may download volunteer and camper forms atwww.cycsummercamp.com. Scroll to the bottom of the page for alldownloads. Kindly take note that the camp does fill up very quickly
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
LUNCHEONBenefit the Plateia Project
Sunday, March 11, 2012
After Church Service at theChurch Community Hall
Donation: $20.00 (adults)
For tickets call Maria Salpeas:410-633-5020
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EASTER LILIES FOR THE CHURCH¢øƒ∂∂™ ∞¡£∂ø¡ (∫ƒπ¡∞ ΔOÀ ¶∞™Ã∞)
Please donate Easter Lilies to decorate our church forEaster. The cost is $20.00 each. Fill out this form and sendor bring it to Saint Nicholas Church.
∞Ó ÂÈı˘Ì›Ù ӷ οÓÂÙ ÙË ‰ˆÚ¿ Û·˜ $20.00, Û˘ÌÏËÚÒÛÂÙÂÙÔ ¤ÓÙ˘Ô ·˘Ùfi Î·È ÛÙ›ÏÂÙ ÙËÓ ‰ˆÚ¿ Û·˜ ÂÁη›Úˆ˜ ÛÙÔÓÕÁÈÔ ¡ÈÎfiÏ·Ô.
NAME ..................................................................................................
ADDRESS ...........................................................................................
AMOUNT $20.00
OTHER AMOUNT .............................................................................
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March/ª¿ÚÙÈÔ˜, 2012 KOINONIA PAGE 9
COMMUNITY NEWS - ∫Oπ¡OΔπ∫∞ ¡∂A
Philoxenia House, Inc.520 South Ponca Street, Baltimore, Md 21224 — 410-633-5020
PHILOXENIA HOUSE OF BALTIMORE will be celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary beginning Friday, April 20th with aweekend of events. Since opening its doors in 2002, Philoxenia House has provided assistance to 98 families from around the world,while they were receiving medical attention at nearby Hospitals and Universities in the Baltimore area. It is strictly operated byvolunteers of the Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Nicholas.
All proceeds from these events will go toward the operation and the future expansion of the home. Please mark your calen-dars and tell a friend for a fun-filled weekend and at the same time support a great cause! If you are unable to attend a donation willbe appreciated.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012: CRAB FEASTJimmy’s Seafood
Music by DJ George TsakerisDonation $50.00 (Adult) — $30.00 (Children 12 & under)
For tickets or information:Antonia StavrakisIrene Vasilios: 410-687-3978Christine Zervos: 410-627-0202
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012: GRAND BANQUET / SILENT AUCTIONMartins West
Music by ApolloniaDonation $100.00 (Adult) — $50.00 (Children 12 & under)
Sponsor tables $2,000.00 with your name or company placed on The Tree of Hope For tickets or information:
Stella Koukides: 410-574-4875 / [email protected] Perdikakis: 410-908-1556 / [email protected] Kefalas: 410-661-2853 /[email protected]
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012: HARBOR LUNCH CRUISESpirit of Baltimore
Music and EntertainmentDonation $60.00 (Adult) — $50.00 (Children 12 & under)
For tickets or information:Colette Sakellis: 410-916-2093 / [email protected] Paros: 443-910-5338 / [email protected]
Package Price for all three events $195.00 per Adult — $115.00 per childAll tickets must be purchased by March 30, 2012
Accommodations will be available at the Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards at$149.00 per night. To reserve please call 410-962-0202 and mention Philoxenia House, Inc.
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(ÎfiÏ˘‚·) ÛÙËÓ ∂ÎÎÏËÛ›· ÁÈ· ÙÔ ÌÓËÌfiÛ˘ÓÔ. ΔÔ ÛÈÙ¿ÚÈÂÎÊÚ¿˙ÂÈ ›ÛÙË ÛÙËÓ ·ÈÒÓÈ· ̇ ˆ‹. √ πËÛÔ‡˜ ›Â: «∞Ó Ô ÎfiÎÎÔ˜ÙÔ˘ ÛÈÙ·ÚÈÔ‡ ‰ÂÓ ¤ÛÂÈ ÛÙË ÁË Î·È ‰ÂÓ Âı¿ÓÂÈ, ̤ÓÂÈ ÌfiÓÔ˜ ÙÔ˘,·ÏÏ¿ ·Ó Âı¿ÓÂÈ Ê¤ÚÂÈ Ôχ ηÚfi” πˆ. 12:24. ∞ÎÚÈ‚Ò˜ fiˆ˜Ë Ó¤· ˙ˆ‹ ·Ó·‰‡ÂÙ·È ·fi ÙÔ ı·Ì̤ÓÔ ˘Ú‹Ó· ÙÔ˘ ÛÈÙ·ÚÈÔ‡,¤ÙÛÈ ÈÛÙ‡ԢÌ fiÙÈ Î¿ÙÈ ÙÔ ı·Ì̤ÓÔ, ı· ˙ˆÓÙ·Ó¤„ÂÈ Î·È ı··˘ÍËı› Ì›· Ë̤ڷ, Û ̛· Ó¤· ˙ˆ‹, Ì ÙÔ £Âfi. √È ˘Ú‹Ó˜ ÙÔ˘ÛÈÙ·ÚÈÔ‡ ηχÙÔÓÙ·È Ì ˙¿¯·ÚË Î·È ÛÙ·Ê›‰Â˜ ÁÈ· Ó·ÂÎÊÚ¿ÛÔ˘Ó ÙËÓ Â˘Ù˘¯›· Ù˘ ·ÈÒÓÈ·˜ ˙ˆ‹˜ Ì ÙÔ £Âfi ÛÙËÓÔ˘Ú¿ÓÈ· ‚·ÛÈÏ›· ΔÔ˘.
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and substantial discounts are offered for early registration and pay-ment. Don’t wait until the last minute!
Thank you, John Daskalakis, Jr., Director
GREEKTOWN CDCA message from Col. John E. Gavrilis, CEO
During tax season, the CDC offers assistance to propertyowners on fixed incomes or who have fallen on hard times byconnecting them with the State of Maryland who provides taxbreaks for such individuals. If you or someone you know has hada tough time paying their property tax, there is a HomeownersTax Credit that bases your property tax assessment on income,not property values. You can find more information on this pro-gram by visiting the State Department of Assessments andTaxation’s website http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/htc.htmlor by calling our office for an application.
We would like to commend the efforts of the Parade com-mittee and committee chairmen, George Stakias and DinoFrangos, on their outstanding efforts in preparing for the 2012Greek Independence Day Parade. We are excited to see a largegroup of dedicated volunteers commemorating our Greek Inde-pendence with displays of our Greek community. This is a truehighlight for Greektown and helps us preserve and promote ourneighborhood, one of the few remaining Greektowns in theUnited States. We look forward to seeing you on March 25th, this
year’s parade!Check out our web site www.greektowncdc.org or call the
office 410-327-3306 for upcoming events such as Citizen on Pa-trol walks and community clean ups. We continue to work withthe City on crime and grime issues and have a strong partner-ship with the Southeastern Police Department. But we needyour help to ensure all crimes are reported as soon as they hap-pen. Call 911 immediately when witnessing any illegal activityand 311 for non-police related city issues.
BELIEVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
PAGE 10 KOINONIA March/ª¿ÚÙÈÔ˜, 2012
Thursday, March 1: PLC Meeting at 7:00 pm.Friday, March 2: G.O.Y.A Lock-In.Sunday, March 4: Orthodox Sunday, Lenton Luncheon After Church.
Service By Sunday School.Tuesday, March 6: The Diamonds Lenton Luncheon from 1-3 pm.Thursday, March 8: Ladies Panchian Society Meeting at 7:00 pm.Saturday, March 10: St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival from 10:30 am. to 1:00 pm.Sunday, March 11: Plateia Luncheon Sponsored by the Parish Council at 12:00 noon.Sunday, March 18: Greek School Program, 25th of March 1821 at 12:00 noon.Saturday, March 24: The Ladies Panchian Society, Annual Spring Tea at 12:00 noon.Sunday, March 25: Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade at 12:00 noon.Saturday, March 31: J.O.Y. Program from 12:00 noon to 2 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTSWednesday, April 4: Philoptochos Monthly Meeting at 7:00 pm.Thursday, April 5: PLC Meeting at 7:00 pm.Saturday, April 7: Lazarus Saturday / Easter Breakfast for the
Community Children at 11:00 am.Friday & Sunday, April 20-22: Philoxenia House 10th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
KOINONIA DEADLINETo all of our readers and organizations, submit your article(s) tothe Koinonia staff by the deadline stated below. If your article isnot received by that time, it will not be included in upcomingKoinonia. All articles or posters are due by the 15th of the cur-rent month for the upcoming month’s issue.
Issue month: April, 2012Deadline: March 16th
You may drop your article to the church office or e-mail it toMr. Demos Anastasiades at: [email protected]
Saint Nicholas ChurchProfit & Loss
January 2012
Saint Nicholas ChurchProfit & Loss
January 2012
Income
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR OF GREAT LENTMonday, February 27: Compline Service: 7:00 pm.Wednesday, February 29: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy: 7:00 pm.Friday, March 2: First Salutation Service 7:00 pm.Saturday, March 3: Third Saturday of the Souls: Orthros: 8:45 am; Divine Liturgy: 9:30 am.Sunday, March 4: First Sunday of Lent: Sunday of Orthodoxy: Orthros: 8:45 am. Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.Sunday, March 4, Evening: Sunday of Orthodoxy Vesper Service. T.B.A.Monday, March 5: Compline Service: 7:00 pm.Wedensday, March 7: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy: 7:00 pm.Friday, March 9: Second Salutation Service: 7:00 pm.Sunday, March 11: Second Sunday of Lent: Orthros: 8:45 am; Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am.Monday, March 12: Compline Service: 7:00 pm.Wednesday, March 14: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 7:00 pm.Thursday, March 16: Third Salutations Service: 7:00 pm.Sunday, March 18: Third Sunday of Lent. Veneration of the Holy Cross:
Orthros: 8:45 am; Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am.Monday, March 19: Compline Service: 7:00 pm.Wednesday, March 21: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy: 7:00 pm.Friday, March 23: Fourth Salutation Service: 7:00 pm.Saturday, March 24: Great Vesper Service: Feast Day of the Annunciation (Annunciation Cathedral) 7:00 pm.Sunday, March 25: Feast Day of the Annunciation/Independence Day. Orthros: 8:45 am; Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.Monday, March 26: Compline Service: 7:00 pm.Wednesday, March 28: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy: 7:00 pm.Friday, March 30: Akathist Hymn: 7:00 pm.Sunday, April 1: Fifth Sunday of Lent: Orthros: 8:45 am; Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am.Monday, April 2: Compline Service: 7:00 pm.Wednesday, April 4: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy: 8:45 am.Saturday, April 7: Saturday of Lazarus: Orthros: 8:45 am; Divine Liturgy: 9:45 am.Sunday, April 8: Palm Sunday: Orthros: 8:45 am; Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am.
PALM SUNDAY—Evening: April 8: The Bridegroom Service: 7:00 pm.Holy Monday—Evening: April 9: The Bridegroom Service: 7:00 pm.Holy Tuesday—Evening: April 10: The Bridegroom Service (Kassiani Troparion) 7:00pmHoly Wednesday—Morning: April 11: Pre-Sanctified Liturgy: 9:00 am.Holy Wednesday—Evening: April 11: Holy Unction Service: 6:00 pm.Holy Thursday—Morning: April 12: Divine Liturgy commemorating the Last Supper*
The Service will begin at 6:00 am. (Working People)Holy Thursday—Evening: April 12: The Reading of the Twelve Gospels: 7:00 pm.Holy Friday—Morning: April 13: The Royal Hours: 9:00 am.Holy Friday—Afternoon: April 13: Apokathelosis Service: 2:00 pm.Hloy Friday—Evening: April 13: The Lamentations Service: 7:00 pm.Holy Saturday—Morning: April 14: Vesper Liturgy of St. Basil (First Resurrection) Services will begin at 7:30 am.Holy Saturday—Evening: April 14: Resurrection Service: 11:00 pm; Pascha Vigil 12:00 Midnight;
Outside Service: 1:00 am, Orthros and Divine Liturgy.Sunday of Holy Pascha: April 15: The Agape Vespers: Holy Pascha 11:00 am.
DONATIONS IN MEMORIAMIN MEMORY OF EPAMINONTAS CHRISSOMALLISMr. & Mrs. Dimitrios TrikoulisMs. Rosemary TornilloMr. & Mrs. James MaurakisMr. & Mrs. Ector AlexandratosIN MEMORY OF PROCOPIS SOPHOCLEOUSMr. & Mrs. Andrew PapaminasIN MEMORY OF THEODORE & ANDREAS TRIKOULISMr. & Mrs. James MaurakisIN MEMORY OF HELEN FRAPASMr. & Mrs. James Maurakis
IN MEMORY OF CHRYSANTHI KEFALASMr. & Mrs. Ector AlexandratosPete & Flora Christ
IN MEMORY OF JOHN PAPPASMr. & Mrs. John FotiouPete & Flora Christ
IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL ARGYRAKISMrs. Despina Argyrakis
IN MEMORY OF ELENI FILIPIDISPete & Flora Christ
IN MEMORY OF MARIA KOUTSONOURISPete & Flora Christ
IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDROS &THEMELINA PAPAFOTISPete & Flora Christ
IN MEMORY OF PANAGIOTA PATRIKAKOUMr. & Mrs. James FotinosMs. Maria Salpeas
IN MEMORY OF VASILIA (WILMA) CHRISTMr. & Mrs. Nicholas Souranis
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